A TRAINING SHIP FOR NEW ZEALAND.

Prise Association —By Electric Talegraph, Christohuroh,' August 5, A public meeting last evening carried the - following resolution unanimously—" That in the opinion of this meeting it would be in the interests of this colony to establish a training ship for the purpose of opening up the nautical profession to the youth of New Zealand and that a committee be at once appointed to devise the beat means of giving »ffeet to the resolution." A strong com mittee, comprising members of the Chamber of Commerce ana of the Navy League, was , appointed. '  ;

THE ASHBtJBTON GtARDIAN: THDESDAV, AtJGtST 5, 1891



LECTURE. TOWN HALL, RAKAIA. " PROHIBITIONS- 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. SOHOOLHOUSE, METHVIN. MR SIEVWRIGeTC will also Deliver an ADDRESS at METHVEN, ON TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 824 At Eight o'Clonk. Entertainments.



The Bey G Bowen will conduct services on Sunday next as follows:—At Tinwald, 8 a,tn.» Holy Communion ; at Waterton, 11 a.m.. Morning Prayer, Holy Communion, and sermon; at JLongbeach, 3 p.m.» Evening Prayer and sermon $ at Lowcliffe, 7 p.m , Evening Prayer and sermon. The servioe at 7 p,ra. at Tittwald will be conducted by Mr J. Ward. Hollo way's Pills. Teaching of Experience. •—Th«» united testimony of thousands, ex tending over forty years, mast strongly recommend these pills as the best purifiers, tho mildest aperients, and the surest restora tives. They never prove delusive, or give merely temporary relief bub attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart and bowels in the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and so eradicating those impurities which ate the source and constituents of almost every disease. Their medicinal efficacy is wonderful in renovating enfeebled constitutions. Their action em braces all that is desirable in'a household medicine, They expel every noxious and effeto matter, and the strength is matured and the energies stimulated. Kczm Tsa, the belt, and y»b within reach of all i Sold at 1/8,1/10, 2/-, nd 2/4— John Orr kCo 3ol« Agents. Many Ladies complain that the T»« they, have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozie Tba they will be satisfied Try the No 4at 2/4. 'tis superb



A PUBLIC SOCIAL WILL BE HELD IN THE ORANGE KALI, ON FRIDAY EVENING, August 6, In connection with the Drawing of the ORANGE ART UNION. Dmwing to take place during the evening Double tickets, 3s 6dj extra lady Is. Refreshments provided. Commence at 8 p.m. 8 11 ' D. Thjmes. WANTED, GOOD DRAUGHT HOKSES. SEVEEAL BUYERS for such will be present at the ARCADE, NEXT SATURDAY. 8 28 D. THOMAS. "TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1897. TINWALD SALEYARDS.



Wanted. WANTED, at once, a General Servant. Apply to the Matron Ashburton Hospital. Wages £40 per annum. 815 WANTED—CoIIar Maker. Full par tioulars to Tbiggs and Dejston, Saddlers, Manchester Street, Christchurch. 8 31 WANTED to Sell—Two Counters, Gaa Fittings, and a few fixtures in the assigned estate of W. 8. Mitchell.—Apply to A. Obr. 8 34 FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared i thii month. Prices—£s, £8, £9, and { 4510, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle i Woiks, Baring Square. 8 35 j RESH Oysters, Red and Blue Cod, Crayfish, and all other kinds of fish. —J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone—96. 8 36 FOR BALE, cheap.—Nearly new English Bicycle, guaranteed in first-class order. Apply H. A. Flowee, East street. IT ÜBILEE Number of the London Graphic, t) New Fashions, Books, and Magazines by mail, " Come break your fast" (M. G. Pearce), "Salted with Fire" (McDonald), My new home (Bolderwood), Pacific Tales, Mistress ot the Ranch, Newman McLeod. —H. M. Jokes. STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Is 6d, worth 2a 6d } handsome Dress Tweeds, l6|d, worth double.—W. H. Collikr. WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d, worth 2a 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d ; siliciaa and linings, all reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 45



I SHALL HAVE at the above fixture for Sale,- Of\f\ PRIME FREEZERS (extra OUU good.) Also, LINES OF FAT AND STORE SHEEP, CATTLE AND PIGS. D. THOMAS, 8 32 Ashburton. I SHALL HAVE OUTSIDE BUYERS FOR FAT AND STORE PIGS AT TINWALU YARDS NEXT TUESDAY. SELLERS may safely bring such in for Sale, or let me known where the Pigs can be seen. D. THOMAS, 8 33 Ashburton. Public Notices. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Society, will be held at MR G. F. DODDS' ROOMS, OK TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 10, 1897. Election of Officers and General. AH requested to attend. FRED MAKEIG, 8 29 Bon Secretary.*



BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletohbr Bros, j WANTED Known—Our 7b 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2* 9d, Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. AH descriptions of 1 dies garments mad» to order. —Mitchell and Turner. The troeleaf of the Tea plant, Outampered with and pure; this is Kozie Tba, try it.— John Orr & Co., ageuK j A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcobns. Ladiea' and Children's Underclathirg, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. TOP tf HAT COUGH by usingFLOWEß's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops, To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. f LOWiSR, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the Very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns m Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's



LONGBEAOH PAROCHIAL DISTRICT. SERVICES: SUNDAY, AUGUST 8. TINWALD, 8 a.m., Holy Communion, Rev G, Bowen ; and 7 p.m., Mr J. Ward. WATERTON, 11 am., 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, LOOKS, AND .PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 WOOL SEASON 1897-98.



WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mite, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, Irom 2s lid; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 2Js—Ab A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 ANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' Wack cashmere hose, la per pair ; children s gloves, 3d per pair ? ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orbts cheap sale. 7 °<& SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youtha' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale, WANTED Known —Seeds, Seeds Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seedß (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bbos., Bast Street. . . WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines IB Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice ■election in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner.



NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. TT T& beg to notify to our respective sup porters that we shall have STEAMEBS (weekly sailings) and SAILING SHIPS sufficient to meet the requirements of the Trade, loading on the berth at the various ports throughout the Colony during the en suing WOOL SEASON at the LOWEST RATES ruling at those several ports. SHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY, LIMITED. 3 29 Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEW TERM will COMMENCE on



DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tina, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preßetved. PBMNABLJS FROM AUU GROCERS



F. Ferr man. rfereimaS LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North Briiishand Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompanyof New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mills. PETEB STREET, ABHBURION. OFFERS are invited for the purchase of T.S. 535, upon which the following buildings are erected :—A substantial three stalled stable, ch»ff and coach house, har ness room, and another building with con crete floor. There is also a pump sunk on the section, OFFERS close on FRIDAY NEXT, the 6th inst., ttt noon, and are to be ad dressed to the undersigned. j F. FERRIMAN. I



Business Notice. TOWNEND'S CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE FOE CONSUMPTION ANTI OTHEE GHBST J3IBEASKB. The most valuable'discovery in Medical Science. Desbroys the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs, , Overcomes the racking oowgh and spitting . of blood.



FOX SALE. "I f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and Ivy/ watered, close to Saleyards. 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 builr, a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated ; and either for residential purposes or for sound investmeut it presents very special features. F. F RRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three miuutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. j FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. I F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. ICH Acres of Good Ground, with small House." F. FERRIMAN.



READ the following extract from the Week'y Presa " It has been clearly demonstrated that this new remedy is nofc only highly efficacious in the treatment of the mere formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their c*use, it cures with astonishing rapidity. It sets against these lesser maladies as quinine acts against intermittent fever. It Is equal'y efficacious in bronchitis and catarrh, and all inflammatory atatea of the respiratory organs. Expectoration and cough dis appear like magic, and there can be n<> doubt that thousands of curea will bt affected during the coming winter by this latest application of modern medical science." PRICE 2s 6d SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale Agents : KfcMPTHORNE, PROS3IR <fe COS NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO Ltd. Dan ad in, Christchuich, Wellington, and Auckland.



FOR BALE. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Haltacre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A Bhop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F. 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 I minutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. 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 Tussocks. 1£ miles below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. i F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN. FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph JS^ord's Scour natl Lung-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 |and scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Meßsrs Tothill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, Bowmar Bros.



ALAXUM The greatest remedy ever introduced for all diseases arising from a disordered state of the digestive system. It i? A LAXATIVE. AN APPETISER. AND A STIMULATIKG~TONIC. A few opinions from, the Christohurch Press and other newspapers :— " Alaxum stands alone and unrivalled In the treatment of all ailments due to defective assimilation." " Aimxum strikes at the root by correct ing the irregularity." ♦l No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by Alaxum, the premier medicine." "Alaxum !b essentially a nerve timalanb and tonic laxative which strengthens the whole being.



