THE WARD BANKRUPTCY.

Discharge Granted.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- In vKKCABGItL, November 5. The following are Judge Ward's remarks in the Bankruptcy Court to-day in granting • discharge to Mr J. G» Ward :—I am fully aware there have been numberless charges ot offtaces by bankrupt in connection with the banking legislation, the Colonial Bank, and the Ward Farmers' Association. None of tbes<* are in question here. The question now ia simply whether the bankrupt, withm the period of three years prior to his bank ruptcy, failed to keep proper booki—that is failed to keep such books as are usual and proper in a business of the kind carried on by him. The situation was very properly described by Mr Solomon in his opening as anifaue. Here we have a man in a large way of business, selling out his business to a company, and himself being the proprietor of a large proportion of the shares in that! company. Hs is managing director of the company, and the company t.ke over practically the whole of his busms-.se, except ing certain freezing eoatracts winch are partly carried on by the er.rapany ; but which are eventually taken over by Nelson Bros. It appears since this that the whole transactions of the bankrupt hays been through the Ward Farmers Association', aud that the whole of these transactions appear in the books of the Association. There is no question whatever about these books being accurately kept. Whatever the character of some of the entries may have been, that ia not for me to decide. v\ hat 1 have to decide now is whether any jury, having consideration of the whole tacts before the court, would find tha% because the accounts of the bankrupt wete kept by a company, of which he was managing direc tor, and in which he was three-fourths in tereeted, practically propnetor^whether any fury would find him, taking these facts before me, guilty of a charge under sub section four of the Bankruptcy fipt. Teohnic *Uy, the fact that fee allowed hia books to be kept by an Association of which he was managing director did not amount to mis demeanour, and I do not think any jury would convict on Buch a charge. Thai; fs the only point of the position. What might have been said if other matters brought forward I have not to deoide. Tnere has been enough said in the PreM regarding such accusations. Those who have m»de them have had an opportunity to come here »nd prove tbetn, and have not done so ; and I can only say I trust that these proceedings will show the futility of accusations made elsewhere. According to the assignees report, it appears to me there is not sutn cienfc cause for delaying the order dis charge, which I consequently grant.

THE [ AffiBTTMON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1807.

Printed and Pnr.liahed by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their !SKirto rU>'ving *** Bwn*tt Btreet»- SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1897



AN INVALID FOR FIVE YEARS. Pale, Emaciated, No Appetite, COULD NOT WORK. Ayer's Sarsaparilla Cured Him. Edward Graham, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, writes Gratefully of His Cure. "In 1890 I had a severe attack of typhoid fever, and for nearly five years after the fever left me was a confirmed invalid. I had no appetite; became pale and emaciated, and was unable to wor*, IW « remedies but found no relief until I began taking AVERS bABSAi£- BILLA. This medicine greatly improved my appetite restored my irver and stomach to a healthy condition, and now^my food and I am better than ever I was in my life. For this I am deeply grate ful, and take pleasure in making known to others the value of your Sar saparilla."  , . „„„ The wonderful success of the great blood purmer Ayer's Sarsaparilla fuse all substitutes. Highest Award* ftt tne World's Oreat Expoaitiona.



Amongst the private relics of a Scotland I Yard detective is a bicycle which has figured j in no less than five death scenes. Even the police force regard it with superstitious awe. ft made its debut in this ghastly line some years ago when it was found lying by the side of a young artist on Wimbledon Com mon. The cyclist was quite dead, having evidently aide slipped and struck his head on a large atone by the road side. After the inquest the bicycle was taken over by a cousin, but on the first journey taken it slipped on a tram line, throwing the rider so heavily that he died of the'injuries he re ceived. A week after his death an auctioneer's clerk who was wheeling the machine to hia master's showroom was knocked down by a hansom cab and killed— three deaths within a month. The terrible history of the wheel got abroad, and when it was put up for auction no bids were made for it. It lay unooticed amongst some lumber for a time, when it was bought by a dealer for lOs and sold to a man who turned out to be of the burgling profession. That same night he cracked a crib and was shot dead as he was riding away with the swag. The fatal history of the bicycle has yet to be completed. During the hubbub around the dead cracksman an audacious thief made off with his wheel, but a week afterwards made his appearance at the North London Police Cpurt charged with having run over and killed an old lady. Sir,—A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make Buits for about hnlf the regular prices for firatclaas tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over •' for nothing J" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks a? those •• wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ n\st class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suits," and found i hem " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on the r friends have simply remarked—" 1 want a suit like you made for Mr —-*-*,'* Our turnover for the last six months shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods in all departments; and by recommend- Fag only materials we can .guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as '• the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suits for the ghow are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders in hand.—



