COMMERCIAL.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Press The wheat market continues to show con* aiderab'e firmness, and both merchants and millers are ready to do business where the price asked is m accord with ruling values. Offerings of prime milling wheat are, how- j ever, getting scarce, and the few sampes that oome to hand are leadily disposed of. Second quality wheat, which has been co difficult to place during the season, is now saleable. During the week a Leeaton line of •bout 4000 bushels* consisting of pearl, Tuscan and Hunter's of very prime quality, ha« changed hands at equal to a sh^de over 4s 3|d f.o b. Anothar line of 2800 bushel-; of Tuscan, Challenge and Hunter's from the Bakaia district has also been sold at 4a 41 f.o.b. Second quality wheat has changed bands at about 3a ll|d f.0.b., and seconds up to 3s 4d delivered at the mills. lv Dunedin the demand is mainly for prime lots, whiph can be sold up to 4* 6d, bu^ second quality Is a6t bo oa ily placed. Oats— TM 100*1 market i« very quiei, but several lines of feed ie second hands have been plaosd for shipment to the North Island. Th« Dnnedtn market is * shade firmer owing to the shipping that has taken plac; during the week, bat anything over Is lid for Hnet ii not eosiiy obtained* Seed lots according to deioriptioo and quality will bring •omething over 2s. Thfl following »re current prices paid to farmers. f.0.b., Lyttdfcon, for direct ship meat from country stations and free of eommiiiion:— WlMAt—Good to primo quality pesrl 4s M to 4s 4d, Tusoan 4s 2d to 4s 3d, Hunter's #3 2d to 4s 3d, second quality wheat about 2d Oats—Prime milling 2s 3d, good stout feed 2a Id to 2i 2d, fair short feed 2s feo 2s Id, duns 2s 2d, Danish Is lid to 2s. Babmbt—Prime malting 3s 9d to 4s Id, msdium 3s 3d to 3a 6d, feed 2e3d to 2s sd, Opo 2s 9d.

Lyttelton limis* Offerings of prime wheat are growing less ifttly, and linos last report only a limited quantity of this description has been placed on the market, consequently second quality iamples have met a better tale. Several tines of this sort have been cleared at prices reaching aa high as 4s f.o.b. Any prime parcels offering still meet a keen demand aad bring full rates. Seconds are selling readily at from 3a 3d to 3s 4d according to quality, delivered at Chriatohurjh. Orders for the north are being fulfilled, and steamers sailing this week carried a fair quantity to Auckland. Oats have hardened iix the Sydney market, but little improve ment has been shown here. Good sparrow bills have brought up to 2s Id, and Canadians 2s 2d. Beans are still wanted, and fair quantities have been shipped to the London market, where the increased price of wheat has caused a good demand fot them for mixing for flour. The scarcity of steamer freights, however, has again lessened the inquiry for exports. The following are prices current i— Wheat—Pearl (prime milling) and Tuscan 4e 4d, Hunter's to 4b 3d, good seconds 3s 4d. Oats.—Milling Canadians 2s 3d, Tartars 2s 2d, stout feed 2s Id to 2s 2d, duns 2s to 2s 2d, Danish 2s. Bablbv (nominal).— Malting 3s 9d to 4» s medium 3s 3d to 3s 6d, feed 2s 2d to 2s 6d.

HORSE SALES.

Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report the sale of Mr Robert Gawa'a stallion King of Quality for 550 guineas to Mr George Grice of Willowby. They have also dis posed of Mr D. Munro's stallion Prince of Windsor to a southern client at a satis factory figure. Mr D. Thomas reporta—lmmediately after the hor«e parade on Saturday a Bale of stallions took place m the Arcade, when six horses were offered, and thrcs sold as follows :—Prince Charlie, No Surrender, and Prince, at prices satisfactory to the owners. Laurence Chief, bred by Mr John Shearer, was passed m at a bona fide bid of 165 guineas, whilst Caroelford and New York failed to reach owners' limits. More interest was taken ia the sale of stallions this year than at any time during the last fifteen years.

VOLCANIC ACTIVITY.

Presß Aaaooiation—By Electric Telegraph— Taupo, September 20 The earthquakes are ceasing gradually with no damage done.

The Federation Convention.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright Sydney, September 20. At the Federation Convention, the Hon George Reid, Sydney, said he was unable to conceive any method by which they could obtain finality, except by both Houses sitting together. He characterised the double dissolution as r a monstrosity, unless «ome method were i provided ' o deal with cases m which I both Houasa remained obstinate till after double dissolution had been re sorted to. Sir John Downer, Adelaide, thought both the double dissolution and the double referendum a farce. No decision had bean arrived at when the Convention adjourned for dinner.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashbu.-ton for the undermentioned places as follows v— Burnham and Dunsandel, daily ... ,_ ... 3,15 pm Cbertsey and Kakaia, daily 630 am 315 pn : 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... —630 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 315pn and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays ... ... at 10 30 am Eiffelton, Wiliowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Eigia, Wakanui, and River dde, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kylo, and Newl&nds, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wheatstone, Water ton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and FlemingtoD, daily ... 345 pm Mount Somers, Sprinsjburn, Staveley, Alf ord 1 orest, daily ... .. ... 4pm Metkven, daily 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.* 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pel E-tling, Rangibafca, daily , m 10 30 am Temuka, Timarct, daily, 10 30 am U and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday .., . • 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily .< ... .* 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... .». 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day „ .„ ..,4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Westerfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ... 4pm Letters contains anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes if posted unregistered will be eompulsoriiy registered and charged double regUtratitu fee.

THE ABHBPBTON OPABDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1897,

Printed and Published by the Anhburion Publishing Company, Limited, at tbeir Steam Printing Offioe, Burnett Stem, Aahbnrton. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBKR 2}, 1817



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAll WAY STATION. COAL.COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Lidderadale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE OOAX,, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Niool, whlofa I am prepared to Sell at Lowert Bates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,- The celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMSRS GOALS. COKE Jt FIREWOOD-long k short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, GOAL AND IFIRE WOOD MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No. 83.



THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY.



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEKS 1 BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. TIIE SALE for the kat few weeks has J_ been a pronounced success, and m order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will b«j made. Ike stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost NO SEASONABLE OFFER EEFUSED.



We are prepared to advise and prepare Flans of any special work, and execute the same by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work. Kilworth & Son, I3HIDGE WOHKB, ABHBURT ON



A. Great Sucoe^i. Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir,—The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine has proved a great success ; nothing else I have tried has done so well.' In fact I have had it m the mill the whole season, it never blocks with oatn as does the ordinary perforated zinc.—l am, etc., Peter Chaucebs, Chertsey. Has IVot Cost Anything? For Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir,—The Water Wheel and Pump yon made and fixed for me some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has not as yet cost anything for repairs.—l am, etc., John Coohbane, Aahbarton.



•X'he Miller Expre«Me« Satisfaction. Canterbury Flour Mills* Ashburton. To Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir,—The various Flour Milling Machines you have made for as have answered the purpose for which they were designed, and have given every satisfaction. —We are, etc., Roixitt & Co.



From the EFojmb Sawyer. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—We were very much troubled with a loose pulley seizing. Sinoe you bushed it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubrioaton and supplied Oil for same and other bearing!, all has worked satisfactorily. Your Celnloid Emery Wheels for Saw gulleting are the best we ever used.—We Me, etc., BHABM.Hr & Co., Staveley.



A Man Who Appreciate* Hiconomy, To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it works highly satisfactory, and is* great saving m coal. In fact all work you have done for me has always been of first class order.—l am, etc,, John Eobgess, Mayfleld.



Concemlnir the New Governor, To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—The New Governor you fitted to my Traotion Engine is working splendidly, and all who have seen it speak highly of its performance.—-I am, etc., Mbhkdith Wilson, Wakanui.



Put lie Notices. J£XTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE, What an jSTht.R. 8ay»: Corwar, Barrhill. To Messrs Kilworth and Son. Dear Sir,—! he Rack Sawmill you builb for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantity of timber m a day, and handle large logs with ease.—l ant, etc, J. Cathcabi Wason.



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBUETON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises m West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Seel, Coachbuiiders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms, Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days m the manufacture of Agricultural Implements m some of the leading shops at Home as well as m the Colony, he is m a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment) of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority m every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chuff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, aa well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charges he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STEEET ASHBUETON.



THE AUSIRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: "HUMBER? "SWIFT," "SINGER," "TRIUMPH, AND "ATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Had More Oeiiuine TJhan any other Cycle In the World and Still Reigus Supreme, WE ARE THE wWORLD'S GBBATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE ma^ne ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Stbbet, Mblboubnb. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchesteb Stbekt, CHRISTCHUROH. 125, Gborgh Street, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASBBURTON.



SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASBBURTON. r^HEAPEST and Best House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE & OROOKERY. ALLIGOODS SOLD AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOR NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds B<i per Packet. Flower Seeds Id per Packet. ■ SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO.



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT OASHBUYI&RS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m oar New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fall sized Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWES I CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, , Quids* 4»» Bmm WIST- STREET* ABHBUBTQN



SPECTACLES.^ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Gooaeqaenoe'of the large increase m this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our Already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs m all classes of < SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made oareful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha.c Spectacles fitted to correct the sight m Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPEOIAT CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. iepairs Naat and Strong



PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Gups of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thif is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. | OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m our empties. * Imitation is ainoerest flattery,' but the [ public should see they get the genuine ■ article. Retaii irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & GO, 155 Colombo Stbekt, Ohribtohurob



IMPOETANT NOTICE. MEAT.—OHBAF AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop m Mr Lane's block, and haviag purchased a line of very PRIME BEEF from J, Btoddarfc, Esq., of Willowby, I am m a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily, Orders executed promptly, F. N. BLACK.



JAMES PATTERSON'S GREAT HARNESS SALE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TjIINDING myself Overstocked, and to JD make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE *OR ONE MONTH ONLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BR IDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be sold at prices never before heard of m Ash burton, RE MEMBER: SALJS STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTERSON, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. 3188



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S. S A L E * JEWJSLLER, EAST STEEET, ASHBUBTON. T" AZARUS Patented System ensure JL<*' comfort and correct sight. Dont spoil yoor eyet> by using badly fitting Speotaclea.



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers an Butchers of Ashburton and Surroua ing District that he has Opened up Buiine m the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables m a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR m large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satoedays AU Communications carefully attended to



SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pbovxsbob Bjckeiwmjh reports that SAXON TEAS la absolutely Pare and of good > quality



TBE TKA OF TBfi AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. fIiRY IT, AND YOO WILL HAVE HO OTHER.



BPRISG BLOBSG M:;T;EA, Packed m pj Ift, sti, and 10ft Net Weight Aie-Tight Tins. No. I (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Labeli 1/9 per ft. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per ft, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



Many Ladies complain that the T»a they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kong T«a they will be titiifcd Try tb« |79 4it 8/4, '*i§ «up»cb



SEEDS. SEEDS. TTpOR PRESENT SOWING, "I f\ TONS RED CLOVER. If\ TONS COW GRASS. /sr TONS WHITE CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE. X TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 O ABB AGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO. 9 75



NOTICE. PALLID BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. -



METHVEN. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN," with the day's telegraphic and cable news from all parts of the world, can be had from MESSRB HIBBB' BROS., daily, immediately nfter the arrival of the evening train.



TJOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE JFIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Establish cd—l72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions] J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3



FEED. MAKEIG, T3RQKJSR & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flab Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON . COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



HANMER & GRAVES.



POTATOES VJTT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Outs for •arly Spring feed. Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, £and Partridge Peas.



TI7E HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Ll ',*.: Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Waole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flou*, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrasa and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c,



PLOUGH SHARES. "OEGULAR Supplies imported by us direct from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current.



WE have the following good FARMS FOE SALE on easy terms— 126 Acres, Mount Somers, m grass and crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a very snug little property. 1300 Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all m grass. Price £3 7s 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance oan remain for a number of years at a low rate of interest. 750 Acres, Loweliff, first class buildings, all m English graas. Price low, and easy terms.



BUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede do Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Taukard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Yeilow Aberdeen do. do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greyet^e Turnip do Imperial Green GL»t>e Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringhnm Carrot do Giant White Belgian Carrot) do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sobs hare sent out with tht above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Paokett can be had of any of the aorta at 0d PER PACKET. Farmers and others are invited to inspect.



Hanmer and Graves. BUTTON'S SEEDS. -fTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known glowers, all of which have arrived m tip-top condition. We keap m stock the following varieties;—



lOTICJB. mHE ASHBURTON TAILOEING I 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 m the best Tailoring Establishments m the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee yon one of the moat fashionable Suits procurable. Genta"own material made up. I W. FAUJWNG, i Maa»i«r



"Vy E HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE, | The Well-known TrottiDg SUUioa BALTIMORE. Full particulars on application to ; i FBiSOLANDER 8808,, UxiUP. j



TJT^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 J



-Tjn-E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. j



ED WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. Friedlander Bros., Limited,



SEEDS FOR SPEING SOWING. TITTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. wanted7~Bheep feed. we hate enquiries for feed for AAA A SHEEP, from about end of 4tUUU Septembsr. Full particulars on application. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited.



nnO stand at Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, _L and travel surrounding districts the mftgnifioient looking Trotting Carriage Stallioa NEW YOKE. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show m Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (impotbed.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Race of 70 so vs -two nvles, and trotted second m Addington Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reacLljs and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prise, Chris church ; First at Rangiora ; two Firsts, Hawke's Bay, all m Carriage Class. New York took Fh'st P»".z«s at Timaru m Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, ka. He is rising six years, stands sixteen h^nds three inches, with plenty of the best of bone, combined with good action; is ths right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses New York can show at any time sufficient speed to warrant the conclusion that if put m training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock. Season—£2, payable January Ist, 1893. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 5a., to be paid at first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. 9 99



TO TRAVEL the Aehburton and Sir* rounding Districts, THE TROTTING BTALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by (Draduoer. Terms : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2j Groomage Fee, ss. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 9 % Ashton.



I Stud Notices. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, MIDDLEEIGG PRINCE, Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakanmi. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamiesonß farm, Ashton, Thursday night at Mr E- Stoddart's farm, Wiliowby. Returning to Trevmzs Bro*. Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, aad stands 17 hands high 8 with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, MidSlerigg, Brookside. He took first prize as a two and three-ypar-old at Leeston, and first at Oourtnay Show as a three-year-old, against ail comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. Tbbms—Season, £3 3s; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomag* fee ss, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Seaview, Wakanui. Further particular! from W. MoLAUCHLAN, 9 154 Groom m charge.



Kozis TIA, the besb, and yet within »«jh of »U $ Mi *t 1/8,1/10.2/-, i«d 2/4,^



mHIS COMPANY is being formed for X the purpose of acquiring from the vendor the sole patent rights held and ap plied for by him m the above invention m all parts of the world. The vendor to receive £1000 m shares, and £>500 m cash for the rights acquired by him, the whole interest m, and the title to which are handed over to the Company. It is proponed by the promoters of this Company, that when formed, the Company proceed with the manufacture of the Blight Specific, and dispose of the same to the best advantage, and it is confidently anticipated that the sale of the above men tioned specific which is increasing daily, will realise a Very handsome return to the shareholders. The mixture can be safely applied to al parts of the tree from the fail of the leaf till the bursting of the buds again m Spring. The stem and main branches may be safely j dressed at any period of the year. One good dressing will be found a most effectual cure for Soale Blight, and the tree will not re quire further dressing for years. For Aphis, Bed Spider, Codlin Moth, and all Mosses or Lichens, Wheelband's Patent Blight Specific will be found a most effectual remedy. It will also promote a healthy vigorous growth of wood, and a plentiful crop of prime, clean fruit. The above advantages are admitted by leading Nursery Experts as being the only means of destroying Scale Blight and Corilin Mo'.h, increasing the growth and keeping the tree ia a fresh and healthy condition at a cheap and reasonable cost. In confirma tion that the Specific possesses the requisite qualities it is gratifying to be able to herein add the very satisfactory reports of the ex ceedingly severe testa to which the Specific has been subjected. The specific being manufactured under the oare and supervision of the patentee can be sold at the small cost of "lOa per gallon, which will undoubtedly leave the Company a handsome profit. ' Eably application fob shares is necessaby, as a largh numbka abe already subscribed for. q 48



PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Joseph Skaly, J.P., Seed Merchant, Mayor of Aahburton ; Richabdßibd, Architect, Ashburton ; Henry Davis, Hotelkeeper, Ashburton; Fbancis ; Scrint, Farmer, Ashburton; Isaac Sargent, Sheep Farmer, Ashburton. BANKERS: ! The Bank of New Zealand, Ashbubton SOLICITOR R. M. CUTSBBBTSON, ASHBURTON. SECRETARY: William Hobhb. Ashbdbton. BROKER: N. DONLOP, ASHBUBTON AND WELLINGTON



PROSPECTUS OF THE WHEELBAND BLIGHT SPECIFIC COM PANY, LIMITED. CAPITAL dS4OOO,| IN 4000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. Of which 1000 fully paid up Shares are to be issued to the Vendor, 500 Shares to be reserved for future issue if necessary. 2500 Shares remaining are offered on the following terms :—Payable Ten Shillings per Share on Application, and the balance, Ten Shillings per Share on Allotment.



PUBLIC NOTICE. DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If ycu want them repaired properly, and if yoi want to keep a Practical Umbrella Make; m Ashburton, take them to SMITH MACKWELL, East Street. Als* knives and scissors ground. 7 If



WoiiliOWAY'S FIIXS AND OINTMENT.— Bilious affections with all their concomitant annoyances induced by atmospheric changes, or too liberal diet, should be checked at once or serious consequents may ensue. When anyottefinds his ideal less clear than usual, his eyesight dimmed, and his head dizzy, accompanied by diilnclination for all exertion, physical or mental, he may be quite sure that he is m immediate need of some alterative medicine. Let him at once Mend fora box of Holloway'e Rita, a mild course of which will remove the symptoms, and speedily renew his usual healthful feeling. If the bowels be irritable Hollo way's Ointment should be diligently rubied over the stomach and liver every aight and morning.



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SA.IVJ3ISK «& »oj&n Euca lypti Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALNPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1378, we tate :— It proved by tests by the Medica! Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that aie saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, Adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant Recording to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. Bsuer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only extract correspond* ing to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other crude oils are to be classed mong the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions fts commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency m nundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear 6nce being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids, By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, bo called eucalypt attracts, are applied by mistake m cases of roup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nfiamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER So SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliablepreparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.