Sad Bathing Accident

Gisnoun k, December 12 A sa-rl bathing auiHlent occurred in the country towards mid-day, re-salting in t.he death by drowning of two young ladies well-known and highly respected In this district. The fatality occurred at Bush tubk*, ,\t the back of Mr Sherratt'a resi dence, close to which rims die Waipora river. It way in a deep pool of this rivet that the two young 'aliea, Miss Pale thurpe and Miss-; Norris. lost their lives. Shortly after eleven o'cloik.fchis morning the two young ladies nauud. accompanied by Miss Hhen-att, atd Mrs F-.'uik Arthur, went tv trie river bank to bathe. The ladies rock some children across the river in a canoe to a shallow bank, where the little orits could enjoy their dip in perfect safety, and returned to the bank at Bushmwe, whore* they entered the w-iter. At this point there is a ledge, where thora it. J'airly shallow water, and being under 1 the shnde of willows it aeemed a very suitable and pleasing place to bathe. The led;j;e, ho we via-, dot*;* nut extend far, and over it- there is a drop Into the deep bed .it the stream, where the current tweepa fairly strong. Miss Palethorpe and Miss Sherratt were good swimmers, As the Indies entered the water at this spot, they did not anticipate tha slightest t" anger Soon after they were in, however, and were ei-joying th;ir bathe, Miss Norris i;ofc over the l<-»^ into deep water and was at onsß in difficulties. Her companions, seeing her in trouble, and hearing her call for help, went to her assistance. Miss Palethorpe was the first to reach the brink if the ledge, and held out her hand to the distressed girl, who seized it. Miss Palethorpe, however, was unable to retain her footing, and in her struggles to bring Miss Norria ashore herself got into deep water, and both were in difficulties. Miss Sberratt seeing their plight went to their help. The three floated together down stream a distance of about twenty yards, and all went under. Miss Sherratt managed to get free of the others and rose to the sur face. She gained the bank and was helped out by Mrs Arthur and others, who had been summoned by the cries, but was then thoroughly exhausted, and was unconscious when she was brought ashore. The bodied of the two young ladies who were drowned have nit been recovered, but search parties are ou^. Captain Kelly, of the ship Westland, hearing of the un happy occurrence, at once volunteered to send his boat's crew out with grappling irons, and shortly after three o'clock they left town for Bushmere. A sad feature of the occurrence was that the deceased young ladies were both away from home, Miss Norris's home being in Ohristchurch and Miss P^lethorpd's in Lincoln, J;ns? land, though she has a brother and sister resident at Christ-church. Both young ladies were governesses, Miss Norris being engaged teaching Mr Gonner's children, and Miss Palethorpe being governess for Mr Sherratt's family. Miss JHorris was the second daughter of Mr T. 0. Norris, Secretary of the Christ;, church Charitable Aid Board.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Ashantee.

London, December 12 Native messengers who have reached the Gold Coast describe the town of Coomassie as undermined, and trains laid ready to blow it up when the English troops appear.

THE SCHOOL QUESTION IN CANADA.

London, December 12 Mr K. 0. Wallace, the Canadian Comptroller of Customs, has resigned. He otjects to the Catholics being allowed to maintain separate schools. The TinidH thinks his sucesion well render the Government's course of action very difficult.

ABYSSINIA

J&O3IE, Decjrabet 12 Details ot: the action at Ambazaii show that the Italian, troops maintained «t heroic defence till number.-? over whelmed them. There were only seven hundred rifles and a battery of artil lery, and they fought 22,000 Shoas for seven hours, Oiiarges of canister fired at fifty yards ploughed a line of dead through the dense bodies of the assailants. When it became apparent that all was over, the guns were thrown into a ravine to prevent them being captured. The total loss, in cluding the camp followers massacred en route, was two thousand,

A COAL STRIKE

Sydney, December _13 The miners at Burwood colliery, Newcastle, have struck without the usual fourteen days' notice. The matter in dispute is as to what is technically known as lifting bottoms.

THE EAST ATLANTIC SERVICE

Sydney, December 12 A despatch received by the War rimoo, dat<€ Montreal, October _ 26, says that the Government had decided to withdraw the offer of 750,000 dollars for a fast Atlantic service. An arrange ment had been made between the Government and the Allan and Dominion line of steamships by which a subsidy would be granted to each Company, each agreeing to put in commission two seventeen knot vessels.

Australian Politics.

