COMMERCIAL.

+ ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET. The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-tp3rative Association ot Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on September 30, 1898: — Wheat- Prime milling Pearl ... 3a 101 „ „ Tuscan... 3s 91 „ „ Hunter's 357dt033 8d Seed wheat 3d per bushel above mill ing quota tions. Seconds, clean ... 2s 9.1 Oats—Dana ... .„, 2a 6d Good stout feed ... 2a 6 I to 2i 8d Tartars 2s 91, Danish 2a 6d, Canadians (eeed) . 3s Peas—Prussian blues ... 4a 6<\ Partridge and Duls 3a 3J Ryegrasß—Farrmra' lines 33 to 3a 3d Chaff—Good oatsheaf 70s to 755, sacks extra PoUtces .„ .« ... 120', sacks extia. The above are selling prices at Ashburton

ALFORD FOREST.

-i ■ ■ By Our Own Corroponrtcnt. The annual Presbyterian soiree was an nounced to be held m ihe schoolroom on Friday last, but owing to the rough weather was postponed till Monday 26th, when the weather proved to be more propitious, and there was a g»od attendance of visiors. Ihe tables were well laden with good things, provided by Mesdnmea McFarlane, Mc- Kei zie, McLeish, aud Knight, and Misses Mnirhead and tioton. A very nice concert was given, every item being well received, Miss Hibts, of Methven, giving come good music and songo, with much feeling. Alto gether a very pleasant evening was spent, and a fair amount added lo the funds. We have 'had a loDg severe winter up here, and much stormy weathtr, stock m consequence being very backward and poor. Farmers who had early lambs have suffered heavy losses, and Friday last was the worst day we have had here for years, a regular nor'-wost hurricane reigning all day, which proved very disastrous to gardens and crops Soil and seed were carried away wholesale. Altogether the farmers' prospects are any thing but bright.

NORTH ISLAND MAIN TRUNK LINE.

United Preaa Association— «3y E'.ec'ric Telegraph Wellington, September 30 Mr Seddoi, replying to a deputation of seventeen Auckland and Taranaki member?, said the atut' mont that Government had not kept faith on the subject of the c inp!c tion of the North Is 'and M»in Trunk Line did not apply to the present more than any previous Government. Sufficient time wouM have to be giveu Government to consider the question of substituting Stratford for the central route, aa the matter was one m which they could not act hastily, nor could they entirely reverse the policy endorsed by Governments and Parliaments for the p\st six'een years. The fullest enquiries required to be made before Government could give a definite decision on the question of rouces.

J. J. MEIKLE IN COURT AGAIN

■' ■ ♦ United Frees Association— By Electric Telegraph IsvERCARGiLii, September 30 la Ihe Supreme Court J. J. Meikle sued S. Levy for £1000 damages for false impri sonment. Meikle is the man who got com pensation from the Government for imprison ment on a charge of sheep stealing, the conviction for which was obtained by perjury on the part of a witneo?.' This witness he afterwards successfully prose cuted. Lsvy hxd lent Meikle money, acd took out a judgment summons against him. The heariog m the S.M. Court was several limes adjourned by mutual consent, and was finally disposed of on March 3. Meikle, who understood the hearing was for March 20, m default, was sent to gaol. Counsel for Levy now raised the point of law that the action could not lie, so long as the proceedings m the lower Court remain, d unannulled, that the cause of scion was the decision of the 8. M. and not Levy's act or omission. Counsel f>r Meikie contended that the OBUse of action was Levy's breaking an agreement to have a judgment summons case heard on a certain day, and allowing it to come on earlier, thm taking Meikle un awares. Justice Pennefather upheld the contention for the defence -that the pro ceedings m the lovrer Court must first be set aside, the records showing that every thing had been done regularly. By consent the case was adjourned till February, on the understanding that the law point raised be first disposed of.

THE ASHBOEION GCASDIAN : SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1898.

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the matron, Stbathmorb Pbivatb; Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Eaa& Belt), Chris 135 church. 'Mbs KNIGHT, SECOND HAND DEALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISHES to thank the public fee tß<r liberal patronage received by hep in i the past, and she takes this opportunity oft informing the public that she has disposed of her business to Mas Maey Ann Robin- j son, for whom she solicits a continuance o the support accorded to her. M. A. KNIGHT* IN reference to the above I wish to Bay that) my best endeavors will be used to follow m the steps of my predecessor. MARY ANN ROBINSON. S"Sr J K d JTS I ?^s?*!ft 1 . SUFFERING Particu!ara free > »«»«• 1 THrjßUfHiSfss^i pages. Posted, Cd.,m stamps (i, ny colony). Profhssor Wkbstkr, Speowlist, Exhibition-street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON.PERMANENTiBUILDING: AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. of and nr^^j on Freehold Properties, by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearry ments. Deposits received at hlghesb current rates All information on application to EDWAIcD STEPHENS^ Manager



SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, P-BOFSSSOB Biokerton reports tfut SAXON TEAS la absolutely Pare and of Rood quality FOR SALE. TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. c & H7"STEEL, Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Worki Weßt Street, Aehbartoa. STBATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pei week] PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY. THJ?J.« OWN MEDICAL AWTBER Apply to —



REWARD. ONE POUISD Reward will be given lo anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Loliie Machine at the Railway Station, Ashburton 113 J MARSDI-N. /A A. FLOWER, THE LEADING CONFECTIONER FRUITERER, Etc., HAS Now REMOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to Drug Co., East Street, where my numerous Customers can obtain my old noted lines of Cough Drops, Almond and Fruit Toffeeß, Fruit Candies, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Boilod Goods, fresh, daily. Just Arrived— lo oases EngUsY Confec- tionery, including the following ines :— Fiy's Celebrated Chocolate Creamu, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc., Cadbury'a lead assorted Chocolates In 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jubes, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Mask, etc. For a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh lea, etc, try my Refreshment Rooms. Pftßtry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruitß always m stock. HK'BERT A. FLOWER. MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EAST STREBf, THE TEA OF THE AGJE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, f¥\RY IT, AND YOD WILL HAVE ISO OTHEK.



J. WILSON, HOUSE rECORATOB, SIGNWRITER, GLAZIEB, Etc Corner of Arcade and JBu.rn.ett Street, Aslitvurton. fx) WE Have just received direob from the EDgl'uh Manufacturers a Magnificent and Artistic Stock of the very lateab WALL PAPERS. A Feature of the above importation is the new 'style of Paper for Decorating Halls, Paßsagflß, and Staircases, being a oliange from the Marble Papers whioh hitherto have been so fashionable. We invite clients and the pnblio generally to call early and seleot their Papers from the full stock, and if nob wanted for immediate use, can be laid aside until required. SPRING "CLEANING. During this Season Customers can rely upon having work done withoub delay. We keep competent Tradesmen, .who ate despatched to town or country ab shortest notioe to exeoute Paperhanging, Marbling, and Honae-painting m all its branches. (2T Only Genuine White Lead and Oils used m our work. J. WILSON. Telephone . . P.O. Box 16. QTAT> t 1 £} JL V_/_L i TXAVING made Satisfactory arrangements with JLJI Messrs Nicoll Bros., for lease of premises npTTTQ occupied by ua, we are carrying on business as usual INTERESTS McDONALP & mqpiabmip. BOOTS AND SHOES of every description I "\7'/^\TrT made to order_or repaired, at shortest notioe. THE LARGEST ANDJBEST ASSORTED STOCK IN THE DISTRICT OF * ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. JUST ARRIVED— A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. McDonald and McDiarmii r BOOT IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager. YOU MAY BEAT A CARPET, ! AND YOU MIGHT BEAT A RECORD, BUT YOU CaNT BEAT C O N G RE V E'S FOR IRONMONGERY. Garden Too L*. Garden Tools. TUST RFCFIVED our new stock of Garden Tools, of the very best maker O including Spades, Bakes, Fork?, Hoes, etc., which we are offering at tl Lowest Possible Prices. It will pay you to call and inspect btfore purchasing els where. Also m Stock, Mixed Paints, Varnißh, Enamels, and Varnish Stains, etc. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF RANGES, REGISTER GRATES, MANTELPIECES, FENDERS, A! FIRE BRASSES, All At Special Prices. NOTE THE ADDRESS— ' ' W. CONGREYE, THE PEOPLE'S PEACXICAL IBONMONGER, Burnett Street), Ashburton, opposite Arcade, and at Christchurch, R. CONGREYE, Branch Manager. t=z 19,000 =zr ORION" COOKING RAJNGE ■r IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE 00AL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out 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. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631



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J rriHE PROPRIETORS ofj the ; Eclipse Cycle Works Having taken tho premises lately 1 occupied by Mr R. Henry, m Tancred s ' Street, are holding a t ' GREAT REMOVAL SALE. fc * Two shipments of First-claw Frames r and Fittings, just landed ex "lonic" and " Maori," will belincluded m the 3 Sale. Come and see the New Three arm Oranks and all up-to-date Improve- ments. Every line is to be cleared to save trouble of Removal, EVERY MACHINE GUARANTEED. ECLIPSE CYCLE WORKS BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. FOR SALE— -Half -acre Land and four roomed Cottage. Cheap. West side Railway. . ; mo LF.T— Good House m Tancred Street. FOR SALE— I Acre Land near Wakanui Road, good House and Stable, with chanhouse and trap shed. FOR SALE— I Acre Land West Belt, good pump and fences. APPLY— H.W. BARRETT AGENT, A TS, C A O E, ASHBURTON. c. chapman; GENERAL House Decorator. (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) C. CHAPMAN, HAVING Decided to Start Business m Ashburton, and being prepared to execute work m a First-CJaas Style at Moderate Prices, solicits a Bhare of the Public's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGo ' ALWAYS TO SELECT FROM, C. CHAPMAN. 9§B



LOOK j ;CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS I COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelvemonths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal iB the Beßt and Cheapesb Steam \nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T, PARK, MOUNT SOMEIRS. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburtoc Branch Works, the {Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to aob as ita Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfast Works or. purchase m inures can apply 10 Mr Roberts < and their wants -will have prompt attention j F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrlstchurch, August 11, 1898, 8 8 ~G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & CYCLE MECHANIC, TANCRED SIRKET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES REPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE* BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPH*, SINGERS, and 9 95 ARIELS Great Removal SALE.



TO STAND at tho Bazaar Stables and Travel the Aahburton District for the season, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. For further particulars, terms, etc., apply to JAMES MoCORMICK, or Groom m oharge 9 14 ESTABZ ISHE D 1860 . TELEPHONE No 69 BAKER BROS., FSSSSIKg trSffijgß DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deaigns m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conducted with the greateab care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanui Road- and Caas Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. KOZIE TJ3A



THHI PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COiiT, Middlerigg Prince, Will Stand this, Season as under : — At Owner's Farm, f»eaview, Wakanui, and travel iho W»kanui and T.nwald diitiicts, returning to James Mc- Cormick's Bazaar Stables, Ashborton, on Friday nighta till 2 p.m, on Saiurdays. MIDpLERIGG PKINOE, by Middle- rigsc, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful brown color, rising six years, and stands 17 hands high, with beaut ful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the b.st quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg, Brookside. He took first priz.'B as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtenay Show 88 a three-year-old, against all comers. For fa.U particulars, ec, see cards- All marei changing hands, first owners held responsible. Tjhmi.l— Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, £4 4<3. Grooraage fee 53, payable ab first service. PETER STEWART, Seavlew, Wakanui. Farther particulars from W. McLAUGHLAN, 9 212 Groom m charge. BLACKWOOD ABD ALLAH WILL STAND THIS SEASON at Owner's Stable, Ashburton. Good piddocks provided. TERMS— Season, £2 2a ; Groomage, ss. 31 MAX FRIEDLANDER. NOTICE TO BREEDERS.



His Bire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Kae, from Scotland, by Arey!e (2557 vol vi), dam Darling, by Prince of Wales (673, vol i), grand dam Maggie, by Lochend Champion (448, vol i). Lion King was first at Danedin Show as a three-yeir-old, first at Dunedin m 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his pro- geny Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland, 343, N Z S B), was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable Gtrain of blood. She was sh'-wn m New Z aland four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoo 2ud (299, S0 S B), grand Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, NZ S B). He was got by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs no comment. Lion King's sire, British Lion, is so favorably known as to r.eed no com- ment. Ho was considered by competent judges to be one of the best h rsea ever la d-d m New Zealand. King of Quality's dtro, Qae n of Quality, (608, N Z S B) show yard care- r is so well and favorably known to breeder?, that it is needless to go into details ; suffice it to say, she has taken fourteen first prizes and seven champions ; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition show, Danedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence ; her sire is the far famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp ; 113, SB) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize at, Taieii show and second at Danedin. Jt will be seen from the above th.t King of Quality is descended fiom the purofet straius of prizj-iaking Clydea- •iale blood, and cannot fail to make a n me for himself as a sire. Has proved himself m th"s district as a 6ure foal getter. Teims :— Guarantee —£4 4s. Season marts, £3 3i. Groomago fee, s*. All marcs changing hand , first owners bill responsible. , Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, atrper arrjuigementa. All c»re taken, but no responsibility. GEORGE GRtrE, 9 192 Proprietor, Willowby.



rPO STAND THIS SEASON at Mcl- JL rose Farm, near Aehlurton, THE THORC UGHBED STALLION GORTON. Term : Thorough'; red Mares, £10 10a other Mares, £5 sj. Groom's fee, si. Owners, at time of service, held lespo..- siblp for fee. For further partic Urs apply to SAMUfiI BROWN, Proprietor. MelroseFarm, Wakanui, near Ashburton. 9 191 {THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION, Kin^* of Quality, WILL bTAND at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and Travel Longbeach, Waktvnui, Ashburton Forks, and Wester- field Districts. Will be at, Newmans Stables every Satard^y. King OP Qcality is a dapple bay, rising six yeas old, bred by Mr R. Gawn, North Taleri. He is a colt of great bubstanoe and power, with mary points to recom- mend him to a breeder ; has splendid feeb and pasterns, also great bone, clean and flowing, with nice silky hair — the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a prime mover, has sjood temper, and sound constitution.



more as p«r agreement Groom's Fee, 5s each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken, but no responsibility. T. H&RROLD. 92 Groom m Charge, j TO STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburtqn and Travel the Surrounding district, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE. By General Tbaoy, dam Fanny. FXPERIENOE is a bright bay horse, standing ever sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1891, a'so special pr za for the best two- year-old ou the ground, and first priza, Ash- -I'ur'on, 1895 His dim. Fanny,,, is by Tribune, out of that veil-known trotting iruie Fan, and bred !-y Mr Cameron, of Spnngfijid. Hia sire, General Trncy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (iin- poiterl), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Fxperiecce made his first appearance on the track at tho Lancaster Park Trotting Club's Sp ing Meeting of 1897, winning m handsome Stylo the two mile Progressive Hand' cap m V.arncßa, and distancing the fi ;ld m the splendid time of 5 25, which must be regarded as a firat c'ass peiformanco for a horse making his first appearance on a trotting track. TERMS. — Three Guineas per mare ; Groom- age ss, payable at first service. Mares taken m to grnze at Is 6d per week, livery care taken, bub no responsibility. For further particulars apply to, DENIS McKENDRY, Laumton, or R. MCDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109 TO Stand this season at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding Districts, TBE WELL KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, Specification, Holder of the 3 and 4 miles record if the Colony SPECIFICATION is the sire of Plan, winner of the Juvenile Stakes, (beating J M Patchen and others), Lady Spec, winner of tho Pony Race, 2 miles, at Canterbury TC'a National Meeting August 10th, m 5 45, and on the second day, August 12th, trotted a mile m 2-43, being then under 3 years old. Design and Estimate should also prove worthy advertisements for Specification during the ensuing season. Tjrrms— 4 guineas p;r mare. Payable January 1, 1899. Groomage ;>*, piyable first service Paddocking 2i per week. All care taken bat no responsibility ! For further particulars apply to j. McDonnell, 9 4 2 Ashburton. rpHE Pure-bred Draughb Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand at Mk Geokge Thompson's Farm, Lyndhurst, and will travel Methven, Cairnbrae, Lauriaton, and Winchmore Districts. LORD STANLEY is a handsome ohflst. nub horse,, 4yrs old, by Ciaigievar - dam BloaFom, by Early Morning, by The Banker. Oraigievar (imp), bay colt, rising 6yrs old, with immense bone, and plenty of fine, sliky hair. Bred by Peter Ferguson, Renfrew- He U got by the famous Old Times [579, Ilodget] His dura is by the world-renowned Prince of Wales [673]; g d by Premier [0.5.8, Vol I , 595j. Premier was the Ulasgow premium horse m 1872. a'hd the Wigton- shire premium horse m 1873, and was got by Bob Burns [105. vol. I ], dam Maggie, by Lothian Tarn [£06] Bob Horns was got by the renowned Victor [892], For full pedigree see cards. TERMS-Season, £ 3 3a ; Guarantee, £4 4? ; Groomage, si, payable first service. Good paddocks for mares, but no responsibility taken. Owners ab time of service responsible for service money. GEORGE THOMPSON, 9 225 Proprietor.



i hiide Harold (imp.), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trotters m the Aus- tralasian Co onios. v'ioletia Jr., full sister to Viking, won Free for all at Sydney, two miles 5 7 ; Era, full brother to Viking, has an unbeaten record on the track and In the f-how ring, and waa recently sold for £650 cash, to go to England ; Osterly, by Ohildo Harold from Rothschild's dam, is th^ Champion Trotter of Australia— l mile 2 25. 3 miles, 7-30f ; Yum Yum, 1 mile 2 27 ; Rita, 1 mile 2 30, 2 miles 4-68 ; Prince Harold, 2 miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2 34 ; Pastirap, two miies 57; Fair GH, two miles, 5 12 ; Fair Boy, 2 mil's 614 ; Pearl, 2 miles, 5.17 ; Roebud, 2 miles 5 17 , and many others. HAROLD 413, by Rysdyk's Hamble- tonian 10, waa also sire of Meud s.. 2 B|. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of ihe world Alix 2.3| (the world's trotting record) is from a daughter of Harold ; Robert J. (pacer), 2 1 (the world's pacing record), la by Hartford, soa of Harold ;■ Kremlin, 27| and Im- petnous( two-year-old} 2.15J, are from daughters of Harold ; wi ile last year 425 descendant were m the " 2 30 or better ' list m America. Harold is one of tha most succe-sful sires m America, and stands at the high fee of 300 dollars (C»l2 10) a mare. Vancleave, sire \ji Frit-, ia a son of Harold. Terms : Single Mare £4. Two or



TO STAND ia Aahbarlon and Travel the DiNtricfc for the season, the STANDAIID-BRKD TROTTIN > HORSE VIKING, BT/ACK KOUSK, STANDiJStt 16 1 Winn r of liiqh CJaiS Handicap, (record 5 9), beating Wildwood, Prince 1 Imperial, General Tracy, Tittle Willie, Sam felick. Won eaf-y Also wi ncr of 9 Trotting Races. Full brother to Violetta Junior, winner of EYee-for-all, 5-7 ; and Fra, never beaten on Track or Show Grounds. Bred by the late Andruw Towx, Fsq., Hobartville, New South Walep. Sire, Cbilve Harold 44 (imp.), record 2 25, by .Harold 413 ; dam, Vl jletta (imp ), by Jtcao, 462. CHILD H HAROLD, 2.25 -Bred by A J Alexander, Esq , Wpodford Co., Ken- tucky, America. By Harold, son of Rysdyk's Hamble'onian 10 ; Ist dnm Young Portia, by Mambrin" Chief 11 ; 2nd dam Portia, by jttoebuck (pacer), 3td dam by Whip, etc (See Breeder's Trotting Booh by Saunders). First dam VIOLKTTA (imp,) by Echo 462, son of Rysdyk'a Hambletonian 10. Second dam MTA, and S»wyers's Hambletonian, son of W hippie's Hamble- tonian 725. Third dam, BETSY AUS- TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Echo 462 la ihe sire of Belle Echo, 2.20, end numerous others m the lisb of 2.30.



Man's Ingratitudb. — We have it on Shakespeare's authority that the winter wind is nob more unkind than man's ingrati- tude. In many cases this is unfortunately only too" true. There are times, however, when the benefib received is so pr-afc that ingratitude becomes impossible. When life is rendered a burden to us by sickness, and someone comes and restores v* to health, we should be base iudeed to feel ungrateful. Thus, millions are to day grateful to Hollovray's Pills and Ointment, which have cured them of all stomach and liver trouble?, banished headache, flitueney, indigestion and low spirits, and o'eared their system of gout, rheumatism, sciatic*, and all similar ailments. — (Advt.) commerqsl~pbin'i ing. TXTE have pleasure m notifyirg the business men of Ashburton and District that we have juafc received new lineß of Jobbing Type, and are prepared to execute any orders we may be favored with m up to date style at moderate charges. MKMOS, CIRCULARS, BILL- HEADS <fe ADVICE NOTES, Any style printed m ordinary Black or Colored Inks ; or if specially ordered m Copying Ink, AfcHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY HiSSJf Wj&HWj Onager,



The Show.—For many years wo have been ruahed with orders prior to the shows and holidays, and lale cuatomarb havo been inevitably disappointed. We therefore respectfully invite all who will r> quire new suits, &c, for the approaching tummer to CALL early. Wo have j ißt opened out our new season's goods, and us we ant'cip«te a further increase of business, our Bt<ck • f new, fashionable, and durable suitings, &•, is probab'y the "argest ever shown m Ashbur- ton, compris'ng a 1 tha latent novt-ltu-e, and a special line of Fox' 3 celebrated Chevio' aerges, which we are making to measure m the newest styles at three guineas p°r sur ; also trousers to measure m a big assortment of Scotch, English, and Colonial tweeds and worsteds for 15; 6d per pair (;ibual prioes 22s 6-1 to 25 ); and m saddle tweeds : Suits £3 10a and trousers to measure 17s si. Fit, style, and workmanship m every garment guaranteed.—Cbaighkad and Bbrkymak, the Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ash- bur too.



MOTHER AND DAUGHTER Restored to Health by Ayer's Sarsaparilla. A Grateful Husband and Father tells the Story: «Mv wife has all her life long been subject to rush of blood to the fc M * *L fain£nsr fits In later years these were more frequent, and you think proper of this statement. Yours f^f^f' " Iftfl? John P. Motjl, Ty-Coed, Swanson, Auckland -N. Z ? Feb. 9, 1897. P. SI omitted stating that the photo was taken since usmg the Sarsaparilla." Ayer's Sarsaparilla, \ The Only True Blood-Purifier. i Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., V. S. A. Ifr- Beware of Imitations Claiming to be "Just as Good."



ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, HIGH Class Portraiture at Popular Prices. OUTDOOR GROUPS, RESIDENCES, STOCK, HORBE3, Etc., PHOTO- GRAPHED. Photographs of the opening of the Cycle Seasuon, Ariel Club and A. A.C , from Is 6d each. VANDYKE STUDIO, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON ~ViCiOKY. VICTORY. VICTORY. FTI3E Sib Herbert Kitcuener of the Bicycle World is here. The Sterling Has Opened its Campaign m DEFEATING its Foea m the ROAD BA C B ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, and also m the HILL CLIMBING COMPETITION m Christchurch, W. en Holmes and Clabkson secured FIRST and SECOND p!ac3. In fact to U3e a Cockney Expression ALL OTHER makes H UN 1 ! GOT A 'OPE when the STERLING IS ABOUT. Morrow i B asset t & Go, WILLS STREET, AS II BURTON, M. PHIEv-T, Manager.