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WHEAT. WHEAT; WE ARE PROM* PT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRIOifIS. We *re also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. VIA, SIZED CORNSACKS & TWINK SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT KATES Eollitt & Co, Canterfwry Wills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET ASHBURTON. STEPHENS BROS^ Market House. w —JUST LANDED— 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 100 €sises Zurllte Kerosene. Best Oil < Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, we would advise our Cus tomers to make EARbY PURCHASES. Stephens Bros, Market House. TO FABMfiRS, \IT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES 12 Tons ROOFING IRON 20 Tons No. S, 9, 10 FENOIKG WIRE 6 Tons BARB IRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT KEDUCEL) PRICES. SHEEP NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest ia the County. PAINTING AND PAHERHANGINGS a Speciality, BIRCH TIMBER at 8s 6d per 100 ft. VY. H. Collins & Co.,' MERCHANTS |AND IMPORTERS, *o#im tfrni/ R°yaI I&surance Company, A(tl?^Tß FOJ*\Grey ValleTOoal Corouany. FOR EASTER. ARTISTICT~DISPLAY OF EVERYTHING THAT 18 NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED IN THE WINDOWS AT "The Come r." OUR Home Buyers hare sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable. They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure th» best Goods at the Lowest Prices. Customers will have the full benefit of buying as direct as it is possible from the manufacturers. LADIES who desire to bo in the forefront of fashion and refined taste, with a due regard to economy, will End "THE CORNER" in closer touch with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choic*.Stock of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and ufltrimmed. Mantles, Cloaks, Sealctte Jackets isome with most elegant braid and fur trimming), Ulsters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Furs, &c., &c, all marked at prices that cannot be beaten in Aew Zealand. THE SHOW OF TWEEDS FOR LADIES' DRESSES is very fine and should be seen by everyone. , tfe hare bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at Exactly HALF PRICE and recommend them to special notice. New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, &c, in endless variety, CLOTHING f>r Men and Boys, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best make only, for Children, Ladies, and Men—offered at prices that defy competition. Call and see them. COME AND SEE THE WINDOW» ON SATURDAY NIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H. "COLLIER, "The Corner." TT^ E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS HOLLER FLOUB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WHMT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. CTtE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BAELEY, AND RYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, IVTE HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEKD WHUAT, SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. " FMeDLANDER BKOS



WALKER'S BOT FLY REMEDlES t*tarua:nted to core any horse affected with bo rs, if given * IK TIYIE, and to Improve the Conditum of the Horse, whether he has Bute or nut. given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONULS. Gray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I hecame September 6,1892. much alarmed about the rest of my stock Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly L used your Bot Fly Remedies on <»c Remei'Y reached me in due course. 1 that was very bad, and hid eveiy symp s;ave them to one that was very bar', and tcm of dying, and in three dnya ?he wa-* a» I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely cur<>d, and is doinii well. 1 «ot very anxious, as tho stomach presented believe it is the pr3per thing, and if one ma *. of bots in nil stages, with the given at the proper time we sh.Ul have i»o coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the Bnt Flj. you that the one I drenched according to David Bkown. your instructions got quite boater, and is —— now at his w-.rk aaain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend 'aimers to use the same in Mr Walker,—Sir,—l wish w add my time, as lam satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects of your and greatly improve the condition of the Bot-fly Remedies. 1 bad a valuable horße. Send m« some of your Bot Flt horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, g°t worse, I quite believed he would —lours veiy reepecsfuliy, have died* He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- KilHnchy, September' 14, 1892. *"*<•• and could scarce walk I got your Mr Robert Walker, Christ church, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Bemediks have the most beneficial results. The second proved a complete si.«cess with my home. day after getting the last drench he Wsan He had been very bad for some tima ; the «> pass bots in handfuls, some of which ooat dry, & tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and j?oc scarce able to walk. 1 pacing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all is now as fat as butter, hearty and well, tbe symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, as you directed, with the following re- an*l I will convince them that y>ur rente'!' suits :—The horse, after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community j»nd the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse ehouk' rolling and groaning with pain, in the have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. JUse this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H. Lovhll. which I never saw before coming from a "■—" horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the ftVcts of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir.—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to tbe wonderful effects oi your effects of the'cough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Bkmbdies. One of my best the|horsu began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartvjand weli. the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got ?ou should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might knew there is a ploughing a paddock I did not want to remedy for this destructive pe6t. Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feec, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,—^nd oblige, help him into the stable. I gave him Robert Mclorraw. ycur Remedies, and the treatment you —— prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his work, f To Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch. Ik arty and well. I quite believe, had 1 Sir, —Having lost three good horaes, and nob given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots AENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W. Anderson & J. Feseltine, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston i 50



Iplll ] ROBERT MURRAYi /jfftv l^fe^S PB&CTICAL IS^IS qg^ll^ Vlatcb and Clock * MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, dfcc, BAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment. of high-class iVenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on land, enabler me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and'E.P. WARF., FANCY GOODS &0.. Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c PBOSTPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS OY POST OR TELEGRAPH. t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MABON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in' want of W Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w;)l result in a sale. William Stocks. William Patching, BAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK- Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; xarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and fc&tquees ov hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. TOHING TACKLE I »«<*«* »»* »««» 0" AYE FOR SALE SEASON, 1892-93. J~L , ALL KINDS OF COAL, Harry Fricdlanrtcr SeGS to announce to his numerous WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD' -D patrons and friends that he has LIME AND CEMENT, just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED nrtSO. *M A TT7PT AT Q bTOCK of BUILJDiJNur MAlJCjlUAlib CIBHING- TACKLE rf descripfcion> Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including PRODUCE. " the well-known Whitebait, Metal DTm.D:v?lS hp^nr lar oA™> BRAN^HAFF, Ac. Alß°GafM7un^S &&%?* SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE A oJSs2^F™^P™. PROPRIETORS. CRICKEI ANISTAWN TENNIS Just Shipment of MATERIALS NEWCASTLE COAL Of every description by the best makers. Harry FriecHander, . ._ - a ■» TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS TtlCker & WCail, EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ash burton COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAq For Sale, Vurebred r\NARIES a few PRODUCE MERCHANTS, pplendid singing birds left.



Business Notioes LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash* burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman* /'\UR Clients and Readers are reminded chat all communications having reference 0 advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and otters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR STUDY HEALTH. IjX)R SOMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln £? Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetio and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, OOTTAOV* FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS /In tiers on A, Co., TIMARU CLEAVED TW"EW yEALAND ORADSHAW AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout New Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and luvercan?ill to Lake Wakatipu, Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, pi ice Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR OH YE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. R. T BOOTH'S © oldest ISemedies. 'THHROUGH the influence of friends in L America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession^ THE SAFEST AND SUREST Cl RE EVER DISCOVERED FOR THS LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLDTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND AU OR A vUNGjtor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &• NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging ol the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire o return to the drink. Thouaamda h«r« be«n Care* For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 1 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD. REAd"t~HIS : I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—tbat in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco , Habits; and h. T. BOdTH'3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Direoto*



f nsiness Notices ~~AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF JLnbor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY T7SINO The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunnimgton & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 T\REhDEN piANO fjOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YKA.RS HIRE SYSTEM SHEET MUSIC, VIOMNB, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES. HORACE "T. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162 IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLT2N, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths and Boys , long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Aleorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. \\; ANTED KNOWN J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For th'd convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which w second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to orde.r on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. ■pHRESHING Machine Books on an I improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mill Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street. JOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Eitablishments, and all Icemakinp anl? Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USB, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s* Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CURES~IIORBES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinta,. Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Obr & Co., Ashbtjkton Drug Co. H. E. Bonnington. 150 • Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ErCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDON W.O,



Business Notices. " the" "~ ASHBURTON ARCADE T3AINTING & J APERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. johk Wilson (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHANGJNGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Grtat Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3§BO TINWALD TO THE FRONT. C. HAWKINS HAS now got settled in his new Shop with a nice assortment of ALL KINDS OP DRAPERY, AND BOOTS, which he is selling at prices that are bound to give satisfaction, aa C. H. is determined to merit a share of your kind favor. Men's Watertight* and Shooter Boots made to order for 17s 6d. REPAIRS NEATLY k CHEAPLY DONE. Call on your way to town and see for yourselves the price and quality of Goods. TUe Dispensary ASHBURTON. iHAVE just opened up a direct ship ment of GOODS, from Maw, Son, and Thompson, of London, Consisting of Feeding Pottles and Cups, Enemas of various kinds, Elastic Stockings, Knee Cap.<>, and Anklets, Tndiarubber Hot Watei Bottles and Air Cushions, Trusses and other surgical appliances, Sponges and .Sponge Racks, Hair, Bath, Tooth and Nail Brushes, and an endless variety of Druggist's Sundries, Toilet Requisites, &C. all of which will be sold at MODERATE PRICES. 1,. E. rrlcbard, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, (Successor to C. M. Brooke). I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, I have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING N WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent Authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use o£ filtered *ater, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water v recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. 11. Rule, ASHBTIRTQN AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it neoessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. I TAKE the opportunity to -' thank the Publio of Ashburton r for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS of the , FAVORITE CHRISTC 'IU ROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTORUROH BREWERY AND OP Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, » AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Business Notices SPECTACLES! SPECTACLES! ». «alek, JEWELLER," ASHBURTON, IS Sole Agent for Lazirus Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. The perfect sight that has been given to &li who have been fitted by bhiH new and perfect method of Sight Testing is making LAZARUS' SPECTACLES A household word throughout the district. S. SALEK has been thoroughly in structed in the system; and will shortly publish a few testimonials from those who have had their sight tested and remedied. NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODsTneW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit at a low . price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, TJLNCREp STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. Thos. K. Kllwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR McLarens celebrated traction ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. . Correspondence Invited. THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as tt pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its uae prevents the agitation cl elf bo- or other beverage*, and allows the •edunent to reman?, undisturbed in the oottle Designed to* the nse of hotels, restau *auts saloons, clubs and families. Orn» mental in appearanae and full nick* plated. Special terms to jobbers. KviufacturSd by the .• J w «»™» THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY PUBLIC NOTICE. J..T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theft OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act to conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all Instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3.T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal^ either by Publio Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that then* interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also hare their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO.; LAPD, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 164 Hereford Street, Christchureh HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manutactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA* LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind' of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once- buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) | are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr jr. Blghop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON