COMMERCIAL

THE POTATO MARKET.

A correspond eat signing himeslf " Spud " n itesas fo'lowa to the North Otag» limes: —With reference to this market, I hay ■ been making it my study and watohin? events, being somewhat interested, anu have come to the conclusion that the market is on the rice. Why ? Well, in looking over the Auckland reports of the ?ih, I find that the demand is in exoens of supply, with a sharp riae following this. Upon looking over the exports from Timaru and Lyttelton, per s.s. Poherua th's week. 1040 eaoks were shipped at the former, and none from the latter pott. lam :nformed by an agent in Auckland that their requirements are 400 > sacks per week. That will leave them 3000 sacks short for the week. Now all the potatoes from north and south have to come from Canterbury or Oamaru, and 'eeing there were none shipped at Lyttelton }si*week, the question is, Are they pumped enfe ■'■ There is .another contingency of ydney falling back on New Zealand later on. If this should happen tho price will go «p with ft rash. -My bojeofc in writing this it that farmers and others should not be soared at the present fall in price and make sacrifices, as one good shipment would clear Oamarnont. " '

THE ASFBtJETON Gti.ARPUH: TtJESPAX, AUGUST 17, 189?.

Printed and Published by the Aahhorton Puohshing Company, Limited, at tbei* Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. K7ISBDA*, AUGUST H, 19W,



Public Notices. I Baker Bros. V7IURJBIBHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner r f Waks»nni Road *nd Cass Streets a"d %t Bakor and Brown's Coaob Facto y, BAvelook Street. EVERY RTLQUIRSTE SUPPLIED, Teibphosb No. 69. J coal.__coal. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, I AND SO Tobs 50 OF WESTPORT COAL, ex Janet Niool, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN BTOCK~AND TO ARRIVE,- The celebrated ALL AND ALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. COKE & FIREWOOD—Iong & short lengths Any person who intends fencing Bhould cail and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT West Street. . Telephone No. 83.



SAZVOEU* «St won* .Euca lypti Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract ia tha market now c products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALYPTI BXTKACr* which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state ;-— It proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Da Hosier, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifawald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary dial illation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Litter, of England, and to Dr*. Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, eto,. of America, is the only extract correspond ing to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. ■ SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alooholio thin end mobile appear ance being reduced id specific density through the preße. 33 o; acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called euca,lypt extracts, are applied by mistake in oases of croup, ' ionchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamatiOßS, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliable preparation.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOiJii SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market, Uted in the Woollen Fac'orv and Canter* bmy Flour Mills. GIVfiS SPLENDID UE3ULTS WRITE FOR PRICE? to G. T. i^RK, MO UNT "CJJEf. S.



JUST Received, a Coti3'g«menfc of the Ce'elr«ted "NEW YOPK" ITOER WATCHES. ONLY XOs 6d, To be obtained only from G. JESSON, TRACTIGAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton..



IMPORTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr Lane's block, and having purchased a line ot very PRIMS BEEF from J. Htoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to ■apply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK.



T7IVBRYONE accustomed to {mwg the Hi A.G. Oimmeni Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to Mk instead of the AC UItfTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee ia in the centre, and Edward Galliehaa's Faotory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true trieod; on the weakest baby, 01 the strongest man's flesh it is always successful Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured at a horse and cattle dressing Price—2« 6d AO Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Fills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price 1b 6d EDWIN UALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? ishorat, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MB 0. P. HOATTEN, AehburtoD, The following testimonies to the value of tha Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We hava great pieasuia in recommending your V.zj Ointments. We have given them a thorongh trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future w« intead to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, SH.4RPHN & CO. Q Medical Dispensaiy, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Oiutmtut and AC Corn Cure and Pil'« for thf> past three years, and I have never knovn of one purchaser toexprt.aa iegret forp,u> caring your lines. Ihey have in eve»y case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Yck r Bee Giutment has proved itself one of the beef- healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Syces, Chemist. -Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish,. NOTICE,— Are you going to build. Pecause the cheapest Bhop for Hoofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Gratea, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Habdlx?'s, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Xinsmith Telephone 32. ,i You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Ida, it ia puro a&d |f}i«WtiwJtt« Off & Cfett $oil A( B i



NOTICE. p ALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. AH Orders promptly atteadedjjto, Note the addreas: MOORE STREET.



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EX "Gothic." Barrett B"a hive re ceived through their ai,ent?, direct irom English Manufacture i, «ome t ootal I lines in Drapery, etc. G*ah discount One 1 Shill'ag in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street W" ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English Batnpcß ia lAdieb' combinations, merino and wool v.'sts, knitted ekiris, corEeti, etc., at half price—At A. Orr's o cap Bale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN-The way the young people of Ashburtcu should celebrate the record refgn. Geb married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satiefacbion guaranteed. 6 120 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakamu Road, near Baling Square. g t" XTOUNG MEN—Write to me for T /a TT. X al)le i'ree Book concerning vm L selvea,— Projessob R. R. Mr KMAN «" Gpeciaiisi/, Collins Place, Melbour " %on *1Q» o Ov T ADlES.—Write lo me f n r^~Z7Z7L JL Free Book concerning ZaSSH^ Professor R. R. Hermann. »iJ!K«SaI ist, Collins Place, Melbosr , Qe French Speg 79 RBMEMBm^T^ that MbllcbJs d»y»ouJy. Now | ' /ow ilm9 & buy( j



PUBLIC NOTICES T>OYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE HIRE, LIFE ; SEA pi d ANNUITIE KSTABLISH ED —1720. Claims Pa^—Tb'i-ty-Lesen Millionsl J. G. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. I *UR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand)is \ I noted for producing 200 large Taa- Caps of first-rate Tea to the ponnd. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s, TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. ■ OUR TEAS are so popular that) we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. * Imitation Is sinoeresb flattery,' bat the public should see they g«t the genuine article. > Retail irons all the prinolpa! Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Strekt, Christchubcb ~~ FRJED.MAKEIGhi "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Anokland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ] "inrTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE— A SNUG LITTLE FARM OF ABOCT 75 Acres, NEAR WINCHMORE. EMf terms of payment. For full particulars apply 60 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited.



SEEDS FOR SPUING SOWING. "fTTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGES OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS, Friedlander Bros;, limited.



T AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE vSPEOTACLES. Sole a'fdut for Ashbarton District, S. S A L E K JEWELLER EAST STBBFT, ISFP(7BTO> T T" AZARUS Patented System ensnre JLj comfort and cprrecfe eight. Don spoil yocu eyeb by op'ag badly fittin Speotßo'e^. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS



STEATHMOEB PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST OOMPLETED. UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /""lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS i From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTINDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (jusb over Eat* Belt), Chriet. 6 135 church.



TO LET. f\NE TWO-EOOMEB HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES;OF*LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd POTATOES. POTATOES. TXT E ABB BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDEfI BROS., Limited. i -Tjn" E HAVE FOR SALE— PEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. i VJCTE ARE CASH BUYERS (|f WHEAT RYEGBA.SSI OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF '> Andal other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ajshburtoa and Surround ing District that he has Opened ui> Business in the Premise* adjoining Hanmer and Graves Stablea as a C^h Buyer of WOOL, SKIN.% HIDES, FAT, and P.ORSE HAIR in large \, r B3)ft ]i q Uan titiea. Office D ayL _TUESDAV3 ANi) SATOBDAYS . Communications carefully attended to. 5 16 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a. large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. Hi* owa makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the pasc, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing bub the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton ' 3 115 WANTED Known, Mellob's Bargain Sale now on. Come early, (jfaii dres's Strapi li Bd, u.ualiy 2» 6d,



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEES' BDIIiDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. THE SALE for the last few we*ks has been * pronounced eucoeea, and in <srder to facilitate a complete clearance ; further sweeping reductions will be made, ; IThe stock must be Sold pßegardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFEB BEFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, CAN EXPEOT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, 3AUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION, ,



SPUING BLOBS 01 TEA Packed in Jib, lib, „ sft ; and 10B> Nbt Wbight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. $ (Golden Label) 1/9 per lb. 2 1- per 3b. 2/4 per t>, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOB ONE MONTH', THE WfHOLE STOCK EEDUOED ALL SEASONABLE GOODSfTO BE CLEARED. ggt b£e gikculaus fob peices 4^ —COMMENCES— Saturday, July 10. m~m' 'iV« ' ' ■■■■ A. P. WILLIAMSON, ;[(Lateßeatb&Co.)| CASH DRAPEII & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THEJ3ORNER." S~OCK MUSTi.BE HEAVILY BEFjORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 31st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Class Lidies 1 Jackets at marve^ously low prices. Few Maids' Ulster a to clear at half cost price. Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tonics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3s lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 13d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25s 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ilbbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Ototb Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. i '• ■ . W. H. COLLIER.



