The Kirby Case.

KIRBY FOUND GUILTY. Wellington, August 11 The witness Campbell did not arrive to day, and the Crown conoluded the case •gainst Eirby without him, after calling the officers and purser of the Talune. Campbell was a clerk m the Bank at Christchurch m 1883, when Kirby was alleged to have cashed some cheques there. Sir Robert Stoub raised the point that there was no proof of accusation or threat, and that the evidence did not sustain the indictment. There might be ground tor accusing Kirhy of false pretences or com pounding a felony, but nothing else The Judge ruled that tho case must go to the jury, but reserved (he point. Sir K. Stout said that the only evidence he would call would be as to character, but Bis Honour said that m a case like this such evidence had no bearing The Crown Prosecutor, m addressing the jury said that the csbb for the defence rested entirely on the cross-examination of witnesses, who had been accused of •pite or ma ice, but their testimony hid not been shaken m the slightest degree. Unless the jury believed they were per jurera they must convict. He commented on Eirhy's various stories to account for the possession of the money and the watch. In the afterroon Mr Gully resumed his address, declaring that m tho deed signed by Eirby he admitted receiving money from Herman, and that it was incredible to believe that he would consent to pay ovnr £1000 to Herman merely because he (Eirby) had neglected to do his duty m not arresting Her an an. There was no uuggps tion that undue pressure had been brought on Eirby to make an admission of his indebtedness. Eirby had alleged that he had proof whloh would clearly establish his innocence, but what did he do ? Why on the eve of the trial he suddenly left the oolony, and Mr Gully asked if such conduct was thac of an innocent man. Referring to the lapse of time between the offence and the present proceedings, h« explained that Herman was the only person who oould give evidence. He had been absent from the colony for 13 years ; he had only returned m October, 1891. and since then there had been no waste of time~ Sir Robert Stout called no witnesses for the defence, and shortly after three o'clock began his address to the jury. He Bpoke for three-quarters of an hour m an attack on the value of the evidence. As to the interviews with Kippenberger, counsel said that Kirby may have thought that he had not done his duty m not arresting Herman, and wae willing to make some sacrifice to enable him to keep his position, and for the sake of his wife and family. In c n lusion he reiterated that the evidenoe would not sustain the charges on the indictment, and that they must acquit the prisoner. The Chief Jastice said that to his mind on the evidenoe before them it was compe tent for the jury to convicb the prisoner ob the oh arete of accusing Herman or threatening Herman, bub he expressed no •pinion either way. It was not necessary for the conviction of a prisoner miking threats that the accusation should be made m direct or forcible terms. If ihe.y were satisfied that prisoner attempted evpn m ambiguous words to obtain money from Herman, an offence had baen committed. It seemed to His Honour that if the words themselves did not convey to Herman an accusation or threat, and they were satis fied that it was done with the intention to obtain property, then an offence had been committed. It was for the jury to decide what was the meaning Eirby in tended by bis word* to convey to Her man. His Honour referred to the dis crepancies m Herman's statement and evidence ; it was for them to say if he was making misleading statements, and was or was not a witness of truth. Her man was a foreigner and. His Honour pointed out. had said that when making ths statement ha had not the assistance o' his cheques or bank scoourxt. His Honour reviewed the evidence at great length, and m referring to the anonymous letter • which had been received by the police, accusing Kirby of receiving a bribe, said that it appeared to him a remarkable ] thing that the matter should have been phced m Eirby's hands to investigate. Replying to the jury, the Chief .1 ustlce ■aid that he would advise them that if a proper infoimation had existed and a i warrant issued, it would not prevent the < conduct of the accused being liable to a charge of aconsatlon or threat. The Crown had given them presumptive evidenoe that no information or warrant existed ; Eirby, on theotherhand, had, inaninterview with Eippenberger, said that he had docu ments In his possession, but did not produce them. What was the inference — \ they did not exist. i At 640 the court adjourned until 7 30. , On resuming the Chief Justice continued his summing up, and m concluding asked ' the jury m the event of their finding a verdict of guilty against Kirby to say— (1) Whether they were satisfied that a warrsnt had been m exlste nce|for Herman's arrest; (2) whether they were satisfied that there was no warrant; (3) whether It was nncerlain that there was a warrant or not. At 8.20 the jury retired, and at 10 p.m. returned with a verdict of guilty, and expressing themselves satit-fied that there was no warrant. Sir Robert Stout asked that the follow ing questions be reserved for the Court of ' Appeal;— (1) Whether evidence as to < Eirby's banking account had b°.en properly admitted, and (2) whether there had been any accusation or threat made to Herman y the accused. N Leave was granted, and sentence de ferred until the questions are settled by the Court of Appeal m October.

