ROAD BOARDS.

Wakaitni.

The ordinary meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday afternoon. Present — Messrs Stewart (chairman), Ayrtop, Lloyd, and Rule. J RACK CROSSINGS^ { The County Council wrote agreeing to pay the Board 3? per annum per race cros sing over roads in the Wakanui district, ff r maintenance of s«me, and also forwarded copy of the Oouuty balance sheet—duly audited. GRA.VEL RESERVFS. Messrs 0. C. Forks and S»f wrote regard ing the transfer of sections, to be u««d by the Board as gravel reserves, which sections had been surveyed by Fooka and .Yon, ■ ■ arrusiißYa" The Land and laeome Tax Department w?ote, forwarding subsidy to end of June— £10012 a lid. ovbbsbbk's report. The Overseer repotted on woiks finished and in baud. As instructed he had written to the Ashburton Qounty Council pointing outi that the new.raof made by that body along the River road was not being done as Mr arrangement.. Since receipt; of that, fetter the Council had filled in the race com- Silaiced of, and made another closer to the enoe, where 1,6 was arranged to be afc first. If'the work as it now stood was supposed to be finished, the side next the crown of the rbad'WM nob levelled, as agreed to be done bf- the Engineer, when interviewed by the Chairman and Clerk of this Board. On this subjaot some conversation took place, the opinion being that if the work were now supposed to be finished it was in anything but a creditable job. It was decided that the Clerk write to the Council on the subject of this work, and if the Council decline to complete the levelling, the Clerk to put the work in hand and hare it done at the Council's expense. RESERVE 141?. The CSerk reported that Mr Maxwell had signed the lease of reserve 1417, and the case pending in connection with the reserve, and in the hands of Mr Purnell, had been withdrawn, Mr Maxwell agreeing to pay costs. Mr Maxwell had reported the un satisfactory condition of a cutting in the River road opposite section 4098, and the Clerk was instructed to have it improved. buxtkbick's koad fobd. It was resolved to have the grades of the ford on Butterick's road altered. The ford had been made by Mr Frampton, and the Clerk was instructed to interview him, and ask him to do the work of alteration, failing, to have it done at Mr Pramptoa'a expense. PLOUGHING ROADS, Mr Leadley having ploughed certain roads in front of property occupied by him, with out having first obtained the Board's sanc tion for such ploughing, Mr Leadley was ordered to level the ploughing at once, and to the satisfaction of the cletk to the Board, who was instructed to inform Mr Leadley that the Board allowed no one to plough the roads without first obtaining the Board's permission to do so. It was further resolved to give pubic notice by advertisement that prosecution would immediately follow the unauthorised ploughing of roads. KESSRVE 1773. The lease of reserve 1773 expiring in Novamber of this year, the Clerk was in structed to write reminding the County Council of their*promise to take the neces sary steps to have a chain wide along the railway reserve set aside for a public road, SHINGLE. Shingle taken from Mrs Bruce's land— 550yds—was ordered to be paid for at Id per yard—£2 5s lOd. BALANCE SHEET, The balance sheet having now been audited, the Clerk was instructed to call a meeting of the ratepayers to pass it. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £26 16a 51 were passed for payment, and after some minor business the Board adjourned.

THE ABHBOBTON GtJABDIAK t TUEBx)At, AtJ&UST If), 189?.

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Friedlander Bros., Limited. : SEEDS FOR SPRING SOWING. TfTE II VK GIVE* SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Clover SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AH j LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES, IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. Friedlander Bros., limited.



TO LET. TWO-EOOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLEN rON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd] POTATOES. POTATOES. VITE ARE BUYERS OF PKIME. TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Limited. T¥7 E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME TABLE POTATOES FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. ' VT7K £RE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT- RYEGRASS' OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



SATVr>Ks-« So sous JEQuca lypii Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, producta of simple distillation forming crude resinoua oils. la order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EDOAL\PTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their iuformation forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2. 1878, we etate :— It proved by testa by the Medical Clinice of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswakl, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinoua and other eubstancoa, adherent to primary distillation, will davelope the sanative qualities proper to the pant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. BBuer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only extract correspond ing to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPT EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-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 pundgenfc 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 tennatea. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal iuflamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety ftiwaya ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliable preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia, SANDEK & SONS.



