Hampstead.

I A meeting of the Hampetead School' I Committee was held on Monday evening. Present!— Messrs Crooks (chairman), Lawne, MoKeague, Hardy, and Andrews. Messrs Pinkford and Mcßae were granted leave oi absence for the meeting. MISCELLANEOUS. A letter from Mr Mcßae in reference to drawing books was held over for attendance of the writer, and a letter from the School Committee's Association was also held over for production of correspondence. masteb's rebdrt. This report showed roll number 401, and average attendance 354. The attendance was still considerably affected by sickness throughout the district, and the staff were muoh hampered for want of proper accom modation, as mentioned in the Inspector s report. A number of articles asked for by the master were ordered to be obtained.

BUILDINGS. The Seoretary was instructed to again apply to the Board of Education for the increased accommodation which had been so much needed for the past two or three years, and had been continually noted by the Inspectors. The Committee had not pressed tbii matter of late, until it was seen, as anticipated by them, that the attendance at Hftmpstead was not in the least affected by the erection of the Allenton school.

VISITING COMMITTEES. . Last month's Visiting Committee reported ob uom« small works carried out, and indi cated a number of repairs requiring atten tion. MeaitlPickford and, S»ge were appointed for the current month, via the Seoretary was instructed to furnish them with a list of repairs to be executed, and to request them to see what asphalting was required, aad call for tenders for it for aext meeting. inspector's bhfobt. The Inepeotor's report as below was read ■bowing a percentage of passes of 835.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and recitation —For the most part good. Drill aad exercises—Good. Bißgirjg~Very fair. Needlework—Excellent. Comprehension of reading lessons—Gener ally good : weak in S3.

Mr William Brock, Headmaster,

Organisations.—S6, and general super vision, Mr William Brock; 85, Miss Amelia Lnsk, A.F.2 j S4, Miss Marjory Williamson, AFI; 83, Mr Robert Frazell, A.M ; (under uupervision of Inant Mistress, S2, Emiiie C. Legget, P.T.3; SI, Catherine Porter, P.T.2; P2, Annie McDonald, P.T.I; P2, Alice G. Orr, P.T.3; PI, Misa Lucy SWcett, In fant Mistress, with supervision as noted above.

General Remarks.—-The school as a whole makes a very creditable appearance in ex amination, the proficiency in most of the classes affording gratifying evidence of in duatry, skill, and intelligence bestowed upon their preparation. la the infant de partment the children receive admirable training. The control is kindly and sym pathetic, but quite effective ; the methods of instruction are excellent, and the general progress is highly satisfactory, the attain ment of class P3 being little inferior to that of a very fair SI. SI and S2 have been well prepared, and on the whole [establish their claims to promotion as indicated on the result of the Headmaster's examination. In reading and spelling they are well ahead of the requirements, writing and drawing •re quite satisfactory, and slate arithmetic in the higher standard is excellent. 83, as v class, ia uneven in its performance. Writ ing, drawing, elate arithmetic and' composi tion are very creditable ; the reading, how ever, shows but little spirit or intelligence, and the answering in geography is of a poor type. Oral questioning aa a rule failed to elicit) any response from a considerable section of the class. {34, in common with the rest of the school, has been working at a disadvantage owing to want of accommoda tion. Its reading, dictation, writing, draw ing and arithmetic generally present features of merit, composition is very fair, and geography on the whole is weak, though with some notable exceptions. Oral answer ing shows commendable intelligence. The work of S5 is for the most part very good. Due care and skill hare been bestowed upon ita preparation, and, with very few excep tions, the success attained leaves little to be desired. 86 acquits itself with credit in practically every subject required for a " pasa "at this stage; its work as a whole I forming a good type of the mental equip- I ment provided for those (pupils who take I full advantage of the training obtainable in lan elementary school. —Thos. Ritchie, In ■spector. 1 On the motion of Mr McKeague, seconded ■by Mr Andrews, it was resolved " That the ■Committee congratulate the headmaster and Fall the other teachers on the very excellent I nature of the Inspector's report for the past f year*" I ' ACCOUNTS. I Accounts amounting to £1 Is 6d were t passed, and the meeting adjourned.

