BARRYTOWN FLAT GOLDMINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

Grey River Argus, July 12. I Some considerable time haaelipsed since J the above Company's ground was first I probpeotert. After being looked upon for a | long time bs a likely #< spec" by various mining speculators who prospected it m no very well defined or satisfactory manner, the ground wa& lost sight of for some years. At any rate little or Dothing was heard of it m mining centres. About a couplo of years ago endeavours were made to float the property by Borne sanguine prospectors, and the endeavour proved successful. After the ground had been systematically and thoroughly teßted, the results obtained by prospecriDg proved so highly satisfactory that little difficulty was experienced m finding the necessary capital to put the claim m working order, with the result that every thing ia now m full swing, the machinery working like clock work. With about 600 ft of pressure and 35 heads of warer passing through » string of iron pipes ranging m e'ze from 48 incheß m diameter ab the bell mouth to 18 inches on the fl*b, the manage ment will have no difficulty m negotiating 60 tons an hour; It is estimated that the ground will yield at the lowest 23 a load, and some o» the prospects indicate that it will go as high as 63 a load. Seeing j that on the most expensive calculations all ordinary charges can easily be liquidated from a yield of threepence a load, a golden harvesb will be returned m divi dends to the plucky and fortunate share holders, who have gone to no ond of expense and trouble m bring this property into working order. The company at present employ 32 hands all told, at a minimum wage of 10a a day. The elevators are fixed, and the mixing tank and tables completed to day, and the nozzles will be fixed for sluioing to-morrow, when the electric light will also be got m complete readineßß, so that the whole of the workingß can be properly illuminated on Thursday. After this the olaim will be worked night and day m three shifts. AH the pipeß were m&de on the ground. Mr White, the popular manager, erstwhile of the United Heroules Gold Min ing Claim, Roxborough, Qtago, has given every satisfaction, as a colloquialiern has it, completely startling the natives. To aave the coaree gold he has utilised ripplers length ways and croasways and the finer of the precious metal will be eayed by plush baize, cocoanut matting and blankets (the latter were specially prepared by the Ash burton Woollen Factory.) The nozzle men have been brought from Otago and have bad considerable experience m this kind of work. By the end of the week the manager expects first claeß results, and it is to hoped that his expectations will be ful filled. . .. . Mr Zander, the chairman of directors, returned to town last evening and leaves for Aehburton to-day, returning nexe Wed nesday to the Coast, when he will again j visit Barrytown. The rest of the directors who are anxious to witness the opening of the claim, will remain at Barrytown for a week. ..«. It may be incidentally mentioned that with a laudable desire to prevent their employees or their dependants suffering more than the minimum through aDy accident that may take place, the .com pany hßve insured the whole of their woikmen, who will, m the event of injury receive half wages, and if a fatahtv occurs the next of kin is entitled to £500.

ASUBURTON POULTRY SOCIETY

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash barton Poultry Society was held on Tuesday evening laßt — Mr E. J. Cox m the ohair. Correspondence, which was unimportant, having been disposed of, the Treasurer stated that the fir anceß of the Society were m a very B&tißfactory condition, considering the difficulties thrown m the way of the arc union by the couditione impo3ed by the authorities. It was stated that sufficient had been promised towards trophies for tho^ next show to ensure a very respectable programme m that direction. The Hubject of the disqualification of certain birds m the Orpington classes by the Judge at the late Show was considered, and after the matter had been fully discussed it was decided that m the interests of the Society, and of fanciers generally, some action should be taken. It was accordingly unanimously resolved that the exhibitor of the birds m question, Mr R. E. Tasker, should be disqualified for Bix months, which, considering he is a young exhibitor, was considered eufSoient to meeb the case. It was also resolved thab cnpie3 of the resolu tion shou'd be forwarded to the Poultry Clubs and Societies m the South Island, and to the Wellington Society. It was decided to pay out pr'za money on Monday next, and after passing accounts the meeting adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

United Prees Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, July 12 At the wool sales to-day the prices were c qaal to the best obtained at thia series of saleß. July 13. The fifth aeries of wool sales beginß on September 20th, acd the sixth series on November 29. The first serieß of next year's eales opens on January 17. Mesßrs Dalgety and Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, under date 12th ipat. :— "The fifth series of wool Bales have been fixed to open on 20th September, the sixth aeries on 29th November, and the first; series for 1899 on 17th January. The list of arrivals wilt be kepb open until 12th Septem ber, 21at November, arid 9th January* respectively."

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The North Canterbury Board of Educa tion meb m Chrißtcburch on TflTedneaday. The following business of local interest was transacted :— The BuiHings Committee | reported that the quarterly statement of | accounts showed the excess of liabilities to i ihi £626 5s sd, Certain work at Rakaia school was authorised. The Committee aßked for putmis fion lo connect the two departments at Highbank at their own cast, »pp ied for assistance m the erection of fencp | round the maßter'a garden, and retsewed their r< quest for a teacher's house. It was resolved lhat as the Bmrd had already de cided that the alteration was not necessary the Committee could not be allowed to make I it. It was decided not to grant more than £10. towards a well at Riverside. The I Appointments Committee's reporb reoom- I mended, inter alia, the appointment of Miss IR. Corbbie to Greenstreet. A letter was I received from the Lowcliffe Committee, I enclosing the resignation of Mrs Wakeham I as sewing mistress, to which position they I had appointed Miss Mary Fountaine. The [ arrangement was approved on the under standing that the person selected was com petent to give the instruction. A circular from a Taranaki School Committee recom mended the placing of the inspectorial staff of the colony under the control of the Education Department, with a view to ensuring that no inspector bo more than two years m the same distriot. Mr Buddo thought it would inspire confidence m the public if the inspectors were moved to I different districts year by year. He would move m connection with the matter — " That this Board favors the interchange of inspec- I tora m our present education system." Mr I Weston said that, while agreeing with I changes of inspectors, he might point out I that Mr Buddo's resolution confirmed the I action of their own inspectors, who ohanged I the inspection of schools as often as possible. IHe would move the adjournment of the I debate on the eubjeot. The Clerk aaid it I would be desirable, m some districts, that a I change should be made, but m the North I Canterbury district, where they had three I inspectors, it did not seem necessary. The I milliter was adjourned.

SPOTTING.

W.R.C. WINTER MEETING.

United Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph Wellington, July 14 The weather is fine for the first day of the Wellington Racing Club's Winter Meeting, but rain, which foil early this morning, made the course a trifle heavy. The attendance is fair, including the Governor and party. Following are results : Maiden Steeplechase, of 70 soys ; about two miles— Greenstone 1. This horse waß the only one to finish on the proper course. The other starters, Seabreeze and Frisco, who had a long lead of Greenstone, fiaished on the wrong course. Toss-up dropped out. Scratched— Steel King, Coastguard, Juliet, Crocus. No time taken. Dividend — £3 16a. Frisco afterwards went over the proper ' course, and claimed second money. ( Stewards' Handicap, of 60 soys ; seven furlongs— Whario 1, Crusoe 2, Ruamahanga !3. Won by three lengths. Scratched— ltill- I stone, Oracle, Aquatic, Tommy Atkins. Dividend— £2o 8 s. Maiden Hack Handicap, of 40 soys ; six furlongs— La Marquise 1, The Frenchman U, Totia 3. Won by two lengths. Scratched — Kenmore, Avant Garde, The Roe. Dividend —£23 12s. Winter Handicap Hurdles, of 150 soys ; two miles— Marina 1, Social Pest 2, Nor' west 3. Scratched — Voltaire, Pistol Grip, South Pacific. Won eaeily by four lengths. Time— 4.og. Dividend— £9 17i.

PHASES OF THE MOON.

THE ASHBURTQJS <*OAiU)lAfl i THOKSJDAY, JULY 14, 1898.



