THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

A British Camp Attacked*

British Successes

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Received Wakapuaka, Sept. 22, 9.45 a.m.. Guardian Office 11. G a.m. Calcutta, September 21. Two thousand tribesmen attacked the British camp at Sudda m the Kurran district on the night of the 16th. The rebels crept m darkness to within twenty yards of the camp before they were observed. Sharp fighting ensupd lasting for two hours. The tribesmen were eventually repulsed. Tbo British loss was only trifling. The Mohmands finding that they are being worsted are bagging for mercy. The ILurran valley has been cleared of rebels. The Uatarzais have declined to further assist the Mohmands. Oolonel Jeffreys insists upon the surrender of their breechloadiag guns by the Mohmands. A passage through the Nahaki Pass was brilliantly forced by (he j column under Oolonel Westmacott. The descent of the PaBS was almost Hheer, which rendered the feat all the more difficult. Oolonel Westmacott J expects to effect a junction with General Blood's column at Takaria, they will then attack the Haddas who are assembled m Bedmani Pasa near Nawagai to the number of 4000. It is expected that the whole of the British force will reach Shabkadar on the 30th insr., and that the advance on J Tirah the stronghold of the Afridia will be commenced on October 4. General Blood's camp wus attacked on Sunday by tribesmen who were easily repulsed The tribesmen dis play splendid courage m their attacks and are amazingly active, besides which they are remarkably accurate marksmen, A second brigade of boats has been constructed on the Indus. It is feared that the Black Mountaineers of Beloochistan intend to rise.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aad 7.5 p.m. (express) On Mondays, Wed nosdays>, and Friday*., an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains strive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m.. 12.48 noon (express) { and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 2,53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch fcrain arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily I Thursdays exoepted) at 7-5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, nd on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti . leavs Methven at the following timeß respjotively — 6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.3 C Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 22, 10.15 a.m. Guabdian Office, 11 20 a. m. Sydney, September 22. Wheat, chick, 3a 8d to 4s ; milling, 4b 8d to 4a 9d. Oats, prime local feeding, 2s 4d to 2b 5d ; New Zealand prime, 2s 5d j medium 2s 4d; milling, 2s 6d. Barley, Cape, nominally 3s 2d. Jfeas, Prussian Blue, 53. Potatoes, New Zealand prime, £3 sa; circnlar headß, £4. Onions, Victorian prime, £9; 'Frisco, £11 to £11 10s. Butter, dairy made, 6d to7d ; factory, 8d to 9£d. Cheese, Mow Zealand large, 4d to sd; loaf, sid. Bacon, 6d to 7d. Melbodkne, September 22. Wheat, 5s 9£d to 5s 10£ d. Oats, Algerian feeding, Is 6d to Is 8J ; tartarian, Is lOd ; stout white milling, 2s 2d. Onions, £9 10a %o £10. Adelaide, September 22. Wheat, 5a 6d. Flour, £13 10s. O&te, Dan, 3a ; Algerian and stout white, 3a 3d to 3s 6d.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

The New Zealand Farmers' Ho opera tive Association of Canterbury, Ltd., quote as follows on September 21: — Wheat— f.o.b. Prime milling Pearl 4s 4d „ „ Tuscan 4s 4d „  „ Hunter's 4s 3d to 4s 4d  Seconds, clean ... 3s 3d to 3a 4d  Oats — Tartars and Duns .. 23 Id  Goodstoutfeed ... 2a 2dto 2s 3d „ Milling ... ... 2a 4d. * „ Barley- Prime malting ... 4s „ Medium (dull) ... 3a 6d to 3a 9d „ Beans 2s 9d s , peaa— Prussian blues ... 4s 6d to 4s 9d „ Partridge . .«, 3s 3d to3s 4d „ Eyegrass—Farmers' lines 2s 6d „ Cocksfoot-- Good bright seed ... 3£d » Medium grades ...3d » Chaff- Good oatsheaf, 57s 6d at country stations. Potatoes—Derwenta ... 32s 6d to 35a 

