CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responslb'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

RAKAIA DOMAIN.

•SO THK BDITOR. Sir, —Permit me to say that I, together with a very large number of Rakaia and dis trict tesidents, entirely agree with your remarks n the Board's action with respect to a publican's booth on sports day. I am eorry than Mr Allan should state that the report of the Board's meeting is mislead ing, and I do not understand him, for the particulars I sent you were, practically speak ing, a verbatim report of what took place. For many years I have held various offices at the sports, and musfeaay that I have never seen such exhibitions of drunkenness as Mr Alien refers to. I can also state that there has never been a complaint made about the perßonsin charge of the various booths, either to the sports committees or to iho Domain Board. Neither has either body ever re ceived a petition cot to have a booth. With regard to taking a prohibition vote on sports day, surely it would not only be out of place at such a gathering, but quite unnecessary, as it is only a few months since t, vote on the liquor question was taken, and the result is well known through the Press, Personally, I care not whether there is a booth or not, but I know a large number do, and I quite agree with your correspondent " Old Resident" that the Domain Board has usurped the functions of a Licensing Bench without any just oause, and I trust ifc will reconsider its action and consult the withes of the public it is supposed to represent.—lam, etc., Laurence Oxley, Bakaia, Ootober 2, 1897.

THE ABHBOKTOP GUAKDIA* : MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1897,

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1 E. BUOKWOETH & SON, TTKDitETAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Vj Upholsterers, Funerals oonduoted utthe followingprioea :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10». Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10a. BORNBTT Street, Ashborton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. ""Important noticeT" MEAT.—CHICAP 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. Htoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK^ THE""ECLIPSE CYOL& WOKKS, HAVE NOW IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, Ex b.bi Ruahine, Mamari, and Mataura, j The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought to Ashburton. TTTTE are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERB, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And are,, acknowledged to be the best in the world. All Machines litted with Weatwood Hollow Rims. If you require a first class mount at £20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already on our books orders for 35 of the above machines to com mence the season. We have also londed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25 per cent less than usual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, Wrenohes, Oilers, Saddles, Inflfttors, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capes, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc. Repairs of every description executed on ' the premises. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. *' ' METHVEK ~ THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," with the day's telegraphic and cable news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSRS HIBBS' BROS., daily, immediately after the arrival of the evening train. DON'T give your Umb'e'.las to "foreign travellers" al the door. If you want them rtpnirfd properly, and if you want to keq> a Pfacncal Umbrella Maker li Aehbvirton, take them t.ii SMITH MAUKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 1 LAZAKUH'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, SC A L E K. o f ■ JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ABHBUFTON. T AZARUS Patented System ensnrt JL_i comfort and correct elghc. Dont spoil your eyeb by using badly fitting Spectacles. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic P}ug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED * BEST BPANE MANUFACTT7BED FKOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF THE TEA OF THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. npRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE JL IHO OTHER. mmmmm SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Paomson Bjok_?*qn reports that SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality -pOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established —1720. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J. C. BELL, ' AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap »$ M*tt»»'B 3eil»sdii Soot Store,



Henry Stephenson. ' HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND l COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. a WEEKLY S^LES of Live Stock l Produce, Fur»iture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. j Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENEY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. Friedlander Bros., Limited. -TJTT E ARE BUYERS OP HEAVY BEIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. It/TASSEY-HARRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Racers. > Vincent Cycling Club'a Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 189 1?. FIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP Maxwell, G. A., on MASS EY-H ARRIS ROADSTER 1 Watson, on Record Racer, 2 Jolly, on Osmond Racer 3 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, Local Agentß, Ashburton. TT7E ARE CASH BU/YERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 TXT E HAVE* FOR SALE— PEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. T rßullobfc !^? Comfortable Dwelling of six rooms, with Verandah, Wash-house with Copper built in, etc.; well situated on Beach Road, just below Mr A. Roberta' residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. T O LE~T^ /"IOTTAGE with 2 sections, well situated \J on the Alford Forest road. Possession cau be given on Monday nexr, October 4. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Ajjent. ~~ SUBURBAN PfIOPKII'IY, Kor which there has been numerous enquiries, FOR SALE at a reduced price. 9 4 Acres 1 Eood 24 Perches, fronting Piiacea Street, Netherby, and running bank to the Wakanui Creek, together with a four-roomed Cottnge, etc. For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK _ TO LET. ONE ACRE of Land, together with Cottage, situated in HarUnd Street. Rental 4s 6d per week. T, BULLOCK Agent. HAMPSTEAR Qi MALL Cottage and 2 sections for sale in O Cambridge Street. The land is of good quality. Price for the lot £84. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALK. rnHE 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. * J Valuable Testimonials have been received ' from the Hon. J. B. Aoland, Mr Joseph , Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith ! (Curator of the Aehburton Domain), and ' from many others, some of which can be I seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various : centres. Meantime the Specific may be had . from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash- j burton, also direct from the Patentee. : WM. WHEELBAND, j 128 Nurseryman, Temuka. ( ~R>. LEWIS, ! HAMPSTEAD, \ IS PREPARED to Cure Hams or Bacon ] by his well-known process, either ' PALE CURE OR SMOKED. ] Terms on application. , 9 . PALM AND JOKO TEA ' INDIAN AND CEYLON. J „____ r OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) Is J noted for producing 200 large Tea * Oops of first-rate Tea to the pound. This g Is the Tea Mr George Jameson aold so larguly, r UUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are a ! equally good value for the money. s OIIK TEAS are so popular that we t frequently hear of instances of other Teas fi being packed and Bold in oar empties. C ♦ Imitation ia sinoerest flattery,' but the n public should see they geb fcha genuine article. ° Retaii rrom all the principal Store keepers. Vi WHOLESALE FROM p , JAMESBH. ANDERSON & CO-, IDS Qow*m Sih»bt, OgßieioawßM



SA3MDEJK <&z »ons .Euca lypti IQatt.* net. ' There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PORK VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which ia recognised by the ntedioal division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tftte ?— It proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor ©f Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Hosier, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifewald, that only products that are ■atorated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substancoß, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. B»ner, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only extract correspond. ing to scientific teats, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be clafised mong the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These ao-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tenoates. If these crude oils, bo called eucalypt xtraots, are applied by mistake m cases of loup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always.ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliable preparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia



SAJSDEK.& SONS. Ljg^TPOWDERS I RELIVE FEVERISH HEAT, i PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. ; Preserve » healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teething. ' k The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, F* CHEMIST, WALWORTH, UIBBIY," i Alt OMraved oa the Governmmt Stamp ojww w 1 - tachPacliet. Kempthortie, Prosper and Co., Agents A. LAWRIE, SAUNDBBS' BUILDINGS. BETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES JO LET. fpHE SALE for tho last few weeks has JL been a pronounced • Buccesß, anil in order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. tEhe stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOO CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDBBS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAIIWAY STATION. r— —--——■ • " ~™ ~~~ ™~" For Indigestion, the best remedy is un ■doubßedly .Norton's Camomile Film, They cap confidently be recommended as being mikl tn operation and absolutely free trow j ini'irioua drags. Acting at once an a spleii- , ■did txjiiiu and a gentle aperient. Foe nearly 100 years they have proved ujvequaller for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache aim lor Liver »od Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles lßl|d, 2(t Bd,andlls, by all Wed.* Him ?«i*p 4lwni|bMt tki www ,



Hanmer and Graves. : SUTTON'S SEEDS. ,T"\7E HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rap& and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known gtowirs, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition. We keep in stock the following varieties :— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede do Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Glob* Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Alfcringham Oarrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at 6d PER PACKET. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms-r 125 Acres, Mount Somers, in grass and crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a very snug little property. 1300 Acres, May field, good buildings, all in grasß. Price ±53 7s 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance can remain for a numbet of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first class buildings, all in English grass. Price low, and j easy terms. • PLOUGH SHARES. "DEGULAR Supplies imported, by us direct from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. •TTTE HAVE~ALWAYS dLsTOOK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kindß, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot fmachine dreaaed). Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o. POTATOES. CT7" E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DE II WENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oatß for early Spring feed. Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES. STUD NOTICES. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION \ KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Western* eld and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY. KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taieri. He is a colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him to a breeder, has splendid feet and pisterns, also great bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rite, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i), lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old, first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland ; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her siret was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, S-C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was got by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding neads no comment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best horses ever landed in New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, N Z. 5.8.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details : suffice it to say, she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has scamped her m a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp.; 113 5.8.) King of Quality as a yearling gained first priga at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prise-taking Clydesdale blood, and oannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms ;£4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. All mares changing hands first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as, per arrangement. All care taken, b^t 40 responsibility. QBOftCUg GRJOE, Proprietor, Willowby.



Stud Notices. i STUD NOTICES. /\WNERS OF STUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS in TEE GUARDIAN ok THE MAIL they bring them under the NOTICE of EVERY BREEDER in the Aishburton . County. HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to-date Btyle and at Lowest Prices. TO Stand 'this eeaeon at Flemington Waterton and Longbeaoh, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WOBKMAN. The Workman is a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands 3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a gocxi twelve inches below the knee. Hw sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, (573) Sby Kilbowie, imported; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im ported ; great grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imported from Scotland. PEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee ss. ALSO, THE PUEBBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dan Brisk 11, by Lord Beaiconsfield ; grand dan Brisk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, greal grand dam Blosa (156 N.Z. stud book), bj KiDg Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON, Groom in charge. ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee ss. Grazing for mares can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIG©, 9 180 Longbeach. BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH Sire of the most record and winning horsei in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburton and travel the neighborhood. BLACK CAVE, By Blackwood Abdallah—dam Miss Cave Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, am travel the Mount Samers, Alford Forest Methveu, and Rakaia districts.



For Terms and further information apply to MAX FF.IEDL^NDEK, 9 196 Or, Grooms in Charga. rpo TRAVEL the Ashburton and Sur- X rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by (Traduces Terms : Guarantee, £3 10a; Season, £2 j Groomage Fee, ss. For further particulars apply fco WILLIAM BEGG, 9 96 Alhton. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLEKIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season aa under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night e.t Mr J. Jamieaon's farm, Ash ton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's farm, Willowby. Returning to Trevurza Bros. Bazaar Stables, Ashburtoo, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with heautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg, Brookside. He took first prize as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show aa a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible, Tbbms—Season, £3 3a ; guarantee, £4 4a. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars froni W. McLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom in charge. nnO stand at Baaaar Stables, Ashburton, JL and travel surrounding districts the magniOcient looking Trotting Carriage Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty j Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. | Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen I Emma (imported.) v New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Raceof7oaovs ;two miles, and trotte i second in Adding ton Stakes, which he worjld undoubtedly have won but for over-reaeb ing and breaking his shoe. Emerson took Jj'irst Prize, Christ church ; First at Rangioia ; two Firsts, Hawke'sßay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Titriaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Bevlin, &c. He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands three inches, with plenty of the best oi bone, combined with good action; is tha right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses, New York caa show at any time sufficient speed to warratit the conclusion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock, Se^aon-r-£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged must be paid or by the person who engages them to the Horse. GrooaaAge Fee, 5a,, to be paid »t first service. TBEVUR^A BBQ3. t Pwpriotors, <$ 83' i



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA Packed in £ftT lib, 5K>. and 10B> Net Weight Air-Tight Tins, No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label* 1/9 pet ft. 2'- per !>. • 2/4 per ft. 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SHEARMAN BROS.. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MABKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON. /CHEAPEST and Best House in Ashburton for i GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE & CROCKERY. ALL GOODS SOLD AT OHRISTCHURCH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY, AGENTS fOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable [Seeds 3d ;'per {[Packet. Bower Seeds Id per Packet. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO.



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the .last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. j Used in the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T.*PABK, MOUNT SOMEBS. Ask Anyone WHO HAS A GARDEN IF THE QUALITY OF, MV SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seeds. O Packets* for la. FLOWER SEEDS—IS Packets Is. Choose your own varieties. FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable in price. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Ashleaf, etc., from Papaoni. Also Choice Table Potatoes. Beet Brands of TEA lower still. Horse, Fowl, and Pig Feed, Bed Chaff, efco. Lowest prices for Cash. Money cheerfully returned for any artiole not giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. NOTICE. T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOOKS, AND PIECES, AT IHE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 DRINK DELICIOUS



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loang Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwaid and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fuid^yb Saleß of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari fis Sales as per arrangements AGr® N T F0 R— Matson and 00, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Christchurcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenßon and Co, Dunedin . Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures RAKAIA DIST RI C T SALES. I HATE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in thab District, and in conjunction with them it) will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. ; DAVID THOMAS g



= PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLE SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligi Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN" for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ft om 261bs to 441bs to t bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U|lbs to 16£lbs to the bushc also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of whi must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH OLOVERP, TURNI RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALI either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOILPAOKS, TwINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DA YID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



PIOR PRESENT SOWING. I f\ TONS RED CLOVER. | r\ TONS COW GRASS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. £f TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 0 ABB AGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 9 57 COAL._COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdals, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Tons 50 [OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,— The celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. COKE k FIREWOOD—Iong k short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, coal and;:firewood merchant West Street. Telephone No. 83.



THOS. E. KILWOETH & SON, ■ ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TTNDERTAKfi 1 all k nets of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, I General Engineering, Woodworking, I • & BJacksniithing. ! KILWORTH& SON, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. Ylf c ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are » teo 'prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in oar .New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fall ulzed Corneacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES! OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. V*no»n and Stouts WEST STREET, ASHBURXON



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