COMMERCIAL.

London, December 10 At the wool sales the extreme prices of last sales were paid, with an occasional ad vance.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, December 11 Wheat, new milling, 4s 6cl ; chick, 4s 3d ; flour, £10 10s to £11 Oats, prime feeding, 2s lid. Barley, 2s lOd to 2a lid. Peas, Prussian blue, 5s 6d, Bran, Is 2§d; pollard, Is Id. Potatoes, Circular Heads, £3 5s ; New Zealand, £3 5a to £3 10a ; new, any variety, £7 to £7 10s. Onions, £6. Butter, dairy factory, lid to Is. Cheese, New Zealand, 6|d to 7d. Bacon, s^d to 6d | Melbourne, December 11 i Wheat, 4s 3d ; flour, roller, £10. Oats, Algerian, 2a 7d to 2s 8d; stout, 2s 9|d. Barley, Cape, 2a lOd; malting, 4a lOd. Bran Is, pollard Is Id Adelaide, December 11 Wheat, new, 3s lOd; flour, roller, £8 15s to £9. Bran i>nd pollard Is

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN MARKET.

From numerous quarters come reports of serious injury to the hay and other crops, especially on the heavy lands. Business on all lines of grain and produce continues in a very limited scale, and few actual trans actions are recorded. Wheat ia without quotable change, with little offering, and Buyers operating very sparingly. The weakness in oats is accentuated, and although offerings are nob extensive, holders are anxious to quit. In other cereals there is little doing, and this condition will probably continue until the new crop is available. Dairy produce is without quotable altera tion. Potatoes and oaten sheaf chaff have only semi retail inquiry at last quotations. The following are prices current: — Wheat.—(Nominal) 4s Oats.—Prime milling, 2s 3d; short feed, 2s 2d ; Duns or Danish, 2s Barley. —Malting (nominal) 3s, second quality 2s 6d, feed 2a 3d, Cape barley 2s BEANS—Nominal, well-saved, 2s 7d Pkas.—Nominal, Blue Prussians, 2s 7d EYECOBN.—Nominally Is 9d to 2s Flour.—Millers quote roller £10, stone £0 10b, sharps £4. bran £3 10s Oatmeal £1110s Oatsheaf Cha.ff — 67s 6d at country stations Potatoes 30s at handy country stations Clover.—Extra choice machine-dressed 6f d to 7d ; farmers' lots 4|d to 5f d, accord ing to quality Obass Seed.—Ryegrass (nominal), farmers' lot's, 2a 6d to 33 6d ; machine-dressed to 4s, heavy weight 4s 3d. Cocksfoot 3d to 3Jd, town machine-dressed 4d to 4£d, extra to 4£d Dairy Produce. —Cheese 4d to 4|d, loaf sd. Butter—Factory Bd, dairy 6d to 7d ; salt 5d to 6d. Bacon and hams 5M to s|d per lb The above prices are paid to armersf.o.b. Lyttelton, unless where otherwise stated.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET

Christchukch, December 11 There was a good attendance at the Addington market to-day. The entries comprised 8365 sheep, 394 cattle, 280 pigs. Pat Cattle—2oo head were yarded, and the entry being in excess of the demand, prices suffered. Steers £5 5s to £9, keifera ±'4 17s 6d to £7 7s 6d, cows £4 5a to £6 12s 6d. Dairx Cattle—The entry was limited, and a few up to average good cows brought £5 10s to £7 2s 6d, medium £4 10a to £5, aged and inferior £2 and upwards. Stobb Cattle—An average entry and increased demand for all classes. Suitable for fattening young cattle were also in re quest. Forward conditioned three-year-old heifers £4 to £4 10s, cows £3 10a to £5, eighteen-months-oid heifers £2155, yearlings up to £2, two-year-old steers to £4, three year-olds to £6. Pat SBEEP—There was a medium entry, principally freezing sheep and crossbred ewea, the latter in majority. The mwket opened at last week's rates, but towards the close prices for ewes were irregular. Prime freezing wethers 13s to 15s 3d, ewes 11s to 13s Id, medium freezers (mixed sexes) 11s 9d to 33s 3d, extra heavy young ewea 10s to 12s 3d, butcher's ewes (good) 8<! to 9s, medium 6s to 7s, merino ewes 3s 6cl to 6s, merino wethers 5a 6d to Ss 9d.

Fat Lambs Between 700 and 800 came forward, The market was good, though competition between export buyers was not so good as it waa last week. Prime freezers 11s to 12a, extra heavy freezers 123 to I3s 6d, inferior freezers 10s to 10s 9d, butchers best lambs 93 6d to 103 6d, medium and inferior 7s to 9s. Store Sheep.—The entry comprised mostly of good strong young sheep, com petition was keen and all lines were cleared at a subtantial advance on last week's rates, Two-tooth wethers and maiden ewes 7s 6d to 10s, foar,tooth wethers 8s to 12i 3d, six and eight-tooth ewes 7s 6d, four-tooth ewes with 100 per cent, of lambs 14s. Pigs.—A small entry and good competi tion. Porkers and baooners 4|d per Ib.

The German Socialists.

Berlin, December 11 Many meetings of the Social Demo crats are being held in Berlin to protest against the decree arbitrarily closing their clubs.

Friction.

London, December 11 Truthst&tes that friction has occurred between Lord Wolsely and Prince Sftxe Weimar, which has led to the latter resigning the presidency of the military tournament.

TO MUCH MARRIED

London, December II A man named Willian Cadman, has just been sentenced to seven years Imprisonment for bigamy. He was found to have no less than seven wives and twenty-three children.

Italy and Abyssinia.

Rome, December 9 General Ariemondi's arrival fcaved the remant of the Italian forces from a surprise attack of the Shoas. Thir teen hundred troops were killed, in cluding Major Toselli himself. Six. officers were made prisoners. The Shoas captured the camp containing the stock of 2000 rifles. Bomb, December 11 Seventy thousand Abyssinians have invaded the Tigre country, and are besieging Marie and Antarls. Gover nor Baraties has ordered the Italians to retire from Adopa.

The Easter Question.

Constantinople, December 10 j The Sultan has authorised the pas sage of the additional guardshipa through the Dardanelles. Prior to leaving, the English em bassey, Said Pasha, made applications to the Sultan to be allowed to leave the county with his family. CoNSTANTiNorLE, December 11 The Sultan's aide-de-camp and several superior officials have fled from the capital. They are accused of being reformers.

The Dean Case.

Sydney, December 11 The case for the Orown has closed in the Dean conspiracy case, and Mr O'Connor has begun bis address for the defence on behalf of Crick,

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t On Anniversary night, the Aahb&rteii jjublic will have an opportunity of renew ing acquaintance with Mr W. B. Qadzon, f one of the best vocalists in New Zealand. - Mr Cadzow was in Ashbnrton five or six years ago, and his brilliant rendering of the standard songs of the three kingdoms ' won for him warm praise. Sinoe then he has made his mark in the musical world, and has built up a high reputation in all the cities of the colony. He is as much at home In the difficult nniubers of the classics as he is in the songo ' that touch J and move the great heart of the people. 1 Like a wise man he knows that his most numerous and best patrons are to be found among ' the great heart of the people,' and for them he chiefly caters. Madame Cadzow (nee Miss (x. Harris) travels with him, one of the most brilliant pianistea in the colony, while Mr Lyßter, an artist in exciting laughter, haa charge of the comic department. The Cadzow family will hold their levee In St Stephen's school. Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at & great reduction dur ing the last ten days of McDonald and McDiaemid's sale of Andbbson's Boot Stock. 11 157 The great clearing sale of S. Anderson's stock of Boota and Shoes, announced by McDonald and McDiarmid is coming to a close within ten days. Secure a pair of Boots at once at the reduced price. 11 158



j Public Notices * TMPOUNDED, from Hampstead on ■*■ the llfch inst. by the Ranger, One Grey Mare, off hip injured, brand like M on the near thigh, Shod, has Cover on. If nob claimed and expenses paid, will be sold on January 6, at 12 Noon. j W. de B. OOMPTOM, 12 75 Poundkeeper, Ashburton. t\ OTIOE is hereby given in pursuance X lof the Public Reserves Act, 18P6, Clause 5 and 6, that the Ash burton Domain will be set apart for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sports on MONDAY, the 16th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viss,— For each Adults .., One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ,„ One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. December 3,1895. 12 12



PIANO TUNING. MR W. WOOLDRIDGE is now ia •***• Ashburton for Piano Tuning. Annual Tuning, three visits, £1 Is? single tuning, 10a. Orders may be left at Mr S. Salek's, Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. The country visited 12 63



Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL. AKNIVEKSAKY NIGHT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. mHE CELEBRATED €ad%ow Family OF | INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, ! AND HUMORISTS. Admission—2s and Is. Commence at 8. RAKAIA-FRIDAY? DECEMBER 13. I 12 71 Tenders. "tendeks^ mENDERS for Ploughing 40 acres of grass land. For particulars apply to M. REDMAYNE, 12 74 Tinwald.



Q.RAND ART UNION & JAPANESE BAZAAR. DRAWN On"dECEMBER 20. Remember this is the only Art Union (proper) that has, or will be held In Ashburton, The Stock jnst opened up are straight from Japan, The firm I deal with are living there. No London Imitation. Come and see the prices. SALE NOW ON. FOUR WEEKS ONLY. SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. BAZAAR SOUTH END OF ARCADE Art Union Tickets lp, sent to all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ILSTON, Inaugurate?



THE EDUCATIONAL BOARD OP THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CAN TERBURY. QEPARITE TENDERS are invited O for erection of Master's House at Riverside and for additions to School at Bashside. Plans and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Ork, Ashburtou, and at the office of the Board, Normal School, where endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received nob later than 10 a.m. on TUESDAY, December 17- The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 H. C. LANE, Secretary. Christchuuch, December 7,1895. 12 48



A SHBURTON T^RAPERY -£X XJ riOMPANY. \J SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THE CHRISTMAS,! SEASON. IN PLACE OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS, from the 14th to the 31st Demceber in clusive, We will Give Our Customers A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF ONE SHILLING off every pound's worth purchased at our establishment. I TERMS STRICTLY CASH. DRESSMAKING A SPECIALTY, 1O« 6d, Ladies' Own Material Made Up.



fIiENDERS are invited up till Saturday X Next, December 14 at 10 a.m., for a growing crop of Grass at Hampstead, about 2| acres, and also the season's Fruit in the Orchard, about same area. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, 12 54 Agent



D. Thomas. AEOADE. SATURDAY, DicEMBEB 14 1896 I HAVE received instruction from a Client to Sell by Public Auction, viz, •j SPRING TRAP. D. THOMAS. 12 72 Auctioneer.



WOOL. AFTER the Second WOOL SALE, I which is to be held on FRIDAY, December 13, It will give us a good idea of the value of WOOL and how the market trends. Being thus in possession of a fair idea of prices I think it advisable, in the interests of my Clients, to make arrangements by which the Clips can be SOLD HERE, and the railage thereby saved. I therefore suggest thab Farmers who wisb their WOOL sold in Ashburton, or at least submitted to the visiting Buyers, should send their WOOL into my Store when ready. Thus they are covered by insurance until next Sale, which will not take place till January 24, i 1896. I will also make arrangements, if 'necessary, to take Purchasers to the [ Farmers' homesteads. If such is the case [ would my Clients and others please communicate with me, when I will be most happy to call personally and put my valuations on accordingly, DAVID THOMAS, 12 64 AHhburton



Ashburton Drapery Company, Corner of Arcade and Burnett strett. 12 68 TRY GALLICHAN'S A.G. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis, Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Lega, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLIOHAN'S A.G. OINTMENT



Is also specially prepared for Veter inary use, and as a Horse and Oattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operation For ail kind of Sores, Oracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horses, or Sore Teats on Oows, etc., give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d i TRY GALLIOHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS



T. Bullock.



FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm, mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terras of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK,



" MONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK,



mo LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, JL with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanui road. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton'a Building, Moore Street. .Rental 6s per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms centrally situated in Tancred street. TO LlST—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given any time after Monday, 25th inst. Rental 5s per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East strefc, near Mr James 1 butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. TO LET—Cuttage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Qulntin. TO LET- Small Shop in the Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building alte, first class land, being T.S 875 and 876, Grey Street. Also T,S.'s 905 and 906, corner of East and Grey Streets, North. FOR SALE—Four sections TinwaJd, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. Offers are invited for T,S.'s 994, 995 j 1 end 1118, Walker, Peter, and Wills j [ Streets, West, the owner being very desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Meant Somers District, near the township, being R.S. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. t FOR SALE—A dwelling house of four room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the ■ Wakwaißoad.



For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plain te, etc. There is no humbug about these Pills. Their extensive use Is a guarantee of fchelr Parity and Goodness. Thirty Piils in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere I TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. COIN CUKE.



Ifc la a moab Wonderful Preparation, and -will remove any Oorn (hard or soft.) It alao removes the matter that provides food for the Oorn, without in any way in.tuking the feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily cartied oat Price, la everywhere



MR G. P. HOA.TTEN, Ashbnrton, represents Gallfchan's A.O. Preparations In Canterbury, and all business mast be conducted through him EDWIN CALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, M'anawatu, N.Z



LOG At AGENTS — Mrs Adams, Satmders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonnington, Obemtefcj East Streets; .Sheaphajj Bros , Barne^ Street Jg 45



j Business Notice. Henry Zander. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand, BINDING~TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIBE. And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock, Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND McOORMICK REAPERS & BINDERS In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCOEMICK & BUCKEYE EXTBAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZAOK'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all other machines



COENSACKS, COKNSACKS. I «ra now prepared to take orders for fall sized Corasacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will bo heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at 25 per cent below coat price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and eea that you get it NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are readj for use without further washing Teas, Teas, Teats. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, la all sizes. They are giving universal satisfaction SCOTT'S



WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Oils. Oils. I have in Stock and to Land— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 casea Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, A HABA.NA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Salt-- CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.



Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Snn Fire Inanrance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. FRIDAY—Short Service 7.30 poa ; Choir Practice 8 pm SUNDAY SERVICES. __ 11 am — Morning Prayer and Holy Communion — Rev T« At Hamilton 6.30 pm—Evening Prayer—Rev T. A Hamilton A Carol Service mil be held in Sb Stephen's Church on Christmas Eve, at eight p.m., lasting for an hour—Offertory in aid of the Choir Fond. STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or nbout 9sh inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its ; whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. (Bullock. 11 112



W* Bowman Fox, " CJ HAREBROKEK, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several sums of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. Interest from five per cent. JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS, I am agent for the above, which will be found very superior, and non-poisonous. ; Farmers and others are invited to call and inspect testimonials and ascertain prices. TEAS. I have a snpply of Horniman's Teas | which have been favorably known in i Great Britain for the past forty years. Also Ceylon, India, and China Teas. ' Agent for the Royal Exchange Fire Assurance, established 1720. Risks at current rates. OFFICE—Moore Street. (Premises formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander , Bros.) Preserving Season, 1895-96. ■ffTK HAVE JUST LANDED, ™ * ex Ruapehu, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JARS (With Scmw Tops), Which we ara prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR,



In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Ohristmas and New Year is larger I than ever, and as we are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND | €ABSOM AMD CO,, Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, VAWCRXJD Sflllll,



Business Notices. RESERVED FOR THE Christmas Advertisement OF THE LEADING Watchmaking and Jewellery Establishment IN THE DISTRICT, 111 ■" tV t 8. SALEK, EAST STREET, ABHBURTON.



Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF ARTIBTB' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, and which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:— OIL TUBES 4d each. REFINED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STRETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d etch. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTIBTB' BOXES, at 25 per cent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prices.. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, *nd Our Customers are warned against inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS.



Professor Charleston WILL LECTURE on Phremoiogy and Physiognomy in the Orange Hall on FRIDAY night, December 13, Admission—Adults, Is; children, 6d. Amusement and instrnction for all. Lecture commences eight o'clock. 12 57 HOP,



WE WILL SUPPLY THE CELEBRATED McCtfRMICK Complete, wish Transport and Sheaf Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— £42 10s Bpot Cash or ' -within the month of purchase. $45 Payable in May 1896. £46 IOS Two Years terms, half payable in May, Free of Interest. £60 Payable when your grand child attains his majority THE NEW McCOEMICK DAISY REAPER, Side Delivery. The -Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Eyegrass, Peas, Beans, etc. THE BIG < 4 ' McCORMICK MOWER, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut. THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE.



Sections and Chains for Bradpobd, MASSEY-HABris, and Walter A. Wood Machines, KEPT IN STOCK. BIUJDKB TWIIB. We are Determined to Undersell everyone in this and request Farmers and Others to obtain Our quota tions, Machine Oil of all kinds suitable for Light or Heavy Machinery. John Orr & Co, IRONMONGERS, ASHBURTON



. _l»^4 iit!SS Notices ; ; ! j How Shall the Sheep Farmer Best Obtain Help from Science ? jjIXPEMENCE has proved that the Drench discovered and patented Hi by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Patentee «tuongst those Scientists who have spent money and a lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm fecourge. The unique factor in this discovery is the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom has time to give his attention, bat th»t which has been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage, This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE has done, as may be seen from the undermentioned reports made by prominent Firms throughout the Colony— — REPORTS — Ashburton, July 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—ln rsply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that i have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it t© farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.-—I am, dear sir, yours faithfully, D. Thomas Dtmedin, Much 2,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep breeders regulwly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact we have heard nothing bat favourable reports from all who have used it,—Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson & Co j Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Timara, March 16,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —We have sold Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success in the cases in which it wag used.—Yours iaithfully, C. H. Ingmb, Manager N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Christchurch, March 27,1894= To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir— Me Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we nave pleasure in stating that we have now sold thi§ Mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction. —Yours faithfully, A. H. Turnbcll, Manager Invercargill, March 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from it use.—Yours, faithfullly, Tothill, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,— Re Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture which you sent us last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cann«nt but conclude that it has given satisfaction.-— Yours faithfully, C. D. Mtjllins, General Manager



WALL PAPEES! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paper-hangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect. MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Anhiw' 'Oil Colors direct from Wl>: SOR & NEWTON'S manufactory, Opal Glass cut to any size to suit Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen sent to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, V&RNISRES, Etc., J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895, we took more orders for Salts, &a, than evet we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Salts, &c, for the Chriafcmas Holidays ar« kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment CB AIGHE AD ~3T BERRYMAIT, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBUBTON fIAOU BOOTS & SHOES fIAGU UAUH. BOOTS & SHOES UAuil.



GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BIST. HSI2BSRS ittcfftOlVAl/I) & fftcl>lAßJflll> HAVE great pleasure in announcing that their premises in East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen in Ashburton. ♦We are making a specialty of GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS. All kinds kept in stock. Try Oar Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots—specially Imported Try the Cook ham—best in the market Try Onr Own Make in French Calf, East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes in Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes in great Variety. Ladies 1 Shoes in Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods. A large assortment of Our Own Make also to chosse from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoea of every description—Blask Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SPECIALLI FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES 1 SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & mcDiarmid, East street, Ashburton, &nd at Oarnaru and Waimate.



THE Christchurcli Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FREEZE FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at I HIGHEST MARKET VALUES, U IMF