JKEW SOUTH WAXES

Sydney, December 13 F Government propose to grant a sub sidy of £50,000 per annum to the Railway Commissioners, in order to enable them to reduce the rates in certain districts. The cue is evidently taken from the Victorian Railway Trust Billj which embodies a similar idea. At present; the burden of un profitable lines is borne by the paying ones, and any loss beyond has to be made up from general revenue. The figures given in the annual report of the> Railway .Department show that this loss amounts to some £300,000. The idea seotos to be to devote £50,000 ■ocr annum towards reducing the sum, thereby enabling Ihs general railway rates to be reduced. A return pre sented to Parliament shows the revenue from all sources during the past eleven months to have been £8,008,000. The decrease compared with the corres ponding period last year is £54,000.

ME ASHBiJRTON GUARDIAN: FMDAV DECEMBER 13, 1895.



| Tenders. i,. - > ' i ENDERS are invited up till (Saturday 0 i .Next, December 14 at 10 a.m., for 3 •* giv.wiug crop of Grass at Hampstea■', about 2| acrts, and al&o the season's Fruit 1 in the Orchard, about same area. Full particulars on application T. BULLOCK, ■Jl2 54 Agent ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. rpKISIDEItS ar« invited for supplies for -*■ ilie H(,,spit.al for one year. Parti culars on view ac ;h-j County Council offices, Ashburton, where tenders will be received up to 4 p.m. on 2nd January 1896. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order | F MAIN WAKING, I Clerk. ' Ashburton, December 13. 1895 12 79 j



Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN'S 80HO\»L. AKNIVERSAKY NIGHT, MOjNDAY, DEOKMBKK 16 Irn H E OMLEBR A. TE D i OF INSTRUMENTALIdTS, VOCALISTS, AND HUMORISTS. Admission—2a and la. Commence at 8. RAEAIA—FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. 12 71



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, DECEM BER 16. SPORTS, Etc., AT ASHBURION. "J^XOURSTON FARES, Ashbnrton to JLJ Timara and back, by a train leaving I Ashburton ah 10.20 a.m., Timara 5.35 p.m.. 7* and 3s 9d The evening train for Aahburton and Ivlethvon will leave Christchurch at 5.15 p.m., and run 30 minutes later than tima table times A train will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 5.15 p.m., Winslow 5.34, Hinds 5.52, Rangitara 6.32, arriving at Timaru at 7.50. Will take up passengers at Tinwald if required The train from Aahborton to Spring burn will run one hour later than time table times 12 53 BY ORDER.



E. W. Hanxner. T AM A PURCHASER of » few Tons of First-class CLOVER HAY —old crop. 12 82 E. W. HANMBR.



D7~Thoxna¥." " ", ' Ali~d~A~D "IT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14. I" HAVE received instructions frcm a -"- Direct Importer from Japan to Sell by Public Auction, viz : — A LARGE LO" 11 OF JAPANESE GOODS, Coiisiptifci? of 'Large and Small Vases, Platen, Paper Baskets, Teapots, 1 pa-sets, Lai'^e and Umall Screens, Fire .rxreeiiH, and a lot of .Nick nack:*. | The <.!->ods niii. be on view at the ! Arcade previous to the bale Sile at 2.30 (afier the .Horse Sale.) \ DiVfD THOMAS, 12 28 Auctioneer _____ . 4 FTETi the Second WOOL BALE, ; -£*- which 'ia to bo held on FRIDAY, ! December 13, it will give us a good idea ! of the value cf WOOL and how the j market trends. Being thus in possession j of a fair idea of pricea I think it advisable, in the interests of my Clients, to make arrangements by which the Clips can be BOLli HER ft, and the railage thereby i saved, I th'-refnre suggest that Farmers j who wisb their WOOL sold in Ashbarton, or at leasfe submitted to the visr iirg Buyers, should send their WOOL into my Store when ready. Thus they are covered by insurance un*il nest Sale, which will not take place till January 24, 1896. I will also maka arrangements, if npcessary, to take Purchasers tq the Farmers' homesteads. If such ia the case would my Clients and others please communicate with me, when 1 will he most happy to call personally and pat my valuations on accordingly, DAVID THOMAS, 12 64 Ashbartoft



piUilnnlifllißlMli*lHlirinninnn«Wiirr mumrnnni iiiiinmnr w noiiim~rnrawnin m ■mirnmmi-nm■mrmran AT-HOME, • ffpHE Ashlurlon Orchestral Society j I will hold an "At Home" at the School of Music on MONDAY EVEN INCt, December 16. Orchestral and Vocal j Music from B, p.m. to 10 p.m. Dancing j and Refreshments from 10 p.m. till la.m. j Double tickets 2s, single tickets is 6d. j HORACE A. GATES, ! 12 83 Hon. Sec. STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or about 9th insfc., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewaraed. —T. Bullock 11 112 DROFESSOR CHARLESTON may -*■ be consulted at the Orange Hall, on nervous and physical weaknesses. Con sultation freo { also on Phrenology, up to SATURDAY, December 14. Hours—lo to 12a.m., 2 to 5 30 p.m., and 8 to 10 v.m. 12 87



HAMPSTJEAD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION. P[ Bi re f i J c-f ) »\ on that m i n the )ra Di3 ii t A t 1 bl, > lino isthsrpof, ; d tb» r til t Loc 1 1 t ns Act, ■7(, in elector cf )IS 1 i SON to i i s<~ i j i n Tip ipstojid Inva L t , m the} of M F. M. R(l i «an ill f hold L t oiho'- of the s i lid d, H *mp Lcic j i fellows:— In » uml (ns m iho pie en ed form | (bl n) f i f- bn i ib'o from the Re- I i >i Ofhc if van the add) c rpri to the R i t Oih >, nl dnv icd at the L flii I ) 1 t !" t I£> o'clock f nfcl ]!)r k. ub i 20 1895. 11l m ill It taken be nt \ ) i j t i ( p.m. on vIONDW 1> ct i t U '^ at the lr v P> id OH B ip oil J P IELL, 1 ti rl) Officer. Asnbufh Dtf ci b i 13, 1805 Wo



HOME SWEET HOMh The sweetest aad most desirable dung lor home'is health, and to preserve health one (Should use Wolfe's Schnapps. Micwmv T,:Aix«;.:<- 'Ci.i' <.»uick TJ.oi^lii, Hyste iif Memory [mprovometrL nuablca its stud.^i^ f.u "i>,i a wornl"rfi,i jiijwci- of memory uhich is mous-ibj! without a-s aid. SiMly <■>( all UtuN i^ ri ndurt) j-ii. ---ii.i'l pleaMCt. .4 ;',VR'.'-i i.'itl ;i' cm':'t(> •.•r;oti!na if quickly lcaruiiiK Rofitatioir-. i.n.l M:ii!(l w ntifriiiL; is (tltogr>M:r fIOTX- -:---'iy wir.!>. o!'«i-;n^- ft-ith^itiiots,8i,.aa!;^mrlt,i;,';i)]:L!iyoiy':ra(h'ai:lu enioytd. Soni a y.U card ■) I(>JJAV tor ili'.^r, u_, riV-nlar ai.d i,.siiino!ii;i!s, Address- Henry ft MitclifcH, care >.?. <;ffi«:u U C tb;s raoer, whore furtatr particulars am- bf oh;J4ut'i.



I T. Bullock. I Vi'-XSLf" i"' ,' ~ 'ill' I Sectu ii- M 0 J;i ' ><> • '• ■» *•;.* I reasonable o"' vr vii i <**" ' t>* t!<e-< las the ow.ief is very n. rou» i/< aupofaing . I of tham ' ' I _ T* _BULU)OK_ FIFTY" Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House aiid other improvements, close to a School. Dasir able property for a family man. For Sale on very easy terms. For full particulars I auply to T. BULLOCK FOX, SALE.—An Improved farm mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lis more. Exceptionally easy terms ot payment. Full particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notice. .Henry Zander- ,___ ,| S the Harvesting Season is now -"I drawing near, I beg to intimat< that I have bought a very large stock cJ Harvesting Materials, anticipating a I correspondingly large demand. 'BINDING- TWINES. BINDING TWJNES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIEE, And nil 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, laving purchased most favorably, ,



rHO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, X with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanut read. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton's Building, Moore Street. Rental 6s per week. • TO LUT—A Cottage of 7 Rooms centrally siiuated in Tancred street. TO LhiT—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given m\y lime after Monday, 25th inst. Rental da per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East atret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. TO LET—Cottage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Quintin. TO LET- Small Shop in the Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building site, 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 S^LE-Four sections Tinwald, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. Offers are invited for T.S.s 994, P95 end 1118, Walker, Peter, and Wills Streets, West, the owner being very desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Mount Somers District, near the township, being RS. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. FOR SaLR—A dwelling bouse of fonsr room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui Road. T. BULLOCK.



