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A..YOUNG LADY'S STORY. Her Blood was Out of Order and She was all Run Down, . Read what Ayer's Sarsaparilla Did for Her.



Hanmer and Graves. ' BUTTON'S BEifiDa. WE HAVHI JUST R! C IVE1) our Rapes and Turnip Seeds fiom the above well-known giower*, all °f which have arrived in tip-top condition. Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent, out with the above a C-lleotion «f n Vegetable and Flower Meed< of all their betft varieties, and Packetie can be had ci any of the sorts at e«l PER PACKET. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. TIANMKR & GrUVKS. fTTE HAVE FOR SALE—Prime Blue Vf Derwent Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for aowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. PIG FKtSD. CHICK FEED. WE have for Crashed Barley (sun) for pit; feed. Whole ace Broken Ohiok Wheat^ IjEaToF AZOF BARLEY, WE have imputed acme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Faimare know of its special qualifications if they will call in. bPARJUOWBILITOATtT" FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these fo Seed purposes. FEED OATS. WE TTave for Long and Short Feed Oats. ~ chaJFT ch^"jST WB Have for Sale PHIMK OATE> SHEAF OUAFF, also a good cheap line for Cow F*ed PLOUGH SHAKES. RTCGULA R Supplies imported by ns. direct from the insk-rb ; both Ransomed and Hornsby s—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. ROXAL OIL—I6O Fire Tett Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply ot thia well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. AGRICULTURAL SALT, FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm »nd Station Requisites of ell kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, FenciEg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot fmachii-e I dressed), Oils —Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. "I f\f\ ACRES, subdivided into con- XUIJ venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on fhe Property. This Farm is situated above Lhe Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10s ; easy terma.



■hmhh story is best told in her own words: » When I began to take Ayer's Sarsaparilla I was not only run d°wn» but I was one day, after attending a ball thyj^S^ e w O T°Si always took considera. afraid I was *°.^e^?^ed memortof all, I will acknowledge. But as I We care, was the thing twxwomieu me *uu tke it any time f n preference tell you, Ayer's Sarsaparillaj»3JJJJJ^JaTashes| for it worked wonders with me. I £« to*econC^^^^^ te poor oxvfhom g6E6ral health is unsatisfactory." Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Th© Only Tru© Blood-Purifier-!



COMMEBCI&L.



The Corbefcfe-Fitzsimmons prize fight aroused such interest in America that in St. Louis a learned judge adjourned his court to hear the result of the fight. When the newsboys began passing the court crying fcheir extras about the fight, the jury seemed to loae ail interest in the case, anr! squirmed nervously in their seats. All were very anxious to hear the result, atul several times some of them called Deputy- Sheriff Ruler and asked him who won. Attorney John J. Martin, who was defend ing, noticed the uneasiness of the jurors, and rising from his chair, he asked Judge Zachri'z to suspend proceedings long enough for him to go down stairs and Jearn the result of the fight, so ho could inform the jurors. Judge Zachtitz replied that it would be something out of the ordinary, but as h<r himself was anxious to know the same thirp he would grant the wish. When Attorney Martm returned he announced that Fiiz simmons had won in fourteen rounds. This seemed to satisfy the jurors, and the tria: was resumed. Henry Zander I JUST LANDED



HORSE FAIR.



Mr D. Thomas reports upon the special horse sale held yesterday. The attendance of farmers, dealers, and others was gool, and their bidding spirited throughout. For heavy draughts there was keen competition, and the greater part of the entry was cleared at satisfactory prices to vendors. Hacks were in better demand, and several changed bands afc prices in advance of recent sales. The entry was made up of inferior classes, very few young horae» being entered. The total yarded amounted to 66 head of all descriptions, of which I sold 52 at the follow ing prices:—Bay gelding, £18 15s; bay mare, £11 10*; bay mare, £12; brown geld ing, £8 ; bay mare, 6ye irs, £14; bay geld ing, £2110s ; brown gelding, hack, £1110s ; bay mare, £14 j brown gelding, 6 years, £27 10a ; grey pony, £7 10a ; grey pony, £6 103; bay gelding, £10; bay gelding, £10 10i; bay mare, £16 ; old gelding, £1 5s ; black guiding, £14 10*; biy mac, £16 ; bay filly, £24 IDs } bay mare, 6 years, £29 10s ; bay peiding, £16; bay mare, £9 ; blauk gelding, £9 15a; bay horse, £13; giey gelding, 7 years, £26 ; grey mare, small hack, £5 10s ; bay gelding, hack, £7 ; bay gelding, £23 ; bay gelding, £23.103; grey gelding, £2t> 10s; bay filly, £10; bay gelding, 4 years, £27; bay mare, £M ; bay hack, £10 ; black mare, £16 10a; grey mare, £11 10s; bay gelding, £14; roan geldinp, £10 10s ; black mare, £7 ; bj.y hack, £15 5s ; bay mare, £10 IS*; bay gelding, £410s; bay gelding-, £15 ; grey gelding, £5 10s ; 3 horses, £75 ; by gelding, £28; and screws from £1 to £3 10s, £4.



1000 BAGSIOOO BAGS ]t| AURITIUB QUGAR. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Asbburton. JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS 100 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 50 Tona Barbed and Plaiu FENCING WIRE 60 200 Drams LINSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \_J ducted, and Saleyarda regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHfiAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. TTUST TO HAND, Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, ENGLISH COWGRASS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, ENGLISH ALSYKE, Beat in the Market. Henry Zander, DIRECT IMPORTER. T HAVE on Hand a Large Stock of FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS AND GRASS SEEDS. MY Prices for These are LOWER than any other Met chant's. for Samples and Quotations. HENRY ZANDER, SEED MERCHANT. I



HANMER & GRATES. COAL. COAL. I HATE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance, ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, rihe celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMIiRS COALS. COKE & FIRE WOOD—long & shore lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD Weab Street. Telephone No, 83.



SANJDJSS-S & Sons Euca lypti Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinona oik. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\ PTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, wo ■tate: — It proved by testa by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswalcl, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Profesaor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Moslem, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. Bituer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, 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 orude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used aa medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. {These 80-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions us commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their- deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennatea. If these crude oilb, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in oases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal iuflamatioßS, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, aadreliablepreparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS,



NOTICE. CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to, Note the address: MOORE STREET. ~p: jonas" BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and j Graves' Stable 3as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Batubdays AU Communications carefully attended to. 5 16 YOUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professor R. R. Hermann, Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 X ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable i JLj Free Book concerning yourselves.—- Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special [ isfc, Collins Plate, MUkuum I 79'



The weather prophetapredict that the long fine dry spall which we have had will be followed by ft very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which , haa hitherto given such satisfaction, and in ! anticipation of a still larger sale far these goods, this season they are now showing prob&b'y the largest stock of waterproof t#eed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibitad in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gen tit men's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool lininga—keeping fcfas wearers alwajs warm and dry—sewn throughout with aferong silk, ventilated and every improve ment " op to date."—Advt. BEMEMBER, Remember, that Mellor's Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now'e your time to buy. WANTED Known, Mblloh's Bargai Sale now out Come early, (jail im'n tifcftft U 9a, usually ga 6d,



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA] Packed inHP&t lft>,Xsftt and 10K> Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per !>. 2'- per t). 2/4 per B), 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AMD CLOTHING for" one month jthe whole stock reduced ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. Gif SEE CIKCULAHS FOR PRICES .Jgg —COMMENCES— (Saturday, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET



Friedlander Bros., Limited. TTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE— A SNUG LITTLE FARM OF ABOUT 75 Acres, NEAR WINCHMORE. Easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ~~ SEEDS FOR SPRING SOWING. TITE HAVE GIVEN SPEOIAJ ATTENTION TO THE SELECTIO> AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloves SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFEI HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS * TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS, Friedlander Bros., Limited. " TO LET. /-\NE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRESIOF LANI AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd FOTATOES. POTATOES. TJTT E ARE BUYERS 01 PRIME TABLE POTATOES, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. T\JT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. YJTTE ARE CASH BUYERS 01 WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY GLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 f "-m —■■-,! :  ■ A. LAWEIE, SA.UNDEKS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. rjIHE SALE for the last few weeks has JL been a pronounced success, and in order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. The stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFEE EEFUSED. THE SALE OOMMENOES TO-DAY, YOU OAN EXPEOT BARGAINS AND GST THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAIIWAY sgpAIKW. '



IrOHN~ TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY): BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNIY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining; Messrs F. and H. Sfeel, Coachbnilders, where he intends catrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc, etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good Bupply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well aa extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A, H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts'that by constant attention to business, fand to the wants of the public, and Jjwith (reasonable charges* he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST "STREET, ASHBURTON.



SPECTACLES.^SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN OoD»«qaenceSoi* the large increase in tbis bra&oh of our business, we have found it necessary to augment) our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved, designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LfeJNSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience, of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of might, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also h&.e Spectacles fitted to correot the sight in Eyea of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics ab their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neafe and Strong WHEAT. WHEAT. TI/* E ARE' PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiao prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in onr New Grain Stores Wesb Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornsacke and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Ontiobb and Stores WEST STREET, ASHBCTRTON



WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. T* BEARD a man say that you got wonder- X ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN—Mas Hotfam having taken tke premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooirs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Bale is now on. XTTANTED Known, the doors and' TT windowß ate lined with wonderfuj j fajffgftiai, it Msuwb's Zeaiwvte Poof) Stoic, i



T7IGUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be IJU worth Twenty credib. Our practical j system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Bakkbtt Bbos, " The Hall," East Street. WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vestß, knitted skirts, corsets, etc, at half price—At A. Ores' c cap sale. 7 44 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser 0 ladies,' gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. • 5 13 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' acd Children's Underclathing, Dre«Bes, Pinafore and Aprons made 00 the premises. Our owe make givea BitiiUotion to eyaryoa*.



Business Notices JUST IMPORTED. A SMALL but Choice delivery of NEW SPEING PBIKTS. Also GAL A TEAS for Boys' Suite. NEW OHTFFONS in Light Shades. 'iOETOJSESHELL SIDE COMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber KID 3LOVE CLEANERS—a tremendous run ou these in England, Is each. A job line of TURKISH TOWELS, very large, Is 3d—not to be equalled. Without exception the Beat Kid Glove 2S 6 D for Half-a Crown in Canterbury. Four Jj SV> D large Studs. All sizes., Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stuft at Low Prices. W. H. COLLIER, "THE COBNE R.»



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SO L E AGENTS FOR: " NUMBER;' ■« SWIFTS "SINGER," "TRIUMPH," AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBERT EXas Idlad More Geuuine s*uoces»e» Iliaii any other Oyele In the World and Still Reijjjns Supreme, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALEBS," ohly THE HIGHEST GRADE machines ABE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTB. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Stbeet, Mblbopbne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Striset, OHRISTCHUROH. 123, GEORGB Street, DUNEDIN. SHEAEMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 1897. NIMMO & BLAIU'S, 1897, FRESH STANDARD SEEDS. 3d per Packet, VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or 12 for 3s 6(1, 100 VARIETIES. 100 VARIETIES. /'"I ULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice ab gardening cannot \J iail 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 Irom all parts of New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly successful. id Packets, FLOWER SEEDS. Id Packets. IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This Hat 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. y We can supply any of the lateeb Novelties in Vegetable or Flower Seed«>t the Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. -' [Telephone—No. i3.



J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE, MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. ■jyj-IXED PAINTS, WINDOW GL^SS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISI3 MATERIALS, PICTDRE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &c, IN STOCK. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, & SIGNWRITER. sEelephoae>S p s o, Box;i6 New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH"!!) 0 ' L _ 185 9] CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBEMIBB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBBRALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALBO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATKB



HANMEB BARRETT BROS, have just opened somo new linea ia clothing. Oar noted ! " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/-'now.—"The Hall," Eajt Street). WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid ? To MttWW'e Ofae»|> Boot Sftlt, llr, ib« Midt



& GKAVEB, AGENTS TITANTJBD Know.—A. Orb, Agent fo T f the celebrated Fearaoughb Serges defy sea air, and water. 3 13