Taxation for Old Age Pensions.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, August 14, 11 a.m. Gcasdian office 12.30 a.m. MKLBOUENB, August .14 Mr Williamson, theatrical manager, examined before the Old Age Pensions Commission, strongly opposed the penny tax on theatre and other amuse ment tickets. He said the tax would fall upon the management, who could not afford it. Already the profession , was precarious and there were many failures. The tax would mean ruin, I Betting and drinking, whioh were the principal causes of poverty, should be made pay for it. Mr M.oore s secretary to the Victorian Racing Olub, opposed the form of taxation proposed, but waa favourable to the taxation of the totaiis&tor. He stated that the OJub had distributed trme-qaarters of a million in prize money. Mr War.deU, secretary of the Melbourne Orick«- Olub, said it would be un-English to tax out-door sports.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON WHEAT MARKET.

London, August 15 The English wheat market ia firm, the Continental shows a general advance, and the American is advancing. Californian No, 1 milling 365, Russian cargoes 52». London quotations for hard buluth 355. The American visible wheat supply is estimated at 23,295,000 bushels,

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The New Zealand Fabmbbs' To opeba •mve Association of Cantebbury, Ltd., quote as follows on August 13:— Wheat—

THE HORSE MARKET.

There was nothing worth noting at the borse sales in Ashburton to-day. Business in this line was very slow and dull. No doubt; many people are away at the race meeting in Chriatchurch this week.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. The following ia thß meteorological report for the week ending August 13, 1897 :—

SPORTING.

CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Chbbistchuch, August 13. There was a large attendance of the public at tha second day's trotting, and beautiful weather. £5426 were put through the totalisator. The sport was excellent. The following are results :— Maiden Handicap (harness), of 50 soys ; two miles :- Tracey Belle, ISsse, 1; Vaux hall, lOeec, 2. Seventeen sßarted. Won easily. Time—s.34g. Dividend- £l. Pony Handicap (saddle), of 50 sovsj two miles.-Sailor Boy, 15sec, 1; Mihi, 32seo, 2. Twelve started. Won by three lengths. Time—s.37f. Dividend—£9 2s. High Class Handicap (harness), 100 boys } two miles.—Viking, 12seo, 1 ; General Tracy, 6neo, 2 | Prince Imperial, 2aec, 3. Seven started. Won by a length. Time— 59|. Dividend—£72a. AUGUST Handioa* (saddle), JOO soys ; two miles.—Gazelle, lOsee, 1; Maggie M, 16sec, 2; Shamrock, 20sec, 3. Ten started. Won easily. Time— 5.7§. Dividend—£l 163. National Handicap (harness), 100 soys; two milea—Ascot, 13sec, 1; Monte Carlo, scr.,2j Ruadan, lOsec, 3. Nine started. Won by half a length, after a splendid race. Time—s 16. Dividend—£s 14s. Nurseby Handicap (harness), 50 soys; one mile.—Candidate, 4sec, 1; The Baron, 14seo, 2. Five started. Won easily, Baron breaking repeatedly. Time—2.29. Divi dend—£4 12s. Tblbgbaph Handicap (harness), 85 soys; ose mile.—Norman, 16sec, 1; Miss Tracy, 188 ec, 2. Seventeen started. Won anyhow. Time—2.434. Dividend—£B 12s. Final Handicap (saddle), 85 soys; one mile.—Bed-of-stone, 15sec, 1 ; Linda, 15sec, 2. Fourteen started. Won by three lengths after a good race. Time—2.37J. A pro test against Bed-of-Btone for inconsistency aod interference on her part was heard and adjourned to Wednesday. Dividends—Bed of-stone, £10 6s, Linda, £2 10a.

N.Z. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

Chbistchoboh, August 14, There was rain from four o'clock this morning afc inteivals, which cleared up just before the last train for the course left, the nun coming out, It is likely, however, to be showery, and the attendance therefore at the second day of the Grand National meet ing will be greatly affected. Ihe going ia pbt present all right. Kesults :— AcotJST Handicap, cix furlongs. —Boreas 1, Double Event 2, Manawanui 3. Won easily. Maremma was scratched. Time— 1.20. Dividend—£2 6s. Hunt Club Cup, two miles and a half.— Coastguard 1, Puketoi 2, Rambler 3. Kain bow was scratched. A good race in the straight. Won by half a length. Time s'!. Dividend—£3 3s 6d. N.Z. Grand National Hurdle Race, of 500 soys; two miles.—Umslopogaas 1, Misafire 2, Fireworks 3. Won all the way.

THE KLONDYKE RUSH.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright Cttawa, August 12 The Canadian Government has abandoned the proposal to impose a royalty on the gold yields at Klondyke, as ifc is considered that its collection will be impossible. August 13. Mr Strickland, one of the Inspectors lof the north-west police, who has ■ returned from Upper Yukon, declares that Oalifornian, Australian arid African miners say nothing so rich was ever struck. It is essential that those goiog there should take a year's food supply.

AFFAIRS IN INDIA.

A%kans Assisting* the Rebels. I

Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph- Copyright. i ~" "™ ■" Calcutta, August 13 A largo force of Afghans joined the Mohammedans in the attack on Shab kadar, and no attempt was made by the officials to restrain them. Oho Jam Hyder Khan, Governor- General on the Afghan frontier, has been in constant commui ioation with the Mollah leader. The Peßhawur garrison has been reinforced.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves respocsib'e for the opinions expressed by our correspondents;

THE SALVATION ARMY AND OBSTRUCTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir.—May I take the liberty of asking "Salvationist" if he has the least idea of What he is writing about, or if his only object ia to " ring in " on you a free adver tisement for the sect he belongs to 1 The question under discussion by " Citizen " and yourself waa the right of the Army to obstruct the streets by their meetings in the thoroughfares, whereby crowds are collected that block traffic, and horses frightened, go that driving becomes dangerous. That is the question. " Citizen " has shown in a very temperate and well reasoned letter that the Army has no such right. You in an equally sensible article appealed to the members of the Army lo be reasonable, and obey the law, so as not to deserve any unpopularity that may come upon them But " Salvationist" rhapadises about the Army's " work." One gets tired of this sort of thing, as if there were no other organisations for the improvement ot the condition of mankind in. the world. " Salva tionist " argues in a circle which, neither by radii nor circumference, leads to the main question. To argue with Buch a man is a waste of words, especially when he says— 11 In fact, it is ample proof of weak intellect and narrow mind to oppose an organisation " etc. In the discussion nobody has '' opposed " the Army, unless to tell the truth about them in regard to street obstruction bo to " oppose " them. But the sentence I have just quoted is enough to show the self nghteousne-.s and spiritual vanity of the Army champion. I would recommend him to a study of Paul's sublimu essay on charity, which he will find in 1 Cor. xni, and the last clause of ver--e 4— *' Charily (Christian love) vaunteth not itself, ie not puffed up." I am, etc., Ishmael.

WHAT ARE SCHOOL COMMITTEES FOR?

TO THE EDITOR. Pease Mr Kditor,—What are School Committees for 1 and if they vex and harass our teachers, what about urn.—Yours truly, Schoolgirl (aged 10). P. B.—l was just coming to give this to you, Mr Editor, when I met my dear old friend Mr Rusticus, at whose place I have such lovely times in the holidays. He told me he would answer it, so I am sending you the reply I have just received. Ashburton, August 11, 1897. Longbeach, August 12, 1897. My dear little Schoolgirl,—You have asked a question which older heads than yours have asked before. To my mind School Committees exist very largely for the gratification of a section of the community who otherwise would have no chance of 11 feeling important." You know the old fable of the frog—how it swelled and swelled. I believe it erijoyed the process very much—till the end came. But that was a long time ago, my dear. Now-a-days Committeemen have more elasticity, and inflate like bladders. Any collapse therefore is a noisy one. as you grow up you will find how nice it is, when you &re absolutely ignorant of a subject, to boss people who are experts in it. My word its grand, and you don't get the chance in many walks of life. If I—an old farmer —went toa butcher's shop and told him he had cut his mutton up badly, or that his sausages were too highly flavoured, he would of course want to know what knowledge 1 had of "butchering,"and very likely order me oat of his shop. But you can't check the inflited Committee man's arrogance, at least not till you kick him. To learn how to cut up meat is a very simple matter, but to deal with the management of children, thur < varied natures, and complex dispositions is a j lifestudy,requiringintelligence, brainpower, 1 and a tactful and sympathetic disposition of 1 the highest order, Nevertheless Committee men, like those I have mentioned, strut about " clad in a little brief authority " putting on the most lordly airs as though masquerad ing for the amusement of the public, But of course, my dear, it ia only in much less enlightened places than Ashburton that you mußt look for men of this description. Of the other classes I may have more to tell you later on, when I may perhaps answer your other question. Your old friend, Rusticus.

