ri Murder and Suicide

HP AUCKLAND, July 9 Ii to hand that at Maunga- a Maori named Turou, murdered Pm wife and then shot himself. Con stables Br«nnan and Forbes, of Cam bridge, visited the place, and their investigations show that the man and his wife frequently quarrelled. On Tuesday •vening the woman, aooompanied by a child, went to fetch water from a creek. The man had planted a gun m the oreek. and he followed and shot her dead as she was getting water. He then pnb the child on hi 9 baok and put the gun to his cheat and pulled the trigger with his toe killing himself Instantly. The child escaped. J

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the TinwaW Town Board was held on Friday last. Present— Moms B. Gates (chairman), J. Clark, T. Williams, and J. Heaeltine. CORRESPONDENCE. . Prom the .auditor-General, forwarding certified balance sheet. — The balance sheet wan read and adopted, From Mum CaldweU, asking that her name b* taken off roil, and that of Mrs Smith substituted. — The alteration was ordered to $0 made as requested^ From Mr W. de B. Compton, m explana tion of alleged irregular impounding. From Mr G. T. Raker, requesting that his name be taken off the roll. -"-Alteration was ordered to be made. fTORKSI It was resolved mac tenders be called for providing and delivering 70Q yards of |h!nglt. GOBSB NUISANCE. Notice were ordered to be served on several ratepayers where gorse is crowing and fences encroaching on roads adjoining their properties. ; MISCELLANEOUS,, Business of a minor nature was also trans acted, and after passing accounts amounting to £40 10s 4d,. the Board adjourned.

CABLAE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE PAOlFia QABLE.

London, July 9 There was a full meeting of the Pacific Cable Commission yesterday, the Earl of Selborne, Undef-Secretary of State for the Colonies, presiding. The Secretary bad arranged for wit nesses to be present to give evidence on various points, m order to facilitate an exhaustive enquiry, but Mr Donald Smith's presence was urgently needed m Canada, and, finding they would be unable to report this session, the Commission adjourned till October 26 The Earl of Selborne, who said he was extremely busy just now, concurred m this course.

RED CROSS SOCIETY.

The Russian Red Cross Society have again been prevented from visiting Abyssinia. ;

GERMAN PRESS EXCITED.

Berlin, July 9 The German Press are excited over the report that Great Britain has pur chased a strip of territory m Delagoa Bay giving access to the interior.

THE DERVISHES IN ABYSSINIA.

•Cairo, July 8 The Harrar chiefs oppose King Menelik granting tbe Khalifa per mission to enter the Shoari territory.

THE SOUTHAFRICAN CRISIS.

• Capetown, July 8 The Matabele were armed with Lee- Jkfettord rifleß, and fougbt like furies m defence of their stronghold. When driven across the IngoliiDga they occupied a strong position among granite kopjes. Ihe first assault was repulsed, but Colonel Jplummer perse vered, and m the end the rebels were routed and dispersed m all directions Capetown, July 9 It is reported from Fort Salisbury that 40 whites and 100 Zulus repulsed the Mashonas, killing twenty-five of their number. The rebels burned Murenctalla.

Sydney Sheep Sales

Sydney, July? The merino Bale closed with high {igpreg. Seven hundred guineas was paid fpr an imported American ran^ pure Vermont, and twenty animals m the same consignment realised 21 5l>gs.\ The longwool sale began m the afternoon. With a few exceptions, the prices could only be considered faf r. Lirxcolns were almost the only plass m Remand. English Leicesters and Komneys were practically friend less, while the prices for Border Leicesters verged «n the ridiculous. The highest' price for Lincolns was obtained by. Mr Best, of Tasmania, who received 60gs for a ram. The first New Zealand contribution to the sale was Mr Menlore's, of Oamaru. Bis best price for a Btud Lincoln was 6gS. Sixty rams averaged £3 17s*; four ewes averaged Bgs. The satatf breeder's English Leicesters passed m without a bid. Some splendid animals from Tasmania, of the vame class, averaged a guinea. Mr Menlove's two Border ewes fetched 3gs each. Messrs Abrahams and Williams, Falmerston North, sold eight for J6gs. In Romney Marsh Mr P->bb averaged £8 18s 6d for two rams ■ and JEST 2s for three ewes.. Other averaged prices were Mr Walters/ Oarterton, l|gsfor four rams, and Air Hopkins, Fohangina, one ewe, 4«s ; his rants were passed m. Mr Matthews. Wairoha, £2 17s §d for 30 rams. The fcheep of Messrs Riddifoird (Hutt), McKae(Nelßon),Mungarvan(Petirua), Harkness (Nelson), Hopkins and Allea (Wairoaha), O'Brien (Paraparanui), are held over till to-morrow, when it is to be hoped buyers will be.moreappre pfative. Mr Menlove sold U Shropshire finis at 3gs each.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

I A RECORD.

| Londok. July 9 A Lincolnfcyclist has ridden thirty four miles iman hour.

OLEOMARGARINE.

The Products Committee of the House of Commons recommend that it be made illegal to mix margarine, with butter, if the article is to be sold as butter, or lo colour margarine so as to resemble batter.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

•; Nbvv York, July 9 The Chicago Convention Committee ! demand the immediate free coinage of silver m the ratio of 16 to 1 without waiting for any agreement with other nations and an Income Tax and Revenue Tariff only, It opposes the issue of interest bearing bonds. The Committee also unseated the gold dele gated from Michigan, Nebraska and South -Dacota, and secure two-thirds majority.

SIR H.ROBINSON.

v Capetown, July 9 Government has sent a message to Sir Hi Robinson congratulating him od his election to the peerage.

PREMIER AND GOVERNOR.

/ Ottawa,' July ? Sir' Charles Tupper, Premier, has resigned, owing to the Earl of Aber deen, Governor General, refusing to sanction a political appoinment made after the election.

FLOODS IN JAPAN. I

Toeio, July 9 I The floods m Toyama destroyed 3000 1 houses, . - . j

: CRETE. I

; .Athens, July 9 Tire Cretan Christians demand eco nomic autonomy, paying tribute to the Porte, and the appointment of a Ohristain Governor, who shall have the right to veto projects of the Assembly.

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES

FINANCE.

Sybnby, July 10 The actual ' cash surplus of the colony over expenditure last year was £333,000.

THE COMPOSITORS STRKE.

Pbrth, : July 10 The strike of compositors is ended. The men will receive £3 per week, with ]s 4d per hour overtime.

THE TABMANIAN BUDGET.

Hobabt, July 10 The financial statement shows the surplus to be £13,000. The Treasurer said the incidence of taxation was un satisfactot y, as, of 700 professional men, only 100 were assessed. He proposed to license professional men. The estimated revenue for next year was £786,000, and the expenditure £751,000. The total deficiency for the colony is £455,000, This, the Treasurer said, would be reduced by £73,000. He added that the time was opportune for the conversion of the colony's debt upon more advantagous terms than 3i per cent.

LABOUR QUESTIONS.

THE COLLIERS. .Newcastle, July 10 Notices posted m the collieries ttate that the hewiDg rate is fixed at 2s l}d per ton, with coal at the selliing price of 7s (jd per ton or under j and an advance of one penny m tbe hewing rate for each threepence m the selling price. Miners will only be engaged individually, preference being given to former employees ; but it is stipulated that work must be resumed by July 20. . The Delegate Board, after con sidering the notice, decided that the terms m regard to individual employ ment were indefinite, and recommend that each Lodge should appoint a deputation to wait on the managers and obtain a clearer definition

CRICKET.

b THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME. 1 '■ ' _i . REMAINING FIXTURES .The following is a list of the remaining fig tuiea for the Australian team ,< — July 9— At Ley ton, v Players July 13— At Leicester, v. Leicestershire July 16— At Manchester, v England July 20— At Derby, v Derbyshire July 23— At Lords v M.C.C. and Ground. July 29 — At ;Oval, v Surrey July 30— At Bexhill, Sussex, v Lord Cantelupe'a Eleven Augs^ 3— At Birmingham, v Warwickshire Atfg. Br-A't Canterbury v Kent Aug. 10r-At Oval, v England Aug^l3-\At Brighton v Sussex J&Mg. 17— A^t Ov.al, v Surrey Aug. 20— At Cheltenham, v Gloucestershire ] Aug. 24— AtTaunton, v Somersetshire 'Aug. 27 —At Liverpool, v Lancashire Aug. 31 — At Scarborough, v England Eleven Sept, 3— At Hastings, v. South of England

London, July 9 The match Australians v Players began to-day.^ The weatber was splendid, the , wicket m good order, and there was a very large attendance of the public. The Home Warn was made up as follows:— Baker, Sugg. Briggs, Meade, J. Hearne, Pougher, Davidson, Storer, Chatterton, Carpenter, and Ward. Eady, Hill; and Jones are' not playing for the colonial team. The Aus tralians batted first* and at the luncheon adjournment had lost one wicket for 117. Darling, who gave one chance, was eventu | ally caught by Pougher off Baker for 70, and Iredale is not out with 44. The century was hoisted aB the result of ah hour's play. Both Pougher and Davidson were tried, as well as Briggs, Hearne, and Baker.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 8 The corapetiUon at the wool sales for merino grewy was Ueen at current rates.

WHAT BATIS WANTED TO KROW.

————--♦ . «I shall be obliged if yo'i oan answer id one question,' said my friend Biio 3 , as >■' lay on the couch one d»y io my room, nure ing his aotring leg. ' Why does ex, osure to fret or oold bring on aa attack of rheumatism at one time, whf n a like exposure for a score of times leads to no such result ? ' Before I set down m writing the answer I gave him I wish you would read the following letters, as no doubt the authors of them will be interested m the s*m9 point. •In November, 1892,' says the one, ' I bad an attack of rheumatio fever, and waß cou fined to my bed for fonr week?, during wbiob time I suffered fearfully. I had awful pains all over me ; my joints swelled, ani I was so helplers I could not raise my hand to my mouth. After the fever left me I wee extremely weak, and bo emaciated I was itile more than afeiu and bone. A L»rg< lamp, the size of an egg, formed en my elbow, and my fingers were almoßt drawn out of joint-. I cannot describe tbe suffering I had o bear. The doo'or ordered me various 1 medioines, and ood liver oi 1 , bat they had no effeot. In February, 1893, I read m p small book about the remarkable suceesF which had followed tbe use of Mother Seigel'e Syrup m eases of rheumatism, and got a bottle from Messrs Leyerett and Fry, High street. After taking it two weeks I wse better, and m about a month more all rheu matio pains had left me, and I was strong and well as ever. Ton may publish what I have aaid. (Signed) John H Kent. 9, Randall street, Maidstone, Kent, January 30 1 b, 1895 ' ' For many years,' cays the other, ♦ I bad been aub'jfotto liver complaint and indigestion. [ was habitually heavy, weak, and weary. My appetite was poor, and all food gave me pain and fulness at tbe obest and around the sides. Ih<d so much pain and ' tightness of ihe obest that I oou'd not endure the pressure of my clothing upon it. Although not laid ap, I waß seldom free from pain or a sense of discomfort. In the summer of 1893 I began to suffer rheumatism, which affeoted my arms and shoulders until I had not the power to lift my hand to my head. I tried all sorts of liniments, embrooations, and rubbing oils, but got no benefit from any of them. 'In August, 1893, my friend, Mrs Owen, told me how mtfoh good Mother SeigePe Syi up had done her for rheumatism, and I got a bottle from the Drug Storeß m B*. Ann's Road. In a few days I was much better, and m Ibbb than a mon h afterwards all pain had left me ; and I am happy to Bay I have never had any return of the rheumatism sinoe, but bave 6D joyed the best of health m every 'respect. In common thankfulness for ray speedy and wonderful deliverance, I willingly consent to the publication of this hurried statement should you wish to imke that use of it. (S gned) (Mrs) L. S. Cole, 6, Albert Road, Bouth Tottenham, London, August 16th, 1895.' '- Before answering the question of my friend Bateß (who was a ohronio rheumatio) I asked him: 'Why doeß a lighted match, dropped into the road, die out harmlessly, but when dro pped into a hayriok, set up a oocflagratioi | 'Any fool oan answer that he said,' * Because m the one case there is nothing for the fire to oatoh hold of, while m the other here is.' • Exactly M responded. Now see. Indi gestion and liver complaint ( he Becond con- Be quen' on tbe first) continue to produce a virulent poisoD m the blood oslled uric acid, practically insoluble m water. Tbia aoid, which is a solid, enterß the tissues, and Betß going a hot inflammatory ire. That is rheu matism. It does what a sliver would— only the acid is a po'son sliver. ' When tbe indigestion ard the liver trouble are not very bad, and the kidneys and sweat glsndß of the skin are acting fairly well, this acid is carried out o£ the body about as faßt as it is foimad. Exposure then brings on no rheumatism. But, per contra, when the stomach and liver are m bad condition, the aoid forms faßter than the kidneys and skin oan carry it off. Then expose yourself, get oold or wet, tamper the skin and kidneys still more, and tbe poison Bcid spreads through your mueolofl end jointa like the fire m the dry hay. You understand? Very well. The longer tbe cause persists tbe more fre quent the rbepmatio attaobs, That is why chronic dyspeptics are apt also to be ohronio ■ rheumatic?. Faod off dyspepsia, or oure it by the use of Mother Beig.ra Syrup, and you and the rheumatism will have no dealings*. Neglect it, and suffer every time you catoh cold*' That wa^my answer to Bateß, and he said ihere seemed to be senee m it.

