ODDS AND ENDS.

Sfow Orleans made sugar in 1796. A Pennsylvania woman keeps spiders ■ pets. Ingratitude is treason to mankind.— hompson. The thermometer was the invention of fftlilei in 1596. ' Franklin was the son of a soap boile* ad was himself a printer. A woman may be poor in material po» ---essions, yet rich in character. A chained headline in the hand indi ates want of fbdty of thought. ' Eighteen pounds of gun iron are need d to make a pair of 4-pound barrels, , Family ties are the neckwear thai /holly's sister and little brother borrow. The Romans had saucepans, gridirons, olanders, dripping pans and toasting orks. It Is said that in 86 of the 855 towns in fassachusetts there is no resident phy ician. An Italian prpverb tells us, "Women, nrhen they confess, tell what they have lot done." The wittiest man in th,e national hous,e f representatives is Thomas Brackett leed of Maine. An Armenian nun whq recently died t a Jerusalem convent is said to have >een 115 years old. 1*4858 the third atfempt to lay the ca blelfucceeded. Two thousand and fifty miles of cable were laid. Pon't place a large wooden pedestal • with a group of statuary between the easel and the farther corner. A woman in Almont, Mich., wears a pair of earrings which has been in the owession of her family 160 years.

Sandwich Island Girls.

The women of the Sandwich Islands attire themselves in the holoku. The tropical climate makes loose, flowing gowns a necessity. The young girls wear wreaths of wild flowers around their trows and decorate their bodies with chaplets of green leaves. They do not use gold jewelry, but ornament their toilet with the floral beauty of the tropics. They are fond of outdoor life and live most of the time in the groves. They sleep in hammocks under the trees and have their dances and feasts in the grot toes of the forests. They have little huts in which they dwell during storms, but are rarely found in their cottages except in rainy weather. They build grass thatched houses and cover their roofs with rushes and have wide porches in front of their doors to keep off the heat of the sun. > They like to be near the sea, so they can bathe in the waters of the ocean. Irhey become expert surf riders and can scale the breakers in the wildest storms. like sea gulls they ride the tossing rollers and Bmile at the ocean's maddest winds. In their little boats they sail over the blue bosom of the Pacific and cruise many miles away from their island shores. Their little crafts cross the channels from island to island and visit all the ports in the archipelago. They are iiot afraid of ■ the ocean solitudes, but are at home on its watery wastes and find delight in its «zpanse of blue.—Kate Field's Washing ton,

Perages Recently Become Extinct.

The peerages which became extinct in 1893, besides the dukedom of Clarence and Avondale, are given as the mar quesate of Drogheda, the earldom of Charlecote, the viscounty of Sherbrooke and the baronies of Bramwell and Win ""inarleigh, The lesser titles of earl of Drogheda and Viscount Charlemont, however, still survive. Between the 1692 and 1893 editions of "Burke" six dukes died—the Dukes of Clarence, De i vonshire, Manchester, Marlborough,Rox- Irarghe and Sutherland, one marquis S^Drogheda), eight earls (Charlemont, f Denbigh, Eglinton, Errol, Essex, Hare wood, Leitrim and Litchfield), three vis counts (Dillon, Hampden and Sher ■ brooke) and 10 barons (Abinger, Bath tirst, Bramwell, Beaumont, Castlemaine, . French, Stafford, Tennyson, Teynham and Winmarleigh). Seventeen baronetcies have been cre ated, and three have become extinct, while 32 baronets have died. Two duke doms and 16 baronies have been created, three persons have been promoted, and one peerage, that of Conyers, has been called out of abeyance in favor of the Countess of Yarborcragh. — London News.

A Funny Thing About Tips.

I was a good deal surprised to read the statement that at the new Waldorf hotel Mr. Astor, its owner, has inaugurated the foreign fashion of not compensating the head porter, and of leaving him to 1 find his recompense in the fees he may receive from the guests of the establish ment. It is only a short time ago that I I read that Mr. Astor had endeavored to break up the well established custom in England of the payment of gratuities to servants by the guests whom he might invite to his London mansion. This custom has always seemed to Americans to be extremely obnoxious, but it prevails abroad to a most annoy ing degree. Ido not refer to the tipping ' in public places. I now speak of the tips • that the guest at a private house is ex ,—pected to pay liberally to the servants of the establishment, and it is an expensive operation, as every one knows who has been through it. But tipping in a pri vate house and in a hotel are two very different things.—New York Mail and

The Calf Was Already Named.

The president's little daughter has one less namesake than an admiring country v had planned for her. Among the addi- tiona to the cattle at the reform school is a pretty little calf, which put in an appearance on Feb. 22. As soon as thej Wife of on© of I»he officials heard of the' calf's sori'val she dispatched a note ask ing that tfc be named Baby Ruth. This: request, however, came a day too late,, as the little animal, having been bomon: jfche birthday of the father of its coun try, had already been named Martha 1 Washington.—Exchange.

