COUNTY COUNCIL.

The unud meeting of the Aahburton County Council was held to-day., ?re*ent ~ Mr C J. Harper (in the chair), Messrs Herring, Stutt, Richards, Cameron and Williamson. Id the absence of Mr b. ** Wriahfc, Mr Harper was appointed to tne ohS for this meeting Mr Chapman was granted leave of absence, chaibmah's statement.

The Chairman's statement was read as followa:—- The present tenants of those reserves (excepting trustees of the late Archdeacon Wilson), whose leases expire on the Ist mst. and 10th November next, have agreed to accept the Council's offer of extended lease for another year. Applications for lease for fourteen years of the reserves formerly held by these trustees have been invited, and the same will be placed before the Council to-day. The Chairman Anama Koad Board has written to say that the Board will consider the Conncil's letter rt the ±A£ 16a ia dispute at its next meeting. Letter from the Wakanui Road Board, respecting proposed road fronting reserve 1773 will be read to-day. The Thistle Bill, copies of which have been sent to each Councillor, j will be a subject of the Council's considera tion at this meeting. A letter from Mr Purnell on this matter will be placed before the Council. A letter from Mr Mmrhead will be read, suggesting a reduction m the water charges, Aahburton Forks district. An advice from the Treasury ia placed on the table showing that the amount of £918 Is lOd haa been paid to the Council's credit on account of subsidies. engineer's report. The Engineer's report was read as under : Ashbarton-Rangitata Water Supply—The supply from Ashburton main is ample for all requirements, and the U^per Hinds district has also a fair Bupply at present. With a view to conserving all the available supply from Hinds gorge during the summer season, and prevent the small leakage which occurs is gravel on the first faw chains of the inlet race, I have taken levels for re-grading and deepening the same, and the work will be carried out during this month. I have also inepected the dam at Limestone Creek, and have arranged to atop some small leakages there ;so far as this is feasible. The escape ii about one-fiftieth part of the present volume in the race, and the loss in Hinds river lame there is practically nil. Ihe flame near north-west corner of R.S. 30140 will shortly be replaced. Two flumes near the lower end of N race have recently been renewed. With the exception of some minor improvements still required, the race on eastern aide of railway near Hinds town ■hip has been completed. Some portions of the main neat Anama have got silted up a little by diift soil, but clearances will be made during this month. Aahbutton-Rakaia Water Supply.—The •upply from Pudding Hill stream is still rather light, but otherwise there ia a good supply circulating throughout the district. Several fords and culverts have been repaired and the races generally are in fair order. All the small branch races recently authorised are now on the point of completion. I am of opinion that the available summer supplies from the present sources of the Ashburton rivers and their tributaries will prove inadequate for the supply of any further new races, and the granting of any considerable additional length will certainly involve risk of shortage and disorganisation of the system. I have taken levels and marked off & swimming pond in Methven Domain on what appears to be the best site. You will observe from ranger's report that he recently found some dead ewea and lambs in the races. As this state of things causes not only obstruction bub pollution, it behoves occupiers to be more careful in this respect. County Plantations.— Planting has been iuished at Hindß, Westerfield, Mayfield, mid Pudding Hill. The replanting cf a small reserve at Doric, whers trees last year were destroyed by fire, has also been finished, the filing up oi plantation at South road, near South Rakaia, wjll be attended to this month. Wire netting has been erected at plantations at Auraia, and Cavendish, and the planting of a small number of Douglas tiin© and other trees, as authorised, ml be put in hand next week. According to instruc tions, I surveyed 30 acres of R.S. 55010 in Weuterfield district, adjoining railway, for planting purposes, and tenders have been accepted for fencing and ploughing the same. The fencing has now been oommeßcad. Gorae Burning in River-beds.—lbis work wai somewhat delayed on account of damp weather, but has again been resumed. I Bridge over Carter's Creek, Mam boaih Road.—l have inspected this bridge along with the Chairman of the Tinwald lown Board. It seems to me that the concrete culwrfc proposed by that Board is of too small dimensions being only 2ft 9in in width, and if a culvert ia adopted I should recommend that ib be not less than #t 6m in width, and of a height to reach the under ■ideof longitudinal beams of present bridge. fThe cost of such a cuhert the full width of the road including all accessory works would probably amount to £90. The extension of the ' present bridge eastwards to eastern boundary of road will cost £65. The re decking and railing cff the bridge on upper side to western boundary line would involve a further outlay of £35. These two sums together would amount to the j_ cost of concrete culvert acrops the full width of the road. A properly coiißtrucied ford, how= ever, would be mugh aheaper than either of thr two other schemes, costing, with easy crades, about £30, including the removal of Beaiy material in the foundation and filling up with hard stuff. The foot-brjdge on side oath might then remain. The question or waterway, during time of flood, is one which would have to be carefully considered, and ia this coanection I may state that some years ago a large quantity of flood water from Lagmhor road was diverted into Carter's Creek, but this now takets its natural course, lhechannel at Carter's Creek bridge has also been cleared of willows aod other obstructions, so that a culvert of the width now proposed would probably be sufficient, and runletttand the Town Board is prepared to take any risks in that respect, lhe capacity of the present bridge is of course ££* greater, and the .ford wouU U. .fall more ample, and even in time of flood the water would spread over it, so as npt to be an for traffic. 1 understand the Kn Board is anscioua tfiat some ephema should be adopted whereby the maintenance, of the woodwork of the present bridge, or Its extension, should be avoided. Protective Works Reserves J242, 2243, 2244 and 2945, Westerfleld Riverbed - These havjs a frontage on the river of about five miles in length In the aggregate, and for the moat part are sitnatad only a fpot or two above the general level of the channel, so that a complete system of promotion along these low shingly banks and over such a length would be an expensive projuot. AH that seems feasible would be an aunua expenditure to protect some of the worst marts At present these occur about one and Lhalf mile abwe Hackthorn© road in reserve 2242, where six chains of banking and fascine work is required to stem a channel which connects direc'ly with the river and intersects the said reserve. Another bad point is about) twenty chaps above Hack- Eborna road' on aaipe 'reserve, -the lower half ox reserve 2943 wanfca protection more or lets, also portions of reserves 2243 and 9244 The work would consist chiefly in securing clomps of willow tre.ee, and planting willow stakes, bat the latter would be of Httle use without a double fence which would be expensive. Willow trees are available at Westerfield, bat the cartage to ucner cud will be a pretty expensive item. An expenditure of about £75, if work were undertaken at once, would tend to secure some of the worst parts.

