TBE ASHBCRTOJS fIUABDIAN; MOHDAtf, APBIL 23, 1894.

Pli nl? d and puWishe<* by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, Burnett street, Ashburton MONDAY, APRIL 23, 189*.



Public Notices I By Eoyal Letters Patent. JOSEPH FORDS Scour and Lung Worm Mixture. THE RENOWNED SBEEP MEDICINES. j ROTH ILL WATSON & CO, Offices, Esk Street* Waruhouse Railway. Invercargill. N. 2. 6fch March We have be*n sellim? Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the past four years, and storing that period have not had a single complaint. , On the contrary everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased wltn results obtained from its übs. j Yours faithfully, n I Tothill, Watson Co. Fram WEIGHT BTEPHENSOK & CO, High Street, Donedin. 0 8 Match 2, 894. Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the lasts two yetra and have supplied Bheep breeders regularly dv g^gg we have not yebhwi a complaint, in faofcwe have heard nothing bab favourable reports from all who have used it. Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson and to. MR F- FBRfIIMAN, """ Ashbartoxt tftme 12, 1893, As the mixture appears to be steadily growing in favorjhere, it might ba as well to lend another few cases as some of the funs are now buying a case at a time.— x ours For the Mariborough Farmers' Co-Cperative Association, Limited, BjjMEAD, Manag&r, The United farmers' Alliance, Limited, Wellington, Branches: WanganuijPalmerston North. February 2, 1894, We have had no complaints from those who have used the mixture, so cannot but Conclude fchafc it has given safcisfaction, -fours Wthfally, 0. D. MULLINS, General Manager.



BEECHAM'S PILLS FOR Biliolts and HervoUs Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulneas, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief m twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and tLywrnbe-acknowLgedtobe'-WORTHAGUIN^ BOX.' BBSCHAM'S P£LL3, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com ntera health They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system plete tojUJk a^gSJPjipAiRBD DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER; They are like maaic~a few doaes will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion 5 bringing back the keen edtre of appetite, and arousing with the rouebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially "renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, m all classes of society, and one of bhe best, guarantees to bhe nervous and debilitated is that Beecharo's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patenfc Medicine in the world. Full Spabsd^nlyby THOMAS BEECHA , St. Helens, Lancashire, England. S OLD by all Dkuoo tik tehs Colokiks.



IMPOHTAKT NOTICE. OWING to the numerous requests of large owners these Remedies have been redooed to 7s 6d, and where two Sets or more are taken to 6s 6d per set. So Uflmadies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring he hSSiw VaSIbJR'S BOT FLY REMEDIES, Very highly recommended fc tha Ellesmere Agricultural and Past oral Asociation Show. Awarded the highest an&P.Show; very highly commended at the Metropolitan Show at chriß\ c b^ r 1 ch 1808 E Meredith, M.^B.^aJaT-I had « &ac Aahbutton Forks, March 1,1894. &%s££?Z w ßoTl°Jt«r^S Mr J. ttmltine, Bir-I am very glad to Sou^hto as he Bhow?d ev e ?y sign of dying, till you that » Walker's Bot Fly Remedies '' I oava' him tcur Bot Fly Bemedy with the I got from yoa proved quite a success with iervbeetreaulte. He ia now at hia work aa my dying borsp. He was ailing for some days. iMAriYM ever can biahly reoommend it bis coat got very dry, theßkia tight, a running tallfhwi owner/ 6t the noße and B very bftd oough; and w>! (o alt aoree ownere. aoaroely able to walk about; we qaire expected """ he would die. I heard a good deal about Seaside Farm. «< Walker's Bot Fly Bemedie®" and gave it Wakanni, April H, 1894. w j t jj t j,e most satisfactory resaltp, and shortly Mr Walker, Dear Sir,—l h*ve great pleasure B |t sr he got the last bottle he began to im io informing you that the bot fly mixture I p ro ve and by tho end cf » week was able for not from Mr Heeeltine, your BRent, *bs a Vol^ heatty and well. I believe it to be a wonderful success. 1 had iur horses Q^oine unequalled, andean recoinmed it ttrioualy ill on December last. Aftsr using all w j t jj B u confidence to all horse owners, as the Ibe remedies I ooold think of I was induced bMt horße reme dy j n the market. to try your mixture The reßult was mar- Telloan I Biriotly followed the direotiona Edwabd Cobbiit. gnenandin a week the horses were out of det ger and rpcovering rapidly. I drenched two more in February with the tsarae result. __ They all pot on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order. h T bwabt V> BWWABT. Broc&Bide, December 12,1892 MtOroia. Bunsbum, got the Eemeiyfora Mr WaJker.-Sir,—! *ieb to add my horse suff 'ring last ya»r jon refiObin i home teßtimony t0 t h a WOO derfal efleote of your hewaede.d. Thia aeaSun one took bid, also Bot Fly Semedies. I had a valuable barse Bhowiag the HymptotDH. He f?a»e 'ho Bemedy which t bad &ni g ra d U ally got worse, and tha second day after, tha hotße passed j qu | te believe be would have died. He kapt bots in hundreds and is doing well. loding fleeh, got a dry coat, tight ekin, care worn expression of the eye, a cough, running —— ' at the nostrils, and oould scarcely work I got your remedies and gave them as directed, Greenwood Farm. with ihe raoet beneficial results. The second Sonthhridpe, August 2,1892 day after getting the last drench he began to Mi> Wn'kaf Sir —I an glad io bear ibhi paea bots in handfuls, some of which I here mrm» to he Vonierful efkete ofyourßoj w j t h hand you, Immediately after passing £t» Rhmpdies Oo»» ol my best horfies he. ,be bota ha began to mend, and is now ac fat JamewrvbT »he skin tight, tfae eye life- as butter, hearty and well, thanks to Walker'e lailand a bad color, and got low in condition, fiot-fiy Bemediee Any who doubt send AnXifi tVfinißb. ilflPghinß a paddock I did them to me, and I will convince them that ««t r«t to lav him np until ho becsme un- yo ur remedies are a boon to the community ?Mn tollft his feet or do aoy more. We bad aa d the suffering horse Every horse should !m hiiln him ir>tn c, "tub^ I Sf*ve him your have them in the season, as lam confident TUimrifii and the treatment yeu pre> if used there will be no more deaths from the Sribedl ana io a i«w caye ha *as quite bot-fly Vm thia as you please, better, anS now at hh work, hearty and well 1 quite believe, hnd I vot given him your H. LoVEIL. Bemedies, he would have died. You oan nse thi» M yoaplea B e. EoBMT ThoM3?boh> appwts Fon aSHBURTON—W. Anderson &J. Hbsbwihb, Saddlers. MANUFAOTTJIISB-liOBERT WALKER, Ganal Reserve, Woolston



Great Clearing Sale. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF E. AICOBN For One Month only- BUnket. torn P^[^ „, BOOM „,„ SH OBS. MUST BB SOLa TenOtatefo! r ABTEBNWAKIa Jon lantfed ci Maon from the Manufacturer?



W& ARM BUY BIS .OF— V, r H E A T, OATS, BARLEY, AN I BYE GR>SS, In Larye or Small Quantities. Grass Seed Cleaning, OUR GRASS OEED CLEANER being admittedly the best and moat effec tive In the Colony, we are prepared io clean Rye Grass and Cocksfoot ] on Farmer's account. Charges Moderate. Cornsacks, WEJABR NOW LANDING SX "MAXWELL 1150 Hales. Whioh we are prepared to Supply at LOWEST OURIiBNT KaTKS, J—JJU.—— H lEDLA.NJISR BROS



Important Business Announcement, jy§|gigfe&gyMSMßßai WANTED KNOWN-The best House pggg^r-^^sr^p; j^S^-w*'iiJ.'i]^3l'3 *n Ash burton for Cheap and Substantial vmhth&F ■iir~ iuW&l^mFfffiSßkmi Your es^emed order respeocfully solicite



fis^c^H tiJ&l fij Sx Sm 9^ iSnLliwßwßj O) Ha He ViKl 11 iSA _^«£f n 7*B fty^ao«flßH m BE *Ji Wu B B3 D &i#^**^BßßflßW Vv*. GkeaßD, Canterbury .. 61,000 R. D. MoLbak, Hawke's Bay 58,000 M. C. Obbkll, Canterbury ... 5,000 Waiapoa Statioa s Gisborne ... 20,000 V 7. O. Ruthbrjord, Amuri.. 20,000 Ida Valley Station, Ocago ... 30,000 Gr. W, Moßab, Amurl .. 19,000 Scottish and Few Zealand In . Stmohs, Marlborough .. 45,000 vestment Company, South* P. H. Richmond, MarlborougJ 13,000 land 17,00 And by ownerß of over 6,00 C 000 sheep And by many other well-known Flock in New Zealand, and man millions Owners. hrjplice^ eaS) «« 0d per Moe ; (in keg,} «€>• per owl Cvallon. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp . Another well -known Powder Dip oo»tt hi 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Qauons D%p as much again. Compare the prices Chief A.ffentß-BLAOKBURNE k 00 , OhrUtohuroh. distbiot AGENTS-Miles and Co., Limited Ashfcurton and Bakaia



4.mmnni ti on, Ammunition, (nuns, Ciuns, POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, CAKTJ3IDGES, CABTBIDGES. i PORT.^MEN Requiring a First-class GUN should inspect our Stocks U Every Gun warranteed new from the factory. W. BL COLLINS & CO. MEECHANTS AND JMPOftTERS. [Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company AfJP'Tsn^ wn'R i Springfield Pottery Company AUJiiJi its VUK Corben and Co 'a Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece \ McKenzies Furniture Renovator



MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK GAHNOT BE OBTAIKEtt ZTwie Qoaa are free.from Aniin^f G«^w an* he^andinm^Giimt*, te be obtainedfrotn all Druqaws mttftttm



Public Not ces. j '^idFIIT^GUARDIANr CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. TV/TR J- R. SIMPSON has been appointed our AGENT at Christchurc and is authorised to make Contracts for Advertising and Printing, and to give receipts on our behalf. THE ASHBURTON PUDLISRING COMPANY, LIMfTED, per Wm. J. Steward. January 6, 1894.



Public Notices LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, Ooachmam sTT"ii « k. ar~«~~ Miss Venie Flower, T" ATE of the Royal College of , JL-ji Music, London, is prepared to 1 give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Mondays Thursdays and Saturdays, from 2 till 4 8 139



BOOM 0? STAE CYCLES. Adams, dirties & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF STAR CYCLES, h. RE Exhibiting Samples at Mr H. M. jl\- Jones's Shop, East Btreet, Ash burton. Come and see the novelties in up to date Cycles, spokeless wheels, instantaneous change gear, gear case and combined oil bath fitted to Star wheels. ! Light Roadsters and Ladies' Safeties. Easy paymente—£B deposit, 30s per month. Immediate delivery for Standard patterns. ADAMS, CURTIES & CO., H. M. Jones, Agent, East Street, Ashbunon. 3 201 BLAIR'S ~ ~" " GOUT AND RHEUMATIC PILLS, ' Gout, Rheumatism, Soiatioa, Lumbago, Neuralgia. THE Acute Fain is quickly relieved, and oured in a few days by these celebrated Pills, well-known as the Great Remedy for the above complaints. Sure, Safe, and Effectual. Sold by all Chemists at Is l£i i and 2s 9d per box.



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. qpHE BOARD OF GOVERNORS of * the Ashburton High Sohool offer TWELVE Scholarships of Public competition open to all children resident in the County of Ashburton The Scholarships are tanable for two years, and during good conduct, and will entitle the holders to free education and the use of Books at the Ashbarton High School for that period. In appor tioning the Scholarships it is the Board's intention, to grant six scholarships to boys and six to girls. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the Ist May next, The subjects for examination will be (1) English Grammar and Composition, 12) English History, (3} Geography, i (4) Arithmetic. The standard of excellence required ; will be equal to that possessed by pupils of the sixth standard in the Primary schools. The examination will be conducted in the Boys' Schoolroom on TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, May 22 and 23 next. Successful candidates must qualify in each subject and must obtain in the aggregate not less than 50 per cent of the possible number of marks. Any candi date gaining not more than 25 per cent of the maximum possible in any one subject) will be deemed to have failed in that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary to the Board not later thah SATURDAY, May sth. Further parti culars may be obtained from the Head master or the undersigned. C. BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, February 24, 1894.



BOOK BINDING. Tiyrusio books &iscrap books NEATLY AND CHEAPLY|BOUND, all (Sorts of Books bound in Leather or Cloth, at Christchurch prices, , t the Office of i ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00, Limited. Ashburfcon, February 3, 1894. Spectacles! Spectacles! FTAVE Your Sights Tested, and two only" PROPERLY |FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & GO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, 09 SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA.



A very complete sf t of trial lenses and frames for tasting— ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N,B,—Do not rhh spoiling your eyesiphl by taring badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders'aod our Go Astigmatic FoM«r Clip. S SAJLjEK NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. TN Consequence of the Longbeaoh -*- Coach leaving Ashburton at 4 o'clock during the winter months, THE "GUARDIAN" WILL GO TO PRESS AT 3.30. ADVERTISEMENTS Mast therefore be lodged at this Office At 2.30 p.m.' ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COY. April 2. LOOK OUT For the Re-opening of the Old Bakery In EAST STREET. Joseph Taylor,



HAVING secured the new premises lately occupied by Mr Madden, will, on the termination of his engage ment with the Co-operative Society, open the above premises in the Bread, Pastry, Confectionery, and Grocery business. JOSEPH TAYLOR has had twenty years' Colonial and English experience in the above businesses, and will be able to put before the Public the very best goods at the very lowest CASK prices obtainable, and trusts his friends in Ashburton and district will rally round with their support. PARTIES will be catered for in the very best style. The very best Boiler Flour will be used for Bread, etc. JOSEPH TAYLOR will be pleased to receive the addresses of INTENDING CUSTOMERS. The present price of floor does not warrant a reduction of Id per loaf on present prices, but Mr Taylor will be prepared to sell Bread at 4d per 41b loaf over the Counter, and 5d per 41b loaf delivered by van. The Shop will be opened on MON^' DAY, Aprils, 156



REWARD £10. ASHBURTON SHEEP FARMERS, MUTUAL PROTEOTION SOCIETY. A REWARD of £10 is offered by above Society for such information as will ecura the conviction of any person found guilty of .SHEEP STEALING in the Ashburton County. U. W. LEADLEY, Hon. Se KICKEL WATCHES, NICKEL WATCHES, JNICKi L WATCHES. fjIHE Cheapest and best in the Market, usually sod at 25a now SELLING AT £1 EACH,



G. JESSON'S. (Late J. Quinn), EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE DENSMOEE THE WORLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. ■"TpHBOW away your pens, and conduct your X correspondence on Modern Principles. A fortnight's trial will oonvinoo you of the superiority of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Dknsmobe over all other Type writers Free nskuotion to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMORE TYPEWRITER Co, Ld, 51, Graoeohuroh Street, London, E O SMOKE PLAYER'S NAVY CUT.



mHE ORIGINAL. BEATIPULLY COOL AND SWEET SMOKING. Sold only in 1-onnca Packets, and 2, 4, 8-ounce and lib Tins, which keep the Tobacco in fine smoking condition. Ask at all Tobaoco Sellers', Stores, &0., and Take no other. SMOKERS ARE CAUTIONED AGAINST IMITATIONS. The GENUINE bears the Trade Mark—" NOniNft HAM CASTLE " on every Packet and Tin. PLAYERS NAVY CUT CIGARETTES in Packets containing 12, and Tina of 2i, 50, and 100



LANTERNS AND SLIDES. 50 SLIDES LOANED FOB 3a A LL the beat of the New Sets introduced as **. published; Largest Stock and safest Circulation in the world; Hke3 double them selves every Season; can be sent free both ways, at our risk, for 63 3d. IMPHOVED PRAESTANTIA £4 4a COM PLETE. Ministers and Schools supplied on our Monthly Instalments System. Our Improved PBAESTANTIA JbANTERN is admitted by all who have tried it the best Oil Lantern ever seen. Marvellously Improved this Season, Worth 20 per cent more; price remains the same, £4 4s. Hundreds of Eeceac Testimonials* BEST LANTERN OUTFITTERS IN THE WORLD. Bi-unial, Tri-unial, and other Lanterns Lantern Slides, Piain and Colored, 0 unequalled quality, at the very lowest prices, Large Catalogue, with New Supplement, 6d,, Supplements, 2d; Operator's Guide, l|d Hints for Hirers, 2d; Hire Lists, free ; Sample Piotorial Window Bille, Id., from EIIiEY BROTHERS 5, Cheapside, Bradford, THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan boap^ v 18 A n eot C° ENRY Zandee > Wbolesai



Public Notices. OwcitT^ PIANOFORTE, SINKING, HARMONY ffIHE New Term commencing SATUR. -*- DAY, January 13. untencting pupils kindly communicate early. Office hours from 10 to 12 a, a>. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Ashburton. A ARDj Mrs A, G. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING. C'JX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION.



Public Notices LANDELLS AND PRESTON Burnett Steeet, next Ashburton Club, ' ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, OUR Mr Landells having worked for the last twelve years as Locomotive Fitter in the Aldington Workshops, and Mr Preston having served his apprentice ship with Charles Hurrell and Sons, England, Traction Engine Manufacturers is a sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will be given to whoever may place their engines in their hands. Pumps, Lawn Mowerf? 5 Sewing machip -i aud Bncinea of every description REPAIRED Stencil Plates, Nam? Plates, and En graving done % COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO THE SHEEP FARMERS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT,



T Beg; to notify that I have appointed MR J. 0. RESTELL, OP ASHBURTON, Agent for the Sale of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, AND AISO That in future all appointments for the DIPPING OF SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP (Which has given such unanimous satisfaction to its supporters) must be made with Mb Rbstell, who will see that the same success is ensured in the future. MORE SHEEP ARE PIPPED annually throughout the World with COOPER'S SHEEP DIP THAN WITH ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER. W. LAKE, Agent, 126 Herefo Street, Christchurch. Inline use *i sic cess OF CLEARING SALE. TJUYERS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCK TO BE SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offer Refused. |»,4VI^ jBitOS., CABINET MAKERS, YZK Oourthou? Havelock Street, lso—For Sale Cheap, new 8 roomed house and f-acre land, Havelock Street



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POWDER, SHOT, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, ' CARTRIDGES. Reduced Figures. AUR Shipment of NEW SEASON S GUNS has jasfc arrived, ox Gothic, and we request all intending purchasers to to inspect them, fealing sure that we are bio to offer thema selection which for VARIETY, QUALITY, and CHEAP NESS, w.U be foimd SECOND 0 NONE, JOHN ORE & Co., IKONMONGEKS, AND PROVISION MERCHANTS



J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work* manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on band at moderate prices. ! REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Wrtchniaker, East Street.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOOIETf !New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors: rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, MJ>., C.M.a., MX.O. (Chairman) rhe Hon Charles 3. Johnston, Mi.o. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Riohardson, C.M.GU M.L.C John Duncan, Bsq Medical Officer: Dr W. G. Kemp, M.8.0.5. (Bngland) finHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEbf ' JL **» MOST PROSPEROUS AtJSTOAXIAN LlFl! OjriTIOB, kXD TH* LARGEST IN THK BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office whioh declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR lhe Method of Yaluatiou adopted by this Society fa af the moat Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than thai beld by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND BXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Stbbling All invested to yield nearly 8 par cent POLICIES IN FORCE ... lie,»O& Sum Assured ... ... ... £38,888,188 Accumulated Funds .. „. £11,338,448 Ansual Income.. .. « £1,960,18* Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,*UfiS* CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, f 504,861, yieldinjf Beversionary Bonuses amounting to JB1,030,000» after making SPECIAL EKSBRVBS, amount ing to £234,511 . AS y BONUSES declared for last FIVE veftrt, mm TWO MILLIONS, yielding Berenfonary BonosM ezoeeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THK A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY IEAB Expensei) of Management 9i per sent the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington W H. DERRY, District Secretary'ChrißtGbgroh. H ZANDER, Local Broker Ashborton



I . ■ O.s.s.oo ■WQ ■S'S-° in fTNiON STEAMSHIP OOMFANI U OF NEW ZEALAND., STEAMERS SAIL feom LYTTEL TON AS T7IJDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vsA Saturday. Picton and Nelson—Tuesday, Thursda and Saturday. Auokland, via East Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Ooas ports—Every Thursday. Dunedin—Monday, Tuesday and Friday Hobarfe and Melbourne—Every Tues day. Sydney, via Auokland, every Monday. Sydney, via Cook Straits, every Tues day. EXCURSION SEASON.—During the months of December, January, and February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines ate Reduced JKates, available for return for three months from date of issue. For particulars apply to MILES;&:CO.] LIMITED. AGENTS, AJSHBURTO»



A BOON 50 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALTi) COAL * COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Oo»l Merchant, A*h burton, Agent for the county, wilo will supply Customers in large or small quantities. The Allandale Goalie ths best produced on the Eastern seaboard.? %» la mm excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled foe Bakers, and a good Domeatio Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkl«,lfand .eaves a white ash. Itjs both Cheap and Excellent). JAMES iLLIOTT COAL MERCHANT; ASHBURTON ' THE BEST TEA In CANTERBURY for the mouey, and free from any excess of astringency. t OURtCSS ASK YJUR GROCER