TEE ASHfcUIITON GtJABDIAN : fBIDA*, JULY 16, 1896;



9 ' Up, '■■••' Business Noticed Great Annual Bale for 31 Days. WILL COMMBNOK A GrBEAT CLEARANCE SALIi OF HIS ENTIRE STOCK | ■ of ■ ■■■ ■";" ; ■ v-" : '■:;- '. ;| Drapery, Clothing & Boots J ON | SATURDAY, 27th in^t., FOR 31 DAYS. V ■• . • ■ '. ' ■ . •. % * : ■■■-•■_/ gVERY ARTICLE JtN STOCK WILL BE REDUCED |SO AS 10 EFPEO^ 1 A BIG CLEARANCE DURING THE SALE. . ; i (For particulars Se© HandbiUs)* ANDREW 6m. CHEAP MONEY; \ I have various Sunag of Money for Investment at Low Pates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Aehburton County who have mortgtgep % running at Call, the advisability of having these mttters fixed up noW that A money is bo Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future. p D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- -486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty of Water. Eisy Terms. Price Low. ».»»..* : 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces j ot land m Long beach. Very etsy terms. M 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grass, adjoining Springbura »ailway Station, being B.S. 29674. A L 8 O,— 1093 being 8.8. 27081, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromore, I and known as Bobert Cla.k's F.rm. The land is m splendid order, fences good 1 water m each paddock ; 400 Acres new being P ut into Crop, with which Gnn : -'^aj Seed will bs sown. The balance of the lac d is m clover, two and three years Wt old — a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. " *™ i BJ3?8 J 3 ? Acr ? 8 ÜBFOck near Lismore. A good investment for anyone mih swamp , land to work with it. . _180 Acres, adjoining Majfield Township, known as D. Kellaghan'g Faim Uoose acd Out-buildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Price ?ery low. • Severa other Properties, Aehburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn'g Hous DAVID THOMAS, -A shburton. j H. M_. JONES, —n CLEARING SALE~THIS MONTH, ' J PRIOR TO STOCK-TAKING NEXT MONTH il jJEDUCHONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR CASH ONLY I Wieap Linos m Stationery, Glass, China, and Fancy Goods. Many lines of BOOKS at published prices and under. Five Quires Note Paper 6d and Is. Envelopes from 3s 6d per 1000. Boxes of Stationery 6d and Is. H ' Wonderful value. Ornaments very Cheap. h. m ." Ton e s. I Don't Forget The Fact ■ THAT McDonald and JMcDiarmid I ARE STILL IN THE FRONT RANK FOR PRICES IN fl BOOTS AND SHOE sT jB Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from .. ... ... 4s 9d per pair Ladies' Qlasce Walking Shoes from ... ... ~ ... 5s 9d per pair Ladies' Dull Kid Walking Shoes from. ... 5 S 9d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from ... ... 3s 6d per pair Men's Nailed Bluchers from ... .... 4s lid per pair -^^B Men's Good Pegged Colonial Kip Watertights from ... 12s 6d per pair ! Men's Leather Shoes from ... ... Q s 6d per pair .--'^B Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt Slippers, Fur Bound H 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 BOOT SHOP, fl EAST S T REE T B J/KICHOLAS, Manager \^H CJ . STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ■ M^:, , JAWK ELLIOTT, M COAL and FIREWOOD MERCHANMBI FRIDAY.— Short Service at 7-30 p m. T^^H Choir Practice at 8 p.m. —HAS IN STOCK— ; **^H SUNDAY SKRYIOES.—JuIy 12. — 8 30 -Holy Communion*. f NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNEB M The Rev. Canon Harper, vrrrmo iiat,™ nn-^m-nn n m \ fl^l 11,-Morniog Prayer NUTS ' MOUNT SOMERS AND V M The Rev. Canon Harpwr. a t,t Ata-nnTTi' rnir<a . rmri? 6 30~BvenIn« Prayer. ALLANDALE^COALS ; COKE^^M tvti, at ™S 9 R f Ha fPer, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKES WM N.B. No Children*! Service — Sunday .. "_, Sol^rT? f i^ fc Ba P tlßm T WISH to *"ot attention specially ■■ on SUNDAY, JULY 19, ab 3.30 p. mi Xto the ' \^H CELEBRATED A ll an dale Coal, y§^fe ' j^mJßßbbPw^^ en Which has held its own against all the -J^^H ) 7im^HBBJPMmB^K^^J SL It is Screened, it burns with a flame to^^^^| , olean ash, leaving no dangerous emben^^B| iHJ J /TMB^^^^Jl^^' and Is really the an - chea P esb -NativH^H '" "" '•"■' m *■' "»i»' Wanted second hand bags m any qaantltyl^^H Baker Bros. JAMES eLIIOTTVM -pTRNISEINa UNDERTAKERS, s01? ioENTj WESr |H Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, oPP<>Mte0 PP<>Mte P*vid Thomaa, Grain Stote^Mj and at Baker and Brown's Coach \I ; ANTEDl^o^n^Y^u~B^e~6a - '^^B Factory^Havelock Street. VV every pound if von natrnni— EVERY REQUITE SUPPLIED. Mb^ b « <*«» Bo^™___^M V\T ANTED Known— We aredear^HH Telephone No. 69. 6 158 ▼" on fa all our Macintoshes, Jacke^^^H . — . Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. N^^H OWN Make m Ladies and Children's r ?!f™ r »Ue offer refused for anythm^^H UnderclothlngrAprons, and Pina- dor '* not U P to date."— Mitchfi^^M fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, * lubnee ' < . : .<^^| Mnslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., \l7 ANTpn K««™^^*r •. — TT^flil



Public notices. LONGBEACH RJAD DISTRICT. fTIHE annual meeting of ratepayers m ■*• the above District will be held on SATURDAY, JULY 11, at I p.m. JOHNGRIGG, • 'I Chairman. PAHIATUA L AND ESTATE AGENCY. TTAVING been appointed AGENT for *-■• the above, I will be gJad to show to enquirers lists of Proper' ies —Freehold, Leasehold, Lease m Perpetuity, Villagf Settlement Sections, etc. Those who failed to secure allotment? at Hlghbank may find something to suit. 7 10 CHARLES BRADDELL. . ■ i SFEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. I TEE LATEST NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES FOR 1896 rjAN NOW BE OBTAINED OF FLETCHER BROS. Who have the Wholesale and Retail Agency for.NiMMo and Blair's •Standard' Seeds. -■ CABBAGE. « LAMB'S EARLIEST OF ALL.' i A Superior Early Cabbage of Quick Growth, with beautiful white compaot heads. A variety introduced Borne eight years ago, and since then it haß become generally grown for an early crop for market-garden purposes, and m private gardens. It grows a beautiful, conical- shaped head, few outside leaves, and comes m about ten days earlier than Early York. The quality is very fine, and for early sowing for summer uae it is superior to any other grown. Per loz, Is 6d ; per jib, 4a ; per packet, 6d. Mb Thomas McCombe, Eveline, Oamaru, says :— • I have no Cabbage to equal Lamb's , Earliest of All.' Ah Giw, Chinese Gardener, Timaru, says : — • Your Lamb'a Earliest of All- Cabbage I ! can speak highly of for being early and of excellent quality. I will grow no other early cabbage.' CABBAGE. •BLAIR'S PHENOMENAL' The Finest Main Crop Cabbage ever introduced, The heads are as solid as a stone and weighing from 14lbs to 181bs. This is un- doubtedly the Best Cabbage for market gardeners. The raiser of this superior cabbage classes it as a second early or main crop variety, coming into use about the same time as Eufield Market; but for quality and appearance, when growing and cut for market is superior m every way, and un'ike some varieties, it has no tendency *o run to seed ; a thing much desired m Cabbagrs. Per packet, 6d ; per loz, Is 6d ; per £lb, 53. Mr Walter Stbetton, P<ep O* Day, Birni ngh m, says: — 'Blair's Phenomenal with mo. is (he h'nesi. market-garden oabbage I have evt r seen, t have been cutting splendid cabbage* for six wesks, with every appearai.ee of cutting them for six « ccka irore, and all from one sowing.' . Mr James Carmicbael. Rangtora, says: — • Your Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage sup- plied to me, has given great satisfaction. It is a grand main crop cabbage, of solid weight; and what pleased me more than anything was the absence of blight on ie wnen other kinds, grown side by aide, were completely covered with it. ' NEW~ONIUN. 'EARLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' It grows a Large Bulb, and as sound as a cricket ball. This is one of the finest exhibition onions ever raised. It is of a perfect globular ehapc, being almost) round, with a very small neck, skin of a golden straw color, and can be grown to an enormous size, many bulbs being fully two pounds weight. For market gardeners, this Onion is beyond doubt the finest that can be grown for sale. Per packet, Is j per oz, Is 6d ; per 53. Mr George Dalgarno, Gardener at Blue Cliffs, says:— 'Your Early Golden Globe Onion turned out splendidly. It is a heavy cropper, with very thin neck ; the quality is excellent, and of mild flavor/ Mr G H Evans, Waikaka, says •— •Your Early Golden G!obe Onion gave a splendid crop of well- flavored, firm, and good-sized handsome bulbs, with email necks, and three or four weeks earlier than James* Keeping.' — NEW — CABBAGE LETTUCE. ♦ ZEALANDIA.' This new variety is ■. of unusual size and solidity of head, with but little inclination, to run to seed, as is the case with most Lettuces. It is of a ready blanching hajbit, is crisp, and of excellent favour, ibv marketgard^ning or private use there is no Lettuce grown, to give the general satisfac- tion Zealandia will, and for a saleable Lettuce it is very superior. Per packet, 6d ; per oz, Is 6d ZBALANDIA LETTUCE is an Excellent variety for Market Gardeners. h PEAS, ; REV DR STUART* Since introducing this Pea last year, we have received so many flattering testi- monials of its merits that we aro convinced it is the Pea of the day. Its habit of growth is dwarf and sturdy, growing about 15 inches high, and does not necessarily require staking, thereby commending itsolf to nil growers of Peaß. Ib is very prolific, and carries one mass of pods from top to botton of haulm, of a beautiful green color, with a quality of flavor seldom found m other kinds, and, under favorable growing, the pods will carry from 8 to 12 Peas of a large siae. Per packet, Is Our customers say it is the Finest Pea Ever introduced Our Customers are requestad to Call and Get one of NIMMO and BLAIR'S Nt velty Catalogues before purohaßing seeds elsewhere. Fletcher Bros., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wholesale and Retail Agents for N;mmo & Blair's "Standard" SEEDS. Box G7 Telephone 24 7 1 WhQI«sQ)U and Refrtshins'—Mw Venus



Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1896 IN HANKRUPTCY, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS.. Limited, have received instruc- tions from thu Deputy Official Assignee m Bankruptcy, i In the Estate of Robbrt Todd, to Bell by Public Auction, on the above date, opposite their Offices, West Street, Ashburton, (he following without re- serve : — gj DRAUGHT HORSES -j EIGHT-HORSE WAGGON J^ DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH > -^ MASSEY REAPER & BINDER O Sets L?adin<i Harness, 2 Sets Shaft *-* Harness, Chains : X Horse Covers, Tarpaulin, Empty v Sacks and Sundries. . Sale at 12 30 R. FRIEDLANDER, 7f38 : Auctioneer. F. Ferrimah. FOR PRIVATE SALE, MR F. FERRIMAN has received instructions from Messes Davis Bros, to sell the followiog valuable properties, oh account of their being one of the successful applicants for High bank:— ALLENTON.-4| acres rich land, well situated, upon which is built a new and very substantial Dwelling of seven rooms, with outbuildings. HAVJKLOCK STREET. -£ aore, with good Dwelling House. WILLS STREET.— £ acre, with good Dwelling House. Capital corner section. Entertainments. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON AND CANARY SOCIETY. AJNNITAIi SHOW, JULY 31 AND AUGUST 1, IN ' QDDFELLOWS' XT AL L Entries CLOSE on SATURDAY, July 18. ART ""UNION Persons desirous of taking part m this Art Union should take tickets at once. Tickets sold at door will not participate m he draw. Tickets Is. 654 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. pflß ANNUAL MFETINa of I Members will bo held m the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY, JULY 21, '' at 2 30 p.m. Business : To receive annual Report and B tlauce . . Sheet, the Election of Officers fo the ensuing year, and general. W. SIMPSON, 7 57 Secretary. i Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— SEED WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL BKEI> O4W, DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. GLOVER SEEDS o£ all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARPS REGULARLY ATTENDED UNpißa THE SUPERVISION OP MS DAVID ZANDEB, AUOriONEER; Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office iustraUan Mutual Pro v dent Sooted



Tenders. TJ?. J\ Dili US. ' TIHK Tinder of G. • Brown, fforr r 3 Qorso Cutting ab Hackthorne, is accepted. t 760 THOMAS HARRISON 1 UPPER ASQBURTON ROAD . DISTRICT. TENDERS are called for Picking I. Stones off some 1| miles of th<. road from Reserve 1970 near Clearwell, also for Chipping off Tussocks on some seventy ch'tins of the road adjoining. Particulars <;f the work can be had on •pplioati'in to «ha Cleik. Tenders to be efo at the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, before 12 o'clock uoon o 1 SATURDAY, July 11, addressed to the Ohairman and marked * lender.' The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Aehburfcon, July 3 1896. 7 28 T. Bullock. SATUBDAY, JULY 11. SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Fronting the Alford Forest Road, and just opposite the entrance to the Woollen Factory, MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr Thomas Bradford, to Sell by Publio Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his Property on the Alford Forest road, as follows, viz : — LOTS 26 and 27 each, containing QUARTER-ACRK, «n which is ereoted a DWELLING HOUSE of seven rooms with Scullery, also Stable, Trap and Cow iSheds, Piggery, Fowl Yard, etc. At the back there is an Orchard well stocked with Fruit Trees. The property is nicely situated, healthy locality. Intending purchasers are invited to inspect. The bnyer can, if he so deem, purchase the two adjoining sections, making one acre altogether. Liberal Terms. Sale at 11,30. T. BULLOCK, 7 53 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 11. SECTIONS fronting Alford Forest Road and Charles Street, Alleiton, as follows, viz : — LOT number 17, containing 2 roods 10 perches, corner of Winter's Road and Charles Street. LOT number 20, 1 rood 36 perches, Charles Stieef> LOT number 30, £ acre, fronting Alford Forest Road ; and Lots 36 and 37, each containing \ acre, corner of Andrew Street ai<d Alford Forest Road* MR T. BULLOCK has recoived instructions tj sell the above named Sections by public auction at the A read*, on SATURDAY next, llih insfc, at 11.30. T. BULLO.OK, 7 35 Auctioneer, GOOD SHEEP OOU&TRY. OpiQ ACRES Shepherd's Bash *3\M.\J Purvey District for Sale/ iin one block ir separately. For full particulars apply to — T. B LLOCK. ~A~FARML AT WILLOWBY OF 1 P\(\ ACRES for Sale, situated near , -LLIvJ the Willowby school. ! T BULLOCK. FOR SALE. 280 ACRES NEAR TOWN. Being' R.S. 'a 24028, 25274, and 25302, the middle portion of the Orange Estate, situated a short distance from the Race Course^ Price £4 18a per acre. This was purchased many years ago at £6 15a per aore. To be sold on very easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK* TO LET. A Small Shop or Office m the Arcade. T. BULLOOK. T O L E T, THE Panama Boarding House, situated m Tancred street, next the entrance to the Arcade. Possession can be given m about ten day?. T. BULLOOK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, for a crop of Oats, 100 Acres, part of R.S 25106, situated not fsr from the County Sale Yards, and originally part of Fairfield Estate. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. SPECIAL Sums of £500, £400, £200, lend at Current Rates on approved freehold security. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. /J A ACRES, together with cottage thereon, fronting Fairfield B,oad, a short distance below the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show Grounds and Sale fard.s. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — A small Shop with two rooms attached m BurneW Street. Rental 63 6.d per week. T. BULLOCK. RfiiV Mr Blake's late residence nicely situated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road jjust beyond the Ash- bu,rton Trafilo Bridge. On account of his removal to the North Island tin's properly is fo.r sale at a reasonable price and on very easy terms of payment. Alse sewing machine m good order for sale. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOOK. TITR OSBORNE OOOMBE, PIANO TUNER, Will be m Ashburton again on July 14. Orders may be left at Mr Owen's Music Studio, Arcade Chambers. TT7 ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of V^ Boots to be cleared m one month. —Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known — Speotacles, Eye .. Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and verything m the option line at S Bu,BKfl. Optician If you want delicious Coffee try the celebrated Family Brand i to be obtains everywhere,



You have ruined your constitution sufiic|ent]y by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit bydrinkingtm/yFoziE Tea; it is pure. The tea is delicious Public Notices AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOOIETY New Zealand Branob Head Offioo, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Ibe Hon Morgan S. (trace, MJ)., C.M.CX, Mi.o. (Ohainnan) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O* (deputy Ohainnan) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Egg ThoHon Edward Riohardaon, O.M.GU M.L.L John Duncan, Bsq THE OLDBS~ WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd THi LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which deolares a BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Sooiety ii of the most Stringent Character, and ensnrea a Conai derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities thantha held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13.000,000 (Thirteen Millions) sterling .. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000. (Two Million Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE - 134,903 6umAsßurod £40,081,986 Oash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,813,861 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1895, £482,523 yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to! £860,000 aftar making SPECIAL RESERVES. ' Ci SH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuser exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSUBE YOUR LIFE m tbe A.M. P. SOOIETY and seoure a BON p S EVEB.Y YEAR. Expenses of Management 8^ per cent on the total income EDWARD W. I.OW|E, Resident Secretary. Bran oh Office — Custom Rouse Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary Cathedral Bquare, Obristohuroh. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Aahbtirton DIXIT WATOHES, DJXIT WATOHES, DIXIT WATOHES I AM NOW SELLING the above WATCHES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. G* Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER OPTICIAN, Etc., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.. Yon* Sight accurately tested and a pair Spectacles for Is. From the Tea Plant) to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure— tibia ia Kqzjb Ika



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