The Ashburton Guardian.

roic; -X-Tiii. no. 4288

AsHBUBTOft: Tuesday, September 7, 1897.

price: one penny

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council wae held last evening, P'rea'ent-^His Worship the Mayor (presiding), and Ore. Hammer, Paul, Baker, Orr, Bird, Reid, Davis, and Collins. FINANCE. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank as standing at £1,623 16a 4d, and the income received from all sources had been £35 18s. NEW COUNCILLORS. The returning officer ieported the un opposed return to the Council of Messrs Thomas, Reid, and Davis. There had been four nominations, but ex-Councillor Brooke had withdrawn, and left three candidates ac above for the three vacancies. The Mayor welcomed the Councillor* tc the Council Board, and congratulated them and the Council on their election in one case and re-election in the two others. Cr Paul also added a word of welcome to the new Councillors, remarking upon the long peii od oi satisfactory service which ex-Cr. Brooke had just closed, but expressing his belief that in Cr, Davis they had obtained a worthy successor. Cr Reid acknowledged the welcome in a few words, as did also Cr Davis, who said it was his put pose to do all in his power, as a Councillor for the welfare of the borough. He dared not hope to be so good a Councillor as Cr. Brooke had been, bub if he should succeed in filling that gentleman's place worthily and with credit, he would be abundantly satisfied. SUBSIDY. The Income Tax Commissioner forwarded a voucher for balance of £46 l7s 6d subsidy on rates for the year 1396-7. ABHBURTON HOSPITAL. The sum of £10, the borough's portion of £60 paid by the County for hospital main tenance, was ordered to be paid. TRAFFIC BRIDGE. The County Council asked for payment of 3s 2d, the borough's share of £2 4s sd, paid by the County Council towards main tenance of traffic bridge. RESERVES. Mr L. Nicoll applied for a further lease for six years of the reserve he already occupied—seven years in all—at an increase to £2 per annum The application was granted. Two applications were received for the reserve recently given up by Mr William James, but the Council could not deal with them, as the Act required the reserve to be put up to public tender. TRAINING SHIP. The circular of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce on the subject of a training ship for New Zealand was read, but con sideration of it was held over till next meeting, engineers' report. The report of the Engineers was read as under: — Crossing in Burnett Street—The Works Committee have considered the. petition for v crossing in Burnett street, and would i recommend that instructions be given to keep a crossing scraped in wet weather opposite the Arcade. j H*n pstead Town Board's Application for Formation of N.h. Belt.—-A letter from the Eampatead Town Board for oettain forma tion to be' done on the N.E. Belt was laid | before the Works Committee, who recom mend that the work be done as requested by the Hampstead Board. Labor Gang.—The men have been engaged i during the past two weeks in metalliug streets, carting soil from streets to sections, watering s:retts, repairing kerbing in Burnett street weal, cleaning water races, grubbing gorse off streets and plantations, attending to the water supply, and sundry maintenance works. The report was adopted; inspector's report. The Inspector in his report complained of cert/-'ia cutlo that were always at large, and also of certain dogs that were unregistered, and were likely to remain so unless the owners were prosecuted. The report was adopted, and it was decided that the Inspector should impound all stray cattle he v found, and proceed agaiust the owners after ! ' consultation with the Mayor—counsel being allowed the Inspector to conduct the oases should the Mayor sanction proceeding with them, | BUILDING BY LAWS. | Cr Bird moved that the special fire block | | under the building by-laws be from Kermode i street to Peter street, and from Hast street to Cass street. Cr Reid seconded the motion, but would like to see provision made for outhouses being put up in wood and iron. Cr Orr was averse altogether to the wide extension Cr Bird desired to make, and thought the building by-laws as at present existing were sufficient for many years to come, Cr Collins thought the boundary should go no farther noithward than fiavelock street. Cr. Baker also thought that the boundary I went too far northward. Cr. Paul was also against any undue cx i tension. Cr. Davis thought the extension was too drastic, and it would prevent a man from building a cottage in wood if he wanted to. The Mayor fully sympathised with Or. Bird's motion, buc feared that building j would be retarded. | After Cr. Bird had replied, the motion was voted on and lost as follows :~For— Ore. Collins, Reid, and Bird; against—Crs. Orr, Paul, Davis, Baker, and Hanmer. COMMITTEES. Cr. Paul moved that Cr. Davis be ap pointed to the Committees vaoated by ex- Councillor Brooke, and the re-elected Coun cillors re-appointed to the Committees on which they had previously held seats! The motion was agreed to. SPECIAL MEETING. A special meeting was fixed to bk hel 3 on September 27 to confirm the new aspl alting by-law. I ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £124 4s were I passed for payment, and the Council sat as a DOMAIN BOARD. The Curator reported that he had received from Mr Somerset Graves, now in London, per Messrs Ross and Leighton, Christohureh, one dozen new roses, and had planted them in the new bed. The thanks of the Board were accorded to Mr Graves. The Curator was authorised to purchase several packets of seeds, as owing to the drought he had not been able to Bave seed of several kinds. The question of gates for the Domain was held over till next meeting to obtain specific prices for the gate pillars, but meanwhile J the prices for the iron gates Quoted by Messrs Kilworth and Sous were accepted. The Board then adjourned.

SUPREME COURT.

V Si Amuuiu.u — Jiy Electric Telegraph

™. . Hokitika, September 6. me criminal aessiou was commenced this mo. mug by Mr Jnatio • Denniston. True bi is were fouud by the Giauri Jury in the uai,e Regius, v Newsome, breaking, entering, and stealing; and Regina v Mitchell, assault. Newaome was found guilty of stealing, and sentence was deferred, pendins' the probation officer's report.

THE FEDERAL CONVENTION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Sydney, September 6. At the morning sittings of the Federal Convention Mr McMillan Raid be wag of opinion that they ought simply to propose some plan for guaran teeing for the first five years a certain amount, which would provide against dislocation of the provincial finances. The questions of debt and railways ought to be left entirely in the hands of the Federal Parliament, Mr Deakin thought, with reference to the returns of aurplus, that the Federation should guarantee to return a sum equal to that which at present each colony receives from the sources which the Federal Government takes over, not for a, period of five years, but for all time. This amount would prevent dislocation of the local finances. The Federal Convention spent the whole afternoon discussing the financial proposals. In moving to report pro gress, Mr Barton said ho noticed a distinct advance in (?he federal feeling in the present debate, and a keen understanding of the criticisms ad vanced in che interim between the two Conventions.



T. Bullock.



WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2< 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7a 6d j silioiaa and lining«, all reduc«4-At A.



WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan er black, only 3s 6d, at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED KNOWN. — Ladieß' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hote, Is per pair; children's: gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (far tops} 8s 6d per pair—At A. ORit'sch.-ap uaie. 7 42



FOR SALE—A Singe-sealad Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK.



TINWAID. ' TO LET—ComfortaLle Cottage, nearly new, fronting McMurdo Street. . BULLOCK.



HAMPSTEAD. On aooount of the Mortgagee. TWO Boildins: Sites, well Bituated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing £ acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terms. 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 Kaling Station. 280 Acres good land, fenced, and partly cultivated. ALSO FOR SALE, Several Farmß, good land, varying in area from 120 Acres to 1,500 Acres odd, on very easy terms of payment, i'uil pai tici:lars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



TO LET. "TTERY Comfortable Dwelling Hcuae of six V rooms, bay window, verandah and scullery, wash-house, wifh copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, nearly opposite Presbyterian Manse, and just below Mr A. Robexts'residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



ALFORD FOREST ROAD. FOR SALE.-Lots 14 and 15, each con taining J-aere, being part of R.S. 4905, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



TINWALD. TO LET. One Acre knd, together with Cottage, situated in Harland Street. T. BULLOCK



TIKWALD, FOR SALE at a low price, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, and adjoinining the Hotel. This property is to be aold at a very considerable loss. Easy terms of payment will be accepted, T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE. GOOD Building Sites, having 3 chains frontage on Havelock Street West. being T.Sa. 1170, 1171. Have!ock appears to be the favorite street for residences just now, a number of good houses being in course of erection Very easy terms of pay ment can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent,



Holloway's Ointment—Sores, wounds, ulcerations, and other diseases affecting the skin, are capable of speedy amendment by this cooling and healing ointment, which has called forth the loudest praise from parsons who have suffered for years from bad legs, bad breasts, biles, absesses, and enrouie ulcers, None but those who h»ve experienced the soothing effect of it can form aay idea of the comfort it bestows by restraining icflammation and allying pain. Whenever Holloway's Ointment has been once ueed it Us established its own worth, and is again eagerly sought for as the easiest and safest remedy for ail complaints. la nueralgia, rheumatism, and gout, the same application properly used, gives wonderful ©lief, X ou • have fumed yOU r constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozljs Tea, it is pure and reliable—John Orr 4 Co., Sole Ag n



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Don't Cocgh. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 'KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commeaded by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remedy the cause without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tins Is l£d oaeh



'Varied.



WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Turner have opened up their new Prints and Drees Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas, Dress Goods, Millinery, and Mantfcs to arrive per r<i, Aotea, September



WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eait Street. .



T BEARD a man say that you got wonder- JL ful value for little money, at Mklloh's Cheap Boot Sale.



Kozie Tea, the best, and vet within reach of all j Sold at 1/8,1/10, 21- and 2/4.— John Orr &Co Sole Afttmts.



OEMEMBER, Remember, thatMKLLOR's X\ Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen daya only Now'a your time to buy,



TTTANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye f T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the option line » ♦«! Sat.kk's Optician



WANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A, Orr's cheap sale. 7 46



STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges la 6d, worth 23 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, IOJd. worth double.—W. H. CfIAIHR



THE RECORD SAL H.—Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Cape?, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Chil iron's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina fores at great reductions to reduce quanti ties before stock-taking.



TUST Fancy, Men'a Pegged Bluchers 6s tl lid, usually 8s 9J.— Mellor's Z.a andia Boot Store.



MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13



WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4a lid, Art Muslin l£d par yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Orb's Great Rale., 3 18



A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathing, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone.



STOP THAT COUGH by using Fjlowjbr's t Celebrated Aniseed and Hprehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H, A. Flowjsr, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 163



WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Htjjwam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to opeii same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will Gad all the comforts of a home.



VJ OTICE.—Are you going to build. JJN Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing iron Ridging, Gutters, Naila, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pump*, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks ancKHiugea, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. llarplby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32.



WANTED Kuown, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellok's Zealandi» 800 l Store.



WANTED KNOWNt-A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool veßts, knitted skirls, cornets, etc., at half price—At A. Ores' cheap sale. 7 44



WANTiD KNOWN-Infajutees, wool mits, aud gaiteis, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; luce curtains, trom 2s lid ; white Mircella quilts, 10s 6i, worth 218—-Au &. Orr's cheap sale. 743



WANTED Kuown—That J. Moison ha, received a large stock of Wintei Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, a3 in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather «s«d. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Kast Street, Town Hall, Ash * urton .36



LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79



YOUNG MEW—Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves,—Profbssok R. B. Hermann, Specialist, Collins Piace, Melbourne. BSO



WANTED, wise fathers and mothers remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on.



T ADIEb' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin- JLJ toshes at about half price, newest styies; many lines equally cheap.—VV. H. Colliers Stock-taking Sale.



YITANTuD Known, the doora and H windows aie lined with wonderfu bargains, at Me&lob's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED Known —rfeeds, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletoheb Bbos., East S reet.



rI"!HOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of ihe Record Keign by purchasing for their home a loVely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's.



NEW Journals.—Young Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon'a Ladies' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Asdebson'S, iiast street, Ashburton. 3 143



BKAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletoheb Bbos.



WHERE are you going^to, my pretty maid ? To Mxttoß's Cheap Boot Sale, »ir, he said.



WANTED KNOWN-The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married)';' and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. ;■ 6 120



SPECI A L PURCHABE—A line of Youths' Iweed Overcoats, ail sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale.



OBTAINABLE FftQM ALL GROCERS



DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved.



STEATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED, i UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. Y^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADtISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church.



JUST Received, a Consignment of the Celebrated A,"NEW YORK" LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs 6d. To be obtained only from GL JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburtoa,.



rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES! Pronounced by the Aehburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give /our Umbiellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if j you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashburton, take them to SMITH MAOKWELL, East Street. Also knives and Bcisaors ground. 7 191



1 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND BHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Eery pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOE, TANORED STREET! MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA. BOOT STOSB.



SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Oonfaeqaence'of the large increase in tbis branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and moat approved, designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. * ! OUR Mr R. Mr/BRAY having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of eight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also ha.c Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT ;CURLED SIDES, for riding) or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when'stooping. NKW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong |



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, 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 THESUPPLY 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 MAODONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHURfiH, whose Ploughs, Diso Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonie» for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chatf-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 theira 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 on his 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, and with reasonable charges he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET ASHBURTON.



MAKE NO MISTAKE. WE ARE ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Compare our Goods and Prices, and you will be bound to admit, that undoubtedly MeDONALD & MoDIABMID SELL THE BEST ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. O WS?TPW?R? c ®x? raordin«y mil* winter, we are overstocked with WINTER .»dL?«hl'r'sZ e.'2?oT" ft? 1; I»6dP«'.P«i'.Bo»dv.l n e ,t2,j Lrfta- Gsmi, Belt that will gladden the hearts of the economical housewife. Asbestos i 8 nl w B 8n °L<!t tO fWn r h° keeP I nd make the ASBESTOS LINED BOOTS. ■iSSZ LI i a lta remwka!>le properties as a preserver from heat and a \ "■ " .. r TKT THEM AT McDonald & Mcdiarmid^s BOOT MANUFACTURER^ AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Aeent. Valud^'Wool and Grain Broker, . A S HVtfBT O N Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald and Aehburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fi«d>yb Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariaat Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- | Matson and 00, Ohristclmrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcsb White's Sheep Dip ■ Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures ™ 4 b« g t0 iQform my Rak*{a 01i9nts and others Oh"** I have appointed Mb W. Baroook as my Agent in the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahbnrfcon GREAT REDUCTK)S~Tn PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON S-



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, i 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchurch Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly jSorton's Camomile Phxs. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once m a splen i di'l toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly IDG years thejr have proved utequallec 1 for Iddigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and 1 or Liver and Stomach complain tB. Sold in bottles la l£d, 2s 9d, and lla, by all Medi. «iae Vendor* throughput) the world



PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2a 4ct INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties 'Imitation is sinaerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii irom all the principal Store keepers,



GREAT HARNESS SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TJIINDING myself Overstocked, and to JJ make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BRIDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be sold at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. REMEMBER : SALE STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTERSON, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Tueneb's. 8188



Baker Bros. rpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksmai Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Browa'a Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No 69 JAMES PATTERSON'S



CARSON & Co., GROCEBS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade, Asbburtoa



Garden Toola of all descriptions, includ ing Spades, Digging Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Pruning Tools, Hedge Clippers, Galvanised Watering Cans, Galvanised Water Barrows, Syringes, Pumps, Hose, etc.



SPRING, 1897. WE HAVE NOW ON SALE OUR NEW SEASON'S STOCK OF GARDEN & FARM SEEDS, from the Well-known Firms of ARTHUR YATEB & CO. AND NIMMO & BLAIR, and can offer the Beat Assortment in Town, ranging from Id per packet. We can also supply the following lines of Seed Potatoes:—Early Rose, Beauty ot Bath, and Ruby Red. Cabbage Plants on order.



T AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip.



WM. WHEELBAND, 128 Nurserymaa, Temuka.



WHEELBANU'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. rpHE 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. Valuable Testimonials have been reoeived from the Hon. J. B. Acland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman Jig, Mr W. W. Smith! (Curator of the Aehburton Domain), and from many others, some of which can be 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 burton, also direct from the Patentee.



ASHBURTON PERM ANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. /"\N and after Thursday, the 7th day of V/ ' January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, |Manager.



Shipping.



CARGO STEAMERS.



MUSICAL. MUSIC. TUT ISS pARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills And William Street



Many Ladies complain th&t the T«a they Jmvo been using hm neither etreng&h nor flavor. If they try Koiriß TaA they will be satisfied Try the No 4at 2/4, 'tie auperb



FEED. MAKEIG, T3ROKBR & COMMISSION. AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRET MAKEIG, : Arcade



Llewellyn Owen, M.CM'M.» Jb.lt? X--C.M. PIANOFOBTE, SINGING AND HaEMONY, AND MANDOLINE.



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. iyr RS "OOWMAN JDIOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Ha'/ki.ock Street, AbHBtJRToN. RAKAIA-FRIDAYS. Pupila prepared for Trinity College



MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. OBDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



A OABD MRS A fl >ILARIDGE, ■ iIL. \J. V/LARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms-on Application.



[a card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, rjIBACHBR OF THE VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings, Ashbartoc,



T | HJTON STEAMSHIP COMPAN V *J Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL HROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinga see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate (Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing Foe farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



Maori ... 5200 Moffatt .... Well'o July 27 Rangifcira 4045 Burton .. — Matnar!... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes .«. — Pakeha ... 4331 Proßaer ... — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry ealoon paasengera only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



* Tons Commander From Date. Gothic ...7730 Kidley ... Lyte'o Aug. 19 fokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug* 28 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sept; 20 lonic .„ 4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11



SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. jwi TJOYAL MAIL STEA jMK^-L^ MERS, with superior accommodation for all claasea !^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Fly. month.



We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Peraambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticulars on application. For farther particulars apply to IRIEDLANDER BROS., Lw>. Agents, Ashburton,



Port of Steamers. Tobb. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Sept. 2 Ruahine 8127 — Sept. 50 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 — Dec. 23



r|• H E '"." t.. NEW ZEALAND LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Best Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Rates.