SPORTING.

ASH EU RTON NOT £S.

The tracks at Ashburt'-n are m go^d ! order, but a little rain is n quired as lluy are a tr'.flo hard. A heavy mist hung c ver tho course this morning, and vi-ry littlo could be seen of the horses working. Murray Hobbs wa=* the first t > commence operatic ns, sending Prime Wai den and Saracen a rattling gallop of about a mile and a quarter, both horses finishing to gether. These Cup candidates are iuthe piiik of coiidit-.o >. L,ady Z aland was brushed aloi g over once round, finishing at top. Speculator and the colt by Artill ery worked m company, [the task allotted them being gentle exercise. Several others worked, but only at about ha'f pace.

From Slave Girl to Empress.

The story of the Dowager Kmpress, as told m whispers by mandarins of the capital to those of the provinces, is exceedingly interesting. Her father was a Manchu official whose luck was proverbially bad, and who found him self m Canton m 1838 with a wife, son, and daughter, and without a penny, relative, or friend. Rather than see himself, wife, and son starve, he sold his daughter to a wealthy and kind-hearted Canton mandarin. The j girl was pretty, intelligent, and ener getic. Being a slave girl her feet were not bound, nor was she kept secluded, as are legitimate daughtsrs. She won i the affections of her " pocket parents/ a." the Chinese phrase goes, and was allowed to gratify all hei* caprices. When she was about 15 years of age the Emperor Shien Foong issued a proclamation, requiring all eligible maidens of Tartar parentage between the ages of 15 and 18 to present them selves at the Imperial Palace at Fekin with a view to examination and selec tion as Imperial Consort and concu bines. The girl read the official notice and was seized with an uncontrollable desire to enter the lists. In vain her "pocket parems" tried to dissuade her. In vain they pointed out she was a slave girl, that she did not have cramped feet, and that she had to com pete with the fairest virgins of the land, She induced them to make her their foster daughter, and, relying upon her beauty and brains, she went up to the capital. In the physical examination tliß doctors pronounced her an ideal woman ; m morals she won the hearts of her inquisitors, who passed her as faultless; m general intelligence she was declared, and undoubtedly with truth, to be the superior of many scholars. Aiter a long ordeal, she came out with flying colors as one of the Imperial wives. Once installed m the Palace, she paid particular attention to the Impress, and ere two years had passed was the latter's companion and favourite friftnd. In this wise she kept herself continually m the Em peror's presence without seeming so to do. In a short time she won his love also, and m clue season became the mother of a son. In those days she displayed great skill and intrigue, and by her quick perception and shrewd inamcuvrdfe kept the Imperial fancy from wandering far away. After several years had passed, m which the Empress had no male issue, she prevailed upon tho Emperor to issue a proclamatiou making her the " Empress of the West," the highest title to which a concubine can risej and which put her on par with her mistress who-is de jure the "Fm press of the East." She became by degrees the real power behind tho throne, and yet at the same time she preserved her power with the Empress unimpaired. On the death of the Emperor, Ohoin Foong, her son, Tung Chi, ascended the throne, which he held for fourteen years. During the first part of his reign the two women were joint Dowag :r Empress m name, but his mother was the only one m fact. On the deatli of her mistress she had her self recognised as Empress Dowager. When her son, Tung Chi, died, there was dire confusion at the capital. She was undaunted by the fact that she was m a "hopeless minority," and above all that the Chinese Constitution forbade her views and conduct. Before the Opposition could unite upon apian of action, or settle on a candidate, she had effected a peaceful coup d'etat and placed her nephew on the throne. During his minoiity she ruled with great wisdom and success. With a view to the future she had her Im perial ward ever near her, so that long before his teens she had won his love and brought hi/n under her control. To-day although he is the ruler of 40q millions, she exercises almost as much influence as if she reigned alone.

FRENCH POLITICS

Paius October 15 M. Ooblet, the Radical leader, asserts tUftt, owing to his policy of combating- Penuocracy and trying to engraft a pe^soaal Conservative rule upon the country, the President's fate will be similar to that of Marshal MacMahon. The Radicals and £ocia> ists will unite to oppose him.

THE KAFFIRS.

Capetown, October 15 Twelve Portuguese were killed m repelling the attack on Lorenzo Mar quez. An offer by Mr Cecil Rhodes to assist m putting down the rising was declined. Owing to an attack by Kaffirs, the cable station at Delagoa Bay is aban doned.

LABOR.

SyDNfiy, October 16 A iratniier of free shearers,"abducted from Forbes district, have benn re leased. They decline to prosecute their captor?, alleging that they took an oa fh not to do so. Tlie Minrai colliery, m Newcastle, which employs upwards of 450 uiPn, lias given notice to the men that the nurie will be shut, down m a fortnight. Melbourne, October 16 A r> port lias nr-iclied here that 59 lar^e shtda arid a number of smaller ones have commenced work under the shearers' agreement. j

BLOCKS FOR SCREET PAVING

Hobart, October J5 Th« mill owners of the Huon dis trvcfc have accepted an offer through the Agent-Oemeral to supply 600 tons of blocks for street piving at Home, at £8 l£s p^r 1-000.

OBITUARY

Fyrney, October 15 Sir Alfred Stephen, ex-Chief Jus tice, setftt 92. Sir A. Stephen's death was somewhat unexpected, though he had been vsry feeble for the past few days. His end was peaceable^ An extraordinary Gazette has been issued as a mark of respect. The funeral will be private.

A GOVERNMENT DEFEAT

Perth, October 15. The Western Australian Government was rather badly defeated over the defence vote. The proposals met with opposition from all sides of the House, and the vote was struck out m toto by 18 to 8. It will probably be sub mitted again m a modified form.

Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails m permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 234, Dunedia

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAK! WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1894.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, »t their rteaj*» nrinting office, Burnett Street Ashburton WEDNESDAY, October 17, 1894



JOHN WILSON, PAINIEB, GLAZIBE & PAPBRHANOBE, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton NEW SEASON'S WALL PAPEES Just Arrived BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN, ESTIMATE OF HOUSE DEOOBATIONS GIVEN FREE. „_ Grand Show OF NEW GOODS EX PAKEHA. JUST OPENED SUMMER NOVELTIES] Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Blouses, THE NEW DAGMAR LINEN COSTUME CLOTH. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OP NEW MILLINERY, rFLOWEBS, EIBBONS, FEATHERS, ETC. A CHOICE DISPLAY OF Fashionable Novelties FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR. The Latest m Cotton and Wool Drees Fabrics Choice Goods for Blouses. Sunshades and Umbrellas Crepons, Muslins, Delaines, Linens, Drills, etc. Lace insertions, Edgings, and Trimmings Handkerchiefs m Silk, Linen, Muslin and Cambric Ravishing Millinery, BEWITCHING BLOUSES. MANTLES, JA.CKETS, CLOAKS AND CAPES, CURTAINS, LIBERTY MUSLINS AND CARPETS, Oilcloths and Linoleums. MITCHELL I TURNER A BKILLIAET DISPLAY OF New Washing Fabrics. New Linen Effects, New Printed Nainsooks, New Mysore Zephyrs, New Pandora Cloths, New Printed Pongees. New Prints, New Cambrics, s New Drills. New Muslins, New Sateens, New Galateas, Etc., Etc. G. I. BEATH & CO., TANUEfiD STBEET. S. Anderson, BOOT W AJ*EHO US E, EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS rpHE Largest) and Best Assorted Stock In the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK; Our COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICiSS. "Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmanihin GUARANTEED. «o»mMwiip Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S- ANDEJRSON> BOOT MANUFACTURER AtfD IMPORTER. J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East .treet. ' Repairs Done Same Day as Brought



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovbr 5,000,000 Sheep m N.Z. alone. PRICE (m casks) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLE'S POWDEE DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience, Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Poisonous Dips. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP m the Market. n „ aT > jn — (In ImProved Iron Xe S s) 50s Per cwfc iNUI & f KIUJi —j> ln Oasea of 10> 101 b packets) SOs per case One Cwfc. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Agents— BLAOKBURNB k 00 , OhrUtohuroh. district AGENTB-Miles and 'Co., Limited, Ashburton and Rafcaia. 10 19 ~WALKEn'S BOTFLY REMEDY. . (0) IMPORTANT NOTICE. OWING to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or mora are taken to 6s 6d per set. JNo remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful m restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highest; Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended at the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch Mr 3leisenp;er, Veterinary Surgecm, Dun- J work hearty and well I believe it to be a ediin, writes :— I am acquainted wi h that | medicine unequalled, and can recommend it nuisance more than sny veterinary m the I with all confidence to all horse owners, as the Co'ony, having had great experience m | best horse remedy m the market. America US Bndpracti ed my profession m i Edward Cobbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfac- Greenwood Farm, tion to tha public that no veterinary m the , Southbridge, Augusts, 1892 oolonie3 can produce testimonials of the Mr Walker, Sir, —I am clad to bear testi. cures efleeted as myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hunhreds under my treatment, the came Fly-fly Remedies; One of my best horses be which I gave to Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life orse I treated recovered when taken m time, less and a bad color, ahd got low m condition Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are the Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bota and not want to lay him up until he became un shoud be given to every horse at onoe, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he shows signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and tne treatment you pre- Lauriston, August 18, 1894 scribed, and m a few days he was quite Mr Heaeltine,—Sir, I think it is only right better, and now at his work, hearty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I qiUe believe, had I nop given him your farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Remedies, he would have died. You can use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. this as you please. After eeeiog the state of the stomach of my Robert Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the «__ rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm drenched eighi, following carefully the direc- Wakanui, April 14, 1894 tions. It cleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.DearSir.-I have great pleasure ma few days there was a wonderful change m i n f orming you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I can highly reoommeDd.it gofc from Mr feseltine, your agent, was a and would advise farmers to lose no time m wonderfa! success. I had four horsea drenching their stock lest they have their Ber iously ill on December last. After using .11 horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to the reme dies I could think of I was induced be the only safe and certain cure for the to tey your mixture . Tha tesult waß ma ™ suffering of horses vellous, I striotly followed the directions James Lemon g ( ven and m a week tne h orßea were mt ot *uu » T~i iv v i iao4 dttnger Bnd reoovering raPi^y I drenched Asbburton Forks, Maroh 1, 1894 two more m February with the same result Mr J Heseltine. Sir—l am very glad to They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now m tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order I got from you proved quite a success with p_ g TEWART my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, . his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runnine; Mr oroSß> Burnham, got the Remedy for a at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was horS6 auffermg laßt year . on reao hinß home scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he was dead . Thia Beaaon one t k , J he would die. I heard a good deal about showing the symptoma. He gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, end gave it and t h e second day after, the horse passed with the most satisfactory results, and shortly bota m hundreda an d ig d £ in £° rafl Pasaea after he got the last bottle he began to in> B ' prove Bnd by the end of a week was able for AGENTS VOE, ASHBURTON—W Andersox &J. HE6EWINE, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston W. H. COLLINS & COT Timber. Timber. Timber. -just landed- Ex Invercargill — 30.000 ft RED PINE Ex Rosamond — 25,000ffc FLOORING and LINING Ex Enterprise — 17,000ffc FLOORING and LINING From Little River — 29,000 ft TOTARA Dry Flooring and Matchlining Always m Stock. Ironmongery of Every Description, Paper Hangings of Artistic Designs, PAINTING BY COMPETENT WORKMEN, and none bub GENUINE Materials used. W- H COLLINS <&; CO 'Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENIS FOR I Springfield Pottery Company ' Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece McKenzie s Furniture Renovator Black Ball Coal Company



SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. ! Reductions. Reductions* For CASH_ONLY. 701 b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop ROLLITT'S Supreme Flour, Sugar 16s 251 b 2s, 501 b3s 10Jd, 561 b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop! 1001bs7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Sugar 12s 9d Neave's Food lid per tin Caustic Lye, for Soap making, Candles s^d per lb, 121bs for lOd per tin, 12 tins for 8s 6d 5s 3d Marmalade m glass jars 8d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb, Choice Figs 6d per lb 121bs 3s 3d Rock Salt 5s 6d per cwt Edmond's Baking Powder, large 251 b " Blue Bell" Oatmeal 2s 6d tins, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d per bag, 4 bags 9s lid Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d lb, Finect Sago, Tapioca, and Split 121bs for 12s 3d Teas If d lb, 71bs for Is Baking Soda 3d lb. 51bs for Is Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 31bs of our noted 2s Blended Tea 6d dozen for 5s Lemon Peel 8d lb, 71b tins 3s 6d Essence Coffee, large bottles, Is New Currants (cleaned) 3|d lb Fine Salt 5s per cwt. Eleme Raisins (cleaned) 4Jd lb White Pepper Is 2d lb, 121bs Dunn and Hewitt's Cocoa 8d lb for 12s Sunlight Soap Is 2d box of six Safety Matches 4d per dozen, 6 Tablets dozen for Is 6d NONE BUT THE BEST BRANDS OF GOODS KEPT IN STOCK, Full Weights Guaranteed. Goods delivered Daily. Nimmo and Blair's reliable Vegetable and Flower Seeds always en hand Sole Agents for Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell ' Oatmeal. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



rTO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, the X THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG CHEVIOT In the Wakanui, Ashbur*-on, Seafield and Methven districts. For particulars apply 9 192 C. BENNETT, Wakanui. " THE CARRIAGE STALiION~ Toronto three years, by Texas, dam Twilight, by Traducer, (imp.), will serve a limited num ber of mares at his owner's place, visiting Aahburton once a week. W. BEGC, 9 180 Ashton. STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. ~\M R J. R. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang* Will travel the same Districts as last year 9 146 A bdall ah VT^ ILL Stand this Season at Owner's YV Stable, Ash burton. TERMS.—£4 4s for Season. Gocd paddocking at 1r 6d per week ; all care taken but no responsibility. Groomai>e fee, s*. 9 212 MAX FRIEDLANDER TO STAND THE SEASON at my Farm, Lismore, The Well-known Stallion Ar«ryle, By the kin? of stallions, Young Banker (imp), dam Blossom by Lincolnshire Hero. Terms : 253, payable at first ser vice. For further particulars, apply to 10 42 L. FROST, Lismore. COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT FOR WALTER A, WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. «—■ ■ ■ Barrett Brothers, DBAPEBS, CLOTHIEES, etc. •'THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DEG to notify that all business con ■-* nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Biirstow, Cabinet maker ami Upholsterer, have beensevered by mutual consent, as from May 1. 1894. ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully beg to draw the attention of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUE. , Barrett Bros. 9 107 A. LATTJUEB, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, j EAST STREET, Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. DOLLAR CIGAF"ETTis~^ 3d. No holders or photos,—Henry Zandeßi Who'e sale agent



Stud Notices. 'I^HE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN I. TROTTING STALLION, General Yracey, Will be m Ashburton every Saturday, travelling via Willowbyon Fridays, and return home viaWheatslone, Fleming ton, and Waterton every Monday, j'gg—Four Guineas. Service fee sh, both payable on first service. Mares grazed free at Longbeach up to January 1, 1895. Every care taken but no responsibility. 9 208 JON GRIGG. mo STAND THIS SEASON AT HINDS, and travel surrounding districts, HE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE mt. lyes. By Gorton, dam Legerdemain. For fees and farther particulars apply THOS. HOLMES, 9171 Hinds



Public Notices Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Agents for the AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John GniFFmis Cycle Corporation. THE AUSTPAL CYCLE AGENCY ARE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Hnmber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Oycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of N S VV and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus Bearings, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham ; Th« Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Cc, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas b'mith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham ; Messrs W and A Bates, Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Machinery Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are m a position to cater for the Cycling community, as no other firm m Canter [ bury can. WakanuT^iil, BE-OPENING. edwin~"thomas TVEGS to ar.noun.ce to his friends and the public that he has REOPENED his Wakantji Mum The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where it was made, and several new machines added, so that flour second to none m the colony can now be produced. Mr Jambs Cookbubn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the produce is secured. Grists left at Me J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the lowest Rates. Edwin Thomas, PROPRIETOR 9^183 HE LONDON "RHEUMATIC CURE THE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Rheu-n-fca, Goai,, Sciatica, Lumbapo, Spraioe, Still Jo nts. Bronohit s, Sore Throats, Ch !b!ain?, Bruis a and all Cheat Complaints Cupt, September 8,1890. Mr Waives Sir,— I hava greit pleasure m testifying to the wonderful cure effected on my knee by using your London Rheumatic Cubk. I bad suffered for three years, and tp^nt a good deal m doctors and medicines, bus got no relief. I was obliged to w-Uk with the help of a etick, and had given up all hopes of ever getting better. I was unable to bend my knee, suffering great psin, which made me sometimes faint. I pot one bottle of tho LONDON RHEUMAIIC CURE, and the fir t rubbing gave me uuoh relief ttat I oould leap for joy, and the day following I was able to walk without my stick and go about my work aa usual. Ob, suoh a change ! I was suffering also with my wrists and hands, and wbb unable to sew or knit for a long time. I rubbßd them well with the Cure, snd can now do my eewing, knitting, and house work as fresh as ever. It is marvellous! My neighbors Bre astonished at me, and I advi-e them all to use the LONDON RBEUMATIC CURE for all their complaints. You can use this as you please. Mhs Andrew Gardner, Safton, October 21, 1890. I beraby bear testimony to the g eit relief sot by using the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE. I wps suffering terrible paiu mmy shoulders with iheumatism, preventing me from working and sleeping. I used one bottle, and am thankful to, say tbe pain has gone. I believe it is a remedy everyone should have m their possession. I naver hid its equal. P. Berkym n. Springbank, Mceraki, March 5, 1891. To Mr Walker. Sir,—l think it right fo add my testimony to the wonderful effects the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE. I have suffers <* with chilblains for years. I tried evervth'ng, but never got be ter. I fried the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and three subbings completely cured me. lam thank ful there is snob, a remedy. I advise every one to always have it io their house. You oan make this public if you wi-»h. Fredk. Mitchell. Divleston, January 8, 1891. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE is marvellous. I had a very Bore back, and was suffering with rheumatics, both of which have bfen completely cured by its use. I hava el-<o cured my neighbors of their rheumatism, sprainp, obilblains and sore throats. It has no equal; everyone should ug e jt. Mbs McCausland. Springbank, Moeraki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker. Dear Sir,—l can testify to the wonderful cure I got by using the LON DON RHEUMATIC CURE. I was suffering badly with rheumatics m my hands and wristd ; the back of my hand was badly dia colored. I rubbed them well with the Cure, and am thankful to tell yon they are quite batter. Thomas Clancey Aahhurton, 0 tober, 1893. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE is a remedy worthy to be praised. I took rheu matio fever and was a good while m the hands of the doctors ; at last it seemed all to lodge mmy ankle. I had to walk with a oiutoh and etick. The doctor at last advieed ma to gn to Chriftchurch and get the foot taken off, which I objected to <30. I got vary disheartened, as there pcemed no eura for me. I heard of the LONDON RHEUMATIG CURE, and got one bottle, and before i' was done I was able to lay aside my sticks and to reeume business, and have bad no trouble since. It is a valuable remedy. I can highly recommend it, as I believe it ba3 no equal. D. Macphekion. Liwer High Street, Christchuroh, May 1893 I have bean a sufferer from GhilbJains sinoe a boy; my hands broke out every winter, and my feet wore so bad that oa Saturday nights I bad to £11 my boots at the nrtesian eni stand m this till shutting time. I tried everything, but nover got a cure. wa3 advised this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and to my astonish ment and delight it healed my wounded hands, relieved my suffering feet, and for the first winter I can remember kept me free from suffering. I can recommend it with all con fidence to those suffering with Chilblains. J W RiCB Sod by all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent for Colony K. WALKER, Woolston . anal Rpiserve. Venle Flower. SINGING. THE IHIRD TERM will commence September 11. Miss Flower will be pleased to receive intending Pupils as early as possible at her residence, Cox Street. 9 5S aTIaNDAjTe COAL COMPANY LIMITED. iavingl of 25 iK'f <«ut. on lowl Coal Mil). IHVE APPOINTED J-AM.U2S4 ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, 4.gent for the County. ALLAKDALK is the besfc native ooal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i" an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coalj does not sparkle and burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stoqk.



Encowragrc €Sen'«loe liOCf^l Industry. IK order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed daring the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15s to £3 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15b to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoacß made to measure. #&* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m the Latest styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. JS&* Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. — CEAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, kSHBU R T O N BOUT. DON'T BUY JARS when you can yet them free. Snow Baking Powder (registered) is placed m Glass Jars with metal lids. Price la. Sole Manufacturers, Cabson anb Co. DON'T use Unhealthy Tea or rancid Butter while you can get the bsst of each at Oak son and Cos. DON'T sow inferior Seed While Carson and Co. sell the best m the Market for both Farm and Garden. DON'T buy Brumng2m Crockery when you can get White and Gold China Cups and Saucers 7s 6d per d. Zen and Good Teapots Is each at Cabson and Go's. DON'T pay £26 for a Bicycle when you | can order a Cushion Tyred Machine with ball bearings to every part for £10, or with 1894 Dunlop's Tyres for j £10 from Cak.son and Co. i DON'T wear a Nickel Turnip Watch when you c«n order a Silver Keyloss Hunt- HuntinK Lever through Carson and Co. at 42s 6d ifc^ > f^r ;! THE PREMIER TEA~~ OF THE WORLD. Eiohestand loveliest flavom 1. Moro economical than any oUier tins'!. Kecomm ended by the Medical Faculty. All. Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthens tho con stitution. It's numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s pc Ask your Grocer for it, HENRY ZAND E'R Wholesale Age^t fl7 HO is it furnishes your house *•'' complete, With furniture so choice and neat. And for elegance t'would be hard to beat, And yet to very, very cheap 1 ! Why ; afc Uhdbill's (of course), I In Tancred Street. I have Suites and Settees and Chairs by the score, I have C-itpets, Linoleums, and Mats for the floor, And Beds to lie on when your day's work is o'er, And for what you can't see please knock &*, the door, At Undrill's m Tancred Street. For my table the Lmhessc I challenge the town, Let their names be either Jones, Smith, or Brown ! And for Ware I know no equal is found, Except m the shop which stands on the ground Known as UNDiuLr/K m Tancred street. I "" | Please Note tiik Addkess— I TTNDRILL 0 T /OS, i iJL Undrill & I cs, ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, (Next BuiHing Society's Office), TAAX'Ii E D E T UiiKT. WANxED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H, Zanukk,, Sole Agent,