FOOT BALL.

QUEENSLAND v. WELLINGTON.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Wellington, August 12 } Wellington beat Queensland, by 49 points to 7 points— -four goals and eleven tries to two goals dropped from the field. The visitors were literally paralysed by the powerful team against them.

THE NEW ZEALAND MATCH

In consequence of White breaking his collarbone, Surman will take his plaoe, and McDonnell, of Wanganui, will com.: Into the New Zea'and team aa three quarter. Murray, of Auckland, is unable to get away, and T. Pauling, of Welling ton, takes his place iv the New Zealand team.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v ALL ENGLAND. FINAL TEST MATCH. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

London, August 11 In the first innings of the Englishmen Jackson was nicely taken one hand by McKibbin at mid-wicket. McLaren, the Lancashire skipper, began forcing runs with several nice drives and this brought about a change m the bowling, McKibbin going on when the score wan at 113, and Trumble changed ends. Thiß had the desired effeot, for the latter got McLaren with the first ball off hie thigh, while Hayward fell a victim to the fifth ball without scoring.,. Abel gave Trumble a hard return chance,' which was not accepted. Wynyard was caught by Darling off a fine drive from a ball sent down by McKibbin, the fieldsman being m a direct line behind the bowler. Peel was caught at cover slip, Donnan knocking the ball on to Darling. Abel, who had played a patient innings, was dismissed by a grand one handed catch, and Liiley was caught at long on. The fielding of bhe Colonialß all round was of a brilliant description. Darling and Iredale who opened the innings for the Australians, at. once begin to play the bowling with freedom, the latter scoring ten eff one over from Richardson, while he also scored freely off Hearne and Hayward, the latter having replaced the express bowler. Richardson waß then again tried along with Peel, and Iredale m attempt ing a fifth run from a hit by Darling lost bis wicket, and this was the signal for Darling's departure, he being taken smartly ab cover slip, after batting for fifty minutes. Trott and Gregory were completely beaten, while Hill fella victim m attempting a second run. Giffen waß at the wickets for half an hour, and was then bowled by Hearne before he had scored. Both Donnan and Kelly played the bowling, which was of the very best, wittvgieat caution, and each was frequently beo ten; Donnan had batted three-quartere of an hour before he reached his double figure, and then had to retire, being clean bowled by Bearne, Jones was caught at long-on, and Kelly, who had been ab the wickets for an hour, carried his bat. Hearne bowled marvellously after lunch, aud got six wickets for 27. As with the colonials the fielding of the home team was perfect. In the second innings of the Englishmen, Trumble and McKibbin opened to Jackson and Grace ; the former loßt his wicket with the score at 11, and only one run had been added when the captain retired. Rangit- Binghji did nob appear to relish tbe dirty wicket, and he left when another dozen had been added. With three wickets down for less than a quarter of a century, the game looked none teo rosy for the Britishers. Abel and McLaren then became associated, and by steady play raised the total to 43, when Jones went on, and as the half-ceutury appeared he dismissed McLaren, his com panion following at 56, the latter being brilliantly oaught one-hand by Giffen at mid wicket. Ib was a bowlers' wicket all day. Tradable bowled throughout the innings with excellent length, kept down the score, and got m considerable work. In all 23,367 people paid for admission. Tbe Hon. Mr Chamberlain entertained bolh teams at lunch. . England— First Innings.

In the Australians first innings Hearne took cix wicketa for 41, Peel two for 30, Richardson none for 21, Hayward none for 17. London, Augusb 12 The attendance waa very large, aud the weather fine to-day. The wicket was muoh cub up and played worse than ever, never having recovered from Monday's soaking.

Trumble took six wickets for 35, Mcliibbin three for 35, Jones one for 13. Trumble was almost unplayable. 1 The Australians having 111 to get, made a feeble exhibition, and were all out for 44, Eng' and thus winning by 66 runs. Australians— Second Innings,

Feel took six wickets for 23, aud Hearne four for 19 The latter started by bowling six maidens for 3 wickets, and bhe flrsb six wiokets fell for tbe miserable total of 11.

Wellington, Augusb 12 A private letter from Sydney says:— " l am afraid you are nob likely bo have a chance of viewing the Australian team. The feel ing ia very strong against them forming engagements outside the Counoil, and further the several associations, are bound to take it up beoause the intercolonial matches are sure to Buffer from the absence of the cracks."

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(per press association.)

COMMERCIAL BANK.

I London, August 12 j Judge William, has unconditionally sanctioned the scheme for reconstruc- I tion of the Commercial Bank and ' ordered tho liquidation to be stopped. FORGED NOTES. Paris, Augusb 12 The polic have seized ten million forged frano notes, and effected several arrests. j

ITALY AND AMERICA.

Rome, Augusb 12 The Italian Government has de manded an inquiry into the lynching of three Italian prisoners atHobnville gaol at New Orleans.

AUSTRALIAN.

FARMERS' CONFERENCE.

Sydney, August 13 The Farmers' Conference has adopted resolutions m favor of railways to agricultural districts whether they are likely to pay or not, and also m favor of a State bank.

RICH FIND.

Perth, August 13 . A lode has been discovered near Dead Finish containing gold and assaying forty ounces of silver to the ton.

The Rising in Crete.

PER PREBS ASSOCIATION

Athens, August 11. The insurgents m Crete are blockad ing 1000 Moslems at Episkopi. August 12 A resolution has been submitted m the Cretan Assembly proposing to proclaim a union with Greece. It is be'ieved thia will be the signal for a general rising.

The Matabele Rising.

j Capetown, August 11 Captain Baden Powell reports that the impis are broken up into detached bands, and are willing to surrender. Two strongholds have already yielded. August 12. Colonel Plummer found the southern stronghold of the rebels m Matoppo Hills abandoned.

SPORTING.

London, August 12 Gol'an'a horses by Warrigal arrived m excellent condition.

Sydney, August 13 Rapid River is scratched for the Ep?om Handicap.

C.J.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Christchurch, August 13 The weabher is magnificent for the Grand National meeting. The attendance is very large -nd representative of the colony s The course, is m tip top condition. The new members' Btand was opened for the first time, and is an acceptable addition to Ihe arrangements. The following are the results up to time of going to press : — First Hunters' Hurdle Race Handicap, of GO soys • once round and a distance. — Silver King 1, Sam 2, War Dance 3. -All started but Bally Hooley 11. Wild Irish man fell Won easily by two lengths, lime— 3.l3J Irtvidend— £lo 2a Maiden Hubdle Race Handicap, of 100 soys, one mile and threequarters. — Social Pesb, 1 ; Docility, 2 ; L0b0,3. Rangipunehu, •Fratenme, and Ilex were scratched. Rain bow fell. Lobo and Docility led to the straight where Social Pest came and won very easily by two lengths. Third five lengths away. Time — 3.47|. Dividend. — £17 13a. N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase, of 500 boys ; three miles and a half. ] Mutiny 1, Gillie 2, Booties 3. All started.

Scbool Committee.

ASHBURTON. The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held on Monday. Present — All bhe members, FIN-ANCE The Chairman reporbed thab bhe credib balance ab the bank was £15 4a Id. correspondence Several letters on unimportant subjects were read and dealt with. ABSENTEES lb was resolved bhab the master be requested to furnish to dabe a list of children nob attending echool according to the Act, thab the secretary issue notices to the parents or guardians of such children, m terms of bhe Board's instructions, and thab such notices be handed to bhe police to deliver. master's report The Master's monthly report was read, advising attendance to have been — On roll, 487 ; highest attendance, 438 ; stricb average, 363. prizes Ib was decided to close the examinations for prizes, and m the meantime the chairman and visiting committee consulb with the master as to the aivisableness of adding points on the result of the Inspector's examination, and report afa nexb meeting. holidays It wis deolded to granb two weeks' holidays immediately afber the exam ination. CONFERENCE Mr Silcock reported thab the- late conference had been particularly well attended, and a Bcheme for technical education was now being developed, VISITING COMMITTEE Messrs Phaup and Braddell were appointed a visiting committee for the month. 1 ' KEEPING IN A resolution was placed[on the minutes, expressive of bhe committee's desire thab no children should be kept m during the dinner hour, nor after four o'clock m the afternoon. ACCOUNTS Accounts were passed for candles, ss ; repairing pump, 7s ; stationery for school, £2 14a 3d.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(Wa do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions npiessed by our correspondents)

DRAWING IN SCHOOLS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—Oan you inform me whether ib is brue thab drawing has been made a * pass' subject In the primary schools even for the lowest standards, and if so, why 1 I have heard that this is the oase, bub cannob believe that such an absurd regu lation could have been passed by the authorities.—l am, etc,

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THE ASHBIT.TOS GtJAI'DIAN : THURSDAY, AtJGUST . IS, . 1896.



