The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xv. no. 3437

Ashburto-N : Th^day, November 15, 1894.

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PIANOFORTE. MISS KRIEMiANDER, tegs to. an nounce that her Music Teim will commence on October 1., Tex MS MODERATE. Address—-Tancred Street, Ashburtcn. 9 16 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Offloe. Customhouse-qnay, Wellington: Local Board of Directors : the Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O. (Chairman) The Hon Cuarles J. Johnston, M£.Ot (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Bdward Rlchardßoa, C.lftG* M.L.L John Duncan, Keg Medical Officer:! Dt <&. E. Anson, M,D., M.R.0.8, (England) rE OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, And THi LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAH ' lhe itothod of Valuation adopted by this Society is i of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi | derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that i held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stebling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000. .. {TWO MILLION STERLING). „ POLICIES IN FORCE ... 11O,S?$« <3um Assured £39,333,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £3,8133,413 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to jE9IO,OW, after making SPECIAL KESERVE& CASH BONUSES declare* lor last FIVE Tears, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Ssacure a BONUS EVERY YEAR Expenaea of Management 8| per cent of the total income ■ - EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Brancn Office— . Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office— Square. ■ JAMES HAIR, ... District Secretary H ZANDER, L cal Broker Ashb iton MRS A. tTIoBQTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband} a. t. noßonom, THAT SHE; WILL CARRY QITTBW BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES MOORE STREET, ASHEURTON Cabinets, beautitully enamelled, 15s pc doz ; Plain, i2s per doz ; Carte de Visit enamelled, 10s per doz; Plain, 7s 6d. Bamptojs's fuk^itub wa.kehouse EAST STREET. (Near Patching's) rpRY HAMPTON'S FOR Perambulators for 22s 6d» Perambulators, Reversible Hoods, from 35s (patent rubber tyres), Basketware, Cbest of Drawers, Bedsteads, Cheap furni ture, Colonial Couches, Wire SP^ng Mattresses £1, Best Quality 25s Great Assortment of Crockery a n(* Fancy Goods Cheap. Second-hand Furniture; Bouohfe or Exdnneed.V ' Furniture of all kinds ,carefully Re paired, Mattresses Re-made and Suites Re-upholstered. Carpets taken up, Cleaned, and Re-laid. EAST STREET, Below Patching's PATENT GERMAN YEAST NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A REVOLUTION IN MAKING BREAD, CAKES. ETC- Letters Patent by the New Zealand Government. rpHIS is an article hitherto never seen X nor heard of m New Zealand, It has, however, by expending a large sum of money and a great deal of trouble, found ita way to the colonies, and will, without doubt, be a great benefit to those who bake their own bread, etc. It super sedes all Self-raising Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, etc. BREAD made this way will keep Moist and Soft for a week, and will be a great Saving m a large family. TO BE HAD FROM Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY DULL TIMES. GREAT CASH SALE OP BOOKS, STATIONERY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &c, *o FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AS L. F. ANDEEWES & CO;S. ■jJUNDREDS OF POUNDS WORTH MUST BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE FOR CASH. SALE NOW ON. li. F. ANDEEWES & CO., ■ wri^TriwriDui nut



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4 : oSHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDINGS INVEST MENT SOCIETY. Onacis; Tanobbd Street, Ashbukton. MONEY taken on DEPOSIT AT CALL, m sums of One Pound and upwards, at the following rates :— £1 to £100 v .. ... 5 per cent. Prom £100 to £250 ... U „ „ Over £250 ... ... 4 „ „ Fixed for 3 months ... Rates as at call ••■■ » ?_ " - 5,» " »» '» *■* » .... O£ „ ,» For farther particulars.apply to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. JIJONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, at Lowest Current Rates. fl. C ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashburton. G. H. MOGRIDGE, TTAVING taken the premises lately oc iX cupied byS. W. Alcorn, will open' the same on TUESDAY, September 25, with a large and varied stock of Drapery and Clothing. The stock having been bought under exceptional advantages will for a few weeks be offered to the public at a considerable discount. The goods being new and fresh, customers taking advantage of this sale will reap a benefit which will give them every satisfaction. 5 Late S. W. Alcorn. THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. c. fe pSchajrd. F. E. WHITE, * Pharmaceutical .Chemist, Manager. DIRECT Importer of Pure Drugs and Chemicals, from the English and Continental Manufacturers. i Physicians Prescriptions and Family I Recipes accurately and scientifically pre- I pared wifch pure and effectual Drugs. A L4.RGE STOCK OF, Brushware, Perfumery, I.R. Hot Water Bottles, Enemas, Trusses, and Patent Medicines. Prices to suib the times. '_ . 9:^*2 WORD, . , f COME to you. with a small affair * that you may nfeed. In England, the Continent, and many foreign countries myself and wares are well known, Many American families on their return from abroad bring my articles with them, for they know them pretty well, but you may not be one of these. Confidence between man and man is slow of growth, and when found, its rarity makes it valuable. I ask your confidence and make a reference to this Journal to endorse that confidence. I do not think it will be misplaced. I make the best form of cure—an absolute one—for biliousness and headache that can be found m this year. The cure is so small m it self, and yet its co_ifort to you is so great—twenty minutes being ita | limit when relief comes—that it has I become a marvel of its time. One and a half grains of medicine, coated with sugar is my remedy, m the shape of j one small pill, known to commerce as Dr Haydock's New Livee Pill. It is old m the market of Europe, but fc new to North America. The pric^ is as low as an honest medicine can be sold at, 25 cents. Send a postal card for a sample vial, to try )hem t before you purchase. DR HAYDOCK, 63 Fulton St, N.Y., NEW ZEALAND T)RUG CO., Christchurch, General Agents. 8 161 U--—*-—---■ —■■HIM—-' I.——to- MM— -..«.—.. —I . . .I-.- - ■ -I, U. I 1,1. 1 .... .11,—,.—i. . , F^ULE3 THE \AfOF\LO THE PREMIER TEA~~ OF THE WORLD. Richest and loveliest flavour. More economical than any other Mm!. Recommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthen! the con stitution; It'a numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2e per lb Ask your Grocer or it. HENRY ZANDER, Wholesale Agent WANxED, Everybody to übo Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age.



IF YOiTLIKC NICE TEA ASIC hY OUR CROCKR EO« I NELSON^ iPli) MOATED PURE INDIAN CHINAicCEYUON TEAS! I PROCURABLE | Wheat. Wheat. ABB PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF Prime Milling Wheat, AT HIGHEST MARKUP RATES. We are also prepared to store Grain on Farmers' account m our Now Grain Stores' West Street, AshbUrton, on very avourable terms. Full sized Cornsacka and Twine Sqpplied at LOWEST CUBRENT RATES* ' ROLLIfIND CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Offices and Stores] WEST STREET, ISHBURTON DAVID THOMAS, I (I«fce Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE,:ai«> ESTATE A9JENT, VALUAitfR'' wool and grain brokbb, ASHBURTON ! Loans Negotiated ,-,, . Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashbttrton Alternately * Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., en F3&IDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Beason Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangement AGENT FOE- Matson and Co., Christchurch Oolonial Investment Company, Dunedin Booth, McDonald, and Co , Ghristchurcb White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder ttondon and Lancashire Insurance Company i^raham's Ifoot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter GaHien and Field Took DAVID THOMAS, AsWburton. I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FOR SALE CHEAP— 462 acres —Chertsey, Good House and Improvements 588 acres—Three miles north from Chertsey, Splendid Improvements 1096 acres—AU m English Grass, thoroughly improved 31£ -acres— Allenton, splendid Land, muat be very valuable m years to come 248 acres—Kyle, well-improved 1500 acres—Mitcham, Good Land, m First-class order 330 acres— Westerfield, 200 acres been m turnips, fenced 50 acres—Hinds Township, fenced, etc 50 acres—Hinds, Perpetual Lease, 28 years to run HOiacres—Rich Swamp Land, Splendid Dairy Farm, Worth Looking after, Close feo McDonald's woolshed, Orari D Thomas, Ashburtoxu WOOL- "WOOL. WOOL SEASON 1894-95. I AM prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Without Commission) on GROWING CLIPS or on WOOL PLACED m my hands for sale m ASH BURTON or elsewhere. THE LEADING FEATURE m my Wool Business is that I PERSONALLY attend to It, and having a life-long knowledge of the subject I can guarantee that owners interests will be properly looked after, With every confidence I can refer the * WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE WOOL WAS DISPLAYED BY ME LAST YEAR. ___ D. THOMAS* 1 HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AGENT FOR THE SALE OF BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES, And caa Supply— SUPERPHOSPHATES, BLOOD MANURE, POTATO MANURE, BONE MEAL & BONE DUST In iaage or small quantities. David Thomas, ASHBURTON ~~ SHE ABM AN BEOS., MAEKET HOUSE* There a no tea like the Tiger, It's no matter what they say ; And" if you want a real good sort Then have the Blendid Tiger Tea Then there's no Tea like the Tiger, Notwithstanding all their pufi They try to imitate its qualitie But they haven't got ik /. stuff Then drink no Blend but the Tigers For its. merits are supreme, Tha other comparisons are just small k ( As skim milk is to cream. { Shearman Bros., market hous^ AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, ' . «/MV A S_ *--. XT;.,.. ?A n l,,nJ



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to Mmi Insurance Company. BSTABLIS H~i~D Ot ".. «. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEJPiiEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED tOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISES. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES MILES & CO.. LIMITED. AGENTS. i MILES AND CO., LIMITED. Farm & Station Stores BEDUCED TO CHEAPEST KATES FOR CASH Seeds, Seeds. Seeds. "We Sell Fresh, Genuine, and Reliable Seeds of Primest Quality and Specially Selected. Farmers may confidently rely upon securing from us SEEDS which will give every Satisfaction. NEW SEASON'S TURNIP A^D RAPE SEEDS JUBT LANDING. lEorn*bVs Fxtras SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL. WOOL WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on "Wool for Sale m Ashburton or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO,, Limited, E. W. HANMER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHUROH. Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGES FXTRNISraSX), Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE - ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... ... .- £M to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from - £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .- .- .« - .» - *50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made m all Departments moat Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM) FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY a.T"wTmte SEWING MACHINES. i THE WORLD'S CHAMPION. The Davis Vertical Feed, IN a contest with all the best machines m the world, at the Paris Exhibition, 1889, obtained the highest award-GOLD MKDAL. THE DAVIS "VEKTICAL FEED. First Award Danedin Exhibition ... ... 1889 & 90 Melbourne 1860 & 89 Adelaide .., 1881 Sydney 1880 CJOH.JD JMLiUIXAJL.. Highest award at the World's Columbian Exposition, CHICAGO. Unequalled for Embroidery and Art Work. Its chief recommendation'is fh^ it- H GIVES ENTIRE SATISFACTION TO ALL WHO USE IT. A. MOYelty.-THE NEW~DKOP CABINET MACHINE. FREE TRIAL. FREE LESSONS. Payments arranged to suit purchasers. SOLE AGENT— jamrsGir & co, 220 COLOMBO STKEET, CHRISTCHURCH. AGENTS for Griswold's Knitting Machines. Sewing Machines of'all kinds



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PAX OIDIUM MANUJAOTUBMD JSX Sounelle Jeuna, SALON—FRANCE. dole Agents for Australia CEO. BURK FRANCART & CO. lOMIRIII PJL MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, and guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil* j dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardens, etc Is now m use n rnosb of the Vineyards m i Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been cried m the grea Western District on Peach Trees with great success. ORPHAN OIL, ! The great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlin | Moth, and disease m Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and al Information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 Somerset Place, MELBOURNM LOW VIIALITH I DE CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary x for building up the Human Frame, and which are ■ considered deficient m tho above complaints, viz, Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for delicate children. _ [ Dr Churchill's Compound Byrap of HYrOPHOSPHITES is real brain food, and m cases where muscuiar and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa i Won. Bach bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature. repared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS THE UNIVERSAL SIN A P ISM | MUSTARD LEAF I "18 of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is ready ' ■*■ for immediate use an ■ acta promply Everybody should always have at hand a few Mus tard leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of indispositions The Sinapism is employed with success m cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of tho Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paraiysiaj Apoplectic Fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Uni versal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conserva tion and activity Directions for use accompany each sinapism P : P MettleY, 135 Rue St Antoine 1o be had from all Chemists and from Australian Drug Company Ltd Sydney LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 1, for the summer months, the Long beach Coach will start from Ashburtoh at 5 p.m. I R. R. BROWNE, i Coachman. j_ ; . TO THE PUBLIC. fTAVING started Business as HORSESHOER & GENERAL BLACKSMITH m the Wakanul Road, m that shop known as Rae's, directly opposite Me Childs, I beg to ask my friends and the publis In general for a fair share of their patronage. To meet the times lam doing firs class shoeing, hacks ss; draughts 6s. R YOUNG, BLACKSMITH. Encourage Genuine Eiocrl Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fully employed during 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 10a. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoacs 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. ja&* Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— ORAIGHEAD k BERRYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, &SH.BURTON HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT, ASHBURTON. I N thanking the Public for their liberal I support during the short time I have opened this Business tor the treatment of ALL DISEASES by the system of Hydropathy, I have pleasure m announcing that I have secured the services of Miss Mcßride, a thoroughly competent lady m the Hydropathy System who is now ready to receive Ladies at the Establishment, or will wait on them at their residences. Hours for Ladies' Bathing: From 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Gentlemen: From 7 a.m. until 1,30 p,m., and from 4.30 until 7 p-m. Me Hebbskt Holmes, Gentleman Attendant. Miss Mcßkide, Lady Attendant. Dk Leahy, Consulting Physician. W. HfRUIiK, PROPRIETOR, Matlqok Hotjajs, Asbbuhtojt.



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?TJNiUJN STEAMSHIP OUMJfA^I I.J UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Westporfc a^d Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Napier Wharf—About every 10 days. Nelson—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Auckland via east coast Ports—Every Thursday. Auckland via west coas Ports—Every Thursday. Dunedin— Monday and Friday. Hobart and Melbourne via Dunedin and Bluff—About every ten days. Sydney via Auckland—Every alter nate Thursday. Sydney via Cook Straita—About every ten days. tn addition to the foregoing; services there are frequent services to all Ports hy small steamers at irregular intervals, for particulars of which see advertisement m Christohurch daily papers. For particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, AGENT. ASHBURTON BEL HOUSE SO WYNYARD SQUAKE, SYDNEY, IS a refined social HOME, contains forty large airy bed room?, most fa«hionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office. Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the conyeniences of a hotel Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Pave tram and 'bus fares, and time. Perinanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. . - OB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, •Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o CAY'S COMPOUND BSSBNOB OF LINSEBD, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &c /■AY'SCOMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for \ Cough*, Colds, and Chest Complaints f AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Is equally V serviceable for horse* and cattle £ AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific m Neuralgia. Faceache, V &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, <&o LIKUM OATHABTICUM PILLS, d gestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient •"\OAGOWNB--Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \j everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England JTOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females •*• quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the Bex. Boxes IS JJd to 2b 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendora. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co. Lincoln, England Whole sale of al the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions. . j JTeating's powder" tt EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S POWDER, If EATING'S POWDER, IV T£ EATING'S POWDFR, jr EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled m destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beeties, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life-) AH woollens and inn should be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoia disappoint ment insist upon having Keatin^'s Powder. No other powder is effectual (BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookroches, Beetles, Moths m Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. Tne Public are Cautioxed that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Ihomas Keating. Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold m TIDS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a roost agreeable method of administering the only ! certain remedy for Intestinal or Thread Worms, It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted, for c hiloren. Sold m Tins by all Druggists Proprietor .* Thomas Keating, London ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Savin? of *» pw c«at. on lour Coal HAVE APPOINTED JAMKS UJJL.LIOXT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It r an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a Same, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m Btock. 0. DIGBY, IN thanking his old friends and the public for their support m the past, begs to notify that he intends resuming his former bubinees as a BUTCHER, and ( trusts by supplying Meat of the Best Quality at reabonable prices to merit their further favors and support. 0. DIGBY, (Next H. Zandbk's) East Street, Ashbuccon, I,l«*wellyn «wen» lANOFORTE, SINKING, HARMONY THE Third Term will commence September 10, Intending pupils kindly communicate as early as possible. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Ashburton. I N.B—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner Iways at hand Drawing; A Painting Clashes. | M E W H. T Air A TTENDS on TUESDAYS at Mr J.A. Gates' Dresden School of Music to ghe lessons In the above subjects. All i Information can be obtained from Mr Gates or from W. H. Tait, Timaru. Old- Paintings renovated and repaired. Portraits painted. HEALTH TEA ia more economical than ordinary ea. It undergoes % process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf mote easy. HfiNRY Zand&b, Antho flood Agent* J