THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

Action by the Ameer.

Frees Association—By Electric Telegraph

Calcutta, August 16. The Ameer of Afghanistan has issued a firman, forbidding bis subjects to )«in in the Jehad alleged to have been advocated in a pamphlet promulgated by him. It is believed that whatever the Ameer does he will do secretly in order to avoid an open rupture with the i British. Received Wakapnaka, August 18,9.55 a.m Gttakduh office 10.30 a.m. - Calcutta, August 17 The Ameer of Afghanistan has cen sured the Governor of Jelalabad for having permitted Afghans to partici pate in the attack on the British by the Lochi tribesmen at Shabradar. London, August 13 Reinforcements of British troops will be despatched to India next month.

The Poisonous Meat Case.

Sydney Frozen Mutton. A Medical Opinion.

Proas Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright

London, August 16 As a result of enquiries into the deaths from ptomaine poisoning of two children at Lichfield, after dining off Australian mutton, Messrs Weddei and Company report that the butcher who supplied the meat purchased eight hindquarters of Sydney frozen fiiutton. With the exception of half a-quarter, purchased by the family aftected, all the mutton was eaten without the consumers experiencing any ill effects. The doctor who examined the meat holds the opinion that it contracted poisonous qualities from the surround fngafn which it was kept after being j cooked.

TURKEY AND GREECE.

In Appeal to the King. Press Association—-By Electrio T legraph— Copyright.

Athens, August 16 Representations by 3000 residents of Athens were made to the King of Greece, urging him to make a general call to arms, and to resume war against Turkey under his personal leadership. Received W&k&puaka August 18, 10 a.m. Gwardian Office 10.40 p.m. London, August 17 Lord Salisbury refuses to acquiesce in the Turkish occupation o! Thessaly, pending a partial payment ot the war indemnity Some friction has arisen among the Powers upon the question.

THE YUKON GOLDFIELDS.

Press Ast© nation—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

SYDNEY, August 17 A number of miners for the Kkradyke goidfielda left by the Warrimoo.

"SANDY" AMD THE FOOTPAD.

The following story is told by a Canadian newspaper just to hand of a Scotchman residing in San Francisco. He was the moat argumentative and the calmest of men. They use firearms rather inopportunately at times out there, and early one morning, when the Scotsman (whom we will call Mr Macgregor) was returning home he was thus accosted by an American citizen, suddenly holding up a pistol:—• "Throw up your handa!" "Why?" asked Macgregor calmly. "Throw them up I" " Bat what for ?" " Put up yomr hands," insisted the footpad, shaking his pistol. "Will you do what I tell you?" " That depends,' said Mr Macgregor. "If ye can show me any reason why I should put up my hands, I'll no aay but what I will; but yer mere requaiat wad be no justification for me to do so absurd a thing. Noo, why should you, a complete stranger, aek me at this oor 'o the morning' on the public street to pit up ma hands'!" "D«— — you," cried the robber, s'if you don't quit gassin' and obey orders, I'll blow the top of your head off r " What! Faith, man, you must be oob o yer head. Come noo, puir buddy," said Macgregor, soothingly, coolly catching the pistol, and wresting it with a quick twist out of the man's hand. "Come, noo, and I'll show ye where they'll tak care o' y«. Hech! Dinna ye try to fecht, or, ecod, I'll shoot ye. By the way, ye might as wael put up yer aia hands, an' just walk ahead o' me. That's it. Trudge awa, noo." And ao Mr McGregor marched his man to the city prison and handed him over to Captain Douglas. "It wudna be a bad idea to put him in a strait jacket," he said serenely to the officer. " There's little doot but the buddy's daft," and he resumed hit interrupted homeward walk."

THE ABHBBBTOB GUARDIAN I WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, wi,



Synopsis of Wbw advmbtisements. Baker Bro>- Funeral notioe. Ashburtou County Council—Tenders. James Smith—Good beef for sale. Drag will leave Commercial Hotel at 12 o'clock to-morrow for Rakaia. Aahburton Drapery Company—New ad-! verfcisements. Kilworfch and Son—New advertisement.



