MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch, of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows ;— Burnham and Dunsandel,

daily ... ._ ... 3,15 pm Ohertaey and Kakaia, daily { 6 30am315pml 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... .„ 630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 315pm and 6 30 pm

and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ... ... at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby,, daily ... 1030 a m Lismose, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River- Bide, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 345 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily 4 pm Methven, daily ... ... 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Ownara, Dunedin, Waimate, ' and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Ealing, Rangitata, daily .« 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ?i 5„ pm , {Einwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily 3°Pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... .- 315 pm Buapuna, Monday and Thurs day * .- —4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 4 pm Letters containg anything of value should he registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes v posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration fee,

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P. JONAS I BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hammer and oraves' Stables aa a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and , HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—T uksdays and Sattjbdays NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANCRED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher. A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn.



[ Experienced workmen sent to any part of I the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIRAND BBFSWAX bought in any quantity. K. J. HENR¥, 10 35 Manager. "W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he haa removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BORNBTT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fißh and Smoked Fish by Express every night. POOLTRY A SPECIALTY. 923 ~~~LOW VIIALITX DE CHURCHILL'S Syrup ot Hypophoepnite of Lime is prescribed by thefaoulty for the cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility IT contains two of the principal Ingredients Decease!j for building up the Human Frame, and whiah are oonsidared deficient in the above complaints, vi Phosphorus and Lime. It cauno be too aighl recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES a real brain food, and in cases where muacula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reput Mot). Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS



S/LNXMB.H Sc sons Euca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not betaken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EDOAL\ PTI EXTRACT, , which ia recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government



<be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant Ailerude oils, or so called t ucalypti Extracta are to be classed i»ccording to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal jeudicament. These crude oils, or so called liucalypti Extracts, ate discernible : „ By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Kucalypti Extract develops most freely 1 Ithrough its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density ftjbrough the presence of acids. S By theirtaste, the result of the contracting tendency of r«sins and tenrmtos. If these cmde oils, so called eu^alypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchiiia, diphtheria, internal nfiamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most aopalling. lor safetyb akeask&IwaysforSANDER&SQN'SEUCA. LYPII EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. „~ •_•-.-, SANDER & SONS.



FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapsl Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles cai be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE ANI CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. P. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs, Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND POINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING dont while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns {and gat our prices, and we are sure toj get youi orders. IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We cUim to have one of the most com modioua and well appointed Shoeing shops in Canterbury. If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well as theoretical, you will say (that Ashburton certainly holds the record for Highrolass Shoeing, aod that ia to be obtained at the wprks of F. & EL STEEL,



T7SVBRYONE accustomed to osing t"e AM. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using th Bee Ointment, For which everyone ia kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Faotory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true friend; on the weakest baby, 01 the etrongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d.. Bee Ointment is eapacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corps warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale ÜBe, SO pills in every box. and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d



WEST STREET, 9 18 ASHBURTON. !I*mm 13 31J i U f *1 MCI PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Em Preserve a healthy state of the eenstf* tution during the period of Teething. L The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, P%^ CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," *» : Are aagravei on the Government Stamp affixed t$ *■ - ----- mhPacket. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents G. IL ASKIN, TANCRED STBBHT, . 1%/TACHIKIST & CYCLE MECHANIC. CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190



EOWIi GALLICHAH, PROPfc/KTOR AND MANCFACTUrIEP Ashur»r<, N.Z ■ 0. nfeji "r,-vi*v Rfir m u'a ivi? MR 0 jP. BOA'iTEN. Ashburton,



'Iliß following ♦■eettmonies to the value of the Ointment a*e j.?'o" enough for any hiug :—• Dear Mrs, —Wo have great pleasure in recommending your I See Ointments. We bave given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be ettito as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock alway« on hand— We remain, vouru faithfully, Shakpiin & Co.



Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 J)ear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment &__ AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and i have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which 'has come under my notice. giveD «very satisfaction .Your Bee Ointment haf tiTOved itself one of the best healing omt mmta procurable. Kind!/ forward me one »ro8& of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours tray, A. E. Sykes, Chemist.



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PUBLIC NOTICE. > |~\ON'I give your Umbrellas to " foreign LJ travellers" at the door. If yo« vant them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker a Ashburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 1 FoiiiND'ti_irio.w, the :j(j»t remedy is un lo »btedly jS'omom'b Gakomiie Pills. They no confidently be recommended %a being liild in operation and absolutely free how • drugs. Acting at once as a splen ixl tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 1 X) years they kaj'p proved unequalled for Indigestion, l)ynpepsia, sj#Js Headache and fjr Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles la l_d, 2s 9d, and Us, by all if edly Hm V«>dwr» throughout* tb* worlf



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THE GENUINE DR GUILLIER ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoua. and Anti-Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gago Fils, Chemist of Che Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Rue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Gaillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depuivaive, it is the best remedy against ail bilious and glairiou diaordevs. For more than seventy five years Dr Guillie's Elixir has been employed with •success against diseases of the liver, the ■jpleen, ihe heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, itfluenz*, al in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Gauuine Dr G uiliie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gige. *nd mark that each bottle is accompanied by Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W.



KOZIE TEA IS BEST. JOHN ORR & Co., Agents. WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he is Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolston Station wdl receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. 10 99



ii\ DUCKWORTH & SON, UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followingpricea ; — Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £3. Children from £2 10s, Burnett Street, Abhbctrton Residence—Opposite Fire Br.ged Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLJaL. : : . Seed Potatoes. CK'■MPIOV—A yery heavy cropper of first-class quality. j BRKRZE'S PROLIFIC—Tbe best Potato \ for light land. i LAPsTOAK or VICTOMA KIDNEY j from Orari -The P>u'o Grower.* there all ; use theee for early market, being heavy ' yielders of best quality. j BATH KIDNK V- "J he g^ral favorite. j EARLY RUBY, MAi;NU3_ BONUM, I SNOVVt'LAKE, etc., ana Table Potatoes, | best quality, lowest prices. t BR AH, PHARPfS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price,



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THOS. E. KILWOETH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, T "UNDERTAKE all fcfnda of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering, 'Woodworking, ■& Biacksmithing. KIL WORTH <fc SOJN, ASHBUBTON.



|nal!P_r s of the World f e>> AVUK/.5- J:o..wFO^ A BABE is Pfl OTHER'S <V* ILK, and TH S DOES NOT C NTAiN : TARCH. Young Infants CANNOT dieest Si ARCMY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must,' therefore, NOT CONTAIN SLARCH. CJONMINS HO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. r£ MELtIN'S FOOD lor infants and Invalids may be obtained of all Dealers throughout the World. • KLLII'S FOOD WOHKB., PEGKHAH, IBM!, EISLAKD, A. jd jIXjjI JL.JL.AAJN X JDIM JL_A X OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS COMPRISING Fancy and Plain Grass Cloths, Muslins, Orepons, Oambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Nainsooks, Drills, Ac., &c, IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRESSTfATERIALS. Merges, Lustres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies, &c, &c. 0 HOI C E "SB LECTION NEW CLOTHING & MEN'S MERCERY -*- ff""^' ALL^AT .-. ' '.■■«*■—- ' _.... r .. LOWEST CASH TBICES."- GASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, \ TANORED STREET.



LOOK } CHEAP WINTER jpj RING. NEW MOUNT ISOMEBB COAL, \ OUTPUT has Trebled during the : last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam a.nd Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter ' bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES I TO 0. T. PARK, MOUNT SOME RS.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING. STARTED BUTCHERING, I have t„_en the Second Shop in Mr Lane's olock, and having purchased a line of very PRIME BEEF from J, Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily, Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. loz Prevention



f STUD NOTICES. STUD NOTICES. /^wWNERS uF -STUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS in THE GUARDIAN OB THE MAIL they bring them under the NOTICE of EVERY BREEDER in the Ashburton County.



HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to-date style and at Lowest Prices. ________ TO Stand this season [at Flemington Waterton and Longbeach, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WORKMAN.



IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why rain your Reapers and fllewe by nsing Inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_ .tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true .T^brican» ike TiLVOLII to which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and prononnsed Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers be the Agents EBWAB^ BEECB & SON OHKISTOHUROB



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANE MANOTAOTUBED FEOM CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAP "methven. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN, with the day's telegraphic and cubit news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSRS HIBBS' BROS., daily, immediately *fter the arrival of the evening train.



FRED. MAKEIG, T3ROK.BR & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, ■.CCA L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensure >._... comfort and correct eight. Dont foil your eyeb by using badly fitting j Spectacles. I



FOX COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o KAY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOE OF LINSEKD Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Oougha, Colde, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia. Pacaacbe &c. Oontain.Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLS d geetive, corra t , tlve, and agreeably aperient C-\OA&XTLINE— Cement for Broken Articles. Bold /everywhere. Manufactory. Stock pen England



I The Workman is a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands 3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a good twelve inches below the knee. His sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, 1'(573)I '(573) by Kilbowie, imported; grand dam, !i Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im l ported ; great grand dam, Maggie Craig j; (262), imported from Scotland. | FEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee ss. S ALSO, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaconsfield ; grand dam Brisk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great | grand dam Bloss (156 N.Z. stud book), by ; King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge,



ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee ss. Grazing for mares can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 180 Longbeach. ' TO TRAVEL the Aahhurton and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traducer. Terms : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2 Groomage Fee, 59. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 96 Ashton.



BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburton, and travel the neighborhood. BLACK GATE, By Blackwood Abdallah—dam Miss Cave. Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts.



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts, Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY.



KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five ye^rs old, bred by Mr R. GawD, North Taieri. He is s colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him to a breeder, has splendid feet and p.sterns, also great bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, has good temper, aad sound con stitution, Hia sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champKw upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, 5.C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe ls\ (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He wsjs got try the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs hocpmment. Lion King's sire.British.Lion.is fjo favorably known as to need no CQmm.eMj He was considered by competent; jud«* to be one of the best h.QWi .f@_< J*- o 5*8 New Zealand. -"aed in King of Quality > * . -,»  (608, N.Z.S.B * ' dam» QQeen 0I Quality, and**-- ./show yard career is so well ...orably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details ; suffice it to say, she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; amoog the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. : 113, 5.8.) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, Mid as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, sa. All mares changing hands first owners held responsible, Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. ' GEORGE GRICE, j Proprietor, Willowby Grosra in ohargf»G, Gwcs, Junr,



\ For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 196 Or Grooms in Charge. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season as under :■— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson's ' farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's far j j Willowby. Returning to Trevurz* Bros. Baziar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hinds high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg", Brookßide. He took first \jtize as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. Tbbms—Season, £3 3a ; guarantee, £4 4_. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, j Seaview, Wakanui, Further particulars from W. McLAUCHMN, J I{>4 Gjroosftinchars^



mQa.taud at Baaaar Stab» eß> ABhbwto _ X and travel annor-^ diMttiotm th Siou * :** TrofctiD S CftrriB 8 NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty j Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducermare.) Kitty took First and Champion Frizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Raceof7o soys ;two miles, and trotted second in Addington Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chris) church ; First at Rangiora ; two Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Timaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, &c. He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands thtee inches, with plenty of the best ot bone, combined with good action; is tha right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses. New York can show at any time sufficient speed to warrant ihe conclusion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock. Season—£2, payable January Ist, 1898.. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid at first service. TRBVURZA BROS,, Prop-fetori. j 9 IS



Hanwier and Graves. ——■  —• \ BUTTON'S SEEDS. TATE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known growers, all of whioh have arrived in tip-top condition. | We keep in stock the following varieties :— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Tnrnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Tnrnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen d do Purple Top Mammoth Tnrnip do Devonshire Greysbone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Carrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sou have sent out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Paoketi can be had of any of the sorti at 6d PER PACKET , Farmers and others are invited to inspect.-



WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms -125 Acres, Mount Somers, in grasß and croft good land, seven-roomed house.•table and other outbuildings, This is * very snug little property. 1300 Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all in grass. Price _53 7s 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance oan remain for a number of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, LowolifF, first class buildings* all in English grass. Price low, and easy terms. PLOUGH SHARES. T)EGULAR Supplies imported by us< direct from the Makers; both Ransom*'* and Horneby's—standard sizes. ■■ Prices—Lowest current. XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten* Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed* Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kindly including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table). Rock Salt, Fenoinz Wire (plainand barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled- Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o.



POTATOES. IY7" E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden T^rftfl, lor •owing with Cape Barley or Dyo Oata ior early Spring feed. Prussian Blue Peas, tlrey Pew, _*nd Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRATES.



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND'! COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUERS TTTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock: " Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Ffcrai ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any> part o the county. • handX Clair de M G°°d» Pl^ *'«* J^\i ATS'^RE^ F^OUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES* B_JiDB, efec, Sold Daily in Larg»«* SomM Q uantitiea . , Ageot: Norwich Union K re l nmcrAnm Company & Dresden Pianoforte anu Manufacturing Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



SADDLERY. HAVING Bought Mb ■ Hkskwinb' Saddlery Business, I intend keeping A LARGE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that.the public will b^able to jm«_« _ ■election. COLLAR MAKING A SPECULTY. Agent for Walker's Bot Fly Remedies and Devonshire Oils. R. J.~GUY, BDBNETT STBEET.