Darling, b Hearne 0 Iredale, o Jackson, b Hearoe „. ■ 3 Giffea, b Hearne • • • • • . 1 Trott o substitute, b Peel 3 Hill, bPeel 0 Donnan, c Hay ward, b Peel • . 0 Gregory, c Richardson, b Peel ... 6 Kelly, lbw b Peel ... .. .. 3 Jones, b Peel .* . . ... 3 Mc&ibben, c Abel, b Hearne _ 16 Trutnble, not onb •• • ••• 7 Extras «» •• •• 2 Total 44



England.— Second Innings. Grace, b Trumble «- .... 9 Jackßon, bTramble ... .. •« 2 EftDJitoinghi, o Kelly b McKibbiri .. 11 Abel, c Giffen b Trumble .. ..21 McLaren, b Jones .. . • * * 6 • Haywood, c Trott b Trumble . . . . 13 Winyard, o Kelly b McKibbin • . . * 3 Peel, b Trnmble .. •• 0 Hearne, b McKibbin .. .« •• 1 I illey, c McKibbin b Trnmble . . . . 6 RichardaoD, not dub >M — — 10 Sundries .. .. ... 2 Total .. 84



Grace, c - ..24 Jackson, c McKibbin, b Trumble . . 45 Ranjifceinghi, b G'ffen ... M ..8 McLaren, b Trumble ~ 20 Hay ward, b Trumble . . .- • • 0 Winyard, o Darling, b McKibbin  10 Feel, c Darling, b Trumble - 0 Abel, c and b Trumble .~ 26 Lilley, o Iredale, b Trumble 2 Hearne, b McKibbin .. ... • . 8 Bichardson, not out 1 Extras _ 1 Total ... — 145 Giffentook two wickets for 64, Trumble six for 59, McKibbin two for 21. McLaren and Hayward were both bowled m the same over, Australians— First Innings. Iredale, run out • 34 Darling, c McLaren, b Hearne 47 Trott.bPeel -5 Hill, run out •• . . 1 Gregory, b Hearne 0 Giffen, b Hearne ... ... 0 Donnan, b Hearne .. . . •• 10 Trumble, b Hearne ..... . • 3 Johns, a McLaren, b Peel .. •• 3 McKibbin, b Hearne 0 Kelly, not out . . — . . . . 10 Total .. 1.10



Mater. [Drawing Is a 'pass' subjeot now In all bhe standards; and nob only so, bub the inspectors require even the little miles In standard I. bo draw figures from the blackboard which they have nob previously practised, with all lines proportionately reduced. Aa to why— ask ns an easier one.—Ed ]



