European and other Foreign Items

London, May 20

The Daily Chronicle considers that good results will attend the proposed Chambers of Commerce Congress. The 2'imes urges the immediate ap pointment of a Commission of seven, with either the Duke of Devonshire or the Right lion. J. Chamberlain as President, to be set up to thoroughly investigate the working of the War Office, and rectify the alleged gross iDttladminir.tration, It is believed that Lord Carrington wi)l be created an Earl with the title of Earl of Wendover. Paris, May 20 News from Madagascar states that the French troops are steadily advanc ing from Mowanga with only trivial loss, and that the Hoviw are displaying only feeble opposition. St Petersburg, May 20 Count Kustorog, one of the richest landowners in Russia, was shot dead in the public gardens at Minsk, by another nobleman. Romis, May 20 The damage by the earthquake at Florence was much more serious than waa at first anticipated, and in the villages in the vicinity there is much loss of life. One Church collapsed, burying several who* were engaged in PnT* T- ■■ ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ '■■ ' ' I

HONORS.

London, May 20 -. It is rumored that the Hon B. 0. Baker, 0.M.5., President of the South Australian Legislative Council, will be made K.C.M.G., and the Hon. G. Hawker, ex speaker and ex minister of the Orown of the same colony, knight bachelor. „ M Adelaide, May 20 The Hon Hawker, who is reported to be about to be knighted, is dying.

The Wilde Case.

London, May 20 Wilde and Taylor are being tried geparately, t-he latter being taken first. Sir E. Clarke opposed this course, but afterwards asked that Wilde's case should be postponed till next sesssion. The judge, however, said he would wait for the result of Taylor's case before deciding. The evidence of Porter and Woods as to the conduct of Wilde in Taylor's room was taken today and remained unshaken.

THE BALTIC CANAL.

Bkemn, May 19 It is reported that the new canal from the Baltic to the North Sea is unsafe. The banks are breaking away and thousands of yards of earth are falling into the water and blocking the passage. It is feared that this mishap nill interfere with the official opening. London, May 2,0 Mr Gladstone wiH Visit Kiel on the occasion of the opening of the Baltic Canal. ■

N.S.W. POLITICS.

Sydney, May 20 It is stated that the Colonial Treasurer allows his tariff schedule to be altered in Oommitt.ee, and that the retention or reduction of any duty may be moved but not its increase. It is probable, therefore, that, as finally passed, it will contain more concessions regarding protection than at present. At a meeting of Sir Henry Parkes' constituents it was resolved to ask him to resign, on the ground that he had betrayed the electors. A_ public meeting is being called to consider the question. Sir Henry Parkes is not confident he will be successful in ousting the Government at the present time, but predicts the downfall of the ministry within six months. If the latter obtained a dissolution half the present ministry, including Mr Beid, would lose their seats.

EXECUTION

Bbisbane, May 20 The two Kanakas sentenced to death for the murder of a white man at Bundaberg, were executed in Brisbane gaol to-day. In each instance death was instantaneous.

Victorian Railways.

Mb* bourne, May 20 The Minister for Railways stated in r the assembly that, unless there was to be a change in the gauge, railway con struction might be regarded as at an end for the present. They could not construct, lines q.t the cost that had obtained in.-the past.

The Dean Enquiry.

Sydney. May 20

Bsfore the Commission set up to consider Dean's case, a man named JohuAsprey, aged seventy, who was found living in the bush at North Shore, said his attention had been called to the case on Saturday last, and he clearly identifiei Mrs Seymour, the mother of Mrs Dean, as his wife. In his evidence he declared that he married her at Hobart, whither he, in ISSO, had been transported for seven years on a charge of stealing. They kept several publichouses, arid lived happily for a time. Then rows, the result of jealousy, ensued, and finally his wife left him, taking with her the cash-box, and he had not aeen her for the last twenty years. Some time oe fore she cleared out he twice suffered severely, and the symptoms were those pf arsenic poisoning. Afterwards he 4w;overe<l that the contents of a bottle pf arsenic \n the house, which he had bought for the purpose of poisoning rats, had mysteriously diminished.

ROAD BOARDS.

< ol<l»tr<aiit A meeting of tlv; new Coldetreara Board was held at Hinds on Monday. Present- Messrs E. H. Dol>son, E. G. Wright, James McKeage, and W. WiHs. Mr 1), Miller Jsent an apology. On the motion of Mr j Wright, seconded by Mr Wills, Mr Dobson ! was elected Chairman. J THIRDS.

A letter was received from the Receiver of Land Revenue on this subject, and a schedule of thirds in hands of the Road Board, in respect of the various sections, was furnished by the clerk. Copies of the correspondence and schedule were ordered to be sent to Mr Wright, who was authorised to endeavour to arrange some system of expenditure on roads and water races with the Commissiener of Crown Lands, for the benefit of the settlers. BOUNDARY ROAD* Mr W. Allen applied to have the end of this road near Ealiug opened, as the thoroughfare was stopped altogether by adjacent lands having been fenced. The clerk stated he had inspected the place, and communicated with the agents of the owner's of the land, who had originally fenced off the road, and they had promised to open the road and clear the gorse there from. The clerk was instructed to request the Longbeach Road Board to have the ruts and holes on this road filled between Winder j mere road and the Hinds; also to have 150 yards of metal laid to the best advantage on Windecmere road between the church and the South road. 21 orain no ad. It was resolved that no work could be done on this road until it was formed, beyond filling Borne ol the holes, which was authorised here and on Dobaon's road, and clearing the drain on the latter road was authorised as far as necessary, to prevent flooding on the road. GOBSK. The Clerk was directed to give formal notice to occupiers on Boundary, Coldstream and Lowcliffe roads to clear the gorse. SMALL BIRDS. The Clerk was instiucted to order poisoned grain to the extent of the County Council's grant, and forward it to Hinds for distribution. VALUATION BOLL. A copy ©f the new roll was ordered to be obtained from the County Council. ACCOUNTS.

Accounts, amounting to £13 2s 3d, were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

Granny Gorton's Birthday.

Saturday, January 21, was a great day in Central Village, in the State of Connecticut, in America. On that day Mra Jonathan Gorton was 100 years old and formally re ceived her friends, of whom hundreds were present. She wore her best black silk gown, with a rose in the bodice. Tne venerable lady was seated in a comfortable armchair on a platform in the best room of her house. Then the train of callers filed through, each and all ihaking hands with her. ' Granny Gorton,' as'he is called, is a trim little body ana very nimble on her feet. There was never anything ailed her, Bhe says, and, except that her eyesight isn't quite so good as it used to be, she is as active as any woman of 50. Why has Granny Gorton lived so long ? Why is she so active now? She lets out the secret herself when she says, "There was never anything ailed me." That's it. and all of if.

People who live 100 years are not so very rare. The death of 45 such were reported last year in England—22 men and 23 women. Yet, compared to the multitudes who die, these are nothing—nothing. Can we not keep things, fiom ailing us, and so live as long as Mrs Gorton? Yes, if we will take the troable to do it Men and women 100 years old, still vigorous and clear-headed, should be a sight so commeon as not to be remarked, and will be yet in the future. Wh> not so now ? " Ask yourself the question," ad the boatmen say down on Deal beach.

Here's how it is: A woman's tale. She says she fell ill, when a girl of about 15. She lost her appetite, had pains in the sides and chest, frequent headaches, and was often obliged to lie down on the couch and rest. All this didn't promise long life, did it 'I No; it was a bad start.

Well, she £ot worse instead of better. She wa* often sick, vomited her food, and spit ting up a sour fluid. For five ypars she went on in this way. This bring* us to October, 1881. She was then in service as parlonr-maid at Leamington Hastings, Warwickshire. Here she suffered from conr stant sickness, retching, and heartburn, The chest pains were so bad as to bend her two double, No position that she could take relieved her. Her stomach was so tender and sore that everything she ate pained and distressed her. For months and mouths she only took liquid food—milk and beaten eggs, and so on* She got weaker and weaker every day, to eho says. Of course ; how else could it be ? A doctor at Rugby told her she had 'uloera tion of the chest,' which she didn't at all. What is • ulceration of the chest' ?

He gave her medicines and advice, but she grew no better on that account. This young lady was now about twenty years old, with a poor outlook for ever being much older. She didn't expect it, nor did her friends. Then another doctor, being consulted, said •ulceration of the chest, 1 like his medical brother at Rugby. Both wrong. * After six months' medical treatment, •he cays, 'I gave up my situation and returned to my home at Buyton Lamas, Norfolk. This was in June, 1882. Then I , was taken so bad I had to take to my bed. My mother thought I was in a decline.' Now, the word ' decline' means consump* tion, as we all know; a disease common in England and incurable everywhere. Thou sands of bright girls and young men 1 decline' into their graves eyery year in this populous island. Sad enough it is to see. Well, at this point her goqd and wise mother interfered in her daughter's cave. She gave the doctors the go?by and sent to Norwich for some bottles of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. In two weeks the young patient began to feel better, and in three months she got a new situation and went to work*

Since then, fifteen years ago, she says,' I have kept in better health than ever before in my lite, thanks to SeigeFa Syrup; Yours truly, (Signed), (Mrs) Sarah Eleanor Baker, 8, King's Street, Church Koad Tottenham, near London, September 30, 1892.'

A dozen words irore and we're done. Mrs Baker's ailment was indigestion and dyspepsia, nothing else, and quite enough. The ulceration was inflammation of the inner coating of the stomach, a symptom of the disease. We wish her a long and happy life, and merely add that if all her sex could avoid or cure this one trouble most of them might live to be as old as Granny Gerton.

DMti .AAftbUtttor^ Mal Ji f 1896.



Imi-uptties in thk blood—We have seen hosts of letters from people who haye re ceived great benefit iio\\i the lyse of Clarlies Bood Mixture, It csannot be too highly estimated, 'for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which goes on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and wecan with the utmost confidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvel'ouß. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes



How is it that Clarke Blood Mixture has obtained such great popularity is A question which has perplexed many, The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it- *'or Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Soreß and Pimples of kinds it effects are mar vellous. Sold everywhere, at 2s 9d pc bottle Beware of worthless imitations an ftibstituW*. "; ' (2) ' " • ■■' ' DOS'* CojXjil.—Relief can be obtained immediately/Use "KBATING'S COUGH LOZENGES— well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent phyaicians. s"hev a t once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them, tne Lozenge aloue girea ease-one or two at Jetime ensures rest. Sold everywhere jn jpi J3J4 each*



Entertainments. ON QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY. —— Aehburton 2nd v. Ppringburn, 11 a.m. Ashburton Ist v. East Christehurch Ist, 2.30 p.m., j A t the Aehburtoa Domain. 5*162



C~^o"~_f F. (TcTIT E. ■ V\ " ANTKD Kuown, CHEAP FUEL > W for the wintei. Three bagH for ' 4s, delivered anywhere within the Belt. " T.j be obtained from ALL COAL MERCHANTS, or at the GAS WORKS 5*136 STRAYED. STRAYED into my paddock, about a month ago, two Yearling Heifers, bhck and red. Owner can have same by paying expenses. R. E. STODDART, 5 153 Willowby. FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of Joshua and Agnes I Lewis are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their beloved 1 daughter, Annie Vida, will move from cheir residence, Oox Street, East, on WEDNESDAY, May 22, at 2 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. baker bros., 5 162 Undertakers. TO LADIES. f ADIES requiring nursing and other ' i attention can be accommodated at Mrs ANfiE Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials.. Moderate charges. 5*89 ! IN THE ESTATE Ob" THE LATK ! DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Dr Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr R. B. Restbll has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed. LAZARUBS SIGHT TESTING AND~ SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole ajent for Ashburton District, S. S A L E K JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. LAZARUS' Patented System ensures Ji comfort and correcc sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles 5 97 JUST ARRIVED. ■pXOELLENT SHIPMENT GRAPES ORANGES BANANAS LEMONS eocoANurs appjuE^ ' AT LOW PRICES, H. IHUOLF, THE "UP TO DATE" CONFECTIONEB. R. MURRAY & SON. WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TjIINDING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders from England, we are determined, in order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR COST. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH AT LESS THAN LONDON PRICIS; Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFFICE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES A printed guarantee with every Watch A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION o*< CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, ANft. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK, SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL WORK GUARANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND EXPERIENCED WORKMEN EMPLOYED



Tend3rs. ;' TENDER S. TENDERS are invited for Ploughing 230 acres, more or less, turnip land, six inched deep and ten wide. Tenders close on May 24, and work to be com pleted by June 14. GEO. GRICE, 5 157 Willowby. ~ TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for Clearing about 100 Acres cf Manuka Scrub. For particulars apply to the man in charge of Ealing Estate, Ealing. Tenders should ba sent to X B. Bain, Temuka. not later than May 28. 5 142 Mr D. Thomas, £~AM A . BUYEB O~F OAT SHEAF CHAFF. Must be Good. ALSO OATS. DAVID THOMAS, 5*139 Astoburton . BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY,"~M4Y 25, 1895. UNDER BILL OF SALE, I Have received instructions from the Holder of the bill of sale, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade viz.— T7 Thoroughly Good DRAUGHT { HORSES. ■j DEERING BINDER -I DISC HARROW -| SET IRON HARROWS -1 SWAMP PLOUGH "1 Reid and Gray D.F. PLOUGH Spring Cart and Harness, also lot of Harness and Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 5 160 Auctioneer. i Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. , NOTICE Is hereby given that William Sutton, of Winchmore, farmer, was this day adjudged a bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the twenty-seventh day of May, 1895, at 11.JO o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, May 20,1895. 5 163 PaDlio Notices TO L ET —Shop in the Arcade which has been occupied for some ypar«» by Mr R. E. Dowle, tailor, who is removing to tho North Island. T. BULLOCK. HENRY ZANDER IBEG to intimato that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of f#uns. {■tuns. <m una. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. ) REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Caaes Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, Indi,, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Bolting -NOW IN STOOK- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all Bizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES a,nd Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW RATES. [ GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS i SOLD FOR CASH At Christchurch PriOM, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



rpHK CORNER-Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-day -V prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and J W Jnter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Brress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, li 3d per yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong la 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BBVBRS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS. —MILLINEKY DEJPAbTMENT - We are now showing the Newest Styles in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B£d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys 1 Serge Varsity Caps Os 6d Boys* Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od ; Youths' Tweed 3vercoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. ; W. H. COLLIER THE "CORNER" OUR MOTTO—The Best for the Least Money. TIHE LARGEST AND MOST GENUINE CLEARANCE SALE EVER HELD IN THE DISTRICT. Crowds of Customers, Oenulne Reductions, Immense Bargains. REALISATION! CLOSING UP i THE WHOLE STOCK to be SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE THE PEOPLE'S OPPORTUNITY. AVAIL YOURSELVES OP THIS GOLDEN PRIVILEGE. NOW'S THE TIME TO GO TO THE CHEAPEST MARKET. Everybody who has paid us a visit has gone away delighted and astonished at the low prices of our goods. Remember this Sale is now on at— W: W. SPENUEK & OCAS., ARCADE HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, BHEABMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. pUNS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and all other Shooting requisites at *J* exceedingly low paces. latending purchasers should inspect our Stock of GUNS before buying elstwhere. We have jast landed a consignment of thab well-known «• LI9HT OF THE AGE KEROSENE, 150° test, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Christchurch prices. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY AND BRUSHWARE. INSPECTION INVITED, AGENTS for the TIGER BLENDED TEAS. Gooda delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE -1895. for SALE—An Improved Farm of PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH .w q . q MRS F. MAKEIG, -a.Ure» <±&^ WILLS STREET, WEST. MITOHAM ROAD, «„ ~ , m *~"" , , , „,««• lately in the occupation of William Bean. 1 HE Second Term will begin MON- There is a capital farm house of five rooms 1 DAY, May 27. Vacancies in each with conV6me nceß ere«ted on the pro of the above. Terms on application. perty> algo outbuildings etc. 5 135 Full particulars on application. pUR SA L E.—Desirable Farm of T. BULLOCK. 146 ACRm GOOD LA3SD EDUCATIONAL. Fall particulars on application. ASHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, T. BULLOCK. iuvka. FOR SALE. "TTA CAN CIES for Two Boarders, V Comfortable home and careful 5 sr . training ; English Church principles. A U ti. ft St) Subjects taught—English, Arithmetic, Good Land, fronting Race Course Road, Algebra, Scripture, Geography, History, just above Mrs Monson's. Must be sold Science, Literature, Needlework, Drilling, to close accounts. Easy terms if required. Drawing, French (spoken daily), German, T. BULLOCK. or Latin if desired, Advanced Music »nd . _. Singing. ■*O Persons desirous of purchasing For terms and particu'ars apply to JL Building Sites or investing in Town Mi-s Wethey, or Lady BlunbeW, Sections. Temuka. FOR SALE, Applications also kindly permitted to THE FOLLOWING, Viz. — the Kbvd T. Hamilton, Ashburton. T.S, 994, containing £ acre, fronting ____? T S 995, containing I acre, adjoining LADIES LIEDERKRANZ. TS 1' 01, containing | acre, Cox Street —'"" '■ T«JB9I, containing | acre, Ailken President—Mrs G. A. M. Buckley Street east Vice Pkksident—Mrs Donald McLean. TSB92, containing £ acre, Aitken Committee—Mrs Denshire, Mrs Mayne, Street east jf isg Venie Flower ; T S 784, containing | acre, Peter Street Sjs-jrstary and Treasurer-Mrs G. T 3 792, containing | acre, fronting jp Dodds ; _„ CX Sfcrpefc Conductress—Mrs Bowman Fox. T S 793. containing J acre, adjoining T S 751, containing i acre, corner of npHOSE desirous of becoming members m O E2 erSt"eb.' nd i Eaßbs elt o *-> will please send in their names to TS79£contaimng| acre, Cox Street the Secretary, by T b 797, containing i acre, adjoining _.___ '' . _ „ TSSO, containing f acre, Kermode SATURDAY, the 25th ix«x. Street wesfc Subscription, 2s 6d per quarter. 5 139 T S 795, containing \ aore. Cox Street —-———-— —-— — TS£er tainiDß i ""*■ B°rneH DRINK FOOTBALL PUNCH. T S 905, containing | acre, corner of «—. T , w . . „ ' , East and Grey Streets \ T H. E ™o^ popular Beverage jet T S 906, containing i acre, Giey Street X Produced. Tsfitco'ntaininglaore, Cameron REFRESHING, INVIGORATING, AND Street west muh-ajuwmiui-iu t 3 VSk ISSS,* Wfe m°~ «•__? A»«-' "•<• Street west athletes should try it. T51064, coining | acre, Peter Street west To be had at all Hotels. Send for sample. TSftl, containing i acre, Wills Street T 3 822, containing | acr% Cox Street manufactured by AND OTHERS, Full partiQulare oqapplication, J. LF.VIEN A CO., \ T. BVhbQGK, TLMARU. 3 W