GEMS IN VERSE.

Opportunity.

This I beheld or dreamed it in a dream: There spread a cloud of dust along a plain, And underneath the cloud, or in it, raged A furious battle, and men yelled, and swords Shocked upon swords and shields. A prince's ! banner . : Wavered, then staggered backward, hemmed by foes. A craven hung along the battle's edge And thought, "Had I a sword of keener steel- That blue blade that the king's son bears—but I this Blunt thing!"—he snapped and flung it from his hand, And lowering crept away and left the field. Then came the king's son—wounded, sore bo stead And weaponless—and saw the broken sword, Hilt buried in the dry and trodden sand, And ran and snatched it, and with battle shout Lifted afresh he hawed the enemy down And saved a great cause that heroic day. —Edward Rowland Sill.

The Governor's Father.

! "Otter be proud er Ned," yer say. j "One er the bigges' men er the day. I He is a fav'rite son er fate, } The bigges' gun in all the state." I Waal, arter all is said an done This all fired smart man is my son! An I—l allua dug the dirt An allua wore an unbiled shirt, Allus stubbed, round in cowhide boots . An allus dressed in drillin suits. Orter be proud er him? Dear me! I orter—waal, I guess I be! I Ned wuz a. roly poly kid, | An jest the cutest things he did! \ He jest slopped over with delight I An spilt roun' sunshine day an night! ' Heaven's bung er happiness turned loose, 1 An Ned he jest drunk in the jooce. ' He gurgled in his baby glee, j An, gosh! he thought the worl' er mcl . At night I tucked him in his bed An said, "I'm proud er little Ned." \ An Ned grew up a likely lad An heed pertaters with his dad; ' He spread the hay an milked the cow An hoed the corn—l showed him how! j An out here in the field with me He bragged er what he hoped to be. He said, "P'raps some time I'll be great, An be the guvnor of the state." An I sez, "Go ahead, my lad, An be an honor to yer dad." But now he's grown to what yer see, j But—waal—he's grown away from me. Orter be proud er him? Ah, me! [ I orter—waal, I guess I be. \ Ned's brain is full er mighty things, Bich thoughts as fill the skulls er kings, Thoughts fer big dictionary words, While I still think er creams an curds, Of hoein taters, plantin corn, } Jest a3l did when Ned wuz born. j No longer does my rosy lad Think jest the same thoughts as his dad; \ An I must be, I've often said, v A party common man to Ned. How distant in the past they be, Them days when Ned looked up to mcl | Orter be proud er him? Dear me! I orter—waal, I guess I be. The worl' a mighty man has won, But I—waal, I have lost my son, An Fame may laff an dance with Joy— I'd ruther cry—l've lost my boy! Orter be proud er him? Ah, me! , I orter—waal, I guess I be. s —S. W. Fosa.

To the South.

I O i subtle, musky, slumbrous clime! \ O swart, hot land of pfne and palm, i Of peach, fig, guava, orange, lime, [ And terebinth and tropic balm! Land where our Washington was born [ When truth in hearts of gold was worn! 5 Mother of Marion, Moultrie, Lee, f Widow of fallen chivalry! ; 1 No longer sadly look behind, ; But turn and face the morning wind I And feol sweet comfort in the thought— "With each fierce battle's sacrifice [ I sold the wrong at awful price, ' And bought the good, but knew it not." to * ♦ * lam a southerner; > I love tho south; I dared for her \ To fight from Lookout to the sea With her proud banner over me; But from my lips thanksgivings broke, ; As God in battle thunder spoke, i And that black idol, breeding drought v And dearth of human sympathy Throughout the sweet and sensuous south. Was, with its chains and human yoke, * Blown hellward from the cannon's mouth, While Freedom cheered behind the smoka, —Maurice Thompson.

Which?

Which do I love best—my curly haired boy, 1 With dark eyes like my own, they say; Or my dainty, cooing baby girl, With eyes as blue as the skies in May? How can I tell? When into my life, Like a strain of music strange and sweet, Came tho mother's love and the mother's cart For the busy hands and restless feet, I thought I was happy as I could be, That life could bring me no more of joy. Oh, never can any be dearer than he, My firstborn darling, my precious boy! But my little daughter sits on my knee. And in baby lore she is wondrous wise, And 1 love her better, I know, because She looks at me with her father's eyes. To hear me speak or see my face ■ Will make her little heart rejoice, And the touch of her helpless, clinging hands Calls for love like a mighty voice. As well could you choose from the rays of the sun v The one which alone should light your way Am for me to choose from the joys of my life ■. The one which I soonest would bid to stay. • —Ninette M. Lowater.

Tomorrow's Sorrows.

I There is very little trouble i That happens us today. ! It's the sorrows of tomorrow j That drive our joys away, | We sometimes sit and wonder J And stew and foam and fret For fear something may happen, . But it hasn't happened yet. There was once a lonely woman Who cried down by the sea, " "What if my pretty children All should perished bel" Now, this particular woman, Who thus did fret and fret, Is still a maiden lady, So it hasn't happened yet, —Amusing Journal. i ——————

The Law of Recompense.

There is no wrong, by any one committed, But will recoil; i Its sure return, with double ill repeated, ! No skill can foil. I As on the earth the mist it yields to heaven I Descends in rain, I So on his head whoe'er has evil given It falls again. It is the law of life that retribution Shall follow wrong; It never fails, although the execution May tarry long. j Then let us be, with unrelaxed endeavor, ! Just, true and right, That the great law of recompense may ever Our hearts delight.

The Best Heart.

Among tlie precious stone 3 that is the choicest i one Which cuts them all, yet can itself be cut by I none. But best of human hearts is that which would 1 from others Far sooner bear all wounds itself than wound a ; brother's. —Wisdom of the Brahman.

*£&& Ab£Bt)KlON GUARDIAN: MOftDAiT, NOVEMBER 6, 189&

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Stud Notices. PEEKIN WAKBECK 11., WlLii STAND a 6 Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAND this season ah Longbeach THE STANDARD-TJKED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENERAL TEAOEY Servic3S—s guineas. HpHE Standard-bred American Trotting § Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being; by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mare was im ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving America, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18|sec3. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley; and Mi- Woodruff says in his book on trotting—" If ever there was a horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Ken tacky and General Tracey contain the very besc strains of American trotting blood., Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu © responsibility. Gr omage fee, 5s j payable at first service. J. C N. GRrGG, | Longbeach. TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvep and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. "T7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at JL the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Youkg Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. YOUNG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession ho won 13 races, 7 times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. In 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, m ith 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 91b, and several others, At the Tin wald meetinpf, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bsb lib, and in the Welder Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bst 21b At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in ihe six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, B,t 13ib, and Kegina 9it 31b. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Sat 61b) to the fronb, and at the same meeting he carried lOst and ran third to Cajolery, lOst 91b, and Bay King 10it 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the District Plate with Bst oib up, beating AfLction, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOal 71b, giving away heaps of weight to everything. i >n the following day he carried 9at 71b in front of Victim, 7st 7ib, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOdb up he ran second to Finetta Bat, At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot carried list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flying Han dicap and beat Samoa, lOat 2lb, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9at 51b, beating Kate Greenaway, 6st 111b, and on tho second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with 10-st 51b up, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robett 9st, and several others in tho Members' Place. A.t the C J C. meeting Young Cheviot, carried Bat 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42isecs ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with 10st81b up, in lmin 16£ sec. Both were very eai>y wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that greai performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b, and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. His sire Cheviot, is one of the most sought after sirea in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 1(K payable first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee. ss. Paddockins; wiU be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. All care taken, buh no responsi bility For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 9 177 or Groom in Charge. TO STAND this Season and travel the Ashburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, an surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomer ang is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone ia also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per ormers. Boomerang was bred, by Mr "William Topp, at Sefcon, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 188G, and second priza for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for the best carriage horsse travelling the districb ; also first and special at Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved himselt a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown- He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 ; groomage s, payable at first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, i X 73 Proprietor, Ashton



