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(We do not holcNrarselves responßib'e for tlie opinions expressed by our correspondents

ASHBURTON SCHOOL V RAKAIA SCHOOL.

TO THE BDITOK,

Sib,—Would you kindly correcb the re port of your correspondent te Saturday's football match. From thia it would appear as though we were defeated by the Rakaia i Bchool. The faot is we expected to play a school team, but through some mistake our I challenge went astray, and we had to meet a mixdd team of schoolboys and outsiders, who were certainly too good for us. —I am, 6t0.. ' _ F. PIIiBHOW, Captain, ABhburton School Football Club.

The Ward Farmers' Associa tion Enquiry.

Hon. G. McLean's Examination

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph DtJNEDIN, August 2

Mr McLean's evidence shows thab the directors held 6738 shares of the nominal value of £13,476 with a contingent liability of £53,902. Of these 1307 were purchased in 1894. There was no suggestion that any improper applications of the Bank's money were made. The directors had no motive in managing the business except to secure the besb results to themselves and the other ■hareholders. If the accounts in the inspectors' estimates to the Bank could have bsan sold they would have been able to return considerably -more than the market) value of the shares. He gives an emphatic denial that in making up the balance sheets .bad debts wers treated as good ones on account of the value of the good will or the supposed increase in value of the Dunedin premises. He says Ward's account was increased despite constant threats and pressure on the staff. The time, however, was so critical that it would have been dangerous to atop the account altogether. He denies ail connection with the reduction of the Association's overdraft on the eve of balancing with the oats draff, with the draft pn Cooper's, or with the draft against Nelson's shares. He contends that the sale of the Colonial Bank was the best bargain makeable in the interests of the shareholders «ud has proved a good purohase for the Bank of New Zealand.

The Mysterious Disappearance at Blenheim.

In connection with the as yeb unsolved mystery of the disappearance of Mr H. Satherley from Blenheim, a Nelson paper states that it is probable that a Blenheim lady, who was recently on a visit to Nelson, ana who has now returned to Blenheim, may throw some light on the mystery. She in formed a Nelson friend that one night previous to leaving Blenheim (she does not remember the esaet date) she saw two men carrying another, and they' placed the latter in a boat which was lying in the river at the time. She recognised the two men who were carrying the third, and believes that she could identify them. The Blenheim papers have been greatly exercised over the apparent failure of the Police Department to s;ead a detective to investigate she affair, and it came as a surprise to everyone in the town, including even the local police, to learn that Detective Cox had been in Blenheim for a week. His incognito had evidently been preserved with remarkable success.

THE WRECK OF THE TASMANIA.

Identifying the Dead.

