SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Two Ladies Badly Injured

A very serious crap accident occurred on Saturday night about ten o'clock by which Mr and Mrs Lainbie and a lady friend were so seriously injured that,they have remained unconscious ever since. It appears that these ladies were being driven home from the last train, Mr William Lambie riding behind the buggy on a hioyce when some portion of the harness gave way, and the horse bolted, upsetting the vehicle, and severely irjuring the lady occupants. At the latest advices tjjeir con dition was extremely serious. They are at present at the residence of Mr Ross, where they were taken after the accident.

LATE COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON SOUK MARKET

The yarding at ihe Tinwald yards to-day wasconsiderub y 1 rger than has been the rue for some time paat, and consisted chiefly of shorn three-quarter and crossbred wethers, most of which were, however, passed in. Ewes and lambs were also hard to quit, this no doubt being the result of the continued dry weather and scarcity of feed. In the fat pens there was a moderate entry, and most lines were cleared, fat merinoeww selling up to 10h 3. In beef a large entry came forward and though there was not much corhpetifcinn s a considerableamount of business was transacted, the quality of the c ittle being above the average offered at these yards. There was a moderate attendance of farmers and outside buyers, and a n entry of about 5600 sheep, 12 pigs, and 40 head of cattle ; for which the following prices were obtained :

Rat SHBEP-Fat lambs, 6s 6d. 8s lOd to 9a lid j merino ewes. 6s 3d, 6s 9d to 10a 3d ; merino wethers, 6s 7d ; shorn two and four tooth cross-bred ewes, 7s Bd, 8a 9<3, to 9s 4d ; shorn two, four, and six-tooth crossbred ewes, 7s 2d, 7s 9d, 7s lid, 8 ; shorn orosßbied ewes, 5s lid, 6s sd, to 6a lid ; four-tooth ewes and wethers in the wool, 13s to 13s 6d; crossbred ewes in wool, 10s, 10a Id, 10a 2d, to lis 7d, two-tooth crossbred ewes in woo!, lis 6d. Stoke Shbep.— Shorn 'our-tooth three quartetbred wethers, 7s 91; shorn crossbred hoggets, 5a lid - three-quarterbred hoggets, in the wool, 10s 2d ; halfbred hoggets, in the wool, 10s 2d ; crossbred hoggets, in the wool, 7s 6d; crossbred ewes, with 95 per cent of lambs, all counted, 4s 3d ; with 105 per cent of lambs, 4s 6d ; with 145 per cent of lambs, 4s Id ; with 117 per cent of lambs, 5s lOd ; shorn crossbred ewes with 109 per cent of lambs, 4s 4d ; with 100 per cent of lambs, 3a 101. „ „,. _ _,_ Fat CATTLE-Heifers £4 5s £5 ss, to *7 15s. Cows-£3 15s. £4, £6, £6 2s, £615ai to £7. Steers-£3, £4 10s, £6, £6 17s 6d, £6 18s 6d to £7 ss. The following firms were represented at this fixture :— Mr D. 'i homas, Messrs Hanmer & Graves (per Mr J. R. Bland)i Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited (per Mr R. Friedlander), New Zealand Sarmerß Co-operative Association, Limited (per Mr J J.Msbiater), Mr H. Zander (per Mr R. Friedlander.) _

A TRIP BY THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL STEAMER.

From New Zealand to the States

(By Mb A. J. Mulluk.) . [Continued.] a fbkb country, The pride of the residents of California is it's a free country. It is free—too > free in some respects ; yet the freedom has its good effects. There are over 2000 licensed public houses and saloons in Frisco, and they are open continuously, including Sundays (day. and night), and although I-was in nearly every dive in the city, and on the streets at ill hours, I never saw anyone intoxicated, and yet I never met a teetotaller.

THE FRUIT. The fruit of California is acknowledged to be the best in the world. It is ridiculously cheap, and the owners of fruit ranches are at their wits end how to make both ends meet. I drove through orchards in Alameda county 7000 acres in extent One orchard near Sanleandro had 1000 acres of cherry trees, and my attention was drawn to one tree 14 feet in circumference. I saw tons of delicious pears rotting under the trees. It does not pay the grower to pick fruit. And yet New York and Chicago import their fruit from Italy ! Owing to the overland railways being in the hands of pools, the Californian fruit-grower cannot compete. I spent a day in this country visiting

A HARVEST FIELD, where I saw a combined harvester, 54 feet ■out, which cuts, threshes, and puts the grain into sacks, replaces the sack on the bagger, •nd throws the full sack aside. The machine was drawn by a traction engine, and only had one man in attendance. Two days were devoted to

THE 'UNION IRON WORKS. Over 3000 men are employed here. They have in course of construction two Japanese cruisers, two for America, and several small steamers. These works are devoted wholly to shipbuilding. The hydraulic dry dock attached to the works is simplicity itself. You sail your vessel in, and by a simple iprocess a steamer of 5000 tons is lifted clean out of the water. I spent an afternoon at Mare Island, where all the navy repairs are •effected Ar. San Quinten gaol, where the aiotorious Butler was boarded, we saw an unfortunate

NIGGER HUNG, and although he richly deserved his fate, the sight made me shiver. If the man had not been colored he would certainly have escaped for a time. Witness the great Durant case, in which every court of the land has had a say, and have all unanimously agreed that Durant is guilty of murder, and muet be hung. Yet owing to some hitch in the law* the lawyers have prevented his execution, and 66 cases of a similar nature are now hanging fire owing to the inefficiency of the law to deal with them. I visited the Oakland racecourse and saw some

SPLENDID rEOCriNG. A horse named Anaconda doing a mile in 2.5, aed beating a field of eight. Several mile trots were done under 2.10. Trotting is a science in America, and the courses are perfection. The best racecourse is at logleside, about 6 miles from Frikco. The course is situated in a valley, a mile track, oval in shape, and there is loosebox accomo dation for two thousand horses. All the American course-, no matter how small, have loose boxes provided for competing horses. THE PRESIDIO, The principal military post in California is occupied by ten companies of artillery. The men are a smart lot, and the horaes good, but the quarters are indifferent. I spent several nights visiting the principal newspaper offices, and getting versed in the linotype machines; also the telegraph offices, •W-here all operators have to use typewriters. The telephone system ia wonderful; you can telephone to Los Angelos, 500 miles distant. Th« nickle in the slot system used in the city prevents your neighbour making use of your instrument without paying for it. I cer tainly think there {are towns in New Zealand where its introduction would be welcomed. Sunday is the day devoted to pleasure of every kind in California. Shops, hotels, etc., are open in San Francisco city as usual. I saw carpenters, bricklayers, blacksmiths, etc., at work on Bundays. If you ask why, you are informed, " Its a free •country !" However it certainly means .slavery for the poorer classes.

THE HOPKINS ART GALLERY, an institution built by i millionaire, on Nob Hill, as a residence, and donated by his successor, Mr Searles, to the artists Of San Francisco, is » magnificent building. I apent a whole day looking at the ceilings and a limited number of pictures. The building is located on Nob Hill, where many millionaires, including Flood, Crocker, Ives, Stanford, White, and others have mansions that are worth travelling thousands of miles {so see. Oa the ceilings of the Hopkins Art Gallery 6 artists were working for two years. There are thirty-six rooms, and «ach room is representative of some parti cular a abject or country.

OTHER LIONS. Br Jordan's museum which is mostly patronised by medical students should be visited by anyone who is medically inclined. t spent a day visiting the police and courts, and the lesson learnt in day of Justice as she is administered •in CaMfernia will last a life time. Siemens Rcrancy-is in Market Street, where a Rontgen X Rays machine was put through its facings for our pleasure, and ail the latest electrical *dat?.ioes now in übo fop household purposes <ivw* exhibited.

OTIC HOMK THIiP. After -spending three very pleasant weeks an California vse set .sail on October 14 for New Zealand, with feelings tinged with regret. But lor the politic d and commer cial corruption, California would be a paradise to live in. The peopie are kind ■Lnd hoapitable, but their idea of English Spronnnctation is frightful, and it jars ones Lrves to hear •• tew blaacks" for two Mocks "I guess"; and the oaths used m ordinary conversation to make it impressive are shocking to hear. The Americans actually think England is afraid of American , powder. Any idea one may have had of the goodfellowship that is supposed to exist between our American cousins and ourselves soon gets knecked out of him. The Yankee Wticularly hates the Britisher, and shows •TtiK many ways. In making these remarks S am *M)fc influenced by any anti British feel ing shown towards me. I received nothing tout kindmss from the time I put my foot on American »«1 till I left it. But they tell •you in confidence you are so totally different to that English wretch of the previous week, etc., and one cannot fail tq gather .from talk that this Anglo-phobia is very .prevalent. We arrived at Auckland a day before .our contract time, after having had a onost delightful trip.

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WANTED. WANTED, grazing Paddock tor mare and two foals, within 10 miles from Aphburton —W. H. Dardis, Aerated Water Factory. U_ M WANTED to Purchase—Staunch Half- Draught Horse, suitable for delivery cart.— W. H. DnßDis, Ashburton Aerated Water Factory. ll_js FOR SALE.—Good quiet Cow, due to calve. T. Breeze, Cameron street West. ll __88 PRIME Blue Derwent Potatoes 4s per sack, ex store ; also Bran 3s 6d per bag at Fletcher Bros., C*sh Supply Stores. INF^TRollerlFlour, 2001b, 24s ; lOOlbs 12s 6d; 501b* 6a 4£d ; 251b« 3s 3d. Finest Oatmeal, 25!b 2s 9d, at Fletcher Bros , Ashburton and Chriatohurch. QITTINGS of Eggs—Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottes, Golden Pencilled H*mburgs, White Crested, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at Pelham Yards, Peter Stteat, Ashburton.



Tenders. * , FT BINDERS are invited for Building a JL Miop in Tancred Street. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my office, Burnett .Street. Tenders close on SATUR DAY, November 20, at, 7 p.m The lowest or any tender not necessarily acoepted. R. BIRD, v 10 i Architect.



TEND E R S. niENDERS are invited for buildine two X shops, Havelock Street, for Mr E. Thomas, Wakanui. Clans and specifications may be seen at Messrs Tucker and Bean's office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, November 20, at 12 noon. The lowest or any tender not neoe&sarily accepted. 11 102 _. E' THOMAS' THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Additions to Teacher's House at Dromore ; Repairs and Painting to school buildings at Lismore, Flemington, Long beach, Chertsey.AahtonandTinwa'd. Plans and specifications can be seen at the several schoolhouses and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than noon on SATURDAY, November 20. The lowest or any tenders not necessarily accepted. H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchurch, November 13,1897. 1187



PUBLIC NOTICES AS~HBURT^rBbROUGH~COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the following Persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for election to the office of Mayor, viz: — WILLIAM HENRY COLLINS, CHARLES REID. And I further give notice that a Poll for the election of one of the above-named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of November, 1897, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Offiue, Ashburton, November 16, 1897. 11 99



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL j SCHOLARSHIPS. THE Board of Governors offer for comp etition, Six Scholarships, open to all children reejdent in the County of Ashbur ton except those jn attendance at a High School,



The scholarship will entitle the holders to free education in the Ashburton High School for two years. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on December 1, 1897.



Subjects of Examination : — English Grammar and Composition with spelling and dictation, English History, Geography, Arithmetic. The papers set will be based on the programme of Public School Standard work. Candidates' notices, stating date of birth, and accompanied by a certificate from their head-master that they have been in atten dance at school in Ashburton County for the six months immediately preceding December 1' 1897, must be sent to the Secretary not tater .than THURSDAY, December 9.



YOUNG Ladies' Journals for November, Weldoni'a (Ladies' Journal for October, -Children's Bazaar, New Books, By Stroke of Sword, Princess Sarah, Everybody's favorite, Sings of the Sea, Fortune's footballs, the ■GreaterJ&ospel, Stories for children, Christ ■and his Friends, and others.—H. M. Jonss.



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS «c .warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back, I t&od all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury* Established upwards of 30 years. In'boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent. Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln



The examination will be held in the Ash burton High School on FRIDAY & SATUR DAY, December 16 and 17, beginning at 10 15 a.m. each day. Farther particulars may be obtained from the undesigned. Dl >.™' wrT C, BR&DDELL, .SfijOret.ary, Ashburton, November 16. U JQQ



F porting* ASHBURTON T> AOI N G pit B' SUMMER MEETING. TO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON RACECOURSE ON THUBSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1897. President—Mr J. C. Wason ; Vice-President —Mr Duncan Cameron ; Judge—Mr M. Stitt; Stewards—Messrs P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J. R. Hart, E. Gates, Dr Leahy. J. C. Wason, D. Cameron ; Handi oapper—Mr J. Cresswell; Treasurer —Mr John Davison ; Starter—Mr K. Saunders ; Clerk of the Course—Mr R. Curtis ; Clerk of the Scales—Mr J. Heseiune.



F. FERIRMAN. ■ THE PATENT E. ASTIO STEEL HORSE COLLAR. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary. Italy, South Austral.a, Victoria, an I the United States of America, etc.



j LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890—Silver Merial, Altrincham Agricultural Society, 1890.—Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891.



PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) first Race to start at 12.30 sharp. I—Open Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; \ second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake; one mile. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10a 2— Kolmab. Trot Handicap, of 20 soys; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake; two miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s j



.TEfetTIBIONIAIiti.



Callaughton, Much Wenlock, Salop Dear Sirs,—l find the Patent Elastic Steel Collars capital things to break colts in with, as they do not get sore shoulders with them. ,The mare I had the.first for is still working in it, and has not been troubled with boils on her Bhouldftfß since she had that collar. Before she was quite unable to work in the old collars for boils and sore shou ders. lam very pleased with the collars, and if wanting new ones should certainly prefer them to leather ones,—Yours truly, W. MILNER.



3—Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of 40sovs; second horse to receive 4 >6vs from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. Nomination 15s, acceptance 15s 4—Novel Race, of 25 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bat, any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entry 10a



s—Pony Rack Handicap, of 20 soys; second pony to receive 2 soys from the stake. Ponies not to exceed 14.2 inches in height; four furlongs. M omination 10s, acceptance 10s 6—Spring Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake ; seven furiongs. Nomination 15s, acceptance 10s



Cloneymore7 Athboy, co. Meath, Ireland Dear Sirs,—The harness and work-horse collarß I got from you are, after a very good trial, giving me every possible satisfaction. In fact, I never will use any others.—l am, Sir, faithfully yours, JOHN M. PURDEN. i



7—Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For district horses that have not won public money; catch weights; four furlongs, Pos>t entry 10s, immediately after the Pony Race



B—Flying Handicap, of 30 boys ; second horse to receive 3 toys from the stake ; six furlongs. Nomination 15s, accept ance 10s



Spratton Grange, Northampton Sir,—l write to say that the Collars, three of which I havo had, give every satisfaction. The hordes that use them never suffer from galled shoulders, which is so often the case amongst farm horses.—Yours faithfully. W. H. FOSTER.



RULES AND KEGULATI >NS,



J 1. The meeting will be held uuder the (Rules of Racing; the Trotting Race under j the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association.



2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes* and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the currying out or this pro gramme shall be final. 3. All stakes to be paid in fnl 1.



Stainton Manor, Rotherham Gentlemen,—The Steel Collars supplied to me !*M spring .answer very-well, and when used where hordes are kept in one uniform condition are preferable to old fashioned collars. During hot weafher your collars are a great advantage. We have had two in constant use f«*r eight months, and from oat ward appearance they are equal to new. I enclose cheque for two more, No. 6 Collars, which pease forward to Conisbrongh Station, near Doncaster, and advise me of same.—Yourß truly, CHAS. D. NICHOLSON.



!4. All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner or any one Hand ion p after i declaration of weights to carry 7lbs, an i of j two or more Handicaps HObs penalty.



NOMINATIONS.



NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name pedigree, age, description, and performances of hor^e, and colors of the rider must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary at Devune's hotol, not later than 9 p.m., on FRIDAY, November 19, 1897.



WEIGHTS



WEIGH! S will be published on or about TUESDAY, November 30, 1897.



•ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. ACCEPTANCES foa the Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Stakes most be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 o'clock in the evening of SATURDAY, December 4,1897. C. H. DOVVDING, 11 Hon Secretary.



Godney, Wells, Somerset. Gentlemen—l have much pleasure in say ing your Elastic Collar is giving every satisfaction. It has been in use nearly every day since I have had it, and never rubbed a hair off. I think it is a fine thing, especially for the mowing machine. —I am, Gentlemen, yours, fee, THOMAS CHURCHES.



St. George's Street, Tenby, South Wales Dear Sirs,—The two Patent Steel Horse Collars you sent me last June are giving every satisfaction. I have also been using a jight cart-size Steel Collar which Mr James, saddler, got from you for me about three years ago. This one is as good as new now, with the exception of the draught hooks, and they will last for a long time yet. Any one who has used your collars is bound to admit that they are all you claim them to be. When using a leather co lar I never broke a colt to harness without the shoulders being galled more or less, but since using t he steel one galls are things of the past.—Yours faithfully, J. P. RAYNES. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, F. FERRIMAN,'



WOOL SEASON, 1897-98. MY FIRST WOOL SALE of the Season takes place in Christchurch on FRIDAY, 26th NOV., the Wool for which should reach there not later than the S^nd i»Sst» LETTERS OF ADVICE should also be sent to ME, c/o Matson & Co., Christchurch, before that date. I am now receiving WOOL INTO MY STORE, Ashburton. so as to be able to SELL IT PRIVATELY if possible. Clients may find it to their interest to adopt this course. If not sold, it wilt be forwarded to Christchurch, Timaru, or elsewhere, WITH OUT ANY STORAGE CHARGES. WOOLPACKS supplied at Is 4d and Is 5d each; also Twine, Branding Oil, and all Shearing Requisites of the best quality, at lowest prices. CLIENTS SENDING WOOL DIRECT please consign to Canterbury Seed Co.'s Hiding, Addington, a/c D. THOMAS, where it will receive MY PERSONAL ATTEN TION, and at the same time send me FULL PARTICULARS, care of Matson and Co., Christchurch. Soon after the Christchurch Show I have made arrangements to tike Wool Buyers round for the purpose of Private Sales. Owners willing to dispose of their Glip9 in this way please notify me. DAVID "THOMA-S ASHBURTON. 11 58



THIS SPACE m RESERVED FOB F. & H. STEEL,



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, November 20. To Settlers in the Alford Forest and Springburn Districts. f|rV ACRES AND THREE HrV if ( QUARTERS, \) ( Situated close to the Springburn Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK, has received instruc tions from Mr James Johnston to ! Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— 97 Acres 3 Roods, fenced and otherwise improved, situated near the Spring burn Railway Station, being R.S. 29674 This Sale affords Settlers in the neighbor hood who arc desirous of increasing their holdings, a favorable opportunity of doing so, as Mr Johnston has made up his mind to sell. Inspection Invited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale —11.30 a.m; T. BULLOCK, 11 74 Auctioneer.



FOR SALE. IT^OR Removal, on account of Alterations, ' 4 old Loose Boses and Shed, at back of Trevur>s*'B Stables. Apply to F T. BULLOCK,



J^O^IE TWA ! Most JBoowomiegil



TINWALD, ]^ ACRE. J WITH COTTAGE THEREON, On account of Mrs Laffey. rpHE sale of this takes place at the JL Arcade, on SATURDAY NEXT, at 11,30 a.m. as previously advertised. T. BULLOCK, 1196 Auctioneer.



METHVEN YARDS. NEXT MONTHLY SALE, THURS DAY. NOVEMBER 2§. U9? G. H, AWNGTON, Secretary.



John Orr & Co. MONSTER SALE. Further Reductions.



TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OP IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, OROOKERY, GLASSWARE, etc.,



DFDFDFDF



A VICTIM OF



Functional Disease.



in the Ashburton County, WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO KM&DITCIS BY OMJE2 HALF. With this end in view we are now SELLING AS UNDER;-



Groceries. Best Snowdrop Sugar... ... 2£dperlb Tea blended ... 101b boxes Is per lb Tea in half chests lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s 8d per 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4dperlbperbox English Parafine Candles 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, .... 6s 6d per tin " „«. 12s 9d per case Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... .... ... 4^d per lb Cornflour < ... 3d per lb . ( Essence of Lemon 4d Essence of Coffee ... ... 10£ d Sago lid per lb Juno Tobacco ... ... 4s9d per lb Bran - 3s 6d per bag Sharps 5s per bug Hardware Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3gd per yard. Wire Netting, 3ft wide, ]|d per yard per roll of 50 yards. Sheep Marking Oil 3s 9d per gallon Boiled Oil ... 16s per 5 gallon drum Ploughshares, Hornsby, and Ransome and Sims, from 13* 6d p^r dozen. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, lOs, 12s 6d, 15a. and 20.s now 4s 6d, 5s 9d, 7s 9d, 10s and 14s 6d Tyzacks Reaper and Binder sections, for all machines, 3s per dozen. Machine Chains, for all machines, from Is 2d per dozen. Taylor's celebrated Cutlery, of which we are the sole DIRECT IMPORTERS J Ashburton, at correspondingly LOW RATES. Builders' and Farmers' requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives,



AlaYlim NEVER Jails any one in nidAUlll fiUC }, a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all kndwn medicines for renew iog the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi ■ fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lastst. 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 tonic, 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 CUBBS



Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness,



Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains aud 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 mentor weakness the organs of the bony may perform cheir 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 ppople to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec 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 worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum i is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It,is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to cßate hunger. Afe> the appetite is satisfied it acts direcly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper asaimila tion of the food ; and where there is- no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid Accept no substitute that maybe rr com mended to be "juHt as good' It may be. better—for the dealer— -because of its better profit, but in tuoh an instsnoe the dealer i 3 not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, 1,1,10,8 2 S 6 D



Crockery & Glassware, Printed Cups and Saucers 2s lOd per dozen. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6d per dozen Good Moulded Tumblers 3s per dozen Wine Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Sets (61 pieces) 30s, (stylish i patterns.) Blue Pheasant Piates 2s 6d per dozen Glasß-cover Dishes .... ... ' 9d each Toilet Ser3 ... 6s6d, 7s6d, a, 12s j Being direct importers we have decided continue to sell FOR CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP John Orr & Co,, j ■ ASEBURTQN. .



THE FIRVT SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something is at the begin ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general - unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Spencer Vincent's GJ-reai; Benjamin CJum Extract. PRICE l s 6d. Take no other Remedy, but insist on having BENJAMIN GUM



Don't take "Just as Goon." TESTIMONIALS.



Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir,—For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me, relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring ray throat and head, especially the' latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I im>y say that I hadn't an »tom o? faith in its curative properties, but felt thafe I must take something to ease the pai*. I drank contents of first bot^e very troely, and am, thankful to. say in less than twe/^e houra j was wholly free iroro cough. E. W. Sbahb. P. S.—.Nearly three months since cough ibfl|w,**.E,W.S.



; STJLL WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. :o: . A N?« 0Tr4 CTr^Tn^ln^^ Pl? b;i^ ilI ■ *T nl wiU 00te thal other 'towkeepw. are J\. IM.I I AUNG OUR NH LE of doing business on the cash p moiple, thu> provhw the old proverb to be true lint nothing succeeds like succes and r * ■ IMITATION IS THE SINOKRFST FLATTERY. SUGAR! SUGAR! SUGAR! FINEST SNOWDROP SUGAR, Per Pound 2|d, 2ft, 2ft, Per Pound. iOr 561b Bag for 10s 6d- Arab Tea in 101b tins... ... Is 6d per lb Knife Powder (per box) Id & M SKtV^^S^ 8 la 6d P*' lb l'b tin best asSdiality "* M oey lonT«»'n 50 and 601b boxes Jams, 5d per tin, per doz 4, 9d OhinaTw rfn'ku laid per lb lib tin best quality raspberry S.L* ™i? m n b°Xe" f b nc,V 9*d Per lb Jams 6d P« fin« Per doz. 5* 9d Finest Tjmaru Oatmeal, 251b 21b glass jars Phoenix jam, ... 1« «,r ja m<,hJ*fLl°\~ " .-' 2i9d 2ilbtinspre«,rvedf,uit, peaches, J Highest test kerosene, water apricots, and pears ... lOd per tin vi t .wblte'6B 6d Per tin 12s 9d per case Fresh Herrings 6Adpertm Electric Candles (by the box).. 4d per lb Kippered Herrings lOd per tin U-nglieh pamfin wax candles, Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd per tin w ii-J E th6box)  "„■ *• 6dPer^ Van Houten Cocoa 3s3dpertin ° Utto^,l pren?e rol!er flour« Fry's Cocoa, per lb tin Is JK v n-«. v Backs „••'.' ■- 24« Currie Powder, per bottle ... 7*d Rolhtt * Supreme roller flour, Red Herrings &t Is _ 1001b bag 12 8 6d SaltHerrinljs ... 9*6 Is Rollitts supreme roller flour, Prime Pickled Salmon... ... 4d per lb R„!l,>»v?s/ bag' J-- n" a "• 68 4d finest Dried Apricots„Peaches Rolhtt* Supreme roller flour, and Pears... lOd per lb 251b bags, .. ... 3f) . M Muscatels 8d peV lb Lemon peel, 71b tin for ... 3s 9d New Dates ... .. '" Id ncr lb Mixed peel (lemon, orange New Figs ... " RdSerlb Com fl?i C,£° D)'Bd,r r lb X 21b for U3d •ExtrßCt of Soa P' 14 P^ets .t Is Corn flour, 3d per lb or 12 Refined Toilet Soap (4 tablets in lbs for 2s lid box) «"*«•«« Essence of coffee large bottles lib bars Toilet' Soap ."" .'.V 6d pc" Ear ■'■ Sordini 0 A$ et b°. tfcle ' -9alodperdoz Glycerine Soap, in bars ... 4d otr b*r — S \l- Pet tln', ii 4sperdozen Ballsof Glycerineßo.ip3d ball 2s 9ddowl Enghsh baking powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d per bou«e 4.6ddozeS - v v p D r- • 5 tins for Is Bloater Paste 4Ad ncr tiu Enghsh custard powder, 3d Crosse and Backwell's Potted MP^ ffn ..P ertln •• •■• - 5 tins for Is Ham, in jars; (delicious) Is per jar Enghsh egg powder, 3d per Bengrr's Food ...... ... 1, Ud tm n utln^, •' ."• ,-• sfcm«forl» Enos'Fruit Salt, iier bottle... 3a 3d Lrreenbanks caustic soda, Hood's Saraeparilla, per bottle 4s 3d Unfnn brand. 8d per tin... 7s 6d per doz Ayer's Sarsaparilia, per bottle 4s 8d Sheeps tongues, lib tins, Bd, Holioway's and Cockle's Pills, Is 4d **' orfflbttms ... ... Is 3d Nailrod Tobacco 4s 6d per lb Furniture polish (per bottle) 6d Ruby Tobacco osperlb Quart bottles acetic acid ... 2s lid F 4 kinds of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per lb ; Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties,'6os per cwt,; Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per sack : Sharps, 5s 3d Bran, 3s 6d, r FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, Eflßfc Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch P.O. Box-67. ■ Telephone 24.



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5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND £HOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES IIELLOB, jTANCRED STREET^ HJ I H \i. 1m — J 5\ I g 5 s J %, I Q | ,MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. rpHE PUBLIO~BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1898. TENDERS are invited for the supp'y of dog collars for 1898. Specifications on view at the County Council's offices, Ashburton. By Order, f\. MAINWARING, 11 98 Clerk. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at MEtLOB'a Cheap Boot|Sale.



THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS, HAVE NOW IN STOCK. AND TO ARRIVE, Ex s.s; Ruahine, Mamari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought to Ashburton. TXTE are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And arc acknowledged to be the best in the world. All Machines fitted wich Westwood -. Hollow Rims. If you require a first class mount at £20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already in hand a large number of orders for the above machines. We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25 per cent less than usual prices, I Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, YVremhes, Oilers, Saddles, Icflators, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capes, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc., etc. Repairs of every description executed on the premises, ECLTPoE CYCL3 WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



WCOu SEASON. 1897-98. MY CLIENTS are requested to deliver their WOOL into MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVE'S STORES, As in former years. Having made the necessary arrangements to dispose of the same privately. ! I have also arranged to SELL the WOOL at CHRISTCHUUCH or TIMARU, or ship , the same to foreign ports. ! ADVANCES MADE FREE OF | COMMISSION, HENRY ZANDER. %m Muperb