I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND McCOEMICK REAPERS & BINDERS In First Class Order. j j j Early application necessary, j MoCOBMICK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also « TYZACK'S " SECTIONS & CHAINS i For all other machines CORNSACKS, OORNSACXS. I ana now prepared to take orden for full sized Comeacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops wil be heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harest ing and other Goods now landing mi to arrive, I will sell the whole oi the above Stock at per cent beltw cost price* :



| Public Notices. jVT OTIOE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cab doniati Society's Sports on THURSDAY, the 26th day of December, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale : — For each adult ... ... One Shilling For each horse ... ... One Shilling For each trap ... ... One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. December 11, 1836. 12 56



Ij&T. STB PHE N' S CHURCH *-^ Ashburton  MEETINGS. I FRIDAY—Short Service 7.30 pai ; Chofr Practice 8 pm SUNDAY SERVICES, II am — Morning Prayer and Holy Communion — Rev T, A. Hamilton j 6.30 pm—Evening Prayer—Rev T. A Hamilton A Carol Servico will be held in St Stpphen's Church on Christmas "Eve, at eight p.m., lasting for an hoar—Offertory in aid of the Choir Fund. ! Professor Charleston WILL LECTURE on Phrenology and 'H Physiognomy in thd Orange Hall en FRIDaY night, December 13. Admission—Adults, Is ; children, 6d. Amusement and instrnctiun for all. Lecture commences eight o'clock. 12 57 GRAND ART UNION" & JAPANESE m a m a a m. DRAWN ON DECEMBER 20, Remember this is the only Art Union (proper) that has, or will be held In Ash bur i on. Tha 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 Is, sent to all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTON, Tnaugurator



Preserving Se&sow, 1895-9(5. TTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, ** ex Ruapehu, 10 CRATSS GLASS JAM JAES (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Sell at the J Lowest Prices, j A Nice Lin« iv Brass aiad Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. 1 The Fain one ' MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAB,( lii any '.Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Ohristmas and New Year Is larger than ever, and as we are expecting further large consignments, we must i move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL HOUND



Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE,,



1000 MATS, 1000 MATO, 1000 MATS mauritius Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you gel; it : NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, *ui> NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are readj for use without further washing T^as, Teas* Teas. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) XOO GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sizes. They are giving universal satisfaction SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, : AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Oils. Oils. I have in Stock »nd to Land—-



100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 cases Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Kansome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER •■ BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, ft HABANA CIGAES, CIGARETTES, i la view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES ! I have Always for S»Ie— CRUSHED OATS, I OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHBAT.



GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mataal Provident Society



__ _ Business Notices^ How Shall the Sheep Fanner Best Obtain Help from |?XPERIENCE has proved that >he Drench diseovfireii nvd patented Hi by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Patentee amougbt those Scientists who have speat money and a lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scoar and Lung-Worm irconrge. The unique factor in this discovery is the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom hits time to give his attention, but th&t which has been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage. This, JOSEPH FORDS SCOUi & LUHG-Wiii MiXTORE



' n»s 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, —In raply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that 1 have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l am, dear sir, yours faithfully, D. Thomas Dunedin, March 2, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Asbburton— 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 regularly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have used it.—Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson & Co Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd,, Timaru, March 16, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton-— Dear Bir,—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 was used.'—Yours laithfully, C. H. Inglis, Manager N,Z, Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Christchurcb, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Bir— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction .—Yours faithfully, A. H. Tuiinbull, Manager Invercargill, March y 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Aehburton — Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and daring 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, faithfull!y, Tothill, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Allianc 1, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,-— -Be Ford's Hcour and Lung-Worm Mixture which you sent us last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cannont but conclude that it has given satisfaction.—- Yours faithfully, C. D. Mullins, Genera! Manager



f! 21. iJ Ju i Jljl A. 11l ii*s I TI7"E have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The tV designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect, MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Artists' €111 €^JL»g§ direct from WINSOR & NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cub to any size to suit Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen sent to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, V&RNIBRES, Etc., J. W i I.' S O '•■, 10 177 Corner of Arcsde, Asbburton. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING 3CTOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Suits, &c, than over 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 PRIORS, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wiah to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refnae owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, ie, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly a9ked to leave their ordera a3 early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASH BURTON