LATE COMMERCIAL.

.ABHBURTON 81OOK MARKET.

At the -Ashburton yards to-day, there was only a moderate attendance of farmers and outside buyers and the yarding, which consisted chiefly of hoggets, was again small. There was only a small entry of fat sheep, which were readily disposed of to the local butchers at satisfactory prices. For good beef there was a better demand thau there has been of late, and for prime Borta, there was good competition. Hoggets were hard to quit, consequently for these the sale was again dull, and a number of good lines were passed in. The yarding for the day totalled about 2230 sheep, and 44 head of oattle, for which the following prices were obtained :—

Fat Sheep.—Crossbred ewea, 10s Id, 10s 3d, 11s lOd to 13s 3d; halfbred ewes, 10s Id, three-qiwrterbred ewe", 9* 9d j four-tooth maiden ewes, lls 6d to 13s 9d ; two and four tooth orossbred wethers, 10s, lls lOd to 12s 6d | merino eweß, 7s 6d.

Stobb Sheep—Three-quarterbred hoggets, 8s 9d to 10s j half bred hoggets, 7a 4 i to 8* 7d | crossbred hoggeta (tat* ), 4s 3d. Ewcb and lambs— Mixed lot, 27 ewes with 23 lambs at foot, 6s 6d.

Fat Cattle—l fat heifer, £5 7s 6d j 1 fat steer, £5 10a ; 1 fafc heifer, £6 ; 1 fat cow, £4 ; 1 fafc steer, £6 2s 6d j 1 steer, 1 young cow, and 1 old cow sold for £11 10s.

Stoke Cattle—3 heifers, £2 7s 6d each j 1 young heifer and 1 steer, 18s each ; 2 steers, £1 17s each ; 3 young heifers and 1 steer, 9s each ; 2 young heifers and 1 steer, 14s 6d each ; 2 young heifers and 3 ateers, 17s each ; 4 calves, 10s each.

Dairy Cattle.—l cow in profit £2, 1 cow with calf by aide £3 10s, 1 springer due early £2 12s, 1 springer heifer £2 ss, 1 old cow due in three weeks 30s, 2 dry cows £1 each, 1 dry cow £1 Ib, In dairy oattle their were no good sorts offered.

The following firms were represented at this fixture:—Friedlander Bros., Limited (per R. Friediander), Hanmer and Graves (per J". R. Bland), D. Thomas {per R. Curtis), and H. Zander (per D. Zander.)

Interprovincial News.

Press Association—By Kleotric Telegraph

Another Police Officer Gone. Palmerston North, Sept. 14. Sergeant-Major Scanlan, officer in charge of the Palmerston police station, died at an early hour this morning. Deceased had been ill for several weeks. He had been about thirty years in the force.

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Mr Corrie Johnston ia announced to give a lecture on "Professor Dunbleby, Dc Clifford and Scripture, and Oarist's Second Coming," in the Orange Hali to-morrow (Wednesdayevening) at 7.30. An advertise ment appears elsewhere. About half-past two this afternoon, while Mr D, MacKenzie, of Tinwald, was driving a horse and trap towards Ashburton, the horse shied at a load of shingle on the road, and bolted across the line, the trap being caught by the wire fence. Ihe driver got out safely, but considerable damage was done to the trap. The John Wilson's new advertisement announcing the receipt of a lot of new goods, Wall papers, and other things, will appear in to-morrow's issue, Mr Knott had a crowded and most en thusiastic audience at Temuka last night, when he gave his lecture entertainment 41 On the tramp." It was with difficulty that he was able to bring the lantern portion j of his programme to a close ; so pleased were the people with it, that they persistently J cal ed on him to go on, although it was past i ten o'clock. The acetylene gas was again in evidence, and won golden opinona from all sorts of people. Mr Kiiott will give his entainment " On the tramp " in the Orange Hall to-night, and again exhibit the acety lene gas. The Corrick Family concert to-morrow night should certainly prove a great treat to Ashburton people. The family are decidedly talented. Miss Corrick is an able pianist, and Miss Alice is well known to possess a superior sopraDo voice; Miss .i-.thel sings remarkably well such little songs as " I don't want to play in your yard "; and Master Corrick, at ten years of age, is quite an able soloist upon the clarionet, and at concertsgiven lately by the family has secured double encores for his comic songs. All the members of^the family play orchestral in struments. The youngest, Miss Ruby, nine years of age, plays the cornet. In the over tares, they will be assisted by Miss Simmonda, Messrs Gates, Peachey and Gordon. The family are bringing with them, also, the best talent that can be pro cured in Chriatchurch, namely, Mr Young, bass ;jMr C. Read, tenor; and Mr D. Ryan, elocutionist.



