Town Edition. THE PRINCE OF WALES

#. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, July 24 The swelling aud internal bleeding of the Prince of Wales's knee are greatly reduced, and the kneecap is re gaining its normal position The doctors have not expressed an opinion whether the accident will result m permanent lameness. The patient will probably be re moved m the royal yacht Osborne to Gowes. During his illness his Royal Highness uses the electrophone for the opera and the theatres.

THE CHURCHES.

St. Stephen's Church. — Owing to the wintry weather which prevailed on Sunday, the attendances at the early celebration of Holy Communion, and also at the mid-day services, were but small. There was, how ever, a fair congregation m the evening, when an anthem, founded upon the Colleot for the day — " Lord of all power and might " —waß sung by the choir. Sermons were preaohed by the Vicar from John xv.— 4, — " The true vine"; and II Samuel xxrv— 24, "Loving service."

THB MOTU MURDER.

United PreßS Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph Giseobne, July 24 The weather yesterday waß very rough, and the creeks inland being flooded and tracks bad, Constables Smith and Farmer, who have gone to the scene of the Motu tragedy, will doubtless have difficulty m bringing tbe body out, as they have to sledge it or oarry it on a paok horse. They are not expected to reaoh the Poututu aooommoda tion house, forty miles from Gisborne, till to-night, and will come on to Karaka, twenty miles distant, to-morrow morning, j Mr Booth, S.M., Sergeant BUck, and Dr Laing, leave m the morning for Karaka. The inquest has been fixed to be held there at eleven o'olock, but owing to the delay m the transport of the body, it will probably not commence till a later hour. Meantime, till some particulars are reoeived from Motu, there is nothing fresh to report m conneotion I with the murder. I

Latest Items.

m. VANCOtJVBB Mail — A special train came through with the Vancouver mail early this morniDg, and the town portion was sent out With the first delivery. Record Breaking. — Messrs Morrow, , Bassett and Co , offer a trophy, value of two guineas, open to all local cyclists residing between the Rakaia and Rangitata, to the one who puts up the fastest time from Ash burton to Methven and back, between thia date and December 31. Conditions, etc., may be seen at their office,' Wills street, on application to Mr M. Friest, manager.

They Creep on us Unawares

Thousands of the good people who read tbesa articles have grey hsirs m plenty. Are you one of them ? If so. do you remember when you saw the first grey hair — on your head, or m your beard, as tho case may have been 1 It was natural enough ; time is a bleacher as well as a dyer: yet the discovery was a arpiise, perhaps a shock to you. You didu'o see that grey hair coming. All at onee — it was there. Now behold how many worse things are like that, and learn a valuable lesson. 4 Up to March, 1831,' eayd Mr John Murray, ' 1 never had any illness m my life. Then, suddenly, as it were, I fblt that something was wrong with me. At first I had an awful bitter taste m the mouth, and after eating I had a pain ab the chest and a horrible sers.tion at the stomach, as of a hot iron burning me. •I vomited all the food I partook of, and sometimes I IhrGW up blood. No thing I ate would remain on my stomach more than a few minutes, and I was afraid to take any solid food. Even milk and slops distressed me. ' Being unable to leave the honse I sent for a doctor, who said that my stomach was ulcerated. He gave me medicines of different kinds, and recommended applica tions ; bnt nothing gave me any relief, and 1 grew worse and worse. ' In spite of the soothing drops I took I got no Bleep night nr day. The pain was so severe that I could nob lie down m bed. 'After fonr months suffering I was removed to the Grantown Hospital, where I had the best medical treatment and diet. I was fed solely on liquid food, and my Btomach was so lr. Aimed and sore that I threw np most of it. After five weeks m the hospital I was worse than ever and returned home. There I lingered on m great pain and weakness month after month. I was now pale as death and so weak 1 could not draw one foot after the other. * I had given up all hopes of recovery, and was gradually wasting away, expecting no relief except m death, which I thought oould not be far away. * This was m February, 1892. It was then 1 first heard cf Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and made up my mind to see whether they could posbibly be any virtue m it for co desperate a case as mine. * Not being able to procure the Syrup In our neighborhood my son wrote to London for a supply. It may seem hard to believe, but it is true, that the first few boxes gave me welcome relit f. Con tinning to take it I was soon able to take nourishing food, and felt my strength coming back. A fter a little all pain left me, and I have never ailed anything since ; but can follow the hounds and— do ar>y kicd of work. ' I thank my Creator for making Mother Seigel's Syrup known to me, for without It I should now be mmy grave You are welcome to publish this to* all the world. (Signed) John Murray, Cragmore Cottage, Abernethey (near Balmoral), Grantown, August 28, 1893.' Mr Murray is a man of high character, and well known m the district. He is In the employ of D. Jardine, Esq, of Ral rock Lodge. His disease was acute inflammatory dyspepsia, for an attack of which (uncoueclously to himself) his system had long been preparing. What seems a tmdden illness, ssys an eminent physician, 'la but the climax of a series of changes which bave been going on for a considerable time, the Bight warning symptoms not having been noticed by the 1 patient.' So grey hairs come. So diseases come. I So death comes. Watch for the earlier signs and keep Mother Seigel's Syrup close at hand.

TME ASHBUHION GUARDIAN: MOttDAtf, JUL/ 25, 1898.



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. I 3d^« ET - VEGETABLE SEEDS. "SflSffi™- ld per Packet. FLOWER SEEDS. ld per Packet. 100 V,.rietie?. :o*. $S~*vfSEisa[!jS_i___M COMPLETE CATALOGUES SUPPLIED FREE ON APPLICATION, SEED POTATOES. SEED POTATOES. WE Have just reoeived from North Canterbury a splendid -.election of Seed Po'atoes, Including the following varieties : — BEAUTY OF HEBKON.—One of the beßt early sorts, very productive and of excellent flavor. BEAUTY OF BATH. -A well known early Variety of good quality and great productiveness. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC. — A heavy cropper, second early variety, keeps wel J and for main crop It ia very valuable. BRUCE, (Oval). — 'Ih's is a very heavy oropper, sometimes yielding aa much as 20 tons to the acre nnder favorable conditions, and the quality is very superior. " WE have also fn stock, R chard Seddon, Bath Kidneys, and other well-known varieties. --• __ STARTLING REDUCTIONS IN ROLLITI'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR, A. BRAN & SHARPS. Inquire Pi ices before buying elsewhere. FLETCHER BROS, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHURCH. ~ ~ ■■— _■_■■ _-__■—- _■_■ ■■■■■....MM __■—»«_—_—_. _M _■———_———_■ nßMß ■—_■—_———_———_—■——_•——«■_»- SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. CURMERS REQUIRING the above NETTING would find it ft their Advantage to ob.nn. Our Price before putc._..si_.g eisi where. 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRIOES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always io Stock Large Assortment of Kettle*.. Saucepans and Euamelware, at Christchurch Prices* Sp'endid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Fork*, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. .TRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are uaed for this packet. A Coupon will be ound m every Ub packet. GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. FLOOR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRIOES. A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Winea and Spirits. Cheapest House m Ashburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to. SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BE CLOSED for the Winter Months at 5.30 p.m, ith the exception of THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, when we close at 1 p.m. and 9. 30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ONE MONTH. fir THE SA.JL.I-l IS NOW ON ist |THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW HOLDING THE GREATEST liOOT SALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER ;OENT. nnder OOST PRIOE :— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Ladies Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladies' Lasting Slippers  2/11 Shoes .... .... 4/11 Children's Pattnt Straps (4 to 6, Men'sJKip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 tol) 3'9and4/6 Nails) ... ... ... 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps .-. ... from 1/- Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. &H. Men's Bluchers ... ... .„ only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers... .«* .« ~» 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/. LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only _»« lid. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW* BUT WE LEAD. JUg* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best, f@" REMEMBER ! THE ZEALANDIA .DOO'l' STORE is now Slaughtering the Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes m Canterbury. Thiß ia the sort of Sale that makes the Mothers .Smile. < o__t_B EAII-Y AJ¥JD AVOID THE lltl >_& Don't Forget the Address— JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



I'_.L.jii_ JMotlces. /P. H. UNDRILL j [ E . A. ONDBILL.] FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. *~"""'*" * ~ .—■ WV beg to announce that at the request of numerous client*, we havo pur- ohased a FIRST CLASS UNDERTAKING OUTFIT, and that «c are prepared to furnish funerals ia the best possible atyie. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H. U.NM^KILL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. ANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Note Address— Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society Office. 2 175 GREAT iiELJNQUISHIiSG SALE OF BOOTS & SHOES AT Mcdonald AND 'McDIARMID'S, JE_ast !St-*eet. mHIS great CLEARING SALE is now m full swing. Remember wo are disposing of » Manufacturer's and Importer's Stook. A great opportunity suoh as this seldom occurs. Take advantage of it at onoe. The colonial goods are entirely of our ' own make. The imported goods were landed here at 20 per cent below warehouse prices. Quality of Stock equal to best Christ- churoh goods, and prices 40 to 50 per cent voder. Mcdonald AND McDIARMID EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- barton and Surrounding Districts that she has commenced Business m those pre- mises next to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and opposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, also choice Songs to select from. Call and see tbem. Musical Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m Btock will be immediately procured. Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the lowest prices. Music and Songs by evsry Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated . Brinsmead, Collard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANOS. Cash or time payments. A small line of Stationery and Birthday Cards. VJ-01-IIN tuitiobi. BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life study of the above instrument, Pupils oan rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can supply an Efficient Band for Balls, Parties or Concerts. Terms on application. Please Note thb Address— BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 BURNETT STREET. MONSTER SAJLE OF WINTER STOCK NOW ON. QTRONG Winter Dres3 Tweed« 7|d, llsd, and Is per yard, worth double. I ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Navy Is 6d, were 2a 3d. Fur Trimmings, various shades, 9Jd, reduced to 6_d. LADIES' CORSETS, Good Quality, 2s lid. Sale Price 2s 3d. FLANNELETTES. Plain,' Stripes, Checks, Tartans, & Floral patterns, all at greatly reduced prioes BLANKETS & FLANNELLS, * Large Stock— Great Bargains. Linen Tabling Is 3d for lOJd. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overcoats, Mercery, Hats and Capes. All at speoially low prices for the Sales. remnantsTremnants. Hundreds of Remnants must be cleared. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, ► Tanored Street,



J Tenders. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited up to SATUR- DAY, 30th inst., for Alterations to Somerset Hotel. Particulars with H. S. DRUMMOND, 7 176 Proprietor. TENDERS. THE Following Tenders havo been accepted: — S. B-own, W. and A. Thompson, W. ! Hußton, R. Bennett, B. HumptoD, Kenny, j and Buckley. 7 177 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. P"»^W<»iWW»'MIJiII<BWW»A»JLJ<MIiT*.-arA.T>>»WTi*-lil IWUMIH ■■J—*—* TO LET. A FARM of 732 Acres— about 562 Acres of amble land, and right of grazing 170 Acres of bush land — being Sections 10744, 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358, 21535, and parb 20812, Aiford, VII, VIIL, and XII. For further particulars apply to 7 59 G. A. M. BUCKLEY, i - ■ FOB SALE. TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prices. F. & hT'steel, Viotorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works 7 96 West Street, Ashburton. rTkirk, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Notify that he has COM* MENCED BUSINESS m Shop next Hotel, Graham's Road, Tinwald. THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED. Boots made to Order ; Any Style. Repairs Promptly and Neatly Executed ' 1 while you wait. Satisfaction guaranteed. Charges moderate. 6 232 Islington Fertiliser. ISLINGTON No. 1 FERTILISER, ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SOWING WITH GRAIN. THE COMPANY c;n Recommend Farmers m Sowing Wheat to USE ISLINGTON No. 1 Fertiliser. ft.-* PER TON ON TRUCKS AT 3m~>Q SMITHFIIiLD. SPECIAL ALLOWANCE FOR QUANTITIES. THE CHRISTCHURCH Meat Company, Ltd., 7 89 TIMARU. Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Publio of Ashburton thatjl have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, from Mb S. Trevurza, and trust that I may receive a fair Bhare of patronage of the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING* JAMES MCCORMICK. i 6J6 USPAEALLELBD CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, I AND ; ! BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH. f EVERY ARTICLE MARKED I& I GREATLY REDUCED. ANDBEW 088.



Hanmer and Graves. NOTICE IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF MERCHANDISE, SEEDS, STORE j PLANT, Etc. I TTTE having decided to relinquish T V business m Ashbuiton, purpose holding a "tearing Sale of Graiu, Grass uni Clover Seeds, Merchandise, Store Plant, etc., at our West Street Premises, on SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1898, AT IS O'CLOCK. The Stock consists of the following lines, viz: — Rye Grass, assorted Clovers, assorted Turnip Seed, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Golden Tares, Cape Barley, Fl»ur, Bran, Sharps, Agricultural Salt, Pine Salt, Rock Salt, Machine Oils, Kerosene, Plain and Barbed Wire, Binding Twine, 100 dozen Plough 1 Shares, (Raosome's and Hornsby'e), assorted sizes ; Wire Netting, Pre- served Meats, Potatoes, Tea, Candles, three sets Soales and Weights, large Seed Cleaning Machine, by Audrewes and Beaven, Corn Sacks, Anglo- Continental Superphosphate, Agricul- tural Lime, Bone Dust, Horse, Dray and Harnese, Horse, Gig and Harness, one black mare, 5 years j sundry lots Harness. ALSO,— The whole of the Store and Office Plant j and Furniture, etc. | Terms Cash. Sale at 12 o'clook. HANMER & GRAVES. JOHN R. BLAND, 7 136 Auotioneer. T. Bullock. * SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1898 1 Q ACRES, 3 ROODS, 16 PERCHES* Being the balanoe of R.S. 27430, fronting the Main South Road, between Ash- burton and Dromore, m its native state. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from the Owner to Sell the above by Auction at the Arcade on the date 1 named, at 11.30 a.m. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 7 179 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1898 40 ACRES 40 HOMESTEAD CLOSE TO WATERTON. MR T. BULLOCK has rt ceived instruc- tions irom Mr Wm. Lidstonb to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of his having pur- chased Mr Luscombe'a farm,— HIS PROPERTY AT WATERTON, containing 40 Acres, 0 Roods, 3 Perches, Being Lots 9, 10, and 11, part of RS. 7200 and others ; divided into four paddocks, nil well watered, 20 Acres being sown m Wheat. There is a Dwelling House of four rooms, Wash- house, and Dairy, Burrounded by garden and orchard planted with fruit trees ; also Stable, 6tc, erected on the property. Very suitable for a family man, being near a School. Inspection iuvited. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. Note time of Sale— ll 30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 173 Auctioneer. FOR SALE. 3 ACRES, together with House of Four Rooms, (iron roof), Scullery, etc , front- ing Smith's Road, jußt below the Agricul- tural and Pastoral Association's Show grounds ; the property of MRS A. M. Black. Lot 9, freehold, and two adjoining | Sections, leasehold. Not havirag disposed by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. MONEY rflO LEND on first Mortgages, good I security, the following special sums :— £200, £150 ; on Ist September, £1550 and £250. j T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS desirous of purchasing small blocks of land not far from town. I Three Seotions for Sale, R.Ss. 25587, 1 25668, and 25704, each containing |50 ACRES 50 fronting Mitcham Road, and only about 2£ i miles from the County Saleyards. | Very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ; ~TO~THOSE DESIROUS OF PURCHAS- ING LAND IN LONGBEACH DISTRICT. I QQ ACRES near Waterton, being "Lot 1/wO 8, Block 4, Longbeach Original Sale Plan, the property of Mr A. J. Huston. Not having disposed of this by Auotion, I am prepared to receive offers for it. About 69 aores are m wheat, put m with manure. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE_ FAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 18. MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now booking entries. DAVID THOMAS, 7 166 Auctioneer N.Z, FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION, Ltd. THE FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE ASSO- I CIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. AS LOCAL AGENTS for the above Association m the Ashburton District, we are prepared to reoeive proposals for I insurance on all descriptions of Farm Risks. Full particulars as to rates can be obtained on application at our Offices, West Street. Applications for Shares will also be received from Farmers desirous of plaoing their Insurances with the Association. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS' CO- OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF



CHURCH SERVICES. QjT. ~ST EPTTE N' S CHURCH. k-' Ashburton. i, WEDNESDAY-G.F.S. 7.30 p.m FRIDAY— Short Service 7.30 p.m Choir Pract-'ce 8 p.m SUNDAY SERVICES. - (31sfcJuly.) 8.30. — Holy Communion. 11 ■>. m. — Mforninc. Prayer. 2.45 — Children's Service. 3 30 —Holy Baptism. 3 p.m. — Dromore, Lay Reader. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. *g— — ■ — a— ■iiiiii..ns_WM tam paw— inm-ummn— m t Henry Stephenson. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. EXPTRATfON OF LEASE. TIJESDAY,~AOGU6T 2. MR HENRY STEPHENSON has re- ceived instructions from Mr A. H. Williams to Sell by Publio Auction at his Rooms (owing to expiration of lease of East Street premises— the business m Tancred i Street carried on as usual) — the Balanoo of HIS EAST STREET STOOK of Books, Stationery, Fancy Goods, etc. Further particulars m future advertise- ment. HENRY STEPHENSON, 7 180 Auctioneer. HENRY STEPHENSON, (ouooessor to Alfred Harrieon.) Established 20 years. I AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stook Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'olook. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the oounty. Advanoes made on Goods plaoed m my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Secondhand Bioyole nearly new. OHAFF, OATS,""wHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company 6 Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £JOn per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. Saturday, jcjly 30, 1898 ; 231 ac"re 231 FARM AT FLEMINGTON. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, m conjunction with MR E. W. HANMER, have been instructed by Mb John Bell to Sell ab their Weat Street Mart on the above date — HIS VERY NICE LITTLE HOME- STEAD AT FLEMINGTON, 1 comprising 331 acres. The land m this vicinity is so well known that it needs no comment at our hands. The improvements consist of a well-built seven- roomed House, Wash-house, Men's Hut, Six-horse Stable, Chaff- house, Implement j Sheds, and other out buildings. The pro- perty is well fenced and watered, and is m the following state of cultivation : — 70 acres m Wheat, 40 acres m Oate, and the balance m grass, and ready for cropping if desired. Full particulars ab sale — at 12 Noon. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ) Joint E. W. HANMER \ Agents R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 148 Auctioneer HORSE FAIR 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. FOR PRIVATE SALE WE have been instructed by C. M. Brooke to dispose af, by private treaty, — His well-known residence, now m the occupation of Mrs McOwen ; and Bituated corner Burnett and William Streets. [ Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOB PRIVATE SALE. A <*RAND FARM OF 335 AORES Of Really First-olass Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable 1 and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Stook and Land Agents. XTTE HAVE FOR SALE— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Black Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats. All machine dressed and grown iv the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly olean and grown at the Forks. A URAND CHANGE. ALSO,— Double Machine Dressed Ryegrass, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Clover, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. Theße Seeds are all maohine oleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations, Friedlander Bros., MMJIBO.



Ilt is not perhaps as widely known as it deserves to be but McDonald and McDiarmids' stock of ladies walking and evening shoes is the best m Ashburton, while the prices are the lowest ever quoted owing to their great reliuguishing sale now m full progress. Call and inspect, and buy before the opportunity of purchasing is gone. See advertisement m thiß paper. ■M-— ■)—_*_— — — mmm—sns-mmEmnmamimmemmemmmmt 'AT t\m ii«3d . WANTED at once— Experienced General Servant. Must bo good Cook. Apply to Miss Leahy. 7 179 WILLIAM PATTERSON, Orange Hall Leesee, has removed to Tancred Street Dining Rooms. Dinners from 12 o'olook till 2 p.m. Tea and Coffee at all hours. I "TTTANTED— Employment at gardening, W etc. ; piecework or contract. For address, apply Office of this paper. 7 118 rTIO LET — House m Creek road, Allenton, J with a i acre of garden. Low rent to good tenant. — Apply Office of this paper. 7J15 WANTED— Grazing for two dry Cows for nine months. Apply H.W., Office of this paper. WINDSOR Magazine for June— the biggest, brightest, and best ; new stories begun m this number. With Nansen m the North. Life of Gladstone, by William- son, just published. As a Man lives ; Phillippi, the Guardsman ; Honey of Aloes ; new editions just to hand. — H. M. Jones. FOR SALE— Pigeons, best strain m the colony. Flown 1122 yards a minute At moderate rates. To be had at Pelham Poultry Yards, Ashburton. 6 10 FOR BALR, Cheap— Strong Trap ; may I be used as a brake. Apply Mail j Offioe. 7 126 I FOR SALE — Indian Game and Houdans Exhibition birds and for cross breed ing purposes. Best table fowls known.— Pelham Yards g,~ I, Entertainments. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. GRAND "CONCERT WILL BB HELD AT THB ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1898, To be followed by A DANCE. Admission to Concert ... 2s & Is. 7 175 Bankruptcy Notice. ■ * — > IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Courc of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and of the Bankruptcy of William Henry Sutherland, of Aehburton, fishmonger, and William Pauling, of Ashburton, tailor. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to WEDNES- DAY, the 27th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, for BOOK DEBTS m the above estates. Lists of the Debts, also conditions, cm be inspected at the Office of the undersigned. Tenders must be addressed to the Deputy-Assignee m the estate of W. H. Sutherland and W. Pauling, marked *• Tender for Book Debts." The highest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. Dated this 23rd day of July. 1898. JOHN DAVISON. 7 174 Deputy Official Assignee, Ashburton « . .ii 1...... ...._.. mi m Public Notices ashburton hockey club. A SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING of the above Cub will be held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock. W. POTTER, 7 178 Hon. Secretary. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. NEW ZEALAND BRANOH : Head Office, Custom-house Quay, Wellington. Local Board op Directors : The Hon, Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon. Charles J. Johnston, M.L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Edward Richardson, O.M.G-. M.L.C. John Duncan, Esq. THE Oldest, Wealthiest), and most Prosperous AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFIOE AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Mutual Life Office which de- A BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most stringen Character, and Ensures a larger Reserv to meet Liabilities than that held by any other Office In the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS EXCEEDS £14,500,000 (FOURTEEN AND A HALF MILLIONS) STERLING-. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2,000,000 (TWO MILLIONS) STEELING. Policies m force 134,000 Sum Assured £41,726,041 Cash 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. Caah Bonuses declared for last five years, over Two Millions, yielding Reversion- ary Bonnses exceeding Four Millions. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IS THE A.M.P, SOCIETY, And Secure a BONUS EVERY YE^R. Expenses of Management — 8£ Per Cent, on the Total Income. Edward W. Lowe, I Resident Secretary, Branch Office— Castom House Qaay, Wellington. James Hair, District Seoretary. Dietrich Office , s Cathedral Square, Chriatchorob, ,



SfHOPSIS OF NHW ADVHBTISHMBNTS. Church Notices— St Stephen's GAM Buckley— Tenders accepted Fire Brigade— Concert, Augußt 25 H 8 Drummoud— Tenders Hookey Club— Speoial meeting Deputy-Official Assignee — Tenders for book debts, estates W H Sutherland and W Pauling Henry Stephenson — Preliminary adver-| tisement T Bullook — Land for sale HOZIE TEA