Public JNotices WALKEE'S BOT-FLY JREMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 , To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker's Bot fly Remedies, Aehburton Sib, — I consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effeots of tha remedies I got from you on my horse. He got bo bad that I had to lay him up. No matter what I gave him he kept 'losing oondition and became bo weak that he could soaroely stand. I oarefuly followed the direc- tions on tbe bottles and shortly after gett- ing tbe last bottle he passed bote, and at onoe began to mend, and m a few days was fit for his work. lam oonfident only for the remedy he would have died. I oan highly reoommend it, believing it haß no equal.— William Stbingfii_i_ow< Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine,— Sir, I think it is, only right that I should tell you and my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the Btomaoh of my horse that died, I beoame alarmed about the rest of my stook as they all looked bad, I drenohed eight, following oarefully the direc- tions, It oleaned them out thoroughly and m a few days there was a wonderful Change for the better I oan highly reoommend it and would advise farmers to lose no time m drenohing their stock lest they bave their horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to be the only safe and certain oure for the suffering of horßes Times Lrmon Ashburton Forks, Maroh 1, 1894 Mr J Heseltine. Sir — I em very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horee. He waß ailing for Borne days, . his ooat got very dry, the Bkin tight, a running at the nose and a very bad, cough ; and was soaroely" able to walk about; we quite expeoted he would die. I beard a good d6al about Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gave it • with the most satisfactory results, and shortly after he getc t tbe last bottle he began to im. prove snd by the end of a week waß able fo work hear 1 y and well I believe it to be a medioine vat .nailed, and can reoommend it with all confidence to all horse ownerß, as the best horse remedy m the market. Edwabd Cobbbtt Greenwood Farm, Southbridge, Augußt 4, 1892 Mr Walker. Sir, — I &m glad to bear testi. mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be- oame very bad ; tbe skin tight, the eye life, less and a bad color, and got low m oondition Anxious io finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up .until he, beoame, un- able to lift bis feet or do sny more. WeliSd to help him into a st&ble I gave himj. our . Remedies, and tna treatment, you pre- Eoribed, and m a few dajß he wsb quita , better, and new at his work, hearty and well I quite believe, bed I not- given him your Remedies, he would have died." You can use this aB you please. Bobebt Thompson Seaside Farm, - Wafeacui, April 14, 1894 .Mr Walker.Desr Sir,— l have great pleasure m informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got f»om Mr .Hteehine, your agent, waa a wrndetfn! eoccess. . I had. four", bo: sea --&fiiot»Bl> ill on Dicember laßt. Afterusing all tbe u medics I cculd think cf I was induced to tiyycur mixture.. The leeult waß mar- -1 fellcua. I Btrict ly followed the direotions x |a*tyen and m a v.eek the horces were out of dtuger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more m Febiuary with tbe Bame result lhe j all put on flcßb rapidly, and are now m prime orde P Stewabt Cbcrteey, April 12, 1895 Mr HiEehine,- Ashbuiton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Bemecic s ftm, — The remedießl get frcm you had a ■wonderful effect on my horse, he got ao bad thai I had to lay Lim op quite expeoting fo lofo I'.itn I tiied the usual remedies tut he only got worte, at last I gave bim Wailicia with astonishing results, Bots epme away m . handfuls End m a fow days be was hearty r.nd i well from the effects of this remedy on my 1 neighbours horses and my own I consider bleeping so horse ownerß snd could tbe poor offering boj6es epe6k they would certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly Bemc di sas the b?s K *4yer introduced into this market John Dowkib Anams, April 3, 1895 jyf r Heseltine, Sib,-— I bave pi. asure iv ying to* fe° wonderful effeots of Waiker's Bot-fly .Brmedieson n»y borees, Tbey got very low m condition, a dry coat, and very tight Bkin andlost all heart at their work. I bad to lay u^era up. Hearing so much eboufc this*remedy .C deoided to give ita trial I ollowed earefitf'By the directions on the label and the results «® re * uen as to satisfy me tbat it iB tbe on) '* jeemsdy for tbe suffering horse. lam certt*^ -I Ro' b a° k * h © «o ßt ia thei work inside a w«-k. I shall certainly ase it m future m p.