NEW Journals —Young Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon's Ladies' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Anderson's, East street, Ashburton. 8 143



WfIKKLBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. mHE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYS X ALL INSECT LIFE it comes in con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J. B. Acland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Abhburton Domain), and from many others, some of which can be seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific «nay be had from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash burton, also direct from the Patentee, WM. WHEELBAND, 128 Nurseryman, Temuka.



jSp»—A geptlernan informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over " for nothing !" We frankly admit that we eannofe perform such impossible tricks as those "wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the j keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ ficst class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of oar old customers have tried the so-called "cheap salts," aad found them "dear at any price, and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—"l want a suit iike you made for Mr ———." Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. Vv*e have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer gbpds in all departments; and by recommend ing only materials we pan guarantee, com bined' with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders in hand.— OBAIGHEAD & BEBRYIfIAN.



FAOTS ARE CHIEL'^ THAT WIN* A DING, AND DAURNA BE DIS PUTIT."—Burns. fTIIMES change, and with them mannerß X. and tastes. The unimpeachable evi dence of statistics of trade tells us that the people readily appreciate a good and pure article in preference to a dear and inferior one. This has never been so clearly demon strated as in the records of the Customhouse. In 1885 Ceylon Tea made its first appear ance in New Zealand. That year ihe total quantity imported from all sources was 4,442,8671b, of which China supplied 2,487,661 ib, or 60^ per cent. India supplied 150,6441b, or 3^ per cent. Ceylon supplied 4£>3l?:>» or 001 per cent.' That INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE SHIPMENT to this colony was so appreciated that peop'e asked for more and got it. £5 yeara later (1890) the imports stood thus :— China supplied 976,240!b, or 25£ per cent. India supplied 657,9021b, or 17 per cent. Ceyion supplied Ss<33,X3^il> 9 or $J| per cent. The total imports for that year from all sources were 3,849,105ib. It was this year that Suratura Tea was introduced, and became a boou and a blessing to humanity. How it has established itself in the homes of the people may be seen by the manner in which it has distanced all rivals, and materially assisted to drive China teas out of consumption. In 1896— China supplied 58,9411b, or 1} per cent. India supplied 902,6461b, or 20^ per cent. Ceylon supplied *i 9 310,41.€511t> 9 or 55J per cent. No other article of domestic consumption can show anything approaching this. Suratura Tea ia picked and packed in Ceylon, thereby preserving its freshness and aroma until it reaches the consumer—which accounts for its economy and purity. Suratura Tea ia NOT blended with India or China Teas.



BitNoysis of New Advmhtlsements. I). Thomas—?ale of Stallions, Saturday pe^t; notice re buyer of draught horses. Stiid notice—New York. N % 0. Factory—New business advertise menu F. Ferriman—Property to let for a fcerm. Lecture—Mr Gorrie Johnston. Jewittr-Fre^h fish, Trotting Clnb—Programme. Mrs Makeig-^Sfusic&l notice.



Mr David Thomas notifies thafc he will have a buyer of first-class draught horses present at the A read o on Saturday next. Ms David Thomas will sell by auction at the Arcade on Saturday next, immediately after the horse parade, the following Clydes dale st&llioBS :—Prince Charlie, P,rince, and a carriage stallion six years old. 1 Mr BE. M. Jones has just received a supply of new tennis and cricket) material, and also biaycles. His advertisement giving par 'ftouUn i« uaftvcifobly held over.



Wanted. WANTED—A Good General Servant, used to Children; good wages.— Apply Guardian Office. 9 IC2 FRESH Oysters, Flounders, Crayfish, and all other kinds of Fish, To-night. —Jewitt, Burnett Street. 9110 BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bros. "\7"OUNG Ladies' Journal for September, X Private life of the Queen, Equality (Bellamy), The Gurae of Cow den (A. Swan), Ihe Gleaming Dawn, The Naulahaka (Kip ling), The Notables of Britain, Houty gathered and stored (J. McNeil), School Books—H. M. Jones. ANTED Known.—Thafc wa expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specially selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from samples reoeived these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.— MITOHEILAND TURNER. SEVILLE Oranges tor Marmalade Mandarins, Ripe Bananas, etc —H. A Flowek, Fruiterer and Confectioner. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan at black, only 3s 6d, at Mel&or's Zealandia Boot Store. YYJT ANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye TT - Protectors, Goggles, Folders*, and Everything in the opbioal lina »t S Samik's, Opfcioian.



! Entertainments. ; ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. to-nTght. MR KNOTT'S Grand Panorama, and Lecture "On the Tramp," illustrated by Limelight. An entire change of pro gramme. Also, Brilliant Display of the Acetylene Gaa. Everybody should see it. Admission, la ; Children 6d. Doors open ab 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8. 9 98



ADDFELLOWS 1 TT A LL> WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15. A Popular Concert | WILL BK GIVEN BY THE ! Corrick Family, ASSISTED BY MESSRS C. READ, A. YOUNG, and D. RYAN, of Christohurch j AND MESSRS H. A. GATES, J. IEACHY, A. GORDON & MISS SIMMONDS. Admission—2s and Is. Seats reserved for 6d extra, Box plan and day tickets at H. M. Jones 9 74



Public No iocs. _^ ITeo t uke. ~~~~" 6* T) ROFJESSOR Dunbleby, Dr Clifford X. and Scripture, and Christ* Second Coming," ORANGE HALL, iO-MORROW (Wednesday), at 7 30 p.m., by Mr Corrie Johnston. All invited. No collection 9 111



Frledlander Bros., Limited. FKIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1897. T>RESEN'D ENTRIES OUMPRISE fSf\ HEAD of all descriptions, includ \J\J ing soverai Young Unbroken DiaughtFilliea and Geldings. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 81 Auctionee*.



ASHBURTON COUNIY COUNCIL. fIIHB Council being aware many Dogs JL are still unregistered, Eotice is hereby given that legal proceedings will be taken against persons having such Dogs in their possession. Collars can be obtained at the Council's Offices, Ashburton. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 14, 189?. 9 112



I D. Thomas. HORSEHAIR. ARCADE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1897. 11/1" V USUAL ' MONTHLY SALE DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORBES Takes place at the above date and fixture, Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 9 78 Auctioneer.



FOR'SALE, THE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND VEHICLES.. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price, 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Giga from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles can be seen at; thY VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. F. AjnP H. STEEL. PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehic'ep, Gigs, Traps, Spring Drays aud Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns and get our prices, and we are sure to get your orders. IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the most com modious and well appointed Shoeing shops in Gdnttrbury, If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well as theoretical, you will say that Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the woiks of F. &H. STEEL, WEST STREET, 9 18 ' ASHBURTON.



TTIVERYONE accustomed So using the Hi . . AM. Ointment \ Will find equal satisfaction in using th j Bee Ointment, For which everyone ia kindly requested to aak instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true mend; on the weakest baby, 01 the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is espacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d j AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported —price Is §d EOWIN GALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR ANP MANUFACTURE? Ashuret, N..Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aahburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any i thing:— Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite aB good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand — i We remain, yours faithfully, Shakpmn & Co. '■ Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They haye ia every case which] has come under my notice, given every satisfaction, Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. K. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish.



HBNBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREK STORE, A.LFORD FOREST AND METHVEN npHANKS the Public most heartily for I their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality A New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bocta, (Mue erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware annot be surpassed at tha prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortmenb of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Ce.'s IV-- Albo Indian, Arab, and Saxon. A . A Orders by post promptly aea **» ma goods delivered d° p*



AROADE. SATU£DA~SEPT. 18. fcALE OF CLYDESDALE STALLIONS, Etc. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from various Clients to t?e!l by Public Auction, at the above date and fixture, — I I'he Clydesdale Stallion PRINCE CHARLIE, rising six years, by Prince, dam Lady Don, by Glenroy. No. 400, N.Z. Stud Book. The Clydesdale Stallion PRINCE, by Young Bunker 1., imported from Scotland. Also, Dark Bay Carriage Stallion, six years, by Emerson, dam Kitty, by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare); stands 16-3. Full pedigrees at sale. Further entries invited. Time of sale, immediately after the Parade. D. THOMAS, 9 106 Auctioneer.



NOTICE. I WILL HAVE A BUYER FOR DRAUGHT HORSES, who will attend the Horse Sale at the Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT. 9 105 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



IT IS REQUESTED that all Persons having CLAIMS AGAINST JOSEPH SMITH, late of Wakanui, farmer, deceased, send their ACCOUNTS immediately to the Executors, Care of E. G. CRISP, Solicitor, Auhburton. September 14, 1897. 9 107



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every 'pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLON ' TANORED STREET} I MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBH HTHE PUBIJ^ £!OOT BENEFIT. «oooad to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES, Pronounced by the Aahburton Public to iv 6 tooderfoi value for little m<msy,



' :-'^:''' ' 'Public Wotices. : ; . ! . 1897. PIANOFOTE, SINGING, AND FRENCH. MRS F"MAKEIG. mHE THIRD TERM will begin on X MONDAY, September 20. 9 109 Wills Street, Ashburton.



ASHBURTON Trotting Club. SPRING MEETING. TO be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1897. Fader the Rules of the South Island Trotting Association. Pbhsident—Donald McLean, Esq. Vioe- Presidents—Messrs Dan McKendry and v G. Robert eon, Stewards—Messrs P. Devane, J. Dore, R. J. Henry, W. Sutherland, Denis McKendry, J. OGrady, F. MoOafferty, and J* Sutherland. Starter—-Mr R. J. Henry. Clerk of Scales—Mr D. Zander, Clerk of Cottkse—Mr J. McCormack. Handicapper—Mx H. Brinkman. Time keefer—Mr R. Alexander. , :' PftOGBAMSIE. 1—1.15I —1.15 p.m.—Handicap Maided (saddle), of IS aova ; nomination, 7a 6d ; accept ance, 7a 6d. Two milea. 2—2 p m.—Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 sovi $ second horse 2 soys, from the stake. Nomination, 10a j acceptance, 10a. One and a-half mile. 3—2.4Op.m.~LAGMHORHANDiCAP(harneaB), of 30 soys; secood horse 3 soys. from the stake. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, ISa. Two miles. 4—3.15 p.m.—Handicap Selling Race, (optional saddie or harness), of 15 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7a 66*. One and a-half mile. 5—4 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 40 soya; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20^; acceptance, 20a, Two miles. 6—4.30 p.m—Farmers' Plate Handicap, (saddle), of 20 soya ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses j the hona fide property of farmers resident in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to the Ist August, 1897. Amateur riders, to be approved by the Oub. j Nomination, 10s } acceptance 10a. Two miles. 7—5 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys jaecond horse2^ soys fromtheatake. J Nomination, 12s 6d, acceptance, 12a 6d. One mile. Nominations must be in the handa of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, - aud description of horses, last three per- i formances, and colours of riders, also the j necessary amount in cash, by 930 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 15, at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. Owners are reminded that io accordance with ruleß of the Trotting Association, no nomination will be valid, nor will any horse be handicapped, unless the Nomination Fees are paid at time of entry. Handicaps will be declared on FRIDAY, October 22ud. Acceptances will close at 9.30 p*m. on TUESDAY, October 26th at the Somerset Hotel. Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The attention of owners is drawn to the j improved condition of the Racing Track, all culverts having been removed and the course put in complete order. W. SIMPSON, 9 108 Secretary.



PBOSPECTUS i OF THE WHEELBAND BLIGHT SPECIFIC COM PANY, LIMITED. CAPITAL JS4OOO, IN 4000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. Of which 1000 fully paid up Shares are to be issued to the Vendor, 500 Shares to be reserved for future issue if neceßsary. 2500 Shares remaining are offered on the following terms :—Payable Ten Shillings per Share on Application, and the balance, Ten Shillings per Share on Allotment. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS; Joseph Scaly, J.P., Seed Merchant, Mayor of Ashburton ; Richard Bird, Architect, Ashburton ; Henry Davis, Hotelkeeper, Ashburton; Fbanois Scrint, Farmer, Ashburton; Isaac Sargent, Sheep Farmer, Ashburton, BANKERS : The Bank of New Zealand, Ashbueton SOLICITOR! R. M, Cutiibertson, Ashburton. SECRETARY: William Home. Ashburton. BROKER: N. Dunlop, Ashburton and Wellington mHIS COMPANT is being formed for JL the purpose of acquiring from the I vendor the sole patent rights held and ap i plied for by him in the above invention in all parts of the world. Ihe vendor to receive £1000 in shares, and £500 in cash for the rights acquired by him, the whole interest in, and the title to which are handed over to, the Company. It is proposed by the promoters of this Company, that whan formed, the, Company proceed with the manufacture of the Blight Specific, and dhpoae of the same to the best advantage, and it 4s confidently anticipated that the sale of the above men tioned specific which is increasing daily/ will realise a very han,dgw}e return to the shareholders. The mixture can be safely applied to al parts of the tree from the fall of the leaf till the bursting of the buds again in Spring. The stem and main branches may be safely dressed at any period of the year. Qne good dressing will "be found a moat effectual cure for Scale Blight, and the tree will not re. quire further dressing for years. ; For Aphis, Red Spider, Codlin Moth, and all Mosses or Lichens, Wheelband's Patent Blight Specific will be found a most effectual remedy. It will also promote a, healthy vigorous growth of wood, and a plentiful crop of prime, olean fruit. The above advantages are admitted by leading Nursery Expert* as being the only means of destroyjp;, Scale Blight and Codlin Moth, increas^ the growth and keeping the tree »»* fresh and healthy condition'at 6 expand reasonable cost. In confirma tion that the Specific possesses the requisite qualities it is gratifying to be able to herein add the very B^t|sfaut6?y. reports o| the ex ceeding severe tests to which the Specific has been subjected. The specific being manufactured under the care and supervision of the patentee can be sold at the small cost of 10a per gallon which will UHdoubtedly leave the Company a handsome profit. w" ■ - Early appwoatjon for shares is : JfEP.BSSAfiY, ' 'AS A;' MBGR ' HUHBBB ARE' ALRfiAO* SCWqaißiiC FOB. Q <$8



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Aloy 11 m NEVER fails any one in ■TXIdA-LUll sugjj a predicament. To sufferer* from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend iin need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by ALA«eM, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as thtt most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ■"■"■ ■"..•■■ ..-.■: • • ■ ■ ALAXUM OUBES! Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Disteiness, Costivenesa, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition. NOTE THIS WELL.- The whole system of a human being m&y be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover-{ ishment of the whole being. Such con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for thie purpose. It mast create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, am? ita first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acls directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away- ail effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila lion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health vtusl follow. This is common sense aud cannot be gainsaid Accept no sub&tituto that may be recom mended to be "just as gooJ ' ' It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer is aot the one who needs hep. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PKIOJS 2s 6d



MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS! ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES HAVE BEEN SOLD AND TTNIVERSAL PRAISE OF ITS CURA TIVE QUALITIES IS THE RESULT, I could fill columns of this newspaper with Testimonials, but yoa can save me that expense by trying a Bottle. I will Guaran. tee it t© Cure your Cough, or I will return the price." IT CANNOT FAIL ! REMEMRER ! BENJAMIN GU M Is »n old-fashioned remedy, now for the first time Scientifically Prepared for the Public Use. Extract from the WeeMy Press, \ The Benjamin Tree is a native of Sum&tri, Borneo^ and Riam, and yields a Balsamic IReem employed by the islanders for all Pectoral Affections, with marvellous efficacy. The preparation of Spenoer Vincent contaire the Resin in its pure state combined with a givouring oil, which renders it highly palatable. This remedy for Coughs an« Colds is unequalled for both adults anj children, and it may be absolutely relief upon to cure Chronic Diseases of the Che* if regularly and continuously used. Withtt a tew weeks of its introduction to Net Zealand by Mr Vincent, many wonderM cures have been effected by its means. $ may be used consistently wrb the direction* | given, to provf i^s va'u,e< ; i Note the Name: j Spencer Vincent's ' Great | Benj aniiu Gum Extract i Take no other Remedy, b,ufc insist on having BEI^AMIN- GUM. [ ! PKICE Is 6d. I Obtainable from all respectable Ohemisti ao# Geoesal



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS.M SEEPS TTTVT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., ■^yHOLESALE AND "RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEED'?. MS VEGETABLE SEEDS %31 OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2» 6d. ■ SO VARIETIES. ©O VARIETIES. &S FLOWER" SEEDS &S B 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM . lOQ VARIETIES; HI A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE* SEED POT ATOM •^■--Wl^ SEED POTATOES.. « n 2,£i K ot'J t, M- '«? all A v Orders should b« mot m specially rais«d for seed par- A change of seed always early as possible uu to poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, a* the best potato produoiog better and heavier crop our stock usually seta «• dl""ct> " produoed. hausted before the end of (fat WHITEI HEBRON.—This grand potato possesses all the well-known qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and has in addition a clean white .km which renders it mwj Vft&bl* fc?-^ market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON.~One of the best early eort ? , very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins? T&Kato does not require any recommendation as its qualities are too well known. EOBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent o»# by us, 2- -yearr »--. . sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It is a pud 1 early varietTSfStri skfnIs"I XSmSTSX pr°duCtiveßeßS- Itß oro PPiD8 quHlitie. are prodigions. To.-| RICHARD SEDDON.-This line new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large si» I with very shallow eyes, flesh close in *rain and wh*n cooke^has a drj mealy naturfwiS Jouto! fineflßVoUt* BeiQge««ly »«d a heavy cropper it is fitted for in early mwket OTHER Variet;*-Bnowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEFS, A^UiiI:ETON ABB CBEISJCHUECB Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Niusmo and Blair's Standard Seedß I



PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mb J. Hbseltixe, at ABhburtofi" ' ud linwald, which have been so successfully carried on for the last sixteen ve»w: also having secured the services of the beat Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation o my predecessor, by only turning out the very best of Saddlery in all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the eupporfc of the General Public, which on my part will receive the very best attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Headline, ot Tinwald, to receive any orders bM?LSwffl b.d»"*l b,L!° "*""' chmf iubbi!l1 'bu' raoourae<! Wr lni '- whk* ■»• Principal /> gent for Walker". Bot DrenoK. S » Tertmonial. a> being advertiaed. E. J7~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September 1, 1897, Ashburton. IN Connection with the above I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Guy, and r i ?l *£• he Wl!1 cc? tinue t0 'eceive the same support that I have hhd in the p M t. 1 also take this opportune to render my thanks to the public for the hearty .np>or they have accorded me,—Yours Truly, **^ 97 J. HESELTINB.



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 4 50,000 FEET OP:WHITE PINE MATOH LINING AND FLOORING, now fending ex "Giaborne" frcm North Island. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTHIES AS RFQUIRED. - mH. COLLINS & CO., | COAL AND TIMBBB MEBCHANTS, : IBONMcyGERS & PAINTEJRS/ ''^ j/ .



Important Announcement. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT g ALE OF Drapery, Clothing" and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHEfiL ANDREW ORR rpAKES this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronaga at this Great Sale, which will be continued FOE THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Cheap Sale] the Railway Fare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least £$ worth of Goods. ALL MY OWN .STOCK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. | Every Article must be cleared, as a largft gfrfasient, ex c.c. Waim&te, is nearly due. ANDREW ORR.