THIS ASHBURTON ttUAHTVM*: S Tnßt^V JULY 4 1801.

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X-M T0 KM PSR DAY to be cWJ. <S/*3I made by persons of i either sex, m their own loialities, at work - for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the:. You don'fc need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. No " space to explain here. But' you can make ' a snug little fortune honorably and easy, 5 The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars an'd^ih s ructions mailed free. Now is the fcitne don't delay, but write to us at once — ?r IN-f? o,af d °°' Porfc^nd Maine United States, THE ASHBURTON OUARDIAN Prom and after 30th November, 1888 v the terms of Stibscfription to this journal will he as follows, -viz:— IJP I'AID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d» by post,. 9» 6d f „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, ISs 6d „ „ Year ... 24s Od, by post, 3?s Od ' IF BOOKED. . I Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d • „ Half-year... 15s Od, by pest, 21s 6d  Year ... 39a Od, by post, 43a Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2b 6d if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment



READ : "THE MIRKGR," A mpH-CLASS Weekly Social, Political *». Literary, and Dramatic paper to bo PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Riiissell Street, Melbourne. W. 3. BUSH AND CO. TjISTILLERS aod IMFCBTFB3 OF ! ESSENTIAL OILS & FRITH | ESSENCES, . . .. SOLUBLE ESSENCES . For Aerated Water Manufacturers,! Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM G CJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, ./Eirated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, ChampagneJ &c. Artillery Lane London}



HERCULES BAKING POWBEB IS THE BEST Those who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes {Scones, astry, ke. Family Dairy Churas~Fi^tOTy~Chum«, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack! ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paperf And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. ■ PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., TJ.SA Established 1818



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAIKSI FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT Aim ' ■' SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains exteiiS.o* of fire. Color cards and tesHihingles with inslrac fciona and proofs of on materials well furnished



MANUFACTURERS T6 Htfit MAJESTY Bl APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HOBBS, HART, AND CO . Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ai d Party-Wa,. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 OHEAPWDE, LONDON ENGLAND. Manufactories Whamcliffe Works, Arlington street London N



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD 1! ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.* Ofixces—Tancred Street Ashburtqn TO Encourage the saving of small suras the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of On© Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards i received on Deposit, and Interest will be alimve'l on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned Irom the «?ay on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent  », 6 or longer periods at 5J „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS^PIANOS. I Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially'Jprepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO., 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London.



GRATEFUL-COMFORTING] EPPSTCOCOA BPEAKFAST) BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of wel 4 selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tallies with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arefloatingaroundjus ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. We ma> escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article in the '• Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold in |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.



DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce gsod hard flesh and muscle, ingr.it dienta which no other Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, i amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and' experiments pronounced these biscuits t <be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to* be found in the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee. Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paid 3 SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Ycsk,



Stephens Bros.' MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. THTAVING Just Competed Extensive mi Alterations, ho as to provide better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our Rayii-'ly Increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Premises, where we will carry on in conjunction with ©ur GPOCTCRY& CROCKERY B¥SINESS. A First Class Assortment of HARDWARE, HOUSEHuLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look ng-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clecks, Crum Trays and Biushes, Kettles, — Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron, —Ena- melled and Tinned Saucepans. Boilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps in great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers ; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green.; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &c, &c.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs. All Goods Sold at *the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, poods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. m-gf Satisfaction is our Motto. "^| §tepheis Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSE.



[ ORIZA PERFOMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products _Lj — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the f or mule of Dr 0. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per famed for fche toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white ! violeti Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-xle-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enameL Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re i spots and preveating wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velwtv softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessoriesl TSss-Oriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quet of the fiowet



'ASHBtfRTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, including Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Carda j ! Menu? Receipt For»s^ Posters, Oper Dodgers' 1 Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes i Concert Programmes'* 'tc FIRST-CLASS~AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee Bwells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar dian Office.



ASK YOUR GROOER FOB. CAN'T B3 BEAT eft |[i*"^B P^ W ■^■PV^^v CO oMsm Pi ESS JBAKIJNO POWDER. f^ UARANTEED absolutely pure, and VJX proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers in Tins, | 6d, Is, and 2s each, and wholesale by the manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTO3J, Chemist, " The Pharmacy," 61100 T I M A R U. NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS; A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. James jyIcGRE&OR,. Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop in Okr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note,—This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt che best appointed in South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, §127 Orr's Buildings, lEast Street.



PUBLIC TRUST $£& OFFICE OF N.Z. rHE Public Trust Ofheo of New Zealand offers great advantages toitselien* including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following scomparison ot business between bhs years 1879 and 1839 will showth progress made:- Cash receipts ... « ••• £41,813 .„ £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet £92,318 . £835,202 General Investment Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Acgount-Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations !72 ... 258 Probates and trusts 14 .. dU Wills provisionally accepted 1 ... *2 Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Utta. .tapatchoa ... y.„ _ m -. HXinM W| D . strict JgW * LITTLE'S A LITTLE'S • Fluid Dip r /^\ Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). B (POISONOUS). MR. BELCHER, of #LITTLFS\MR. C. J. HARPEE, • Kaiapoi (writing August, ff Canterbury Eunholder, 1890) :—" Found Sheep M^^"" *"" """^Otk (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's M - . t iff P T)Tk m "Found the Powdef fluid produced Ulbs. g \ little trouble to mix; more wool each Sr > a\ was very effective; (which fetched fd af^rs*k &^* "^-^.^^•^^w left the wool in good p*r lb. more) than ffjr jifilSi, condition ; safer Ihe wool of Mf-^ v . -mvr' iv^ t^an otlier -poi" undipped g Gftlll 111 WOOI N4 Bonous I)i Ps» Iheep/' ffl _!__ being • gJN&> GILL ANDERS, of Southland^\^ cry °heap' ( IG\ g I (writing March, 1890), said :—Two years 1 (pX c? 3 g lin sijcceswon he dipped a ilock of about I S^^ i(«5 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid|S\ Vs) "*~i t^ g and the rest with other Diptt, and each Jmk g \ year found the Sheep dipped with / ff •# T .' ,\Little's Fluid produced * «/ TU ! lft ,A " g Little'S V more tcool per fleece than / JiUUe. 5.% #FLUID DIPNI tllo otllcr sheep. v^poWDER DIP\ W ,^ n *, nn.cr.Mnno> ♦ (POISONOUS). LOCAL gAjG-ENT, ■GKO. JAMESOV. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA t Gal]o" cf FluM, orjlllbs )t rowder, makes IOOJGaUon?



PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKKR, JEWELLER, &o. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLAT^ of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—<^oId and feilver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, Orystals. ' JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, <fee. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced pricee. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees. Al j Departments of works done on the Premises with deapater and at moderat hmi EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 2.



FRIEDLAOER BROS. HAVE THE FOLLOWING SHIPS TO ARRIVE— Warwickshire, Bankville, Lake Superior. •-W ANTE D — 5000 SA° X S WHE A T FOR SHIPMENT PER ABOVE VESSELS.* IMMEDIATE DELIVER!', 1 TTIGHEST TDRICE /~11VEIS" Eriedlancler Bros. ROBEW I^l MUBKAY



GEOKGE JAMESOS WOOL, GRAIN, AND GENERAL MERCHANT, HAS Y FOR SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOUI WAP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES. JDRAII? PIPES—AII Sizes. .A-GKEHSTT FOR-1 THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! i HOLLOWAY'S NILS ASIiJISfMEI/f. THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD .REQUISITE EVERY WHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puic<dy yield to the potent free of thes9 well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled in their efficacy in all f FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine Known. THE OINTMENx HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known sal vs. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES 1 curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing G andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a, to remove Scurf and every speciesof .skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford sfc (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors- of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for up« in almos every language. g5P* Purchaser should look to thi. Abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London Miey are spuriouaf



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it i pulls the Coi?k the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation t>f carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the wttle. Designed to* ohe use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanao and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKKR TOOL CKV»*PANY "TAMES PAIN AND SOJSS 9. St. Mary Axe, E,0,,and21, Walworth Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE' WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on tke most reasonable terms. jIO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The Largest Wholesale House in the World ustrated Price Lisfc application.



MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter list January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 16.90 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, »nd Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m"; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; •and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, <md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashbnrton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs' days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, j Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstono, Ae.hton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. j New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and ;harged onejshilling.



10W VITALITY DR CHUJRCHILLS Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime "prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility j t contains two of the principal ingra I. clients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered ieficient in the above complaints, viz., ho»phorits mid I. •me. It canxot be tor highly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYP(>PHOSPHITEB is real Brain Food, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion i inquired a world-wide reputation. Each i bottle bears Dr Chuichill's signature Price, Prepared only bj Cj WANN nHEMISI OWANN IJHBMIST, M& Oastiglione Varis



The above having been bought on fch most favourable terms will be sold at LOWEST CURRENT>:RATES. • Purchaser? should inspect ourJStocks, nd get quotations. JOHN ORR * Co. ,



John Orr & Co. HAVE now landing and in stock, ex "Maori" from London, — | 10 Casks Ransome's and Hornsby's Ploughshares I Case j araes Breech-loading Guns I 1 Ton Chilled Shot 10 Cases Diamond Grain Powder J 4  Cartridges ! 2  Gun Wads and Caps 20 Tons Bar Iron 4 Cases Fenders 20 Packages Register Grates 40 Sets Fire Irons 30 Packages Spades and Forks 30 Kegs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Casks Lamps and Globes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire 8, 9, and 10 Titan Wire Strainers 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes—all kinds 3 Casks Bolts and Nuts 50 Drums Bailed Oil 2 Tons White Lead, 281b and 561b Tins $ Ton Red Lead, 281b and 561b Tins* Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns 2 Casks Holloware— Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, Jin to lin 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder Sifters 1 Case Asperial's Enamel 1 Cask Scales and Weights 1 Cask Bag Hooks 50 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Kegs Wire Staples 3 Packages Locks and Hinges 1 Package Files and Rasps Flax and Manilla Rope—all sizes 1 Case Screws—all sizes 1 Cask Vices Grindstones, 18in, 20in, 24in, 2(iin 100 Cases Kerosene ; warranted best obtainable 5000 Yards Wire Sheep Netting 8 Packages Axes and Hatchets 3 Cases Chisels and Hammers 4 Cases Carpenters' Tools 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvanised Tubs and Buckets 1 Case Table and Pocket Cutlery Leather Belting, l|in to 6in 4 Cases Gorse Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius &ugar. Ceylou and Indian Tea Company's Pure Blended Teas.



£6000 WORTH O: F DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO/s 4- MUST BE SOLD ~ "OREVIOUS to that awful day, the JL day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins in July. x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, Tid each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men's and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10£ d, ll|d, and Is, worth double. Flannelette, 4s 3d per dose. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowei-s, Id each Women's and Children's Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth llsOd, ; for 3s; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zealand to compete with us in BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10s 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from 2s 9d at WTTT QPENCER&/ r"10 . W . Dpencer * vo, THB ARCADE.



NOTICE. ALL Persons found trespassing on the Coldstream Estate with Dogs or Guns will be prosecuted. 3177 JOHN STUPHOLME, .Tire. €THE ASHBURTON MllTffl v:> fJUffiIIOVSE OF PICKFORD k DNDRILL In Tanered Street rS replete with Superior Furniture in j the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety in stock. FURNITURE made to order many design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call andinspect ouv Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. ?ffi COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers



CHRISrOfIGROH DENTAL SURGERY, fforner of Cash el and High streets Sl/TYERS AND /~10, . iVI. Uo BURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin *nJ Westport iTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the ighest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set -— Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s, Natukal, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al aiost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments, ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth undur its influence i.« perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2? Or]. ArtifVal Teeth an.l Dentures, msid.3 by other dentists repaired or remodelled at went rates



Stock must be REDUCED— XIOOO —REDUCED 'OEING much overstocked, I have -LJ decided to commence the Clearing Bale earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, now 5.W. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, md the prices must clear them. A lar^e lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, M.IT 3, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICB. Alofcof WINGS &,BIRDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. ( CALL AT ONCE~AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H t Collier fc The Corner."



ANDREW ORR WIIL HOLD HIS G^EAT Annual Sale OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, Fob Oivjb Mouth, COMMENCING Saturday, June 27. The Greatest Bargains EVER SEEN in ASHBURTON. JUST PURCHASED, A WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK OP FRENCH CASHtfEBES AND MERINO?, At lesa that HALF, PRICE Will be offered during the Sale at MS lO^dj FORMER PRICE »S O(l Andrew Orr, __ ' ' WINTER CLEARING SALE AT "ti mm;



MR T BULLOCK CHEAP PROPERTIES. £200. —Dwelling-house of fire rooms, together with two sections, |-acre. Cox street, £115.— Three-roomed Cottage and £-acre section, Grey street. £135.—Five-roomed House ii Cox street, with J-acre section and shed. FOR SALE.—Eight acres very desir able Suburban Property fronti tha Domain. Should prove a very good investment Apply to T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to at 6 por cent on firsfc-class security. A pply to i T. BULLOCK MONEYJO LEND TIT ONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in sums of £100 to_£sooo ?or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Asliburton, or to J. 0. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch.