*HE ASHftlffiTOti GttAtfotAK* MONDAY, DECEMBEB 16, 1896.

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public Notices, ] XTa~CT ! TRY IT ! j WANTED KNOWN—Gentlemen's half worn twecdtt, ladies heavy dresses, *« cleaned and renewed " by washing in five gallons ho. water containing cunce " Safe O.olh Gleaner." Teaspoonful in boilitig water remnvts spots, stains of grease, ink, tar, paint, eta. Try it, Price?, Is 3d per Bez bottle STUDY ECONOMY AND RENEW OLD CLOTHES.



Sporting. I TINWALD UAOING CLUB, f ANNUAL MEETING.. To be held on the Racecourse, TINWALT>, ■ ON WEDNESDAY, JANUAKY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gift Handicap, open, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake Seven furlongs. Nomi nation 1(K acceptance 10a. 2—Pony Hack Handicap, open, of 20 sovb; second 3 soys from the stake. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance lOa* 1 onies to bp on the ground for measure ment at 12 30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys rom the stake. One mile and a quarter. Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding in value 150 soys. Winner of any handioap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Tbot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10s s—Welter Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs 1 penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s ; 6—Novel Race, open, of 2S soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by anction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. 7— Flying Hand icap, open, of SO so second horse to receive 5 soys fro n I stake, Winner of the Tinwald C [ Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gif I to carry 71bs penalty, or of both rac t to carry 141bs penalty. Six furlongs. I Nomination 10s, acceptance IQs ! B—Hurry Scurry, of 12 soya j second j horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. ! For horses that have never won public ' money. Catch weights. Half a mile. i Entrance 10s, immediately after inlying j Handicap is run.



"I have tiled ' MtK-:nzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner and Reviver,' and can oeitify to its qualities as suob. I may Hay it is superior to »ny cloth uleaotr I hay« used."—Sgned Wiilism Harry, Tai oting Department, Kirk oldie and Staine, Wellington "We have tried McKenzie's Safe Cloth OVaner, and have found i' very quick and tflsotive." Signed, P. Palmer, Manager F.obs and O'.endinning, Dunedin Mr Morrisrn, Now Zealand Clothing Faoiory, Wellington, writes :-" Have much pleasure in stating that I have given Mr McKenzie's G:otb Cieaner an exhaustive trial, and fia-i it in every respect much superior to any I nave had yet in use " The Manse, Napier—"l have nsuoh pleasnre in testifying that Mr McKenzie's -Cloth Cleaner appears to be highly efficaoioua in removing grease stains from clothes. I have had praotioal proof o! this, and bo am able to testify to the came "—James G. Piterson, Napier New Plymouth. April 11, 1895—" I certify that Mr McKenzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner appears to be very effectual in takiDg out greaf c and other spots from olotbeß"~fienry Govett, Archdeacon of Taranaki Similar testimonials from Messrs Orr, Collier, and uraighead and Berryman, drapers, Ashburton Analysed sad highly recommended by PROFESSOR BLACK, Government Analyst, Dunedin



GUARANTEED NOT TO INJURE THE CLOTHES TREATED BY MoKENZIE'B CLOTH CLEANER " NOW IS THE SEASON FOR WASHINGJUANKETS LADIES PLEASE READ



EXTRACT from Wellington •Evening Post,' November 18, 1895 : The head machinist of tbe Evening Post testifies to thg officecy of MoKenzi.'s patent cloth cleaner for removing dirt and grease There oould be no more severe test of euob a preparation than ita use upon tho blanket of a printing machine, saturated ac it often is with the i impression of an egpeeially thick description of ink Upon a shtet of thia kind McKenzie's fluid did its work splendidly In about twenty minutes it did thoroughly what usually takes a full hour by the ordinary methods From the New Zealand Times: The efficacy of GTK MoKeDzie'spatent doth cleaner, as a remover of dirt and grease, is tesiifiad to by the New Zealand Times machinist The remdver was subjected to a very severe trial yesterday on a printer's blanket so saturated withthiok ink that it was thought impossible to clean it However, in less than ten minutes the old blanket was made quite clean end tqual almost to a new one, a most convincing proof that the preparation is invaluable to any householder Only the usual simple method of boiling and washing the blanket was used Few drops only in boiling water cleans greissy, spotted, or stained apparel cr hats Deseert spoonful in a pint of boiling water removes ink, grease, or of her stains from carpets Tab espoonful in bucket of boiling water removes grease, oi>, etc, from floors



RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. The Trotting Race uDder the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final 3—All races are open, with the exception of the Trot and Hurry Scurry, which &re open only to horses resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period 4—The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river s—Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of ths course 6—All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of-the Club 7—ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaratfon of weights to carry Tibs penalty



Ouooe ia five RallonH hot water cleans and renews Tweed. Suits, Ladies Heavy Dresses, eto Ounce (costs 23) in copper, thoroughly cleans Blankets, Household Linen, eto, sav.s half soap, time, and labor; no soda or other cleansJDg substances required Sold by all Drapers, Grocers, Chemisis, and Ironmongers No Hawkers I None genuine without mark IF P, and figure of Egyptian Pil'ar and Sphinx on label j Tbis is the strongest, ehe-ipest, and safest j cleansing fluid mat-ufac urfd PKICE. Is 3d I £(7 RfiWARD.



NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name. age. description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 pm. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomin ations for Trot mast be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, Decembei 27, 1895. A. A. FOOKS, " 6S Secretary



THE above rewsrrl wM be paid for infor mation on conviction of any Retail Denier or H*«ker tfllinp, as iHcKENZIES Furniture Polish, Renovator, or Safa Goth Cleaner, any bott c not bearing my name and JEtegictered Trade Mark <I F P over Egyptian Pillar and Sphinx on gold Ib_p.) Piesse specify McKENZIE'S, find never buy from Hawkers P.ease read dirtotions on bolt a I ADIES. B_«ii'ify your Christmis and j New Year .Homes by as'ng i McKENZIE'S FURNITURE RENOVATOR EXPERTS' OPINIONS



STUD HORSES. NOTICE JO HORSE BREEDERS. "lyiTR J. K. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Hoomeramfg: Will travel the same Discricta a« las y&ar. 9 180



Messrs ScouUar end Chi.ho'ro, cabinet makerf, DuDcriin and Wellington, fay — "JHive tried MoKgi::zie*a Furniture P.list), and can higr.lv recommend it, being the best we haw used' Mr H nry Fielder, Furnitura Warehouse, Manners street, Wellington, reports: 'I have used your Furniture Pol sh, ani find it the best I have >et used, end veiy easily applied I oonsidtr it should be used by every house wifs / Mr Pinny, Piano Depot, M nners Ftreet. Wellington, writes : ' I have tried your Polish Reviver, and find it what you represent, and think it should be usm! by every householder It possesses a wonderful power of removing stains and mark* from polished work, and is easily applied / Similar testimonials from M .nsgfr, Milner and Thompson, piano depot, Napier; Messrs | Begg and Go, Dunedin ; Mr Hoggins, piano depot, Timaru ; Mr Meldrum, music and piano depo% Oamaru ; etc  Half usual quantity Buffici.n 1, and li tic labor required Price Is 61 Hi:d 23 rer bottle Sold by Grocer?, Ironmongers, Pain'ers, and Cabinetmakers in every town in Isew Zealand When ordering, please sppcify McKEN ZIE'S Bettered Trade M..rk Egyp ian Pillar and SphißX, with letters I JF P on j label Beware of Hawkers 12 58



THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING I HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable , LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week.



EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colfc, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribun , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 2 13| before she left, America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutrs, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evidei.- that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood



TERMS—Three guineas per mare ; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility DENIS McKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston



TITANTBD ivNOWN THAT J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER j For Bmt Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally 1 o attend to ! the proper needs and j care of his customer. No changing aboii i, being locally too well rooted. The public li^Ve tveiy advantage in patronising him ; their momy n.maun in tho place, and th. y g«r. die best valuo in Boots and j Shoes in A.shburton. j



<yHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE I STALLION, Cavalier, Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts.



CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, ia a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper. He is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Prince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darling, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost, of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various j shows in Otago and Southland. Polly was also the dam of the champion horse Hard j Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with foal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first, prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, and four Champion prizes for I either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance is umber of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groomege 5s j T. ROGERS, J , 9 182 Dromore and Aehburton ■



THE CR<"jCI;ST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS! ALWAYS ON H »ND. Repairs done aI: once at J. iVJQISON'M MPEHMEAIiIE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREKT, A-HBOKT h.



MIISTARP LEAF 1 8 of an easy employ, clean, takes little apace, is rnadj *■ for immediate uae an > acta promply Everybody should always lirvo at hand a few Muß -tar_ leaves, for they are knc.'a to prevent a great number of indispositions Sinapism is employed with success in casps of Neuralgia, Diseases "i the a'hroat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paralysis, Apoplectic, l'itu Pri.tw.wi with choice Muaani Powder the Uni versa. Sinapisn possesses all the qualities of conaerva- , Mob and activity , Direction, for use accompany each sinapism P MBT-M-y, 185 Jttio St Antoiae j 1_ 'Jo bo had from all Chemists and from j Axwt„ix.uv vwo CQHVAs-g Ltd f Syrloey j



SHEABMAN BROS., MAEKET HOUSE "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she b entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent 75a. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, | are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, Rut believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior lea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. ,..__, . m c .. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now tell the end of existence Whichgthe doctor so highly commend*. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend lea. Shearman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON * RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. OTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND OJOLD WATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Croßsley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnaces.



CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS, WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Good. : 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginarer 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality, CHEAPEST Honse in Ashburton for GROCERIES. CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., ' MARKET HOUSE-



ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD TEN POUNDS REWARD, fS HE above Reward will be Paid to i any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the conviction of any Per. on or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. _October, 1895. 10_7 Preserving' Season, 1895-90. TXTE HAVE JUST LANDED, vv exßuapehu, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JABS (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS.



pHRISTMAB O.TtrEW'yEAB'S : GOOD?. F . Exs.s. lonic, c.5. Matatua, s.s. Maori WE have just landed, ex s.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 18 HOGSHEADS OP CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER *ETB, TEA SETS, . DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FAhCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASKS GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements



The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Christmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as wfe are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room now is the time for bargains all round Carson^aikd Co., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE,



liI.EWJEI.I4YM OWEI, 5 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMON Y. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. 1 TN'TENDING PUPILS kindly com _t munic&te as early as possible. ? j Theoretical Class for Preparation of , j Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina- I tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. PIANOFOKTB, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance np Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS-THURSDAY. WANTED Known—-Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Gogglos, Folders, and . everything in the optical line at S. S&xbk's, Optician j- Fragrant and Contfotthng New Vmm



OUR GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found folly Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially I invited. A. Lawrie & Co.



QRAND ART UNION & JAPANESE B A X A A M. DRAWN ON*DICEMBER 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 dea! 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 If, sent to all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTON, Inaugurator ~ 7mE"YIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS,



Business Notices • __ ! . _____ Friedlander Bros., Limited, j WOOL. WOOL. WOOL SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES ! AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREW OF OOMMIW- \ SION, on ALU WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either at our Ashburton or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive tbe most careful attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores to Christchurch, except railage. Friedlander Bros,, -Limited,



£50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Moat Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rook prices. NOTE- Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid , Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Bess Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. j. m leTl lob, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE;



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of *Liye Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton 'Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales J Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari ag Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Christchurch! Booth, McDonald and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures



I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemington 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lismore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight | throughout the season Belfast Freezing Co/s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT IREDDCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS.



David Thomas, ASHRURTONj MEDLANDEE BEOTHEEsTj/FIT I — :o:— WJE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of Few Season's SEEDS » f from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— — MA NGELS— - Long Red and Yellow Globe.



TURNIPS Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, ?iT IV^ rey S! ODe ' Green To P Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial Green Globe,j;Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. > r  —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Albo— _ . —clovers— Colonial Red, White, Cowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. J—GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crop* always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers. ALSO— j Superphosphate and Bonedust. We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine, and j Branding Material for the coming season. { Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. < FRIVOL iIVUKITTmo*, Limited. I£



Henry Zander. HEiMiY ZANDiE 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that *- owing to the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, NO PUBLIO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, 1 have made arrangements with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Bayers to inspect my Wool here and purchase „ame at satis factory prices, thus savins; Farmers tha extraordinary higfi freight to Christ church My dents are reques'ed to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) r*** 1 PREPARED TO MAKE KSSP^ CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Chpa promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sail here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver ib FREE.ON TaUCKS ab Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish lb sold ab Christchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton



Andrew Orr IS SHOWING j a BKACJTIFDL SKLECTION OF h MILLINERY, > i TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS,'LACES RIBBONS, Etc; ! CORSETS, ! [In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESSTWEJEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of JOrepons, Prints, Galateas,- Gloves, j Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endleßß variety; well cut, make and style all that could Be desired. Suits made to measure from 4Ss BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in i Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in *very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors, All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.



Immense .1 i iv (V I kinolaum Stock \\ T of x^V \ Wholesale Carpets vs_ / Prices, and \_ I



CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Bit yeps Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H, Matson & Co., Addington, to Warehouse My Wool anal Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows:— SEED COMPANY, account D. THOMAS ADDINGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. .Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christchurch. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N,B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Beßt Wool j Store in New Zealand, and should be I seen to be properly appreciated. 11186 I



SIIAYII&. DESIRING to supply a long felt want in Ashburton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported \ Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers tho most comfortable shave in town, R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr 0. PERCYI Tobacconist, East Street, (Next Ashburton Drug Company). 10 66 J,



C. H. MANNING. REGAL AND VICEREGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons.) fro THE PUBLIC^ OF CANTER^ X BURY.—I beg to thankyou heartily for the liberal support accorded to my late husband during the past ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform you that I have ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH MR LEONARD W. APPLEBY, Who will take entire charge of the busi ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which, will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above I address, under the title of I



National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dnnedia, Timaru, Oamaru, I Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, ab Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST OHUACH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete 'arrange rnentß in London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon moats favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the SoutE Island alone last season amounted fro over IB>OOP 'Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool aod Produce being Securel under Separata Trust for th© special account cf principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requi_i.es supplied at Lowest Rates Note—Wool consigned to the Company ab Lyttelton for Shipment will be recdivedi I into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds- Free off Charge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch,. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashbor„_tl.



P___^!^^w"a>-MMai_a__WM-Ba--»M nß^Ba , Wool, Wool, Wool J AM PREPARED TO MAKE; LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES* WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale, ©p for Shipment to England, SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied a (, CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



"Wool icouringr. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to. remind Farmers and others ia the Ashburton and adjacent counties that in his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, »«ar .he Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr -Horaersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This ha Is prepared to under take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products at full market rates. He will be happy to wait oa Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at his premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide* and Skin, etc.. Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately aud make terms person ally with Clients W.T- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WOKKS 11 164



mHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIEW, (limited.) OFFICES IN ALL THE COLOMBO AND- W I. THE UKITED KINGDOM * TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the&ociety exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a milMon for each year ot its existence PREMIUMi"*MODERATE.



[ Claims paid immediately on pro of of death and title. Policies kept in force out of ! Surrender Value as long aa there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forma and all information to E. C. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RtfSTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10154



0. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIRST-CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue in charg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. j 5 245 EMMAL,MAJWKG j