THE WRECK OF THE ADEN.

Pr«a» Asiiociation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, July 1 Notwithstanding the fortnight's' misery, tho survivors of the Aden cele brated the Queen's Jubilee on board j the wreck, sinking the National Anthem. The Queen cabled out her condolence with them in their terrible sufferings,

COMMERCIAL

~ Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. London, July 1. The American visible wheat supply is ©Btimated at 27,090,000 bushels. The Bank of England reserve is £26,196,000, the proportion of reserves to liabilities being 44.30. Three months' bills are discounted at 25-16ths per cent. The English wheat market is firm, but little busmesa is doing ; the Continental is firm, and the American steady. Californian Ho 1 milling, for early shipment, 30s; Russian cargoes, 28a 3d. the London quotation for No 1 hard Duluth ia 31s 9"d. Uhe Bradford wool market is lifeless.

At the We«b Street Yards there waa not a wry large entry. The attendance was fair, but competition waa nob quire so brisk as tho week before. Prices realized were—. Black gelding, 7 years, £18 j bay mare, 8 years, £13 j bay gelding, »gfd» £14 10s j hack mare, £7 10a,'; black gliding, £2 10s; b*y m*re, 3 years, £23; gray gelding, £7.

THE N.Z. POULTRY ASSOCIATION

At the supper given last evening to the visiting exhibitors at the Poultry Show the question of affiliation with the N.Z. Poultry Association wag discussed. The local Society has been connected from the establishment of the former, and the follow ing may be of interest to local fancier* and breeders, Mr 6. J. Neiil brought the matter up by remarking that the local Society waß very anxious to have a Champion Ijhow held here, contending that the Ash burton Society originally affiliated with that understanding. Mr A. Walker, who has acted as representative of the local Society at the meetings of the N.Z. Association, stated that he could not advocate Champion Shows being held anywhere but in the four centres. He pointed out that at the coming manual meeting in Auckland it would be proposed to alter the conditions and organi sation of the Association, so that, amongst other things, the smaller Societies ahouli not contribute so much as the centres, but that joining should be made compulsory, providing for the disqualification of fanciers who might remain members of non-affiliated Societies, or who, being members of affiliated Societies, should exhibit at the shows of the former. Mr Willie thoughtit just as well that Mr Walker had put a straight out issue before the Society at the present time, for although he was not personalty in favor of having & Champion Show held in Ashburton, he had been unable to see that the local Society had received any equivalent for the money expended in contributing to the N. Z. Association, and as to the compulsory pro posal, it might be as well that the latter Should be made aware there was another tide to the question. In the interests of fanciers throughout the colony, therefore it might be just aa well for the N. Z. Associa tion to consider both sides of this question.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION, The following is the meteorological report for the week ending July 2, 1897 :—

the inquest afc Tinwald this forenoon on fche body of the late Mr E. Price brought out do new facts in connection with the accident, Mid the jury's verdict was to the effect that deceased died from the injuries he received. They added a rider that something ought to be done for the public safety at the bridge where the accident happened.

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Wanted. WANTED Known. — Thomas Tilley bega to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton that he has commenced Chimney Sweeping. All orders will be promptly attended to. Address: Oxford street, Hampstead, 7 26



npABERNACLE—Pastob Acer's subject. JL Morning—' 1 Voice of blood." Evening —"Good Boil." Monday —Bible Class. Special Meeting, 7 27 PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.-Morn ing;, Mr John Smith; Evening, Evangelistic service, Rev J. Olphert and others. 7 28 C HAWKINS will, during July, hold ' • his Annual Clearing Sale before Stocktaking. Being more heavily Stocked than any previous year, he is making special reductions to reduce his Stock, and to cefc the needful. 6 250



A NIOE ASSORTMfc NT of Dress Goods, XI. Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcorn's. Ladies' and Children's Uaderclothiog, Dresßes, Pinafores and Aprons made on the premises. Our own make gives satisfaction to everyone. 6 156 WAN TED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellob's Zealandia Bout Store. rANTED Known—Our 7s lid Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2a 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner, WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mkl&or's Cheap Boot Bale.



"ITTTANTED Known, the doorg and v windows are lined with wonderful bargains, at Mei>lob's Zea'andia Boot Store. FTIHE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur- JL chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hatß, 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, and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock-taking, 6 155 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store.



WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to • remember that Mellor's Annual | Boot Sale is now on. i 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 Damaßk now shewing at Mitchell & Turner's. JUS C Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6* lid, usually 8s 9d.—Mellor's Zea- : landia Boot Store. i



\7%/ A-"TED Known, Mellor's Bargain Tt Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps la Sd, übually 2s 6d. OEMEMBER, Remember, that Medloe's JLA; Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now's your time to buy. "T" ADIBS' Jackets—Wonderful value in I 1 Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 30s Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d ; better qualities in proportion.—W. H. Colliek, • • The Corner." ANTED Known—Toheap Boot Sale" at Mello'es, for fourteen daya only. WHERE arej'ou going to, my pretty maid? To Mkllob's Cheap Boot Sale, sir, she said.



| "OEVIEVV of Reviews for June, Christian JLv Herald, Ludgate Monthly, English Illustrated Magazine, Idler, Army and Navy, Family Reader, JtJoy's Own Paper, Sixty Years a Queen, Windsor Magazine, Weldon's Fancy Work, New Books.—H. M, | Jones. i



WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and Winter Mil linery. — Miss E. Barnes, Arcade and Tailored Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows. Ladies own materials made u»



FTIHOSE who are married may also have a I pleasant recollection of ihe Record Keign by purchasing for their home a lovely tcned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow's. 6 121



WANTH.D Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner.



Synopsis of New Advmbtisements. W,. Jamee —Notice re accounts. Borough CounciWßaiance sheet open for inspection, Church Notices—St Stephen's, Primitive Methodist, The Tabernacle. T. Bullock—Properties for sale. Thomas Tiliey—Notice re chimney sweep ing.



Public Notices. ST. STEPHENS CHUECH. ' A PPLICATIONS are invited for the Xx. position of Organist and Conductor for St. Stephen's Church, Ashburton. Salary £25 per annum. Written applications, with testimonials, to be sent to Mr E, Stephens, Tancred Streefc. Applications close on JULY 6. Schedules of duties to be seen at Mr David Thomas' Office. 6 253



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch: Head Offlce, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : J?he Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D. t C.M.0., MX.C. (Chairman 1) The Hon Charles 3, Johnston, JsJi.Oi. (D^tty Chairman) Alfired de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Bichardaon, C.M.0., M.L.O John Dmwan, Jftq nmm oldest, wealthiest, I ' ' AND * MOST PROSPEROUS AtTBTEAMAN LIFE OFFICE, 4ND THL tARGBST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mgtusl Life Office which clepl^res a BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method ol Valuation adopted by this Society 1b of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Augtralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,750,000 (Thirteen aod Three-qaarter Millions Sterling) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2.000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE . IS^,OQQ Spmisaured \.', .„ ... £40,731231 CbahßoEuaw Divided ..  . £6,813.863 BONUSES CASH BONUS tor ONE year, 1896, 44287% yielding BeveraiorsEjy JBonUßes amoantisg to j£830 ( OOO aftar making SPECIAL RESERVES^ CABH BONUSES declared lor last FIVE years, ovex TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beveraionary Bonusw* exceeding FOUR MILLIONS



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ""VTOTICE is hereby given that the certi- JIN fied Balance Sheet of the Borough of Ashburton for the year ended March 31, 1897, may be seen at the Council's Office, Baring Square West, during office hours. ! 0. B. FOOKS, 7 25 Town Clerk.



AT THE ' D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS. JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold the whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. J Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goodß, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, G'ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PB/ETTY GOODS, which wi|l be ALMOST GI^EN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE DIG. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, E. 0. BBOWN, Chairman. M*n»gw.



ASSURE YOUR LIF in the A.M.P. SOCIETY and seoure a pops EVERY YEAR. Bxjpeaeea of Management 8| per cent on fche total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch jOffice— Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, i District Secretary District Office: Cathedral Square, Obtistohureh. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozih Tha they will be a»l;iafied Try the No 4at 2/4. 'tint superb fragrant m 4 Imriyoratinf—ffm Vmw



f. Funeral I;dices. I — FUNERAL" NOTICES. """ rpHE Friends of the late Mb Edward JL James Price are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave his late residence, Tinwaid, on SUNDAY, at 10 a.m., for the Catholic Church, and thence to the Ashburton Cemetery. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, i Undertakers. \ Burnett Street, Ashburton. 7 10



Tenders ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for the Supply of X FIVE TONS of Oat Sheaf Chaff. Particulars at Borough Council Oilce, where Tenders will be received till 1 p.m. on TUESDIY, July 6. C. E. FOOKS, 6 256 Town Clerk. HE¥RY~~SfEPHE¥sON^ under distress warrant. MONDAyTjULY 6, 9.30 A.M. SHAUP. HENRY STEPHENSON has received instructions from the Bailiff of the 8. M. Court to sell by public auctiou at his yards,— 1 RED AND WHITE COW Z RED COW Without Reserve. HENRY ¥tEPHENSON, 7 29 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. PROPERTY. 3/£ ACRE. 3^ Ol /< A -Price required for THREE. £j 14fcU QUARTKRS of an ACRE, to gether with DWELLING HOUSE of Pour i Booms, Wash-house with Copper built in, also small Stable und Trap Shed, well situated in William street, ALLENTON ; District, near the Wakanui Creek, being I Lots 16, 18, and 20. A portion of the ground ia planted with a variety of fruit trees, and parb garden. The land is of first ; class quality, and it certainly is a very cheap | property. The owner having purchased a cottage nearer to his work is the reason of its being sold. Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. New Cottage of four rooms with Scullery, situated in Aitken Street Kast. T. BULLOCK. } J)AA ACRES, fronting Matonan Road ) £\Jyj tot Sale, being R.S. 32313, fenced and mostly in its native state. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, unpaid purehas* money bearing interest at the rate of 5 per , cent. T. BULLOCK. TOWN PROPERTY, well situated, price £165, fronting the Domain, uot far from the Railway Station, being T.S. 584, Wills Street, containing J acre, on which is erected two small four roomed Cottagea, both let at 5s 6d per week. This represents a high rate of interest for the sum required. Those desirous of investing are invited to inspect. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK.



j Government Notices. In the matter of the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being, and in the matter of the eatate of John Rogers, late of Ashburton Forke, in the Pro vincial District of Canterbury, Shep herd, deceased.



NOTICE is hereby given that all Creditors and others having Claims against the above estate are required to send in to J. J. M. Hamilton, Esq., the District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christchurch, j and in writing, on or before the 6th day of i September, 1897, fall particulars of such claims, giving the items and amounts of the same ; and the Public Trustee will, at the expiration of the said time or as soon there-1 after as conveniently may be, distribute the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims which the Public Trustee shall have then had notice,' and according to the priorities given by the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being to such claims as between themselves respectively. Printed forms for the purpose can be obtained from any of the Agents of this office. ALL moneys payable to the above estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Account at any Postal Money- Order Office, or paid to J. J. M. Hamilton, Esq , District Agent of the Public Trustee, Christchurch. JAMBS 0. MARTIN, , Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, 18th June, 1897. 6 226



Public JNotioes. WOOD CARVING" ! MRS ALFRED CURTIS has resumed her classes for Wood Carving, and intending pupils may see her at her resi dence, Tiuwald. A pupil of Mrs Curtis' gained a certificate for excellence at the recent "Wellington Exhibition. 6 255



N 0 T I 0 E. ALL ACCOUNTS owing for the Service ! of Au Revoir have to be paid to R. McDonnell, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. 723 W. JAMES. TO LET, SHOP WITH DWELLING, Tancred Street, opposite Church of England, Rent Low. Apply HUOO FRIEDLANDKR and' JOHN ORR, Trustees of Wm, Mitchell, or ALBERT ROBERTS, ft 232 West Street.



T?or first-class; bicycles At lowest prices; T7OR THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; , T^OR GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashbarton. BIDE THE" ECLIPSE HUMBER. The Be Wearing and Lightesb Running Machine in Australasia. SO Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes a A. 4. CARSON, T"g. H. OARSQN, Business manager, j Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Enfield—the English Championship machine.



AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE. MORTON MAINS ESTATE, SOUTHLAND. ON the Main Trunk Line, 17 miles from Inveroargill. One o! the few remain ing opportunities to secure land in § favor able situation in the rapidly improving Soi}thla.nq district. The land grows heavy cropa of turnips and oats. Three dairy factories within easy distance. Sections of all areas to meet all purchasers. 10,000 acres already sold to farmers. Prices range from £1 10s to £2 per acre for tussock lands. Improved sections £3 to £5. Terms 20 per cent cash, balance in five years at 5 per cent. Full particulars will be sent on application to the Manager, or any of the Land Agents of Invercargill 116t



ASHBURTON POULTBY, PIGEON, AND CANAEY SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION IN TUB " ODDFELLOWS' HALL THIS DAY, SATURDAY, JULY 3, 1897. By permission of the Colonial Secretary, A GRAND ART T'NJON Will be held in connection with the Show. Tickets Is each, with admittance Co Show. To be obtained of the Secretary, EDWARD STEPHENS, Hon. Sec. Art Union, or E, A. ROBOTTOM, 18 Hon. Sec. Poultry Society,



NIGHT fcCHOOL : "JTTIQR Particulars apply to DAVID J, JONES.



; Easiness Notices. THE WAYERLEY WHEELS MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. TJN «JKJNIOUB CONSTRUCTION - RESULT, - BEAUTIFDL FINISH, A BICYCLE, MATERIAL THE BEST. THAT CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN WO*ERM. ABT 8 HII* BY EXPERTS THE CIVILIZED WORLD. JP£CIC£i RIGHT. JOHN ORBTaND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7tf



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market- No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc,, etc., which we are disposing of at Chrißtchurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL £5 Acknowledged to be the Finest, Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Fample of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN' BEOS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53



THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Blucheis, pegged, 6a lid, usually 89 9d. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6c?, usually 6s 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9J, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 12i 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large siae, 6s 9d, usually lls 6d, Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes 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 per pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather soks, 2s. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boota 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBERr~°~~BEMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE. Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day ; but 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 SATURDAY JULY 3 ; 1897. NOTE ADDRESS *3" JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



A. LAWEIE, SiUNDEES' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET. ITIHE WHOLE of the Large and Well Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost



NO BEASONABIiI OFFER REFUSED, THE SALE COMMENCES TODAY, YOU GAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET T,IPM BY CALLING EARLY, A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION,



Public Motices 1 WALK>,E;S BOT-FLY lUiMi-DY, ■ Cherlsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Headline, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton fin, —I consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on tny horse Ho got so bad that I had to lay him up Ko 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 aud shortly after getting the last bottle he passed bocs, and j/t ouce 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 Strikgfkllow



Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir,,—l think it is only right that I should tel! you and my neigh boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis fied with Walker's Botfly 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 they all looked bad 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 highly recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had I believe it to be the ony safe and certain cmc for the suffering of hoises James Lemon



Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr JH< seltine, S<r,—-I am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a sucoess with my dying horse He was ailing for some days, his coat got very dty, the skin tight, a runn ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; and ! was scarcely able to walk about; we quits expected he would die I heard a good deal I about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory lesnlts, 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- i mend it with all horse owners as the best horse remedy in the market Edward Cobbits



Gteenwood Farm South bridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,~l am glad to btar testi mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the akin tight, the eye lifeless and a bad color, and got low in condition Auxious 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 hep him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre scribed, and in a few da.vs he was quite bette-j 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 Robebt Thompson



Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Sir, —I have great p ea sure in informing you that the bot-fly mix ture I got from Mr Headline, your agent, was a wonderful success I had four horses seriously ill on December !aet After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture The result was marvellous, I strictly followed the directions given and in a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drerched •>wo more in Feb vary wi h the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order P Stkwabt



Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr HeseHitiP, Ashburtou, Agent for Walker's Botfly Remediis Sir, —The remedies I j»ot from you had a wondeifu! efFtct en my horse, ha got so bad i.hat 1 had to lay him up quite expecting to lose'him I tied the usual remedies but he ou'y got worse At last I gave him Walker's, with astonishing results Bois c-ime away in handfu's, and in a few days he was hearty c.nd well From the effects of this retr.edy vn my neighbors.' horses and en my own I con sider it a blessing to horse owners and could the poor suffering horses speak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly 'Remedies as the best ever introduced into this market John Downje



Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltiue, Sir, —I havo pleasure in testifying to the wonderful effects of Waiker's Botfly Remedies on my horses They got very 'ow in coudition, 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 t he 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



Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering list year ; on reaching home he was dead This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms He gave the remedy, and he second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing well AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—J Fesel tine, Saddler ; Reoaedus Henry, Baddler. MANUFACTURER—Rokeet Walker, Canal Reserve, Woolston.



