SPORTING.

N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Following are the results of the remainder of yesterday's events :—• Enfield Steeplechase Handicap. — Violence, 1; Coastguard, 2; Rawai, 3. Time —4 15. Dividend—£2 9a. Winter Handicap (flat).—Wedlock, 1; Vandyke, 2 ; Maremma, 3. Time—2.ls. Dividend— £62 14s 6d. Hunt Club Ladies' Bracelet.— Walrus, lj W»rrior, 2; Donnybrook, 3. Time— 3.65. Dividend—£4 10a 6d.

TO-MORROW'S RACES.

Following are the acceptances reoeived for Ihe second day of the Grand National meeting s— > August Handicap, six furlongs.—Van dyke 117, Maremma 11.2, Boreas 10.5, Manawanui 10.3, Double Event 9.8, Alcestis, Sprig of Myrtle, Rangefinder and Camel 9 0. Skcond Hunters' Eubdlb Handicap, once round and a distance*— Armstrong 12.5, Roslyn and Kaku 12 3, Rainbow 11.10, Coastguard 119, Powder Monkey 11.2, Puketoi and Pamairanga 11.0. Beaufort Steeplechase, two miles and j a half—Mutiny 13.2, The Friar 10.12, Morag and Violence 1011, Gillie and Clarence 10.10, Perform 10.5, Bradahaw 10.0 Hunt Club Cup, two miles and a half.— Armstrong 12.9, Coastguard 12.5, Rambler 12.2, Justice 11.11, Puketoi 11,9, Rainbow and Rahi 11.7, Peter Simple 11.0. Islington Handicap, one mile.—Van dyke 11.5, Maremma 11.0, Boreas 10.3, Manaw»aui 10.1, Bir Agnes 10.0, Loveshot 10.0, Salvo Shot 9.13, Chaos 911, Monte Carlo 9 11, Swordfieh 94, Bimetallism 9.0, Coiebeok 9,0, Huntirs' PfcATE Handicap, one mile and • half.—Walrus 12.9, V^arrior 12 9, Dun raven 11.7, Small Hopes 11.7, Piccolo 11.7, Black Douglas 11.5, Little Minister 11.0, Balcairn 11.0, Master Bill 11.0. The nominations for the Final Hurdlbs MB—Flirt, Golden Plover, Jib, Clarence, Quiltiri, Arquebus, Roslyn, Violence, Fire Worki, Dummy, Monte Carlo.

WEDDING.

Williams-Bosswffl

Rev. Mr .Olph'ert on Wednesday celebrated a quiet wedding in his own house, the parties being Mr H. J.< L; Williams* of Aahburton, and Miss Elizabeth Bosswill, daughter of Mr B. Boßßwill of fchia town. The bride was arrayed in a quiet dress of brown material, trimmed with lavender silk ; hat to match. After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom and friends sat down to break fast) in their own home, and were the recipients of many congratulations and good wishes,

Stthopsis of New Advertisements, Pair of shoes taken at Caledonian dance. Methven Collie trials—Friday, August 27. Found—Overcoat. Professor Hermann—Re free books. North Canterbury Education Board— Tenders. D. Thoman—Aßhburtoß Yards, August 17 T. Bullock—Property for sale to-morrow, ftUo cottage to let, W. de B, Compton—lmpounded cowa, J. H. Jewitt—Fresh .oyster", etc. * Messrs Zouch and Sianniland, Christ church—Re application for lease of land. Ashburton Borough Council—Re buildin sites to let.

Mr Tucker wishes ua to state that the walking-sticks sent by him to the Old Men's Home were purchased cut of the balance of the subscriptions raised by him for the Jubilee dinner. Mr Bullock will sell at the Arcade to morrow at 11.50 a.m., 67 acres fronting Giaham's Bo»d, the property of Mr Henry Ferris, also 8 acres at JNletherby with two cottages, and town section 667 with six roomed house. I

THE ASHBURTON GUABDUN I FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 180!,



[ ( _ D. Thomas, __ ' ASHBUBTON YARDS. TUbSUAY, TUGUST 17. I SHALL have for Sale on account of a Client at the above fixture A Kf\ Threequarter-bred four year old EWES, in Lamb to English Leicester Rams. A Good Straight Line, one brand, one earmark. D. THOMAS, 8 82 Ashburton. SPECIAL ENTRY. HORSE FAIR. PKIDAY AUGUST 20, 1897. ON ACCOUNT of the late William Milleb's Ext outors. GREY DRAUGHT GELDING, 6 years. First-class Worker. No Reserve. D. THOMAS, 8 83 Ashburton. BDILDING^ITES TO BE LET BY AUCTION AT THE AKCADE ON SATURDAY, September 25, AT 2 P M. SHARP. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in atructions from the Ashburton Borough Council TO OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, I X FIRST-CLASS BUILDING SITES, Near the Domain, and fronting Cameron and Peter Streets (West), containing from j |to | of an Acre each, for tweuty-one j years, with Compensation Clause. These blocks are the best Building Sites in the town of Ashburton, having loDg frontages to the Domain, and as they are to be let on long Glasgow leases offer special advantages to those wishing to make homes for themselves. For terms and conditions of Lease apply to the TOWN CLERK, or D. THOMAS, 8 91 Ashburton.



