"THE WORLD ON FIRE."

AN EXTRAORDINARY SCENE.

A STAMPEDE OP SCHOOL CHILDREN

During tho pastfe.v da>s (says fho South Australian Reguicr of November 11) there has been balk about, the end of the world being at hand, and on Wednesday affcuinoon (November 10) when the heavens assumed bo remarkable an aspect many p :ople actually believed their last hour had arrived. One affrighted woman was seen kntehng in a main street of the city, where Bhe was • prayiug aloud. Two men passed by, and were so impressed with the significance of the moment that they decided to have v last drink together, aud ad j turning to tha nearest hotel took their bevi-raga ' extra i long." So often, however, has it been fore told that " the end of the world " was near, l that people generally have become sceptical, and little alarm was occasioned oa Wednes day except amongst children. In several of the public sohools, when tho sky booime so overcist, the sun took on a blood-red hue, aud the atmosphere assumed suoh a peculiar yellow tinge, the young folk became quite frightened, and scores of them began to cry, while a panic oorsurred at ihe North Adelaide school* At about a quarter to three several girls standing near the back door were attracted by the lurid aspect of the sun. They at onoe turned back and rushed into the large class-room screaming out that tha World w.iS on fire. Immediately a shook Went through the school. The whole of the girls except one class stampeded from their ■eats, and even some of the teacher* joined in the exodus. One class came trooping down the passage which connects the boya' and girls' schools, and before anything could be done the disorder was communicated to the first, second, and third form boys. Mr J. Donneil, head master of the North Adelaide Bohooi, when seen by one of our reporters on Wednesday night, said—" Fully four hundred children joined in the panic, and fortunately all the doors were wide open for ventilation purposes, or the results might have been serious. As it was, I believe one or two girls fainted, and many others cried."

A lady in the vicinity of the school at the time was surrounded by about a score of hysterical children, all without their hats, and with tears streaming down their faces, And one of them said—"Oh, missus, are we going to be burned up ?" Her efforts to pacify them and send them back to school were without avail, and they all hurried homewards.

The Fitzroy.

Pi'ese Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Sydney, December 20

The Marine Board enquiry into the wrrck of the steamer Fitzroy found that it was caused by the wrongful act of Oaptain Grahl setting the course upon which the vessel was wrecked, and by default of the second officer (James) allowing the vessel to run into danger when such danger was visible with the weather then prevailing. Both are called upon to show cause why their certificates should not be dealt with.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph Copyright. London, December 19

The Unionist delegates have issue! a circular claiming that the new agreement secures to the Unions the right of consultation respectirg the terms and conditions under which the changes are to be conducted. It improves the freedom of employment and collective bargaining, but fails to Becure the much desired mininoura. It emphasises the employers' retention of the right to employ, select, and train whoever is best adapted for their requirements, and pay them accord ing to the ability displayed. The circular admits that to some extent the agreement exposes workmen's interests to risk,

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Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to AlfreJ Harrison.) Established 20 years. ' AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND I COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. _____ i WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., ' KVKRY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sftlea of Stock, HouseholdFurni taro, etc., as per arrangement, in any part (j the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sate. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUK, SHARPd, BEAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, eic, Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities, Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pi»noforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS oa time pay ments from ?iOs per month. HENBY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. T. Buiiock. ~~ FuK SALE. /CAPITAL Building Site, £ acre, being \J Town Sections 258 and 259 well situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It is seldom that half an acre such as this is offered for sale, as recently there has been a difficulty in getting two sections together in a good position. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~~ money" ' SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small sum of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lowest current rates of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. f o iTs aTT¥, ~VTEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section J3I in Cox Street. £100, Price wanted— £10 cash, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR "SALE. A NUMBER of improved Farms of from 180 to 700 acres of good and medium land, some originally part swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land, varying in area from 300 to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application. ALSO.— A number of Suburban Properties. Town Sections, etc., on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. ~ TINWALD. " TO LET AT A LOW BtNTAL. i^iOTTAGE, together with four SecDione, \J one acre fronting Harland and Grove streets. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. FOR SALE. LOT 260, Melcombe Street, near the Railway Station ; a'so Lot 525, con taining \ acre, fronting Hailand Street. T. BULLOCK. Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The beat Potato for light laud. LAPSTONE or VICTOKIA KIDNEY from Orari—Tho Potato Growers there all use thc.-e for early market, being heavy yieldf-ra of best quality. BATH KIDNEY-'}he general favorite. EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM, SNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes, best quality, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. I iJaker Bros. IWRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner cf Wakanoi Road and Cass Streets and at B»k«r ami Browa's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 6ft WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, OHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) rTIHE Undersigned begs to notify that he is JL Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolston Station will receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and LowesVßates. T. YOEK. 10 99 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And willfbe open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manage;



SAINDEit* «& »ons Euca lypti Extrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the Kiog of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs throug'i the Conau!-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878 Awarded diploma at tKe Ams'erdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medicil Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. * There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oila. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of P&rmacology, at Bon, aud Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of da resinous and other bubstancos, adherent) primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the pant Ail crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an. nternal , udioamenr. These orude oils, or so called j Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent orlour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Exsriob develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. i By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- I ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By theirtaste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con equouces are most appalling. For safetys akeaBkaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA YPTI EXTRACT,—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



LAZAEUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole »-<en,t for Ashbnrfcon District, C "C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. ~y AZARUS Patented System ensure ,1 J comfort and correct sight. Dont spoil your eyes by using badly fitting A. WARREN, bas;ketmaker, "VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcane), TANCRBDSTREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KIN.DS of WICKERWORK Made to Ordor and Repaired. 12 20



PUBLIC NOavCES SXKATHMOEB PBIVA.TE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL GASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FOKTY %Q) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TBJ¥-. OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. I Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmobe Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Eaßt Belt), Ghrist -6 135 church. THE TEA OF THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVI NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, FBtiiSHOR Bicke^ton reprrts tbs SAXON TEAS la abiolutsely Pare and of good quality P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer t.^6 Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays S M O X Ji THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANI. MANUFACTURED FHOM CHOICEST VIRGIN A LEAP G. K. ASKIN,i TANCRBD STREET, Tl/TACHINIST k CYCLE MECHANIC CYCLES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 <(' ''8 TUST Received, a Consignment of th O Celebrated "NEW YORK LEVER WATCH SB. ONLY lOs 6d, | To be obtained only from ■G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. > ~ ■_. . . H 10 31! hi g s Ph 1g B KOZIE TEA IS BEST. JOHN ORB Si Co., Agenta.



t Flanmer and Graves, WANTED TO PURCHASE fi OuD OATEN-SHEAF OHAFE. HANMER & GRAVES. WE have received instructions from Hugh Muikhead, Esq., to offer for Sale by piivate treaty, HIS Bft UG LITTLE HOMESTEAD of 44 acres, 0 roods, 7 perches, divided into four paddocks. The buildings consist of a first-class six roonied House and Outhonee, Stable and Wool Shed. Good garden, etc., Also— i I His Farm of 129 acres at Gough's Crossing, this farm is divided into four paddocks, with water in each paddock, and is one of the best farms in the diatricb. Easy terms. 500 ACRES AT RUAPUJSA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Ruapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water in each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shed. Terms—Small cash deposit, balance at a low rate o interest. HANMER AND GRAVES. _______ "OEGULAR Supplies imported by us direct from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. XTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Pri.me 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 kinds, including Tea (specially packed for ua 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, Galvanize! Sheep Netting (moat suitable tor fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils —Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. ~ JS~SEEDS] XVTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known growers, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition* We keep in stock the following varieties ;— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year "Hound Turnip do Rod J'aragon 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 Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turuip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Oarrot do Giants White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Subton and Sons havo senb 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 afc 6d PER PACKET Fanner a and others are invited to inspect. HANMER & GRAVES. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield 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 aice 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 Rae, 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 firßt at Dunedin ia 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 champww upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, 5.C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was gotby the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs nocomment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is bo 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 °f 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 priz-a and seven ] champions; among the others she was i champion mare at the Exhibition Show, J ! Dunedin. This career has stamped her a* 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 prize at Taieri Show, and second afc Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from >he above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms ; £4 4s; £,1 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss,5 s, All mares changing hands first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. GEORGE GRICE, Proprietor, Willowby Groom in harge, G, Gbxqb, Juor,