GREAT SALE OF= Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN. THEJASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. A=NBREW ORE rTAVING PURCHASED THE ABOVE AT A TREMENDOUS Seduction from landed cost, will offer the whole at about half the usual price, commencing TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10. ANDREW ORR,



RECORD &5 REIGN. WANTED the Residents of Aahburton to cave money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°DONALD & M CDIAEMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPERS, SHOES, and BOOTS, all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the* usual price. A CHOIUS SELECTION WARM SLIPPERS, including the Latest Lines in German Felt and Carpet, from It per pair upwards. Gentlemen in want of a First Class Winter Boob will find it to their advantage to try THE A BOOT—Our own make—hand sewn. CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Latest Makes kept in Stook, McDonald & mcDiabmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, J, NICHOLAS, Mißftger



BARRETT BROS, have juat opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2j but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.-" The Hall," Eajc Street. WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid ? To Mjbuob's Qhetp Boot [ Salt, iir,ibf Midi



Business Notices SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. ■'"•"""'"'X '" m R. MURRAY & SON, i OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Em INCoEo«qaence|of;the large inoreue in tbii branch of our busineM, we have found ifa nectssary to augment our already large Stook of Optics, by frequent ceiuignineßti from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all daises of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR M» R. Mubbay having bad upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience o! Optics, ami during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of light, the result being that he it able to quickly discern the error* of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that oannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it neoessary, and also ht.e Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SFECIAT, CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat aad Strong



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITB D), SOLE AGENTS FOR: "IfUMBER," ''SWIFT/* "SINGER? "TRIUMPH" AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Haw Had More Greuulne Rsucee«»e» Than any other Cycle in the World and, Still tteifgnm Sapreme, WE ARE THE « WOBLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALBBS," only THE HIG HEST GEADE «*™ ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Offioh—ssßs, Collins Stbeet, Milboubne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Makchesteb Sxbjdec, CHRISTOHURCH. 123, Gicoegu Street, DUNEDIN. BHEABMAN BBOS., AGENTS, ASHBUBTON. 1897. NIMMO & BLAIR'S. 1897. FRESH STANDARD SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or 13 for 2s 6d. 100 VARIETIES. 100 VARIETIES. /~i ULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening cannot VJ fail to have success by using Nimmo and Blair's " Standard " Seeds, and following the directions given on Packet. Nimmo and Blair's strains of Vegetable Seeds are either grown under their own personal supervision, or are procured from the most reliable sources in Great Britain and Europe, and the many testimonials they have received trom alt parts of New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly successful. id Packets. FLOWER REEDS. Id Packets. IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This list includes the most hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than sufficient seed to plant an ordinary garden. Full directions'for sowing are given on each packet, and if followed, the best results will be obtained. We can supply any of the latest Novelties in Vegetable or Flower Seedt at tke Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS,  ■ Market House, Burnett Street. - Telephone—No, ii.



J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSOETMENT IN ASHBURTON, Tl/TIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM- ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &g., IN STOCK. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, & SIGNWRITER. Telephoned P,O. Box 16



THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PAIBONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works in the Oounty of Ashburton, BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work donf you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to ij S the making of a Combine. !3 BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head-quarters are g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will § no go to employ local tradesmen. S> < r? fx; BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work S 05 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. m . S H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have cent H EH close on a £1000 worth o? Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburlon. KIL WORTH & SON, BBIDGE WOKKS, Ashburton.



T\/"ANTED Knowa—A. Obb, Agent for ▼ » the celebrated Fearnought Sertea oefvsea air, and water. . J 13