ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Ohristchuroh, June 27 ! There were fair entries at the Actdicgton marked to-day. Cattle—Fab cattle totalled 164 head* The BM.IB was rather dragging ;ir, 'At» binrb, bat improved lafcw on. and the market closed firm at last week's rates, viz, 19s to £Qa 6d per JOOlba for prim?) and 15s to 18s for other sorts. Fourteen bullocks from the North Island brought £9 12* 6d (so £11 5?» averaging £10 10h A couple of local bullocks broit^ht £8 1?4 6d aDd £9 10?. Steers from £5 17s 6d to £8 17s 6d, hsiferß £42« 6d to £7 12s 6J, and oowa £4 10s to m iss

Shbkp— There was a mixed entry of fat. sheep, including a few lines of extra prime freezers and some vary good kitchen ew; b, but a number of unfinished wethers and very Inferior ewes. Gcod fretzurs met a keen demand, bob uofiainbed aethers were negleofed Good awes sold well, but inferior were hard to quit: Prime merinos sold well for exporb. Good freezers 18a to 20; 64, ar d ap to 22i 6d for extra prims, lighter 15« ?d %o 17a 3d, unfinished wethero down to 14», extra prime ewa 16s to 17% good 12a 6i to 15s, nnSniihed and aged 8s 3d to lla 6d, merino wethers 12s 6d to Iss 6d and ap to 17s 5d for extra prime, merino ewee 7s lid to 11s 2d.» Fab !ambs—Although it Ife getting late in the season the competition was keen for aey realty prime lines, bat anfitiiihed »ad butchers' aorta were not in danmnd. Freezing quality sold at 13i 6d to 15s 3d, and up to 16s for a small line of extra prime, lighter sorts 11s 6d to 13s, and down to 10s for inferior. Store sheep were a very rough lot, comprising mostly little odd iinei from the north. The demand was poor, and little business was done. 471 wethers sold at 131 9d, and 913 wethera from Blenheim were withdrawn ab 11s Bd, 350 crossbred ewes brought 13b 9d, and little lots 13i lid A few pens of lambs brought 9a 8d to 10s lid.

Pias.—There was a heavy yarding of pigs. The demand for fata was weaker, the heavy supply o! porkers causing this class to ease considerably. Good stores ■old well. Baconera brought 32a to 45s (equal fco 3d to 3|l per !b). porkers 24s to 30s (equal to 3£rl), stores 123 to 18s 9d, and suckers and weaners 5a 6d to 7a.

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SAJ^IMBt* rfc stontt Euca lypti JBxts"#4ct. Under the distinguished patronage of Hie Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Coneul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract In the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT EXTRACT, whioh is recognised by the medioal division of the PrussianGovernmen to be of perfectly pare origin, as pc information forwarded to us through th Consul at Melbourne, March '2, 1878, w late:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Client of the Universities at Bonn and Greifßwald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Profsiasor of Parmaoology, atßon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director &f the Medical Oiinics at Greifswaid, that only products that are saturated with oxygen ajd freed of aoidp, resinous and other subetaaceß, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plan, AH crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to bo classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines?, whiob \tc abandoned long sines as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, aro discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odoar— which onr product, the only genuine Kuoalypti Extract develops most freelj through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through tno presonoe of acids. 3 By their taste, the result cf the contracting tendency of resins acd tennates. if these crude oils, so-c Jed eucalypti extracts, are applied by mista :e in cases ol oroop, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflamations, dysentery, etc., the oun sequences are most appalling. For safety ■a.ke ask alwaya for KANDfiR & SON'fc EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sand-nrsft Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS. SJH'E; RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS TBB ONJ.y RELIABLE SHIRT POLISH IN IHB WORLD. TI/TR3 MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro. feasional Laundrers, says ;—lt is the best 1 have ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing a pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try it and oft ye your strength, temper, and patience, Once tried, always used. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORE k CO. 5 136 FOR SALE, fIIHE unexpired portion of Appropriation, X being about £170 repayable by monthly instalments without interest, in the ludua trial Building Society, and two shares. Apply to _ T. BULLOCK' FOR SALE ~ TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and Cottage, centrally situated in Moore Street. £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, containing £ acre, conveniently situated in Moore Street, on which is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. QrV ACRES Qry O # ACRES Of Four Allotments, originally part of the well-knowr. Grove Fsrm 1. state. SITUATKD below Tmwald, fronting Graham'e Road, being Lots 21, 22, 41 and 42, on original sale plan of the Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers. There is a farcn house, stable with loffc overhead, piggeries, and other Improve merits erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of the whole or any oE the allotments. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Full particulars furnished by the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. MURGATROYD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGIRS Christohurch, Auckland, Patea, eto. BEG to inform the FARMERS AND BUTCHERS of the Ashburton Dis trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, aDd in furtherance of this object have ap pointed Mr C. E. Kendall as Buyer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to Purchase for Casb, ) SHEEP SKINS, HIDEB, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Etc, At Highest Rates Current. MUEGATBOYI) BROS,, NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnetti Street, Aahburtoo,



THE DECLARATION OF PEACE WILL BE A " Great Day n in Ashburton. (X) BE PREPARED FOR THIS A3TD VISIT " THE CORNER." VtfTHERE WE HOLD LARGE ASS 0 BTM ENTS OF Pretoria Hats, Lancer Felts, Rosettes, Johannesburg Badges, FLAGS IN ALL SIZES, Etc. ' WE would " specially" remind our Lady friends to invest in some of our WINTER UNDERCLOTHING Which has been specially selected by us to suit this district, and is meeting with RE ADY SAL K. JUST OPENED— 103 Eozen Ladies,, Children's, and .Men's "COSY SLIPPIRS," a for Winter Evenings. All prices, all sizes. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT IN FULL SWING, AT PRICES TO JSUIT^ALL. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. Uruger learns that the British mean to get Justicejfor all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all our numerous lines. We have just landed, per the s s " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oall early and see for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, ORETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per ss" lonic' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort- J mont of OILCLOTHS for Dadoß, which have just opened up in splendid order, Cell and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, TMnncr and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wl ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy 6t*ud and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poleß, aH sizes and prices Duchasse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboadb. SMOKE ONLY NEW _ (o) _VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO. I s TfiE NEW DRAPERY." A Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. SOMETHING NEW AND CHASTE. MITCHELL & TURNER.



PROCLAMATION OF PEACE I fIIH ERE is nothing more conducive to peace than to give the Ladies Goods ■ X a* Bargain Prices. Then to the thrifty and wise who want to save money, go at once and make your purchases from GEORGE, DUNCAN & Co,, "THJS PEOPLE'S DKAPEES," TdJNORED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. JUST ARRIVED—Special Shipment of job lines in Faced Meitcna and Serge Dress Materials, 42 inches wide, fashionable colors. Now note the price—4s lid the full Dress, better qualities at 6s 9d ard 8a lid full Drees, worth double ; come and see Job prices to clear Ladies' Capea and Jackets from 5s 9d upwards; prices will astonish you Ladies' Fur Necklets (special purchase) from 2s 6d to 6s 6d Women's Black Cashmere Ribbed Hose, seamless feet, Is pair White Muslin Apron (Embroidery trimmed} Is and la 3d, going quickly Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves 6d pair; Lawn Handkerchiefs Is 6d dozen NOTICE!—Gearg-e Dnnoan ■&> Co, have got the reputation for Selling Colonial Whits BLANKETS Cheaper than any firm in Canterbury. Proof is the pricei—Single Bsch 13s lid pair, Double Beds 19s lid pair ; please note, cannot) be replaced under 4i to 6b more per pair when our present stock la aold out SHOWING EXTRAORDINARY GOOD VALUE IN THE FOLLOWING LINES, viz -.