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Red sived Wakapuaka July 28 S 9am This Office 9 22 urn)

Honskong, July 27 Wifch reference to Li Hung (Jiang's proposal to send ministers to Tientsin under escort, it is believed at Shanghai that it is the intention of the Govern ment to pretend the Boxers had over powered them during the journey, thus relieving Government of the responsibility of their massacre in Pekiii. Mncdonald, writing on July 6th, says the three Legations are standing I but aaay be annihilated any day, The Chinese authorities were not assisting foreigners whose supplies of food and ammunition were than short. (Received . Wakapuaka July 28, 9 35 a.m , Thia Office 10 28 a.m.) Hong Kono, July 27 Tfao Allies have decided to advance ©n Pakin, along the TientsinPekin railway. The ringleader of the Secret Triad Hoeiety, has been arrested for preparing to attack Oanton. (Received Wakapuaka July 28, 10 5 am Thia Office 10 58 am) Hong Kong July 27

Details of the outrages on the Chris* tians a.% JVlukd3n, show that the Chinese troop-; pretended to protect the S2rvice in tiifi oarhodrii], At a given signal, they sun ounded and set fire to the buiichi g, only the Bishops escaping. Subsequently, the Bishops were taken before the Viceroy's Council, and tor* tared and decapitated. An Italian priest; arrived ab Hoog Kan;? fraro Hunan. He escaped in a coffiu, in which friendly natives carried him.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR.

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(Received Wakapuaka July 28, 9.35 atn This Office lC2Bam) London, July 27 General Bundle has taken Com mand© Nek, South of Betb'ehem; The Boera have gone to Vouriesburg, and the British are following. The Boera, intending to continue a guerilla warfare, are awaiting the American presidential election, declaring that the democrats have promised to inter vene if elected. London, July 27 The movement for crushing Boers' still under arms in the Free State is being conducted with vigor. After two days' severe fighting, Generals Hunter, Clements, and Paget, occupied the Brand water basin.

U»Sited Press Association -Hy Eieotiic Telegraph Napier, July 28 A letter received by tha Usb Caps mail, itatea that Caplain Tanner, who left with the Fifth Contingent, was attacked wi'h dysentry and fever at: and was ordered co return to New Z '-aland.

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Wellington", July 28 Ataeocial atGieytownMr Homaby M.H.R, was presented with a purse of sovereigaa from his Wairarapa friend?. Messrs Ward, Duncan, and Carroll, with oiher members of the Legislature were presents

Auckland, July 28

Forty more Anstrians arrive here on Monday, and 100 are cm the way from Dalmatia, aud 200 next September. In reply to local protests, the Premier pom? a out that this emigration is against the wishes of the Austrian Government, and an evftaion of the Kauri Gum Induatty Act. If they attempt to coma here, decided action will be taken.

Wanganui, July 28

The Governor arrived at Wangauui yes terday; He visited the schools and hospital, and other public institutions, last evening. At an entertainment ab the Opera House he presented the certificates of the successful candidates in the Wauganut branch of the St. John Ambulance Association, and de livered an address on the Sb John Order. He left this moraing for Wellington Wellington, July 28

At the Arbitration Court bo-day J, L Kirn« bell was charged by the Furniture Trade Union with two breaches of. the award ; (1) Paying lees than the stipulated wage, and (2) Keeping over the proportion of appren tices, The Court found there had been a breach of the award, and fined Kimbell £2 and costs £8 8s 6d. Kimbell said he had nob read the award, and the Court com- j meated on his laxity.

MINING

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Dunedin, July 28

This Morning'a Sales—Aldinga 6d : Al pine Oouhols 36a 63, 37h ; Bendtgo 103 3i, 10s; Dunsfcan Lead 28s, 28s 6d; Electric Extended 16a 6d; Evan's Flab 22s 6d; Galvanic 23i 6d ; Gold King 6a ; Gold Queen 395, 39s 3d, 40e ; Golden Run 553; Hartley and Biley £10 15s, £10 16s; Hokit'ka River 3s 6d ; Leviathan 39s 63 ; Main Lead Hercules 3d ; Nelson Oreek 18a; Saltwater Creek, par, 3d disc ; Second Magnetic 36s ; Vincent 69*. 69) 3d.

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(Before C A Wray Eeq, S.M.)

Thos Blair was charged with obtaining liquor by false representation, from the B&ilw&y Hotel. Fined 40a and costs. Civil Cases—M T Hca'y v Margaret Cronln, for goods on judgment summons. Defendant agreed to pay the amount by monthly instalments. M T Hea'y v Thoß I'iesa, for goods en judgment summonp. Defendant agreed to pay the amount by monthly instalments, All the other cases were settled oub of Court.