^Seaenoe to anything bleq as it nas no equal _, „ „ M J TWEEDIE Mr Orosß. Burnham, #6* *&c .Remedy for horse Buffering last year .5 om teaching homo be waa dead. This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He? gave theftemedy, and the seoond day after, the horee passed bots m hundreds and iB doin*g well. AGENTS FOR ASHBUR'x-PN— J Hesel tine, Saddler ; REOaUrous HeiTBY, Saddler. MaANUFACTURER— Robkbx' Walkeb Cmx Reserve, Woolaton AUSTRALIAN MDTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington; Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan & Grace, MJ)., C.M.G., MX.O, (Chairman) The Hon Charles J, Johnston, M_L.Ct (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Biohardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq T*HE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AttsTealian Life O-Pficb, md thx LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS' EVERY YEAR ■lhe Method of \7aluation adopted by this Society is •f the most Stringe. *rt Character, and ensures a Cousi derably Larger Resc ?ve to meet Liabilities than ths t hald by any other offi ce m the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS. £13,000,000 (Thirteen Millions) 'ste.'ling ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,ooo,t*M>. (Two Million' Sterling) • POLICIES IN FORCE J «4,©o^ Sum Assured , £40.081 9:. G Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,8)3 £•_ 2 , BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, £432,623 yielding fieversionary Bonuses amounting tot _£860,GC0 after making SPEOIAL RBSBRVEa CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE yaarg. over TWO MlLLlONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exoeedlnfr FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE m the A.M. P. SOCIETY end Beoure a BONOS EVERY YEAE. t Expenses 0! Management 8£ per cent on the total inoome EDWARD W. IOWJE, Resident Secretary. Branch Offioe — Cuatom House Qnay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Square, Christchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton mMONT HOUSE WYNYARD SQUABB. SYDNEY, IB a refined social HOMB, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, oue ;"W!^;*om General Post Office.. Board optional, or, •wajfC^wy, »y day or week; drawing and smoke tOpm-Mhofe and cold baths, excellent cuisine. I,_MT the conveniences of a hotel. Terms— Very moderate, Hot Luncheon. 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Business Notices "The Corner:' QALE OP fc.URPi.TJS STOCK To Clear some part of the Stock and make room for New Goods now on the way, we are offering bargains m all departments. Heavy Melton Dress Goods ls 9d, Now Is A line 88in Scrippd Flannelettes, 25 pr r cpnt under usual price 50 pairs single-bed White Blankets 8s lid, worth 12s 6d About 12 Ladieß* Tweed Ulsters, 20s to 30s j Now 2s 6d to 3s 6d eacn 24 Youths' Overcoats, sizes 18 to 2£, 5s eaoh, abuut one-third their value A line of Ladies' Macintoshes much reduced A line of Ladies' Black Jackets, New and Fashionable Shapes, 80] per' cent under usual prices < 30doz Boys' Black School Caps, 6d each \ Ladieß' Black Caßhmere Gloves, 6d pair A fine stock of Ladies' Woollen Underwear as advised by the Lady Doctor. SAMPLES OF BATES' CORSETS TO BE SEEN. |^^ Country Ladies.— -Beware of Itinerant Hawkers who are travelling the country, representing they are sole agents, offering these Goods recommended by the Lady Doctor at 30 per cent above Ashburton prices. ■ i W. H. COLLIER. Don't Forget The Fact THAT McDonald and McDiarmid i ARE STILL IN IHE FRONT RANK FOR PRICES IN i BOOTS AND SHOES. Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from ... 4s 9d per pair Ladies' Glasce Walking bhoes from .., 5s 9d per pair Ladies' Dull Kid Walking Shoes from 5s 9d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from ... ... 3s 6d per pair Men's Nailed Bluchers from ... 4s lid per pair Men's Good Pegged Colonial Kip Watertights from ... 12s 6d per pair Men's Leather Shoes from ... 6s 6d per pair Ladies, Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt Slippers, Fur Boned Slippers, Wool-lined Slippers, m Great Variety.*! ANY Description of Boots and Shoes Made to Order or Repaired at Lowest Possible Prices. BE SURE AND VISIT THE CASH BOOTj SHOP, FAST STREET J.l&lOfinr .&S. Manager ,___ . ■"■ ' n . KAI/POi HOIJS K. TI^HE j att fc aecn ha-ving b((D a very successful one with lis, X we bave sccunmlaled a LOT of Eemßanls m all Depart- ments. 1 hese we ha\e determined to Clear at ANY COST. BhMNANTS JN OIL AND FLOORCLOTHS REMNANTS IN LINOLEUMS AND CARPETS BEMNANTS IN FLANNELS AND CALICOS RLMNANTB IN FORFARB AND SHEETINGS REMNANTS IN FLANNELETTf S AND SHIRTINGS REMNANTS IN DRESSI S AND CASHMERES All above will be [displayed en Counters, and|MABEED m PLAIN FIGUaKES. AIsoJODD 1 lNES|in SHOWROOM, &c, io. MITCHELL '& TURNER. A FREE GIFT. THE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING & AGENOY COMPANY are GIVING AWAY ONE AMERICAN » BELL' ORGAN,?. j sft lOin high, mirror hack, ten Btops, knee swells, two sets <of reeds and cctave couplers, valued at Twbkty-Fivb Guineas. For full particulars apply to— • mr Horace A. €Sates, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. A FBgEE GPF-T. l



