COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGTON MARKET.

Christchurch, May 5

Although heavy entries were in all classes of stock, and a large attendance at. the live Block market to-day, bucinesa in nearly every department in sympathy wilh country mark ta, was of an unsatisfactory nature, so far as vendors were concerned, for every thing but first, class quality. Fat Cattle.—Tliis olass was in over supply, and as the entry consisted mostly . f light weights and young stock, the rates were very low, and thia result was helped considerably by the lack of competition. Prime beef brought 15* to 17s per lOOlbe, other sorts 12i to 15s Piice per head were —steers £4 to £7 15', heifers £2 5a 6cl to £5 2s 6d, cows £217s 6'to £4 15s, i-TOBE Cattle.—There was very little : done at auction. Fat Shkei\—The entry of fat sheep was amaHer than last, week,, 1 "rices were—Good freezing wethers 12a to 14s, mixed hexes 10a 6d to X3e, prime young ewes 8a to lls 9d, good trade ewes 6a to 7a 9d. B'av Lambs.—A medium entry contained * larger proportion than usual of line* which should have been in the store pens. Really good freezers alone held thtir own, selling at from 10s to lla 1(M. There was a bck of competition for trade sorts and inferior lamba, which brought from 5a 6d to 8s 6d, Store, Sheep.—A very heavy yarding of itore sheep was made up mostly of forward croasbred wether* and lambs, with a few small line* of crossbred ewes in lamb. Owing to the dry weather and the backward ness of green feed, there was very little competition for sheep and lambs, except for tho*o in veiy forward condition, which maintained late rates. Anything backward WM » perfect drug. Threequarter* fat wethera 10s to lls 6d, backward 7s to 9a 6d, forward lambs 6s to 7s sd, backward and »maH 3s to ss, ewes in lamb 6s to 8a lid. Pigs.—Thi» department w»b well repre sented M to cumbers, but the proportion of rstklly prime f<*ts was smaller, and a firmer tone prevailed, from 3|d to 3£d per 1b about representing the prices ruling.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Me D. Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburton County for the week ending May 4. On Tuesday at the Tinw&ld Yarda the usually weekly was held. The attendance was fairly good, but amongst them » scarcity of buyers, evidently hanging back fearing a further drop to what took pUoe. The continued dry weather ia now making grazers careful, and in consequence they are easing off their stock. The yard ing of iheep wa» made up chiefly of two and four tooth ewee and wethers, some in for ward condition. One line of 1200 wethers, offered in conjunction with Messrs Fried laader Bros., 1 succeeded in placing after a lot of persuading at 10s B^d. Several other lota changed hands at prices slightly below last week's quotations. The totals for ihe day consisted ot 7975 sheep, 44 head of cattle and 12 pigs of which my entry was made up of 3464 sheep, 25 head of cattle, for which are the following prices:—ll fat lambs 6a, fl3 fat crossbred ewes 7s sd, 6 fat two-tooth 9a, 25 fat merino ewes 5v40 fat crossbred 6s sd, 65 fat crossbred 7s Bd, 134 crossbred ewes 5s 9i, 67 two-tooth crossbreds 8a 7d, 211 crossbred lambs 8s 3d, 1137 four-tooth threequarter-bred wethers 10s 84d, 361 four and six tooth ewes 93, 64 crossbred lambs 6s lid. Cattle—l fat cow £4 ss, 1 fat cow £5 12a 6d, 3 fat heifers £4 10s, 1 heifer £3 t 1 cow is profit £4 10s, 1 bull £1, 2 head of c ittle £1 sa, 1 dairy cow £4, 1 cow £2 5:1, 1 cow fat £5.

Tffl APTTBOTTO* OtARPIAN : THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ash bur ton Publishing Company, Limited, at tbei Staam Printing Office, Burnett Strce Ashburton. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1857,



TQOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE KSEABLISB Bo—-1720. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Million* J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 239 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) la noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thti is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS -(Palm and Joko) are equally stood value for the money. OUR TEAS are bo popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. 1 Imitation is aincerest flattery,' but the public should see tfeey get the genuine article. Retau irom all the principal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO., 155 Colombo Street, Oheistohubci T}UY YOUR WATCHES CLOCKS, & JEWELLEEY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FEOM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, ABhburton,. T AM A CASH BWER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent'forJCooper's Sheep Dip. npHE Duke of Wellington carried a tender JL heart beneath a stern appearance. He is said to have been in tears the greater part of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, "Believe me, there is nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." But who can describe a man's anger —controlled of course—where, every pre paration having been made for an urgent journey, eveiy*.- ' is lost through the horse falling lame; and the man—always the man—is the object of onr pity. The horse's unuttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would say, " I uttered no com plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration and kindness, and a journey was always a pleasure to me when my shoeing was under the personal care of ME KINGSTON. 2 17 WILLIAM — =PATCHING, EAST STREET. XTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hie Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he baa now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will also carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual NOTE—-Having secured the services of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries re prtaa of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the ! Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold-as before at the following prices per four ton truok (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order :— per ton per toa Westerfield 15s Od Droraore 16s 6d Winslow... 16s Od Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d lUk&ia ... 17a 3d Ealing ... 17a Od Lauriston 19e Od Rangitata 17b 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton—All Coal Merchants georg! p> v k, MOUNT SOMERS. WANTED Known-250 New Jackets Mantles, and Capes now open; beautiful goods, German made. —A. Orr. 314 MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mbllor, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Samk's, Optician



1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latent Material*. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONB, VEILINGS, COESETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &c. SPLENDID VALUE IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL", SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hate and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c>, Ac. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & C 0.,) CASH DBAPEE & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ANDREW ORR. Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 FOE AUTUMN AND WINTER. LADIES' JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French and En glisl Dress Fabrics in Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated " Feareought" Sergee navy and blacks. Ladieb' Corsets in all the new makes, PD, V and N, &c. LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Feather* aud Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES moat fashionable Good, all aewnjjseams ; Infants' Dresses, Peliss> c, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, beat makes. Ladies' UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ANDREW ORR. TBE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largea Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done " you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to |_a the making of a Combine. bg pZ BECAUSE *We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our headquarters are fcrj g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel 02 go to employ local tradesmen. *£* jx} BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work S Oh done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. <d m g H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent JJj EH close on a jBIOOO worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BBIDGE WORK IS, Ashburton. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. SINGLE, THRJIE-QUAETEB, AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS. T^ULL SIZE BEDSTEADS AT ALL PRICES FROM 25s Upwards. Cots, Spring Mattresses, and Bedding ot all descriptions, [AT JOHN ORR & CO., Ironmongers & General Merchants.



SPRING BLOSSOM .TEA, Packed in |Ib, lib, fift, and 10ft) Net Weight Air-Tight Tius. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) V 9 P^ &. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per ft, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



AUTUMN AND. WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. GRAND DISPLAY. .. i OUR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the most COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL, REASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found in South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladies' and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Specialty—guaranteed to keep out the rain French and English MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &o. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. COLLIER, "THE cQBNE X-" SPECTACLES. _ SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignmente from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all claßses of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHAD I-S, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience ol Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of eight, th« 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 bj those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the eight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics afc their work WON'T fall off when stooping, NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong. TO HOUSE OWNERS IN ASH BURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLEAVBR who worked so long for Harry Paokx is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes Racing Plates a specialty, 4 25( PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPEBHANGING. PAPERHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPERS ii Ashburton, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County ss required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OBDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Bole Agents for Ashburton. This oil ie Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than &ny other Oil iv the Market. No house ehould be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc,, etc, which we are disposing of at Christohurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. G TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL 5 Acknowledged o be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the beet British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. ~~~~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE. Telephone 53 WHEAT. WHEAT. Tlf E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiso prepared to Store Graii? on Farmers account In oar New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full Blzed Gornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESP OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. QmoM ard Stqoks WEST STREET, ASHBURTQN .



D. Thomas. T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD OAT SHEAF CHAFF 4 56 D. THOMAS, Fviedla n. der > >ro s. TTIENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. Barbed and PL* in Wire and Standards VY7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 STOEES. STOEES. WE HAVE ALSO JN STOCK and Sale at Lowest Rates, STORKS Householders and Farmers. SUfcBHAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality; JOKO, PALM, and othe' Tt.AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES, SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER REQUISITES. CASTOR OIL, BOILED AWD RAW OILS. ITolt sTlb] SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IN STOCK and for SALE Seeds for autumn sowing. OATS—HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAPE BAKLKY and RYE CORN. • RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR. NIPd. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, &o. SHEEKDIPPING SEASON, WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S POWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which wo are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the Wo-rld. ~~ massey-haSSis ■ WHEELS. , STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our celo bratedßicycles, and taking into consideration ■ that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can safely ay that our • MASSE y-H ARRIS WHEELS .. are the Best aud Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English ' DUNLOP TYKES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and i will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FRIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. • (I) t= S J gei's'if H Ig s I $> (fl Jz_ % BAZAAE STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, (Close (o Arcade) TTAVING taken over the above com modius Stables, I beg to solicit a continuance of the liberal support given to my prede e-'ssor. I can supply at a moment's no.ice BUGGIES DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other ' processions. Ma'ched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. TREVUKZA B KOS 4 46 PROPRIETORS. WANT B D, SECOND HAND BAGS> NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwaya in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public jjtie celebrated AILANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. ,It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you, James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. IF your boys and girls are rough on boot try Mellob's Indestructible School Boots WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladiea' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meala at nil hours. A few boarders will tijad nil the oomforts of »



