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(Received Wakapuafea. July 28, 9 40 a.m., Guardian Office 11 a.m.) The Jainesoii Raid Enquiry. London, July 27 In the Bouse of Ootiimons Earl Stanhope brought forward a motion, expressing regret at the inconclusive character of the report of the Jameson Raid Inquiry Committee, and the failure of the Committee to compel Mr Hawksley, the solicitor for the TWtiph South Africa Company, *o produce the telegrams that passed between Mr Rhodes and the Company. Mr Labouchei ebitterly attacked Mr Khod< a who, he said, had violated the oath he took when sworn in as a Privy Councillor. He regretted that the Committee failed to probe the relations between Mr Rhodes and the Colonial Office. f*ir W. V Harcourt strongly defended the action of the Committee, and said he firmly believed Mr Chamberlain was unaware of the intended raid. South African Affairs. London, July 27 In the Jameson debate Mr Chamber lain said that for eighteen months he had been embarassed by rumors of charges, which charges had been answered by his action Be was perfectly content to leave his honor to take care of itself. He ridiculed the attempt to persuade the public that a great secret was contained in telegrams which had not been produced, Mr Rhodes's fault was as great a one as any statesman could commit, but bis personal character as a mau of honor was not afiected, and he had already been sufficiently punished. He regarded the extraordinary services Mr Rhodes had rendered to the Empire as a Fet-off against one wrong act. It was not intended to expunge his name from the list of Privy Councillors nor to abolish the i charter of the British South Africa Company, as South Africa did not favour Imperial control of Rhodesia. The motion was negatived by 304 to 77. The result was received with | great cheering. Mr Chamberlain,-1 who was eccorded a very patient j hearing, said the present relations j between Britain and the Transvaal j were more satisfactory than at any i time since the Jameson raid. Workmen's Compensation Bill In the House of Lords the Work men's Compensation Bill passed through committee, hostile amendments being rejected by large majorities.

Australian.

Received Wakapuaka July 28, 10 30 am., $uar:dian Office 11.50 a.m. Rifle Association. Melbotjbnjs, July 28. At a meeting of the Rifle Associa tion a communication was received from the New South Wales Association, stating that it bad decided to withdraw from the Council of the Rifla Associa tion o? Australasia. The grounds of the withdrawal are that the Council as • at present constituted is of no practical, utility, there being no continuing j organisation to carry out the resolu tions passed at the annual meetings. List meeting of the Council in New Zealand was instanced when a resolu tion was carried favoring the sending of a federal team to Bisley. The matter then ended so far as federal action was concerned, but three federated associations arranged separa tely to send teams. It was considered that joint action was of no practical utility till a federal association under a federation of the polonies had been Regeived Wakapuaka, July 28, 10.30 a.m., Guardian Office 0.30 p.m. Costs of Butler's Extradition. Sydney, July 28. The Attorney-General, through the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has received from the American Government a heavy bill of costs in connection with the extradition of Butler. The claim caused considerable surprise, the rule, as far as this colony is concerned, being not to make any charge against foreign countries for extraditions. Irrespective of the American claim, Mr Want states that 1 the expenses of the colony over the Butler case are very small. The Gulf of Martaban. The fire on the ship Gulf of Martaban hasbeen extinguished. She lies aground forward with 28ft of water in her holcj. The damage will not be known till the cargo is'shifted.

Accident to the Huia.

press Afsopiation — By pieetric Telegraph

~ " AppKXAND, July 27 Aa the Bfihponpr Huia, which struck on the Tory shoal at the e'ntranpe to Kaipara harbour, returned to Durgaville forexamioa turn, the vessel was twenty minutes crossing the bar and, though part of the deck cargo was jettisoned, she bumped heavily seveial times before getting into deep water. It was then found that she was making 4in of water per hour., so Captain McKenzie determined to return to Dargaville to con sult the owners and aecertain the extant of the damage. She ia now lying at Dargaville, and is making an inch of water per hour. The deck cargo is being removed in order to ascertain the extent of the damage. Captain McKenzie will not make any statements as to how Ma vessel got into such an awkward position till the inquiry. '

THE CUSTOMS PROSECUTIONS.

