COUNTY COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Ai-hbmton Oounfey Council was held to-day. Present- Messrs Herring, Chapm -*n, Richards, John sfcoß, Cameron, Williamson, Stitt, aid Harper. In the abseace of Mr E. 6. Wright, M.H.R., at hia Parliament?ry duties, Mr Harpur was appointed chairman. MINUTES. . , The minutes were read and confirmee! after a correction had been made regarding stock in the riverbed. chairman's statement. The Chairman's usual statement was read as follows : The Wakanui Road Board haa written stating thai it has decided to post pone the matter of forming a road fronting reserve 1773 for the present, owing to the expanse it will likely incur. A letter from the Hampstead Town Board will be read, requesting any application for a slaughter ing license in that district may be referred to the Board before the Council grants the same. The' Pahiatua County Council for wards a circular for this Council's considera tion re interest on loans raised under The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act. [Tha question of striking a general rats has to be considered to-day, as decided on at a previous meeting of the Council. The sub sidies amounting to £913 Is lOd have been paid to the Council's credit, particulars per advioe from the Treasury placed on the table. A deputation from the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association wishes to wait on the Council on the subject of axchange of reserves. The Tinwald Town Board haa applied for an increase of the amount voted by this Counoil towards the erection of the bridge over Carter's Creek. Mr A. JaoksoQ wishes to be informed of the Council's intentions towards opening up the direct road to Baling. sngotbbk's kepobt. The report of the Engineer was read as follows t— Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply—The supply in this district is satisfactory through out—the Limestone Creek and Hinds Gorge sources having latterly proved equal to requirements. The improvements an Hinds Gorge are now in hand. These will have the effect of conserving all the available summer supply. A new flume has been erected on Limestone Creek race, near north west corner of R.S. 30240. I have arranged to have some portions of N race improved, with a view to obtaining a somewhat steadier supply. With reference to the branch race from O, asked for by a number of settlers In the Window district, I fiod the levels will not admit of a supply to them all, so as to have the branch returned into the existing race on the upper side of the railway. This would seem to involve the construction of a loop line, and the supply of some of the lower settlers by pond service. This latter would be a somewhat inefficient *nd wasteful. mode, and as the Willowby extension races are now dependent on this O line, it would not do to curtail this supply by coustruetiisg any extent of new race iv shingly ground. I intend, however, to meet the applicants again, to determine whether any modifications can bo made to suit the case. Ashburton-Bakaia Water Supply—This service on the whole continues to be satis factory. Some parts of the new races between El and E3 races in Doric district are not quite finished, but supply will reach lower end in a few days. Having been re quested to ascertain whether it was feasible ior Mr David Fitzgerald and Mr William J. Wilson to have independent supplies from race on Wilson's road,-1 find, on taking levels, this is practicable; but as the water would sot be returned, the service would have to be restricted in each case to what would pans through an inch pipe or co. In Mr Wm. J. Wilson's case the length would be about twenty chains, and in Mr Fitz gerald's thirty chains. In the latter, there would bo about two feet depth of cutting for four chains. She present race at road will auffice for Mr James Wilson ; and both he and faia brother request that the proposed tsew arrangement should take effect as soon m the work oan be done—say, before the and of the present month. Mount Somers Water Supply.—All the races are in fair order, and have a good supply. County Plantations.—Wire netting has been erected at Anama and Cavendish plantations as authorized, and a plough farrow run along to support bottom of netting. The ploughing and harrowing of thirty acres at Westerfield have been finished, and gum and wattle seeds are now being sown. (Jorse grubbing near Winalow and Ohertsey has been finished. Oorse Burning in Biver-beds. —With the exception of part of tho Hinds river, this work is now nearly completed. Reserve for Acclimatisation Society, Mouth of Rangitata River.— At the Secre tary's request, the south-west boundary of this reserve has been somewhat altered, so as to give a better fence line, the area now leased by the Society being about an acre less than marked off previously. Protective Works, Westerfield Riverbed. —The sum of £77 (about one year's rental) has been expended on the Council's reserves, as authorised, A top barb wire is being added to the fencing, to guard against encroachments from cattle. After inspec tion, I am of opinion the work has been done to the best advantage, bo far as funds were available, but as previously explained it will be necessary to expend a similar amount every year for some years to come, in order to establish willow growth along the river frontage of these reserves, which cover a length of about five miles of the river. THE IfXTZGHRAE.D-WII.SON SUPPLY. The recommendations of the Engineer were adopted in this matter, on the under standing that the work be done at once, and that the additional chainage be charged in rates, GORSB BURKING, Mr Herring did not think the burning o gorse in the riverbed had been carried on as expeditiousiy as it ought to have been. The "stroke" waa worse than the li Government stroke," and if he had had two legs instead of being lame, he was quite sure he could have burned more gorse in the Taylor's stream district in one day than had been burned in a week. It was decided to cease burning after this week. (Left sitting.)

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyrighfc,

Received Wakapuaka Oct. 1, 9.50 a m., Guabdian Office 10.46 a.m. Ecclesiastical London, September 30 Speaking at a Church Congress et Nottingham the Archbishop of Sydney urged that the Church should give its sympathy, thought, and substantial help to the colonies in supplying living agents in increasing episcopates, and in caring for emigrants.

Australian.

t ress Asaoawtion —By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Received Wakapuaka October 1, 10 a.m., ■ GOABDUN office, 11 a.m. A Contingent for India Sydney, October 1 The local ''Tommy Atkins" con ! tiniies enthusiastic in his dasire for death or Its companion glory in helping the Motherland .Now that India is practically closed to him, Ma attention ia turned to the forthcoming Egyptian campaign. Government took no action whatever in regard to the offer offche men for India, and is rather cool over Egypt- The latter affair is not very prominent before the pnblic at present/ Besides the unpleasant flavour of the Soudan fiasco still lingers |a th© political saotttfe.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Destruction of Fortifications

Presa Association By Electric Telegraph— Copyright!.

Reoeived Wakapuaka Ocb. 1, 9,50 a.m., Guardian Office 10 45 a.m. Calcutta,- Septembpr 30. The fortifications at Kuda Khelsin, Kurraca Valley, were destroyed by the British brigades af er a troublesome resistancfi on the part of the tribes men. The Ameer of Afghanistan has ordered the Governor of Jellalabad to turn back a deputation from the Afridi and Orakzai tribesmen who came to solicit hdp. The request of the tribes men for a supply of ammunition was also refused.

THE SOUDAN CAMPAIGN.

Tlie Occupation of Kassala.

Pre«B Association—By Electric Telegraph. Copyright, Oaibo, September 29. The Egyptians arrested in connec tion with the recent stoning of British troops at a village near here have re ceived heavy sentences. Rome, September 29 After the reverses in the Abys sinian campaign the Italian Govern ment intimated its intention of ceding Kassalfl, an important fortified town in Abyssinia, to Fgypt, but subsequent-1 ly agreed tv retard the cession in order to permit the commencement of the British military operations in the Soudan in the autumn. The Italian Government has now given notice to the Egyptian authorities of its reluct ance to hold the town beyond Decem ber, and the Governor of Suakim has been making arrangements for the cession.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

London, September 30 The engineers on strike have ap pealed to the workmen of the United Kingdom for support. fcill'J—LU..' U—11! i.'.'L—U L.JI.-L." ."■■!<

THE ASfiBOBI'OS &11AEDUN i FEIDAt, OCTOBEB 1, 189t



Wanted. WOOL CLASSER requires Shed, five and seven years' testimonials from two Sheds, others if required.—Charles E. Clarkb, Post Office, Ashburton. 11 2 WANTED KNOWN - One of the choicest assortments of spring gooda ever shown in Aahburtonnow showing. W. H. Collier. TTTANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's YV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, acd all requirements of choice design now showing. —W, H. Collier. FRESH Oysters, last of season, White bait, Blue Cod, Red Cod, Groper, Ling, and all other kinds of fresh fish to night.—Jbwitt, opposite Mail Office. Telephone 96. 10 1 T7IISHING Season.—l am now showing a Jj great variety of fishing requisites in ail the latest designs, including Rods, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J, W, Hardley, East Street. BRAN 3s 9d per Bag, Sharps 5s 9d per Bag, Wire Netting 2d per yard by the Coil, ex store.—Fletcher Bros , Ashburton EW BOOKS—Foreign anT~Colkmial Speeches (Chamberlain); The Fascina tion of the King (Boothly) ; Life of Irvine ; The Chevalier (D'Auviae); A Koße in June (Oliphant) j Cattle, Breeds and Management; Pigs, Breeds and Management; Live Stock Series.—H. M. Jones. WAN IED Known—Chick Wheat only 7s 6d per four bushel Sack, Sack included, at Fletcher Bkos., Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. Entertainments. ~~FAREWJSLL SOCIAL. TTIAREWELL SOCIAL to Mr James Jj Keir, and the Annual Meeting of the Ashburton Prohibition League, will be held on MONDAY NEXT, October 4, in the Good Templar Hall, Wakanui Road. Musical Selections, Recitations and Ad dresses, by several well-known Ladies and Gentlemen. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Collection to defray expenses. 10 3 esr"jrr=TJ^L- —;_s— '..."".-'" "v .iisi-^a Friedlander Bros., Limited. By order of the Deputy Official Assignee, in Bankruptcy, in the estates of R. Henry and Charles Timpson. I SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, instructed as above, will sell at their West Street Auction Mart on above date the following :— BAY MAEE, 4 yeara old, by "Camel." BAY GELDING Witch," rising 7 yearß, by the " Waif." Saddle and Bridle and Sundries. Without reserve. Sale at 12.20 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 233 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. OLEAKING SALE OF FARMS, SHEEP, HORSES, CATTLE, AND FARM PLANT AT VALETTA. By Order of the Executors in the Estate of the late Mr Daniel McCormack.



D. Thomas, AROADE. .. ! CONTINUATION OF THE GREAT CLEARING SALE OP DRAPERY CLOTHING, BOOTS, Etc. SATURDAY^CTOBBR 2. MR DAVID THOMAS will continue the Sale by Auction in the Assigued Estate of W. S. Mitchell, consisting of— BLANKETS, CARPETS, LADIES 1 DRESS GOODS, FLANNELETTES, CALICOES, TRAP RUGS, HEARTH RUGS, UNDERSHIRTS, BOOTS. Also a large assortment of General Drapery Sale punctually at 1.30. 9 231 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARGADE7"" SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1897. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions to Sell on the above date — GREY MARE, with Foal at foot, by Young Camel. BAY COLT, two years, by Young Bur lington. GKEY COLT, two years, by Young Bur lington. CHESTNUT FILLY, one year, by St Ives. Sale at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, $ 238 Auctioneer. Tenders, rTIENDERS are invited for building House JL at Seafield. Plans and Specifications may be seen at Mail Office, where addressed " Tenders for House at Seafield " may be left up to SATURDAY,October 2, at 2 p.m. The lowest or any teader not necessarily accepted. 9 228 O*OME Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap at the Pelham Poultry Yards, Peter street. 9 131 T)RIZE EGGS for sale at from 5a a Bitting Partridge Cochins, Houdans, PenpUled Hamburge, White Crested, Golden and Silver Polish and fudiau Gap*6 »* twwn ¥ AM>s, Ajhiwfcoßi 9 «3



-|\/r ESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. i!f JL have received instructions to hold a Clearing Sa'e in the above estate on THOESDAY, OCTOBER 21, Full particulars of which will be published shortly. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 237 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2,1897. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. will Sell at their Weafc Street Auction Mart, on the above date, on account of a Cll?f SmST-CLASS DRAUGHT GELD -0 INGS, from four to six yeara old; all good workers, and will be sold with a trial. Sale at 1.30. p.m. 9 224 R. f RIEDLANDER, Auctioneer^ T. Bullock. ""Y^i SALE. COTTAGE and Section Eton Street, Hampstead. Being lot 47 containing sbghtly over i acre on which is erected a cottago of A roomß with Bcullery, .or rounded by garden; also orchard at back well stocked with fruit fcreeu. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Inspection Invited- AW ]y*° t, BULLOCK,



Display of Spring 4 .Fashions AT "THE CORNER." NOW SHOWING NOVELTIES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. I" OOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM where yon will fin-? the choicest jk Lidi s' and Children's Millinery that London and Par a have produced for the se son. LOOK INTO OUR SHOWROOM for new Mantles, new Oa es, 4 ew Underc'othing, new Oorsets, new Sailor Hats, new Aprons, new Ribbons, new Laces, etc. A marvellous collection of new Drapes, including some special features in i new 8' ot silk mixtures, handfiome sho' Lustres—the very latest styles. New French Ooatiiu'S. New Silk Grenad nes, Latent Novelties in Washing Materials and Blousinga in endless variety and very choice des;gn—goods that will wash. The newest Fall Nets in choice variety. TOOK AT THE TKIMWING OOUfITJER for the best value in new shot bead trimmings and garnitures. K£» The best Half-Crown Kid Glove—4 studs—in Canterbury. '■ ——:o:- W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." SADDLERY. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mlt J. Hesemine, at Ashburton and Tinwald, which have been ao successfully carried on for t he laat sixteen years ; having secured the services of the best Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning out the very beet of Saddlery in all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the support of the General Public. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Heseltine, ot Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches ac his shop, in Tinwald, and all orders will be promptly attended to. Principal Agent for Walker's Bot Drench. See Testmoniala as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. No farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. { E. J. GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBUKTO N. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald aod Ashtmruni Alrernawly Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fkio^w Sales of Wool Throughput the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission OleariaK Sales as per arrangements - AGE I? T F 0 tt- Matson and 00, Ohristchnrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohm^cAmrch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Gomjmuj' Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field look Belfast Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. I HAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Kakaia. to act as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction with them ib will be ray endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Aahborfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JB^ TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON



10 FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either co let or for sale. . Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders 1 may also be left with J. W. Hardley. S. HARDLEY. ASHBURTON A. & P. ASSOCIATION. INTENDING Exhibitora of Sal& Butter at the Show are reminded that Exhibits must be in the hands of the Secretary not kter than SATURDAY NEXT, at 6 p.m. I They are also notified thafe the quantity has been reduced to not less than I4iba in weight. W. SIMPSON, 9 242 Secretary. BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSTER ' AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET ] (Next the Club), ) Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 9 232 THE PARTNERSHIP existing between Joseph Taylor and George Walter Cox, as Chaff-cutters, haa this day BEEN DIBSOLV ED by Mutual Consent. Dated at Ashburton this first day of October, 1897. JOSEPH TAYLOR. GEORGE WALTER COX, Witness to the Signatures of J'«6eph Taylor and George Waltek Cojv William Pauling, Tailor, Burnett Street, 10 4 Ashburton. TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. OWING TO MR KEIR'S removal to Christchurch, to assist in the general management of our business, we have appointed MR G. J. WALLACE, late of Carterton, Managerof our Ashburton branch. Mr Wallace is a first-class workman, a good draughtsman, and thoroughly con versant with all the details of our business. He will spare no pains to meet the require ' ments of our Customers. i ■ i J?. & D. DXJNP4N, Ltd., AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS,



r m _^: CTr ,.; ;:.,. J- F^imati, _; _ aMM^tmmm I FOIi SALE/ WaKAKUI ROAD, Within eight minutes walk of Post Office. VIJL.I,iI. Jtf JKSIOIhIVCE, WITH GOOD GtAEU>£.l<9. PLAN OF BOUSE. FBONT * I 1 , DINMG ROOM' . 6 H 6 A,^- DRffMG ROOM \\ •,Vf'"/f' \^tJ// *' |'^H lW"w'g"v!^ .. Gi-AssOoor _ „ .„■ I BEDROOM \ BEDROOM M'*W*> pi ■"i+*/2 BEDROOM 'a^» ■r f •'."bath ~*^ _ .:-.- N .,,, , r -y~,.'!. >t?v.^''; —v ..','} I POOR |[ V- ' ■ *^| ! -BEDROOM \ KITCHEN ' I jo' *8' /6'*B' S p^ ~ []"■* iHf/ivsSu^ 1 j| "| . U w I ' P-nhy j * SCULLERY I SCULLERY&W/ISHHOUSE sN^d | . I, J L ' r"^° | ' '^["wASHINCJTUBScUl s;,^] ''• | | , nMßtmt \cOfti. SIN Uom STOREROOM .12-4 6 TANK Jt— r^ —"._!..•., 1 . To make a happy fireside clime, For wean's and wife; " That's the true patbos and sublime Of human life.— (Burns.) For a small outlay you may obtain the freehold which will entail a yearly outlay of about 10a per week. F. VERRIMAN.



A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER F r T^Tk.TkTTVi A IN. Section of land, fronting the road ja«t *. • A j JXiXUxmxix^ below the Flour Mill. Price fill. LAND, ESTATE, <te GENERAL g-FEBRIMAN to r p*t AGBICULTURAL AGENT. _ —— Shop adjoining Mesßrs Hanrahan Broi. AGENCIES • Capital site. &KXUIHKJ3JUD . F. FERRIMAN. North British and Mercantile Fire lusur- ■— ■— —— ■ ance Company, S FOR SALE. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. —— Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in Limited. close proximity to the Hospital and Domain Orient Steamship Company—Australia to F. FERRIMAN. England. . Ferguason and Mitchell's Paper Mills. FOR SALE. ALLKNTON. i?nr oATi? Capital Family Residence, containing UUtt, BALft. Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed- PRIME DerwenJi Potatoes, 5s 6d per rooms, Kitohtn, Bath-room, and other sack, delivered. office?, with a well-stocked and highly ■ ■ F. FISRRIMAN. productive orchard and garden. ,—4_. .. _ : K> FE R RIM AN. GXJA.NO ' .. — ■ . The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort |N sacks containing two cwt, each, ab)e House oi fire vooma and Bcn Hery, X delivered in town for 9s 6d, the best within three minutes wait- of Post Office, manu.e for garden, orchard or lawu, free =„ B , i: ir>r, TllT . XT from weeds. • **• J?E»BIMAN. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. TO LET FOR A TERM, Good Building Sites in various parts of che Town and Suburbs. THAT Capital Villa Resilience, situated F. FERRIMAN. on the Noith East Town Beit, and » fronting the Domain, the property of Mr SALE AT ALLENTON. Keir. The buildings consist of a house of eight rooms with every convenience, in- lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small eluding hot and cold wav r service, good out- House. buildings and stables. Eight acres of fir&t- F. FERRIMAN. &!£££££&£?£? with NotmT^Rimif*- human. 55iS5iE— — TILE insurance 00. . Established 1Q09,t I have received instructions from the Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 owner, who has left Ashburton, to effect a Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi- FIRE DEPARTMENT, dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few Funds _December 31,1895 .* £2,601,016 minutes-walk of Post Office and Domain. „ . T „ „ • , ion i';., cot ,»,. Easy terms. Premium, Income & Revenue'lß9s £1,587,964 F. FERRIMAN. Asbburton Agenb-F. FERRIMAN. r in ii iiiiiiiiiinmiiiniiiiiii——im—iimiMUM—!■ ■—himiii—■■■■n^i^—i————■i——m^i



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now landingJex " Gisborue from Northf Island, BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS RFQUIRBD. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAINTERS. WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS.! 6 REASONS 6 OTTIIY THE ABOVE SHOULD BE PURCHASED FROM S. SALEK'S THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. I.—The Largest Stock to choose from, 2.-—The Newest Stock from which to make a selection. 3.—The Very Latest Styles and Fashion in Jewellery are to be seen there. 4.—/ The Greatest Variety of Novel and Unique Articles suitable for presents is found in the establishment, s.—Prices charged are the LOWEST, 6»—And Everything is marked in plain figures,. S. SALE X,. THE LEADING WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER,



BSAJIBLWARE. ESAMfiLWASB. BNAMbLWaBB. CIRUS STEEL WARE. CIRUS STEEL WARE. FLETCHER BROS., Have just received ex g.e. Gothic, direct from the Manufacturers, "I Q OABFS of some of t! c best EnKinelwfire ever seen in Ashburton, and -LC^ having received large discount*: for prompt, cath, we are enabled to sell a single article at wholesale price?, as will be seen by perusing the FOLLOWING PRICE LIST. Saucepans, Windsor shape, steel lids lid, 1* 2f., 1< 4i\ U 6<*. la 9<l. 2s 2s 6d and £» 93 ; Saucepans, belled with enamel lids Is 6j, 1. 9d, 2* 3d, 2e 9tt »nd 3s 5-.: ; Saueei>ani with Up, no lids 6d, 7.1, 9d, lid, Is Id, 1~ 3d. Is 6d and Is 9d Sfewpans wi>h U la 3d 1b 6d, Is 9*, 2s 3d, 2a 6d, 3», 3s 6d and 3e lid. Kettles 2a 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, os lid, 4s lid and 5s 6d Teapots 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3b 3d, 3s 6d and 3, lid. Pie Dishes 10-i, Is, Is Id, ' le 2d, 1b 4d, Is Bd, Is lOd, 2s 3d and 2s 6d. Pudding Basinß SJ, 7d, lOd aud Is 3J. Cups and Saucers, splendid shape 9d, lOd and Is Mngs, i pint 6d, % pint 7d, pint 9d. Canflleßticka ?id, 9d and 10d ; flowered and goM 2« (5d per pair. ColLnders 2s 6d, 2s lid and 3s 6a. Frying-pana Jld, Is 3d, Js 4ri, I- 9d, Is lid anfi 2- 3d. PreaerviDg-pans gs, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 5 1" and 5s 9rf. Ment Dishes I 61, 2s and 2h 9d. Kgg pans la 6d, 2k d and 2a Hd. Washup-pans 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4a 3d, 4s 9d and 5' 6d. Spittoons 2s 6d dM ov 4s 6d per p^ir. Dinutr or Soup P-aten 6d, 7d and 9<). Milk Jugs le 3d, la 8d and 2» fa. Milk KeWles 3b 3d and 3a lid. Milk Jugs with li<i s 2s lid, 3a 3d, 3s lid and 4s 3d Hanging Soap Dishes Is and Is 6d. Chambers la 9d, 2a, 2s 6d and 3s. Ewers 2s 6d, 2b 3h 6d, 4s 9d and 5s 9A. C< ffee Pots 2a 6d, 3s 3d, 4e> 61 and 5s 9d. Basin* Is 3d, Is 6d, 1 9d, 2s, 2s 6d and 3s 6d. Other lines at equally low rates. WIRE NETTING? WIBE NETTING 250 COILS, 250 COILS. 2d PER YARD, 2d PER YARD. BY THE COIL. TEA. TEA. TEA. S8 4«1 TEA for Is »d per lb. By sor 101b Ting. THE CELEBRATED DUCHESS TEA. This is the Finest Blend of the Choicest Indian with its rich aromatic liquor, and the Mellow Ceylon with its delicate creamy flavor. 1 hie Tea is equal to any 2s 4d Tea on the market, but we intend so sell it at a shade over cost, as we feel confident that anyone who once tries it will have no other. We only introduced this Tea to our customerß a Bhort time ago, and it has proved a tremendous Fucoess, as is proved by the increasing demand we are getting for it. Samples sent post free to any address. 6or 101b tins at Is 9d per lb. We have the following Teas also in Stock :— Nr4son and Moate—2s 4d tea in-101b tins £1 Is ; Nelson and Moate—2s tea in 101b tine, 17s 6d ; Nelson and Moate—ls lOd tea in 10!b tins, 16s 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea inlOlb tins, 16a 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea in s!b tiß?, 8a 6d ; Ceylon Tea—23 tea in 101b boxes, 15s ; Ceylon Tea—2s tea in 51b boxes, 7s 9d. Other well known Brands equally cheap—China Tea |in 601 behests from lid per lb, Ceylon Tea in 501b chests from Is 2<i per ib, Indian Tea in 1001b chests from Is 2d per lb. Samples sent post free to any address. TURMP BEEDsT~TURNIP SEEDS Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots by the best Seed Growers in the South of England—Carter's Elephant Swede, Champion Swede, Skerving Swede, Mammoth Purple Too White, Aberdeen Purple Top "Yellow, Devonshire Grey Stone, Aberdeen Gieen Top Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, etc., etc., etc. MANGEL SEEDJ MANGEL SEED. Mammoth Long Bed, Champion Orange Globe, Champion Mellow Globe, Golden Tankard FIELD~CARROTS. James' Scarlet Intermediate, .Altringham Long Bed, Green Top White Belgian. 8O VARIETIES' VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d per paoket, 12 packets for 2s 6d. FLOWER KB'EDS, 100 varieties Id per packet. FLETCHER BROS., Wholesale and Retail Agents for JSiuimo and Blair's Standard Soeds*. J.'WILSOM, • ARCADE PAINTING AND PAPERHAKGINU JWAREHOUSE, ARTISTIC AND CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPRING CLEANING. /"ILIEMTS Desirous of Decorating their homes during the Spring Reason would do \J well to oftll early and select their WALL PAPERS, so that they may have the full assortment to choose from. - GRAND WEATHER FOR OUTSIDE HOUSE PAINTING. WE use genuine Oils and Leads, and keep only BELIABLE and good TRADESMEN, who are sent to the country or town at shortest notice. Correspondence promptly attended to 1 P.O. Box 16. Telephone 65. 117 The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, NOTICE. A BRANCH OFFICE HAS BEEN OPENED IN ASHBUBTON for the transaction of General Business, which will inc'udo ADVANCES ON WOOL, MUTTON, GRAIN, ETC., TiSE SALE OF Woolpacks, Cornsacks, Twine, Oils, Fencing Wire, Fheep Netting, Plough Shares, Manures, Binder Twine, Sheep Dips, Tea, Sugar, Grass, Clover, and Turnip Seeds. STOCKS OF WHICH WILL BE KEPT ON HAND. COALS WILL BE fcTJPPLriiD DIRECT FROM SHIPS' SIDE. SALES OF [SKINS, Fat and Tallow, are held every week in Chtistchurch. SALES OF STOCK.—The Association's Auctioneer, Mb, 1 0. J, Isuifems, will attend regularly at the Ashburton & Tinwald Yards to attend fc<j tha Sale of Shareholders' Stock, commencing on TUESDAY, Octobers. TEMPORARY OFFICE: AT MR ALBERT ROBERTS', West Street. "GEORGE JAMESON, GENERAL MANAGES. H. A. LLOYD, LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE. 9 202 WHEAT. __ WHEAT. TO" E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS (>f PRIME MILLING WHEAT, r AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES,. We are aioo prepared to Store Grain on Farmers accd»at r a OHr New Grain Store* West Street, Ashburton, on vorj favoarc' o i c terms Full sized Oornaacka and Twine Supplied at LOWB^ j; CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., C&OTEBBra? FLOUB MILLS. Ohioib 4KB gpr^, wEtfj} STREET, ASHBURTO»