The Indians Frontier.

MORE TROUBLE AHEAD,

The Simla correspondent of ths London Standard writing under date, September 27th says:— Id appeare not altogether improbable that, unless a change in the situation speedily takes place, we may uavo yet another frontier expedition oq our hands. The North west frontier, except on one (section, has been remarkably quiet since the wars of 1897-98. That section is the ■country inhabited by tho Mahsud "Waziris, lying to the west of Dera la mail Ktmn, and in the neighbourhood of theGomal Valley. For a year or more the Waziris have apparently been spoiling for a fight. In the frontier treacles of three years ago they bore. DO part. Perhaps the remembrance ot the frontier expedition under the late Sir William Lockhart, which harried their country in the winter of 1894 95, impelled them to keep comparatively quiet when Afridis and Orakzais, Mohmundsand Bonerwale were defying out- Armies, Bafc the memory of the punishment inflicted on them six years ago must now have grown dim,for their raids and murderous outrages have increased to an eßormoaa extent dur ing the part year. The border, in fact, knows no peace: It is no longer safe for the traveller or trader. Hardly » week pasaes without some fresh news ofaWaziri outrage. One time, it will be an attack on the maili, with a murder or two thrown in, then omes a report of the looting of a convoy and the lifting of a large number of camels. Baids on friendly villages, accompanied by rapine and murder, figure^ largely in the indictment against the tribesmen IfcisdifficuU, if not altogether impos sible, to put a stop to these things. The tiibe&man choose their opportunity, and by the time news of their latest outrage has reached the nearest military or police post; the> are s*fe back in their fastnesses with their booty. The belief grows stronger that the only solution of the difficulty is an expedition into this country. Our frontier mast be kept safe, our authority respected. And the only way to bring about such results is to follow the marauders up into their strongholds and to remain in force there until the long list of finea out standing agaiost them has been realised and a complete and thorough disarma ment enforced. It is everywhere acknowledged that the present position of affairs is altogether intolerable, and that the time has come to put an end to it. Fortunately, the remainder of the frontier is profoundly quiet, and the time would appear opportune to bring the Waz*ris to their bearings. Lord Ourzon, as is well known, is averse to all frontier expeditions, and would only sanction one when sach a course appeared absolutely necessary _ The beat opinion in India, however, is to the el 3ct that things can no longer be allowed to go on utider their present conditions The longer we remain quiescent the bolder the Waziris be come, construing our inaction as weak naaa and fear. Unless Borne serious effort is Bpeedily made to disabuse th"m of these ideas, and fco ensure compara tive peace within our borders, it is on p'easant to contemplate the state of things which will rasult along the fron tier. The other tribes are watching our manner of dealing with the Waziris with interest. They, too, cannot un derstand our inaction, which they attribute to fear. If we fail to reckon up accounts with the Waziris in the only possible way, the others nny also embark on a campaign of lawlessness and outrage. The matter, it is under fitood, will be finally considered by the Viceroy before he departs on Mb Autumn tour towards the end of October

Funniositos.

1 Say, pa, what's a bachelor V ' A bachelor mj son, is a mighty lucky fellow, but don't tell your ma that I told you ' A Sunday school boy, upon being asked what made the Tower of Pisa lean, replied,' Because of the famine in thß land'

Mabel—' What do you suppose is the reason that bleached hair is gone out.' Minnie—' It didn't go out. It came out'

Doctor—'Did your visit to the seaside have the desired efiect, madam V Mrs Eullpurso—• Oh yes, doctor; both my daughters are married'

First Traveller— 1 Does the train stop here long enough to let you get something to eat ? Second Traveller— INo ; just long enough to let yoa pay for what you order 1 First Traveller (cheerily)—' Pine day, isn't it ? Second Traveller (haugh tily)—' Sir! You have the advantage of me. I don't know you,' First Traveller—' Humph ! I fail to see the advantage *

Jeweller—' I have showed you all the rings suitable fur a daughter twelve years old.' Mrs Rosser—' Well I have changed my mind now. I think I'Jl wait till she's fifteen.' Jeweller—• All right. Take a chair' Master (to managing clerk)—»' My clients complain again of your hauteur and general arrogant deportment. You must really have a lesson in humility —either you get married within 0 reasonable time or leave my service !

'What'll you have,' she asked severely at the breakfast table, for he had been out late the night before, and she had not yet forgiven him. ' I think^ he replied meekly, ' that I would appreciate a genial senile and a pleasant word about as much as anything'

Detective Sleuth—' I tell you there ain't many people that kin fool me, If a feller's done anything and I get on bis track, it's ail up with him.' Detec tive Sneakly—' Pshaw ! what's that to talk about; look at the number of people I've detected that never done □othiog.'

THE ASHfcDMQK MllffiUJJ, tll)»i6l)Af, SOVIMBHB 28, 1800

Printed »nd published by AIiFBED John TyrreMi-Baxtbb, of Bnraebb atratsMt . to* *<ie Proprtetore, R6»iwfi Bell aad Henby Isam Maosay, m| «**lr Prtotißg Office, Borae^ Sfi^lM, Aihtafttw, WJBDNEBDAY, NOVEMBER 88 ,1900



A PEGU LI R CASE UNDER i TREATMENT In the Blenheim Hosplta., BUT IT TAKES PLANTEKOA. TO EFFECT A CURE. Read the following. It will Interest you *.~- Beavar Road, Blenheim, Jane 21sb, 1900 To Prrprietor of Plantekoa. De»r Sir,—Kindly permib me to add my grateful testimony to the value of y -ar Great Remedy Plantekoa. My wife w*s s-uffering from a decayed jaw and poverty op blood, and wati treated for a rarnth in the Blenheim Hospital, Your Representative recommended me to «W Plantekoa for her. Almost from the fibst dose she commenced to mend, and is now quite herself again. I consider It She best' Medicine I have ever know , and shall recommend It to all who suffer.s Beiibve me, years sincerely, I W. Day, JtTNB. ! If you are efck or Buffeting, TRY PLANTEKOA. It will oare yoa. Do es your Chemist or Grocer keep It If not, call on CARSON AND CO., Or Austral Bofcanlo Corapsny, ! Plantekoa Proprietary, WeWngton. ; TO LET, Zetland Lodge Stablee, situated at corner of Kaceeourae and Belt Roads, Allenton, together with comfortable Cottage of five rooms Apply to (E BULLOCK, Agent_ FOR SALE. Suburban Property 31 ACRES O1 2 ACRES 4i 2 Good Site for a Dwelling Home ALLENTON BEING Lots 33, 34, 35, and 35 fronting Middle Road and Lot 30 fronting Cavendish Road. First olais land for gar* den purposes Liberal term* of payment Apply to T BULLOCK. TO BAKEBS. TO LET at a reduced rental—Triangle Bakery and Shop situated near Railway Station, Apply to 3? BULLOOK, TO LET, Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 aoree of land fronting Charles Streeb Allenton, and near the Woollen Factory Apply to T BULLOCK. Agent. "=r ~ FO~R SALE, ~ SHEEP COUNTRY, SHEEP COUNTRY Some Distance above Mount Semens, Ashburton Gorge, 3018 acres 3018 BEING R.S, 31832, 31833, 31834 and others all in its native state Inspection Invited Liberal Terms Full particulars furnished on application: T BULLOCK. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS" v The Bamhlerr HAVING sold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use o ened up a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS n all tfaes »nd all fitted with the eve* asting G Sr J detachable Tyre. " XJ3LJ3 UAMUBJUSH*,' h AftD INSPIOI THE STOCK, Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines* the Strongest Jon Earth., ACCESSORIES IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES* D.THOMAS. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street* London, E.G. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AKD VALUATORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. j BRANCHES: I Chrlstchnrch, Danedln, &nd N&pier* AGENCIES : Timarn, Oamarn, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. * D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments of WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE ' For Local Sals or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CABHADVANOES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for Bale In the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kepb free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest. Stock Sales held afc the different sale yards throughout Canterbury.' Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. TIMAR tT~O F F I O B, STAFFORD STREET, I Opposite Bank of New Zealand. 173 ALL liuasbv's Preparation — Uiouamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjaman Gam—at JCO Goooh Storekeeper!



WANTffiD KNOWN—That we have exceptional facilities for display ing oar large Stock of Oilcloths and Linoleums, and intending purchasers are specially invited to make an icspection of New Patterns now landing ex S.S. Gothic —MITCHBIX & TCKNEB. TO THE DEAF—A rioh lady, oured of her j Daafnesa aod Noises in the Head by Drl Nioholson's Artificial Bar Drums, gave £500 to his Institute, bo that the deaf people un able to procure the Ear Drums may have them free, Address (No 667 ci. The Nichol son Institute, LougcotjQuonerßfcury, London



DID IT EVEB OCCUR TO YOtJ hftfc hen bo called '»Just as Good " substitutes are recommended by yowr Dealer the motive Is for self gain* because of increased profit, , SO BEWARE!! HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LK&D PACKET is your guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Mahmjah Brand No 1, In Commercial i lea Glass. Local Agents—Mewm Shearman Bros, Carton and Bone, Coooh and Co., Aehbnrton % inwald, Mr Gndsel!; Methven, Hibbs Bros. ; Rnkala & Obertiey, MeißM Shannon Bret. SMOKE OtitY i NEW _ (o) _YiENtJS A PERFEOT TOBACCO. j i THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY %. «■■>•«{ mmm MES'd Silk Striped Tennis Shirts from 3s 6d Men's White Canvas Tennia Shirts 4s 6d 1 Men's Fancy Tennis Shirts, Bplendid variety Men's Straw Hats from 3s Boys' New Straw Hats from Is Men's Frame Hats in New Shades 4s to 12s 6d The Largest Stock in Ashburton. CYCLING SWEATERS in Fawn and White, from 6s Men's and Youths' Cricketing Trousers, all the Latest Novelties, AT THE NZ, CLOTHING FACTORY- F. H. BECKINGSALB, Manager. NOTICE TO FARMERS. ARJE lOIASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN AN? QUANTITY Please take year Samples to the Mil! We can supply Cornsacks at cost price. GRISTIKG DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Maiuh, 1900. _— 3O 000 ' WcDc^n cSPI Cooking Ranges 'fmmmmmm ■■mm ■■ ■» " ..H'l-Z: In Use in the Colony I f"Tf™"T( s* a-S^T"" The/ burn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up I -. W-fi—& \\C mT^^S to 2ffc 6ln I. • ML A, > *®r<^ Js NO SETTING REQUIRED. I If '" BMBi rf <:S^n. I With Stove Pip« can be worked ou I iLJSL«I ftr open. Splendid Bread Bakem . .. I ' |T*2irj B k> With oart iron or copper boiler*. in the I Iffclllr' >, copper boilers are large »nd tin line I 1 gGsS2£y * 63S5SS5S Repain are a Minimum, d j*"*. rS ...g>'"/f .Vg&aaaaSßSS) Made In alt elz«», single or doubl ||j" ■ "'Q , pi " """" ~°^ or low Pre More boiler * mSSm Sold ,by all Ironmongers, from w logoei can be obtained, or from thamakeri, H.E. SHApKLOCK, LTD., BOUTHEND FQUNDBJg, PmatOM Stbmt, PUNIDiy. SECORE A SHAkE OF THE PROFITS j OF THE Australian Mutiial Provident Society FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, BY EFFECTING A LIFE ASSfFRANOE POLJOY WITH THAT OFFICE BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR. NOTE.—The amount of PROFIT distributed amongst the Policyholders for the One Year, 1899, exceeded j■ ■ , FIVE HUNDRED AND SIX THOUSAND POUND 3 CASH. ACTUAL EXAMPLES Of BONUS DECLARED as at 31st December, 1899. on Whole-Life Polfctes effected daring OCTOBER. NOVEMBER, and DECEMBER. 1899. Policy No. Age Sum Ashubid Premium Faid ary Bokui. £ \ £ a d ~T d 408,654 16 4CO 6 11 0 5 8 0 408,521 22 1000 19 14 Z -14 14 0 408,365 25 500 10 13 4 7 8 0 408,497 29 1000 25 10 10 14 6 0 408,420 36 500 14 5 5 6 14 0 403,530 42 SOQ 17 4 7 6 16 0 BONUSES VEST WHEN POLICIES HAVE BEEN TWO (25 YEARS IN FORCE. V ' Remember the Name of Office and Address, because k« other Australasian Mutual Office Divides Pbofits Yearly. Branch Offiee-CUSTOM-HOOSR QUAY, WELLINGTON EDWARD \V, LOWE, Resident Secretary. District Office—CATHEDRAL SQUARE. OHRISTOHURCH JAMES HAIR, Dlstrlcb Secretary.



TO LET Small Cottage in Tanered Street, near the EnglUh Charon. Rental, 3s per week QD BUI LOOK, Agent aTaxaer™ 1 ARCHITECT. AEOADB OH AMBERS ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUBB, or Alter* tions, or^Neweiti Style of Decorations, COJNSULT MR AGER. OkII and bq« the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at fealf the price.



.KJKMOYAL. KEID <£GKRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Glob) Where we shall oarry on oar business pending the erection of OUB,N?W WABBHOOSB & gHiWBOOM. We are carrying » larger and more varied ■took of Implements and Fitting!, " Dewing "Maahintry, Twine, Of!», And All Farmer* 1! Requisite!, And ihall be glad to see onr nnmeroai Irionditt| onrBnRNETTfiTOiBXPremSM^ We have disposed of oar Jobbing Depart ment to Mema Kennedy^ *nd Miilr, whom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen' REID & GRAY, 11 72 ;B. B. RESTBLL^Jffanager^ Smoke New Venua



BEAD "THE SPORTSMAN," NOW PUBLISHED. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL NEWSAGENTS. PaiOIB—THREHMNOIS. Apply for •peofmra copies, whloh will be given free, to the local office of the " Lytbelfcon imel *' Company, Ltd, Burnett Street, near Arcade F*< NQRDONf. "RepreseptatJTe. Tliß COMING jSAKVEST BINBEE. I AM THE AGENT FOR THE PI ano Jones Lerer Bin de r —PRICES AFb TERMS ON APPLICATION . I Guarantee to keep all Extras. E, W, HANMER. WILLIAM PATCHING, BAST k BURNETT STREETS, ABHBURTON, SADDLBK & HARNESS MAKER. TIM" V O^MPETEdT STAFF now inclodea /[FIRST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. XT E W MILLINERY.i FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, *o. New Dress Fabric*, Serges, Oostutne Oloth; will; not ahrlok^or spotj',witb rain. Noveltlea to Zepbyre, Prinbi, Fancy Piques, Spotted Musline, Ln»tieg, plaiD|ft|[figared> Special Value in Black Dresa Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles; Corsebe, P : DJand.O.B, and also various other makes ; Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes* Umbrellea and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting ,'every 'satisfaction {in. fit and style* n AILORIKG.--A thoroughly up to date Stock of.Suitings and Trouseringt in ErgHsh, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds. Sazijwaotiok Gcaranisbp.* 10 Oases [of LINOLEUM and CARPETS fast opened. AN DBEW ORR, G. MEDDINS, "THE PEQFLE'S IRONMONGER," Oppoßite Arcade, Burnett Street. BOWLS. BOWLS. BOWLS. TAYLOR'S First Quality and Presentation. Inspection Invited. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. BBA, TUS, 11 A, and Shepherd Brands. Oil Stones, Lamp Black, Branding Oil, and all Requisites for the Shearing Season. LAWN MOWERSTUWN MOWERS. The Latest Improved—" The Pastime," easiest running Machine made. Also, New Easy, Orescent, ¥ & N, etc, LINOLEUMS. LINOLEUMS. /\UR :»IRST SHIPMENT FOR THE SPRING ! NOW LANDED, EX .8 oOTHIO Choice and Novel Designs in all Widths. Remnants of Last Reason's Goods at Reduced Prices. CARPETS, CARPET SQUARES, RXjaS & MATS. MITC^ AND TURNER, a



MRB ALCOKN is having » display of Fancy Art Needlework—the newest and latest for two weeks, daring which she will give 10 per cent discount on it, and all materials for working.- Act it it laid out for inspection she will feel obliged if ladies interested in needle work could call and see it. ~kayFa garteP ARE CASH BUYERS, highest current rates, all FARM PRODUO;B. Agents tor Button's [and Lawson's Unrivalled Seeds. New Season's Supplies of RAPE, TURNIP, MANGEL CLOVERS, ho, &o, JUST LANDED, LARGE STORES at 4 LYTTELTON. EXTENSIVE CLEANING MACHINERY. CORNSAUKS always oo hand, KAYE & GABTEB, OBfRIgTOHUBCH. 9 57 JEL Mat son & Co.. ! Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTOHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Aehburton County, Gentlemen,— WE beg to Intimate that, If at an time you have business to transact) In Gheistchurch, we shall be glad to act on i your behalf. In the event of your Bending sheep or cattle to our Addington or other markets for sale, by pubiic auction ot privately we know that yon will not regret chootsing our firm aa your salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are in a position to boy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meal in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in the next issue of our QtTARTEBLY LAND & PbOPEETY REGISTER these particulars, free of cost to you ; at the same time, we allow you a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents bands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. ' We invite your correspondence on any class of business you may be disposed to place la our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.—l hacking you In anticipa tion, we are, Yours faithful!-, H. MATSON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, Chrlstchurch I^TOTICE.— The rapid" Snirb aiosi is so _L\ easily used that a ohild can gloss collars and shirts, and give them the appear anceofnew—JohnObr& Co and Shbabman Bbos THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BEOS bave been appointed as Agent for this firao quality EN6LIBH BICYCLE The Manufacturers, Messes 'Alldays & Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bicycles to the British Army, and to the Postal and Telegraph Department of Great Britain. THE MATCHLESS haß been in use right through the Tratißvaal War. Over 2,000 Machines have been supplied to the War Department for use daring the War. THE MACHINE WILL LAST A LIFE-TIME Inspection; Invited H\BP riEY BROS SHAREBROKER AND FINANCIAL AOENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. TV ELI ABLE Information on Dredgln JTV Stocks. Correspondence Invited, Codes: BedfordMcNeill's, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Aahburton Representative Tbi-EgbaShio Address i= GRAVES Chris tcharch.J Greymouth—Brownlie, Grey mouth WOOLSTON fcTEAML WOOL WORKS CHRISTCHURCH. (Kstablished 1868)| nnHE undersigned begs to notify that be JL is Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' Consignments to the Christchurcn or Wools ton Statitoa will receive prompt attention: Quick despatch and lowest rates. T. YOEK. 10 NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Hone Owners in the Ashburton County that they have TAKEN OVER Rbid & Ghat's Aihburton Branoh of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry on all classes of work as usual; and also intend to extend ths Business by adding . HORBE-BHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING» Both having been employed by Reid * Gray for many years, and having large experience aa Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their oare will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY 00. OF N.Z, LTD, TIHABU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE, 530 acres Rangitata, 850 acres Claramont,! 250 acres Waitotis, 200 acres Waibao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 aorer Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various steer In South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 »cwb JWrlie, 505 acres Tobara, and & 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Eitates, and two well improved °°tation p opertiea af 7000 aores each " Smoke New Te ■•



NICOLL BROS. F NicoLt. E F Nioou., L A NiOOiX. Merchants & General Agents, TJUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP 13 & LAMBS. AGENTS FOB— Chrlstohuroh Meat Cci, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip. Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora tion, Ltd! United Insurance Co,, Ltd. (Fire and Marine.) GRAIN BOCGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION i Ws shall be pleased to receive samples from farmer* who have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kept and Audecid, We have received •urns of Trust Monies. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend en Freehold Securities at #£ and 5 per cent* F E tfl T. We receive regular Consigßmente from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,*nd have in stock Apples, Pean, and Frnitln season all the year round* SEEDS. We stock Cloven, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. TTIHE CHBISTCHURCH MEAtD OO ( X ' Limited. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUKMPB, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Greatly increased production rwherever used. Satisfaction giteu everywhere* Nicoll Bbos. store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BRCB, Sictrict Agent*. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.? TIOA N 8 GRANTED F k R 0 M £25 and upwards, at current) rate** Fall Particulars on application. Office —Tanored Street! Office Hours—9.3o a m till 4pm First Tuesday in Month—9,3o am till pm ; and? till 9 pm ALBERT ROBER -__ Ma: age NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD TTAVE Just Landed, ex s.t.^Waimate, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDIHG Ladiea' t Croquet and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, {and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parratnatta,* Glace Kid Buck Skin, and KnssianJ?Calf* The Best Assortment^ever Shown in Ashbnrtoo. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Lm- Offices, Warehouses, and Grain titcrei t West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsaoks, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Etc. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from ear Agents in other parts of the Colonies, wear* in a position to obtain' highest possible prioes for all grain placed in our hand* for, disposal. Shareholders should be particularly oare< ful to enquire from us and inspect oar goodi before ordering elsewhere] 3?. F. GIBSON, Manager. WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGB HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &c, aIBO choice Paperhangingi. PRIOES LOW. High Class Deooratlve Work a SpeoiaUt Don't forget. ——• Coleman's Building, Tanored Street. TT^ANTED KNOWN-Thali wr Stock TT of Linoleums and Oilcloths new landing, ex S. S. Gothic, will be well worth Inspection, as we are advised that the designs and colourings coming . orwarc this season, are far in advance of those other seasons—Mitchkia and Txirjjek. WANTED~KNO WN^ThaT J. IfOISOK has received a large stock of fashion* able Summer Boots and Shoes of the besfe material, also about to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invite* the Public for iuspection. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker ia the town, this gives him superiority and faoilitf to know the beat value aid quality^ Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. <3eit leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, a* SBaa Hall, East Street, Aihburton.