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MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN. London, August 12

The Queen, m a message to Parlia ment, expressed her gratification at the sentiments of loyalty, and asked that the proposed celebration should be reserved until the completion of the sixtieth year of her reign, instead of September 26 as suggested. TH3 CHARTERED COMPANY COMMITTEE. The House of Ooincuoris has ap proved of the personnel of the Chartered Company Committee. THE PARISH LAND BILL. The Standard says that the Govern ment will retain the value and limit of the pasturage holdings m the Parish Land Bill. TRADE WITH CHINA. August 13. A commercial expedition from Blackburn, Lancashire, is about to vibit China, with a view to the develop ment of the cotton trade. The present intention is that the expedition should, remain there for a period of three years. VACCINATION. The Vaccination Commission ap proves of the system of vaccination, but suggests that it should not be insisted upon m cases where parents object. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE STAGE. A sad and fatal accident happenod on the stage during a performance at the Novelty Theatre, when W. France stabbed another actor named Temple Orozier, while acting, death being instantaneous. The accident occurred through the spring of the dagger failing to act. I

A FLYING MAOHTNE FATALITY. Berlin, Angu>t 13 Lebentha], a German inventor of a flyiDg machine, was killed by the fall of his machine m the city. EXECUTION OF A.N ASSASSIN. Teheran, August 13 The assassin of the late Shah has been executed. THE SOUDA.N CAMPAIGN. Cairo, August 13 Seven steamers have reached the second cataract on the Nile. INTWNSE HEAT. New York, August 13 In Chicago the deaths today from heat were over seventy. Many horses were stricken down m the streets. Upwards of 25,000 people are sleeping m the New York docks.

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U.S.?. NEW STEAMERS. Sydney, August 13 The two new steamers which are being built for the Union Steamship Company of New Zealand will be named the Moana and the Waikari. RAIN. Fine rain has fallen over the eastern division of the colony, but has not gone far inland,

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A DYNAMITARD BELEASED.

London, August 13 The dynamitard Daly has been re leased, on account of ill health.

CHAFFEY'S ESTATE.

A Receiver has been appointed to deal with the English assets m Ghaffey's estate, with power to visit Australia,

LI HUNG CHANG.

Li Hung Chang will visit Canada.

MADAGASCAR.

Anarchy virtually prevails outside the French lines m Madagascar, and the lives of Europeans are unsafe twenty miles from the capital. The Natives have burned many churches within the last few months.

MATABELE.

Capetown, August 13 Mr Rhodes says the Matabele war is \irtually over.

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WOMENHOOD SUFFRAGE.

Perth, August 14. The motion m favor of womenhood suffrage was opposed by Government, and negatived by 14 to 12. A MUNICIPAL LOAN. The City Council is inviting tenders for a £30,000 loan at 5 per cent. THE DISTRESSED CRETANS. Sydney, August 14 The Greek residents here have started a fund to assist the distressed Cretans. About £100 has already been forwarded. CYCLING. Melbourne, Actgust 14 It is now statf d that Parsons did his mile on the bicycle at Chicago m lmin 45 l-sth sees, or 4 2 sth better than his Australian mile, but this is not a world's record as first reported,

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AUSTRALIANS v ALL ENGLAND* FINAL TEST MATCH. PER PRESS ASSOCIATION London, August 12 There was immense enthusiasm at the conclusion of the final test match, and cheers were sent up for fully half an hour m front of the pavilion. All the players were called by name, and Pee), Hearne and Trumble were received with frantic applause. Experts consider that Monday afternoon's play of the Englishmen on the greasy wicket practi cally won the match, The second inninga of the Australians laßted only an hour and a quarter. London, August 13 Commenting on the test match the Times says that despite their defeat the Australians did well, and both bowling and fielding were first rate* The Standard remarks that the conditions were unfavorable to both sides, and that the issue might have been different had Darling and Iredale's fine batting m the^firet innings been better supported." Sydney, August 14 The Herald says the weather undoubtedly had more than its usual share m deciding the test match, and pressed specially on the side which had to go i» last. At the same time the result must be accepted a; indicat ing that the Australians are really a strong

AUSTRALIA v. SUSSEX.

