COMMERCIAL. j

LAND SALES.

Amongst those present at the land sales held m the Arcade on Saturday by Mr Bullock it was evident that would-be W era of land were m force. The first block offered w»s the homeßtead block, at FieouDjiton, on account of Mr A. J. Huston, containing 98 acres 1 rood, 13 poler. AF'er the usual preliminaries, a bid of £18 per acre was reo&ivad, quickly followed m £1 bidß up to £25, after whic!) 10.5 und 5s bids brought the prioe up to £26, at whio'i it was knooked down to Mr T White, lhe piok of ihe other scotions— 99 acres 3 roods, and 100 aoreß respectively— were then offered, and for this a bid of £20 was passed t»p and increased So £23 per acre, at which prioa ib was passed m. The two lots were then offered, but passed m, failing to reach the owner's idea of value. Privately after the auotion sale 150 acres of this ran waß sold to Mr W. JTord »t £25 per aore cash. Another block of 123 acres, 1 rood, 8 poles, on •ooouut of the. same client, waß then offered, 69 acres of which are m wheat, eown with manur©i This wa« passed m at £5 per aore. Mr Bullock then offered, on account of the Advances to Settlers Department, 100 sores lease m perpetuity, being R.S. 26,481 and 36,482, Euapuna, and found a purchaser m Mr D. Kerr at £86.

ARCTIC EXPLORATION.

Sveidrup Sots Out on Another Voyage. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright CHRISTIANA; June 25 Captain Sverdrup, who commanded the Frara on Dr. Nansen's expedition, has again sailed with the Fram on a polar voyage, taking his departure from here. The cost o£ the expedition is to be defrayed by private subscription, aided by a vote from the Government of 20,000 kroner (about £1200). Captain Sverdrup hopes to meet with . Herr Andree, and probably Lieutenant Peary. ________________

THE ASHBURTON &OARDIAR, TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 189S;

Printed and published by Hsnby Willis, of Peter Street, Ashbnrton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Burnotfr Street, Aahbnrton. IUE9DAY, JUNO 89, IS98 t



JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added fco bis Stock as well aB his Shop accommo- dation, is m a position to supply Boots and Shoeß at lowest cash values — hie own make, which is not to be surpassed, and the besb is the cheapest. Repairs with best sole elather and at onoe, at J. Moison's, the only Practical Bootmaker, "The Hall," East Street, Aahburton. 5 60 Notice to advertisers. A DVERTISEMENTS not exoeeding XA_ sixteen words will be charged for at the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH. If to Jje booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertisements costing under five shillings cannot be booked, except to regular clients. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT' has Trebled dnring the lai twelve monthß. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the marked, U«e£iutra Woollen Faotory and Orator bury Flostl JStt/, GlVte* SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES 80 G. T. PARK, MODNID SOMERS. S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING at the following prices : — DRAUGHTS ... — Sm per seb. backs .., m. 4er per <wfc SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE 219 ASHBURTON. G. K. ASKIN STOLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON. AGENT FOR— TliE HTJMBEJR, DUNLOP-ARIEL, & ATALANTA BICYCLES. BICYCLES FROM J3IQ TO Lamps, Bells, Pumps, &c, &oi EAWTHORNDBN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRL«. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS] Principal .. Mbs DAVID MoKEE. TTAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated XX m Upper Fendalfon, 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 bo 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 Prinoipal PUBLIC NOTICE." THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises lately oocupied by Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated NEXT DOOR TOHIS OLD SHOP, where he will be pleased to see his Old Cnßtomera. He also notifies that he hasjsaoured the services of ME Fj. PRICE, who was Hairdresßer by Special Appoint- ment to the late Sir William Jervois and Family, and Lord Onalowand Family (late Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICE has had two years experience With Messrs G. Douglas & Co., Bond Street, London (Hairdressers to the Royal Family), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also aB Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdresßing Saloon, Dnnedin. MR PRICE is the Sole Proprietor of the Chloroform Hair Wash, so well known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand. MR PRICE being THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladies' Hairdreesing, strongly advises Ladies and Children to have their Hair Singed onoe a Month, and m case of Ladies' Hair falling oc turning' prematurely grey, to consult him at onoe. Ladies Hair DRESSED for Balls, Parties, and Weddings. . H. C. PERCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST, EABT STREET. 5 179 REWARD. ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information aa will lead to the conviction of anyone patting m lead, washers, w in any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Maohise at the Railway Station, Ashburton, 5 113 J. MARSDEN. ROfeiUEI lEA Beats All



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES, LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop m Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prioes which Will defy competition. , SECOND-HAND.MACHINES AT £2 10a, £3 10s, £5, £6, £7, £8, £10, £12— MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tabes. Also, Lamps, Bells, Saddles, Toe Clips, and everything oonneoted with the Bioyole Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND 0 179 New Zealand Insoraace Company. DSTABLIShTd L. _ 185 9J capitalSlone 'million. thepbemikb 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 HANMEE & GRAVES. i AGENTS WHEAT. WHEAT. TT7E ARE PROMPT OASH BUYERS *O F PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAEKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable terms Fnl sized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESI CURRENT RATES ROLLITT '& CO.. CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, OFFICES AND STORED, WEST STREET. ~— 15,000 3=T ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONYr i r ■ Jml 11 \l (fiunttw.^AA . [I t j~~~. jT~® £l^fi|iipiiili!> MMOMH ' OUHB6 THEY BURN LIGNITE,*TRUE GOAL 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^Boilera are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable 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 INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELSBAOH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICESJ HAVING made Speoial and more Advantageous terms with the Australasian Insandescent Gas Light Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for Ashburton, I am now able to offer you these burners at the following reduced prioes :— ',■ C BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15s EACH. 0 BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17a 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, 10a EACH. N BURNERS, WITH BYE PASS, 11s 6d BACH. Mantles for above are now reduced to 2s 6d each, fto Householder can aflord to be any longer without the Incandescent Light The C Burner gives FIVE (5) times the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gas. The N Bu v r gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary gas burne/, with a con" gumption of o « . leas than ONE-THIRD of the gas, • FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER ANDGASFIjTTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, . SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, . * 09 m



EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JOINTS. (X) STATIONERY. "I /~\ CASES of General Stationery now Landing from London. 900 000 ENVELOPES » Various Sizes and Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (m draught], Nigerlne (oheap), Foolßoap/JDrawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Reading^Books. FOOTBALL, TENNIS, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. (X) T)T AATAQ GREAT REDUCTIONS] for OASH, this Month,nprior to X Xii-IM Uiji Stocktaking. ATDP A XTQ TWO SPIOIAL LINES Bargains for Cash, this Month j V/JLiVTixINO. prior to Stocktaking. i^V/^T TTCI LADIES 1 AND GENTLEMEN'B. Very, low rioeß^for \J X VJXJ CjO«~~~ CASH, this month, prior to Stocktaking. CIRCULATING LIBRARY. H. M. JONES THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY, LTD. FREEZING WORKS: ISLINGTON &_ TIMARTT. The Bona-Fide Farmers' Company. In Oontradlotion to Statements made the CHRIBTOHUROH MEAT COMPANY, LIMITED, claim to be the Canterbury Farmers 9 Freezing Company, BECAUSE :— It has the largest num.- BECAUSE :— lt nndertakea the control ber of Cinterbury Farmers as of shipments and supervises the shareholders. Bales m London by a paid servant BECAUSE : -It has th© greatest amounb of the Company without extra of Canterbury Farmers' capital. oharge. BECAUSE:- It makes no dlßtinotlon BECAUSE:— Ib obtains orders n between large Farmers and small London, and buys from those who Farmers. want to end their risk on the farm BECAUSE :— lb does not reserve space or m the works. for any particular Clients. BECAUSE :— lb Freezes afc the lowea*- BECAUSE :—lt provides fraezing space rates charged by any Company. afc all times for Farmers. BECAUSE :— r J he Company is run o BECAUSE :— lb gives all Farmers the the benefit of no particular Client, same privileges. hat for the benefit of the Share- BECAUSE :— lt does not ask any Farmer holders and the Farmers of Canter- to enter into obligations or guaran- bury as a whole. tees. BECAUSE :— The Company can afford BECAUSE :— lb has never imposed a to freeze cheaper than any other penally on Farmers for nob filling Company* space engaged. BECAUSE:— It ia the only Company BECAUSE :—lb is the only Company that has developed the Frozen that provides for the requirements Meat Industry m all its branches. of all Farmers m all circumstances. BECAUSE : -It is the Christchurch BECAUSE :— lb provides Free zing' space ~ Meat Company that has taken at all times for -"those who wish to steps to protect the industry not run the risk of f/he London Market. only m the Colony, bub m Locdon. BECAUSE :— l b allowM Farmers complete BECAUSE :— lt is the intention of the freedom m th© disposal of their Company to continue its efforts, meat and skina.. first, to place the Frozen Meat BECAUSE : -Ib provides, a markeb for Trade on-a permanent and certain both meab an d skins to Farmers tasia, and|Jto reduce aharges. who wish fco/ end^their risk£ab the 6 113 Factory. GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" fTIHE Choicest Collection of New Goodß that has ever been displayed at "THE CORNER" is now on view, Speoial Attention having been given that only the Newest, Most Stylish, and Most Durable Goods will be supplied, combined with loweßt prices. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES. These Goods are Exceptional Value: HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. » The Corner" gives the BEST Value. DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will find the Best Selection, combined with Moderate Paces. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All m the Latest Faßhionß. MILLINERY TRIMMED & JJNTRIMMED HATS. In all the Charming Novelties. ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VESTS, m Great Variety. MJEN'B and BOYS' SUITS and OVERCOATS. New Crush Hats, Ties, Shirts, and Collaift. Specially Selected and all of the Neweab Fashion. TiOOTS and SHOES. Speoial prioes Warm Slippers, Children's from 9d, Womea'd 1/6 pi-tr pair. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! WT E ARE NOW LANDING ex gisborne from Thames 40,000 feet of SEASONED FLOORING, MATCHLINING, AND SHELVING OF SPLENDID QUALITY, AND READY FOR USE. COAL. COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. THERE has been a great rush for this Coal, and withoub doubt ib is the Beflb and Cheapest Coal m the Market. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL fc TIMBER MERCHANTS. Afients For— Royal Insurance Company Ltd, „ Shag Point Coal Company, „ Weitporb Coal Company, ■ I



C. CHAPMAN, GENERAL House Decorator. | (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) C/^HAPMAIV, Having de- • VJ cided to START BUSINESS m Ashburton, and being prepared to execute work m a First-Class Style at MODERATE PRICES, Solicits a Share of the Public's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGING TO SELECT FROM. ! C. CHAPMAN. j 5-180 5 3 . > 9\ 1 < •Ia 51 Q r^ l s g 00 ■ ■ g 9 3 . . ,^ , LADIES 1 RINOS p H KEEPERS And ■;• >, KNOT RINGS. If* Gold Watches W> : ' I .Silver Watches QOLD /\wJ SILVIJ? CHAIN S ! Brooches, &c. : '" ? & -c « JS .2 _ I w ' 0 X! Jj * H 5.2 1 *"* v* 2 c «> ** '"' 1 1 5-3 |1 is o a s? ""] r « :CQ i DC 8 : q ; ' ■POULTRY JT , T)IGEON, & /CANARY X \J SHOW. JULY Ist & 2nd, 1898. GRAND DOLL SHOW— Besb Dreßßed Doll. Firsb Priza, 15s ; Second Prize, 10a • 1 Third Prize, sa. No Entrance Fee, First Prize to beoome the Sooiety'a property And to be Bold by Auotion. GRAND ART UNION- - Tiokets, v each ; admit to Show. Prizes to be seen 1 at Miss Bhkehan'B, Messrs T. H. Uwdbha it Co'Pi and M« H, Q, SHBJMFKSif'I,



; W. H. SUTHEKLAND, BEGS to inform bis customers and the publio that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the OLUB OYSTER AND FRIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET ; (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot. dinners or hot Bupperß can be j?ot nt any lime. Freßh Fiah and Smoked Fish by Express every night. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUOKS. WANTED to Buy, one thousand pairs of Hares — large or emali quantities, at onoe POULTRY A BPEOIALTY. New Goods. 'New Goods, WHILE thanking our numerous Patroni for past favors, we beg to intimate that we are opening up every week larg« and choioe selections of BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS at prices cheaper than ever and value unsurpassed. Ladies' New German Slippers. Ladies' New Felt Slippers. Ladies' New Carpet Slippers. Ladiea' New Walking Slippers. Ladies' New Walking Boots. Children* New Warm Slippers. Children's New Strap Shoe 3. Gentlemen's Crop Cookhams, hand sewn, splendid fitting. Gentlemen's Horse skin Walking Boote. Gentleman's Gum Boots. GENTLEMEN'S WARM SLIPPERS,! Eto.i Etc] McDonald & McDIARMID,, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, EASI STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. STKATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUS! OOMPIiETBD UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTH 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENT? TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pez week, PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TEM^ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (Just over East Belt), Chris I 135 church. I , , STOCKTAKING SALE. CLEARING LINES THIS WEEK. A f\ Cases Kerosene 50 dozen Lamp'Globea and Chimneys I Case Lamps (assorted) 16 owt.New Washing Extract 25 Boxes Candles 1 Caak Each of Flour of Sulphur Ground Borax, Ground Saltpetre, an< Ground Alum. 1 Case Enamelled Ware I Cask American Batter Dishes 1 Cask English China, including Cups am Saucers, Plates, Milks, Creams, Sugars etc. 3 Crates English Earthenware, includinj Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Ware, Tabli Jugs, Cheese Stands, - Teapots, Toile Ware, etc. Also a Full Assortment of Table am Pocket Cutlery, Nickel Spoons am Forks, Electroplate, etc., SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTON 708 DELICIOOS MAZAWATTEE TEAS. CARSON & CO., Grocers and Ironmongers, Tea Merchants and Blenders. TANORED STREET, AND ARCADE, ASHBURTON. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, FOE ONE MONTH. EVERY ARTICLE MART . k ED 18 GREATLY RF r .i)UCED. iN 9P,£;w 088,



SAIVI>E!** Sc Sons Euca- lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His bfajesty the King of Italy, as per communioa- j •ion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs i throngh the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinios and i Universities all over the Globe. I There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products -of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, whioh is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per nformafcion forwarded to us through the Consnl at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate :— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor f Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that) only products that are i saturated with oxygen and freed o£ resinous and other Bubstancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant \Ucrpde oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentinee, which are abandoned long since as an nternal udicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m puDgenb odour — which oar product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin, and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reaine and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For Bafety akeask aIways forSANDER&SON'SEUOA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Viotoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. » "' '■■ ■ i —^ ORNAMENTAL AND FANCY CARDS, BALL PROGRAMMES, ETC. fTIHE Ashburton Publishing Company has JL jusb received a consignment of beati- fully Ornamented Fancy Cards, Invitation, : Pbesektation, Visiting, Etc , together with Ball Programmes m Latest Designs. CALL AND SEE THE '98 STERLING BICYCLES AT Morrow, Bassett & Go t 's, WILLS STREET, BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDERS ELSEWHERE. WE HAVE ALSO— LAMPS, BELLS, AND ALL ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— HORNSBY AND RANSOME'S IM- PORTED PLOUGH SHARES, CORN CRUSHERS, ROOT PULPERS, Em AGENTS FOR SOUTHLAND GBAIN & MANURE DBILLS AND CELEBRATED McCORMIOK BINDERS. 6100 M. PUIEST, Manager. Baker Bros. rpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakannl Road and Oass Streets - and at Baker and Browa'e Ooaoh Factory, Havelock Street. BJVEBI REQUISITE SUPPLIED TaißPHoant No. 89. JXOZIJES TEA '"*■ j 919*% EttonowiftaJ