MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— 1 HURSDAY.

(Before Mr O. A. Wray, S.M.)

Civil Cases. —Seve. al ciees were arranged or settled out of Court, and some were ad journed.—Craighead and Berryman v Gray, £2 sb. Judgment for amount by default. Ireland v Markey, judgment summons. ThiH was a suit for £16 for which judgment had been given in 1893. The original sum had been £18, but since the judgment £2 had been paid. Mr Cuthbertsou appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Crisp for defendant. Be fendant said he had nut been in a position to pay this money since the judgment had been obtained, and his only chance of paying was out of the winnings of his entries at races. The horses he ran were Mr O'Brien's, to whom he owed a large sum. Mr Knight I paid for the feed, and all the feea. The bpxc win he would pay what he could of the amount he was now being sued for. He had an interest in aoms property, but it was only an eighth share, and the property waa not realisable. In answer to Mr Cuthhertson he said ihe only chance he had of paying waa out of the winnings he might get out of the next race hie horses ran. Ultimately the i oaae was adjourned till after the November j meetings. j

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

P-.'BBB Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Received Wakapwaka Aucust 19, 9.40 a.m., Guakbian Office 10.30 a.m.

A French Force Dispersed l>y Arabs Paris, August 18.

A disaster has been sustained by French troops in Nigritia. A body of Tuareg Arabs, the tribe which hods the country south of Timbuctoo, east of the Niger, surprisrd a detach ix en t ot French troops at Dire on the Niger, scattering them and killing the com manding officer. Received Wakapuaka August 19, 10 a.m. Guardian Office 11 a.m. Jubilee Medals. L©NDOtf, August 28 The members of the various colonial rifle teams who took part in the recent competitions at Bisley are to receive Jubilee wedaln. Fire on the Oroya. COLOMBA, August 18 A fire occurred aboard the Oroya on the 3th, a portion of her cargo being damaged, but the ■ earner was un injured and left on her voyage to Aus tralia.

Australian.

Preßß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka August 19, 10 a.m. Guardian Office 11 a.m.

The New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, August 19. The second reading of the Land and Income Tax Validation Bill in the Legislative Assembly caused a general fiscal discussion, which at times became warm and personal, but the second reading was carried by 47 to 24. Then Mr Ljne wished to get the Committee consideration postponed till next sitting. The acting Premier refused, and thereupon Mr Lyne dramatically informed the Oharuber that he washed his hands of the whole muddle and left j the Chamber followed by most of his party.

COURSING.

Press Association—By Electric Tslegraph. Dunedin, August 18. The August meeting ot the National Coursing Club was commenced to-day. The ground was a trifle sof towing to the previous day's rain. In the Maiden Stakes the dogs left in are—Young Sydenham, Sweet Pea, Alpine Guide, Katinka, and Belle Olair. In the All-aged Stake those remaining are— Castorina, Staysail, Radiant and Wood's Hotel.

The South Canterbury Farmers' Co operative Association has had a successful year, the net ba'ance at credit of profit and loas being £7,917.

Synopsis of New advertisements.

David Thomas—Methven Sale. Wheelband's Patent Blight Specific. Hanmer & Graves —Sutton's Seeds. Baker Bros—Funeral notice. McDonald & McDiarmid'a new advertise ment. E. Duckworth & Son.—Funeral Notice, and new advertisement. George Lea—Cheap Firewood. Friedlander Bros.—Wanted to purchase a small cottage. Horticultural Society — Meeting to be held next Tuesday. Evangelistic Meeting To-Night. T. Bullock—Money to lend, and bakery premises to L i. A Bible Reading at Mr Hardley's next Friday.

FEDERATION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— • Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka August 19, 10 a.m. Goaedian Office 11 a.m. SYDNKY, August 19 The Government are making greafc preparations for an entertainment to the federal delegates. tJnless the Miowera makes op a couple of days, Messrs Keid and Kingston, who are aboard, will not be here in time for the opening. Sir J. Forrest and Sir A. Braddon arrived at Albany yesterday, the latter being in indifferent health, and comes on direct to Sydney for the Oonven c tion.

COMMERCIAL

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Sydney, August 18. Wheat, chi-jk, 3s 3d to 3s 6d ; milling, 4s 3d. Flour, Californian, £10; Canadian, £11 10a ; local, £12. Oits, heavy New Zealand feeding, 2s sd. Maize, 23 Id. Barley, Cape, nominally, 3a 2d to 3a 3d. Pollard, B|d. Bran, New Zealand, 7|d; local, Bd. Peas, Prussian Blue, 4s 9J to sa. Potatoes, Tasmanian, £4. Onions, Victorian, £8 10a; New Zealand, £10. Butter, dairy, 8d to 9d; factory, lOd go lid. Cheese, New Zealand, 4d to 4jjd. Bacon, 4*d to 6d. Melbourne, August 18. Wheat, 5s 9Jd. Oats, Algerian feeding, 1b 6d to la BJd ; milling, 2s; atout whita, 2« 3d. Maize, prime, 2s Bd. Barley, Cape, 2b lOdj malting, 4a 6d. Bran, 9d. Potatoes, £2 15a. Onions, £810 a. Adelaide, August 18. Wheat, 4s lid to ss. Flour, £12 10a to £13. Oafcs, dua, 3a 3d ; stout white, 3s 6d. Barley, malting, 4a 6d to 5s 3d, Bran and pollard, la 2d.

TURKEY AND GREECE.

The Evacuation of Thesssaly.

Prewi Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Constantinople, August 18 ' Great Britain's disinclination to accede to the proposals of the Powers for the evacuation of Greece is based on the conviction chat the withdrawal by instalments will indefinitely post pone the evacuation of Thessaly by tha Turks.

SIR GEORGE TURNER.

Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Melbourne, August 18 Sir George and Lady Turner have arrived, and met with an enthusiastic reception from members of the Minis try, leading citizens, and a very large crowd. They afterwards held a re ception in the Town Hall.

The adjourned meeting of the Aehbnrton Horticultural Society, will be held on Tues day evening next, at 3 p.m. at the rooms of Mr G. F. Dodds, Burnett Street. E. P. Barnes, the well-known cricketer was found in a dying condition on the South Belt, Christchnrchj near the Railway Station, thia morning, and died afc the hospital a quarter of B.n hour after hie arrival. He had been in failing health for some months past. The President of the Auckland Navy League is in communication with the Admi ralty authorities in London re the gift to Auckland of one of the older cruisers of the Australasian squadron as a naval training Bhip. Mr Napier has asked thab the Pylades uhould be made a free gift to the port, and has pointed oub the splendid advantages of Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf as a cruis ing ground. | It is understood that the Hawks's Bay ] Flood Relief Committee has all but drawn its laboura to a close. At a meeting of the Committee on Saturday the final distribur | tion of money waa arranged, about £6000 being allocated to distressed settlers. It was found impracticable to carry out the idea of supplying fencing material and other requisites, and so it was resolved to lot flooded-out settlors purchase their own necessities with the cash payments made to them by the Committee. It is stated that the amounts to the widows and orphans have been proportionally divided. The New Zealand Times gives the following explanation of the dispute between the Wellington Volunteers and the Defence De partment Through some misunderstanding the new uniforms which the City Rifles, in compliance with the regulations, prdered, were made with blue instead of red collars, These collars have been condemned by the Defence Department, which has insisted upon the red collars being substituted. The Volunteers propose now to disband and form themselves into Rifle Clubs, which are not ftftbin the of the pepartpieut.

!THIS ABHBOBTON GUAROIAJN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 1% 1897.



Wanted. WANTED to purchase a two or three roomed cottage with small section.— Fhiedlandbr Bros,, Limited. 8 132



/^|HEAP Firewood—l have a quantity of \J Firewood (broom, etc ) Anyone cau have same for carting away.— George Liv, 8 131



FOUND— '"vercoat on Winchmore Roar!. Apply William Sctton, Winchmore. ™ y 8 125



WAN iED—Apprentice to the Dress making. Apply at once to Miss Gates, Peter Street. 8 128



TpVANGELISTIC MEETING — Arcade JJJ Chambers, this evening, 7 30. 8 133



A BIBLE Reading at Mr Hardley's, senr., East Belt, Friday, 7 30. All are invited. J. Coppin. 8 134



STAR Light Roadster, good machine j good order; £15 cash. Star Light Roadster, new; £19 cash. The Pear), sirong useful machine, £15 15s cash, The Envoy, Hidden, Mon*rch, Columbia, the sociable for two. Up to date machines. Ladieß* and Gentlemen's, cash or terms.— H. M. Joneb.



FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared this month. Prices—£s, £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse (Jvcle Works, Baring Square. 3 35



WANTED Known — Seeds, Seed*, Vegetable Seeds of every variety) 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties, only Id per packet, at Fletcher Ebos. East S reeb.



STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H A. FLOWiDE, the leading Confectioner, East Stieefc. 7 163



WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per y*rd ; table napkins, tray clothe, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 46



WANTED, wise fathers and mothers t remember that Mkllor's Annual Boot Sale is now on.



BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zeakndia Boot Store.



BHAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bbos.



WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bagß, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's



He took my advice as he sat on the stile, $at sneezingund wheezing and coughing;; He hasn't a sign of that cotd on him now, No eneeziog or wheezing or coughing, And he says ' there's no friend to humanity truer" Than Wood's Great Peppermint Cure, If a very bad cold you are forced to endure With aneezing, or wheezing, or coughing.' au2o



STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Is 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, IOJd, worth double.— W. H. Collier.



WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only.



ABSOLUTELY PURE, therefoie best. Flower's Tomato Sauce. Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keepers.



4* Picking up Knowledge is easy enough if you look for it in the right place. This is the right place to learn just what to do for that debilitating condition which warm weather always brings. Do you want to be cured of that languid feeling, get back your appetite, sleep soundly, and feel like a new being ? Ayer's SarsapariUa will do it. It has done it for thou* sands. It will do it for you. Try it. PREPARED BY OR. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mm., U. 3. A. BOLD MEDALS at the World's Chief Expositions. Ayer's Pills cure constipation.



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICES. FTIHE Friends of the lute Mbs Susakah .A. Wilson are informed that her funeral will leave her late residence, Cox street, Ashburton, TO-MORROW, ac 230 p.m , for the Ashburton C metery. K. DUCKWORTH & SON, 8 135 Undertakers, Burnett Street.



THE Friends of Mr and Mrs ,7. Tweedy are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their late beloved daughter, Ann Bibkeecic, will move from their residence, Anama, on FRID- V, 20ih insfr., at 2 p.m., for the Mount Somers Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 123 Undertakers. irnm-mni n inn 'n i iiii.i imwrrrriiTiTiTmrirrTtrTTTrffT



PUBLIC NOTICES HOBTIOULTURAL SOCIETY, THE Adjourned Meeting will take place at Mr Dodds 1 Room, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at 8 o'clock. 8 133



B. DUCKWORTH & SON, UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals conduoted at the followingprices:— Covered Coffins, with hearae and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Burnett Street, Abhbtjrton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



AUSTRALIAN ■VICTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIETY New Zealand Branch : Head Office, Customhouae-quay, Wellington! . Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O. (Oh^lrmant rhe Hon Caarlea J. Johnston, KX.O* (Dapity Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Biohardson, 0.M.G., M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \nd th& LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which r© la ea * ; BONUS EVERY YKAR The Method ol Valuation adopted by thia Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than thtt hsld by any other office in the Australasian Colonies, ACOUMULATED~~FUND EXCEEDS £13,750,000 (Thirteen and Three-quarter Millions Sterling.) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2.000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE _ I£SW,os><* Sum Assured £40,781,231 Cash Bonuses Divided ..  £6,843,863 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 189S, £428,798 yielding .Reversionary Bonuses amounting to i£830,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. TASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusep exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIP in the A. M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income W EDWARD W. LQVVE, Resident Secretary. Brarob Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary District Offio6 S Ofttbefolftuw, Otoifttfwnbi i



Henry Stephenson. HBNBY 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- I 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. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER,



NOTICE. rjlHB ASHBURTON TAILOEING X COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefor^ give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable, Gents"own material made up. | W. PAULING, Manager Smote Nfw Vtnuh



D. fiiomas, SPECIAIT ENTRY. HORSE FAIR. FRIDAY, AIJGUST 20, 1897. ON ACCOUNT of the late William Miller's Ex cutors. GREY DRAUGHT GELDING, 6 years. First-olasa Worker. No Reserve. D. THOMAS, 3 83 Ashburton.



P bl»e No is s, WHKFLBANI/S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE. HTIHE SPECIFIC 'UTTERLY DFSTROYS J- ALL INSECT LIFE it cornea in con tact with, oauaes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J. B. Ac'and, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Achburtoa Domain), and from many others, some of which can be i seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific may be bad [ from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash« I burton, also direct from the Patentee. WM. WHEEIBAND, I 128 Nurseryman, Temuka.



GREAT AUCTION SALE OF OLOTBIFG. SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, 1897. MR DAVID TjiOMAS has received instructions from the Vendors in the ( Estate of G. J. Neiii, to Sell by Public | Auction, without reserve, the balance of the ( remaining stock, oonsistiDg of a large quantity of Boots, Shoes, and Drapery of all kinds. Blankets, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Serges, Hafcp, Sheeting, Quilts, and a large lot of Flannelettes. Sale at 12 o'clock. This Sale will be held at the shop corner of East and Moore Street. 8 93



SADDLERY & HABNESS. JOHN H. JAMIESON, WISHES to inform hia Friends and the Pubic generally, that he has taken THE PREMISES IN EAST STREET, Formerly occupied by i MR R. J. HENRY, WHERE HE HAS OPENED WITH A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Em, Which he will Offer at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Repairs promptly executed at reasonable charges. J.H.J. will be glad to receive the support of all old friends. 8100



MisTHVEJSF SALE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 26. MR DAVID THOMAS will ofter at the ab ye fixture, on account of various Clients,— OAA MERINO EWES in Lamb. 1 A A SixandEiaht-tooth CROSSBREI* AUU EWES in Lamb. 1 AA CROSSBRED LAMBS. 200 CROSSBRED HOGGET 3. j KQ CROSSPRED HOGGETS. Q SPRINGERS. 6 STEERS, " Q DRAUGHT HOR>ES. 6000 to 1000 Macrocarpa, Pinus Insignus, Laichea. D. THOMAS, 8 124 Auctioneer.



EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE. What an M.ET.R. SSays*: Corwar, Barrhili. To Messrs Kilworth and Bon. Dear Sir, —rlhe Rack Sawmill you built for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantity of timber in a day, and handle large logs with ease.—l am, etc., J. Cathcari Wasos. Ooncenifujg? the New Governor. To Mr Kilworth. Dear !>ir, —The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Engine is working sp'endidly, and all who have sees it speak highly of its performance —I am, etc., Mbbedith Wilson, Wakanui.



T. Bullock. rjIHE Following Special Sums of £155, X £300, £2,300 to lend on approved Freehold Securities, at the lowest current rate of interest. T. BULLOCK.



BAKEBY. TO BAKERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the Triangle Bakery Premises, Apply to T. BULLpCK.



TO LET. "TTER V Comfortable Dwelling House of six V rooms, bay window, verandah and scullery, wash-house, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, nearly oppo'itc Presbyterian Manse, and just below Mr A. Roberts 3 residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. TOWN PI OPERTY WELL SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET FT!OWN Section 667, | acre, with Dwelling JL House of 6 Rooms, Bay Window and Verandah, belonging to Mr Geoige Lea. '1 his not having been disposed of by auction he has authoiised the sale of it at th« reduced price of £245. Easy terms, say £25 cash, £25 in 6 months, balance by instalments bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent per anuum. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



FOR SALE AT A REDUCTION. Suburban Property, Netherby. 4 ACRES, 1 rood, 24 perchea, fronting Princes Street, ' and running back across the Wakanui Creek, with 4 roomed Cottage etc , thereon. I*OftA WILL be accepted on very ob &t/ \J easy terms of pay ment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. DWELLING in Moore Street, rental 5a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



HAMPSTEAD. On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing £ acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terniß. T. BULLOCK.



TO FARMERS & 0 LEERS. FOR SALE. Q O X ACRES good land, s> portion of it O/V<l) was originally swamp. Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



To Farmers and others desirous of purchas-! ing land in the North Island. I HAVE FOR SALE 320 AO»KS 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—-Tiraumea— about 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this locality should inorease in value. Full particulars furnished on application. 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. BHLLOOK.



FOR SALE. /COTTAGE a.nd two Sections wall \J situated at Alleacon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK.



A. Matt Who Appreciates Economy, To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir, —Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it works highly satisfactory, and ia a 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, Mayfisld.



From the I1on» isuwye?. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—-We were very much troubled with a loose pulley seizing. Since you bished it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubricators and supplied Oil for same and other bearings, ali has worked satisfactorily. Your Celuioid Emery Wheels for Saw gulleting are the best we ever used.—We are, etc., Sharplin & Co., Wtaveley. OL'lie Miller Expresses Canterbury Flour Mills, Ashburton. 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. GJreat ssuccews. Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir, —The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine has proved a great success j 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 INot Cost Anytliiuft* For Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir, —The Water Wheel and Pump you made and 6xed for me 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 speoial work, and execute the game by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work. i Kilworth & Son, ASHBURTON. 8 120



HENRY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN •T^HANKS the Public moat heartily for j 1 their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hatsi, Boot#, (Mug- j erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery s Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of j every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware t&nnot be surpassed at the prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. I Orders by poet promptly attended to, and I «ood* delivered daily.



