DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTON-S ATURD A Y.

[Before His Honor Judge Ward.] PBOBATE. In re Gudsell the elder,—Mr Wilding, instructed by Mr Cuthbertson, obtained probate herein to James Gudseil, one of the executors named in the will. In re Joseph Smith.—Mr Purnell, in structed by Mr Crisp, applied for probate to J. Moorhead and J. Batty, the executors named in the will. Hia Honor made the orders, IN BANKRUPTCY,

In te E. J. Henry, a bankrupt,—Motion to set aside instrument by way of security from the bankrupt to J. O'Grady and D, McKendry. Mr Pinnell appeared in support of the motion, Mr Wilding contra. Mr Wilding applied under (section 17 of Bankruptcy Act for an order submitting certain questions of fact to a jury of four. In support of his application Mr Wilding submitted several questions of fact which he contended the Court in exercising its judicial discretion should put to a juiy, if so desired by either of the parties to the motion. He urgtted the question at some length and quoted from Mr Justice Cave. His Honor said he had no idea of the facts of the ot.se.

Mr Wilding briefly stated the case leading tip to the present proceedings. Mr Purnell submitted that the application was based upon an erroneous conception of the mods of proceeding in this Court. Hia learned friend's precedent re Mr Justice Cave stood alone, and the decision was un supported by the decisions of auy other judge. He submitted the Court had power to exeroiue a judicial discretion and there was no right for either party to demand a jury* Moreover the question of insolvency was a matter of arithmetic, and therefore the j only question to deal with became a matter of law End not a matter of faob. I The main fact of the insolvency was aSready settled by the figures. It might be that when all the evidence m taken no faots may be disclosed beyond what have been mentioned in the affidavits. He submitted that one very important reason why this application for a special jury should not be S ranted was the smallness of the amount in ispute, probably not more than £120. His Honor said that juries often tried oases with less sums involved.

Mr Purnsll urged that unless the Court were satisfied it should nob plunge the estate into expensive litigation unless abso lutely necessary, At the present stage of the proceedings the Court hud no real infor mation as to the state of the case.

His Honor said that at present he coul i not see his way to direct a jury. If in the coarse of the case facts should be disclosed rendering it advisable that the matter should go to a jury he could decide accordingly. Mr Purneli then proceeded to open his ease. He said that in 1895 R. J. Henry started business in Ashburton as a saddler. Two guarantors of £250 each were found for him in Denis McKeudry and another, but that other withdrew, and a fresh guarantor was found in John O'&rady, He did not manage his business well, and in October last found himself hopelessly insolvent, his principal creditors being Butler Bros., of Dunedio, to whom he had given bills of considerable amount. His guarantors enabled him to get an overdraft of £250 at the Bank of Australasia, which, however, hardly covered Butler Bros.' account. He had only his stock in trade as asßets, and the fur niture in the house, which was mortgaged for more than its value. He executed a deed over his stock in trade in favor of Denis McKeodry and John O'Grady, also his book debts, and general property to secure them for the overdraft be had obtained. This deed, Mr Purndl held, was not valid in law. It was not registered. After the deed was signed, Butler Bros., being in ignorance of the transaction, they gave him goods to the extent of £100, he assuring them that he had nocreditors of consequence but them selves. They allowed him to go on, but ul'imately sued him and obtained judg ment. The bailiff took possession on the 16th, but the judgment waa not satisfied till the 22nd, Mr Purneli contending that there was no satisfaction ot the judgment until the last penny was paid. O'Gr&dy and McKendry went and satisfied the bank, having also satisfied the Butler Bros.' judgment, and took possession under the deed now in dispute, and Henry was com pelled to file. He called

