WEDDING.

Begg-Hill.

Quite a pretty wedding took place at Wakanui Wesleyan Church on Wednesday* the contracting parties being James B. Beggi of Auhton, and Emily Maria, second daughter of Mr Charles Hill, one of the oldest settlers in the district. The cere mony, which was conducted by the Eev R. Taylor, was witnessed by a large company ■—the little church having been prettily decorated by old schoolmates of the bride^ The bride, who looked exceedingly well, wag attired in a fawn coloredddresse s trimmed with fawn silk, with the usual veil and wreath, and carried a bouquet of white flowers and maiden hair ferns. She was giyea away by her brother, Mr William Hill, The bridesmaid, Miss Agnes Hill, wore a pretty dress of green shot lustre, and a hat of white rioe straw, trimmed with green shot ribbon and ostrich tips. Mr William Begg was best man. After the ceremony, the bride and bridegroom received the congratulations of their friends, and on leaving the church were met by a perfeot hail of rioe. The party then drove to the school, where Messrs Hill Bros, had pre pared a sumptuous breakfaßt, to which over thirty persons did ample justice. Mr James Brown, Netherby, in proposing the healh of the bride and bridegroom, said he had known the bride from infancy, and congratu lated the bridegroom on coming to Wafc&nui for a wife; and from what he knew of the lady he felt sure she would prove a good helpmate. He belonged to a country where they were accustomed to tee the dew on the mountain, but this was an age and district where temperance had a strooghold, there fore their glasses contained nothing likely to affect their heads. Ha was pleased to see so t many smiling faces telling of heartfelt con gratulations to the happy couple. He liked these sorts of socials, and in looking round the table he thought there were several young men who might follow the bride groom's example—Wakanui oould provide them with wives of all sizes. Mr J. B. Begg suitably replied, and proposed the health of the' bridesmaid and best man, which was duly honored. (Then the follow ing tOMtl were honored—Mr and Mrs Hill* Which was responded to by the grandfather of the bride; Mrs Begg, mother of the bridegroom | and Messrs Hill Bros., which '■ Was ditmk with musical honors. Lastly, I Mr Dickie said he wished the cotnpaoy present to drink long life, happiness, and success to Mr and Mrs Hill, who were leav ing the district for Greenstreet. They were good neighbours and mauy would miss them. Mr James Brown said he echoed every word of the previous speaker. He had been neighbor to Mr Hill for the last twenty-five years, and he was sure many would miss their old familiar faces. The toast w.-s drunk with three times three cheers. Jin the evening a very large assemblage of Mends took place in the schoolroom, when dancing, songs and games of all sorts were indulged in. Mr G. W. Leadley, in a neat and appropriate speech, called for three cheers for the bride and bridegroom, thr%e more for Mr and Mrs Hill, and again throe tor Messrs Hill Brothers, the latter being accorded with musical honors, The party broke up shortly after 2 a.m., singing "Auld Langsyne." It is worthy of note that four generations of the Hill family were present. The presents, which were very numerous, were wholly of a useful character, from a oouoh to a spade to dig the garden.

The Wreck of the Tasmania.

Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph— Wii-lington, Ataguat 6 The body washed aeliore at Mohanga has beea identified; as that of W. Demock, who was one of the occupants of the chief ■toward* dingy, He was sculleryman on the Tasmania, thirty-four years of age, and % Londoner by birth. There are now only three persons unaccounted for—Hendorson, chief steward, and the men Bidmeed (butcher) and Logham.

WATERTON.

