THE SITUATION IS INDIA.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Sept. 13, noon. Guardian Office 1 40 p.m. Calcutta, September 12 The Mohruands are strengthening their positions in the various passes,

Overdue Steamer.

Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copy right.

London, September 11. The Anchor line steamer Oircassia, New York to Glyde, is overdue. The steamer Island fell in with her with a broken shaft, and she towed the Cir cassia a hundred miles, A heavy sea caused the towline to break, and she had to leave the disabled vessel.

FOOTBALL.

WELLINGTON v. OTAGO.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—

Ddkbdin, September 11 The weather was fine and the ground in good order for the Wellington-Otago football match, which resulted in a win for Welling ton by ten points to six.

HOUSEBREAKING.

Exciting Chase and Capture.

Auckland, September 13.

Detectives Herbert »nd Bailey made a clever capture of two men who, it is alleged, were caught in the act of breaking into Sohieachka'a wholesale grocery store early on Sunday morning. The men were chased by the detecti yea and one who refused to stand was fired at by Herbert, but not injured. ?je continued to run and Herbert again threatened to fire. The man stopped, and threatened the detective with a "jjimmy." Herbert told him to drop it or he would shoot him. The man did so, and was handouffed. Detective Bailey caughb the other man, and both were taken to the po'ice station. The padlock of Mr Schieschka'a door waa forced and the door splintered. The men gave the names of H. Willmott »nd Harry Fr*ser.

DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTON—MONDAY.

{Before His Honor Judge Ward.)

Prolate. —Mr Cuthbertaon moved for probate iv the estate of J. P. Wilcocka, deceased j for letters of administration in re George Parker, deceased ; for probate in re J. S. Houston, deceased—all of which were granted. Mr Crisp moved for probate in re Daniel McCormack, deceased.—Motion ac cordingly. IN BANKRUPTCY, In ye Recardus J. Henry.—Mr Purnell moved to seb aside the security held by Denis McKendry and John O'Grady over bankrupt's book debts and other property, ©p the mound that it was a fraudulent docu ipenfc and void under the Goodsand Chattels &ct. MxWilditig took preliminary objections that tnere was nothing before the Court, ifiaspiiich as iho grounds Were not fully juurogh' stated,' ana there were no affidavits accompanying them, as was the rule in the Supreme Court. Mr Puinell leplied that it was not necessary to have such affidavits, and besides he would not be able to get the bankrupt, who would be a hostile witness to him, to swear an affiJavit. He purposed eliciting all that was necessary from the witness in oval evidence, as had been done in previous similar oases before the Court. After argument Bin flopor said he had not feixd oHach am objection before, 1 but now thit it War made hie feared that tie must ! flp'cjde piat when a motion was made, baaed on certain grounds, those grounds, have to be set forth on affidavit. He thought that this waa the meaning of Rule 29, quoted by Mr Wilding, and the case would have to be" dismissed on those grounds, but the case $ould. be renewed with the affir^*- Dosts would be allowed—three guineas. His Honor said he would bp passing nqrth jtoaia'fn* fp'rjini^iit, 1 and oodld 1 near the case bl Saturday, September |5,'

Intarprovincial News.

gre»B Asioeiation_srßy Electric Telegraph

Death of Inspector Pratt.

Greymodth, August 13 Inspector Pratt died very suddenly last night at the police station He cmc in about eight o'clock, and said he felb ill. A constable tan for a doctor, but the Inspector iiied in a few minutes. Thp pause of death pafe apoplexy. Accident on a Steamer. A winch gave way on board the steamer Richmond this morning while unloading, and a package falling upon Alexander Chase, inflicted serious injuries, hia legs being broken and his head and body badly crushed. He was taken to the hospital.

Paparoa Reefs The excitement about the Paparoa reefs is increasing. Some magnificent stone isbemg unearthed.

' Tjie Fqrlmry Trespap. j Dunedin, September 13, Judge Williams gave judgment on the ftrgument to quash the conviction of Robert Price for trespass on the Forbury race course. His Honour decided that the warning given on Thursday was not Itiplioatle to the tresspaßS on the Saturday oßhe some yeek. He said \t was impos sible to hold the trespass on Saturday was anything else than entirely a new trespass The circurnstappe that the land was being uaed for the same purpose on each occasion did not render the trespass the less distinct. He held therefore the conviction was wrong: _

WORTHINGTON AGAIN

A Rowdy Meeting*.

The Press of this morning has the follow ing -—Mr A. B. Worthington gave lvs first publio address, uince his return to Christ- Lurch, in fihe Oddfellows' Hall last nigh • The building was 'orpwded to excess. His Address was frequently interrupted, and his concluding remarks, a few minutes to 8 o'clock, were, on account of the noise of atamping and groaning, inaudible except to the people close to the front. After the meeting a very large crowd of people assembled in Lichfield street and in the right-of-way at the back of the hall, but the numbers were greatly reduced by a |ew minutes to nine o'clock, when a detachment of police appeared orithescene. Two police men had been in attendance all the evening. A'few minutes past 9 o'clock Mr Worthing ton and several of his supporters iasued from j the hall, end were immediately assailed with footing, groaaiDgand personal remarks. They were escorted" by several policemen and were foljowe^ by between 200 and 300 men and women, yelling, hp.oting and groan? ing, to a house in Worcester street, where the'noiae increased, and a few stones were thrown as Mr Worthington and his friends maeed through the gate. Many of the crowd loitered about until about 10 o'clock, and some of the police remained near the premises until matters quietened down,

The Oddfellows.

The district meeting of the 1.0.0.F ,M.U., was held on Thursday last in the Odd fellows' Hall, all the Lodges being repre smted. The balance sheet showed a satisfactory state of affairs as to the finances of the various Lodges, which were strong in Ashburton, both town and district. The new Lodge rules which had been under consideration for some time were passed. It was also decided to adopt the new scale, as the majority of the Lodges in the other districts hud done so; Regret was expressed at the approaching departure from the district of Bro. J. Keir, P.PG.M., whose energy and enthusiasm for the advancement of the Order had won for him the esteem and admiration of every member of the Order who knew him. In accepting the resigna tion of Bro R. Minnis, as minute secretary,, feelings of regret were expressed at the loss of his valued services. There were three nominations for the vacancy caused by Bro Minnis's resignation, and on being put to the ballot, Bro J. Swanson, P.G, was elected. The successful candidate was duly installed by Bro. J. Keir, who spoke in complimentary terms of his character and general fitness for 'he position he was elected to. After a short adjournment, the Lodge again met for the despatch of business appertaining to the Order.

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

Ib chopping down a tree the other day a Middlesses farmer noticed a branch iv which were two large two-year-old birds. It is probable that the mother bird was unußiially small, and, though able to make her neßt in the hollow of the tree and rear her young, she could not extricate them. They had been fed from their birth by their bird fellows through the aperture in the limb of the tree.

Mr Knott, of acetylene gas fame, will give another exhibition in the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening, He states that he has had most successful seasons at Geraldine and Temuka, where the display of the gas astonished everybody. On Thursday night last Mr Knott illumined the platform of the Geraldine public hall, on the occasion of the anniversary of the Presbyterian church, and on Saturday he life one of the stores in Temuka, and so brilliantly that the passing crowds were greatly interested. The likeli hood is that not a few of the business people will adopt acetylene for lighting their piemises. The annual general meeting of the Methven Cricket Club was held at the school on Thursday, September 9« There was a large attendance, and the chair was occupied by Mr C. P. Murray-Ay nsley. The hon. secretary and treasurer read hia report, which showed the club to be in a good financial position. The report having been unanimously adopted 9 the following rfficers were elected for the ensuing season ;—Patron —J. C. Wason Esq., M-H.R ; President—C. P. Murray-Aynslcy Esq. ; Vice-Presidents— Messrs H. G. Baker, J. Baker, E. Chapman junr., R. Millar, P. Drummond, A. Orr, J. Batty ; Captain—Mr C. P. Murray-Aynsliy ; Vice Captain—Rev. J. R. Clark; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer—Mr J. W. M. Dart; Committee—Messrs H. Cranfield, A. Dobbs, G. H. Alington, and J. Henderson. Mr Dart was appointed delegate to the Ashburton County Association. It wag decided to open the season on tHs first Thursday 'in pctobsr". The ine'eting cloeed with a'yote of thanks to the chairman.

tfliE AMBOKTON GUABDIAtf ; MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1*97,



All last.winterMrGeo. A. Mills, ofLeban on, Gonvi', was badly afljiicted with rheuma ti'sm. -At" times it was so severe that he could not stand up straight, bub was drawn over on one side. " I tried different remedies without receiving relief," he says, " until about six months ago I bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After using it for three days my rheumatism was g<neand has not returned since. For sale by Ash burton Drug Co.



•- ■ -■■■" Wanted." "' " ' Good Songs—Well' Snug— MACKENZIE-To-niglit. W~ ANTED—A Good General Servant, to Children : «">^ " wa ges.— opjjiy guardian Office. 9 102 WANTED)— By respectable woman, one or two day's work'a week.— -Apply Mail Office 5. 9 9? PRIZE Fowls, Sittings of Eggs, Indian ' Game, Partridge Cochin, Houdan and Polish for sale from 10.3 §d. — Pjelsai* PoTJKpmr If arm, A®hbu?ton, 9 101 W~ ANTED To Rent—One or two Acres of Grass Land near West Town Belt. Address W.P., Post Office, Ashbur ton. __ OTJ^^a^leT^JournaT for September, Private life of the Queen, Equality (Bellamy), The Curse of Oowden (A. Swan), Iho Gleaming Dawn, The Naulahaka (Kip ling) The Notables of Britain/ Hqnty gathered and stored (J. McNeil), School Books.—H. H. Jozies. __ WANTED KNOWN—.Preach serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is 6d worth 2s 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d • silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Obr's cheap sale. " 4



5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. E very pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOB, TANCRED STREET^ ! MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S gEALANDJA BOOT BTORE. rpHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the .Aahburton Fublio to liv? wonderful v»ltto for Übtle money.



fWw'T GoOGH. — Relief can be obtained immediately. Use 'KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES'—weII known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians. They at once check the cough and remedy the cause without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore can take them. One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in ffye p iid each



Friedlander brus., Limited^ SALE OF CLYDESDALE STALLIONS, ETC. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BEOS., 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 Colt SIR COLIN\ by Lion King—dam Duchess, rising 3yra. 3—The Clydesdale Stallion KMPEROR, by General Gordon—dam JeBB, by Glenroy. 4—The Clydesdale Stallion PRINCE OF WINDSOR, by Prir.ce Victor—duni Counfceßß. Prii.ce Victor by Prince of Wales—dam Roßie. 6—The Trotting Stallion by Blackwood Abdallah—dam Jess, by Quicksilver. Full particulars and pedigrees at sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 80 Auctioneer. FCR PKIV4TE SALE rnHE WELL-KNOWN DRAUGHT X STALLION, "EMPEROR." By General Gordon—Jess, by Glenroy. Full particulars on application to 198 FRIED LANDER BROS., Ltd., hoeselpaik FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1897. T>RESENr ENTRIES COMPRISE— fsf\ HEAD of all descriptions, includ \J\J ing several Young Unbroken Dtaught Fillies and Geldings. R. FRIEDLANDER, 9 81 Auctioneer. D. i hximas, TOWN SECTIONS. MR DAVID THOMAS has received in structione from the Owner, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, at 2 p.m. sharp, at the Arcade, TOWN SECTIONS 487, Cameron atreet, and 521 Wills street, Ashburtou. For full particulars, apply to DAVID THOMAS, 9103 Ashburton. g-: - J ;r_i!HJ!rj!!!!?|!!^"!!~;» L^jy-'JUl^' iiijlLiiiJig. jjim-ii.l ni !■ «..^gg^«-._._^,j. i , l , J ,M < Tenders. !T'EN BEISS. npENDJERS are invited for building House _|_ in Moore Street. Plans and Specifica tions may be seen ab 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. Entertainments. ORANGE H4.LL, AS.HBURTQH. TUESDAY NI&HT, Sept 14. MR KNOTT'S Grand Panorama, and Lecture "On the Tramp," illustrated by Limeiight. An entire change of pro gramme, «lso. Brilliant Display of the Acetylene Gas. Everybody should see it. Adqiisaion, is j Children 6d. I Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Commence at 8. r •' 9 98 slllLLIKGllilfGI?IT---ll|ACKEN%[G Church Services. S~~ T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Aahburton. TUESDAY — Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY—G.F.S. (in the School room), 7.30 p.m.; Women 3s Confirmation Class (in the Church), 7,-SQ p.m. THURSDAY—Men's Confirmation Class (in the Church), 7.§0 p.m. FRIDAY -«■ Short Service, 730 p.m.; Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 10.15 a.m. —Preparation Class in the Schoolroom, 11 a.m,—Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. [ 630 p.m.—Evening Prayer, I RE¥ T. A. HAMILTON. PUBLIC NOTICE NEW ZEALAND PLOTEfINQ F4CTQEY WE q,re now opening up NEW GOODS for Spring and Summer wear in all j departments, and the general verdict is that ! we have more than e'xceiled ourselves in the selection of the latest st>leeand choicest novelties for this season. THE FINEST DISPLAY I-.yKR SEEN IN ASHBURTQN will now be seen ab our branch in the following— MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, In Newest Tweeds and Serges. I i HATS AND CAPS, LATEST SHAPES. gTR, AW HATS, Our Famous " Club make," white & colored. BOOTS AND SHOES, Special Summer makes. | TIES. TIES. Nothing in Town tp e^ual them. I BOWS. BOWS. Artistic Designs, | LINEN COLLARS, I See our latest Shapes \ WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, With Soft and Dressed Fronts. I Summer Underwear, Pyjamas, Hose Braces, G'oves, Rugs, Trunks, Hat Bands, Tennis Shirts. THE HEADQUARTERS FOR CYCLISTS. Knickers, Hose, Sweaters, Bags, R^cing Shoes, Racing Suits, Bells, Lamps, Oil, Wrenches, Pumps, Saddles, Etc. AGENTS FOR "The Osmond," «Towns end," "Melton," and "Globe" Bicycles, HALLENSTEIN BROS. & CO., A. G. BARTON, Manager. You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, repruit by drinking only KoaiK T»A, it is pure and reliable John Orr & Co. Sola Ag a !



F. Ferr matt. F. FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusßon and Mitchell's Paper Mills. tcTlet for a term, THAT Capital Villa Residence, situated on the Noith East Town Belt, and fronting the Domain, the propetty 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 buildiugs and stables. Eight acres of first clans gracing land, newly laid down with oats and grass, arc let with the house. OOX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburtou, to effect» 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 10 A PROMPT BUYER. Section of land, frontiag the road just below the Flour Mill. Price £11. F. FERRIMAN. T® LET. Shop adjoining Messrs Hamahan Bros. Capital site, F. FERRIMAN. ~ FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN. F0 X SAL E, "I f\f\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and Ivy watered, clone to Saleyards. P. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others. FOR SALB, TINWALP. A Well-finished House and half acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.' FOR SALE, rfIHE LEASE OF A SMALL QRAgING - JtUN AT ALJfORD FOREST, Containing 3SI aores, situated between the properties of Messrs PeHche and Lambie, securely fenced. 94 acres are sown down in cocksfoot, 5| acres have been broken up and cropped, »nd^ 100 acres are ready for the plough. Upon the property fe built a substantial cottagp. The rental being very low, the above should com mand the attention of those requiring a hand,y si§ed, farm, Ann^jai rent, £l§ per year. ■ ■ F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed room?, Kitchen, Bath-room, and Qfchejf offices, with a well stocked $>n& highly, productive orchid, aipd gSrcten, S: ' '" "■"' »"■' " f. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes w&Jlr of Post Qsoq. f. FERRIMAN ~~ FOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. Qood building Sitea in various parts of the Town an4Su^rW F^RRiMm ""FOR SALE AT ALLENTON. lO| Acres of Good Ground, with small HoUße' F. FERRIMAN. ~TO LET—Tancred Street—A shop with dwelling house attached^ ¥mmM Al^_ eO N B .Mf LL. J AM A BUIfER Of B^NES in. or small quantities, delivered at tfee W'U' F. FERRIM&N. THE Gi-A.ICX>I4JIN. T7,OR TH^ GApIEN OR f ARM BONE DUST is admitted by all practical persons TO BE THE MOST LASTING AND PROFITABLE MANURE that can be ap plied to the soil. j ftor Sale by the Sack, delivered to any j part of the town, F. TTERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN 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 £1,587,964 Ashburton Agent—F. FERRIMAN. 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 left with WANTED Known—That Mitchell and Tuener have opened up their new Prints and Dress Muslins, Sunshades and Umbrellas. Dress Goods t Millinery, and Mantles to arrive per 8.8. Aotea, September |th ' _ WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap Shoes, tan or black, only 3e 6d, it i Mellqr's geakudj* Boob Store. <



JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in Wes 1" Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Sfcef'l, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURA L IMPLEM KMTB, made by the undertnentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from his earliest days in the manufacture 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 aid for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH "MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, CHRISTCHUROH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the Deeds of his customers. 1 He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CURISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now go well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extras for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A, H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised 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, and to the wants of the public, and with reasonable charges he will merit a share of public patronage. WEST STREET ASHBURTON.' Important Announcement. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing* and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. S. MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR FfIAKEfcS this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage at this Great Sale, which will be continued FOE THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Cheap Sale 1) the Hallway Fare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least £t worth of Gooch?. ALL MY OWN STOCK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. | E\ery Article must be cleured, as ft large fr^mraent, ex §&. Wait&ate, is nearly due-.- ANDREW PER.



Government Notices. JSEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO TIMARU FOR RAGES. AT 2d per miie first class, minimum 4a, Id per mi!e second class, minimum 2s, mileage counted one way only, tickets issued on the 15th and 16th September, at | Christchurch, Oarnaru, and intermediate stations, available for return till the 20th September. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in every instance, an 4 may ha broken after the first twenty-iive miles. Ou the 16th Sep tember a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 7.15 a.m,, TrawaldT.22, Winslow 7.32, Hinds 748, Rangitata 818 a.m. A train will leave Wasshdyke for the Race course on arrival of the 10 55 a.m, train from Ashburton. On the 16th and 17th September the express train for Christchuroh will take up at Washdyke passengers from the Racecourse for Stations where it stops. 9 79 B^ ORDER. Stud Notices. TO TRAVEL, the Ashbujton and Sur. ro,un<ijng XSistyiota^ THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by (fradueer. Tmm i Guarantee, 1)3 10s 5 Season, £2 j I Oroornage Fee, §?. ! For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 9 96 ABhtjorj, rpQ stand at Bassaar Stables, Ashburton, J_ and travel surrounding districts the magnificient looking Trotting Carriage Stallion NEW YORE, New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Raceof7osovs ;two miles, and trotted second in Addin^ton Stakes, which he would undoubtedly have won but for over-reaching and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Christ church ; First at Rangiora ; two Firsts, flawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class, New York took First Pri?.e ab Timaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, &o. i He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands 1 three inches, with plenty of the best ot bone, combined with good action; is tha right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses New York can show at any time , sufficient speed to warrant the conclusion that if pub in training he could make a very , creditable record, which he can scarcely fail I to transmit to his stock. Season —£§, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. x All mares sold or exchanged must be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. * j Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid at first service. TREYURZA. BROS., Froj>*i«t°r<»- j



T. Bullock. STRAYED., STRAYED from Farm between Dromore and Main South Roads, near Dromore Kail way Station, 6 head of young Cattle. Reward to anyone giving information as to their whereabouts to 982 ; T. BULLOCK. "SEEDS. ~~ SEEDS. ~CIOR PRESENT SOWING. I f\ TONS RED CLOVER. "I f\ TONS COW GRASS. | X TONS WHJTS CLOVER. X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. Pr TONS GIANT RAPE. 1 * TONS TURNIPS, {all varieties) i Garters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. t Send for Samples. i 80,000 OABBAGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO, ■ ; ft re 1 ■ "*■"":"' '^~ 1JI"J FOB 84LE, THE FOLLOWING SECOND-HAND VEHICLES. 1 Family Waggonette in splendid order, low price. 2 Farmers' Whitechapel Traps. Spring Drays from £8. 1 Farm Dray, good order, £6. Several Gigs from £7. 4 Buggies to go at a sacrifice. Any of these vehicles can be seen at the VICTORIAN SHOEING FORGE AND CARRIAGE WORKS, WEST STREET. F. AND H. STEEL, PROPRIETORS. Manufacturers of all kinds of Vehicles, Gigr ( Traps, Spring Drays and Farm Drays. REPAIRS AND PAINTING receive special attention. WHEEL-TYRING done while you wait. Give us a call, and see our patterns and get our prices, and we are sure to get your orders. IN OUR SHOEING DEPARTMENT We claim to have one of the moat com modious and well appointed Shoeing shops in Canterbury. If you once get your horse shod at our Forge and by our men, who are practical as well aa theoretical, you will say that Ashburton certainly holds the record for High-class Shoeing, and that is to be obtained at the works of F. &H. STEEL, WEST STREET; 9 18 ASHBURTON. Kozie Tea, the belt, and yeb within, reach of all i Bold at 1/8, l'lO, 2/-, tad 8/4 i— John Orr &Co Bole AjPßti' 1, j



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. BKKOP. THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TyHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. lidf! VEGETABLE SEEDS %S£ OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2a 6d. SO VARIETIES. ©O VARIETIES. Kaffi.FLOWER"SEEDS Moffl 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE PROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWED TO THE TRADE, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. 0U X Potatoes are all Orders should be lent m specially raised for seed pur- A change of seed always early as possible bo as to poses from selected stocks in pays the grower, as a receive prompt execution, aa the best potato producing better and heavier crop our stock usually gets «• Strict. in produced. bausted before the end of tb« season, EARLY RUBY, Red. This is a very early pink akinned variety of splendid quality. It boils well and is a good cropper. WHITE HEBRON.-Thls grand potato possesses all the well-knowa qualities of the Beauty of Hebron, and has in addition a clean white skin which lenders it more valuable for market purpose*. It is of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON,-one of the best early sorts, very productive, and o! excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skins. This potato doeß not require any recommendation as its 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 fine quality and enormous productiveness. Its cropping qualities are prodigious. The skin is a beautiful pick. RICHARD SEDDON.— This tine new potato is of an oval shape, grows to a large sic* With very shallow eyes, flesh close in grain and when cooked has a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it is fitted for an early market potato. OTHER Varieties— Snowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc. A COMPLETE CATALOQUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY MOBEB, ASUBUBTON AUK CBRISTCBT7BCB Wholesale Agents for Canterbury for Nimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mr J. Heseltixe, at Ashburton and Tiuwaid, which have been so successful'}' carried on for the last sixteen years ; also having secured the services of the best Collar Maker in Canterbury, I intend to keep , tip the reputation of my predecessor, by only turning oub the very best of Saddlery in all Is branches at most reasonable prices, and trust to receive the support of the General Public, which on my part will receive the-very beat attention. I have made arrangements with Mr J. Heseltine, ot Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches ac his shop, in 'Jinwaid, which will be promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by so called cheap rubbish, but encourage fair trade, which bat been, and will be my motto. Principal /'gent for Walker's Bot Drench. Sac Testmonials as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. No farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. , R. J~GUY, NEXT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, September 1, 1897, Ashburton. IN Connection with the above I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Guy, and trust that he will continue to receive the same support that I have ht»d in the past. 1 also take this opportunity to render my thankß to the public for the hearty support they have accorded me.—Yours Truly, J. HESELTINB. 9 7 MAKE NO MISTAKE. WE ARE ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Compare our Goods and Prices, and yon will be bound to admit, that undoubtedly McDonald & mcdiabmid SELL THE BEST ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. OWING to the extraordinary mild winter, we are overstocked with WINTER SLIPPERS, and in order to effect a clearance to make room for Spring and Summer GOODS, we are prepared to Sell them at a Substantial REDUCTION off usual price. Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 6d per pair, good value at 2a ; Ladies' German Felt and Leather Shoes 2s 9d, usual 3s 3d per pair ; Ladies' Best German Felt Slippers, leather sole, 3s 6d per pair, worrh 4s Ctd ; Children's Slippers horn la per pair; and other lines that will gladden the heartß of the economical housewife. The only shop in town who keep and make the ASBESTOS LINED BOOTS. Asbestos is well known for its remarkable properties as a preserver from heat and a protector from cold,* and possesses the double advantage of keeping the feet cool in summer and warm in winter, TRY THEM AT MfcDONALD & McDIARMID'S BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager-J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER* TANCEED ISTBEET, ASHBUBTON. i i.■ ■ .