A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A Committee meeting of the A. & P Association was held on Tuesday, at which there was a good attendance— the President (Mr J. Studholme) presiding. COKBESPOI'D^KCB Correspondence was read from the Rail way Department, seating that tirsc class tickets could only be issued m accordance with terms mentioned m prev.ous letter — that ihe Association muab hand m a liat of names prior to the Show of gentlemen who are actiDg aa judges, and naming at the sams time the station of departure together with the date of travelling. After some discussion it was decided to place on record a recommendation to future delegates to Agricultural Conferences the deain*b!eneßß of the Department facilitating the travelling of gentlemen acting as judges of exhibits at Shows. From the Secretary of the Irrigation Conference giving a statement of expenses m carrying out that meeting, and it was resolved that this Association should contribute £1 towards the expenses incurred, as being a fair amount for the Society's position to give. "trotting." The Timaru A. and P. Association wrote, with reference to " trottimg " at public auctions, and after long argument on the Bubject a sub-committee was set up to con sider the matter and report to next meeting. NEW MEMBERS. Messrs James Wilßon and John Burgess were duly elected members of the Associa tion. The President having to leave to oaten the train, Mr D. Thomas waa here voted to the chair. THE NEW OFFICES. The matter of furnishing the new offices was left m the hands of the office sub committee to carry out, and a sum of money was voted for that object. PAST PRESIDENTS. The report of the Bub-Committee on Mr D. Thomas' motion to constitute all paßb presidents, ex officio, members of the committee, was read as follows : — "Your Committee having very carefully considered this question are satisfied that such a soheme would be m the best interests of the Society, and recommend that an addi tion be made to No. 4 ot the Association's rules, which will give effect to this by insert ing after the word " meeting " m the fourth line — "And besides these, every member who h»8 served as President of the Associa tion and Btill continues to be a subscribing member, shall, by virtue of that service, have all the rights and privileges of a mem ber of the.General Committee." It was resolved to call a special general meeting of members for Saturday, September 3, m the Association's new rooms, to give effect to the report. HORSE PARADE The Committee of Management for the Horse Parade was appointed same as last year, and the date [.fixed for Saturday, September 24. Appointment of o'ass stewards, and super vision of sections was held over to next meeting. A notice of motion by Mr Si' cock con- Inded the meeting.

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+ "The Camp Fire."— The Ashburton Rifles held their annual reunion m the Odd fellows' Hall last night, to which they issued just sufficient invitation to make a comfortable gathering. The first part of the , night's entertainment was a little concert, m ■ which several members of the corps took parb, Mrs Sergeant Dee being one of the singers, and Sergeant-Major Jones another, while Lieutenant Hayeß gave the pa'hetic recitation " Battery B." In this pirt was introduced some really clever foot drill movemeDtß by a iquad of mcD, Captain Dolman giving the word. Then followed "the camp fire." The curtain rose on the ( company "m leisure." The camp fire, a clever stage effect, was m the centre, while round it lolled m all aorts of positions the members of the corps. The two ifficers were honored with seats on one ammunition . box, and acted as something akin to chair men, but the free and easiness of the ramp fire was not m any way broken m upon by the difference of rank. Singers of various i ability enlivened the proceedings ; choruaes more or less tuneful and more or les3 m time, but certainly hearty and jolly, were tung by the company, amongst whom were '• one or two grotetque figures, evidences tint Tommy Atkins m Ashburton had some ssnse cf the ludic:ous ; Piper Scott played "Gillie Callum," to which Sergeant Nicholas danced the eword dance very gracefully; ami Corporal W. Hodgson danced a Bailor's hornpipe m naval costume, m which uniform two members appeared. Mr James Reid, an old member of the Christchurch Scottish, appeared m the Highland uniform of that now deceased company, whicH, not everyone is aware, was an almost ixacb copy of the Blach Watch nniform, and contributed a song. Several officers and men of the company were present— one or two who had been members at the formation of the company. An . enjoyable dance followed t at which an abundance of things good to eat) wis m evidence. _________„___

COMMERCIAL.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports his weekly sale as follows : —The weather being so very wet on Saturday last, I did not have any live stock for sale, and m the produce line business was anything but brisk. For what I did sell, however, the previous week's prices were maintained. Appleß 3d and 3^d per lb, pork 4d per lb, beef Id and 2d per lb, mutton l£d. A large quantity of stationery, Looks, and fancy goods sold very well, keeping me going till after 4 o'clock.

MR HOOLEY'S REVELATIONS.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph-r-Copyrigh t London, August 16 In Hooley'e case the court was occupied all day m hearing the dis claimers of Mrßeall Ourne, manager of the Bovril Company, and Sir Edward Sullivan and others. Received Wakapuaka August 17, 11 a.m, Guardian Office, 11.32 a.m. The hearing of the charges for contempt m connection with Hooley's case were continued. Hooley declared that Broadley offered him £1000 m the presence of Earl De La Warr, Bradshaw (not Broadbent) to hold the money till desired. Iho required corrections m his preliminary evidence have been made. Hoo!ey produced Broadley's j written suggestion as to what he should Bay. .

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1/ •— " U dted Press A^oc.ntiou— By Electno Telegraph— Copyright. » Received Wakapuaka August 17, 11 a.m, Guardian Office 11 32 a.m

Torpedo Vessels for Japan.

i Tokio, August 16 1 The Japamse Government havt ordered five torpedo vessels from the Yarrow Company, the well-known London shipbuilders.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

Russian Newspaper Comments- No Intention of Injuring England. Lord Salisbury and Li Hung Chang. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph— Copyright St. Petersburg, August 15 The Russian newspapers compli ment Sir W. V. Harcourt's speeches m connection with the Chinese question, and commend Lord Salisbury's utter ances A semi-official St. Petersburg journal says that the English newspapers have been misinformed as to recent events, with regard to Russia's alleged inten tion to ibjure the economic interests of Great Britain. Shanghai, August 15 Li Hung Chang denies that the Tsung-Li-> amen has been truckling to Russia, and states that there is no intention to cause humiliation to Great Britain. London, August 15 It is reported that Lord Salisbury contemplates demanding the dismissal of Li Hung Chang. St Petersburg, August 16 The St Petersburg Journal says that Russia has no intention to injure the economic interests of Great Britain m China.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

New South Wales. United Proas Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Sydney, Augußt 16 Parliament was opened today by commission. The work was confined to the swearing-in of members. Sir J. P. Abbott was re-elected Speaker. The Governor's speech ia to be delivered to-morrow.

The Wolfe Tone Centenary.

London, August 15 Archbishop Walsh, uf Dublin, by order of the Pope, declined to attend the laying of the foundation stone of the memorial to Wolfe Tone, one of the 1798 patriots, but sent £20 to the fund. August 16 All sections of the Irish Rationalists united m an enormous demonstration for the Wolfe Tone Centenary at Dublin. Special deputations, repre senting the Continent, Australia, Africa, and America, were present. A huge procession passed the birthplace of the patriot.

THE AMERICAN CABINET.

A Reported Change. United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph— Copyright London, August 15 The Daily News slates that Oolonel John Hay, the American Ambassador m Eugland, succeeds Mr Day as Secretary of State m President McKin ley's Cabinet. Washington, August 16 Mr Chauncey Depew or Mr White law Reed is likely to succeed Colonel Hay as American Minister m London.

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STARTLING DEDUCTIONS IN ROLLITi'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR, & BR4N & BHARPS. Inquire Prices before buying elsewhere. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS NIMMO & BLAlti'B STANDARD SEEI>B. "SftStSZ."*- VEGETABLE SEEDS. "J^SSS*- Id per Packet). FLOWER SEEDS. 11 per Packet. 100 Varieties. :o: COMPLETE.CATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ONiAPPLICATION. SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. WE Have just'received from North Canterbury a splendid {.election of Seed Po'atoes, inc'uding the following varieties : — BEAUTY OF HEBRON.— One of the best early sorts, very productive and of excellent flavor. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well known early Variety of good quality and great productiveness. BKKEZE'S PROLIFIC. — A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps well and for main cr< p It is very valuable. BRUCE, (Oval). — '1 h : s is a very heaty cropper, sometimes yielding as n»uch as 20 tons to the acre under 5 , favorable conditions, and the quality is very superior. WE have also m stoc R'chard Seddcn.jßath Kidneys/and other well known varieties. FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND.CHRISTCHURCH. EKTRAORDOAKY ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Costume Cloths. Is* 9d, 2b 3d. 2s 9d. bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9d. ' ' Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 23 3d, 2s lid, bought to sell at Is 6d, Is lid Black Caßhmeres, la 9d, bought to sell ab .„ ... _ .., la 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, 1*93, bought to Bell at .„. .... .„ 1b 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22s 61, 23a 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12a 6d Ladies' Jackets, all sizes, 14s 6d, 15a 6d, 16a 6.1, bought to sell ab »„ 8a 6d 32in Striped Flanelette, s£d, bought to sell at ; . .., ... „„ 3£d Striped Turkish Towels, IOJd, bought to sell'at «. .„ ... ... 6£d UnioniShirtinga, Is, bought to sell at ... .„ .., ..„ m 7^d Boxes of 2 dozen Safety^Pins, Q±d, bought to sell at .„ .... *- 3d IN Conjunction with thejabove Special Prices we offer to make (m ourj'.best style andifinish)^Coßtumes fromJCloih specially designed for Coat and Skirt, for^3os complete. MITCHELL & TURNER. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — w — GREAT REDUCTION FOR STOCKTAKING- , J3O PER CENT. Discount allowed for cash off all purchases of 5s a .d upwards on Vaseß, Ornaments, Fancy Goods and Books (Latest works and Magazines etccpted). ' ( X ) Qrp A fTI rOATTr"R V —-BOXED lines cream laid and antique. Is 6d. |O XjI3I.XXV7X^I XUXt _L • unsurpassed m the trade for va'ue; (lain, fancy and commercial Stationery. "D^V/^VTrQ NEW Books, Magazines m each mail, Prize and Presentation XJVjyj Jl\-KJ • Books, Toy Books, Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. .' TT A MPV r^nOT^Q ALBU M S « Photo Framee, Writing X? jCXIN Kj X KjyJ \JUO* Desks, Worfe B.xts, L..W Dressinf Cases and Companions, Purses, Pocket ' , ■ Books, Japanese Goods, Electro* Plated Goods, Glassware. MTTQTr* THE Wickena Federal Australian and Victoria Albums I.YX kj OlVji Tutors for Piano, Organ, Violin and Cornet. Violii s, Flatea Brass Instruments, Autoharps. Pianos on Hire fo; and Entertainments. f ' T>T AMAQ _GREAT, REDUCTIONS for CASH, this Month, prior to XTXxjLJLN V/D« Stocktaking. m^H- AM^ TW ° SP^ C[A U L LINES for Cash, t! is Month VyXtVXzXIAI O« pr or to Stocktaking. /^"Vr^r TTQ LAKES' AKD GENTLEMENS. Very J ow prices for Kj X \j\Ji CJ JO. CASH, this month, prior ti Stocktaking!  OIROULATINO LIBRARY, 11. M. JONES, f ;■ 1 • ' ■ ■-. ■



Henry htephenson. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Important Clearing Sale of Household Furniture, Piano, etc. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Tj"lOR MR M. MUIR, Alford Forest Road Further particulars m future advertisement HENRY STEPHEN SON, 8 129 . Auctioneer. ABBOL UTELY LAST FOUBTEEN DAYS OP McDonald AND McDIARMID'S GREAT RELINQUISHING SALE i SALE POSITIVELY CLOSES ON SATUKDAY, AUGUST 20. Ladies' Evening Shoes — 2s 9d, 3a 6d, 4s 3d, 5a 6d, 6s 3d, 6s lid, 7s 3d, 9j, 9s 6d. Usual prices — 3s 61, 4s 6d, 5s 6d, 6s 9d, 7s 6d, 8s 6d, 9?, 10a 6 i, 11s 6d. Ladies' Walking Shoea— 4s 3d, 5a 3d, 7a 6J, 8a 3d, 9a 6 i, 10s 6d, 12a 6d, 14a. Usual price— 6a, 6i6d, 93 6d,10a6d, 11s 6d, 13d 6d, 14a 6d, 16a 6d. Gentlemen's Court Shoea— 6d lid, 7a 3d, 7^ 9d, 10a 9d. Uaual price- B, 83 6d, 9s 6d, 12a 6d. Light Walking Boots — 9s 3d, 10a 6d, 12a 6d, 14i 6d, 16s, 18* 6i, 21a 6d, 22* 6J. ' Usuul price— loa 9d, 12j 61, 14) 6d, 17s, 18a 6d, 225, 265, 27s 6d. Men' best Watertighta— lls 6d, 13j. Usual price — 13a 6.1, 15a 61. Girls' and Boys' School Boots— 4a 3d, 4a 9J, 5 i 3d, 63 3d. Uaual price— sa 6J, 53 9J, 63 9d, 7s 6d. McDonald. AND MoDIARMID EAST STREET. ,T. NICHOLAS, Manager We respectfully request a settlement oi all account! on op before the J3ib August.



r neaianaer Jtsros., i_imiiea. FOR SALE- rsqrvrk APPROPRIATION m the Industrial Building Society. Apply, FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. GRAIN AND TURNIP MANURES. A V7"E have m stock, and offer to supply m our storee, MANURES AT FACTORY LIST PRIOES. Special reductions for 5 ton lots and over. Fxtra discounts to regular freezing Clients. FRIEDLANDER Bros. Ltd., TTTE HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats, All machine dressed and grown m the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. 1 A GRAND CHANGE. ALSO— 2 Double machine dressed Rygrase, Colonial J % Cowgrass and Red Csover, White Clover, Alslke, Timothy, and * Cocksfoot. These Seeds are all machine cleaned, of 9 finest quality, and highest germinating ' power. We are prepared to give our Clients very * lowest quotations. * FEIEDLANDER BROS., b LIMITED. a 3 *-" - ■ — rrrr {



: | .— PURE SEEDS. =. | II iVK lately erected, regardless of co.st, the moat COMPLETE SEED OLE A IN ING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Uarmrrs to inspect the same at work. I nm now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmer* any description of »! SEEDS AND GRAIN, d : anc * will guarantee to give them satisfaction.. yj I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261b* to U»« to the  bushol ; »nd OOOKBFC , 0 T, locally grown, UJlbs to 16£lbH to the bushel n also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which v must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HFRBT AND SONS BEST KNGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRUou,, Em WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed m my hands for SALE either m ABhburton or elsewhere. CORNSACKS. LARGEST SIZE AND BEST QUALITY 4s %& PER DOZEN. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL? ALSO- ; FENCING WIJKE, B^RB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. T HAVE the following Cheap Properties for Sale,— l o2S £ cres S ear Chertße y« eith er larger or smaller acreage can be disposed 800 Acres Seafield, well improved. 1690 Acreß Keafield, 400 acres m crop. Thoroughly improved. 500 Acres We»terfield, six roomed House, Stable, and Woolshed. 500 Acres Hinds. Improved. 270 Acres not far from Tinwald, good land, thoroughly improved. 830 Acres near Shepherds Bush, good land, all m grass 270 Acres Dromore, half m crop, balance m Engliah grass. 100 Acres perpetual lease, Ruapuna. For terms and particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. [1898. NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD PACKET SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds 3d. Flower Seeds Id, All the latest novelties for the season. TEA. TEA. TEA. OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA is acknowledged to be the BEST Packet Tea m the market. We have also m stock a First-class BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON" TEA which cannot bo beaten for Afternoon Tea. STATION TEAS AT VKRY LOW PRICES. Plough Shares, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed 'Oils always m stock. Large assortment of Kettles, Saucepan?, and Enamel ware. Splendid value m Cutlery, Spoous, and Fork--, etc. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHRURTOX FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY JAND HARDWAKK. ' Goods'delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly atlendodgto. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, MAKKET BOUSE, BUEKETT STKEET, ASHBURTON. •n — ji_« j t-» x j ._. • j 3 (



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST i(). FARM OF 200 ACRES, 20( SE&FJELP. Estate of (}. W. Richardson, Bankrupt. MR T. BULLOCK has received instnn tions to fell by Public Auctirn at tli Arculo on SATURDAY, 20' h inst, o account of the Deputy Official Assignee an Mortgagee m the ab< ye estate, — <Z)f\f\ ACRES at S'eafield, latel 4mi\J\J owned by G. W. Richardaoc being E.S. 25267. There ia a fair house and other buildings erected 01 the property. Inspection invited. Must be Bold to close accounts. Terms at Sale. Note time of Sale— ll.3o a.m. T. BUL.LOCK, 8 115 Auctioneer. f - '^ D. THOMAS. A E C A 1) E. HORSEj FAIR. THURSDAY, AUG. 18, 1898 MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his next Fair on the above date, when he will sell, — Unbroken Colts and Fillies, Good Draught Mares and Geldings, Saddle and light harness Horses. Present entry 110. Sale— ll.3o 8 93 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. ARCADE * UURNITUEE SALE POHTPONED. npHE SALE advertised under Bill of Sale JL for Saturday, August 15, has been Postponed till SATURITAY, August 20. 8 96 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. 1 AM A /°(ASH pURCHASER OF FARMERS' LESTfiS OF RYEGRASS. 8 77 D. THOMAS. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. WEST STREET , HORSE FAIR ! WE SETALL hold our next Horse I Fair on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBEB 8 1898. And are now BOOKING ENTRIES. FRIEDLANDIiR BROS., Ltd. 8 67 "SATUEDAY, AUGU6T 27/ 1893. 500 '• ° R X 500 FARM AT SaERWOOD. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, have been favored with instructions from Mr Henky Botterick (who haa pur- chased another property) to Sell by Auc ion on above date, at their West Street Mart, HIS FARM OF 500 ACRES, BEING PART OF SHERWOOD ESTATE. 1 his land is m the following state of cultivation : — 100 acres are m wheat, 20 acres m Oats, and the balance laid down m grass from oue to three years. There is a five-roomed House and eight-horse Stable with Lean-to. The farm is divided into six paddocks, and is well watered by County races. Full particulars at Sale — at 12.30 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 8 74 Auctioneer. TENDERS. ASHBURTON CEMETERY BOARD. fpENDERS are invited for Erecting an JL Iron Fence at the North end of the new Cemetery grounds and the remaining portion of the Eastern side. Tenders will be received by the under- signed up to 12 o'clock at Noon of SATUR- DAY, 20th inBC. J. WARD, 8 125 Chairman. TlilrD EEB. npENDERS are invited by the Hampstead JL Town Board for Leasing Reserve 1415 (about 7 acres) for three years, from Septem- ber 1, 1898. Endorsed Tenders to be addressed to the undersigned by 4 p.m. on MONDAY, August 22. J. C. BELL, 8 127 Clerk to Harnpstead Town Board. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN 'MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, Limited. TENDERS FOR EARTHWORKS, njHENDERS are invited for scooping and I Carting earth und shingle at the site of the new b'retz'.ng Works, Fairfield. PARTICULARS can be obtained at th( Office of Mr Albert Roberts, Ashburton, where tenders will be received until noon or WEDNESDAY, 17th instant. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, August 11, 1898. 885 ll— i ■— — mmmmmammmt mmmmmmmm mm^mm :— o^—^»r— Chatiilteirlaiit'cToiig'li Itemod.r ahvaji I'rovca fttt*€>ctiiul There are no better medicines on th< market than Chamberlain's. We have ÜBec the Cough Remedy when all others failed and m every instance it proved effectual Almost daily we hear the virtues o Chamberlain's remedies extolled by thosi who have uaed them. This is not an emptj puff, paid for at so much a line, but is volun tarily gtven m good faith, m the hope thai suffering humanity may try these remediei and, like the writer be benefited. — From thi Glenville (W. Va.) P&thfinder, For Bale bj ASHBUKCOfI UPW COMPANY,



NICOLL BROTHERS. • r ~ — — ■ ■ Nicoll Brothers, [H. F. NICOLL] [L. A. NICOLL AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS. SHAREBROKEUS, VALUATORS, LAND ESTATE, AND GENERAL AGENTS. WE heg to announce to the Generpl Pulilic (hat wp Will comm^n^e bu«i- , ness on WKDNKSPAY, August 17, m the pemises known aa the "Blue House." Ash- -1 burton, which are being altered lo meet the requirements of our business. WEEKLY S \LES of Merchandise, Furni- ture, and Produce, will be held EVERY SATURDAY, commencing at 12 o'clock noon. CLEARING SALES conducted m any part of the District at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed ia our hands for absolute sale. Grain bought and sold on commission. We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who have parcels for disposal. A SEED DEPARTMENT will be a special feature of our Business. We have on hand NEW SEASON'S SEEDS Comprising — Colonial Grown Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cow- grass, White Clover, Alsyke. Also, New Season's Seeds, including Turnips, Man- gels, Carrots, Rape, etc., etc., grown by Charles Sharpe and Co., Limited, Standard Seed Growers, Lincoln, England. WE ARE ALSO AGENTS FOR- The Christchurch Meat Company Limited. Milburn Lime and Cement Company Limited. Little's Sheep Dip. isharplin and Co., Staveley Saw Mills. Ridley's Reliable Teas. Traveller Bicycles. FIRE, LIFR, & MARINE INSURANCE RI^KS EFFECTED. STATION BOOKS KEPT AND AUDITED , We have various sums of Trust Monies, r ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ and 5 per cent. Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with us. mHE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO., _L Limited. islingtonTmanuees, Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suib any description of soil. GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bros, store five varioties of (his celebrated fertiliser. Price on app'ic.iiioti. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL~BROj., district agents FREEZERS. FRKEZERS. FREEZERS T7IARMERS wishiug to consign Sheop on their own account can book space at auy time]to suit their own convenience, by com- municating with U3. INICOLLBROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 39 ash]3u¥ton~raoijn*g clubT A SPECIAL General Meeting of Mem- bers will bo held at Devane'a Hotel on SATURDAY NIGHT, 20bh iust., at 8 p.m. Business : Confirmation of Resolution received from the Tinwald Racing C üb, agreeing to Amalgamatien. C. H. DOWDISG, 8 134 Secretary. WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT." SPECIAL ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that m pursuance of the River Boards Act 1884, section 88, and of the Biver Boards Act Amendment Act, 1885, section 10, and the Rating Act, 1894, section 37, the Wakanui River Board will, on the 3rd day of SEPTEMBER, 1898, make and levy a UENERAL RATE for the year ending on the 31sb day of March, 1899, on the rateable values of the rateable properties within the Wakanui River District, on a graduated scale, according to the classification of the lands m the district, m the manner follow- ing, that is to say — On all properties included m the first class, one half-penny m the £ ; on all properties included m the second class, one farthing m the £ ; on all properties included m the third class, one-eighth of a penny m the £. The said rate to be paid m one sum on the 20th day of SEPTEMBER, 1898, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the Office of the Wakanui River Board, Bullock's Arcade, Aphburton. SAMUEL BROWN, 8 61 Chairman Wakanui River Board. Wfl KELB ANmTPAT ffif BLIGHT SPECIFIC. TF YOU WANT GOOD CROPS OF CLEAN FRUIT, DO NOT FAIL TO DRESS YOUR TREES. .„,„ ( JOSEPH SEALY, Agents. ( DAV ID THOMAS. OFFICE AND MANUFACTORY— — Havelock Street. 8 132 THE CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COM- PATCY, Limited. ISLINGTON FREEZING WORKS MANURES. T7^ SPECIALLY Prepared for Wheat, Tur \2J nips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil, GREATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE. NICOLL BROS. Store Five Varieties o- thiß Celebrated Fertiliser. Priceß on appli oation. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTBICT AGENTS.



Wanted W" AN TED, by Mrs Stitt— an experienced general Servant ; housemaid kept. Apply Mail Office. 8 135 IF YOU are m want of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, or Toys, at low prices, visit A. H. Williams, T*ncred Street. Just unpacked— Sample lot ot mechanical and moving Toys, new designs } best ever Been m Aehburtoa. 8 130 EMPLOYMENT wanted by educated youDg Man ; office or otherwise. Good business experience ; first-clasß references, — " Wellington," Mail Office." 8 131 A PUBLIC Temperance Meeting will be held m the Templar Hall on Friday next at 8 p.m., to consider the Licensing Bill now before the Houbo. 8 126 FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdans, Exhibition birdß and for croBS breed- ing purposes. Best table fowls known. — Pelham Yards _ FOR SALE, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used an a brake. Apply Mail Office. 7 126 PIANO, Second-hand, good order, iron frame, full trichord, £25 cash. Organ, fiye stops, for £10 10* cash. Roller Organ, with Bix tuneß, £3 10b. Merritb Type- writer (new), £3 10s cash. Pianoß Bnd Organs Bold on easy monthly paymentß. Violin and case from 25s — H. M. Jones. Entertainments. fXDDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY NEXT, Aug. 20. MR tTOHN FULLER'S NEW MYRIORAMA OF THE Wreck of the Maine, (scenes m Cuba, U.«. .Navy. Procured by the energy and enterprise of Mr Fuller's New York Agents. Theße are not taken from prints, but are actual photos taken on the spot ; are of the utmost value, are most unique, no such seriea ever before having been presented to a N.Z public ! Old Prices.— Admission, one shilling. A few reserved teats 2a. Obtain tiokets before 1 hand at H. M. Jonea. 8 12<1 . tinwaldlracing club. A GENERAL meeting of members of the above Club will bo held at Lagan £ Hotel on FRIDAY, August 19, at 8 p.m. > Business :—To confirm resolub'on passed I by Committee re amalgamation of the ' two Clubs. >|a 13? A. 4» FOOKB, Secretary.



Synopsis of New advertisements. Tinwald Racing Club— General meeting, Friday evening next . .^ Henry Stephenson— Clearing sale at Mr M. Muir's residence, Thursday, Sept. 1. Wanted— Employment by youDg man A. H. Williams— Notice re books, fancy goods, stationery, etc. Hampstead Town Board— Tenders wanted for leasing reserve Ashburbon Cemetery Board — Tenderß Fuller's New Myriorama — Oddfellows' Hall, Saturday evening next Wanted— Servant Ashburton Racing Club— General meeting, Saturday evening F.ext Wheelband'a Blight Specific— New adver- tisement McPoLald & McDiarmid— Sale of boots, etc., continued till Saturday next Nicoll Bros.— lslington freezing works manures for sale Wheels m your head, ungreased. That's awkward. Not drink 1 No. Flu, Flu, you know what that is? Influent, that's not brought on by swallowing abox of dominoes It's a very severe cold m every part of the body ; the treatment is pure, simple, and eßective. Take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure ; it knocks it out every time* Paile faja on the kitpheo oloofci