The Ashburton Guardian.

FOL. XVII. NO. 8742

isiißFßTOis : Friday, November 23, 1895

PRICE: O1VF! PBNNT



Shipping. Jlliif NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Rio, T««eriffe, and Plymouth. I Pore of \ " Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rimutaka 4515 Wellington Oct. 31 Rmapehu 4202 Wellington Nov. 28 Kaikoura 4507 — Dec. 26 Ruahine 6127 — Jan. 23 Tongariro 4163 j — Feb. 20



And thenceforward every fourth Thursday . Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money o? approved guarantee for same. For farther partioulara apply to FRIEDLANDEK BROS. Limitbb Agents. Ashburton.



THE DENSMOBE THE WOBLD'S GBEATEST TYPEWRITER. *T*HSOW away your pens, and conduct you •L correspondence on Modern Frinoiplea & fortnights trial will convince you of the Buperiori'y of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Densmobe over all other Type writers Free Detraction to Shorthand Writers THE B33LNSMOBE TYPEWBITER Co, hi 51, Graoeahurcb StT«et p London,



XTJSION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMEEB SAICFROM LYTTELTO.N ASUNDER: For Westporfc and Gf eymeuth—Weekly, Wellington — Daily, except Sunday, Friday, and altfiate Wednesdays, Dunedin —Monday,, alternate Tuesd ay a, Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. New Plymouth & Oaehunga—Thursday, Auckland, via East coaat—Alternately Thursday said Saturday. Melbourne, via Hobart—October 4, 15 and 25, and November 5. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. I Sydney, via Cook's Straits—October 18, and 29, and November 8. The above are subject to alteration j j reference should therefore be made to Christohurch daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



£ OB COUGHS, COLDS, BBONOHITia ASTHMA, 8 Influenza, Consumption, &o, &c KAY'S COMPOUND BSSBNCB OF LINSEBD, Aaiseed, Senega, Squill, Toln, &c i£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demtdoent expectorant, for r\. Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is squally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- Pacsache, &c. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c LINUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, A gestive, ooweo tive, and agreeably aperient f*\OAOTLINE—Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \j everywhere. Manufactory, Stookport, England



ORIZA PEBFUiERI 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JU — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)~From the formula of Dr 0 Revell The best Boap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-oriza (Orfea Soap)~extra In boxea, 6 eakea, 12 exquisite perfumes Oriza-SavonJncolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet; Orizft-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, eto Oriza-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin In elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriza-Veloute—Plcwers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the Bkin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza— New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay Oriza-Acidnline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for Jadies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. Ean-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of Buperior Eau-de-Colognq Goiattea-Oriza-Bentifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay Oriza-Defttaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without afiecting tho enamel Ess-Oriiia-et-Oriza-liya—Perfumes for Bcecfcing line and the handkerchief without staining. ~ Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling o2 Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Mills>—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinklea on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing a ber utiful white complexion with the clearness and velvt y softness of youth Oiiaaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) -For in stantaneously dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, in boxes, each with brash, comb, prospectus, and bottle; or in boxea, the bottle only without accessories Esa-Orka-Incolore Vfolette of th Czar The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay ;f violets Bss-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the gflowe jSoJe Agenta for the Colonies, M'ssrs bw Fleming. Ld T ondon



BEL WTNYAK.D BQUABB, SYDNEY, 18 a refined social HQMTS, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very modarate. Hot Luncheon. Save trom and 'bus fans, and time. Perraßnents Special Terms. Write for purfciculais. TOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females quickiy correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptone so prevalent with the sex, Brajes 1b 1M to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Ve-iaVB. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Countfe* Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole- Bale of al the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita- Sons. '"CHASgAING'S WINE ~" MIGHLT recommended by tbs mosi eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Has for 30' years proved most efficient in all oases of IndigestioD,Dyspepßia Btcmaohio Diseases, Consumption, Lobb Appetite, etc A ffloet agreeable dinner wine Apply to—J Lde Lamfebt, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne



TT EATING'S POWDER jt EATING'S POWDER, j^ EATING'S POWDER, y*- EA TING'S POWDER, I£ EATON'S POWDFR, rr EATING'^ POWDER, Thia powder, so* celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroyi Qg BIJGS * Ilbas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmlesa to animal /«*■> All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the pow ier, before placing awa T- It is invaluable to take to the seaside. ri ©.avoid disappoint ment insist upon having X eating s powder. No other powder is effecte i fBUGS, FIxEAS, SILIjS-I MOTHS, BEETLES,. [MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Btjgsv Cookeoches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs fag Public are Cautioned that every package of the gemiine powder bears the autograph of Ihowas Keating Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold ih riMKEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A PtJBEIiY VEOETA BLB SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and ta Bte, furnishing a most agreeable method of a dministering the only certain remedy for Ihtestinal or Thbeab Wokmß f It is a perfectly safe and mild ©separation, and is especially adapted^foi children. Sold in Tins by all Druggist* Proprietor: Thomas Keating, London



£ W, Harwier. THaVE FOE SALE- Tascan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the, bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Col®nial White Clover] ■\ Golden Tankard f Suttton'sl Mammoth Long Redl Mangel Imported j Prizewinner 1 Seed, Essex Rape Tarnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and $eed Oata ; Oornsacks and Royal Oil Kero sene. T HAVE two Sams of Money for: investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 in amounts aa required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to recoive wool from my clients to make advanoea without com mission on any clip 3 that may be en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND ' ING OIL are stocked by me. E. W, Hanmer.



PAX OIDIUM 1 Jeian0 9 BALQN—F&ANC& Sole Agenta for Anstralla CEO, BUHK FRWART & GO. ' soMJemsEi paace M ELBOORNE. AMOSU powerful Insecticide, aa guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gardanß, la now in use n moat of the Vineyards In Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the grea Western District on Peach Treeß with great aucoesa, _ ORPHAN OIL, Wsm great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. lor Pamphlets and al Information appls GfBO. BURK FRANCART k 00., 3 SOMERSEI PLAOB, MMLBOUENE



BEMEDY FOE CONSTIPATION Dr Souiiiooux's VICHY LAXATIVE POWDER



Agreeable to take, aotß smoothly bufi surely Apply to—J Lde Lambert, , 49 Elizibetb street, Melbourne FALIEBJBS 1 PHOSPHATINE added to milk oomplet&s all that is wantin lor the formation of the bones, digests easily and in Bhort forms the full development of the child Easily taken by the Smallest Baby Strongly recommended to nurses to ensure i good nourishment Apply to—J Lde Lambbrs, j 49, BKaabath street, Melbourne



?s usmes- -i Fo ticeo THE THE DAVIB SEWINa MAOHI™ BoL , AOKOT roB h™ 2luLiOT . NEW DAVIS T HL, r e lpiS yiZ"'S ESSS* JMI NS 0 N & C " tm+ r^, v i \s Amerca has received a very creat impetus by the remarkable success they attained ab the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im portant improvements were there shown for 220, OCLGMfiO SB., OHRISTOHUROH. WWR'PTn a t TOwm™ tbe sB time ' and r3ceivred from the judges i V ShDtIXKJB^Ju B MiMiD th<s recognition they well merited—Special Awabds. The first consignments of thes<j latest improved machines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Mbssbs MiNSON & CO., say PT?R _ _ mvtvv . SEWTKTfr MAf! TT TIN H! they are much approved. At the Antwerp "-1* 'jfl f{r\ W&&lL> D J2i VV IIN U" MAO ±I,I|JN ih. Exh l bicion, 1894, the Davis Machine was W O-1^ awarded the Gold Medal.



f LONGBEAOH COACH. LOW VHALITT I — dr omTRrmTT^ <O.N and after WEDNESDAY, Jann- Syrup of HypophosphiteofUmeispresoribedby V." ary 2, fehe Longbe&ch Coach will the faculty for the owe of consnmp- start from Aahbnrton at 4 p.m. j tion.Ohronlo^g and general R. R. BROWNE, . Coachman. TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary ~"-« "h~~M~*7'Ji"~T~r% '«n ~ ~~ ■ * for building up the Human Frame, and which are Rf AAlf} AQ ! #1V oonsidwrwi deficient in the above complaints, viz, LJIm/lliUftllL/KJ Phosphorus and Lime, It oanno be too highly mmtirxp nw toatc rwf f n recommended for delicate children. I0DIN& UB IKOIS PILL'S Dr Churchill's Oomponnd Symp of A PPEOVED by the Aoademv of Medioine A of Faria, are especially recommended * HYPOPHOSPHITES by the Medical Celebrities of the World for is real brain food, and in cases where muacute and Sorofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), the early nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa- stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak tlon. Sach bottle bears Dr Chin-oWa signature! ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating „ ~~~" , . and regulating its periodic course. None Prepared only by genuine unlesa signed Blanoard, 40, Sue SWA N f _-TFMI » Bonaparte, Paris OW&Pi, unnmiai. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through. PARIS J out the Colonies



New Maud Insurance Company. ISTABLIS H~e"d°' 1 «. 18 5 9 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THEFEEMIEE A2O) WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBBEALIT'S FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &a. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES • E. W. HANMER AGENT



FASHION A BLB DBA PE ftY. G. L, BEATH & CO. HAVE great pleasure in intimating that they are now showing a Splendid Stock o£ NEW SEASON'S GOODS, which are marked down to the Lowest possible prices for Cash. The following are a few quotations, showing the grand value we offer:-— New Pongee and Cambric Prints— 1-3 New Season's Dresses for 48 lid to 2f d, 3|d, 4|d, and 6|d per yard W 27s 6d the robe | New, Orepe, Pique and Basket Drills H • New Summer Tweeds 10s 6d, 15s -~6-|d, 7|d, 9d and 10§d per 9d, 19s 6d, 21s the costume yard *4 Q Ladies' New Style Blouses Is lid, New Designs in Art Muslins— ffl 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 4s 6d each Special line at 4|d per yard j^ Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hats i New Patterns in Orettonnes— Is, Is 3d, la 6d, Is 9d, 2s 6d, to 3|d, s|d, 6|d, to Is per yard £ej 4s 6d each New Lace Curtains—ls lid, 2s lid 00 New Laces, Ribbons, Umbrellas, 3s 9d, 5s 6d to 14a 6d per pair l""3 Gloves, Ocrsets, Belts, etc New Flannellettes—4|d, s£d, 6d, New Calicos and Sheetings in all 6|d, to llfd per yard W the best makes 35 Boys' Sailor Suits (complete)— S3 Splendid Value in Men's Tweed 4s 3d, 4s 9d, 5s 3d, 5s 9d, 6s 6d frj Suits, from 21s each each Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid, 8s Boys' Navy Serge Knickers—2a 9d, H lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d per pair 2s lid, 3s 3d per pair 10 Dozen (only) Men's Silk Scarves Men's and Boy's Straw Hats in H3 Is each, usual price Is 6d and Is 9d great variety O 4 Dozen Heavy Knitted Sox ll^d "Our Boys" Straw Hats Is each per pair ;, Best value in town g Dozen Seamless Merino Sox 6d per pair SPLENDID VARIETY IN SHIRTS, VESTS, BRACES, HATS, Etc. G. L. BEATH & CO.* TANCEED STBEET, ASBBURTON AND CHRISTCHUROH



Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods, T7<MBR AGING the Latest Novelties In both Cotton and Wool Materials JCi Washing Silks for Blouses, 4 Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silka for Trimming Stylish Jackets and Capes Ribbons and Laces, the latest* The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FilW CHOICE AND HIGHCLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 inches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VERY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KIDD SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, MITCHELL AID TURNKB. TANCBED STEEJST,



#JSt*f+fA> ClLKßlUXlDiam^lin^^|PMEra! PURE INDIAN CHIMA&CI^yiMTIW



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, QHRISTOHUROH. THE Recent .Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made Ms stock in all Departments most Complete. . CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM; FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROOXERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A. J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect 1)1$ Stocb COTTAGES XTO£NISIXX3I>, Including CCTTLERy, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .- .„  .„ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS _ .„ « w . m .„ £17 fco £2fi FIVE ROOMS, from .„ ... .„ ... , m £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS «. .. _ tm m „ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES % POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AfcD ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTOHUROH



SELLING ON. . SELLIKG ON U P-S I is m SI. IftS • U (I El L 0 IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10a 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Boojja. * Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Loader* Publishing Houses, NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beab machine yon can, Stars are the best value obtainable; 81. M, Jonei



SHEABMAN" BKO&, 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's entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " 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, But believe me the jTmthat I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. 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 Thit from now till the end of existence Whichjthe doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea." Shsarman 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. gHEAEMAN BROS,, MAEKET HOUSE. i AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



THE UNITED FIRE & MABINB INSUBANOE COMPANY, Ltd, CAPITAL M  «500,000. T> ISKB accepted and Rates quoted on application, Ireespectlva of Tariff A. LAWRIE & 00.-, v. Agents.