THE ASHBORMN GUARDIAN? SATOBMS JULY 28, 1900

4 Cinnamon Care, Wahoo, Koolitmh or BaDJsmin, Gum co 2 ASHBTOTOfT PbpgO).



lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affaire through the Consul-General for Italy, at' Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at) the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1885. j Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and i Universities all ov#r the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract .n tho market, producta of simple disii"ation forming crude resinous oils. In' order that these-crude oils may riot he taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPT



* EXTRACT, which is recognised by the I 'tiedical division of the PruasianGovernment to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through th Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, w bate:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clieo of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Scbulz,Professor of Parmacology, at Boa, and Professor Ore Aiossitsr, Diceutur *f tin; Medical Ul;uics at ! Greifawald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen aid freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plan. All crude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, Jtmoug the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their doficiency in pungent odour— which our products the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in speoifio density through fcne presence of acids. 5 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of reaiue and tennatas. if those crude oils, so-c led eucalypti extracts, are applied by miata .c in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria., internal iuflarnattona, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For aafetj a*ks ask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst Victoria, Australia. SAN.DE d & SONS. Smoke New Venus



Wanted. Pi SONS wanted at once at J t)\J\J H. Jkwitt's, opposite Mail OffiOß. :ANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old estiblished fi rm of MITCHELL & Turner, from old premises in Tancred Street to New Shop in Burnett Street HARDLEY~ BROS. Ashburton, supp'y windmill aod stand for £12, Well sinking ac moderate rates. WAN I KD—Buyers for our Bays Suite at 7:i 6d, vtorth 12a 6d ami 15s. Splendid nibble.—Nobthcote Heffobd. IHOR Ranges, Register Gratea, and 1 Mantelpieces try Habdley Bros, who offer special inducement to purchasers. Large stocks now to hand, WANTED KNOW N - i hat our Ladfe Winter Jackets and O»pe% are an exceptionally choice lot, being at once stylish and moderate in Prices.—Mitchell & Turner THOSE who deaire a convenient house and up-to-date, should consult Hard ley Bros., for a good supply of hot and cold water. * WANTED KNOWN—Laduw 1 Jackets, formerly 27s 6il now 4j lid, Ladies Capes formerly 30s, now 5s 6d, Ladies Mac ntOßhea 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is Id, Ho'land Aprons Is.—Andrew Orr's heap Sale. 7 139 AT Mks Alcokn's Sale—A large !o of O. Jackets aud Capes just bought nfc great reductions will be offerees much under usual prices to make room for the Builders. Also all her Drese Goods. A choice variety, afe prices from Is per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Dress Muslins all much reduced to clear.



WAITED K*'OWN*-The Stocktaking Sale is a success at the Corner. More startling jobs for Satukday.—Nobth cote & Hefford. A BARGAIN.—Gem Organ, 16 Btops, 9 Sot of Reeds, new, £45, ?or £30 oaßh good order. Second hand Piano £16 10a; Ido £10 103. A Bord Piannette, a good useful instrument, for 24 payments of £1 each. A Splendid Piano, by Robsnow, on easy monthly payments. Pianos from £1 per moQih; Organs from 10a per month; Accordeons, Violins, Autoharpe, Music. Orchestral Gem Organs, 18 atops, are all g3uuine and effective*—H M Jones (H. COMPANY), ABHBURTON GUARDS A MEETING of the ABhburton Guards xjL will be held ef&er parade on MON DAY Evening Next, 30ih inst,, for the purpose of electing a Subaltern to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Lieut. R. M. Cuthijsrtson. Every member must attend. By Order s Wm. SPARROW, 7 216 Captain Commanding. fAD AM E ELVINO- Phrenolojiit Psychometrist, lospirational Medium. For a short season: Rooms at Mbb Patke son's Boarding House, Aehburton. Hours — 10 a.m to 10 p.m. 7 217 "PRIMHIVK METHODIST CHURCH," TjIVANGELISTIC Services in above i jQi Church To-morrow; Mrs Wright, Evangelist, will &mab Rev. Rainb ; Winch more afternoon. 7 219 OAPTIST CHURCH—Tc-morrow Morn. J3 ing—" Love Triumphant." Evening —" Salvation, Present, Perfect, and Final." What oaith the Scripture 3 Praise Meeting. 7 215 SALVATION ARMY-Farewell services to Adjduant and Mbs Rowley to morrow all day* Eleven a ro, dedioatiion of Bro and Sis Good's infanb child ;3 pm, special music, ate ; 7 p m, final farewell, 7J22Q ; LOST LOST— In Ashbnrton, on MONDAY last, one large-siz;d black Sheep Dog, white on breast and on tip of tail. Finder rewarded on returning Bame to W JSTODDAEif 7 221 WMowby



HPANNELL, Bootmaker, &c, Qhrist • church, attends Ashburton on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, August 2 and 3, to >aka measures for boots, &o; Any Orders left at the Commercial Hotel will receive prompt attention . 7 218 ASHBURION COUNTY COUNCIL riIENDERS are invited for Providjtig and I. Planting Trees in two Contracts, viz: 27,000 trees a 6 Anama and 13,|00 at Bucoleueh and Spread Eagle. Specification at Council Office, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairmnn to be sent in by li a.m. on F KID AY, 3rd August. 1 By Order, A WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Aahburton, July 28, 1900 7 225 Don't CotiGH—Eelief can be obtained im mediately. Use KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES—weII known as the utterly un rvalled Cough Rsmedy. Strongly reoom mended by the many eminent physicians. They ab onoe check the cough and remove he cause—wifchou any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them* One Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two ab bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere n ns Id hi each



BEAT OVS OF AN INCREASE OF HIS PENSION A Mexican war veteran and promiaont editor writes —* Seeing the advertisement of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Kemeßy, I am reminded that as a soldier in Mexico io '47 and '48, I contracted Mexican diarrhoea, and this remedy has kept me from gesfctog an increase in my pension, for on every renewal a dose of it restores me.' It ia unequalled as a quick cure for diarrhoea, and is pleasant and safe to take. For sate by Ashburton Drug Company Zeaiandia's sons have shown such plack And steadiness when under fire, < That more are on to try their lock Against the Boere in war attire. It's my advice that ere they atarr, Sonnd health and strength they will secure, All coughs and colds will soon depart On taking Woods' Great Peppermint. Cure, TO THE DEAF—A rich lady, cured °f her Deafness and Noises in the Head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, gave £500 to hia Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Address No. 667 d. The Nicholson Institute, Lcßgcotfcj Guanersbury, London



f PUBLIC NOTICES. ;""" ~LQ~G.~¥. ~~ AN Open Lodge Entertainment will re held on WEDNESDAY Evening August 1, in the Templar Hall at 8 o'clock. < The usual good Programme. Admission by Silver Coin. 7 223



THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERB* CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limitbp. ~~CLEAR/NQ SALE OVERDALE, 3 MILES y*OM CHERTSEY ( MONDAYrAOGUST 6 MR Wh. OAKLEY having sold hia farm ' to Mr J»mes Croy has instruaUd at ( to bell by Public Auction without reserve on the above d»te, the whole of his j LIVE <fe DEAD STOCK, And Comprised as follows :— QAA Half and Crossbred EWES, 4 and OUU 6 tooth, in lamb to Shropshire Rams X Shropshire RAMS IBay MARE 'Bonny,' in foal to Cavalier IBay MARE 'Dinah,' 4 ysars, by Cavalier Q Black MARES, by Prinot Victor ITwo-ysar-old COLT and 1 Yearling ZTFilly by Cavalier | Harness MARE {\ COWS in prpfib 1 SPRINGER A STORE CATTLE I Purebred Tamworth SOW Quantity FOWLS, etc.



I CJQD JOHN'S AMBULANCE ASSO- O CIATION. ASHBURTON BRANCH? OHOULD sufficient members enrol by 2nd O August, an Eveu'rig Clat? from 8 to 9 on Saturdays will be established Applications for membership to 7 206 MISS GRAHA M, Burnatt Street ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION I (Ashburton Branch.) TIHE Ladiet' Class will he held on SATUR .JL DAY JS'exfc, 28bh July, at 3.30 p.m., at Wakanui Road Board Rooms. This will be the lait opportunity for ladies to joiu this afternoon course. 7 196 MISS W SIMPSON, Teacher ol Piano forte, Havelock Street, East Belt, wishes to notify that she has a first class Quadrille Band available for DsmoM, Wed ding partial, Concerts, and Socials. For Terms & etc , eppiy to D. Leitch, Burnett Street. 7 177 XBNDEBS FOU PLOUGHS INtf rpENDERS are invited for Plouhing JL about 280 acres at Dromore. Two or more teams wanted for the contract. Apply A C CAMERON, 7 200 Dromore.



IMPLEMENTS,— 1 Maissy Harris Reaper and Binder, 1 Oraaa Seed Stripper, 1 Drill, 1 Chatham Se«d Cleaner, 1 Three Horae Dray and Frame, 1 Double Furrow Plough, 1 Set Six Leaf Harrow*, 1 Maesey Harris Cultivator, 1 Cambridge Boiler, 1 Spring Trap, 1 Wheel barrow, 1 Grindstone, Gun, Tool*, eta., Harness of all descriptions. 5 Ton Oaten Sheaf Chaff, 100 Bushels Ryegraee Seed, 100 Bushels Seed Oats (Sparrowbilis and Canadians), Sundries, etc Also, a Quantity of Household Furniture. Sale to commence at 12.30 sharp. Luncheon provided. THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPERA TITE ASSOCIATION OF CANTER BURY, Ltd, T F GIBSON, Manager. 7 174 HA LLOYD, Auctioneer. (Dae New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd. tinwaleTyards, Tuesday Next, July 31, ISOO SPECIAL Entry on aocouot of J. M. Furzb, Esq., Buccleuch. K/^\r\ Very Forward HOGGETS i)f\{~\ Crossbred EWES, in lamb to /C\J\J Shropshire and English Leicester Rams. Also Fat Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs, T. F. GIBSON, Manager. 7 224 H. A. LLOYD, Auctioneer. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Im NEW ISSUE OF SHARES.



/GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE! STATE!. Fob the following amongst many reasons New-Zealanders should support their national office :— 1. Its Security fs absolute. 2. Its Premiums are low. 3. its Bonuses are high. 4. its Funds are all invested in the colony. 5. Its business is restricted to New Zealand, the HEALTHIEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. New-Zealanders who insure in offices which obtain tlie bulk of their business from the Old World and the other colonies (including Western Australia and Fiji) have to pay for the LOSS ABISING- FROM THE HEAVIEB MORTALITY OF THOSE COUNTRIES. The death-vate in New Zealand was under 10 per thousand in 1898, while in the other colonies it ranged from 12J per thousand in Now South Wales to 16 per thousand in Western Australia. Accumulated Funks at present date amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. ANNUAL INCOMiTovex 1 £100,000. j. hTbighaedson, 11 Commissioner. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The BamblerJ 1 HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycle 3, I have qsg o oned up a fresh consignment of the latest pattern «* rambler" special light racers, ROAD BAOfcRS, & ROADSTERS



A PPLIOATIONS for SHARES may ba XJI sent to our Ashburton Branch Office on or before Noon on THURSDAY. 9ch August., or posted to reach the Head Office, Chriatchureh, not liter than Noon on FRIDAY, 10th August. ROBT. BARDIE, General Manager. Oimstcbarcb, 16th July, 1900. - 7J52 THE N.Z, FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmers wishing to purchase would do well to oall on us for particulars :— 9CO Acres Dromore District 500 „ 1800 9 , Springburn  203 H Ashton „ 365 „ Rakaia „ 520 „ T. F. GIBSON, 149 Mauager.



ia all 'izos and ali fitted with the evtr listing "Q & J detachable Tyre. " THE HAMBIiEB,' ii AiND INSPECT THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest en Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* P. THOMAS, tYCLES RE-PLATED % AND RE-ENAMELLED la all Colours, including the LITEST KHAKI, with SilTer and Gold Decorations! From 20s. DATES, LOWRY AND CO. ZEALAND!A. CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Street APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFEED, Etc



GERALDIME FARMERS' YARDS. WEDNEBDAY, AUGUST Ist, I§oo. bpecialUntry. __ * A CCX)UNT Wi P. Sctdholmb, Esq., jTL Kukfthu, C)Kf\ 2i 4, 6, ftßd e-tf-oth EWES in &O\J Lamb to Romney and EnglUh Leioetter Ramt QAA z-*ooth KWEB ia Lamb to OUU Romney Ram» Kf\f\ 4, 6, & 8-booth EWES in Lamb O\J\J to Shropihlro Down Rami, HALING k BHALLGRABB, 7 211 * AuctioateM. T. "BULLOCK ~~ TISFWALD "" TO LET— Dwelling ot 5 Rooms »ai Verandah, with Soullerj at baok and other coarenieocM j wall •ituatad in i MoMnrdo Street. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent FOR SALE A FARM of 265 Aorei, Spriogfield District, Rural Section 32643, moitly in Euglish grasses. For termi and partioa ari apply to T. BULLOCK., Agent, TO LET NEW Dwelling houie of fire rooma, plastered, with verandah, centrally aitn&ted near the Poab Office and Railway Station. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. C\f\ ACRES at Alford Forest, being R.S &\J 22038, aituatad on Winterslow Rub. M 1& IOH-Tb owner haa aafchoriaed the acoeptanoe of thii figure for a prompt ■ale. ID BULLOCK Agent.



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XT7E have made arrangements with growers for Kegolar Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NICOLL BEOS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON



(EINWALD F()R SALft—Good Building site, corner of Aane Street and Lagmhor Road, I being lots 238 and 239, containing £ acre« ALSO An acre adjoining, being lots 234,23b, 236 and 237. To be sold as a whole or separately. T. BULLOCK, JTOKtiALK ATA LOW FIGURE, TIIREEHOLD Town SeotionNo 56, having JD about 82 feet frontage on West Stree" and running back a depth of about 2 chains, on which is a oommodiouß Grain Store, erected on massive concrete foundations with concrete cellar; formerly occupied by M issbs Kilwokth k Son. Tnt store covers exactly half the ceotion, having a space for another building alongside of the same dimensions For terms and full particulars apply to T BULLOCK, FINEST Roller flour, 2001ba 14s j lOOlbs 7s 6d, sOlbe 3s lOd, and 251b 2s; Bran 3s 9d per bag, Sharps 6s 93 pec bag, at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply [Stores. ,



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I D. THOMAS. 1 ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, -1900 — MY Next) HORSE" FAIR will ba held tn th« above date, B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 137 Auctioneer.



FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. SATURDAY, August 4, 1900 WE shall offer on above datt at our West Sfcratt Mart that very desir able little Suburban Property known as Ma Hikby'i Rssideaot, adjoining the Ashbur ten Saleyards, fronting on the Main South Road, and contaiaing 5 aorts, with w«li built 7 roomed House, Dairy, and other outbailiiogs, with a nicely stocked Orchard and Garde n, W« iavit* insptotiem Stoats and fail partionlars at Sale. SALE AT 1 p.m. I FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lsn. R. FKIEDL&NDER, 7 222 Auctioneer.



FOR SALE, CRUSHED WHEAT FOR] PIG FEED, CHEAP \ Grain Freight TO LONDON. "YfjTß have space for a"! limited quantity of Wheat or Data, 'available by steamer at* lowest enrrent ratei. Farmers wishiDg to ship will please communicate with u« promptly. FRIEDLANDER Bkos., Lm FOR SALE. ALGERIAN SEED OATS. Grown from Imported Seed. rriHEY ar«Ja'very fasti growing Oat, and will ripen from 10 to 14 days aooaer^than Canadians. They are heavy yidderi, having produced over 80 Bushels per acre in ordinary seasons. Only a limited quantity left. FRIEDLANDER BROS, L*d. FOX PRIVATE SALE TTAVING disposed *ot the Lyndhurst Farm on account of Mr jMax Fribdlakdeb we are instructed to offer his Ardagh Farm, adjoiningjthe above, containing 2560!*aorei, either in one Block or in lots Ito [suit purchaser!] For fall particulars apply tc FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid., 64 Land and Estate Agents. WE ABE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AHD GRASS SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited



I Wax Candles (fluted or plain) 7d per 1b Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb Finest O«tmea!, 251b bag 2s 9d Brown's Corn Floor, Si per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Whiting, Id per lb Finest New Cat rants Finest New Sultanas, ?d per lb Finest New Raisins 6£d par lb, Heedless 9d Quaker Oats lOd per packeb Finest) Gab Loaf Sugar SJd per lb . Pure Coffee 2s per lb French Coffe Is Bd, Harp Coffe Is 4d per lb Finest Roasted Coffeeßeana Is lOd and 2s per lb Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) fib tin Js 2d, lib tin 2s 3d New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6Jd per lb Elemo Raisins 4id per lb Finest New Dates 6d per lb Fine Muscatels, perlb, 1 0 New Natural Ffgs „ C 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb o]lo „ Stewing Prunes „6d and 0 8 New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, and citron, per lb 0 8 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Barcelona Nats „ 0 8 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6  Castor Sagar, per lb 0-5 Orosse and Blaokweil's Essences 9d per



botble Lewis' Prise Bacon, by roll or side perlb 0 6| Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id and 0 6 Desslcated Cosoanat  0 7 Edraond's Baking Powder, 6d and 101 per tin Waluata „ 0 8 lib Tina St George's Jams, per tin 0 6 lib Raspberry Jam, 5s 6d doz., tin 0 6 lib  Crospe and Blackweli's Mar malade 0 9 Concentrated Jellias—Lemon, Rasp-



CD * tH , -■ If ft § I—i ► H S™"^BARMANIBROirh"av« large r7took Loasbys Wfthoo, Benjamin Qnm Koollbfth, »nd Oinnamon Cure



MONEY TO LEND. I HATE (Trait Monies for Investment in sums of £500 to £5000 on Fibsi Mobtoaoi at) lowest current rates. DAVID ZANDER, " Tapered Street, AKDLEY BROS., offer a splendid lint of Plata Glass Stable Laatuni *• L%«»olUUi6dftMd4i6d,



berry, Vanilla—pint packets, 5s 6d doz. per packet 0 6 De Vere's 3 elly Powders, assorted flavours, per packet 0 6 Bird Seed— Hemp, Rape, Canary, lb 0 3 Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, per lb 0 4 Analebrook's Cocoa Jib 4d, ijrlb 7£d Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d doz, 7£d tin] CHEMICALS. Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3  Carbonate Soda „ 0 3 „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6 „ Alnm, powdered „ 0 6 „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 „ Borax, powdered „ 0 8 „ Sulphur „ 0 6 Disinfectant Powder, Urge tins l()d Caostic Soda 7d t Bd, and 9d per tla J Carbolic Sand Soap 5d per bar Day A Martin's paste Blacking.doz. 0 4\ NixeyNj Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Peerless Gloss perbot. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bofc. 0 9 „ in tins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Bine, per lb 0 10 Beckltt's Bag Blue, , „ 010 St George's Bine, 0 8 Colman's D.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 Jib tins lO^d, Jib tine 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5a per owb ,/ Salt, 71b bag Bd, 14tb bag, Is 3d, Rock Salt 6a 6d and £410» per ton Ginger, whole Is 3d, gronnd Is 4d lb White Pepper (guaranteed pare) Is 4d lb lib Tin Rabbit in Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Is Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle • White Wlno Vinegar 9d bottle Washing Soap—Silkstone lOd bar or 11s per box MoLeod's almond ecented 9d bar. 11s per box Rawllng's almond ecented, 9d usr. Domestic, 6d bar I Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box | Barilla Ash lOd bar Sunlight so»p la per box, 4jd bari Lifebnoy (Carbolic), Is 4d box, 6d bar ; Toilet Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, Is bos Pear's tmscented tablets, 6d each, 55,6 d dos deaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets for la Glycerine Soap, fib bars 4d,lib bars 8d Hops, loose, Is 4d, and Is €d ?b pressed



SEEDS. SEEDS. | KIMMO & BLAIK'S STANDARD SEEDS.- Vegetable Seed* 3d per packet or 2/6 per dozen Mower Seeds Id per packet or lid per dozen AT FLETCHER BROS. Cash is King. Prosperity Canno' Thrive on Credit. WE BaST FOR CASH—WE SELL FOR CASH—* THERE iS THE WHOLE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS—WE HAVE NO BAD DEBTS.



jVTONE of our Customers have to pay for Goods other people had from us, an 11 who never paid for th»m ; and aa for buying for Cash we assert it is the only key that will successfully open the bargain door, to the wide awake merchant. Everybody likes to save, and everybody likes to spend. It is pretty hard to do both, but it can be dona by buying from us. Your money goes so far that you can both buy more, and save more at the same time, Don't take onr word for it; read, compare our prices, and judge for yourselves. NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY ON CREDIT, Compare these prices with the prices yon are paying. Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2|d per lb, or 701b bsg for ISs [6J. Duchess Tea (very economical) 23 per lb or Is 9i per lb by the Tin- Golden Tipped Orange Pekoe Ceylon 2 \ perlb, or la 9d perlb by the tin. Further reductions by Half Chest or Chest. Station Tea fron? la liti per lb by the Chest. Good Sound Onions 201b la. Bran 3* 9i, Sharps 5s 9i per bag.



Kitchen Candles 5M per Ib, or by the box s|i, Carriage Candles §d and l#d per lb Piano Candles lOd and la per lb 21b Tin Virgin Honey Is tin 41b Tin Virgin Honey la lid 71b Tin Virgin Honey 3i 34 Colonial Essences, 5d per bottle or 4s pet doz per bottle (Lemon, Almond, Vanilla, eto Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 Jordan Almonda „ 2 .4 Finest Dried Apples, per lb 0 9  Dried Apricota  11 „ Dried Peaches]  10 Preserved Glnge* „ 0 8 Mixed Spice, lsd ocr packet, ilt> tin6d Golden Syrup 2!b 6d, 41b Is, 71b Is 9J 14ib 3s 3d, 281b 8a Bd, 56!b Us 3d Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 71b la 8d 141b Sa 3d, 281b 6», 561b 10* 9d Feeenoe Rennet 8d and lOd bottle - Neave's Food lid, Mellin's Food la 9d Benger'a Food la lid and 3s 6d per tin Robinson's patent Groats and Barley per tin Nelson's Gelatine loz. packet ,j Isinglasa, loz packet Maizena 8d lb, Qaeeusland Arrowroot; 6d Oadbury'a Cocoa ilb lOi, }lb la 8i Van Houten's Cocoa |lb Is 9d, ilb lid lib tin 3a 3d Fry's Cocoa Jib 4|d, £lb B|d, lib 1b 4|d Chocolate 4d and 6h per cake 0.-lden Vale Milk 5a 6d doz, U tin BISCUITS. Fancy Lunch 3£d Ib by tin or 3|d \b College „ „ „ Super. Wine s|d lb by tin, or Ulb Vanilla Wine „ • „ „lb Rich Tea 5d lb by tin, or 6d lb People's Mixed 4d lb „ or 4£d lb Fancy Mixed sji Ih „ or 6d lb Dessert 9dlb „ or lOd lb Garibaldi 6£d lb „ or 6d lb Sultanas   3d



Snowflakcs 4jd 1b „ or 5d Water „ „ „ Ginger Nats 5|J b „ or 6d lb Cocoanufc j|d lb ,» or 8d !b Cracknels 'Is Id lb „ or Is ?.d lb Peel% Freensand Co Btacui's Chocolate Fingers Is 6d per lb Cafe Koir Is p«>r lb Neapolitan Wafers 2s 3d per Id Florence Wafeas 2s 3 J per lb European Mixed Is 31 per,lb Raspberry Bondoir 2s per lb PRE3SKVED i"ISH. Salmon, Californlan Bd, Flat; 9d, Gutting lOd, Cocktail lid—per tla Sardines, Albert patent openei Is per tin  Small, 4d and 4sd, large 8(1 Sardines, in toraabo sauce, 4|d per tin • Morton's Fresh Herrings, flat 7d, kip pered lOd, Herrings in tomato sauce lOd per tin Red Herring 9 afc Is, or 1 j Bah 10a 6d Star Brand Mallet 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters 10d per fcia Ground Bice 3sd Split Peas 61 bs is, or SJd lb Pearl Barley 51bs Is, or 2sd lb Egyptian Lentils 3£d lb Haricot Beans 3|d lb Macaroni and Vermicelli Is lOd boxo 6d lb Flag Brand Pickles 9a fld per doz or lOd per bottle 0 and B Oar tie Powder ).0s per doz or lid bottle Mellor's Saace | pint B£d, pints Is 3d bo Lea and Perrin's Saace £-plnt Is 4d, pin 2a 6d ' Oat Own Saace $-pin,t sd, pint 9d ! 1 Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle | Anchovy &auce Is 3i pint bottle Tobacco—Williams' Jano 5? lb ; Nallrod 4a 6d lb ; Derby 5a 6d lbj Goldea 1 Eagle 6s per lb, Cub Tobacco 7s per lb or 6d per c-z 1 Matches Plaids 4s par gross, 4|d dox 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, 5 box ; ICOO Vestas, German, 3a 10d doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is 63 doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8i packet, small 3d p'ickeb Starch, Colman's, o!b pkh sfd lb „ Lily, per lib box 6d ' 1 Borax Starch Glaze, Is doz.; l£d packet Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle 1 Liebig's Extract Meat Is 9d per jar Waßhboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d American brooms Is 3d, Isj6d, Is 9d » 2a, 2s 3d Fresh Ground Coffae la 4d, Is 6d and I Is 8d lh



PATENT MEDICINES, Etc., AT BARGAIN PRICES. Cntlcura Soap, Is 4d Tablet, or 3 Tablets Hood's and Ayer's Sateaparilla 4s Bd>o r, i 01331 33 S' „ - p.u Oondy's Fluid la sd, Lang Preserver 1b Camphor, 3d per Uake * ,- , Vaseline fid and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d Barry's Tricopberna Is 5d bottle Pare Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Scotfc'a Emnlslon 2s 6d and 4a fid per Licqaorice Powder, 6d per bottle bottle Pain Killer la 4d and 23 6d per bottle Sulphate Magnesia 3d par packet, Fluid Bonnington's Irish Mobs la and la lOd Is per bottle Mother Selgel's Syrup Is 9d and 3s bobtle French Chalk lOd per 1b Pills—Holloway'a and Cockle's la 4d box Chloride of Lime Is per tin Beecham's and Seigel's Is 5d box St Jacob's Oil 2a 9i per bottle Senna Leaves 2d per packet Himrod's Asthma Cure 5& 6d per tin Epsom Salts fed per dozen Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Is 3d per bottle ! Bncs' Frolb Saltß 3s 3d bottle Kepler's Exbrccb Malb 2s 6d par bottle Meliin's Food Is 9d, Benger*a Food Kipler's Extract Malb and Cod Liver Oil la 9A 2s 9d per bottle Pears' Fuller's Karth and Violet Powdsr EHman's Embrocation Is 3d, Is 5d and 8d box 2a lid Friar's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid per Bile Beana Is 5d box bettle Solazil Juice 6d and 81 stick



Coufct's Acetic Aoid Is 9d and 2s lid per bottle, 2oz bottlrs Caecara Segrada lOd per bottle, Dr nibbles Vi Cocoa lOd and la Id tin, Eucalyptus Bd, la and Is 4d bottle We are opposed to the Trust, and for that reason we have] t. Gash System and trust no one.Thia enables 08 to Retail our Goods at WHOLESALE PRICES. We are Cash Buyers of Beeswax in any quantity. I Terms : Prompt Nett Cask with the Orders No charge for packing cases, and all orders delivered free at railway Bfc»tiot» and within a two miles radius of Asbburton. FLETCHER BROS. , H SUPPLY STORES ASHBURTON AtfD QHRISTQHURCff,



Eerger's tlieep Marking Composition T n Three Colors—Black, Red, Blue r|*HE finest and mostrcinomical Sheep I Branding Oil in the market. Read the opinions of Leading Sheep Farmers in Otagot— WE IHTEKD TTPING ]CT ASAIJT jtf'rom N Z. Agricultural Co,, Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897 Dear Sirs.—We have found Bergera Marking Uil ro bo a good arid curable heep brandingmatefi.il and iniend using it »gain, as beirg cheaper than the prepara tion formerly used for the purpos. P. J. Paiekson, Stat. Mgr.



raDOU*TEj)I<Y MQKE ECONOMICAL THAK OIL AND lAMM3LACK Front J M McKenzie, Boshy Park Istace, Palmerston. May 19,1897 Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure in stating that Berner's (sheep Branding Compound that I received from you haa given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than eil and lampblack, I MAKE A POIHT OF BECGMMETOINO IT From Kabert Logan, Marltang-*, Hyde. May 10,1897 Uear Sirs have used Beeger's Branding 01 or some years, and hart ound it ao 11 fac ory that I make a point of recommend: ng it. The liquid In the drums ia he same consistency right from top bottom, and requires no stirring. ONLY TO BE USED 10 BK APPRECIATED om James Taylor. Wairuna, Clinton 15,1897 :• eaivSirs,—l osed BKEOKE'ig Branding black and.red} last season on my flock, ann I am perfectly satisfied with the results- To sheep farmers the preparation tnva'uable, being always ready and nisjhly economical. Ie has only to be used ta he appreciated. ■..■-,.'.'. BIVEN EVEKY SATISFACTION FOB SEVXBAL YEARS From Mr John MHofcfc, Gladbrook Station, Middleirarch. May 18,1897 My Dear Sirs, —In reply to your inquiry regarding BERGEit's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on til our fl )cks for several years arid it has given every satisfaction. It- ia o even quality and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being; quite legible on ful woolled skins. It is much more eoorioint cal than brand made with the old materials (lampblack and oil}, as owing to Its even 1 quality, there is no waste. Always ready for use Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on tcouring without leaving a stain. Sold by F. FERRIMA^, .: Aahburton, N,Z, F. FERRIMAN.



FOB SALE, In Peter Straefc, A COMFORTABLE HOME, consisting Xjl of 7 rooms, with bath and abundant supply of water, detached washhouae, J acre of good land, planted with fruit trees, within three minutes' walk of the railway station. The greater portion of the Durchase money can remain on mortf'ace. F. FERRIMAN. Estate Agent, Aehburton. ~ FOX SALK ~" ---5 Town Sections, a capital site for building, within 4 minutes' walk ' , of Post Office. F. FEBIcIMAffT. WAKAKUi RUAAE. FOE SALIft HOUSE of 6 rooms, * acre of land. Price £150, £30 deposit. F; FERRIMAN. FOE SALhi, Alford Forest; Boad, HOTJSK of 6 rooms and l£ acres of land, adjoins Mr George^Hosken'a property; easy terms. : F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE AT ALLfcNION, A First class Block of Land, containing 5| acres, well watered, long frontage on a good road. The greater portion of the purchase can remain at 5 per cent. Adapted for subdivision, Anyone with a little capital, and half an eye to the iuture, will inspecb and secure this block, F. FERPIMAK.^ FOB BALE, A Four Roomed House and | acre of land in the suburbs. Price £lbo.' ' F. FRRRIMAN FOR SALK, Burnett Street, Adjoining Dr Hunter's Residence, OY&& | acre land t with House of 7 Rooms, easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. ' FOR SALE, TANCRJCD STREET, 4 The Residential Street of the Town, A Comfortable Dwelling of 8 rooms j the section ia well fenced, and of I good quality.



P. FgjRRIMAN. Foti feALK, i)f\ Acres of Land; with new house of 9 ZU rooms, stable, and every modorn convenience, F. FERRIMAN. farm" for' sale," i- QA Acres, within 2 miles of Ash burton,, O41: This should prove a eonnd invest*, menc for capital. Price, £1174. *Sh\* properly will let en a long lease to a good ; tenant. F. FERRIMAN. for" sale 7 A Good Sheep Farm of 650 Acres. A Good Sheep Farm of 300 Acres. A Good Sheep Farm of 320 Acres, F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALi; "" i Acre a% Tinwald, near the parsonage, F. FERRIMAff. FAIRTON. A Small Paddock, well fenced. Price £30, F. FERRIMAN. PELHA.M POULTRY YARDS. THE Proprietors are largely reducing atoek, to make room for coming ae*son young birds. Some first class Andalu»i»n«, Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black}, Gol den Pencilled Hamburg*, and P*rtridg« Cochins will be for sale for a short time at extremely low prices. 7 168 OWING to a great increase in busioeH, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot) of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This is &n opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing at Greatly Reduced Prices.—Kobkot Alcorn. WAN LED—Buyers to see our value in Dress Goods. We have a well selected btook, bought by our London Agenb for cash in the besb markets and we oonfi. dently invite inspection and comparison* Firet-class Dress-making on the Premi«e«. —Mitchell & Tuenbb,