DEATH.

Barber— On October 27, at Burnett Sticefr, Ashburton, after a long and panful illness, Constance, the dearly beloved wife nf Thorn ia Berber. Aeeft 39 years.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 28, 1898. Local and General.

ft _ Obituaby.-— The flag of the Fire Brigade station was flying at half-mast to-day, m consequence of the death of the wife of an old member of the company, Mr T. Barber. Mrs Barber had been ill for 6ome time, and her friends had feared that her condition was hopeless. Muoh sympathy is felt with Mr Barber and his young family m their sad bereavement. The funeral takes plaoe on Sunday, at 2 p.m. He Had Too Much to Pay. — A peculiar contretemps is reported by,, the Taranaki Herald to have occurred afa a meeting of shareholders recently held m tha Taranaki district. The appointment of an auditor was under consideration, and as the result of a ballot taken a certain gentleman was sleeted by a fairly large majority. The newly appointed auditor thanked the meet ing for the honor done him, and he proceeded to oritioise the balance sheet for the previous year, contending that instead of a Blight deficiency, the statement of acoounta should have shown a larger loss. Thereupon the chairman rose and insinuated m polite but plain language that it was a remarkable fact that the previous speaker, who had audited the accounts, should now find fault with them. The meeting then rose In its might, and a pretty dear indication was given that the auditor'! resignation would be cordially aooepted. Several resolutions fixing his remuneration at 5a and Is 6d per year were introduced, and as an ultimate result the gentleman resigaed and another auditor was eleotedt The practice — which of late has become prevalent— of giving bot fly remedies or ordinary colic drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannot be too Beverely condemned. Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple symptoms So-called re* f dies, inimical to life under certain coD\itions, are ad ministered, with the result that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, but alas !it is often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemic among horses. Veterimwy medicine can be obtained at all hours, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at his private residence, Orey Street,'' near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Testi monials can be seen upon application. — (ADVT) 10 19

News m Brief.

The planet Venus was at its greatest brilliancy last night. The planet Saturn and <he star Antarea are its near neighbors m the sky at present. A horse killer has appeared m Invercargill. A wood carter there named Linea a day or two ago found a horse of his, valued at £20, dead m the stable, with two holes m its forehead, evidently made with a pick which was found m the stall. The pick had been taken from another part of the premises.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign' United Frees Association — By Electrio g ; Telegraph — Copyright. Received Wakapuaka October $8, 9-8 a.m, Guardian Office 9-40 a.m A Protest from Spain. Washington, October 27 Spain has protested against the Oregon and lowa reinforcing Dewey'a squadron. The United States Govern ment has ignored the protest. British m China.— Chinese Obstruction. Shanghai, October 27 The British construction of railways m China has led to further trouble with the Chinese troops. A party of soldiers attacked a British military officer, a railway engineer, and a Chinese Secretary of the British Legation at Pekin. Soldiers also com pelled the British engineers to desist from work on the railway from Pekin to Paotingfu — eighty miles south of the capital. Sir 0. Mac Donald has demanded redress for these offences. The Tsunghi Yamen has consequently ordered the removal of the soldiers from Paotingfu, and punished the assailants.

THE TROUBLE WITH FRANCE.

Paris Calmer. Uoited Press Association —By Eleatrio Telegraph— Copyrighb. Paris, October 27 The French Geographical Society has sent greetings to General Kitchener, who, m return, eulogised Major Mar chand. The latest information shows that both sides are making warpreparations, but their intention is said to be pacific. Received Wakapuaka Ootober 28, 9 8 a-m, Guardian Office 9-40 a-m Paris, October 27 Affairs are quietening down m Paris. Received Wakapuaka October 28, 8-55 a-m, Guardian Office 9 23 a-m London, October 26 Proclamations are ready to issue from the British War Office, summon ing the army reserves, militia, and volunteer forces for active service. In the course of a speech at Aberystwith last night, Sir V. Harcourt, leader of the Opposition, declared it was the duty of all people to support the Government m the time of an unexampled crisis,

THE SOUDAN.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio I Telegraph— Copyright Reoeived Wakapuaka October 28, 9 8 a-m, Guardian Office 9-flO a-m Cairo, October 27 Egyptian boats are re-establjshmg' posts on the Bahr El Ghazal.

THE JPLAGUE IN EUROPE.

Four Fatal Cases DrKock Infected. Vienna, October 27 Nurse Becha is suffering from the worst form of pligue, being afflc ed with sores on her chest and back Nurse Hochegger, who was also s'ricken, received the last sacrament This makes the fourth fat*il case. Dr Koch, who placed the remans of Dr Muller m the coffin, has been infected with the disease.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

» I' TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL EXIII -1 BITIOIV. THE SHOW. Of the twenty-one introductions to the reports of the annual shows of the A. and P. Association that have appeared m these columns all have been more or less retrospective. The very first, published m 1878, was m a great degree retrospective, and dealt largely with Ashburton m what might be called its prehistoric days — when the land was simply a sheep run, and the plough hardly known. The faith of the writer, however, was strong m the future of the county, and though his dream has hardly been realised m any thing like the measure he predicted it would be, there is a vast difference on the face of the country today, twenty one years after. It would be easy — m fact a pleasant duty — to fill a column of reminiscences of the past two decades of Ashburton history, and to some at least it might perhaps afford pleasant reading. But a historical sketch, however B»reeable to either reader or wiiter, is not to be attempted on this occasion. The advice "never prophesy unless you know," has also too much wisdom m it to be lightly esteemed. The reporter of 1878 evidently did esteem the proverb lightly, and though the sod covers him now, and lies lightly on what may be left of him, were he m the flesh he would not relish the chaffing of his fellows as to what had become of the great City of the Plains he pro mised them before ten years had gone over their heads. The city dream has not been realised, but the present time is pregnant with far greater potentiali ties than was 1878. The terrible nor'west gale of that show day is re membered by everyone who was out m it, and farmers remember how the wheat crop of that year suffered by it. Yet the possibility of a comprehensive scheme of irrigation was never even hinted at. Today, such a scheme for the plains is within fair prospect, and with irrigation an accomplished fact, the dreamer of 1898 may build castles m the air, some of which may find foundation on solid earth. In 1878, too, the possibility of sending frozen mutton to Britain over sea was not thought of. Since then the freez ing industry has become one of the most powerful factors m the prosperity of Canterbury. Even at last year's show nobody dreamed that within a mile or so of the show ground there would this year be a busy scene, with workmen straining every nerve tc push on the erection of a great meat freezing factory. Yet such is the case to-day, and on this fact witn the possi bilitiea of irrigation added, one may be pardoned for a least hoping, if not for prophesying, far greater things for the county during the next twenty years than it has seen m the two decades of its county history. At any rate one cannot help feeling that the prospect is looking brighter for the farmer m this way than it has ever done before. The A. and P. Association held its twenty-first annual Show m the usual place — the Ashburton Saleyard. The weather was unpleasant, a nasty nor' wester blowing, and the attendance promises well for the funds of the Association. The arrangements made for the Show were j excel lent. In past years, when the whole show was held m the first paddock, the ground was uncom* fortably crowded when the attendance was at all good, and the accommod ation, especially for sheep, was any being but of a kind to please owners of valuable stock, The Committee decided to improve matters m this connection, and as a result of the efforts made, a large requisition has been made on the space of the second paddock, known at one time as the police reserve. Here the whole of the sheep pens are now located, as well as the light horses. Here also the jumping oontests take place, m front of the Trotting Club's grand stand, which this year was made use of for the accommodation of the public, The whole arrangements this year were much the same aa those of last year, when the entire design and oon duct of the yards were detailed, and therefore need not be repeated on this occasion. Suffice it to say that they were excellent, and m every way satisfactory, but the little matter of detail may be mentioned, that by a judicious rearrangement of the tents the congestion that used to be found so inconvenient m the vicinity of the produce shed has been removed, and the crowd were m consequence equally scattered over the show ground The catering was entrusted to Mr P. Keller, who had No 1 booth Mr John Mullan, to whom No 2 booth was allotted; and Mr W. Edwards, who had charge of the luncheon booth, THE ENTRIES, There was no appreciable falling off m the number of entries this year. The grand total has for some years oscillated between the figures 700 and 800, now a few better, now a few worse, and this year, thanks to failure of the pig classes to draw entries, the total is this year just the turn on the worse side. But it is heavier than the total for the Timaru show, which is a two days' fixture, and this fact, with others that may be adduced ought to incline the members of the Association i to seriously consider the arguments for and against a two days show here. In accordance with the usual custom we give the entries table from the fiM $eaVa show to the nrweat one {— i•" ' 3

PIGS.

The pig pens this year presented a very desolate appearance, only eight entries appearing on the catalogue. There was no Bowe from Ohristchurch, the hero of a hun dred shows, with his famous Berks and Yorks porkers, and not a boar, old or young of either breed was shown. In Berkshire sows, young and old Messrs Maw&on Bros, were the only entrants, while Mr W. J. Si'cook showed the only Berks sow with litter. The whole range of Yorks classes appeared with the disappointing line "no entry. Mr J. Mawson waa the only entry under the heading "any other breed " m sow with litter of not less than six, and he and Mr Silcock were the only contestants for the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association's special prize of a guinea for the best sow with litter of not less than six, under two months—purebreds excluded, and Mr Mawsoa's entry gained the honor. Mr Silcock had two entries for the pen of porkers and of oourse was the winner.

IMPLEMENTS.

The implement yard must ever be an , attractive part of the, show to such a com munity aa ours. Not only are the great majority of our young men engaged m par -1 suits that are purely and wholly agricultural, but a strong percentage of the workers that > remain are employed m avocations that would cease but for the work that comes from the farms for them to do. And just as i no man, unless he be of the very least obser i vant nature, can live for any length of time : man agricultural county such as ours and remain completely ignorant of farm systems 1 and farm work, or be innocent altogether of knowledge of stock, so also can no intelligent > resident pay a visit to the implement yard of our show, and go through it as an unin terested spectator. The yard ijj an object lesson to (he young agriculturist m many - ways, and the crowds of them that handle ; and closely inspect the implements and - machines are sufficient evidence that the i lesson ia not lost. But it is an obj >.ct leason ;, too to the casual visitor if he be at all p{ observant. In it he will see how well the > colanial maker keeps abreast of his Home ■j rival m the stronger implements of tillage, ,i and how far ahead both have kept of theii 'j American competitors. Thi3 cannot, how * ever, be said of the farmers' mechanical » appliances all round, for as yet, m the • matter of reaping machines, our American cousins are m the first rank, and there are many lines of farm implements m which | they press hard on the heels of both Home ! and Colonial makers. As yeb only British ! and American competitors are m the field ( against the Colonial craftsman, but the trend is m the direction of the field becoming ' wider, and it will not be an astonishing thing if, m the near future, we find farmers ; asked to look ab implements with the legend written upon them " made m Germany," or even " made m Japan," for it appears as if 1 these two are the peoples who are to give battle m the industrial contest to Anglo- Saxons. The implement yard was fairly well filled. The sites this year were allotted by ballot. This was considered the fairest way, and the least likely to cause jealousy among the exhibitors. Hitherto one found the old established firms claiming certain positions as by a sort of preemptive right, and as some of the positions are unquestion ably better for display than others, and ■ when all had an equal right to a fair share of what was good m this connection, the com mittee decided to give the occupation of the better sites a chance to go round. Thus the firm of P. and D. Duncan, who for years occupied the site near the gate and was the first to meet the visitors' eye, was this year shifted to a more central position, while a general "churning" of places occurred throughout. By a strange piece of luck, how ever, Messrs Friedlander Bros, drew thier old site against the stable wall at the top of the row. But taking the catalogue order as the most handy for order of notice the visitor had to deal with the exhibits of Messrs Reid and Gray and P. and D. Duncan. The first named firm was unfortunate enough only a few days ago to suffer from a deßbruotive fire m their Dunedin premises, by which they lost a large number of finished im plements, held m readiness for this season's shows and trade. But m spite of the loss and disorganisation that must naturally follow such a catastrophe their entries made a very formidable array indeed. Measn P. and D. Duncaa had a lisb of fourteen exhibits cata logued, comprising the usual implements which have beoome familiar as this firm's specialties. In like manner did Messrs Booth, Mac Donald and Co., appear m force with ploughs, harrows, etc, quite up to their old form. Massey-Harbis & Co., which is bow quite a looal firm, thanks to the energy and enterprise of Messrs Friedlander Bros., who are agents for it, was strongly represented. No leaa than eight reapers and mowers of one kind or another appeared, and to show their working Mr Perks' traotion eDgine was employed to supply the motive power. The reapers were all of the firm's newest construction and well-known workmanship, while a strong force of intelligent and oblig ing experts were m attendance to explain to farmers their points of excellence and the j latest improvements effected on them, And on this last point it may be said that every year brings forth something new calculated to lighten or lessen the labor of the men and horses who have to work the maohines m the harvest field, and to bring their efficient working more and more within the capabilities of the unskilled labourer. There were shown hay rakes and cultivators with all softs of attachments that can be manipu lated on the field without the aid of any kind of tool m the hand of the worker ; drills of newest pattern with roller bearings on the main wheels to reduce friction to its lowest minimum, shoe drills, jubilee ploughs for .wo and three furrow, and gang ploughs for light or heavy work, while a whole range of scuffiers flanked the whole- A oolumn could be written of the Massey-Harris bicyole, but as they are hardly what oan be called farm implements, and as they were shown m their best dress and new from the factory with all their beauty still blooming upon them, they would doubtless tell their own pretty itory (9 tho viiiter,

Mr Datid Thomas, who holds the agency or the Planet Jr, tools, the Waltir A. Wood Company, and the Humbler Bicycle Jompany, had an extensive aud attractive ;ite. For the Walter A. Wood harvester iie had a traction engine at work to supply power for the better practical exhibition of the machine's paces, and Mr R( x Restell and Mr Stonyer were the attendant experts. The Walter A. Wood harvesters — three apron— are now all made with roller bear ings, reducing friction to tha vanishing puint, and this new introduction of a principle found so admirable m bicyclea has proved equally valuable on the hai vest field aud m connection with other of the lighter fanning implements. The Company's enclosed gear reaper, v mower, a hay lake and a 'edder and the now celebrated Farmer's Favorite combined drill completed the list of the Walter A. Wood very superior exhibits, the Planet Jr toola still hold their own m popularity, and six of these clever little implements were exhibited m prime show condition, while four samples of the Rambler bicycle — lady's roadster, gentleman's roadster, road racer, and track racer— were among the exhibits m the tent. Mr Thomas had also on view samples of Brake's bo 1 , fly remedy and of binder twine. Morrow, Bassett & Co. had a grand show of chat old favorite on the harvest field the McCormiok harvester, as well as mowers from the same factory. Large improvements have been made m the manufacture of these maohines of recent yeare, and the reputation gained long ago by McCormick for tha production of a first-clasa reaper has not been allowed to fade, so that to-day tha buyer of a MoCormick is the possessor of » machine that will say " here " to the muster roll when the orop is ready to out. Bub harvesters did not limit the disp'ay. There were 3-leaf patent adjustable steel lever harrows, a daisy road cart with steel collar and cart saddle, a tiger hay rake, combined drill, a horse and cultivator, with hilling attachment, and the Newhaven and Sterling bicycles. Mason, Struthees & Cos. stand was notable mostly for the alpha hamming bird cream separator. The rest of the exhibits were binder twine and bicycles. Mb S. Hardley exhibited his grass and ' clover seed sower, an implement of hia own invention, which was fairly well inspected by farmers during the day. Messrs Kate & Carter & A. H. AnoeßßoX. joint agents for the rotary diso p ough had one of these useful implements m the yard.

IRRIGATION MEETING AT DORIE

j A meeting of aettlers interested man increased water supply with partial irriga tion for the Doris district was held m the schoolroom ou Wednesday evening last* Ihere was a good attendance. Mr J. Lambie was voted to the chair, and explained that the meeting waa called at the request of Mr Baxter, the County Engineer, who had been instructed by a Committee of the County Council to report on a scheme of increased water supply m connection with partial irrigation, which a deputation of farmers from Doric district had recently asked the Council to grant. Mr Baxter wai now present, and would be glad to have some definite expression of opinion from the meeting, and would also answer any questions, and with the aid of his map showing the several races and intake from the Bakaia river, give all possible informa tion. Mr Richards, who addressed the meeting, pointed out that the Doric district occupied an exceptional position. It was close to the Bakaia river, and m one corner of the county, aud there was no possibility of injury to 'anyone from carrying out the scheme they proposed. This was, briefly— to raise a sum of money among themselves, and expend the same through the Council m widening, enlarging, and extending their race?. The County Council could lose nothing by their proposal, and would pro* bably gain a largely increased revenue from an increased mileage of races constructed. He moved the following resolution: — (1) " That, as the Doiie district is only suitable for partial irrigation, the settlers, on agree ment among themselves, should be allowed by the County Council to so far enlarge and widen their races as to bring m the supply of wafce? they desire. (2) That, as the settlers m this district contributed a sum of £72 10s toward the cost of getting a water supply from the Bakaia river, they are entitled %o some consideration from the County Council. (3) That the Doric settlers guarantee to do all the work at their own expense, and do not ask the County Council to contribute one penny, either m cost of construction, maintenance, or supervision." Thia was carried unanimously, Mr Harri* son being the seconder. After considerable discussion Mr Richards said, before proceeding further, that the settlers would like to get a decisive answer from Mr Baxter, the County Engineer, as to whether he would recommend the Council to grant their request. It Mr Baxter's answer was to be •• No," they might as well go home ; but if it was to be favorable, he would propose the election of a committee to carry out the proposals. Mr Baxter said he could see no objection to the principle of their proposal, viz , " That the settlers on agreement among themselves should be allowed by the County Council to so far enlarge and widen their water races as to bring m the supply they desire " — of course, solely ab their own expense, and with the Council's approval. Mr Baxter also said he would like to get an idea of the extent it was proposed to irrigate from those present, and a number of farmers at once gave estimates extending from one to twenty acres. It was decided, after discustion, to allow the memberß of the proposed committee to furnish all par* tioulars for the Engineer's guidance. It waa then proposed by Mr Richards, and seconded by Mr Boyce and carried — " That Messrs H. Muckle, R. Mulligan, H. J. Harrison, J. Duncan, and the mover, be appointed a committee to arrange all detaili with the County Council m reference to the proposed Doric scheme. Totes of thanks to Mr Baxter, the County Engineer, and to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

JHE AJSHJ3UKIUN eOAbDIAtiP; FfiIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1898.







Champion Blood Purifier Probably all of our readers know some- thing of George "W. Walker, of C 27 Bourke St., Surry Hills, Sidney, N. S. \7. He gives v tins uuusual and most remarkable expeii. ence ; ■ "After being a victim to typhoid, brain and rheumatic fevers m 1892, my system was left m a debilitated condition. Besides beine very weak I had numerous abscesses on the lower part of my back and spine from wUidi a great number of pie.ces of bone were'takeri" As fast as. an abscess would appear and was lanced another would form. I was treated at two different hospitals without success, the surgeons m attendance informing me that I was suffering from blood poisoning: The aba* cesses continued to form and I was never &&SSitSt& untll sbc mmhs ago Iw » AVER'S Sorsapwraa When I had taken the first bottle I found'an Uefl°yr ie f nt , aml af^ er fil »shin? twelve bo" Th « «V? i feel as w . eU as ever x <" d m y We. iTnv« i Jesses have all healed, new ones did S O<1 10 , com , e a i ld m >' llealth j s splen- ir!?*,,, 6lo^ " si "g lhe Sarsapaiilla I weighed ml wiWb? 1 n £SS Uer r U *™Z il tloze n bottles my weight is 200 lbs. Is not this a sure sign Flagrant and refrtshins— Newt p**f



Craighead & Berryman desire to express their appreciation of the prompt manner m which Buoh an extraordinary number of Rentlemen have already responded to their invitation to call early with their esteemed orders for new Buita this season. By employ- ing extra labor Craighead & Berryman are still prepared to exeoute fresh ordera for the approaching Bhows. — (Adv Smoh4 Aew Vtnvt 1



F. FERftIMAN. J FOR SALE, A VILLAGE SETTLEMENT LEASE, 1 ! Situate 1^ milo from Ashburton. rfIHK Property consists of twenty acrea of .L land, well watered and fenced, to- gether with a well built, three-roorr.ed House, Chaffhouee. Shed, Pigsty, and Fowlhouoe. '.I his should provo a splendid chance for a working man, as a small figure will be ac- cepted for the goodwill. Full particulars on application F. FERRIMAN^ FUR SALE. CORNER EAST AND COX STREETS. I HAVE for sale T.S. 552, 553 and 570, situated as above, which should be a capital site for a nice reßidenoe, having a good frontage on the main thoroughfare and close to the Domain, which is superior m some respects to having a park of your own, for if your own property, the oost of keeping up would fall upon you individually, where- as the oost is distributed amongst the rate- payers, who are more than repaid by the advantages available for all. Early inspec- tion invited. Further particulars on application. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. mHRESHING PLANT m good order, JL enginejby Aveling and Porter. F. FERRIMAN. TOP DRESSING. FOB your Lawn,|*thel best mixture ob $ t&inable h fine Green Bone Dust). [ Put up m one and.two Ib. bags. F. FERRIMAN, i FOR SALE. A CAPITAL HOUSE m Wills', Street. Good value and a comfortable home, m close proximity to Domain and Public School. FvU particulars on application, as F. FERRIMAN. PUBLIC NOTICES. Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS; Messrs Wynn-Williams and Brown* Christchurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand — 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000"to Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifth.B of amount borrowed oan be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notioe. JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Manager and Inspector for Npw Zealand; 215 FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London' mURNIP3, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, JL ALSO COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASS, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or small quantities, at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of best quality ab lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduced 6d per lb below original marked prices. Oats, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. \ J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. 10 82 FOR THE CHEAPEST LINES IN English E.P. Ware EVER OFFERED TO THE ASH- BURTON PUBLIC GO TO. J. V. DE BEER. WHY PURCHASE m Christoburch when you oan get as Good Value locally ab the same prices ? ■ SPLENDID VALUE IN WATERBURY WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, and EVERY BRANCH of the TRADE. A CALL WILL REPAY ITSELF. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE 8. SALEK) EAST STREET,



NICOLL BROTHERS. JNieoll Brothers, [H. F. NicoiiL ] (L. A. NicolL: AUCTIONEER^, ACCOUNTANTS. BHAREBROKERS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. CENTRAL AUCTION EO )MS EAST STRICT, A^HBUkTON. WEEKLY S4.LES OF CATTLHJ, PIGS& POULTRY Every Saturday, at 12 o'clock noou, In Yards adjoining the Arcade. Entrance by right-of-way, rear of Union Bank. Also of MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, and PRODUCE, m our Rooms EVERY SATURDAY, commencing immediately on conclusion of our live stock sale. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rateß. ADVANCES made on gouda placed (m oui hands for absolute sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM- MISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS We have been appointed Agents for Messes Sawtkll, Waohsmann & Co., Christchurch, and have now on hand a supply of Colonial Grown Ryegraea, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, Turnips Mangels, Carrots, Rape, etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England i WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR— The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Coment Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. Sharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills." Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycler. FIRE, LIFE, & MARINE INSURANCE RISKS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED We have various sums of'STrußb Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per oenb.J Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with ua. __ mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO. _L Limited.- ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE NicolL Bros, store five varieties of this celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at any time to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE "that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER or WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a share of Public Patronage. -* FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Esio., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE RIDE A i Fritz Bicycle, AND WIN EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU Stren&tb, JL.ig?litue&iiss, «Sc &l>eect CtomibinecP, AS Proved by J. J. F. FEARSE, scaling Is«t lOlbS, and mounted on a Fritz Light Roadster, Geared to 88 inohes, Winning the Geral- dine Cycling Club's Annual Road Race Ewily. Built by J. RICHARD, (late of mount somers.) 10 69 NOW IN WAIMATJP, [^■^9 B B k^B B |S Bn* Insist upon having- our Pure Teas. Don't lie put upon. They are the Best and Cheapest. Absolutely purte. Copied but never equalled. WONDERFUL Guaranteed Nicer and Better Vain* than any at 4d p«r lb. more money. Compare onr %j. Tea wjth any at 2/4, ai£s our a/4 with any at 3/- per lb. TEAS



JOHN ORR & Co. Ironmongers and General Merchants. witnTss Taylor's Celebrated Cutlery. BEAUTIFUL SHOW NOW IN OUR WINDOWS. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER. "New Easy," "F. & N," " Columbia,' LAWN MOWERS. AT STARTLING PRICES. SPADES, RAKES, HOES, FORKS, and all Garden Tools by Besb Makers.^ Ibe Largeßb Assortment and Loweßt Priceß'of any firm m ABhburtoD. H3£ 6 000 YARDS FOWL NETTING to be Sold CHEAP. n '~~* FISHING lAIi 1 TACKLE. WE HAVE Jast Opened our New Scrbod'h Sujply of FISHING TACKLE, a,d request an early inspection* LICENSES M.V¥ BE OBTA.TNFD FROM US WE CLAIM FOR THE WATERLEY BICYCLE FULL EQUAUTY WITH ANY BIOYCLE BUILT, AT ANY PRICE, AND BY ANY MAKER. Our ' Third Shipment thiaSoaßon is Jusb Landing, and we will be able to supply Customers without delay. JOHN ORIF AND CO., ASHBUETON. WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. f\UR Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITJNGS that it is possible to procure, aud'at prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT iB under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SOABVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Em OOOT X>Kir*AIfcTMLEI>JT. We would Specially direct your attention to our Large Htock of Ladies' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makes m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND PEPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Glass Workmen. W. frPABROW, EAST STREET. 10 7 . BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JPJRHSr>I^AIVI>JSK BROS., Limited.., DAVID THOMA.&, T HE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-OJPJSRA.TIVE2 iJ SBOCIATION OF CAJMTMRBCJRY, Limited,, OS AJLJ3£JRT BOBEBTH, AGHfiIVX', AShlburton. CANTEBBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. q gp ft WAYMQUXS, Secretary.