THE WATERTON ODDFELLOWS' CONCERT.

TO THE EDITOR. ■Slß,—l was pleased to read '• Modesty's " letter in Wednesday's issue in condemnation of two young men singing Bongs of a doubt ful character. I think it was high time someone had taken the matter up. It is a common thing to hear speeches at blue ribbon meetings and Wesleyan anniversaries held in Waterton that had far better be kept for other audiences than mixed ones. How then can 4< Modesty " wonder at these two young men being careless. Evidently ?• Modesty" does not think ohe speeches we are accustomed to hear at these meetings out of place, or he would have risen in con demnation of them before. I would just like to say that the Oddfellows did mark their disapproval of tbese songs, as votes of thanks were only passed to lady performers, —lam, etc., OBSERVER, Waterton, August 13.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

I Father of a Family. —To■> lale for to-day's isßu« will be published on Monday.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

ME AfHBOKTON GUABDIAU: SA^UIWAY, AUGUST 14, 1897.



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Synopsis op New advertisements. Collins and Co—New business advt. I Ashburton Drapery Company—New busi ness advt. D. Thomas —Sale of clothing, etc. Evangelistic Services—Arcade Chambers, to-morrow. T. Bullock—Properties for sale. ("Mils' Friendly Society—Social gathering Thursday next. Church Services —St. Stephen's, Taber nacle.



Don't Cough. — Relief can bo obtained immediately. Use • KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended 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 Losengo alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in Jiina Is l^d e'aeh j Kozw Tba, the bast, and yet within moh of »U i Sold at 1/8, MO. 8/., and 2/4— ?Qhn O» $Oo Sole Ajwatw,



WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, a MsWOß'g Cheap Boot Sale.



_____ T. Bullock. COTTAGE AND SECTION Well Situated in Cambridge Stroet, Hampatead. MR T. BUL'OOK has received in. structions from Mrs C. Stephens to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, section numbered 255, containing \ acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead, on which is erected a Cottage of 3 rooms surrounded hy Garden and Orchard, There is also a stable and shed erected on the property. It is well situated, and the land very good for garden purposes. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment. Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. j T. BULLOCK, I 8 94 Auctioneer. "sat v edayT^Tugust^lT BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Fronting Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOOK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on fche above date, — Lots Wand 15, p*rbof R.S. 4905, each containing £ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road, between the Town Belt and Ciobb Street. Sale at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 8 95 Auctioneer, FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. TOWN PROPERTY WELL SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET rpOWN Section 667, J acre, with Dwelling iJL House of 6 Rooms, Bay Window and i Verandah, belonging to Mr George Lea. Ihia not having been disposed of by auction he has authotiaed the sale of it at I tha reduced price of £245. i Easy terms, Bay £25 cash, £25 in 6 months, balance by instalments bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum. I T. BULLOCK, Ageut. FOR SALE AT A REDUCTION. I Suburban Property, Netherby. 4 ACRES, 1 rood, 24 perchea, fronting Princes stree<-, and running back | across the Wakanui Creek, with 4 roomed Cottage etc , thereon. -f?OO Ck WILL be accepted on very ob/WO \J easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK.



