THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Presa Association —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapuaka August 28, 9.45 a.m., Guardian Office 10.30 a.m. Operations in the Soudan. Oairo, August 27. Despatches with respect to the advance of the British expedition in the Soudan ifcate that a gunboat has reached Abu Hamed aad five other gunboats have passed most of the difficult points The Nile river is rising steadily and it is expected that the gunboats will shortly be enabled to paes the fifth cataract. The steam pump is in operation at the new well sunk on the road across, the desert from Wady Haifa to Abu Hamed and a large supply of water ia produced.

Australian.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. RMflfved Wakapuaka August 28,9.45 a.m., GcarDIAN Office 10 30 ».tn. Humane Society. Sydney, August 2$ The Minister for Mines, at Newcastle, presented the Humane Society's medals to forty-three men, who risked their lives in saving comrades at the Stock ton colliery disaster, Eighteen were also presented with gold medals awarded by the New South Wales Government for bravery. The Minister highly eulogised the rescuers and said that the Government intended in future to similarly recognise acts of bravery,

FEDERATION.

The Commonwealth Bill.

Presa Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. .Perth, August 27. Messrs Briggs and Chowder, mem bers of the Council, and Mr Venn, member of the Assembly, have been elected Federal Convention delegates in the place of Messrs Piesse, Sholl and Taylor resigned. The delegates have left for Sydney. Parliament has been prorogued to October 6th, Adelaide, August 27 In the Assembly, on the Common wealth Bill, an amendment was carried in favor of elective Mini-tries. A new clause was added to prevent dead locks by means of the referendum, and the acknowledgment of God was in serted in the preamble.

BURGLARY NEAR AUCKLAND.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Auckland, August 11 Ib is reported that burglars visited North cote, a marine suburb, last night, ransacked the hotel and stole. They cut the telephone wire, so that a man hsd to go four miles to Takapuna to communicate with the police. The burglars probably went from Auckland and returned in a small boat.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION. [The following is the meteorological report for the week ending August 20, 1897 :—

COMMERCIAL

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The New Zealand Fakmees 1 Co-opera iiyk Association of Canterbury, Ltd. quote as follows on August 27 :— Wheat— t.o.b. Prime milling Pearl 4a Id to 4s 2d „ „ Tuscan 4a Id „ „ „ Hunter's 4a Id „ Seconds, dean ... 3s to 3s 3d  Oata — »» i Duns .. 23 3d Good stout feed ... 2s 3d „ Milling . 2a 3d to 2a 4d. „ Barley— Prime malting ... As  Medium .- 3a 6d „ Be»ns 2s7d to2aßd „ Peas- Prussian blues 4a 3d i, Partridge ... ... 3s 3d „ Ryegrass—Farmers' lines 2s 6d Cocksfoot— Good bright seed ... 3|d Medium grades ... Sd „ Chaft— Good oateheaf (none) Wa at country stations. Potatoes—Derwonts ,3256d „

WEST STREET YARDS.

At the Weab street yards to-day Messrs Friedlander Broa., Ltd., sold 7 acres 1 rood 26 perches land at AUenton at £40 per acre. The other property advertised for sale was Dot offered, bab will be put up next Saturday. There was also sold a bay colt Syrs, by St George-—Roseneath, 30ga being the price realised. Mr D. Thomas held a clearing sale of furniture in the Arcade to-day. Ihere was a good attendance and most lots changed hands at satisfactory prices. A quantity of fruit was also sold. Oranps fetched 4s 6d per caße, lemons 63 6:1, mandarins 7a 6d to 83.

SLY GROGGING.

Press ABBpciatjoßrrßy Electric Telegraph-- Donbdin, August 28. The cases of alleged uly grog selling against John McCorley and two members of his family, at Balclutha, led to unexpected developments. At the outset the police intimitated that the charges would be withdrawn, as the principal witness has been spirited away. Inspector Pardy hinted that a Justice of the Peace had been instrumental in getting the witness away. The informations were dismissed, but the Magistrate said he hoped the police would not allow matters to remain as now.

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The final " ingleside" on Wednesday, September 1, will be " fancy dress optional." Thiß afternoon Mr J. Knotfc, the well- ! known lanternisfc, etc., visited thii office with his apparatus for the manufacture of acetylene gas. The whole affair could be easily accommodated in a yard square of space, in any backyard shed. In three minutes by the watch he had a light burning as brightly as an incandescent gas light, and bad made as much gas as would last this establishment for & whole night -all jeta in use, §mfa Mm Vtnw,



Wanted, '' PRIMITIVE Methodist Church.—Morn ing, Rev. J. Olphert} subject—" The making of manhood." Evening, Bpeoial service conducted by Mrs Payne. 8 209 WANTED— A strong healthy Girl a« Probationer. Apply to The Matron, Strathmore Private Hospital, Christchuroh. F 8 201 rfiHE Tabernacle.—Pastor Ager. Morn- X ing Service, 11 o'clock. Evening, 6.30. Baptism. 8 200



Public Imo i-3sfi» __ TtfßT7rc~iroTi~CE; M. SKLAARK, (Late op Rangiora) HAS COMMENCED Business in Ash burton as SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, in the PREMISES next door to Mellor's Zealandia Boot; Store, Taacred Street, and hopes by superior workmanship and by keeping the beat of material he will be enabled to secure a fair share of public support. 8 191



SCHOOL Books, "Ship" Readers, New Readers, Star and Royal Readers at published prices for cash; Slates, Atlases, 8d; 60 map Geographies, Grammars, Histories, Exercise Rooks, Pencil*, Rubbers, and all requisites.—H. M. Junes. SEVILLES, Bevilles, Sevillea. Citrons, Ripe Bananas, and Mandarins, 24 for Is.—Mas Adams, Saunders' Buildings. WESLEYAN Church, To-morrow.— Evening, address by Mr J. Knott; illustrated by limelight views. Subject— «» Life of Christ." 8 205 WANTED Known—Fresh oysters, Fresh Fish and Poultry to-day at Jewitt's, Burnett Street. 8 207 WANTED KSTOWN—First Concert Ashburtnn Harmonic Society, Odd fellow's Hall, 31st iust. Admission Is. First-class programme, 8 177 SEVILLE Oranges tor Marmalade Mandarin?, Ripe Bananas, etc.-—H. A- Flowbr, Fruiterer and Confectioner. T OST from Tinwald, a young Breeding I a Sow. Finder rewarded on returning to J. A. Clothieb, Tinwald. 8 193 WANTED Known,-Ladies' Water proofs 5a lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3|d, Jackets 4a lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas la, Pompons one doaen for Is, Corsetß la 6d.— Andrew Obr's Great Sale. 8 184 WANTED Known. — Boys Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4a 6d to 7e lid, lufants' Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks. for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial (Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned EaUto of W. S. Mitchell. 8 ISS



JAMES PATTERSON'S GREAT HARNESS SALE. to farmersTnd others. T7IINDING myself Overstocked, and to Jj make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, Bfc IDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be Bold at pricea never before heard of in Ash burton. REMEMBER: i SALE STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTEESON, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. 8188



Ask Anyone WHO HAS A GARDEN IF IHE QUALITY OP MY SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seeds. O Packets for Is. FLOWER SEEDS—I 3 Packets Is. Chooße your own varieties. FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable in price. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Aahleaf, etc., from Papanai. Also Choice Table Potatoes. Best Brands of TEA lower still. 1 Horse, Fowl, and Pig Feed, Bed Chaff, etc. Lowest prices for Cash- Money cheerfully returned for any article not giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. E. DUCKWORTH & SON, XTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and V_j Upholsterers, Funerals conduoted at the followingpricea :— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, diver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Burnett Street, Ashborton. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



GET Your Garden Seeds from Cabson and Co. Large assortment, best quality; lowest prices. STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehoun Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. Flowjsr, the leading Confectioner, East Stieet. 163 Funeral Notice.



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends of John and Julia Sheehan are respectfully informed that the fuueral of their late beloved son, John Andrew, will move from their residence, Creek Road, Allenton, on SUNDAY, August 23, at 10.15 a.m., for the Catholic Church, thenoe to the Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 202 Undertakers.



Entertainments. ODDISLLOWS 1 TT ALL, AshburtoE. XX TO-NIGHT. Mackenzie— glovjeb ENTERTAINMENT. Concluding with a scene from the " BOMNIE FISHWIFE/* Maggie McFarlane ... Miss Jessie Glovkb WildOata William Mackenzie TICKETS— * TWO SHILLINGS & ONE SHILLING. Concert at eight. 8 199 ADDFELLOWS 1 TT A LL' WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15. GRAND OONOERT BY THE 00RRI0K FAMILY, ASSISTED BY MESSRS C. READ, A. YOUNG, and D. RYAN, of Christohurch ; and MESSRS PEACHY and H. GATES. Admission ... 3s, 2e, and Is. 8 203



PORTABLE FORGES, ANVILS, VICES, MACHINE DEILLS, ■ ENGINEERS' $• MECHANICS' TOOLS ■ AT LOWEST PRICES, AT John O* & Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



D. I homas, ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, AUGUST 31. 1 SHALL HAVE FOR SALE at the above fixture the following lines of good Sheep, viz :— On account of Mr D. Morrow, Montalto. wka CROSSBRED EWES in Lamb. f O\J A grand straight line. On account of Mr G. Low. 1 90 FORWARD TWO-TOOTHS. OKA HALFBRED HOGGETS. OKA CROSSBRED HOGGETS. Also—Fat & Store Sheep, Cattle & Pigs. D. THOMAS, | 8 210 Auctioneer. | . a R 0 A D~®. " SPECIAL HOBSE SALE. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1897. MY NEXT SPECIAL HORSE SALE will take plane on the above date and fixture. Farmers and others requiring numbers, please enter early. 7 148 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~SPECIAL~ HOJtiSE FAIR. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 1897 Tl/TESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd, JAJI. will hold a Special Horse Fair on the above date, for which Entries are now being booked. R. PRIEDLANDER, g ]6i Auctioneer.



Tenders. tbndb"bsT i TBNDEBS are invited for grubbing gorae and broom. Particulars may be seen ah Tohn Moobhead's, Wak»nui. Tenders close on SATURDAY, September 14. The lowest or »ny Tender cot necesaarily awtf* 1 JOHN MOORHBAD, j



f PUBLIC NOf IC® OALKDONTAN SOCIETY. THK FINAL INGLESIDE of the season will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, in the Oddfellows' Hall, and fancy dress will be optional. 8 206 JOSHUA TUCKER, Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON WOOLJWORKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rates. Address t Late Homersham's Wool Works. E. RO'OKB. 8 67 ;



I P. FGWiiMli, jLAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompauy of NewZeaiand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper MUIr. COX STREET. I have received instructions from the wwner, who has left Ashburfcon, to effect a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Busy terms. F. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT IjUYER. Section of land, fronting the road jusfe kelow the Flour Mill, Price £11. F. FERRIMAN.



[ TOWNEND'B CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE TOR CONSUMPTION ANH OTHER CHEST _D£S£ASE£' The most valuable discovery in Medical Science* Destroys the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs. Overcomes the racking cough and spitting of blood. READ the following extract from the WeeWy Pres " It has been clearly demonstrated that this new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment of the more formidable disease of consumption, bub that in all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cures with astonishing rapidity. If acts against these lesser maladies as quinine acts against inteimittent fever, it Is equally et'cack'Us in bronchitis and catarrh, and all inflammatory states of the respiratory organs. Expectoration and cough dis« appnar like magic, and there can be no doubt that thousands of cures will be affected during the coming winter by this latest application of modern medical science.'^ PRICE 2s 6d SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale igenta: KKMPTHORNE, PROSSER A OO|S NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. Dnnedln, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. A| NEVER fails ariy ona in ,r\.iaXu.ni such a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it ii •• A frieni in need and ft friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persona afflicted with constipation have testi. fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the facb that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does, not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM OOBES = Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, I Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Logs of ' Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition, NOTE THIS WELL,- 1 The whole system of a human being may be p&fectiv sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the body may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thua giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such [a con*, dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously, Reason points to two essential qualities in a < remedy for this purpose. \t must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of theße qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good." Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila t ion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be " just as good." It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS k STORE KEEPERS, PRICE gs 6P



TO LET. Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. | FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in dose proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN. 1 C\C\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and l"v watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALK ~~~ Several SAFFiS by Milner and others. FOR SALE, TINWALD. 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 the Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. HINDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1£ miles below the Railway and adjoining the Lowcliffe Estate. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALR South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. , F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLKNTON. 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 Lfesirous of Investing in First-class fc?nburbaa Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upou which is buile 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. FKRRIMAN. 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. ICH Acres of Good Ground, with small House. i F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN.



WAHANUX 13 O IN E M1H.11.. T AM A BUYER OF BONES in large or small quantities, delivered at the mill. F. FERRIMAN. OCJHia GkAJEtDJEQN. THOR THE GARDEN OR FARM BONE DUST is admitted by all practical persons TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the soil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. ?ERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN. TILE INSURANCE CO. 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 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN.



TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either to let or for sale, Farmers will find me ab the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be lefb with J. W. Hardley. S. HARDLEY. 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 j makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajb Street. TYT ANTED Kuown—A Cheap Boot Sale W Ati Mbljwr's, for fourteen d»yi PBtyi " - ) i■ F t



'_ T. Builock. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. FOR SALE.-Lots 14 and 15 each can* taining J-acre, beiDg part of R.S. 4905, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~ MONEY. npHE Following Special Sums of £155/ JL £300, £2,300 to lend on approved Freehold Securities, at the lowest; current rate of interest. __________ T. BULTOCK. B A k^K~yT ~" TO BAKERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the Triangle Bakery Premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



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 opposite Presbyterian Manse, and just below Mr A. Roberts' residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FO R Sale, the following properties, viz:— 2174 Acres, Rangitata Plains, being R.S. 31647, and others good sheep country. 1000 Acres near Kaling Station. 280 Acres good land, fenced, and partly cultivated. ALSO FOR SALE, Several Farms, good land, varying in area from 120 Acres to 1,500 Acreß odd, on very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent.



HAMPSTEAB. On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building Sites, well situated its Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 76, each containing £ acre of good land. Exceptionally easy terms, __ T. BULLOCK. TINWALIX 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. BOLLOCK. FOR SALE. ' /COTTAGE and two Sections well V>/ situated at Allen con. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, aho JD strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK



TIN WAI D. TO LET—Comfortable Cottage, nearly new, fronting McMurdo Street. . BULLOCK. ~~ Fu R SALE? ~ GOOD BUILDING SITE. T.S. 1179 /CONTAINING i Acre well aituated in \J Havelock Street, West, being a favorite Street ju-t vow for building in, on the West aide of the town. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. & s M <S a ° i tf to I—l m



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to n*ne in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES] Pronounced by the Aehburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. MAKE NO MISTAKE. 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. ( Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOE, TANCRED STREET XUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluohers 6a \O lid, usually 8s 9d.— Mkllor's Zea. andia Boot Store. \ Kozie Tea, the beito, and yet within reach of all f Sold »t 1/3,1/10, U- and 2/a.- Jqljd Qn AOe Bole Ajj«wt<. |



WANT ED Known, Girla'Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is hi, worth 2% 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7a 6d ; siliciae and linings, all reduced—At A.' Orb's cheap sale. ? 45 WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles,! Folders, and Everything in the option lin« • ■jW. Sat.rk's Optician BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellos's Zealandia Boot Store. STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Is 6d, worth S3 6d; handsome Dress ETweadi, IOJd, wort^h double—W. H. CCfcWfifc " . . ,



I , Business Notices. ' Seeds, seeds, seeds. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TTTHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. lIS VEGETABLE SEEDS %S OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2s 6d. SO VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES. &£3 FLOWER" SEEDS &££ 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADI, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. °. U,.l Potftt, OM ar? all Orders should be sent M special! j raised for iced pur- A change of seed always early as possible so Mto pose* from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, v the best potato produoing better and heavier crop our stock usually gets «• district. is produced. haueted before the end of toe seacoD, EARLY RUBY, Red. This is a very early pink skinned variety of splendid quality. 16 bous well and is 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 foe market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON,-One of the best early norts, very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This potato does not require any recommendation as ite qualities are too well known. BOBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent out 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 prodigious. The skin is a beautiful pink. "en v n RICHARD SEDDON.—This tine new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large siie with very shallow eyes, flesh close in cram and when cooked has 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—Snowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY .STORES, ASHBI7RTON AND CHBISTCBTBCH ' Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for JNimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now landing ex •BGisborne': from North Island. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS RI QUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS. -,',■■■ :/■'■ ' ■ I = PURE SEEDS. =f~ T HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT Bouth of the Line, and I>now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I'am now prepared TO CLEAN for Stamen any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I oan supply best K-YEGRASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 44lbs to the bashel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16|lbs to the bushel t also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS] r RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc, D. THOMAS, ASHBDRTON. wool! wool, wool. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. : * WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The^best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. f



WANTED KNOWN-Ladie.' javketo capes, and waterproofs, til new goods, 50 per cent off usual prJW; ladiaV dressing gowna, at English coat—Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 47 THE RECORD SAL X.—Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Gtpas, Hats, Bonnets, Flower;, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, MBS Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina« fores ab great i eductions to reduce quantl* ties before stock-taking. A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em* broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mrs Alcoxn'b. Ladies' hm Children's Underclathing, Dresses, Piaaiort and Aprons made on the premises, Qu I »wn m*k« gjvti MtUtatioß to irfrywit,