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Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. London, October 8, At the wool sales to-day beat wools were in strong demand, while faulty sorts were irregular. Ab the auction of kauri gum 2600 cases were offered and 1284 sold. All scraped sorbs were aboub 2s dearer. Three-quarter scraped are quoted at 945. The stock on hand amounts to 912 cases.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Press. The European and American markets still show a weakening tendency, bhe English markeb having furbher declined daring the week. The Victorian wheat market has de clined from iffd to Id, and in Sydney wheat has receded to 4s 8d to 4s 9d. The local wheal; market ia now very quieb, and during the last few days praotically no business has been done. Holders are asking the highesb prioes lately ruling, but in view of the general decline in the outside markets, miliars will not operate except at reduced rates. The Dunedin market is nob quite so firm, and sales, especially of Tuscan, are difficult to effect-j the offerings, however, are small. Prime velvet is quoted at 4s 6d to 4s §d, and Tuscan 4s 4d bo 4. 4£d. ' Oats are again easier in Melbourne and Sydney, and locally they move off very slowly. The Dunedin markeb shows tto change, bhe deliveries being lighb and puces firm. Between 9000 and 10,000 sacks of potatoes were shipped to Sydney and Newcastle this week, as well as a large quantity to the Norbh Island, and bhere is a demand for furbher shipment next week. In order to obtain supplies shippers have had to give 37s 6d. There is now bub little doing in grass or clover seeds and the weather is against sowing operabions. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lyttelton, for direct ship ment from country stations and free of Commission, except where otherwise speci fied t— Wheat—Good to prime quality pearl 4s 3d to 4a 4d, Tuscan 4s 2_d to 4s 3_d, Hunber's 4« Id to 4a 2d, second quality wheat aboub 2d Oats—Prime milling 2s 3d, good stout feed 2s 2d, fair short feed 2s to 2s Id, dans 2s 2d, Danish Is lid to 2s. Babusy—Prime malting 3s 9d to 4s id medium 3a 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2s 3d j Cape 2s 9d. This Nbw Zbaland Farmers' Coopeba- MVSJ ASSOCIATION OF CANTBBBURY, LTD., quote as follows on October 8 s— Wheat— *•-»»• Prime milling Pearl 4s 4d „ „ Tuscan 4s 4d „ „ „ Hunter's 4s 3d to 4s 4d „ Seconds, clean ... 3s 3d to 3s 4d „ Oats- Tartars and Duns .. 2s Id „ Good stout feed ... 2a 2d to 2s 3d „ Milling ... ... 2s 4d. „ Barley- Prime malting ... 4s  Medium (dull) .». 3s 6d to 3s 9d „ Feed 2s 4d „ Beans ... ... 2a lOd ' „ Peas— Prussian blues ...' 4s 6d to 4s 9d „ Partridge ... .- 3s 3d to 3s 4d „ Ryegrass—Farmers' lines 2s 6d „ Cocksfoot—Farmers' parcels, Good bright seed ... 2|d  Medium grades ... 2_d „ Dark 2dbo2_d Chaff- Good oabsheaf, 55s ab oounbry stations. Potatoes—Derwents ... 35s to 37a 6d  Lyttelton Tivtes. News received by the San Francisco mail speaks of unusual activity in the American wheat market, and records that great jumps have taken place in this cereal in all purts of the country, with the result thab a large number of wheab speculators in San bVanctsco bave marie enormous sums of money by their ■transactions. During J nly and August no fewer than twenty-six vessels had left the Californian porb laden with wheat, all bhe cargoes but two going to the United King dom. This no doubt has been a factor hi weakening bhe Home market, as cables have abown a Bieady fall there during the past few weeks. However, news received on i'riday shows that the English market has ©gain recovered, and there has been a general advance of 6d per quarter. The Continental market is inclined to buoyancy jand the American continues to advance. Locally there has been no change, and beyond one or two small parcels bhere are no sales to reporb. Farmers, if anything, are inclined to be firmer in their demands, and do not seem inclined to come down to prices at present offering. Millers, on the other band, apparently influenced by Home cables, are nob prepared to give prioes asked, except for lines of especially good quality, which are exceedingly scarce. Oats are showing a slightly better dis position to move off, and several good-sis? sd lines have been taken for local consumption. Amongst the lobs which have changed hands f_ave been 100 sacks of sparrowbi la ab 2s 2d at. Christchurch, 120 sacks of Canadians at the same figure, and 500 sacks of discolored jsparrowbiihi ab la lid bo 2s ab the same place. Several farmers having been unable to rid themselves of their oats in chaff, have threshed them out and put them on the market, and some fairly large hues from South Canterbury, mostly fair feed Canadians and duns, are now offering here. There has been a good inquiry for beans for local trad<-, bub none are offering. Both oatsheaf and straw chaff are now moving off rapidly to the North Island, and as the demand eeems likely bo continue, holders' prospects are more cheerful than they have been all the season. In spite of the large quantity of potatoes wmt to Sydney by the three steamers this week, bwo more boats will be despatched bo the same port nexc week, in which a good deal of space has already been secured for the tuber. New Zealtnd potatoes are now quoted at £3 5- in the Sydney market, and as the markeb is improving there, large orders continue to come forward. This haE naturally given a fillip bo tho local market, «nd bhey are firm at 37a 6d at handy country stations, while 35a is readily paid on rail at far stations. The following are priceß current J — Wheat—Pearl (prime milling) and Tusca_ 4s 4d, Hunter'- to 4s 3d, good seconds 3s 4 i Oats. —Milling Canadians 2s 3d, Tartars 2. 2tl, stout feed 2s Id to 2s 2d, duns 2s to 2a 2d, Danish 2s. Barley (nominal).-MaltiDg 3s 9d to 4s, medium 3s 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2s 2d to 2s 6d.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows :— Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... 3,15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pn. 6 30 pm Dromore, daily - 630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 315pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Liemore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin. Wtikanui, and River side, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Searield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Fiemington, daily ... 3 45 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Staveley, Alford Forest, daily .„ 4 pm Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ...12 30 pm Eiling, Rangitafca, daily ... 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ...  315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... ... 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day _. 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday , 4 pm Letters contains anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes if posted unregistered will be compulsorily registered and charged double registration i fee.

