COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS

London, March 3 Rabbits are selling freely at Bd. At the coming series of wool sales it is not expected that prices will be Rreatly altered. The amount of support likely to be f™jw American buyers is uncertain, but Home and Continental buyers are hkely to be active. The net amount available at the seSwiil be 200 > 000 bales. Alargeattend ance of buyers is expeoted.

AUSTRALIAN GRAIN MARKETS.

Sydney, March 4 J Wheat, chick, 3s lOd to 4s; Californian | JSZXihA** fl° ur » roller £10 10s ; Colifornian, £9 10s. Oats, prime feed, New ; Zealand, 2s Id. Barley. Cape, 3s to 3* 3d. Peas, Pnisaifm blue, 4s 83 to 5a Id. Pota toes, local, £2 5s to £2 10a ; Circular Heads, £4 to £4 10s Onions, prime, £7. Butter, dairy, 7d to 8d; factory, 9?^. Cheese, New Zealand, 6£d to 7d. Bacon, 6d to 6&d. • Melbourne, March 4 Wheat, firm, without animation, 4s lid to ss; flour, roller, £10 10s. Oats, prime Algerian, 3a to 3s 2d ; Danish, 3b 2d. Barley, Cape scarce, 3s 8d ; inferior English, 3s 9d to 4i. Adelaide, Mhrch 4 Wheat firm, 4a sd; .flour, roller, £10 5s to £10 10s. Oats, dun 2s 3d to 2s 6d ; Algerian, 2a 9d to 3s; white, 3? 6d to 3s 9d. Barley, Cape, 2s 9s to 3s ; malting, 3s 6d to 3 Bd.

REDUCTION OF INTEREST.

Sydney, Match 3 A meeting of bankers decided to reduce the interest rates on deposits to 1* per cent for six months, and to 3 per cent for twelve months.

NEW ZEALAND BUTTER IN LONDON

The following is an extract from & London . report to the New Zealand Farmers' Dairy ■ Union on butter shipments; — "We are 1 pleased to be able to state that the market ; remains m a satisfactory condition, and • since we wrote oh this head last week it may be concluded that prices are all round 2s to ' % better. The Danes are now asking for their finest' 114s to 116s ; for next class, 110a ] to 112s. Austral ians are seeking for finest, 108s to 110s ; and for second-clasß, 102s to 106& New Zealand best may be quoted to-day 1058 to 108s ; second-clasa, 95s to 102s. The writer examined the butter by the Otarama, and must confess that the Dairy Union is as near perfection as possible. It need only ontinae m the same way and m » short time it will come up nearly, if not '. equal to, the pet Australian brands. Of conrte it is not quite up to that yer, and, even were it so, it must take some time to ( break away the prejudice which for a few > years has existed m favor of Australian over i New Zealand. As it is we , are nearer to \ them by 2s to 3s per ewt."

DUNEDIN GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS.

Messrs Donald Reid and Co. reporb that prices at their auction sale on Monday were as follows : — Oats.— -We submitted a fair catalogue of old and new oats. The former met a fair sale at slightly improved values— indeed, the demand for all sorts showed a little improvement. Prime milling, Is 8d to Is Bfd ; good: to best feed, Is 7£d to Is 8d ; medium, Is 6d to Is 7d per bushel (sacks eitra). ' Wheat. — All on offer was either red wheat or Tuscan, and sold at 3s 9d to 3s 9sd per bushel (sacks m). Barley. — Fair to good malting sold at 2s 8d per bushel (sacks extra), bat for feed and milling ther* was no demand. Potatoes.— Best kidneys, which are now diffioult to Bell, realive up to £2 15s ; and bast Derwents, for which there is more inquiry, £3 7a 6d per ton (sacks m). Chaff. — Little change to report. No prime old chaff on offer. Good realised £3 ; best new chaff, £2 15s to £2 17s 6d ; medium, £2 108 to £2 12s 6d per ton (bags extra).

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET.

To-day's Press reports : — Threshing is being pushed vigorously forward with tho result that a. considerable quantity of grain (principally wheat) va now coming on to the market. Prices keep" fairly steady notwithstanding, and buyers are operating to-day on the level of our last quotations* . ' Ther« was a good attendance at the Rangiora Market, and where market values were asked, business, generally speaking, resulted Wheat was the principal line m evidence, and for prime quality Tuscan and Pearl 3s Id to 3s lid was obtainable. One straight line of all Pearl sold at 3s 2d with s> railage to f.o b. of 2£d per bushel, making itbe f.o.b oost to buyer 3s 4£d. Hunter's alone drew forth bids of 3s and 3s Id country stations. In town a few samples were submitted, bat m the greater number of caseß prices asked were ahead of buyers' ideas. Current values stand to,-day as under :— Wheat — Prime milling . . 3s 3d to 3s 4£d Oats— Heavy feed .. Is lOd to Is lid Duns Tartars & Danish Is9d<ols9}d Barley Prime Matting . . 3s 6d to 3s 9d Feed qualties . • . . Is lOi to 2a . Cape .. 2a4dto2a6d Peat — Prussian blues . . 36dto3a 7d Beans— Nominal .. 2ato2a2d Ryegrass — Farmers' lots . . 2* 6d *o 33 3d Cocksfoot— Farmers' lots 3d ro 3£d Oatsheaf Chaff— Dull .. 42a 6d to 45s at ' . . couu try stations. [The above prices, were not otherwise specified, are those paid to farmers for de livery on board ship Lyttelton free of com mission and brokerage.]

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Sydney, Maroh 3 South Australia's second innings closed for 215. Giflen 65, Hill 14, JReedman 3, Leak 17, Martin 13, MoKenzie 0, Jones 2, Travels not oat 1, sundries 6 ; total 215. Turner cook six wickets for 35, Coninghdm two for 68, McKibbin one for 76. New South Wales m their eecond innings, re quiring 187 to win, have lost one wicket for 103 MeKenzie 20, Iredale not out 44, Donnan not ont 33, sundries 6. There was a very large attendance, and the weather was glorious. The wicket was a bit worn bat played very true. The second innings of South Australia vu painfully Alow. Giffen was tiresomely patient, and only reaohed half a century after batting four hours. ,He saw the last man m, and then tried to' play back to one of Tamer's and was olean bowled . Hill was attem pting the same stroke, when he too lost his wicket to Tamer, just as he had nicely opened out. Leak's score was the result of attractive strokes, chiefly at the expense of MoKibbin. Turner was the hero of the day, and never bowled m finer form or with better judg ment Five out of the six wickets secured by him were bowled, and for the first two hours he trundled only twelve runs weie scored off bim. The last five wickets fell to him m succession. The last three wiokets added oßly seven runs. The capture of Giffen was the signal {or a splendid ovation, and the bowler was continually cheered by the public, the majority of whom are greatly disappointed at Turner's exclusion fr«ra the eleven. They were wildly jubilant at his success, and vociferously cheered him as the fourteenth man. Kelly kept the wiokets excellently. Only one ball missed him, and that was a fast loose one from Coningham, which travelled to the boundary. New South Wales were at the wickets for little over an hour, and their display was a com plete contrast to that of the visitors, it being fast and interesting.

TESTIMONIAL TO TURNER.

A movement is being started m cricketing circles for the purpose of raising a national testimonial to Turner, on the lints of the Grace testimonial.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

THE COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURE. London, March 2 The majority of the Commission on Agriculture recommend relief to land holders and state loans m aid of settlement. INCREASE IN DOCK RATES. Twelve hundred merchants m the city are taking steps to resist the proposed increase of the dock rates. A FA.TAL FLOOD. Constantinople, Mai eh 3 The Tigris overflowed its banks and drowned 600 Arabs at Mesopotamia. UNITED STATES NAVY. Washington, March 2 The Senate sanctioned an increase of the navy by 1000 men, and agreed, m the event of an emergeucy, to mobilise the Naval Militia, also to charter transports.

THE TRANSVAAL TROUBLE.

-'■ London, March 2 It is said that the Commander of the Boers, m writing, agreed to save the lives of Dr Jameson and his party, conditionally on an assurance being given that the expenses which the Boers were subjected to m stopping theexpedition would be paid. President Kruger, it is said, by concealing the terms of the surrender, deluded Sir Hercules Robinson to persuade the Uitlanders to yield, m order, to save the life of Dr Jameson. Captain Coventry has arrived m London and was not arrested.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

THE ITALIANS IN ABYSSINIA, Roue, March 3 News has been received that the Shoas mustered m great force, and! repulsed the attack of General Bara tieri, compelling his three columns to retire.

RUSSIA AND JAPAN.

St Petersburg, March 3 It is reported that Marshal Yama gata will propose an alliance between Russia and Japan for the dual control ofCorea. \ . •

AUSTRALIAN

NORFOLK ISLAND.

Sydney, March 4 No information can be gathered from the Norfolk Island Commission until their report is presented to the Gover nor. From other sources it is learned that at a public meeting Mr Oliver, the Chairman had the laws that are to be enforced read, including those approved by Lord Loftus m 1885 which the authorities had entirely ignored Mr Oliver m his speech pointed out that the Island was m a most deplorable condition, crime rampant, and un checked, the morals of the younger people as low as they possibly could dp, the administration of justice a farce and the whole affair nothing but a huge burlesque., But for these things the visit of the^Oommission would have been unnecessary. One of the surprises of the trip was that on the first arrival of the Commission, instead of as was expected a number of the. principal people being there to meet the ship, inhere was not a soal on the ]«tty ; one might have supposed that an enemy had arrived and the people had fled. There was a better feeling later on, but it appeared as if the Islanders took opportunity to mark their disapproval of the visit.

PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.

The Rev. Tait has been elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly. THE FBDKRAL BTLL. Melbourne, March 4 The Legislative Assembly altered the Federal Bill to permit voters unable to vote on polling day to record their votes next day. EXPLOSION OF FIRE DAMP. An explosion of fire damp occurred lin the Golden Age extended mine Smythesdale; four men were badly burnt. VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. The Departmental Board totally demur to Mr Price Williams' state ment, so far as the examination of ninety-five per cent of the line is concerned. . -

QUARANTINE.

The intercolonial Conference of Boards of Health has drawn up a number of reßolutions for submission to the Premiers of the various colonies. TheConference recommends uniformity m quarantine laws ; that all incoming ships be liable to examination; that three qualified experts be stationed at Albany, Adelaide, and Thursday | Island, and, if necessary, one at Fort i Darwin ; that a federal supply of calf-lymph be kept at each place, as well as at Colombo; and that the expense be borne by the Australian Governments on the basis of popula tion. ROUTGBN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC PROCESS. Professor Lyle,of Melbourne Univer sity, has made a number of very successful experiments with Routgen's photographic process. MR PRITCHARD MORGAN. Adelaide, Maroh 4 Mr Pritchard Morgan, M.P., who is on a visit to this colony, has during the last three months obtained five thousand square miles of land m the northern territory for pastoral pur poses, with a special permit to prospect for minerals. He agrees to pay £5000 per annum m wages, and permanently develope the country; if gold is found on the land taken up, Mr Morgan to pay the Government five per cent on the net profits of any mine.

The Cuban Question.

Madrid, March 2 Three Spanish ironclads are being despatched to Cuba, and several maii ships are being armed. March 3. The Spanish Government has apolo gised for the stoning of the American consulate at Barcelona, and offered to make reparation. New Tore, M urea 3 The alleged Cuban filibustering vessel, which was captured at the Bermudas has been released. Paris, Maroh 3 The French newspapers censure the action of the United States Senate, and urge Spain to resist the demand for the extension of belligerent rights to the Cubans. *

The British Navy.

London, March 2 The Bight Hon. G. J. Goschen, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated that he intended to increase the personnel of the British Navy by 4900 men, and declared that it ww easy to obtain sailors and marines. March 3 In his naval proposals Mr Goschen declares that £14,000,000 sterling is required for naval works — £850,000 for ordance, 2£ millions for three docks and various naval stations. The dock yard wages had beenincreased £294,000 order to hasten the building of war •ihips, In the new programme it is proposed to build five battleships on an improved henown type, four first clasß cruisers, three second-class cruisers, and six of the third-class ; also twenty-eight torpedo destroyers. There were now m course of con struction eight line of battle ship?, twenty-one cruisers and forty torpedo destroyers, all of which wou l d be com pleted by July, 1899. Their cost would be £7 385,000. The Estimates for the year, he said, had increased by £3,121,000 The docks proposed under Mr Goschen's scheme include three at Gibraltar and the expenses of survey ing sites for docks proposed at Mauri tius and Simonstown m Oapo Colony. Mr Goschen said that the whole of this year's surplus, except the amount necessary for the Supplementary Esti mates, would be absorbed by the naval requirements. Mr Goschen stated that between 1889 and 1899, the sum of fifty-five millions sterling would have been spent m the construction of war vessels ; and m the event of Great Britain being obliged to fight, the people were unani-i' mous that the fleet should represent the self reliance of Great Britain. Tho delivery of the statement was received with prolonged cheers. The debate was adjourned. The Times says that the proposed expenditure is absolutely necessary. The Standard declares that the pro posals will show the world that Great Britain is determined to maintain her supremacy. Mr Goschen is sending a training ship to replace the Britannia at Dart mouth. It has also been decided to increase the pay of the warrant officers.

The Federal Rifle Meeting.

♦ . . Dunedin, March 4 The Victorian rifle team arrived here last night. Sloan, of Yarrawonga, is Captain. Major Handy, Sloan, and Captain White attended the exhibition meeting at Wingatua. Sergeant Arodd, of the South Australian companies team, I is the sole representative of that colony. The "Dnnedin Highland Rifles are re presented by Lieutenant Stoneham and Color-Sergeant Dempster ; and the Gore Rifles by Lieutenant Domigan and Ser geant Shanks.

'MB ASSBtmtofc GttAE&Uft t WEDNESDAY, MaRCS 4, 1898.



9. M. JONES' H. M. JDNES. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. :([' PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought for Caslu THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARvSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. OOME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATION BUY, AND FANCY GOODS. SHIPMENT of Books, ex Talnni, jusb opened up. Great variety, suitable for , prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from Od upwards. Good Businesß Envelopes from 3s Od per 1000, cash. Law and Com- mercial Papers. ; ACCOUNT BOOKS, "'ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes add Binding, Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albutns, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AKD CHINAWARE FANCY GOODS In great variety. All at liowest Cash Prices. I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other' lines re« quired, from London, America, Melbourne, aud elsewhere, at th» [ahartest possible notice. H. M. JONES. SHEARMAN BRO3, TX7E have Jaat Landed tor the Coming Saason a large oonsigaraont ot— TOouftle Refined Kerosene which burns far Longer and prodaoe? a more Brilliant Light than any OH m the ma,ket, as well as being Absolutely Safe. Also — 100 BOXES CGSTON'S BALMOBAL SPEBM CANDLES. These Candles are English Manufacture end are too we I known to nsed any comment, they do Not Smoulder when extinguished like the majority of Candles. pre*«**-vi**s- $ugr**r SV-rserY&aigr *iiir;ir. AND MASON'S PRESERVING SUGAR AT VERY LOW PRICES. C»UI»8. 3*l!lli£. CntlllS. POWDER, SHOT, CAPS. CARTRIDGES, Etc., and all other Sportsmen's Requisites at Wonderfully deduced rates. Anyone m Want of a Firsl-olasß GUN, at a Low Figure, Bbould inspect Oar stock before purchasing elsewhere. Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY & HARDWARE SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. . ..-.-, ' Telephone 53 MONSTROUS CLEARING BOOT SALE AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before Stock-taking. We have deduced m price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In this Great Boot Sale we openly defy competition. We Lead, Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men's Strong Leather Darby Shoes 8s 9d I Men's Good Bluchers 43 lid Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 63 6d I Ladies' Glaze Kid Shoes Sa 6d Men's Easy Waltzing Shoes 7a I Ladies' Strap Shoes from 49 9d Children's Strap Shoes is 9d I Boots and Shoes from Is 9d to 27s 6d Roll up m Thousands, look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains. Country orders promptly sent to any address. NOTE ADDRESS— J. MELLO B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Building 1 Extraordinary. Timber. Timber. Timber, Fencing Materials. Fencing Materials 500,000 feet of Timber, Must be Sold. 1 25 tons Galvanised Roofing Iron. 1 10 tons No 8 Fencing Wire 7£ tons No 9 Fencing Wire. 3 tons No 10 Fencing Wire. 8 tons Galvanised Barb Wire. 5000 yards Galvanised Wire Netting. ALL bought previous to rise m prices m the Home Markets. We have decided to give our Clients the benefit of the purchase - EARLY APPLICATION NECESSARY. i W. H. COLLINS & CO. \ IRONMONGERS, TIMBER ANDJCOAL MERCHANTS



