Freight Reduction.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Dunedin, September 14. The following vessels will comprise .J. H. Stanley and Go's, flaet of wood thipa chartered to carry out their contract with the Freight Reduction Committee:—The ship Stirlingshire, 1220 ton*, now locoing 600 tons of concentrates at Port Pine, and sailing immediately for Wellington; to be despatched from thence early in December to catch the March sales. This vessel will be followed at intervals of three waeks by the new ship K-tty, 2150 t-ns, al-o Btiffened with 900 tons of concentrates at Port Pine. The barques Casahranca and Auriga, now at Dunedin. will load at Auckland and Napier; and the Lura, due from L .-ndon in January will ako be employed.

THE POLIOS FORCE.

— —* —: Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Wellington, October 15. The Minister of Justine was waited ou by a deputation of the House, headed by Mr Meredith, this evening, and the necessity was impressed upon him for an it qui.y into the police force of the colony. Th« deputa tion expi eased the opinion that nothing short of an enquiry by a tribunal competent to elicit the true state of affairs vvouM Mtisfy the House and the public conscience. Several members considered a select Com mittee of the House would be a proper tribunal, but the majority considered that a Royal Commission would be preferable. The ■ necessity for reorganisation of the force was »l*o dealt with by a member of the deputa tion. In rep'y the Hon. Mr Thompson said the deputation was aware the Government had not decided to stt up a Royal Commi" eion, nor was there any desire on the prfc of Government to do bo. Both the Premur and himself had stated that matters should be allowed to stand as at present until the arrival of the new Commissioner of Police, and the Cabinet considered it would be v - wise to hold any inquiry till then. Ask d if the Cabinet would refuse if fresh re presentations were made on the matter, Hon. Mr Thompson said the Cabinet wouUl not 'set itself against a resolution of the House on the subject. He could not be ex pected to say that he would adopt the views expressed by the deputation, but; it would foe his duty to place those views before the Cabinet at the earliest opportunity. SANI>X3«*- <!fc sons Euca lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His j Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878 Awarded diploma at tie Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics aud Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract ' ia the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne. March 2, 1878, we,j state: — ' It s proved by tests by the Medical Ciinica the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at , Greifswald, that only products that are with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other aubstancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Kucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, whish «c abandoned Ion? since as an internal .c dioament. These crude oils, or so-called E'ealypti Extracts, are discernible s 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely "■; through its surplus oxygen; 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear auce being reduced in specific density through the presence of uuids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called encalypt extracts, ate applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inaamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safetys akeaskaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.

COMMERCIAL.

SKIN SALES. The fortnightly akin sales were held at the yards of Messrs Hanmer aud Graves Friedlander Bros., and D Thomas yester day. Large entries came forward, and mci with keen competition from the local aud outside buyers, who were well represented. The following prices were obtained :— Butchers' skins : crossbred—best, 5s 3d, 5s 6d to 6s 4d ; medium, 4s, 4s 3d to 4s 9d ; merinos—best, 4i 8 I, 4s 10d, 5s Id to 5s 6d : medium, Is 6.i, 2* 9d, 3s 31, 3s 6d, 3a 9.1, v 4s sd. Dry skins : crossbred —best, 4s, 5s 3d, 5s 4d to 5a 9d ; medium, Is 61, 2s 6d, 3* 6d to 3s 9d ; merinos—best, 35,. 3a 9d to 4 10c!; medium, Is. Is 6d, 2s to 2s 6d. Lamfc skins—lid to Is 2d. Pelts-2d: 3d, 41, sd, 9ito is 2d. Fat-rough, -R |d to id per lb ; rendered. Id !o ljd. Hides—icaie ra'es according to weight.

SPORTING.

• ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. "he following are tho nominations foi the Spring Meeting of too Ashburto.. Trotting Club, t"> be held on the Show Grounds ou Saturday, October 30 :— Maided Handicap (saddle), of 15 soys ; two miles — Maori, Toronto, Wildboy, Sp eul.'iion, Actress, Might-as-Well, Cosmo, Gas?, Ringwood, D'resdina, H. M.. Stanley. ! Royal Rose, Mazurka, Miss Wilkin, Nobby, Bocciicio, Tailoress, Twig Her. I Electric Handjoap (saddle), of 20 soys 1^ mile.—Maggie, Fourdroyant, Tbuizi Toby, Dresdina, Rockwnod, Victoria ll' Gener il Luck, Bed of Stone. Laghmor Handicap (harness), of 30sov ; two miles— StonewUl Jickton, Trace j Belle, Arahura, Medium Hand, Campo, Cass, Struan, Ringwood, Experience. Handicap Selling Face (optional), of 15 gov*; 1£ mile.—Miaqie (Barrett's), Cass, Statesman, Fairchild, Minnie (pony), Forest Maid, Tralee, Opal, Vic:oria 11, Campo, Trilby, Devil's X og. Askboeton Handicap (saddle), of 40 soya ; two miles.—Flirt, Maggie, Rockwood, Arahura, General Luck, Bed of Stone. Farmers' Plate Handicap (saddle) of 20 soys j two miles.—Toronto, Speculation, Croesus, Westerfield, Clifton, Tralee, Belfast Girl, Medium Hand, Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys ; one mile. — Stonewall Jackson, Fourdroyant, Toby, Actress, Tburzi, Commotion, Ring wood, Gillie Riabhach, Struan, Miss Wilkin (pony), Arahura, Boccacio, Spotwood. Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Abcesses, Erysipelas, Piles.—Uir varying success attends all who treat these dLeasea ac cording to the simple printeddirection wrap ped around each pot or box. They are invalu able to the young and timid, whose bashful neas sometimes endangers life. Though apparently local, diseases of thi3 nature are essentially blood diseases, but a little attention, moderate perseverance, and % trifling expense will enable the most diffident to conduct any case to & happy issue without exposing secret, iiifirmities to uuvone. The Ointment checks the local iiifiummittion and alleviates to the throbbing j pains. These directions also clearly point I out when and bow Hodoway's Pills are to be taken, that their purifying and regulating powers may assist by a< justfying and trengthening the constitution.

Priat^ L and p"bl«hed by the Ashbtartoa* Publishing Company, Limited, at tbei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street- Aahburton. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 188?-

,THB ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1897.



SALT RHEUM CURED, Blood Purified. I Mrs. Mary Thomson, of Carlton (Melbourne), TeUa the \ Story of Her Daughter's Sufferings, and of the Great Blessing AyerV Sarsaparilla Was to Her; "For three years my daughter Edith suffered terribly with Salt-Rheum, Which affected chiefly her hands, and for nearly six months at a time she was constantly compelled to wear gloves. Her hands were covered with blisters, full of a watery substance; the skin would often peel off, and the itching and burning were intense. I paid doctors' bills without number and bought medicines of all kind; but all failed to give relief until I tried AVER'S SARSAPARILLA. After using this medicine a short time an improvement was manifest, and my daughter took in all ten bottles,— continuing it even after all signs of her affliction had disappeared. The Sarsaparilla purified her blood, radically curing the disease, and we are most thankful for this great blessing." Be sure that you get the genuine Ayer's Sarsaparilla. The wonderful success of this great blood purifier has led to numerous imitations. The name—Ayer's Sarsaparilla—is prominent on the wrapper and is blown in the glass of each bottle. Refuse all substitutes. iProuarea by Br. J, C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., XT. S. A. •



Sporting. I " asbbolton '■■ | Trotting Club. SPRING MEETING. TO be held on the Agricultural ■ Grounds, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1897. Under the Rulesof the South Island Trotting Association. President—Donald McLean. Esq. Vice- PaKsiuiSNTS—-Messrs Dasi McKendry and G. Robertson, Stewards—Messrs P. Devane, J. Dore, R. J. Henry, W. Sutherland, Denif- McKendry, J. O'Grady, P.McOnfferty, and J. Sutherland. Starter—Mr R. .J.- Henry. Clerk ov Scales—Mr D. Zander. Clerk of <JooKSK---Mr J. McGormack. HANDiOAVPBR—Mr H. Brinkman. Time keeper-Mi- R. Alexander. I»«tO«S RAMRIK, 1—1.15 p.m.~HANDiCAP Maidek (saddle), of 15 soys ; nomination, 7s 6d ; accept ance,, 7a 6d. Two miles. I 2—2 p.m.—Electric Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 aovs. from the stake. Nomination, 10a; acceptance, 10s. One and a-half mile. 3__2.40 p. m. —LagmhorHandicap (harness), of 30 soys ; s-econd horse 3 soys. from the stake. Nominadon, 15a; acceptance, j 15s. Two miles. j 4—3.15 p.m.—Handicap Selling Race, (optional saddle or harness), of 15 eovs ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Nomination, 7s 6d; acceptance^ 7s 6d. One and a-half mile. 5—4 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (saddle), of 40 80V8 ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, 20s. Two miles. 6-4 30 p.m.—Harmees' Plate Handicap, (saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse 2 soys from the stake. Confined to horses the hona /«& property of farmers resident in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to the Ist August, 1897. Amateur riders, to be approved by the Cub. Nomination, 103 ; acceptance IDs. Two miles. 7—5 p.m.— Dash Handicap (saddle), of 25 soys jsecond horse2^ soys fromfchestake: Nomination, 12s 6d, acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree, age, and description of horses, last three per formances, and colours of riders, also the necessary amount in cash, by 930 p.m. on FRIDAY, October 15, at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. Owners are reminded that in accordancf with rules of the Trotting Association, nc nomination will be valid, nor will any horse '■ be handicapped, unless the Nomination , Pees are paid at time of entry. Handicaps will be declared on FRIDAY, i October 22ad. I Acceptances will close at 9.30 p.m. or . TUESDAY, October 26th at the Somersei Hotel. i Five per cent will be deducted from al ; gross winning-; for expenses. ; The attention of owners is drawn to th< > 5 improved condition of the Racing Track, al ■ culverts having been removed and the courst 1 put in complete order. W. SIMPSON, ) 9 108 Secretary. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr Lane's olock, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddart, Esq., of Willowby, 1 am in a position tc /supply FIRST-OHBS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly, _F. N. BLACK. H. M. JONES CKICK'ST AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIAL. "TUST Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisdec and Co., London, First Class BATS, BALLS, STUMPS GUAKDS, \ " SHIELDS, I & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS & BALLS. Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVERLEY, * STAR, 5 and 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 & STATIONERY. H. M. JONES. 9 116 PALM AND" JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OBYLON. OUR 2a 4<i INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea J Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. QUE 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are <. qualiy good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties * Imitation is aincerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retail irora all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESQI, kmimm & 00., [ 155 Colombo Stbkbt, Ghristohurcb I FEED. MAKEIG, "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Fiat Gold Mining Shares and Auokland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRIS MAKEIG, Arcane "



STKATHMOEE PRIVATE TTOSPTT A T i EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. jTIAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS, TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmobe Private- Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Eaat Belt), Christ -6 135 church. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 6 13 Smh* Nm Vmuh



XAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND BPECIALITE vSPECTACLES. Sola »i:ent for Ashburton District, JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. ~~f .ASSARUS Patented System ensure ;- * comfort and correct sight. Dorit ( •spoil ,yoor eyeb by ualng badly fitting Stwctaolen f rninui^ißd fofrwhiDg~New Venue



STUD NOTICES. •—— :—:—■ ;——— —-" %\£* ■'■■■ 7™--; ■■!■ •?■ STUD NOTICES. f\WNERS JF STUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR . STALLIONS in THE GUARDIAN m THE MAIL they bring them under the NOTICE of EVERY BREtDER in the Ashburton County. HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to-date Btyle and at Lowest Prices. ■ TO Stand; this [season at Flemington Waterton and Longbeach, I THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WORKMAN. The Workman is a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands 3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a good twelve inches below the knee. His sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, (573) {by Kilbowie, imported; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im- j ported; great grand dam, Maggie Craig j (262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee ss. ALSO, THE PURKBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaconsfield ; grand dam Bmk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great grand dam Bloas (156 N.Z. stud book), by King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars Bee ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge, ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel, Will stand the seasoa at Flemington, Waterton and Lougbeach. FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee ss. Grazing for marea can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 180 , Longbeach. BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburton, aud travel the neighborhood. BLACK CAVE, j By Blackwood Abdallah—dam Miss Cave, Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, anc travel the Mount Somers, Alford ITorest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information applj to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 196 Or Grooms in Charge. TO stand at Bazaar Stab lea. Ashburtor and travel surrounding d istricts th magnificient looking Trotting Carriaj Stallion ¥ , NEW YORK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kittj by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducermare.] Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Raceof 70 soys ;two miles, and trotted second in Addington Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Christ church ; First at Rangiora; two Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Timaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, &c. He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands three inches, with plenty of the best of bone, combined with good action; is ths right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses. New York can show at any time sufficient speed to warrant the conclusion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record,' which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock. Season—-£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid at first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. 9 99 THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson's farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's farm, Willowby. Returning to Trevurza Bros. Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays, MIDDLERIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, and stands 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg, Brookside. He took first j^rize as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaviety, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. McLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom in charge. ~ — TO TRAVEL the Ashburton and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traducer. Tebms ; Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2 Groomage Fee, ss. For further particulars apply to WILfWAM BEGG, 9$ Alhton, I



■ 1 TBE TKA'OF THE AGE i i SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. I? BY IT, AND YOL WILL HAW NO OTHEB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Peofbssor Bickbiwon reports that , SAXON TEAS I la absolutely Pare and of good qoallty ETDUCKWO-SiT^ SON, UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the followingprices :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Bubnett Street, Ashbubton Residence—Opposite Fire Br.gr d Station. 105 THE TPvADK SUPPLTKi.. Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION—A very heavy cropper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC-The best Potato for light land. I LAPSTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEY , from Orari—The Potato Growers there all I use these for early market, being heavy t | yielders of best quality. BATH KIDNEY—The general favorite. < EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM BONUM, > SNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes, 3 best, quality, lowest prices. 1 ____ BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, » Reduced in Price. I J. THOMAS, B HAVELOOK STREET. I 3 ——— : : ' : I SEEDS. I TfOR PRESENT SOWING. • "I f\ TONS RED CLOVER. j jf\ TONS COW GRASS. ; p* TONS WHITE CLOVER. [ p* TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. /~ TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLANTS. i J. SEALY & CO. 9 57 "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 n Ashburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 1 Stud Notices. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING .X)F QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY. KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taieri. He is a colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him to a breeder, has splendid feet and pisterns, also great bone, clean and flowing witji nice silky hair—the true badge of a «i[vell bred Clydesdale, He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first,at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old, first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of hie progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland ; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, S-C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was gotby the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding neads nocomment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judgeß to be one of the best horses ever landed in New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, N Z. 5.8.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details; suffice it to say, she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence j her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. ; 113, 8.B.) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-fear-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be Been from ! the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking , Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Seaßon mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. All mares changing hands first owners held responsible. , Good grass paddocks; at owner's farm, as per arrangement. ; All care taken, but no responsibility. , GEORGE GRICE, l Proprietor, Willowby. Groom in charge, G. Gbioe, Junx



BPRI i\ G J> Lob 8O M TE A . Pttcked in lfl>> Olh, und 101b Ivkt Weight Aie-Tight Ting. No. I (Blue Label) ! No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label! 1/9 per lb. - 2'- per lb. 2/4 per lb, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



Hanmer and Graves. SUTTON'S SEEDS. XXfE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the i above well-known gtowira, all of whioh have arrived in tip-top condition* We keap in stock the following varieties :<— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede do Early Sir Weeka Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Tear Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do ■ Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Carrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot) do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at 6d PER PACKET Farmers and others are invited to inspect. WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms— 125 Acres, Mount Somers, in grass and crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a very snug little property. 1300 Acres, Mayueld, good buildings, all in grass. Price £3 7a 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance can remain for a number of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first class buildings, all in English grass. Prioe low, and easy terms. PLOUGH SHARES. "OEGULAR Supplies imported by us direct from the Makers; both Ramome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. WfE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOc£l Longand Shod Feed Oat*, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150dcg. Fire Test), | Crushed Barley aud Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt; Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips). Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, Ac. POTATOES. TT7" B HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or .Dun Oats for early Bpring feed, Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, [ and Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES. WHEELBAND'S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. THE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYB ALL INSECT LIFE it comes in con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J. B. Acland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith {Curator of the Ashburton Domain), and from many others, some of whioh can bo seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific maybe had from Mr J. Scaly and Mr I>. Thomas, Ash* burton, also direct from the Patentee. WM. WHEBLBAND, 128 Nurseryman, Temuka. __ CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during tot j last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam, and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO O. T. PARK. MOUNT SOMERS.



SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERI3, IROiNMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKEIf HOUSE, ASHBURTON. /CHEAPEST and Best House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSRWARE & CROCKERY. ALL GOODS SOLD AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable jSeeds 3d per .Packet. Flower Seeds Id per Packet. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmamMmmmmmmmmnmmKmmmmm^a^** A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS COMPRISING Fancy and Plain Grass Cloths, Muslins, Orepons, Cambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Nainsooks, Drills, «fee, &c, IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRESSMATERIALS. Serges, Lustres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies, &c, &c. a cjhoice selection - NEW CLOTHING &MEN'S MERCERY ALL AT LOWEST CASH PRICES. t * ._________^J^______|______________l CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, j TANCRED STREET. mmmmkammmmmmßmmmmmammummmmmmMmimmmMßMmmmmmm^mmmmmammmmmmmmmmi^^mmmmmm DRESS & FASHION. ■ ——— ' A NDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING A FASHIONABLE SELECIION OF i 5 New Spring Goods IN r ] MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, PRINTS, 1 [NEW DRESS FABRICS, RIBBONS, LACES, FALL NETS, GLOVES. I 1 | COBSETS IN ALL THE LEADING MAKES. ! UMBRELLAS, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, BOOTS & SHOES, CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, etc., lIVfiSPJECXIOIV IN.VIXJED. ANDREW ORR. tmmmmmmmmammmmmmmm.^mmmmmi^mmmmmmmmmmm^mm^mtmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^mm^mmm^manmmmmma^mm^ THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON, ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, TJNDERTAKE all k nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering Woodworking', & Blacksmithing. KILWORTH & SON, ASHBURTON. WHEAT. WHEAT. E ARE BROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aioo prepared to Store 1 Grab on Farmers account in onr New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full shred Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. QniQtn A*P BWRIB WES STREST ABK|»DBTOK t i