THE AB-IBtTBtCON GUARDIAN t TOESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1897.

Pri ats * nd by the Ashburton' 2__r _?* s?°mi*Ssr* «"-**»*• »* «•«* AsbSrtoST °*' Barnrtt Btwe* TUESDAY, 00X088R IS, ift



l«__a«_«____ita_.^____-_____■•■_■_-_-* ■*__-___« Whilst pursuing his experiments in [Sou:hern Queensland, Mr Pound, bhe Government baoterioiogist, found that the ' rabbits there are rapidly developing an irntinob for climbing trees, and produces numerous photographs which leave no doubt upon bhe point. One of these shows a rabbit in the act. One tree which, he says, they are particularly fond cf is the h »p bush, and he has a photograph of one oi i these trees which bhe rabbits had denuded . of all vegetation up to I4ft from the ground i his special capacity of " Master Bunny " he has bten aided in developing by the fact that in a nandy country the rabbits have no need bo burrow to the same extent as in hard soil, ami their claws, not being worn, grow long, ami have the tendency to curve inwards like the ta ons of a bird. Mi Pound haa preserved specimens with remark ably developed hooked claws. His exper ience has also proved to him thab rabbits become good swimmers, and that though tbe predominaub color is a kind of grey, they frequently deve'op a color similar to that of the soil in which they operate, and that in the red sand country they often become quite red.



M_l*~->___ | B_H__^J_^ Haß fctiMHJ|oMg^^ Public Notices. J W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS bo inform hia custorrers and bhe 1 public that he has removed from i i Tancred Street, to the 'CLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH ! SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hob suppers can be gob yt any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 9 232 "Twortln'Fnotioe. MEAT—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, 1 have taken the Seoond Shop in Mr Lane's clock, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF ft MUTTON At very moderate prices. Cart running Daily, Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. THE TEA OP THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fHRY IT, AND YOO WILL HAVI NO OTHER. —I SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bioke?.ton reports that SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good qnality A. LAWEIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. KETIBING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. The Clearing Bale TS STILL GOING ON, and I find tha' ;' I have still on hand a large quantity o: Goods of bhe VERY BEST QUALITY, and I intend keeping up my reputation o giving the besb value which money car procure. I am still selling as cheap, if not cheaper than any house in town, which must be kep up until a complete clearance is effected. I WOULD ASK YOU NOT TO JEJ_B JMHB_L__EJD by prices quoted in the newspapers, bu would cordially invite you to come alon^ and find out for yourselves. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAIIWAY STATION. -■» I Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper o first-class qualiby. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC-The besb Pobab< for lighb land. LAPSTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEI from Orari—• The Pobato Growers there ai use these for early market, being heavj yieldfrs of best quality. BATH KIDNEY-The general favoribe. EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM SNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes best qualiby, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. ' SEEDS. TjlOR PRESENT SOWING. "I r\ TONS RED CLOVER. 1 f\ TONS COW GRASS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. £ TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE. /s- TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 20,000 CABBAGE PLANTS. J. SEALY&CO. 9 57 i You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure and ibiiablo,—John Orr & 00, Solo Ag n -



SAICDJESI* -to »oms JESuca typii XSsctract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by bhe Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, ai Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at bhe Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Uoiversibiee all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extraot in the markeb, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT" 1, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us bhrough the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tste:— It s proved by tests by the Medical Clinics the Universities ab Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, thab only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other subsbanoos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to bhe named authorities,- among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal e^vdicament. These crude oils, or so-called "$> calypti Exbiacts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extraot develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density , through bhe presence of acids. 3 By their baste, the result of bhe contracting tendency of reams and bennabes. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied by misbake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal infiamations, dysentery, etc., bhe con sequences are most appalling. For safetya akeaskaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA LYPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhursb, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



f a.^JtIHIWJ-1 ■■-illllW-111--M-W--gl--»»-----W-W--MMW31 E. DUCKWORTH" & SON, UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followingprices :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10_. Bubnett Street, Ashburton Private Residence—Opposite Fire Br.gcd Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLTEL. FOE SALE, THE FOLLOWING SEOOND-HANE VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles cat be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AN! CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. P. AND H. STEEL. PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs, Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns and geb our prices, and we are sure bo get your orders, IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim bo have one of the mosb 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 tha record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained ab bhe works of F. & H. STEEL, WEST STBEET, ! 3 10 ASHBURTON, J



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Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni bure, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advanoee made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte and Manufaotoring Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. I. ■ ■ —— Friediander Bros., Limited. T¥T 1 ARE BUYERS of HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. Tt/TASSBY-HARRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Racers. Vincent Cycling Club's Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 1897. FIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP Maxwell, G. A., on MABSEY-HARRIS ROADSTER , 1 Watson, on Record Racer... ... ... 2 Jolly, on Oamond Racer 3 , FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, Looal Agents, Ashburton. VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. . _3_ TXT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. STRATHMORE ~ PKIVATE xx \J ksx X x ___._Lj • EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. ! UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASE?. /^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 4.) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. ■Ill—■--■—-—W«MW—M—-M Stud Notices. THF PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will beat Newman's Stables every SATURDAY. . ______ • KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taieri. He is a colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him to a breeder, has splendid feet and patterns, also greab bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i). grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was firsb ab Dunedin Show as a three-year-old, first ab Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse wibh bhree of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, 5.C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was got by the great Sir WalberScotb, whose breeding needs nocomment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judges bo be one of bhe besb horses ever landed in New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, N Z.SB.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details; suffice it to say, ! she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; among bhe obhers she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who rsbired from the show ring an unbeaben horse. Queen of Qualiby's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. ; 113, 5.8.) King of Quality as a yearling gained firsb prize ab Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second ab Dunedin. Ib will be seen from the above thab King of Quality is descended from the purest strains, of prize-taking Clydesdale blood, and oar-nob fail bo make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. All mares changing hands firsb owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, bub no responsibility.' GEORGE GRICE, Proprietor, Willowby, Qmm to Qhargt, Q. Gawn, Joar



i STUD NOTICES. ! STUD NOTICES. r\WNERS OF STUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS in ■& j THE GUARDIAN or THE MAIL I they bring them under the NOTICE of 'EVERY BREEDER in the Ashburton County. HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to-date style and at Lowest Prices. TO Stand Jthis fseason at Flemington Waterton and Longbeach, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WORKMAN. The Workman is a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands 3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a good twelve inches below the knee. His sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, (573) [by Kilbowie, imported; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im ported ; great grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee ss. ALSO, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. * Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaconsfield ; grand dam Brisk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great grand dam Bloss (156 N.Z. stud book), by King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For furbher parbioulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge, ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee ss. Grazing for mares can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 180 Lomgbwch, BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season ab Ashburton, and travel the neighborhood. BLACK CAVE, By Blackwood Abdailah—dam Miss Cave. Will stand at Koimar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Monnt Somers,' Alford Forest, ' Mebhven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 196 Or Grooms in Charge. TO Btand at Bazaar Stab les, Ashburton and travel surrounding d istricts th magnificienb looking Trotting Carriag Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducermare.) Kibty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropoliban Show in Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) . New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Race of 70 soys ;bwo miles, and trotted second in Addington Stakes, wbioh he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Christchurch; First at Rangiora; two Firsbs, Hawke'. Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize ab Timaru in Carriage Class, beating sbock by Berlin, &c. He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands three inches, with plenty of bhe best of bone, combined with good action; is tha right class of horse bo get good, useful and saleable horses. New York can show a fc anytime sufficient speed bo warranb the conclnsion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail bo transmit bo his sbock. Season—£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid ab first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. 9 99 THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE '. ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season as under :—■ Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night ab Mr J. Jamieson's farm, Ashbon. Thursday night ab Mr E. Stoddart's farm, Willowby. Returning to Trevurza Bros. Bazaar Sbables, Ashburton, on Friday nightß till 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with beantifulsymmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg, Brookside. Ho took first prize as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courbnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, firsb owner held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomage fee Bs, payable ab first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. MoLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom in charge, j TO TRAVEL the Ashburton and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by (Braduoer. Terms : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £% Groomage Fee, ss, For further particulars apply to 20 Albion, \



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SHEARMAN BROS. f i GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON. /CHEAPEST and Best House in Aahbarton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE & CROCKERY. ALL GOODS SOLD AT OHRISTCHUROH PRIOES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOB NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable |Seeds 3d cper Flower Seeda Id per Packet. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. "tohF^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 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 bobh 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, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivabors, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Sbraw Baling Presses, ebc, etc., are now well-known bhrcughoub the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above maohinery 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 ANDREW TS AND BEAVKN. CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutt _g 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 conld be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, at 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 buwnesg, and to the Jwants of the public, and with reasonable charges' he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET ASHBURTON, DRESS & FASHION. A NDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING A FASHIONABLE SELECTION 01 New Spring Goods | IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, PRINTS, NEW DRESS FABRICS, RIBBONS, LACES, PALL NETS, GLOVES. CORSETS IN ALL THE LEADING MAKES. UMBRELLAS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, BOOTS & SHOES, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, etc., lIVSPJECXIOIN INVITED. ANDREW ORR. THOS. E. KILWOETH & SON, ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TJNDERTAKE all knds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering 1, Woodworking', & Biacksmithing. KILWORTH & SON, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. ___ WHEAT. E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiso prepared to Store Grain on Farmers aocounb in our New Grain Store. _*  . * „Weßt Street, A-hburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornsacksand Twine Supplied at LOWES! CURRENT RATES ROIiLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Oi!WH AKP S«01M WES STREET, ASHBURTON A



Hanrner and Graves. SUTTON'S SEEDS. TXTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED onr Rap* and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known giowus, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition; We keep in stock the following varieties :— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede do Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Tnrnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Gretn Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Mammoth Tnrnip do Devonshire Greystone Tnrnip do # Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Raps do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Carrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out with tha above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their beet varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at e<l PER PACKET Farmers and others are invited to inspect. WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms— 125 Acres, Mount Somers, in grass and crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a very snng little property. 1300.Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all in grsss. Price £3 7s 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance can remain for a number of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first olass buildings, all in English grass. Prioe low, and easy terms. PLOUGH SHARES. T3EGULAR Supplies imported, by rtt direct from the Makers; both Ransomed and Hornsby'a—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. TjiJTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (ISOdeg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed. Whole _c Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for ns and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (besb table), Rook Salt. Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanised Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) fto., fto. POTATOES. VI?- E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample tf Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed. Prussian Bine Peas, Grey Peas, and Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES. B J. LI IP-— WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. THE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYS ALL INSECT LIFE it comes » con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorouagrowtft of the tree, and abundant crops, of eleas fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J, B. Acland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Aehbnrton 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 hadi from Mr J, Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash burton, also direct from the Patentee. WM. WHEELBAND, I 128 Nurseryman, lemnka. Wok -~. CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during Che fW twelvemonths. B *""''""• IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. -.JnLoo^ V_*ft c ??* t ßd Cn<»P-t Steam, and Household Coal in the market, Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES, TO G. T. PABIL MOUNT ftOM-BR-K