5 Great Leviathan- Boot Sale. mrcDOHTAIiD AUTO KffcOlAßiniD. BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, HAVE mnoh pleasure m informing the Public of Ashburton and district that they fill begin their first Great Annual Sale of «s*oots and Siloes IN THE CASH BOOT v SHOP, BAST ON SATURDAY 1?$BBQJ&0 22. Heads of families will find this tlie^ ;cjportunitjr of the year for purchasing large parcels. As we manufacture our CcH^nial goode, we, fsrjya;fford to treat large purchasers liberally. •— — — . v DISCOUNTS. DISCOUNTS. BARGAINS. — Samples of the Bargains— ' Men's Watertight BJuohers, only 6a lid Invincible Bluchers, Nailed, our own Ladies' Caßhmere Slippers 2a lid make, 4a lid Ladies' Patent Strap shoes, Sale price 4s 1 Id, Men's Strong Fancy Balmorals 9a 9d a good walking shoe, usual price 7s Youths' Watertight Balmoralß, Is and Ladies' two strap Glace Kid.Shoes 5s lid 2s, our own make, fa lid Men's Watertight Balmorals 8s 9d | Women's Leather Slippers 3s 3d All imported TAN BQOTS and SHOJiS, Ladies' and Gentltliwu'B at a discount of four shillings m the pound - * SEE OUR WINDOW 3 AND DOOR FOR TREMENDOUS- BARGAINS. , Tho Genuineness of this Sale must be apparent when we sta\e ihat the whole of onr stock, which is the best assorted and most fashionable m South Canterbury* will be Cleared at discounts of from ten to fifty per cent. NO CREDIT given nor Goods sent on approbation. Remember, this is McDonald & mcdiarmid's FIRST ANNUAL CLEARING SALE OF BOOTS AJND SHOES, IN THE PREMISES OF THE CASH BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET, Ashburton. KAIAPOI HOUSE. Our Clothing Establishment HAVING been reccently stocked with NEW AND OHOIOE GOODS m ALL DEPARTMENTS, we are now offering the VERY BEST VALUE IN ASHBORTON FOR CASH. HATS NEWEST SHAPES. c-Dtfrtiit StTITS TO MEASURE, by First-class Tailor fei'iJ.tJlALi! Choice detection of TWEEDS to select from Our Standard make of BOOTS, the « PREMIER,'^ are BEST IN NEW ZEALAND. MITCHELL & TURNER TANORED (TREET. ~~ TTBuiiock. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. ASHBURTON INDUSTIAL BUILD- \\7HILST heartily thanking my ING SOCIETY. vv numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal patronage they have I HAVE two shares for sale in 'the accorded me during the last six years m above. The next appropriation will the Arcade, I earnestly solicit a continu- be by ballot. Apply to ance of their favors m my T. BULLOCK, Agtnt. NEW PREMISES, '- — h NEXT DOOR TO MR SALEK, FOR SALE— Capital Building Wte, \ EAST STREET, Sbt^G^'^ett^S Whe. I keep notMng ££«, b= St Eaatrstreet. Price— BOOTS AND bUOJIb. =OQ X lOS '^ lU * ec^ ne to B^ ve sno P room to rubbish Easy terms. Interest oh unpaid purchas REPAIRS A SPECIALTY. money, 6£ per cent. T. BULLOCK. Remember, I do not ask you to pay for . • needless expenditure on my part to draw ' TO LET* at a low rental, small Shop your attention to my goods. You require ■ * . Don't forget the name, TO LET.-Dwelling m Moore Street, O'CONNORS BOOT SHOP, Rental required 5s 6d P-^Jj^j EAST STREET. TO LET, Shop and Dwelling, East 4mo^sMr^^k. Street, at present occapied by Mr Lewis. jfff^Hff^iSßfl. Possession can be &* m £ it £jPs}rJlj£' mBRJFB^i^^B OPENING , N EW O DD°FELLOWS' gALL J^ GJXAND INAUGURAL . . concebt. Painter, Grlazier THUBSDAyTmaRCH 5, AND 1896. THE CHOICEST* VOCAL AND PapCjrh&lLff GYm INSTRUMENTAL TALENT IN THE ■■• PROVINCE. r ~T« iv, l THE CORNER OF ARCADE, Gems from Old and New Masters. X 3J Tickets— 3s, 2a and Is. — FOR PRIVATE SALE. Reserved seats, plan and ticKeta at the shop of Mr H. M. Jones, till one o'clock -|~ HA VB for sale, three miles froa on day of concert. 2 108 J Barp HIH) a goo^ a n roau d F arm _w ■■ i i m^aama^Bßms^^ containing 521 Acres, being K.S. 25364 WANTED Known— Cycles thoronghly subdivided into 10 Paddocks, water it overhauled and enamelled. Tyres each. Thoroughly improved; nearly nev a specialty — E. Knight, Eolipae Cycle cottage* &c. Well worthy of attention Works. Tanored Street, opposite Arcade D. THOMAS, '* * X 2185 2 150 Ashbutton.



GREAT SALVAGE SALE EYEEY DAY 10 O'CLOCK £20,000 AT UNDEE COST. G. L BE AT I & CO. Term^ rictly



D. Thomas. ~ A R O A D E. THURSDAyTmARCH 26, 1896. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. I AM Requested by a number of clients to hold MY HORSE FAIR At the above date and fixture. Farmers and others requiring an early number should take the opportunity of securing them at once. Conditions same as last Special Sale. Sale 12.30— Unbroken Stock. DAVID THOMAS, 3 9 Auctioneer. SPECIAL SHEEP SALE. ASHBURTON YARDS. THURSDAY,"~MARCH 5, 1896 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from E. Herring, Ssq,, (m oonsequence of the Alford Estate Company, having decided to let a large portion of ihelr Estate), to Sell by Public Auotion as above, THE FOLLOWING LINES OF good Sheep, viz.— ! QAA Two r tooth Down Cross <7\J\J WRTHERS OKA Two-tooth Down OroBS EWES KOn Four-tooth Halfbred EWES O\JVJ and WETHERS SOO Two * fcooth H»^bwd EWES OAA T wo- too th halfbred OvJU WETHERS A Clt\ Two-tooth Merino *±\J\J WETHERS Two-tooth Merino EWES 4-00 Four * tooth Merino;EWES A l\f\ Four-tooth Merino 4fc\'U WETHERS Q^7A Six- tooth Merino O# \J WETHERS 4820 These Sheep need no comment from me. Sale at 1 o'clock. 2 73 D. THOMAS. PUBLIC NOTICES. ; ' LOST 1 £ tN Monday last, m Cameron street, » **f BUok Leather Case containing two surgical instruments. Finder will 'be [ rewarded on returning same to Dr Greenwood. 3 17 MONEY, V3EVERAL SUMS FROM £5O to &&000 At Current Rates. Freehold Security only. 2 151 ALFRED HARRISON. Henry Zander DAS NOW FO R SAL E- Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars "Wines and Spirits Ales and Stout Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale GUNS (Hollis) GUNS Ammunition Ammunition. Of Jkvery Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Eansomes and Hornsby's Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware, Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid FOR GRASS AND OLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF Cleaving Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Begularly Attended under the supervision of Mr David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office | Australian Mutual Provident Soolety WANTED Known— so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoeß, at half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Orr 10 136 WANTED Known -Our 'Premier 1 Boots are the very hest for weai In all shapes and sizes. -"Mitchell anx Turner.



While m Onioago, Mr Charles L Kahler, ft prominent shoe merchant of Dea Moineß, lowa, had quite a serious time of it. He took such a severe fiold that he could hardly talk or navigate, bat the prompt use of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy cured bim of his oold go quiokly that others at the hotel who had bad colds followed his example and half a dozen persons ordered it from the nearest' drag Btore They were profuse m their thanks to Mr Eabler for telling them how to cure a bad oold so quiokly. For sale by the Aehburton Drug Company. Tenders, . A»HBUHT"N IJNDUBTKI&L BUILD- ING SOCIETY. TENDERS are invited for appropria- tion ..f £150. Tenders, addressed to Chairman, close at Society's offioe, on THURSDAY, Maroh 6th, next at 5 p.m J.C.DUNCAN, 2 171 Secretary. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BuaRD. 'TIENDERS are invited for Repairs, JL etc., to the Fever Ward. Specifications on view at the County Council's Offices, where Tenders will be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, sbh inst. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk Ashburton, March 2, 1896. 3 2 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL TAYLORS STREAM BRIDGE. rfIENDERS are invited for alterations JL of approach, ooncrete culvert), and removal of timber— in two contracts. 2. — Repainting Council offices, etc., m one contract). Specifications on view at Council offioe and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m on FRIDAY, March 6, by 11 o clock a.m. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 2 177 County Engineer. fTHSNDERS are Invited for the LEASE *■ of the Undermentioned BLOCKS OF LAND on the Alford Estata for FIVE OR SEVEN YEARS. BLOCK I. 1360 acres freehold— so acten reserves BLUOK 11. 2050 acres freehold— 42 acres reserves BLOCK IIL 1678 acres freehold— 44 acres reserves BLOCK IV. 1200 acres freehold BLOCK V. 598 acres freehold. If desired, powerjto purchase will be given to the Lessee afc a iow price, and on easy terms of payment Particulars can \& obtained from MESSRS FRIKDLANDER BROS., Limited, Aahburton. MR WHITE, Accountant, Burnett Street. MR HENRY KNIGHT, Alford Forest. Tenders close on TUESDAY, Marol 3 4 E. HERRING.



Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is un donbtedlv Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently bs recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injnrions drags. Acting at once as a eplen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequallect for Indigestion, Dyppepsia, siok Headache and for Liver and Stomach oomplainto. Sold ixx bottles la lid, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Modi- cine Vendors throughout the world. A imple. Mfa and oertaln remedy All tie Rase—l*tty Vmtf ptw«is



« JJ!? 1 ? If/know. pbysioal director of V M 0 A, Des Moines, lowa, says he can con- eoientiouely recommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm to athletes, gymnasts, biojoliats, foot- ball players and th« profession m genenl for braieeß, eprainß and dislocations ; also for soreneßS and stiffness of the munles. When ajSplied'befdre the parts become swollen it will effect a cure m one half the time usually requited. . For aale bj (be Ashburton Prog Company,