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ABHBURTON—LHUR DAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M.) Unregistered Dogs.—Several residents' were fim d 5s and 10s per dog for keeping unregistered animals. SummarySepaeationAct.—MrOuthbert son for Mary Siigley, laid an information against her husband Frank Stigley for persistent cruelty towards her, and asked for summary separation under the Act of 1896, leaving the custody of the children under sixteen years of age in the hands of the wife. This was the first case, Mr Outhberfcson said, that had been heard in the Ashburton Court, but he had the precedent of the Christohurch Court custom for proceeding with the case in its present form. He called Mary Stigley, who said she was the daughter of the parties. She was in service and did not live at home much. Her father had a violent temper, and was ciu^l to her mother. When she was at home her father waß continually growling and using bad language towards her mother. Had never seen him actually strike her mother, but in consequence of his, temper and abusive tongue her mother had left him twice. On one occasion her father came to her at) the house where she was in service, and on his promise never to b-have badly again she went and persuaded her mother to return. He had not kept that promise, and six months afterwards her mother had again to leave her father, and went to stay at Methven where witness and her brothers contributed to her support for three months. Mother came back again and father behaved fairly for a week, but then broke out worse than ever. Father had a comfortable room provided with good bedding, but mother's room was poor of furniture, and the boys' bedding was very inferior. Rome time ago witness bought some furniture for her mother's room, but her father ordered it out otherwise he would chop it up. Witness had to take it away again ho that he should not destroy it. He was in constant work at Friedlaader's store, and earned about £2 a week. Mother had a most miserable life with him, and she would be far better away from him. She and her brothers would be willing to contribute to her support as far as . they were able. Her mother was delicate Mary Higley, wife of defendant, said she was msrried in 1871. Harl always hud trouble with Stigloy's temp*", bub it had been much worse during the last two years. Twice during that term she had had to leave him, and he had come begging her to come baok had promising to behave well, but he did not fulfil his promise. On occasions she had had to go out of the house and take refuge with neighbours. Sent a lawyer's letter to him, and when he got it he chased her from room to room, tore her boots off her feet, and her hat to pieces. She escaped to Mrs Griffin's and was away for a fortnight. Her childten were good children, and were not the cause of any trouble in the house. Her eldest son was twenty-one years of age, and was willing to contribute to her support, Witness was very deaf, and Mr Cuthberfcson had difficulty in getting her evidence as to the infelicity of her married life. In answer to His Worship the daughter said her mother was a woman of amiable temper—Mary Griffin, a neighbour, said she had known the parties for twenty years. Stigley was hot tempered, and she had often heard him making an angry noise* Had taken. Ms a Stigley into her house two or three times to aave her walking ia the streets. Had on one occasion lout her a pair of boots to get back to her house after her husband had gone back to work. The wife's bed was not fit for anybody, as it was made up of coarse bagging only, while his was a good bed. The woman was of amiable character, and witness was sure the fault lay with Stigley, —Moritz Friedlander said Stigley's pay from his firm was a shilling an hour, and the work was pretty constant during the grain season. His earnings would be at least £2 8s in the grain season, but less in the slack season,— Frank Stigley, eldest son of accused had left home twelve months ago on account of his father's conduct towards mother—abusing her and calling her names. His mother could not have done anything but leave the bouse when she did so. Would be glad to board with his mother. The unhappy state of affairs at home was the result of his father's temper, not his ncother's. He corroborated his mother's and sister's evi dence, and he could only describe the god duct of hia father as cruel. If his mother could get a separate establishment he would do all he could to help her. His father was a most persistent " nagger," but he did not drink. —William Stigley, another son, gave evidence as to his father's bad temper, and his mother's patience with him. His father had assaulted witness, and a fortnight ago had to mark him in the eye to prevent him self being throttled in bed. All the trouble arose through his father's conduct.—Arthur Stigley, another eon, gave evidence as to the assaults on bis mother, mentioned in her evi dence.—James Harvey visited Mrs Stigley's house under instructions from Mr Cuthbert son. The sitting room was unfurnished, Stigley's room had all the bedding in it that was in the house, Mrs Stigley's room had but. m poor furnishing of bed clothing. — Stigley, who is a foreigner and very excit able, said he could not go on without) the evidence of a little girl he asksd for. How ever, lie said he had not the bad temper that was attributed to him. He wanted the boys and girts all home at nine o'clock at night, and they came home just when they liked. His wife always took their part im this against him, and this was all the trouble. He had no control of his boys and girls owing to his wife's conduct. He bought provisions for the bouse, and gave his wife sometimes £2, and sometimes 30s, but he could not give her ail his wages and pay too. He took the blankets away from the seventeen-year-old boy because he gave him a black eye. — His Worship said the man was not a drunkard and used no personal violence, and there was a greab : distance between that and persistent cruelty. He had evidently a bad temper, and that was the cause of the unhappitaeas of the home. He did not feel satisfied that the case was one in which a magistrate should make an order. At anyrate he felt that he was not justified in doing so, and refused accordingly.

TWO RACEHORSES KILLED

Peculiar Accident

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Auckland, September 16. Early this morning the New Zealand Cup candidate, Lady Anna and the pony Sweet Lavender were killed on Lake Takapuna . beach. They were being galloped on the beach the opposite way, both having horses associated with them. The heads of Lady Anna and Sweet Lavender came together, and the force of the collusion caused both to rear up, and fall over dead. Tne jockey (Waldron) who was riding Lady Anna had bis left leg broken, while MoEwan, the rider of Sweet Ltvender, got a severe scalp wound, which had be stiched. No bones were broken in his case, and he was sub pequently removed to fche Auckland Hospital

Another inmate of the Old Men's Home passed away to-day in the person of Robert Moffatt, a man of over seventy years of age, who was at one time a photographer in Aeh burton, and once conducted a similar busi ocas in Oxford Terrace, Christehurch. He baa been ponfined to bed for the last) three months, old age being really his trouble and the cause of his death. He, like the map irho died ip the Home on Monday, had ako been a soldier, and was a corporal in trie Rifle Brigade, in which he served in the Crimea. He had high tesfcimpnials from hi - officers, and one by the Captain of his com pany is very flattering to the deceased, who had acted for a lengthened period in the capacity of assistant clerk at the Inspector General's office at Scutari. He bought his discharge from hie regiment.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Vigorous Action of tie Government Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright, Calcutta, September 15. Colonel Biggs' column haa relieved Port Lockhart after brilliantly storm ing the enemy's position in Gogia hills. He is now shelling an immense gathering of tribesmen between Forts Lochhnrt and Yulestan. The lower Mohmands are anxious to submit to the British authorities. They declare they have expelled Hadda Mollah. The bulk of the tribe, however, intend to fight. Received Wakapuaka Sept. 16, 9,55 a.m.. Guardian office, 11.15 a.m. Calcutta, September 15. ] Rpp^rts from Simla state that the force despatched by the Indian Govern ment to the north-western frontier to cope with the tribesmen in revolt now numbers 59,000 men $nd 90 guns. The railway lines from Merut to Peshawar are blocked Trains laden with camels and mules which are urgently needed at the front have been for several days awaking engines. Many of the animals are dying.

SPORTING.

"**"' ■■— '■' ♦ ■■ ' ■■'■■ S.C.J.O. SPRING MEETING. Press Association-—By Electric Telegraph Timartj Rackcourse, Sept. 16. The South Canterbury Jockey Club's Spring Meeting opened to-day in wet aud wintry weather but the attendance was good. Folio wing are results :•— Hunters' Hurdles, 25 soys; 1£ miles.— Victor 11., 10 S, 1; Roslyn, 11,5, 2; Blarney, 10,0, 3. Won comfortably by a length. Dividend—£B. Maiden Plate, 25 soys; 7 furlongs,— Wipdermere, 7.7., 1. Timaru Cup, 100 soys; !£ miles.—Double Event, 7.0, 1.

Much consternation was caused last winter amongst the medical men in Wellington, by the introduction of Woods' Great Pepper miat Cure for coughs and colda ; that a very bad cough could be cured by a Is 6d bottle, and a whole family, with a 2s 6d bottle, was a serious loss to them. It is sold by all grocers and chemists.

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Wanted. QIOM.E Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap at the Pelham Poultry Yards, Peter street. 9 131 i T>RIZB EGGS for sale at from 5a a I _1_ ! Bitting. Partridge Cochins, Houdana, i j Polish and Indian Game at Pelham Yards, Ashburton. 9 132 I WANTED, for Haekthorne, Man to milk, work in garden and generally useful, References essential. Thomas I Harbison. 9 118 j T OST—Dark Tweed Overcoat, between I JIJ Ashburton and 0. Digby's on Monday i evening. Finder rewarded on returning to Britton'a Hotel, 9 130 BROODY HENS, a few wanted, Jewitt, opposite Mail Office- 9 133 ANTED Known—Our new Milliner has arrived, and will be pleased to consult with ladies re new season's millinery.' Ashburton Drapery Company. 9 120 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Gnu's cheap sale. ■ 7 46 ~\7"OUNG Ladies' Journal for September, \ JL Private life of the Queen, Equality (Bellamy), The Curse of Oowden (A. Swan), Ihe Gleaming Dawn, The Naulahaka (Kip ling), The Notables of Britain, Honey gathered and stored (J. McNeil),. School Books.—H. M. Jones. Public Notices. ASHBURTOM BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton borough Council, under the powers conferred by the " Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, Amend ment Act, 1896," to CLOSE THE STREET leading from Dobßon Street to the South east Town Belt through the Cemetery Reserve, No. 298, and a plan of the said street is on view at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square, West. J. SEALT, 9 19 Mayor. ASHBUETON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that, at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on Monday, the 23rd day of August, 1897, a Resolution was adopted making a By-Law under the provisions of I?he Municipil Corporations Act, 1886, affecting the asphalting of streets and fixing the proportion of the cost thereof to be paid by the owners or occupiers of the lands and buildings fronting on footways asphalted by the Council; and the said Resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a Special Meeting of the Council, to be held on MONDAY, the 27th day of September, 1897, at half-past seven o'clock in the evening. The proposed By-Law will apply to the whole of the Borough of Ashbnrton, and come into force on the 11th day of OCTOBER, 1897. A copy of the By-Liw is deposited at the Office of the Council, Baring Square, and will be open to the inspection of the public every week day during office hours, up to and including the 27th September. By Order. C. E. FOOKS, 9 13 Town Clerk. SPRING, 1897. WE HAVE NOW ON SALE OUR NEW SEASON'S STOCK OF GARDEN & FARM SEEDS, from the Well-known Firms of ARTHUR YATES & CO. AND NIMMO & BLAIR, and oaa offer the Beat Assortment in Town, ranging from Id per packet. We can also supply the following lines of Seed Potatoes:— Early Rose, Beauty ot Bath, and Ruby Red. Cabbage Plants on order. Garden Tools of all descriptions, includ ing Spades, Digging Forks, Rakes, Hoes, Pruning Tools, Hedga Clippers, Galvanised Watering Cans, Galvanised Water Barrows, Syringes, Pumps, Hose, eto. CARSON & Co M I GROOEES AND IRONMONGERS, I T*aor«d Street and Aroide, Aihtmrtoa



SsKOPBia ov New Advertisements. JMedlander Bros.—Re pedigree mares for pi|l!e at horse fair tomorrow. 'J. H. Jewitt—^itting hena wanted. Pfllham Yards—Prize fowl for Bale, Commissioner of Crown lands—Crown lands for lease, Chertaey township. Lose—Overcoat. D, Thomas—Stallion for sale.



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D. } hofti&& A~R 0 A~lT!^ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. • I\/TR DAVID THOMAS has received iVX instructions from H. Bothwbll, Esq., to aell by public auction, vix, Pure-Bred Five-year-old Stallion, NO SURRENDER, by King of the Van quishers, by Young Vanquisher (Imp), by Vanquisher, by Old Kir Wallace, by the renowned horse London Sam j Dam —Rose, by Strathmore, out of Blos-om, by Prince Imperial. Full pedigree at feale. D. THOMAS, 9 129 Auctioneer. ToTIOK I WILL HAVE A BUYER FOR DRAUGHT HORSES, who will attend the Horse Sale at the Arcade on SATURDAY NEXT. 9 105 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. SITES TO BE LET BY AUCTION AT THE ARCADE OK SATURDAY, September 25, AT 2PM. SHARP. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from the Ashburton Borough Council TO OFFER BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, Tj * FIRST-CLASS BUILDING SITES, Near the Domain, and fronting Cameron and Peter Streets (West), containing from £ to | of an Acre each, for twenty-one years, with Compensation Clause. These blocks are the best Building Sites in the town of Aahburton, having long frontages to the Domain, and as they are to. be let on long Glasgow leases offer special advantages to those wishing to make homes for themselves, ALSO, on same terms and conditions— T.Ss. 417 and 418, containing £ acre each, fronting Moore Street, AND J T.Ss. 423 and 424, containing £ acre each, j fronting rancred Street.. These sections are high and dry, and being in a select neighbourhood, are warth looking after. For terms and conditions of Lease apply to the TOWN CLERK, or D. THOMAS 5 8 91 Ashburton. Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL ENTRY. HOUSEFAIR. SEPTEMBER 17, 1897. WE HAVE been f-ivoredby a Southern Client with instructions to sell as above: — 2 PEDIGREE DRAUGHT MARES f\ . Heal Good Sorts. ft Fall particulars at Sale, 9 126 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, SKPT. isj 1897 SALE OF CLYDESDALE STALLIONS, JiiTO.- MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, .instructed by various Clients, will offer at their Auction Mart, West Street, as above, the following,— I—The Clydesdale Stallion, KING OF QUALITY, rising 4yrs, by British Lion—dam Darling 2—The Clydesdale Stallion TRUE BLUE, rising 6yrß, by Lord Salisbury— Princess Maggie McCormick. 3—The Clydesdale Stallion KMPEROR, by General Gordon—dam Jess, by j Glenroy. 4—The Clydesdale Stallion PRINCE OF WINDSOR, by Prince Vie or—dam Countess. Prince Victor by Prince of Wales—dam Rosie. s—The Trotting Stallion BALTIMORE, by Blackwood Abdallah—dam Jesß, by Quicksilver. Full particulars and pedigrees at sale R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 80 * Auctioneer. FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1897. '"PRESENT ENTRIES COMPRISE- CiC\ HEAD of all descriptions, includ- UU ing several Young Unbroken Draught Fillies and Geldings. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 81 Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDEES. FTIENDERS are invited for building House JL in Moore Street. Plans and Specifica tions may be seen at my office, Burnett Street. Tenders close on SATURDAY, September 18, at 5 p.m. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 9 100 Architect. Government Notices. GROWN LANDS IN CHERTSEY TOWNSHIP JOB LEASE BY PUBLIC TENDER. "VTOTICE is hereby given thab written JIN Tenders, addressed bo the under signed, will Vie received up to noon, on TUESDAY, Ootober 5, 1897, for the right of occupying unsold lands in Chertsey Township. Every Tender must be accompanied by Bank draft, marked cheque, or Poßt Offi«3 Order for the amount of a year's rent, together with a license fee of £1 Is. The highest or any tender will nob neoessarily be accepted * The lands to be let comprise nine blocks, rapging in area from two roods to about four acres, as divided by the surveyed streets. The licenses will be for terms of five years, j subject to resumption on six months notice if otherwise required. Licensees will be j required to thoroughly clear the land of gorse, broom, etc., and lay it down in English grass; and will be allowed, at the expiration of their term, to remove any fencing erected. The upset rentals are at the rate of 3,8 per acre per annum, Further particulars may be obtained from this office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands, Lands and Survey Office. I Christchurch, September 15, 1897. 9 123 *•*-■»»•«■ mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all Risen, only 5s e&eh,~-W. H. CoLUBE'a Stock taking Sale. i



f. Ffcfriman. F. FERRIMAN, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire lusur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipGompanyof New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusioß and Mitchell's Paper Mills. TO LET FOR A TERM, rriHAT Capital Villa Residence, situated X on the Noah East Town Beit, 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, arc let with the house. " COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, 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. A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER. Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET. Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. i Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain '. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. 7 OO AORES oi Jkand, well fenced and Ay V# watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FOR SALE, TINWALP. A Well-finished House and half acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE, mBE 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 in cocksfoot, 5|- acres have been broken up and cropped, and 100 acres are ready for the plough. Upon the property is built a substantial cottage. The rental being very low, the above should com mand the attention of those requiring a handy sized farm. Annual rent, £10 per year. 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. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, wilhiu 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. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—Taricred Street—A Bhop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN. WAKANUI BO3NE MILL. T AM A BUYER OF BONES in large or small quantities, delivered at the mill. F. FERRIMAN. „ TJHLEJ OARDIUN. TjiOß THE GARDEN OR FARM BONE DUST is admitted by all practical persons TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that canj,be ap plied to the soil. For Sale by the Sack, delivered to any part of the town. F. FERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCIAN- I . TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium,lncome*Revenue 1895 £1,687,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. NOTICE. X AM A CASH BUYER OFi SKINS, WOOL, LOOKS, .! AND PIECES, AT IHE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS] IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on delivery. THOMAS MoGRANDEfc, $80



SHEARMAN BROS. 1 GROCERJS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPOBTEBS MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON. CHEAPEST and Best House in Ashburton lor GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE & OROOKERY. ALL GOODS SOLD AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES FOR CASH. CEYLON TEAS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS FOR MIMMO <fc BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d per Packet. Flower Seeds Id per Packet. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. John taylor/" (LATE MANAGER FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY): BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY a ixth<aJ h ie n M °ltU^A Premi seß *? Wei* Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbmlders, where he intends carrying on business as AOIHT wnTt THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS* iS^irfffiffS firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufactnre of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil and for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment nf AOPWT wntt MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPACT OARLYLE; wS CHRISTCHURfiH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators? wSM^'-- Wool Presses, Straw Balm* Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority m every respect. He intends keepinc » eood supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AVn twavwv CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whet? OWffSKS Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crußhers, Seed Cleaners, are now so well-knowh that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported maohine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied Irifch as well as extras for all wearing parts. ' He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AWIIKa AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES.AND MACHINERY,3i, authoSsed to give quotations, and to do business on his behalf for the sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The advertiser trusts that by constant attention to business, atod to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charges he will merit a share of publio patronage. ' WEST STREET ASHBURTON.



H. M. JONES. CRICKET AND LAWN TitNNIS MATERIAL. TUsT Landed ex Aotea from T. Wisden ;md Co., London, First Glass BATS, BALLS, BTUMP*. GUAHDS, SHIELDS, & SCORING BOOKS. TENNIS RACQUETS & BALLS. Bioyo'es. Bicycles. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S. The PEARL, HADDEN, MONARCH, WAVERLEY, STAR, and others up to date. Lowest caih pricei. ■ Terma arranged. Purchasers taught to ride free of charge. Cycle extras. Pianos. Pianos. Organs, Organs. VARIOUS MAKERS, Best cash value obtainable. Easy terms, BOOKS & STATIONERY. h. m. Jones. 9 116 jy"ISB /LARSON MUSIC TEACHLR, Corner Wills and William Streets, Near Wakanui Road. Pupils taken for Piano and Organ, 9124 6 1897, pianofote,"sTnging, and FRENCH. MBS f7~~MAKEIG. fTIHE THIRD TERM will begin on JL MONDAY, September 20. 9 109 Wills Street, Ashburton. MISS BARRA.TT'B School will Re-open on MONDAY, 20th inst. Subjects taught: English, Music, Drawing, Singing, k Latin. Miss Babuatt will be at home from 17th inst. 9 xig TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines either Co let or for sale. Farmers will find me at the Saleyards on Tuesdays and in the Arcade on Saturdays. Orders may also be lefb with J. W. Hardley. S< HABDJUEY. WANTED Known.-FourTrunks Carpet ■ Samples, 1* yard long, just the fchsag for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Uses Harvard and Leather Shirtings j new patterns and splendid value, -MIfOBII* *IfO fVftVli, j



T. Bullock. TO PERSONS Deßirioue of Investing in Town Properties, Revieed list of Town Sections, etc., for sale aa follows, viz,—« Town Section 493, | acre, Cameron street Town Seotion 793, acre, Cox street Town Section 860, j acre, Grey street Town Section 504, £ acre, Wakanui Road Town Section 259, { acre, corner of William and Moore streets Town Section 258, £ acre, fronting Moore street, adjoining the foregoing, the two making i, acre, nice situ for a house Town Section 842, I acre, corner of Cass and Aitken streets Town Section 667, £ acre, Cameron street, with dwelling thereon Towu Section 25, £ acre, Dobson street south Town Section 1041, \ a«re, Wills Street West Town Section 1161, £ acre, Wills Street adjoining the aboMe Town Section 784, % acre, Peter street, nice site for a house Town Seotion 795, £ acre, Cox street Town Section 796, | acre, Cox street, ad* joining, the two \ acre, good site for a house Town Section 994, \ acre, Peter street west) Town Section 995, i acre, Peter street, adjoining the above Town Section 1001, \ acre, Cox street west Town Section 706, \ acre, Wills street west Town Section 1112, \ acre, Cameron Street, Wesb. Town Section 846, | acre, Aitken street ' Town Section 751, f acre, Peter street and fiaat Belt Town Section 711, \ acre, Wills street, next the Central Hotel; a low price will be accepted for this, and easy termß Town Section 750, \ acre, corner of Wakanul Road and Peter street. J Town Section 334, £ acre, Moore street, with cottage thereon ; very easy terms of payment for this Town Section 708, £ acre, Wills Street Town Section 818, £ acre, Aitken street east Town Section 816, £ acre, Aitken street Town Section 1170, 1 rood 16 perches, Havelock street wsst Town Section 1171, 32 perches, adjoining Town Section 79, £ acre, Kermode Street, with buildings thereon Town Section 293, I acre, Burnett Streeb, good land, nice site for a house Town Section 1012, £ acre, Cox street west Town Section 1011, \ acre, adjoining Town Section 794, acre, Cox street east with square dwelling house thereon; iron roof ; account of the Mortgagee ; terms to suit purchasers Town Section 274, £ acre, Tancred street, good land, magnificent site for a house Town Section 741 \ acre, corner of Peter streeb and East Belt, with dwelling thereon Town Section 813, \ acre, Aitken street east Town Section 814, £ acre, Aitken street, adjoining Town Section 1118, £ acre, corner ot Walker and Cameron streets Town Section 1111, \ store, Cameron street west Town Section 641, \ acre, Burnett street west, with dwelling house of 7 rooms, verandah, etc. Easy terms of payment can be arranged for moat of the above. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Public most heartily for V their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boot*, (Mus erers' Bootß being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Tarnishes, Brushea of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware cannot be surpassed at tho prices Paten Medicines of all descriptions Kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goodi delimed d»ily J



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GKOW. FLETCHER BROS., ; TO"HOLEBALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S I STANDARD SEEDS. %SS VEGETABLE SEEDS licit? OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2s 6d. SO VARIETIES. 8O VARIKIIBS &£? FLOWER" SEEDS ££? 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWEIp TO THE TRADE, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. 008 Potatoes fare all Orders should be sent v specially raised for seed pur- A change of seed always early as possible so as to Pjwes from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, as the best potato producing better and heavier crop oar stock usually gets ex* dwfcnoti' is produced. haunted before the end of the season. it b^JdisffivsS«Sllt a very wrly pink BkinMd "^^^^^ _ WHITE HEBRON.-This grand potato possesses all the well-know* qualities of the JSeauty of Hebron, and has in addition a olean white skin which renders it more valuable for market purposes. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON,-One of the best early sorts, very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This aotato does not require any recommendation as ke qualities are too well known. ROBIN ADAIR.~-This splendid variety sent out by us 2 years ago has amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It is a grand early variety of extra skfn Is*a LautifuT^ok" productiveneM * Itß cropping qualities are prodigious. The RICHARD SEDDON.— This Hue new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large sin with very shallow eyes, flesh close in (train and when cooked has a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy oropper it is fitted for an early market potato* MOTHER Varieties—Snowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY RIOEIS, ASHBURTON AUE CHKIfeTCBUECF Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mr J. Hkskmine, at Aahburton and Tinwald, which have been so successfully carried on for the last sixteen yean ; also having secured the services of the best Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep up the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning out the very best of Saddlery in all its branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the support of the General Pcbhc, which on my part will receive the very best attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Heseltine t ot Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches at his Bhop, in Tinwald, which will be promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by bo called cheap rubbish, but encourage fair trade, which has been, and will be my motto. Principal Agent for Walker's Bot Drench. S c lVtmonials as being advertised. So'e Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. No farmer iv Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. E. J~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September I, 1897,- Ashburton. IN Connection with the above I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Gny, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have hud in the past. I also take this opportunity to render my thanks to the public for the hearty support they have accorded me.—Yours Truly, J. HESELTINE. J.WILSON, AEOADE PAINTING AND PAPERHANGINU WAREHOUSE. ARTISTIC AND CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPEING CLEANING. /"WENTS Desirous of Decorating their homes during the Spring Season would do \J well to call eerly and select their WALL PAPERS, so that they may have the full ■ assortment to choose from. ■ GRAND WEATHER FOR OUTSIDE 1 HOUSE PAINTING. I 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. P.O. Box 16. Telephone 65. i 9 vi Important Announcement. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT SALE OF ■ Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL, ANDREW ORR .:v mAKES this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage at this Great Sale, which will be continued FOE THEEE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Cheap Sale the Railway Fare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least £$ worth of Goods. ALL MY OWN STOCK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. Every Article must be cleared, as a large e^joaaent, ex s.s, Waimate, w nearly due, ' —;- ANDREW ORR.