London, AneuM-. 13 The Australians are n<w "Vyine the Sussex County teim, which cmup^s-s Fry. Ranjitsinghi, JStwli.m, Hartley , Murdoch, Mariow, Beun, Butt, Tate, Killick, and Ethridge. The attendance at Brighton ground is very large, and the weather fine. Kelly, McKibbin, and Iredale stand out of the Colonial eleven. c ussex won the tots, but failed to make good use of the excellent wicker, and lost seven wickets for 137. Later. Sussex are all out for 221. Ihe principal scoresare — Fry 15, Rarjjithinghi 25, Murdoch 15, Killick 54, Tate 37,,Ethridgo (not out) | The A ustralians had lost one wicket for 89 when stumps were drawn. Dorma tr (not out) 44, Gifitn36.

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In the Wellington Supreme Court on Thursday, MrJellicoe, on bt half of the plaintiff m the libel action, Austin Eirby v. Messrs P. S. Casßidy and A. A. AshboU, manager and publisher of the New Zealand Times respectively, arisirg out of the case now before the Court, asked leave to withdraw the proceedings. He said that Mr Cassidy had been staicken down with sickneso, and he was informed by accused's medical attendant that the pending case hanging over him was retarding his recovery ; therefore he (Mr Jellicoe) took the earliest opportunity to withdraw the case. The Chief Justice replied that he doubted whether under the Code he had power to grant the request, and thought that the authority of the Attorney-Goneral was nece-sary. Mr Julcoe said (hat m that case he would obtal » the Attorney-General's consent and enter a nolle prosequi.



— r >v.-^ ,„■■ , -■ r ~" - X Public Notices ' WALKER S BOT-FLY BEMEDY. Chertßey, Janu«ry 15, 1895 To Mr Mobeltme. Aftettt for Walker's Bot fl Ben>ediep, Aehbarlco Bib,— l consider it my dnty to add my testimony to the m »rvfil'rus efleotß of iha- remedies I got fn-ni you oil my borse. He got bo bad that I bad «o lay him up. No matter vrhftf I gave him he kept losing oondition and beoame so weak that he could eoßtoely stond. I onrpfn'y ffllowed tbo direc- tions on tbe In fo- aim Fh.iriy ef er r^ •- ing the la«r h< U,U- i-.r r>,-,i>.Ar(t Joip. and >t once bepsn Io moml, at.d m a few c&ja w,.,, 1 6s for hia work. lam oorfident only for ;fco remedy he would have died. I can higbiy te commend it, believing it has no equal. WILLIAM SxBINGFBLIiOW. 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He was ailing for some days, bis coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running at the nose and a very bad ooogh ; and was scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he would die. I hecrd a good deal about Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, imd geiytfii with the most satisfactory results, and shortly after he get tbe laßt bottle he began to im. pro7e and by the end of a week was able fo work hearty and well I believe it to be a medioine unequalled, and oan recommend it with all confidence to all horse owners, as the beßt- horee remedy m the market. Edwabd Cobbbti Greenwood Farm, Southbridge, August S, 1892 Mr Waiker, Sir, — I 8m glad to bear testi- mony to the wonderful effects of your 80l FJy-fly Remedies.- One of my beßt horseß be- came very bad ; the ekin tight, the eye life- less and a bad color, and got low m condition Anxious io finish ploughing a paddock I did - not want to ley him up until he beoame un-, 1 able to lift bis feet or do any mere. We bad \l to help him into 8 steble I gave him your Remedies, and tne treatment you pre- scribed, and m a few days he was quite better, and new at bis work, hearty and well .- I quite believe, had I not Riven him your ' Remedies, he would have died. You oan use this as you please. Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wafcanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir, — I have groat pleasure m informing you that tbe bot-fly mixture I < got from Mr Heeeltine, your Egent, waß a ... wrnderfu) success. I bad' four horses fceriouslv ill on-Docember last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try ycur mixture. The result was mar- vellcus, I stricily followed the directions given and m a week the horseavwere out of '"■ danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more m Febru&ry with the Bame reßult Tbe) all put on flosh rapidly, and are now m prime ordo '-. ■ : : P Stewabt < Chertgey, April 12, 1895 Mr HreeJiine, Asbburton, Agent for Welbei'B Bot-fly Kcmenieß Sin, — Tbe remedies I got from you had a wonderful efftct on my horsr, he got ao bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to !oee biro I tiied the usual remedies tut he mly got worn?, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bots osme away m h&ndfnla and m a few tisys be was hearty Bnd well from tbe effect?, of this remedy on my neighbours horses and my own I ooneider blepßirg io boree ownerß and could tbo poor ufferinK hoises Fpenk they would certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly Remedu sas tbe beß „ ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama; ApWl 3, 1895^ Mr He&eltine, Sib, — I have pi asure iv vingto tbe wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my feorees, They got very low m condition, a dry coat, and very j tight skin, and lost all heart at theirwerk. I I bad to lay them up. Hearing so much about; I this remedy I deoided to give it a trial. I followed oarefuUy the directions on the label and the results were fuoh as to satisfy me that it is the only remedy for tbe suffering borse. lam certain I got back the coßt m thci work inside a week, I shall certainly* use it m future m preference to anything else as Unas do equal \ ■ MJTWEEDM Mr Gross. Burnham, got the Remedy for horse suffering last year ; on reaching home he was dead. This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, I and the second day after, the horse passed I bots m hundreds and is doing well. 1 AGENTS FQR ASBBURTON— J Hesei. I tine, Saddler ; Recabdus Henry, Saddler. I MANUFACTURER— Robeet Wai.kek I lOn Reserve, Woolstoh I AUSTRALIAN I MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIETYi New Zealand Branch I Head Office> Customhouse-quay, Wellington; ■ Local Board of Directors : B rhe Hon Morgan 8. Grace, MJ)., CM.G., M.L.G. ■ (Obairmaa) ■ Ihe Hon Charles J. 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_ Business Notices j "The Corner," OALE OF (SURPLUS STOCK. To Clear some part of the Stock and make room for New Goods now on thp way, we are oflering bargains m all departments. Heavy Melton Dress Goods Is 9d, Now Is A line 83in Scriped Flannelettes, 25 per cent under usual price 50 pairs single-bed White Blankets 8s lid, worth 12b 6d About, 12 Ladies' Tweed Ulsters, 203 to 30s ; Now 2a 6d to 3s 6d eacn 24 Souths' Overcoats, sizes 13 to 2£, 5s each, abuut one-tbird their value A line of Ladies' Macintoshes much reduced A line of Ladies' Black Jackets, Naw and Fashionable Shapes, 30j per cent under usual prices 30doz Boys' Black School Gaps, 6d each Ladies' Black Oaßhmere Gloves, 6d pair A fine stock of Ladies' Woollen Underwear as advised by the Lady Doctor. SAMPLES OF BATES' CORSETS TO BE SEEN. K^" Country Ladies.— Beware of Itinerant Hawkers who are travelling the country, representing they are sole ajrents, offering these Goods ' recommended by the Lady Doctor at 30 per cent above Ashburton prices. W. H. COLLIER Don't Forget The Fact THAT McDonald and McDiarinid ABE STILL IN THE FRONT BANK FOR PRICES IN BOOTS AND SHOES. Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from 4s 9d per pair Ladies' Glased Walking fchoes 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 K.ip Watertights from ... 12s 6d per pair Men's Leather Shoes from 6s 6d per pair La dies , Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt Slippers, Fur Bound . Slippers, Wool-lined Slippers, m Great", Variety. ANY Description of Boots and Shoes Made to Order or Repaired at Lowest Possible Prices. BK SURE AND VISIT THE CASH BOOT SHOP, FAST STREET J. KICH'U.AS, Manager EAIAPOX HOUSE. TIIHE past praEcn having bet ji a very successful one with us, X "we have accumulated a LOT of Eemiiants m all Depart- ments. r lhcse we have determined to Clear at ANY COST. REMNAKTS JN OIL AND FLOOECLOTHS REMNANTS IN LINOLEUMS AND CARPETS REMNANTS TN FLANNELS AND CALICOS REMNANTS IN FOLFARb AND SHEETINGS REMNANTS IN T FLANNELETTSB AND SHIBTINGS REMNANTS 3N DRESSES AND CASHMERES ■■-.-.. ■y All above will be displayed on Counters, and MABKED m PLAIN FI3TJBES. Also ODD LINES m SHOWBOOM, &c, &d. MITCHELL & TURNER. A FREE GIFT. mHB DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFACTURING <fc AGENCY I COMPANY are GIVING AWAY ONE AMERICAN »BELL' ORGAN, sffc 10In high, mirror back, ten stops, knee swells, two sets of reeds and octave couplers, valued at Tweniy-Five Guineas. For full particulars apply to — mr Horace A. Gales, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, A FREE GIFT. ! i i :ttte abb cash buyers OF ■-""' , WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, ! In Large or Small Quantities. ■>, just landed; ex*mount eirion,— 1000 BALES COBN SACKS. Full size and f till weight Fiiedlander P#roß., Limited-