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years.' AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock. Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni. tare, etc., as per arrangement, in any part 0 the co-anty. 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 and Manufacturing Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. *T7JONAS~ BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround* iag District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR ia J&rge or small quantities. Office Day,s—-Tuesdays and Saturdays LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTIWG AND SPECIALITK SPECTACLES. Sole ag«*t $#? Ashburton District, s s * E X* JEWELLER, I EAST BTJOTT, ASHBURTON. |" AZARTJS Patented System ensure JLj comfort and .correct Bight. Post doU yonr eyes by using badly fttiugj



SAIVrMES** Se> wons Euca lypti Extract. finder 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 tl*e Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Gtohe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinotia oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACr, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Govsrnoi be of perfeotly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we jstfjifiQ * I, - It is proved by teats by the Medical oliaic3 of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor «f Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at SSreifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, reeinoßS and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the aaoative qualities proper to the plant AMcrude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts aye to be classed according to the named authorities, among the tarpestinas. whbh j»re abandoned long since as ao i»ternal udicament. These crude oils, or co exiled Hacalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely 1 |througk its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density tjHrongh the presence of acids. 3 By th&it taste, the r«sult of the oontractiog tendency of resins and tonuates. If these etude oils, ao wiled eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake 19 cases of oroup, brotwsbitis, diphtheria, tatsrnal nfamations, dysentery, etc, the con, J sequences are most afpalliflgV ■ £?™»f« fcy8 ! aiceask alwftysfor-SANPER&SON'SEUCA LYPTI EXTRACT.—SancUwrst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



KOZIE TEA IS BEST. ■JOHN ORR& C 0,,, Agents, WANTED Known, Mkleob's Bargain Sale now on. Como early. Obil/< 4fm't Straps Is Bd, usually 2s 6d, j .■:."• ' '-' 1



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. ■ NEW MOOTT bOMJfIbS IOAL i OUTPUT has Trebled during tlve last twelvemonths. j IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best <*nd Cheapest Steam and Household Coil in the market. Used in the Woollen Fsiofory and Canter bury Flour Mills GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRiCES TO <h T. PARK, MOUNT SOMEBB, PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. /"\UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is I F noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-race Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely OUR 2b TEAS (Palm and Joko) are qually good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently bear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties * Imitation.is sincertst flattery,' but the I public should see they get the genuine j article Retan irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM . MMBMr AKDERSDN & CO., 155 Colombo Strkrt, Ohristohurcb THIS SPAC-Bi IS BESEBfED FOB P. & H. STEEL.



Stud Notices. I ; ITU iTIU) TICEb. I. j /"\WNER^ JV- dTUD HORSES are | Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS in THE GUARDIAN or THE MAIL | they bring them under the NOTICE of EVERY BREEDER in the Ashburton County. I ■ _— .' HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to«date styla and at Lowest Frioes. TO Stand *th|s season at Flemington Waterton and Longbeaoh, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION I THE WORKMAN. | The Workman is a dark brown horse, | standing 16 hands*3 inches, with splendid : action, and measuring a good twelve inches j below the knee. His sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, I (573) by Kilbowie, imported ; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im ported ; great grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas, Groomage fee sa, ALSO, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION. WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaeonsfield ; grand dam Brisk I, by Lincolnshire iraveller, great grand dam Bloss (156 N.Z. stud book), bj King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge, ALSO, THE&CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeaoh. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee ss. Grazing for mares can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 180 , Longbeacb.



BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, * Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, TTTILL stand this Season at Ashburton, VY and travel the neighborhood. BLACK CAVE, By Blackwood Abdallah—- dam Miss Cave. Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 196 Or Grooms in Charge. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traduoer. Teems : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2 Groomage Fee, ss. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 96 Ashton. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT.4 MIDDLERIGG PRINCE,



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, UNDKRTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals conducted atthe foltowingprices:— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8 Children from £2 10s. Burnett Street, Ashbjrton Residence—Opposite Fire Br, gfd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLY. W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 923 fW—— —111 I .i ' IllmillWi Maw——■—



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KDSG OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeaoh, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY. KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five ye irs old, bred by Mr R. Gawu, North Taieri. He is a colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend hhn to a breeder, has splendid ■ feet and pwterna, also gre«t bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdaie. He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His Bire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by ; Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland j 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 champwo qppn each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (29R, SC.S.B.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist {[imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was got by the great Sir WalterSoott, whose breeding needs no comment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably knowo as to need no comment, He was considered by competent judges 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 it is needless to go into details; suffice it to say, she has taken 14 first priz-.s and seven champions j among the others she was champion mapa ac the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has stamped her at a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the jiar-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. j 113, &B.) 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 second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking Ciivfjpsdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for huagelf as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; MUs at end of season, balance when mare proves in "foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. All mares changing hands first owners held responsible, 1 Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. ' "All ease taken, but no responsibility. ■ GEORGE GRICE, Proprietor, Willowby



Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson's farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart'a tar , Willowby. Returning to Trevurzi Bros. Ttsziar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights til 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLKHIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Yeats, aid Hands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and p'.etity of hone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr Joint Boag, MHdleiigg, Brookside. lie took fir^t ytiza as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comera. For full particulars, etc., see cards. • All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3s; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service.



PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from W, McLAUCHLAN, 1 54 Groom in charge. TO stand at Bazaar Stables, Ashburton and travel surrounding districts th magnificient looking Trotting Carriag Stallion NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty j by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducermare.) •■ Kitay took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. Kmerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallionßaceof7oaovs ;two miles, and trotted sepond in Addition Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chris;church ; First at Rangiora j two Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Timaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, &c. Re is rising six years, Btande sixteen hands J three inches, with plenty of the best of bone, combined with good action; is tha right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses. New York can show at any time sufficient speed to warrant the conclusion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to bis stock. Season—£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. * ■ ' All mares Bold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid at first service. TRJVURZA BROS., Proprittori,



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA Packed in iflo 1 lib, 5% and 10ft> Net Weight Aie-Tight Tiiia. No. 1 (Blue Label) No, 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label; 1/9 per R. .2'- per lb. ' 2/4 per lb, _______ * I 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SADDLERY. HAVING Bought Mb HESBLfiNK' Saddlery Business, I intend keeping A LARGE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that^the public will to abl«^|to^make a selection. COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker's Bot Fly Remedies and Devonshire Oils. E. J." GUY, BUENETT STBEET. A. LAWEIE, S&UNDEBS' BUILDINGS. EETIEING jFROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. The Clearing Sale TS STILL GOING ON, and I find that I have still" on hand a large quantity oi Goods of the VERY BEST QUALITY, and I intend keeping up my reputation o giving the bast value which money oar procure. I am still selling as cheap, if not cheaper thin any house in town, which must be kep up until a complete clearance is effected. I WOULD ASK YOU B NOT TO BE WLISJ^EE ' by prices quoted in the newspapers, bu would cordially invite you to come alon| and find out for yourselves. A. LAWRIE, 1 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. f - NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher. A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, oi having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention tn business, combined with the beat of work manship and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen Bent to any part of the district at the shortest notice. , HORSE HAIR AND BE'SWAX bought in any quantity. rTj. henry, • 10 35 Manager, i [ IMPORTANT iSOTICh., I MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. ■ TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, ' I have uaeu the Second Shop in Mr ; Lane's olock, and having purchased a line > ot very PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, 1 am in a position to ' supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily, Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. FRED. MAKEIG, T>ROKER & COMMISSION AGENT, I I Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auokland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade loz Prevention ,TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE A. Why ruin your Reapers and ulewe^ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic^ tire yonr horses and olog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike Talvoliiis which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the I EBWABD REECE & SON OHKISTOHUROH Kom It* i« »|rong, rioh, and pu,re.~J,oh,a.,



REMOVAL NOTICE. MESSRS Mcdonald & modiaemid. BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, EAST STREET, BEG to remind their Friends and the Public Generally that they have REMOVED to j those commodious premises between those of the New Zealand Clothing Factory and Messrs John Orr. MESSRS MCDONALD AND MoDIARMID thank 'the Public for the very] liberal support accorded them during the past two years, and they intend by keeping a FIRST-CLASH STOCK of every requisite in the BOOT LINE, and by civility and despatch, i to merit a continuance of the same. Owing to the great success of our sale during the last fortnight, and wishing to make room for large indents coming to hand, we have decided TO CONTINUE THE SALE *IN OUR NEW PREMISES FOE EOUETEEN DAYS, during which time we intend to Clear All Odd Lines OF CANVAS SHOES, WALKING SHOES, BOOTS, ETC. AT Ridicuioosly (heap Prices. No Reservation of any Part of our Splendid Stock. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes, 2* 9d and 2 lid per pair, only a few pair left > Children's School Boots (our own make), sizes 7 to 9, 4s 3d ; sines 10 to 13, 4s 9d Ladies' Glace Kid Shoes —a perfect gem, (own make), only 6s Hi, only a few sizes .eft f Ladies' Olace Kid Evening Shoeß, 2s 91 per pair Ladies' Patent Leather Evening i^hoes 2a lid per pair Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes reduced from 63 to 4s 6d Ladies' Canvas Shoeß from 3s 9d per pair Ladies' Strong Leather Walking Shoe from 5s 6d Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 5d Ladies' Strong Leather Boots from 6s 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Shoes (sewn), only 6s lid, usually 9a Men's Strong Nailed Bluchers, (own make), at 4s lid 1 Men's Strong Closed Balmorals, sale price 7s lid, good value at 10s 6d Girls' Two-Bar-Strap Shoes, siz^s"7 tG 9. 3s 6d ; sizes 10 to 13, 3s 9d, Men's Strong Kip Water tights, 11b 9d, usually 13a 6d AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER LINES WHICH XIMIIED SPACE PREVENTS , US FROM ENUMERATING. OALL EARLY AND MAKE YOUR FAMILY PURCHASES AN! DO^'T FORGET, THE ADDRESS IS— Mcdonald & mcdiarmid, • CASH BOOT STORE, EAST STREET. J NICHOLAS, Manager.—Branches, Oamaru and Waimate.



A. jDxiIJLJ-jIAJN JL jDXJsJI JljA x OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS COMPRISING Fancy and Plain Grass Cloths, Muslins, Orepons, Cambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Nainsooks, Drills, «fee, &c, IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRESSIIATERIALS Serges, Lustres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies, &c, &c ; C'HOIC E~SE LECTION ' NEW CLOTHING & MEN'S i MERCERY ALL AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. CASH DBA PEE & CLOTHIER, TANCRED STREET.



iT>ERFECT Test of Satisfied Customers can only be obtained by the Amount o Business X Recorded, and we have therefore decided to Present a DUNLOP BICYCLE (Lady's or Gentleman's) to the Person who Supplies us WITH £* c£ r£e^, answer fco fche lowing conundrum :-HOW MANY MILES OF BICYCLE. HAVE BEEN SOLD BY US IN AUSTRALASIA DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS FITTED WITH DUNLOP TYEES The figures have been made up by us, and vouched FOE By our Accountant, and the list will be closed formally on 30th NOVEMBER^ All letters must be addressed to our Office marked"" Dunlop Puzzle," and NOTHING Will be received after that date; but the number of guesses ia only limited to the number of Coupons sent in, which must be cut from The Netv Zealand Whselnmn, published in Umstcaurch, price one penny. Should none of the guesses prove absolutely correct, th" 1, nearest guess will be awarded the prize. Winner's name will be published in The New Zealand Wheel-man during December. Full particulars ki«.y be obtained from— AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Limited, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, & 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEWN. SHEARMAN BROS,, AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Hanmer and Graves.. SUTTON'S SEEDS. "\*7E HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known gtowirs, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition. We keep in stock the following varieties .— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round 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 Qarrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot 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 aorta at 6d PER PACKET Farmers and others are invited to inspect. WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms— 125 Acres, Mount Somen, in grass and crop, good land, seven-roomed house, ■table and other outbuildings. This is a very snug little property. 1300. Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all in grass. Price £3 7a 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance can remain for a number of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first class buildings, lall in English grass. Prioe low, and easy terms.



PLOUGH SHARES. "DEGULAR Supplies imported! by us direct from the Makers; both Ransome'a and Hornßby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. XTfTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK-!* Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (l&Odeg. Fire Teat), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig 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 (best table), Rook Salt., Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanised Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing off turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all. varie ties ; r Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Oaf-tor, Machinery, Boiled* Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, Ac. POTATOES. Y¥7"E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DMiWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, and Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVER woolston' "-*" steam woolworks, CHRISTCHUBCH. (Established 1868.) fTIHE Undersigned begs to notify that he it X Soouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Hool ton Station .w.ll receive prompt atLeminn. Quick despatch and Lowest. Rates. T. YOEK.



I 10 99 Tais TtiA OF THE AGs" , SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. rTHRY IT, AND YOU fWILL HAVB fcl> OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXOfC TEA, Put issoß Bickx?ton report*! tha SAXON TEAS ia absolutely Pare and *if good quality METHVEN. ~ rpHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN, J_ with the day's t»lr -graphic and cable news from all parte of the world, can be had from MESSRS HFjBS' BROS., daily. train J **'" ** *"ival °f the evenin 8