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" SEEDS. SEEDS. . SEEDS FLETCHER BROS. JJAVE JUST RECEIVED their New Season's Stock of NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS. During last Season we Sold nearly 20,000 Packets of MMMO & BLAIR'S SEEDS, and m nearly every instance they havo given every satisfaction. Si Tv^™ T - veqetabLTJeeds. »sft£s? e - sSSSL S-?aw «as«ss!f«2sr Paris i WWto r"l f'K" 08 srumhead5 rumhead Brown Globe Onion K»^ M ° aasrs.^^^ a&ssftKs rah.*'* n j Celery Covent Garden Leek Long Scarlet Radish icings Garden Swede, Mixed Raddißh, Tomato, Marrow, Pumkin, etc. etc. CATALOGUE OF NOVELTIES FREE ON APPLICATION. Prorision Department & Table Delicacies. FINEST STIRLING FACTORY OHEEsT^ia Chee«e has taken Pir.t Prise «• .  _ wherever shown. llbSc^ s SaU " agM / lib tin 8 Boast Goose , lib Una wS tSSST real d6liCaCy) 21b tiD " T "} S rait8 d Plumi lib and afaftfan Shelp Tongues "* Goosebe / riea Et o., Etc., Etc. China & Earthenware Department. Ho^e?dtlfV UST r? ECEI J ED ' P«*S^r a^tua and 8.8. Delphic, 8 Crates and £nf DonUaJ - P«TIP- hln V° d j4 " th « nw ««. from some of the be.t Potterie. m Eng. «f So'Ltn^T, o^ THE v GOODS Wfi ARE NOW OPENING UP:- to w w J T^ cr ?' 200 , dozeD Vft » oUß printed Cupa and Saucer 8 . P ware sStthllf w -f^ eg ?, antityof Farcy Lineß m Decorated China and Earthen- FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, Eaatf Street, ABhlurton, and High Street, Christchurch. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. £HEEP WIRE NETTING- JpAKMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING Wd fiud it to thtir -Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMKP, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed OHb and r . . _ lurpentfne, always m Stock Large Assortment of Kettles Sauoepane and ISoamelware, at Gfari B tchnrcb Price.. Sp.endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Fork*, etc. TEA. TEA. TEA. »TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be ound m every lib packet. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOCTB, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WII L BE CLOSED for the Winter Motths at 5 30 n.tn. ith lhe exception of THURSDAYS AND SAIUBDAYS, when we cloee at 1 p.m. ' sad 9,30 p.m. respectively. j MABKET HOUSF, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBUETON. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ONE MONTJH. IST v,THE SALE IS TSOXV ON THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST iODT FALE OFJEHE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER 'CENT, under COST PRICE:— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladies' Pretty Glace Strap WalkiDg Ladies' Laßting Slippers ,2/11 Shoes. ... .4/11 Children's Patent Straps (4 to 6, Men'sjKip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3/9 4/6 NaiU) . 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .7 '.'.'. from 1A Boya'Kip Lace Boots (T. &H. Men's Bluchers ... ... ... only 4/11 _..,. Tl ,P B »° d Na L ls ) 4 / u Men's Felt Slippers... J U Children's Warm Slippers 1/. ' LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only 5m lia. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW* BUT WE LEAD. HU* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best «S° REMEMBER ! THE ZEALAINDIA BOOT STOKE is now Slaughtering the Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury Ihis m the sore of Sale that m.kes the Mothers Smile <<»WE KARLI AP¥I» AVOID TUB (KC»Ki Don't Forget the AddreßS— > JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA TANORED BTRFKT, A?HBURXON,



A. CONUNDRUM. "WfHY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?— Because | it; is HARD i TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum, There is no Cough Medicine like it. In. iroduced into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands of bottles were sold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Care. It is not a catchpenny Quaok Medicine. It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his businessi It contains the same Ingredients as Fbiars' Balsam, which was nrst made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the dayß of old. Friars' Balsam haa been used for »ix hundred years for neahng cute and wounds. Hpeucer is a Compound of this Balaam, with other %ss£&£?"« by * Bpeoial proceßß j Are you troubled with your Cheeb? BENJAMIN GUM Will heal the Lungs. Ib will nob heal them at onoe, It muat be used for some time, and used regularly m old-standing oases. ° Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harah Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation of the throab and passages of the nose as Friarß' Balsam heals cute. Coughs disappear with this lufhmmation which causeß them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. The bottle contains almost twice as much as any other Cough Mixture m the market. It is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is 6d and 2 8 6d Chemists and Stores. . Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTCHURCH, PROPRIETOR. its' A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. Alaviim NEVER fails any ona m /•VIdAUIII 6UC h a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is the beat. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied nob only to its immediate relieving Sroperties bub to the facb that the core lasts. \o care is required while using it. Ib does not interfere with the dieb, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the |publio m a y popular form. ALAXUM CURES Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Coativeness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition \ NOTES THIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the > t of the body may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to aeo the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. Ib is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the prcper assimila- tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow* This is common sense and cannot be gainßaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good.' . It may be better — for the dealer — beoause of its better profit, but m such an instsnoe the.dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS.



Public Notices PIANO TUNING. OUR TUNER, Mr JoiinGofton, will be m Ashburton for a lew days. All Tuning ami orders left with our Agent, Mr Henry Stepheneon, will receive immediate afctentiop. DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANUFAC- TURING & AGENCY COMPANY. 790 J. A. X. Riedle, Manager. I MONSTER SALE j OF WIN TEE STOCK | NOW ON. QTRONG Winter Dross Tweeda 7|d, HJd, and Is per yard, worth double. ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Nary 1 8 6d, were 2a 3d. Fur T^, mmin gB, various ahadep, I 9£d, reduced to 6id, | LADIES' CORSETS, Good Quality, 2s lid. Sale Price 2a 3d. FLANNELETTES. . Plain, Stripes.JChecka, Tartans, & Fiord patterns, all at greatly reduoed prices BLANKETS &TIANNELLS, Large Stock— Great Bargains. Linen Tabling U 3d for 10£ d. MEN'S & BOXS* CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overooats, Meroery, Hats and Capes, All at specially low prices for the Sales. REMNANTS. REMNANTS. Hundreds of Remnants must be cleared. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street. GREAT RELINQUISHING SALE OF BOOTS d SHOES AT McDonald AND McDIARMID'S, East Street. PRIOR to Disposing of our Business m Ashburton, we have decided to hold a Clearing and vStock-Reducing Sale, at which every pair of our well seleoted Stock ol BOOTS and SHOES will be offered af COST PRICE. This Great Sale will last for ONF MONTH ONLY, beginning on FRIDAY, July 8. The Colonial Stock is our own make, an^ every Pair will be Sold at MANUF^C TUKERS' PRICKS. The English and Continental Stock ii Imported Direct, from the makers, and wil be sold at Prices landed here. These las statements mean that every pair of Boot; and Shoes will be sold at from 40 to 50 pc cent, under usual prices. Example Quotations. — No space for mon examples. — Gentlemen's Sewn Boots wer 225, now 15s 6d ; Men's Canvas Shoes wen 6a, now 4i 3d ; Watertight Bluohers wen 10s 6rt, now 7a 9J ; Ladies' Walking Shoei were 6s 6d, now 4s 6d : Ladies' Walk m j Shoes were 9a 6d, how 7a 6.1 ; School Booti were 7s, now 4s lid. See innumerable quotationa m our win dowß and at the door. Sale begins FRIDAY, July 8, and will last ONE MONTH ONLY. Terms strictlj Cash. A great opportunity such as this seldom occurs. Take advantage of it at once. Quality of Stock equal to best Chrislohnrch goods, and prices 40 to 50 pei cent, under. McDonald AND McDIARMID EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH. EVERY ARTICLE MARKED IS GREATLY REDUCED. ANDREW ORR. Baker Bros. T^URNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanni Road and Case Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory, Havelook Street. EVER! REQUISITE SUPPLIED



Pubic Notices, LONGBEACH KOAD BOARD. j A MEETING of Ratepayers m the above district will bo held on SAT- I URDAY NEXT, July 16, at 1 p.m., m the ! Arcade Chambers, to consider the decision of I the Court m Kennington v Longbeach Ry-n! j Board. 7 104 JAMES BISHOP, Chairman to le t. A FARM of 732 Acres— about 562 Acres of arable land, and right of grazing : 170 Acres of bush land— being Sections I 10744. 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358. 21535, and part 20812, Aiford, VII., VIIL, and XII. For further particulars apply to 759 g. a. m. bucklby; | h. a77lower~~ FRUITERER, CONFECTIONER Etc., HAVING REMOVED to more com- modious premises m East Street, situated next to Drug Company, has now on hand I A CHOICE, STOCK OW CON- I FECTIONERY, Including— Fry's and Oadbury'a English Chocolates— ; over 30 varieties. JFanty Chocolate Boxes m endless variety. Hay Bios' Scotch Confectionery. Murray's, Dorothy, and Cream Caramels, etc. * A choice variety of Fresh Toffees, Candied and Boiled goods always on hand. Choice Fruits m stook at Christohurch prices. For a Cup of good Tea, etc., and light Refreshments, try my Refreßhmenb Rooms. H. A. FLOWER, EAST STREET, 7 93 FOfl SALET" "lIjTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND » GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. F. & HT'STEEL. Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works 7 96 West Street, Ashburton. Islington Fertiliser. ISLINGTON No. 1 FERTILISER, ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SOWING WITH GRAIN. THE COMPANY cm Recommend Farmers m Sowing Wheat to USE ISLINGTON No. 1 Fertiliser, £}pf PER TON ON TRUCKS AT 3^D SMITHFIELD. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUANTITIES. FIVE PER CENT DISCOUNT TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE CHRISTOfIUECH Meat Company, Ltd,, 7 89 TIMARU. GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA. AN ALBUM of 384 Photo Engrav- ings of Scenes, Cities, Industries, and Interesting Phases of Austra- lian Life, with concise Literary Descriptions. To be completed m TWO VOLUMES, EACH CONTAINING 193 ENGRAVINGS. Cloth Binding, 18s per Vol. ; Leather Binding, from 3s to €Ss per Vol. extra. r II HIS Invaluable Work we are publishing X under the Patronage and Practical Support of the various Australian Govern- ments, to whom we are indebted for Photo- graphs and assistance m compilation. Ihe immense advance recently made m the various processes of pictorial reproduc- tion enables us to offer to the Public this Magnificent Album at a price hitherto uu- approachable. The Photo-Engravings, equal to the original photographs, are printed on art paper, specially manufactured m England for the purpose, and occupying one side only of each sheet, so that each picture will be available for Framing if desired. A set of Photographs, such as these, would cost probably about £50, were they available for purchase ; a large proportion of them, however, could nob otherwise be obtained, as they are being selected from a collection, comprising many thousands, now m the hands of the publishers, or being taken speoially for them. Yet this splendid Album may be obtained by subscribers (ib r wiil be issued on Subscription only), for the trifling cost of 18/- PER VOLUME 18/- The reproductions are 9x7, attractively and artistically produced, and include, as well aB the older settled parts of the contin- ent and their social life, the newest of the goldfields, which have of late been attracting the attention of the world. This opportunity is unique for securing : — A Pictorial Record of Sister Colonies. A. Superb Ornament for every Home. A Charming Souvenir of History and Travel. A Magnificent and Suitable Present for Friends at Home and Abroad. Arrangements have been made with the Ashburtof Publishing Company, Burnett Street, Ashburton, for Booking Subscribers and Delivering the Photo-Engravings, m whatever form desired throughout the Ash- burton County. 13" The whole series of 24 parts may be obtained from the Ashburton Publishing Co. for 248, or at Is per part, delivered as may be required m any part of the County. Printed and Published by McKEE & €0., 6, Custom House Quay, Wellington, N.Z. 7 77 Be wise m time ! 'Tis good advice. Man gets his chance but seldom twice And therefore do not be cajoled Into neglecb of oougb or oold ! For both, there ii no nostrum truer 1 Than that of Wood'i Croat Peppermint « Cure, I



[ Wanted , I TT°« SALK— Several good second-hand -*- Bicycles, m first class order. Will be sold cheap to ckar.-JouN Okr &Co 785 mo LET— House m Creek road, Allenton, J wirn a £ acre of g^den. Low rent to good teuant -Apply office of this paper. rr\O LE T— A Shop m Baa*, atrret, lately -X. occupied by U. A. F.ower. Possession at once. Apply M R3 Aones Anderson, Moore street, or J. feBALY. 7 83 T° BE LKT— Shop, corner Buruett and -L East Stress. Apply — Ouas. J. faTrcHE, Arcade, Aahburton. 7 84 \7[7 A NTii.D— Gracing for two dry Cowa n« wj[. nine months. Apply H.W., Office of ihw p»per. fj lol * SALE— Indian Game and Houdans. .-*- Exhibition birds and for cross breed- ing purposes. Beat table fowls known.— Pelham Yards. D. THOMAS. A R C A D c! SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1898 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to Sell a quantity of Furniture, viz.— Bedsteads, Dressing Tables, Washstand, Couch, Mirror, Carpets, Linoleum, Sewing Machine, Kitchen Dresser, 20 Austrian Chairs, Table Linen, Crockery, Cooking Utensila. Also,-— A qnantity of WOOD CARVINGS by Mrs Curtis Sale at 11 30. D. THOMAS, ' Auctioneer. A R d"~A~lT Bi ~~ T HAVE FOR SALE— POTATOES-Blue Dements, Kidney, and Ireland's Pride (Seed.) CARROTS, ONIONS. HARNESS of every description, Horse Covers. TEA, Etc. 6152 D. THOMAS. Tenders. T iS N D E E S. rpENDER3 are invited for REPAIRS to T>™£ d K rßona 8 e at Windermere, and for RE-ROOFING the Church. Specifications may be seen at my Office, Arcade Chambers, and Separate Tenders must be lodged with me by JSOON on SATURDAY, 16th inst. J. WARD, Secretary and Treasurer, 7 8/ Longbeach JParooh'al District. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASIORAL ASSOCIATION. A LTERNATIVE TENDERS are m. .£JL vited for the Offer of Suitable Offices (which must be centrally situated), or for a Section of Land for the Erection of same. Applicants to state Renb and Price required respectively. Particulars on application to the Secretary. Tcnderß, addressed to the Chairman, to be m by FRIDAY NEKL 1 , July 15, at 4 p.m. By Order, W. SIMPSON, 7 69 Secretary.. "T E N V Jii R & WANTED, Tenders for Ploughing 2200 Acres of Grass Land for Turnips. For further particulars apply to G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 7 101 Lagmhor. Friedlander Bros., Limited. HOKSEIFAIR.' WE Shall hold our NEXT HORSE FAIR ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 98 Auctioneer. Public Notices. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. THE Poplar Road at Hinds crossing, being unsafe, is CLOSED against traffic pending repairs. JAMES BISHOP, 7 102 Chairman. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. RATE NOTICE. NOTICE ia hereby given m accordance with the Road Boards Act, 1882, and the Rating Act, 1894, sections 37, 38, 39, and 40, and amendments thereto, thab it is the intention of the Mount Somers Road Board, at its next ordinary meeting, to be held on MONDAY, Aueusb Ist, 1898, to I MAKE and LEVY a GENERAL RATE of FIVE-EIGHTHS of a PENNY m the £ on all rateable property within the District for the year commencing on the Ist day of APRIL, 1898, and ending on the 31st day of MARCH, 1899, payable m ONE sum on the 15th day of AUGUST, 1898. The Rate Book is OPEN FOR IN- SPECTION at the residence of Mr Lewis MoGreoor, Springburn, till MONDAY, July 25th, and afterwards at the residence of Mr John Hood, Mount Somera, till the Ist day of August. l. j. McGregor, 7 105 Clerk and Collector. NOTICE. Mrs KNIGHT, SECOND HAND DEALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISHES to thank the public for the liberal patronage received by her m the past, and she takes this opportunity of | informing the public that she has disposed of her business to Mrs Mary Ann Robin- son, for whom she solicits a continuance of the support accorded to her. M. A. KNIGHT. IN reference to the above I wish to say that my best endeavors will be used to ■ follow m the Bteps of my predecessor. MARY ANN ROBINSON. i fttoß* Reliable



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board op Directors : The Hon. Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G., M.L O. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eeq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, CM G., M.L.O. John Duncan, Eeq. rpHE Oldest, Wealthiest, and most JL Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de« clares A BONUS EVEEY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by thia Society is of the moab otringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office ia the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING. ANNUAL INCOME' EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STERLING. Policies m force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Oash Bonuses Divided ... £7,726,170 BONUSES. Cash Bonus for one year, 1897, £449,268, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amount- ing to £835,000, after making special reserves. Cash Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion- ary Bonuses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR. Expenses of Management- 8i Per Cent, on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, Resident Secretary, Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. James Hair, I District Secretary. District Office Cathedral Square, Christchnrch. Smoke New Venusi



FOR INDIGESTION LOSS OF APPETITE A Household Remedy Throughout Queensland. We give the following testimony from Mr. Frank P. Peacock of Given Terrace, Paddington, Queensland, whose experience is m exact accord with thousands of others : "I have used Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla m my family for indigestion, loss of appetite, and as a tonic, with very- satisfactory results. I have been pleased to recommend it to my friends and m many cases they have used it ■with equal satisfaction. AVER'S Sarsaprina is a household remedy throughout Queensland. It is the kind that cures.'* For constipation take Dr. Ayer's Pills. They yrmnptlf relieve and surely cure. Take them with Dr. Ayur's Sarsaparilla: one aids the other. SyNOppia ot Nbw AdVbbtishmintb, LoDgbeftch Road Board— Road cJfjed i meeting pf ratepayer* Saturday n«xt> Spjaere Kp»(J ftardHtati bo||w