"*WB AOTBiniTON GUARDIAJN : WEDNESDAY, FEBRXTABir 1,

Printed and published by the Aahbarfam Publishing Company, at their raguteredf printing offioe, Burnett Street, Atbr barter . '.■,■..-._ , WEDNESDAY, February 1, 18M.



W" E A X E LA N DIN, G FX ALD.RRGBOVE, 1000 BALES C O II N S A. O X 8, FULL SIZE AND IVULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY AT-; X- ■ ■'■- -rr- ; ..-.■■ ."■<:■ "■■■ .-,.'»' LOWEST CUKRENT fiAl'KS> FBIEDLANDER BROS.



Santa Glaus is Coming. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many things usetul and, pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the above. distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. ' TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoecropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Bannrrs, Whips, Horns, etc. * DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Oases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. KLBOTRO-PLATKD GUODS-Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Ta» Spoons, Tout Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. . NOW LANDINUandTO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura andTekoa. from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing pxz9 books, in lorder to keep the trade in the district. * INSPECTION INVITED. H. ML Jones.



j||§f ROBERT MURRAY* J^s. l i*g|||||;.;< ; Wpiblf and, Clock M&S^ &§^®^% j MAKER , OOIJ> AND SILVERSMITH, &c, EAST STREET. *T HAVE just landed direct from London a .magnificent assortment of high-class 1 Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large strwk already on band,?enable* me te show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED o£Stsrb\jrt ; SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND tfOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY ; GOODS, &0., - Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION VtVZS TO OOXJSTWS ORDS«S BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



1 William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON. Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TI7TSHES to call the attention of persons] in want of YY 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 ofler for the present Stock w*U result in a sale. William Stock*,



F. BLACK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PRBMISBS-BULJ OCR'S ARCADK rpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WIISON (late of I Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,;ueeu), who by his •We and aficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of. the support hitherto •oeorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clock*, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE,: AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. JST.B.—AII ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further noticej F, BLACK



Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBUBTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—"SUPREME" AND "UNION." Vl7 E have must pleasure in informing the public that we nave secured our re VV quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can raly on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. We^thank^youjfor past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. Rollitt & Ct,: FULL SIZED OORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOCK.



Business Notices. STUDY HEALTH. T7K)R SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JO Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN is, -7, 1< and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, iND STATION. JUMBO B.RAND BAKTNG 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 ■ A,?r«terson & C 0.," TIMARU



Business Notic s i Zealandia Boots. 1 HHHE Wonderful Reputation of these JL grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured 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 ZEALANDU. For real hard rear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different actings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. : Householders should buy this Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot And you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful ; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Mr jr. Bishop, nmm boot store, ABHBUR-TON



Stephens Bros., Market Housk. JAM- JAM ! TTJST ARRIVED, special'Oonsign J ment of English and Mauritius SUGARS- Crushed Loaf, etc. Also One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontiaza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— all nflw and specially selected. A few nice parcels FA.NOY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Vjsry Lowest Legitimate Market Prices . Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BEOS.



FRANK IJALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind j?ost Office opposite the Wesleyari Church. ' * Orders attended to with p omotitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Tucker and Bean rr aye fur s ale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINK FIREWOOD' LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description.



I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenoad Business of FILTEB-MAKING ■ . , IS - WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the roost 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 beverage? made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank wafer. It can be new supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all throuch 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 of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 1 65 ASHBURTON.



PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL, Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, —And at — Plckford & ITjndriH'* ASHBORTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE fTIHERE is on view a very Choice and X Varied Collection of all Sorts of; HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Large Stonk ol Choice Patterns in Carpets, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., etc., at the \



J. SEAL! & CO* SEEDSMEN. TURNIP SEASON, 1892. "VTOW Arrived, our Season's Stock OF PURE TURNIP SEEDS; Special'y Imported from the Celebrated Seed Finn of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON Farmers are specially requested to * note the above. Samples and quotations on application to J.SEALY&CO., EAST STREET



ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANORBD STREET, Opposite the Arcada MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. "T WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Coal obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



FISHING TACKLE. SEASONiIB92-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF * FIBHIIVG TACKLES Of Latest Design MINNQWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, MeUl Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner, Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKEI AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Frledlander, ■' TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, HSHING TACKLE DEPOT, v -*■• Street, Ashburton For Sale, furebred^CANAßlES » frw splendid singing birds left. TO THRESHING MACHINK PROPRIETORS, mHRESHING Machine Books on an JL improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street*



To Sheepowners, T GIVE One Shilling Each for Five- Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also l|d per pound for Glean Fat, or lfd for tallow. C. M. BROOKE, SHEEP DIP MANUFACTURER, ASHBURTON.



x:;usine»t, notice. • j 1 Preserve xonr VCyeßifsht And have your tyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef M. LAZARUS, OCU. IST OPTIOAN, t of London, Melbourne, ud Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, TXTHO has been thoroughly instructed in -!'^ this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses fit required) fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort- WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? \ ITHEN you can get a good fie, good V V workmanship and jjooc! material Vat the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LuBLOWis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low c^st for ca*h. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating;, and Tweeds of great assortments to choowe from. •g»* Note the old address— TANORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON ASHBURTON MACHINE WOBKS AND BEASB FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. THESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH awd SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Vhos. E. Kllworth, PROPRIETOR.



business ,■ ot iC9 HEMRK ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawiugnear I beg to intimate tkat I have bouhgta very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA, HAI.F-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popul* makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. " Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity ater in the teaton.



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISE*, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, I Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. '. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva s Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by MitO. M. Bbooxe will be conducted in future by Iff r li. E. jPrlchard. The present etock will be largely augmented, and ai_y article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All eouhtry orders wi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect



JOHN O. ftESTELL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASp PURCHASER Of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS . SEED, kto. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, ycc, JOHN O. REHTELL, In conjunctioA with the MKW ZKAKAIVn 1.0A9T * KRR. CA9IIIII A6KIVCV ©0., lid. OOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business . on the most favorable terms. WpOL. WOOH,. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENSUING CLIPS, Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTFREST'



BOT FLY. rpHE WELL KNOWN PAGE'S A HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin. THE HORSE'S FRIEND. T)AGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils, Surecure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounde. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper, for Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Sadd?er For Tinwald, Air Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddleii. ForTfmaru, Mrjprjqe, -Bs^?™ \ Sole Maker and Proprietor J\ W, PAGE, CHERTSESr, OANTIJR^URY,



Reapers Jt Binder*. ANT MAKE supplied at Agent's prices; properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS (McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) .always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience ot Farmers. Oils! Oils! .lust Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolzh, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, and Black —in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (nil sizes), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description. Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine. A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY.



Having been frequently requested by % , large number of Farmers, I have recently added U my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH. CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOK MATS,  ETC <. specially impor,«i, and 60 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, fc CEYLON



Teas, WINES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. 4 CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF The Finest Dellcaciew from all parts of the world. Also,—Some French and Sre man Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7AKDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Oanton Marine Insurance Company, AAistrali*iJ Mtytuaj Vroyjdent Society



Business Notices - J H. JE. Ig<>3m3nsfoi>, BEGS to announce to the public of Ashburton surrounding districts THAT HE HAS COMMERCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ; ing Factory, EAST STRE T. The shop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. • MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with jl'Mr Gbo. Bosnington, of Christehurch, trusts with careful attention to merit a share of patronage.



R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in JL 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 CURB EVER DISCOVERED LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA v'lNGjtok ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS 1 AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE./ iy NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATeTdRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. | THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1.1 Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all.desire to return to the drink. Xfc«uMta<U tar* town Cared. For you there is Hope, Help and Health I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD.



READ THIS: 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 »nd composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to ide, is She best I have ever;seen. From imy 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 i No. 1, i For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY | No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, 1 ARK MANUFACTUBBD BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMIT (CD, Burton's Studio Buildings. DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in che' 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 agintf Director.



m. MANivura a Co., LIMITEDJ BREWERS O* THK FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUKOH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED Iff HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT fiHRISTCHUROH BREWER? AND Of Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THK TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AN© RAILWAY HOTEL *VINt«iOW AGENTS WANTED. 117 ANTED Agent* lli)ir » GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex andetfvgood inooiie. Apply early as only a limited itatflbw" is required. NOVIBLI?t?iMPOR rIING 00.. Box 976 tt F.O, Sydney, N.S V»



pre««t Ffw, o«iivuißiow.itol Tr .-nm imu "J9MM •TUVIAV, '' • : <•'■'■ Sou Bt KEMPTHORNE, PROSSKR A 00. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF liabor Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floon BT ÜBIKO The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obteiwble fcom all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. CvmrnoTOir A Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Chriatchurch. 9SI j ~* ~~ s- Q .^ntsan ersare reminded 1 mkt all communications haring reference to advertising and subscripbions should be addressed to THE MANAGER,' literary contributions and efcfcers nftrrtdg thereto—to THE EDITOR.



■ ■ Business Notices. •■..- l;-^| G. JESSON h (Late J. Quinn), ■ PRACTICAL '1 WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c., •''■:.) EAST STREET, ASHBFRTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to order on' the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. |^^ Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c.; East Street, Ashburtofl. i LONGBEACH COACH. ' ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the t Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman*



I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, A KAIaPOI TWEED SUIT?, Men s, Youthf 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 ai j LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 11/ ANTED KNOWN VW THAT : J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN BAST STREET, For tha 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 tho district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortent notice. Repairs neatly and 'promptly executed. : ■ J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKEB, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS t THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. XT EALTH without; Medicine, Ham- JLi bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor, by using Cunmngton & Co.'a Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christohoroh Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunninoton & Co., Electrician*. 190 oloucesters^<reet,Chriatchuroh. 9 60



HERCULES BAKING POWDKR IS THE BEST Those who h«.ve not tried i% should ask their Grocer for it. Mak^a splendiii Oakes, Scones, Pastry, &o> mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK TOE JL MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "pORTERBLANOHAR <! , CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A, MAKUFACTUEIES OF AHD DIAXUtB ALL KUTBB OV I>airv Good* «PECIAtTJTY PUBLIC! NOTIC*,. THE Office of the Ashbwton Publishing; Company, Limited, WILL BE> CLOSED daily from 12.90 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the* Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COy