T3BOFESSOR LOI ETTES MKMORY L SYSTEM. Tn response to numerous requests from ivl sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my »rfc of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on 'he single Book System, and at. ' price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, I have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should pufi themsoivea into commuoication with Mr P: R, Dix, of Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information neoeisary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOIBETTE. i



DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guabantbed. G. F. ¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Btoneti Stkkjbt, AsHßUfiioir 9 4



loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE ■*■ Why rum your Reapers and Mowe*< by nsing inferior Lubricating Oils, whic, tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike VAliVftlllß which has been thoroughly tested all over the world and pronounced Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWARD EEECE & SONSf CHRISTOHURDH



EEPORT ON WAT-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIKRL N.Z. /H OVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDIOIN kh 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 Wal-rongoa Springs j to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombiercs, in France, where the lare Emperor Kapoleon 111 often visited for | the 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 purity and especially suitable for preparing a high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. E.IDSTON HUJBTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANJEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 6 203 Sole Agent for Ashbarton



15s and 8& worth for ss. POST free, any colony, Norton's X Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N.8.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of ' Ferret Brand,' and a block of i Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers in salt, brackish, or any water, a 2lb tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and as a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30 x 20, entitled " The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. 11 73 E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OP PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET R&TES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL CASH ADV VNOES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL* Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CHBISTOHUROH



if viiirnu i mil f^ffl^fwH'^M Establish*. OT.r3oy.irß ' iSIiS iiiiiiif bbst sel™d Btook |^Hf cheapest hoose furnisher ii|||§^^ IN NEW ZEALAND. mm^-TSr — a pOMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR mm g-.«-.... Jig 1,!! Lfirr^- ff-Q BEDROOM lOg, ■Eh|| :A44iL4^ S ! !1 Carpets from 3s 6d made and \ 'wrw»TWßi. "■Will*'l!" ?^-t.jjssss- SQUARE, Christchurch A, MARSHALL^Manager. 10 180



'■ >'-t.UKJoN 'tKfOK; TtLr.. & PuTrjfißY YaKD J. CEUM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. eAVrNO Purchased from Memrs tfri«dJ»nder Bros, the whole 4 of their brock, Plane, and Brick Yard, known its Kohnar, » c are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tile^ Garden Borders, &c» Prices on Application. N.B -On and after JUNE I, the price of Bricks wilj be 65s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233



m LIXANDEK THE GREAT wan ■f*- terribly annoyed when, thromrh the lameness of his Cavalry horses, M was obliged to halt the entire army while the horses rested, and their feet grew. If he had only known (but he didnt) thac a certain farmer had a horse whioh waa lame for six months, and said he (the farmer) «I tried everywhere md every thing, but it was all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I Bent for him, and S three weeks the horse was at work, and is perfectly sound. I wish I had known | before." Why didn't he 9 KINGSTON'S SHOEING Is easy and adaptable to bhefrequirementa of each horse" 5 THE WORKMANSHIP Is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE!



JJ. Murray & Son, WATCHMAKERS, J.EWELLJERS & OPTIOIANS. ASHBURTON. The Oldest established house in Ashburton, WE still maintain the old name for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Through out the District.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N 0 E S of £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a's current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager



PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) Is noted for prodnciag 200 krgo Tea Cnps of first-rate Tea to the pound. Tibia is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that w© frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. * Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the public should see that they get the genuine article, Retail from all the principle Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchurch 9 68



THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug 9 Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRANB c MANUFAOtOBED FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



0. H. MANNING, REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Reeoe and Sona.) TITO THE PUBLIC OF OANTER JL BURY.—I beg to thankyou heartily for the liberal support accorded to nay late husband daring 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 tike entire charge of the busi ness a* MANAGING- PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the abovt address, under the title of C. U. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with F*lk, Sydney, and Mr Oh rteston, &fe Newcastle, wo of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIBST.OLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue In charge of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 EMMAjL, &AHIOTG