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THE COLONIAL PREMIERS.

I lie Banquet in Paris

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Paris, July 20

At a banquet tendered by the Paris Chamber of Commerce to thß visiting colonial Premiers, Sir W, Laurier said that Canada would not accept repre sentation in the Imperial Parliament if the price was the surrender of tbe legislative autonomy of the Dominion,

Mr Reid said that the virtual inde pendence of the colonies had resulted in unpredecented Imperial solidarity. The other great nations might feel jealous, but they could scarcely quarrel because Great Britain returned them good for evil. Great Britain would only remain supreme while the other great nations did not adopt free trade. New South Wales, with a freer tariff than the mother country, aimed at developing the Southern Seas, whose destiny was equally noble.

Sir G. <J. Sprigg said he was confi dant that the ties connecting the Empire would be drawn closer and cioser,

THE BISLEY RIFLE MEETING.

t roßß Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright.

Reoeived Wftkapuftka, July 22, 10 a.m., Gpaedian office, 11 a.m. London, July 21. In the Daily Graphic match, forty- \ five competitors, including Lieutenant- Colonel Kelly, Victoria made possibles. Kelly and Mitchell, Queensland, were among sixteen who gained 3 5 in three ; tie shots. i For the shooting at the first stage of the Queen's prize, Sergeants Hill and Scott tied for the bronze medal with record scores of 102. There were also \ two scores of 101 and 12 of 100. Of two thousand competitors, 291 who scored 94 and over are Included in the 800 who compete at the next stage. \ The remaining nine places will be shot for by 100 riflemen who scored 93. The New Zealand aggregate scores ; were—Howe 96, Hawthorn 95, King, Richardson, and Harris 94, Ballinger, Williamf, and Simpson 93, Sergeant \ Sommerville 92, Webster 89, Strachan ; 87, Hazard 85, Banks 84, Major! Sommerville 71. ' • 1

FEDERATION.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph— Copyright.

Melbourne, July 21

The adjustment of intercolonial tariffs, as proposed in the Federation Draft Bill, is meeting with strong op position. In the Legislative Assembly Mr Carter, leader of the Opposition, stated that the abolition of all duties at once would reduce bhe value of land in Victoria by £25,000,000, and would cause disastrous results to the people. He advocated a gradual reduction extending over ten years.

Received Wakapuaka July 22, 10 a.m e Gwabbian Office 11 a m.

Sydney, July 22

3n the Council the Attorney-General vigorously denounced the Federation Bill. He said faderation would be a better name than federation. If the colonies lost the protection of the Mother Country and were threatened with outside danger, it would be time enough to think about union. Until that contingency arrived New South Wales ought not to be called upon to make larger sacrifices than the other colonies on merely sentimental grounds.

THE AMBERLEY MURDER.

Sheehan's Confession.

Ih» following statement was written by the condemned «nan and addressed to the Bevi Father Cutnmlngs, to whom ifc was handed by Governor Gleasy :— " Lyttalton Gaol, July I9fch, 1897. 141 now make this statement in regard to toy guilt in murdering one Alice Lawcock. I did commit the murder which I have to die for. Bub I never caw my folly until it was too late. I now turn my desire to God in preparing a place in the next world, and I hope and I trust my case will be an example for perhaps hundreds of others who may be walking in my footprints. I now forgive everyone who has been in any way connected in my case against me, for the law of the land is just, and I am willing to pay the ptaalty in this world for those deeds that I have committed, hoping that God will forgive me in the next world and pardon my soul, as I am sorry for having pommitted such a dreadful cripe. And I hope Mrs Lawcock will forgive me for

taking the life of her daughter, and anyone connected with her, I alao thank Mr Oleary, the Governor of the Gaol, and officers under his charge, for their kiodneas to me without exceeding their duty or going beyend their duty. I would also ask if this oould be published after my death as it may be an example to others wandering about the world unprotected with the mercy of God. I thank God for the time I received from His hands to turn back to the Church which I have loDg deserted. I can also say 1 never had any luck sinoe I turned away from the Church I was brought up in. And I also thank,the Rev. father Cummings for his assistance and the zeal he has shown in trying to prepare my soul for peace with God in the next) world. I thank him for

coming at any time and in any weather whenever he was wanted, frequently at great inconvenience to himself. 1 thank the Sisters of Mercy for visiting me in my dis tress ; also I thank all who in any way were of assistance to me while in H.M. prison, Lyttelton. I make this statemeut freely; bo one pressed me. " Wiixiam Edward Siieehan. „ p # g,_.£ don't think it is neededJ;o say any more about the crime I committed, but I am very sorry for it, and I must say I jinew right fiom wrong." "■ The statement goes op to bid farewell to the Rev. father Cum'mingß and to the Sisters of Mercy, and to crave an interest in their prayers.

LETTER TO MRS LAWCOCK.

The following letter was sent by Sheehan jio'MY* JQftWpock, the mother of the girl murdered by him s—• "Lyttelton Gaol, July 19th, 189?. «! Dear Madam, —You must excuse me for taking the liberty of writing to you con sidering who I am and what I am charged with. But I must write to you and ask your forgiveness, who has been so un» fortunate has to lose your daughter through the instrument of my hands. It was very unfortunate for both of us, but I »m willing to pay the penalty for so grievous a crime. Although your daughter was suddenly taken out of this world without any preparation, I fervently pray »ad do pray that she piy m ty flo 4'» |»ci » pl»<se if Sana.

I am grievously sorry for the sins which I committed in a moment of my passion, and I once more humbly ask both you and yours for your forgiveness. Hoping you will not think it presumptuous of me in writing thia to you, I must say I am writing thia as God is my Judgo, only in a full and penitent spirit, and 1 hope you will forgive me and j( urs, as I hope God will forgive me, and I hope to meet your daughter in heaven, whore He will forgive me. Good-bye and God bless you, dear madam. Hoping for your forgiveness, I remain, that unfortunate man, may God forgive me, " William Sheehan, j H.M. Prison, Lyttelton."

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, S.M.)

Maintenance—John Joseph Reddington wns again called on a charge of failing to obey an order of the Court. He did not appear, but had paid £4 into Court. The Magistrate said the man appeared to have no means at present, and the case was held over for a month. Unregistered Dog—Mrs M. F. Dunn was charged wiih ke, ping a dog over six months old without having been registered. She had registered the dog since the summons had been taken ou% and as there was a difficulty about the age of the dog, the Magistrate let her off. Security—Henry Behrens,remanded from Tuesday, was allowed bail in £50, not to leave the colony until a case of affiliation in which he was involved came up for hearing, j Mr Wilding appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Cv hbertson for the defence. Citil Cases—ln the case of John Small

I v. Trustees of Stark'a estate, judgment was j given for plaintiff."—The case of Read v. Werner was again adjourned, to secure further evidence from plaintiff who was ill. —Andrew Lawrie v. Robert Meaclem, £2, j balance on a promissory note. Mr Wilding, ! who appeared for plaintiff, said that Meaclem had paid £8 on a promissory cote for £18, I leaving £10 balance. Meaclem was sued I for the balance, but by a mistake for £8 | only, leaving £2 still owing.—Andrew Lawrie in evidence bore out Mr Wilding's statement. Witness had no intention of surrendering the £2.— W. Ashenden, clerk (8 A. Lawrie, said he prepared the documents in the summons of Meaclem. The error arose out of a transposition of figures,—Mr Cuthbertson, for the defence, called Robert Meaclem, who said he paid Mr Laurie £10 on March 29—two £5 notes. Had £65 with him when he went out that day, and witness gave a list of payments made with it, including Laurie's. God no acknowledg ment from Laurie who said he would give him credit for the payment in his books.

: The ten pounds covered the balance on the promissory note. Mr Cuthberteon pat in a counter claim for his client of £3 163 6d for cover shelling, done on John Murphy's farm, : over which Laurie had a lien. Robert and ! William Meaclem gave evideuce. A guarantee up to £10 had been made by Mr Laune for oats and wheat threshed ou ; Murphy's farm, but the clover shelling was , done afterwards, by arrangement with , Murphy. Mr Hyndman said he would pay for the clover shelling, and gave a guarantee. ; The oatß and wheat came to £10 9s. William ; Meaelem was perfectly c ear that Laurie and 1 Co. were to pay for the clover shelling.— j John Murphy said the arrangement with Mr , Laurie was that ail the labour was to be paid .by Mr Laurie except the work done by witness. The clover shelling was done by I Meaalem, and witness took the clover to Mr Laurie's shop. Meaclem gave witness a bill tor the shelling, and said Mr Laurie would not pay. Mr Wilding siid that unfortunately Mr Hyndman could not be produced, and Mr Laurie denied ever having guaranteed the clover shelliug. Meaclem should be non-suited in this claim. Mr Cuthberfcson addressed the bei;ch. His Worship said the claim for £2 whs reason able enough in face of the explanation, and the presumption was in favour of the claim. As to the clover shelling, the guarantee in writing was for wheat and oats, not for clover shelling, and the counter claim must fail. Judgment was given for piaiutiff for £2 with costs. The Tea Cask. — His Won-hip gave the following judgment in the case) of Crooks v MoKeague:—ln this case, alter going through the accounts at leisure, I have allowed in this claim for commission on account of te* sold, £6 2s ; for expenses, £2 7s; making, £8 9s; from this I deduct £119 i for credit allowed; and for money retained out of proceeds of tea, £2; leaving a sum of £4 10s in favor of the plaintiff. Ou the counterclaim, the question for the Court is whether a fraud has been committed by Crooks, or whether a mistake in the delivery was made by McKeague. The deficiency in the first round, according to the books, appears to me to be 351bs, and on the second 3lbs, which 31 bs appears to be made up with the tea taken to Mrs Houston and chargeable to her. I consider that seme care should have been taken in the delivery, and an acknow ledgment, after checking weights, should have been obtained from Crooks. Fraud has not been proved. " The law in no case pre sumes fraud. The presumption is always in favor of innocence, and not of guilt. In no doubtful matter does the Court lean to the conclusion of fraud. Fraud is not to be assumed in doubtful evidence. The fact constituting fraud must be closely aud conclusively established. Circumstances .of mere suspicion will not warrant the conclusion of fraud. If the case 1 made out is consistent with fair dealing and hones'y, a charge of fraud fails."—(Xen on fraud and mistake, 1868, page 316). Now in this case, according to the books, there were £6 10s missing, and a surplus of £5 ss, the difference 35ibs being the deficiency found by the Court to exist according to the alleged deliveries, which shows a probable mistake in the books. Again, if we take the brands, we find that Crooks Bold ten s's, branded C.G. 1, whereas according to McKeague'a account he should only have had three s's, the difference again being 351bs, the quantity deficient. lam bound, then, rather to take the view to which this discrepancy points, a3 a mistake in the delivery, than to adopt the fraudulent theory advanced by the defendant. And it appears to me that the defendant must fail on his counter-claim accordingly. The judg ment will be for the plaintiff for £4 ; and the charge for discovery for an accountant £1 17s 6d, and 10s tor each attendance in Court £1, will be allowed, with office costs.

ME ASHBdKTOft GDABDIAN? THURSDAY, JULY 22, 189t B



; Wanted. BACHELORS' BALL —Drug leaves the Stables Friday Evening, 7.45 for Tinwald, —Trevurza Bros. 7 133 FRESH Oysters, Crayfish, and all kinds of Fish. Special consignment of Rabbits by to-night's Expresß. J. H. Jewjtt, Opposite Mail Office. 7 138 T7IREEZING POULTRY. Purebred JC Cockerels, large birds suitable for breeding freezers, from Ptlham Yards. 7131



PRIZE EGGS. /ll breeds, from half-a-guinea a sitting, at Pelhaw Yards, Ashburton. 7 132 STOCK Taking Sale.—French Serges Is 6d, worth 2s 6d; handsome Dress Tweeds, 10§d, worth double.—W. H. Collier.



WELDON'S Ladies' Journals for June, Social Christianity (S. P. Hughes) ; Saved and Kept (Meyer); The Kiug of Scbnowere (Zangwil!); Mrs Prisciila Hunter, Overruled (Pansy); Bessy Name (Mm Word); Victoria 1837-97, beautifully illustrated la 3d.—H. M. Jones. T ADIEV CAPKS, Jacket*, and Macin- JLj toshes at about naif price, newest styles ; many lined equally cheap.—W. H. Colliers Stock-taking Sale. SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collier'b Stook taking Sale. WANTED Known — Seeds, Seeds. Vegetable Seeds of every variety, 3d per packet. Flower Seeds (100 varieties) only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bros., East 8 reet.



BRAN, BRAN, 4s 6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bros. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mate Alcorn's for 8s 6d. Style and bit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. WANTED KNOWN— French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6(1, worth 2s 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 46



WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—Afc A Orb's cheap sale. 7 47 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' back cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—"The Hall," Eadfc Street. O EM EMBER, Remember, that Mellor's X\j Stock-tii kiDg Sale will last for fourteen days only. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girla 1 Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Sergea in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2b 9d. Satisfactory Dresa and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful band embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's



I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. ANTED Know^Jou7~cTothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines in Men's Trousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in stock and to order.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN— The way the young people of Ash burton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 Fin HOSE who are married may also have a JL pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairetow'e. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. I . TUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s t) lid, usually 8a 9d.— Mellqr's Z.a landia Boot Store. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Street FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTKD Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies 9 combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cornets, etc., at half price—At A. Ork's - heap sale. 744



Synopsis of New Advertisements. H. M. Jones—New books, etc. Jewitt —Fresh fish. Longbeach District—Sunday services. Fletcher Bros.—New businesss advertise ment. Henry Stephenson—Furniture, etc., tor Bale on Saturday. Dairy Factory—Meeting re re-opening. Government Notice —Pastoral run for lease at public auction. Pelham Poultry Yards—Prize fowl and sittings of eggs for sale. Trevurza's drag leaves for Bachelors' Ball, Tinwald, on Friday at 7 45. W. H. Collier—Bargains in drapery. T. Bullock—Property for sale at Tinwald.



■L ||[M [M||i| |||B ||| | m _ WANTED Known, Mei^lor's Bargain Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps la 9d, usually 2s 6d. W" ANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6cl each; lace curtains, irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21a—Ab A. Ore's cheap sale. 743 TIT'ANTED Known—Spectacles, Bye IT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salkk's, Optician WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at MelloR sS Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellou's, for fourteen days only. "TTTANTED, wise fathers and mothers fa, 1J remember that MEtiOß's Annual Boot Sale is now on.



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of i his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be bad from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Boad, Wellington, NJJ., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. I Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in j spreading the news of ths great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and, Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Shaw on receipt of stamps. NOTIGE.-rAre you going to build. Pecauae the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout !Bg, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. ManyTadieTcomplain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Konsl Tfti they will be satiated Try the No 4at ?/4, to iwpsrb



WAN TED Known, in fourteen daya we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Meixor's Zealandia Boot Store. THE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Alcorn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy goods, Aprons and Pinafores at great reductions to redUQO «iw»titfti bjfori itosk Ukiog.



HENRY STEPHENSCm- SPECIAL ENII.Y. SATURDAY, JULY 24. SETS HARNESS, Saddles, Bridles, Reins, Cart Saddles and Britchen, Plough ! Harness, Cart Harness, Horse Covers, etc— all new goods. Without Reserve. HENRY SIEPfIENHON, 7 136 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JULY 24. SOFAS, Easy Chairs, Brass Rail Double and Single Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Spring Mattresses, Carpets, Withstands and Ware, Cundrieg, etc., e'c. Without Reserve. HENRY STEPHENSON, 7 135 Auctioneer.



Government Notices. j _________ pastoralrrut for lease at public auction.



i IVTOTICE is heieby given, in terms of XX Part VI. of the Land Act, 1892, that the undermentioned Pastoral Run will be offered for Lease by Public Auction at this Office on TUESDAY, August 3, 1897. In the event of the Run not being sold at Auction, ib will immediately thereafter be open for application at the upset annual rental. Run No. 221, Wilberforce Station, situated at the head-water* of the Wilberforce River, are* 79,000 acres. Upsei annual rental, £15, Term of license, 21 years. Plans and further particulars may b< obtained from this Office. SIDNEY WBBTMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. District Lands and Survey Office, Christehurch, Ju y 5, ]897. 7 129 >L, _ ' ._ LLJ-L L—!_



PUBLIC NOTICES DAIRY FACTORY. ALL INTERESTED in the Re-opening next season of the Tiuwald Cheese and BuMer Factory, are requested to meet at the Templar H»ll, Tinwald, at 7.30 p.m., on MONDAY, July 26, when a member of the Ki^cutor* of the Central Factory, Christehurch, will be present. By Order, 7 134 C. DOHERTY.



NIGHI' eCHOOL TjlOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES.



H. IC_JONES. PIANOS. ORGANS. SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 7 Stop American Organs, £16. Pianos, New, from £26. Pianos, Second-hand, from $10. T>ICYCLEs"from £16. STATIONERY. LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKB, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000. —SCHOOL STATIONERY— Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting Papers, Pens, Penholders, Slates, School Books and all Requisites for School Committees. BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT. TOYS. ~ TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sorts and Sizes. bioks. books, books. Children's Books. Prize and Reward Books. Ladiss' Books, Magazines, and Periodicals by every Mail.—Latest. H. M. JONES.



A. LAWEIE, SA.UNDERS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING :FROM BUSINESSI PREMISES 10 LET. fTIHE WHOLB|ofi the Large and||Well f Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Reg'ardless^of Cost NO KEASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. ;the sale commences TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDER3' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION.



Baker Bros. TjIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanul Road and Case Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No. 69. WANTED Known—That J. Moison haa received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing lofat 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 Boots in the trade, Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boot Store, JBwb Street, Towa Hall, Ash* bWt*9 $ US



Friedlander Bros., Limited. IMPORTANT SALK OF TOWN PROPERTY, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1897 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have been instructed to sell by auction at their West Street Mart, aa above, that desirable property lately oc cupied by O. M. Brooke, Esq., situated at the corner of Burnett and William Streets, and containing one acre with first class dwelling house of 11 rooms, with bathroom, hot and oold water service, and gas laid on, also wash house, stable and windmill. This property has frontages on Burnett, William, end Havelock Streets, and as it is one of the best built houses in Ashburton it ahou'd command the attention of investors •ad others. Terms at sale* Keys to view the property on application". R. FRIEDLANDER. 7 107 Auctioneer.



Henry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOOO GS 11/lAURITIUS QUGAR USE NO Ol HER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton.



JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVGLINK ! 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE j 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARSI HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Druma LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, j TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con- V_^ ducted, and Saleyards regularh attended to, under tho Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. : Brooke's and Odham'a Sheep Dips always or. i hand. j Advances made against Shipments ot Lamb and Mutton. My London* Agent is known for his utmost reliability, HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT.



TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS i HENRY ZANDER, GENERA.L MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, HOLLIS' JBEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection^ REVOLVERS, REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belt 3, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. Henry Zander



T. Bullock. TINWALP. /^OTTAGE and Section for Sale at a low V^/ price. Owner leaving the district. Being Lot 118, VlcMurdo Street, ou which is erected a dwelling house of four rooms and verandah, with scullery at back, the property of Mr F. W. Leggott. Offers are invited for this as he is leaving. Terms can be arranged. Apply at once to T. BULLOCK.



TINWALD. FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, SMALL Shop in the Arcade, presently occupied, 'by Mr J. R. McKay, Fogiepion quo. be given within r wtek.



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which there is no greater evil to tht human body. By clearing the alimeivaiy canal of all foul matter, and by tonin; r»n<l renewing the strength of the e::tin digestive system, it builds up the emir energy of the whole being and enables i' to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organic diseae wo any consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that most of the ailments affecting humanity are FUNCTIONAL^ The organs themselves are sound, bub are nob doing their work. Alaxum 4 8e Remedy,



PKICE 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale A gents : KEMPTHORNP 1, PROSSEK & CO. (Limited). 1 34



-—~ — : -M | _... ;, b&iness Motices SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TyHQLFSALIi) AND RRTAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. fIoEK VEGETABLE SEEDS lieS OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2a 6d. SO VARIETIES. SO VARIETIES, &S FLOWEE~SEEDS lidS 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES AND INTRODUCTIONS OF SPECIAL MERIT. BEAN—French or Kidney. New climbing, of growth is dwarf and sturdy, growing "Tender :ind t.-ue."—Tnia bean combiuo: about 15 inches aiyh, and does not cecee the beso features of the two types (Dwuif airily tequire staking, thereby commending Kronen and Scarlet Kunner). It crops earlier itself to all giowers of peas. Ib is very i-han the Runueis, and has all the delicate prolific, and carries one mass of pods from flavour and quality of the Dwarfs. The top to bottom of haulm, of a beautiful green pods are very li.ng, narrow, pulpy, brittle, color, with a quality of flavour seldom found and very fine in the gram. They are borne in other kinds, and, under favourable grow* very freely from the bottom to. the top of the ing, the pods will carry from eight to twelve haulm, which grows 6or 7 feet high. The peas of a large size. Per Packet) Is. abundance of handsome pods strikes e\ery- "Sir Barry Atkinson."—This n»gaif> one who sees them. Awarded a first class cent variety has become very popular, and certificate by the Royal Horticultural although comparatively new on the market, Society of Great Britain, Per packet 6d. the demand for it extends all over th« CABBAGE.— 1 Lamb's Earliest of AH."— colony- Its habit is branching, growing in A variety introduced by us a few years ago %nHli abundance large green slightly curved and sinoe then it has become generally grown Pod?> packed with deliciously flavoured peM for an early crop for market-earden pur- of enormous size. It s tendency is to spread poses, and in private gardens. It grows a or Bt°ol out» und we adv>B« thaMowing be beautiful conical-shaped head, few oulßide ma(le ihlaty an<* somewhat wide apart. leaves, and comes in about ten days eailier Grown *h«a '& w'U produce pods luxuriantly than Early York. The quality is very tine, from the bottom branches to the very top. and for early sowing for summer use it is Hei^ T tL 3i T fb' £ er Paok^ 6d superior to any cabbage grown. Per packet ONlON—"Early Goidbn Glow:."— ! 6d. This is a variety of Australian origin, Mr Charles Wyeth, Woodlands, Bays- and as showing how highly ib mi " For the last four years I have grown your appreciated where it was thoroughly Lamb's Earliest of Ail Cabbage, and I find known t the raiger never had any it the best lever giew. This year I had t0 s Pare for outside markets until fttite . some 8000 planted out, and every one was f« cent|y 1 aII he ha<* Bayed of eaclr crop fit for exhibition " being purchased locally. It is confidently <££&?srT-"-?* re*"* °i sr.r«t d.nhei^£ l ,8s»«rs;. f '.°dt «*TXtj^arrt;*sS s* s ß u. pins varieMes eW iaM^ about the same time as Enfield Market, but PacKet iS lor quality and appearance, when growing CUCUMBER— "Japanese Climbing."— and cut for market, is superior in every way, A white variety of this novelty, which has and, unlike some varieties, it has no tendency been greatly run upon for the last two to run to seed, a thing much desired in seasons. 'J he white variety is now offered cabbages. Per packet 6ci. for th-j first time in New Zealand, and h»v- Mr Walter Stretton, Peep o' Day, Bir- iDB all the qualities of the green variety if mingham, says—" Bliir's Phenomenal with strongly recommended. Per pakot 6d. Z eJ* the fiDeßt ma£ keH aiden cabbage I LETTUCE (Cabbage)-"Zealandia." p ueen' K hXLfJer - 1 -have ,beeu. uttin« r!his new variety is of nnuul size and splendid cabbages lor six weeks, with every so!idUv o{ head , * ith but iitt2e iDC , ination appearance of cutting them for au weeks to run to 6 eed, as is the case with most more, and all from one sowing." lettuces _ Ifc is of a ready bllinching h|kbit> PEAS.—" Hbv Dr. Stuart."—The high is crisp, Bnd of excellent flavour. for opinion we-formed of this new pea in our market gardening or private use there is no (rial grounds has been upheld by all who lettuce grown to give the general eati&fac have tried it, and we have received many tion Zea'andia will, and for a saleable testimonials of its fine qualities. Its tnbit lettuce it is very supeiior. Per packet M. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY MOBBS, APHBUBTON AW CBBISTCBTJECH, Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimtno and Blair's Standard Seedg.



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