FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR LYTTLETON

The funeral of the late Mr Wettcote MoNab Lyttleton took place on Thursday at Rak&ia, and fche large cottege which followed his remains to their last resting place was testimony to the great respect in which the deceased gentleman was held during his life, and of the manner in which he had endeared himself to all around him. In addition to there being a large attendance of settlers, there were many people present from Christ church, among them being a number of Masons, including several holding the 18th degree. The service at the grave waa con ducted by the Rev. J. Holland, after which a full Masonic service was conducted by P,G. M Bro. H. Thomson and G.B. Bro. Hamilton. Among the gentlemen present were—Messrs H. T. Winter, M. Stitt, E. G. Stanley, D. Cameron, J. and D. Gordon Holmes, 0. F; M. Wroughton, C P Hugo- Bin, T. S. Johnston, E. P. Chapman, W. and H. Pitt, G. Merry wet her, H. H. Secre fcßß, A. D. Mellraith, T. H. Jackson, Geo. Jameson, J. Murray, W. B, Denshire, R. and M. Friedlander, H. and E. Watson, S. Babsr, R, T. Pincktey, L. 0. Mathias, W. MoMil lan, 0. H. Dowding, E. S. Coster, C. A. 0. Haidy, E. H. Hughes, A. Loughrey, J. Lambie, and R. Mulligan. A large num ber of wreaths were sent, including a beauti ful oce from the employees of the Rokeby Estate. The deceased gentleman was the •eoond son of the late Captain Lyttleton, of the 64th Regiment. He was born on Novem ber 3, 1847, at McNab's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was educated privately. He oame to Tasmania in 1863, and shortly afterwards he went to Queensland, whence he returned to take up the management of the Clydevale Eatate, where he resided for twelve years. He married Emily, the second daughter of fche late Mr Louis Wood of Woodleigh, Snakebanks, Tasmania, on the 29 h January, 1873, and he ctme to New Zealand in 1879, and settled on the Rokeby Estate, where he lived with his family until death. He leaves a widow, two eons and two daughters to mourn their loas.

FOOTBALL.

A football match was played in the Domain on Thursday afternoon between the Ashburton Juniors and the Longbeach Foot ball Club. The following represented Long beaoh:—Full-back, H. Bushell; three quarters, Lewis (captain), Webster, and Box; halves, Walls and Edge; forwards, Le Grange, Davison, Thomas, Bushell (2), Jordan, Collins, Timms, and Jeff. The fol lowing played for Aahbutton—Full-back, McKee j threequartere, F. Wilson (captain), Campbell, and Dixon; five-eighths, Pilbrow ; half, Woods; forwards, Brown, Madden, Hefford, Hepburn, Smith, Biroh, McTigue, Baxter, and Pmchaise. The Juniors won the toss, and kicked off, Longbeach smartly returned, and play remained in the centre, until a passing tush between Pilbrow, Wilson and Campbell took the ball into Longbeach twenty-five. The Longbeach being awarded a free kick, kept their line out of danger for awhile. Shortly after Dixon secured the ball, and after a good run scored near the corner. The attempt at goal failed. Shortly after the kick off, Box secured the bal and mado a clever run to the Ashburton twenty five. A free kick to the juniors paced their line oat of danger, and by fast following up they carried the ball to Longbeach twenty five. A pass from Pilbrow to Wilson to Dixon enabled the latter to score. The goal was not converted. A short while before half time Purchase from a dribbling rush scored. The second halt was very fast, and thongh the Longbeach men played a food game, the better combination of the aniora was too good for them. McKee made a brilliant run nearly the whole length of the field, and scored behind the posts, converting hia try himself. The other try for the Juniors was made by A. Pilbrow. The Juniors ultimately won by 17 points to 5. The try for Longbeach was secured by A. Huston. Mr W. Burns acted as referee. After the game both teams were entertained to a sumptuous repast, in the Oddfellowß' Hall, to which they did fu 1 justice. Mrs Kanger did the catering in a moat creditable manner. After the dinner the Juniors entertained the visitors to a emoke concert at Dore'a Hotel, where songs, recitations, etc., were given by various members of the teams.

TUB SITUATION IN INDIA.

Advance of Tribesmen on British Positions.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright

CALCUTTA, AilgUSt 18 Peshawur reports that a body of Afridi tribesmen are marching upon Jamrud, a strong fort at the mouth of fehe Kyber Pass, twelve miles west of Peahawur, whilst the Oarkaais are marching in force upon the Kuram fort, another strategic position at the entrance to Afghanistan from Indi«, twenty-five mileasouth-west of Jauarud, and upon Samana, a mountain range in North-eastern Afghanistan, crowned by British fortified posts, between the Hangu valley and the river Khost. Sikh outposts are concentrating at Fort Lockhart to intercept the march of the tribesmen, The wives, children, officers and men belonging to the regiment have retired to Haogu, midway between Jamrud and Kuram, where a British fort is situated.

Major Keddell held a Warden's Court to : day 16 deal with an application for a gold jnining claim on the Ninety-mile Beach. I'he hearing wan adjourned till October for the survey report. Major Keddell, S.M., heard two cases to-day of drunkenness—one, that of P. Dougberty, waa dismissed with a caution, but the other waa a more serious affair. An inmate of the Old Men's Home, named Patrick Q'Grady, had come into town op Thursday, and had managed to sorape to gether a few shillings, contributions of Friends of his. With these contributions he had been able to sample the wares of the bonifacea, and had lost hia head to such an extent that in his pot-valiancy he Btnashed a plate glass window of the Union Bank. He had in his possession when arrested a sum of 22a, and the Magistrate fined him Zs for the offence, and ordered the $1 to be handed oyer ttf-the bank' tp assispin replacing the Window—to do which, however, would cost £3.

THE ASSBUR^ON GUAJRDIAN : JFftlDAtf, AllGtlSj? 20, 1897.



The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliabe waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger sale for these goods, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping ths wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilate! »nd every improve ment "up to date." —ADVE.



Wanted. TEA and Coffee, Hot Pies, Refreshments. Town style; popular prices.—Light, Confectioner, East Street. Tropical Fruits, English Confections. 8 139 FRESH oysters, Urayfiih and a'l kinds of fresh fish to-night. J. H Jewitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 8 142 TVTE W Journals —Young Ladies' Journal 1.1 (August); Weldon's Ladies' Journal (July) j Quarterly Family Reader, Quarterly Something to Read. New Papers—Lloyd's, Reynold's, &c, at H. N. Anderson's, Kast street, Ashburton. 8 I^3 mRIANGLE BUTCHERY have killed a JL record Pig; age, one year and nine months; weight, 4061b5. Pork Sausages delivered To-morrow at 4d per Ib.—W. H. Robijksoh, Triangle. 8 140 WANTED to purchase a two or three roomed cottage with small section.— Fribdlandbr Bros., Limited. 8 132 /"^HEAP Firewood.—l have a quantity of \_J firewood (broom, etc ) Anyone can have same for carting away.—George Lea. 8 131 STAR Light Roadster, good machine; good order; £15 cash. Star Light Roadster, new; £19 cash. The Pearl, strong useful machine, £15 15s cash, The Envoy, Hadden, Monarch, Columbia, the Sociable for two. Up to date machines. Ladies' and Gentlemen's, cash or terms.— H. M. Jones. FOUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared this month. Prices-£5, £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 8 35 WANTED Known —Seeds, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety] 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros.' East S reeb. WANTED Known—A Cheap Boob Sale at Mbllor's, for fourteen days only. STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound ! Cough" Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. FLOWiJR, the leading j Confectioner, East Street. 7 163 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Qrr's cheap sale. " 746 BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. BKAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5a 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bros. 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 WAN TED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Geb mairied, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges la 6d, worth 23 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, IQfcd, worth double.—W. H, Collier. __ A BSOLUTELY PURE, therefore best. J\. Flower's Tomato Sauce. Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keeper?. Tenders tender's! fIIENDERS are invited for Building a X House in Tancred Street. Plans and Specifications may be seen at my Office, Burnett Street. Tenders olose on MONDAY, August 30, at Noon. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. 8 141 R. BIRD, Architect. PUBLIC NOTICES ANGLICAN SERVICES. X ONGBEACH —Morning Service, 11 a.m. J_j (The Rev. A, H. Watson.) WATERTON—3 p.m. (Ihe Rev. A. H. Watson.) lINWALD — 7 p.m. (The Rev. A. H. 1 Watsoii.) 8 138 1Q FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines, one and, one $ feet, either co jet pr for sale, ~All orders left with 8 73 J. W. HARDLEY. NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. j SHEEP RATE. I THE Rate is payable at any Money Order Post Osice up ti^ and. '^ucjjuding tU'e lei September, after which date it pan only be received by the local Inspector of Stock with the penalty added.—See Sfctioa 49 of " The Stock Act, 1893." ! JOHN D. RITCHIE, Chief Inspector of Stock. Department of Agriculture. (Live Stopk Branch.} Wellington, August 1§ h, 189?. § \3fy ASH BTJRTON PO UXIRY SOCIETY. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING will be held in the Treasurer's Office, Tancred Street, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1897, At 8 p.m. All Fanciers or others interested cordially W»M E> A> . bobottOM, g 137 Hon Secretary. IYPESW KITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed!. Legal, Com mefcial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. ' Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., fiom 3s 6d per hundred.. . Instruction in Typewriting. VaeaDqy fox two pupila. ' „„.„.,, 4' gi|a M. GRAH.AM.



Holloways Pills and Ointmeht.—The most effectual Cure for Gout and Rheu matißm—A frequent cause of these com plaints i 8 the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion, lassitude and great debility, showing the want of a proper circulation of the fluid, and that frnpuriW of the blood greatly aggravates these disorders. Hollo way's Pills are pf so purifying a nature that a few doses taken in time are an effectual preventive against aout and rheumatism but anyone who has an attack of either should use Hollo way's Ointmont also, the powerful propor ties of which, combined with the effects of the Pills, ensure a certain cure. The Oint ment should be thoroughly rubbed into the pirts affected at least twice a day, after they have been sufficiently fomented with warm water to open the pores to faciliate thp introduction pf the Ointment to foe glands,



Synopsis op New Advkbtißembntß. Clothing Factory—Bicycles. Chief Inspector of Stock —Notice to sheep itwaers? Poultry Society—Meeting on Monday next. „ , Anglican Services—Sunday nest. Light Notice re refreshriieatsj etc Andrew Ore—lmportant announcement. J. Ef. Jewitt—Sreah fish to-night. R. Bird—Wanted tend&rs for building a hpaae. Triangle Butchery—Pork sausages. T. Bullock— Opttace to let.



D. Thomas, BUILDING SITES TO BE LET BY AUCTION AT THE ARCADE ON SATURDAY, September 25, AT 2 P.M. SHARP. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in sfcructions from the Ashburbpn Borough Council TO OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, "I p* FIRST-CLASS BUILDING SITES, Near the Domain, and fronting C nitron and Peter Streeiß (West), containing from 4- to | of an Acre pach, f<>r twenty-one years, with Compensation Clause. These blocks are the best Building Sites in the town of Ashburton, having long frontages to the Domain, and as they are to be let on long Glasgow leases offer special advantages to those wishing to make homes for themselves. ALSO, on same terms and conditions— T.Ss. 417 and 418, containing \ acre each, fronting Moore Street, AND T.Ss. 423 and 424, containing i acre each, fronting Tailored Street. These sections are high and dry, and being in a select neighbourhood, are worth looking after. For terms and conditions of Lease apply to the TOWN CLERK, or D. THOMAS t g 91 Ashburton. T. Bullock. SATUEDAY, AUGUST 21. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Fronting Alford Foresc Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Lots 14 and 15, part of R.S. 4905, each containing £ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road, between the Town Belt and Cross Street. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 8 95 Auctioneer. ■ ~Wo¥¥y. FTIHE Following Special Sums of £155, X £300, £2,300 to lend on approved Freehold Securities, at the lowest current rate of interest. T. BULIOCK. B A X eIbTyT TO BAKERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the Triangle Bakery Premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, ac a low rental—Cottage and Section frontiDg Alford forest Road. Zs 6d per week. T, BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. "TTERY Comfortable Dwelling House of six V rooms, bay window, verandah and Fcullery, wash-house, with copper built in. Well situated on Beach Road, near y opposite Presbyterian Manße, and just below Mr A. Robeits'residence. ' Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. TOWN PFOPERTY WELL SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET niOWN Section 667, \ acre, with Dwelling I House of 6 Rooms, Bay Window and Verandah, belonging to Mr George Lea. This not having been disposed of by auction he has authorised the sale of it at the 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 annum. T. BULLOCK, Agent. FOR SALE AT A REDUCTION. Suburban Property, Netherby. 4 ACRES, 1 rood, 24 perches, fronting Princes Street, and running back across the Wafeanui Creek, with 4 roomed Cottage etc., thereon. OOOA WILL be accepted on very ob^tjyJ easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. DWELLING in Meore Street, rental 53 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. , HAMPSTEAD,. On account of the Mortgagee. TWO Building Sites, well situated in Cambridge Street, being Lots numbered 75 and 7^6, each containing \ acre of good Exceptionally easy terms! T. BULLOCK. "to farmers & oihers. FOR SALE, 3f\ fg ACRES good land, a portion of it & O was originally swamp. Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ! To Farmers and others desirous of purchap»' ing land in the North island, I HAVEFOR SALE 320 AOR»S 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district— Tiraumea— about 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that thp Railway is opened \o Paniagua, property in this ' should increase, in value, Fuji particulars furnished on ftpplicj^qn, T. BULLOCK, TINWALD. FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER,ACRE, well si uated, fronting the^Main South Road, and not far from the railway station, T. BULLOCK. OOTTAG.E and two Sections well situated at Allcnoon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK. IIOR SALE—A Singe-sealed Buggy, alsc strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLQCS. EX "Gothic" Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount Qpe Shilling in She Pound.-"Tb,e Hall," East Street WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell IOQO pairs of Boots.— I MCLioa's 2§»laudia Boot Store,



Piblie Notices. »§ -§"1 M i Hh' "I *■ g 1 If Ss 1 ** g I * II si I &° 1 t a s* S2 I it**. I! i |i §s s \\ | I*B BsilM* S 3* •* • g R ° £2-£g ; || Ocn cSbo a rH a as -oik "3 »rA f 8-^ =° 5.9 5 <5" I £"8:5 g* ;i * *n s n 4£l! IP I 1! ! O = g.« SiT fl* 111 *- ■P'*; '-d O « • I li-2i *■ it *ISi II § fl "" 3 £ SS' 8' Bbi -2 Sj z g |^ SO JSS 'O | ij^-j |I" . ojw P 3- "St-s p|s -SS3 < .s m a 8 >,a s ■•» •« --> ' ? 60 "P3 .S-2 &. 'Jo? & !! ill PB i° i — ?iii ro g g g j Pi ? !:- m Zsx = si 2g5| 5  ---2-6:1 5 ".I lllli Sil . 2 Si ! I|« 8 g| I WHKBLBAND'S PATENT BLIGHr SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CORE FOR SCALK. mHE SPECIFIC UTTERLY" DESTROYS X ALL INSECT LIFE it comeß in con tact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth j of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J. B. Acianri, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Athburton Domain), and from many others, some, of which can be seen at this office. Agents will be appointed in various centres. Meantime the Specific may be had from Mr J. Scaly and Mr D. Thomas, Ash burton, also direct from the Patentee. WM, WHEELBAND, 8 128 NurserymaD, Tetnuka. P XTEACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE. What ati MJET.K. Says: Cor war, Ban hill, To Messrs KUworth and Son. Dear Bir,-^-T he Rack Sawmill you built for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantity of cimber in a day, and handle large logs with ease.—£ am, etc., 5. Cathcart Wason. Coucei'uing- the New Governor« To Mr Kilworth. Dear Wr, —The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Engine ia working splendidly, and all who have seen it speak highly of its performance —I am, etc., Mebedith Wilson, Wakanui. A. Man Who Appreciates Economy. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it worjka highly satisfactory, and is a great saving in coal. In fact all work you have done for me has always been of first class order.—l am, etc. s John Burgess, Mayfield. From the Bq»s Bn-wyer, To Mr Iplwqrth. Dear Sir,—We were very muoh troubled with a looee pulley seizing. Since you bughed it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubricators and supplied Oil for same and other bearing*, all has worked satisfactorily. Your Oeluloid Emery Wheels for Saw gulleting arc the beat we ever used.—We are, etc., I Sharflin & Co., Staveley. The Miller Expresses £§€» 11 sJ action. Canterbury Flour MUK Aahburfcoju,. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir^—The various Flour Milling Machines you have madt for us hay« answered the purpose for which they were de&igqed, and have given every satisfaction, -We are, etc., Rollitt & Co. A. Great Success. Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir, —The Sorrell Riddle yau recom-. mended for my Combine has proved a great success \ nothing els« I have tried hm do»e so well. In fact I have had it in the mill the whQle season, |t never blocks with oats as 4oe§ tiio ordinary perforated zinc.—l am, etc., Peter Chalmers, Chertsey. Has JSot Cost A,n^thlnjx For Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir,—The Water Wheel and Pump you made and fixed for me some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has not as yet cost anything for repairs.—-I am, etc., JoisN Cpo||R,A>ii, Ashburton, We are prepared to advise and prepare Plains of any special work, and execute the came by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work, Kilworth & Son 5 BKIZ>GtIS WOJttBL^, ASHBURTON. S 120, Tn E RE CQRD S AL E,^-Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cioaks, Jackets, Capes, Hata, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Aloobn will oger these at and below wholesale prices j also all her Trimmed MMinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, and Pina fores at great reductions to reduce qu»nfci« % b§few ttock'takiogt , J



F. JFerrfman. F. FERKIMAK | LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES: North Brhishand Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Compauy of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguason and Mitchell's Paper Mills. . 'poe" salS "I f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and ±.\J\J watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. _____ Several SAFES by Milner and others. 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 Drawiog 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-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE a Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builc 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. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. 10 LET, FOR A FEW MONTH!?. A Well-furnished House of seven rooms in a good locality. Reut, 25s per week. .P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. " FoIT~SALE. A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few mitiutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwreiling. F. FERRIMAN. ~POR SALE. HINDS." 3O ACRES in Tussocks. \\ 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 Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. * Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton. Dear Sir, —I have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Grose breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing land scouring badly. After onoe drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheep improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs Tothill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, Bowmar Bros. Qriqhton Parks Pukerau. Mr Smith, Dear Sir,—Please send oubj per rail, to Pukerau, four gallons 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. bo I mean to repeat it,—Yours truly-, S. Lindsay] Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years paEt when my sheep showed signs of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I o&n strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. ? 14? NORTH BRITISH & MEROAN, TILE INSURANCE QO, ESTABfttSHTO IBt>i. SnbaQriW Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1885 £1,587,964 Ashburfcoa Afenfe—F. FERRIMAN. SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all Biie», only 5a each.—W. H. Coujkb's Stock taking Sale. "I" ADIKS* CAPES, Jackets, and Macin | 4 toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale. WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6>d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's S^ovei, 3d per pair j ladies' gloves 6d per pair 5 lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Obr's cheap sale. 7 42 WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth a-i 64 5 dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 253 to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 45 W~~~ ANTED Known—Our 7b 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of ladies garments made to order.—MiTCUßLl. j?c Iwrkbr.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE rpHE PtJBLIO BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. MAKE NO MISTAKE. 5000 PAIRS OP BOOTS AND SH9ES TO PICK FROM. Try our Dew leather. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET.



POETABLE FOKGES, ANTIuS, YICESJ MACHINE DRILLS, ENGINEERS 6f MEOHANIOS' TOOLS AT LOWEST PRICES, A£ John Qyy & Co.,



EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. SADDLERY & HAKNESS. JOHN H. JAMIESON, WISHES to inform hiß Friends and the Public generally, that he has taken THE PREMISES IN EAST STREET, Formerly occupied by j MR R. J. HENRY, j WHERE HE HAS OPENED ' WITH A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Etc., j 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. 8 100 WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optics* Uin« • *<% GUmmc'9 OpUclw



Business Notices. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS TBLAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., ■^"HOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND. BUUR'S STANDARD SEEDS. MS VEGETABLE SEEDS %iB OR TWELVE PACKEIB FOR 2s 6d. 80 VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES. &s flower" seeds &s 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. y A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWEu TO THE TRADE, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. «n?nun? ? o*»fc, oe" arf »» . L Ordew «hould be ten* m 2S,J y "1 '°'"^.PT A change of seed always early m poaeible «o ai to KlwT 11 Mi e? ted atoi sk<!in JW <*• grower, at a receive prompt execution, m f. •*■ P°tato produomg better and heavier crop our stock uiualiy sets ax. dUlric6» l«produoed. haustcd bef.re the end of tfaa season. It Wh wlffil'a JSd cropped * *"* pi °k "^ V"iety °f 'Plendld «""ty' BS I nfETS3BRO^TT^ 8 ffi d pot?fco P088eB««« »» the well-known qualities of the mirk 2 Intl?' v* ? 1O 1? *?" a? wn w¥ fce Bkin which rende«ifc m«« «!»»• '0* market purposes. It is of excellent quality, und is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON.-One of the best early sort*, very productive, Mid of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skine. This potato doea not require any recommendation aa its qualities are too well known. l a ,,S°i BI?f?D^ I?~ Thi8 Bpiendid Benfc oafc by u»2 yfl«8 »«° »»•» •mp'y sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It is a grand early variety of extra fine quality and enormous productivenew. Its oropping qualities are prodigious. The skin is a beautiful pink. B -j5. 125J5 D nSEI?DONfI"Yh^ finf ne^ potato is of an oval 8ha Pc» Srowß t0 ft IarB« «M with very shallow eyes, flesh close In grain 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., OASB SUPPLY 81OKIS, ASHBVBTON AKD CBBISTCHUECH Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds Important A nnouncement, IMMENSE SUCCESS ■OF THE GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1 and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR rpAKES this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage at this Great Sale, which will be continued FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Cheap Sale, t he Railway Fare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least £6 worth of Goods. ALL MY OWN STOOK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. i % Every Article must be cleared, as a large shipment, ex a g. Waimate, is nearly due. ANDREW ORR.



H.M.JONES. CARSON & Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR Organs, [! Organs.i tea trade;



HATING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchougu, and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guarantee our biendf to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at ths same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal satisfaction. Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur* passed. Samples post iree on application. We stil! maintain our reputation for The best eugar-cured Hams «na Bacon. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated " Timaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal. The " t»t. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Auleebiook and Phoeoix Biscuits and Confectionery. , "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop Chink Sugar. Carson & co., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street and Arcade. Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Ageufc for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. a_22 WANTED Known—That J. Moisos has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Bpotß in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leathtr used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Bout Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash* burton .-■ ,\! . 5 115 ANTED . KNOWN-Infeiitett, wool m.its, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; l&cecurtains, from 2s lid; white Marcella quilts, 10* 6d, worth 21s—Ait A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 TIIHOSE who are married may also have ft JL pleasant recollection of the Record Kcign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ,, ftt | very moderate w»t, »fa fl, paiotow'l.



7 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, with couplers, at Imported Price— Jl6 CiSH Best Value ever offered in Ashburton. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a beauti ful instrument, at Imported Price for Cash. Pianos, Pianos. HAAKE.RAMSPERGER, WEISNEB, and other pianos, t»t Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles. HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle men's Bicycles, from £16_ OiSH LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery, PLAIN, FANCY, and COMMERCIAL, in great variety. JEL M. JONES. WANTED Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Speoial lines in Men's Trousers* exceptional value. Choice,; selection in Ties,' Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in itock and to order.-Mnoatui t Xuiwrw.