SPOUTING.

, : 8.0.J.0, SPRING MEETING. The Spring meeting of the South Canter bury Jockey Club opened yesterday after-' noon in wintery weather. The sport itself, was exceedingly Interesting, and Mr Dowse, the Club's haodicapper, was warmly congratula ted on all sides at th« large fields which contested the various events. la the Maiden Plate the Ferkin Warbeok blood once more Asserted itself on the Timaru course, for Winder mere made hacks of the field in the run home. The Cup was a good race, but it is seldom that a horse makes all the pace and gets home in such an important event, and that, too, when apparently on the robust side as to condition. Double Event certainly richly deserved his win, and Mr Bf. Friedlander was cordially congratulated. In the Welter, Double Event jost failed to get Up with his 71b penalty, but the finish might have bean different had he not got walled in at one stage of the race, and been forced to run out to throw down the gauntlet to Vandyke, The stewards were called together after this race, the president explaining that some of them would like to have an enquiry Into the winner's running. In the Cup b« finished with the crowd, whilat in the Welter he was the most protninont. Some of the stewards appeared to be satisfied that the horse found the shorter distance in the Welter more to his liking than the longer journey in the Cup, and as this satisfied the majority nothing oame of it. Results:— Hvhtbiis' HtrBDZ.Es, 25 sovsj 1} mile.— Victor 11., 10 5, 1; Boslyn, 11.5, 2j Blarney, 10,0, 3. Won comfortably by a length. Dividend—£B. Maiorn Flats, 26 iovs; 7 furlongs.— Windermere, 7.7. (T. Cotton, junr.}, 1 j Dundee, 3.7, (H. Thompson), 2 ; Olenore, 9.0, (W* Brown), 3. Ten started. Won easily by two lengths. Time—l.3s. Divi sJend-~£38165. j Timaeu Cup, 100 aovs; 1| mile.—Double Event, 7.0, (A. McDonald), 1; Black and Red, 8.2, (W. Brown), 2; Hippomenes 8.6, (H Mclllroy), 3. Six started. Won by * neck. Time—2.l4. Dividend—£7l2t. Timaru Tbot, of SO soys; two miles.— Spotswood, S7sec, (C. Harold) 1. Ten started. Won by over a furlong. Time— f.35. Dividend- £2 10s. WftLTEK Handicap, of 40 soys; seven furlongs.—Vandyke 10.7, (Matthews) 1; Double Event), 9at 31b, (C. Uoohrane) 2; Argon 8.0., (Rae) 3. Five started. Won by a neck. Time—l.32. Dividend—£s. Sfring Hhbdlb Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse 5 soys; 1£ mile.—Clarence, 11.6., (F. Holmes), 1; Ilex, 11.10., (Robert son), 2 } Belmont, 10 8., (MoGrath), 3. Five started. A very close finish. Time—3 mm. Dividend—£6 18s. Flyjhg Handicap, of 50 soys; aix fur longs. — Britomarte, 8.4 (W. Brown) 1; Marlin, 7.11, 2: Molly Darling, 7.8, 3. Five started, Won by ft head. Time— 1.18. Dividend—£2.

TO-DAY'S RACES.

Timaru Backcoukse, Sept. 17. The races were continued to-day in very line weather, and with another good attend ance. Results :— Hubdlk Rack, of 40 aova j 1£ mile.— Ciarenoo, 12,0, 1 } Il«x, 12.3. 2; Belmont, 10.3, J. Wob by a length. Dividend—£2 16a. Gladstone Handicap, of 25 soys; six fnriongs,—Glenore, 9.5, I,', Winderaiere, „, 8.9,-2; Soubriquet, 7.12, 3 Ton by a neck. Dividend—£3. Rhodes Memorial, SiaKes, of 100 soya; one mile.—Marlio, 7.7,1; Black and Bed, 2 j Britomarte, 8.6, 3. Won easily. Divi dend—£4 4a. Ladiks' Bracelet Handicap, of 25 soys j li mile.—Crescent, 11.10,1; Dundee, 12.2, 2 j Manilla, 12.10, 3. Won easily. Divi dend—£2 100. ■'■ " ""*

The Federation Convention.