LIMESTONE OEBEK, Mr B F. Bpensley wrote, covering a fng fbrrepalrpto headyorlw and Jiumingß at Limestone Creek. The matter was daalt with in the Engineer's report, and a copy was ordered to be Beat to the petitioners.

BACK POLLUTION. Tb was decided to advertise, drawing attention of ratepayers to the necessity of kecmne the water races clear of dead sheep, and all matter Hkely to pollute the water. T " OAK?EK?S CBEBK BBIDGB. w he jiiwaM r/o#n Board' wrote asking for an improvement of darter's Greek Bridge. Thp" Council decided' to pay half coso of taprowpieht-noteMMding fifp—bixt fay o£»d "• M iw pr«*«F?w» to cosorete

RESERVE. Mr Bon Kdo applied for the lease of a portion of a receive in tha riverbed adjoin ing his proper* y. Tha lease was not granted. KIVEHBED IMI'OUKDINQ. . It was resolved that all county rangers be instructed to impound all stock found on the riverbed, whether in charge of persons or not. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £520 were passed for payment. ROLL ALTERATIONS. SeT«ral alterations in the roll were authorised. WATER CHARGES, Mr H. Muirhead wrote asking for a reduction in water charges. It waa resolved to consider the matter when next year's charges are levied. WATER RACES. The Engineer was instructed to report at next meeting as to the best means of settling the question as to Mr Fi'zgerald's water Bupply and that of Mr W. J. Wilson. Mr R. Gilmour was granted a pond service. Mr Dent'a application for water supply was granted subject to the Engineer being satis fied as to the work. Messrs Gudsell and others* application was held over, pending further report from the Engineer. Mr Timothy Clarke's application was gran'ed, provided the line were found to be suitable, BOG COLLARS. The question of the sale of dog collars was held over. RATES. The Clerk was instructed to sue for all outstanding 1896 rates and water charges. TREASURER. Mr Harper was appointed to aot as Treasurer in the absence at Parliament of the Chairman. RESERVES LET. The tenders of Messrs Gale at Is 6d an acre for reserve 2653, and Mr Malet at the same figure for reserve 2565, were accepted. (Left bitting)

FAREWELL AT WILLOWBY.

There was an interesting gathering at the Willowby Schoolhouse yesterday afternoon to take farewell of Mr and Mra Low who have been in charge of the local school for the long period of twenty-one years, while Mr Chapman, who presided at the meeting, has been the Chairman of the Committee for the same term—a unique circumstance, we think, in scholastic history. The Chairman, on behalf of the residents, presented to Mr Lowan illuminated address, which was an elegant and chaste work of art, executed with his well-known skill by Mr G. Wade, of Christehurch, and beautifully framed by Messrs Fisher and Son of that city. In making the presentation, Mr Chapman spoke in the highest terms of Mr Low's personal character and of his valuable services to the distiict. in many directions, in which he had been ably seconded by Mra Low. From the first their moral influence had always been on the right side, and their character waa reflected in those of the young people of the district with the formation of which they had had much to do. Mr Low had always been ready with his assistance in every good work, and had been active in the cause of the Sunday school and of temperance. His services aa a schoolmaster were not only highly appre ciated in the locality, but also by the Byard of Education, as was sufficiently testified by a resolution which he read to the meeting.

Mr Low, in a few well-chosen words, thanked the chairman and all who had taken part in arranging for the presentation of the address, which he would always highly value. The " Hymn of Brotherhood" having been eung by the Harding family Mr Wheeler, on behalf of the Willowby choir, presented- Mr and Mrs Low with a dinner service; in so doing bearing testi mony to the valuable aid giveu by Mr and Mrs Low, and remarking that there had been bo falling out among them (notwithstanding the proverbial saying that musical peopla are always crochety) for twenty yeara. A quarteite was performed by the Chap man family, after which Mrs Wheeler, on behalf of the Sewing Guild, presented Mrs Low with a plated teapot, Beading, Mr Mather. Song, " Will never say farewell," the Wheeler family. Master Tommy Chapman then, on behalf of the school children, read a short address, and presented Mr Low with a silver pen and pencil-case. Speeches were made by Mr Harding, Rev. J. J. Mather, Measra Grayburn, S S. Chap man, W, Davis, H. Osboine, and Maxwell, all bearing testimony to the good work of Mr and Mrs Low, Mr Chapman giving an interesting history of fche school; and Mra Wakeham, who spoke for the Sewing Guild, highly eulogising Mrs Low's services. The speeches were interspersed with music, and, after grateful acknowledgments by Mr and Mrs Low, the proceedings termi nated with the appropriate song "God be with you," suog by Miss Bratley.

WEDDING.

McMenamin—Murphy

The Church of the Holy Name, Ashburton, was the acene of another nuptial ceremony ou Wednesday last, thecontractingpariieß being Mr Patrick McMenamin, of Rakaia, and MiBS Mary Murphy, daughter of 35#r D. T. Murphy of the same district, where he has resided for the past twenty years. The Very Rev. Father O'Donnell was the celebrant, and Miss Norah Murphy, sister of the bride, auted as bridesmaidj both ladies being taste fully attired, the bride wearing a cream colored dress, with a gold brooch the gift of ths bridegroom. After the ceremony, the wedding breakfast waa partaken of at Devane's hotel* where an elegant spread was provided, and after the usual toasts, which were, it is needless to say, accorded full honors the happy couple left for Dunedin on their honeymoon trip, intending on their return I to settle on their farm at Highbank.

Town Edition.

Attempted Escape of a Prisoner.

Press Association— % Electric Telegraph—

Dunbdin, September 3. James Northey who is serving three yeara for house-brtaking attempted to escape from the prison gaag at Taiaroa Heads on the night of August! 28. He had secured a knife and partly hewa down the doorpost of iiis cell, and had got one leg out when his at tempt was discovered. He was charged at the Police Court to-day under the Prisons Act, and sentenced to a year's extra im prisonment. If he had been charged under the Criminal code he could have been sen tenced to imprisonment for Hfe.

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At Oamaru on Wednesday Major Keddell gave judgment in three cases in which (1) a publican was charged with allowing a pro hibited person to be in hia hotel, (2) the prohibited person waa charged with entering the same, and (3) a third person was qharged with accompanying the prohibited petaon. The informations were dismissed, on the ground that the words "any licensed premises" and "any licensed person mentioned in the Alcholic Liquors Act, J895, when read with previous Acts were restricted to such licenses and pre ipises as were defined in the prohibition oi-derf aad did not' apply geueral y to all licenses. The hotel implicated was outside the district, and not subject to the prohibi tion order. A Christehurch firm is reported to have secured a line of 9000 sacks of milling wheat from the Longbeaoh district this week, and another big line is reported to have been sold in the "Methven district. The price in neither case has transpired.



A meeting of the Committee formed ioc the purpose of arranging for a presentation to Major St. George Douglas was held this morning, whon it was decided to invite that jientlemto with subscribers and their wives to at'ead at the' Grange Hall to-morrow ivening at 8.30, when the presentation wij be made by his Worship the Mayor of Ash burton.



Messrs F. & H. Steel, whose new advertise ment appears in this issue, informs us that they have had the mo3t successful year ever experienced iv the West Street establish ment, having turned out fifty vehicles in the twelve months. They have receo ly m»de great imp ovemenrs in their plant and machinery, which is one of the most com plete in the district.



I Synopsis op Nhw advkbwsbments. Rifles Volunteers -Church Parade. Warned two unfurnished rooms. D. Thomas—Sale of Buggy, Arcade. F. aud H. Steel —New business adver tisement. Hanmer and Graves —Sutton's seeds, etc. Borough Council—Notice. Grazing wanted. Douglas Testimonial —Presentation, to morrow evening, at 8.30, Orange Hah. T. Bullock—To let, Cot Gage, etc , Tinwald



Public Notices WANTED, Grazing for three Cows. Appv Mrs Devane, Hotel. 920 "ashbusxon~borolTgh council.



NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council, under the powers conferred by the " Municipal Corporations Act, ]886, Amend ment Act, 1896," to CLOSE THE STREET leading from Dobson Street to the South east Town Belt through the Cemetery Reserve, No. 298, and a plan of the said street is on view at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square, West. J. SEALY, 9 19 Mayor. DOUGLAB TESTIMONML SUBSCRIBERS and their wives will kindly attend TO-MORROW Evening, at 8 30 o'clock, at the Orange Hail, Burnett; Street, when the presen ation will be made by His Woiship the Mayor to Mb and Mrs Douglas. 9 17



Baker Bros. |;pUHNISHISG UNDERTAKES, i. Corr-.or of Wakzuai Road and Casss Si reefa arid it B>.ker and Brown's Coach Factory, l-Uvelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No 69 Iliiiif FOITsALE, THE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND' VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Tmpa. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good crder, £6, Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles can be seen afc the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. P. AND H, STEEL. PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs, Traps, Spring Draya and 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 priooa, 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 Canterbury- 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 works of F. & H. STEEL, WEST STREET, 9 18 ASHBURTON. ""factsTre chiels that winna DING, AND DAURNA BE DIS PUTIT."—Btons, miMES change, and with them manners JL and tastes. The unimpeachable evi dence of statistics of trade tells us that the people readily appreciate a good and pure article in preierence 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 the total quantity imported from all sources was 4 442,8671b, of which 1 China supplied 2,487,6611b, or 60£ per cent. India supplied 150,6441b, or 3£ per cent. Ceylon supplied 4©3lt>, or 001 per cent. That INSIGNIFICANT WT rjfl<E SHIPMENT to this colony was so appreciated thut peop'e asked for more and got it. 43 years later (18,90) the imports atood thus :— China supplied 976,2401b, or 25£ per cent. India supplied 657,5021b, or 17 per cent. Ceylon supplied £5(53,13^11*:, or O| per cent. The total imports for that year from all sources were 3,849,1051b. It was this year that Suratura Tea was introduced, and became a boon 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 ail rivals, and materially assisted to drive China teas out of consumption. In I§96— China, supplied' 88,9411b, or li'per cent. India supplied 902,6461b, or 20J per cent. Ceylon supplied Z± 5 310,4115i1t> 9 or 55^ per cent. No other article of domestic consumption can show anything approaching this. Suratura Tea is picked and packed in Ceylon, thereby preserving its freshness and aroma until it reaches the consumer—which accounts for its economy and, purify. Suratura Tea is NOT blended with India or China Teas. JOHN QRR & CO., agenjgi_ ANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at MBwnt's, f°r fourteen days



"The weather prophetßprcdict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of eueh a winter is a really 2 ood reliable waterproof coat or cloak. VY c are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which > has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anidpai of a still larger sale for these Sood/tbis sekswfl they ara now showing Stably the largeat stock of waterproo fweed serge, and melton overcoats ever Sbitßd & Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water- JhSnSSTwairprfof? (Three months fS3 S defective money returned). All ment "up to date..— apyt.



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F. Fe.jT man. j F. FERIUMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. j ■AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire lusur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mills. COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburtou, to effect » speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. ! F. FERRIMAN. ' A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER*. Section of land, fronting the road just kelow the Flour Mill. Price fill. F. FERRIMAN. _______ Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALK. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital aud Domain F. FKR&LMAN. foe sTITeT~~" "I f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and Xv vJ watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. ~~ FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. I . . . FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. fur~sTlTe; mHE LEASE OF A SMALL GRAZING RUN AT ALFORD FOREST, Containing 321 acres, situated between the properties of Messrs Peache and Lambie, securely fenced. 94 acres are sown down in cocksfoot, stjr acres have been broken up and cropped, and 100 acres are ready for the plough. Upon the property is built a substantial cottage. The rental being very low, the above should com mand the attention of those requiring a handy sized farm. Annual rent, £10 per year. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLBNTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed» rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, smd other offices, with a well-stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. TO THOSE Desirous of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOE SALE a Property which offers very Bpecial advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builc a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated ; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minuteß walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. 1 fqrT~sale. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals, F. FERRIMAN. ~~ FOR &AXR Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. f. ferriman. ""for sale at allenton. lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. WAKANUI OOIMEJ M. I JL. L. T AM A BUYER OF BONES in large or small quantities, delivered at the mill. F. FERRIMAN. THE GtAßDl&tf. Til OR THE GARDEN OR FARM BONE DUST is admitted by all practical persona TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the soil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. TTERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE CO, Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital ,„ £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Aahburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. ASHBURTON WOOL _WORKS J AM A CASH BD?BR of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates, Address: Late Homersham's Wool Works. R. RcToKE. ggg'jgr'- 1"1 ■""■"'.,-ui- j '... ...... l-Lsjs WANTED K^OWN-Ladies* jackets capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English coat—At A, Orr's cheap sale, 7 4f The true leaf of the Tea plant, u^tamperod with Had pure; this is Kozis T»A, iffy it.-~ Jyba Qrr & Qo,, agents,



Pi blie ices. M. KLAKK, (Late of Rangioea) HAS COMMENCED Business in Ash- ] burton as SADDLER, HARNESS AND HORSE CLOTH MAKER, in the PREMISES next door to Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store, Tanored Street, and hopes that by superior workmanship and by keeping the beat of material he will be enabled to secure a fair share of public support. The Largest Stock of Saddlery in Ashbur ton to select from. ILi?^ THE Annual General Meeting of tht A&hburlon Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club will be held in the Arcade Chambers on FMDAY evening next, the 3rd insf, at 7.30 sharp. Business :—Balance Sheet; Election of Officers aud General. W. V. THIELTC, 9 2 Hon. Secretary. THE Company will parade at the Post Office, on SUNDAY, September 5, at 10 a.m., in order to attend Divine Service, and to take leave of Major Douglas. Review Order; Helmets, Side Arms and White Gloves. No Pouches to be worn. W. E. DOLMAN, g in Captain Commanding. SPRING, 1897. WE HAVE NOW ON SALE OUR NEW SEASON'S STOCK OF GARDEN & FARM SEEDS, from the Well-known Firms of ARTHUR YATES & CO. AND NIMMO & BLAIR, and can offer the Best Assortment in Town, ranging from Id per packet. We can also supply the following lines oi Seed Potatoes: —Early Rose, Beauty oi Bafch, and Ruby Red, Cabbage Plants on order. Garden Tools of all descriptions, includ ing Spades, Digging Forks, Rakes* Hoea, Pruning Tools, Hedge Clippers, Galvanised Watering Cans, Galvanised Water Barrows, Syringeß, Pumps, Hose, etc. CARSON & Go., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade, Ashburton]| D. Thomas. AROADE. SATURDAY,~SEPT. 4, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in etruetions from a Client to sell, ■I DOUBLE SEATED BUGGIf, J_ in good order, Sale at 12 noon. D. THOMAS, g 15 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1897 MESSRS FHIEDLANDES BROS., Ltd will hold a Special Horße Fair on the above date, for which Entries are now being booked. R. FBIEDLANDEB., 161 Auctioneer. FCR PRIVATE SALE, THE WELL-KNOWN DRAUGHT STALLION, "EMPEROR." By General Gordon—Jess, by Glenroy. . Fall particulars on application to 198 PWUNIUM BROS,i tai



TIMBEE! TIMBEK! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now lauding ex "Gisborae r from North Island. BEICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTIIIES AS R QUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MEBCHAHTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS.



JUST IMPORTED. .. . **%» ■ . " 11 "■" ' »W# "' ■ A SMALL but Choice delivery of NEW SPRING PRINTS. Also GALA TEAS for Boys' Suits. NEW CHTOONS in Light Shades. rIORT()]SESHELL SIDE OOMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber KID GLOVE CLEAN ERS-—a tremendous run on these in England, Is each. A job line of TURKISH TOWELS, very large, Is 3d—not to be equalled. Without exception the Best Kid Glove 9c K n for Half-a-Orown in Canterbury. Four Vqf> t> large Studs. All sizes. Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stuff at Low Prices. ill hum *Q* ■-- i -ii W. H. COLLIER, "THE CO|ENEE.»



___ T. Bullock. TIN WILD, FOR SALE at a low price, Cottage and | Section fronting Graham's Road, and adjoinining tho Hotel. This property ia to be sold at a very considerable loss. Easy terms of payment will be accepte!. T. BULLOCK. . . , _________ . | TO LET. One Acre land, together with Cottage, situated in HailauJ Street, T. BULLOCK ALFORD FuREST ROAD. I7IOR SALE.-Lots 14 and 15, each con ; taining J acre, being part of R.S. 4905, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. " : Mo¥ia rnllE Following Special Sums of £155, X £300, £2,300 to lend on approved Freehold Securities, at the lowest current rate of interest. -:%■ BULLOCK. TO LET. "TTERY Comfortable Dwelling Hou_a of six V room 3, bay window, verandah and scallery, wash-house, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Boar], nearly opposite Presbyterian Manse, and just below Mr A. Roberts'residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FO R Sale, the following properties, viz:— ■ 2174 Acres, Rangitata Plains, being R.S. 31647, and others good sheep country. 1000 Acres near Ealing Station. 280 Acres good land, fenced, and partly cultivated. ALSO FOR SALE, Several Farms, good land, varying in area from 120 Acres to 1,500 Acres odd s on very easy terms of payment. Full patticulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Age»t. HAMPSTEAD. On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing \ acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terms. T. BOLLOCK. IHOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also ■ strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. TIN WAI D. TO LET— Comfortable Cottage, neatly new, fronting McMurdo Street. . BULLOCK. "~~ "tinwald" "~~ FOR SALE—SECTIONS M and 18, eftch containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station, T. BITLLOOK. FOE SALEr™" /"IOTTAGE and two Sections well V_^ situated at Allen con. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK. B. DTJCKWOBT.H & SON, ! "TTHDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and U ' Upholsterers, Funerals oonduoted attßefollowingprices:— Covered Cofflns, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 IQs, BPOTETT STBHET, ASHBITRTQN. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new; lines in clothing. Our noted ' " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit #?l but cash discount One Bhil.liQg is* th« Found makes thettt 38/- a«w,^,«ffib"« H*U," R»4



