COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

• The Ashburton Bureau of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Astooiation of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on April 28 : — Wheat- Prime milling Pearl .„ 4i 41 ) „ „ Tuscan ... 4a M, 4a 4.1 V   Hunter'a 4i 3d ) Delivered m Ashburton. Seconds, clean ... 3s 6d Oats—Dana 2i 5.1,2a 61 Good stout feed ... 2*6 d Tartars Unprocurable Danish 2s 61 Peas —Prussian blues ... 4s 6d , Partridge ... .„ 33 3d Ryegrass—Farmers' lines 3s 3d, 3s 6d Chaff—Good oatsheaf ... 75 3, country stations The above are selling prices at Aehburton.

Native Trouble

Preßa Association— By Electric Telegraph Auckland, April 29 b'rom Raweno m the torth, Inspector Hickaon received newv to-d^y tha 1 ; the Maoris there are threatening a hostile de monstration upon the township. It i* simply that a number of Raweno uatirft have rocontly been esrveel with Bunimonstß for refusing to pay the dog tax. The Maori eeoms to have a rooted hatred of tho dop tax, and to be sumroned for non-payment - is apparently a ccobq ha will not bear iv ( silence. It will be remomVred, perhapi,^ that the3e came Kawene Maoris made a j demonstration a oonp'e of years ago, march iDg through the settlemeat wiih loaded Gre at ma. On that occasiob the martial outburst was allowed <o fizzle out, aud ifc is not expected that the present little complication will lead to any eeiious rpsult. A number of Maoris m Huluanga district, and between these and the Bay it lalands, lnve always been bitter'y opposed to tho dog lax.

SPORTING.

W.R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Press Association —By Electric Telegraph Wellington, April 29. The weather was fine for the second day's racing, and thoattendar.ee was good, though far below the Best day. The sum of £6941 went through the machines, making £13,892 for the meeting, as against £11,830 for the Autumn meeting Jaab year. The following are the results : — Hutt Handicap, of 75 soys; one mile- Crusoe 1, Firefly 2, Martyrdom 3. All started bub Strath Braan. Crusoe led all the way, and won easily by a length and a half. Time—l.44. Dividend —£7 Is. Back Welter Handicap, of 60 boys ; onemile —Rubin 1, Master Hume 2, Rochester 3. All stsrled. Won by two lengths. Dividend—£s 9s. Actctmn Handicap, of 200 boys ; IJ mile —Target 1, Waiuku 2, Goldleaf 3. All started. A slaohiug race between first and second. Target winning very gamely by a neck. Time—2.9. Dividend-£6 12?. Second Hurdles, of 70 boys ; 1£ mile- King of tho LK.wna 1, Muscatel 2, Nec'ar 3 All started bub Britannia. Wou after a good finish by a length. Time —2.s2. Divi dend—£2 73. Suuurjun Handicap, of 100 soys • seven furlongs —Sir Lancelot 1, Dotterel 2, Okean 3. All etarted but Tliilstoae and Aquatic- Won after a good race by two lengths J'imr —1.50. Divid nd—£2 2s. Hack Flying—Sylph 1, Rata 2, Hon. George and Off Chanco a dead heat ior tliirfl place. All s'.arted but Rabin aud Compul sion. Won easily by a length. Dividend— £4 17a. Farewell Handicap, of 75 soys ; five furlong* —King's Bowman 1, Firefly 2, Aquatic 3- A;l started b;it Moonraker. Won ca;i!y by two lengths. Time —l 4 Dividend—£3 Bj.

THE ABHBUKTUN (20ARD1AN i SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1898.

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\ Business Notices. CHEAP MONEY ! CHEAP; MONEY! CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS OF £100 ™ £10,000, ON * COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chriatchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 2217 A. WARREN, BABKETMAKER, "M-EXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREEi', ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Mad* to Order and Repaired. 12 2 G. K. ASKIN, €!ICLE MECHANIC, 1 TANCRED STREETi Near. Tucker and Bean* ASHBURTON. AGENT FOR— ATJWTIfcAJL. CYCLE AGENCY Co, BEESTON HUMBERS. MACHINES ALWAYS ON HAND. S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING at the following prioeß : — DRAUGHTS ... „. Sm per set. HACKS ... .« 4s per det. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 219 ASHBURTON. Baker Bros. TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Browa'a Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) la noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thia is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m our empties. 4 Imitation Is slncerest flattery/ but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retail from all the principal Store- keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON. ANDERSON & GO-, 155 Colombo Steket, Ohbistohubob AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS, TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold th< tl whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN 8 STOCK, j compbishhj 160 lots, viz. \ Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleography Photo iTrameß, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Qoodß, Eaßels, Brußh Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes. Stamp Albums, Brasß Goods, Inkstands. Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, whioh will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO [THE .PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Boom to Display these special lots, they will be put out m wholesale quantities opposite the departmenfi ESsae 1 " ' rave " tos re * SBitM « n AT THE AT xhej D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E. 0. BROWN, Manager KOZIE TEa is pture



INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBACH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES HAVING made Special and more Advantageous terms with the Australasian Incandescent Gas Light Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for Ashbutton, lam now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prices :— , C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15a EACH. O BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17s 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, 10a EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE PASS, 11b 6d EACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 2s 6d each. ho Householder oan afiord to be any longer without the Incandescent Lighb The O Burner gives FIVE (5) times the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gas burner, with a oen- sumption of gas leeß than ONE-THIRD of the gas. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 4 9£ z=z 15,000"=: * ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked ont m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper^Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers :o: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, " SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLS^AND SON, r EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olab.) The oldeßt and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stook of New and Seoond*hand Bicycles on hand at prices whioh will defy competition. SEOOND-HAND.M ACHINES AT £2 10s, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8. *10,f£12— MUSB BE CLEARED. Large Stook of Outer Covers and Tabes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, (Toe Clips, and everything oonneoted with the Bicyole Trade. OHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 10 179 New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISh"bd°* L _ 18593 CAPITAL^ONIT MILLION. THE PREMIES AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMEK & GRAVES. AGENTS WHEAT. WHEAT. TT^E ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acoonnb In our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable cerma Fnl aleed Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWES I OUBRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STOREbi WEST- STREET.



THE TEA OF THE AGE I SAXON TEA. | SAXON TEA. HpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE JSO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, l-Bt esbob Bjcke v toh reports t^ja * BAXON TEAS is absolutely Pare and of good q uality ;smoke THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobaooo. (CHE CELEBRATED & BEST BPAND MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAF STRATHMORE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THJP^ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmorb Private Hospital, i Ferry Road {just over East Bolt), Christ 135 church. R. J. HUGHES, FRUITERER AMD CONFECTIONER. TRIANGLE, Asfatourton. 2 189 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT {SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the las twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES xo G. T, PARK, MO UN CD SOMERS. I ~ — tn — E — . . >> ■.<= i o r s I<l I } ? GJ 5? s Jin s T ••— = KOZIE TEA



D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycles. { V IHE "RAMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter Monday, and pot ttvo seconds and two 11 thirds. Was Placed whenever it Started. The 1-SA.MBILiIKIt is undoubtedly the FASTEST Machine on the Market and has WO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength, and Good Po.nts. Price| Low and Terms Easy, i Call and Inspect for Yourselvep. D. THOMAS. AGENT. I GRAHAM^& CO 7 s 5 p ATE NT PERMANENT ' FOOT-ROT CURE, ) Is a certain remedy for the disease, and r can be applied at a oost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. v Read opinions of Government Inspectors 9 of Stock. • Blenheim, Marlboeough. 8 In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is tho most effeotive have met, and has been used m the district <- under my charge with the best results. I it have recommended end shall oontinue to recommend it to any owners of cheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say is bo often neglected until it takes euoh ft j strong hold on the flock that it oan no longer be ignored, when it n:ight have been easily put down s>t its first) appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stook I. February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyeaght's an AL " Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every confidence m saying that the oure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was i only six days after the feet had been dreßSed. Some of the Bhoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole at the foot having rotted off I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am Bure <j] it will give satisfaction. — I remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stook, Jt ac 22, 1895. [ B Genuioe only from t. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, c Or from the Sole Proprietors, d GRAHAM AND COy ie Cerlfcon Gore Road, Roaeneath, ■WeJHogton. d Henry Stephenson. ? HENRY STEPHENSON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND i COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. XL ■■— — • WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni. ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any parfc o the county. it Advances made on Goods placed m my h hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, . SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES '* SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from «Os per month. TO LET, Shop m Jubilee Buildings, Burnett street, Rent, 12a per week^ HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. . . M E. DUCKWORTH & SON UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funeratß conduoted at the followingprices •— £$££?&£? "— Mi *"> | Coffin, silver plated furniture J Children from £2 10s Burnett Street, Abhburtow. Residence— Opposite Fire Br eed .„.. Station. * 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIED. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT- SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday,*the 7th day of January, 1897, thiß Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF-; HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of I SATURDAY, And v?ill be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager ' DRESSMAKING. To the Ladies op Ashbdrton. MISS BALL & CO., from Christchurob, wish to announce that they have commenced business m ABhburton as DRESS- MAKERS, East Street, a few doors below Mr W. Patching, and they aak for a share of the publio patronage. Fit and style guaranteed at moderate charges. 4 55 jblozxeT ite a. "~ ■""" Seata All *



Public Notices. £ 1848 OTAGO'S JUBILEE 1893 NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S Jubilee Commemoration COMPETITION ] mHE PROPRIETORS OF THE NEW 1 ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY have , derided to commemorate the Jubilee of Otago by presenting A CHEQUE, VALUE £25, To the person who correctly estimates the Number of Visitors to the Otago Jubileo Exhibition (exclusive of season ticket holders) from date of opening, March 22, to June 4 inclusive. Should no one give the correct result, the person who guesses newest will receive the above cheque, £25 ; if more than one person guesses the correct number the £25 will be equally divided amongst the successful competitors. S3- THE PROPRIETORS make NO RESTRICTIONS as regards oompeting for the above valuable prize. Every Man, Woman, and Child m New Zealand may compete by applying for Forms at our Exhibit, near Fernery m Exhibition, or at any of our 36 Retail Branches throughout the Colony. The above Competition closes on SATUR- DAY, May 14, 1898. All answers must reach ua by that date. H ALLENSTEIN BROS. & Co , DOWLING STREET, DUNEDIN. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY'S JUBILEE 00MMEM- ORATION COMPETITION. 43 EAWTHOfiNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIBL«, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS) Principal ... Mrs DAVID McKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn ;and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Princina 1 . 149 " l W. H. SUTHERLAND, BJ2GS to inform hia customers and th public that he ha 3 removed from Tancred {Street, to the OLUB OYSTER AND FRIKD FISH SALOON, BURNkTT STKEET (Next the Club) SPECIAL BOOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hob suppers can bo got at any time. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish by Express every nighb. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares — large or email quantities, at once. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. ~ a i ■>* s <O <^ -S J. far ! NEW YOBK LEVER WATCHES. NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. MEW YORK LEVER WATCHES, ONLY lOs Gel. G. JESSON, SOLE AGENT. TRUST AND AGENCY COM- PANY OF AUSTRALASIA, Limited. Incorporated 1860. Authorised Capital £2,000,000 Subscribed ... ... , £1750 000 Reserve Funds (British Consols,' ' ' efcc> ) £207,50 Manager and Inspector for New Zealand— JAS. NATHL. HAMER, Esq., Christ- church. Solicitors and Agentß— Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Chrietchurch ; Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington; and Messrs bamsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m Now Zealand : ' 211 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch LOANS GRANTED ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' " notice, and eyeD sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time c by giving 3 months' written notice. 217 A . A [A CARD..! 0 MRS O'CONNOK, ! DOARD AND EESIDENOB. * Tanored gtreat, 437



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