RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburkm FOR THE NOR, TH every day at 7-20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express) Oi\ 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.. 12.48n00n (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains bave Ashburion FOB rJHE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and (2.03 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satnrdaya a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. , A tndn leaves for Mount Sotners branch line every day at 4.26 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven dai'y Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, id on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. 1\ . leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, exoept Fridays; 10 30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

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Hanmcr and Graves. Wl3 have rtceived iosJ ructions from Hugh -Muibhhad, Esq., to offur for Sale by puvate treaty, HIS SMUG LITTLE HOMJSSTKAD of "44 acres, 0 rood -, 7 perclu.s, divided iuto f<'Ur paddocks. The builiiiugss consist of a fira'-o'uss six roomed House and Outhouse, Stable and Wool Shed. Good garden, etc., Also— His Farm of 129 acres at Gough'a Crossing J his farm is divided into four paddocks, with water in each paddock, and is one of the best farms in the district. Easy terms. 600 ACRES AT EUAPUNA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Ruapuna, 'This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water in each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Shf d Terms—Small cash deposit, balance at ft low rate o interest. HANMER AND GRAVES. PLOUGH SHAKES. T3EGULAR Supplies imported by us direct from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. XTTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Priaie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil ftsodeg. Fire Teßt), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Fig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (beat table), Bock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oil turmpß), Clover and Turnip Seed, al! varie ties; Ryegrasa and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, <fee. SUTTON'S SEEDS. TXTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Tarnip SEEDS from tht above well-known giovnrs, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition* We keep in stock the following varieties ;— BUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Hound Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do ■ Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Oarrofc do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot j do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and flower Seeds of all their ' best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at 6d PEP. PACKET Fur mere and others are invited to inspect, HANMER & GRAVES.



S'aINDEs-* Jc Sens Euea lypii Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878 Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities>ll over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\PTI EXTRACT, which is recogbited by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tats:— ■ It is proved by tests by the Medical Climes of the Universities at fionu and Greifswald, Prussia, aod reported by Dr. Scfaulz, Professor of Parmaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Movsier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids resinous and other substances, adherent' primary distillation, will develope the j sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts j are to be classed according to the named j authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an nteiaal adioameot. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. ' By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ! anco being reduced in specific density through the presenoe of acida. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resina and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal Dflamationa, dysentery, etc., the ct*n eauencea are' moat appalling. For safetys akeask aIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA YPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS. A couple of boys escaped from Burnham obi the Ist December, and Constable Eade found one of them in the Ashburton Domain yesterday. The youngster had probably pot tired of wandering about the country, and trusting to chance for his food, for he made no secret of the fact thao he had left the Burnham school, as he informed several boys at the baths that he left because he had not enough to eat. His story generally, however, suggests that it^should be accepted with several grains of salt. The other boy was also arrested by the Asbburton police yesterday, having been found near Charing Cross on the Seafield road. Both youths were sent back to Burnham. CURKfc'S B 41 PILLS «• warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. Tn boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemistß and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Liucoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England.



$1 !S N«»/ O t_ ,||J )— SfM H 1 S a >< go . M^ £ X • Qf m o"2 P a g § ft C | Q H ■ • XJfciW POUNDS, "TRIAD" j> Priss Competitions 5 FTIHIB MONTH the "Triad" j *" JL offers £10 in prizes, tho _ ! 0 amount to be divided into five \» rt. jprizes of £2 each, and to close at C dates aa under :— CJ X I. A 40a Watch for the Beat New r. W Ymi's Story, of ai.-out 1500 words 0 U (or a page of the " Trit>d.") Open (ft for boys and girls under 16. To close 20 h December. 2. £2 for the Be«.t Specimen of Illuminating. The .subject to be "The Lord's Prayer," and the ze jfl 11 inches by 8$ inches. To cloa i» «* 20th Jacnary, 1898. d 5, A 40s Watch for Beat Design for 21 a 10 Roomed House, showing / H jjroand plan and front elevation. 5* Open to youths (or girls) under 18. *Q W To close 20th January, 1898. a. B^ 4. £2 for BfßbPoem, of about fifty *. iinep, on "Otago's Jubilee." To H 2 close 20th February, 1898. % S 5. £2 for Besb Origioal Comic b> P Drawing, in sepia or mmoto&e; » H size 9 inches by 6 inches. To close » 20th March, 1898. Each of the above competitions feo be accompanied with a receipt for not ieaa than 5s for gooda Gfi purchased from one of the adver- 4 Q tisers in the " Triad," or for goods H 5 advertised in tha "Triad," as under:— * T Ashburton Draprry Co. M W Gates, Horace A., Music Ware- *J JL| house, (agent for "Triad.") v Lochbead, R. CJ y Nimmo and Blair, Seedsmen. yj m N.Z. Clothing Factory. *( Vanity Fair Oigora&te*. V COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza. Cousacrtpfcion, &c, &o iTArs cokrouHD bshench of unseed f\. Aniwed, Senega, SquiU, Tola, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, lot Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colas, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle , IX AY'B TIC PILLS, aapeeiilo in Neuralgia-. Paceache fv &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM OATHAETICXTM PILLS & gestive, oorre * Mvw, and ftgpoably aperient /^OASULINSS-Oament for Broken Artfoles. Sola VJ we rywhere. Mannloetcrv. ftockroi E nclai 4 I£OSSI£I TEA



Henry Stephenson. HBNKY 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'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county, Advances 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 Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from %2Oh per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



DAVID THOMAS. WOOL SEASON, 1897-98, MY NEXT WOOL SALE take* place in Christchureh on THURSDAY, DEC. 16, 1897. And Catalogues ciose on MONDAY December 13. I WOOL intended for that Side ought there fore to be forwarded AT ONCE, so that ifc c.n be properly catalogued. IF SffiNT DIRECT, please consign to Canterbury Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, o/o D. THOMAS, and post a letter of particulars to D. Thomas, care of Messrs H Matson and Co., Ohrislohuroh ; or if the Wool i$ sent into my store ifc will be properly attended to. DAVID THOMAS ASHBPRIOH. U W



Public JNotioes. P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surrouad ing District that he has Opened up Business ia the Premises adjoining Hanmer s.id Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities, Office Days—Tuesdays and Saturdays TUST Received, a OomigDment of th eJ Celebrated "NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EMt Street, Aahburton,, ~~"^**WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WOKKB, OHRISTCHURCH. (latablished 1868.) rpHE Undersigned begs to notify that he is JL Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolston Station will receive prompt attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YORK. 10 99 S MO X E THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. SHE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANL MANOFAOTURKD FROM OHOLCEST VIRQINA LE&B \ THE TEA OF THE AGK SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. ; t .. j f|W IT, AND YOU WILL HA"VI NO OTHER. I mmmmm j 1 SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, 1rB( rssoe I']cke?ton " reports , tba SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pare and of good quality Stud Notices THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts, Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY. KING OP 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 pieterns, also greut bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair—l he true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. I His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle {2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by i Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam I Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). j Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and j 1895, for horse with three 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.8.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist I (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was gotby the great Sir WalterSoott, whose breeding needs nocomment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is bo favorably known as to need no cotnment. He was considered by competent judges j to be one of the best horses ever landed in New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, N Z. 5.8.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that ib is needless to go into details; suffice ifc.fco say, ahe has taken 14 first prices and seven champions; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has scamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her eire is tbe far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. ; 113, S.R.) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and Becond at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking Clydesdale blood, and caunot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balanpe when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3a. Groomage fee, 5?, - All mares changing hands first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, but no '•esponaibiUty. , GEORGE GRICE, proprietor, Willptyby Qcoam ia b*r|f, G. G&iqe, Jncr, ;



Friedlander Bros., Limited. OUK NEXT WOOL SALE Will take place SA.T OHRISTCHUKOH ON THUBSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1897. /CLIENTS will please consign their Clips to BROWN" AND SON'S PRIVATE SIDING, ADDINGTON, where the wool Will receive our personal and most carefu] attention. Wool delivered at our Ashburton Stores will be sent on to Christchuroh free of oh&rgp, except* railage. FKIEDLANDER BROS./i Limited. IT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 i ; . . - TTT E ARE BUYERS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. Baker Bros. ' LpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakannl Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69, "a. warren, BASKET MAKER, "VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. ALL KrNDS of WICKERWORK Mate to Order and Repaired. 12 20 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES, Sole a-;cnt for Ashbnrton District, C C A L E X, I JEWELLER, | EAST STRTCKT, ASHBUBTON. T -^ZaI'US Patented System ensurt j /_J cuKifort and correoC sighi. Don! a I'l yuvr eypb by using hdd]y fitting ! G, K. ASKIN, TANCRBD STREfcT, i TI/TACHINIST k CYCLE MECHANIC I CYCLES CAREFULLY KEPAIKED. ALL VYORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 FEED. MAKEIG, T>ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. ~ FRED MAKEIG, Arcade DENTAL NOTICE. Mb S. B. Seymour. | Mb 0. W. Sbtmotje. .TI/TBSSR|S SEYjMOUR & SON Surgeon Dentists, Chris tchurch, Have opened a branch of their business in Ashburton. Mr C. W» Seymour may be consulted at their rooms in Burnett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Studio, »od opposite the Club. 11 30 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OP CURE Why ruin your Reapers and istowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire yoar horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true lubricant Ike VAIiVOLIIU which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, --■' ■'■- "" I Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the Agents EDWABT^ EEECE & SON OfIKtSTOHUROFT is bes?. JOHN ORB & Co., Ageutß.



■ A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. AlaYlim NEVER fails any one in •TXldAUlil 6UC }j a predicament. To sufferer* from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it ia *• A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxwm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxcm is the beat. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. \ No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared i scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as ! the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM °™es Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of j Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the of nutrition. NOTE TITIH WJEJL.L,— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform tiheir functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It ib a, natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tioH of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good ' It may be tetter — f»r the dealer —because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer in not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, WMO« 2 S 6d



THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the beet time to commence taking something is at the begin ning. Ib should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spelt of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum, MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS I ! ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name ; Spencer "Vincent's Grreat Benjamin Gum Extract PRICE J s Q Take no other Remedy, bua insist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take " Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolstoo, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir,—For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjtamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn'b an atom of faith in its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than jjwejve hour« % was wholly free from (jough. ' ' ■ • -■ ■ ' IJ. % g BABSi P.S —Nearly three moafchl jinpe gough



1 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED ANDREW ORR { S ,?° W TX KpWING fche Plnest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties-in j Mf™ NERY > French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hats and Sailors ; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunsbadeß, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all wzes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15S- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the n«w shapes, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes in every Styie and make , CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &c, &c. ANDREW ORR THE "DUNLOP" CYCLE FOR NOTHING. THE Competition for this high grade bicycle has now closed. The name and address of the person who has come nearest to th« number ot miles of bicycles sold by us in Australasia during the last three years, will be announced as early as possible. Whoever the fortunate winner is, the " Duulop " Cycle will make A. YEBY NICE OBBISTMAS PRESENT. BEFORE buying your Christmas and New Year Giftß, we would like to show you our Cycling Novelties. It is very annoying after giving a present to find it is something your fiiend already has. If your friend cycles—you can easily ascertain whether the machine has a nice Lamp, Bell, Cyclometer, Toolbag, etc. Any of these accessories would be acceptable. Should you wish to make a more expensive present we can offer you a good reliabie wheel at the lowest possible price. Being sole agents in New Zealaud for Humber, Daalop, Singer, Ariel, Atalanta, etc., Cycles,we can give you a larger and more varied assortment to choose from thun you can obtain elsewhere. We return your money if your purchase is not approved on receipt of goods. This practically means that everything is sent'on approval. We will Bend nicely illustrated catalogues posted to any address on receipt of a post card. It is no troubles to us to show our goods to any one who will favor us with a visit, whether they wish to purchase or nob. The Austial Cycle Agency, Ltd., THE LARGEST CYCLE DEALERS IN AUSTRALASIA. N.Z. ADDRESSES: COLOMBO STREET, C3RISTCHURCH ; 123, GEORGE STREET, DDNBDIN ; 4ND 61, LAMBTOJN QUAY, WELLINGTON. IT -- hill HIM !■■'■■■ Mill — ■■—■»■—^—i——h MUWl j j| _ - i»w——i^^^^m TOS. E. KILWOETH : & SON ENGINEKBS, ERIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTOH, TTNDERTAKB all k'nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering, Woodworking-, & Bi'ack^mithing. KiL WORTH .<& SOJN* ASHBUBTON. = PURE SEEDS. =: T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT aoufch of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farinera any description of SEEDS AND GKAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing floor 261 bs to 441bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14§lbs to 16Jlbs to the bushel j also, best CLOVERS, dressed by nay own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST KNGLISH CLOVERS! TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. ; 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 Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELL^AND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Club.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop iv Aabburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prioet which will defy competition. r SECONDHAND MACHINES AT £210s, £310s, £5, £6, £7, £8 £10, £12-MUST BE CLEARED.



Business Notices. ~~ LOOK"" CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT ISOMEBS 4 COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the kit twelve mouths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beit and Cheapest Steam and Household Goal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR FRIGES TO G. T. PAEK, MOUNT SOMEES. PALM AND JOKO TE> INDIAN AND CEYLON, r\UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is V_l noted for producing 200 large Tea Oops 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 Tea§ being packed »nd sold in our empties. * Imitation is sincere^ flattery, 1 bub the public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii irom all the principal SttoN* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Ohbistohubch DRINK DELICIOUS Wggßr r>ERFECT IN QUALITY, FLVOUR, JZ AND BLEND. j Paoked in Tina, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS ~W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from Tailored Street, to the OLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Vt here hot dinners or hot suppers can be (?ofr at any time. Fresh Fiah and Smoked Fisßk y Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 925 NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TAKORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Batcher A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work ■ manship and moderate charges,- to merit a fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premise* of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any parti o> the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEFSWAX bought in any quantity. B. J. HETOr, 10 35 Manager. B. DUCKWORTH & SON TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followiucprices •—■ Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, Children from £2 10a Burnett Stebet, Ashbukton Residence—Opposite Fire Br.gr d Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. SEEDS. SEEDS. "POX PRESENT SOWING-. ]Q TONS RED CLOVER. j Q TONS COW GRASS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE. ,g TONS TURNIPS, (ail varieties) Carters choice English and Colonial grow* AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 OABBAGB PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. „ 9 ST BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonder.nlly oheajv at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store.