■Wanted. TO PHOTOGR APHERS. — Photographic Mounts, ex Rakain, just to hand.— I ASHBUBTON DKUG COMPANY I/TD. 8 99 FTIABERNACLE—Pastor Ager's morning X subject: "Tribute to Caasar.'-' Evea ing : " Warnings from Babylon," With !im« 1 light. All welcome. 898 BKAN, BRAN, 456.1 per bag} reduction by the ton. Blue Derwenfc Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex etore, at Fletcher Bros. FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared this month. Prices—£s, £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 35 ABSOLUT KLY PURE, therefore best. Flower's Tomato Sauce Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keeper?, WANTED Known — -eerie, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per picket. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros,, East Street, STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniaeed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A. Flowjjr, the leading Confectioner, East Stieet. 7 163 "TY7"AN LEI) Known, in fourteen days it intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mbllok's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Kuown—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special tinea in Men'a Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, bhirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner, A NICE Assortment of Dresa Goads- Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em bioiderie.*, Lacea, and Trimmings always kept; at Mrs <*lcorn's. Ladiea' acd Children's UudereUonii g, Dress.es, Pinafore and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Bhilliog in the Pound, meets with approv&i.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. | STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges 1% j 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress Tweedß, 10£ d, worth double. —VV. H. j Collier. j WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Uhil dren'a Straps Is 9d, übuaily 2a 6d. TUBILEE Number of the London Graphic, t/ Progress iv the Heign of Queen Victoria (Farrea), A Rose of Yesterday (Crawford), The Dagger and the Cross (Hatton), A S ory-teller's Pack (Stockton), Sketches in Lavender (Jerome), The Wooing of May (Aubyn).—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Our ,s 6d Tweed Dreases. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2a, Navy and Black from 2b 9d. Satisfactory Dr«?ss aud Mantle j making on the premises. All de&cript ions f»f ! 1 dies garments made to order. — Mitchell j and Turner. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand emhroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at .Mitchell & Turner's S~~ PEOIAL PURCHASE—A lino 7t Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. ANTED KNOWN — Ladies" shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' biack cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladiea' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d, worth 2s 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ;! siliciae and linings, all reduced—At A. j Orr's cheap sale. 7 45 UE RECORD SAL F^Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cioaks, Jackets, C^pea, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Miliinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina fores at great reductions to reduce quanti ties btfore stock-taking. •;_„;' T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin- JLJ toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap*— W. H. Collier's stock-taking Sale. fTIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow's. 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 T^OUNG MEN—Write to me for Vahi- JL able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professor R. R. HIRBJANN, Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 LADIES.— Write to me for Valuable Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 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 PUBLIC NOTICES UPPER ASHBURTOn" ROAD BOARD NOTICE is hereby given that All Out standing Rates duo to the Board, and unpaid on August 28, will be SUED FOR, without further notice. ! By Order. JOHN DAVISON, \ 8 26 Clerk. ~~ TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS, I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 feet, either to let or for sale. All orders left with 8 78 J. W. HARDLEY. "TvANGELTSTiO SERVICES WILL be Conducted in the ARCADE CHAMBERS by Mr Coffin on SUNDAY Next, the 15th inst. Afternoon at 3 o'clock, Evening at 6.30. All earnestly invited. Sankey's Hymns. 8 97 GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. SOCIAL GATHERING AND ENTER. TAINMENT, SALE OF WORK, NT ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, ON ' THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. Dooya open from 5.30 p.m. §ad 7 50 p.m.



TO LET. ! TOWELLING in Moore Street, rental JLs 5a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. Tf 10 LXI? ut a low rental—Four-roomed JL Cottage, with Scullery and 1 acre of land. T. BULLOCK. On account of the Mortgagee. ■ ■■ ■ TWO Building Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street., being Lots numbered 75 and 76, pack containing -| acre of goon land. Exceptionally ea-y leruiy. T. BULLOCK. TOIF^IIMM^&^TiIKK^ FOR SALE. Q O P\ 5? good land, a portion of it ZJfCO was originally swamp. Very easy terms of piiyment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. To Farmers and others desirous of purchas ing land in the North Island. I HAVE FOR SALE 320 AOBKS 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—Tiraumea— about 13 milea from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway ia opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should increase in value. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. tinwalu FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER.ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BULLOCK. - p~oß*~¥ALißr riOTTAGE and two Sections well \J situated at AUencon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK. D. Thomas. SPECIAL ENTRY. HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1897. ON ACCOUNT of the late William Miller's Executors. GREY DRAUGHT GELDING, 6 year*. First-class Worker. No Reserve. D. THOMAS, 8 83 Aahburton. GREAT AUCTION SALE OF OLOTBIFG. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Vendors in the Eatate of G. J. Neill, to Sell by Public Auction, without reserve, the balance of the remaining Bfcock, consisting of a large quantity of Boots, Shoes, and Drapery of all Hinds. Blankets, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Serges, Hats, Sheeting, Quilts, and a large lot of Flannelettes, Sale at 12 o'clock. This Sale will be held at the shop corner of East and Moore Street. 8 93 Hanmer and Graves. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, "AUGUST 17. WE SHALL OFFER, on account of a Client,— A Qf\ Three quarterbred Four-year-old £±O\) EWES, in lamb to English Leicester Rums, To lamb in the middle of September. The ahove is a straight line with one ear mark, and we can thoroughly recommend them to clients. HANMER & GRAVES, JOHN R, BkAND, 3 74 Ayotioneer,



Business Notices, GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THEJ^ORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK TAKING,"JULY 31st. ! WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL ~ DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Class L«dies' Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price.l Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styes, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3s lid. Stylish Oress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 26s 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladiea' Black Oloth Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER.



RECORD jfc REIGIN. WANTED the Besidents of Ashburton to lave money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M CDONALD & MODIAEMID'S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPERS, SHOES, and BOOTS, all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS from the usual price. A CHOICE SELECTION WARmIIIPPBRS, including the Latest Lines in German Felt and Carpet, from Is per pair upwards. Gontlemen in want of a First Class Winter Boot will find it to their advantage to try THE A BOOT—Our own make—hand sewn. . CR4CK PROOF CALF, and all Latest Makes kept in Stock. MoD( KALD & McDIAKMID, BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager |



ASHBURTON WOOLJWORKSj T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates. Address: Late Homereham's Wool Works, B. RO™OKE. 8 67 __ . : j IMPORTANT KOTIOE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING. I have taken the Second Shop in Mr, Lane's block, aud having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. ej.oddfcrt, I Esq., of VVillowby, I am in a p<si'iou to I supply FIRBT-CL .SS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. 83 H. M. JONES. Organs, Organs. iy STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with ( couplers, at Imported Price— ,£l6 CASH Best Value ever offered in Aehburton. 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 —Ladiea' and Gentle men's Bicycles, from LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety. H. M. JONES. CAKSON & Co., WISH TO 0 ILL ATTENTION TO THEIR I TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchougs, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the beat value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guarantee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction, j Our 2j- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed. Samples post 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 " JCimaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The " St. Qe<jrge '• brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. i Aulsebtook and Phwnix Biscuits and Confectionery. "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Aroade. Bayers of Firsb-olaiß Dairy Produce in aay quantity, Ageut for Arthur Y&tes' Garden ggtds.



POETABLE FOEGES, ANVILS, VICES, MACHINE DBILLS, ENGINEERS $• MECHANICS' TOOLS, AT LOWEST PRICES, John Qty & O.» j EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. i ASHBURTON COUNT'S COUNCIL. OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES AND GENERAL RATES. NOTICE is hereby given that ALL OUTSTANDING WATER CHARGES for 1895 and 1896, and GENERAL RATES, not paid by September 1 next, will bo SUED FOR, without further notice. By Order, F. MAIN WARING, CHtrk Aihburfcoß, Augmtft, JS?7, 8



I *s I-; ness Notices. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TI^HOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BT,AIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. lieS VEGETABLE SEEDS. MS OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2s 6d. ®O VARIETIES. BO VARIETIES. Kaffl" FLOWER~SEEDS iidi? 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETHSB. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. OUR Potatoes are all , t Orders should be sent M specially raised for seed pur- A change of seed always early as possible bo ai to poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, m the bast potato producing better and heavier crop our stock usually gets ex« I «•<*«*• is produoed. hausted bef .re the end of the | season. ' T*? A-P LV MR?P? r ' Redl' Thisiaa vtry early pink skinned variety of splendid quality. It boils well and w a good cropper. **-<** { WHITE HEBRON.-This grand potato possesses all the well-known qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and hais in addition a clean white skin which renders it more valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON-One of the best early sorts, very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This potato does not require any recommendation as its qualities are too well known. ROBIN ADAIR.-—This splendid variety sent out by us 2 years ago has amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it, Io is a grand early variety of extra ,fine quality and enormous productiveness. Its cropping qualities are prodigious. The skin is a beautiful pk>k. B RICHARD SEDDON.—This tine new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large size with very shallow eyes, flesh close injrrain and when cooked has a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it is fitted for an early market potato. OTHER Varieties—Snowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASB SUPPLY &TOBIS, ABHBURTON AND OHBISTCBUECH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Soeda



= P URE_SEEDS. ~ T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLE AN ING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the ssme at work. IJara now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any descripiion o SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 44!bs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, i4£tbs to 16ilbs 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, ASHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, Tv/INE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



LADIES' * <f RINGS. RINGS. RINGS BROOCHES. BROOCHES. BROOCHES. SEE WINDOW OF S. SALEK'S JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT for;thk largest stock and newest designs ov LADIES' EIN 6 GS AND BROOCHES EVER SEEN IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MAGNIFICENT New Stock of above, Set with Diamonds, Rubiti, Sapphires, Ferris, Opals, and other Precious Stones. These storm having been bought and chosen by S. SALbK personally, and made up in 18 carat Colonial Gold to his own designs, are superior in regard to Design ani Price to anything hitherto seen in the district. "PKICES 20 per cent Lower than Usual, marked in Plain Tigurwj SEE WINDOW. S. S ALEK, WATCHMAKER & MANUFACTURING JEWBLLER, [Ea»T STBEET.