public Notices. '. SO FIFST PRIZES. 8 SECOND PRIZES > SrEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. piNCOURAOE Native Industry by - ■*■--•' sowing Seeds only that are Grown i m the Colony, and which are [. SURE IO GROW. : FLETCHER BROS. Have to hand their New Season's Supply of Standard Seeds, whioh are of the Finest Quality. ! VFCETSBLE FEEDS. 3d PER PACKET. 3<J PER PACKET PEAS— CARROT— American Wonder, Early Short Horn Dwarf Jamea' - Interm McLean'B Little diate Gem, Dwarf Plevna, Stump- S f ratagen~ rooted Veitch's Perfection CAULIFLOWER— Wm. Hurst Early London Yorkshire Hero Large Asiatic BEANS— Veitch's Autumn Broad — Giant Early Long Pod Wa^heren Green Windsor CELERY— Harlington Wind- Cole's Cryßtal sor White FRENcn— Cole's Superb Red Canadiari Wonder CRESS— Early, Golden Bat- ' Extra Curled ter or Wax CUCUMBER- BEET— Long Prickly Blood Bod Short Prickly Nutting's Crimson Stockwood, ridge. BORECOLE, OR LEEK- KALE— London Flag Dwarf Green Curled Large Musselburgh ' Tall Green Curled LETTUCE- BROCCOLI-- Cabbage Varieties Adams' Early AU the Year Snow's Winter Round White Drumhead Veitch's Self-Pro- Neapolitan tecting Cos Varieties — Walcheren, Early Giant White BRUSSELS Pariß Given SPROUTS— MUSTABD— Sorymger'B Giant Fine White CABBAGE— ONION— Drumhead Brown Globe Early Dwarf Vprk Brown Spanish Early Laro(e York Giant Rocca Tripoli Enfield Market James' Keeping Red Dutch (pick- Silverekin ling) TOMATO- PARSLEY—! Acme Triple Curie 1 Largs Red PARSNIP— Trophy Hollow Crowu TURNIP—! PUMPKIN— Early Snowball^' j Ironbark Karly White Stone Yellow Mammoth Laing's Garden RADISH- Swede French Breakfast Red Strap Leaf Long Scarlet VEGETABLE Red Turnip MARROW— White Turnip Custard Mixed Varieties'* -Lone White SPINACH-Round SAVOY- Drumhead FLOWEE SEEDS Id PACKETS. Id PACKETS Some of these varieties arc not to hand yet, but we shall have o full suppply m a few duys. Acroclinium roFcum, Alyssum, sweet, Anagallip, mixed, .Anthihinum, fine mixed {Snap Dragon). Aster, Bettcridge's Quilled, Aster, Dwarf German, mixed, Balsam mixed, Bartonia aurea, Calendula officinalis Mfeteor, Calliopsis bicolor, Calli- opsis Drummondii, Calliopsis choice mixed, CaDary Creeper, Candytuft, white rocket, Candytuft mixed, Canterbury Sells, siogle and mixed, Chrysanthemum tricolor, Ciarkia elegans, Clarkiamixed, Cocks- comb, feathered, Columbine -mixed, Con- volvulus minor, Corn Flower mixed, Dahlia, single, Delphinium mixed, Dianthus chinensis {fndhn Fink) Eschscholf zia Cali- fornia, E-chscholtzia crocea, E chscholtzia mixfd, Feather Grass, Gilia tricolor, Godetia, Duchess of Albany, Godetia, Lady Albemarle, Godetia, The Bride, He.ichryeum mixed, Hibiscus Afri- canus, Kaulfusßia amelloides, Larkspur mixed, Lavatera trimestris, Limnanthes Douglasi, Leptosiphon mixed, Linum rubrum grandiflorum, Lovelies breeding, Marigold, African, Mathiola bicornis {Night Scented .Stock), Mignonette, sweet scented, Nasturtium, Tom Thumb Nemophila in- signis, Nemophila maculata, Penstemon mixed, Phlox Drummondii mixed, Poppy, the Shirley, Portulaca, single, mixed, Rhodanthe Manglesi, Schizinthus mixed, Silene pendula, Stock, Sunflower tall, Sweet Rocket mixed, Sweet William mixed, Venus' Looking Glass, Virginian Stock Wallflower, single, mixed, Zinnia elegans, double, mixed. _TYRTYI?"D WAT3T.V Jt would aid UJ^JJ.Cj.K JJjAJKJjX. ua considerably »»-.Ti.T^ = sss ! i =l isi = is ? _____i if our Clients would let us have their orders early, to be delivered as required. The rush at mid-season does not give us the chance of geting out orders as promptly as we would wish, and by sending orders now, we could get seeds ready for despatch at any date deßired. We com. mend this to your kind consideration. Call and Get one of our Catalogues of Seleoted Novelties. Fletcher Bros., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Box 67 Telephone 24 7 NO TICE. " MR MADDEN, Baker. jQEAR Slß,— The sample of who^ meal digestive bread you sent me I found most excellenb, ( and I have great pleasure In recommending it. Yours truJy, EMILY B. RYDER. Commercial Hotel, August 7, 1896. ladvbrtisement.] MR BRYANT, Baker. F\bar Sir,— The bread I have had from your bakeTy m Ashburton, I have found very good, and I have pleasure In recom- mending ib to all desiring hygienic bread. — Yours truly, EMILY B. RYDER. Commercial Hotel, August 7, 1896 *JjKs WANTED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop In Ashburbon.— Mellor's ClearingßoobSale W" ANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 6& 6d.— Mblior'9 Cheap Boot Sile. <



J F. Ferr man. _ _. B^snboo iSi-cycl**. FOR SAFETY, F.CONOMY, AND COMFORT, RIDE THE ISEW BAMBOO OYOLE. TESTIMONIAL. The Grange, Alresford, Hants, 23rd November, 1895. To the Bamboo Cycle Co., Limited — The three machines you supplied me wit! have run very well. They are, as far as 1 can see, quite as rigid as any steel machine, and stand any amount of knocking about lhey ruu at a high speed with very little exertion, and go up hill very easily.— Lord Ashburton. Sample machine on application. F. FEBEIMAN. i Hanmer and Graves. SEED PEAS. WE have for Sale, — Prussian Blue and Grey Peas for seed. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE nAVE to arrive m October a Shipment of tho well known ANULO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. SEED POTATOES. ~\\l E Lave for Sale a special line of — ROUND SEED DERWEKT3. Farmers intending to change their Seed i his season, should call and see the f ample. The Potatoes are grown m Oamaru from imported Tasmanisn Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVES. TO"E HAVE FO R SALE- PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TRUE TO NAM*. We have a Gocd Seed Sample of "IMPROVED TUSCAN." This Wheat is particularly sought after by Millers, as its glutinovs properties are fnr stronger than the purple or white straw sortf. HANMKR AND GRAVES. CTTE HAVE FOR SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything e'se. HANMER AND GRAVES. VI7 E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES, PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. WE HAVE FUR SaLE, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, smd also locally grown, 6 67 HANMER & GRAVES. Hanmer & Grayes WE have much pleasure m inform- ing the Farmers and the Public generally m the Ashburton County, tbat we have m Stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine , Branding Oils m Blue, Red, & Black, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine Salt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Eto. We shall be represented at the WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and are prepared to conduct the SALES OF PROPERTIES AND. STOOK PRIVATELY. Hanmer & Graves, IWEST STREET. Hanmer & Grayes. KNOWING thab the DEAREST THING m the world is CHEAP SEED, we have deolded to make this branch of our business a specialty, and have accordingly made purchases of Grain ' nd Seeds from Other localities than m ur immediate neighbourhood. WE HAVE ON SALE- SEED TARTARS from the Walmate Estate. SEED DUNS from Winchester and Temuka heavy lands. SEED SPARROWBILLS from South- land. A grand change. SEED CANADIANS off out- side Estates. SEED WHEAT. TUSCAN, PEARL, HUNTER'S, AND VELVET, Clean and true to name. We shall keep SUTTON'S GUARAN- TEED SEEDS m Stook during the coming sowing season, and all Turnip, Rape and Olover Seeds will ba of the very best quality. HANMEE~"& GEAVES. nr. BAIRSTOW, UNDERTAKER. "DOLISHED COFFINS m Figured i Rimn and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings.; AH latest designs. Address ; 0»mero» Street, opposite Baring Square



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Amusements. Don't Miss It ! WHAT? THE ORIGINAL ENTERTAINMENT BY THE Arowhenua UTatlTe Troop. ADDFELLOWS' JTALLj TUESDAY, AUGUST 18. Native Costumes, National Songs and Choruses. The Maori War Dance, Eto. Commence at 8 o'clock. Admission 3s, 2a & Is.' 876 D. Thomas. AROADF. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 MR D. THOMAS has received instructions from Mr H. H. Stephens to Sell by Public Auc'ion — IB*y Pony (14 hands), thoroughly quiet m saddle and harness. R. CURTIS, 8 71 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. SHEEP COUNTRY. T» ) .LET, for a term of years, about 250 Acres m its na ivo state, situated a short distance abeve tho Hinds Railway Station. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. MON Ex. A SPECI 4 L sum of £400 to lend on approved Freehold security ; also, other amounts at current rates. T. BUI LOCK. j-f f\ ACRES WITH COTTAGE— JL \J fronting the road leading from <Vinplow to Longbeach, ihe property of Mb T. Ben deb son. Not having dis- posed of thi 1 * by auction, offers are invited for it up to SATURDAY NSXT, 15th insb. The occupant being about to remove to Highbank, the property is to be Sold. Terms can be arranged. Apply to— T. BULLOOK -IO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. Cl A ? 7IX ACRES, m its native state. <*Jtt i D beinc R.S's. 28486 and 7, 28597. Very healthy sheep country. For full particulars, apply ro '.'. BULLOCK. Op ACRES, being R.S, 24968 * r^ Lowcliffe. Offers are invited for this. T BULLOCK. TO LXT — Cottage and about 1 aore land, Clarke Street, Allenton, Rental 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, near Maronan— 33B Acre?, R'S.b 27929, 27930, partly fenced, and all m its native state. Capital Sheep country. Exceptionally easy teims of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOOK, FOR SALE, near Lismore — 486 Acres, being R.S. 28907 and part of 27456, situated near bhe Lismore School, and mosbly m English grasses, T. BULLOOK, Frledlander Bros., Limited. ~ SEEDS FOE SPRING. SOWING. \X7E HAVE taken particular care m Dressing our this season's GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, AND OFFER, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES, English Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Oolonial Grown Red Clover and Cowgrass, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, FOB SALE. ' SEED POTATOES GIROM the Oamaru and Orari Districts. Also, RUBY RED, (Very early), Imported from Australi . FRIEDLAISDER BROS., Ltd. mmwmmammm—mmmm—mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm—mm Public Notices. ABHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A LECTURE by the Ret. G. B. Inglis will be given m the Oddfellows' Hall on THURSDAY, Augusb 13, at 730 p.m. Subject— " A Trip Round the World," ab whioh will be exhibited a large variety of Views by Limelight Lantern; also Scottish Songß during the evening. Admission, ls j children, half-price. - 835 BT. STEPHEN'S OHUROH Ashburton MEETINGS. Thursday— G.F S., 7 pm Friday -LECTURE on the Melanesian Mission by the Rev Pebcy Williams, In St Stephen's Schoolroom, to commence at 730 pm. Collection m aid of the mission. SUNDAY SERVIOES. 11 am— -Morning Prayer and Holy Communion 3pm — DROMORE, Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pm-Eyening Proyer, Ifov T. A,



Dr Jameson's trial is rapidly approaching. As to whether hid aotion Was a wiee one or not is a grave question, The trial of Woods' Gnat Peppermint Oure for ooughs and colds haßbeen a decided auooear— it is allowed by •11 to be unequalled- from all grooers and ehemiats. ls 63 and 2a 6d. Wholesale •gtnti, New Zoalmd Prog OompaDy.