COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Preßenb—Meaara E. G. Wright (chairman), C. J. Harper, Bureau Cameron, Edward Richards, Jamea Johnston, Donald William son, Kdward Herring, Matthew Sfcitt, and S. 8. Chapman. okaibman's statement. The Chairman's statement was read as follows:—The, alteration of the Hinds rail way foot bridge, to make it suitable for sheep traffic, having been completed, the Upper Ashbutton, Ooldstream, and Rangi tat a Road Boards have been written to for their share of that expense. A return of dog dollars sold for the year 1896, and to date for 1897, ia placed on the table for the Council's information. As the sale for thia $ear ia somewhat less than that for the preceding one, and few dogs having been registered since the police discontinued sell ing colors, the Council should consider what are the beat means to compel persons to register their dogs. A statement showing rates and water chargeß outstanding iB also pat before the Council, and steps should be tt> ken to get in these amounts. The water rate books for the charges due on June 15 last have been prepaied, and the dt mands for payment are now being issued. A circular ; from the President New Zealand County Councils Aiaociatioß will be paced before the Council to-day, in which it is aßked if this Council wishes to bring forward any questionß to be dealt with by the Executive of that Association. The Commissioner of Crows Lands notifies that, reserve 3181, covering the month of the Borough oui fall drain s has been permanently reserved for river protective purposes. Xour Committee met Mr Fita^erald, by appointments, on Monday, July 26, last, but were unable to come to any satisfactory agreement with him for the Bpeoial water service to his homestead, and it therefore remains for Mr f itagerald to make his proposal to the Council under the established regulations. BNGIKEER'S BBPOBT. The Engineer's report was read as under:— Ashburton . Bangitata Water Supply.— The service from the South Ashburton River continues to be satinfaotory. Until 3rd inst., the supplies both from Hindß Gorge and Limestone Creek proved insufficient. A» regards the former, the small amount of percolation at source might probably be lessened by shifting the intake about three chains further op the river, and letting an outlet channel along the river bank there. t should recommend that a small expendi ture be incurred with a view to attain that Object. As regards the proposed special Water supply district at Ruapuna, I presume the settleis will to-day make known their wishes in the matter. In this connection I may again state that my estimate did Dot provide for any area below tbe line of the Aehburton main, but applied exclusively to the 16,000 acres or so comprised between that main and the line of the proposed channel from Rangitata river, emerging at Moorhouae road, and extending across the plain to the viciaity of the Hinds river. *J'he supp'y was to provide for the deficiency .which occurs annually within that area, and to serve for a few milea of additional races „ within the speoial district. The contractor * it at work at small races near Hinds station for the benefit of several settlers there. :Kaoe for lots 48 acd 49, reserve 350, near Winslow, has a!so been made, and the outlet into N1 race will shortly be constructed. Aehburhon Rakaia Water Supply.—With the exception of a stoppage of about three days from frost the supply has been fairly well maintained. Previous to 3rd inst, the supply in Pudding Hill stream was lower | than it has ever been before, but the evapor ation being small at this season of the year, the supply, though in small volume, jußt reached its destination. The extension race throngh R,S. 16332, Doric, iB completed, and »lso several sections lower down. Some of the owners, on account of the hardness of the ground have not yet started work, but I expect the whole length will be completed during this month. It has been necessary to keep up the connection between South and North Ashburton Rivers for the supp'y of the Wftkanui creek, and this has been done at small expense. There was not much l»ater left in the south branch, whea all the demands from it were met. Mount Somerß Water Supply.—All the races in this »nd the Aabburton Forks district ate in fair order, and have a good supply. County Bridges —The repairs on South Ashburton bridge are now finished, and air the other badges are in fairly good repair at present. County PI ntations.—-The accompanying plan shows the position of proposed etripa for planting on AUord Estate to be given in exchange for the Alford tramway reserve in all about 120 acr. - There would be three strips each about- w chains in width, — and the exchange seems in every way desirable. 33he thinning of plantations near Winalow has been completed by casual

labour in accordance with your instructions, and the thinnings sold by auction. Gorse Pfcbhing has also been undertaken where necessary. The grubbing at Chertsey is ■till in progress. I arranged to plough some •trips where tussock burning is going on. (Tenders for ploughing, etc, 16 acres in Valetta district, or alternatively 30 acres of R.S. 53010 will be placed before you to-day. The tree planting in upper districts is now on the point of completion, and that at Westerfield, Hinds, and other places, which -WM delayed on account of dry weather, will now be proceeded with. At your request I ordered a small quantity of walnut, Spanish chestnut, and lime trees, so that their growth might be tested in some of the plantations where there is suitable soil. Gorse in River Beds.—The Ashburton, Hinds, and R&ngitata river beds are now very much overrun with gorse and broom, and it might be advisable to burn some portions in each, if the expense would not be too much. The rooking out of the gorse would involve heavy outlay, but this ma« ter will probably require to be dealt with by the Council in some form, sooner or later. HINDS GORGE. The slight alteration at the Hinds Gorge as recommended by the Engineer was agreed to, t PLANTATION RISEBVKS. The exchanges proposed by Mr Herring weie referred to the Planting Committee. GOKSE, It was decided to have the gorse in the Ashburton and Binds river burned off. Day labor to be used under the superinten dence of the water ranger. PLANTING. It was decided to net in two plantations, in which planting had just been completed, a* ft projection from the ravages of hares— three-feet nettipg to be used. THIRDS. A leDgthy disoussion took place on the motion given notice of at last meeting by Mr Harper and on which an opinion was read itora Mr Cornell, yitimately Mr Harper obtained leave to alter his motion, as sug oeßted by Mr Johnston, and it was passed M follows, moved by Mr Harper, and ■econded by Mr Johnston—That the Anama Boftd Board be requested to pay over the sum of £42 thirds illegally retained by them, and that the amount when collected be credited to the Ashburtoa-Rangitata w*to? "apply account.

ACCOUNTS. Accounts were passed for payment to the Miuunt of £420, and the subject of striking a rate was decided to be considered at the October meeting. WATER StJPrLY. Mr David Fi'zgerald wrote again asking for a supply of water for his house. The Chairman said he and Mr Williamson with the engineer had visited Mr l< itzgerald'a place, and had pointed out what the Council would be likely to agree to. It was decided, after considerable dis cussion, " That when Mr Fitzgerald signs as application upon the usual printed form, and agrees to take the water upon the line lo be determined by the Engineer, his; application for water will be granted." WAKANUI GREEK. Messrs Rollitt and Co. wrote, stating that the Wakanui Road Board had asked them to contribute towards the cost of erecting three concrete bridges, bat before giving an answer, Messrs Rollitb desired' to have some a£rt of assurance from the pouncU that there was no intention of bringing in a supply which would necessitate the present one being ' curtailed or eventually ft was decided to reply that whilst the Council have no 4* B*re t0 Purfc*H tne SUPP*V of Water to J}he mill they Q&oaot bind them |9)?oi '«b»t tb«y will pot do so if the re.

*, quirenvmts of the ratepayers should neoes- J Kitate it. I Left Sitting.

DUNEDIN POULTRY SHOW.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph DtraßDiN, August 6 (The Dunedin Fanciers Club's annual show opened to-day. There are exhibits from Auckland to the Bluff—Canterbury, A&hbur-I ton and Oamaru being especially well represented. The birds compare both in quantity and quality most favourably with the exhibits of the previous year. The judging is proceeding. Latkk. I In Hamburgs, Charles Willis is placed 1 firsb in Golden Pencilled cockerel; George Anderson first in black cockerel; Ben Baker first and second in black pullet. The judging ie not yet completed. Stephen lasker—-Silver Spangled Ham burga, second, cook; X and 2 cockerel ; I and 3 pullet; 3 selling, G. Anderson—2, black cookere; ; B. Baker—l and 2, black pullet; Pelham Yards —Houdan cock, 2 ; hen, 2; Po ish, ojck, 3 ; hen, 3 ; pullet, 1; Partridge Cochins, hen, 3 ; cock, 1; cooker-1 1; Charles Willis — Golden pencilled cockerel 1.

tfffi) ASHBORTON GtIABDIAJtf * FlttDA?, AUGUST 6, 1897.



I LECTURE, TOWN HALL, RAKAIA. , " PROBIBITIONS-PAST & PRESENT." MR. J. D. SIEVWRIGHT, of Oamaru, will deliver a LECTURE on the above subject in the TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9, At Eight o'Clock. ""*~" Mr C. A, C. Hardy will preside. ■® _ '"■ SOHQGLHOU3B, METHVEN. MR SIEVWRIGffT will also Deliver au ADDRESS at METHVEN, i ON TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, J 824 At Bight o'Clock. j



ID. Irum- •. s. j WANTED, GOOD DRAUGHT HOKSEB. SEVERAL BUYERS for such will be present at the ARCADE, NEXT SATURDAY. 8 23 D. THOMAS. Public Notices. THE FARMERS MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. CASH BUTCHERY, BUHNETT STREET, Two doors from Mail Office. BY PAYING CKSH YOU SAVE MONEY. Not having to allow for bad debts we j are able to turn over, at small profit, I MUTTON—One Penny, Three Halfpence, and Twopence per lb. LAMB —'J.wopence. JOHN HENRY RULX\ 8 40 Manager.



I Wanted. WANTED, at once, a General Servant, Apply to the Matron Ashburton Hospital. Wages £40 per annum. 815 W"~ ANTBD-ColUr Maker. Full p*r tioulars to Tbiogs and Dmton, Saddlers, Manchester Street, Christchurch. B_3l WANTED to Sell—Two Counters, Gaa j Fittings, and a few fixtures in the Assigned estate of W. S. Mitchell.—Apply to A Obr. 8 34 FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared this month. Prices—£s, £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 35 TUBILEE Number of the London Graphic, tl Progress in fche Reign of Queen Victoria (Farreo), A Rose of Yesterday (Crawford), The Dagger and the Cross (Hatton), A Story-teller's Pack (Stockton), Sketches in Lavender (Jerome), The Wooing of May (Aubyn).—H. M. Jones.



FOR SALE, cheap.—Nearly new English Bicycle, guaranteed in first-class order. Apply H. A. Flower, East street. S'~TOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges la 6d, worth 2s 6d j handsome Dress Tweeds, 10£ d, worth double.—W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2s 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 45 BUAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bro?. WANTED Known — ?eeds, Seeds Vegetable Seeds of every variety. 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletoheh Bros.. East S reet. STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A., Flowjsr, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 Friedlander Bros., Limited. DRAUGHT HORSES.



ASHBUBTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A NNUAL GENERAL MEETING of il. the above Society, will be held at MR G. F. DODDS' ROOMS, ON TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 10, 1897. Election of Officers and General, All requested to attend. FRED MAKEIG, 8 29a H on Secretary. IMPORTANT NOTICE. j 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 PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in > position to Bupply FIRST-CLiSS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. ■* F. N. BLACK.



WE HAVE BUYERS of Good Draught Horsee, who will attend our next Saturday's Sale, and we shall be glad to receive entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. i 8 10 WEST STREET AUCTION MART. SATUEDAY, AUGUST 7. HOUSEHOLD FOTNITURS * EFFECTS, OAT SHEAF CHAFF, etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, will sell as above on account of a client, a quantity of household furniture and effects ; also about 3 tons of oaten sheaf chaff. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 3 38 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. TO FARMERS & OTHERS. FOR SALE. Q O X ACRES good land, a portion of it \ tJ&O was originally swamp. Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, ~~" AT a reduced rental, 4 Acres, together with new Cottage near the County Sale Yards. T. BULLOCK.



LONG BEACH PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. SERVICES : SUNDAY, AUGUST 8. TINWALD, 8 a.m., Holy Communion, Rev G, Bowen ; and 7 p.m., Mr J. Ward. WATERTON, 11 a m., Morning Prayer, Holy Communion and Sermon, Rev G. Bowen. LONGBEACH, 3 p.m., Evening Prayer and Sermon, Rev G, Bowen. LOWCLIFFE, 7 p.m., E.P. and Sermon, Rev G. Bowen. 8 37 _ ___________ T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD,



SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IK ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 CARSON~& Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, lnoluding Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchougs, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guatantee 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 i paßßed. iSamples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The best sugar-cured Hams and Bacon, The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter, The celebrated •« limaru" Diamond Grain Oatmeal. The " St. George " brand Jams, Sauoes, and Potted Meats. Aulsebsook and Phienix Biscuits and Confectionery. 11 Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcadee Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Agent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. 8 22



To Farmers and others desirous of purchas , ing land in the North Island. I HAVE FOR SALE 320- AORbS 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—Tirauraea — about 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that fche Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should increase in value. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. H.M. JONES. Organs. Organs.



7 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with couplers, afc Imported Price—£l6 t Cash Best Value ever offered in Ash burton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cash, Pianos. Pianos. HAAKE, RAI^ IrBER, WEISNER, and other pianos, at Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles. HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle men's Bicycles, from CASH. LATEST BOOKS B^ MAIL. Stationery, PLAIN. FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety. H. M, JONES,



7s 6d SAVED, TAMESOV, ANDERSON AND ©O.'a eJ INDIAN PEKOE TEA, "at 2b 8d per lb, is the best and cheapest, as half a lb will make as much delicious Tea as lib of cheap will of inferior flavour. J.A.. & CO.'S price ia printed oh each package, but for cash I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, lOlbs 3a 6d, or 51bs la 6d below. ALL BRANDS OF TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OATSHEAF, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATS, CHICK WHEAT, ' ONIONS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIT TREES, etc., at Lowest Antes. J, THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. ■ B_lß LADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and J^acia toshes at about half price, newest ■byles | many linei equally oheap.-rW» Ht QoiAl&it'g Stouk-k&kieg S*l©t



I F. Ferr man. fTferrimaS LAND, EBTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES: North British and Mercantile Fire lusur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UaionSteanißhipCompa»y of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mills.



FOR SALE, 1 HO AGREB of Land, well fenced and X"v/ watered, close to Saleyarde. I F. FEKRIMAN. i "" FUR SALE. Several SAFES by Miiner 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 » speedy sale. I F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLSNTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, ond 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 SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builc a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated j and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents i very special features. I F. FiiRRIMAN. i . — The undersigned hajs for Sale a Comfort able House of five sroonf»B and. scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of ihe Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENION. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN.



for sale. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Ha!f*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. 10 LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. ! A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few minutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FERRJMAN. FOR isALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. EERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HINDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1J milea below the Railway »nd adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. South-east Town Belo, Ashburton. A Comfortable Houae and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of I land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN.



FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph Ford's Scour and Umigf-Worm Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. MrF. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—l have used th« above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breds. Before drenching! ten deaths occurred and the flook was in a thriftless condition, both coughing |and 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, Bowmak Bros. Ciichton Park, Pukeiau. Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please send out, 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 haß done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. Lindsay} Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,—l 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 found ib a euro, and the result wan beyand my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. 17 147 NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE CO. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 FIRS DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income &Re venue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent-F. FERRIMAN.



PUBLIC NOTICE, DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if yon want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Aahburton, take them to , SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. 1 A lao knives and scissors ground, 7 I§l SPECIAL PURCHASE—A fine' of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each,—W. H. Collieb's Stock taking Sale. A NICE Assortment of Drees Goods, | flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at. Mrs Aloo«n"s. Ladies' and Children's Underolathing, Dresses, Pinaforet and Aprons made on the premises. Our qwo tttfcke gives wtipfautiQU mvpm.



Business Notioss THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 8^ 91. Girls' st^ap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6'J, usually 63 6d. A few do«en pairs Children's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6-i. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 123 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6s 9d, u-ually lla 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Watorproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies', Sample Bhoes 40 per cent uuder usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather solns, 2a. Ladies' EveniDg Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. ||Hundreds of other lines all reduced. II II J 111111 l *fl* II Mill 111 REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come pioking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATUKDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS IST JAMES MELLOR, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



THE WAYERLEY WHEELS. j ■ MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO.. INDIANAPOLIS, U S.A. irs g v)is roiu » construction — BBBULT. - BEAUXIJTUJL, FINISH. — A. BICYCJ Tj E, MiSLTKItIAL THE BEST. j THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN* WORIL ML A EV S H11» BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. PRICE RIGHT* JOHN ORjTaND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 V



= PURE_SEEDS. =. T HAVE lately erected, regardless bf cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent - Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description o ! SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26Ibs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14 Jibs to 16 Jibs t6 the bushel; 1 also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBDBTON.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL in my bands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL. i The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON I Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton'J Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid/ts Sales of Wool Throughout the Season i Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariau Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Oferistchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I Ma W. BarooGK as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTQNj



9 as. ness Notices, SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TTTHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENT 3 FOR NIMMO AN*!) Bf AIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. ?«£S VEGETABLE SEEDS %£& OR TWELVE PACKEIS FOR 2s 6d. 8O VARIETIES. ©O VARIETIES. packet FLCVWER, SEEDS pack!? 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIEB IN VEGETABLES AND INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL MERIT.



BEAN—French or Kidney. New climbing, ••Tender and true."—This bean combines the best features of the two types (Dwarf French and Scarlet Bunner). It crops earlier than the Runnets, and has all the delicate flavour and quality of the Dwarfs. The pods are very long, narrow, pulpy, brittle, and very fine in the grain. They are borne very freely from the bottom to the top of the haulm, which grows 6or 7 feet high. The abundance of handsome pods strikes every one who sees them. Awarded a first class certificate ,by the Royal Horticultural Booiety of Great Britain.- Per packet 6<l. CABBAGE.—' LamVi Earliest of AIL?— A variety introduced by us a few years ago, and Bince then it has become generally grown for an early crop for market-aarden par poses, and in private gardens. It grows a beautiful conical-shaped head, few outside leaves, and oomes in about ten days earlier than Early York. The quality is very fine, and for early sowing for summer use it is superior to any cabbage grown. Per packet 6d. Mr Charles Wyeth, Woodlands, says— 11 For the last four years I have grown your Lamb's Earliest of All Cabbage, and I find it the best I ever grew. This year I had some 8000 planted out, and every one was fit for exhibition." "Blair's Phenomenal."—The raiser of bhis superior cabbage classes it as a second aarly or main crop variety, coming into use about the same time as Enfield Market, but for quality and appearance, when growing md cut for market,, is superior in every way, md, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency to run to seed, a thing much desired in jabbagea. Per packet 6d. Mr Walter Stretton, Peep o' Day, Bir mingham, says—" Bkir'a Phenomenal with ne is the finest market-gat cien cabbage I lave ever seen, I 'have been cutting splendid cabbages for six weeks, with every tppearance of cutting them for six weeks nore, and all from one sowing." PEAS.—" Key Dr. Stuart."—The high jpinion we formed of this new pea in our rial grounds bag been upheld by all who mve tried it, and we lave received many estimonial* of its fine qualities. Its hibit



of growth is dwarf and sturdy, growing about 15 inches high, and does not nece* sarily require staking, thereby ootnmendiiif itself to all glowers of peat. It is verj prolific, and carries one mass of pods from top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful green color, with a quality of flavour seldom fonad in other kinds, and, nnder favourable grow ing, the pods will carry from eight to twelve peas of a large size. Per Paoket Is. •Sir Harry Atkinson."—This mag&ifl cent variety has become very popular, and although comparatively new 1 on the market, the demand for it extend* all over-the colony. Its habit ia branching, growing in great abundance large green slightly carved pode, packed with deliciousty flavoured get* of enormous size. Its tendency ia to spread or stool out, and we advise that sowing be made thinly and somewhft wide ftDert. Grown thus it will produce pods luxuriantly from the bottom branches to the very top* Height 34ffc. Per packet cd. ONION—« Early Goiden Glow."— This is a variety of Australian origin* and as showing how highly it wae appreciated where it was thoroughly known, the raiser never had any to spare for outside markets until fuite recently; all he had saved of each crop being purchased locally. Ib ia confidently recommended to market gardeners and others as one of the earliest, finest shaped, and best keeping varieties ever introduced. Per packet Is. * CUCUMBER-" Japanese Cmhbin«."— A white variety of this novelty, which ha« been greatly run upon for the last two seasons. The white variety is now offered for the first time in New Zealand, and hav ing all the qualities of the green variety ia strongly recommended. Per pakot 6d. LETTUCE (Cabbage)—" Zeai-andia."— T hie new variety is of uoutual sice and solidity of head, with but little inclination to run to seed, as is the case with most lettuces. It is of a ready blanching habit, ia crisp, and of excellent flavour. For market gardening or private usa there is do lettuce grown to give the general satiefao tion Zeaiamlia will, and for a saleable lettuce it is very superior. Per paoket id.



A COMPLEJE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., OASB bUPPLY &IORES, ASEBHRTON AUD CEEJSTCBtJieH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds



1897. NIMMO & BLAIR'S. 1897. FEESH STANDAED SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or IE for ES 6(1. 100 VARIETII'S. 100 VARIETIES. /~1 ULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening caonot V^ tail 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 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 list includes the most hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each packet I contains more than sufficient seed to plant an ordinary garden. Full directions for towing 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 Seeds at the Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS,, GROCERS ft IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street.. • Telephone—No. 53.



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