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Tbe Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for tho undermentioned places as follows :—

Burnham and Dansandel, daily ••• 3.1") pm Chertsey and Eakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 ] 5 pm 6 30 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 3 15pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn, daily 6 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Liamore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Eleia, Wakanui, and River side, daily ... ... 630 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ...6 30 am Greenatreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... , 630 am YVheatatone, Watertoo, Ash ton, Longbeach, and FlemingtoD, daily ... 3 45 pm Mount. Somew, Spriugburn, Biuhside, Alford Forest, Stave'ey, daily 4 pm Mefckven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and Bouth, daily ... 12 30 pm E»*ling, Rangitata, daily ... 10 30 am 12 30 pm Temoka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winalow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 3 15 pm Rnapuna, Monday and Thurs day - 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Lowoliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday at 10 30 am

fH® ASHBURTON GOARDIAN; FRIDAY, AtFGUSTi 80, 189 S.

Printed and Published by the Ashbur,ton Publishing Company, Limited, Rt their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, AshWrtoo FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1896,



WALKER'S BOT-FLY BEMEDY. i Oherteey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Af^nt for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Aahbunoo g IB( —I consider U my duty to add my teitimony to the marvellous effects of the remedied I got from you on my borsa. Ho got so bad that I had to lay him up. No matter what I gave him be kept losing oonditiou an<i became bo weak shut he could wsaroely stand I oarefuly followed the direc tions on tea bottles and shortly after gett. ing the last bottie ha passed hots, and at emoe bepian to mend, and in a few daya waa ft for hie work. lam aonMent only for the iremedy he would, have died. I can highly Mcanjmand it, believing it haa no equal.—• WllittM SiBINGFEIiLOW. Launeton, August 18, 1894



PUBLIC NOTICES. } ■ , • » NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 11 ACJKSCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000.000. Paid-up £200,000. HKaD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christen arch, Dunedin, Timara, Oamara, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company is prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albloi* Co, Ltd Hay ward s Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIEDLANDER'B BUILDINGS, Moore Street, Ashbukton 7 51



Mr Heseltine,—Sir, I think it ia only right that I should tell you and my neighboring temera that I am thoroughly satisfied with Walker's Bot Fly Eemedies I got from you. After seeing the state oi the stomach of my horse that dlfld, I beoame alarmed about the rest ol my stock as they all looked bad, I Steatlhed eight, following carefully the direc tions, Xt cleaned them oat thoroughly and Sa & few days there was a wonderful change lor the better I can highly recommend it and would advise farmers to lose no time in dreaahicg their stock leat they have their hotßfflS dropping dead as I had, I believe it to bo the only safe and esrtaia oure for the mfleiing o! horses Tames Lemon Asnbnrton Forks, March 1, 1894



R D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (late of McGregor's). BEGS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS in the new premises of MR C PERCY, Tobacconist), East) street, Ash burton (next to Drug Company). Two years connection with Mr J. McGregor is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He desires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him,. Ladiea' Haircufcting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and Set.



Mr 3 Heseltine. Sir—l am very glad to tell you that Walker's Boi-fly Eemediea I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He waa ailing for some days, M« ooftt got very dry, the akin tight, a running aft the nose and a wry bad oongh ; and wbb scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected be would die. I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gave it with the most; satisfactory results, and shortly , Biter he get the last bottle he began to im- I prove and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and oan recommend it with all oonfidenoe to all borne owners, aa the best horse remedy in the market. i Edwasd Oobbbit Greenwood Farm, Southbridge, August 2>, 1892 _ Mr Wa'iker. Sir,~l am glad to bear testi mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Plv-fl? Remedies; One of my best horses be eama very bud; the ekin tight, the eye life less and a bad oolor, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did aot want to lay him up until he became un able to lift his feat or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Bemediets, and tae treatment you pre- Boribea, and in a few days he was quita better, and now at his work, haarty and well I quite believe, had I nos Riven him your Bemedieu, he would have died. You can use this m you please. Eobeet Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.DearSir, —I have great pleasure in Informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got fiom Mr Heaeltine, your agent, waa a wonderful success. I had four horgpa eeriouslv ill on December last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar vellous I strictly followed the directions j given and in & week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more in February wi'h the same result I'hey »H putoa flesh rapidly, and are now in prime oxiet P. Stewart



SMITH'S PBEMIER WHEAT DKESSING. TO FARMERS. WE have just received our supply fop the coming Seeding Season. This Dressing is every year becoming more popular with grain growers, and is the BEST and CPKAPKbT DRESSING for Wheat, Oata and Barley. A2s packets is sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed. THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Agents. 4 228



Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, JITFOL3D a Large Stock ot up-to-date *-!• Cut-paper Patterns. Madame Demerat's latepfc productions, including Bathing, Racing, Boating, Gymnasium, and all fashionable costumes for ladiea and children ; also, Fashion Journals Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fwicy w ork. the ?anoy' repository, saunders buildings. Agents for — Dye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10



Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Ageut for Walker's Bot-fly Kerne-lies Sir,—The remedial? I got from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got so bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies hut he only got worse, at last I save him Walkers with astonishing results, Bots oama away in handfuls end in a few days he wm hearty aaa well from tbe effects of this remedy on my neighbours horses and my own I oondder blessing ;o horse owners and could the poor rafferinp! hnißoa speak they would certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly Betmdi-is as the beat etar introduced into tins market John Dowsie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sib.—l have pleasure in? vingto the wonderful effects of Walkers Bot-fl? Beinedies on my horses, They got very low In condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin,, and lost &11 heart at their work, bad fo lay them up. Hearing so much about fcfais remedy 1 tieaidsd to give i>: a trial. I Hollowed carefully the directions on the labels and the results were vcuoh as to satisfy ma that it is the only remedy for the Buttering hoise. lam certain 1 Rot back tbe cost ia thei work inside a week. I snail certainly use it in future m preference to anything else as it Baa no equal M J TWEEDIE AGENTS FOR ASH BUR TON—J Hesel TINE Saddler ; Becardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACT(JRER—Robkkt Walker, Canal Reserve. Woolnt-on



HAY. HAY FOR SALE. HOME really PRIME MEADOW O HAY, in quantities to suit purchasers. Weighbridge Weights. JOHN G. RESTELL. _L SYSTEM.



In response to numerous requests from all sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the (Single Book System, and at the price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, 1 have to state that all peraons wishing fo leant my system should put themselves into communication with Mr P. R, l)ix, of Ooombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOISKTTK.



COAL | MOUNT SOMERB ] COAL ;OOaL | HOUSEHOLD 1 COAL ! COAL ry jjjg well-known and favorite House * hold Coal ia now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck :~— Westorfield Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid- Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19b 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P ; O. order. i GEORGE PARK, j Mount Somers.



ASHBURTON BRICK, TILE, & POTTERY YARD J. CEUM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. : (I AY ING Purchased from Messrs I I. Fried lander Bros., the whole of ! their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known aa Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed ; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes fitld or agricult ural Pipes, Chimney P(jtß, Flower jPots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B —On arid after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. } A GOOD DrCCoUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233



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THE UNXVER.-'Ali SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF 18 of an easy employ, clean, takes little apace, is read) *• for immediate use ati'i acts promply Everybody should always have at hand a few Mus tard leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of indispositions Tbe Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitatious of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paralysis, Apoplectic Fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder tho Uni versal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conserva tion and activity Directions for use accompany each sinapism P Mbttlbt, 136 Hue St Antoine 1o he had from all Chemists and from Australian Drug Company Ltd Sydney



Rheumatism.— l)r E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, go-ut, etc, one botftle givoa relief. Price 10a, posb free. •!, W» wytoty ftO, Box ZU, Huw&te*



