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PUBLIC NOTICES. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DX TWERP. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate nf the kte Dit Tweed roiwfc be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mb It. B. Rkstbll has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix l»te J. M. Tweed, COAL | MOUNT SOMERB | COAL OOAL j HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL. THIS well-known and favorite House hold Coil is now delivered at the following rate* per 4-ton track; - , Woattrfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16* per ton, freight paid. All order* must ba accompanied by Cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, 3 83 Somers TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, *T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my own account, and I am a CASH BUYER > ..*.,.... ,o» Wheat, Oatft, Barley, AHD ANY OTHER PRODUCE Market Rates. 1 shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON SALES, and hive arranged with MR D.THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The Best in the World. E- W. HANMER s.is. AT THE OLD PLACE. Andrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. NEW fEASOh'S GOODS -If Ab VELLOUS £ SSORTMENT Tn Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Bhows up Splendidly in all that is New and Fathiutiable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT la Stocked with all the Newest Shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Lvliet* Corsets in jjraat v*ritty ; V and N Featherhnne, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. | ALSO,— ICASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, ep'endid value. j_ MF.N'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Katapoi aisd R^-lyn Suits Lambs-wool F»ntft, Bhi>-tB and Socks in great variety. 1 IAA PAJRS OF MOSGIEL IU\J Blankets Will be Opened in a few days, maiitifactnred to my own order in the A3BBURTON MILL. B E XV TI FOL GOODS. FLOOR CLOT US, LTNOLTIUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOI LANDS, Rio Ins^ec fion luviud. PRICES TO St IT THE TiMBS. A^DEEW ORB. EXTIvAC'JEI) HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED UONKY is now icady, vid is th« \et,t sample his Apiary has yielded feince its efttabji- Lment s.ven years ago, Sold In 12!b and 80lb tins, .uid by the handredwei ht. JUKATKRE APIARY, Hampste»d. %ftßd-l9t. A^a r iw'fiCrPH(rd). i



Musical ~™""^"musicT "~" miss caeson HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will ba able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply toMits Aioorn, Have ock Sbreet, or at residence. Will ism Street. Pupils could be boarded if re quired. ±U THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of fhe Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ABHBUBTON. Mrs A. tTciarldfy TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBQRTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. fllewellyn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians an* Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THK New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. tt- B. itJSlSTJdlijlj, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADI. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. Office of Allance Assurance Company. Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected ashburton" express engineering* & cycle works BEFORE buying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the j fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-Bhoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Botnett Street, Ashburton. IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital ... ... £1,500,000. WE hwe this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West s'reer, Agent for Ashburton. Fire litks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Chrlstchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr WTH. Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. /CLASSES ARE HELD EVERF TT7ESD.*Y, WEDNESDAY. THUBSDAY and SATURDAY, In oho above Subjects. A special redaction is made to teachers, pupil t'achers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school, For card of terms, apply to Mit W. H Collie, or at Studio, care Mr H. A Gates, School of Musio, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination hi Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing and Perspective. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT .SOCIET New Zealand Branch Head Office, Cnstomhouac-quny, Wellington: Local Bonrd of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.0., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M.L.O. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred dp Eatho Brandon, Esq TheHan Edward Biohardeon, C.W.G., M.L.I. John Duncan, Esq Jledlca 1 Ofllcer: Dr G. E Alison, M.D., M.R.C.B. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austraiian Life Oitficb, 4n» t^k LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS- EVERY YEAR Ihe Wetbod of Valuation adopted by this Society it of the mo3t Stringent Character, and euairea a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,000,0410 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Smbling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000 (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE ... 119,333 dum Assured ... £29.883,071 Cash Bodukb Divided  .. - £5,i8.,,W BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RBSKRVB& CASH BONUSES declare* tor laat FIVE veers, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bobum* exoeedin* FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE \ M. P. SOCIETY And bjcurea BONUS EVERY 'SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Kosident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, Dictrict Secretary H ZANDER, l ctl Broker A«hburtop



JOHN WVL O I AKTISTB^ATEK'Ai.>, I have Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canvas, Select Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now } Brushes, Canvas Stret- Very Cheap Rate. HOUSE POINTING AND PAPERHANGING. I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Cils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stools of Paperhangiugs, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. Wilson, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. — IMPORTANT.— fTIHB OORXEK—Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-day -A. prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady Visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, Is 3d p«r yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 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 BEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINERY DEPARTMENT - Wo are now showing the Newest Stylos in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and unbrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, 3^d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a "New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps Oa Cd Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed Overcoats 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. GOLLI B R THE "COBJNfKR" « SUPPORT COLONIAL INDUSTRY." MESSRS G. L. BEATS & Co. are now showing a Large and Varied assortment of New Zealand Manufactures suitable for the coming season. — Kaiapoi and Roslyn Dress Tweeds — Specially designed and Manufactured to our order. — Kaiapoi and Rosly.i White Blankets — From 163 9d per pair. ' —Kaiapoi and Roslyn Grey Blankets — Rugs, Mauds, Etc., in Great Variety. —- Kaiapoi and Roslyn Flannels —- White, Shetland, Coral and Orkney. Special Purchase of— — WELLINGTON ALL WOOL SHIRTING — la 6^d per yard—usually 2s 3d per yard. — All Wool Colonial Tweeds for Boys' Suits — From Is lid per yard. Men's and Boy's Colonial Clothing etc., in New Patterns. Mens' Colonial Wool Shirts, Socks, Under-Flaunels, etc. COLOjnIAL 13OOTS AND SHOES FOR GENTLEMEN, LADIES, AND CHILDREN. G.L BEATH AND CO. T A N O R E D STREET, ■~~~WALKEfS BOT-FLY REMEDY. (o) IMPORTANT NOTICE. OWING to numerous requests of large owners these ramedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or mere are taken to 6s 64 per set. Mo remedies fiver introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WaLKKR'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Elleemere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highesc Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended ab the Metropolitan Show at Chris church MrSeisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun. work hearty and well I bolieve it to be a edin, wri'ea:—l am acquainted wi b that medicine unequalled, and can reoommend it nuiasnee more than any veterinary in tbae with all confidence to all horse owners, aa the Co'ony, having had great experience in best boreo remedy in the market. America U Sand practiced my profession in Edward Corbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satiafac- Greenwood Farm, tion to tbe pubic that no veterinary in the Southbridge, August %, 1892 colonies can produce testimonials of the Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi. cures Bffected as myself. I have bad mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, tbe came Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be which I rave Mr' & Watker, and every i came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life horse I treated renvered when taken in time. leas and a bad color, ahd got low in condition Walkei's Bot-fly B medics therefore are the Anxious o finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed oure (or the bote and not want to lay him up until be became u< - sbon'd be Kivm lo every boree at once, fcb'e to lift bJB feet or d^i any toon. WV bad whether be boohs ei£ns or not to b*lp him >n<o % -■'■ blf I gay him your ___ Bmtd.es, tirio n- ■•eimel .you pr>.- Launston, August 18, 1894 serif* <>, and id a few csaya be was qniio Mr Hegeltine,—Sir, I think it is unly tight bw-cr, and now » hi' wo»k, h^ty and we. that I shculi tell yuu and my neighboring I q«»'« believe had I nu «ivtn him yotn farmerß that I am iboroughly eatisfiad wi'h Remedies, be would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you. this as you please. After aeeiog tbe state of tbe stomach of my Robert Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the — rest of my stock as they ali looked bad, I Seaside Farm drenobed eigh% following carefully the direc- Wakanui April 14 1894 tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have greatfte«ure in a few dayß there was a wonderful change in j n f orm i Dg you thrt the bot , fl y m f x i ure j for the better I can high y recommend it got !rom Mr Headline, your agent, was a and would advise farmers to lose no time in. won derful suooeas. I had four horses drenching ihtir stock lest they have their Be rioußly ill on December last. After using all horeea dropping dead as I had, I believe it to the remedies I could think of I was induced be the ocly safe and certain cure for the t0 try your mixture, The result waa mar suffering of horses vellous, J strictly followed the directions JAMES LEMON g; yen an j j n ft wee jj tQe aorßes were ou j Q j ~Z~, *» v i i On^ danger and recovering rapidly I drenched Aahburton Fork?, March 1, 1894 two more in February with the same result Mr J Hes ltinp. Sir-I am very glad to 1 hey all put on flesh rapidly, and »re now in tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order I got from you proved quite a Bucoess with p t g IBVVAB T my dying horse. lie was ailing for com? daye, faia coat got very dry, thei ekin tight, a running Mr OroM> Burnbam, got the Reovdy for a at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was horße Bufle ring last year; on reiohirig home scarcely able to walk about; we quite expeoted be WBfl deadt Thiß MMon one took d llg bo would die. I heard a good deal about, showing the symptom* He gave th« Remedy, Walker's Bot F!y Bemediei, and gave it and the iecond day after, the horse passed with the most satisfactory reau te, and shortly Dotß j n hundwda and is doins well af er be g< t tbe last bottle he began to im B ' prove and by the end of a week wai able for AGENT FOR ASHBURTON—J Heseltinb, Saddler; Reoardus Hexby, Saddler. MANU7AGIV|I£ft~KOBtiR,T WALEEB, Cao»i Rtierve, Wooliton



LOOKOUT! LOOK OUT! TX>-K FOR THE New Cheap Drapery, Clothing and Millinery ESTABLISHMENT. TgEXT TO THE ABOiDE, TANORED STREET. THE BLUE HOUSE. THE BLUE HOUSE. THE BLUE HOUSE. CASH. CASH. CASH. NO GOOD CUSTOMERS TO PAY FOR BAD ONES. THE LATEST AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESSES, JACKETS AND MILLINERY. THE GOODS ARE OF THE BEST AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT« OPENING DAY, Saturday, March 16. DON'T FORGET "THE BLUE HOUSE," WHICH WILL HELP YOU IN THESE BAD TIMES. Don't look for Prices In a paper. L«ok for " THE BLUE HOUSE," where you can see the PRICE AND THE ARTICLE, Which will prove " THE BLUE HOUSE " gives the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. WE WANT YOUR MONEY; TO GET IT * THE BLUE HOUSE " will Keep the Superior Article at the Bed Rook price. m f N »Q * | -"i- i SATURDAY, MARCH 16, "[THE BLUS HOUSE" WILL OPEN AT THIS Corner of tiie Arcade, TANOBED STREET. Latest Gold Discorery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. — FOR - WE J- FELLOE, WASIE (Late Bishop,) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store, WANT who has discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14a than wot vv v than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M. has juat bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW AC w . v GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AS> MAY. THAN EVER FOR CASH. — SURE QA , ATT NOTE A FEW LINES. SMALL A3 Men'sßluchers, from 4a lid; women's slippers, Is 6d j m children's shoes, la 3d ; youths' school boots 10-3, 4s YOU PROFITS nd; women's lasting slippers, 2s lid ; men's shoes, 7s 6d; men's tan shoes, 7s 6d; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTE 4s y women's ES, usual price 10s 6d now 7s 6d; girls' AND best kid shoes, 5s 6d; maids' best kid boots 10s, now 6s; vmr men's boots 12s 6d, aow 8s 6d. IUU OUICK STACKS OP OTHER LINES AT THE SAME WILL V CUTTING PRICES. WANf. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. N.B,—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly exeouted. KOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE 1, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. A A A A MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM i MdT i A A A A A a n a • . . . A ' A A A A A 1-8 .Bale* ex Ruapehu. . FIKST AUTUMN SHIPMENT. New Patterns Jin Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New. Patterns Jin |Table Baize tadies 1 jackets and furs. new serges new tweeds :new meltons A FEW CHOICE DBESSES. MITCHELL & TUENEB,



'■•■-• rillt Mm, i .. Spiinjr fiiMids Spring Guilds W. W. SPEiMCFR <fc CO • A XE now showin 8 bOQJe beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of BTRAWS L&OES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONB. '*' BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the rammer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions - f LOTHIIVft. CLOTHING}. CLOTHING}. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPENCER and CO., UCADE HO USE. / Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring' Trade. NO MORE NEED;FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHBISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING; W- SPARROW JJAS proved from past experience that the credit eystem is unsatisfactory. _ both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad one*. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a lanje ISJSZ*?' The following quotations will give some idea of the RBDUO First Clan Tweed Sac Suit ... .. 555, former price 70s „ .. .. 60s, former price 75a First Class „ ,„ ># 655, former price 80s First Uaea ... ... 70s, former prioe 85a Best Quality TweeJ money can procure .« 755, former pries 90i No* Foxes Serge Suit £3 12s6d Bestjblack or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with beat quality Trousering .. £4 Oa Od Remember these Prices are for First Olass TV orkmanship. FIT aND STYLE GUARANTEED. william"hparbo?t, EAST STREET, NjßJ—As) these prices may be copied by other Fii^ia, please calFor send for samples and compare qualities; v^ FRIEDLANDER Bfcto^.,^ AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AGENTS, & GRAIN MERCHANTS ITTEARB CASH BUYERS, AT FULL MARKET VALJUES OF Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we fare ahle'to give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements ,• sampling being ©fleeted at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local firm. CORNSAOKS AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALB. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES OF RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress and Clean theae Seeds to the highest state of purity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES AGENTS FOR- Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders and Farm Implements Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited Cooper's Sheep Dip; Crown Sheep Dip, FEIEDLANDER BROS use LITTLE'S SHEEP PIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) §s 6d perjgallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes lOOJgallons Dip LITTLES' "POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many yews* czperienos Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Poisonous Dips. (Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KjEPSWOO^SOFT 4 BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. n __ ™ Tnw (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOTE PRICE —(i n Oases of 10,101b packets) 80s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Agr«mt«—BLAOKBURNB > 00, OhrUtohwoh. Dibtmct agent-e. W. H&nmer, ASHBUETON.