Wanted. HOUSEMAID wanted 107 abouTthree weeks.—Apply, Mss Max Frieb landbr, Koimar, Moore Street. 8 113



WANTED— Applications for theposition of Turncock. Particulars at Borough Council Office, where applications will be received till 1 p.m. on Friday, 20th inst. 8102



WANTED Known—A Drag will leave Commercial Hotel, at 12 o'clock Tomorbow for Rakaia, to attend the Funeral of the late Bro Lyttleton, Members of the Ash burton Masonic Lodge and friends invited. White ties and gloves. 8 122



WANTED Known—Dresses made at reduced prices during the cheap sale.—Miss Cameron, Dressmaker, Moore street. 8115



WANTED Known-All must go. Big lot Kemnants from all departments, (thrown out daring Btook-taking.) To be cleared at ridiculously low prices this week. —ASHBTJKBON LRAPEBY COMPANY. 8 116



STAB Light Roadster, good machine! good order; £15 cash. Star Light Roadster, new 5 £19 cash. The Pearl, strong useful machine, £15 15s cash. The Envoy, Hadden, Monarch, Columbia, the | Sociable for two. Up to date machines. Ladies' and Gentlemen's, cash or terms.— H. M. Joneb. WANTED— All Men to know that a lot of oddments in Pants, Shirts, TrouserB 9 Ties, etc., must be cleared this week at any price.—-Ashbubton Dbapert Company. 8117



T7IQUR Second-hand Bicycles to be cleared Jj this month. Prices—£s, £8, £9, and £10, the latter nearly new.—Eclipse Cycle Works, Baring Square. 3 35



ABSOLUTELY PURE, therefore best. Flower's Tomato Sauce. Try it and be convinced. Sold by all leading store keepers.



WANTED Known —Seeds, Seeds, Vegetable Seeds of every variety^ 3d per packet, Flower Seeds (100 varieties, only Id per packet, at Fletcher Bbos. East Street.



STOP THAT COUGH by using Flower's Celebrated Aniseed and Horehound Cough Drops. To be obtained from store keepers, or at H. A. Flowjsb, the leading Confectioner, East Street. 7 165



WANI'ED Known, in fourteen days I intend to Bell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellob's Zealaudia Boot Store.



BRAN, BRAN, 4s6d per bag; reduction by the ton. Blue Derwent Potatoes 5s 6d per bag, ex store, at Fletcher Bbos.



WANTED Known.—Every lady should ccc the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N,D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Tubneb's



SPECIAL PURCHASE—A line of Youths' Tweed Overcoats, all sizes, only 5s each.—W. H. Collieb's Stock taking Sale.



T ADIEb' CAPES, Jackets, and Macin- JLJ toshes at about half price, newest styles; many lines equally cheap.—W. H. Collier's Stock-taking Sale.



WANTKD KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per y*rd ; table napkihs, tray elotha, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. '7 46



WANTED Known—That J. Moison haa received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boot Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash burton 3 115



Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. npHE Friends of the late Mr James JL Mills are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from his late residence, Wills Street West, on THURSDAY, 19th mat.» at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8121. Undertakers.



D. I homas, GREAT AUCTION SALE OF OLOTHIFG. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1897. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Vendors in the Estate of G. J. Neili, to Sell by Public Auction, without reserve, the balance of the remaining stock, consisting of a large quantity of Boots, Shoes, and Drapery of all klndß. Blankets, Men's and Beys' Clothing, Serges, Hats, Sheeting, Quilts, and a large lot of Flannelettes. Sale at 12 o'clock. This Sale will be held at the ahop corner of East and Moore Street. 8 93



Beautiful eyes grow dull and dim As the swift years steal away. Beautiful, willowy forms so slim Lose fairness with every day. But she still is queen and hath charms to spare Who wears youth's coronal— beautiful hair. Ayer's * *• ~ Hair Vigor will preserve your hair, and thus pre serve your youth. "A -woman is as old as she looks," says the -world. No woman looks as old as she is if her hair has preserved its normal beauty. You can keep hair from falling out, restoring its normal color, or restore the normal color to gray or faded hair by the use of Ayer's ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Hair Vigor. f*m 1% Urn AI O At the World's



T. Bullock. "satukdayTaugust 21/ BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Fronting Alford Forest Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tiona fro Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Lota 14 and 15, part of R.S. 4905, each containing | acre, fronting the Alford Forest Koad, between the Town Belt and Cross Street. i Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 8 95 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, AUGUST 21. COTTAGE AND SECTION Well Situated in Cambridge Street, Hampatead, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs C. Stephens to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, section numbered 255, containing J acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead, on which is erected a Cottage of 3 rooms surrounded by Garden and Orchard. There is also a stable and shed erected on the property. It is well situated, and the land very good for garden purposes. Inspection invited. Easy terms of payment Note time of Sale—ll.3o a.m. T. BULLOCK, § 94 Auctioneer.



You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kossib Tba, it is pure and reliftblo,— John Qrr & Co., Sols Ag«n'



Hanmer andjGrayes. - POTATOES. tT7"E HAVE FOR SALE—Prime Blue W V Dement Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRATES.



f Business Notices. i «__»»___________-™_-~_—~______ 7s 6d SAVED. TAMESON, ANDERSON AND CO.'s el INDIAN PEKOE TEA, at 2t 8d per lb, ia the best and cheapest, as half a 1b will make as much delicious Tea as lib of cheap will of inferior flavour. J.A, & CO.'S price ie printed on each paokage, but for caah I will sell a 201b box 7s 6d less than marked price, lQlbs 3a 6d, or 51bs Is 6d below. ALL BRANDS OF TEA. BRAN, SHARPS, POTATOES, \ OATSHEAF, STRAW CHAFF, AND BED CHAFF, Reduced in Price. FLOUR, OATB,"cHICK WHEAT, ONIONS, SEED POTATOES, FRUIT TREES, etc., at Loweit Hates. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. 8 18



PIG FEED. CHICK FEED. XKTE have for Sals—Crashed Barley TT (good) for pig feed. Whole acd Broken Chick Wheat. SEED WHEAT^ SEED OATB, SEED BARLEY.



WJB can Supply SEED WHRAT and OATS, all varieties, sjrown in various districts; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR BEED.



SEA OF AZOF BAfcLEY. WE have Imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be sjlad to let) Farmers know ©f its special qualifications if they will call in.



SPAtiKOWBILL OATS EROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes.



PORTABLE FORGES, ANVILS, VICES, I MACHINE DBILLS, ENGINEERS Sf MECHANICS' IOOLS, AT LOWEST PRICES, AX John Qrr & Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FEED OATS. 41TE Have for Sale Long and Short IT Feed Oats.



CHAFF. CH&FF. TTrB Have for Sale" PRIME OATES TT SHEAF CHAFF, also a good cheap line for Cow Feed.



PLOUGH SHAKES. T>EGULAR Supplies Imported by as, Xaj direct from the makers; both Ranaomea and Hornsbys— standard sisseß. Prices, lowest current.



KOXAL OIL—ISO Eire iett Water White, Odourless, »nd Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply ot tLIa well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the mo&t Superior Oil in the market.



AGRICULTURAL &ALT. THOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Jj Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quantity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low*



WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinda, in cluding 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, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dieased), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c., &c.



1A A AC^ BS» subdivided into con- XUvJ venieat paddocks, with water in each paddock; there is a Octtage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10a; easy terms.



HANMER & GRAVES.



Tenders ~ASHBURTON~OOUNTY COUNCILT^ niENDERS are invited for— (1.) Ploughing, Harrowing, and Rolling 50 Acres near Westerfield. (2.) Providing and Erecting 50f Chains of Iron Standard and Wire Fencing. Particulars at Council Office. Tenders, Addressed to Chairman, to be sent in at 11 o'clock a.m. on (DUESDAY, August 24, By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, Augusb 18, 1897. 8 119



Public INotices. GOOD BEEF. I HAVE for this week's trade, one Polled Angus Bullock ; actual weight, 10601 ba; grand quality. Bred and fed by Mr McArthur, Flemington. JAMES SMITH, ALFORD BUTCHERY. 8118



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOEEJ HHHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT. Second to none in Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & fHpES. Pronounced by the Ashburton Public to give wonderful value for little money. R, \^^— ~n jxzz~^\o^ s%C MAKE NO MISTAKE, 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHOEB TO PICK FROM. Try our new leathers, Every pair Guaranteed. JAMES MELLOB, TANCRBD STREET,



NOTICE. X AM A CASH BUYER OF| SKINS, WOOL, LOOKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, ON SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS, IN ANY QUANTITY. Caßh on delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830



SADDLERY & HAKHESS. JOHN H. JAMIESON, WISHES to inform his Friends and the Public generally, that he has taken THE PREMISES IN EAST STREET, Formerly occupied by MR R. J. HENRY, WHERE HE HAS OPENED WITH A LARGE STOCK OF SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Etc., Which he will Offer at LOWEST MARKET RATES. Repairs promptly executed at reasonable charges. J.H.J. will be glad to receive the support of all old friends. 8 100 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, etc. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for two pupil*. 4 213 i M, GRAHAM,



1 F. Ferrtman. F FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company. John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines, Union SteamshipCompauy of NewZeaiand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusson and Mitchell's Paper Mills.



FOE SALE. "I f\(\ ACRES of Land, well fenced and X"v 7 watered, close to Saleyards. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. Several SAFES by Milner and others, WAKA.NUI ROAD. The Owner of a good House and half-acre of land having left for Highbank, is selling at a sacrifice to effect a speedy sale. ... F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residenoe, 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. FERRjMAN.



TO THOSE Desirous of Investing in First-class Suburban Land. I HAVE FOR SALE * Property which offers very special advantages, consisting of 25 acres of rich reproductive land, upon which is builr, a capital Dwelling House of six rooms, with outbuildings and stables, is well situated; and either for residential purposes or for sound investment it presents very special features. F. FERRIMAN.



The undersigned has for Sale a Comfort able House of five rooms and scullery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN.



TOR SALE. THE TINWALD TEMPLAR HALL. This property is a first-class investment, yielding good rentals. F. V ERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. Good Building Sites in various parts of the Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE AT ALL EN lON. lOf Acres of Good, Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. Sold]~~~~ J?UR fcSALET HAMPSTEAD. A REAL BARGAW. Half-acre of Land, first-class quality, and good House oi five rooms, for £160. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET—Tapered Street—-A shop with dwelling house attached. F. FERRIMAN.



TO LET, FOR A FEW MONTHS. A Well-furnighed House of seven rooms in a good locality. Rent, 25s per week. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALK, TINWALD. A Well-finished House and half-acre of Land. Price £116. Terms. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. c A Splendid Building Site of two acres, facing the Domain, and within a few miDutes' walk of the Post Office. F. FKRRIMAN.



FOR SALE. ALLENTON. One Acre of First-class Land, well situated and fenced. Good site for Dwelling. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. HIKDS. 3O ACRES in Tussocks. 1J miles below the Railway and adjoining the LowclifFe Estate. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. South-east Town Belt, Ashburton. A Comfortable House and large Stable with every convenience, and half-acre of land ; good frontage. £300. F. FERRIMAN.



FACTS WORTH KNOWING RE Joseph Ford's Scour and JLnaiigf-"Worm. Mixture. Kiweraka, Pukerau, March 1, 1897. Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburbon. Dear Sir,—l have used the above drench for two seasons in our flock of 1200 Cross breds. Before drenching, ten deaths occurred and the flock was in a thriftless condition, both coughing 'and scouring badly. After once drenching, the deaths ceased, and the whole appearance of the sheop improved. We obtained the Mixture from Messrs To thill, Watson and Co.—Yours truly, Bowmar Bros.



Crichton Park, Puketau. Mr Smith. Dear Sir,—Please send out. per rail, to Pukeran, four gallons of the Lung-Worm Mixture^ by this evening's train, if possible, The last tin which I used on the Lambs has done them a great deal of good, so I mean to repeat it.—Yours truly, R. Lindsay



Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. Mr Ferriman. Dear Sir,—l have used the above mixture for two or three years ;paet when my sheep showed signs of Scour or Lung-worm. I may say I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.— Yours truly, Samuel White. 7 147



NORTH BRITISH & MERCAN TILE INSURANCE CO. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2.750,000 Paid-up Capital ... £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31,1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburtou Agent-F. FERRIMAN.



TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED SOWERS. I HAVE Two Machines, one 12 and one 9 feet, either co let or for sale. All orders left with 8 78 J. W. HARDLEY.



T? XT BACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE "What an Aft. FT. U. Siiys : Corwar, Barrhill. To Messrs Kilworth and Bon. Dear Sir,—The Rack Saw-mill you built for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantity of timber in a day, and handle large logs with ease.—£ am, etc., J. Oathcart Wason.



Concerning- the New GoTernor, , To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Engine is working splendidly, and ail who have seen it speak highly of its performance —I am, etc., Mibetoth Wilson, Wakanui.



A, Man Wfio Appreciates* Economy. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fi;ted a New Piston, it works highly satisfactory, and is a great saving in coal. In fact all work you have done for me has always byn of first class order*—l am, etc., John Euhgess, Mayfield.



JBVom the Boms Sawyer, To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—We were very much troubled with a loose pulley seasing. Sines you bushed it and fitted Solidified Lubricators and supplied Oil for same and other bearings, a 1 has wefked .satisfactorily. Your Celuloid Emery Wheels for Saw gulleting are the best we ever used.—We are, etc., Bharplin & Co., Staveley.



, I'he Miller ExpresMeH (Satisfaction. Canterbury Flour Mills, Ashbarton. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—The various Flour Milling Machines you have made, for us have answered the purpose for which they wars designed, and have given every satisfaction. —We are, etc., Rollitt & Co.



A. Great Success. Mr Kilworth, i Dear Sir,—The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine has proved a great success ; nothing else I have tried has done so well. In fact I have had it in the mill the whole season. It never blocks with oats as does the ordinary perforated zinc—l am, etc., Peter Chalmers, Chertsey.



Hae* TSot Cost Anything Vov Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir, —The Water Wheel and Pump you made and fixed for me some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has not as yet cost anything for repairs.—l am, etc., John Cochrane, Ashburton. We are prepared to advise and prepare Plans of any special work, and execute the > same by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work. Kilworth & Son, BRIDGE WOUE§, ASHBURTON. 8 120



"TRIAD" £10 Competition. 1. Wrife down on paper the SIX inveß t,ions in the following list which yon think will be of the greatest service to mankind :— dewing Machines, Bicycles, Reapers and Binders, Motor Cars, Telegraph, Telephone, Phonograph, Process Blocks, Typesetting .Machines, Quick-tiring Guns, Torpedoes, Screw Steamers, Chorofonn, Vaccination, \ntiaeptic Surgery, Shorthand, Acetylene Gas, Electric Trams, Balloons, Steam Fngines, Railways, Gas Engines, Light houses, Hydraulic Lifts, Photography. 2. Purchaße 5s worth of anything you want from any "Triad " advertiser mentioned in the list below. Every 5a you spend with a " Triad " advertiser entitles you to lend in one list,



3. Poet lists and receipts to Manager "Triad" Dunedin, and the one who Reads in the list for which the majority vote will get the £10. Ashburton Drapery Co. Gates, Horace A., Music Warehouse (agent for "Triad.") Lochhead, R Nitnmo and Blair, Seedsmen. N.Z. Clothing Factory. TIMARTJ. Ballautyne, J., and Co., Drapers Begs, C, and Co , Music Warehouse Eichbaum, C.B , Chemist. Empire Hotel, T. J. Burns Gabites, A., Clothier Hutton, P.W., & Co., Booksellers (agent* for " Triad M) Kirkpatrick s S., and Co., X Jams ' Lochhead, R. Nitnmo and Blair, Seedsmen Neil, Dr J. F., Herbalist (noted for his, celebrated Balm of Gilead) N.Z. Insurance Co. (Mr C. Jamieson, manager.) N.Z. Clothing Factory Shag Point Coal Co., John Cowles, Agent Taylor, R. E., Tea Merchant, etc.



m p> I" B g W . I ° S > 3 ' -s : §



TUSID Received, a Consignment of the fj Celebrated "NEW YORK" LEVEE WATCHES. ONLY lOS 6d. To be obtained only from a. jesson, i PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton..



WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2a 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 7 42



WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6d, worth 2s 6d; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25s to 7s 6d ; silioiaa and linings, all reduced—At A. Orr'B cheap pale, 7 45



WANTED KNOWN—Mbs Htotam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open came as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment RoonDß, where visitors will find a* long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few hoarder* will find ail tb« comfort* of ft



I . eas.ness Notices. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. FLETCHER BROS., TTTHOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDB. %ffl VEGETABLE SEEDS %S OR TWELVE PACKETS FOR 2« M. SO VARIETIES. 8O VARIEIIB*. &S FLOWEB~ SEEDS YJS 100 VARIETIES TO CHOOSE FROM 100 VARIETIES. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT ALLOWEjJ TO THE TRADI. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. 0U nE ? ot? t, M 8 ■"? *" » L Order, shoaia btmtu specially railed for seed pur. A change of eeod alwayt early m poesibfe mm to poses from selected atooka in paye the grower, m a reoeivo prompt execution, M the best potato producing better and heavier crop our atock usually nta «• siitrict. wproduoed. hausted before the end of tht season. . T^S^n*^ 1 Thi'!*a very early pfnk Bkinned vMiety of ■plwdU «»u*y* llt boils well and is a good oroppor. •-' " ■. WHITE miBRON.-Thiß smnd potato posuaaee all the well-knowa qualitiei of the iSeauty of Hebron, and haa m addition a clean white skin which renders it more valuable foe market purpoaea, It » of excellent quality, and is enormously productive. BEAUTY OF HEBRON.-One of the beat early sort., very productive, and of excellent flavour, a good keeper, pure white flesh with pink coloured skina. Th» potato docs not require any recommendation as ita qualities are too well known. ROBIN ADAIR.—This splendid variety sent out by us 2 yeara ago hat amply sustained the high recommendation we then gave it. It is a grand early variety of sxtni fine quality ana enormous productiveness. Its cropping qualities are prodisious. Th« skin is a beautiful pick. RICHARD SEDDON.-This tine new potato is of an oval shape, grow* to a large si M With very shallow eyes, flesh close in erain and when cooked ho* a dry mealy nature with a very fine flavour. Being early and a heavy cropper it ia fitted for an early market potato' OTHER Varietiea-Snowflake, Bath Kidney, etc., etc, A COMPLETE CATALOGUE MAY BE HAD ON APPLICATION. FLETCHER BROS., OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AUI) CBRISTCHUBCH Wholesale Agentu for Canterbury for Ninaino and Blair's Standard Soedt /



= PURE_SEEDS. — T|BAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the seme at work. I^m now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description cf SEEDS AND GBAIN, and will guarantee to give them satisfaction.



I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 44!bg to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, UJlbs to 16Jibs to tho bushel; *lso s best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS, TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF OOM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in ry Ashburton or elsewhere. WOQLPAOKS, TWINE, OIITaND BRANDING MATERIAL ~3 tTheJbest quality on Sale. | DAVID "THOMAS, 1 -ASHBUaTON. J



ASHBURTON WOOLjWOKKS T AM A CASH BUYER of WOOL and SKINS at Market Rate?. Addreu: Late Homertiham'a Wool Works. R. RO~OKE. 8 67



H. M. JONES. Organs. Org*ans. 7 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, wltfc couplers, at Imported Price— Best Value ever offered in Ashburtolt. 13 STOP AMERICAN ORGAN, a besutf- \ ful instrument;, at Imported Price for Cmli* Pianos. Pianos. I HAAKE, RAMSPERGER, WEI6NBR. and other pianos, at Imported Prices for Cash. Bicycles. HARTFORD, VICTOR, STAR, and COLUMBIA —Ladies' and Gentle* men's Bicycles, from LATEST BOOKS BY MAIL. Stationery. PLAIN, FANCY, »od COMMERCIAL,, in great variety. i H. M. JONES. 1



CAESON & Co., WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THEIR TEA TRADE. HAVING just received several packages of high-class Bulk Teas, including Ceylon, Orange Pekoes, Pekoe Souchouga, ' and Assam Pekoes, we are prepared to offer the best value in Canterbury. In proof of this statement we guarantee our blends to contain a larger proportion of choice and high-class tea than any advertised blends on the market at the same price. Our 1/10 Blend gives universal! satisfaction. Our 2/- Pure Ceylon Orange Pekoe is unsur passed. Samples post free on application. We still maintain our reputation for The besc sugar-cured Hams s,nd Bacoo. The finest and freshest Eggs and Butter. The celebrated " JMmaru " Diamond Grain Oatmeal. The •• St. George " brand Jams, Sauces, and Potted Meats. Aulsebiook and Phoenix Biscuits and Confectionery. "Tai Koo" brand Snowdrop China Sugar. CARSON & CO., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street a:ud Arcade. Buyers of First-class Dairy Produce in any quantity. Agent for Arthur Yates' Garden Seeds. 8 22



TIT ANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale t ? at M*wwa'»t (or fourteen day§ PBly,