AsHBTTRTON AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 60 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. J43 Mr P. J. Henley's eh m Yarra, 4yrs... ... ... (Kingham) 1 24 Mr D. Rutherford's b h Ahua, aged ... » (Clark) 2 36 Mr A. L. Popham's b h Alcinous, 4yrs * "... ' ... (F. Holmes) 3 26 Mr W. C. Webb's eh h Ruby, -•6yrs ... (White) 0 156 Mr D. O'Brien's b c Helmsman, i 3yrs (W. Holmes) 6 0 Mr J. M. Reid's g m Nightingale, 4yrs (McGrandle) q Time, 2min 39f sees. Dividend, £6 3s.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[P£K PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received April 23, 0.50 p.m.) OBITJCJARY. - 1 Lonpon, April 22. Mr-I3tephen Mason, formerly M. P, for Lanarkshire, Mid-division, in the Liberal interest, aged 60.

THE ASHBTJRTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1890.



/^DDFELLOWS' j_j ALL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd, 1890. CONCEEtTnd BALL • 1 IN AID OF THE 1 CATHOLIC fiOYS' SCHOOL. PROGRAMME: Part I. ! Piano, "Galop di Braviera," Miss Holloway Song Mr J. Stephenson Song MissPender Scotch Reel ... Lagmhor Highlanders Song—"Queen of my Heart,' Mrs Crisp Song—"The Skipper and His Boy," Mr Flower Irish Jig Mr O'Loughlin Song—"The Rose, Shamrock & Thistle," Miss Berg Song (comic) Mr Brallaghan Song ... ... ... MissT. Butler Interval 5 minutes. Part 11. Piano—" La harpe Eolienne." ; Miss Holloway Song Miss A. Butler Song—" Queen of the Earth," Mr Flower Hornpipe Mr O'Loughlin Song-" In Old Madrid," Mrs Crisp Song (comic) Mr Bralliaghan Foursome Reel... Lagmhor Highlanders Song MissPender Song (comic) ... ... Master Henry God Save the Qtjeen. Pianist ... Mrs Claridge Conductor Mr Horace Gates 4 ALL claims against Messrs Clare Bros;, Farmers, of Dromore, must be sent in to me not later than 26th -April, 1890. D. THOMAS. 4J135 .Ashburton. TO-MORROW SPECIAL SALE. MR T. BULLOCK, in conjunction with Mr D. THOMAS, will sell by Publio Auction, at the Arcade, on account of Mr Twentyman Hodgson, 6 DRAUGHT MARES and GELD- O INGS. O Good Sorts. For absolute Sale. Sale at 10.30. T. BULLOCK, 4*71 Auctioneer. GROXBrFMwTSALir" mHE ABOVE will be held on FRIDAY NEXT (NOT Thursday as previously advertised), Commencing at 12 o'clock. The property adjoins the Cairnbrae Railway Station. GEO. JAMESON, 4 16? Agent, Ashburton.



A very delightful ball, at which between 200 and 250 ladies and gentlemen were present;, .took pla.ce last night in the Odd fellows' Hall, at, the invitation of Mr Charles Strange, ,who has for. the past four years been ; cashier at, the.Bank of New Zea land'r.&erej and who,, being about to pay. « visit to the Old Country, took this very, pleasant means ,of bidding a temporary adieu, to his wide circle of friends in and around Ashburton. The arrangements were most perfect and complete, the hall itself beujg- converted for the nonce into a very bow^r, the roof being festooned with .nags and gay coloured bunting," very elegantly set off by a .fringe, pf^ matapo and lighted by brilliant circles of Jets and pendant Chinese lanterns,: : while the windows were draped with" hangings of lace and coloured, r stuffs, , . and , the pilasters around '{he walls adorned with cabbage palmsetc. , The Btage^waß lighted with a row of fairy lamps, and altogether the prettiest interior we,, have-seen in Ashburton was presented. I A large marquee erected at the rearrdf the hall, and led up to by a covered carpeted way, served as the supper room and was set with tables literally loaded with good things, while rooms were fitted up and sumptuously furnished for the lady guests, the gentlemen also being thoughtfully provided for in every detail.. A, capital floor and the splendid music provided by Fleming's band com pleted the delights of the evening and dancing was kept up with the greatest enjoyment till 4 a.m., the health of Mr Strange with hearty wishes of bon voyage and a speedy return beingproposedatthesupperby Mr R. M'Oweri and drunk with enthusiasm and the heartiest of hearty cheers.



Holloway's Pills.—Weak Stomach.— The wisest cannot enumerate one quarter of the distressing symptoms arising from imperfect; or disordered digestion, all of which can be relieved by these admirable Pills. They remove cankery taste from the mouth, flatulency, and constipation. Holloway's Pills rouse the stomach, liver, and every, other organ, thereby bringing digestion to that healthy tone which fully enables it to convert all we eat and drink to the nourishment of our bodies. Hence these Pills are the surest strengthened and the safest restoratives in nervousness, wasting and chronic debility. Holloway's Pills are infallible remedies for impaired appetite, eructations, and a multitude of other disagreeable symptoms which render the lives of thousands miserable indeed. These Pills are approved by all classes.



TENDERS. mENDERS WANTED for the Erection X of an Implement Shed—labor only— atP. & D. Duncan's Yards, "Wills Street. Planß and specifications may be seen at our Office. TENDERS must be in by SATURDAY next at Noon. 4 157 A P. & P. DUNOAN. JOHN DAVIDSON, Returning . Officer for the Upper Ashburton Road District, do hereby declare the j Mowing persons have been duly nomi nated for their respective wards as under :— For Winchmore Ward MATHEW STITT Allenton „ RONALD CAMP BELL & DANIEL O'CONNOR BRICK. Their being only one Candidate nomi nated for the vacancy in the Winchmore Ward, I therefore declare the above named person (MATTHEW STITT) to be duly elected member of the Upper Ashburton Road Board. Also there being two persons nominated as above to fill the vacancy for the Allenton Ward a Poll for the election of ONE of the above named persons will be held at Saunders' Mill, Ashbnrton, on SATURDAY, the J third day of May, 1890, at 12 o'clock j nOOIU JOHN DAVISON, Returning Officer, Upper Ashburton Road District. April 22nd, 1890, 4 172 SALE OF LAND AND CLEARING SALE. CAIRNBRAE, NEAR METHVEN. FRIDAY, 25th APRIL. "IV /TILES & CO. have received instruct J\lL tions from E. W, Bowybb, Esq., | t0 SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. At the Homestead, Caimbrae, At 12 noon, On the above date, - - HIS CROXBY FARM, Comprising about IV i O ACRES OF GOOD AGRICUL- j I 4:0 TURAL LAND, divided into 12 Paddocks. The Buildings comprise 3 Cottages, 2 Stables, Woolshed, Pigstyes, Kennels and Sheepyards, The above will be first submitted in one lot, and if not sold, will then be offered as under :—= LOT 1—230 Acres, ohiefly in grass. LOT 2—168 Acres, in stubble. LOT 3—350 Acres, in grass and stubble Also, all his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Comprising AAA MERINO EWES. 6)>yf\ CROSSBREDS, 2-tooths. ■ V DRAUGHT HORSES. ft YOUNG HORSES. 1 HACK. 3 Drays, M'Cormick Twine Reaper .md Binder, Duncan Grass Stripper, Champion Drill, Ransomc three furrow Plough, Duncan S.F. Plough, Cambridge Roller, liar rows, Horse-power raid Chaflcuttei\ Harness, Tanks, Wire, Slakes, Posts and Rails, Furniture, Fowls, and Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 noon. J. T. FORP, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ash burton \J FItKE FROM MEKOUBY COOKLTi'SPIILS FOB LI V Bit C'JCKLE'3 FILLS FOB DILI ' \J f m ISMQESTIOK r Bcic*, -,i ]i U. -ii id, 4b Of', 11 22|, '



The beet medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test ita eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous, Thoueandsgive the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty ihe King of Italy, and medioal syndicates all over the globe are its patrons,



cad the official reports that accompany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Prof. University Greifswald, reports:—The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently successful in very severe oontasionß, braises, sprains, wounds, scalds inge, broken ribs, and limbs. (" Medical Journal," Nov., 1881.) In diseases of the kidneys, either aotive congestion or suppress Bion, (nrcemia) or albuminuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal in its action Eucalypti Extraor. Doses, sto 8 drops, Hosier, M.D., Prof., University, Oreifswald, reports:—Diphtheria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudats. Oared in fourteen days, Surgical Glioio of Prof. M'lntyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis— Scirrhus of Breast— Excision Eucalypti Extract employed. No welling, heat, or discoloration. Cared in ourteen day > —(Advt.)



T. Bnllock r\' O LET at a low rental, House fronting _1_ Graham's Eoad, Tinwald. ' . T. BULLOCK._ FOR SALE—Grass land nearTinwald, OA ACRES Easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTIES. I HAVE a number of Sections, together with Cottages thereon, for Sale, for which owners are prepared to take Low Prices. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. _ HORSE POWER, suitable for driving chaffcutter, for Sale at a low price, T. BULLOCK. £}"i A SECTIONS opposite the dZt X tfc« AshburtonWoollen Factory for Sale, Price £14 each. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ARM. JDR&.YS—For Sale new Dt&y* with frames, Apply to T. BULLOOk. TO FABMEBB and Others.—For Sale a Light Spring Dray. Apply to T. BULLOCK. BAKAIA b'EOTIONS—I am prepared V to receive offers for any of the following, vis, Nnmbers 26, 86, 121, 124, 208, 291, 292, 295,297. Terms if leqaired, App'y to _ " T. BULLOCK, TjflOß BALE—3O Acres odd, conveniently Jj situated near the County Saleyards, divided into 3 ptddooks end surrounded with a plantation ; all well watered with a County water raco, iSiisy terms, Apply to T. BULLOCK, ft<{) FABMKH3 -Cheap Storage — I Cheap Bto:ragp—l am prepared to ■ ccept £57 103 rental until the Ist of Januarys 1891, fcr my large Store U, West Street. This offers a favorable ' opportunity for Farmers to aomblne t gathe; ar.d Store Grain o^i their own »rcoant at a very email coot, 4 T BULLOCK. FRIDAY, APRIL 25th. Clearing Sale of Farm Implements, Horse and Buggy, Furniture, etc. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb, David Wilson (in consequcnoe of having let his farm) to sell by Public Auction at the Home stead, about 1 mile from tho Wakanui School, on FRIDAY, April 2oth, tho fol lowing, viz.— Horso, Buggy' and Harness, Spring Trap, 2 Sets trap harness, Broad Cast Sower, Grubber, Robey Screen, Single furrow plough, Dray, Roller, Water Trough. A quantity of household furniture, Cooking utensils, etc. Salo at -2 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, f Auctioneer,



"11/TR MALCOLM, Headmaster of the JJIL Hampstead School, will open an Evening Class for Youths on APRIL 28th commencing at 7.30. * 7 ,: Terms on Application. 18th April, 1890. 4 146 TO LET. "VTEAR Woollen Mills, Six Boomed .X\ House, and a Five Roomed one. Apply at Steele's Stoke. 4 168 ETURN "TTTSTU V OF MDAM FitEDO'J , NOVELTY COMBINATION, OF Gymnasts, Jugglers, Clowns and Pantomimists, TO-NIGHT. Hundreds turned away Monday night, unable to get admission. Open TO-NIGHT, at Side Royal Hotel, Moore Street. IN THEIR PRETTY PALACE PAVILION. NEW PROGRAMME. SIGNOR NAGO'S ' STRING BAND. Remember this Show is still FREE. No adult allowed to bring more than two children. 4 152 FRED^FREDO. OPIED FROM THE "ORIGINAL LETTER. A GENTLEMAN, who with his Wife has been travelling and visiting many places, came to see the Dunedin Exhibi tion—and in writing to request any letters that came after his departure might be forwarded to Australia, whither he had gone, says:—"My wife and I are very unanimous in opinion that the situation of the LEVIATHAN is by far the most open, airy, as well as healthy of all the Hotels we have stayed at. No one can desire better Accommodation than it affords, and as to Board, it is most certainly second to pone in any City we have been in ; in fact, your charge of One Shilling for such splendid Meals is simply ridiculously low. 3J144