Pr«as Association—By Electric Talegraph GISBORNE, August 1. It war-a reoat affecting scene in the morgue when the members of the crew were brought into the small room to identify the bodies of their dead companions laid out on the floor at. their feet. There were present \he chief officer, the purser, the chief fore cabin steward, and about half a dozen other men, and as the faces of the bodies were un covered before them, exclamations were heard such as—"There's Harry," "Poor old chap," "Poor Bollard, that's him," •• Yea, that's Sandy—Alexander Wood. JDid he have a ring on hia finger ? He said that we would know him by that when he wan found. Poor Sandy." "That's my mate," " That's Conway," " That McGuire," and lastly, when McNellie's face was un covered he was clearly identified, and not a few tears were Bhed, for, said one, " He was the finest seaman on the &hip," and then someone began to relate McNellie's brave conduct ob the carpenter s boat. One poor fellow broka out as he looked at his comrade Bdlard, " Harry, old chap, why didn't you stay with me ? If you had kept by me you would have been safe." The passenger could not be identified, No one seemed to know him, though Mr Knowlea, the purser, aaid he remembers ■Ming him as a passenger on board. The identification being over, one or two of the nun stooped over their friends to give them at parting word, and then all assembled at the British Empire Hotel, where the inquest wm held before the Coroner, Mr Booth. THB INQUEST. The evidence taken at the inquest supplied oo facts additional to those previously published, and resulted in a verdict of accidental drowning. THE TASMANIA STILL VISIBLE. Captain Adams, master of the steamer Dineadee, reports as follows to the Collector of Customs, Wellington:—" I passed close to the steamer Tasmania at 9 aim, to-day. I sent out a boat and took soundings, and found her perfectly upright in from fifteen to sixteen fathoms of water, her head south aouth"wett, bearing Table Cape south-east half south four miles. No loose wreckage was seen. The masthead was eight feet above w»t3r. I attached a red flag to the foremast.—Captain Adams, steamer Dinga dee." THE UNKNOWN PASSENGER IDENTIFIED. Gisbobne, August 2. The identity of the dead passenger has been established by a ring found upon his < person. He ia now proved to be Mr Alfierton, proprietor of a newspaper at Whangarai. This i« the only passenger till now unaccounted for. Received Wakapuaka, August 2,10.4 a.m. ! Guardian office, 11.25 a.m. Sydney, August 2 The Sydttey Morning Htrald commenting on the wreck' of the Tasmania says the circumstances are full of honor to all concerned, that in the hour of danger and surprise the people behaved splendidly ; both passengers and crew seemed animated by the same heroical spirit, nor must it be forgotten that the latter division of the Tasmania's people had all the labor of transfer to the boats and furnished nearly a|l the victims The conduct of all on board amid circumstances most trying to fortitude and unselfishness throwß light upon the hidden Btrength and resource of average humanity.

TflE Abkßhßiui* atJAfeDIAN: MONi)A¥, AUGUStt 2, 189*.



An English fox haa been captured near Bathursb, where it has been destroying large numbers of sheep. The latest news from the petroleum works fit New Plytnou h i*s not of an encouraging nature. The bore last week wag down a d«pth of 1042 feefc, but so much mud and iluah had accumulated at (the bottom through frequent caving*-in that the staff had to suspend operations. The spoil taken from the bore is saturated with petroleum. Synopsis of New Advertisements. St. Stephens' Church—Church services. For Sale—lnvalid chair, apply Mrs Smith. H A. Blower—Bicycle for sale. Mr D. Thomas—Furs for sale, Orange Hal), Tuesday afternoon. Ashburton County Council — Tenders invited for ploughing, etc. Persons interested in Chrysanthemum Culture—Meeting Tuesday evening. 1 Pelham Poultry Yards — Cockerels, Cochins, etc., for sale cheap. Andrew Orr—Clearing aalein the assigned estate of W. S. Mitchell. Vendors Notice—Clearingsale, lasttwenty one days. Wanted—Board and residence, apply M.G., Gttabdian Office, T. Buliock—Cottage and four acres to Let. Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, will hold a cleai ing sale on account of Mr L. C. Bimler, at Alford Forest, on August 4, when the whole of the live and dead stock,' together with the household furniture, will be submitted at auction. Ihe sale commences at 12.30 p.m., and full particulars are advertised. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using haa neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kona Tba they will be satisfied Try the No 4at 2/4; 'tissuperb Beautiful eyes grow dull and dim A* the swift years steal away. Beautiful, willowy forms so slim Lose fairness with every day. But she still is queen and hath charms to spare Who wears youth's coronal—beautiful hair. Ayer's -%• «*> -* Hair Vigor will preserve your hair, and thus pre serve your youth. " A woman is as old as she looks," says the world. No woman looks as old as she is if her hair has preserved its normal beauty. You can keep hair from falling out, restoring its normal color, or restore the normal color to gray or faded hail by the use of Ayer's Hair Vigor. GOLD MEDALS A'SggL — . - ._ _. . | Wanted.



FOR 3ALE— Comfortable outdoor Invalid Chair.—Apply Mes Smith, Peter street, 81 FOR SALE, cheap.—Nearly new English Bioyole, guaranteed in first-class order. Apply H. A. Flower, Eaafc street ANTED, by » Young" Lady, board and residence in private family. Apply stating termß to M.G., Guardian Office. 8 5 ALL Persona interested in Chrysan themum Culture are invited to attend a meeting in the Templar Hall on TUESDAY Evening, August 3, at 8 p.m., when a paper on the subject will be read by Mb W. Jones, of Christohurch. Admission free. 7 189 fiQCKERELS. Purebred for crossing, V^ cheap. Cochins, Houdans, Orpingtons, large birds.— Pelhara Yards, Ashburton. 8 2 WANTED, Tidy Respectable 1 €Krl, age about 15 years, assist house work in small family. Apply Mail Office. 7 181 AGENT Wanted in Ashburton for the new dress chart "Acme Lightning Fitter." Apply Mrs Cambridge, Dress Cutting School, First Floor, Morten's Buildings, Ohristchurch. 7 182 WELDON'S Ladies' Journals for June, Social Christianity (H. P. Hughes) Saved and Kept (Meyer); The King of Schnowers (Zangwili); Mrs Pdsciila Hunter, Overruled (Pansy); Bessy Name (Mrs Word); Victoria 1837—97, beautifully illustrated la 3d.—H. M. Jones. WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2* 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7a 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Ore's cheap sale. 7 45 SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcorn's for 8s 6d. Style and Fit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. ANTED KNOWN-Table damask, from 1b 3d per yard % table napkins, tray cloths, doyleyß, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 46 W" ANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairßtow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Maein -1 1 toshes at a,bout half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-takiDg Sale. SPECIAL PURCHASE-^A lims of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. WANTED Known—Seeds, Seeds. Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Fiower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., East S reet. BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bros. I BEARD a man say that you gob wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known—The celebrated P. Corsets in all prices and colors. A. Obr. TUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s t| lid, usually 8a 9d.—Mellor's 2ea- I andia Eloot Store. EX " Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drrapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, ~HIbo Hall," 3B»8t I Stored



The true leaf of the Tea plant;, with and pare j thia is Kozie Tbsa, try ib.~ John Orr & Co., aget**. Ohb Box of Qlaekb's B 41 Pills warran tjed to cttre all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i National), Gravel and Pains in the Back Guarraateed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the WorJd Proprietors: Thb Lincoln and Miixlasp ftoircrras T>»o© CoMPAnT. I inonln. Knvland Foblnpigbs-eion, the best remedy is un donbtedly Norton's Oamomilk Pills. They orb confidently be recommended aa being mild in operatioa and absolutely free froi* inj'iriout drugs. Acting at once as a splen did toni» and a geatle aperient. i> or nearly 100 years they have proved utequaller for Indigestion, Dynpepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold ud CtbTL W, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi oina Veadora throughout the ICoziß T»A. the best, and y b within WM&llSoWftt 1/8,1/10,2/, -od3/4.-



Wanted. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, c- xc ptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collar**, Xhirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Tokneb. ANTED Known-Our 7b 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2a, Navy and Black from 28 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell AND TURNEE. QToi THAT COUGH by using Flower's £3 Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained frsm store keepers, or at H A. Flswjbe, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 ANTED KNOWN-A lot of English samples in ladies' combination*, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Obb's cheap sale. 7 44 fTIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of iha Record feign by purchasing for their home a Sovely toned, well finished American Organ, at * very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow'e. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bagß, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Tuenbh's TOOK laking Sale French Sergei 1* 6d, worth 2a 6d j handsome Dreu Tweeds, lOJd, worth double.—W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN — Ladies 1 shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Lftdiwr* black oaahmere hoa«, Is per pair ; children's g. loves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 742 P.- Ttiomas. FUES, FURS, FURS. MR DAVID THOMAS announces that he will Sell the balance of FURS by Auction, AT THE ORANGE HALL, TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT 3 O'CLOCK. Everything must be cleared, and Mr Thomas will offer the remaining lots at Auction. * GOODS NOW ON VIKW. ! 84 Friedlander Bros i% . Limited, j CLEAKING SALE AT ALFORD FOREST. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mb L. 0. Bimleb (who, having s*ld his farm, is about to leave for the North Island), to Sell as above, the Whole of his Live and Dead Stock, consisting of— 4 HORSES. 1 Light Draught Stallion, Forest Jack. 4 Head of Cattle. 76 Merino Ewea in Lamb. Dray and Frame, Spring Trap & Harness, Single-furrow Plough, Set Harrows, Quantity Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Quantity Hay and Potatoes. Also,—The Whole of his Household Furniture, and Sundries, too numerous to mention. Sale at 12.30 p.m. Luncheon provided. Extra Entries for this sale can be made with Mr Bimler, or R. FRIEDLANDER, J 175 Auctioneer. SEEDS FOR SPRING SOWING. XTTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES . AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OP CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~~ TO LET. r\NE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd] POTATOES. POTATOES. rTTE ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. -VTT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. , *_ „ TT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRABBI OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIKDIvANDEE BROS,, L<ro. 9



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 Bales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. 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. HENRY STiPHENSON, j 4 AUCTIONEER. Public Notices* A LL Persons having Claims against the late Daniel MoCokmack are requested to send same immediately to the Trustees, •are of E. G. CRISP, 7 r/9 Solicitor, Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Aeshburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street). Also knives andnoissors ground. 7 191 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. nnENDERS are invited for Ploughing, JL Harrowing, and Rolling about 30 acres, Westeifield, Valelta district. Speci fications at Council's Offices. Tenders addressed to Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o'clock a.m., on FRIDAY, August 6, By 9rder, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, August 2, 1897. 8 3 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com* mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupils. ' 4 213 a M. GRAHAM. T7IOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, alao JU strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. SMALL Shop in the Arcade, lately occupied by Mr j. R. McKay, T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Cottage, together with one acre of land, Harland Street, Tinwaid. Also, Cottage fronting Graham's Boad. Rental, 3a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



GftlAT BALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. i i i viii r*Q* ■ ii ANDREW ORE TTATING PDROHASED THE ABOVE AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FROM LANDED COST, WILL OFFER THE WHOLE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE, COMMENCING Saturday Morning, August 7, ANDREW ORR. 1■ • ■ THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— ■ I Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 63 lid, usually 8s 9J. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6r5, usually 6b 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 12a 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large Bize, 6s 9d, usually lls 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. j Ladies' Slippers in odd sixes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather soles, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. |. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE j Bo not despair if ycu have missed the first fnw days. Fresh Bargains every dey but j there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example \ and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATUEDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS iar JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. :



T. Bullock. To Farmers and others desirous of purchsu ing land in the North Island. I HAVE FOR SALE 320 *««" 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—Tiraumea— aboufe 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should increase in value. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, on account of the Mortgagees, at a reduced price. C)f\f\ ACRES, fronting Maronan Road, &\J v_/ fenced with live fences, being R.S. 32313; very suitable to work with rich heavy land. Exceptionally easy terms of payment will be accepted. Further particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. To Persons desirous of purchasing Suburban Building Allotments. The following are for Sale, viz :— Lot 25, containing \ acre, fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. ! Lot 15, containing 1 rood 2£ perches, I fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. Lots 75 and 76, each | acre, Cambridge ■ Street, Hsmpstead. ; Lot 30, containing \ acre, Alford Forest Road. 1 Acre, magnificent building site, fronting | the Domain. Lot 8, containing \ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 16, containing £ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road. i Lot 525, Tinwald, containing \ acre, I fronting Harland Street. 1 Lot 2, containing J acre, fronting Alford : Forest Road. s T. BULLOCK. ? ' • '. ; TINWALD. /COTTAGE and Section for Sale at a low \J price. Owner leaving the district. Being Lot 118, McMurdo Street, on which is erected a dwelling house of four rooms and verandah, with scullery at back, the property of Mr F. W. Leggott. Offers are invited for this as he is leaving. Terms can be arranged. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT a reduced rental, 4 Acres, together with new Cottage near the County Sale Yards. T. BULLOCK. TO LET for 12 months—Cottage, situ ated in Church Street, Hampstead, lately occupied by Ma W. S. Patmn. Apply to T, BULLOCK, - Agent. TO LET. /"IOTTAGE of four rooms, with scullery j \_J good cooking range, and two acres of land. Situated near the A. and P. Associa tion's Show Grounds. Rental, 8s per week. Possession can be given on August 2. * Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. tinwald; FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE. /^OTTAGE and two Sections well \j situated at Allenoon. Very easy taw of j>»ym«jb c»n be tumped. „ ftmtm



F. Ferrlman. F. FERRIMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire lusur- I ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. l UnionSteamshipGompauyof New Zealand, ' Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. - I Ferguseon and Mitchell's Paper Mills. ( FOE SALE. 1 fin -ACRES of Land, well fenced and Avy VjJ watered, close to Saleyarda. F. FERRIMAN. TO THOSE Desirous of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is built a capital Dwelling Bouse of six rooms, with outbuildings and stabieß, is well situated ; and either for residential purposes or for Bound investment it presents very special features. F. FuRRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five room and soullery, within three minutes walk of Post Qffioa. I. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a firat-olass investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. ; FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FEREIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLKNTON. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. _. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Half-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—-Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few miuutes 1 walk of the Poat Office. P. FKRRIMAN. FOR *>ALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of Firat-claas Land, well situated and fenrjd Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. fjrTalk."hinds. ~~ 3O ACRES in Tussocks. \\ miles below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE. South-east Town Bek, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and largo Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN. WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Highbank, is selling at a sacrifice to effect a speedy sale. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath-room, and other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. j FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph Ford's Scour and Luug-Worm Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —I have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing (and scouring badly. After onoe drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, Bowmak Bros. Crichton Park, P,ukerau. Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please send out, per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture^ by this evening's train, if possible, The last tin which I used on the Lambs has done them a great deal, of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. Lindsay Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. M r Ferriman. Dear Sir,—-I have used the above mixtui c for two or three years past when my sheep showed signs of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samhel Whitk. 7 147 NORTH BRITISH k MERCAN- j TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital .... £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. ; Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 j Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,687,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. mHE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur-' A chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a ! great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy goods, Aprons aud Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock taking. WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, trom 2s lid ; white Mircella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Ab A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods; 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A ' Orr's cheap sale. 7 47 TXTANTED, wise fathers and mothers o J T remember that) Msi&Oß'pi ABQUftl Boot Sale jb low ou,



i i '•-hi -■■■ ■■■--■ -■■-■-■- , T .■-.--, tl i_i_z _^^___^_ ~~~«^j ' Business Notices SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TTTHOLEBALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BIAJrVS STANDARD SEEDS. 3p!oS VEGETABLE SEEDS %S OR TWELVE PACK ELS FOR 2m 6d. SO VARIETIES. 8O VARIETIES. £WS FLOWEE~SEEDS &S 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES AND INTRO AUCTIONS OF SPEOrAL MERIT. BEAN—French or Kidney. New climbing, of growth is dw«f and sturdy, growing "Tender tnd true."—This bean combined about 15 inches high, and doet not n«c«i> the beat features of the two types (Dwarf sarily require staking, thereby commending i Drench and Scarlet Huuner). It crops earlier itself to all giowera of pea*. It la vat* i than the Ruuneis, and has all the delicate prolific, and carries one mass of pods Iron A flavour and quality of the Dwarfs. The top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful green ■ pods are very long, narrow, pulpy, brittle, color, with a quality of flavour seldom found ■ and very fine in the grain. They are borne in other kinds, and, under favourable grow* ■ very freely from the bottom to the top of the ing, the pods will carry from\eighc to twelvt I haulm, which grows 6or 7 feet high. The peas of a large size. Per Packet Is. M abundance of handsome pods strikes every- "Sir Harry Aikinson."—This mamif. ™ one who sees them. Awarded a first class cent variety has become very popular, and certificate by the Royal Horticultural although comparatively new on the market Society otGreat Britain. Per packet 6d. the demand for it extends all over Urn CABBAGE.—' Lamb's Earliest of All.' 8 — ool°ny- Its habit is branching, growing in A variety introduced by us a few years ago, Br*.4t8 r*. 4t Abundance large green slightly oarvad and sinoe then it has beoome generally grown P° dll» Pao*B£* with deliciously flavoured ptaj for an early crop for market-garden pur- of enormous size, fts tendency is to spread poses, and in private gardens, ft growi aor ■to°l d. vt i ftß* we advise that sowing bt beautiful conioal-shaped head, few outside ma<"e thinly arid somewhat wide apart. leaves, and comes in about ten days earlier Grown it will produce pods luxuriantly than Early York. The quality is very fine, from the b°ttom branches to the very top.-— and for early sowing for summer use it is "el§!' T V?i ffc" *>c' > E*c ; 'tefc W. superior to any cabbage grown. Per packet _ ONION—" Early Goidkn Globs."— 6d. r This is a variety of Australian origin, Mr Charles Wyeth, Woodlands, Bays— aßd as "howiug hpw highly it was " For the last four years I have grown your a PP*"eci»ted where it was thoroughly Lamb's Earliest of All Cabbage, and I find known i ,the raiß« never had any ib tbe best I ever grew. This year I had t0 *Pare for outside markets until quit* ._.. some 8000 planted out, and every one was receßtJy; *H he had saved of each crop fit for exhibition." being purchased locally. It is confidently "Blair's Phenomenal."-^ raiser of ZZTiT^' fiu™"^. «"deneiT "? this superior cabbage classes it as a second Oi^ a? ? n °. f the ***}}***> finf fc **•* early or main crop variety, coming into use p°* b*tj7piDK varwtWi c™ infcrod«^ : about the same time as Enfield Market, but P»CKec *«• for quality and appearance, when growing CUCUMBER—" Japanese Climbins."— and cut for market, is superior in every way, A white variety of this novelty, which has and, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency een g'eatly run upon for the last two to run to seed, & thing much desired in seasons. The white variety is now offered cabbages. Per packet 6d. for tha first time in New Zealand, and hay* Mr Walter Stretton, Peep o' Day, Bir- ing ftH the qualities of the green variety is " mingham, says—" Blair's Phenomenal with strongly recommended. Per pakot 6d. avrS s-75K?-'?t! nKyisw^KK: PEAS.—"Kkv Dr. Stuart."—The high i B crisp, and of excellent flavour. For opinion we formed of this new pea in our market gardening or private use there is do iml grounds has been upheld by all who ' lettuce grown io give the general satisfaa have tried it, and we have received many tion Zealandia will, and for a saleable testimonials of its fine qualities. Its hibit; lettuce it ia very superior. Per packet 6d. A COMPLEIB CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBI7RTON A^H CBBIbTCBCIXB. Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed* DAVID THOMAS, J Auctioneer, Land, I nsurance & Estate i Asrent, Valuator, Woo] and Grain Broker. ! ASHBUKTON Loan 8 Negotiated ■ Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Timvald and Auhburton AUernacely Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on,' Fridays Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold a a Commission OleariiUr Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- Matson and do, Ohristchurch Booth, MoDonald and do, Ohristchurch . . ' White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo • , Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin ; Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools L Belfast Manures l I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I 'have^appolntetl Mb W. Baboook as my Agent in the Eakaia district • "' DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOK OF I PLANET JB. TOOLS- \ DAVID THOMAS. , ASHBURTONJ ■ = PURE_SEEDS.^z: 1 T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLEANING PLANT south of thi Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspeot the s>me at work. /i I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmew any description o SEEDS AND GRAIN, i and will guarantee to give; them satisfaction, I " I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 26Ibs to 441 bs to the bushel; Sud COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H^lbs to 16ilbs to the bu.be!; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my owa machines, the pu iiy of which must be seen to be appreciated. . ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TUBNIPS, RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. v D. THOMAS, ASHBUKTON. wool! wool. wool. I TAM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OOM- ft MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either io (\\ Ashburton or elsewhere, WOOLPACKS, Tv/INE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale, david Thomas, ASHBURTON. .