From Oar Own Correspondent

The fifteenth anniversary of the Royal Watertou Lodge, 1.0.0.F.,M.TJ. < waa cele brated on Thursday night by a tea, concert, and dance, in the Library Hall. The weather was all that could be desired, conse quently the attendance was equal to that of any previous anniversary. The room being prettily decorated with greenery looked veiry attractive. The tables, l*den with every thing that would tempt the most dainty, were ably presided over by the following young ladies, who showed themselves to be artist* at the work, viz:—Misses E. 6. Reid, L. Watson, A. Taylor, A. Ashton, M. Timma, E. Pearce, J. Dawson, A. Muir, and E. Taylor. These fair ones were, for the apaca of about two hours, kept busy supply ing the hungry creatures that flocked into the room to partake of the good things pro vided. Tea over the room was re-arranged for the concert, which was presided over by Bro. 6. J. Soal, P.D.G.M. Bro Soal in opening the concert addressed those present |o the effect that they were that night cele brating their fifteenth anniversary. The year that had just closed had been a very prosperous one. Nearly £100 had been added to the funds of the Lodge, which now totalled £700, and eight new members had joined tha order. Speaking of friendly Societies generally, he went on to say that the M.U..L0.0.F. was the strongest in the colony, having 16 districts, 137 lodges, 1 widow and orphan's society, and accumulated funds to the extent of £300,000, while the membership was proportionately large. There were in the colony four different orders oi Oddfellows, 1.0. Rechabites, U.A.O. Druids, •nd Sons and Daughters of Temperance; bo that all tastes could be met, and he strongly urged ail young men to become members of one or other of the above societies, and so place themselves in an independent position should accident or sickness overtake them. There was also a women's lodge started in Christcharch, and he had no doubt that if a sufficient number of the Waterton ladies so desired it, a similar institution could be (started in Waterton. Songs were con tributed by the following:—Bro. J. Soal, *• The ship I love," and " The little bunch of roses"; Mfas Watson, "The song of the laborers"; Miss Weston, "Happy mom ents "; Mr Pollock, " Paradise alley," and " The Empress of the waves" ; Misß Newall, M The cows are in the corn " (encore); Miss Collison, " Adieu, Marie," and «If the waters oould speak as they flow" j Miss Clark, •' Killarney " and " Mavourneen " ; Misß Fageb, "The vacant chair," and M«ssrs W. Timms and W. Edge, (comic songs). Misses Newall and Collison rendered the duet " Spring and summer " in a pleasing manner. The accompaniments were played by Mrs Cobb, Miss Clark and Mr W. McLauchlan. After various votes of thanks had been proposed and carried, the concert was brought to a close by all sing ing the "National Anthem." The room waa then cleared, and dancing to music dis pensed by Messrs Edge (2), and W. McLauch fan was kept up with great spirit until about four o'clock.

THE WEATHER.

ALTORD, STATION. The following is thß meteorological report for the week ending August b A 1897 :—

COMMERCIAL.

Arcade. Mr D. Thomas reports a good demand for draught horses at the Arcade to-day, and useful draughts readily found buyers at undermentioned prices : —Bay mare, 6 years, £12; black gelding, aged, £13 10s; black mare, 6 years, £21; bay mare, 4 years, £17 ; bay mare, aged, £12 ; bay gelding, 7 years, £10 10s ; bay mare, aged, £11 10s ; bay gelding, aged, £18; bay gelding, 4 years, £22 10s; brown gelding, 4 years, £19 10s ; bay mare, aged, £13; aged bay gelding, j?3; aged bay mare, £5. One trap £3, harness £112 a, eovtr 8s 6d.

The Terrible Influenza.

ITS RAVAGES ART? APPALLING ONLY PROMPT MEA>URifiB CAN RftSTOKE THE SUFFERER TU HEALTH.

The people of this country have good caose to view with alarm an outbreak of i fluenz-4, as it leaves behind it more shattered consiituuoiiK than any other known disease. VI r Edward Bot'ing, f3r ten years a c uncilljr of the united town s. jps of B dford, Oiden, and Palmer&ton, in Fr, ntenao county, Ontario, Canada, is one who nearly fella vieim to the to >nrge. To a Whig correspondent Mr Botting said :- " About two years ago I had a bad attack of influerzi, and the after effects of that maiigant trouble brought me bo low that ray friends despaired of my recovery. I waa troubled with severe and constant pains In the back, Bsnsations of extreme , dizziness, weakness, and was in fact in a generally used up condition I had read frequently of Dr. Williams' i'iik Pills, aid felt they must have somo special virtues else they could nob obtain such strong endoraations in alCparts of the country I determined to try them and I bless the j day that I came to that conclusion. B fore the first bui was finished I felt beaefkted, and I continued their use till I was as strong as ever I confides? Da. William S Pink Pills she best medicine sold, and I would not be without them in the house if they oost five dollars s» box

PHASES OF THE MOON.

AUGUST

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburtan FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.4S noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburfon FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton &t 9.45 a,m.

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With reference to the receat accident at Waterfcon, caused by a collision between two traps, we are requested to meal ion that Mr James Crown, whose trap was most injured by the collision, had both lights, burning br^htty §t the fcWf«



T. Bullock. SATUKDAY, AUGUST 14. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY Fronting Graham's Road, below Tinwald. 67 a o * > a 67 With Substantial Impeovemknts. MR T. BULLOCK hat received instruc tions from Mr H«nry Ferris to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on thei above date his property, fronting Graham's Road, originally part of Graham Farm, being Lots 10 and 11, containing 66 aores 3 roods 32 perches. The improve ments consisr of a Comfort'ble Dwel ling House of 5 rooms, with Verandah, Stable, and Cow Shed, and other Buildings. The property is Conveniently Situated, being only about two miles from the Tinwald Railway Station. Thia sale offers a favourable opportunity to persons desirous of jurchasing a Farm near Town, for which there have been numerous inquiries. Terms at Sale. Noib Time of Saie—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 8 48 Auctioneer.



\ SATURDAY, AUGUBT 14, TOWN PROPERTY WELL SITUATED 1 IN CAMERON STREET WEST. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tiona from Mr George Lea, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date his property in Cameron Street, as follows, viz :— Town Section 667, containing £ acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of 6 Rooms with Bay Window and Verandah. The property is centrally situated, being only a short distance from the Railway Station. Healthy locality. Very easy terms of payment. mmv i Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, 849 Auctioneer. | TO IjlTt NEW Cottage of four rooms, with Verandah, together with 2 sections, j rental 6s per week, I T. BULLOCK.



i Synopsis op New advertisements. Evangelistic services. County Council — Water charges and general rates. Orange Art Utinion—Winning numbers. T. Bullock—Properties for sale. Bank Holiday—Thursday, August 12. Wesleyan Church—Cantata, August 26. Church Notices—St. Stephen's, Taber nacle.



Holloway's Pills. Teaching of Experience —The united testimony of thousands, ex tending over forty years, must strongly recommend these pills as the best purifiers, fchfi mildest aperientSj and the surest restora tives. They never prove delusive, or give merely temporary relief baft attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart and bowels in the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, aad so eradicating those impurities which ara the source and constituents of almost every disease. Their medicinal efficacy is wonderful in renovating enfeebled constitutions. Their action em braces all that is desirable in a household medicine. They expel every noxio^a and effete matter, and the strength is matured and the energies stimulated.



I LECTURE. TOWN HALL, RAKAIA. "PRO IBITIONS—PAST & PRESENT." MR. J. D. SIEVWRIGHT, of Oamaru, will deliver a LECTURE on lh« above subject in the TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, \ . ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9, At Eight o'Clock. Mr 0. A. C. Hardy will preside, SOHOOLHOU3E, METHVEN. MR SIEVWRIGffT will also Deliver an ADDRESS at METBVEN, ON TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10, 824 At Eight o'Olock. PUBLIC NOTICES OEANGE ART UNIUnT nnHE following are the Winning Numbers _L in the Orange Art Union :— 1 640 6 2271 11 2836 16 5395 21 3365 2 2218 7 3471 12 2374 17 1346 22 47 3 2275 8 3127 13 351 18 102 23 3286 4 1718 9 311 14 1497 19 1617 24 84 5 1849 10 1935 15 3223 20 3555 25 467 REES JONES, 8f46 Secretary.



Wanted. /CANTATA—" New Jerusalem," Wes \J leyan Church, August 26. Tickets ia. _JLi? rpABERNACLE-Pastor Agbr all day. JL Evening—Subject: The Second Ad venb and Millenial Reiga, Everybody come. 8 51 WANTED to Sell—Two Counters, Gas Fittings, and a few fixtures in the assigned estate of W. S. Mitchell.—Apply to A Orr. 8 34 FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared this month. Prices—£s. £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.— Eclipsa Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 35 T ÜBILEE Number of the London Graphic, t) Progrese in the Reign of Queen Victoria (Farren), A Rose of Yesterday (Crawford), The Dagger and the Crosa (Hation), A Story-teller's Pack fStocktoa), Sketches in Lavender (Jeroius), The Wooing of May (Aubyn).—H. M. Jones.



NOTICE. T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, | AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 THE FARMERS MEAT SUPPLY COMPANY. CASH BUTCHERY, BURNETT STREET, Two doors from Mail Office.



FOR fcSALE, ehetp.—Nearly new English Bicycle, guaranteed in first-class order. Apply H. A. Flower, East street. STOCK Taking Sale.—Franch Serges Is 6d, worth 2s 6d; h&ndsosu) Dress Tweeds, IG&d, worth doable.--W. H. Collier. XN~TT2 ITKnown — Feeds7~Seede" Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seedn (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Flstoher Bros., East Street, TOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. Flowjsr, the leading Confectioner, East Stieet. 7 163 r- ■ — ;t -•«—•- - ' WANTED Known.—Every lady should • see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's



BY PAYING CASH YOU SAVE MONEY. Not having to allow for bad debts we are able to turn over, at small profit, MUTTON—One Penny, Three Halfpence, and Twopence per lb. LAMB—Twopence. JOHN HENRY RULE 1, 8 40 Manager. j SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks aad Bankers Act Amendment; Act, 1882, THURSDAY, August 12, 1897, is appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Offices of the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton. The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. GEO. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. The Bank of Australasia. CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales. GILBERT KING, Acting Inspector. i The Bank of New Zealand. U. G. TEGETMEIER, S 47 General Manager.



WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercer; Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. WANTED Known—Our 7s &d Tweed Dreasea. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s Qd. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle inaking on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Tueneh. LADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin toshes ab about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale. ANTED" KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 743 j EVANGELISTIC SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED (D.V.) by Mr William Coppin in the Arcade Chambers on SUNDAY NEXT, Bth inst. I Afternoon at 3 o'clock, Evening at 6.30. iSankev'a Hymns* All cordially invited.



F. Ferrlman. F. FERRIMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire lusur ance Company. , John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompauy of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergnaton and Mitchell's Paper Mills. FOE SALE, TOO ACREB of Land, well fenced and XVKJ watered, close to Saleyardi. F. FKKRIMAN.



FOB SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre land having left for Bighbank, is selling a sacrifice to effeot a speedy eale. F. FERRIMAN. ! FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and 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 FOR SALE a Property whldh offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is built 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. FkRRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN.



D. Tnjmas. | "TUESDAY, AUGUbT 10, 1897. TINWALD SALEYARDS. I SHALL HAVE at the above fixture for Sale,— AAA PM_IES FREEZERS (extra OUU good.) Also, LINES OF FAT AND STORE SHEEP, CATTLE AND PIGS. ! D. THOMAS, 8 32 Ashburton. PIGS. ~PIGsT~PiG^ I SHALL HAVE OUTSIDE BUYERS jo* FAT AND STORE PIGS AT TINWALD YARDS NEXT TUEbDAY. SELLERS may eafely bricg such in for Sale, or let me known where the Pigs can be seen. D. THOMAS," 833 Ashburton. j EXEGUTGES' SALE. LAND, CROPS, LIVE & DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, & SUNDRIES. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mk William Miller, of Hinds, near Maronan, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above,™ i THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE & DEAD STOCK, FURNITURE, & CROPS, as follows:—



FOR SALE, Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. j lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. _ F. FERRIMAN. FuR SALE. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Half-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. 10 LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of. seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALB, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land, Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few minutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class LaDd, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HINDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1| miles below, the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FEBRIMAN. FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN.



FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph Ford's Scour and Utingf-l^ornai Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross* breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing (and scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. \ <We obtained the Mixture front Messrs jj Tothill, Watson and Co.— Youri truly, Bowmar Bros. • j Crichton Park, Puketau. j Mr Smitb. Dear Sir,—Please send onb, ■ i per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture, by this evening's train, ' if possible/ Tfie last tin which I uaed on the i Lambs has dope them a great deal of good, so I meaa to repeat iU—Yours truly, : - R. Lindsayl} Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Fflrriman. Dear Sir,—X have used the above mixture for two or thjfee years past when my sheep showed sign's ol Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I fo^nd it a ctire, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. 7 147



9 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES and ! their Harness. 1 Hack, Spring Trap & Harnesß, 2 Three" 1 furrow Ploughs, 2 Drays, 2 Sets ; Harrows (five-leaf and four-leaf), Disc Harrows, Quantity of Harneßß, Port able Wh-ire, Horse-power Intermediate Chaffoutter, Corn-crusher, 2 Hornsby Reapers and Binders, Buckeye Reaper and Binder (new), Cambridge Roller, Grain and Seed Drill, Feed Boxes, Empty Bags, two Riding Saddles, 9 Horse Covers, 3 Cart Saddles and Britchincr, Sheep Skins, Potatoes, 500 Bushels Oats (seed and feed), Wheat, Bran, Flour, Garden Tools, 106 Crossbred Ewes (a grand line), 29 Fat Sheep, 4 Pigs, 4 Cowa, Bull, 2 Steers, 4 Young Cattle, 20 Tons of Splendid Oat Sheaves, ' 2 Prinie Bacon Pigs. A large number of small Tools & Sundries < too numerous to particularise. ' Also, J FURNITURE, DAIRY UTENSILS, FOWLS & DUCKS. Also, i K a ACRES OF GROWING WHEAT, iIOU AND I JQ AORES OF OATS, | On Land rented from Hackthorne Estate, giving promise of a heavy yield. Tha land upon which this crop is growiag is first-class. ALSO, By instructions received from Messrs Kirk Bros#, Legatees, THK FABM, Containing 310 ACRBS 210