public Notices. SO FIRST PBIZES. © SECOND PRIZES SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. XjiNCOURAOE Native Industry by *^ sowing Seeds only that are Grown m the Colony, and which are SUBE 10 GROW. FLETCHER BROS- Have to hand their New Season's Supply of Standard Seeds, which are of the Finoat Quality. VEGETABLE FEEDS. 3d PER PACKET. 3d PER PACK.ET PEAS— CARROT— American Wonder, Early Short Horn Dwarf Jamea' Interm McLean's Little diate Gem, Dwarf Plevna, . Stamp- s' ratagen rooted Veitch's Perfection CAULIFLOWER— Wm. Hurat Early London Yorkshire Hero Large Asiat ic BEANS^- Veitch's Autumn Broad— Giant Early Long Pod Walcheren Green Windsor CELERY— Har ling ton Wind- Cole's Crystal sor White French — Cole's Superb Red Canadian Wonder CRESS— Early Golden But- Jiixtra Curled ter or Wax CUCUMBER- BEET— Long Prickly Blood Red Short Prickly Nutting's Crimson Stockwood, ridge. BORECOLE, OR LEEK- KALE— London Flag Dwarf Green Curled Large Musaelburgh Tall Green Curled LETTUCE- BROCCOLI— Cabbage Varieties Adams' Early All the Year Snow's Winter Round White . Drumhead Veitch's Self-Pro- Neapolitan tecting Cos Varieties — Walcheren, Early Giant While BRUSSELS Paris Gr. en SPROUTS— MUSTARD— Sofytnger'a Giant Fine White CABBAGE— ONION— Drumhead Brown Globe Early Dwarf York Brown Spanish Early Laree Yoxk Giant Rocca Tripoli Enfield Market James' Keeping Red Dutch (pick- Silvcrakin ling) TOMATO- PARSLEY— Acme Triple Curled Largß Red PARSNIP— Trophy Hollow Crown TURNIP— \ PUMPKIN— Early Snowball Jronbark Karly White Stone Yellow Mammoth Laing's Garden RADISH— Swede French Breakfast Red Strap Leaf Long Scarlet VEGETABLE Red Turnip MARROW— White Turnip Cußiard Mixed Varieties A-ODg White SPINACH-Round SAVOY— Drumhead FLOWEE SEEDS Id PACKETS. Id PACKETS Some of these varieties are not to hand-yet, but we shall have a full Buppply m a few days. AcrocHnium roeeum, Aiyapu'm, jweet, Anagolliß, mixed, Antirrhinum, fine mixed {Snap Dragon). Aster, Bctteridgc's Quilled, Aster, Dwarf German, mixed, Balsam mixed, Bartonia aurea, Calendula officinalis Meteor, Calliopsis bicolor, Calli- opais Drummondii, Calliopsis choice mixed, Canary Creeper, Candytuft, white rocket, Candytuft mixed, Canterbury Bells, single and mixed, Chrysanthemum tricolor, Ciarkia elegana, Clarkiamixed, Cocks- comb, feathered, Columbine mixed, Con- volvulus minor, Corn Flowor mixed, Dahlia, single, Delphinium mixed, Dianthua chinensis {Indian Pink) Eschscholtssta Cali- fornica, E&chscholtzia crocea, E'chsoholtzia mixed, Feather Grass, Gilia tricolor, Godetia, Duchess of Albany, Godetia, Lady Albemarle, Godetia, The Bride, Helichryfium 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- signia, Nemophila maculata, Penstemon mixed, Phlox Drummondii mixed, Poppy, the Shirley, Portulaca, single, mixed, Rhodanthe Manglesi, Schizanthus mixed, Silene pendula, Stock, Sunflower tall, Sweet Rocket m'xed, Sweet William mixed, Venus' Looking Glass, Virginian Stock Wallflower, Bingle, mixed, Zinnia elegans, double, mixed. ORDER JiiAliLlY. ua considerably — MJiiii^— — Sp— 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 get ing 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 Selected Novelties. Fletcher Bros., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Box 67 Telephone 24 7 H. BiIRITOU, UIVI>ERTAI£En. T3OLISHED COFFINS In Figured Biam and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square BJBB WANTED Known—We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Meixoh's Clearing Boot Sale "V7"OUNG Ladies' Journal for Augußt. JL ( Weldon's Dressmaker and Chil- dren's Bazaar, July, ; Quarterly Something to Read ; Scraps and Snapshots ; Boys of England j New Waltz, • Virginia,' only 29 ; Gold and Silver Paper for Fancy [Dress. Fans. Fane.- Farjßi— A^drewes, AjfDERSPN, mo Co.



f Friedlander Bros., Limited. SEEDS FOE SPiJiNG £ OWING. \X7E HAVE taken particular oare io Dressing our this season's GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, AND OFFER, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES, English Ryegrass. Italian Ryepra r, Co k«foot, Colonial Grown Kud Clover and Cowgrass, White Clover, Alaike, Timothy, etc., etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, FOR SALE] " SEED POTATOES CTROM the Oamaru and Orari Districts. Also, RUBY RED, (Very early), Imported from Aua trail . FRIEDL^DER BROS., I/cu. 'Hanmer and Graves. - SEEP PEAS. WE have for Sale, — Prussian Blue and Grey Peas for seed. HANMfHI & GRAVES, SUPEHPHUSPHATHJ. ~* WE HAVE to arrive m October a Slip nenfc of tho well known AM LQ-CONTINKNTAI, SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMKR & GRAVES. SEED POTATOES. "TX7 E Lave for Sale a special line of — ROUND SEED DFRWENTS. Farmers intending to change their Seed this setison, should call and see the f ample. The Potatoes are grown m Oainaru from imported PaEmanion Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVES. v^ E HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TRUE TO NAMk, We have a Good Scei Sample of "IMPROVED TUSCA N." This Wheat is particularly sought after by Millers, as its glutinous properties are tut Btronger than the purple or white straw sorts. HANMER AND GRAVES. rVT E HAVE FOR SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything else. HANMER AND GRAVES. \«TE HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES, ' QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 57 HANMER & GRAVES. T. Bullock. TO Persons desirous of entering Into Storekeeping Business, etc, m a good country district. 7| AOEES 7| Well situeted at Wheatstone on which is erected a Store, with Dwelling of seven rooms attached, also Bakery, Large Stable, Traphouse, etc., belonging to Mr W. E. Bond. There is a Post Office at the Store. An energetic person pur- chasing thia property ought to be able to do a remunerative business. The owner is devoting all his attention to cheese making, etc., at his Flemington factory, which is the reason of his disposing of this. Will be sold ab a Low Price and on very liberal terms of payment. Full particulars on application. j T BULLOOK SHEEP COUNTRY. TO LET, for a term of years, about 250 Acres In it's native state, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY. A SPECIAL sum of £400 to lend on approved Freehold security ; also, other amounts at current rates. T. BULLOOK. f\ ACRES WITH COTTAGE— A-VJ fronting the road leading from Winelow to Longbeaoh, the property of Mb T. Henderson. Not. having dis- posed of this by auction, offers are fuvited for it up to SATURDAY NEXT, 15th inst. The occupant being about to remove to Highbank, the property is to be Sold. Terms can be arranged. Apply to — T. BULLOCK TO FARMERS AND OI'HERS. FOR SALE, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. O A Tft ACRES, In ita native state, jUrt I O being R.S's. 28486 and 7, 28597. Very healthy sheep country. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOOK. OQ ACRES, being R.S. 24968 *^ Lowcliffe. Offers are invited for this. T BULLOCK. TO LET— Cottage and about X aore land, Clarke Street, Allenton, Rental 5s 6d per week, T. BULLOOK; FOR SALE, near Maronan— 338 Acres, R-S.s 27929, 27930, partly fenced, and all m Its native state. Capital Sheep country. Exceptionally easy terma of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOOK, FOR SALE, near Lismore— 4B6 Acres, being R.S. 28907 and part of 27456, situated near the Lismore School, and mostly m English grasses, T. BUfcLOOK, I



Tenders. ~ TENDERS. are invited for the purchase JL of the Temperanoe Hall, Tinwald. Tenders received till noon on TUES- DAY, August 25 The highest or any Tender not necestsaiily accepted. Full particulars from J. A. CLOT BIER, 8 78 Srcretary. [upper ashburton koad board mENDERS aro called for the following 1 WORKS :- For Carting some 250 Yards (more or less) of Shingle on the Maronan Road where required, from the corner of Tinwal.i Domain to the corner of Section 37, Reserve 350 For Shingling some 140 Chains of the Road from WesterfiVld Railway Station to JKeserve 2349 —15 yards of Hhingle to the Chain. Particulars of the Work can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tei d tn to be addressed to the Chairman, ma-ked •' Tender," and left at tho Board's Offico, West Street, Ashburton, before 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, AugUßt 18, 1896. The lowest or any tender. not necessarily accepted. By Orr'er, JOHNDAVISON, 6 70 Clerk. F. Ferr man. Rainboo Bicycle. FOR SAFETY, ECONOMY, AND COMFORT, RIDE THE ISEW BAMBOO CYCLE. TESTIMONIAL. The Grange, Alresford, Hants, 23rd November, 1895. To the Bamboo Cycle Co., Limited— The three machines you supplied me with have run very well. They are, as far as I cun see, quite as rigid as any steel machine, and stand any amount of kuocking about. Tbey run at a high speed with very little exertion, and go up hill very easily.— Lord Ashburton. Sample machine c n application. F. FERKIMAN. Public Notices. NEW BOOKS and Magazines Wild North Land, Briseis. Humble Enterprise, Mrs Armstrong, The Two Maries, Dents, | The Release, Wynnum, Pioneers of the Empire, Annals of Cricket, Making Fate, Doctor Double Ayres of Studleigh, Is 31. — H. M. Jones, B~~T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. Friday -LECTURE on the Melanesian Mission by the Rev Percy Williams, m St Stephen's Schoolroom, to commence at 730 pm. Collection m aid of the mission. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11 am — Morning Prayer and Holy Communion 3 pra — DROMORE, Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pm -Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton ~~ to let: Xf* ACRIS of Turnip Land for a crop *JU of Oats at a low rental. Apply THOMAS PATERSON, 8 79 near Barford. NOTICE. ALL Claims against the Estate of the late James Jamieson, of Beach Road, to be sent m to the undersigned on or before MONDAY, 31st inst, J. SEALY. ) m . CHARLES REID,/ lroate eB. 8 80 NOTICE. MR MADDEN, Baker. TJEAR Slß,— The sample of whole meal digestive bread you sent me I found most excellent, and I have great pleasure In recommending it. Yours truly, EMILY B. RYDER. Commercial Hotel, August 7, 1896. [advertisement.] MR BRYANT, Baker. T\ear Sir,— The bread I have had from your bakery m Ashburton, I have found very good, and I have pleasure m reaom- mending it to all desiring hygienic bread —Yours truly, EMILY B. RYDER. Commercial Hotel, August 7, 1896 8 53 WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 69 o'd.— Mbllor'b Che*p Boob Sale.



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