: ~* | The Question of Deadlocks. Pees* Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright Sydney, September 18 Mr Keid, in a lengthy and excellent speech, regarded the double dissolu tion as * concession to the small States, %nd, in return, insisted that they must concede the National referendum. Mr Isaacs, who has propounded a icheme of his own to deal with dead locks, naturally argued for such a pro vision beiDg made in the Bill. He urged the claims of the double dissolu tion, and, if necessary, an ultimate referendum. Mr Kingston suggested that when two-thirds of the House agreed that a question in dispute was a matter affecting State rights, then it should aot be remitted to a referendum. A test division was taken whether there should be a provision against the deadlocks question, and resulted in the affirmative by 30 to 15. What form the remedy shall take will be the subject of a discussion to-morrow. Beceived Wakapaaka Sept. 17, 1.30 p.m. Guardian Office 2,10 p.m. Sydney, September 17 At the Federal Convention Mr Fymonds (Adelaide), submitted a new clause which provides that if the House cannot agree with amendments made by the Senate, and if the Governor- Oeneral dissolves the popular Chamber, and if within six months after such dissolution the House, by an absolute majority, again passes the measure, and the Senate again rejects it, then the (Jovernor-General may dissolve both Houses* The debate is proceeding- 'Z.

Th« eoMre boras parade to-morrow in Men* Sauare will be well worth seeing. The entries are—Draughts 19, viz., Vac, auisher, Protection, Cavalier, Banker, King'! Pride, True Blue, Black Douglas, The Workman, Prince of Windsor, Middle ffiKK Prince, Prince Charlie, King of Quality, Craieellaehie, Lawrence Chief, Federation Black Knight, Lord Stanley, colt by Lord Stanley, TopGallaut j roadsters 11, vise., Toronto, Prince Imrerial, New Orleans, Coolgardie, New York, Norfolk Lad, Superior, Oamelford, Mambnno Mac, General Standish, Baltimore; thoroughbred liViz., Marlborough, by St. George. At a committee meeting of the Ashburtoti A A.C. & A.C. held last night, it was decided to formally open the coming season on Thursday, October 7. The Committee have arranged for ieveral pedestrian and cycling events on the Domam sports ground. The usual assembly of cyclists will take place at the Post Ofiwe, at 2.30 p.m., and the pro cession will ride through the principal streets of the tewn to the Domain. Mr D. Thomas has kindly consented to address those pre aent on the opening day. Fall particulars and the nature o! the events will be duly advertised, and posted in the club's notice box in front of the Somerset Hotel. Seveial new members were elected. Mr Albert Porriek, with his family, gave an entertainment on Thursday evening to the inmates of the Old Men's Home. Need less to say, the items of Buch a programme as Mr Corrick would be likely to present were heartily enjoyed. Mr Corrick knew that the piano at tha Home is somewhat burdened with the weight of years, and like spm«J of fche inmates has roughed it con siderably. s^ery kindly he went to the Home m the afternoon, and timed the Instrument, so that it could be used with iome degree of satisfaction to both player and audience. Mr Mc&lashan tuned it co me titne 'ago, bat he told the master then that, fch'e 'instrument waj so rickebty it was useless' to ezpeQD it to keep in tune for any length of tints* Mr Corrick spent two hours at the work i and got the instrument into {air con dition. Hii kindness in tbas oajing for the

HORSE SALE.

-• -♦- — West Street Mart. Mesßrs Fried lander Bros., Ltd. held a special horse sale in their West Street Mart to-day, which was largely attended. Among the entries—which numbered in all about 80 horses—were several draughts from the south, one of the owners being Mr R. Gawn, the well-known Southland breeder, Mr Rudolph Friedlander found things a bit slow for light horses, and for weedy draughts, but for anything really good, bidding was fairly spirited, and a number of the better class of draught horses changed hands at good prices. Up to 250 o'clock the following had been sold:—Draught—1 bay gelding rising three years, a fine stamp of horse, found a purchaser at £17 in Mr Denis McKendry; Wilson Bros, bought » bay mare, rising three years, by Kelvin, for £17, a bay seven year-old gelding, for £18, and another aged gelding, a chestnut, for £17 10s. The same buyers also gave £29 for a grey gelding of good quality. An aged grey mare fetched £ll~los. A nice-looking bay mare, four-year-old, was sold to Mr E. Evans for £28 10s, and j Messrs Wilson Bros, were again buyers when a fresh looking bay mare was offered, obtaining her for £23, Mr George Grice got a bargain in a fine bay mare, five off, By CraJgU v»r, out of a mare by Renfrew Jock, giving only £29 for her. Mr Denis MoKendry's judgment in horses is well known, and a handsome bay gelding with all his work in him having taken his fancy £39 did not stop him, and the gelding became his property at that figure. But it was not till two of Mr Gawn's mares were put up that the top price was reached, Mr John Gilmour giving 40 guineas for a beautiful brown mare rising six, by Merry Monarch, by Prince, out of an Emperor mare, and herself in foal to Lion Kiug, Another of Gttwn's mares did nob reach owner's reserve and was passed in at £35 guineas. She was a fine mare of aristocratic ledigree, being by Lord Iddesleigh out of a Banker mare. Mr Cow bought at £1710s a good bay gelding, and Mr Sharplin for £22 got a fine bay gelding good for any kind of work.

THE TAURANGA TRAMWAY.

__— ♦ . Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. WaLLiNGTOK, September 17. The Premier states, with respect to Mr O'Regan'a statement, that in an interview at Sydney he (Mr Seddon) expressed himself favorable to the Tauranga tramway scheme, that this is a misconception as he did not give any opinion on the subject.- What he did say was that if the Act of 1894 was not found suitable the promoters might consider whether the Railway Construction Act of 1881 would meet their purpose.

The wreck of the Tasmania has been sold for £25 to a Napier syndicate. The O&maru papers record the decease of Mr Peter Aitchison, a very old aad much respected resident of the North Otago district. Mr Aitchison was 68 years of age. Sir, —A gentleman informed ns a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first-class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over " for nothing !" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks as those " wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance "sweating." We employ fiist clasa tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suite," and found them •• dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—" I want a suib 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 ing 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. 3' Customers requiring suits for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a " rush" of orders in hand.— CBAIGHEAD & BSRP.YMAN.

TOT ■ 48HBUBT0B OPABPUN !, FBIDAY, PEPTEMBiSR 17, 18C7,



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, SBPT. 18. SECTION AND DWELLING IN CAM* ERQN STREET, ON ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEES. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagees— T.S. 491, Cameron Street, containing i-aore, on which is erected a Dwelling House of six rooms, with Verandah, Scullery and Washhouse at baok. The land ia of good quality, and the pro perty situated in the street leading direct! to the Railway Station. Terms, etc.. at Sale, which takes place at 11.30. ~*~T. BULLOCK, ' 9 93 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATUKDAY, 8 KPT. 18, 1897 SALE OF OLYDESDALE STALLIONS, ETC. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, instructed by various Clients, will offer at their Auction Mart, West Street, as above, the following,— I—The Clydesdale Stallion, KING OF QUALITY, riling 4yrs, by British Lion—dam Darliog 2-The Clydesdale Stallion TRUE BLUE, rising 6yrs, by Lord Salisbury— Frincees Maggie McCormick. 3—The Clydesdale Stallfon KMPEROR, by General Gordon—dam Jess, by Glenroy. 4—The Clydesdale Stallion PRINCE OF WINDSOR, by Prince Victor—dam Countess. Prince Victor by Prince of I Wales—dam Rosie. I 6—The Trotting Stallion BALTIMORE, by Black wood Abdallah—dam Jest, by Quicksilver. Full particulars and pedigrees at sale R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 80 Auctioneer. WEST STREKT AUCTION MART. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1897, Tl/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, JLyX have received instructions from Mrs W. Mitchell, to sell as above the follow ing desirable property— That section in Tancred Street, opposite St. Stephen's Church, with com modious buildings erected thereon, and now in the occupation of Mb H. Turner. Sale at 12 noon. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 63 Auctioneer. , FCR PBIYATW SALE, i THE WELLKNOWtf DRAUGHT STALLION, "EMPEKOR." By General Gordon—-Jess, by Glenroy. Full particulars on application to 198 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., TOWN SECTIONS. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from the Owner, to Sell by Public Auction, on I SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER &}, '!\ at 2 p.m. sharp, at the Arcade, TOWN SECTIONS 487, Cameron street, and 521 Wiila street, Ashburton. For full particulars, apply to DAVID THOMAS, 9103 Ashburton. D. Thomas. ARCADE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from H. Both well, Esq., to sell by public auction, viz, Pure Bred Five-year-old Stallion, NO SURRENDER, by King of the Van quishers, by Young Vanquisher (Imp), by Vanquisher, by Old Sir Wallace, by the renowned horse London Sam ; Dam — Rose, by Strathmore, out of Blossom, by Prince Imperial. Full pedigree at Bale. fe ** D. THOMAS, 9 129 - Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS will be received till 6 p.m. ON SATURDAY, the 25th, for building a Cottage for Miss Carson. Plans and specifications to be seen at R. Alcorn's Shop. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. 9 H5 WANTED, CAST IRON. WE ARE Cash Buyers of OLD CAST IRON, for a few weeks. The price will be £3 per Ton, delivered in our Yard. P. &. D. DUNCAN, Ltd,, Wills Street. 9 135 PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE. medicine Tor cows. A-; the Season is now commencing, those having valuable Cows coming into profit should have by them some of my MILK FEVER PREVENTION DRENCHES. Parturient Apoplexy, commonly, but erroneously called Milk Fever, ciuses the j death every year of many valuable cows, the heaviest milkers being most liable—Bo per cent of those attacked die. Why run any risk ? One of my drenches costing only | 2\ given a week before calving will prevent the scourge. I always have in stock- Cleansing Drenches, Balm for Sore Teats, as well»« Medicines of every description for Hones, Cattle, Sheep, and Dog*. Please note that my medicines are not merely recipes taken from books, but the result of thirty years' practical experience, and an early education under a duly quali fied member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, For the Ashburton Drug Co., Ltd. 913 JtfOTiCJB. THE ASHBURTQN TAILORINGj X COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the most Fashionable Suit, 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 as a trial, and we will guaran tee you one p,f the most fashionable Suits procurable, Gentß',owu material made up, W» PAULING, Mwftftr ,



Synopsis of New Advertisements. . Fletcher Broa.—-New business advertise meets. Andrew Orr—Great redactions in drapery. Ashburton Drag Go.—Medicine for cows. Corrie Johnston—Lecture to-night. Wanted—Cast iron.



The Ashburton Drag Company notify in our advertising columns that they have an invaluable medicine for cows. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 'KBATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly j j unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re- ; I commended by many eminent physicians. i They at once check the cough and remedy the cause without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in tins Is l|-d each Wanted. rTIURNIP Seeds, Mangel Seeds. Farmers ■ | would do well to enquire our prices for these Seeds before purchasing elsewhere. | Remember we sell only for Cash, bo that we can sell Cheaper than any other house in town.—Fletcher Bros., Anhburton. W" ANTED KNOWN.—Miss Tkeeby, Dressmaker, has removed to Shop in Tancred Street, next to Mr Hall, Herbalist. 9 113 WANTED Known—Our new Milliner has arrived, and will be pleased to consult with ladies re new season's millinery. Aahburton Drapery Company. 9 120 "TTOUNG Ladies' Journal for September, JL Private life of the Queen, Equality (Bellamy), The Curse of Uowden (A. Swan), Ihn Gleaming Dawn, The Naulahaka (Kip ling), The Notables of Britain, Honey gathered and stored (J. McNeil), School Books.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Fletcher Bros, price list of Teas in this paper is wel[ worth reading, as the tea is quoted at exceptionally low prices.—Fletcher Bros., East Street. WANTED Known—Mb Corbie John ston continues the subject of his previous lecture To-night in the Orange Hall at 7.30. 9 136 WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Turner have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goods. Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per s.s, Aotea, September 6th ANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d ; worth 2a 6d ; dresß goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d • silicias and linings, all reduced—At A, Orb's cheap sale. 7 4g WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellok's, for fourteen days only. NEW Journals.—Young Ladies' Journal (August); Weldon's Ladieß' Journal (July); Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Paperß—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &0., at H. N. Anderson's, East street, Ashburton. 8 143 "TTTANTED Known.—That we expect to VV receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specialty selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from Samples received these goods should eclipse anything we have previously im ported.— MITOHEIMND TURNBB. WANTED, KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, qd per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lac* curtains., trom 2i lid i whit* Mwedto quilts, ips 6d, wertfe Sii-Afr *■ 0»» i eh«»p I*l*l 7, 45 i



PUBLIC NOTICE A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, A 1 avii in NEVER fails any one in .CMctAUIII 6Ucn a predicament. To sufferer* from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend h) seed and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Aimxvm, and you will avoid a multitud* of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of ail known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi. Bed not only to its immediate relieving properties bob to the faot that the cure last*. No care is required whi'e using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM «n«. Biliousness, Bilious Headache, D'zainess, Coativeness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition. NOTE THIS WELL.~ The whole system of a human being may be ! perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such [a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to see the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of , these qualities alone the remedy would be i worse than useless, but with both it becomes ; a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and ita first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to I activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimita tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This ia common sense and cannot be gainsaid. * Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good ' •' Ifc may be I better—for the dealer —because of 4ts better | profit, but in such an instsnee the dealer is »ot the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PUICE 2s 6d MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS! ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! THOUSANDS OF BOTTLES HAVE BEEN SOLD AMD TTNIVERSAL PRAISE OF ITS GURA TIVE QUALITIES IS THE RESULT. I could fill columns of this newspaper with Testimonials, but you can save me that expense by trying a Bottle. I will Guaran tee ifc to Cure your Cough, or I will return the price. IT CANNOT FAIL! REMEMBER ! BENJAMIN GUM Is an old-fashioned remedy, now for the first time Scientifically Prepared for the Public Use. Extract from the Weekly Press. The BeDJamin Tree is a native of Sumatra, Borneo, and Siam, and yields a Balsamic Resin employed by the islanders for all Pectoral Affections, with marvellous efficacy. The preparation of Spencer Vincent contains the Resin in its pure state combined with a favouring oil, which renders it highly palatable. This remedy for Coughs and Colds is unequalled for both adults and children, and it may be absolutely relied upon to cure Chronic Diseases of the Cheat if regularly and continuously used. Within a tew weeks of its introduction to New Zealand by Mr Vincent, many wonderful cures have been effected by its means. It may be used consistently with the directions given, to prove its value. Note the Name: Bpenc«r Vluoent*« Great Henjamin Oum Extract fake no other Remedy, bat insist on having j BENJAMIN GUM. PRICE 1 8 g D / Obtainable from all respectable Chemists and Genera^ Storekeepers..



Public Notices. QOiME Purebred Cockerels of various ; breeds, for sale cheap at the Pelham Poultry Yaeds, Peter street. 9 131 T)RIZE EGGS for sale at from 5s a sitting. Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Polish and Indian Game «t Pelham Yards, Ashburton. 9 132 NIGHT SCHOOL TjlOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. Tl/riSS pARBON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ. 9124 TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either Co let or for sale. Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be left with J. W. Hardley. 8. HARDLEY. H. M. JONES. CBICEfciT AND LAWN TENNIS MATEBIAL. TUBT Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisden and Co., London, First Class BATS, BALLS, STUMP 3, GUAKDS, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TKNNIS RACQUETS & BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WATERLEY, STAR, «nd others up to date. Lowest cash prices. Terms arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS. Best cash value obtainable Easy terms. BOOKS A STATIONERY. H. M. JONE!3. W



JOHN " TAYLOR"" (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBUBTON COUNTY that he has opened Premises in Wear Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F* And H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the toil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply ha has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MAODONALD AND COMPANY? CARLYLE WOHKS CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Diso Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respeot. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to ■apply with promptness the needs of his customers, He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MEBSRB ANDREWS AND BKAVKN CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Ch»ff*uttinß Maohinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines h» will also be well supplied with, m wsll as extra* for all wearing parts. r ' He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVKLTNtt AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MAOHINERY, and is wthoriaeTfco give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the m 1« and reutirina of Engines, etc., etc. *•«"•*] The advertiser trusts that by oonetant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charge* he will merit a share of public patronage. •■■ -■- - WEST SIEEEf ASHBUBT ON. «——^ *• J. WILSON, AROABE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, ARTISTIB AND CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPUING CLEANING, /""ILIEJiTS Deaiious of Decorating their homes during the Spring Peason would do \J well to oa!l ci rly and select their WALL PAPERS, ao that they may have the full assortment to choose from. GBAND WEATHER FOR OUTSIDE HOUSE PAINTING. WE use genuine Oils and Leads, and keep only RELIABLE and good TRADESMEN, who are sent to the country or town at shortest notice. Correspondence promptly attended to. P.O. Box 16. Telephone 65. 9 117



1897. PIANOFOTF-, SINGING, AND FRENCH. MBS f7~MAKEIG. rpHE THIRD TERM will begin ob JL MONDAY, September 20. 9 109 Wills Street, Aahburton. MISS BARRATT'S School will Re-open on MONDAY, 20th inst. Subjects taught: English, Music, Drawing, Singing, 4 Latin. Miss Babbatt will be at home from 17fch i inst. 9 119 i TjWERYONE accustomed to using the Hi A.C. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using th Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Aahurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true tnend; on the weakest baby, ot the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, la 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price la AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equ* to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? isharst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR_G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs,—We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand—. We remain, yours faithfully, Sharplin & Co. | Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro ouring your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the beet healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykks, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. WANTED Known.—FourTrunks Carpel Samples, 1£ y»rd long, just the thing for Bedrooms and Kitohen Hearth Hugs. Four Cases Harvard aid Leather bhirtings; new patterns and splendid, value.



EHAMeLWarE. EKAMeLWAHE. MAMfiLWABE* OIRUS STEELWARE. OIRUS STEELWARE. FLETCHER BROS., Hare just received ex s.i. Gotbio, direct from the Manufacturer* 18 °ASES of some of the best Enemelware ever seen in Ashburton, and -■•y having received large discounts for prompt cash, we are enabled to sell a single article at wholesale prices, as will be seen by perusing the FOLLOWING PRICE LIST. Saucepans, Windsor shape, steel lids lld. Is 2<\, U <H, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2», 2i 6d and 2s a'ad^cS '.nl'endJd 10!™^"?^ "'* ?"*& **&*3Z Sftdfrft Ca^ F&VI 6 FiT g"K lß* Yd;V d; #P V l\> la lld SS a, 3dTTnS^h?pJs is, 9s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 5s and 5a 9d. Meat Dishes is 6d, 2s and 2» 9d Eva nana U fid 9,« 3d and 2s lld. Washap-pans 2. lld, 3a 6d, 4. 3d, 4,'9d and 5,1 d jSpiKs 2, 6d ei«h Mnk?J?t r Psl rw laFf <T;? UpJl,ttß r6d> M. *u nd 9d' Mitk Ju«" leM. l»Bdand 2.6 d. Milk Kettle, 3s 3d and 3» lld. Milk Jugs with lid- 2s lld, 3s 3d, 3s lld and 4s 3d. Hanging Soap Dwhes Is and Is 6d. Chambers 1b 9d, 2», 2* 6d and 3s. Ewers 2* 6d, 3s, J. &4i 9d and 5» 9d. Oc.ffee Pots 2. 6d, 3. 3d, 4» 6d and 5s 9d. Basins Is 3d, Is 6d. Is 9d, 2s, 2s 6d and 3s 6d. Other lines at equally low rates. WIRE NETTING. WIBE NETTING, 250 COILS, 250 COILS. 2d PER YARD, 2d PER YARD. BT THE COIL. . TEA. TEA. TEA. 38 4d TEA for Is M per lb. By sor 101b Tin*. THfl CELEBRATED DUCHESS TEA. « «ThlsJ" t, he Fin? lfc B!w<i of tho Oh«»ce|t I»*ian with its rich aromatic liquor, and ths Mellow Ceylon with its delicate, creamy flavor. This Tea is equal to any 2s 4d Tea on tht market, but we intend so sell it at a shade over cost, as we feel confident that anyone who once tries it will have no other. We only introduced this Tea to our customers a short time ago, and it has proved a tremendous success, as is proved by the increasing demand w. are getting for it. Samples sent post free to any addVess. sor 101b tins at Is 9d per lb. We have the following Teas also in Stock :— y ♦i«.IJSS* Iw? o'talnLr /M ftl*, ill,li? b fci°" £} U ' Nehon and Moate-2s tea In 101b tins, 17s 6d ; Nelson and Moate-ls lQd tea in lGib tins, 16a 6d ; Arab-Is 10d tea in 101b o^^fchffi^bi^S^ Bs6d; Ceylon Tea""2 lOibboXM ' 15» J I Other well known Brands equally cheap-China Tea in 601b chests from lld per lb, Ceylon Tea in 501b chests from la 2i per lb, Indian Tea in 1001k cheats from Is 2d per lb. Samples sent post free to any address. TURNIP SEED~TUENIP SEEDS Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots by the best Seed Growers in the South of England-Carter's Elephant Swede, Champion Swede, Skerving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top White, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Devonshire Grey Stons Aberdeen Gteen Top Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, etc., etc., etc, MANGEL SEED, MANGEL SEED. Mammoth Long Rsd, Champion Orange Globe, Champion Mellow Globe, Golden Tankard field"~carrots. James 1 Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Bed, Green Top White Belgian* SO VARIETIES VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d per packet, 12 packets for 2s »d FLOWIfIR SEEDS, 100 varieties Id per packet. FLETCHER BROS., Wholesale and Retail Agenta for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seede. £till Greater {Redaction. =POSITIVELY= 'Last 10 Days of the GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED DRAPMY STOCK OF W. 8. Mitchell. T)ALANOE left over will be sold by Auction at the Arcade on September 25. ANDREW ORR. PUBLIC NOTICE. " HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mr J. Heseltine, at Ashburton and Tinwald, which have been so successfully carried oh for the last sixteen years; also having secured the services of the bcßt Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning out the very best of Saddlery in all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust; to receive thß support of the General Public, which on my part will receive the very best, attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Heaeltine, of Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches at his shop, in Tinwald, which will be promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by bo oalled cheap rubbish, bub encourage fair trade, whioh has been, and wiil be my motto. Principal Agent for Walker's Bot Drench. See Testimonials as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. Ko farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. E. J7~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, Septemler 1, 1897, Ashburton. IN Connection wii h the above I have much phasure in recommending Mr Guy, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have hid in the past. I also take this opportunity to render my thanks to the public for the hearty support they have accorded me. —Yours Truly, : ' J. HESELTINfi. 97 SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTBKS MARKET HOUSE, ASE BURTON. /CHEAPEST and Best House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSH WARE & CROCKERY. ALL GOODS SOLD AT OHRISTOHUROH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON tfEAS A SPECIALTY. ■/■7U^ AGENTS FOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEBDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per Packet. Flower Seed* Id per Pack«t, BAUSFACriONIJIS OURJIMOTXQ,