T. Bullook. TO-MORROW^ IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY. Fronting Graham's Road, below Tinwald 67 A O BE a 67 With improvements belonging to Mr Henry Ferris. INTENDING Purchasers are reminded that the sale of this will take place at the Arcade, TO-MORROW, at 11,30 a.m., as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, g 86 Auctioneer. IX>MORROW. TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally Situated in Cameron Street. mOVVN SECTION 667, with Dwelling X House of six rooms, Bay Window aud Verandah. Also, — BACRtS, with 2 COTTAGES thereon, NETHERBY, through which the Wakanui Creek iuos ; the Properties of Mr George Lee. Those desirous of purchasing either of these Properties are reminded that the sale will take place at the . AROADE TO-MORROW, At 11.30 a.m., Ab per previous advertisements. Easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK, 8|39 Auctioneer. — T0 l"e1\ " ' DWELLING in Moore Street, rental 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET at a low rental—Four-roomed Cottage, with Scullery and 1 acre of lRDd* T. BULLOCK.



The best preparation for preserving restoring, and beautifying the bair is Ayer's ♦ ♦ Hair Vigor, It keeps the scalp free from dandruff, feeds troublesome humors, and pre« vents the hair from falling out. When the hair becomes dry, thin, faded, or gray, it restores the original color and texture and promotes a new and vig orous growth. Wherever used, Ayer's Hair Vigor supplants all other dress ings, and becomes at once the favorite with ladies and gentlemen alike. Ayer's Hair Vigor. PREPARED BY OR. J. C. AVER ft CO., Lowell,M»s..U.lA. SOLD MEDALS at the World's Chief Exposition*.



X IMPOUNDED from Tinwald, by the RaDger, one Brindle Cow, one Black, Heifer; from near Dromore, one Roan Cow. If the above are not claimed and expense* paid, will be sold on MONDAY, the 6th September, at 12 noon. W. de B, COMPION, 8 92 Poundkeeper, Ashharton. diSk" delicious PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tine, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS



Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozib Tea they will be •Mtiufied Try fche No 4at 2/4. 'tis superb You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kossie Tba, ifc is pure and reliable.—John Orr & Co., Sole Ag v- He took my advice aa he sat on the stile, Sat ineoaingand wheezing and conghint?; He hasn't, a sign of that cold on him now, No sneezing or wheezing or coughing, And he says ' there's no friend tohumsmfy truer" ' _ . . Than Wood's Great Peppermint Cure, If a very bad cold you are forced to endure With sneezing, orwheeziDgJorcoughing. au2o TWTBTHVEN COLLIE TRIALS TO BE HELD ON FBXDAY, AUGUST 27, CLASS I,—Heading and Bringing Back, about 500 yds. Ihree merino wethers. CLASS ll.—Heading, Bringing Back, and Yarding, about 380yda. Three merino wethers. CLASS lll.—Hunb Away with Slew. Five croasbreds. CLASS IV.—Five Croasbreds to be Driven Through Two Sets Hurdles »ad Yard. Entries close oa AUGUST 20th>, at 9 p.m. Entries—Non-members, 7b 6d first dog, 5% for each afterwards. Members, 2s 6d enab entry. (?, P. LOCK,



Baker Bros. fjWNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Oass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaob Wacnirw Havelook Street. eIeRY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69 EFMEMBEB, Remember, that Mbllob's



; Wanted. rpHE Person who was> seen to take a pair X of Shoes at the Ouledonnn daree _I»*-t Wednesday, would do wi 11 to lflave same a> Mail Office to save further * rouble. 889 OUND in Havelock Street,, an Overcoat Owner can have same on paying expenses.—M. Mahoney, Allenton 8 90 TjIRESH Oysters, Warehou, Flounders, Jj and C->d and all kinds of Fresh Fish. J. H. Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. Tele phone 96. 8 85 PTIHOUGH incapacitated for a few days JL by an accident, my customers will not be incovenienced, I having secured the ser vices of a competent man—-W. T. Kingston. j 8 66 FOUR Second-ham! Bioycl' s to be cleared thia month. Prices- £6 £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 35 A B^QLTJTFLY PURE, therefore beat. XJL Flowbr's Tomato Sauce Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading Store keepers. \TOUNG MEW—Write to me for Valu- X able Free Book concerning your selves, —Professor R. B. Hermann. Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 ANTED Known —-eeds, Seeds", Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., East S reet. STOP THAT COUGH by uaingFLOWEß's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A. FLOWER, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 T ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable Xj Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED Known, in fourteen days intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANT! D Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deptrment—Special lines m Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice j selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and ' Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. ANIUE Assortment of Dreaa Goods Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs mlcorns. Ladies' and Children's Underclachu g, Dreste?, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. T¥7~ANTi'D Known, the doors and TT windows are lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ANThITTsJMWN—TabIe damask, from Is 3d per y_rd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 46 STOCK taking Sale.—French Serges la 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, 10_d, Worth double.—W. H. Collier. TUBILEE Number of the London Graphic, tl Progress in the Keign of Queen Victoria (Farreo), A Rose of Ycsteiday (OYawford), The Dagger and the Cross (Hatton), A S ory-telier's Pack (Stockton), Sketches in Lavender (Jerome), The Wooing of May (Aubyn),—H. M. Jones. ,\ EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agenta, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street "' '■ ■"" WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's



_____ P. Fewm&ft. fTfeiirimaS LAND, ESTATE, &■ GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES: North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union SteamshipCompauy of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguueon and Mitchell's Paper Mill*. FOE SALE. 1 f\ft ACRES of Land, well fenced and 1"^ watered, close to Saleyards. F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Mfilner and others, WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Highbank, is selling at a sacrifice to effect a speedy sale. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Rocm s Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. TO THOSE Desirous of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR vSALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is built a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. FKRRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. Ihis property is a first-claßs investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FuR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suturbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLKNTON. IOJ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Hulf-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a gooi locality. Reut, 25a per week. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. EERRIMAN. ~"~ FOR SALE. A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few minutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FKRRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land* well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. ~~~ FOR SALE. HINDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocka. 1J miler below the Railway and adjoining the Loweliffe Estate. i F. FERRIMAN. ~~lrOR SALE. South-east Town Belt), Aahburfcon. A Comfortable HouEe and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN. FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE JTosepli Ford's Scour nn«l lyuiigT-Worm Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing jand scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, Bowmab Bros. I Crichton Park, Pukeiau, Mr Smith, Dear Sir,—Please send put, per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture*, by this evening's train, if possible, The last tin which I uaed on the Lambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. LindsayU Mount Joy, Pukeraa, Southland. ; Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,-—I have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep showed signs of Scour or | Lung-worm. I may say I f««nd it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation, I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. 7 147 •■• NORTH BRITISH k MERCAN TILE INSURANCE CO. ■ Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital «, £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, Ig9^ ... £2,601,0,16 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAYING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr Lane's block, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to supply FIRST-CL\SS BEEF & MUTTQN at very moderate prices. Part running Daily. Orders executed promptly. P. N, BLACK. __________ ■ ' 8.3 BRAN, BRAN, 456, d per bags reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes §9 §d per bag, e« store, at FfcEXCHSU Brqs,



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THE RECORD SAL E.—Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Cape% Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcobn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Qoods, Aprons, and Pina fores at great redactions to reduce quanti ties before itoeli'Uktng.



Business Notices, I ■ ■ • ■. i . ■ - .... WANTED the Residents of Ashburton to save money and celebrate tlie QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, fay Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°DONALD & M°DIAKMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPERS, SHOKS, and BOOTS, all at BEGGED REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the usual price. A OHOIUR SELECTION WARM SLIPPERS, including the Latest Linw in German Felt and Carpet, from Is per p .ir upwards. Gentlemen in want of a First Class Winter Boot will find it to their advantage to try THE A BUOT—Our owu make—hand Hewn. CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Latest Make* kept in Stock, McDonald & mcdiakmid; BOOT MANUFACTUBEBS AND IMPGETEBS, EAST STBEET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager



PUBLIC NOTICES N 0 T I O~E. ~~~ T AM A GASH BUYER OF BKINS, WOOL, LOOKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IN 'ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 ' THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTi RBURY. Part of Reserve 777, Aahburtoi. rPENDERS are invited for Building Leases X of Town Sections 160, 161, 162, and 163, part of reserve 777, fronting on Burnett, Tanored, and Cass {"treats, Ashburton, (for one or for all of the sections) for thirty-one years. . Conditions, of lease and plan of sub division of sections can be obtained at the office of Mr John Oir, Ashburton. Tenders, endorsed " Tender for part of R serve 777," must be sent into the Board's Office, Christchurch, on or before noon on SATURDAY, August 28, 1897. H. C. LANE, ! Secretary, Christchurch, August 12, 1897. 8 81 7s 6d SAVED, XAMESON, ANDERSON AND CO.'s O INDIAN PKKOK TEA, at 2s 8d per ib, is the besr. and cheapest, as half a 1b will make an much delicious Tea us lib of cheap will of inferior ii-ivour, J. A, & CO.'S price is printed on each pack»ge, but f»r cash I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, lOtba 3s 6d, or dibs la 6d below. ' AL"L BR4ND3 OF TEA. . BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OAT3HE*F, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATS, CHICK WHEAT, OMONS. SEED POTATOES, FRUIT ' *TRIfB/3,"ibcr, at -Luwest fiutes. J. TIIOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. 8 18



CARSON & Co., WISH TOCiLL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoea, Pekoe Souchoug", and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guarantee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction. Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed, Samples poet, free on application. I We still maintain our reputation for The best sugar-cured Hams and Bacon. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated " Timaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The "St. George" brand Jams, Sauoes, and Potted Meats, Aulsebiook and Phosnix Biscuits and Confectionery. "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. GARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade, Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Agent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. 8 22



Public Notices. 10 FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 feet, either go let or for tale. Al! orders tek with 8 78 j. w. hardlby. — ashburton" WOOL _WORKS J AM A GASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rate?. Address: Late Homereham'a Wool Works. R. RCK)KE. 8 67 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES AND GENERAL RATES. ■\TOTICE »8 hereby given that ALL 1M OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES for 1895 and 1896, and GENERAL RATES, not paid by September 1 next, will be SUED FOR, without further notice. By Order, F. MAINWARIKG, Clerk. Ashburton, August 6, 1897, 8 44



PORTABLE FORGES, ANVILS, VICES, MACHINE DKILLS, ENGINEERS Sf MECHANICS' TOOLS, AT LOWEST PRICES, M John Qrr & Co- EAST STREET, ASH BURTON.



H. M. JONES. Organs. Organs. 7 STOP AMERICAN ORG^N, with couplers, afc Imported Price— ■ Jgl6 CASH Best Value ever offered in Ashburton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price for C&Bh, Pianos, Pianos. HAAKJ3, RAMSPERGER, WEISNER, and other pianos, at Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles. HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle men's Bicycles, from £16_°- iSH LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, | in great variety. H. M. JONES.



WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's jrloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 742 WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6(3, worth 2i 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, »H reduced—At A. Oka's cheap i»i«, 7.45



Business Notices. - -<iin in hi w - t, ,-- i rr > aaMraffiiiiT-wfriiiMMWM»»^>» SEEDS. SEEDS.- SEEDS, SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TTjTHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS, %£& VEGETABLE SEEDS %&' OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2s 6d. 8O VARIETIES. - SO VARIETIES. packet FLCXWER SEEDS packm 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. OUR Potatoes are »U Orders should be *nt M specially raised for seed pur- A change of seed always early as possible MH t« poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, M the best potato producing better and heavier crop oar stook usually gets •*• district. is produced. hausted before the eft of the season. EARLY RUBY, Red. This is a very early pink skinned variety of splendid quality. It boils well and is a good cropper. WHITE HEBRON.—This grand potato possessed all the well-known qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and has in addition a clean white skin which renders it more valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON —One of the best early sort*, very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skills^, This potato does not require any recommendation as its qualities are too well known. ROBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent out by us 2 years ago has amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It is a grand early variety of extra fine quality and enormous productiveness. Its cropping qualities are prodigious. The skin "is a beautiful piDk. RICHARD SEDDON.—This fine new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large size with very shallow eyes, flesh close in urain and when cooked has a dry mealy natupe with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it is fitted for ao. early JRarket potato. OTHER Varieties—Saowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, A&UBURTON AND CHRISTCBpRCH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds



= PHRE SEEDS. — T HAVE la'ely erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SS> EDCLEA EING PLAN.T isouth of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. l*am now prepared TO CLEAN for Fanners any description o ; SEEDS AND- GRAB*-,— and will guarantee to give them satisfaction, I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 44!bs to the bushel j nnd COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel; »!so, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which j must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, J), THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL Jplaced in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere, WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRAN.DING MATERIAL The beat quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



LADIES' RINGS. RINGS. RINGS BROOCHES. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OF S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT for;the largest stock and newest designs op - LADIES'. RINGS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, RablM, Sapphires, Pearls, Opals, and other Precious Stouss. These ston«c having been bought and chosen by S. SALEK personally, and made up in 18 carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design and Price to anything hitherto seen in the. district. PBICES 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Plain Figures .-i SEE WINDOW. S. SALE X, WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, Ba»-T STREET,