NORTH BRITISH k MfRCAN. TILE INSURANCE GO. 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 | I Ash burton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. j ~WPORTAHT~NOTiOB. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr j Lane's block, and haviag purchased a line ; ot very PRIME BEEF from J, Btoddart, j Esq., of WHlowby, I am in a position to ' supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF k, MUTTON j at very moderate prices. 1 Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. 83 BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the too. Blue Derwent Potatoes ' 5s 64 ptr bag, ex store, at) FfcEXCHER Biosf.



Being R.S, 27695, with First-class House, Stable and Loft, and other Out buildings. The land has never been over-cropped, and is now in first-class order. Sale at 11.30 a.m. Luncheon Provided. ; No Reserve. N.B.—A Drag will leave my Office at 9.30 on the morning of the aale. | D. THOMAS . 7 180 Auctioneer. I A B O A D K. ! HOKSE_ FAIR. FBIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1897 I HAVE been asked by a Number of Clients to hold my next Special Horse Sale on the above date and fixture. Farmers and others wanting to secure early numbers should call and Book Early. D. THOMAS, 7 192 Auctioneer. ANIOE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underclathitsg, Dresses, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own m*k« gives satisfaction to everyone,



Business Notices, THE WAYERLEY WHEELS MiNtTf ACTfrREfc BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO.. INDIANAPOLIS, U S.A.



I Hii*MMMioinviMMa IHGBNIOUB OONSTROOTION :BEAtmrilL FINISH. " - KKSUUT. _ MATEHML THE BEST. A B*O V ° X'K ' WOHK.UA> SHIP THAI °ANNOT ™ SURPASSED IN; PBICEKIOIK WnWBW. THE OIVILIZBID WORLD. JOHN ORR~ AND CO.; SOLE AGENTS. 7 9



Pur lie Notices* JAMESOV, ANDERSON AND CO.'s INDIAN PEKOE TEA, at 2s 8d per ib, is the best and cheapest, as half a lb will make as much delicious Tea as lib of cheap will of inferior flavour. J.A. & CO.'S prioe is printed on each paokage, but for cash I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, 101 bs 3b 6d, or 51bs Is 6d below. ALL BRANDS OF TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OATSHEAF, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATS, CHICK WHEAT, OMQNS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIT TREES, etc., at Lowest Kates. J. THOMAS, , HAVELOOK STREET. | 8 18 ! CAKSON & Co., WISH TO C aL AT f I NTION TO THEIR |



TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchongs, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. la proof of this statement we guai antee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised bends on (he market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction. Our 2/- Puie Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed. Samples posr> free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The best sugar-cured Hams and Bacon. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated •• Timaru" Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The "» st. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. ( Aulsebiook and Pharaix Biscuits and : Confectionery. i " Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. ) CARSON & CO., I GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, { Tancred Street and Arcade. Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in 1 any quantity. ■ Agent for Arthur Yates* Garden Seeds. ; ___ 8 22 ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A NNUAL. GENERAL MEETING of _7jL the above Society, will be held at MR G. F. DODDS' ROOMS, .; ON , TUESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 10, 1897. at 8 p.m. Election of Officers and General. All requested to attend. FRED MAKEIG, 8 29a Hon Secretary. UPPER ASHBURTON RQAf> BOARD



, "T^TOTICE is hereby given that All Out- JA standing Rates due to the Board, and unpaid oA August 28, will be SUED FOR, without further notice. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 8 26 Clerk. H. M. JONES. Organs, Organ s. 7 STOP AMERICAN ORGaN, with couplers, at Imported Price— £16 CA3H Best Value ever offered in Ashburton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cash. Pianos. Pianos.



HAAKE, RAMSPERGER, WEISNER, and other pianos, at Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles, HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle men's Bicycles, from 4316_ OMH LATEST BOOKS'BY MAIL. Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, . in great variety. H. M.JONES. .



Business Notices. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TITHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. %SS VEGETABLE SEEDS IioSS OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2a 6d. SO VARIETIES. 8O VARIETIES, JloS FLOWER" SEEDS &BS 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES AND INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL MERIT.



BEAN—French or Kidney. New climbing, "Tender and true."—This bean oombinea the best features of the two typea (Dwarf French and Scarlet Runner). It crops earlier than the Runners, and haa all the delicate flavour and quality of the Dwarfa. The pods are very long, narrow, pulpy, brittle, and very fine in the grain. They are borne very freely from the bottom to the top of the haulm, which grows 6or 7 feet high. The abundance of handsome pods atrikea every one who teeb them. Awarded a first class certificate by the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. Per packet 6d. CABBAGE.—" Lamb a Earliest of All,"— A variety introduced by us a few years ago, and sinoe then it has become generally grown for an early crop for market-garden par poses, and in private gardens. It grow* a beautiful conical-shaped head, few outside leaves, and comes in about ten days earlier than Early York. The quality is very fine, and for early sowing for summer use it is superior to any cabbage grown. Per packet 6d. Mr Charles Wyeth, Woodlands, cays— •' For the last four yean I have grown your Lamb's Earliest of All Cabbage, and I find it the best I ever grew. This year I had some 8000 planted out, and every one waa fit for exhibition." •'BtAiß's Phenomenal."—The raiser of this superior cabbage classes it as a second early or main crop variety, coming into uae about the same time as Enfleld Market, but for quality and appearance, when growing and cut for market, is superior in every way, and, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency to tun to seed, a thing much desired in cabbages. Per packet 6d. Mr Walter Stretton, Peep o' Day, Bir mingham, aayß—" Blair's Phenomenal with me is the finest market-gat den cabbage I have ever seen, I have been cutting splendid cabbages for six weeks, with every appearance of cutting them for six weeks mere, and ail from one sowing." , PEAS.—" Übv Dr. Stcart."—The high opinion we formed of this new pea in our 'rial grounds has been upheld by all who have tried it, and we have received many ' I testimonials of its fine qualities. Its hibit



of growth is dwarf and sturdy, growing about 15 inches high, and does not necm* sarily tequire staking, thereby commending itself to all glowers of peas. It ia very prolific, and carries one maaa of pods from top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful green color, with a quality of flavour seldom found in other kinds, and, under favourable grow* ing, the poda will carry from eight to twelve peas of a large siz-j. Per Packet la. "Sir Habry Atkinson,"—Thii magnifi* oent variety haa become very popular, and although comparatively new on the market* the demand for it extends &U over the colony. Ita habit ia branching, growing in great abundance large green slightly curved pods, packed with delioiously flavoured peaa of enormous size. Ita tendency ia to spread or .stool out, and we advise that sowing be made thinly and somewhat wide apart. Grown thus it will produce pods luxuriantly from the bottom branches to the very top. Height 3|ft.' Per packet fed. ONlON—"Early Goidkn Glow."— This is a variety of Australian origin, and as showing how highly it waa appreciated where it was thoroughly known, the raiser never had any to spare for outside markets until quite recently; all he had saved of each crop being purchased locally. It ia confidently recommended to market gardeners and | others as one of the earliest, finest shaped, and best keeping varieties ever introduced. Per packet Is. CUCUMBER-" Ja?anesb Gumhk*. 11 — A white variety of this novelty, which baa been greatly run upon for the laat two seasons. The white variety is now offered for the first time in New Zealand, and hav ing all the qualitiea of the green variety is strongly recommended. Per pakot 6d. LETTUCE (Cabbage)-'* Zbalandia."— 'i his new variety is of ur>ut-ual si» ani solidity of head, with but little inclination | to run to seed, as is the case with most lettuces. It is of a ready blanching habit, is crisp, and of excellent flavour. For market gardening or private use there is no lettuce grown to give the general aatisfao i tion Zealandia will, and for a suitable lettuce it is very superior. Per packet 6d,



A COMPLEIE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATISN. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY MOBFS, AEHBUBTON AND CHBISTCHUBCH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Soeda



■= PURE_SEEDS. — 1" 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 CLEAN for Farmer* any description o SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftorn 261bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|lba to 16£ Ibs 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 ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D, -THOMAS, ASHBDRTON. 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 Asbburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TwINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. JJAYID "THOMAS, ASHBURTOK.



LADIES' RINGS. KINGS. RINGS. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OF S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE LARGEST STOCK AND NEWEST DESIGNS OP LADIES' RINGS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires, Pearls, Opals, and other Precious Stones. These stone* having been bought and choseu by S. SALEK personally, and made up in 18 carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design and Price to anything hitherto seen in the district. PBIOES 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Plain Figures SEE WINDOW. •S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER & MANUF4CTUBING JEWELLEB, EAST STREET,