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YOu XX. NO. 4537

AsRBCRTOSi : Tuesday, July 5, 1898.

PRICE : ONE PKFNY

THE FOURTH OF JULY AT AUCKLAND.

» ■ . United Press Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph. Auckland, July 4 The fourth of July was celebrated by • display m various qnarters of the Stars and Sti ipea. The oity fl :gstaff had the Union Jack and the New Zealand Government flig over the municipal building A number of Americans and Auckland citizens waited upon Consul Dillingham, who received, them cerdiaily. Among the latter waa the Mayor, Mr Dignan, and the Town Clerk. In the evening, at a orowded publio meeting m the Opera House — the Mayor presiding— "God save the Queen" and "America" were song alternately. An address of congratulation on the anniversary of the Republic, and expressive of a feeling of kinship with the citizens of the United States, was presented to Consul Dillingham, who returned thanks. The patriotic aongs of Britain and Amerio* were Bung with enthuaiaem, and speeches were made.

The N. Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association.

We have just received the annual balanoft sheet and report of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter* bury, which appears to be satisfactory, m spite of the lace unfavorable season. The Chairman, m bis remarks, says : — " The pasb year has been remarkable for the most severe drought m Canterbury, ever experi enced m the Colony. The long spell of dry weather ruined a large portion of the grain crops, the clover and grass seed crops, and seriously affeoted the root crops. The demand for harvesting requirements was consequently much Bmaller than customary. The quantity of produce dealt with has also been less than usual, and the profits from the Department correspondingly small" The Directors recommend the usual dividend of 6 per cent and a bonus of 3 per cent on the paid-up capital ; a bonus of 5 per cent on shareholders' purchases of merchandise during the year ; and a bonua at the same rate on salaries paid and wages earned ; and also to refund 20 per cent on all net com missions earned, and the balance to be carried forward to next year's account. Holloway's -Pi«o and Ointment. — A great b easing to humanity is wilhout doubt a medicine composed of iupredieuta that, whilht it eradicates the germs of disease, strengthens the system. Hollo way 'a Pills act m this manner, and m general debility, menial depression and nervous irritability there is no remedy which operates so bdnefioially. They purify the blood, give tone to the stomach and thoroughly regener ate the system. They are mild m operation, although moßb powerful m removing disease. Delicate females and young children can take them with safety and benefit. It would be difficult to enumerate all the advantages to be derived by taking these wonderful pills. No household should be without them, for there is no complaint whioh they cannot oure or relieve.



GBBAT CASH B JOT SdLB STILL TO THF FRONT WITH PRIOE3 A.ND FASHION. (Next Door to The Ba..k of New Zea'and), - Udder the management of FRED NOKES. rpH^;jJP I pPRI_KTORS OF IHS CASH nounoing that they have jJft^nr^-ULan,- another large assortment of FASBIONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be Bold at Prices never before heard of m Athburton. Men's Balmorals from 9a 6d. Girl*' Mirong School Boots from 63 Evening Shoes from 2s lid Best Sewn Cooknams from 14a 6d Best Waterfcights 12a 6d LOOK AT OUR WINDOW— One of the Grandest Display a that could tempt the eye fit the loot, and suit the pocket. EVERYTHING GENUINE ! EVERYTHING CHEAP ! EVERYTHING GOOD 3000 PAIR& b OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AND GAITERS to select from. laspecb our Stock before Purchasing else* where aa we simply defy competition. { REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. Z>OWX FORGET 5 CASH BOOT SHOP, Under the Management of FRED NOKES. NEXT BANK NEW ZEALAND. 6 142 HaYJ 1 ) For Sale, 1 Acre firat-olasa Land with 6-rooraed House, good Stable and Trap Shed, near Wakanui Road, very suitable for Contractor or carrier. npo LET.— Mb W. S. Mitchell's Bligi- JL b)e Residence with £ Acre of Land, and Good Stable, West Side of Railway, near Alford Foreat Road. FOR SALE, on Wesb Belt, 1 Acre of Land wall fenced, fine site for dwelling. ___ I HAVE Bayer for Section, Wakanui Road East.'near Bolt preferred. r\r\r\ to Lend on Town or country JbIUUU Property. \ APPLY- H. W. B Arcade. . : :. 62i MRS ALCORN ia offering 'the balance of her Trimmed Millinery at aboub half price. Nineteen Children's Tunics. Samples just bought at a large discount, at and below Wholesale Price, from 4s lid to 18 i Also a nice lob of Capea f rom Id ■to 60?. £— N^ TIOIS TO' ADV &RTISERS. A DVERTISEMENTS not exceeding A sixfceeu words will be charged for Ihfrate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If be booked the charge will be Two Shilling* and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five ahillinga cannot be booked, except to regular clients. ISrI^S B4i PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Paine m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. inboxeß 4b 6d each, 0! all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprieton, The Lincoln »nd Ml* and Oouatiai Drug Company, Uaooltt



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF*; HOLIDAY,' ON THURSDAY Inttead of SATURDAY, And will bo open until 4 p.m. on Saturday | after that date. | EDWARD STEPHENS, Manag S i o g"* i lit S ■— ■■■■» - ■--©■ 55 +, -*5 Q <! ° s 9 1 * , s g a. MJJ OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & FXPERT, (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton ana Bnnu U » — „ Dfetriotß on MONDAY ntxb, July 4, for hia aaual tuuiDg round. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWKK at his Music Studio, Arcade Chambera. Aehburton. R. SrK, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, J ~r>IT.GS to Notify thab he has COM- _£> MENCED BUSINESS m Shop next J Hotel, Graham's Ro*d, Tinwald. j THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED. I Boots made to Order ; Any Style. J Repairs Promptly and Neatly Exeouted I while you wait. I Satisfaction guaranteed. Charges moderate. 1 1 6 232 BESSIE SMMOHDS, ] TEACHER Of? THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, , T>EGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- I _L) burton and Surrounding Districts that > 1 she has commenced Business m those pr.e- Imises next to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and I opposite the Ashbnrton Publishing Company. Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, I also choice Songs to Belect from. Call and see them. Muaioal Instruments, including a I splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not (m atock will be immediately procured. I Violin Strings, etc., best quality, l&t the lowest prices. Music and Songs by evsry Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Collard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANOS. Cash or time payments. A small line of Stationery and Birthday oard -VIOr,IIN TUITIOJN. BESSIE BIMMOND3 having made a life study of the above inatruraent, Pupils can rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can Bupply an Efficient Band for Balte, Parties or Concerts. Terms on application. Please Note the Address — BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 6 233 BUBNETT STREET. MRS ALCORN is selling Tweed, Berge, and Fancy Dress Goods, Flan- nellettes, L*dieß* Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia- poi Capes, Furs, Knitted Combinations, etc.., all at Great Reductions, previous to stock- taking. Under Clothing (own make) a specialty. Dressmaking as usual. 6 209 ROkaUQ XEA I Beats Adi *r



WANTED. BEST Value m the Trade.— lf you want to buy m the Cheapest Market go to McDonald and McDjarmid, East Street. ANTED -Beauty of Hebron and Beauty of Bath Seed Potatoes, must be good sample.— Apply Fletcher Bros. W~ ANI"ED Known— Ladies' Pretty Walking Shoes m great variety at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. LOWER'S Refreshment Rooms, East Street, for Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, aDd Coooa. Afternoon Teas a specialty. WHEN Puzzled us to where to get your next Boots, just try McDonald and MoDiarmid, East Street. ANTED KNOWN L*aieo' Cycling £ Kniokerß, Combinations, * All Wool Vests, m great variety. Special prices.— W, H. Collier, "The. Corner." ICT U R E-F R A M I N G.— W. ADAMS, Arcade, Practical Framer, doea the work himself; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice mouldings m etook. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148 mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 X pairß of Mellob's Indeatruotible Boots. Wear like brass. WANTED— A dozen smart) Ladies to try our new kangaroo oalf Shoe.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. FOUND — In Tanored Street, the cheapest and most reliable Boot Shop.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 .I pairs of boots. — Apply to S&ellob' Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Good value for little money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOvVN.-LacHeß'FurTop Lined Kid Gloves 2 9 lid, 3s 6d, 4a 6d per pair. Worth double. — W. H. Collier, " The Corner." FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozen Pairs of Children's ankle straps. — Mellor's Zeal&ndit» Uoot Su>o. - - OTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, lanored Street. WANTED— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boofc. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).— Mellob's Zoalandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Bed Chaff, Freeh and Clean, Sd per bag; Highest Test Kerosene, lowest price m town, at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores. PLEASE NOTE— That H. A. Flowhr, Confectioner, has removed to more commodious premises n . Xt Diug Company and Percy, Tobacconist, IF you want quality, comfort and dura- bility, combined with cheapness, go to McDonald and McDiabmid. WANTED Known— That we have just received, ex Delphic, a really choice juo ut i.., na Valenciennes and real and imita<ion lorotmn. .-_. _„„ o , kf . a p ur Collars, Boas, and Ladies' Macintoshes — Mitchel & Turner. WANTED Known— That we are offer- ing the following special lines: — Colored and black Velveteens, 13 4d per yard. Ladies' Macintoshes at 12i 63, Jackets at 63 6d and a grand line of 32-inch striped Flannelette, at fyd.— Mitchell & Turner. VT7TANTED Known— A line of Cheap T T Tweeds, juat opened, together with fall ranges of Men's and Juveniles' Clothing and Boo^» of all descriptions at Mitchell 4 ' I Turner's. I TTIOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies IJj and Men's Boots and Shoes.— Apply I to Mellor, Tancred Street. I Hanmer and Graves. POTATOES. f I T-TTF can Supply BEST DERWENTS ■ I VV at Low Prices. 1 KEROSENE. i"\^r E oan supply this AT (very low prices for cash. HANKER & GRAVES. PLOUGH SHABES. IXTTE HAVE IMPORTED A LARGE I QUANTITY of both I RANSOME S AND HORNSBY'S MAKES I and are prepared to supply Farmers at the 1 very lowest possible prices for Cash. I HANMERI& 9RAVES. TTTE ARfi BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC. ETC. TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oata, Prime Oaten Sheaf GhaS, Rtyal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agrieultuta Salt Farm & Station Requinites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (moßt suitable for fencing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties; Ryegraas and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils— Caßtor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding Bheep) &0., &o. HANMER & » W GRAVEB. ;



W. CONGREVE, THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRONMONGER, OHRISTOHUROH. TTAVING OPENED A BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT AT ;ASHBURTON, is prepared to auppTy ail kinds of BUILDERS', FURNISHING, and GENERAL IRONMONGERY ab the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. A splendid assortment of CARPENTERS' and ENGINEERS'»TOOL3 m Sbook of the beat warranted quality. WOOD-OARVING TOOLS A SPECIALTY. Stoves, Ranges, Register Grates, Mantelpieces, Trunks, Horse Clippers, Holloware, Tinware, Enamellware, and Brushware. CUTLERY— We have a splendid assortment m Stock, the best Sheffield manufacture. Oils, Sheep Netting, Fenoing and Barbed Wire, and all Farm and Station Requisites. YOU WILL SAVE MONEY BY PURCHASING YOUR IRONMONGERY AT W. CONGREVE'S, direct importer, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND AT OHRISTOHURGH. R. CONG RE YE, Branch Manager. WHEAT. WHEAT. TTTTB ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OB 1 PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We ace also prepared to Store Grate on FsrmerS account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrfc°»i, on very favourable terms Ful alzed Oornsacks and Twine Supplied ab LOWES r CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO.. CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED WEST STREKT. GREAT WHITER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" rnHB Choiceßb Collection of New Goods that has ever been displayed at "THI I CORNER" ia now on view, Speoial Attention having been given that only th Newest, Moat Stylißb, and Most Durable Goods will be supplied, combined withjowes prices. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES. Theae] Goodi are Exceptional Value; HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. !t The Corner" gives the BEST Value DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will find the Beol I Selection, combined with Moderate Prices. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All m the Latest Fashions. MILLINERY TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. In all the Charming Novelties. ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKEB\S, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VESTS, m Great Variety. MEN'S and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. New Crush Hats, Ties, . Shirts, and Collars. Specially Selected and all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Speoial prices Warm Slippers, Children's from. 9d, Women's 1/6 per pair. W. H. COLLIER, " THE CORNER." T. H. UNDBILL & COS. FtJRNITOBE WAREHOUSE. TTANCIV OiJAIRS %IH^^WW^^XW CARPETS IN LINOLEUMS* GREAT VARIETY RUGS, ETC. Wicker Chairs with ll^^^^S iSmM!!/ and Without I^^^^^H * edsteada and Bedding Cushions. -^^^^^^^^B Furniture of all kinds Just the thing for i^^^^^^W made eD the Wintar Eyenings. ■ @ Effi3!nnß^^^^^pi__^ Premises* T. H. XJNDSILL & CO.. Cabinet-makers, upholsterers, & undertakers. New Shop, Opposite f rpade, and Next Building Society's Office, ,



= PURE SEEDS. .= T HAVE lately ereoted, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLE A.NING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Faruaerd any description of SEEDS AND GEAIN, and will gaaretnteo to give them satisfaction. I oan supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261ba to 441bs to r the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, U£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the parity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISt CLOVERS TURNIPS] RAPE, LUCERNE, TRtlOiu, Eto.^ D. THOMAS, ASHiSURTON. WOOL. WOOL WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM? MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m Ashburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s 7|d PER DOZEN. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL? also- FBNOING WIKB, BAEB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS. 1 Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A sent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, jsl s a r v R T O N, Leans Weekly Sales of Liye Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alcernately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Mondays Saloa of Wool Throughout the Season . B Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearioe Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchnrch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White'B Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot- Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin r Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Bdfaßt Manures RAKAIA DISTRICT SALES. J IHAVE made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Meroh&nto, Rakaia. to aob as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work m thab Dißtriob, and m oonjunebion with them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, j ASHBURTON # -ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist m the District.) XNVITES the publio to Inspect his magnificenbjatook WATCHES,! *} 9B 03UOOKS,1 M jrjfcSWKLIuKRY, 0 y ;&> ejjATEiJ goods. q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. rh v Watches of all grades from the lowest price to bho^higheit i quality— non-maguetio London hand-made goods. I 0 Clocks m Ormolu Marble, Wood, Niokel, and Fancy Oases, the rV , higher grades being manufactured on the premises. H i J Jewellery and Plated Goods— Newest designs, P, ) best quality, lowest prices. <J ) Q Holding the most perfeob plant, the largesb stock of materials, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional S advantages m the execution of Repairs. H j €0 VOWS Experience m the trade. THOS. E. KILWORTH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON, ib ■• TTNDBRTAKE all k'nds of Engine Work, all klndejfof Millwrighb'aJ Work, v General Engineering, Woodworking, & Blacksmithing. s KILWORTH &-BON. ASHBURTON,



.Shipping. """"""" npi H B NEW ZEALAND HIPP I NO- OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Tenertffe & Plymouth. Best Aooommodatlon for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port oi Steamers. Tea*. Departure. Date. dToTpST 3822 Pt. Chalmers July 13 Ruahlno 6127 Wellington August 4 Rlmritaka 4515 — Sept. 1 Waimate 6688 — Sopb. -- Kaikoura 4607 — Oot>- 27 "" CARGO BTEAMER3. Waikato 4766 — Jape Otararoa 3808 — July Rakaia 5628 — j^lgggL. R.M.S. Ruablne and Rimutaka will call at Rio de Janero as well as Monte Video. For farther particulars apply te FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburtoa. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ■jki "OOYAL MAIL STEA- tfjagSks. ■"* MERS, with superior classes ■■■■bii^bW o f passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply- month. , | JTons Commander From Date. Aotea ... 6340 Scotland « Lyttl'n July 30 lonio .- 4753 Kempson.- — Aug. 4 Maori .„ 5200 Moffatt ... Lyttl'n Sept. 1 Gothio ... 7730 Kidley ... — Sept. — Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... Lyttl'n Oct. 27 ' " CARGO STEAMERS. " Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser .... Lyttl'oD Aug 25 j ffokomaru 6238 tiaxwell Lybbl'oD Sepb 19 j Mamari ... 3583 Levack — j Matatua.« 4045 Barton .„ — j Rangitira 3320 MoDougall — HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited STEAMERS' S All FRCMLITTELTON AS UNDER: For Wesfcporb and Greymouth— -Weekly. - Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE— For extra sailings see advertise- ment m Christchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration ; reference should therefore be made to Christehurcb. daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton, i MUSICAL. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFOJtiTB, SINGING, HARMONY, AND MANDOIJNE. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Tlfl- R S ~D O~W~M AN Jjl O X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOOK STBHETj AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA-^TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity College examinations. A OABD Mrs a r* r iLARIDQE A. U. OLARIDGHfI TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terma on Application. M B H. B BYANB K ING (Kneller Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, a»d THEORY. For particulars apply Mb H. M. Jokbs, Stationer, Ashbarton. Methven once a week. 11 15 C JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to his Stock as well as his Shop accommo- dation, ia m a position to supply Boois and Shoeß at lowest cash values—his own make, which is not to be surpassed, and the best is the cheapest. Repairs with beat sole elather and at once, at J. Moison's, the only Practical Bootmaker, "The Hall," East Street, Ashbnrton. * 660 B. H. UNDRILL J C E * *•• CNDBILL.] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. .". -■:■■■.' - ■■• s♦» WE beg to announce that at the request of numerous olients, we have par- chased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that we are prepared to furnish funerals m the best possible style. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T.H. UNDELLL AND CO., FURNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Note Addbess— Opposite Arcade, and nezb Building Sooiety Office. 5 217 FOR Sale, Cheap— A lot of Men'ißlnoheri .enly 4s lld«-M»l*OB'fl Zwlwdis JBoob Store.