B. DUCKWORTH & . SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Asiiburton, Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 105 THE TEADE SUPPLIED. COAL. COAL. IHAVEfsJUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 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 j Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, 3he celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALB. COKE & FIREWOOD-long & 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.



STKATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. |°jAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. • PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmobb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Easti Belt), Christ -6 135 church. W TAiris~¥iowN -"mrs~ruffa M having taken the premises lateij occupied by Mr Q, Neil}, intends to open mmc &b Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roon:a, where visitors will find a long felt w&nfc supplied, Mealg at ail hours. A few bofttdefi will tJodi «U the comfort* of a



I 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 and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satubdays AU Communications carefully attended to. 5 16 publio~"notice7~"~~" 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 MACKWBLL, East Street. iilao knives and scissors ground. 7 191 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Melloe's Zeakndia Boot Store. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter j Boots and Shoes, which he inteuda disposing |ofat a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as ia the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Bootß in the trade. Nothing bub the best sole leather , used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boob Store, Ensfc Street, Town Hall, Aah. I



Business Notice. . : | TOWNEND'S CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE FOR CONSUMPTION ANT) OTHEB CHEST The most valuable discovery in Modioal Science. Deairoyo fche Morbid Depoßlfcs of the Langs. Overcomes the racking cough and spitting of blood. READ the following extract from the Weeih'y Press "It has been clearly demonstrated that this new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment of the more formidable disease of consumption, but that In all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cures with astonishing rapidity. It acts against these lesser maladies as quinine acts against intermittent fever. It is equally efficacious in bronchitis and catarrh, and all Inflammatory states of the respiratory i organs. Expectoration and cough die i appear like magic, and there can be no doubt that thousands of cures will be affected during the coming winter by this latest application of modern medical science." PRICE 2s 6d SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale Agents : IKEMPTHORNE, PROSSER <fe 00 S = NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO, Ltd. Danedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.



COAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 MUST BE SOLD TO' MAKE ROOM FOR FURTHER SHIPMENTS. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MEBCHANTS, lEONMONGERS & PAINTERS.



ALAXUM T :e greatest remedy ever introduced for all diseases arising from a disordered state of the digestive system. It if A LAXATIVE. AN AFPKTISEK. AND A STIMULATING TONIC, A few opinions from the Christchurch Press and other newspapers :— " AIiAXCTI stands alone an;: unrivalled In the treatmenb if all ailments due to defective assimilation." " Ataxumstrikes at the root by correct ing the irregularity." ; ** No morbid condition can exist," "Vital for jo speedily generated by ALaxum, the premier medicine." "Alaxum is essentially a nerve timulant and tonic laxative which sirengbheiia the whole being. There is NO MEDICINE TO EQUALIIT FOE INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA. LIVER COMPLAINTS,*"* SLUGGISH ACTION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION,



BILIOUSNESS, or HEADACEU?,. and all derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act by drastic purging, tfban which there la 110 greater evil t& the human body. By clearing the alimeoj'.aiy canal of all foul matter, and by toniaig- -and renewing the* strength of the satire digestive system, it builds up the* ®wtire energy of the whole being and eaaM* s it to throw off all functional disease-. Where there is organic disease y/& say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that most of tba ailraenla affec fcine humanity are FUNCTIONAL j The organs themselves are sound, fosjf, a re not doing tfeeir work. Alaxum t^ Remedy. FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale Agents : ; : KEMPTHORNff, PROSSEK A CD. 1' (Limited). ]



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: « NUMBER," «• SWIFTS <' SINGER," " TRIUMPH," AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has liad [More Geuuiue Successes Than any uther Cycle In *b.© World and. Still Reigrns Supreme, WE ARE THE «WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE **<*»» ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Ofpicb—2Bs, Collins Steeet, Mblbouene. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Stbkbt, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, Geokgk Steeet, DUNBDIN. SHEABMAN BROB. t AGENTS, ASBBURTON.



1897. NIMMO & BLAIR'S. 1897. FRESH STANDARD SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or 13 for 2s 6<l. 100 VARIETIES. 100 VARIETIES. /CULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening cannot VJ iail to have success by using Nimmo and Biuir's " Standard " Seeds, and following the directions given on Packet. Nimmo and Blair's strains of Vegetable Seeds are either grown 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 iromall parts of New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly successful. Id Packets. FLOWER SEEDS. Id Packets. IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This list includes the moat hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than sufficient need to plant an ordinary garden. Full directions for sowing are given on each packet, and if followed, the best results will be obtained. We can supply any of the latest Novelties in Vegetable or Flower Seeds at the Catalogue Price. CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. Telephone—No. 53.



