SPORTING.

New Zealand Crap.

[By

" Sknex."]

To-morrow the race for the New Zealand Cap of 1897 will be run ac Rieoarton and the number of horses that made the final payment on Thursday has reduced the field to fifteen runners. That the Cup this year will be an interesting race from a spectator point of view it may be taken for granted. The quality of the animals which will line up to morrow will leave nothing to be desired, as a more representative lot have never befote faced the starter. Auckland will h» repre seated by St. Paul, Haria and Day Snu ; Taranaki by Waiukti; Hawke'a lUy by b.r Lancelot and St. Conon; Wellington by Btrathbraan and Ledaj Chritfohurch by Skirmisher and Epiulet; Ashburton has a Worthy representative in Cannon Shot; and Otago will-have Lord Koaalyn to do battle. It will thus be Been that s ill the chief centres have candidates engaged, with the exception of the Wanganui district. Af-er aoiag carefully into the mat its and demerits of thoie left in, I see no reason to alter my opinion of four months ago when the weights first appeared, and I take Waiuku or Skirmisher 1; Lord Rosstyn 2 ; and Ham 3, to finish the placed division of the New Zealand Cup of 1897. . On*4he second day Multiform should wsn the Derby; and the elect of Mr Stead's eolte should account for the Canterbury Oup on the third day.

fttß ASHBURTOfI &CABDIAN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8» 18df.

Printed and Published by the Aehbunon Publishing Company, Limited, *t their Steam Printing Omoe, Burnett) Street, Ashburton. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 188?



T. Bullock. COX STREET—FOR SALE at a reduced price, on accouut of the Mortgagee, T.B. 794, containing QUARTER-ACRK, on which is erected a f-QUARE DWELLING HOUSE. The property is well situated. Very easy terms of payment. j Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. ALIORD FOREST ROAD. fiO TAS Reduced Price of Lot 8, JbD 1U , containing QUARTER ACRE, just opposite Mr Henderson's property. Ihe owner has lowered the reserve as above, so as to effect a speedy % < ie t T. BULLOCK. ALLBNTON. FOR SALE. GOOD Building Bite, containing half an acre, fronting Andrew Street. PRICE. Terms oan be arranged. Apply at once to PPy T. BULLOCK



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEES COAL OUTPUT has Trebled «during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. Thiß Coal is the Best »nd Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS I WRITE FOR PRICES TO c. T. PARK, MOUND SOMERS.



'iINWALD. TO LET at a low rental, Cottage and Section No. 47, McMurdo Stree* Good cooking range. Apply to, T. BULLOCK. MONEY mO Lend on approved Freehold Security, X special sums of £160, £300, »ud £1000, at lowest current rates of interest, T. BULLOCK. 9S CTIONS numbered 388 to 595 and 409, South Street, near the Pouad, for a paddock. Offers are invited for the purchase of the above ; very easy terms of payment; will be accepted. BULLOCK.



O lypti Extract. the distinguished patronage of H.g Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at 6be Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract ill the market, produots of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTBACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Governs be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878, we It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifßwald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz»Profeßßor ofParmacology,atßon, and Professor Dr; Mosiier, Director of the Medical GJmiCB at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed ofc acids, resinous and other substancoa, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant AH crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, whish *re abandoned Ion? since as an internal adicament. These crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, ate discernible : J By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely f (.through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 5 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, ara applied hy mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nilamations, dysentery, etc., the con sHauonces are most appalling. For aafetys SSIIwayaforSANDER&SON'SEUGA. LYFTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. „.-■ SANDER & SONS.



TO LET, • 4 ACRES odd, together with cottage, etc., thereon, near the Canterbury Mills. Rental 8* 6d per week, TO LET at a low rental, shop and dwelling in Bast Street, south—7a 6d per week, suitable for a bicycle repairing Bh°P> T. BULLOCK. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF PURCHAS ING BUILDING SITES. T7WR SALE THE FOLLOWING:— £35, price of T.S. 796, well situated in Oox street. £21, price of T.S. 1161, Willi street, heathy locality. £28 10s, Valuable Corner Section, oorner of Caaa and Aitken streets. £21, T.S. 25, Dobson street. £12 10s, Cheap Section, numbered 816, Aitken street. £35, T.S. 796, Oox street, good aite. Also a number of other Sections ; teems and prices furnished on application. %■ BULLOCK. TIO LET, at a low rental,. Commodious (» Premises, situated in East street south. Now in the occupation of/Mrs Walsh. Possession can bs given in coarse of a week. T. BULLOCK.



Friedlander Bros., Limited^ ""tLOUGHSHARES, PLOUGHSHARES. WE have taken over from MR HENRY ZANDER, his well assorted Stock of PLOUGHSHARES, at considerably below COST PRICE, and are prepared to give our valued Clients the benefit of tb» supply Ploughshares of all description* at leas than Chnstchureh Wholesale Prices for Cash. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited.



TO LET. COTTAGE of Four'Rooma, centrally sruated in Wi Is Street, near the Railway Station. Apply to, ' T. BULLOCK. ___________ . ■.,' \ ■



Henry Stephenson. HENRY .STEfeffENSON, (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 Sale* 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. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES, SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwioh Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte and Manufacturing | Company. ; HENEY STEPHENSON, 5 AUCTIONEER.



WOOL SEASON—IB 97-98. WE shall be represented at the Christ church and Timaru fixtures, and have made arrangements to effect sales privately at Ashburtou. We are prepared to receive consignments at our Ashburtou Stores, and to send the wool on to either Uhribichurch or litnaiu without extra charge, except railage. Woolpaeks, full size and full weight, Is sd. Woolpacke, three-quarter Bize and fal,. weight, Is 4d. Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Bsquiaites supplied ar, lowest rates. The First Sales of this season are fixed to talc« place at CHKISTCHURCH on NOVEMBER 26, 1897. At TIMARU on DECEMBERS, 1897. FRIEDLANDSR BEOS., Limited.



Y¥TE ARE CABH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, 3 i TOT B AXE mTkRS OF HEAVY BKIGHTj OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Limited. -rjrr c have for sale- PBIME TABLE POTATOES.! Minimum' FRIEDLANDER BROS 1, Ltd.



' P. JONAS 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' Stablea as a, Caßh Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR in large or BHiall quantities. Office Days— Tuesdays and Satcbdays LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent fo? Aahbnrton District, S. S r * E K> , JEWiSLLER, ' EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. ; J" AZARU3 Pafcgpfced System ensure ,J comfort and correct eighii. Dont poll you* eyas by using badly fitting; Spectacles. '



SM-OKJS THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFANL MANOFJuCTUBED TROU CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAF



DENTAL NOTICE. Me 8. B. Sbvmoub. j Mb C. W. Seymour. Tt/TESSRS SEYMOUR & SON Surgeon Dentists, Christchurch,



WAMTKD KNOWN—French serges m iw.vy, bluck and maroon, at Is6d worth 2-i 6d ? 4ir<ess goods, from lOd per yard aiisgie costumes, wduced from 25s to ?s 6d ailicias and linings., .all reduced—At. A Obk's ch«ap sale. 7 4



Have opened a branch of their business in Ashburton. Mr 0. "W. Seymour may be consulted at their rooms in Burnett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Studio, and opposite ttoiplub. 11JS0 "~kozie:"tea  is best. ,fsHs OJIR & Co., Agents. " , i



F«a IsnwjEstraotf, the beat remedy is un cteubtedly tfoßEON'e Oamomilb Pills. They «t& aouMently be reoo/^m ended as being wild in opoEfttion and absolutely free froir iapaion* drugs. Acting at onq*s &<J a epleu >dJd teni» and » g«£le aperient. Fqr gearlj -100 fmss they hawe |wo.ved oi.eciujiinet' %! ladise»ti<xi, jUyfjpepßm, eiok Headacha ai?ti for Livtjc «b4 Stomach. t;o:txpl«»ic<a. Sold in bottles Is XJd, iSe 9d, and iis, by all Ifßfli-



Tprtpe ; £4 4a; $% ?s at end of season, balance when ina'pe pn& \a t°*h §ea|qn tnareu, £5 3s, {JrooniE|e fee, |s, Ml m»re» chipgiug hands firMownenheld responsible. i « » ■ Good grass paddocks at) owner's farm, per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. OEO^QE GRIOE, Froprietbr, Groow in obirgi t Q, Giws, Juor,



XTTTANTED Known, Mbijc-qb's Bargain WW iaje now oa. Come early. dreo'e Straps Is ; Bd, utiwlly $a6d,



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease.



PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) !■ noted for producing 200 large Tea Gaps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson gold m TRjR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are i qually good value for the money. OUR TEA 3 are bo popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teat being packed and sold in oar empties. ' Imitation ii iinoerest flattery,' bat the public ehonld see they get the genuine article- Retail irom all the prinoipal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON) ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Street, Ohristohuboh



/l 1 ' NEVER (ails any one in xTLia-Xulll BUO h A predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Pvspensia, | Biliousness and Constipation it in "A friend 1 in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature i by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude i of distressing functional derangement* and I diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. I Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties bub to the fact that the cure last*. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at ohbe a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press M the most valuable medioine that hat ever been offered to to the public in a popular form. ALAXUM «™» Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveneas, Sour Stomach, Lobs of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and ail functional derangements of the system of nutrition.



THIS SPACE IS BE SERVED FOR F. &H. "STEEL.



NOTE XHIS WEJL.L.— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sco the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason point* to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxtjm is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action ia to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on | the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tioH of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid.



SADDLERY. HAVING Bought Mb Hkseltine 1 Saddlery Business, I intend keeping A LARGE STOCK OF Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, etc., So that^the public will b?able||to][make a selection. COLLAR MAKING A SPECIALTY. Agent for Walker's Bot Fly Remedies and Devonshire Oils. R J.IHJY, BURNETT STREET.



E. DUCKWORTH & SON, TTNDEBTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and vJ Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the following prices;— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8. Children from £2 10s. Burnett Stbekt, Ashbctbton Residence—Opposite Fire Brged Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED.



W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the public that he haa removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSTER AND -FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 923



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING Of QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY.



KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taieri. He ie a colt of great substance and power, with many points to repommend him to a breeder, has splendid feeb and pasterns, also great bone, clean and Rowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime piover, haa good temper, and sound con stitution, His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie {imported from Scotland; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champiuD upon pach occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (s§& 5.C8.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; US, N.Z.8.8.} He was got by the gfe^tSir Walter Scott, whose breeding noqds nocomment Lion King's sire, British Lion, ia so favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best horses ever landed in New $2,sala»d. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, N Z. 5.8.) show yard I'career is io we'll and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into details; suffice if to say, phe has taken 14 first prizes and seven ishampions ? amoDg the others she was champion mare ar, the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This carper Jia.s scamped her as a mare of unusual excellence j her slice |a the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeatien horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Jvanhod (imp. ; llg, 5.8.) King of Quality as a yearling gained first priz 3 at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of prize-taking Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make ft name for himself as a sire.



Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good ' It may be better — for the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealerps not throne who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PKIOE 2s 6d



THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something ia at the begin ning. Ifc should also remind you that the beat remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! , Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name; Spencer Vincent's Great Benjamin Gum Hhctract. PRICE 1 § g a Take no o£her Remedy, but insist on having "gEN JAMl'l GUM Don't take ♦' J^st as Gqojj}." ipTfMO^IA^S, Tsar Woolston, Asgust 10,1897. To Spender Vincent, Christehuroh. Dear Sir,—For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to "J 4Ve m^ relief, much less cure, Tts pain became so miens* fchft* x WM a f ra i,j 0 | injuring ray throat and head, especially the letter. I procured og§ bottje pf youi! Benjamin Girat, ftndlnrny say that | hadn't an ktom [3( faith in Its curative properties, but felt that J must take Something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say iv less than twelve houri 1 was wholly free from cough. E. W. Scabs. P. S--Nearly three months aino« cough



log Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS O* 1 QURE X Why ruin your Ee»% rfl and Mewe , by using Interior fabricating Oils, whio. "rj 0" •urßes and ol°g the Machines, w**At. you oan obtain a true lubricant ike which b^s beea thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronoanoed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr tbe EBWABP REECE & SON OHKIBTOHUROB Kozie Tea U itrong, rioh, and pwre.—John j



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA Packed in $& lfc, st>< and 101b Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Bed Label) No e 3 (Golden Label; 1/9 per ft, 2'- per &. 2/4 per Ib, 1 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



A. LAWKIE, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING [FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. The Clearing Bale TS SSJILL GOING ON, and I find that I have still" on band ft large- quantity of Goods of the VERY BEST QUALITY, and I intend keeping up my reputation o giving the best value which/ money can procure. I am still selling as cheap, if nob cheaper, than any house in town, which must be kept up until a complete clearance is effected. I WOULD ASK YOU IVOX TO JBK 3MLT«3f-iWI> by prices quoted in the newspapers, bur wbuld cordially invite you r-> come uJon-i and find out for yourselves. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE R All WAY STATION.



A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE WASHING FABRICS /COMPRISING Fancy and Plain Grass Cloths, Muslins,' Oreponß, Cambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Nainsooks, Drills, &0,, &c,) IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRESSIIATERIALS Berges, Lustres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies, &c, &c OHO I 0 E SEL.E 01 1 ON NEW CLOTHING & MEN'S MERCERY ALL AT m LOWEST tCASH PEICES CASH DEAPER & CLOfHIES, TANCRED STREET.



for Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The FIKST DOSE .will. GIVE RELIEF IN twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they ■will be acknowledged to be ■" WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; they act like magic. A few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; Strengthening the Muscular System; restoring the long lost Complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the .Rosebud of Health the whole physical enbroy of the human frame. These are " facts admitted by thousands in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous •nd debilitated is that Seeeham's Pillt have the largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Pull directions with each. box. •■ Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England Sold everywhere, in Boxes, 9Jd., If. lla., and 2b. 9i. each.



NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANCRED STREET, Next to J. Talker, Butcher. A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business ia the above premises, and hopes by strict aotention to business, combined with the best of work manship and nipderate charges, to merit a fair shaie of public patronage. flf^. All harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen cent to any part of the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BBWSWAX bought in any quantity. rTj. henry, 10 35 Manager.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have u*en the Second Shop in Mr Lane's clock, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEEP from J. Btoddart, Esq., of Willqwby, I am in a position to supply .FIRST-CLASS BEEF & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily, Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK.



FRED. MAKEIG, IjDROKiLR $ COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION, fiip RfAEEft*. Arcade



__ .-^ T)ERFECT Test of Satisfied Customers can only be obtained by the Amount o Business JtT Recorded, and we have therefore decided to Present a DTJNLOP BICYCLE (liady's or Gentleman's) to the Person who Supplies us WITH A correct answer to the following conundrum: -HOW MANY MILES OF BICYCLE, HAVE BEEN SOLD BY US IN AUSTRALASIA DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS FITTED WITH DUNLOP TYEES The figures have been mide up by us, and vouohed FOR By our Accountant, and the list will be closed formally on 30th NOVEMBER* All letters must be addressed to our Office marked " Dunlop Puzzle," and NOTHING Will be received after that date; but the number of guesses is only limited to the number of Coupons sent in, which musb be cub from The New Zealand Wheelman, published in Christchurch, price one penny. Should none of the guesses' prove absolutely correct th" 1 nearest guess will be awarded the prine. Winner's name will be published in The* New Zealand Wheelman during December. Full particulars' m'j-v be obtained from— AUSTRAL CYOLE AQEHGY, Limited, COLOMBO STREET, CHRI'jTCHURCH, & 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASH-BURTON.



In all Paris of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTHER'S' M! LX, and THiS DOES NOT CONTAIN &TARCH,. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STA&Ctt. FOOD CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR TH^ YOUNGEST CHIIJfc * MEUINS FOOD loiMi^nt, a O d fnvntid. m.y be oto.;, Bed of a! , Dealers throughout the WorKJt* lELLir* FOOD WORKS, ftcfNMII, LONDON, EN6LANQ,



THOS. E. KILWOETH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBUBTON, TTNDERTAKE all kfndn of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering*, Woodworking', & BJacksnrithing. KIL WORTH <fe SOJS, ASHBURTON,



METHVEN. THE ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN, with the day's telegraphic and mble news from all part* of the world, one be had from MESSRB HIBBB' BROS., duly, immediately »f cer the arrival of the evening train. , . .



Hanraer and Graves. BUTTON'S SEEDS. TX7E HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known giowws, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition* We keep in stock the following varieties ;— BUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do , Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Gro«n Top Yellow Aberdeen do do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved - Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red AltringhftOT Oarrofe do Giant White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley • Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent oat with the above a Collection of Garden f Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sort! at ed PER PACKET Farmers and other* are invited to inspect.



WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms -125 Aores, Mount Somers, in grass »nd crop;, good land, seven-roomed house, stable' and other outbuildings. This is a* very snug little property. 1300 Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all im grass. Price H7> 7s 6d. Terms, smalll cash deposit, balance can- remain for' a number of years at a low rate of! interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, Brat class buildings,, all in Englibh grass. Price low, andi easy terms.



PLOUGH SHARES. "DEGULAR Supplies imported! by us direct from the Makers; both Rftns*,mVi and Hornsby's—standard sizes. , Prices—Lowest current).



TITB HAVB ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Priaie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150 de«. Fire Teat), Croaked Barley and Wheat for Pig feed* Whole & Broken Chick Wheit, Agricultural Salt, Farm* Station Requisite* of all kind*, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rook Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanised Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie - ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (tnacbi'je i dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled. Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c. t A»,



POTATOES. yiTE HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. . ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Gold^g Maxell fog sowing with Cape Barley w j) Htl Oats fr, r early Spring feed, Pruwian Blue PeMi fcrey Peas, ;»d Partridge Peat x HANMER & GRAVES.



WOOLSTOE STEAM WOOL W ORK.S, CHRISTCH* JKC S. (Establishodl 1868.) mHE Undersigned ' 0^ tv notify that he is _L tscouriDg us heretofijre.' Sqnattera' coDßignments to the Chrietchoreh or WoolstoQ bfc&t iOn w ,u -receive prompt attention. Quick drjgpatch and lowest Bates. T. YORK. 10 99



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