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HOIHB AHU FOREIOI THE IMPERIAL REVENUF. London, Jnly 1 The revenue for the quarter was £24,011,000. Customs produced £11,936,000, excise £6,962,000, stamps £1,870,000. OLD AGE PENSIONS. The Treasury has appointed a commission of experts to enquire into the practicability of the various Bchemes put forward for establishing old age pensions. ITALY. Rome, July 1 The Duke of Sermoneta, speaking m the Chamber, said Ttaly would be faithful to the Triple Alliance, friendly with England, and cordial to the other powers. She would also insist on the status quo m Tripoli. A BIG ARREST. Paris, July 1 3Vehty-one burglars, belonging to a remarkably well organised gang, have been arrested m Paris. They are credited with some two hundred robberies, chiefly from churches. Eleven of their raids resulted m spoil amounting to 338,000 francs.

AUSTRALIAS

THE COAL STRIKE. Sydney, July 2 A meeting ; of shipowners at New castle resolved to maintain a position of neutrality m connection with the strike. RECIPROCITY. , Hob art, Jnly 2. The Premier, replying to a question of the Premier of New Zealand asking for removal of restrictions upon importations from New Zealand, said that seeing how little disposition the New Zealand Government has shown to relieve Tasmania fruit from heavy restrictions there is no reason why Tasmania Bbould exercise any special indulgence. AUSTRALASIAN LOANS. Melbourne, July 2. The Government statistician has prepared a report showing that Aastra lasian loans amount to a total of £207,500,000, the annual interest aggregating '£11,500,000. Ho urges Government to take. concerted action to secure general uniformity m future loan?, and claims that one great Australasian stpck could be created without federation, and could readily be taken over at anytime without conversion by a Federal Government, a plan which would secure large reduc tions m the present heavy charges,

ROAD BOARDS.

UPPER ASHBURTON. The ÜBi %\ monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburbon Road Board was held on Monday. Present — Mr McLean (chairman), and all the members. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr Thomas Harrison, stating that he declined to take the reserves he had applied for on the Board's terms, but if the Board would grant him the free use of them he would find paddocking for contractors' horses when any work was being done m that portion of the district — The C erk was instructed to reply that as other applicants paid £1 per annum rent, the Board cou'.d nob grant him the free use of the reserves. From the Ashburtcm County . Council, informing the Board that it had decided to pay £d per head for small birds heads during the months of May, June, and July, instead of supplying the usual grant for poisoned grain, and asking the Board not to give out any poisoned grain during these months. — Resolved, on the motion of Mr Tucker, seconded by Mr Sargent, that the Clerk write to the County Council asking it to grant the subsidy for poisoned grain ab once. From the Ashburton County Council, forwarding copy of the following resolution passed by it on June a : — " That it is desir able that -the Road Boards should have control of the crossings over the water races, and they be. requested to state whether they are prepared to keep them m repair ab the cost of 3a per crossing per annum." — i Resolved that this Board accepb theCouncil's offer, and the Clerk was instructed to write to it to that effect. From the Ashburton County Council, forwarding for this Board's information a copy of a petition received by it respecting the erection of a bridge over the Hinds river, also a copy of the following resolution, which was the Council's reply thereto — "That the strengthening of the present foot bridge ab Hinds to make it available for sheep traffic be granted, pro vided the Road Boards interested pay half coßfc." — Resolved that this Board will pay its third towards the cost provided the Coldstream and Rangitata Road Boards pay theirs. , « . - From the Ashburton Oounty Council, stating that ib understands there are sections m the county nob occupied, and otherwise omitted from the roll, and consequently not liable to be rated, and asking the Board to supply a list of any of these sections m its district. From Mr Herring, asking thab some small repairs be done on the majn toad near the Spread Eagle.— The Clerk Btated the matter had been attended to. From Mr F. Hill, applying for the use of reserve 2804.— As. Mr Leahy had applied previously, and the Board had held his application over, ib could nob grant the reserve to Mr Hill, bub should Mr Leahy nob bake the reserve Mr Hill's application would be reconsidered. From the Auditor-General, returning the Board's balance sheet duly audited and certified correct. From Mr J, Keir, bringing under the Board's notice the condition of the pipe the embankment over the gully near ,Mr Canning's, Allenton, and stating ib is some eighteen inches above the level of the bottom of the gully m consequence of which the water is darned up. and asking the Board to have it> altered. — The Board decided to leave the matter m the hands of Messrs Tucker and Campbell to inspect, and see what is required. From Messrs Hanmer and Graves, offering the Board a few dozen pipes they had on hand at a reduced price.... The Clerk was instructed to write thab the Board would take them. WORK. Mr Surgenb stated thab the Chairman and himself had let the contract for shingling the road from Digby's bridge bo meet the main Alford Foresb road m aocoidance with a petition received. ROLL ALTERATIONS.' Mrs Ellen Steele wrote, asking that section 45, Alford Foresb Boad, Bhould be placed on the roll m her name, as she had puiohased the same from Mr A. McKenzie. The Clerk was instructed to make the alteration subject to all rates being paid be date. RESERVES. The Clerk was instructed to make applica tion thab reserve 2349 (10 acres) be vested it this Board for cemetery purposes, (the 1( acres being reserved but nob vested.) NEW WORKS. Ib was decided bo call for tenders foi 11 miles of road from reserve 1920, neai Olearwell, also for chipping off tussocks some 60 chains. (Tenders to open on July 11. J FINANCE. " Accounts amounting to £52 11s 4d were passed for payment and bhe Board ad jonrned. _______________

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THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME.

REMAINING FIXTURES- The following is a list of the remaining fix tures for the Australian team : — . July 2— At Manchester, v North ofEogland I July 6— At Southampton, v Hampshire July 9— At Leyton, v Players • July 13— At Leicester, r Leicestershire July 16— At Manchester, v England July 20 — Ab Derhy, v Derbyshire July 23— At Lords v M.C.C. and Ground. July 29— Ab ;Oval, v- Surrey » July 30— Ab Bexhill, Sussex, v Lord i Cantelupe's Eleven . Aug. 3 — At Birmingham, v Warwickshire ' Aug. 6— At Canterbury v Kent Aug. 10— Ab Oval, v England Aug. 13— At Brighton v Sussex Aug. 17— At Oval, v Surrey Aug. 20— Ab Cheltenham, v Gloucestershire , Aug. 24— Ab Taunton, v Somersetshire Aug. 27— Ab Liverfool, v Lancashire Aug. 31— AtScarborongh, vEngland Eleven Sept. 3 — At Hastings, v. South of England

AUSTRALIANS v YORKSHIR.

London, June 30 In the first innings of Yorkshire, Crumble toof'bwo wicketß for 36, Giffen one for 34, MoKibben seven for 24. Later. In their second innings the Australians have losb nine wickets for 233 The chief scores are— lredale 114, Darling 40, Giffen 12, Trotfc 14, Graham 29. Haigh bowled splendidly, and took seven of the wickets. T , ■ Juiyl. Lord Hawks was. badly missed twice. MoKibbin took four of his wickets at tue cost of only 9 runs. Iredale and Graham scored 72 runs m fifty minutes. The former was missed when his total was 20, and again afc 108. He made a few strokes which gave the field a chance early m the game, otherwise*' his dis play was a brilliant one. He was batting for almost three hours, and his score inclu ded fourteen 4's. Bain fell after the first few wickets went down, and Haigh, finding a spot, secured the last five wickets for 21 runs m fifty-one minutes. The attendance at Bradford to-day was good, the public being m hopes of seeing Yorkshire make a goo < fight m their Becond innings. The Australians were all out for 251. Jones not out 19. Haigh took eight wickets for 78, Jackson two for 46- Ihe weather was hob and sultry, but the wicket was not m the best condition, and Yorkshire failed m the task set thpm. The last wicket fell at 190, the Australians winning by 140 runs. Tunnicliffe made 59 and Denton 24.

The coursing Meeting.

(by carrier pigeon.) PENDARVEs""sTAKES. FIRST BOUND. Spring beat No. Eleven Memo beab Royal Maid Floss beab Au Revoir Kebecca beab Searchlight M. Seagle beab Welcome Jack Little Shamrock beab The Bird May Flower beab r'arkey The Kid beab Snider The Dodger beat Review . Missie beab Ebony Golden Cider beat Gip. The weather was beautiful, and Mr R. Duncan was judge, and Mr M Healy slipper. The pigeon bringing bhe above message reached its cote at Mr W. Shear man's at 2 40 p.m.

FOOTBALL.

ASHBURTON v UNITED. The football mV>ch, AshburJon v. United (Orari) -points to count for the Senior Cup of South. Canterbury— was played m tho Domain this afternoon, and resulted m a wh\ for Ashburton by six points (a g<al from a penally kick and a fry) to three priats (a try) U. Curtis sc >red for Ashburton, also kicking the penally goal.

THE ASBBUBTQN GUAiiDIAN ; THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1896.



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A MOST powerful Inßectioide, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil- dow Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para- *- I sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Garddns, Is now m we n most of the Vineyards Ln \ and gives great satisfaction. The p » Oidium has been cried m the grea ci torn District on Peach Trees with groal macii^,oMPlfAN OIL, it, The great,' discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlii 1 jjfoth »nd disease m Sugar Cane. 3«. fforPampb^fc ß and ai information applj GEO. BURx^ FRANOART & CO., P, 3 Soa T&sx* P^ 08 . LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALISE SPECTACLES. We Sole ARent for Ashbv-rton District, RE S- BA-LBK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, » AZARUS 1 PAtented System ensur< XJ comfort and corrost sight. Don } , & poil your ©yes by using badly fittu



# Don't Forget The Fact THAT McDonald and McDiarinid ABE STILL IN IHE FRONT RANK POR PRICES IN " BOOTS AND SHOES. Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from • 4s 9d per pair " l Ladies' Glascrf Walking Shoes from ... ~ 5a 9d per pair Ladies' Dull Kid Walking Shoes from... .?. ... 5a 9d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoe 8 from .. 3 3 6d per pair Men's Nailed Bluchers from v . ... 4s lid per pair Men s Good Pegged Colonial Kip Watertights from ... 12s 6d per pair Men's Leather Shoes from fo 6d per pair Ladies, Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt Slippers, Fur Bourn A Bii ? perß> Woo Wined Slippers, m Great Variety. NY Description of Boots and Shoes Made to Order or Repaired a rK Lowest Possible Prices. Jt BE SURE AND VISIT J THE CASH BOOT SHiOP, [: BAST STREET ! 8 J. NICHOLAS, Manager P . — y - ' H 1 I N ORDER T0 C LE AB I | OUE STOCK r' i^^^^^^^ LAMPS, ' ' WE ARE NOW O^^RING | / yEM M&F ss ®lsk }i fa J? REDUCTION t . 0N aHE ORDINARY PRICES. John Orr & Co. i . i... — . . H. M. JONESi F. M. JONES. I BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS. i PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS. Bought fbr Oaslic ; THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MABSDEN 8 at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND FANCI GOODS. 1 Q fIIPMENT of Books, ex Tdnui, just opened up. Great variety, suitable for 1 *J prize awards and presentaM»n purposes. Liberal Discount to School Com 9 raitfeees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from <Jd upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3s Qd per 1000, cash. Law and Com- mercial Papers. ; I ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. 1 Various sizes aod Binding, T Memorandum, Pocket and Counter Books, Pianos, Album?,. ,Photo Frames. '■' ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHINAWARE FASC'if GOODS In great variety. i All at lowest Cash J?rice»» I have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re- quired, from London, America, Melbourne, ; and elsewhere, at., the [shortest possible notice. H. mTTones. " *■ i L , ii . ■ ■ i ■ ' iii i I -- ri. 1 I Alford Forest Saw Mills, ! SHARPLIN AND CO » I)EG to inform the Inhabitants of the Ashburton County and surroundin JU districts that they have Now m Stock Large Quantities of First-class Building' Timber, ALSO,— I A Second-class Assortment both very Cheap and Very Useful, TIMBER FOR MAKING SHEFP- YARDS A SPECIALTY, ALL SIZES AND LENGTHS OF BRIDGE OPIMBER, STAKES AND FIREWOOD OF ALL SORT ALL OF THE ABOVE AT PRICKS TO MEET !TEE TIMES i ••• , In future all Slabs will be 7s 6d for a Two-horse koad, sod 10a I< a Three-horse Load, &ND WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH ONLY. fifliarolin and Co:, STAVELEY . *~ 1 Jp? . ' • . _____ SHE: ARMAir^JKOB , VX^E have Just Landed for the Coming Season a largß consignment of— WoßJble Refioed Kerosene ,b whioh burns far Longer and prottaees a more Brilliant Light than BD y Oil m the matke as well as being Absolutely Safe. Also — « 8 100 BOXES OGSTON'S BALMOEAL SPP jRM CANDLES Theae Candles are Englieh Manufacture and ate too well koc wn to need any commer. * they do Not Smoulder when extinguished like the majority of Oar ales y d rreservit*^ Wu*r«r Prese rTins: J^ tier as AND MASON'S PRESERVING SUGAR AT V 7 LOW PRICES. Wwns. Qung. a  P u° W ? ER i SR P\ OAPS « CART BI7 JGES, Etc., and all other Sportsmen's Requisites at Wea> l er fullv Reduced rates. Anyone m Want of a First-class GUN. at a Low Pigma. inipec" Oar stock bef« purohaßing elflewhera. Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despr t hed _i tn rjnnctnalltv OHEAPESI HOUSE %^^^\j^f BHEARMAJST BROS., MARKET HOUSE. 8 ' TbJjBPHONB 53



" Sf EDS. SI EDS.- fEEOi ■J; THAT ARB PURE TO GROW. ly THE LATEST NOVELIIitS IN - VEGETABLES FOR 1896 CAN NOW BE OBTAINED C FLETCHER BROS 4 Who have the Wholesale and Reto st Agftnoy for Nimmo and Blair's IT 3, * Standard ' Seeds. I GABBAGrE. [c 'LAMB'S EaRLIEST OF ALL. 1 d A Superior Early Cabbage of Quic 1b Growth, with beautiful white compac heads. A variety introduced some eigh years ago, and since then it has becstn generally grown for an early crop fo - market-garden purposes, and m privat 0 gardens. It grews a beautiful, conical :, shaped head, few outside leaves, and come m about ten days earlier than Early Yotk The quality is very fine, and for earli - sowing for summer übo ifc is superior to nn" othßr grown. Per lcz, la 6cJ ; per ilb. 4a" per packet, 6d. „ Mr Thomas McCombe, Eveline, Ounaru sayß :— ' I have no Cabbage to equal Lamb' ' Earliest of AH.' 1 Ah Gi*, Chinese Gardener, Timaru, says — ' Your lau.-b's Earliest of All Cibbage! can speak highly of for being eariyon-?o excellent quality. I m)\ grow no othe ', early cabbage.' \i "t OABBA.GE. i \ 'BLAIR'S PHENOMENAL,' 3 The Finest Main Crop Cabbage ever introduced, ■ Tho bezels are na solid aa a stone am weighing from 141bs to 18lbs. This is ud doubtedly Xho "Rest Cabbage for marke gardeners. The raise" 1 of this suporio cihbago c'asses it aa a second eatly or mail crop variety, coming in! o use about th< same time -as Enfield Market; but foi quality and appearance, when growing anc cut for market is superior m every way and unlike some varieties, it has no tendency to run to seed j a thing much desired ii . Cabbages. Per packet, 6d ; per loss, U6d per jib, sa. Mr Waltkr Stbetton, Peep O' Day Birmingham, says :—' Blair's Phenomenu with me. is the finest, market-gardei cabbage I have ever scon. I have beer cutting splendid cabbages for six weeks, witl every appearat cc of cutting them for 6is weeks rrot c, and all from one sowiDg.' I Mr Jamks Carmichael. Bungiora, says — ' Your Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage sup plied lo me, has given great satisfaction. l\ is a grand main crop cabbage, of solic weight; and what pleiaed me more thai anything was the absence of blight on i when other kinds, grown side by side, wen completely covered with it.' NEW "~ONION. •EARLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' It grows a Large Bulb, and as sound as s cricket ball. This is one of tho finest exhibition oniont ever raised. Jt ia of a perfect globulai Bhapc, being almost round, with a verj small neck, skin of a golden straw color i and can bo grown to un enormous bjzj, m*ny bulba being fully two pounds weight for market ga» (loners, this Onion is beyonc f doubt the finest that can be grown for sale Per packet, Is ; per ox, Is 6d ; per $lb, §3. Mr Georgk Dalgarno, Gardener at Blu« Cliffs, s»ys:— ' Your Eatly Golden Glob< Onion turned out sp'endidly. It is a heav} cropper, with very thin neck ; the quality ii excellent, and of mild fUror/ Mr G H Evans, Wnikaka, saya«- --• Your Early GoMen G obe Union gave t splendid crop of wellfhvorrd, firm, ant gocd-sized handsome bulbs, with Emal necks, and three or four weeks earlier thai James' Keeping.' — NEW— ■ CABBAGE LETTUCE ' ZEALANDIA.' This new variety is of unusual size am solidity of head, with but little inclinatioi to run to seed, as is the case with mos Lettuces. It is of a ready blanching habit is crisp, and of excellent flavour, lo market gardening or private use there is n< Lettuce grown to give tho general satisfac tion Zealandia will, and for a saleablt Lettuce it is very superior. Per. packet 6d ; per oz, Is 6d ZEALANDIA. LETTUCE ia ar Excellent variety for Market Gardeners. PEAS. REV DR STUART; Since introducing this Pea last year, w< have received bo many flattering testi monials of its merits that we are convince! ifc is the Pea of the day. Its habit o i growth ia dwarf and sturdy, growing aboui 15 inches high, and does not neceasarih require staking, thereby commending itsoll to all growers of Peas. It is very prolific and carries one mass of pods from top t( bofcton of haulm, of a beautiful green color with a quality of flavor seldom found ii other kinds, and,- under favorable growing the pods will carry from 8 to 12 Peas of j ) large size. Per packet, Is Our customers say it is the Finest Pea Ever introduced Our Customers aro requested to Call anc | Get one of NIMMO and BLAIR'S Nr velty Catalogues before purchasing seeds ,-3- elsewhere. Fletcher Bros., b CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wholesale and Retail Agents foi j Nimmo & Blair's " Standard " SEEDS? Box 67 Telephone 24 7 : ). • - WAB.00! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Aehburton Drug Company, Agent ■ 11 101 FOR SALE, In lots to suit purchaser* either for Cash or on Deferre Payment, the MOUNT HUTT ESTATE. Apply to MR O. MURRAY- AYNSLEI, on the Property, or to MESSRS HARMAN & STEVENS, 6 136 Christohnrch. Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to b r obtained from all Grocere and Storekeeper



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AS D OTHKIiS. TO LET, for a crop of Oa's, 100 Acre part of R S 25106, siiuattd not f from the County Sale Yards, and original part of Fairfield Estate. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. ViPEOIAL Sums of £500, £400, £20i lend ab Current Rates on approve freehold security. - T. BULLOCK. FOR SA~LE ' 0 UILDING Site, Corner of Norbh-wei *-* Town Belb and continuation ol Co Streeb North, being Lots 1, 2, and i Nice site for a cottage. Favourable term T. Bt LLOOK. TO LET. A(\ ACRES, together with cottaß Tfc" thereon, fronting Fairfield Road a short distance below the Agriculturt and Pastoral Association Show Ground and Sale Yards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mo LET.— A small Shop with tw ■■- rooms attached m Burnett Street Rental 6s 6d per week; T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. QAA ACRES, fronting the MUchan A\J\J Road, being R.S. 29934 This land has nob been cropped for &evei years. Very easy terms. ! _ T. BULLOCK^ OEV Mr Blake's late residence nice)] *••' situated corner of Wilkin Street ant Main South Road jusb beyond the Ash burton Traffic Bridge. On account of his removal to the Nortt Island this property is for sale at i reasonable price and on very easy terra* of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. FOE SALE. SEED POTATOES jpROM the Oamaru and Orari Districts. Also, RU B V R ED, (Very early), Imported from Australia. FRIEDLAM>ER BROS., Ltd. PUR" MAMmU. ' SeedlVheat TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF <fc GROSS- BREE WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW-. BILLS & SUTHERLAND®. All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds Our la«-go stocks enable us to supply Seed" grown m any parb of Canterbury, Ocago and Southland. BRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 177 Public Notices Henry Zander OAS NOW FOR SALE- SEEfI* WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL SISJ&D OATS, DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS, CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. 1 have also for sale privately, the following lines of Merino Ewes, viz — T *7r»r* Four, Six and Eight-tooth 1/ UU Merino Ewes, m lamb to Lin- coln Rams, a stralghb ■%, TICn Sound-mouthed Merino Ewes, *UJ U l n l an *b to Lincoln Rams, 8 straight line. A written guarantee can be given that the Rams were pub properly bo the Ewes. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDEE UNfiBH THE SUPERVISION OP MR DAVID ZANDER, AUCTIONEER; Henry Zander, QENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGJENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office iuatrallan Mutual Provldenb Socle! i \



AVER'S Cherry Pectoral Ib now on Sale by all Medicine Vendors In Half-Size Bottles, And also m the Old Standard Size. A record of nearly <So years ? m curing affections of the Throat • ? and Lungs, Colds, Coughs, La ? Grippe and Pneumonia. Pleas-* < ant to take, sure to cure. Ayers Cherry Pectoral Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. Accept no Cheap anidf Worthless Substitute. PHASES OF THE MOON. JvhY— d h m Last Quarter ... 3 053 pm Now Moon ... 11 7 4 am First Quarter ... 18 3 34 am Full Moon ... 25 515 pm Amusements. mEMPLAK H4LL, TINWALD. Social and Dance, Under the auspicies of Tinwald Hockey Club. FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1896. Admission.— Gentlemen 2a ; Ladies Is. •7 16 *'-■- i ' ■ Tenders. TENDERS. " WANTED, Tenders for Gorse Grnb- - bing one mile or more (ab per chain), Seafield. Tendera may be left at Mail Office up to. SATURDAY NEXT, July 4. Particulars from— 6 155 M. WILSON, Wakanui. TENDERS. mENDERS are invited by July 7 for « Oa " in « r » Grubbing, etp., about four miles of Worse Fences at Hackthorne. For further particulars apply to 7 3 THOMAS HARRISON. Hanmer andTGraves, YJjT B HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown. 6_W HAMMER & GRAVES. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. TITE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of T ▼ every description. 6 108 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE WANT Good Colonial Clover T * Seed grown m the Ashburton County. SHO HANMER AN RAVBS,