— Colonial Flannels from lOfd, Flannelettes from 2| &. We are the noted house for these j Goods ■■■"■-, 2 Yards Wide Fine Grey Twill Sheetings from 10|d Unbleached Linen Tabling ll|d ; Art Muslins, in great variety, from 2Jd yard Cretonnes 3sd j White and Grey Calicoes from 2d yard ; Roller Towelling 3|d SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DRESSMAKERS-Slate Linings from 3§d, Al value White and Grey Turkish Towels from 4fd, Toilet Covers from B$J, Ancimacoessars from7Jd Ladies' Corsets from 2a 6d, Ladiea' "hard wear " Umbrellas from 2a lid Exceptional good value in Bush and Bed Rugs from 6s 6d White Satin and Honeycomb Quilts from 43 6d, Tapestry Quilts from Ss 6d Direct shipment of Nottingham Lace Curtains from la 6£d, lovely patterns, and at job prices; Reversible Cretonne Curtains 5s 6d pair MEN'S AND BO¥S' CLOTHING-Note Prioes Onehunga Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, New Sac Suite 32s 6d, Boys' Knioker Suits 13s 6d Men's Denan Overalls 33 lid, Mole Trousers 5a lid, Persian Cord Trousers 6s 6i Men's Brown Cotton Drawers la lid, Men's Merino do. 2s 6d, Lambawool do, special job line, 2s 9d, Colonial (Kaiapoi make) 3» 6d upwards Fancy Cotton Shirts, Cols, Is lid ; Leather do, 2s6d upwards; Union do, 2a lid up wards ; Flannel Unders 3s 6d upwards; Kaiapoi Plaiding Drawers 5s 6d Men's Mufflers from Is ; Samson Braces* Boys' 6d, Men's Is Men's Wool Knitted Books, double heels, 11 Jd pair; Men's Handkerchiefs 4^(l upwards SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT CLEARING SALE OF IRONMONGERY & TINWARE H ARDLE Y~B ROTHERS WILL Hold a Clearing Sale for ONE MONTH ONLY, prior to fined Alteration to Premises, also to make room for Large Shipments to arrive shortly, 27 Hand Saws, reduced to 2a 9d "Galvanised Buckets from ls r6d Carpenter's Brace, 2s 6d Tin Bowls 4d, 6d, 8d Door Locks from Is 6d Frying Pans from la Kgg Beaters from 3d Wringers from 13s 6d Glass Cutters and Tin Openers from 6d Register Grates, Ranges, Fenders, etc, at Reduced Hates, REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, HABDLEYBROS., East Street.—Manufacturers of Tanks, Baths, Spouting, Ridging, etc—East St f»i ■ i n i mrri ittiii ibiiiiiiiii mm in him ■ nnmnani—im—«i wwim>—i n mum mi law Mlmi \miw4 O^pphv \ RBTABLIB h"¥d°'"~l. « 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. TIiEPRSMDfiB AND ■ WEALTHIEST GOWHIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AHD LIBBRALITT* PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRE AND ~MARINB RISES. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRB HING MACHINES, Ac, AOCSPTKD AT LOWEST WRRBNT|»ATa X W. HANMBB AGENT, — 28,000 C.))ki.i- II X Iy M Ranges IN USE Hf THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNIfE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6i no settingT~required. With Stove Pipe can bo worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin<lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; i inn ii *Q' L Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNBDIN. T7URBWORKS in great variety at OP^lrkJ?** 1* IS BRIM*UL OF JD Fletohee Bros.—Crackers 2d and V, WISpOM, use only Hondai-Unka 3d per packet or la 9d or 2s 9d per dozen: it BTlon P»oked and sealed tea and you will also Kookets, Roman Oandl? Catherine L httß ea««'e"Te» Pot" satisfaction equalled Wheels, Sine Lights, etc. ■* no blended tea on the market—Name on every genuine p»ck«b rad box.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FKEEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjTOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANUEE can bo roach for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received by BROS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR TELE M,Z, FABMERB CO-OPF.RATIVE A HISQCIATION OJF GAMiISBBUBY, Limited., CANTERBURY FKOZBN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUUH Sectary. TIULLUWAY'S OINTMENT } IS A REAL BOON To SufFerers from LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, CL/\NDC'AR SWELLINGS, — PILES, FISTULAS, &x _ Its soothing and healing powers are simply marvellous, and " , THERE IS MAGIC SN ITS TOUCH When applied to *Ufp, SCALDS, COTS, POISONED WOUNDS, d& •^jißUhctured only at 78, New Oxford Street London. Sold hy a,U Chemists and Medicine TWiiilif THE AFFLICTED REJOICE ! THE POLYPETHS HAVE CAPTURED the HEAETS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL° OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHf C MEDICAL INSTITUTE N.Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latimer Square & Gloucester Street, CHRISTCHURCB - POLYPATHIO, the NEW METHOD OF HEAIIKG, Is (he surest and most rapid System, as _ 0* Jgsßipw?!' curee with absolute certainty such diseases as mM^^^^^^^^^^^. ance!'» Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable andar the old system, as welt as all Chronic and Nervous m|i&gHgP@9P| Complaints of Women and Men. MORE CURES " f ns£sSgS£?^ MADK BY POLYPATBY than any OTHER L^^^^^^^^^M SYBTEM IN THE WORLD. yf& The wisest, best educated, and most; enlightened *A '^^^r^^Sb^^^f 9^ people are dpiily becomlcg converts to those new flf* 4 principles and methods which are supported by such [ '^j^^^^^^^^^^M ■ \ overwhelming evidence, buatained by the public, w^° aye a^ an opportunity of testing the aWMJMg^ra^^M remarkable success cf the FOLYPATHIC SYSTEM. HJ§j|o^^Ss^fej^S^ffiw - 1 Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire j^ffljjMinfflj^oj^MEßßßp^a^ I through &ts enlightened community, and amongst W^WJjß^^^^^^ I l^°f c wno a(3 given up all hopes of ever being well a^ai», and tht-y are by hundreds availing themselves Bypy^^H of the POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic Kjw|^M^M^i^-P iseeses> wili»h haH proved to be the Eureeb, quickest, fMl^pre^S^l i? and mnst re]irbie means of Cure ever offered an <*« iQ^^^^^^^^Sfl^ efflicted People. When sick, is the time we need the JSijWP»j aaffi^P^f '•"-,'- eb B>^VICO aYi& treatment; Therefore we say: \^^SSE3^MmS^^m^S^i' Tnform yourselves, you who are sick, write to the ■ 'ir{iZ^f^L^^, B POLYPATHJC INSTITUTE, and then accept proofs iuwniim.i'ij,. «hj i^sfc-^ggKggj;,- ot - t jj e ni y 6 terlous skill — more convincing than words — that ie^posseesed by the Polypaths. They treat all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with *11 examination and all local treatment: They also de sire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known In the Old World as the" Antl-Agnoohal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have •ach opportunity. If^you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Chrlstchurcn, with Stamped Envelope, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packtd Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post, THOUBANDS CUREp ANNUALLY BY LETTER. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEAWNG BOOT SHOP, TS the Moab RELIABLE House lot GOOD AND CHEAP BOOUS. 0 aim 1» to give yo« the best value for littlb money. HONESTY Is our Polio We vi\? not Guarantee you an artiole nnleia we know it will give you every Satii ao&ion. Ou« Trial is all we ask—Oar Goods Sell themselves. ** • . •»*—*«— j. MELLOR, 3JANORBD BTFEF ASHBUBTOW



MISS CARSON. 7 fTIEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ WANTED Known-That J. MenoH Hw received a Urge •apply of the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers, and uti oqualleci In Ashburton. j.m. being the oaly practical and axperlenoed Bootmaker la th« town, thus gives him superiority an* faoility to know beat what to net. Therd (ore the public have no need to weudee where to go for reliable Boota and ShMt Discount for cash as usual. Fepain dou ab >moe. Beat Sole Leather used and work bartS iPt ab Th° HalJ ' Eaßt BtT"u *** Established 1876. FOR CHRISTM.~PREBENTS ABD NEW ?EAR GIFTS, Axso WEDDING PRESENIB go xo GEORGE JESBON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AM ! JEWELLER, I fiasfe Street, Aahbattop, THE CHEAPUJStIpLaOE IN SOWS OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. ___JgspgorroN invited: FOR SALE PRIVAtDBLTt T A f *J now prepared to treat privately fof Lot^-Greenafcreert Farm, oootafnlng 160 L°14107£ Orth RiverCPftrm» oonfeaining 81 — E> W- gANMEBi S. H. GEAVES, SHABEBKOKBR AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 186 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, RELIABLE Information on Eredgfn Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Oowcs • Bedford McNetll'e, Morelng and Real's, A.B.C. Code (fourth MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Aahburtoa Repreaentative Teleoeaphio Addkbss : GRAVES, ChrUtchurch. 3 21 OHBAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOuFt SOMERS GOAL. OUTPUT has Trdbled during the la twelve m out ha IT IS VSED EVERYWHERE. ThU CoaJ ie the Best and Cheapest Steam \nd Household Coal in the market. *£ Flour n *°^«tory and *nt. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T. TOPARK, MOUNSD SO M RS. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. T BEG to Inform you that I have aevered win nnectioH with th« Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for ? ver ?r e£/ caM» Rad hay« PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILES. The Canterbury Mill, which ia the property of the Bank of New Zealand Aaeeti fejA J •«» nnder the iSTS Kollitt & Co., so to avoid oonfuaion with oorrespondence, I would like to aak y©rto address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITHIi WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October lat, liball bepleaMd to supply you with first-class '^ I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour v'^^ ,SharP» »* *he Store, of the kS. farmers Association, West Street, when Jfarmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdere i THOMAS ~ROLLITT. A Cinnamon Cure, Wahoo, Koolibah o DtuaQ? DJSmm Gum g0 2 ABHID »!roH r^it 'people &&*>s& SOU NO THK PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS.