Many a so called " crime " is really not j half so bad, so mischievous, and so I

PRACTICAL JOKES

inhuman as some of • those stupid amuse ments of thoughtless or malici -us persons

which are styled "practical jokes." A practical jr>ke has lately succeeded in driving out of her mind and eventually killing a poor young woman named Pay, of twenty-six years, living at Sandwich, in East Kent. Some time ago this victim was a happy and useful Hiaid servant in a good sil uation near to Pegwell Bay. She was of a nervous disposition, afraid, as many young people are, of being alone in the dark, and this was quite enough to suggest to one of her fellow-domestics what minds of an ignorant and vulgar calibre designate •' fun," How delightful it would be (so this silly person thought) to " frighten Mary out of her life " with a bogey ! Accordingly the fellow-ser-1 yarit wrapped herself in a sheet from head to foot, and, concealing herself in a cupboard of the bedroom, waited until the timid one was about to sleep, aod then sprang out upon her with arms extended and spectral cries and groans The shock was too severe for the terri fied maid, whose nerves were so shattered by the unexpected apparition that she then and there became hope lessly affected in her mind, losing sleep and self-command, and becoming so completely insane that she had to by placed in an asylum, Recovering a little—after a while—she was taken back to her home, and lived there for a week or two, but always in the same melancholy and terrified condition ; the fact being that her reason was utterly unseated by the stupid outrage com mitted upon it. Shortly afterwards she suddenly disappeared from the house, and while friends were searching everywhere in the neighbourhood, and making enquiries near and far, a fisher man, came upon her dead body washing about in the shallows of Sandwich Bay, disfigured with ooze and seaweed, and still piteously gazing with blank open eyes, from which Death itself had not been able to taks away that look of lasting terror. The East Kent jury returned the obvious and indisputable verdict of "found drowned;" but indignant human sympathy will certainly translate that decision into one of " found murdered " —slain by the insensate thoughtlessness of a fellow domestic, whose base and ape-like notion of " fun " was something which should make another person suffer. There is too much of this same malignant and mischievous tendency about, and we recommend inconsiderate persons whose tastes run in the direc tion of " practical joking " to meditate a little on two points in the above story—the dead woman washing about in sea waves, driven into them by the terror of that shameful and cruel trick, and the state of mind in which the stupid fellow-servant must now be living, who has to go through the rest fl&rfeemngll«Abu|lji* P*"^/ 6**11

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SAJNJDISiir Sc sons JBwea- [ lypiiExtrnct. 3 There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crudes oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL PTI EXTEAGi 1, which is lecogtiised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, aa the*! information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate:— . It proved by tests by the Medical Climes of the Universities atßonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Moeltsr, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and ether eubstancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. B»uer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc, of AmericH.is the only extract correspond ing to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be classed mong the turpentines, which have, when Used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and ate abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-oalled Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops moab freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt xtracts, are applied by mistake in cases of roup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, andreliablepreparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



"PXTBAOTS'FROM CORRESPONDENCE. What au M.II.EC. Saysn Cor war, Bacrhill. To Messrs Kilworth and Son. Dear B£r,—l he Rack Saw-mill you built for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantify of timber in a day, ace! handle large logs with ease.—l am, etc., J. Oathcakt Wason. € oa.oex*titusr tlie W«aw Governon To Mr Kilworth. Dear i-ur,—The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Engine is \\ orking splendidly, and ail who have seen it speak highly of its performance.-—I am, etc., Mibedith Wilson, Wakanui. A. Man Who Appreciates tficonomy. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it workß highly satisfactory, and is* great saving in coal. In fact all work you have done for me has always been of first; class order.—l am, etc., John Burgess, Mayfield. From the Boss Sawyer. , To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir, —We were very much troubled with a loose pulley seizing. Since you bushed it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubricators and supplied Oil for same and other bearings, all has worked satisfactorily. Your Celuloid Emery Wheels for Saw gulleting are the best we ever used.—We are, etc., Sharpmn & Co., Staveley. The Miller Expresses Satisfaction. Canterbury Flour Mills, Aehburton, To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir, —The various Flour Milling Machines you have made for us have answered the purpose for which they were designed, and have given every satisfaction, —We are, etc., Rollitt & Co. A. Great Success. Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir,—The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine haa proved a great success ; nothing else I have tried has done so well. In fact I have had it in the mill the whole season. It never blocks with oats as does the ordinary perforated zinc.—l am, etc., Peter Chalmers, Chertsey. Has Not Cost Anything ITor Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir,—The Water Wheel and Pump you made and fixed for Hie some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has not as yet cost anything for repairs.—l am, etc., John Cochrane, Ashburton. We are prepared to advise and prepare Plans of any special work, and execute the same by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work. Kilworth & Sob, ASHBURTON THE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 F rulers' Whiteehapel Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles can"be seen afc the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREEI 1. F. AJNB H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigs, Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive speoial attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns |and get our prices, and we are sure to get your orders. IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the most com modious and well appointed Shoeing shops in Canterbury. If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well as theoretical, you will say that Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-olass Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the works of F. & H. STEEL, WEST STREET, 9 18 ASHBURTON. LOOK~~ ~~" CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNTSOMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the 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 G. T. PAEK, MOUNT SOMERS. SEEDS. SEEDS. T^OR PRESENT SOWIKG. | f\ TONS RED CLOVER. If\ TONS COW GRASS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, {all varieties.) o Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples, 30,000 0 ABB AGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 9 75 You are the jury n your hands I place my fate, I'll stand or fall by your decision j j all I ask for is a fair trial of Woods' Great, Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds, it is easily procured, grocers and ohemistu keep it, the price k witbiv 6he reigh of nil, li W. *na Si S&>



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 o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities, Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENBY STKPHINBON, 4 AUCTIONEER. JUST LANDED 1000 bags 1000 BAGS jl| AURITI OS 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100. Henry Zander, [Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLAB.S 100 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 50 Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 50 $00 Drama LINSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENKY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \j ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENBBA.L MERCHANT. j JUST TO HAND^ ' " Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, I ENGLISH COWGRASS, , ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, I ENGLISH ALSYKE, Bett in the Market. Henry Zander, DIRECT IMPORTER. T HAVE on Hand a Large Stock of FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS AND GRASS SEEDS. MY Prices for These are LOWER than any other Merchant's. Send for Samples and Quotations. HENRY ZANDER, SEED MERCHANT. METIIYEN, FTIHE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," JL with the day's telegraphic and cable news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSRS HIBBS' BROS., daily, immediately *^er the arrival of the evening tr*iiit j



Sir, —A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about, half the regular prices for first class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over '• for nothing ! >! We ftankly admit that we cxrsnot perform such impossible tricks a* those " wizards of iinance" profess. We have every facility for competing with thu keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance "sweating." We employ fi<st class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the to-calied " cheap suitp," and found ihem " dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked—" I want a suit like you made for Mr ." Our turnover fur the last six moaths shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one seanon. This fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods in alt departments; and by recommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fit, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation aa " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suitß for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a "rush" of orders in hand.— Cbaighead & Bebbyman.



A. LA-WEIE, SiUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. RETIKING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 70 LET, THE SALE for the last few weeks has been a pronounced success, and in order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. The Block mast be Sold Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFEB REFUSED. THE SALE OOMMENOKS TO-DAY, YOU CAN-EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION, j UK CUubHS, UUJLUS, KUONCiiIXIB, ASTHMA Infrtusnzu, Consumption, <feo, &a KAY'S COMPOUM; KfcSifc&iOE Oi' LINSEED s. Aniaeeii, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c yf AY'S CUAIPOUMD, a doiauloent expectorant, fii ' f\ Ooxigliß, Coldtt, ana Chest Complaints ! KAY'S COMFOUKU, for Cougiie and Coida, in equal! Barviceablo for horsei und cattle i KaY'S TIO VJLLS, aspeoiilo in Neuralgia. Faceachi 4u. ContalQ Qnioine, Iron, &o LETOM OATHABTIODM MLLS d gertlve, oons t Dim, and agieaably ftpeiioub UAUUJUNJU— ComeM tor Biokea Artloleß, Sold