Stud Notices. TO St&nd this season at Flemington Waterton and Longbeach, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WORKMAN. - The Workman is a dark brown horse, | [■landing 16 hands£3 inches, with splendid ' action, and measuring a good twelve inches I below the knee. His sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, (573) by Kilbowie, imparted ; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of (^Scotland, im port-'.i ; great grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee ss. ALSO, THE PURWBREDJCLYDESDALE STALLION ! FEDERATION. WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. i Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaoonsfield ; grand dam Brisk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great grand dam Bloss (156 N.Z. stud book), by King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom ia charge, ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. ! Will stand the season at Flemiogton, Waterton and Longbeaoh. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee ss, Grazing for mares can be arranged for. I J. C. N. GRIGG, j 9 180 Longbeach. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton and Sur* rounding Districts, I THE TROTTING STALLION I TORONTO, i By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traducer. ! Terms : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2 j Groomage Fee, ss. ; For further particulars apply to ' WILLIAM BEGG, \ 96 Ashton. I T|lO stand at Bazaar Stables, Ashburton \ X and travel surrounding districts th | magnificient looking Trotting Carriag | Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kifcty took Firsthand Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class, Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Raceof7osnvs ;two miles, and trotted second in Adding on Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching aud breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chnsichurch ; First at Rangiora ; two Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Timaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, &q. Be is rising six years, stands sixteen hands three inches, with plenty of the beat ot bono, combined with good action; is th 3 right class of horae to gc good, U: eful and saleable I horses. New York can show at any lime sufficient speed to warrant ihe conclusion that if put in train .ng he could make a very creditaSle record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock. Season-—£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3 All mares sold or exchanged musr. be paid I for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid at first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. r 99 THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson's farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's tar , Willowby. Returning to Trevurza Bros. Bazaar Stables, ABhburton, 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 beautiful symmetry, and pienty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He waa 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 as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first; ownerc held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from J W. MoLAUCHLAN, 5 41 Groom in cl srge TO TRAVEL the Wakanui, Newlands, Seafield, Kyle, Chertsey, Doric and Rakaia Districts, and stand at H. Britton's Stables, Ashburton, from Friday till Monday, THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, PRINCE CHARLIE. PRINCE CHARLIE is a dark chestnut, 16 hands 3£ inches high, powerfully built with a magnificent set of legs, with splen did bone, and an abundance of hair of the right sort. His stock ia well known and need no comment. Prince Charlie is by Prince, by Young Banker I, (imp.) from Scotland— dam JLady Don, by Glenroy. No. 400, New Zealand stud book. He was a prize winner as a three, four, and five-year-old, and second to Rob Roy (champion) afe Leeston lasfc year. For fuller particulars see cards. Terms : Season £3, payable January 1, 1898, guarantee a3 per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee ss, payable first service, All mares changing hands,' first owner held responsible. All mares changing hands will be charged for as in foal. I For further particulars, apply groom in charge. J. THOMPSON ; Or, JOHN BRAWLEY, 9 158 Proprietor. ~~ BALTIMORE. BALTIMORE is a black horse, with two white hiud feet, and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high; by J Blackwood Abdallah ; dam Jess, by Quick silver—with splendid action and beautiful temper. t Baltimore is well adapted for getting Trotters and good Harness Horses. Baltimore won first prize at Christchurch and first at Ashburton in 1891, beating large fields, and for the best Trotting Stallion at I Ashburton in 1895. R iced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap at Ash | button, Guarantee £4, Season £2, payable on January 1, 1898. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. All Mares changing owners will be charged for ft-i Season Mares. For further particulars apply to the Groom in charge, or 9220 JAS. MoCORMICK, Winohmore lIO^IU TEA in Uewt



— 15,000 =r= "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY j jp_ OKU*' 9HACKL3CKJ B ' UNV^^*/ ""^ 111 THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove ripe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKEES, With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold a by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



i THE "DUNLOP" CYCLE FOR NOTHING. THE Competition for this high grade bicycle has now closed. The name and addte.s of the person who haa come nearest to the number ot miles of bicycles sold by us in Australasia during the last three years, will be announced as early as possible. Whoever the fortunate winner, is, the " Dunlop " Cycle will make k VERY NICE CHRISTMAS PRESENT. BEFORE buying your Christmas and New Year Gifts, we would like to show you our Cycling Novelties. It is very annoying after giving a present to find it is something your friend already has. If your friend cycles—you can easily ascertain whether the machine has a nice Lamp, Bel), Cyclometer, Toolbag, etc. Any of these accessories would be acceptable. Should you wish to muke a more expensive present we can offer you a good reliable wheel at the lowest possible price. Being sole agents in New Zealand for Humber, Danlop, Singer, Ariel, Atalanta, «tc, Cycles,we can give you a larger and more varied assortment to choose from than you can obtain elsewhere. We return your money if your purchase is not approved on receipt of goods. This practically means that everything is sent on approval. We will send nicely illustrated catalogues posted to any address on receipt of a post card. It is no trouble to us to show our goods to any one who will favor us with a visit, whether they wish to purchase or not. The Austral Cycle Agency, Ltd, THE LARGEST OYOLE DEALERS IN AUSTRALASIA. N.Z. ADDRESSES : t OLOHEO STRKET, CHRISTCHDRCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDINj AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON.



TOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBUKTON, TTNDERTAKE all k'nda of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering 1, Woodworking 1, & Biaeksmithing*. KILWORTH & SOJN, ASHBURTON. = 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 GLEAN for Farmer* any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 44lbs to the bushei ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lbs to 16£lba 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 KNOLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, d, thoma"sT~ashburton. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM ' MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID ASHBURTON. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS~AND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (»ext The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prioeß which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210s, £3 10a, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12-MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock>f Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Bella, Saddles, Toe Clip*, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, 50 J79



Business Notices. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT bOMEKS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Co*] is the Best »nd Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Cantor Sury Flour Mills. *) GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS ' WRITE FOR PRICKS TO G. T. PAKE, MOUNT SOMB RS. PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 44 INDIAIS (Palm Brand) b noted for producing 200 large Tea Gape of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson told to largely, OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money, OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Tea* being packed and sold In our emptlec 'Imitation la sineereab flattery,' bat the public should see they gat the genuine article. Retau irom ail the prlnolpal Bfcora* keepera. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Sthbbt, Ohkibtohuboh W. HrSUTiERLANDr' BEOS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the GLUB OYSrER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish y Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 923 NEW BADDLEBY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher ,„ ■^00> A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com* munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work> tnanship and moderate charges, to merit ft fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premise* of the beat material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any part o> the district at the shortest) notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEFSWAX bought in any quantity. r7j. henre; 10 35 Manager. DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR . AND BLEND. Packed .n Tins, the delicate Aroma. Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS F. DUCKWOKTH & SON TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and vJ Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the following prices :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach, complete, from £7 10a. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10s Burnett Street, Ashbvtbton Residence—Opposite, Firs Bftgrdl Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. SEEDS. SEKDS. ■pOR PRESENT SOWING. 1 A TONS RED CLOVER. |/\ TONS COW GRASS Vt X TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER, X TONS GIANT RAPE. Q TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.)* Carters choice English and Colonial grown? AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 957 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap. at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.