There is NO MEDICINE TO EQUAL IT FOR INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA LIVER COMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH ACTION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, or HISADACHE. and aU derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act, by drastic purging, than which there is no greater evil to the hnmih body. By clearing the alimentary canal of ail foul matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, it builds up the entire energy of the whole being and enables it to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organio disease we say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that most of the ailments affecting, humanity are



Criohton Park, Pukerau. »Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please send out, per rail, to Pukeraa, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture, by this evening's train, if possible. The last tin which I used on the Lambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. Lindsay|s Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,-^ 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 it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Youra truly, Samuel White. 7 147 NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital .« £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December §1, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agenb-F. FERRIMAN. HJBUC~KOTIOE^



DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MAOKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 191 THE NEW ZEALAND CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited. VOTING PAPERS FOR THE TWO VACANCIES in fche Directorate must be lodged at the Offices of the Association not later than THURSDAY, August 13,1897. GKQ^Gfi JAMESON,



FUNCTIONAL^ Fhe organs themselves are sound, bub are not doing their work. Alaxum Remedy. PBIOE 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale Agents : KEMPTPRNB, PROSSER & CO; (Limited). 7 34



Business Notices THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZSALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines : — Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6* lid, usually &s 9d. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6d, usually 6a 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's .'traps Is 9d, usually 2s 6.1. Ladies' Glace Kid Lice Boots 7s 9d, usualiy 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6s 9J, usually lls 6;i Ladieß' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. I ■ Ladies' Slippers iv odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladies' Carpet Clippers, leather sol's, 2s. Ladies' Kvening | Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. , Hundreds of i other linos all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if yen have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day but there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE! ADDRESS XT JAMES MELLOR, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBXJRTON. THE WAYERLEY WHEELS.



MANUFAOTDftED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO.. INDIANAPOLIS, US.A. IQ> mms m lIS GHOJNI €>\J 8 CONSTRUCTION - BESULT. - BEAUTIFUL FINISH. ' —~ A BICYOUIS, MATERIAL THE BEST. THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED INJ WOKR9IANSHIP BY EXPERTS. THE CIVILIZED WORLD. PRICE RIGHTS JOHN ORE 7 AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 9



■= PURE__SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of 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 ftora 261bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£!bs to 16|lbs to the bushel; 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, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL in my hands for SALE either in k Aahburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "YHOMAS, ASHBURTON.



- DATID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and AshburtonJJ Alcernatety Fortnightly Sales ol Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbid>ys Sales of "Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OleariajK Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohristshnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristehurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Too's Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Eakaia Clients and others that J ]bave[)!appointed Mb W. Baroock as my Agent in the Bakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION Tn PRICE OF PLANET JR* TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. &SHBURTQN



Basness Notices. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SUEE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., Ty HOLES ALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. %S8 VEGETABLE SEEDS %££ OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2i 6d. SO VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES. JioS FLOWER" SEEDS ¥*& 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIES 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 Society of Great Britain. Per packet 6d. CABBAGE.—• Lamb's Earliest of All."— A variety introduced by us a few years ago, and since then it has become generally grown for. an early crop for market-garden pur poses, and in private gardens. It grows a beautiful conical-shaped head, few outside leaves, and comes 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, Bays—• " For the laßt 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 this euperior cabbage classes it as a second early or main crop variety, corning into use about the same time as Enfield Market, but for quality and appearauc, when growing and cut for market, is superior in every way, and, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency to run to seed, a, thing much desired in cabbages. Per packet 6d. Mr Walter Stretton, Peep 0' Day, Bir mingham, says—" Blair's Phenomenal with me is the finest market-gat den cabbage I have ever Been. I have been cutting splendid cabbages for six weeks, with every appearance of cutting them for six weeks more, and all from one sowing." j PEAS.—" Rev Db. Stuakt."—The high | opinion we formed of this new pea in our . trial grounds has been upheld by all who \ have tried it, and we have received many testimonials of its fine qualities. Its habit



of growth is dwarf and sturdy, growing about 15 inches high, and does not necet> sarily require staking, thereby commending itself to all glowers of peas. It is very prolific, and carries one mast of pods from top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful greed color, with a quality of flavour seldom found in other kinds, and, under favourable grow* ing, the pods will carry from eight to twelre peas of a large size. Per Packet Is. •'Sir Habrt Atkinson."—This magnifi cent variety has become very popular, and although comparatively new on the market, the demand for it extends all over the colony. Its habit is branching, growing in great abundance large green slightly curved pod?, packed with delicicusly flavoured peM of enormous size. Its tendency is to spread or stool out, and we advise that sowing be made thinly and somewhat wide apart. Grown thus it will produce pods luxuriantly from the bottom branches to the very top. Height 34ft. Per packet 6d. ONION—" Early Goidkn Globe."— This is a variety of Australian origin, and as showing how highly it was appreciated where it was thoroughly known, the raiser never had any to spare for outside markets until quite recently; all he had saved of each crop being purchased locally. It is confidently recommended to market gardenera and others rs one of the earliest, finest shaped, wnd best kreping varieties ever introduced. Per packet Is. : , CUCUMBER--" Japanese Climbing."— A white variety of chis novelty, which has 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 /« Btrongly recommended. Per pakot 6d. LEITUCE (Cabbage)—"Zbalandia."— 1 his new variety is of u>,umal size anj solidity of head, with but little inclinatioa to run to seed, as is the case with most lettuoes. It is of a ready blanching habit, is crisp, and of excellent flavour. For market gardening or private use there is no lettuce grown to give the general satiafao tion Zealandia will, and for a saleable lettuce it is very superior. Per packet 6d.



A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY fcIORIS, ASHBHRTON APE CBBJ&TCBUECH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Soeda 1897. NIMMO &. BLAIR'S. 1897. FRESH STANDAED SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet Or 13 for 3s 6d. 100 VARIETIKB. __ 100 VARIETIES. /CULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and theuovice at gardening cannot, \J tail to have success by using Nimmo and Biair's " Standard " Seeds, and followine the directions given on Packet. Nimmo and Blair's strains of Vegetable Seeds are either crown 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 trove that their efforts to.supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly id Packets. FLOWEB SEEDS. Id Packets. IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This list includes the most hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each nackeb contains more than sufficient seed to plant an ordinary garden. Full directions for aowins are given on each packet, and if followed, the best results will be obtained! We can supply any of the latest Novelties in Vegeiab'e or Flower Seeds at the Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. Telephone—No. 63,. ...



7s 6d SAVED, XAMBSOY, ANDERSON AND CO.'s 0 INDIAN PEKOE TEA, at 2a 8d per ib, is the best and cheapest, as half a 1b will make as much delicious Tea as lib of cheap will of inferior flavour. J.A. & CO.'S price is printed on each package, but for cash I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, lOlba 3s 6d, or 51bs Is 6d below. ALL BRANDS OP TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OATSHEAF, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Prioe. FLOUR, OATS, CHICK WHEAT, OS lONS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIT 1 TREES, etc., at Lowest ftfttes. J. THOMAS, HAVELOGK STREET! 8 18 CARSON~& Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages o! high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchougß, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer, the best value in Canterbury. In prool 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. Oar 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction. Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed. Samples 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 '• Ximaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The " St. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Aukebiook and Phoenix Biscuits and Confectionery. " Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. GAR SON & GO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade* Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce In nay quantity. Agent for Arthur Y»te|' Garden Seed*. ess



• ; ' T. Bullock. TO FARMERS & OrHERs! FOR SALE; 325 A? Rm- B°"^T^. a portion of it ior full particulars apply to _ T. BULLOCK. A T a reduced rental, 4 Acres, toother £te Yw-d DeW tage near the County . T. BULLOCK, To Farmers and others desirous of purchaaT ing land in the North Island, I HAVE FOR SALE 320 ACR^ 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, bituated in a good cHstrie —Tiraumea— about 13 miles from Pahintua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiabua, property m this locality should increase in value. Full particular furnished ou application. ___ T. BULLOCK. TO LET for 12 months—Cott»ge,"iitu> ated in Church Street, Hampatetd, lately occupied by Mr W. 8. Patten. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD.T "* FOR SALE-SECTIONS 17 and 18, ettch containing QUA RTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and nob far from the railway Btatioia. T. BrTLLOOK. ""Toe salTsT^ /COTTAGE and two Section* well \J situated at Allen ton. Very eaa* terms of payment can be accepted. __^lJ^HH_2_! Ki_- FOR SALE-A Singe-eeated Baggy, abo strongly built Dog Cart. ■__ T. BULLOCBL ■\T7"ANTED, wiie fat hen and motherTt^