stud. JNotiees. I f|\O STAND This Season at Owner's JL Stable Ahhbu-hon, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HOBSE, BLACKWOOD ABt)ALIAH, The sire of the fastest, horses in New Zealand. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner's Stable, Lyndhurst. For terms apply 10 13 MAX ERIEDLANDER. TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding distiicts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the right sort. He is by Hunnington, dam MinXj by Anteros— Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, imp., Talisman by Traducer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Higlibank, who has used him solely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inspect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at the young ones got by him on the station. Terms —Season £2, payable January 2, 1894 ; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894. All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, Proprietor. TO STANDIthis Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts'^ The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEEOE. Emperor is a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, on short legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action, and was foaled Novem ber 23, 1887, and was only shown once (in 1890), when he took second prize at Ash burton A and P. Association's Show. EMPJKROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizas, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness 1., the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than sixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medai, and has been first seven times in succession for best mare (and two of her progeny), and in this respect she has never been beaten. General Gordon, sire Victor. Victor has. been very successful in his show yard career, gaining seven first prizes, four second prizes, and four special prizes, including champion gold medal twice : Victor's dam, Diamond, a noted prize-taker in Southland, always gaining first prizes when shown. Victor's sire, Conqueror, imported from Scotland ; his grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker ; grand-dam, by Old Major. Glenroy was bred in Victoria, his sire, Prince of Wales, dam Darling, by Redman. The above will tend to show that Emperor has the best strains of blood in him that it is possible to proc re. T> RMS—Season, £2 10s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, app'y to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview. TO STAND at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRFD AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse Yourg Banker (1, N Z. Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holtr.es. Dam, Lensv, imported from Feot laiid, by Luck's All; g.cl. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergu Champion. AW 7AMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On one side he is sprung irom Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lochfergus; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sires were the most successful stud horses that the world has ever known. Awamoa has been a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guineas The filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever ahown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate and comment on prizetakers that have sprung from Awamoa Besideß being a great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring. As a yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, firs at Christchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin ; as a two-year-old, first at Christ -1 church and second at Oamaru ; as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year se-ond at Oamaru and second at Timaru; and when seven years old was cham]..ion at Oamaru. It will thus I be seen that Awamoa has been successful in the ring ; he has been very successiul as a breeder; he has proved himself a sure foal getter ; hence his value a8 a Eire, and breeders should not miss such a chance, as they have not had such a stallion in the district before. Terms—Guarantees, four guineas. Season mates as per agreement, Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will he held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERSEY, Proprietor, f 1 Groom in charge. ffIHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Athburton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camde-i. Admiral by Malton —Spray by Donlzette—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant— Macgie. Messenger by Battler--Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage fee sj. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £1 10^ ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomawo fee ss. Mares for both horses grazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility. * J. & W. A. STRACEAN, South Rakaia. LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Lonotbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m, R. R. BROWNE, Ooacbmam



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Xealaitdla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation o thea Grand BOOTS is still maintained and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUPF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. j The Manufacturers are bo confident of j the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA.. For veal hard wear and comfort the cannot be excelled, and they are made so many different fittings that every kin of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Ze»landla Boob and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Scots and the Paragon (Patent are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrt can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. THE RONGO PAI TENEI Khl KOUTOU KATOA ffiacbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA 'SEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved itse to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies nnHE NiSW CURE is the only Speoifi 1 yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURK has no rlva. It saves emetics, Hunting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In IVphcld tfever the NEW CURB disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE la *foe only true Lung Disinfectant In no instanc has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure has been free!/ used from the first outee of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint) has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s £d ; Grindelia Robus* Ci«ar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d Henry Zander. IHAYB JUST LANDED ex Tainui and Tongariro, My Season's Supply of the Finest Turnip Seeds Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Eosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Yellow Tancred, etc. Bape Seed, Eape £eed, Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed, Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed, All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. dlieep Shears. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.8., lIA, 75, Riverina. Turkey and Washita oil Stones Sheep Branding 1 Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and Five-gallon Drums. Ground and Lump Saddle, Boiled and Baw Linseed Oil. Wool Packs. WOOL PACKS. Full Size and Full Weight. Garden Tools in Great Variety c Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout. New Season's Teas. Mauritius, China, and Queens land Sugars. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER



EX ARAWA. Fteliing Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. TOE ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSOBI'MENT OF FISHING TACKLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEA RT, -and 1/ J 3( < RODS With Snake Rings and Bickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. Devon and Whitebait Minnows. Braided Waterpioof Silk Lines, All sizes. Traces, Swivels, Gaffs, Flys, Hooks, Wading Stockings, Fly-Books, Ferrules, And Anglers' Goods of all kinds. WE ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF Silver AND Electro Plated tfoods BY THE BEST MAKERS. 1 INSPECT OUR WINDOWS. John Orr & Co., IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Zealandia Boot Store TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON. nnHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aue still as popular as ever wi£h the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. ■A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES JT. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET A NEW AND POWERFUL f INVENTION. * " The Crystal Soap' 0 HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser In the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received: — Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs, —I have used your Soap and find it excellent for all cleansing purposes,— Mas Williamson, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1893. To Craighead Bros. I tried your Soap and found it answered }» very well for washing and scrubbing.— !• Mrs P. Stewart. , Tinwald, September 19. 4 Craighead Bros. [, Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap y and find it a great labor-saving soap for d scrubbing and washing, Ie is also ex -8 cellent for cleaning glass and tinware.— D Mrs M. A. Woods. ** Wakanui Read, Ashburcon, [• September 16, 1893. !g Messrs Craighead Bros. s Dear Sirs,—Your Crystal Soap _ for g washing and cleansing purposes give y perfect satisfaction. I can highly recom s mend it.—P. Anderson. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co,, H. Zander, B. McCallum, G. Light, Working Men's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS. 9 ASHBURTON