Recardus J. Kenry, the bankrupt, who said ha commenced business in Ashburton three years ago without capital. He entered an established business, his brother-in-law and Me Harrison each guaranteeing for him £350 at the Bank of Australasia. Went on trading, and Butler Bros, supplied him with most of his goods. Now and again had to renew bis trade bilia from the start. In September last he failed to meet in full a bill to Butler Bros, for £55, and in October a bill | for £128 16b 2d was also nob met, but wis j renewed in December in two bills for £67 | and £68. In «£arch the £67 bill was paid, but the £68 was not paid. A bill for £89 due in November waa met. The account produced waa correct. It showed that in November, 1896, he owed them about £433 lla Bd, including billi current and every thing. Alao owed at ti _t time A. J.. White, Christchurch, £51 7a 9d on a bill dishonored the previous September. Since then had paid White £25, but there was still £37 10s 9d owing to White. When the bill of sale to McKendry and O'Grady took place he owed £433 lie 8d to Butler Bros., £51 to White, £40 to a North Island creditor, £32 to Bowrons, £22 11s 8d to Wiseman and Sons, Auckland; £11 8a 4d to Bunting, Chrietehurch; £11 lla to the D.1.0. ; £30 or £40 about the town. Had also borrowed £70 odd from Zander, which was payable in three monthly bills, and owed him £37 ; O'Grady afterwards lent him money to pay off Zinder. Knew the bill of Butler Bros, wae coming due on November 4, 1896, and discussed his position with JttcKendry and O'Grady Did not tell them about the dis honored bill for £128 due in September, but told them he had difficulty In getting in money just then, and they guaranteed another £100 until he got his money in after harvest, he haviDg over £600 on his books. Did not tell them how much he owed, because they did nob ask him. They agreed to guarantee £350 to the Bank of New South Wales. There was an unwritten agreement between witness and Harrison and McKendry to give security when asked, but the promise to give security was not renewed to McKendry and O'Grady after Harrison dropped out, and as a matter of fact they had no security for the £250 they had each guaranteed. On October 19 his overdraft at the Bank of Australasia waa £249, and he shifted his account to the Bank of New South Wales. Before the Assignee he had stated that the bill of sale Wfts left unregistered purposely by arrangement. It waa not left in hia hands to be registered, and he did not at the time think it would make any difference to hU business arrange ments whether th® bill Was registered or aot. The £350 guaranteed by McKendry and O Grady to the Bank of New Ssouth Wales provided £250 to pay off the Bank of Australasia, which was paid on November 4 On the day following, Butler Bros.' bill of £89 was paid, and cheques to other parties brought the account in debit on November 10. A cheque for £13 10s 00 November 5 to Mr James was dishonored, another to Wiggins and Co. on November 6 for £17 8s 3d was not paid, another for £10, wages to E. James, November 7, was still unpaid. On November 3, besides the property in the bill of sate, he had the house, the furniture in which was worth about £25. The house would be worth £350, »Dd it was mortgaged for £389 in all. After the execution of the bill of sale went on trading as before, and continued to purchase goodson credit., The list of goods Produced £116, was supplied by 'Butler Bros;,; to him after the execution of the deed, And he obtained goods frbm other people as well, both for house and trade. Went on collecting accounts just the same, McKendry and O'Grady not interfering. Had written ievefftl letters to -Butler Bros, about his account, arid in them he had repeatedly stated that they were the only people to whom he owed money to, except a few £&rittß about 'town- He wrof^ to that fffeot in March, and in April Butler Bros. traveller came to his premiaee. They looked over the bopks together, but witness did nftt tell him the boot debts were Rescued to

> Mr Wilding contended fch&fc aaj? evidenci that would show the financial position of the bankrupt was admiasable, but nothing was evidence against hia ciieDts that dealt with the manner in which Henry had ooncfuctad his bushier. The case was proceeding when we went to press.

The Blenheim Murder.

Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Wellington, September 24 The Government has offered a reward of £500 for a conviction of the murderer of Harry Satherly, Blenheim. Inspector Pender haaleft for Blenheim in connection with the case.

ATHLETIC.

A.A.C. & A.C.

A Committee meeting of the above Club was held last evening. Present—Messrs D. Grant (Captain, in chair), F. 6. Tucker, J. F. Honry, K. G. and "W. Shearman, A. P. Williamson, W. V. Thiele, and R. Clark. Owing to the Domain being engaged on Ootober 7 by the Rangiora Friendly Societies, it was resolved that the opening day be postponed until October 14, Correspondence was received from the following gentlemen offering prizes for the opening day—Messrs Coates and Co (Christ church), John Orr, G. Jesson, Colin Camp bell, H C. Peroy, and W. V. Thiele. The' prizes for opening day were al'otled as follows:-75 yards flit handicap, first) 2ls, second 7s 6d ; | mile flat handicap, first 21s, seoond 10a; i mile bicycle handicap, first 21s, second 7s 6d; 1 mile bioyole handi cap, first 21s, second 10a. It is the Committee's intention to hold monthly races during the coming season. The secretary reported that the lady members were going to give prizes for a road race to be held shortly. The following were elected new members- Messrs W. Leggebt, H. A. Penn, Frank Pritchard, and J. W. Dawson, and Misses Forrester and K, Ford honorary members of the Club. The meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the chain

Ashburton Pigeon Flying Club.

The second race of the season was flown from Dunsandle to-day six birds competing with the following result s— C. Willis'

Cecil I Tied Ist; velocity per minute, Star j 896 yards. J. Cuthbbktson'b

Fußchia \2ud, velocity per minute, ButtercupJ44B yards. P. Whitk's

Selina ") Phoenix 2nd ; velocity per Phoenix j minute, 448 yards. Selina lost.

A Press Association telegram states that Dr A. J. Ferguson, an old resident of Otago, previously in Victoria, died last night. We regret to have to chronicle the death of Mr Robert Friaby, of Allenton, a very old resident of this districts, who passed away at 11.30 this morning. Mr Frisby has been I in failing health for some considerable time. He leaves a widow, haviug m Tried a second time about a year ago, and several children. j It is not yet settled when the funeral will take place.

tHI ABE&DBTQir QOABMA&: SATtIRDAf, SEPTEMBER 26 1391



Wanted. ___ DERWENT Seed Potatoes from Oamaru Seed, 5s per sack.-W. G. Pearce, Allenton. 9_203 WANTED to Borrow £20 for six months. •' Security," o/o this paper. 9 20* T7IVANGELISTIC Services will be con- Vl ducted by Mb Thomas Hockey in the Arcade Chambers on Sunday' the 25th inat., afternoon at. 3 o'clock, evening at 6.30 o'clock. All earnestly invited. Sankey's hymns. 9 205 T7URST Lamb of the season, at Black's JU Jubilee Buildings. Having bought a line of lambaj I am prepared to tike orders up to Thursday every week. 9192 mHE TABERNACLK.~Pj.ator Ager's JL Morning Subject: " Alabaster Box of Ointment." Evening — Baptism. Bring Sankey'a Hymns. 9 207 WANTED to Rent for twelve months— A good six or seven-roomed Rouse, within about ten minutes walk ot Post Office. —G. J. Wallace, »b P. k D. Duncan's, Wills Street. 9 200 "PRIMITIVE Methodist Ohuroh—Morn- JL ing and Evening, Rev J. Clover, Home Mission Deputation. Also on Tuesday evening, Rev. J. Clover will deliver his lecture on •• Te'ling Talk of the Tongue." Free admission. Collection. 9 199 S~*i ATH'RING o' the Clans. Drummond's VX Grain Shed, Lyndhurat. Mackenzie's Concert and Fancy Dress Ball. Friday next. Robert Frezssell, M.O. 9198 NEW BOOKS—Foreign and Colonial Speeches (Chamber-ain); The Fascina tion of the King (Boothly); Life of Irvine j The Chevalier (D 3Auviae) j A Rose in June (Oliphant) j Cattle, Breeds and Management; Pigs, Breeds and Management; Live Stock Series,—H. M. Jones. OOME Purebred Cockerels of various breeds, for sale cheap at the Pelham Poultry Yards, Peter street. 9 131 T)RIZB EGGS for sale at from 5s a sitting, Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Pencilled Hamburgs, White Created, Golden and Silver Polish and Indian Game at Pb&ham Yards, Ashburton. 9 132 gj;,..L '," Lii'i'L"" ' ;.,■" ■'■ ; ' —»"»--_!L_g| Henry Stephenson. 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 0 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: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. Henry Zander JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS MAURITIUS QUGAR. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100. Henry Zander, {Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS 100 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 50 Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 50 t 2OO Drama LINSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Eto HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /"CLEARING AND SKIN SALES cob \J ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS 1 FEED OATS I BRAN and SHARPS ! HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. JUST TO HAND^ Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, ENGLISH COWGRASS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, ENGLISH ALSYKE, Best in the Market. DIRECT IMPORTER. "|" HAVE on Hand a Large Stock of ' FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS AND GRASS SEEDS. MY Prices for Theae are LOWER than any other Merchant's. Bend for Samples and Quotations. .HENRY ZANDER, lEJ3P MERCHANT.



Sib, —A gentleman informed us a few days ago that some tailors make suits for about half the regular prices for first class tailoring and then give an extra pair of trousers over " for nothing !" We frankly admit that we cannot perform such impossible tricks as those " wizards of finance" profess. We have every facility for competing with the keenest legitimate trade but we never countenance " sweating." We employ finst class tradesmen and pay fair wages. A few of our old customers have tried the so-called " cheap suits," and found (hem •• dear at any price," and many new customers who have admired first-class tailoring on their friends have simply remarked —" 1 want a 6uit like you made for Mr —■—." Our turnover for the last six mouths shows the largest amount of business we have ever done in one season. Thia fact speaks for itself. We have just opened a splendid assortment of new summer goods in all departments; and by recommend ing only materials we can guarantee, com bined with good fib, best workmanship and style, we have determined to maintain our reputation as " the leading tailors and out fitters." Customers requiring suita for the show are respectfully invited to favor us with their orders as early as possible as we have already a " rush" of orders in hand.— Obaighead & Bbbkyman.



Synopsis of New advkbtisbmbnts. Stud Notices—Biackwood Abdallah, Black Cave, and Cavalier. Lyndhurst—Concert. Wanted to rent—House of six or seven rooms. Church services—The Tabetnacle, Primi tive Methodist. Evangelistic services—Mr Corrie Johnston, and Mr Thomas Hockey. Farmers' Co-operative Association—Open* ing notice. W. G. Pearce—Derwent potatoes. J. Wilson—Tender accepted. Ladies' Liederkranz— At home. Wanted to borrow—Sum of money.



Pur lie Notices. ~~~ TENDERS. BLACKBURN BROS.' Tender has been accepted by me for gorse cutting and j tussockiDg at Dromore. ; 9 208 J. WILSON, Dromore. J 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOK, j TANCRED STREET MAKE NO MISTAKE, MELLOR'S ZEALAKMA BOOT STOKE, FTIHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. 1 Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES. Pronounced by the ABhburton Public to