Ghastly Discovery in a Church

A horrifying and mysterious discovery has just been made m the church of Saint Peter at Seville. A choir boy chanced to find open the door of a disused room m the tower of the church, and entering aaw protruding from under a pile of straw the end of a wooden box. At the same time he was almost overcome by a dreadful stench, and, afraid of what he might discover if he searched further, he immediately went and communicated to the warden what he had seen. The latter was much annoyed at the boy, *nd forbade him to again enter the room or to mention the subject te anyone. Some days afterwards, however, m the absence of the warden, the boy again made his way to the room and succeeded m dragging out one of the boxes, of which he found there were 16, and, forcing off the top, discovered the body of a male child of about five years of age. He went and informed the rector, who communicated with the police, and a search party visited the scene »nd discovered the bodies of no fewer than twenty-six children of different ages, some of them m an advanced state of decomposi tion, and others which appeared to have been dead only a few months. Suspicion has fallen upon the churchwarden and his wife, both elderly persons, but up to the present it ia not known what explanation can be given of the affair. None of the bodies show signß of violence, and it is thought possible that they had been pre viously buried and afterwards transported to the vaulted room m the tower of the church. Meanwhile the churchwarden, Jose Orellana, and his wife have been arrested, and the public, who are greatly excited over the occurrence, impatiently await the unravelling of the mystery.

tHIS A8BB0B*6& GtfAftMAN: WEDNESbA*, SEPTEMBER 82, 189?.



Still Greater Reduction. =POSITIYELY= Last 3 Days of the H^ GREAT SALE OF THE .ASSIGNED DRAPERY STOCK OF W. g». Mitchell. TDALANOE left over will be sold by Auction at the Arcade on September 25. ANDREW ORE.



PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mb J. Heseltinb, at Ashburton and Tinwald, which have been so successfully carried on for the last sixteen years ; also having secured the services of the best Collar Maker m Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning out the very besfc of Saddlery m all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the support of the General Public, which on my part will receive the very best atteution. I hare made arrangements with Mr J. Heseltine, oi Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, m all branches at his shop, m Tinwald, which will bo promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by so called cheap rubbish, but encourage fair trade, which hai been, and will be my motto. Principal Agent for Walker's Bot Drench. See Testmonials as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. No farmer m Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. R. J~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September 1, 1897, Ashburton. IN Connection wilh the above I have much pleasure m recommending Mr Guy, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have ht*d m the pasb. I also take this opportunity to render my thanks to the public for the hearty Bupporb theyihave accorded me,—Yours Truly, J. H E SELHi NB.



JUST IMPORTED. A SMALL but Choice delivery of NEW SPRING PRINTS. Also GALATEAS for Boys' Suits. NEW CHTFFONS m Light Shades. IORTOIBESHELL SIDE COMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber KID GrLOVE CLEANERS—a tremendous run on these m England, Is each. A job line of TURKISH TOWEL», very large, Is 3d—uot to be equalled. 2 Without exception the Best Kid Glove cf> n for Half-a-Crown m Canterbury. Four 9! ofi r» ° v/u large Studs. All sizes. b XfD Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should ace these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stufl *t Low Prices. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNE R.»