I Hanraer and Graves. ! 50 TONS OK MORE OF GOOD HTAVY OATEN SBEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyarde lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep there at current rates. Little's Dip will be userf. PIG- YEEBT~Cm.OK FJ3ED. WE h*v* f:r ."»!.—Cruabrd BarUy (s? (jr!) for pig iued. Whole ar.d Broken 0 .ick Wh<af. SEED WHEAT" SEED OA.TB, SEED BARLEY, VTTW en Supply bEKD WHEAT and !T OATS, all varieties, grown "• various districts ; als•> Chevalier aud Cap< BARLEY FOR HEKD. "BKA"OF AZOF BAKLEYr WE have imported acme of this well known Barley for waiter feed, and will be gla i to let Farmers know of Its special qualifications if they will call in. '"S^iiKOWßlLirOA'iS "~ FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these fo> Seed purposes. fbkd"oatsT <\TE Have for Sale L< ru, and Short ! T V Feed Oats. W& Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow F«ed. plough"~shabes; REGULAR Supplies imported by as, direct from the makers ; both Rau.somerf and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices, lowest current, 0 Fire Te t Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly i fcvife. WE hold a regular Supply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior i Oil in the market, ! I7IOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for . Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of nil kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and ! imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Fiour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize) Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing off turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegraws and Cocksfoot (machii c (1: eased), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c., &c. WE HAVE the following Properties on hand FOR SALE. IQO ACRES, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimed IOU Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottage. Easy terms. Qi /> ACRES, near Geraldine. Good House, Stable, Granary, Co^ch House, and Men's Hut. Divided into con venient paddocks aud well walered. £1300 of the purchase moDey can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. OP\f\f\ Lauriston. Large /£(J\J\J Dwelling House and Stab'es, Woolshed, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and other improvements, which are all in first class order. A low price and easy terms will be accepted for this property. S GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 1 r*ytf\f\ ACRES, Bangitata. Good JL § \J\J House, Stable, Woolshed and Yards (all new). Rent 2a. HANMER & GRATES. .v" >:iv\ ))li_ a-_i:-' a ______________-^K9C^____K f «4^___a_K E. DUCKWOBTH & SON, TTNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and vj Upholsterers, BUENBTT STKEKT, AsHBUBTON, Private ResideHce—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 3 105 DO U2 W O CS P5 25 03 W < **4 «*J «*«J «^ S5 52 C I*^ •*** *f^ go co Uj Uj Uy no¥ice7~ I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, East Street, aa AGENT for my Patent Economical Hoc Water Service, for the Aahburton County Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. NOTICE.— Aie you going to build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spoufc iug, Water Tanks, Pump?, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all aorta of Ironmongery, ie J, W. HAWDUnr'a, Ironmonger, Plumberi and TioißJifcii. rX'ein>!wOT 33.



125 9 « P5 " Sq O P=J O <! 3 34 I-H w WAN I ED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boots is MKIXOK'S ZeaUodm Boot Store* ™~"~ NOTIOK "" ii, uiiiwroiv TTTAS REMOVED to morej {centra 'Premiisß oppotite llitcublli & Tuuneb b, XAMORSU BTRJSBT.



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—As winter advances and the weather becomes more inclement and trying the carpest evi dences of ill-health must be immediately ohecked and removed, or a slight illness wiil result in a serious malady. Eelaxed und sore throat, quimey, influenza, chronic cough bronchitis, and most other pulmonary affec tions will be releved by rubbing this cooling ointment on the seat of mischief. The treat ment, simple yet effective h admirably adapted for the removal of thoso diseases during infancy and youth. Old asthmatic invalids will dorive marvellous relief from the use of Holloway's remedies, which have wonderfully relieved many such sufferers, and re-establish health after every other nisans have signally failed.