MR SEDDON IN AUSTRALIA.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraphs- Copyright

Melbourne, August 31 Mr Sfdrlon and party have arrived overland from Adelaide. On the arrived of the Oroya at Adelaide they were met and cordially welcomed by the Acting-Premier, several Ministers, and many influential citizens. At Bailarat this morning they were met by the. Mayor and Aldermen, the Chairman of Committees, the members for the district and representatives of the Miners' Association The Mayor welcomed them on behalf of the citi zens. At Melbourne they were wel comed by the Minister for Public Works, the Commissioner for RaLwaye, other public men, and a large number of New Zealanders. In the afternoon Sir Geo. Turner entertained them at luncheon. Sub sequently Mr Seddon, as the repre sentative of .New Zealand, attended the Intercolonial Conference of Mini ters of Agriculture.

THE ATTACK ON PRESIDENT FAURE.

JTKOM OUR PARIS CORRESPONDENT.

Onoe again has the President of the Republic been the object of a cowardly attack whilst on his way to attend the Grand Prix races at Longcbamps, It was on July 14 of last year when a fanatic fired a revolver at M. Faure, happily without hurting anyone, but the present attack is evidently not the work of some poor demented fanatic. At half past two the Presidential procession left the Blysee for Longchamps. The President drove to the course in his official daumonr, postillions riding the horses, and Moujarret, in gala attire, preceding the party as an outrider. In the President's carriage was also Mme. I'elia Faure, General Hagron and Colonel Menebrez; whilst in a landau which followed were Mile. Lucie Faure, Mme. Berge, and M. Eerge. All aloug the route the President came in for a hearty recep tion, to which he smilingly responded. The Avenue dee Acacias was reached and the crowd was greater whilst the racecourse was in sight. Suddenly, just before the Cascade was reached, there was a puff of smoke and a load report, which sent a tremor through the crowd, each one looking at his neighbour and wondering what had happened. Apparently it was nothing great, for the Presidential carriage did not falter but continued its route, M. Faure bowing continually to the multitude, who applauded him. Once, however, the first moment of surprise over, the Parisians made a rush towards the little thicket from whence the explosion had emanated, and where it was subsequently shown that a group of men had been standing. One of them, it seems, was armed with a pistol, whilst another had a email piece of leaden pipe which had been filled with an explosive. There was a second panic, during whioh a detective, who had been among the crowd, rushed at the author of tha attack. The man dropped his pistol and endeavoured to make off. A struggle followed, whereupon a party of men (friends of the perpetrator of the outrage, it is believed, went for the detective in a most brutal manner, and by kicks and blows ■ought to make him let go his prisoner. By this time the crowd bad come up, and seeing a party of men struggling with another, the detective was taken for the criminal and waa most brutally treated. Finally some police men arrived on the scene and the detective was got into a place of tafety. One can understand that a furious crowd, thinking they had got the man who had just attempted to take the life of their President, was not in an over docile mood, and a little more and the unfortunate detective would have been lynched. By this time the real culprit was far away. His revolver, however, was found upon tfae ground, together with some pieces of the exploded tabs. On the revolver was a little tag, with the words, 11 Execution of Felix Faure." The attack caused much excitement.

Interprovincial News.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.

Still More Burglaries in Auckland. ■ Auckland, August 31. | The premises of several tobbaconiste at Paeroa have bean burg:ariously entered and tobacco and money taken. Two men—-A. i MoKell and Con Aubrey—have been arrested ©a suspicion. Export of Dairy Produce. .New Plymouth, September 1 The Tak&puaa took 366 boxes of butter and 228 cases of cheese from the local freezing works for transhipment to the Tongariro for London. The supplies are now increasing fast. Death at a Hospital. Dunedin, September 1 Frederick Wood died in the hospita yesterday from injuries received while try" ing to pub out a fire at the Upper Junction- Fire at Sawyers' Bay. Dttnedin, September 1. A four-roomed cottßge at Sawyers' Bay, occupied by William Reade, and owned by John Douglas, has been burned down. Insurance —£150 in the Manchester and North German.

The Lochindorb Shooting Case.

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Ddnedin, August 31. The hearing of the charge agaiast James Reid of attempting to murder his mate, John Sheppard Nicol, on May 11 at Lochin dorb station, occupied the Supreme Court all day. The prisoner was defended by Mr Hanlon. The evidence was purely circum- Btantial. The prisoner and Nicol were rabbiters. They had no quarrel, but Nicol spoke to Reid on the occasion of a constab'e coming to the camp to serve a summons for debt, saying he did not like it, and there was no need for it, for he (Nicol) had money in the house. Reid left the hut ostensibly to appear in Court in answer to the Bummons, but the theory of the prosecution ia that he hung about somewhere and, while Nicol was sitting down to his tea in the evening, that Reid fired at and wounded him. There were six dogs about the place and, though they were fierce and always barked at Grangers, Nicol did not hear them bark on that night. Reid did not turn up tjiH the following evening, and when the pooping w»» referred to he appeared anxious to establish an ffliii, and sought co get his brother and another man to say they had seen him at their hut. He was asked to tnke Niool's clothes and money to Balclutha, but he never went near his mate, but left the clothes at hio owa mother's house. He made his way to Dunedin, and then shipped to Wellington under an assumed name, and was arrested there. The evidence for the Crown was closed when the Court adjourned. September 1 The evidence in the case of Reid, charged with attempted murder at Lochindorb Station, is finished, and the jury retired at one o'clock. THE SENTENCE. Reid was convicted, and sentenced to fifteen years. This closed the criminal sessions.

Ashburton Draught Sires in Victoria.

la the Australasian's report of Messrs Campbell and JSon's draught stock parade held during bhe second week in August, the j writer says, after & reference to the improve ment that has taken place in the breeding of draught stock :•—" So m.inynv n, indeed, give up breeding during the last five years that, but for New Zealand importations, we should now be in a bad way for draught sires." The report then goes on to mention the names of several well-known breeders, who helped to make Victoria's reputation for draughts in 1860. Among those names appear several old New Zealandera, whose stock has become famous. Referring to the New Zealand importations the writer saye— "Very few mmutea spent amongst the horses sufficed to show that but for the Now Zealand importations of Messis Rea and Trestraii, the gei-eral calibre of the parade would have suffered greatly. This season some thirty - five very fine draught stallions have, thro'gi their agency alone, been spread over the country. " After a reference to Prince Albert, sold at 700 guineas, and >>ir Perceval, sold at 600 guineas, both by Mr Matthew Holmes' Oamaru horse Crown Prince, by Lord Salis bury, the prices are given of the others of the Maori contingent offered. Prince of the Clans fetched 400 guineas. Kelvin Grove, bred by Mr John Small, of Graham's Road, Ashburton County, and sold by him for 100 guineas when a co!t, fetched 420 guineas at this sale. Sir Colin, also bred by Mr S»nalf, and sold when a coit for 150 guineas, fetched ths very handsome sum of 500 guineas at this sale. Referring to Sir Colin the reporter says—-A horse of great power , and quality, got by Lord Cranley, who had ! other good produce in the parade.

THE ASHBUltfrOtt GUARDIAN : WLDSESDAY, SEfcTEMfcEfc 1, 1897.



Our market report yesterday should have read—-"' Moat lines of hoggets were passed in, failing to reach reserves," and not as stated. The weather propheteprediob that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger sale for these goods, this season they are now showing J probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever | exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three mouths trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers alwa)BJ warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong eilk, ,'entiiated and every improve- j ment "up to date."—Advt.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton 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., 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR 3HE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 2.53 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 at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, \nd on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti * leavs Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 overy day, except Fridays ; 10 3C Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.



Public Notices j y AM A CASH BUYER OF— j RYE GRASS, \ COCKSFOOT, i AND ( CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. ~SOOO~PAIRS~ : OF BOOTS AND SHOEB i TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. j JAMES MELLOR, ; TANCRED STREETS \ &S*o^ 8 MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALANOIA BOOT STORE. HHHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD OHEAP BOOTS & SHOES Pronounced by the ABhburton Public to give wonderful value for little money.



Wsnt-ec. STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops, To be obtained from store' keepers, or at H A, Flower, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 163 IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. ANTED KNOWN — Ladies 1 shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair ; children's | gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2,9 6d per pair—At A. Ore's cheap sale. ' 7^2 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mbs Aloorn's. Ladies' and Children's Underolathing, Dresßea, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. EM EMBER) Remember, that Mellor's Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen dayi only. Now'b your time fcq bqy.



Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 'KEATING'S COUGH JpOZENCJES'—weII known as the utterly vinnvalied Cough Remedy. Strongly re oommended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remedy the cause without any after effect; the moat delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Bold everywhere in bias Is lid each You hava ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit) by drinking only Kozie Tba, it) is pure and f(J li»Ue,-Mn Oe? ft Qo,, SoJiAg 0 .



Wanted. T)RBIITIVE Mirhodisfc Quarterly Te*, X Thursday rex' ; fol owed by musical meeting. Solos, anthems, etc. Tea at ?ix Tickets Is. 8 223 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap ab Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store, aET Your Garden Seeds from CARSON and Co. Ltrtje assortment, best quality; lowest prices, JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6i lid, usually 8i 91— Mkllor's Z;a andia Boot Store. CHXJOL Books,"" Ship" Readers, New Readers, Star and Royal Readers at published prices for cash ; tilates, Atlases, 8d; 60 map Geographies, Grammars, Histories, Exercise Books, Pencils, Rubbers, and all requisites.—H. M. Jones. SEVILLE Oranges tor Marmalade, Mandarins, Ripe Bananas, etc.—H. A. Flower, Fruiterer and Confectioner. ANTED Kbowd. —Boys Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4^ 6d to 7a lld s Infants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for I", four pair of Socks or Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orr's Sale of Assigned Estate of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of j ladies garments made to order.—Mitchell AND TURNER. TT7"ANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain TT Sale now on» Come early. Uhil dren's Straps Is 9d, übuaily 2s 6d.



; D. J homas, i "~"™- : t —gr*-~ Clearing Sale LIVE & DBAD STOCK AND SUNDRIES. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Mr James Moore, of WAKANUI, who has disposed of his farm, to Sell by Public Auction, on THURSDAY, SEPT. 2, 1897, The Whole of his LIVE AND DBAD STOCK AND SUNDRIES, as follows :— 5 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES and their Harness. 3 MILCH CnWS, one six weeks calved, and the other in full profit. IFAT STEEtI, 1 fat Heifer, 2 Yearlings, 1 Calf. ISP RING TRAP and Harness, 1 Massey Harris Reaper and Binder, new. ICORN DRILL by Duncan, 1 Roller by Duncan, 1 Dray'by Duncan. laYDNEY DRAY, 1 Double farrow Plough by Duncan, 1 Single do. by Hornsby. 2 SETS IKON HARROWS, 1 winnowing machine. 1 A VERY WEIGHING MACHINE, 1 sick Barrow, 1 Planet Jr Horse Hoe. 4 WIRE SIEVES, 12 Hurdles, 100 Stakes, 200 new Bricks, quantity of Firewood, Riding Saddle and Bridle, 5 florae Covers, and » large quantity of Tools too numerous to mention, about 70 bags .Straw Chaff, quantity Oa.ts, quantity crushed Cats, quantity Wheat, Grass Seed, 4 Ladders, Pig troughs, 2 Milk Churns, Milk Pans, etc., quantity Fowls, etn.pty Bags.



Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Dietric 1: Court of Aahburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy), holdea at Ashbur on, In the est&'.e of Geokge Johnston NBiLL,of Ashburton, Diaper, A FIRST and Final Dividend of 6a 91 (six shillings and ninepence) in the £ on all proved and accepted claims in the above estate ia now payable at my office, ABhburcon. - Dividends will only ba paid to principals, j their authorised Agents, or on demand through Banks. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Aahburton, September 1, 1897. 9 3



Sale at 12 noon, sharp. To be Sold on Farm. Luncheon provided, No reserve, D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, 8 181 * Ash burton.



Friedlaoder Bros., Limited. FOR PitlVATlfi SALE, THE WELL KNOWN DRAUGHT STALLION, "EMPEROR." i By General Gordon —Jess, by Glenroy. Full particulars on application to 6 198 FRIED LANDER BROS., Lro., SPECIAL HORSE FAIR? WEST STREET AUCTION MART. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1897 1%/TESSRS FKIEDLANDEfi BROS., Ltd XVX will hold a Special Horse Fair on the above date, for which Entries are now being booked. ' '> R. FSIEDLANDER, | 161 Auctioneer.



GOVERNMENT NOTICE NOTICE BY THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE under "The Unclaimed Lands Act, 1894." To the owner or owners of a parcel of land containing 15 acres, more or los<, being Rural Section 32884, Block X, Alfonl Survey District, in the Provincial District of Uauterbury. The last registered owner is Charles Henry Botter, described as of Ashburton, Farmer, and in the local Rate Roll lie is called Charles Henry Boulter, of Mount Somers, but of whom nothing can be traced. WHEREAS the Public Trustee has instituted inquiries, and has' not thereby ascertained who the owner or owners of the above-described land is or are, and believes that auch owner is, or owners are, not in the colony. Now, this notice calls upon such owner or owners, within six months of tho date of the publication of this notice in this Gazette, to establish 10 the satisfaction of the Pubic Trustee his or their title to the land specified in this notice, and if such ownnr does, or owners do not, within the time limited so establish his or their title, the Public Trustee will exercise che powers aud authori. ties granted to him in and by ll The Un claimed Lands Act, 1894.'' Dated this 19th day of August, 1897. JAMES C. MARTIN,. Public Trustee, [Note. —This notice was published in the New Zealand Gazette on the 26th day of August, 1897.] 9 4



T. '.Bullock. ~tTn~w~Zlld7 FOR SALE at a low price, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, and adjoinining the Hotel. This property is to be sold at a very considerable loss. Easy terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. ■~° ALFORD FOREST ROAD. FOR SALE.-Lots 14 and 15, each con taining J-acre, being part of R.S. 4905, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



MONEY. FT!HE Following Special Sums of £155, X £300, £2,300 to lend on approved Freehold Securities, at the lowest current rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. IbT]&e~rz TO BAKERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the Triangle Bakery Premises, Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Public Notices. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Clerk will in future be in attend ance to RECEIVE RATES afc the Board's Office, West Street, Ashburton, on TUES DAYS fe SATURDAYS from 11 to 12.30 and from 2 to 4 p.m. By order. JOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburton, August 30, 1897. 9 1 TtlE Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club will be held in the Arcade Chambers on FBIDAY evening next, the 3rd inst, at 7.30 sharp. Business :—Balance Sheet; Election of Officers and General. W. V, THIELE, 9 2 Hon. Secretary.



TO LET. "TTER V Comfortable Dwelling House of six V rooms, bay window, verandah and scullery, wash-hou&e, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, nearly opposite Presbyterian Manse, and juat below Mr A. Roberts' residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FO R Sale, the following properties, viz:— 2174 Acres, Rangitata Plains, being R.S. 31647, and others good sheep country. 1000 Acres near Ealing Station. 280 Acres good land, fenced, and partly cultivated. ALSO FOR SALE, Several Farms, good land, varying in area from 120 Acres to 1,500 Acres odd, on very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



CRICKET. rfIHE Annual General Meeting of the A. Ashburton Cricket Club will be held in the County Council Chambers on WEDNESDAY, September 1, at 3 p.m. Intending members are requested to attend. H. C. PERCY, 8 219 Hon. Secretary.



FACTS ARE CHIEL 1* THAT WINNA DING, AND DAURNA BE DIS PUTIT."—Bubns. nniMES change, and with them manners JL and tastes. The unimpeachable evi dence of statistics of trade tells us that the people readily appreciate a good and pure article in preterence to a dear and inferior one. This has never been so clearly demon strated as in the records of the Customhouse. In 1885 Ceylon Tea made its first appear ance in New Zealand. That year the total quantity imported from all sources was 4,442,8671b, of which Cjiina supplied 2,487,6611b, or 60£ per cent. India supplied 150,6441b, or 3^ per cent. Cetlon supplied 4031t>, or 001 per cent. That INSIGNIFICANT LITTLE SHIPMENT to this colony was so appreciated that peop'e asked for more and got it. 15 years later (1890) the imports stood thus j—• China BuppUed 976,2401b, or 25| per cent. India supplied 657,9021b, or 17 per cent. Ceylon supplied 3G3 9 l3 l7'lt>, or O| per cent. The total imports for that year from all sources were 3,849,105ib. It was this year that Suratura Tea was introduced, and became a boon and a blessing to humanity. How it has established itself in the homes of the people may be seen by the manner in which it has distanced all rivals, and materially assisted to drive China teas out of consumption^ In 1896— China supplied §8,9,41!b, or 1} per cent. Jndia" supplied 802,6461b, or 20£ per cent. Ceylon supplied £i s 3lO,':lLlSllt> s or 55| per cent. No other article of domestic consumption oan show anything approaching this. Suratura Tea is picked and packed in Ceylon, thereby preserving its freshness and aroma until ib reaches the consumer—which aocounts for its economy and purity. Suratura Tea is NOT blended with India or China Teas. i JOHN OBR & CO., agents,



HAMPSTEAD. On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing £ acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terms. __ T. BULLOCK. FOX SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also etrongly built Dog Cart. T, BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET—Comfortable Cottage, nearly new,ssfronting McMurdo Street. . BULLOCK. ■" " SwalS ~~ ~~. F 1 OR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BHLLOOK. FOR SALE. COTTAGE and two Sections well situated at Allenoon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULXQOK. FOE SALE. GOOD BUILDING SITE. T.S. 1179 /CONTAINING £ Acre well situated in \J Havelock Street, West, being a favorite Street just now for building in, on the West side of the town. Terms if required, T. BULLOCK



WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boota and Shoes for everybody} at Moon's Qb«»p Boot fgaU,



NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE"" M. KLARK, (Late of Rangiora) j HAS COMMENCED Business in Ash- ! burton as SADDLER, HARNESS AND HORSE CLOTH MAKER, in the PREMISES next door to Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store, Tancred Street, and hopes that by superior workmanship nod by keeping the best of material ho will be enabled to secure a fair share of public support. The Largest Stock of Saddlery in Aahbur ton to select from. 8 191 Ask Anyone WHO HAS A GARDEN IF THE QUALITY OF MY SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seeds. 0 Packets for Is. FLOWER SEEDS-13 Packets Is. Choose your own varieties. FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable in prioe. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Aehleaf, etc., from Papanni. Aleo Choice Table Potatoes, Be^t Brands of TEA lower still. Horse, Fowl, and Pig Feed, Bed Chaff, etc. Lowest prices for Cash. Money cheerfully returned for any article cot giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. JAMES PATTERSON'S GREAT HARNESS SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TjIINDING myself Overstocked, and to JD make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE TOR ONE MONTH ONLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BHIDLES, and HARNESS of all desorip tiros, which will be sold at prices never before heard of in Ash burton. REMEMBER: SALE STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONlfl MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTEBSON, TANCRED STREET, ABHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. 8 188 ___ WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. mHE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYB X ALL INSECT LIFE it comes in con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hod. J. B. A eland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Ashhurton Domain), and from many others, some of which can be seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific may be had from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash burton, also direct from the Patentee, WM. WHEELBAND, 128 Nurseryman, Temuka.



fTfMrimaK; LAND, EtT AT U, &, GEN ERAL, AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, I John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompauyof New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguaaon and Mitchell's Paper Milifi.



COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who h*s left Ashburtou, to fffect ft speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN.



A BARGAIN 10 A PROMPT BUYER. Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. ~ ' TO LETT" Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital aite. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN.



FOE SALE, I f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenoed and ivy watered, dose to Saleyards. F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FOR SALE, 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. FKRRIMAN. FOR fcALE. ALLBNTOK One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced^ Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. F.)TI SALE. HINDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1J miles J below the Railway an i adjoining the i Loweliffo Estate. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. | South-east Town Belt, Ashburtou. A Comfortable House and large Stable wiih every convenience, and half-acre of land j good frontage. £300. F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLKNTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed room?, Kitchen, Bath-room, s>nd other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. TO THOSE i'esiroua of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builc a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investmenf it presents very special features. F. FhRRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery s within three minutes walk of Post Office. i F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of 1 the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN.



WAKANUI BONE M. I JL, JLr. —■—— T AM A BUYER OF BONES in large or small quantities, delivered at the mill. F. FERRIMAN. THE GkAKDJiJJN. THOR THE GARDEN OR FARM BONE DUST is admitted by all practical persons TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the aoil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. TfERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN ! TILE INSURANCE 00. 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 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN.



H. M. JONES. Organs. Organs. 7 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with couplers, at Imported Price— £16 CASH Beat Value ever offered in Ashburton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cash. Pianos. Pianos. i HAAKE, RAMSPERGER, WEISNER, and other pianos, at Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles. TTARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and XX COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle men's Bicycles, from dgl6__ CASH LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety. H. M. JONES. CAKSON & Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE.



ASHBURTON WOOL JWOEKS iAM A QASH BUYER of WOOL and INS at Market Sates. | Addresa : Late Homereham's Wool Works. | R. ROOKE. 8_67 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price.; ladies' dressing gowns, at English coat—At A. Orb's cheap sals. 7 47 STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Is 6d, worth 2s Od; handsome Dress Tweeds, lOfcd, worth double. -W ( H.



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 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 blendi on the market at the same price, Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction, i Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed. Samples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The beso sugar-cured Hams and Bacon. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated " Timaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The "St. George" brand Jams, Sauoes, and Potted Meats. Aulsebtook and Pbstnix Biscuits and Confectionery. "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. CARSON & CO., GROCEES AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade. Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity, Agent for Arthur Yatea' Garden Seeds. 8 22



WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Department—Special lines in Men's Trousers,exceptionalv-atue. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Maoiotoihei io stool* »q4 to 0r4«,-Mnaattt & lews*.



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEET-? TTf TARE SFKE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., "^"HOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTB FOR NIMMO AND BLAJR'S STANDARD SEKDS. %SS VEGETABLE SEEDS %£S OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2* 6d. SO VARIETIES. __ SO VABIEIIES. &S FLOWER SEEDS &S 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE* SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. Pis sss mm* amtlGi' wproduwd. hausted before the end of tht seaeoD, It bo1?a wduSffc'a Sfd cro]pi«: * VWy *"* pi°k 'kJDMd ~*^ of .pl«did JoS fineflavour' Bei»ge»rly and a heavy cropper it is fitted for ao wriy market OTHER Varietie«-Bnowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION, FLETCHER BROS., OABH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCBUBCH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds



JUST IMPORTED. A SJ^IiJyJ F hol m dclive >r of new spring prints, aim 2_ Without exception the Best Kid Olove S O D for Half-a-Orown in Canterbury, Four O- A^ large Studs. All sizes. 8 O D Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stuff at JLow Jrrices, . _ ——;o: W. H. COLLIER, "THE COBNEK."



MAKE NO MISTAKE. WE ARE ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Compare our Goods and Prices, and yon will be bound to admit, that undoubtedly MeDONALD & McDIAEMID SELL THE BEST ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. O WsfIPPFRS h lnft^TF U? W. iDfcer ' w« with WINTER nniYiS" BSt 5 order to effect a clearance to make room for Spring and Summer GOODS, we are prepared to Sell them at a Substantial REDUCTION off usual price? Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 6d per pair, good value at 2a • Ladies' German Frit and Leather Shoes 2s j| .usual 3s 3dl per pair ; Ladies' Best German Felt Slip~^e.fhil sole, 3s 6d per pair, worth 4s 6d; Children's Slippers from Is per pair; aaTother HnS that will gladden the hearts of the economical housewife. The only shop in town who keep and make the ASBEBTOS LINED BOOTS Asbesto. ia well known for its remarkable properties as a preserver from heat ind • protector from cold, and possesses the double advantage of keeping the feet cool il summer and warm in winter. * * WA "* TEY THEM AT mcdonalo & mcdiarmid's BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Important Announcement. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR m AXES this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patroaagt at this Great Sale, which wili be continued FOE THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashbnrton to Wait this Ohc«p Salt} the Railway Fare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least £• worth of Goods. . .; ALL MY OWN STOOK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. , E?*ry Article must be cleared, as a large shipment, ex ss. Waimata ; is nearly due. ' AJNDJRJEWikORB*