OhQU BOOTS & SHOES WkQU AOli. BOOTS & SHOES UHoiS. GREAT VARIETY, "~"~™1 CHEAPEST AND BEST. RS'ISSgRg ftBcI»OWAI.I> M, ft&cDIARMID 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 Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots--specially imported Try the Oookbam—best in the market Try < >ur Own Make in French Calf. Ea^ India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes in Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMP \RABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes in great Variety. Ladies' Shoes in Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods, A. large assortment of Our Own Make also f:o efcoitse from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays, Canvas Shoes of every description- -Black Brown, White and Blue. ! SOMETHING FOR LVKRYONW SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES, 'Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE' CASH BOOT SHOP. MoDONALD & MeDLA.i?MID, . East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimats, THE Christcliiircli. 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 FEEEZB FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at BIGHJCgT VUffBXS VALUES,



Business Notice*. H. M. .JONES. H. M. JONIS. F) A FT/1 If'Tll L\ :T) f\k QTT THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. COME EARLY FOX, BARGAINS JN r BOOK"*, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. Having completed arrangements with leading manufacturers, I ara enabled and determined to compete with any Firm in, or out of Ashburton. Any lines required can be ordered direct from Home houses. Business Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000, nett Cash Five quires Packet Note Paper, large size, 6d Splendid line of Boxes Stationery 6d and Is lib Packet Note Paper, excellent value, Is SCHOOL BOOKS at published prices (for the present) School Requisite? at lowest prices The New Patent Slate Cleaner, 1 |-d each, beats all others hollow CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS Great Variety of Small Gooda opening up at LOWEST PRICES NEW BOOKS AND ANNUALS NOW LANDING from London publishers in Paper Cloth, Roan, Morocco, and Tree-calf Bindings POETICAL AND STANDARD WORKS Liberal Discount to School Committees. Terms on application CLOCKS, WATCHES, PLATED AND SILVER WARE Toys, Dolls, Japanese and Fancy Goods, Organs, Pianos, Violins, Autoharps, Music, etc. h. mTjones. . ■ ll 179



Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF ARTISTS' , TT^ MATERIAL? > direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, add which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:— OJL TUBES 4d each. SEFrNED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STB ETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d e»cb. PORTFOLIOS, EASELP-, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 percent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Keduced Prices. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, and Oar Customers are warned against; inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS * GO v^ - 7 MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS.



«#- MM WILL SUPPLY THBi CELEBRATED Complete, wish Tkanspokt and Bheap Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— ---£49 Iflte ?pot Cash or within the month of purchase. >£4j Payable in May 1896. 154© IOS Two Years terms, half payable in May, Feee of Interest. £50 Payable when your grand child attains his majority THR NEW McCOEMICK DAISY REAPER, Side Delivery. The Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, RyegrasSj Peas, Beans, etc. THE BIG <4' McCOBMIGK MOWER, 4ft Gin and 6ft cut. THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford, Massey-Hari-is, and Walter A, Wood Machines, KEPT I3S. STOCK, llii'iiisa Twine. 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', ASHBDRTON



W. Bowman Fox, QHARKBROKER, ACCOUNTANT & OKNJERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several sums of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. Interest fr->m five per cent. JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. 1 am agent for the above, which will be found very scperior, and ncn-poisonotts. Farmers atsd others are invited to call and inspect testimonials and ascertain prices. T E A S. I hive a supply of Horniman's Teas which have Ik-mi favorably known in 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.) TRY GiLLICHAN'S A.C. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation ■ i SI/HE CURE for Bronchitis, A. Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLIOHAN'S A.C, OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter inary use, and as a Horse and Cattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operation For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horses, or Sore Teats on Cows, etc , give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS Fop Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, etc. There is no humbug about these Pills. Their extensive use is a guarantee of their Parity and Goodnesß. Thirty Pills in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, la 6d everywhere TRY GALLtCHAM'S . A.C. CORN CUKE. It Is a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Corn (hard or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without in any way injuring tfttE feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily cartied oat Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashbnrton, represents Gallichan's A.C. Preparations in Canterbury, and all business muss be conducted through him



EDWIN GALLICHAH, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurat, Manawatu, N.Z LOOAI/ AGENTS-Mrs Adams. Saundpra' Buildings ; H, X Boknington, Chemist, East Street; Sheabman Bros , Burnett Street 12 46- Vsvm 7glas(o latest «Sa«w«



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