COMMERCIAL.

WELLINGTON WOOL SALES.

United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph ! WeilingtoN, November 14 At the opening of the new season's wool sales to-day, catalogues were pre ented by the viuioua brokers fur only some 550 bales, as against 1200 bales offered last year, the Iroken weather and unfavorable prospect as to prices likely to rule hindering growers from tff ring thsir clip •. There was a moderate attendance of buyerß, and it waa evident they were prepared to operate freely for any fine woois, but had only low lirr.itß for the medium and coarse croaa breda. Ihe top price for medium and trarae crossbreds was b\-\ % as against 7<i la9t yer; bush-stained clips realised from 4£d to s£d. Compared with the rates at the opening Bales last year, the following changes wre noted : — Crossbred*, good last year 7d, 7£d j to-day, 2| 1, 6£.i. luferior —6il, 7i; 6d, 7id. Ealibred— sd, 66; 4^(l, s£d. This shows a fall m cossbred of, »»y» i! > aQ d an advance m halfhreds of £<1 to^-i.

THE ASHBURTON GrDAit' 5 !-^N : MONDAY, KOVEMiSf2K 21, 189$

Printed and published by Hbnky Willis of Peter Street, Auhburton, for the Proprie. %ll 8 * S\ ft? ir «. Ptintin « °ffic«. Bunwn street, Ashburtoo. MONDAY, NOVBMBBR 81 im



TANORED STKEET PAPERaANtiiNt* WAREHOUSE. — Established 1876. — _ — — *j C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SI3N WRITER. PAPERH ANGER, GRAIN KR. GLAZrER, ETC. T7IIBST-CLASS MATERIALS, JD COMPETENT WORKMEN, PERSONAL SUPERVISION. Prices as low as possible, consistent with the very beßt irork. Advice and designs for decorations free of cost. Skilled workmen sent to any part of the district. GREA T DISPLA V OF Summer Novelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS la all the Latest Textntes and Colour- ings m Serges, T weeds, Venetian Cloths, etc., etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids bo match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTION- m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Designs.. Choice Colomings. ._ PRINTS. PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4£d per yard. CHOICE PATTERNS. LAIEST NOVELTIES In BELTS, GLOVES, COLLARS and CUFFS. LACE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- SHADES, VEIL TSETS, &c, &c, &i.~ | A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tailored Street). 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 OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving fall Market Values. He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Bayer and a Seller, and hopes r$ leaab to degerve a share of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 CHEAP MONEY I CHEAP MONjSY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £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, Cbristchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government nsurance Commissioner. ~~ SMOKE THE NEW VENDS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. ! (THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANOTAOTURBD FROM dffOICESTJ VIBGINA LEAP ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards>ad» on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly inatal ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates , All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager CLARKE'S Bn PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Paina m the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drag Company, Linooli Enpland. POULTRY Fanoiers and those desirous of commencing the breeding of Pore- bred Fowls will find io to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yabds, any day between 1" and 3, except on Sundays



TO STAND m Ashburfon and Trave fcho Dietrich fer the season, the, STANDARD-RRKD TROTTING HORSE VIKING, BLACK HORSK, STANDING 16 1 Winner of, Hie;h Class Hant!\cap, (record 5.9), beating Wildwood, Prince Imperial, General Tracy, little Willie, Sam Slick. Won easy Also wir ncr of 19 {'rotting Races. Full brother to Violetta Junior, dinner of Free-for-all, 5-7 ; and Kra, never beaten on Track or Show Grounds. Bred by the late Andkew Town, Esq., Hotartville, New South Wales. Sire, Childe Hakold 414 (imp.), record 2 25, by Harold 413; dam, Violetta (imp ) by Echo, 462. CHILDE HAROLD, 2 25— Bred by A J Alexander, Esq., Woodford Co., Ken- tacky, America. By Harold, son of Rysdyk's Hamblstonian 10 ; Ist dam Young Portia, by Mambrino Chief 11 ; 2nd dam Portia, by roebuck (pacer), 3rd dam by Whip, etc (See Breeder's Trotting Book by Saunders). First dam VIOLETTA (imp,) by Echo 462, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10. Second dam NIT A, and Sawyera'e Hambletonian, son of W hippie's Hamble- tonian 725. Third dam, BETSY AUS- TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Echo 462 is the sire of Belle Echo, 2.20, and numerous others m the list of 2.30. Childe Harold (imp.), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trotters m the Aus- tralasian Co onlea. Violetta Jr., fall sißter 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 chow ring, and waa recently sold for £650 cash, to go to England ; Osterly, by Chide Harold from Rothschild's dam, is th« Champion Trotter of Australia— l mile 2 25, 3 miles, 7.30| ; Yum Yum, 1 mile 2 27 ; Rita, 1 mite 2 30, 2 miles 4-58; Prince Harold, 2 miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2,34 ; Pastime, two mites 57 ; Fair Girl, two miles, 512; Fair Boy, 2 miles 6.14; Pearl, 2 milee, 5.17 ; Roebud, 2 miles 5 17 , and many others. HAROLD 413, by Rysdyk's Hamble- tonian 10, was also sire of Msud S., 2 B|. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of the world. Alix 2.3| (the world's trotting reoord) is from a daughter of Harold ; Robert J. (pacer), 2.1 (the world's pacing record), is by Hartford, son of Harold ; Kremlin, 2.7| and Ira- petuous( two-year-old) 2.15|, are from daughters of Harold ; while last year 425 descendants were m the "2.30 or better " list m America. Harold Is one of the most successful sires m America, and stands ab the high fee of 300 dollars (£62 10s) a mare. Vancleave, sire of Fritz, is a son of Harold, Terms : Single Mare £4. Two or more as per agreement. Groom's Fee, 5j each mare. I Good Paddocks. Every care taken, ! but no responsibility. T. HARROLD. 92 Groom m Charge. TO STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding district, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE. By General Tbacy, dam Fanny. EXPERIENCE is a brighb bay horse, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at) ABhbnrton m 1894, also special prize for the best* two- year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash- burton, 1895. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is fall brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (im- ported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Experience made his first appearance on the track at the Lancaster Park Trotting Club's Spring Meeting of 1897, winning m handsome style the two mile Progressive Handicap m harness, and distancing the field m the splendid time of 5.25, which must be regarded as a first-class peiformance 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 graze at) Is 6d per week. Every care taken, bub no responsibility. For further particulars apply to DENIS McKENDRY, Lauriaton, or R. MoDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109 HpflE Pure-bred Draught) Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand ab Mk George Thompson's Farm, Lyndhurst, and will travel Methven, Cairnbrae, Lauriston, and Wlnchmore Districts. LORD STANLEY is a handsome chest- nut horse,, 4yrs old, by Oraigievar— dam Blossom, by Early MorDing, by The Banker. Oraigievar (imp), bay colt, rising 6yrs old, with immense bone, and plenty of fine, silky hair. Bred by Peter j Fergusson, Renfrew. He is got by the famous Old Times [579, Hodges]. His dam is by the world-renowned Prince of Wales [673] ; g d by Premier [0.5.8., Vol 1., 595] . Premier was the Glasgow premium horse m 1872. and the Wigton- ehire premium horse m 1873, and waa got by Bob Burns [105. vol. I ], dam Maggie, I by Lothian Tarn [5061. Bob Burns was I got by the renowned victor [892], I For full pedigree see cards. I TERMS-Season, £ 3 3s ; Guarantee, £4 4s ; Groomage, ss, payable first service. Good paddocka for mares, bub no responsibility taken. Owners at time I of service responsible for service money. I GEORGE THOMPSON, 9 225 Proprietor. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. I NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last I twelve months. j IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. I This Goal is tho Best and Cheapest Steam j \nd Household Coal m the markeb. ( Used m the Woollen Factory and Oanter j bury Flour Mills, . I GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS I WRITE FOR PRICES I so I G. T, PABK, MOUNOD SOMERS, J



GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE, FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. . J. SEALY AISD CO. m*J^^ £ASY rO DRINK. . EASY IO OVA.W . EASILY THE BE.M. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TITOR 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 f EtIJEI>I-,AIVr>JSR. BROS., Limited., | DAVID THOMAS, THUE JV.Z.. FABMEBB CO-VIPBRATIVE iJ SSOCIATIOIS OF CANTERBURY, Limited., j ob AJL.BJESK.T ROBERTS, AGcUIN'X', AShbnrton. CANTEEBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 [ F. JVAYMOUTH, Secretary. DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPIETE STOOK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADE 3,] CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRI3&S GOODS IN GREAT VAJRIIJSTY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets, . 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows,"lovely "shades. Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. Men's Saits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots£and Shoes INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. SPRING 1898 SUMMER VTTE Beg to advise our Customers and'the Public "generally that each Department m cur Establiahment is now^ThoroughlyJStocked^with Novel- ties for the Season. In our Household Furnishing 1 Department Will be found a Choice Variety of new Patterns m Oilcloths and Linoleums, together with fall rangeß of Lace Curtains, Quilts, Art Muslins, and all sizes in^Carpet Squares, Rugs and Mats. THE DRESS AND BLOUSE MATERIALS Are especially worthy of a visit, as we consider the goods m these Departments exceptionally well selected. AS USUAL OUR Millinery & Mantle Showroom Is replete with Stylish and Fashionable examples of Art, which Ladies 'are cordially invited to inspect. * AT OUR CLOTHING AND MERCERY COUNTERS The chief attraotion iB the unique Selection of Gentlemen's Ties'and Shirts.land the Large Stock of Suiting Tweeds. (o) We are m JtfußinGSß. We wanb to be busy, and to keep busy, therefore it is to our interest to serve you as well as possible. If you give ub your patronage we will deserve it; The best service only can do this. We try to make a better flervice impossible, gjg- We find that the demands made on our Dressmaking Department make ib oompulsory for ub to deoline to make up Costumeß other than thoso purchased at our Establishment. mitchell" &" t urner.



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POI^OEMKO! f " \ report comes from the district of Wngunynh ' N.^.W., of a tettlcr anil his fnmily exhibiti- g very serious svmpioira of poiFoning after rnrtnkfng o their evening men). In searching for the cause, sin pioion (ell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from n one pound tin m use was analysed aiid found to con'aiu strong traces of ninriutic ;»«:!«!, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa ts m weldiuK the parts of tin together Iho analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing to its very absorbent nature, is very Table to tecoroe impregnated with this acW, nud therefore dangerous for human consimption aucl advise 3 that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with nn inside lining of vegetable parchment. This st} 1 of pa k- 1 is quite impervious to the air. ar.d tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years." IVOTR. — KOZIE TEA is packed m lead with an nside lining of Vegetable Parchment. G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLE MECHANIC, . TANORED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES~~REPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. T7IOR RELIABLE MACHINES at , Lowest Prices go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, I TANCRED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. £3 Firet-class Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on the Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR thorough Repairs afa Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR tho best selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflators, Belle, Saddloß, Handle Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lamps, Lubricating and Burning Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. DRINK DELICIOUS BSm IS D^r M M^r PERFECT ;iN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Pieserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCEFS MATT. B. SHAW, PHOTOGRAPHER, WISHES to inform owners of all kinds of Animals that he has an Apparatus capable of taking a clear picture m the one- hundredth part of a second, and that he is ready to take all kinds of animal life pictures, from a racehorse m full gallop down to a pet pussy performing her toilet. Those desirous of having a. GOOD Phofco- Rraph may leave their addresses at Mb Davis's Royal Hotel, Ashburton, where they oan be Bhown samples of Mr Shaw's work done sixteen years ago, as well as pictures of to-day, amongst the latter interiors of Ashburton places of business, the execution o f whigti he challenges all competitors to excel. Portraits oan be arranged for at Mns Robottom's Studio— finished m style. <fc _ 10 258 FOR SALEr" TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. F & rC~STEEL, Viotorfcn Steam Carriage and Iron Works Weit Street) Aihbuctop.



ME LL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. rpOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTR OUR PRIORS— Men's Good t- hooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Anklo Straps, Is ; Ladiea' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5a 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4s lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be Bure you go to , MELL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTBF.ET, ASHBUFTDNiJ SPRING — 1898- ASH BURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 1®««. DIRECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. WE are now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets, also Squares, Rugß, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese and China MattiDg, Rugs, Mats, Etc. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest stock m town of Brass and Iron Bedsteads, m new and pretty designs. All sizes, "all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glaases, Bedroom Sets, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chaire m endless Variety and Prices. *,.,„ Aa moßb of the above lines are direct from the Manufacturers we are enabled tojsell ae. lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large stook of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc. , for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-Class Upholsterer (late of A. J. White's) thoße desirous of having their Furniture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. Alljwork done on the Premises by Competent Workmen, • Q« CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPBOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, ! Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wicker Chairs, Scotb and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc, FIRST PRIZE HAM AND BACON. "VY7 HAT we are now Selling took FIRST X 3 JRJZiS at; TIMARU & GHRISTCHURGH SHOWS, WD CANNOT BE SURPASSED FOR QUALIIY' M GUARANTEED DAIRY FED. JOHN ORR AND CO. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLIShTd* 1 _ 18 59J CAPITAL^ONE* MILLION. THEFBEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOE PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY * FIRE AND ifARJNB RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROVSiNG CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. W HANMEE AGENT TEN SHILLINGS TEN SHILLINGS, jj EVERYONE WHO SPENDS a 10/- CASH [r DURING THIS MONTH WITH § $ "THE CORNER" 3 % DRAPERY & OLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT W ?° WILL BE PRESENTED WITH WH. COLLIER'S MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM § F X E E. EH @ rnHIS Magnificent Album contains lOg worth of Music and 16 25 X pages of beautiful illustrations, VIKWS OF ASHBURTON, Reproductions from Famous Oil Paintings, ABSOLUTELY FREE. jjQ ZO Don' fc make an y mistake. If you buy from •• THE CORNER " you £5 hp| get better value than you get from any other firm and you also get £p- X lOs WORTH OF MUSIC \ T7IT3 I? XT' M t^ 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES / X? XtHi Him C~l Come and get one of these pplendid Albums at ODce, aa only a j-J HH limited number can be obtained. Nothing like this Album has ever £~j been Been m Aehburton before. H O COME AND BBE AND BK CONQUERED 1 OQ 50 W. H. COLLIER, g. "THE CORNER." G. D. H. HEFFOBD, Manager, TiSN SBILLimS, TEN SHILLINGS* I ....... >



Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomujb Pills. They oan confidently be recommended aa being mild m operation and absolutely free froa injur S"u* drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, siok Headaohe and or Liver and Stomach oomplainta. Sold m bottles as lid, 2s 9d, and lla, by all Wed otnet Vendor* t>hr<>apV>«»it> tihe world



T. Bullock. TO LET ab » very low rental, House of five rooms with verandah, together with five sections, fronting Alford Foreßßt Bed. App. y .o T . BCLLOCK . £53 « 155.-P ''•■• wanted for Town Section 795, contai- <>■ \ ."f, fro.-.iinj; Cox Street. Nice site foe ->■ uouse. Very good land for garden purposes. tbullqck FOB SALK SHEEP COUNTRY AT HINDS. aaa ACRES, with the Option of f£\J\/ another Sectian of 59 J acreo close to the above. R.S. 33456, 33461, and others fenoed and divided into paddocks, Veil watered with Oouniy Water Raoes. Low Price and Easy Terms. For particulars apply to V T- BULLOCK. TO LET AT REDUCED RENTAL, DWELLING of Eight Rooms and Scull- ery, small Stable, etc., together with 2 Acres odd of land. Well situated, adjoin- ing the Presbyterian Manse and fronting Beach Road. The owner having lefb the district is the reason of the property being to Let. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' TO LET! HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated inTancred Street^ T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Two Acres with new Cottage of three ' rooms thereon, fronting Leeßton Street, Trevorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent IMPROVED FARM OF C%K{\ ACRES, near Willowby, with dt)\J extensive improvements, the pro- perty of Mr T. Hayman, to be sold at a reduced price. 27 acres m wheat, 50 acres m oats, 25 ucres m turnips, rcmaindsr m English grasses. Offers are invited for the purchase of this ouewytermaofpaymeuu BULLOCK A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the grneral Publio that she haa started business as DRFSS AtfD MANTLE MAKER, In Saundcra' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studh. George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, "FT AS jasfc received a large consignment 6t Watches, Clocks, etc., suitable for WEDDING PRESENTS and ia now selling ab Chrietchurch Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. DENTAL NOTICE, MrG F.I)ODDS WISHEB to notify to hiß Patients that be has lefb bis former rooms m Burnetu Street), and may now be consulted •t his residence, corner of Tancred and Cues - streets, next door to Da. Leahy. Established 1880. Telephone No 69 iiAKER BROS., rUTRNISHISG TTNDKRTAKBiKS E UUNISHING *J NDEIITAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Peeigas m FUWJSRAL. tURMBHIISG-. FUNERALS Conducted with the grea-.esc caro and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wak&nui Road and Gas Streets, and Baker and Brown'a Coacl ifacioi?.