WANIEi KNOWN TMMENSE arrivalsof NEW AUTUMN ± DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, ex Kaikoura, at ANDREW ORR'S. TTIOR MANTLES, MILLINERY, and Jj DRESSES see A. ORR's Naw' 'Stock. TPOR WEDDING Outfits, Family j JJ Mounting, and General DRAPERY go to ANDREW ORR'S. ■\TEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.— IS ANDREW ORR is showing ex actly the same Goods in Roslyn Worsted Dress Tweeds, as exhibited at the Exhi bition, also Blankets and Flannels. CVAA PAIRS of BLANKETS at I^UU Old Prices, contracted for ' when wool was Cheap.—A. ORR. BOOTS, BOOTS, for Variety, Quality, Style, and Make of Ladies', Children's, and Gents' Boots go at once to ANDREW ORR'S. iAA EMBROIDERED ROBES to JLUU Select from at ANDREW ORR'S. No two of the same pattern.



PUBLIC HALF-HOLIDAY. rriHE Burgesses are requested to close _L their places of business from NOON on THURSDAY, April 24th, being the Second Day of the Ashburton Autumn Races. ; D. THOMAS, 4J146 - Mayor. TTiiARLES "13 RA D~DE Li Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder "Th« Land Transfer Act, 1885. ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office—Burnetts Street, Nexb to "Mail" Offioe.



ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 1 1 iHE Anniversary Services of the above JL Church will be conducted on SUN DAT next, 27th April, by Rev Mb, McKenzie, of Lyttelton, Morning and Evening, and at Wakanui in the after noon. The Annual TEA will take place in the Oddfellows' Hall on TUESDAY, April 29. Addresses by Rev McKenzie and other Ministers and special musical items by Choir and Friends. Tickets, 2s. Tea at 6 p.m. 4 174 SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. rpENDERS will be received up to 3 J_ p.m. on THURSDAY, the Ist May next, for the following works :— Blinding two miles metalling Main waring's Road. Forming Cemetery and Thompson's Track Roads. Forming Road and Footpath in the Township. ] Metalling and Blinding about 15 chains in Township. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board's Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, 4§171 Clerk to Board.^ NEW ZEALAND RAIWAYS. Races at Ashburton, April 23rd and 24th. QATURDAY return tickets to Ashbur- JO ton, available for return up to 25th April, will be issued on the 23rd and 24th inst. at Christchurch, Timaru, and inter mediate stations. On the 23rd and 24th i the Express train from Christchurch will stop to set down passengers at the Ash burton Saleyards siding, if required. On the 24th the train due from Ashbur ton for Timaru at 3.45 p.m. will start at 5.35 p.m. and run 1 hour 50 minutes later than timetable times ; and on the 23rd and 24th the Mount Somers train will leave Ashburton at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times 41133 BY_ORDER. __ ASHBURTON COUNTY~COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS FOR 1890. "VTOTICE is hereby given that a copy JJN of the Electoral Rolls for 1890 of the various Ridings in this County, are on view from 27th April to 15th May, , 1890, at the following places:— i Wakanui Riding, Schoolhouse, Wakanui Ashburton „ UpperAshburtonßoad Board Office, Tinwald. South Rakaia,, Road Board Office, South Rakaia. MtHutt „ Road Board Office, Lismore. Rangitata „ Road Board Office, Methven. Mt Somers „ Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Upper Ash burton  Miss Bishop's Store, Store, Afford Forest Road. COPIES of the abovo Electoral Rolls are on view also at the County Council Offices, Arhb.urton, during office hours, during the above stated period. BY ORDER, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton. April 22, 1890: _ 4*175 IF YOU WANT "GENUINE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY



Ml. SJ'ARMW, TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER FA3L 1 STREET



THE ASHBTJRTON FUBNI TUBE WAREHOUSE. TANCRED STREET. TDICKFORD and UNDRILL have a JL large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ture from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads in various patternß. Bedding in great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, juat the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment of CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS Very suitable for Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to ordw at shortest notice ' —Note the address — TANCRED STREET Opposite the Arcade



AND BACON IN LARGE or SMALL QUANTITIES, "U7 ELL Q EASONED AND FIRST CLASS QUALITY. JOHN ORR & GO.



W. W. SPENCER'S HE is now offering the best value ever had in Ashburton A largo and well assorted sto<jk of DRAPERY CLOTHING AND BOOTS. Flannel la a yard, Good heavy dress tweeds all colors Bid per yard. Winter Homespuns 7£d. Cashmeres and merinos in all colors at very low prices. Blankets in grey while and blue at very low prices. Quilts, _ calicos, flannels, holland.s, and shirtings. Cheaper than ever. Double width whito sheeting 7-kl. Mens boys and youths suits. Sox, shirts and hats at prices before never known. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS. Tho cheapest boots and the best boots ever had in Ashburton are at W. W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE. Men's Bluchers, 6s lid. Men's shooters 10s 6d. Children's patent leather slippers, shoes and boots. Extra value very cheap. The best school boots for boys and girls in Ashburton at WW.SPENGEBS * ARCADE ASHBUUTON.



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. ' Established 1881. "PUPIL of both sexes arc taught the _1. elements of ;i liberal cducttion. Special subjects of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a de parture from tho ordinary school course. Head Master : Mit J. E. Buchanan. Ist B.xV., (London), per terra Feo for pupils over 12 years of age £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of age 2 9 0 Music (extra) 110 Tho School year is divided into three erms. All fees are payable in advance.



T3AK E R B R S., ; _D Builders, Undertakers, etc. Corner Wakanui Road and Cass Street (Next Central Hotel). J Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, ; HAVELOCK STREET. | 2_90 (Next the Court House.) LTINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. JA /CLOTHIER has for /A. . \J Sale—Best New castle, Westport, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers Coal, Firewood and Stakes. Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff, at Ashburton^ prices .__ notice'of kemovalT JOHN"MOiiO\T BEGS to inform his Customers and the Ashburton Public that he has taken those commodious shops in the Town Hall, to which he will remove his business on Ist MAY next, and in consequence will hold a clearin? sale of his present Stock, at REDUCED RATES for CASH ONLY till date of removal. Orders booked will be charged at Ordinary Rates. REPAIRS neatly executed at the shortest notice. 3 MOISON



' C.THOFMTON DUDLE LAND, E3 V \Tfi i«DSTOOK AGBJK .*, 161 flijf&f jrd Sk'oes Qbsieicborch.. I have sucv.a of money to lead on good security at low rate of interest. Several F*.rmß forStlo, . THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS ' Weekly, Social, Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne place, Russell Street, Melbourne. sheep Dipping AT BKOOKE'S NEW PUBLIC DIP RAILWAY RESERVE, Opposite Ashburton Saleyards, IS NOW GOING ON. Man in attendance every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9 to 1, other days can bo arranged by applying to C. M. BROOKE, East Street. PRICE : One Penny per head under 500; Three Farthings per head over 800. After Ist May, One Farthing per head more. Brooke's" Pc feet" Sheep Dip, i Equal to any, and superior to most, is sold in the Ashburton County only at'6s per gallon, used 1 to 110 and or 120 gal lons of water, goes further and is cheaper han any OTHER DIP.



The Union Fire Insurance Company, Limite Bead Office, CMstchnrcL . CAPITAL ,£2,000,000 PAID UP £100,000 RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND £65,000 : DIRECTORS,— Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Chairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Webb, G. G. Stead, Esq., Depuby Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. Reeves, M.L.C. i J. Anderson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq., General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES, Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. . ( Special Features : TJie only Institution of the kind with its Head Office in Chrisfcchurch. :; Liberality in Settlement of Claims. Ra""es, Hie lowest current. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, JOHN" G-: EESTELL WEST STREET. VinE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OJT WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY SYEGKASS, PEAS, ETC., ETC. FKIEDLANDER BROs WHEAT SHIPMENTS" WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBEB OF - COMMISSION AND INTEREST, tgalnst *!l kinds of Prodaoo placed Id one bands for ihlpment to tho United Kingdom or the Continent, . . HAYING out owu house in London fa a sufficient gan&ntoa that tho Intersil of Ollenti, who will entrust the shipment of their^rtin to us, will be well looked after. OUerte may also rely* that expanses will be kept aa low ns possible, and the hlgb.es market v&Ino realised. ■ " EACH Farmer's Lot (a shipped nndor a distinct and separate brand, no tw lota being branded alike, and oach lot la sold on its own merits. Prompt aacoun Sales an in the paat. WE are alec prepared to store grain and other Produce at Aihbnrton, Lyndhnrafc Lyttelton or Addlngtcn upon easy terms, and make reaaonwblo adv&noea'on at me. FRIEDLANT>J£R BKOS. NOW" LANDING iX " MauaLGrahßm " iJO.OOO^Feet DRWSBTCD; KAURI T. & G. FLOORING T. & G, MATOH LINING AND BOARDS. EX "Spray" 30,000 Feet SPLENDID RED PINK. EX "Zlor " 20,000 Feet MAGNIFIOENT WHITE PINK FLOORING, LINING, AND SBELV FROM HAVftLOOK IN BTOOK AND TO ARBIVE WESTPOKT, NEWOASTLff, GREY VALLEI A.ND MOUNT EOMEKS COAL. W. H. COLLINS & CO.' Timber and Ooal Merchants j\SHBUBTOK. ABUNDANT OKOPd OB 1 GUOD WOuL, OF THIS IiJLQaJSST MARKET VALOE FOR ITS CLASS, ENSURED BY THE USE OF littler patent sheep dip (NON-POISONOUS.) ADVANTAGES OF LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID DIP >— IF PROPERLY USED according to tho Instructions, It Is tho boat, tfce mos effeotuil and most valuable Dip knows. IT IS NOT POISONOUS \o tnlm*ls, thero la ihoroforo no da»g3r of pobontafc llorseo, Sheep, Oettlo or other animals, by tho Dip draining on tho grace or herbage j I ere Is no dangtr In leaving it about in the way of children or others ; cor la there tuy danger of wholesale polsoalng from negloct, ecoldenf, or design. ITS EFFECT UPON TRE WOOL is exceedingly important to Woolgiowers. It a[ldly inoreaßea the vslne ; It t!oob rot arrest tho growth at any time butpromo'ea (he natural secretion*, and increases the weight of the fleace ; it does not stain or discoloi the wool, nor Uke oat any of tho yolk, but Is at all times the belt Dip for t c wool thftt can be nsod. IT IS CHEAP oud repays Iteelf tenfold to tlio aheop-ovner. IT IS EASY TO USE, requiring' very little preparation, mixes Instantly with c Id water, leaves no sediment, no ecuin, no waste; One gallon [of Dip to 100 gallons of wate?—the wash Is then ready for uoo. IT IS SAFE. While Poisonous Dipn can only boused with oaution upon sheop, this Dtp may bo neod upon all animate : Homes to kill Insects and tho minge ; olao Dof>± fr r the same putpoeo ; alao for exterminating inseota, uud allsying all Irritation cf iho kin of Daley Oattla, Oalves, Pigs, etc., for which purpose it is tiniplj lnnla%blc. , FOR SOAB, LIOE, TICKS, and Insets of all kinds, it is i mast effeotaal Dp, p.nd thoroughly rallable at all times, and in all climates. '. LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID DIP has « world-w!do repaUtlon of tha blghvs poasibio character. It has reoolve J more GOLD and SILVER MtfDiLS and other AWARDS OF KXOELLSNC'S AND MERIT ihan peihipa »11 the oibci Biieep D!p; ut tognhei' i i } AGENT FOR ASHBUETON COUNTY 'l GEO. JAMESON



STOP THAT COUGH! By usin Flower's Cough Drops. Guarantee efficacious. Can only be obtained at H G. Flower's, Confectioner, East Street 3 191 f SELLING OFF I PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. BOOKS, Stationery, Fancy Good 3, Music, etc., at Greatly Reduced ! Prices, for Cash.' N.Z. Jubilee Chronicle. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. ])UIH & FIKLI) PIPES \ LARGE oupply of v-rfous SIZES always fe STOCK, tot SALS ia Urge cr ■malt quantise. SPECIiL qvu'ntlont given for large quantities. GEO. JAMESON, ASOBUBTON & BAITArA. 3t172 ■ -NOTICE— T HAVE pleasure in announcing that I •*■ have appointed Mr J. Quinn, Watch maker, as sole agent in Ashburton for my Improved Pebble Spectacles. Signed 10 16 WM. RICKETTS



QUICK METHODS BY which to teach any person BUSI- \ NESS STYLE or' LADIES:.:.: HAND Writing in six lessons,—SHOßT-,. HAND in eight or nine Lessons. Every-' n atisfaction guaranteed. Apply — A.-~;,^ Knutzen, at Mr Truckle's Restaurant. 4 159 ■■->> ENERAL PRESS AGENGJf :il. REPORTERS, Newspaper Correa-- : pondents and Advertising Agent.'?, Russell Steeex, Melboubne,- Undertake Special Reports of Public Meetings, Newspaper Correspondence, and Newspaper Advertising throughout the Australian Colonies and New Zealand. Communications to be address<sd to The Manager. N.B.—Files of Provincial Newspapers are kept for the convenience of the Aqeney 8 clients. 527- - J« RANGER SADDLE, COLLAR, and HARNESS -: MAKER. ; HAVING Purchased the business ol Mb A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises, lately _; occupied by himi n Burnett Strost, begs " I most sincerely to thank his customers for i past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, which he will strive to •' deserve- by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Harness, - and strict atten tion to business, combined with good workmanship and reasonable charges.'.. ..■„ Repairs neatly and promptly attended to/ , ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOODS DEPOT. >J



TO LADIES WHO WOULD DRESS FASHIONABLY AND WELL AT THE SMALLEST POS SIBLE COST. "TNSPECT the New Dress Fabrics, Plushes, Ulsters, Ribbons, Gloves, and Feathers, latest styles, now on view at "THE CORNER." .. w Stock of Flannels, Blankets, Flannelettes, Hosiery, Men's and Boys Clothing. The Soundest Value OFFERED. j JOLLIER VV 4 Xj « \J OLLIER "THE CORNER."



IRONMO: GEftY. JOHNOItR&CO. : Are Offering SPECIAL VALUE FOR CASH Prior to their Annual Balance. AND Having Large" Stocks, of Lead ing Lines now landing, Purcha sers will save from 10 to 20 pc, cent . 12 cases new Bedsteads at all prices Guns of all kinds, grand value 10 cases Sporting Powder 15cwtShot 4 cases Fenders from 6s to £5 50, sets Fire Irons from 5s to 30s 4 casks Holloware and Kitchen Utensil 3 packages Lamps, Globes and Chimneys 1 case table and pocket Cutlery, grand value . 3 casks Plough and Trace Chains 100 drums Raw and Boiled Oil 2 tons White Lead Paints and Varnishes of all kinds 5 bales Wall Paper 60 Register Grates from 14s 6d, 17s 6d to£s Ranges and Stoves of all sorts - 20 tons Bar Iron 1 ton Bolts and Nuts all sizes 4 packages Wringers and Mangles New "Home Sewing Machine" best and simplest Leather Portmanteaus and -travelling Trunks Leather Belting ljin to 6in Manilla and Flax Rope, Hin to 3in 40 coils of Plough Line 2 cases Sellar's Mould Boards Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough



B 8. BUS; COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEA.N CHAFF;; ETC., ETC r: - d*/-!. aC* jI made by persons; of either sex, in their own localities,*,at"; work for us. New business. , All meet " with wonderful success. Any one can do the work. Capital not required. .We A will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publi cation circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once.. Address Stinson and Co., Portland, > Maine, United States. ' ■. t o. 13. S c y m o v r, ; SURGEON DENTIST, 215, Colombo Street (new Buildings n«u Corner of Gloucester Street.) : ESTABLISHED 1&9 SCALE OF CHARGES : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth jrFillings, . ( '" 5s per tooth. , A reduction made where a number require ■ attending . ARTIFICIAL TEETH The charges for Artificial Teeth aro mads . with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such material- r< r^.';<"'■■ ;-refer. Par ticulars give -. ■ ; !!«■■■■ :-ti. Consulta tion free. >■■ ■ ii- < i-.ij ■ L.iughing Gas) " administered when required. Attendance ; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m 215, Colombo Street, Chrisstchuhch. 8 16



S ITS TO MEASURE TOE Largeat Stock of TWESDS everah'^vn . m A<-h-jurtcs tocUooso J t'.OUi. QUALITX A#D FIC QCAR iJSTEEb, Ooms an i poet ia prices. ASHBURTON CLOTH* ING MAR i \.r\ Tj^AWCIT ~T\ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, (Formerly with A. W. Chattoild, Auckland.) —CHARGES— Ordinary Extraction 2s 6d , Painless 5s Od Stopping 7s 6d Full upper and lower set of Artificial To.oili JO guinea, and all work ; * equally moderate. —CONSULTATION FREE— j All work done by him guaranteed to fit and look well. Address :—Courb. Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer E*st Street., Private Residence," Havelock Street Opposite Presbyterian Church." ■ _,



Shares, all sizes 3 casks Buggy Springs and Axles 40 kegs Bluestone 75 kegs "Wire Nails 20 kegs Fencing Staples 40 coils Barb Wire 2 bales Seaming Twine 1 case Babbet Metal 20 bundles of Spades and Forks, &c, ' 4 packages Screws, Locks and Hinges 4 packages Saws, Chisels, and Planes 6 cases Picks and Axes 4 cases Gorse Knives 8 cases Axe, Pick and Hammer Handle" 1 1 case Hammers VALVOLINE, LUBROLINE, CASTOR, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, and NEATSFOOT OILS 10 crates China and Earthenware. —Including— New Toilet, Dinner, Tea, and Dessert ware. Sonic of these are really beautiful goods. 7 UN ARR Q_ /^iO H. GUILDS SHOEING AND GENERAL BLACK SMITH AND ENGINEER, (Late of Chcrtsey.) j BEGS to notify that he has com menced business in Ashburcon in the premises on Wakunui Road, lately occupied by Mr C. Ray, Engineer, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, to merit a fair shiu'c as public support. All kinds of Agricultural and other Maclilncry repaired. Horse Shoeing <u»'l all kinds of Blacksmiths' work done with promptitude. Note the address— Late premises of V R. RAY, W»kwiuiij



. THE CLEABING SALE i OF , ■ BOOTS v in GEORGE DUCK'S ESTATE, HAVING been so SUCCESSFUL, '.yd will clear Iho BALANCE for ON E "TTTEEK /^VNLY NE VV EEK VjNLY | j ! STARTLING PRICES. | MITCHELL & TURNED I TANCBED&TBEBk