Ashburton Stock Market.

There was only a moderate attendance at the sale at the Ashburton yards to-day, and the amount of business done was small. The yarding consisted chiefly of ewes in iamb, for which there was little demand. In the butchers' pens the yarding, though small, proved quite sufficient to meet the require menta of the trade. In fat cattle there were some of really good quality, and these readily found buyers, whilst inferior sorts were neglected. Ihe yarding for the day totalled about 4400 sheep and hoggets, 27 J head of cattle, and 2 pigs; for which the following prices were obtainsd :~- Fat- Sheep.—Butchers' merino wethers, Bs6d, 83 7d, 8s Bd, Bs§d; merino ewes, 6s lOd; sis and eight-tooth crossbred ewes, free of lamb, 9s lOd, 11s, to 12s; two-tooth cross bred wethers lls lOd ; two-tooth ewes and wethers, 9a 9d j two wad four-tooth ewee and wethers (chiefly wethers) 13s 10d; crossbred iambs, 12s. Store Sheet.—Halfbred ewes and lambs, 3b 7d; two and four-tooth half bred ewes, in lamb to English Leicester rams, 10s 3d; three-quarterbred ewee, in lamb to English Leicester rams, 10a 6d to 10s 3d ; six-tooth and full mouth crossbred ewes, in lamb to Border Leicester rams, 13s 4d; do. to English Leicester rams, 10s 6!; two and four-tooth crossbred ewes, in lamb to Eng lish Leicester rams, 10s 7d; merino ewes, in lamb to English Leicester rams, 4s lid ; crossbred hoggets, 89 2d, 8s SJ, to 9s 2d. Pros—l fat sow, 50a ; 1 boar, 3s 6d, Fat Cattle—2 heifers, £6; 1 steer, £6 15s; 1 steer, £4 10s ; 1 oow, £4 17s 6d ; 3 light steers, £3 ss; 1 light steer, £2 2s 6d. Store Cattle—l heifer, £2 5 4 calves, 11b; 1 sixteen-month-old heifer, £1 8s; 1 nine-month-old heifer, 19s. Dairt Cattle—l springer, £2.

The following firms were represented i— Hanmer and Graves (per J. R. Bland), D. Thomas (per R. Curtis), Friedlander Bros., Limited (per B. Friedlander), and H. Zander (per D. Zander).

A DEAR BOTTLE OF BEER.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph

Ohristcitcroh, August 17. James Morkaue, licensee of the Wa^tham Arms Hotel, was fined £5 and coats this morning for selling a bottle of beer on Sun day* The defence was that the beer was a gift. Mr Beetham, S M., said the case was one on all fours with the case oa appeal in which Mr Justice Edwards ruled that where a publican gave away liquor to a customer he derived an indirect; benefit from it, and I there was a breach of the Act. The j license was ordered to be endorsed. '

Mr W. J. Silcook has just purchased j twelve prime steers from Mr H. Rosendale. They are reported to bo about as good as Ihey oan be mnde. They are three years old, and are estimated to average Bowb. A tine of fat sheep were recently seat from the North Island to the Belfast Freezing Works, no doubt in the hope that they would be frozen and sent Home as prime Canterbury ; bufc it was soon discovered that they were not up to the standard required to bear the brand " prime." They were simply branded " New Zealand mutton." At the Ashburton Yards to-day Mr Rudolph Friedlander referred in feeling terms to the death of the late Mr Lyttleton, whom he described as a valuable colonist, a good neighbor, and a man who was re spected by all who know him. Mr Fried lander concluded by expressing * hope that all who could co so would endeavor to show their appreciation of the loss the county has sustained by attending the funeral on Thursday.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

A better enquiry for wheat is reported from Melbourne, but; at the same time only & small amount of business is passing, and the quotation is 5s 9d, a decline of Id since last week. The Sydney maiket is quiet, but aicoe last week a rise of Id has taken place, and quotations are again 4a 4d to 4s 5d for milling. In Adelaide wheat has re ceded to 4s lid to ss. Feed oats are still on the down grade in Melbourne, and are now worth only Is 6d to la 9£d, but atout white and milling maintain their value. There are practically no altera tions in prices in Sydney, except that New Zealand seeding are bringing 2s 6d to 2s 7d. Good short feed oate continue to sell readily in the local market at fall rates, but lighter sorts are difficult to place. Southland oats are again being offered here on a basis of 2s, f.0.b., eacks included. Potatoes are dull of sale, and meet with little outside demand, and the tendency of the market appears to be towards weakness. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.o.b , Lyttelton, for direct ship ment from country stations and free of com mission, except where otherwise specified :— Wheat—Good to prime quality pearl 4s to 4s Id, Tuscan 3s lid to 4s, Hunter's 3s Hi to 4a, second quality wheat about 2d lower. Oats—Prime milling 2s sdf, good stout feed 2s 2d to 2* 3d, fair short feed 2s Id to 2s 2d, duns 2s 3d, Danish 2s Id to 2s 2d. BarmY—Prime malting 3a 9d to 4a Id, medium 3s 3d to 3a 6d, feed 2s 3d to 2a sd. Cape 2s sd. Beaks—2s 7d to 2s Bd. Pjbas—Blue Prnssiana 4a 3d to 4s 6d, feed varieties 3s 3d to 3s 4d. Oatsheaf Chaff—6oa at country s'ations. Potatoes—Derwents 32a 6d to 35s at country stations. Onions— £7 5a at country statious. Gbass Seed—Ryegrass, farmers' Jots 2s 3d to 2s 9d, machine dressed 3a 6d 3s 9d, %d& heavy shotty seed up to 4s ; cocksfoot, bright 3|d to 3|d, discolored 2idto 3d ; cowgiass 6d to 7d ; while clover s£d to 6sd ; alsvke Bid to s||d. Dairy Produce—Cheese 4d to 4^, loaf j 4d to sd; butter, factory la, in boxes 9d to lOd, dairy 7d to 10d, salt in boxes 6d to 7d. Bacon 6£d, roll 6Jrd to 7d, hams 7£d.

THE LATE MR W. M. LYTTLETON

The late Mr Lyttleton was fifty years of age, and came to Rokeby towards the close of 1877. He was an Englishman by birth, having been educated at Brighton College ; bat a lengthened period of his early life was spent in Canada. He had been suffering from infiaenssa for a fortnight past, we learn, bub nothing Berious was anticipated. On Sunday he was somewhat betterf but yes terday the end came, as above stated, and the news was a sad blow to his many friends. It is intended that the funeral shall be a Matsonic one. It will take place at the Rakaia cemetery at three o'clock OB Thursday, and doubtless Masons of all the constitutions wi'il be present.

A Hint To Young Folk.

THEY ARE AFT TO BE CARELESS WHERE HEALTH IS CONCERNED

A great many people, and especially young people, are too careless of their health. They will sib in a draught when they know they are taking cold, and in numerous other ways show their Indiffer ence to the roles thafc govern health, realising, sometimes when is is too late, the serious coat oi their carelessness, Kever neglect an illness no matter how trivial it may appear. Ib is to this class j of persons that Mies Annie Bamsdell, of Whitehead, N. 8., wishes to speak. <l In ! June, 18 5," she cays, " I conlricfcc-d aj cold, bat did not take anything for it, thinking that it woold soon pass away In this, however, I was disappointed, and i I finally realised thab it had tattled on my ! lnngs, and I waa obliged to tske to bed. A doctor w*s called in, and he said I was a very sick girl, which truth it is needless j to say I had realised before he was sent for. Afc the outset Ms medicine helped me somewhat, but the improvement was ; Bob lasting, and I found myself growing weaker and weaker- At last I reached that stage when I despaired of getting | batter. My appetite had almost entirely j failed ; I waa reduced nearly to a skeleton, i had a hacking cough, and suffered from | headache and fluttering or palpitation of i the heart. As a matter of fact both my-' eelf and friends thought I was at death's door. While in this condition I read in a | newspaper of a case similar to mine cured by the use of Dr Williams, Pink Fills. I procured a supply, and by the time I had taken six boxes I was almost completely recovered. My appetite had returned, a healthy color came lack to my face and my ccugh ceased troubling me. I am otill occasionally using Dr Williams' Pink Pills'and ray recovery through their use has made for them hoßta of friends in this locality, who look upon what they have done for me as little short of mirac- ; uloua."

Synopsis of New advertisements.

Stock Vtnr'ora in Neill's bankrupt estate Important notice. Aa'nburton Massonie Lodge—Meeting on Thursday, 19 fh inst. Baker Bros.—Funeral notice. H. M. Jones—Bieyclea. T. Bullock—House to let. DO. A.—Bankruptcy Notice. Housemaid wanted. Pood Templara—Open .Lodge, Wednesday Wealeyaa Church—Cantata, " l^ew Jeru- Mel'roae Teonip Club—Annual Meeting. ! W. H, Collier—New business advertiße ment. Found—Necklet. James Mellor—lmportant business notice.

THE ABHBOBTON GUABBIAK: TUESDAY, AUGUST IT, 1897,



Wanted. T7K)UND—Necklet. Apply office of thia JO paper. 8 110 HOUSEMAID wanted for about three weeks.—Apply, Mbs Max Fried lander, Kolmar, Moore Street. 8 113 IS~\ f^ rp OPEN Lodge Enter • Vy»\jr«JL« tainment, Templar Hall, Wednesday, 8 p.m. Refreshments provided. Tickets Is.  8 114 rnHE Annual General Meetiog of the X Melrose Tennis Club wilt be held in Gates' Rooms, Wednesday, 18th inst., at 7.30 pm. AU members are requested to attend, 8 111 STAR Light Roadster, good machine; good order; £15 cash. Star Light Roadster, new; £19 cash. The Pearl, strong useful maohine, £15 15s cash. The J Envoy, Hadden, Monarch, Columbia, the Sociable for two. Up to date machines. Ladies' and Gentlemen's, cash or terms.— H. M. Jones. FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared fchis month. Prices~£s. £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 36 ABfrOLUTKLY PURE, therefore bean Flower's Tomato Sauce. Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keepers, WANTED Known —Seeds, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety; 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties, only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros. East Street. TOP THAT COUGH by using*FLOWEß's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. Flower, the leading i Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5b 6d per bag, ex store, at FLETCHER BROS. WANTED Known.—Every lady should Bee the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shama, H.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's QPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of i k!) Youths' Tweed Overcoats, ail sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. "I" ADIEh' CAPKS, Jackets, and Macin f j toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale.



| Funeral JNotiee. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John McCafferty are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved wife, Annie, will move from his residence, Laurißtou, ou WEDNESDAY, 18th inst., at 8.30 a.m., arriving at the Catholic Church, Ashburton, at 11.30 a.m., and thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8108 Undertakers.



Bankruptcy Notice. j IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Dißferict Court of Ashburtoßj holden at Ashburton, NOTICE i« hereby given that Recardus John Henry, of AshburtoD, Saddler, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, 10 be holden at my office on the 25th day of August, 1897, at 2.30 o'clock in the after noon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. August 17,1897. 8 112 gLJLJJSg!'.''.*^—- —, " - -3 FuHie Notices. THU£SPAY7~26TH INST., AT WESLEYAN CHURCH. CANTATA: "NEW JERUSALEM." At 8 o'clock p.m. CHOIR OF FORTY VOICES. Tickets Is, from Members. 810 i TO LET. "YTER V Comfortable Dwelling House of six V rooms, bay window, verandah and scullery, wash-house, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, nearly ; opposite Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. i KOTIC£. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has on hand a very choice 1 selection of the very latest Patterns, by i which the public caa secure the most Fashionable buit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and Isre will guaran tee you oue of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gents' B own material made up. W. PAULING, „ Manager TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. .  . Carbon Duplicates half pnoe. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3a 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. .. «»,.„.,, 4 213 i Mi GRAHAM.



~WT 'ANTED Known, in fourteen daye I V V is teed to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— MsW>i;l ZeftlftHdift Boob Sitore,



Pi.blio .No iocs. ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE, 1811, E.O. THE BRETHREN are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall on THURSDAY, 19th inst., at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of paying an official visit to the Thistle Lodge. 8 105 J. 0. CAWSEY, W.M. __________ T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIKOJfiS, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ! SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, ; IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS MoQRANDEL. 830 SADDLERY & HARNESS. ! JOHN H. JAMIESON, WISHES to inform his Friends and the Public generally, that he hai taken THE PREMISES IN EAST STREET, ; Formerly occupied by MR R. J, HENRY, WHERE HE HAS OPENED WITH A LARGE STOCK ■> OK SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Etc., Which he will Offer at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Repairs promptly executed at reasonable charges. J.H.J. will be glad to receive the support of all old friends. 8 100 Henry Stephenson.



I Business Notices. 7s 6d SAVED TAMESOV, ANDERSON AND CO 'k O INDIAN PEKOE TEA, »t 2s 8d per lb, is the best-, and cheapest, as half a 1b will make an much delicious Tea as lib of cheap will of inferior flavour. J.A. & CO.'S price is printed on each package, bat for cash I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, 101 bs 3s 6d, or 51bs la 6d below. ALL BRANDS OF TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, OATSHE4F, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATB, CHICK WHEAT, OMONS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIT TREES, etc., at Lowent jKatet. J. THOMAS, HAVBLOOK STREET. 8 18



jp firs!!'E|/' ■Jflßi^^^'^'^^mnHwL " ' ■ POETABLE FOEGES, ANVILS, VICES, MICHINB DRILLS, ENGINEER > Sf MECHANICS' TOOLS, AT LOWEST PEICESji AI John O^ & Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



HENBY STEPHENS: >N, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. W-EEKLY 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 oa 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. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



1 Hanmer and Graves. POTATOES. IT7~E HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue * V Derwent Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares s for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRATES. PIG FEED. CHIOkIfEEI). WE have for Sale—Crashed Barley (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Chick Wheat. ~ SEED~WHEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, VTTJfI can Supply SEED WH&AT and Yt OATS, all varieties, drown in various districts; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR SEED. seaTof azof bakleyT WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will call in. _ "bPAKBOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEED OATS. WE Hava for Sale Long and Short Feed Oats. CHAFF. GRAFF. WE Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF,-also a good cheap line for Cow Feed- PLOUGH SHAKES. T)EGULAR Supplies Imported by as, jl\> direct from the makerß; both Ransoraea and Hornsbys—standard sfzas. Prices, lowest current. KOYAL OIL—ISO Fire Tetf Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior I Oil in the market, AGRICULTURAL SALT. I ! TJIOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for iJj Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (moat suitable for fencing ofi turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o, IAA ACRES, subdivided into con XULr venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10s ; easy terms. HANMER & GRAVES.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. HP HE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOIS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Aahburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. MAKE NO MISTAKE, 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOB, lANQRED STREET}



I F. Fetrmm. \v7vmKiMM. Land, *>tat^ & general agricultural agent. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompany of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguaaon and Mitchell's Paper Mills. ~~~ FU X S a"l 1 "I f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenoed and Iv/v watered, olose to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. _~_ ________ - Several SAFES by Milner and others. WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Higbbank, ia selling at a sacrifice to effect a speedy sale. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, oontaining Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, »nd other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. ' ■F. FERUIMAN. TQ'THOSJf J;eßirous of Investing in . <- First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 'acres of rioh reproductive land, upon which ia built a capital Dwelling Bouse of six rooms, with outbuildings and stabies, is well situated ; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. F. RRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House oi five rooir>s and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. I. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. Ibis property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. Tor sale at allknton. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. Sold] FUR~»ALEr HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Half-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms, P. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET,"FOR A FEW MONTHS. A We!l-fnrn)shed House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F, FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TINWALTX . 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 tnicutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FKRRIMAN. FOR fcALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. " FOR SALE. HINDS. """ 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1$ miles below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN. FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE I Joseph. Ford's Scorn* and Lungj-Worm Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breda. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing 'and scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly,**^ Bowmar Bros/§: Ciichton Park, Pukeiau. Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please send out, per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture,, by this evening's train, if possible, The last tin which I used on the Lambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—-Youra truly, R. Lindsayj Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Bir, —I have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep showed signs of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. X can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. 7 147



NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN-



Business Notice. CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE CONSUMPTION ANT) OTHER CHEST J3ISFASKS. The most valuable discovery in Medical Science, i Dee troy 6 the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs. Overcomes the racking congh and spitting of blood, READ the following extract from the Week'y Pret " It has been clearly demonstrated that this new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment cf the more formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of coughs and colde, whatever may be their cause, it oures with astonishing rapidity. It acts against these lesser maladies as quinine acts against intesroittent fever. It is equally -itlicacious in bronchitis and catarrh, and il' irdaromatory stages of the respiratory organs. Expee 1* ration and congh die ) appear like magic., and there can be no doubt fhat thousands of cures will be affected duriag the con.iag winter by thi« latest application of modern medical i-eience." PRICE 2s 6d SOLD EVIRI WHERE Sole Wholesale Agents : KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER A COS" NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. Dnnedin, Chris'church, Wellington, and Auckland.



TILE INSURANOE 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. TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 feet, either co let or for sale. AH orders left with 8 78 J. W. HARDLEY. W '"*""" ANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d, worth 2* 6d j dreas goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 253 to 7s 6d ; siliciaa and linings, all reduced—Ab A. Obr's cheap laje, 7 45



ALAXUM The greatest remedy ewr introduced for a!l diseases arising from a disordered state of the digestive system. It if A LAXATIVE. AN APPETISER. AND A STIMULATING TONIC. A. few opinions from the Christchurch Press and other newspapers :— " Alaxum stands alone and unrivalled in the treatment of all ailments due to defective assimilation." " Alaxum strikes st the root by correct ing the irregularity." " No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by Alaxum, the premier medicine." *'Alaxum Is essentially a nerve timulant and tonic laxative which strengthtm the whole being. There is NO MEDICINE TO EQUAL IT FOE INDIGESTION, rISPEP^IA 9 LITER COMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH ACTION o p the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, 81l lOUSNESS, or HEADACHE, and all derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act by drastic purging, than which there is no greater evil to the human body. By clearing the alimentary canal of all foul matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, it builds up the entire energy of ihe whole being and enables it to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organic diseae we say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, tint most) of the ailments affecting humanity are i FUNCTIONAL^ i The organs themselves aro sound, but are not doing thfir woik. Alaxum c Remedy. PRICE 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale A gents : KEMPTHORNB, PROSSEK & CO. (Limited). 1 7 54



f  edSinesS...,.,^o^fi6S^., SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TyHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BT.AIR'B STANDARD SEEDS. lIS VEGETABLE SEEDS %& OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2« 6d. SO VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES. ass flower" seeds ass . 100 VARIETIES TO OHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBIBAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. !.JJ- Dn?? ot*t toes, oes ar? all A v Orders should be sent v specially rawed for seed pur- A change of aeed always early as possible so as to 1 PhTllT MJ e°fced 'fco. ok» in ?*V* the g^wer. m a receive prompt execution, v the best potato producing better and heavier crop our stock usually sets ex. dlßtncfc* isproduoed. hausted before the end of the season. I .ft boiSS'a good d cropped * "* pi°k Bkinned Vwie^ of "Pleadid V**' K«!!,?i T?HH^BRO^TT^ 8 Isf° d pot?to P°M«BBesall the well-knowa qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and has m addition a clean white skin which renders it Snore valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON-One of the best early sort,, very productive, and of excell^ nt flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This potato I does not require any recommendatwn as its qualities are too well known. E, O. BI?. ADA. IR>~"This ■■Pj«*"Md variety seat out by us 2 years ago hao amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. Ib is a grand early variety of eztm skTn 1? ■! LStiffl 0 ptok." producUyenefie ' Ifcß cr °PPin« 1« a»tie« «c prodigious. The JH SJ?£ii SEDDOV?Ii l &D- mw- potato i 8 of ftn oral BhftPe- «rowßlo a lars- «* with very shallow eyes, flesh close in erain and when cooked has a dry mealy nature with poE fineflaVoUr* »«»g««y,«d» heavy cropper it is fitted for au early market OTHER Varieties—Boowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc.



A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPMOATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ABHBURTON AND CHEISaCBUBCH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds



= PURE__SEEBS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. IJam now prepared 1 0 CLEAN for Fanner* any description o SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fioin 261bs to 44Ibs to tbe bushej; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, UJlba to 16ilbs to the bushel: also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which muat 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 OASH ADVANCES FREE OP COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLSACKS, TtflNE, olL~7nd BRANDING MATERIAL The besfc quality on Sale. DAVID "YhOMAS, ASHBURTON.



CAESON & Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchongs, ana Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best 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. Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed, Samples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The besc sugar-cured Hams and Bacon. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated " limaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The " Ht. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Aulsebtook and Phsenix Biscuits and; Confectionery. " Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. • GAESON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade. Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Agent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. 8 22 ASHBURTON WOOL JTOKKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates. Address: Late Homersham's Wool Works. B. RcfOKE. ANTED Known-A Ohwp" Boot Sale At Melwk'b, for faurteea d»yi



H. M. JONES. Organs. Organs 7 STOP AMERICAN ORG&N, with # couplers, at Imported Price— Jglg CASH Best Value ever offered in Aahburtoa. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beantf ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cmb, Pianos. Pianos. HAAKE, RAMSPKRGER, WEH3NER, and other pianos, at Importoi Prices for Cash. Bicycles. TTARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and Xl COLUMBIA—Ladies' and Genfcte. men's Bicycles, from jgI6_OASH LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL, Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMBRCIAIfc in great variety. H,M.7ONES,