J. WILSON. » OOESBE OP ABOADE, i E [ MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC ! WALL PAPERS. i LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. 14/TIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM ENAMELS, i VARNISHES, &a., IN STOCK. PAINTEB, PAPERHANGER, & SIGNWRITER. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16



THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PAIBONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work dom • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to ,_a M^ the making of a Combine. .13 BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head-quarters are W g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will H OQ go to employ local tradesmen. [i^ BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for work 2 P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. -^ H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent H EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburlon. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. 'l^ Ai R wE7« BR-° 8*1lT JUBtT nedßT^ T^X "Gothic." Barrett, Bros have re- HjSZ^M^M&Ska^Jo^ & ceived throu *h tfaeir **mte> direofc makes them 28/. now.-" Ihe Hall,' Eadb Shilli in TPound.-"The Hall," East lgtreell> Street) WHERE are you going to, my pretty T¥7"ANTED Knows—A. Obb, Agent for maid ? To Mmjjqb's Cheap Boot T f the uelobratod Fearo^ught Sergeu B»li, «lfj eaa laidn d«fy»e» »(p, »ad wat«r, 3 139



SPRI JN G B L OSSai TEA Packed in £B>, lt>, 516, and lOlfo Nn Weight Air-Tight Ting, No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label J 1/9 per K>. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per jj,, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SPECTACLES._ x SPECTACLES. R- MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Exo. IN OoesequenceJofJ the lurge increase in tibia branch of our bneinegß, we have found il necessary to augment oar Already large Stock of Op^ica, by frequent conßigntneutß from England of the kteet p*tterno and most approved designs in all olMiies of SPEOTAOLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murbay having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optiot, »nd daring that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of light, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision,, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, m advantage that oaanot be adopted by ! those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha.fi Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPEOIAT ;CURLED SIDES, for riding, or meohanioe at their work WON'T fall off when stooping, NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY)J BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON tCOUNTY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHURfiH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout) the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping i» good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, co as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVKN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business onjjhis behalf for, the (sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public,">nd with reasonable charges' he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET ASHEUETON.



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THEJ3ORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 51st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ! HIGH Class Ladies' Jaoketa at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half oost price.s Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15a 9d. Children's Handsome Tunica from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3s lid. Stylish Dress Goods, lO^d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25s 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sices, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Olofch Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR ONE MONTH »J*HE WHOLE STOC 6 K REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED. SB* SEa CIKCULARS FOR PRICES JK —CQMMENOES— Saturday, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORID STREET,



"OOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIK Established—l72o. Clainw Paid—Thirty-seven Million^ J. 0. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON* OUB 2s 4d INDIAJS (Palm Brand) to noted for producing 200 large Tea (taps of first-rate Tea to the pound, Thta Is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUB TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation is sineerest flattery,' but the public flhouid see tbey get the genuine article. Betati norn all the prinolpal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & GO-. 155 Colombo Street, Chbistohubgh



J AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDIBG. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip.



NOTICE. /CALLED BjACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. LAZABUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, g O A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. LAZARUS Patented System enanra comfort and correct sight. Don spoil your eyek by using badly fittin Spectacles.



FEED, MAKEIG, "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Sharea for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade SINGLE TREK STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN the Public moat heartily for A their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings,. Hats, Boots,. (Mua erers' Boots being a specialty} Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oila, China, and Glassware cannot be surpassed. at the prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortmenb of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour, kept. Acent for Nelson, Moate, and Co. *s Teas* Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily NOTICJB. mHE ASHBURTON TAILORING X COMPANY haß on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the most Fashionable fc>uit, and not hare any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in this best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran* tee you one of the most fashionable Suit* procurable. Gents'*own material made up. W. PAULING, __ ' ' __ Manager LOOK * CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL.



OUTPUT has Trebled during the laak twelve months, j IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter* bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO O. T. PAEK, M OUNT SOMERS.



WANTED Known-A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellob's, for fourteen day* nly. * TFTANTED Kncwn-250 New Jacket! . "V_ Mantles, and Capes now opens beautiful gooda, German made.-A. OBiT 314