Public Notices. _ bicycles. w. h. landells & son, BURNETT STBKET. Late Landells and Preston) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HUMBERS FOR £19 10a I £19 10s PREMIERS FOR £17 10b 2in and Ifin Dunlop Tyrea 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE ' SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS COACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windnailla, Sewing Machines, Guns, Safes, Locks, and all classes of small work done. E. O. PRICHARD, THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager ... ... F. 0. White, Pharmaceutical Chemist;. "FUST to Hand Ex S. S. Doric New Season's Norwelglan Cod Liver Oil Che Protectors, Single and Double and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS, WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections cf the throat and lungs. CLARKE'S OARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN |lb, lib, and 101b Tins, sfencerTs" weekly, A Journal of Practical Reform, Devoted to the discussion and Exposure of the CAUSES which produce DEPRESSION, And Hinder the Return of Prosperity In producing tbis paper the Proprietor aims at Enlightening the Public on the Operation of ma..y usages which IMPOVERISH THE MANY And ENRICH the FEW He advocates what is Just and Fair to all classes, and resists unjust encroachment on the part of any class, being profoundly convinced that that the MAXTM OF GENERAL PROSPERITY can only be attained by IMPARTIAL EQUITY and the studious observance of economic law Wrongs injnre the prosper ty of the person wronged Widespread and general Wrongs, therefore, Cause widespread and general Depression When collective <v- legislative wrons' arc clearly soon by the People, the. can be redressed by intelligent constitutional ■ olitical action. To assist in ai'iieving this most desirable end Spencer's Wekklt is being launched, and solicits the symrathy and (iractic>.l support of all who belie.c that National Prosperity is Based Upon .Vatian ll Righteousness, In economics the groundwork of Its argument is tha following axiom, 1 UK EARN ED" ""GAINS """: • acquired by the Few • : MEAN : I UNDESERVED : ! IMPOVERISHMENT j • inflicted on the Many. : SPENCER'S WEEKLY will advocate the gradual Rf sumption by tie state ol: the Unearned Incre ment in the Value of Land. It will also advocate the llcraoneti.-atio'i of Silver, in order to remove the crushing burden which has been imposed upon productive enterprise by the unearned increment in the value of gold Spercer's Weekly will advocate the adoption of simple and effective sanitary measures, but will strenuously oppose The infliction of disease by law, whether by comwilsory vaccination, or any other form ot compulsory inoculation of disease A special and most valuable feature will bo an accurate and reliable Review of Commercial and Mo netary Movements of the Week To Adve tisers, Spencer's Weekly will start with a guaranteed circulation in moat useful and in fluential quarters of 5,500 copies weekly A specimen copy will be posted to any address on receipt of written application Subscription : 12s per annum, payable in advance to W J Si-'encer, Temperance hall, Pitt street, Sydney, to whom all communications should be addressed T AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES. Sacks supplied by me, I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell. I am appointed AGENT for lIOBSOBS'S AKtrHEJLMinriMC, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest flockowners. | One Gallon ia sufficient to dose j Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HANMER. West Street, April 17, 1895. GRATEFUL-COMFORTING". EPPS'S COCOA " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws ■Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the flue proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arc floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. Wo may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly .nourished frame."—See article in the Civil gervios Q-azette, •> Made simply with boiling wafer or milk. fold in l-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled thsjjft JAMES EPPS & CO., $ fiOMCSOPATHIC CHEMISTS,



. Muj-*cal » Osto«r«a ioombe, ! i i PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT ; (Late of London) | A yTAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton i J_O_ Intermediate visits can be ar '•anged by aoplication to Mr Llewellyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 ! PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, (No. 6 Entrance tip Photographer's Stairc^e), and Trevorton. Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock ■ __________!_!! Mewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com mnnicate aa early aa possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80 s ASHBURTON. A CABD Mrs. A. 0. Glaridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION THE VIOLIN. ] MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ABHBUBTON. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils* For terms, etc., apply to Mes Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Haveiock Street. Pnpils could be board ed if re quired. 4 14 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH MRS F MAKEIG, WILLS STREET, WEST. I HE Second Term will begin MON * DAY, May 27. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. 5 135 THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL 5500,000. "DISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO;, 6 43 Agents. &UOAK BOILIITCfr EXTBAOMBIIABY T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before DIGGLE came REPLY: NO ONE. Imitated now, but not DIGGLE'S real Yankee Stingo The trade is being 1 stirred abont and awake to the fact that DIGGLUJS Goods lead, ' SELDOM EQUALLED BUT NEVER EXCELLED " i TO LADIES. | ADIES requiring nursing and other i attention can be accommodated at Mus Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! j Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O. (Chairman) rho Hon Charles J. Johnston, MX.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eaq TheHon Edward Ricbardsou, C.M.G., M.L.t. John Duncan, Eaq Medical Officer : Dt G.I. Anson, M,D., M.R.0.8. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND ! MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, 4nd ths. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BON ITS EVERY YEAR The Method o! Valuation adopted by this Society is it the moat Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS €12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stebling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE „. 119,239 dura Assured ,„ ... ... £39,838,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. 566>883,412 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding OASB. .Reversionary Bonuses amounting to J5910.000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE veara, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beversionary Bonusflß exceeding FOTJB MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A- M- P- SOCIETY And b'cure a BONUS EVERY 'SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Kesldent Se <*etan Branca Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Chriatchurch District Office Square. JAMBS HAIR, HZANDER,^™ 18^6^ h c(U Broke* Ashbattoa



CONTINUAWOiN OF BEATH'S GREAT SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets, Wonderful Bargains in White and Grey Blankets. Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats. Tweed Overcoats at Ridiculous Prices, Macintoshes, Macintoshes, Macintoshes, fewest Styles all Greatly Beduced. Dresses, Dresses, Dresses. The Entire Stock must be sold. Beath's Ureat Salei TANCRJtDD STREET.



GREiAT SALE B — AT — "THE CORNER." XTNTIL THE END OF AUGUST all Winter Drapery will be CLEARED AT HALF-PRICES, to make room for New Spring Goods which, are arriving every day. Remnants at Special CleariiigiPrices *W. H. COLLIER. "THE CORNER.''



SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. "71 NES IS' Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH, NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10a 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Booka Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required. Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or London Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1* ORGANS from £16. Easy Terwis. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Acoordianß, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Besti Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agenb for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the bead machine Zyon can, tStars are the best value obtainable: II- m. Jonei



Timber, Timber, Timber. "VITE have just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES 01? Genuine Enammelled Mantelpieces, These are not shoddy goods, bat in appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE and will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO. HMBfiR AND COAfc MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND VAJNTERS*



BHB4RUINS' BROB., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. W E b5 Va JSS t0 hand a of WRIGHT'S OELI- Varietil in 2^' WATER BISOIJITS in 4lb Tins J Also the following ?^SSIiSSJ E> I^^ILLA WINE- FANCY MIXED, ABROWEOOT, etc., wo. Biscuitß SrJSf? fuCHi^ 3 have beea Pftcked in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that the Sht t?n« ft m th- boxes ' we have had them P acked to «nr special or<fer in 21b airtight tma, thus easumg the cnspnesa of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GRUOERIBS, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. NTMTMn°°i Sm t»?5 daily- Orders b? Posfc despatched with punctuaUty. NXMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds 1b 3d packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. BEAWING-EOOM, DINING-BOOM, BEDBOOM FUBNITUBK /CARPETS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet, Sets, Brass and Iron Bediteada U Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Bail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50s. Wicker Ohaira and Cushions 20s, "usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR GASH AD T- H. TODRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTEBEBS, TADORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office.



- the house's friend Pages No* Horse Oils. WO. 1 HORSE ©ILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Oallna "*" «.L °mPs- Pa? es No« 2 Horse Oils, sure cure for fores on back or shoulders o* any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be nsed for Rhen nja+lsm, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Jointe, Sprains or Braises. All one price, 2b 6d per bottle- NOjNE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's CHI, they can be had of any of the following Agente. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with tach bottle. Agents for Page's Oil :— Recardus Hpnry, Paddler, Easfc Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F, E. Whit** bhemiat East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street: Shearman Bros* Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald j Mr Hardy, Bakaia, MriD. Millar. Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. sole maker and proprietor, F. W, PAGE, Ghertsey, Canterbury, HI.



Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush jo the Fields. "IT^HILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in I tw.ctm. WF ton h f o^ OL?i a. richPisco^ha 8 been made in W*W WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. NOT LEAD, FOR — UK WANT To" J- MFLLOE, Wlio (Late Bishop,) m may. j Zeakndia Boot Store, m K m SMALL i discovered that he caa give better VALUE for 14s thus AS PROffTTS han any ordl. nary SHOP for 20s. I roomf^feS bwß^ t for CASH £90° worfch of NEW YOU AND gjg"4°yll%R HCA S r^ Pared t0 B6U °HEAPIR WASTfi QUICK INSPECTION INVITED. YOU RETURNS N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. WILL NOTE ADDRESS WANT. J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. Andrew Orr HAS Purchased the Whole Sample Boot Stock of Messrs SargsGOD, Sow, and Ewen, and Messrs Bins, Harris & Co., Ohristchurch, at 25 percent off cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots and Shoes. " TH&3E GOODS ARE TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY MORNING AT |Q O'CLOCK. These Boots, being all of the STANDARD Make, will be sold at vrhm hitherto unheard of for New Goods, COME EARLY, WHILE ALL SIZES ARK IN STOCK.