HABD TIMES. YES; BUT NOT FOE YOU, IP YOU BOY THIS HOME AND LAND TNSTEAD of wasting your money in paying rent, you should be creating 1 capital, or adding to your existing savings, by becoming your own landlord. By living in a healthy locality you s*ve yonr doctor's and chemist's bills. By grazing-your own cows, you have an abundant supply of milk, cream, and butter. By feeding your own pigs, you provide your own hams and bacon By keeping fowls, you supply yourself with poultry and fresh eggs. The run ning streams provide you with ample scope for fishing. The garden gives you an excellent quantity of fruit 'and vegetables, and the bees supply you with honey and wax FOB SALE AT ALLENTON, A HOUSE OF FOUR ROOMS, with good Range, built in Copper; Stable and Piggery, Garden and Fields, with a total of Eight Acres odd, and within eighteen minutes' walk of railway station. NOW, AS TO COST. All these advantages may be obtained, and money save! by living in tbfar Home. Compare the following figures and buy :— TOWN versus. COUNTEY. TOWN EXPENSES. COUNTRY EXPENSES. gd s d House rent, per week .. 8 0 Interest, in lieu of rent, for house, Batter and milk 4 0 garden, piggery, orchard, fithing, , Doctor's and chemist's bills, average, and fields, tor grazing cows, per per week 2 0 week ... 9 0 Pork, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fish, Clear saving ia favor cf a country fruit and honey, per week .-8 0 life, per week ... .. ..13 0 Total £1 2 0 Total £1 2 0 Or/ in other words, a saving of £33 16s per year, without calculating the additional value which country life has over town life in the matter of freedom and pure air. F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBDRTON. _j^s^s^^^sS^fc^s^____i____yfc. - THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. "\O. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Callus -*-" Lumps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure core for pores on back or shoulders or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils. To be used for Rhen rna'ism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price, 2s 6d per bottle- NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. 1 vmh 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 Oil, they can be had of any of the following Agents. Bach bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil :— Recardus Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F. E. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, Esst Street; Shearnun Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald; Mr Hardy, Rak*ia, Mr D. Millar, Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. Beath's Relinquishing Sale. — ONE MONTH LONGER,— f\WING to the Great Success of this Sale we have decided to Continue it for ONE vS MONTH, and to enable us to clear out the Entire Stock we shall make still further Reductions. REMEMBER, It is the WHOLE STOCK we are Reducing, and not just a few lines. The following are a few quotations of the very many numerous bargains we are offering— DO BLANKETS ivm-ru- Former Price, 11s 6d to 37s 6A\ Full j» W BLANKKTS Wmifi<~"SALK Price. 8s lid to 28s 6d/ Biz» W 2 BLANKBISS rfUnni?r , Former Price, 9s 6dto26s6d"\ Heavy » 3 BLANKETS UUJjOKfcU-SAi,E Price, 6j lid t0203 odj Makes <j pin DRESSES Former Price, 74d to 4s lid per yd\Largest Stock in town 3 DRESSES Salk Price 'ihd to 2s lid per yd] to choose from § § AW this season's Serges, Tweeds Etc., at Actual Oost. O fc O ou FLANNELETTES—Former Price, 4£d to Is per yd"| Hundreds of yards 5 P5 FLANNELETTES—SaIe Price, '^d to Bgd per yd [in se f colors, M O J stripes, checks, etc t> O Flannels^ Shirtings, lickings, all Greatly Reduced. aj •g -CLOTHING. CLOTHING— v 3 MEN'S TWEED Former Price«, Mi, 355, 45», 55a Heavy O *** OVERCOATS "Sam Prices, 21s, 26a 9d, 32> 61, 39s 6d I Colonial 2 CO (Deep Cape) I Tweeds « & MEN'S Former Price, 37s 6d, 42a, 555, 655 l Guaranteed O MACINTOSHES Sale Price 26a 9d, 293 61, 37s 6d, 50 \ Waterproof 53 P j&sewnseams w 25 MEN'S HBAVY Former Price, 24s 6d, 2?a 6d, 37* 6d, 47* 6cTJ All this " g TWEED SUITS Sale Price 17s lid, 23s 6d, 28i 9d, 35s <M \ Season's > J Patterns 95 m Boys' Reefer Coats, 5s lid; Men's Colonial Under-flannel*, 3*3 d! F W Boys' Kaiapoi Suits, 4s lid; Boys' Shirts, la 6d. M on Shirts. Draws, Socks, Collars, Ties, Braces, all at Cost Prioe. nS G. L. BEATH AND CO. ASHBURTON.