COMMERCIAL

Christchurch grain and pro duce MARKET.

The Press of Saturday reports : — Whkat—The mirkefc contiuuea to be fairly active, though do advance is shown m prices, and nothing of a speculative chaiacti i is reported. Offerings are on a small scale, and inquiries are mostly from millets, who are the principal buyers. Oats—The market is nearly bare of good quality, owing largely to farmers holding for a boom. Sales are m small parccla at prices which differ nothing from those last quoted. Bablev —There has been nvre active in quiry for malting barley, i.nd prime quality ie firm. Feed bailey is also a little more ■ought after, owing to the short supply m oats, and from 2s to 2s 4d is easily obtained. The following are current prices paid to farmers, f.0.b., Lyttelton, for direct ship ment from country stations and free of commission:— Wheat.—Good to prime quality pearl 3s lOd to 3s ll£d, Tuscan 3s Sd to 3s 10|d, Hunter's 3s 9d to 3s 9£i, second quality wheat about 2d lower, Oats.—Prime milling 2s sd, good stout feed 2s 3d to 2s 4d, fair short feed 2b 2d, duoa 2s 3d, Danish 2s Id to 2s 2d. Barley. — Prime malting 3s fid to 4a, medium do 3s 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2a to 2s 4d, Cape 2s sd.

The Lyttelton limes of same day says: — The local market for wheat still holds good, and the tendency if anything is to farther harden. Auckland appears more eager to bay, the contracts made earlier m the season having ran out. Business m oats has been quieter during the past few days, and no lines have been offering, although there is plenty of inquiry, and prices close very firm. In sympathy with oate, oatsheaf chaff has a firmer tendency, and holders now »8k 565, whilst merchants are endeavoring to buy at 2e 6d leas. As the Auckland market is now fully supplied, speculators do not ■eem anxious to purchase, and although holders are ready to quit) at ruling prices, very few sales have been made. There ia considerable inquiry for butter for export, and all offering meets a ready sale at quotations. The following are quoted as current prices :— Whhat.—Pearl (prime milling) and Velvet Ohaff 3a lOd to 3s lid, Tuscan and Hunter's 3s 9d to 3a IOAd, good seconds, clean 3s to 3s 4d. Oats—Milling Canadians 2s 4d, Tartars 2s 3d, Htout feed 2s 2d to 2s 3d, Duns 2a 3d, Danish 2s to 2a 2d. Bablkt—Malting 3s 6d to 4s, medinm 3a to 3s 3d, feed 2s to 2e 4d. \

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1 OOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE xl FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Million! J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 39 PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) Is noted for producing 200 Urge Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Jcko) are equally 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 sinoeresb flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine artiele. Retaii from all the prinolpal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM ■JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO., 155 Colombo Strut, Christohuboh BUY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton.. -r AM A CASH BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agenb^forJCooper's Sheep Dip. THE Duke of Wellington carried a tender heart beneath a stem appearance. He in said to have been in tears the greater part of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, "Believe me, there is nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." But who can describe a man's anger ■ —controlled of course—where, every pre paration having been made for an urgent journey, eveiyv ' is lost through the horse falling lame; and the man—always the man—is the object of our pity. The horse's unuttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would say, " I uttered no oom> plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration' and kindness, and a Journey was always a* pleasure to me when my shoeing Was under the personal care of MR KINGSTON. 2 17 WILLIAM •= =PATCHING, EAST STREET. WTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to his Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS), and will also carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re price of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as la generally supposed. It is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order: — per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Ohertoey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d Rakaia ... 17s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methren... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton—All Coal Merchants GEORGE PA'flK, MOUNT SOMERS. VirrANTED Kuown-250 New Jackets u Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Obr. 314 MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Msixoß, the up-to-date bootmaker. TJTTANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Salkk's, Optician



AUTUMN AND WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB97. GRAND DISPLAY. /~\UR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the most COMPLETE ASSORTMENT USEFUL, SEASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found in South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladies' and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Specialty—guaranteed to keep out the rain French and English MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &c. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murbay having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of Bight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optids. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs Neat and Strong. AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, j GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY! AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S. MANTLES— MILLINERY JACKETS WATERPROOFS CLOAKS FUR BOAS CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO LADIES,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the tront, we have decided to add a FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our Establishment. We have secured the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her credentials of the highest order from MESSRS W. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has beea engaged for over seven years. Our object is to supply our Customers with Stylish and Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, aud every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill will be pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TURNER, TANORED STRE'ET, TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN,— SAM OLEAVER who worked so long for Harry Paget is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 250 PAINTING. PAINTING. . PAPERHANGING. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS in Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. ORDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS.



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed in |B>, lib, 51b, and 103b Net Wright Air-Tight Tina. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label* 1/9 per lb. 2'- per lb. 2/4 per S>, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILIKGS, CORSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o. SPLENDID-VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Bbath & C0.,) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER, LADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make ; French and English Dress Fabrics in Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Serges, | navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets in all the new makes, PD, Y and N, &c. LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers | and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. i I LADIES' MACINTOSHES most fashionable Good, all Bewnjseanis ; { Infants' Dresses, Pelissrs, Cloaks, and Muffs. I Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. i The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. f | BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladios' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. j Ladies' UMBRELLAS, ail guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15a Od ANDREW ORR. I - } m VIC rORIAN jjjSK I f^§^ilSSSg_A>3 STEAM CARRIAGE FACTORY, iffi_jte_fP^ F. AND B°H. FOR6STEEL '"" BEG to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding district that they have taken over the Business so long carried on by J. R. STEEL, and hope by Strict Attention to Business, Good Workmanship, aud Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share of Patronage. Coachbuilding Department— This Department will have our personal supervision and to all who require a new Vehicle of any description, or their old one repaired, we can guarantee satisfaction if they j place their order with us. Painting and Trimming— Now is the time to have your traps put into good order by having them well painted, and our workmen are in the front rank of their profession, and the material used is the very best. Ironwork Department— We are prepared to quote prices for all kinds of ironwork, and to supply or repair Agricultural Implements of every description. Shoeing Department— la this as in all other parts of our business we will give satisfaction to our customers, and if you want y our horse shod by practiced and skilled workmen, send it along to the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE. F. AND H. STEEL, | PROPRIETORS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 34 THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • vou may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to j_a rl the making of a Combine. ££ p£ BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are £tf j£j BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel qq- go to employ local tradesmen. t*" pq BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work _i p£j done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. <! H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent H EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. WHEAT. WHEAT. YXT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are ateo prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Oornaacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES xiOJLLilll & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. QfHGWi akd Stobss WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



Friedlander isros. • Til E N C I N G MATERIA! of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. VX^E ARE CASH BUYERS 01 WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3_ STORES. STOKES. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORES Householders and Farmers, SUNBEAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe» T' AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AND RAW OILS. Yob bTI! seeds. seeds, WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BARLEY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, Ao. SHEEP-DIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S POWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. MASSEY-HAKRIS" WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES, WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking in to consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our MASSEY-HARRIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons tc Ladies free of charge. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. O & i—i ft P O P3 r^ ft rvi £< rH p ft <j m H p* ° J <! " w NOTICE." H. B&IRSTOW TTAS REMOVED to more] [contra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turnbb s, TANCRED STREET. . NO TICK I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Ashburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. fl. WALKER. NOTICE.— Are you going to build, Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, iB J, W. Hardlkv's, Ironmonger, Plumber, »ad linioUtb, TeiephQHtlg* ,



Hanmer and Graves. 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. ~~nrpr_ dip~ WE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and k< ep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, aud are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be used. PIG FEeST~CHICK FEED. WE have for Salt—Crushed Barley (',» ■•(»■<) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Chick Whea'. SEEITwfIEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY. WE cm Snpply~SEED WHEAT and OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLKYFOR*EKD. leaW~az6F^aklbyT WE have imported sr.me of this well known Bul^y for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will call in. . bP^RROWBLLL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. W7"E Have for Sale Lmg and Short T T Feed Oats. chaffT chaff! WE Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow F&ed. PLOUM~SHAKBa Tl EG UL A R Supplies Imported by us, XV direct, from (he makers ; both Rans-'me-s and Ho i-nby's—-standard sizas. Prices, lowest current. ! mYAL~6Ih~UO° Fire Tett Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. VI7"E hold a regular Supply of this well T T known Brand ot Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market, AGrRIOULTURAL FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for ua and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), 1 Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salr, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing off turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot f machice dressed), Oils—Cantor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SALE. I 1 OT* ACRES, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed XwO Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Easy terms. 21 /Ti ACRES, near Geraldine. Good jL\J House, Stable, Granary, Coach House, and Men's Hut. Divided into con venient paddocks and well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. 2^OA ACRES, Lauriston. Large fjyjxj Dwelling House and Stables, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order. A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. GOODWILL OF LEABE OF 1 yCiCi ACRES, Rangilata. Good -L I \j\J House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (ail new). Rent 2s. HANMER & GRAVES. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Burnett Street, Ashburton, | Private]! Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 m Ph m m x$ °H Ph 25 St) p£J <tj f_| hH Hr-i ?: a tf 9 s a ■QO ° "Qo < QD « . 03 p., "^J ■*»4 *^J C2 ss c: o o o •K«i **~«i "Kj •22 «S2 -^H Uj Uj Uj NOTICE. rriHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," X published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. Intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mr Street, Rakaia, will have the paper supplied regularly. WANTED Known—Nothing but up to date Goods are soid at MbllQß' at >rices fchat defy competition.



nAROER &Soh« FHtalypli Extract C> There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the Market now, products of simple distillation forming rudo resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUH PURS VOLATILE EUCALYPTI HXTRAUT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— Is prove! by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, I'russia, and reported by Dr Sclmlz, Professor of J'armacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only product? that ore saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resino'-.s and other substances, adncreut to primary distillation, will davclope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and accorJing to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs liaucr Mclutire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the ouiy extract corresponding to scientific tert 3, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander & Hon's Eucalypti Extract. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and arc abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes ■re only discernible. By their deficiency m rut. gent odour—which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts developes most ireely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance beii g reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of xesins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, Vroncbiti , diph theria, internal inflammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appallinp. For safety, always ask for SANDER & fcutf'd ETTCALYPTI EXTRACT, a&d get the old, well-tested, and reliable preparation —iandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SONS.



HORSE SALE. The attention of breeders of draught horses has not been closely devoted, during the past few years, to increasing draught stock. The main cause of this was that the low price of produce made cropping less profitable than of yore, and farmers turned their hands to sheep. The increase of pasture meant the decrease of land under crop, and as horses were not required for pasture they fell in value. The want of demand had the effect- of reducing the pro duction, and as young stock were not added, j and the old horses would not last for ever, the reaction in the grain market which has given wheat growers another chanse, came J at a time when draught horses were scarce. I Hence the increase in ;heir value- Three years ago* horses that were considered dear at £20 are now thought cheap at £30 or £35, Recent sales have abundantly shown this, and great interest is taken in any at which respectable lines of farm horses are to be offered. Thus at Messrs Friedlander's sale on Saturday there was a phenomenal attendance of farmers and others at their Wist street yards. The firm informs us that if sufficient inducement offers, the yards in rear of the counting house will be enlarged, and made in every way suitable for horse sales. The sale was conducted by Mr Rudolph Friedlander, who hod two strings to dispose of—one of six, under bill of sale, and one of nine, a consignment from the south. He offered the bill of sale horses first, and two four-year olds fetched £26 10s and £22, two aged horses brought £16 10s and £14 respectively, and an old horse was sold for £8, a screw 255. The Dunedin horses did better. Staunch animals of the right age and stamp fetched £42, £35, £34, £28, two at £27 each, one at £26 10s, an eight year old mare £19 10s, and a hack at £14.



ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY. PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER, a good, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKVVKLL, Lower JEaßt street, Aahburton. Umbrellas re-covered and turned ou equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with beet materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. j One Box of ClakkSe'sß 41 Pills waitan ! ted to cure ail discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or cons 1 tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Back Guaranteed frca from Mercury. Sold m J $3oxqb m 6d each, by all Cuomi&ttiand Patent medioiae Vundore throughout the World proprietors : Thb Limoomt and Midi^and



NOTICE. ANY Person found trespassing on the Riversdaie Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwiee) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hum-am having taken the premises lately oscupied by Mr Gr. Neil], intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt waufc supplied. Meala at all houra, A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. ~ANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and .Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never waff^yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as ia the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Aah burton. 3 115