Sir Samuel Wilson

Melbourne, December 14 The will of the late Sir Samuel Wilson has been lodged with the Master in Equity. It amounts to £717,000.

Spanish Ministry.

Madrid, December 14 The Spanish Ministry has resigned, owing to charges of corruption.

Australian Polities.

VICTORIA

Melbourne, December 14 The Bill which gives newspaper companies power to sue for debts, and confers on them rights equivalent to those of other similar bodies, has passed the Legislative Assembly. The Police liegulations Amendment Bill, allowing constables to go insolvent, and to secure reinstatement in the force on obtaining certificates of clearance from the judge of the Insolvency Court, has also passed the Legislative Assembly.

SOUTH AUSTRAIA

Adelaide, December 14 The Legislative Assembly has passed a bill authorising the issue of treasury bills, to cover £98,000 deficit. It ia improbable, however, that the bills will require to be issued.

BARLEY.

Sydney, December 14 Government is losing no opportunity of opening up markets for the produce of tho colony. Some time ago the Agricultural Department sent to Eng land a trial shipment of barley, with a view to testing its malting properties. The first advices stated that the barley was ruined, owing to the large number of weevils. The Minister of Agricul ture has now received a report from the Agent-General, in which he states the barley contained very few weevils, »ndthe shipment was practically un injured. The Agent-General had the consignment tested by Truman and Burton, the well-known brewing firm, and they report it as a very fine sample, suitab'e for Burton and Co's pale ales. The firm consider a very large field is open for Australian barley, if it can be landed in good condition and at reasonable rates, and they ask, in order to afford a thorough test, that in future shipments of at least two hundred quarters be for warded. The Minister is so pleased the report that he intends sowing 150 acres of barley at the Government experimental farm at Wagga. He will send this crop to London for sale, and liopes it will serve as an object lesson t«s farmers. Though large areas in tbe co fony *re suitable for barley, it is not j exMUßtoly grown. The Minister de sires to stimulate the cultivation of barley. &s ne believes it will prove a valuable' .addition to the colony's ex ports. _______________,_____»_«

The Eastern Question.

Constantinople, December 14 Although several of the Sultan's staff have been dismissed, the Palace clique still dominate. The concert of the Powers only amounts to an agreement that no separate action shall be taken with regard to Turkey until a common policy is found impossible. The second gunboats have arrived an the Bosphorus.

SMALL-POX.

Sydkkv, December 15 Ships arriving from Rio de Janeiro -confirm the reports of the deplorable condition of the populace there. Small pox is raging in the capital, and the death-rate is reported to be 140 daily. Many vessels, it is said, are unable to ;get away, as their crews are laid low •with the disease.

FOUNDERING OF A KETCH

Sydney, December 15 'En a squall off the coast of Sydney, tbe ketch Ruby foundered. The crew managed to escape in a boat.

Intense Heat

Sydney, December 15 The hot «n*f* last week was tbe forerunner of ft »p*ll oi typical Aus tralian summer weather, intense heat •which has since alternated with fre ( mieiit heavy thunder showers. Though d'wring this week the thermometer was content with a shade register among th*9 eighties, the humidity of the atmo sphere recdered the heat distressingly oppressive. The rainfall was more general and .copious than any since the inception of the drought, but was still far from sufficient. Some severe thunderstorms were experienced in country districts and considerable damages resulted from flooding and high windb.

The Dean Case.

Sydney, Becember 14 J la the conspiracy case Dean made a I short statement. He said he wished to withdraw the confession made to members of his defence Committee, as at the time of their obtaining it from him he was in a bewildered state and completely driven into saying what he did. The worry of the pre vious couple of weeks and the severity with which the interviewers addressed Mm made him fairly collapse, and he said things which otherwise he would not hvive said. He had said things about Meagher which were not true. It was on hia own account, and not be cause Moagber told him, that he had not previously made any statement, He also retracted the statement that another of the accused, Green, knew the facts of the case. Green did not know then, and the only way in which he was connected with the case was in bringing letters from Meagher to Dean Greenalsomade a lengthy statement. H© denied being in Meagher's confi dence, and said he had simply worked as one of the Dean Defence Committee. He took a message from Meagher to Dean, telling him that Sir Julian Salomon's knew about the matter, but that was all the accused knew about .the confession.

MR. DUANY OF AUCKLAND

/We shall print the whole of Mr Isaac Dunaue's letter, only regretting that it it not longer. He might have mentioned that June, tne month in which he wrote, is the coldest month in the year in his country, and , January the hottest. He might also have reminded us that New Zealand ia almost as large as Great Britain, with a much more desirable climate. He might further have, said that it is a wholesome place to live in as it contains few physical sources of disease, and possesses no insect so noxious as the English whsp. Yet on reading his letter we ' shall find that those attractive islands in the Southern Sea are not free from an enemy we are called upon to fight herein England, as elsewhere throughout the world. ' I have much pleasure in writing you,' says Mr Duane,' as to me ib is a privilege as well as a duty to describe an experience in which I am confident you will be interested. f * Ever since I was a boy I have not only suffered from indigestion in its worst form, but I have been a martyr to it. Such success in life aa I have achieved has been in the face of the constant opposition set up by this miserable complaint All its symptoms are familiar to me as the smoke of London is to a dweller in that rather grim old city. The bad taste in the mouth, the filtful appetite, the distress in the stomach after eating, the pains in the chest and back, the dull head ache, the sense of weariness and fatigue, the depression of spirits, the want of ambition to take hold of any labour, the weakness result ing from lack of sufficient nourishment, &c. —all these were part and parcel of my life from my youth to a time X am going to speak of in a moment.

' I can only account for it by assuming that 1 must have inherited a tendency to this disease. At all events it cast a gloom over my whole history up to the date of my recent happy deliverance. The record of the sleepless, wratched nights I passed would make almost a volume by itself. Times be- j yond counting I have arisen from my bed in the morning, glad the night was gone, and yet in no frame of mind to welcome the day. To the chronic dyspeptic rest does not bring strength as it does to others. * Yon will hardly need to be told that I made every effort to obtain a cure. I tried ' medicine after medicine —now something I thought of myself and then something advertised in the newspapers. And as to doctors (ag.inst whom I desire to say not a word). I tried one after another, and faith fully used the prescriptions they gave me; but nothing more than temporary relief came of it.

' About four yeara ago a friend spoke to me of the great reputation of Mother Seigel's Syrup in curing all ailments of the digestion, and urged me to make a trial of it. I might as well say frankly that I had little faith that it would do me any good; but I was ia such pain that I was in a mood to try anything that offered the remotest chance of a cure. So I bought a bottle, and the very first dose made me feel better. This was so cheering and hopeful that I con tinued taking the Syrup, and to my surprise I grew better and better until I was cured. All the symptoms which made my life a burden for so many years are now gone, and I am a different man If ever, from any cause, I have a temporary recurrence of indigestion, a few does of Mother Seigel's Syrup produces immediate relief, and leaves me in good health. You have my full con senb to publish this letter. I am well known in Auckland and always glad to tell any one by word of mouth what a wonder ful cure your remedy worked in my case. (Signed) Isaac Duane, coachbuildsr, Karan gahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand, June 25th, 1895."

Our homo reader*! will perceive that not in England alone but in far distant quarters of the globe this celebrated medicine is known, and is successful where others do not avail. It is the most common place of truths that ita praises are sounded wherever civilization extends, and almost in every written language the name of Mother Seigel's Syrup finds an acknowledged place.

THE ABH6URTON GCAIDIANi MONDAY, DECEMBER U, im



public Notices. REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES—It Is Invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duced. I may compare the Wai-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieres, in France, where the late Emperor Napoleon 111 often visited for he purpose of benefiting his health. As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that the Wai-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect parity and especially suitable for preparing high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist



Strongly xtecommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER. 203 Sole Agent for Ashburton



HENRY ZANDER. REDUCTION! REDUCTION! m BUCKEYE REAPERS & BINDERS, BUCKEYE MOWERS, BUCKEYE CULTIVATORS. I HAVE much pleasure to inform Farmers that I have taken up the Agency for the BUCKEYE HARVESTER COMPANY. REAPERS AND BINDERS Thousands of these Machines are now in use in New Zealand—many in the immediate neighborhood of Ashburton— and every one ia giving the highest satisfaction. lam preparwd to deliver a BUCKEYE REAPER AND BINDER, with latest improvements, at a consider ably less price than any other make sold j here, and am prepared to give terms extending over a number of years. Every guarantee given with each machine, and a large Stock of EXTRAS will be kept on hand. This Reaper, which is the simplest, lightest, and moßt compact made, is on view at my East Street premises TRIALS wilt be held in tho District as soon as possible MOWERS



Little nead be said about the NEW BUCKEYE MOWER. It haa given more satisfaction than any other Mower in the market, and can also be seen at my premises. The price is from £2 to £3 less than Mowers which cannot even compare with the New Buckeye CULTIVATORS This handy little Implement for hoeing Mangek, Oarrofca, Potatoes, etc., waa very much admired at oar Show, and no Farmer should be without one. Only a few left for Sale For farther particulars and prises, apply to ' Henry %ander, C.KNER4k MERCHANT, Abbbubton , ■ . 11133 1



Sometime ago I was troubled with an attack ..M-Aeumatiem. I used Chamberlain's Pain fßak*. and w&3 completely eiured. I have since advised many of my friends and custo .m.rs to try the remedy and alt speak higfcjy of it. Sitaon Foldbaum. San Luia Rey, Cal. For sals by the Ashburton Pruo CoMFANy 100.



D. Thomas, i'j FATHER CHRISTMAS BRINGETb ; PRESENTS OF FANCY GOODS, ; STATIONERY, Etc. 'unreserved S AL E OF THE STOCK OF AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. TATIERSALLsTwEST STREET. ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 AND 21, 1895 MR DAVID THOMAS, instructed by the Purchaser of the Stock in the Assigned Estate of a Fancy Goods Merchant, will Sell at TattersaLls, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 20 and 21, THE WHOLE LINES PURCHASED WHICH COMPKIHR FANCY GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, And embrace a range of Valuable. Useful, Ornamental, and Artistic lines, TOGETHER WITH STATIONERY OF EVERY DESCRIP TION. Sale.—Friday at 12.30, Saturday at 1.30 Inspection invited on Thursday previous to the Sale



Business Notice. Henry Zander. A S the Harvesting Season is now il drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand, binding-Wines. BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIRE. 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 lew SECOND HAND MoCOSMICK REAPERB & BINDERS In First Cites Order. Early application necessary. MoCORMICK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZ ACE'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all other machines



DAVID THOMAS, 12 93 Auctioneer Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL. AKNIVERSAKY NIGHT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. mHE CELEBRATED €ad%ow Family OF INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, AND HUMORISTS. Admission—2s and Is. Commence at 8. RAKAIA-FRIDA_7 DECEMBER 13. 12 71 ! T. Bullock. SAT XSBDIIT, DECEMBER-.! Sections and Cottage, Tinwald, by order of the Mortgagee. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, four sections numbered 523, 524, 531, 532. One acre fronting Hartand and Grove streets, Tinwald, on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage. To be Sold to Close accounts. Any further particulars on application. Terras ab Sale. Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 100 Auctioneer, ~~~~~^™SLOw"TGIfi^SHIP.~~ " Sections 140, 141, 150 and 151. Any reasonable offer will be accepted for these as the owner is very desirous of disposing of tham T. BULLOCK



CORNSACKS, CORNSACKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full sized Cornsackß, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will be 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 £5 per cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you get it NEW CURRANT^ NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are readj. for use without further washing Tea**, Teas, Tea*. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, amd HEALTH TEA



FIFTY Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House and other improvements, close to a School. Desir able propetty for a family man. For Sale on very easy terras. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm, mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Fall particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. IvfONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK. STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or about 9th insfc., a Bay Gelding, three yeara old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Buixock, 11 112 mo LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, JL with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanui road. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton's Building, Moore Street. Rental 6s per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms centrally situated in Tancred street. TO LET—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given any time after Monday, 25th Inst. Rental 5a per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East stret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. TO LET—Cottage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Qulntln. 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.*a 905 and 906, corner of East and Grey Streets, North. FOR SaLE-Four sections Tinwald, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. Offers are invited for T.S.s 994, 995 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 R.S. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. FOR SALE—A dwelling house of four room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui Road.



Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 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 and to Land— 106 Drums Linseed Oil 200 cases 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



T. BULLOCK.



AVER'S Hair Vigor •% RESTORES i 4 COLOR |B| PROMOTES /jLmm Growth gfi jSts»ff™^^*<a OF THE m it cures itching Im -111 _*» AfHk mors, and keeps the % &gt m~M scalp cool, moist, fi)a"^-ft_■ •* lit iHU\ and Itce from Ifi?*. '-""^ y^r-"' * d null nil «5 «-»"' . ;„,■ ___. A l:idv - N c< mp. .led t^2^^/^™^ 10, IS L ii lit of —""^ (I 1 (r s, tlul ix.mi-.^II >">t no irlj ii tlf< f my liiin uifl whit w i^ldt MmiMl j n Utcr \\«\\\'z Aver's Hair Vigor sever.il months, my Imir befiiin to grow again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor I'IUU'AIO I» T'.V DR. J. C. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U .S. A. frw.townreor rlient) iltiitntlnnsi. Tbe unmf ~A*yvr-is ..rmiiinen* on tliu wrHi.|,«r, ana U



WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, «fc HAB ANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES t _____ I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFE, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business Notices* „__________— _ H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. BOUGHT FOE CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. Having completed arrangements with leading manufacturers, I am enabled and determined to compete with any Firm iv, 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 Requisites at lowest prices The New Patent Slate Cleaner, lid each, beats all others hollow CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS Grnt Variety of Small Goods opening up ab LOWEST PRIOES 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. Terras on application CLOCKS, WATCHES, PLATED AND SILVER WARE Toys, Dolls, Japanese and Fancy Goods, Organs, Pianos, Violins, Autoharps, Mnsic, etc. H. m 7 JONES. 11179



Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF ARTISTS' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, sad 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 each. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTISTS' 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, and Our Customers are warned against inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS.



IT OP. _i —-— ~ • '~z& _ TITE WILL SUPPLY THE CELEBRATED McCOltitllCM Complete, wish Transport and Sheaf Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— * e€4s 108 Spot Cash or * within the month of purchase. £45 Payable in May 1896. £46 lOs Two Years terms, half payable in May, Free of Inteeest. £50 Payable when your grand child attains his majority



THE new Mccormick daisy REAPER, Side Delivery. The Beat, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Ryegrass, Peas, BeatiSj etc. THE big «4' Mccormick MOWER, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut. i THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford, MASSBY-HARriB, and Walter A. Wood Machines, KEPT IN STOCK.



W. Bowman Fox, QHAREBROKER. ACCOUNTANT A GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several sums of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Securi.'y. Interest fr^m five per cent. JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. I am agent for the above, which w II be found very superior, and non-poisonous. Farmers and others are invited" to oil and inspect testimonials and ascertain pi ices. * TEAS. 1 have a supply of Homiman's .Teas which have been 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.)



BIWUKII TWIME. 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, I IRONMONGERS, ASHBURTON



WANTED KNOWN. -F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tee and Coffee aho. N.B. Lady Attendant Frait of every description. Ladles Uoem » special 17 I*ls



TRY GALLICHAN'S AM. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable I preparation | A SURE CURE for Bronchitis, 1 Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Storeß GALLICHAN'S AC. 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 I be for ever established. I Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d



TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PIIILS For 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 Purity and Goodness. Thirty Pima in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. COBN CUKE. It Is a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Corn (hard or soft ) It also removes the matter thab provides food for the Corn, without in any way injuring the feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily carried out Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, represents Gallichan's A.C. Preparations in Canterbury, and all business must) be conducted through him



EDWIN GALLICHAH PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS —Mrs Adams, Saunders' Bnildlnga ; H. B. Bonnington, Chemist, East Street; Shearman Bros , Burnett Street 12 45



!_ BusiNE.^ NOficKiS '' How Shall the Sheep Farmer Bent Obtain Help from Science? EXPERIENCE has proved that the Drench discovered «..d patented by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Paieutte amongst those Scientists who have spent money and a lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm Scourge. The unique factor in this discovery ig the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility, To Theory oaly, the farmer seldom has time to erive his attention, but that which has been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage. This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNC-WOBM 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 raply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that 1 hava 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 , Duuedin, March 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 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, Match 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 was used.—Yours laithfully, C. H. Ingi.is, Manager < N.Z, Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir— 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 ypars, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction,—Yours faithfully, A. H. Tuenbull, 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 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, faithfullly, Tothili., Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, — Re Ford's !_cour and Lung Worm Mixture which yon sent us last year, we have had no complaints from those who have ased the Mixture, so cannont bat conclude that it has given satisfaction.— Yours faithfully, . C. D. Mullins, General Manager



WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangirigs to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect, MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Ar gists' Oil Colors direct from WINSOR & 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, VARNISHES, Etc., J. WILSON, 1.0 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING 30TOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Suits, &c, than ever 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 PRIOES, 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 Suits, &c, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment CRAM* HEADX BfißßYlilV, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON



nioil BOOTS & SHOES DAGU uAbn. BOOTS & SHOES uAOif. GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BEST. HSUSSBS IUcPOMAIiII Jk WcftlAßMll* 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 Cookham—best in the market Try Oar Own Make in French Calf. East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes ia Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. . 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 to choeee from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of every description—Blaok Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SPECIALLY v iFXNE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. Mcdonald & mcDiarmid, East street, Ashburton, and at, Oamaru and Waimate. THE Christchurch Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage, Aecommdjdatjiijn of the Works at - 'ISLI'NGT^'k, 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 BJGBPT yiAMM YAH 7». U lo|