" THE LADY'S LAST STAKE." THE above heading has no reference to gambling whatever, either in the way of playing a quiet game of whist for penny points and threepence on the rub, or of wagering a pair of four-button gloves on the four-oared senior outrigger championship. It is the title of an old comedy by Colley Gibber, iv which the heroine apostrophises her teapot as follows :— 11 Tea ! thou soft, thou sober, sage and " venerable liquid ; thou female tonguo •' running, smile-soothiDg, heart-open ing, wink-tippling cordial, to whose "glorious relish I owe the happiest •• moments of my life, let raa fall " prostrate.' This invocation was somewhat high-fiowDj but the same ideas flow through the minds of thousands of women of New Zealand when they reject on the health, economy, comfort, and satisfaction which has been" their lot since Suratura Tea was introduced. The testimony of the people cannot be disregarded or ignored. Suiy^o&A holds its high reputation becauaa its •« Strength," "Flavour," and "Quality" never vary. It is grown^ £ofc made \ iti is not blended with Jndia or China teas ; and the gardens Where it i,s produced are noted as being less subject to climatic changes than any other in the tea-growing zone. Hence the superiority and unchanging merit of SURATURA TEA.



loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE •*- Why ¥ttin your Reapers and nlowe^ I by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic-i tire yoar horses and dog the Machines, when you oan obtain a true lubricant ike V A li V 0111 fci which has been thoroughly tested all ove | he world and pronounaed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr th Agents EBWAB^ REECE & SONS OHUISTOHUB3H; ANTEDKnown-The~celebrated~ir Corsets in »H° prices and colors. A. O«ii, 314



_ Business Notices FLETCHER BROS., THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. mHREb] years ago started a Cash System, which has woiked satisfactorily, both to U© J. buyer and the seller, and has been, the moaus of adding many comforts to the homea the OAbH bYblhiS. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLKT< HER BROS and getting the very best value that money can buy. Alfcho'ugh we do not ..dvertfcr » price list, oar country cusicmero can get one on application, and after perus!t>« the s n c very carefully, we aie satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell-cheaper thai any other houae ia the diatriot. ! ii ' *Q* iiin mi m WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, 2QQ OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. i}(\(\ We are just lauding a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to h§ naoi in the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisfcchurch prices. This is a ivUi from us aDyOne wishin St 0 Bet the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to tub ROLLITT'd SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES* Supplied in any quantity from 71b baga to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Ra'e %h*rSn™ nJ & g I t. ur"over« WS& ™ enabled t0 b»y in the beSt of mwkets for spot therefore we can sell oheaper than any other house in Ashburcon. .^ CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well >!n«liir)lvi»h moßt|u ße ful articles, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. lloC*idlwlth ; WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. . Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay vi a viiit aa v c h»v« S?*T °fr uPf me/ erJ C]\°T &nd QSeful Ohina« aad Ekctropl "uCe! wh*2 • we are selling at undoubtedly low rates. v«»«»i»i«i.«wi»™, wuica 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10a 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glaes Butter Coolers, from 3a 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Juge from 2s per set of three large aize Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vase« at Is 6d per pair. CUTLER~CUTLERY. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson's, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, etc, BEDROQMWARi7TiIDROOMWARE. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Eedroomwar* anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedioom Sets for themselves, or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Rtm«mW that you canjnspect our Goods, without being pressed to buy. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR OOUNTKY CUSTOMERS. t« ♦ i Dy nliu* G°u Dty Uf omer.6 traY elljDg b >' nil, will be allowed from April 1,189T, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of charge. Please bear this in mind, is ?• as that we send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. We are cash buyers of the abo^e in any quantity at highest market rates. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTCHURCH Telephone ?A— Box 67



GOAL. COAL. COAL. 200 TONS. 200 MUST BE SOLD*,TO MAKE ROOM FOB FURTHER ■SHIPMENTS. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBEK MEBCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS,



= UNPARALLELED — CHEAP SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, OB DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 3. GKEAT BARGAINS IN EVEBY DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR.



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN OoEi-eqaencelof the large increase intbia branch if our business, we have found it necessary to augments our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignmenti from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murray having bad upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience o! 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 abl3 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 Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, Rnd also h*.e Spect»ole» fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAF CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their woik WON'T fall off when stooping, . ■ NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES, Repairs Neat au Strong