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. ! fcEE; t.'Til .: AiU. SUKE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TJf^HOLESALE AND RKTAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. teES VEGETABLE SEEDS 3LSS OR TWELVE PAOKEtS FOR 2s 6d. SO VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES. PACKET IjXjOWJiiA feJIiJCiJDS PACKET 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. i OUR Potatoes are all Orders should be sent as specially raised for seed pur- A change of seed always early as possible bo ac to poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, as the best potato producing better and heavier crop our stock usually gets ex* ; district. is produced. . hausted before the end of the season. EARLY RUBY, Red. This is a very early pink skinned variety of splendid quality. It boils well and is a good cropper. WHITE HEBRON.—This grand potato possesses all the well-knowa qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and has in addition a clean white skin which renders it tnors valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive, BEAUTY OF HEBRON.—One of the best early sorts, very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This potato does not require any recommendation as its qualities are too well known. ROBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent out by us 2 years ago has amply sustained the high reoommendation we then gave it. It is a grand early variety of extra fine quality and enormous productiveness, Its cropping qualities are prodigious. The skin is a beautiful pick. ' RICHARD SEDDON.—This fine new potato is of an oval Bhape, grows to a large size with very shallow eyes, flesh close in strain and when cooked has a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it it fitted for au early market potato. OTHER Varieties—Snowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc,



A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY MTOBIS, ASUDTBTON APE CEBISICHT7BCH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Niinmo and Blair's Standard Seedß PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought .out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mr J. Hesbltinb, at Ashburton and Tinwald, which have been so successfully carrie.l on for tho last sixteen ye*cs ; also having secured the services of the best Collar Maker iv Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning out the very beat of Saddiery in all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the auppart of the General Public, which on my part will receive the very beat attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Headline, ot Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches at his shop, iv Tinwald, which will be promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by co called oheip rubbish, bub encourage fair trade, which hat been, and will be my motto. Principal Agent for Walker's Bofc Drcnoli. See Testmrmiala as being advertised. So'e Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oila. Ko farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. E. J7~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September 1, 1897, Aihburton. IN Connection wit h the above I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Guy, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have hud in the put. 1 also take this opportunity to reader my thanks to the public for the hearty support they have accorded me.—Yours Truly, J. HEBBLTIN&



MAKE NO MISTAKE. WE ARE ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Compare our Goods and Prices, and yon will be bound to admit, that undoubtedly MeDONALD & McDIARMID SELL THE BEST ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRIOE. OWING to the extraordinary mild winter, we are overstocked with WINTER SLIPPERS, and in order to effect a clearance to make room for Spring and Hummer GOODS, we are prepared to Sell them at a Substantial REDUCTION off usual price. Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 6d per pair, good value at 2s ; Ladies' German Felt and Leather Shoes 2s 9d, usual 3s 3d per pair ; Ladies' Best German Felt Slipper*, leather sole, 3s 6d per pair, worth 4s 6d ; Children's Slippers from Is per pair; and other line* that will gladden the hearts of the economical housewife. The only shop in town who keep and make the ASBESTOS LINED BOOTS. Asbestos is well known for its remarkable properties aa a preserver from heat and a protector from cold, and possesses the double advantage of keeping the feefc cool in summer and warm in winter. TEY THEM AT McDonald & mcdiarmid's BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Important Announcement. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL, ANDREW ORR f'pAKES this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronagt at this Great Sale, which will bo continued FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Cheap Sal«] the Railway Fare will bo paid to any Customer who purchases at least £$ worth o£ Goods. ALL MY OWN STOCK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. Every Article must be cleared, a3 a large shipment, ex s s, Waimate, h nearly; due, I QQ» ANDREW ORR.