That £40 Vote

1 Oivis' in the ntngo Daily Times, dealins? with the £40 vote and the Hon Hal!-Jones' defence of it, says :—lt may be that men unable to earn £300 a year in any known industry will be dowered with that income for voting with M.* Spddon. Mot thus is Liberal-, jam understood elsewhere, nor Badical- j ism either. Here is a pasaagfi from an election speech by John Burns at Battersea—

I'll tell you how I I've lam pup ported by a voluntary subscription among the working men of Bittcrßeo, and this is joined in by Radices, Tories, Liberal?, Imperialists—every sort of politician—and they support roe because they like my straight ness and honesty, In twelve years that money has not equalled £3 a weMc Comparisons are odious, and I sug gest none. It is obvious at a jinnee that any comparison between a New Zaaland legislator at £300 a year and John Burns would be very uufVir—to John Burns. But let us get back to the £40 grab. Yoa are not to think of this celebrated transaction aa giving £40 apiece to each member—that ia to get hold cf the thing the wrong way altogether. You are to think of it rather «s tnkiny three-ha'pence ft piece from each e'ector. And when you get down to throe-ha'pence the moral question disappears. Thus the Hon Hall-Jones —and thus we fall back upon the classical 'only a little one' argument' for the leading cage in which see Marryatt's novek ' What !—a baby V ' Yes Mm, please M'rn ; but it was only a little one !' I foresee a great career to the Hall Jonfe method of ethical and arithmetical inversion. Defraud the Customs, cheat the Income tax Commiflßioner, rob the public revenue in any way that Providence or the Devil may lay open to you ; then, when caught, divide the sum by the population of the colony ; bring it down to farthings per head, have your • ouly a Htth one ' argument h&ndy— and there you are ! No Court, could convict you, and you would be an eligible candidate for the next election to Parliament.

The Work of the V M C.A.

Mr W. M Oatts, who for 19 yearß waß Secretary of tfas Glasgow Y. M,C. A is at present in Auckland and in the course of an interview with a represen tative of the Herald ssU :—"I was bead ot the largest association in the ©Id Country, having a membership of over 7000 young men, In connection with the association were 217 fellowship meetings for the study of the scriptures. Hundreds of young men in theae meet ings were trained for the ministry »nd the mission field. The association in Glasgow owns property to the value of £90,000. Thelateet addition to their property is a club—or residential hr use for young men, who were staying in the city; This club was erected at a cost of £35,000, and hag alout 200 bedrooms Already it has proved a financial suc cess, and a groat blessing to hundreds of young men who are away from home. I have been the leader in many social and roligious movements in Glasgow. One was the crg»ntß»tion tf a Progressive Union, which was successful in return ing to the Town Council a largo* majority of Christian mer, mho now successiuliy manage the municipal affairs of the second city in the Empire. Pome years ago I got a plebiscite in connection with t}ie lerr.pjraucj question ; 102,C00 beads of households filled up schedules in response to she appeal of the general committee, in order to find out the feel ing of tha people in ref-renco to tempe rance legislation. In answer to the first question. Aro you in favour of local option? 78,000 answered 'Yes,' and 8000 answered 'No. To the second question,' Ar« 30U in favour of total prohibition ? 57,000 replied 'Yee.'and j 9,000 replied 'No.' This was the feeling (f the temperance question al! over Scotland. Mis Oatts, I may men tion, has been tfie hon secretary of the Young Women's Chrstian Association for over 20 years. The membership is nearly 3000, and it possesses two hand gome properties valued at £25,000, In Glasgow this association reaches classes. , Mr and Mrs Oatta remain in Auckland for three weeks during which time they will address many meetings. At the close of the year they go to tho Lake Oouatry to spend the Christraass noli-1 days, and i hereafter will visit Welliog ton, OhrJstchurcl), Dunedio, and Inver cargill." __________

Hyacinths in Glasses

To grow hjacinths in glasses the best quality of bulbs should be pro eared, and before placing them in the glaasea they should be placed on a damp surface—a, woollen cloth or layer of Band—to encourage root formation all round, This will be found a capital method, and conducive to a better start than by glassing straight away, as even the best bulbs not in frequently root onesided, and when this is the o»88 they rarely produce fine spikes. The base of the bulbs when plac d in the glasses should approach close to, but aot touch the water, and they should be kept in a cool, dark closet till roots are plentiful and top growth is some what advanced, bringing them grad Bally to the light. In adding fresh water let it be tepid, so that no check may result from a chili to the roots. Rain water ia preferable to any other source of supply,

fHE ASHbflßUdtt QOABDiAIt s JtfONDAf, bBdBBIBBR 10, 1000

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There are more human beinga going about the world pale, listless and miserable, because what they eat does them no good, than over poverty, sorrow and misfortune were accoun* table for ; in fact, the failures of this life have their origin more often in stomachic derangements thsn in mental and physical disabilities, as generally understood. Why ie thie ? Well, from many causes, but chiefly from the fact that dieregardiug symptoms, people will not take care of themselves. Diet, you Bay! No ; care first, diet afterwards and always. Take Impey's "May Apple" for Indigestion and Hver trouble; then, diet as much as you like. It is a certain euro, and costa only 2i j (Advt) UNNECESSARY LOSS OP TIMB Mr W S Whedon, Caehle. of the Firs National Bank of Winterna-t, lowa in a reoeut letter gives some experience with a carpenter in his employ, that will be of value to other mechanics. He siys : ' I had a carpenter working for me who was obliged to stop work for several dafs on account of being troubled with diarrhoe i. I mentioned to him that I had been (similarly troubled, and that Cbamberl la's Colic, Cholera and BiarrhiAv Remedy had cured me He bought a bottle of ib from the drnggißt here, and informed ma that one dose cured him, hnd he it again at hia work.' For sale by Alhbarfcon |>rag Company



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. T\T E W MILLINERY,! FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, [Jfeo. Niv. Dress Fabrics, Sergei, Costume Cloth; will; not shrink or spot]>ith rain. Noyulties In Zephyrs, Prints, Fancy Piques, Spotted Muslins, Lushes, plaln£&[figured» Special Value in Biaok Drees Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles ; Corsets, V D>nd;O.B, and alio various other makes ; Laoe Carfcalns, White Counterptßeit Umbrellas and'Sunshndes, all prices. Up-to-date Milliaery, very stylish, DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders tre getting averv satisfaction .in, fit and style* T AILOBINO.--A thoroughly np to date Stock ofSuitingg and Tronierlbgj'in^Eßgltsh, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Guaranmed^ 10|Onsc-s of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDBEfORR.



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2.owt. SACKS Orders received b/ FBIEDLAjNDEU OROH., Limited.» DAVID THOMA.S, OR 7?M.JH3 JN.SR. FABMEBB CO-*#f J^JEtA-TL'IVE A BHOCIATION OF C^AJNTIfIKHBUIfcY, limited.* CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUGE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 ft ■ WAYMOUT Sear«'.ary. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUBT ARRIVED PER «S8 R&NGATIRA,* AT T. H. UNDIULL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & OHGIOE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to salt all, at ' T. H. UNDAILL & CO.'S. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have just opened another Large Shipment of Brate .and Iron Bedsteads in the latest) designs, direct from the Besb Manufacturers In Birmingham, which enables b« to give you the best poßeibis value. BEDDING k FURNITURE of all kindsjmade on the premlm from the best material. We invite all to iuepect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy. T. H. UNMIIL & CO., CABINETMAKER. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS & UKDERTAKBRS, TANCRi-d STRF.FT, N«xb Building Sooietya Office A. A(tH*-R new ZEALAND ARCHITECT t INSURANCE COMPANY. ARCADE OB AMBERS " ESTABLISHED ... ... 1359. ASHBURTON. ' •*•— CAPITAL—ONE MILLION TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera E VtmlM c^p^y^ 1^ tions, orlNewest Style of Decoration, Nobed for S^ptnesa and L berality CONSULT MR AGER. Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Call and see the —— _^ Fire and Marine Risks. NEW FIBROSE BLIND aiso,~ Risks on Growing Crops. ltation of Venetian, at half the prica. Threshing Machines, etc, accepted at TAKE your Repairs to the Jjr.iw lit lowest current rates Shop ' HIS N.Z. FARMERS' 00-OPKKATIV J? "W TTfl,T|"mAl' ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY J"J' T JLAOHI.iIJ.UJ , Ltd. AGENT WE have several really first-class Farm _ _ for Sale on our booka, and farmer y UST O PENED~Fishing Tackle, Per Wishing to purchase would do well to call on J Kairamea from London. The late us for particulars :- Kodo, Minnows, Linen, Gaff Hooks etc. et 520 Acres Rakala District early inspection lrivited.-HARDLEY Bbos, 500  Dromore „ 1000 „ Lanriaton „ SMOKE  1180 „ Springburn „ WTOSJE3CS-AY, qCO^£€JOO. 750  Wakaaui  The Latest and Beet 1031 „ Chert y „ —— 1958 „ Droma.e ••„__„ Manafactnred by T. F. GIBSON, 0 WiLUiMß&io] MaDft«er Ricbv >-ad, V A HHAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boob 1 shop, 920 FOR SALE, MONILY AT A reduced PRICE O A AAA To"le^d on first Mortgage 3/ AO R E 3 <sb4:UUU on approved freehold seouri. -* ACRE /* , ties either in one sum or in Bums of £1000 ri OOD Land, nicely iltuated, h*Tiß| ' and anwa-dB T lone frontages on Eton btreefc and Apply to Wakanul Road East, on which is ereoted * T BULLQOK dwelling house of 6 rooms, pantry, w*«h» — „,-■■„, , T T% -— house, coal shed and other buildings IINWALD Tobe Bo | d al 4 W hole, ,«r the house and a ' —— portion of the land, and the remainder as a TO LET. sice for a prirate re»idenc«. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, Offers are invited for the purchase of with small stable, fronting Archibald either, on easy terms of payment. Street, near the Railway Station. For f arfcner particulars apply to T BULLO^ nb T BULLOCK, Agent Wade's Worm Figaare most effective and Wade'i V™^Jto™^*\yjF" nob anpleosant; ohiidren thrive after taking womsrs, never fail for adulti and children them PricUi U^e 1«



S. H. GRAVES, SHAREBKOKER AND FINANCIAL AGEIST, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. T> ELIABLE Information on Drecigip IX Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeM'e, Morelng and Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Ashburton Representative Telegbaphio Address: GRAVES ChrUtohnreh.| Greymouth—BrowDlie, Greymouth . .■ ■ -■ t :j- I 1^ * ASK FOR / - v J f ifi' NEW TARIFF CHAMPION BLEND JO OTHER PRtCES: c> */6*/8 (/I0 2/2 2/4 3/8 b_NO CHI NA T£A ÜBiPiL u_^ ! (OHEAP. /"* OODWILL of Lease (Perpetua 640 Acres first elate Bheop Country well fenced and watered, with good house of rooms. Stock can be taken over at valua tion E. W, HANMEB. W" ANTEr—Twenty Yonng men ' wear Black and Brown Boots 12s 9d,at D. Stock's 199 9 FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy stata of the conati« tution dnriag the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STTEDMAN, CKZMIST, V7ALWCHTH, SURREY," % Are engrave-1 on 'mc tit.tri-Hvicat Stump affixed tt ecwh Packet. Kfnopthorne, Prosser and 00. Agents Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. UIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd, London, England. Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Cut this out and show your ronmonger.) 336^ ~~ frOMKEKFUJL, M BI»IOIHJB: BEEGHAM'S PILLS For Billioua and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, D.'zziaesa and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flushings of Heat, Logs of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Oetiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dose will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. Thia It no Fiction, fivery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a dUIlfE.*. m BOX BKECHAM'B PILLS, taken ac directed, will (juiokly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obtbruo tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; strengthening the Muscular System, reator ing the lonploat complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robust hoalth the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned Those are ' facts' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEEOHAM'3 PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in tne World BEECHAM'B PILLS Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. FBEP-OIED ONIiY BT IHOMAI BCBCUAM, ST. HELEN'S, ENt Sold everywhere in bottles—9£d, Is ljd, and la 3d eao' THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS OO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd, Offices, Warehouses, and Grain btorei: West Street, Ashburton. Ip VERY Description of Farmers 'J Requisites at lowest ratei. Groceries, Hardware Saddlery, Cornsacks, Woolpaoks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, . Horse Covers, Etc. Eto. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we are in a poiition to obtain highest possible prices for all grain placed in our hands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly cars ful to enquire from us and inspect our foods before ordering elsewhere. TF GIBSON, Manager. TU LET, Dwelling of 6 rooms, also stable, together with 2 acres of land fronting Charles Street) Alien ton, and near the Woollen Faotory Apply to T BULLOCK. Agent. #



DID IT EYEB OCCUR TO YOU har ben ao called "Just as Good" substitutes are recommended by your Dealer the motive is for self gain, because of increased profit, SO BEWARE 1! HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LK&D PACKET i« your guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, in Commercial Tea Class. Local Agents—Messrs Shearman Bros , Canon and Son's, Coo eh and Co., Aahburton ; inwald, Mr Gndsell; MothveD, Hibbsßros. ; Rakaia& Ohertsej, Messrs Shannon Broi. ASK YOUB SHOE DEALER FOR EVE B V (Zfl ' • ENCOURAGE PAIR / COtiOSIAL ouabasieed. BOOTS & SHOES, NDUBTBI MANUFACTURED BY 1 S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., 'JHK OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBttRTON. JCJ 0 /~\ ARE still fco the front, and are prepared to supply their many •O« (X> KjO* Patrons with reliable SKEDB, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowest market racee. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Gbowers and Manotaoturebs. Our Stocks* of KEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Carter & Co, London, aod Peteii Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. L.ARQE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always oa hand, MELLOR'S ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE Nl / / v\ \ ■■ ■■ . Ll^ ONLY up to dste Boot Shop in ABhbnrton. For real good Value, Style, and FittiDg try the "ZBALA.NDI BOOTS Kvery pair guaranteed 1 Remember our Price is the CHRA PEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little than be sore yon GO 10 "JLVr CI S T X r\T3>O ZE&LA^DIA BOOT STORE, . TANORKD JRFFT, ASHBT??"T ?S - . ■ NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABB CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN Am QUANTITY Please take year Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at coat price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCCUKT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Marsh, 1900. WALLPAPERS! WALLPAPERS! ■mm iimimulf 111 mm ■■■ "TIJE HAVE just opened Tip TWENTY BALES of the Cholcesb patterns and tha best value ever introduced into this market, and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If yon require your house painted, we import genuine leads and oils only, and employ firsfc'clase men to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability, W. H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MONGERS, Etc. AGENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



NATIONAL MORTGAGE ft AGENCY w 00. OF N.Z, LTD,; TIMABU IMPROVED FARMS FOB SALE. 630 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 aores Waitotlt, 200 acres Waihao, 250 aores Ktngsdown, 1000 aoref O r'o, 600 acres Totara, And others of variouß ilm to Sooth Orator* bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 aorea Fairlie, 605 aorei Totara, and 266 acies Totara Aleo unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of varlooi nisei on the Balnoliffe and Levels Ettates, and two well improved 8 twHon p opertfe* nt 7000 aores each NOTICE. Kennedy & Mnir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Asnburtsn County that they have TAKEN OVER R»ID & Gray's Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to oarry on all classes of work »» usual; and also intend to extend the Business by addu.^ HORSE-SHOEING, COAOH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING" Both having been employed by Reid & Gray for many years, and having Urge-experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work entrusted to their oare will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices, -10 Mm /GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE v DEPARTMENT. Low Premiums. Cheap Management. Careful Selection of Lives. Government Guarantee. LOW PREMIUMB.-Notwithstanding the low premiums, the funds of the Depart- ' ment, accumulated during thirty years, now amount to over three millions ster- , ling. j /"I HEAP MANAGBMBNT.-The most rigid K_J economy. is observed. The ratio of expenses to income is far lower than that of any other office of similar age in the Colonies doing the same kind of business. /HABEFUL SELECTION OF LIVES.—The \J utmost care is exercised, in guarding against the acceptance of doubtful risks. As a consequence, the death-rate year by year falls far short of the expectancy upon which the tables hare been computed, /"I OVEKNMENT GUARANTEE.—The VX payment of every policy is guaranteed Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Annual Income, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 1896 (for three years), £225,000. 9. H. BICHAKDSON, 4] Oommispionef. SHEEP Shears. Turkey Stones, Oil, &c, at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLBY BROS, East Street G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER TTAYING taken a lease of one of the new shops in Davis's corner, I am sow showing a large and varied Btook of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Electro-plate, Etc, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy oompetibion. Note the Address—Davis' Corner, ». mchklde, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stafford Sf, Timer t,\ LWAYS in Stock—A first jTjl class selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application, Le ter Cutting in any style THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE HARDLEY BEOS have been appointed as Agent for this first quality ENGLISH BIOYCLE The Manufacturers, Messbs^Alldats & Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for supplying Bioyoles to the British Army, and to the Postal and| Telegraph Department of Great) Britain. THE MATCHLESS has been in use right through the Transvaal War. Over 2,000 Maobines have been supplied to the War Department for use during the War: THE MACHINE WILL LAST A LIFE-TIME Inspection Invited HABP'/EY BEOS "wanted known^ J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &0., also choice Paperhangingo. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speoialit Don't forget. ——• Coleman's Building, Tancred Street. UT^li t"son ~Sc "Co. I Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTOHURCH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and Public generally of the Aehburton County. Gbntmemen,— WE beg to Intimate that, if ab an time you have business to transact in Ohrlstchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the event of your sending sheep or cattle to our Aldington or other markets for sale, by public auction vt privately we know that you will not regret chooung our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are In ! a position to buy parcels in the Works. If i you prefer to sell your frozen meal la the colony, rather than shipping !fe 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 nexb issue of our Quarterly Land 4c Profekty Beoistbs 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' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. W« have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. a- We invite your correspondence on any -eiats^f baslneofr you may te disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with yon, as occasion may require.—Thaaking you In anticipa tion, we are, Yours faithfall-, H. MATSON & Co. 164,;Caih«i Street, ChrUtchutcb



NICOLL BROS. F Nicole.. E F Kicoi.l, L A Niooll. Merchants & General Agents, BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. A.GENTS FOR— Christohureh Meat Cot, Ltd Iblingboa, Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ooean, Accident and Guarantee Offpera* ties, Ltd! United Insurance Co., Ltd, (Fire sad Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COM MISSION We shall ba pleased to rroelve samples from farmers who have parcels foe disposal. Station Books Kin and Avoira*. We have received innu of Trait Moolet. ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend OB Freehold Seonrities afr4& and b per ow»t* F E V~I T. We reoelve regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,an<J have in stock Apples, Peart, and Trait In season all the year round* SE EDS. We stook Clovers, Ryegrasa, Bape, attd Tnrnip Seed of reliable quality. mHE OHRISTUHURCH MEAT -00. Jl LIMITKD. ISLINGTON _ MANURES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TUKNIPS, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soiL Greatly increased production whenvtr nied. Satisfaction given everywhere! Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District Agwti. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT BOCIBTY. T OANB GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at onrrent rates. Full Particulars on application. Office —Tscored Strfet; Office Hours—9,3o a m till 4pm Firsfc Tuesday in Month—9,3o a!m till pm; and? till9pm ALBERT ROBER • Ma age NICHOLAS & PICKFOKD TTAVE Just Landed, ex a.s.l Waimatc, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladiea' Oroquet sod Tennis SfaoM. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, [and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Farramatta, GHace Kid Back Skin, and KowianJlCftlf. The Best Aasortmentjever Shown in 'Ashbnrton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. r Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, K.O. , MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS AUCTIONEERS AND VALUAfORS, STOOK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chrtstchareh, Donedla, and Napier. AGENOIIS: Timarn, Qamara, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. DALGETY AND COMPANY, LTMITED, deßlre to Intimate to the Farming Community of Sonth Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFIOEinTIMARD. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignment* WOOL, TALLOW. & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Looal Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skin*, and other Produce, consigned for safe in the London, Australian, aiid local markets,' NO COMMISSION" CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kepb free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o interest, [ ' Strck Sales held ab the different ial*> yards throughout Canterbury; 1 Woolpacks and other Station Requisites always on hand. , T I M A R U~~O F F I O E, STAFFORD STiREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. • r 173