ENAMEL WARE. EX MELWARE. EN AM XL WAKE. CITRUS STEELWA! E. 01 HUB BTEWLVARB. FLETCHER BROS., Have just received ex s.s. Gothic, direct from the Manufacturers, 1O OASES of some of the best Enfimfilware evpr seen m Ashburton, and -*-y having received large discounts for p.-. rnpt cabh, we are enabled to sell a single article at wholesale prices, as will ba seen by perusing the FOLLOWING PRICE LIST. Saucepans, Windsor shape, steel lids 11,1, U 2<\, 1= 4-), Is 61, Is 9d. 2b, 2s 6d and 2s 9J ; Saucepans, belled with enamel lids la 6i. 1 9<l, 2< 3d, 2s 91 and 3s 3J • Saucepans with lip, no lids 6d, 7d, 9d, lid, It Id, Is M Is 6d and Is 9 I S ewpans with lids la 3d Is 6d, Is 91, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3°, 3« 6d and 3a lid. Kstties 2s 6d, 2s lid, 3s 6d, 3s lid 4» lid and 5s 6d. Teapot- 2s 6d, & lid, 3^ 3d, 3s 6d and 3* lid Pc Dishes 10 I, Is, Is'id, Is 2d 1, 4d, Is Bd, Is tOd, 2a 3d and 2. 61. Pudding Brains 5?, 7.1, 10-1 and Is 3d. Cn P 3 aod Saucers, splendid shape 9d, 10d and la Mugs, A pint 63. £ oint 7d nint 9d Candlesticks 7R9d and lOd ;fl .wered and goM 2s 6d per pair. ColLmders'2s 6d, & lid and 3s 6d. Frying-pana Jld, la 3d, la 4d, Is 9d, Is lid and 2 3d. Preserving pans gs, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 5s and 5s 9d. Meat Dishes I 61, 2s and 2s 9d. Eaa pans Is 6d 2s d and 2s lid. Washup-pans 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 31, 4s 9d and 5s 6d. Spittoons 2a 6d each °J 7^ per p*ir* Dinner or SoiaP Piates Gd > 7(i and 91. Milk Jugs Is 3d, Isßd and 2s 6d. Milk Kettles 3s 3d and 3s lid. Milk Jugs with lute 2s lid, 3s 3d, 3s lid and 4» 3d. Hanging Soap Dishes Is and Is 6d Chambers Is 9d, 2s, 2« 6d and 3s. Ewers 2< 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, 45.9 d. and 5s 9d. C. ffee Pots 2s 6d, 3<i 3d, 4h 61 and 63 9d. Baaino la 3d, Is 6d, la 9d, 28, 2s 6d and 5s 6d. Otht r lines at equally low rates. WIRS NETTING^ WIRE NETTING 250 COIL* 3, 250 COILS. 2d PER YARD, 2d PER YARD. BY THE COIL. TEA. TEA. TEA. 28 4rt TEA for Is 0(1 per lb. By sor 101 b Tine. TEE 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. Ihis Tea is equal to any 2s 4d Tea on the market, but we intend ao 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 customers a short time ago, and it has proved a tremendous success, a.B is proved by the increasing demand we are getting for it. Samples sent post free to any address. sor 101 b tins at Is 9d per lb. We have the following Teas also m Stock :— Nplson and Moate—2s 4d tea m 101 b tins £1 Is; Nelson and Moate—2s tea In 101 b tins, 17s 6d ; Nelson and Moate—ls 10d tea m lOib tins, 16s 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea m 101 b tiaa, 16a 6d 5 Arab—ls lOd tea m 51b tins, 8s 6d ; Ceylon Tea—2s tea m 101 b boxea, 15« : Oeylon Tea-2s tea m 51b boxes, 7s 9d. Other well known Brands equally cheap—China Tea {m 601 b cheßts from lid per lb. Ceylon Tea m 501 b cheets from la 2d per lb, Indian Tea m 1001 b chests from la 2d per lb. Sampleß sent post free to any address. TURNIP BEEPS~TURNIP SEEDS Our Turnip Seeda are grown from specially selected roots by the best Seed Growera m the South of England—Carter's Elephant Swede, Champion Swede, Skerving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top White, Aberdeen Purple Top YelJow, Devonshire Grey Stone, Aberdeen Gieen Top Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, etc., etc., etc. MANGEL SEEdT MANGEL SEED. . Mammoth Long Red, Champion Orange Globe, Champion Mellow Globe, Golden Tankard FIELD~ARROTS. James' Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Red, Green Top White Belgian* SO VARIETIES VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d per packet, 12 packets for 2s 6d FLOWER SEEDS, 100 varieties Id per packet. FLETCHER BROS., Wholesale and Retail Agents for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds.



