MR WARD'S EXAMINATION

Press Association ■— By Electric Telegraph

DuNEDiN, July 15 Mr J. G. WarJ in examination said in 1832, the year the Association was formed, he gave his position in March, bub he could not give his exact position in November. When his assistant took over the business the assets were £103,671 If a liability ot £127,000 was set out in the bank books he would uot dispute. Counsel desired witness t.o say whether the statement made in a letter replying to an attack in the Evening Press was true, namely, that with one small exception the property was free and unencumbered when there was an unregistered mortgage to the Colonial Bank. Witness declined to answer with yes cr no, and after a long discussion the witness said that the position of the account had altered between the date of balancing and the date of the letter. He regarded hi« position at the time as undoubted, the Association having received backing from an English firm. Witness explained the arrangement as to the Association's account, and his own account, and as to his taking up ■hares. He was in a position to pay for th« whole of the shares. In 1894 he took up 5000, but paid no deposit. He took them up to strengthen the Association. Had he gone to the shareho'ders and said that he bad taken up 5000 shares for nothing (which was not true) it might have wrecked the Association. The whole of his securities were at the back of the Association. As a matter of fact he had paid tor the whole of his anaree. The Association aever took over the freezing works. He denied that there was any system in use to conceal his transactions. In June, 1893, he was indebted to the Associa tion in £21,000. He gave cheques for £16,000 and £5000 to pay off his account, with the intention of redrawing these cheques a few days later. This would re duce hia overdraft to that amount. He had no recolleoiion of carrying out the trans action personally. He did not know for a fact that the bank knew why the thing was done, but he inferred that there was this knowledge. He did not remember consulting the directors of the Association. At the time he did not think it improper. In 1894 the transaction was repeated at the instance of Mr Birch, the bank manager, who wrote to Mr Mackenzie, the general manager, that it was intended to do it, Mr Birch saying " silence gave consent." Mr Mackenzie forwarded the letter to witne&s with a memo, saying that he had not replied, as he could not, adding that he had no objection to Mr Ward wiring that he had no objection to the matter being arranged. He did not wire to Mr Birch. Looking at the matters now witness would not repeat the transaction. Whatever his intention might have been, and he did not intend to deceive, the result was that the shareholders were deceived. Witness then replied to questions about debentures. The £40,000 rea iced should have gone to the debenture account, but was temporarily placed to the credit of witness' private account. It was uot con cealed, as any person connected with the Association could have seen the state of his private account and have seen that the £40,000 ought not to have been there. The effect WBS to conceal the state of his account, though that waa not the intention, the truth being that the person who made the entries did not know what they were for. He really owed the Association £54,000, but according to the papers placed before him the Association was indebted to him £16. The Association drew on Mr Connell for £30,000, which amount he understood was placed to his credit, reducing his indebted neFS by that sum. Witness was not responsi ble for that, and the person to ask üboub it wps the person who did it. Witness denied that Mr Fisher, manager of the Ward Association, coistinually firew against per sons with which there had been no business. The instances given by the liquidators had been investigated. Ab it appeared that Mr Solomon desired to examine the witness concerning other items not specifically mentioned by the liquidators, the Court adjourned for the dsy to permit of a list of these being supplied.

Donedin, July 16. Mr Ward's examination was resumed. Mr Solomon produced a list of the drafts referred to yesterday, and said he would deal with them later on, and also would deal with Mr Ward's deficiency of £67,000 to morrow, if convenient to Mr Ward. Mr Ward Baid he considered the share holders and public were aware of the Btate of the Association's accounts and indebtedness to the bank. He admitted that the balance sheet and report did not diecloae the true relations of the bank and the Association. Referring to the 1894 balance sheet, he was away from Invercargill when it was drawn up, and had no oppor tunity of consulting his co-directors. No one except himself knew of the true relations of the Association to the bank. Coming to the grain account, he affirmed that he would have had all the risk and the Association all the profit. At the end of 1894 be paid a loss of nearly £7000. He did not know of any other losses debited to him. The books Bhowed a loss oa the Bluff store account of £1300 s but the books were wrong. He considered the account showed a profit of J36000 odd. In 1895 the books showed the fact that he had foregone £1500 of rent and salary, to make a profit for the Associa tion. That year the Association made a net profit of £6516. The liquidator's report was drawn up on incorrect figures. Having con fidence in his staff he did not take steps to verify the figures in the 1893 balance sheet. lie assumed he must have read the balance sheet before signing. He must have known that in 1893 he owed the Association £20,000 odd, and in 1894 over £40,000. He defended the £15,000 for goodwill in the 1894 and 1895 balance sheets.

After the lunch adjournment Mr Ward admitted buying Carswell's business. It was » bad purchase, and the Association only bought under the representation of the Colonial Bank's Inspector, Mr Watson. He afterwards paid £1100 out of his own pocket to have Carswell's shares cancelled, in order to save the Association from loss. The remainder of the afternoon was taken up in the examination as to the details of the purchase of Carswell's business.

DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTQN—FRIDAY.

(Before His Honor Judge Ward.)

IN BANKRUPTCY. Orders fob Discharge—On the applica tion of Mr Cuthbertaon, the following orders of discharge were granted, namely—L.*. Andreweß, J. W. Sawle, M, Redmayuu. «. J. Tasker, and F. L. Emmerson. PROBATF. ! Ec Thomas Walsh.—On the motion of Mr Cufchbtrtson, probate of ihe will of the lute Thomas Walsh was granted to Elizabeth Walsh, one of the executors named in Ihe wil'. Lkttkbs of Administration.—Mr Cufch bertson obtained an order for letters of administration in re George Parkes, deceased., Inventory to be filed within six month?, and accounts within twelve months from dute.

Arcade Horse Fair.

Mf V>> Thomas had on entry of between 80 and 90 hbrsea of all descriptions at his horse fair to-day. There was a good attend ance, and bidding was fairly brisk for draughtSs but hacka were slow of sale. The following prices were obtained up to 2.45 ;— t>raughfs—l bay 'mare.^yra, £17; one bay §' elding, 6yrs, £18;' one bay gelding, 7yrs, 14; 1 bay getfUng, 7yrs, £16; 1 chestnut gelding, 7yrs, £18 ;' 1 chestnut gelding, aged, £19103 ; 1 brown mare, aged, £12; 1 bay gelding, aged, £15 ; 1 bay mare, aged, £15 j f bay colt, §yrs, unbroken, £24; 1 fta!,! ±53. Haqkst—l chestnut geldirtg, yyte, btdken to saddle and harness, £14 15sj bay carriage stallion "New York," syrs, £25; gear and cover (same) £3 2s; 1 cream **ay, 6yr§, §§ 1% . A Before the horse fair was (started a sale of implements, etc., w»i held, *od most lots 1914 »t i*tlsl*etory p«?J8«»f.

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j Wanted. FEES X Oysters, Founders, Crayfish, and all kinds of Fresh Fish, To-night. J. H. Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. 7 102 WANTED to Let or Sell—Two-roomed Cottage in good order, with half acre of land.—H. M. Jones. 7 99 ; "\7~OUNG Ladies' Journal for July, Wei- X don's Children's Bazaar for June, Idler, Navy and Army, On the i&cc of the Waters, Eye of Tatar, House of Dreams, Uncle Bernae, Houka aud Eyes, Life of Victoria, New Books.—H. M. Jones. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcobn's for 8s 6d. Style and Fit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmingß always in stock. i WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2- 6d j dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7a 6d ; silicias and linings, ail reduced—At A. Okr's cheap sale. 7 45 W A:\TED Known, Stacks of Cheap' Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per y.*rd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new §oods, 50 per cent off usual prio9 ; ladies' reesing gowns, at English cost—At A Oks's cheap sale. 7 47 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot, ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies back cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children s j?loves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Onu's cheap sale. 7 42 I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. TTTANTIi-D Known, Girls' Pretty Strap TT Bhoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate tho record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 BOOIS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mkllor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST Fanny, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8i 9i.—Mellor's Z a landia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Depurment—Special line? in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, t-birts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in tock and to order. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTiD KNOWN—lufanteeß, wool mils, and gaiters, 4d per pair ; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Au A. Oru's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cor/eta, etc., at half price—At A. Orr's ( cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED Known, Mkllor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. WANTED Known-The celebrated P. Corsets in all prince and colors. A. Our. 314 IF> ARRETT BROS, have just opened somo 1) new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in <he Pound makea them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajr Street. FOUND— Nineteen shilling< cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.— Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known, in fourteeu days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. "TTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers to TT remember that Mem.oß's Annual Boot Sale is now on. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies , gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices given by Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orr. 3 138 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's. rTIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Orgari, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. mHE RECORD SALE.—Having pur, JL chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, jackets, Capes, Hats. Ronnels, Fiowers, and Children's Millinery at a, great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed M jlliuery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pinafprep at grei*t reductions to reduce quantities before stocktaking. 6 155 WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffa having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil!, intends to open game' as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rqqtrs, where visitors will find a long felt waat supplied, Meals at all houra. A few boarders will find all the comfort of a home! WANTED Known—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea air, and water- 3 139 WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To MbllOr's Cheap Boot Sale, air, she said. WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful 200<?3, German made.—A. Ork. 3 14 LADIKS' Jackets —Wonderful value in Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 30a Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Collier, " I'he Corner." EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East j street} "Kolm Tea, the beat, and yst within reaoh of all; Sold at 1/8, l'lO, 2/-, and 2/4.™ John Qrr &Co Solo A^abs,



I Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS' IT ALL. Ashburton. j Under the Direction of MESSRS WILLIAMSON & MUSGROVE. owe iriair o^ly, WEDNESDAY next, JULY 21. WILLIAMSON AND MUSGROVE'S i "MATS A" VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. MANAGERIAL CARD. WE beg to draw afcteution to the fact that through a variety of circum stances we have been enabled to secure a wonderful combination of artistic excellence, and beg to assure our patrons that they will find in the above organis tion the most amusing, most talented, most entertaining, and absolutely the most expensive coterie of artistes that has ev-er visited New Zealand under our management. —Williamson and Mosgrote. The Marvellous Matchless S LUCIFEIW « Physiological Wonders. Ihe famous English Burlesque Artiste MISS OHRISSIE ANGUS. The famous Grotesque Artists and Pantomimists, THE THREE DELRVINES. Our Own Pocket Comedian, the Funniest Man of his inches in the World, LITTLE GULLIVER. The Popular Australian Baritone, MR ERNEST FITTS. The Clever Dancers and Mandolinists, THE WINTER TON SISTERS. The Renowned Whistling Comedian, MR PRANK LAWTON. The Celebrated " Cat King," Wi LEONI CLARKE. And Countless Other Attractions. Further particulars see future advertise- ■ merits. J. Ft. CLAIR, 7 95 Business Manager, Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATUKDAYj~JULY i 7, 1897 1408 Ao}} s 1408 MESSRS FRIEDL\NDER BROS, Ltd, have received instructions from the Mortgagee to otfer by Public Auction at their AUCTION M\RT, WEST STEET, ON SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1897. That farm situated at the Hinds, lately in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle, contain ing 1408 acres, subdivided into three paddocks ; 170 acres are in English grasses, 120 ready for ploughing (off turnips), and the balance in grass. Conditions and full particulars at sale. Sale at 12.30 p.m. R. FBIEDLANDER, 7 101 Auctioneer. OPENING OF THE WEST STREET AUCTION MART. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd, beg to announce the Completion of their new Auction Mart, ond will be pleased to see all their Clients and Friends who can make it convenient to attend, at a LUNCHEON ON SATURDAY next, 17ih inst., at 11.30 a.m. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 7 94 Managing Director. T. Bullock. ALFOUD FOREST. poelal c. Af\ ACRES, being R.S. 21788, well 4tv/ situated close to the Main through fare leading to Metlnen. There is a Cottage erected on the property, and other improve ments. Terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. 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. TO LET—Cottage with abeut two acres of land, Q'ark Street, Allenton, Rental 63 per week. T. BULLOCK. TT^OR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also Jj strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. ' HAMPSTEADi ' npO LET—Three Roomed Cottage, situated JL in Cambridge Street. T. BULLOCK. 6~)/~\/\ ACRES, fronting Maronan Road &\J\J for Sale, being R.S. 32313, fenced and mostly in its native state. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, unpaid purchase money bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent. T. BULLOCK. TOILET. New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, situated in Aitken Street Fast. T. BULLOCK. HINDS AND BANGITATA DISTRICT By order oi the Mortgagee. A C\K ACRES, with eight-ioomed Dwel 4fc/w?_) ling House and other buildings erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mr J. W. Sawle. Offers arc Btill invited fo.r the purchase o,{ this property, Exceptionally easy terms of payment* Apply to I T. BULLOCK. "notlce." MRS MORTON (Late of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty), BEGS TO NOTIFY thai; she has com menced business in the premises next to Messrs Fletcher Bros., East Street, as FRUITERER & CONFECTIONER. Visitors to Ashburton, and the Public generally, are invited to give her a call; particularly on market days, when special arrangements will be m,ade to meet the public convenience. All fruits in season and imported obtain able. Afternoon Tea a specialty. EAST STREET (late biggie's.) 680 WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at B. Sack's, Ootic^c



Hanmer and Graves. POTATOES. IT7"E HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue • f Derwent PotaWes. ALSO, ! A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. , WANTED, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SBEAF CHAFF, 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVE 6. DIP. _ DIP. WARE 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, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used PIQ Fm~D. CHICK FEED. WE have for Sale—Crushed Barley 5 (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Ohick Wheat. SEED WHEAT, " SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, VTTjG c*n Supply SEED WHEAT and Tt OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts; also Chevalier and Cape BARLM FOE &EED. , BEA~OF AZOF BARLEY." WE have imported ecrae of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications if they will call in. bJb>A±iKQWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line f these for Seed purposes fejsi/Tuts! \\J~R Have for Sale Long and Short T T Feed Oats. OHAFIT^HAipr WS Have for Bale PRIME OATEN bHKAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow Fired. PLOUGH. SHAKES. REGULAR Supplies imported by us, direct; from ihe m-»k«rK ; Doth Ransomed and Hornsbys—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current, BOIAL OIL—ICO Fire Tat Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hulda regular Supply or tl;ia well known Brand ot Kerosene, acknowledged lo be the moat; Superior Uil in the market. AGBIOULTUHAL SALT. 1710R Dressing Californiaa Thistles, or for j 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 us aud 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 lor fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, ali varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Cabtor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. IAA ACRES, subdivided into con JL\_/V/ venient paddocks, with water in each paddock; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10s 5 easy terms. QAA ACRES, near Urra'l Railway Owv/ Station. This property is well subdivided with water races in each paddock. Ihe Buildings consist of an eight roomed House, large Stable, and other Buildings. 250 Acres in crop, balance in grass. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent, Q Q X ACRES, ASHBURTON FORKS. t£f&t) This is a first Clasß Farm, in fact one of the best in the Forkß. Good Build ings. The Farm is in good order. Easy terms. HANMER & GRAVES. 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 Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part of the county. Advances made cm Gftods p}a,oed ia my hands foy S^lo.^ ' OAT!/Wheat, flour, ' ..uwfrf, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities, Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. T ADIES from the Country requiring I 4 medical treatment will find a very Comfortable Home, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER S Aitken Street. 16 WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter i Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leathtr used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boob Store, East Street, Town Hull, Asb-



I pud:.".: notices NOTICE. ALL persons having any claim or demand upon the estate of Mr William Milleb, late of Malton Farm, Hinds, are requested to send in Particulars of their claims to the undersigned without delay. Address—Cure WILDING AND LEWIS, Burnett Street, Ashburton. MICHAEL MAHONKY,") Executors of MARK B\LLANOE, ] the Will. 9 100 NOTICE. ALL CLAIMS against the late THOMAS WALSH, of Ashburton, Bording house keeper, deceased, must be r mitred to me in detail, on or before the 31st iust., I otherwise they will not. be recosiiiaed, R. M. CUTHBKRTSON, Solicitor for Executors. Ashburton. July 14, 1897. 7 97 THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' 00-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION ov CANTERBURY, Limited. ISSUE OF 1000 SHARES. \ PPLICATIONS for the above Shares Xjl. (£2 paid up and 8a premium), will be received up to 10 am., on SATURDAY NEXT, the 17th JULY. GEORGE JAMESON, 7 78 Secretary. THE NEW ZEALAND ~~~ FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION CANTERBURY, Limited. TERMINATIONS are invited to FILL .1.1 the Extraordinary Vacancies in the Directorate, caused by the death of Messrs M. S. Campbell and A. Fabsons. NOMINAIIONS must be sent in on or before 10 a.m., on SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 17. GEORGE JAMESON, 7 79 Secretary. AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from luvercurgill. One of the few remain ing opportunities to secure land in a favor able situation in the rapidly improving Southland district. The land grows heavy crops of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories withiu easy distance. Sections of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 ;icres already sold to farmers. J'rices range from £1 IQ* to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in five years at 5 per cenr. Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or ony of the Land Agents of Invercargill. 6 167 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tubular Statements, Testimonial?, etc. Carbon Duplicates half pri c. Memeogiuph Copies for Circulars, etc., f om 3a 6;1 per hundred. Instruction in Typiwriting. Vacancy for two pupils. 4 213* M. GRAHAM. • (X, cq in & Oh # W <j -*^i Li -Xi <ri *♦"•» Ph o 3 o 3 o pel 3 3 * c: s: S o o o •X* -+*j "+^» u2 v] uj Baker Bros. tnURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JD Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factoiy. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. Telepho3{ls No. 69. COAL. COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Lidderadale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Toes 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I cm prepared to Soil at kowes^ Rates to effect a clearance^ ' AWO IN STOCKAN- TO AKBIVE) _ "u'e celebrated ALLANDALK AND MOUNT SOMKRS COALS. COKEfc FIR 10WOOD-long & short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREvVOOD MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No. 83. 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, is J. W. Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. START LING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to bund.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderful 1 bargtiosi »b M&J&oit's 2ealftßdi» Soot Store.



' Public Notices. NIGHT SCHOOL T7IOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES, hT"mTT(MES. PIAN )S ORGANS. SPECIAL LOW PRICES TJR CASH. 7 Stop American Organs, £16. Pianos, Few, from £26. Pianos, Second-hand, from £10. T>ICYCLE!S from £16. LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOUR NALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INTOIOE BOOK FILES, WRITING PAPER AND ENVE LOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3s 0d per 1000. —SCHOOL STATIONERY— Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting Papers, Pens, Penholders, Slates, School Books and all Requisites for | School Committees. ! BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT. TOYS. ~~ TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, AND RUBBER TOYS. DOLLS of all Soita and Sizes, JBIOKS. B0"0KS BOOKS. Children's Books. Prize and Reward Books. Ladißi 5 Books, Magazines, and Periodicals by every Mail. H. M. JONES. WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January I§, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton Pir,—l consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got fiom you on my horse He got so bad that I had to lay him up No matter what- I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak thai he could scarcely stand 1 careful y followed the directions on the bottles and shortly after getting the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for his work I am confident only for the remedy he would have died I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal William ?tringfellow Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir, —I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neigh boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as the) all looked bxd I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I can high'y recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stuck lest they have their horses dropping dead as Ih id I believe it to be the on'<j safe and certain cuie for the suffering of hoises James Lemon Ashburton Fork?, March 1, 1894 Mr J H seltine, S.r, —I am very g ad to tell you that Wolkei's Bot-fly Remedies I got from yon proved quite a success with my dying horse He wag ailing for some days, his c >at got very diy, the skin tight, a runn ing at th<3 nose, and a very bad cough ; and was scarcely able to walk about; we quit expected he would die I heard a good deal about Walkers Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory ies>iits, and shortly after he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well 1 believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom mend it with all horse owners as the best horse remedy in the market Edward Corbitt Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear testi mouy to the wonderful effects <Jf your Bot-fi\ Remedies One of my best horsea became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless and a bad color, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock 1 did not want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feet or do any more We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre scribed, and in a few da\<3 he was quite better, and now at his work hearty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies he would have died You can use this as you please Rojeet Thompson Seaside Farm, Waksnui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Fir,-~I have great p'ea sure in informing you that the bot-fly mix ture I got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a wonderful success I had four horses seriously ill on Der ember last After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture The result was marvellous, I stiict'.y followed the directions given and in a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched ',wo more in Feb vary with the aame result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order f SWEARS Ohertey, April 12. M,r Hsseltiine, Ashburtow- \aLnt for XValker^Bot-fly^^^ A&ent *!?'"-• Remedies I s»ot from you had » j won ' er f u j effect en my horse, he got bo bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies bub he only got worse At last I gave him Walker's with astonishing results Bots came away in handfuls, and ia a few days he was hearty j and well From the effects of this remedy on my neighbors' horses and on my own I con sider it a blessing to horse owners and could the poor suffering horsea speak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies aa the best ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3,1895 Mr Reseltine, Sir, —I have pleasure in testifying to the wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses They got very low in condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart at their work I had to lay them up Hearing so much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the directions on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is ihe only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I got back the cost in their work inside a week I shall certainly use it in future in preference to anything else as it has no equal J M Tweedie I Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a I horse suffering list year ; on reaching home Ihe was dead This season one took bad, also 1 showing the symptoms He gave the remedy, and he second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and ia doing well AGENTS FOR ASEBURTON-J Fbsbi.. tine, Saddler; Recakdus Henry, Saddler MANUFACTURER—Robert Walker, £!&»ii Reserve, WoeMfßt



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