Judgment for £450.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph.. Auckland, July 28. The case against Giffron Hanna, an Assyrian, for evasion of the customs duties, was setiled in court, the parties agreeing to judgment against defendant for £450 with out costs.

A FANATIC WHO SACRIFICED HIS SON.

A New York Herald special from Elba, Aia., says:—Oscar Williams, a colored preacher, residing in the negro settlement, four miles fr< in town, eft home at nine o'clock on May 8 with hia ten-year-old Bon Isaac. He told a > eighbor as he passed that the Lord had appeared to him in a vision and commanded him to sacrifice his boy. The neighbor thought !>ut little of the old man's remark for a few moments, but half an houraf erwatd recoil oed he had the Sun day befoie preacheH on the story of Abra ham itnd Is iac with s ngular earnestness, and had expressed hi* willingness to obey the L rd'a command to the extent that Abraham and done. He followed the old man and came upon him ia a thicket, standing over hsa son's body, which was strapped to a 'og He had a bloody knife in his hand and his < yea were raised heaven ward. The blood still flowed from the boy's gaping throat, which had been severed from eat to ear. When asked why he had done the deed the maniac declared that the Lord had eommatided him to do so, and then he turned and walked on, his neighbor being too d zd to stop him. The local constable heard of the crime and went after Williams.

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: Synopsis of New advertisements. House to let. Technical Classes—Cookery demonstration Pastor Salter's Mission—To-night. A meeting of the Technical Classes Com mittee is called for 7.30 p.m. on Friday at the Borough school room. In connection with the School of Cookery a " demonstration on cakemaking, icing and baking " will be given on Saturday at 2 p.m. The public will be admitted on payment of a shilling. Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozib Tea they will be satisfied Try the No 4at 2/4. 'tis superb Wanted. WANTED to Let—A comfortable six- j roomed House and scullery, etc., with garden—Apply J. Tasker, East Street. 7JL6B PASTOR SALTER'S Mission, closing address. By special request has consented to explain " Why he became a Baptist." 7 166 A BSOLUTELT PURE, therefore best. Xx. Flower's Tomato Sauce. Try it, and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keeper.'. 7 162 STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drop?. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A. Flowjsr, the Lading Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 WANTED KNOWN —David Stock, Bootmaker, has removed from the Anude to one of Lane's new shops in Bur nett Street, opposite Silcock, Butcher. Repairs a specialty, 7 143 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, meriuo and wool vests, knitted skirts, j cornets, etc., at half price—At A. Orb, s cheap sale. 7 FfIHOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recolleciioo of the Record )<eign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H, Bairstow's. , JUST Fanny, Men's Pegged Bluchers 63 lid, usually 8* 9.l.—Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember thab Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. 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 PECJIAL For Two Weeks.- B :h@ Sale Dresses will he made at Mrs Alcokn's for 8a 6d. Style and Bit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress floods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimming 3 always in stock. ___ STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Xa I 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress j Tweeds, lO^d, worth double.—W. H. Collier. "ITTELDON'S Ladies' Journals for June, VV Social Christianity (H. P. Hughes); Saved and Kept (Meyer); The King of Schnowers (Zangwill) ; Mrs Priscilla Hunter, Overruled (Pansy) ; Bessy Name (Mrs Word); Victoria 1837—97, beautifully illustrated Is 3J.—H. M. Jones. ~T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin -1 2 toehes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale. SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5a each.—W. H. Collier's Stock taking Sale. A~N TED Known — £eeda, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per picket. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros.,' East S reet. BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex Btore, at Fletcher Bros. WAITED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, ' worth 2s 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silicias and lipiiigs, all reduced—At A. , Ore's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yj,rd ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyieys, toilet covers, and table covera, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our allwool 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,-n-MiTOHELL and Turner. TTTANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot VV ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' back cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's ploves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2i 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. ' ¥42 WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery' 1 Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and WoolUnderclolhing. Sewn Macintoshes io stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married,, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow s, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. i - O l&U BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them §8/- now.-" The Hall, haul Street, W~" AN TED Known, in fourteen days we . intend to aell 1000 pain of Boots.— MB{*Q»'* Zeajan4ift Boot Stow.



The weather prophetspredicb that the long fine'dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. $he one thing needful for protection against the elements ot such a winter ia a really gpbd; reliable wtorproof coat or cloak. We Sre' assured that Messrs Craighe'ad and Serrymah have become fathbus for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger sale for these gbod^t this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, -serge, and melton overcoats ever Inhibited m Aahburton. They are also lupplying ladies' and gentlemen's water t>ro6f cloaks and coats to measure at ready made ! prices. JSvery garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months priali v defeptiye money returned). All liainga—keeping the wearers alwaj s ! warm and dry—sewn throqghout with Strong iilk, ventilated and every improve ment "up tio date."—Advt, You have ruined your constitution mfficieatly by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking oply Kozie T»a» it ia pure and |f?iiWf,-aobJ? Or? & Cp,, @ol« Ag n



DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Asrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, AS^HBUUTOK, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately I Fortnightly Sales of Shejp Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Khio/ys Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleariae Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchuroh White's Sheep Dip Wa^er A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field lools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I 'have appointed Mb W. Barcock as my Agent in the Kakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfeon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET- JR^ TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, 4SHBURTON?



T. Bullock. To Farm* is and others desirous of purchas ing land in the JN'orth Island. I HAVK FOR SALE 320 AoKts 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good distrie-— Tiraumea— ab-ub 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should increase in value. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET for 12 months—Cottage, situ at»d in Church Street, Hampstead, lately occupied by Mr W. S. Patten. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent, /"10TTAGE of four rooms, with scu;lery ; V_^ good cooking range, and two acres of land. Situated near Ihe A. and P, Associa tion's Show Grounds. Rental, 8a per week. Possession caa be given on August 2. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent, TINWALD. | /COTTAGE and Section for Sale at a low \J price. Owner leaving the district-. Being Lot 118, MoMurdo Street, ou which is ertcte ' a dwelling house of four rooms and verandah, with scullery at back, the property of Mr F. W. Leggott. Offisrs are invited for this as he is leaving. Terms can be arranged. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHKRS. FOR SALE, on account of the Mortgagees, at a reduced price. £}f\f\ ACRES, fronting Maronan Road, fz£\J\J fenced with live fences, being R.S. 32313; very suitable to work with rich heavy land. Exceptionally easy terms of payment will be accepted. Further particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. mo Persons desirous of purchasing Suburban Building Allotments. The following are for Sale, viz t— Lot 25, containing | acre, fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Lot 15, containing 1 rood 2| perches, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. Lots 75 and 76, each J acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead. Lot 30, containing £ acre, Alford Foreeb Road. 1 Acre, magnificent building site, fronting the Domain. Lot 8, containing £ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 16, containing \ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 525, Tinwald, containing | acre, fronting Harland Street. Lot 2, containing £ acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. 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. Tl BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, ajao strongly built Dog Cart. T.'BULLOCK.. TO LET. 0, J|M t n SMALL Shop in the Arcade, lately occupied by Mr J. R. Mcsay. T. BULLOCK. """to LEr, m Cottage, together with one acre of land, Harland Street, Tinwad. Also, Cottage fronting Graham's Road. Rental, 3s 6 $ per week. T. BULLOCK. DRINK DELICIOUS "OERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR X. ■ AND. BLENR. Packed in Tina, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBSAINABLU FROM Ahh Gfc^OERS



Henry Stephenson. HIiNRY 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 Bale 1* of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part 0 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. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. Public Notices. ASHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. A DEMONSTRATION Class on Cake miking—lcing and B>king—-on SATURDAY, 31st Inst. Open to the Public. Admission Is. Meeting of the Committee on FRIDAY, 50th inst., at 730 pm. Full attendance requested, 1 170 W. J. SILCOCK. O o „ FH o hi W° 3 I H § H. M._JONES. PIANOS. ORGANS. SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 7 Stop Anpßric^n (.)^gans, £10. Pianos, New, from £26. Pianos, Second-hand, from £10. 12-Stop AMERICAN OE^AN, be&ntiful instrument. WfiOLESALE &RICE FOR CAS^. " " ■■■■;■ T>ICYCLEs"from £m. STATIONERI, LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000. —SCHOOL STATIONERY— Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting P^pejgj Pens, Penholder*, Slatee, Sghool Books and all Requisites for School Committees. BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT. TOYS. ~ TQYg. TOYS. . GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sor^q aad Si^es. BOOKS. BOOKS BOOKS. Children's Books. Prize and Reward Books. Latsst Books, Magazines, a^id Periodicals by every Mail. H, M, JONES, fA OABD.] MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings,



F. Ferr man. F. FERRIMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North Briiish and Meioantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipUompauy ot New Zealand; Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to Englau '. Bergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mil a. FOE SALE, i on acrbs °f L*nd»weil feaced and Av7 w watered, close to Saleyarda. F. FE BRIM AN. I TO THOSE I esirous of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HaVfc FOrt SALE a Property which offors very special advantages, consisting ot $5 acres of rich reproiluut.vo land, upon is built a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stab.oe, is well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. Fn.RRIM.AN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House ot five rooms aud scullery, withiu three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN^ FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. Ihis property is a first-claaa investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FOE id ALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERKIMAN. "~~~FOR SALE AT ALLbNI'ON. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. FOR BALE. HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAIN. Half-acre of Land, fust-class quality, and good House of five rooma, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. | TO LET—Tailored Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-finished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TLnWALP. A Well-furnished House and half-acre oi Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, aud within a few micutes' walk of the Post Office. „ K. FhRRIMAN. FOR bALE. ALLKNTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fecoed. »Good site for Dwe ling. F. FERRIMAN. ioi," salkTTi i ds. 8O ACRES in Tussocks. 1| mile* below the Railway an 1 adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN. ~~~fubT sale. South-eaßt Town Belc, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN. WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Highbank, is selling at » sacrifice to effect a speedy sale. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well-stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897, Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton, Dear Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons ia our flock of 1200 Croes breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing land scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved, i We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co!— Yours truly, BowMjAR Bros. Cuchton Park, Puketau. Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please send out, per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture, by thiaevening'B train, if possible, The laat tin which I uaed on the L,ambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. Lindsay Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir, —I have used the abo\ - mixture for two or three years past, when my sheep showed siuna of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cury, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend th,e drench.— Yours truly, Sambjel Wmm 7 147 _. NORTH BRITISH k MEROAN TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... $2,75^000, Paid-up Capital . £687,500 FIHE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,9,64 Aahburton Agenfe~|\ F.EBRIMAN. THE RRCORD SALE.—Having pur chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, l|ats, B.onnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mks Alqobn 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 tafeiag, WANTED KNOWN-lnfantees, wool mitß, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white. Turkey towels, 6d eaoh; lace curtains, from 2a lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all aew goods, 50 per cent off usual pri^o ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Orb's chea^ sate." 7 47 T" BEARD a. man say that you got woader- X ful value for little mousy, ai Me&lqb's



.Business Notice. TOWNEND'S GELEBR ATED CINNAMON CURE ' FOR CONSUMPTION ANT) OTHER CHEST JJjShASRe. The most valuable discovery in Medical Science Deatroyt the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs. Overcomes the racking cough and spitting of blood. READ the following extract from, the Week y Press I "It has been clearly demonstrated that i this new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment cf the mere formidable disease of consumption, but that in all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cure? with astonishing rapidity. It acts against these lesser maladies as quinine acts against inleimittent "foyer. It is equally e'tcacif us in bronchitis and catarrh, and til iiifltmmatory states of the respiratory I organs. Expectoration acid cough dis appear like niPgic, and there can be no doubt that thousands of cures will be effected during the coming winter by this latest , application of modern medical >clence." PRICE 2 S 6d * SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale i gents: KICMPTHORNB, PROSSMI& COS NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. Danedin, Chiischurch, Wellington, and Auckland. ■ ALAXUM The greatest remedy ever inttoductd for ail diseases anting from p. disordered state of the digentive system. It 1? A LAXATiVE.J AN APPETISER. AND £f [A STIMULATIKG^TONiC. A ffew opinions from the Christchurch Press and other newspapers : — .s•* Alaxum stands alone anlunrivalled in the treatment of all ailments due to defective assimilation." " Al*xumstrikes at the root by correct ing the Irregularity." "~> " No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by Alaxum, the prtmier medicine." *"Alaxum is essentially & notvi< timulant; and tonic laxative which strengtht ns the whole being. 3 here is NO MEDICINE TO EQUAL IT FOB. INDIGESTION, LYSPEPSIA LITER COMPLAINTS,, SLUGGISH ACTION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, or HEADACHE. and all derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act by drastic purging, than which there is no greater evil to the tinman body. By clearing the alimentary canal of all foul matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire S digestive system, ifc builds up the entire energy of the whole being and enables it to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organic disease we say consult a physician. Remember, how e\rer, that most of the ailments affecting humanity are FUNCTIONAL ! The organs themselves are sound, bub are i not doing their woik. 1 Alaxum tL Remedy. PBIOR 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. , Wholesale Agents : KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER & CO. (Limited). 1 m



Business Notices "' * "" "'"' ''■" "'in muni ..... .-. J ii..-w-i"r.-i!'i.-'i. li ...«. n i-.nii.|' ll^riifirii ■ . . iiiiifirinij-iiiafl'- " I ~" - ■•""~'-: ' - Tißlmlhw ' n ■- r" 1 1 '* ■ \\JMJT f™ *"""* 4 SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT AEE SUEE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., "VI^HOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BI AIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. 3ricS VEGETABLE SEEDS %iS OR TWELVE PACKEIS FOR 2s 6d. ©O VARIETIES. , SO VARIETIES. &SS FLOWER~ SEEDS LVH? 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES AND INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL MERIT. BEAN—French or Kidney. New climbing, of growth is dwarf and sturdy, growing "Tender and true."—This bean combines about 15 inches high, and does not neces* the best features of the two types (Dwurf earily lequire staking, thereby commending trench and Scarlet Kunner), It crops earlier itself to ail glowers of peas. It it very than the Runners, and has all the delicate prolific, and carries one man of pod* from Savour and quality of the Dwarfs. The top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful green pods are very long, narrow, pulpy, brittle; color, with a qualify of flavour seldom found and very fine in the grain. They are borne in other kinds, and, under favourable grow very freely from the bottom to the top of the ing, the pods will carry from eight to twelve haulm, which grows 6or 7 feet high. The peas of a large size. Per Packet It. abundance of handsome pods strikes every- "Sib Harry Atkinson."—This magnif one who eees> them. Awarded a first class cent variety has become very popular, and certificate by the Royal Horticultural although comparatively new on the market, Society of Great Britain, Per packet 6<i. the demand for it extends all over the CABBAGE.—' Lamb's Earliest of AIL"— .«*l°»y- »■ habit is branching, growing in A variety introduced by us a few years am, «re, M abundance lafge g«en slightly curved and since then it has become generally grown P? de» P a<*ed with deliriously flavoured pens for an early crop for market-garden pur- of enormous size. Its tendency ia to spread poses, and in private gardens. It grows a or st°ol out» und wo ydviße thiit «>*»«»* b« beautiful conical-shaped head, few outside made th, inly. and eomewhat wide apart. leaves, and comes in about ten days eailier Grown tl)U8 J* Wlll produce pods Juxuriantlj than Early Yoik. The quality is very fine, from tbe botforil branches to the very top. and for early Bowing for summer use it is Heis' 3i ft- Per packet 6d. superior to any cabbage grown. Per packet . ONlON—"Bahly Goidbn .Gum."— 6d. This is a variety of Australian origin, Mr Charles Wyetb, Woodlands, Bays- and ? H jhowi'g ho* highly it wae. " For the last four years I have grown your appreciated where it va» thoroughly Lamb's Earliest of All Cabbage, and I find known» the ram* never had any it tbe best I ever grew. This year I had t0 sPare for out Bide maikets until quite some 8000 planted out, and every one was recently; all he had saved of each crop fit for exhibition." beinS purchased locally. It ia confidently "KTitn'o t)nn»A..™,., » mi ■ i recommended to maiket gardeners and rh«?itSn^ li ? ' ~J he raiSer °i others as one of the earliest, finest) shaped, ear^flfn,i geC!T 8 ** "*■ f "nd best keeping varieties ever introduced early or main crop variety, coming into me p pr nftf ,w 1 a about the same time as Enfield Market, but P for quality and appearauop, when growing CUCUMBKR-" Japanese Climbing."— and cut for market, ia superior in everyway, A white variety of this novelty, which hu and, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency been greatly mn upon for the last two to run to seed, a thing much desired in seasons. _ 'i he white variety is now offered cabbages. Per packet 6d. f°r '^2 rßt lime !n New Zealand, and har- Mr Walter Stretton, Peep o' Day, Bir- ing »H the qualities of the green variety ii mingham, says—" Blair's Phenomenal with strongly recommended. Per*patot 6d. me is the finest market-gaiden cabbage I LEITUOE (Cabbage)—•• Zbalakdia."— have ever seen, I have been cutting i h is new variety is of uru,ual size and splendid cabbages for six weeks, with every mMily oi headt with but little i nc ii nftt ion appearance of cutting them for six weeks to run to Beed , 8S is the OMe with motb more, and all from one sowing." lettuces. It is of a ready blanching habit, PEAS,—" Rev Dk. Stuaet."—The high is crisp, and of exce.lent flavour. For opinion we formed of this new pea in our market gardening or private use there is ro trial grounds has been upheld by all who lettuce grown lo give the general tatisfao ' have tried it, and we have received many tion Zealandia will, and for a saleable testimonials of its fine qualities. Its habit lettuce it is very superior. Per packet 6d. A COM PLEIE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY MTORIS, ASHBTIBTON CHBIBTCHriCH. Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Jttynmo and Blair's Standard Seeds THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZRALANDIA BOOT STORE U detei mined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6i lid, usually 8j 91. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 66, usually 6a 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's straps la 9d, usually 2a 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7fl 9d, usually 12a 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large pize, 6a 9d, u-uaily lla 6d. Ladies' and pentb' Waterproof Canvas, half-price. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' liect Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent"'under i?sual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladiea' Carpet Slippers, leather sol s, 2s. Ladiesi' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots i!s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day bat there are early birds who come picking at the Bargain's— 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 «r JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. "~ J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. \ » .. \ - \ LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. TITIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISISj MATERIALS, PIOTDRK FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, «&c., IN rTOCK. PAINTER, PAPEEHANGER, & SIGNWEITER. (Telephone §5 P.O. Box 16 RECORD -0 REIGIN. WANTED the Residents ol Ashburton to save money and celebrate the QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE, by Purchasing their BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at M°r>ONALD & MODIARMID^S. There you can get Children's, Ladies', and Gentlemen's SLIPPKRS, BHORS, and BOOTS, all at RECORD REIGN VALUE, and at SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS frem the usual price, ■ > t | -! 'S t j " A CHOICE SELECTION WARM SLIPPEKS including the Latest lines In German Felt and Carpet, from Is per pair upwards. . -'■ Gentlemen in want of a First Class Winter Boot will fiud it to their advantage to try THE A BOOT—Our own make—hand sf'vn t /■ . ,' ;■ CRACK PROOF CALF, and all Lateet Makes kept in Stock. McDonald ¥^ BOOT MANUFACTUKERS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STBEEJ. J, NICHOLAS* Manager, . .^-