You have ruined yoss conaWtntion sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozik T«A, ib is puw i*d jfeliftWe..—4ofeo Qxt & Co. &jJ*Ag a .



TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either Co let or for sale. Farmers will find me at the kaleyards on Tuesdays and m the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be left with J. W. Hardley. S. HARDLEY. PREVENTION BETTER THAN i CURE. MED CISETOR COWS. A^ the Season is now commencing, those having valuable Cows ocrning into profit should have by them Rome of my MILK FEVER PREVENTION DRENCHES. I Parturient Apoplexy, commonly, but erroneously called Milk Fever, causes the death every year of many valuable cows, the heaviest milkers being most liable—Bo per cent of those attacked die.- Why run any risk ? One of my drenches costing only 2s, given a week before calving will prevent ; the scourge. I always have m stock Cleansing Drenches, Balm for Sore Teats, as well as -Medicines of every description for Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and Dog;s. Pkase note that my medicines are not merely recipes tiken from hooka, but the result of thirty years' practical experience, and an early education under a duly quali fied member of the Roy%l CoFlegfe oj Veterinary Surgeons. J[. M." CAMBRIDGE, lor the Aehburton Drug Co., Ltd 9134 ' ' "



Ask Anyone WHO HAS A GARDEN IF THls QUALITY OF MV SEEDS IS NOT SUPERIOR. All the leading kinds of Vegetable Seeds. 6 Faelcets for Is. FLOWER SEEDS—I 3 Packets Is. Choose your own varieties. FARM SEEDS—Reliable and Reasonable m price. SEED POTATOES—Ruby, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron, Ashkaf, etc., from Papanni. Also Choice Table Potatoes. Beit Brands of TEA lower still. Horse, Fowl, and Pig Feed, Bed Chaff, etc. Lowest prices for Cash. Money cheerfully returned for any article not giving satisfaction. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET.



M,any Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using baa neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozn Tba they will be issued Try the No 4»t Z{% 'few «upe^



rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. » 1 . i Tenders. TENDERS will be received till 6 p.m. ON SATURDAY, the 25th, for building a Cottage for Miss Carson. Plans and specifications to be seen at R. Alcorn's Shop. The lowest or any tender not aeeessarily aooepted. '' & 115



5000 PAIRS ! i OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Erery pair j Guaranteed. j JAMES MELLOK, TANORED STREET MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE.



J. WILSOJN, ARCADE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING AIiTISTIG AMD CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPEING CLEANING. /"ILIENTS Dcairous of Decorating their homes during the Spring Season would do \J well to call 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 RELIABLE 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. 9 117



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF:WHITE PINE MATCH LINING AND FLOORING, now>nding ex " Gisborne from North|leland, BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS Ri QUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS & PAISTERS.



! -SPECIAL NOTICE.= I . NEW SPRING GOODS. T ATEST NOVELTIES FOR SPRING AND SUMMMGR WEAR. JU NEW DBBSBEB m all the latest materials and colorings, NEW PRINTS AISD WASHING FABRICS m the newest designs. NEW RIBBONS, LA OES, TRIMMINGS UMBRELLAS, &c, *oj now opening up. CASH DEAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET.



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, "TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and y_) Upholsterers, Funerals conducted atthefollowingprices:— Covered Coffins, with hearße and coach 1 complete, from £7 lOe. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Bobnett Street, Ashbtjrton. Private Residence—Opposite*! Fire Brigade •Station, ' - 5 105 $8E TR&DB SUPPLIED.



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 Age^t-F. FERRIMAN.



the &Amr>i£is. ■EIOR THE GARDEN OR FARM BONE DUST is admitted by all praotical persons TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PR: FITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the soil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. FERRIMAN.



WAKANUI BOKJS MILL. J AM A BUYER OF BONES m large or Btnatl quantities, delivered at the mil!. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. Good Building Sites m various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. IOJ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached. 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. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other offices, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. F. FERRIMAN.



FUR SALE, mHE LEASE OF A SMALL GRAZING BUN AT ALFORD FOREST, Containing 321 acres, situated between the properties of Messrs Peache and Lambie, securely fenced. 94 acres are sown down m cocksfoot, 5| acres ha# been broken up and cropped, and 100 acres are ready for the plough. Vpon the property is built a substantial cottage. The rental being wry low, the above should com mand the attention of those requiring a handy sized farm. Anneal rent, £10 per year. F. FERRIMAN.



FOE SALE. 1 OO ACRES oi Land. well fenced and JL vv/ watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. , Several SAFES by Milner and others. FOR SALE, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116, Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET. Shop adjoining Messrs Haurahan Bros. Capital Bite. F. FERRIMAN, FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, m close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN.



A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER. Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN.



COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburtou, 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. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET FOR A TERM, FTIHAT Capital Vila Residence, situated X on the Notth East Town Belt, and fronting the Domain, the property. of Mr Keir. The buildings consist of a house of eight rooms with every convenience, in cluding hot and cold wat* r service, good out buildings and stables. Eight acres of first class grazing land, newly laid down with oats and grass, are let with the house.



AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company oi New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusgon and Mitchell's Paper Mills.



F. Ferrman, F. FERRIMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT.



Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS, Ejeat cash y&\vl% obtainable] Easy terms. BOOKS & STATIONERY. H. M. JONES. 9 116



TTTANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, VV capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price : ladieu dressing gowns, ab English cost—At A. Obb's cheap sale. 7 $mfa New Venm> ""



Bicycles. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVERLEY, STAR, and others up to date, Lowest Gash prices. Terms arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras.



H. M. JONES. CRICKET AND LAWN TIfiNNIS MATERIAL. TUST Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisden and Co., London, First Class BATS, BALLS, STUMP 3, GUARD?, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS & BALLS.



ENTRIES (which will not be considered valid unless accompanied by Eatrance Fees) must be m the hands of the Secretary not lateb than O p.m. on Friday, OCTOBER 22. W. SIMPSON, 9169 Secretary.



ASHBURTON A GRICULTUR^ O T>ABTQRAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW OF LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, Etc., WIU BE HELD ON THE ASHBURTON SHOW GBOUNDS ON FRIDAY, October 29. LIBERAL PBIZE MONEY, Together with numerous SPECIAL PRISES, offered for competition.



Ariel Jdioyl's Olub. (League of New Zealand Wheelmen.) ryiHE Annual General Meeting will be X held m the ARCAUE CHAMBERS on FRIDAY, 24th SKPtiMBER, at 8 p.m. Business : To re eive Report and Balance Sheet; Election of Officers aod new Members. All Cyclists deeirious of joining are cordially invited. J. FORBES 9 170 Hon. Secretary.



Tea on the tableß at 5.30. Public meeting at 8 o'clock. Addresses by Rev. R. Erwin, D.D. M.A., and others. Large Choir. First-class musical selections. Tickets ... Is 6d each. 9168



PBHISBYTEKIAN KE UNION rjIHE ANNUAL SOCIAL REUNION WILL BE HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5.



Pi-blie JNolioes, (jfERALDINE JLVACJNG C^LUB. A CCEPTANCEB close on THURSDAY, J\. September 23, at 9 p.m. E. A. O'MALLEY, 9 165 Hon. Secretary.



.A.BOADB. Great Clearing Sole by Anotion of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from Mr And>ew Orr, to ! sell by public auction on the above date and fixture, viz.— The balance of the stock of Drapery m the assigned estate of W. S. Mitchell, consisting of Men's Suits, Blankets, Rugs, Shirts, Flannelct, Ladies' Dress Goods, Flannelette, Calico, and general assortment, etc., also a large lot of sundries. 9 161 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer.



D. I homas, ARCADE. HORSEf FAIR. FJRIDAY, BfPrEtiBEB.24 1897. ]\,TY U>UAL MONTHLY SALE DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES Takes place at the above date and fixture. Present Entry consists of C*f\ HEAVY DRAUGHT MARES OU AND GELDINGS. qr\ LIGHT HARNESS H RSES. j PLOUGH TEAMS to be sold under bill of sale. D. THOMAS, 9160 Auctioneer.



(Medical Dispensary, New Blymoutli, October 19; 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have m every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too uumeioua to publish.



EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? Ishurat, E.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs, —We have greab pleasure m recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as gpod as you represent. In fqture we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, vnijrß faithfully. Shaken $ Co.



T7IVERYONE accustomed to using the ill AM. Oinxment Will find equal satisfaction m using th ' Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Beo is m the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true tnend ; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or Bofb corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d



MISS FIE L D resumes teaching on Thursday, ths 23rd September, at Room next door to Mrs Adams, Saunders' Buildings. Pupils are requested to give half a term's notice before leaving. 9 173



DRAWING, PAINTING, SKETCHING FROM NATURE, ETC.



SCRIM j For protecting Fruit Trees from the j frost, at J. WILSON'S, PAINTER. Corner of the Arcade. 7 172



FCR PRIVATE SALE, THE WELL-KNOWN DRAUGHT STALLION, "EMPEEOE." By General Gordon—Jess, by Glenroy. Full particulars on application* to 8 198 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd.,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. Tt/TASSEY-HARRIS ROADSTER Defeats Well-known Racers. Vincent Cycling Club's Meeting, held at Clyde, September 13, 1897. EIVE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP; Maxwell, G. A., on MABSEY-HABEIS ROADSTER ... l Watson, on Record Racer 2 Jolly, on Osmond Racer ... ... ... 3 FRIfcDL&NDER BROS., Limited, Local Agents, ABhburton.



WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makeß (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as m the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots m the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash 'nrtoo 3 5



WANTED— A Strong Girl or Woman, under middle age, for farm ; conk, wash, bake, and general work. Apply by letter, Mail Office. * 9 152 WANTED KNOWN—A lot of Kngliah samples m ladies 1 combination!, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orrs' cheap sale. 7 44 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellob's, for fourteen days only.



mHE GOSPEL with Limelight Views, JL AUenton School, Wednesday and Thursday, 7.30, by Mr W, Corkik Johnston. 9 166 rpiNWALD ~- C. Hawkins has just JL received his first consignment of new goods for the coming season. A call solicited. 9 167



T)RIZE EGGS for Bale at from 5a a sitting. Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Polish and Indian Game at Pklham Yards, Ashburton. 9 152 MADAM HOGAN-Palmistry, Ptyma gogrietizma. Devane's Family Ho el. 9 171



Wanted. Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap at the Pklham Poultry Yards, Peter street. 9 131 j



Ihe firsb practice for the season of the Ashburton Cricket Clab will be held m the Domain to-morrow afternoon. T S 793 advertised by Mr Bullock on our first page to-day should be T.S. 797, Cox street. Miss Field notifies that she resumes teach ing on Thursday next, 23rd inst, at the room next door to Mrs Adams, Saundere' Build ings. AH laßt winter Mr Geo. A. Mills, of Leban on, Conn,, was badly afflicted with rheuma tism. At times it was so severe that he could not stsnd up straight, bub was drawn over on one side. v I tried different remedies Without receiving relief,'? he says, "until about b|x months ago I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, After using it for three days my rheumatism was gone and has not returned since. For sale by Ash burton Drug Co. Don't Cough. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use • KEATING'B COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They ab once check the cough and remedy the cause without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone givea ease-—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere m