RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Traina leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., SAO p.m. £3 775 p.m. (express). On Monday* Wed- SUyß.and Friday* an extra train leave* at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the Ivoith every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) aad 8.0 p.m. . m WI? Trains leave Auhburton FOR /LHfc SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 2.M Boon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Sotners branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashbnrtonat 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdayb excepted) at 7.5 p.m., «" J Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, «d on [Thursdays afc 12.20 noon. Ti . leays Methven at the following timeß respectively -6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 d(. Fridays 8.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

tHI ASHfetJRTON AtiA&DUfi : FRIDAY, AtfGUST 20, iB^T.

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Henry Zander J JUST LANDED XOOO bags 1000 BAGB ] IyiAUEITIUS gUOAB. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100. ] j ! Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised BTBKL COLLARS 100 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 60 Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 50 200 Drums LIKSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Eto Eto HENEY ZANDEB, WINB AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con yj duoted, and Suleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioceer. HENRY ZANDEB, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENBY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. JUSO3 TO HAND, Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, ENGLISH COWGRASS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, ENGLISH ALSYKE, Bast in the Market. Henry Z*nder f ! .DIRECT IMPORTER. , T" HAVE on Hand a Large Stock of , FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS ' AKD GRASS SEEDS. 1 Ml Prices for These are LOWER than any other Merchant's. Send for Samples aad Quotations. HENRY ZANDER, SEED MERCHANT. BTBATHMOEB PEIVATE HOSPITAL. ' EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST



SAXfIWK Sb Sons Euca lypti Extrnot. ThJre are iniltationa of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils «»^™er*JK2f OUR PURK VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EX.TBA.OTt which ia recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly purs origin, as their forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we "'lmproved by testa by the kedioal Clinics minon and other aubstanooß, adherent to p££s distillation, will develope the Janative qualities proper to fche plant according to these authorities, and according «>o Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the oaly extract correspond ing to noientifio tests, and the oaly one which possesses the proper therapeutic VftIUSANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI ■ EXTRACT. - All other crude oils are to be claesed among the turpentines, which have, when need as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned »b an internal medicament. [These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of rcaina and temiates. If these crude oils, co called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. JB or Batety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUOA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliable preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. r, SANDER & SONS. -— _. -^j-g--— ■■■• He took my advice aa he sat on the stile, Sat soeezingand wheezing and coughing; He hasn't a sign of that cold on him now, No sneezing or wheezing or coughing, And he says • there'a no friend to humanity truer " Than Wood's Great Peppermint Cure, If a very bad cold you are forced to endure With sneezing, or wheezing, or coughing.' au 20 —_——_ ■— ..^u^j-nm—"^.^^.^■■■iiiiuiim iiiwMwi«iiniiirli»iiiiiiiri«ln m B«J Henry Stepkenson.. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed in my hands for Sale. OHAPF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



COMPLETED, UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmore Private Hospital, I Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Chriat -6 135 church. ! DRINK DELICIOUS



B. DUCKWOKTH & SON, TTNDBBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Funerals conducted atthe followingprices:— Covered Coffins, with hearae and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, Bilver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 l(k BUKNETT STRIS&T, AfiHBUETON. Private Residence—Opposite Fire Brigade Station. 5 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. HENBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN *T*HANKS the Public most heartily for X their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmiagß, Hats, Boots, (Mus erers' "Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every Itind, Oils, China, and Glassware cannot be surpassed at tha prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions kept in stock, j with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. A&o Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, an'S goods delivered daily WANTED, wise fathera and mothers to remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. JKOTIC.B. " 7TIHE ASHBURTON TAILORING JL COMPANY haa on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the moat Fashionable knife, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a Jarge experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most faahionabie Suits procuiable. Gents'^own material made up. W. PAUL.I\G, Manager



PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tine, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS IMFOKTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr Lane's block, and havisg purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEF from J. Stoddarfc, Esq., of Willowby, 1 am in a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK. I * i



Hanmer and Graves. BUTTON'S SEEDb. WE HAVB JUST EKOBIVED our Rape and Turnip Seeds from the above well-known all of which | have arrived in tip-top condition. Messrs Sutton and Sona have sent out! with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Heeds of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had ol j any of the sorts at ; Oil PER PACKET. Farmerß and others are invited to inspect. HANMER & GRAVIiS, 1 FuTTFcTFs; VITE HAVE FOB SALE—Prime Blue VV Derwent Potatoes, ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats lor early Spring feed! HANMER & GRAVES. PIG FEED. CHICK FEED. WE have for Sale—Crashed Barley (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Ohick Wheat. SEA OF AZOF BAKLEY. WE have imported acme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its special qualifications If they will call lin_ | SFAiiKOWBILL OATS FKOM SOUTHLAND, WE have a Grand Line of fcheae for Seed purposes. "Ifeed oats. \\T& Have for Sale Long and Short T T Feed Oats. ~~gemf. ohISS WE Have for Sale PRIME OATEN SHEAF OHAFF, also a good cheap line for Cow F«ed. PLOUGH SHAKES. "Fy-EGULAR Supplies imported by as, _LV direct from the ranker* ; both Ransomes and Hornsby B—-standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. BO¥AL OIL—ISO Fire 'led Water White, Odoodess, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regalaTSupply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. "agricultural salt. FOR Dressing Oalifornian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quantity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of sill kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candlea, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (moab suitable for fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine i dressed), Oils-—Caftor, Machinery, Boiled, } Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. 1A A AO^ ES > subdivided into eon- JLv/V/ venient paddocks, with water iv each paddock ; there is a Ccttage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above (he Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6lloa ; easy terms. HANMER & GRAVES.



Friedlander Bros., Limited, | XTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE— A SNUG LITTLE FARM OF ABOUT 75 Acres, NEAR WINOHMORE. Easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. SEEDS lOR



SPEING SOWING. -T¥TE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. TO LEI " fXttE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE ! WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRESIOF LAND AT ALLENTON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd POTATOES. POTATOES. TTT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. "VIT E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. TT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT i BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF " i And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3



COAL. COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdaie, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE COAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT COAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell ab Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,- Ihe oalebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. COKE & FIR E WOOD—long & short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get priceß— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIRE vVOOD ■MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No. 83. NOTICE. CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attendedfjjto. Note the address: MOORE STREET. ; ~ pTjonas" BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satdbdats AU Communications carefully attended to. ■5 16 THE RECORD SAL E.—Having purchased several sample lots in Waterproof Cloaks, Jackets, Cape*, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery, at a Great Reduction, Mrs Alcobn will offer these at and below wholesale pries; also all her Trimmed Millinery, Fancy Goods, Aprons, aud Pica forea at great reductions bo Fedu.ce quaafci* }lw bffoM BtM|k*iftkJ9g< * i



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PMEMISES JO LET. mHJE SALE for the lasfe few weeks has JL been a pronounced success, and in order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. The stock must be Sold Regardless of Co^ t NO EEASONABLE OFFER REFUSED, THE SALS COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS' AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE BAUWAY- NATION, ,



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA Packed in'f p>, lfl>,Xsfl>s an<* 101b Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label* 1/9 per H>. 2<" Per fc- 2/4 Per ®>* H 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR ONE lONTH, HP HE WHOLE STOCK REDUCED ALL SEASONABLE GOODS TO BE CLEARED, ggj* SEE CIKCULARS FOR PRICES Jjgg —COMMENCES— Saturday, July 10. JL , af\* t( . . m .. 1 A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET



TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! 50,000 FEET OF WHITE PINE MATOH LINING AND FLOORING, now landing ex "Giaborne" from North Mand. BRICKS! BRICKS! BRICKS! SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITIES AS RF QUIRED. W. H. COLLINS & CO., COAL AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, IRONMONGEES & PAINTEBS.



GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE^ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. A:NDREW ORR FTAVING PURCHASED THE ABOVE AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FROM LANDED COST, WILL OFFER THE WHOLE AT \BOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE, COMMENCING TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10.



ANDREW ORR. JUST IMPORTED. A SMALL but Choice delivery of NEW SPRING PRINTS. Also GALATEAS for Boys' Suits. NEW CHTFFONS in Light Shades. TOmTOISESHELL SIDE COMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber KID GLOVE CLEANERS—a tremendous run on these in England, Is each. A job line of TURKISH TOWELS, very large, Is 3d—not to be equalled. Without exception the Best Kid Glove 91 c f\ r» for Half-a-Orown in Canterbury. Four 7 S h n S D large Studs. All sizes. avy Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stufi at Low Prices. 11111" ""' iO« ""■"* '"■ W. H. COLLIER, "TSE. CQBHER."



•'■'■■'' ■" ■ - ■ , - - ... | ■ ■ •- T Business Notices spectaclesT3pectacles. * R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN CoEw«qaeneeJof*the large increase in this branch of oar business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Mubbay having bad upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience ol Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles *n& the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors oi VMion, and correct them by the use of suitable Lenrea, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and »lso h».e Spectacle* fitted to correct the eight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repair!! Neat) and Btrcng



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMIT ED), SOLI AGENTS FOR: " HUMBERT « SWIFT* " SINGER* " TRIUMPH? AND aATALANTA» CYCLES, "THE BDDMBER" Has Had. M.OT& Grenuiiie i^ncceneH Tiian any otlter Cycle in the World and Still Eteffffnii Supreme, WE ARE THE «WORLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GEADE ***»* ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Omen—2Bs, Collins Street, Mboocbne, NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manohestbb Stbeet, OHRISTCHURCH. 123, Gaoßaa Street, DUNJBDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 1897- NIMMO & BLAIR'S. 1897. FKESH STANDARD SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or 18 for 3s 6d. 100 VARIETIES. I©O VARIETIES. /CULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening cannot V 7 tail to have success by using Nimrao and Biair'a " Standard." Seeds, and following the directions given on Packet. Nimmo and Blair's strains of Vegetable Seeds are either grown under their own personal supervision, or are procured from the most reliable sources in Great Britain and Europe, and the many testimonials they have received iromall parts of New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine aeeds have been thoroughly successful. id Packets, FLO WEE SEEDS, Id Packets, IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This list includes the most hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than sufficient seed to plant an ordinary garden. Full dircctions*for sowing are given on each packet, and if followed, the best results will be obtained. We can supply any of the latest Novelties In Vegetable or Flower Seeds >t tke Catalogue Price, CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE.



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. Telephone—No. 83. J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. Tl/TIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PIOTO RE FRAME MOULDINGS, SORIM* ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &a, IN STOCK. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, & SIGNWRITER. Telephoned P.O. Box:i6



THE EBASON WHY YOU SHOULD FAIBONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works in the Oounty of Ashburton, BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work dom I* you may require, from tfee Repairing of a Sewing Machine to ,_a 2 the making of a Combine. "IX BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done . at head-quarters in the large towns. Our headquarters are W g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will § qq go to employ local tradesmen. P* P3 BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashbarton for work £* J2s done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. <j M ■ ■ S H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent H EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburion. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton.



' T3ARRETT BROS, have just opened some J3 new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Moagiel Tweed Suit at £2; but caßh discount One Shilling in the Pound maker bhem 38/. now.—" The Hall," Ea, d fc Street. WHERE are you going to, my pretly maid? To MIWOI'S Ohwp Boot Si!*, lir, ib« I*l4.



WANTED Knows—A, Orb, Agenfc for the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy sea air, and water. 3 13