H. M. JONES. Organs, Organs. W STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with I couplers, at Imported Price— £l6 CAS« Best Value ever oflfered in Ashburton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beaufci. ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cash, Pianos, Pianos. HAAEE.RAMSPERGER, WEISNER, and other pianos, ab Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles. HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle, men's Bicycles, from LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety. H. M. JONES.



WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice Belection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in itock and to order.—Mjtobem* £ Xbri?sb,



F. Ferr man. RFImRIMAF. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient SteamshipCompany—Australia to England. Fergusion and Mitchell's Paper Mills. —_____ _ ion acres °f L™d > weu fen<-eil »&d lvv watered, close 10 Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN.



j FOR SALB. Several SAFES by Milner and others. I—: — — WAKANUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Highbank, is selling at a 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.



TO THOSE Desirous of Investing in First-clasß Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is built a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. FERRIMAN.



The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort* able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. ■F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals, F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs, F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. lERRIMAN.



SoldJ J6V/K SALE. HAMPSTEAD. A» REAL BARGAIN. Half-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House of five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-fiuuished House of seven rooms in a good loca.ity. Rent, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN.



FOIL SALE, II WALP. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land, Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few minutes' walk of ti;e Post Office. F. FKRRIMAN.



FOR .SALE. ALLEN TON. One Acre of F rst-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. rpHE PUJBLIO BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounce*! by the AsSiburton Public to give wondeiful value for liti c money MAKE NO MISTAKE. 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOB, TANORBD STREET.



FOR BALK. •-HINDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1J miles below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN.



FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph JETord's Soonr and Haiiigf-Worin. Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Daar Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing >nd scouring "badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tofchill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, Bowmar Bros. I Ciichton Park, Pukeift'u. Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please Bend out, j per rail, to Pukerau, four gallonß of the Lung-Worm Mixture, by this evening's train, if possible. The last tin which I used on the Lambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeal it,—Yours truly, R. Lindsay, Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years past when my sheep Bhowed suns of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. 7 147



CAESON & Go./ WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HAYING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Tens, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchongs, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guarantee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction. Our 2/- Pore Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur- ' passed. Samples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The best sugar-cured Hams and Bacon. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated •■• Timaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal, The '• Sb. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Aulsebtook and Phoenix Biscuits and Confectionery. "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade, Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Agent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. 8 22



NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN-| TILE INSURANCE GO. j Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2.750,000 Paid-up Capital .„ £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,537,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN.



SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s eaoh.-—W. H. Collieb'B Stock taking Sale.



T ADIES' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin- I 4 toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale.



WANTED KNOWN — Ladies 1 shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 742 WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d, worth 2s 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to ?■ 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—Afr A. Q.Utt'B cheap sale, 7 45



WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2* 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises, All descriptions of ladies garments made to ord«.—MlTCHlU*



6 astness Notices. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE STJBB TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TyHOLESALB AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BtAIR'S STANDARD SEED'?. ?«£S VEGETABLE SEEDS %SS OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2. fid. SO VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES. PACKET FLOWJILJLV OxLEDS PACKET 100 VARIETIES TO OHOOSB FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. OUR Potatoes are all Orderß should be tent m specially raised for seed par. A change of seed always early as possible so ai to poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution,. M the best potato producing better and heavier crop our stock usually get* «x« district. ia produced. hausted before the end of the season. EARLY RUBY, Red. Thi« is a very early pink skinned variety of splendid qwlity. | It boils well and ia a good cropper. WHITE HEBRON.—This grand potato possesses all the well-known qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and has in addition a clean white skin which renders it more valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and ia enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON--One of the best early sorts, very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skiiiß. This potato does not require any recommendation as its qualities are too welt known. ROBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent oat by us 2 years ago has amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It is a grand early variety of extra fine quality and enormous productiveness. Its cropping qualities are prodigioue. The skin is a beautiful pink. RICHARD SEDDON—This line new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large sue with very shallow eyes, flesh close in train and when cooked heg a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it is fitted for an early market potato. OTHER Varieties— Snowsake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc, A COMPLEIB CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHTJBCH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seed*



PORTABLE FORGES, ANVILS, VICES, MACHINE DRILLS, ENGINEERS' # MECHANICS' TOOLS, AT LOWEST PRICES, John Or & Co., EAST STREET, ASBBT7BTON.



WANTED Known—That J. Moison hai received & large stock of Wlnttt Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at» Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never waß yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to k«ep tht reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the beat sols Ittthtr nsed. Repairs done at onoe at the Fnnii Boot Stow, fiMti ,Stntt, T BWB P, Art.