You have ruined your oonsti' utiu n' Bufficieatly by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tjba, iti« pure aad reliable—John Orr & Co. Bole Ag n ~ 7ianmer"and Graves, BUTTON'S SEEDS. ■TTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known glowers, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition* We keep in stock the following varieties :— BUTTON'S Crimaon King Swede do Champion Swede do Early 8ix vWeeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Bound Turnip do Bed Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Foster ton Green %p 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 Bed 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 oan 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, May field, good buildings, all in grass. Price £3 7s 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. Price low, and easy terms. PLOUGH SHAKES. "DEGULAR Supplies imported by us JLt direcb from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. "TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Pri.tie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm& Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us aud imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (beat table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize '■ Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ofl dressed). Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled^ Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. POTATOES. XTT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DEHWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed. Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, £and Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES. Stud Notices. TO TRAVEL the Ashburton~and Sur rounding Districts, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traducer. Teems : Guarantee, £3 10s j Season, £2 j Groomage Fee, 53. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 9 96 Ash ton. BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburton, and travel the neighborhood. BLACK CAVE, By Blackwood Abdallah—dam Miss Cave. Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Mount Somers, Aliford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANDEB, 9 196 Or, Grooms in Charge. TO rl RAVEL THE DROMORE AND CHERTSEY DISTRICTS THIS SEASON, npHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE JL STALLION CAVALIER. CAVALIER is a bright bay horse, seven years old, by Crown Prince, out of Poily. The sire of Crown Prince, Lord Saliabury, was never beaten in any show yard. As a yearling he was shown at Ayr in 1886, where he took firs* prize, since whioh time he was awarded first and champion prizes whenever shown, either at home or in the colonies. For full pedigree, etc., see cards. Terms—Four guineas single mare, two or more as per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee ss, payable at time of service. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. J, ROGERS, @ 167 Dfomore, Ashbujrfeoa,



Stud Notices. ' STUD NOTICES. I /~\WNERS OF STUD HORSES are Reminded that by ADVERTISING THEIR STALLIONS in THE GUARDIAN oe THE MAIL they bring them under the NOTICE of EVERY BREEDER in the Ashburton County. I in HORSE CARDS, Double or Single, Printed at short notice, in up-to-date style and at Lowest Prices. T *""""(} Stand this season at Flemington Waterton and Longbeach, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WOEKMAN. The Workman ia a dark brown horse, standing 16 hands 3 inches, with splendid action, and measuring a good twelve inches below the knee. Hl» sire, Lord Dunmore, 1 imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie. (573) |by Kilbowie, imported; grand dam, Jeanie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im ported; great grand dam, Maggie Craig (262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas. Groomage fee 5s ! ALSO, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALI STALLION FEDERATION Federation is a dark bay horse standm] 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dan Brisk 11, by Lord Beaconsfield ; grand dan Brisk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, grea grand dam Bloss (156 N.Z. stud book), b; King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 5s For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON, Groom in charge. ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NOEFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the season at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach, FEES—Two guineas. Groomage fee sa. Grazing for mares can be arranged for. J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 180 Longbeach. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLEEIGG PBINCE, Will stand this season ac under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson farm, Ashton. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart's tarn Returning to Trevurz* Broß. do*™,, Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nigh; till 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, by Middl* rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautifi Brown color, rising Five Years, and stanc 17 hands high, with beautiful symmetry, an plenty of bone, and hair of the boat quality He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigj Brookside. He took first as a two an [ three-year-old at Leeston, and first i Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, again* all corners. For full particulars, etc., se cards. All mares changing hands, first; ownei held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3s; guarantee, £4 4i Groomage fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particulars from W. McLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom in charge. TO TRAVEL the Wakanui, Newlands Seafleld, Kyle, Chertsey, Doric am Rakaia Districts, and stand at H. Britton 1 Stables, Ashburton, from Friday till Monday THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, PEINCE CHABLIE. PRINCE CHARLIE ia a dark chestnut 16 hands 3J inches high, powerfully buil with a magnificent set of legs, with splendk bone, and an abundance of hair of the righ sort. His stock is well known and need n< 1 comment. Prince Charlie is by Prince, b] Young Banker I. (imp.) from Scotland ; dam Lady Don, by Glenroy. No. 400, New Zealand stnd book. He was a prize winnei as a three, four, and five-year-old, anc second to Rob Roy (champion) at Leestor last year. For fuller particulars see cards. Terms : Season £3, payable January 1, 1898, guarantee as per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. Ail mares changing hands, first) ownei held responsible. All mares changing hands will be charged for as in foal. For further particulars, apply groom in charge. J, THOMPSON; Or, JOHN BRAWLEY, 9158 Proprietor. rpO stand at Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, JL and travel surrounding districts the magnificienfc looking Trotting Carriage Stallion NEW YOKE, New York by Emerson, dam Kitty $ Kitty 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 Raceof7osovs ;two miles, and trotted second in Addington Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for OV6r-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Christchurch ; 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. 1 He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands i three inches, with plenty of the best of bone, combined with good action; is tha right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses New York can show afc 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 WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, from 2s lid; white Marcella quilta, 10s 6d, worth 21s—At 4. Orb's cheap sale. 743 fiThe true left! of the Tea plant, uatampered with »nd pure j this ia Kozhb QtyßA, iff it.—- John Ort & Co., &g«ftt<v



SP R 1 N-G BLOSSOM TEA Packed in pb 1 12b, sß)< and 10B> Kbt Weight Air-Tight Ting. No. I (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Labeli 1/9 per % 2 1- per ft>. 2/4 per ft. 11 W4c- Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MAEKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. f^HEAPEST"and Best House in Ashburton for o . GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRTJSHWABE & OROOKIRY. AIiLgGOODS SOLD AT OHRISTOHUROH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY, AGENTS FOB NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS, Vegetable Seeds 3d per Packet. Flower Seeds Id per Packet. | SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. > . . ._. i ; TIMBER! TIMBEK! TIMBEK! 50,000 FEET I OF WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now landing ex " Gisborne from Northflsland. 3 • • ——__. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTIFIES AS RFQUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBEE MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS. '8 Still Greater Reduction^ ts l _—:o:— — S =POSITIVELY= d 7- I ■» Last 3 Days of the GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED DRAPERY STOCK OF \ W. 8. Mitchell, '» , T) ALANOE left over will be sold by Auction at the Arcade oi b [ September 25. r ] ANDREW ORR. JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBUPvTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he iotends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WOBKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs,, Diso Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTOHUROH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery *ad Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charges he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET, ASHEURTON. I



SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED A BEST BRAND MANCFIOTUEKD TWU CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF Ask Anyone WHO HAS A GARDEN IF THE QUALITY OP MV I SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seed*. O Faclkets for Is. FLOWER SEEDS—I 3 Packets Is. Choose your own varieties. FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable in prioe. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Ashleaf, etc., from Papanui. Also Choice Table Potatoes. Best Brandß of TEA lower still. Horse, Fowl, and Pig Feed, Bed Chaft, eto. Lowest prices for Cash. Money cheerfu'iy returned for any article not giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. B. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and K_J Upholsterers, Funerals oonduotod at the followingprices:—■ t Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach \ complete, from £7 10a. 'y Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, \ £8. ' Children from £2 10s. Burnett Btbbkt, Aihbubton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade / Station. ..._,. -•'" 6 106 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign ' travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Aehburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Also knives and scissors ground. 7 19 loz Prevention ]S WORTH POUNDS OF CURE -*- Why ruin your Reapers and flfewe^ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whlci tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you oau obtain a true lubricant ike Talvaliiis which has been thoroughly tested all ove? he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable fro m all Storekeepers or th Agents E©WABX> EEECE & SON OHKISTOHURDH COAL.COAL. IH AY E JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE COAL, AND 50 Tons 00 OF WEST PORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am.prepared to Sell at Lowest) Rates to effect a clearanoa. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,— a he celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. 10KJ3 & FIREWOOD—Iong & short length* Any person who intends fencing should I call and get prices— A large shock of STAKES,' POSTS, and I RAILS alwaye on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND ;FIEE WOOD MERCHANT I West Street. I Telephone No. 83. PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. I A UR 2s 4d INDIAN <Pal«» Brand) Is [ \_J noted for producing 200 large Tea I Cudh of first-rate Tea to the pound. This I Is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo I largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are I equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are bo popular that wa j frequently hear of instances of other Teas j being packed and sold in our empties. I * Imitation is etncereet flattery,' but the I public should Bee they get the genuine J article. I Retau irom all the principal Store* I keepers. I WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, 1155 Colombo Street, Christohurcb "\X7AMTED Known.—ThatTwe expect to J Tf receive our Summer Dresses and j Millinery (specially iselected by our London [ agent) about Wednesday, September 8 t and I from samples received these goods should eclipse anything wei have previously im« ported.—Mitohbi land Tubnib.