T. Bullock. - SlKwgltaTa. — FOR~"BALE AN IMPROVED FARM OF KO A ACRES, with Dwelling House, OO\J Stable, etc, thereon; fenced; i well watered. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. Further particulars on application to T. BULLOOK. SUBURBAN PRO^BRTY^ For which there has been numerous enquiries, FOR SALE at a reduced price. 4 Acres 1 Eood 24 Perches, fronting Princes Streets Netherby, and running back to the Wakanui Creek, together with a four-roomed Cottage, etc. For terms and full particulars apply to _____ T. BULLOOK TOWN SECTIONS EEALISATION SALES. £35—Price required for T.S. 796, wel situated in Cox Street £13 10s—Price wanted for T.S. 817, Aitken Street, East £26-Price of T.S. 860, Grey Street £28 10s—Valuable corner section, No. 842, ooraer of Casa and Aitken Streets £12 10a-Price of T.S. 816, Aitken Street £24—T.S. 25, Dobaon Street, East. Terms can be arranged for most of these. Apply to T. BULLOOK. ALLENTON. for Talk Nice Property of three Sections, contain* ing about 1£ Acre, on which ia erected a Dwelling House, surrounded by Garden, and portion p'anted with a number of Fruit Trees, now in the occupation of Mr Holborough. The property ia nicely situated in a healthy locality. Very easy terms of payment. Full particulars furnished on application to T. BULLOCK. _ _______ TO LET. ONE ACRE of Land, together with Cottage, situated in Harland Street. Rental 4s 6d per week. T. BULLOOK Agent. HAMPSTEAD. ~~ O MALL Cottage and 2 sections for sale in *O Ca mbridge Street. The land is of good quality. Iricefor the lot £84. Easy terms can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. To WN BELT, WEST^ £22 10i—Price wanted for about an Acre, being 3 roods 16 perches, close to the West Town Belt. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. BJ L.L ~_JL—_-__JUJJ GOVERNMENT NOTICE GROWN LANDS IN GffERTSEY TOWNSHIP FOE LEASE BY PUBLIC TENDER. -IVTOTJCE is hereby given that written ±\ lenders, addressed to the under signed, will ho received up to noon, on TUESDAY, OofcoberS, 1897, for the right of occupying unsold lands in Chertsey Township. Every Tender mast be accompanied by Bank draft, marked cheque, or Post Office Order for the amount of a year's rent, together with a license fee of £1 Is. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted The lands to be let comprise nine blocks, ranging in area from two roods to about four acres, as divided by the surveyed streets. The licenses will be for ternis of five years, subject to resumption on bix months notice if otherwise required. Licensees will be 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 lencing erected. The upset rentals are at the rate of 3s per acre per annum. Further particulars may be obtained from this office. SIDNEY WEETMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Lauds and Survey Office. Christchurch, September 15,1897. 9 128 *'- ORANGE HALL. MR W. CORRIE JOHNSTON. Sunday afternoon at 3. "Christ's coming and the Last Days." Evening at 8. Evange listic address. 9 206 ASHBURTON LADIES' LIEDERKRANZ AT i"OME. ORANGE HALL. TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 28 PART Songs by the Society. Soloa by Miss Denshire, Mrs Mitchell, Mes McLean. Admission—ls. Mes Bowman Fox, Conductress. 9 201 THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOKKS, HAVE NOW IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, Ex s.s; Ruahine, Mamari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment of FIRST CLASS BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought to Ashburton. "YTTE are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the best in the world. All Machines fitted with Weatwood Hollow Rims. If you require a first class mount at ±20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without delay, as we have already on our books orders for 35 of the above machines to com mence the season. We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25 per cent less than usual prices. Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, Wrenuhes^ Oilers, Saddles, Infl.ators, Tqe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Capa*, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, eto. 9 eto. Repairs of every description executed oir the premises, BOWPBB CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON.



TO TRAVEL THE DROMORE AND CHERTSEY DISTRICTS THIB SEASON, mHg PURERRED CLYDESDALE CAVALIER. CAVALIER ia a bright bay horse, seven years old, by Crown Prince, oub of Polly. The sire of Crown Prince, Lord Salisbury, was never beaten in any show yard. As a yearling he was shown at Ayr in 1886, where h^e took first- prize, since which time he was awarded first and champion prizes whenever shown, either at home or in the colonies. For full pedigree, eta., see cards. Ten»s-»Four guineas single mace, two or more as per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee ss, payable at time of service. All mares changing hftnds, first owners held responsible. 9J97 promore, A«hbwton.



FOR SALR W^KAKUI ROAD, Within eight minutes walk of Post Office VULLA. JbCJSSIDIQNCJB, WITH GOOD GtAEUEMbN* PLAN OF BOUSE. fWRV ._.—l——^-^-^r^^i^':;^^^-• -•■>■*''Poo  ..,_ Jl ,^|... I DINING ROOM 6 "*£. DMWtNG ROOM g » /f'«/f' /*'*/*' H !' ii j! ._ JcHTSnTTfI^ OIJSS DdOll , I I WARDROBE II — J | BEDROOM BEDROOM I BEDROOM -. MTHROQM ■I '- ______ ..::... ■■:. lL r. 1,. I' 00<m ' —■—.- • •~-s*\ |— ■ I -** - ,—I I SCULLERY I SCUUERY&WSHHOUSE \wL\ K.-U-, qaJL 9'56 ! :.".',/_i*_l [ | WASHING| TUBS I_'»JT^M___ oS,To*4' I «- STOREROOM 11-46 T * m '" To make a happy fireside clime, For wean's and wife ; That's the true patbos and sublime Of human life.— (Burns.) For a small outlay you may obtain the freehold which will entail a yearly outlay of about 10s per week. P, WERRIMAN. A BARGAIN TO A PROMPT BUYER Jb •_U J^JlvJlvXM AJN < _ ? eoti? n °f fend. fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price fill. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL F. EERRIMAN. AGRICULTURAL AGENT. T0 LET , _ —rrZl.- « Sho P adJoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. AGENCIES: Capital site. F. FERRIMAN. North Britiah and Mercantile Fire liiaur- — — — ——— — ance Company, (FOR SALE. John Fowler'a Steam Traction Engines. .__-. Union Steamship Company of New Zealand, Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in Limited. dope proximity to the Hospital and Domain Orient Steamship Company—Australia to w vppotuivt England. Jf. iffeKRIMAN. Ferg ttßa on and Mitchell's Paper MiHa. FOR g ALE ALLENTON FOR SAf E 9 aP^ta' am'ly Residence, containing P Drawing Rodm, Dining Room, four Bed- KIMh Uerwent: Potatoes, 53 6d per rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, and other sack, delivered. offices, with a well stocked and highly F. .FERRIMAN. productive orchard and garden. SuiNO " "■' K. FBBBIMAW. from weeds. " F. FERRIMAN. J F. FERRIM4N. ~ ~^[lh~SaLe7 " TO LET FOR A TERM, Good Building Sites in various parts of T the Town and Suturb3. HAT Capital Villa Residence, situated F. FERRIMAN. on the Noith East Town Beit, and fronting the Domain, the property of Mr vnvt «ALR AT ATTVNtON Keir. The buildings coosist of a house of AL ALLhSiWN eight rooms with every convenience, in- lO£ Acres of Good Ground, with small eluding hot and cold wat> r service, good out- House. buildings and stables. Eight acres of fir.st- _____ F- FERRIMAN. class grazing land, newly laid down with ußTTfwrr _ n/r vnn axr oats and grass, are let with the house. MUKiH ittillifeH & MUROAN '^"T~^OXBT_uESr~"T~ TILB INSURANCE 00. — — Established 1809. I have received instructions from the Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 owner,'who has left Ashburton, to effect a Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi- FIRK DEPARTMENT, dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few «,,„,,„ rw»mh_* *i toqc r>ofiniAi#i minute* walk of Poßt Office and Domain. "-da-December 31,1895 ...£2,601,016 Easy terms. Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 F. FERRIMAN. Ashburton Agenfc~F. FERRIMAN. "————^»^^^^^M^^^^—_ - ' 1 ■■i_M_i_i_ai—_M_a_> I The New Zealand Farmers' Go-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, NOTICE. /\N MONDAY _exb, the 27th September, a branch Office will be opened in Alhburton for the transaction of general business, which will include— Advances on Wool, Mutton, Grain, ete. TBE SALE OE Woolpacka, Cornsacks, Twine, Oils, Fenoing Wire, Sheep Netting, Plough Shares, Manures, Binder Twine, Sheep Dips, Tea, Sugar, Grass, Clover, and Turnip Seeds. STOCKS OF WHICH WILL BE KEPT ON HAND. COALS WILL BE SUPPLIED DIRECT FROM SHIPS' SIDE. SALEvS OF SKINS—Fat and Tallow, are held every week in Christohuroh. SALES OF STOCK—The Association's Auctioneer, Mr J. J, Isbister, will attend regularly at the Aahburton and Tiawald Yards to attend to the sale of shareholder Btook, commencing on TUESDAY, October 5. TEMPORARY OFFICE: ALBERT ROBERTS, West Street. GEORGE JAMESON, rr a TTrtrn GENERAL MANAGER. H. A. LLOYD, LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE. g 202



BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand thh Season at Ashburtou, and travel the neighborhood, BLACK CAVE, By Blackwood Abdallah—-dam Misa Cave. Will stand at Kolrriar, Lyndhurat, and travel the Monnt Somers, Alford Foreiifc, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANJDER, 9 196 0r f Groomi in Ob»rg«.



EKAMELWABE. JE&aMeLWAEE. teNAMELWABB. CTRUS STEEL WARE. OIBUS STEEL WARE. FLETCHER 8R05.,. Have just received ex b.B. Gothic, direct from the Manufacturers, ■jQ OASKS of some of the best Ensmelwaro ever eeen in and -*-O having reteived large discounts for prompt cash, we are enabled to sell a single article at wholesale prices, as will t>3 seen by perusing the FOLLOWING PRICE LIST. Saucepans, Windsor shape, steel lids lid, Is 2<i, Is <H, la 6d, Is 9d. 2«, 2s 6d and 91 J Saucepans, belled with enamel lids Is 6i, Is 9'l, 2« 3d, 2? 9i and 3a 3d ; Saucepans with lip, no lids 6d, 7d, 9d, lid, Is Id, 1<? 3d Is 6<i and Is 9d :Stewpans with 3s Is 3d Is 6d, Is 9.1, 2a 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d and 3s lid. Kettles 2a 6d, 2s lid, 3b 6d, A lid, 4« lid and s<* 6d Teapots 2a 6d, 2* lid, 3i 3d, 3s 6d and 3 lid P.e T>iahes 10 ?, Ih, Is Id, 1b 2d, la 4d, Is Bd, Is lOd, 2* 3d and 2s 6d. Pudding Baeins 5:, 7d, 10-J and Is 3■*. C«p« and Saucers, splendid shape 9d, lOd and Is. Mugs, % pint 6<l, i pint 7d, pint 9d. Candles ticks 7^d, 9d and lOd ; flowered and gold 2a 6d per pair. Coil .nders 2s 6d, 2s lid and 3a 6d. Frying-pans ]Id, Is 3d, Is 4d, Is 9d, Is lid un.l 2 3d. Preserving-pans £8, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 6d, 5t and 5s 9d. Meat Dishes U bd, 2a and 2s 9d. Egg pans Is 6d, 2s d and 2a lid. Washup-pans 2s lid, 3s 6d, 4s 3d, 4s 9d and 5i 6d. Spittoons 2s 6d each ov 4h 6d per pair. Dinner or Soup Piates 6d, 7d and 9d. Milk Jugs Is 3d, Is Bdand 2* 6d. Milk Kettles 3s 3d and 3s lid. Milk Jugs with lids 2s lid, 3s 3d, 3i lid and 4s it Hanging Soap Dishes Is and Is 6d. Chambers Is 9d, 2s, 2a 6d and 3a. Ewers 2* 6d, It 3s 6d, 4s ia and 5s 94. Coffee Pots 2s fid, 3s 3d, 4fc 6d and 5a 9d. Basin* la 3d, Is 6d, li 9d, 2s, 2s 6d and 3s 6d, Other lines at equally low rates. wibe netting! wike netting, 250 COILS, 260 COILS. 2d PER YARD, 2d PER YARD. BT THE COIL. TEA. TEA. TEA. 2S 4<t TEA for Is 9<l per Ib. By sor 101b Tins. THB CELEBRATED DUCHESS TEA. This ia the Finest Blend of the Choicest Indian with its rich aromatic liquor, and the Mellow Ceylon with its delicate creamy flavor. Ihie Tea ia equal to any 2s 4d Tea on the market, but we intend so sell it at a shade over cost, as we feel confident that anyone who once tries it will have no other. We only introduced this Tea to our customers a short time ago, and it has proved a tremendous success, as ia proved by the increasing demand we are getting for it. Samples sent post free to any address. sor lOib tins at la 9d per lb. We have the following Teas also in Stock :— Nelson and Moate—2s' 4d tea in 101b tins £1 Is ; Nelson and Moate—2s tea in 101b tins, 17s 6d ; Nelson and Moate—ls lOd tea in 10!b tins, 16s 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea in 101b tins, 16s 6d ; Arab—ls lOd tea in Sib tine, 8s 6d ; Ceylon Tea—2s tea in 101b boxes, 15a ; Ceylon Tea—2s tea in Sib boxes, 7s 9d. Other well known Brands equally cheap—China Tea (in 601b cheßta from lid per lb, Ceylon Tea in 501b cheats from Is 2d per lb, Indian Tea in 1001b cheßts from Is 2d per lb. Samples sent post free to any address. TUBJNIP BEEDsT"tUENIP SEEDS Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots by the best Seed Growers in the South of England—Carter's Elephant Swede, Champion Swede, Skerving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top White, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Devonshire Grey Stone, Aberdeen Gieen Top Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, etc., etc., etc. MANGEL SEED, MANGEL SEED. Mammoth Long Red, Champion Orange Globe, Champion Mellow Globe, Golden Tankard FIELD~AKEOTS. James' Scarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Red, Green Top White Belgian* SO VARIETIES VEGETABLE SEEDS, 3d per packet, 12 packets for 2s 6d. FLOWER SEEDS, 100 varieties Id per packet. FLETCHER BROS., Wholesale and Ketail Agents for Kimmo and Blair's Standard Seeds. J. WILSOiV AKOADE PAINTING AND PAPERHAKGING JWAREHOUSB. A TISTi; AND CHEAP WALL PAPERS. SPRING CLEANING. /"ILIFMTS Desirous of Decorating their homes during the Spring Season would do V>* well to cull early and select their WALL PAPERS, so that they may have the full assortment to choose from. GRAND WEATHER FOR OUTSIDE HOUSE PAINTING. WEfuse genuine Oila and Leads, and keep only RELIABLE and good TRADESMEN, who ara sent to the country or town ab shortest notice. Correspondence promptly attended to" P.O. Box 16. Telephone 65. 117 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING Bought out the two Saddlery Businesses of Mb J. Heseltink, at Ashburton and Tinwald, which have been so successfully carried on for the last sixteen years; 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 Public, which on my part will receive the very best attention. I have made arrangements with Me J. Heseltine, ot Tinwald, to receive any orders for Harness or Repairing, in all branches at his shop, in Tinwald, which will be j promptly attended to. Telephone No. 35. Do not be led away by bo called cheap rubbish, but encourage fair trade, which hai been, and will be my motto. Principal Agent for Walker's Bot Drench. See Testimonials as being advertised. Sole Agent for the Famous Devonshire Oils. Kg farmer in Lambing Season should be without a Bottle of these Oils. R. JT~GUY, NEXjT ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, Sepfceml ©r 1, 1897, Ashburton. IN Connection with the above I have much pleasure in recommendiDg Mr Guy, and trnat that he will continue to receive the same support that I have hwi in the past. I also take .this opportunity to render my thanks to the public for tha hearty support they have accorded me.—Yours Truly, J. HESELTINE. 0 7



JAMES PATTEIiSON'S GREAT HARNESS SALE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FINDING myself Overstocked, and to make room for Goods just landed by ship Otarama, I WILL HOLD A CLEARING SALE JOB ONB MONTH OSLY. I have a Splendid Stock of SADDLES, BBIDLES, and HARNESS of all descrip tions, which will be Bold at prices never before heard of in Ashburton. REMEMBER: SALK STARTS TO-DAY, AND FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. JAMES PATTERSON, ! TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. j Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. ! 8188 SCRIM For protecting Fruit Trees from the frost, at J. WILSON'S, PAINTER. Corner of the Arcade. 2 (Fragmnti and Refreshing—New Venus



NOTICE. ro OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. — j OWING TO MR KEIR'S removal to Christchurcb, to assist in the general management of our business, wo have appointed MR G. J. WALLACE, late of Carterton, Managerof our Ashburton branch. Mb Wallace is a first-class workman, s> good draughtsman, and thoroughly con versant with all the details of our business. He wiil spare no pains to meet the require ments of our Customers. ,; P. & D. DUNCAN, Ltd., AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS, Christchurch. 9182 n~o~t~Tc~eT T AM A CASH BUYER OF SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, OK SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS IN ANY QUANTITV. Cash on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 You have ruined your constitution Buffioieatly by drinking inferior teas, recent by drinking only Kozik Tia, it it pan mJ