THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1895.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton- Publishing Company, Limited, at tbeir Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street,. Ashburton. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 18«



_ Business Notices PAPERHANGINGS OUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 WiLL PAPERS have just cometo hand, and for Quality, Design, and Cheapness, have never been approached in Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choos* from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers arc direct from the famous manufactory of Messrs Carlyle & Olegg, London J. WILSO N, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITER!] 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton JAlternatelj Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Eats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales .f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohristchurchj Booth, McDonald and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acrea First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemington 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Llsmore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season - Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLA.NET JB. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTONj FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, .LTD. , ; o; —_■■■_■ WE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS " from the old established and well-known growers, [SUTTON <fe SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, ImpepaL'Green Globe, Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —CARROTS- Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— Colonial 'Red, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust \ —:o: — We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Alio Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FRIED LANDER BROS., limited. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURESEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prlo@B ranging from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. Por List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to DAVID THMHHTAS, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY fUKAU AGENTS. JO 57



Stud Notices. HTHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION' FRIVOLITY, (CAnoaAN—Nonsense, Albany—No Name Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING I DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jcnb., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui Blackwood Abdallah. THIS well known sire will travel the Ashburton Distriot during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Fonr Guineas, season. Groomage, ss< Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising fdur years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave—g.d. Wait-a*While. Both dams ate winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully built, splendid temper, and la a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbot ton District. TERMS—Three Guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Abdallah Shales WILL stand at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising I four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and Is a very fast mover. TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Full particulars, and ood paddocklng, oan be had on application to MAX FRIEDLANDER, on 10 23 The Grooms In Charge. i__ »i v. 1.:.'" _■ . tf""M " i— m F_feiie Notices. ! W* Bowman Fox. BHAREBROKER & ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL AGENT. TEA MERCHANT, AND AGENT FOR THB ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE j COMPANY. I have various sums cf Trust Funds for immediate investment on Freehold Security. Interest from fiv« per cent. OFFICE-Moore Street. (Premises lately occupied by National Mortgage and Agency Company.) 11 14 fIIHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (limited.) OFFICES IN ALL THE COLONIES AND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NKW BUSINESS since commencement of the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year of its existence PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept ia force oub of Surrender Value as long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all information to E. C. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RESTELL, Local Agent j or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10 154 BE PORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAI .RI, N.Z. GOVERNME T REPORT FOR MEDICINAL 3URPOSES-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 rCa.percr Napoleon 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! parity and especiallysuitablefor preparing high class natural Mineral Water. A, G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for GOTTT, DYSPEPSIA, AN/EMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, g 203 Sole Agent for Ashburton BOARD, TEN POUNDS REWARD. fIIHE above Reward will be Paid to 1 any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the conviction of any Person or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10 ?2 i Vwlry tMNm Vnm Jdww '



Mux seal MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS , Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton __ , ___^ PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F.~"MAKEIGr, WILLS STREET WEST j THE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms \ on application. _ ______ Mrs A. G. Claridze, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEEMS ON APPLICATION. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have* look Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded If re quired. 4 41 X£_EWJE_LiLYJf OW£I, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. , THE NEW TERM HAS JUST 1 COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8 30 a.m. 1 ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON.'! ! Sporting. tinwaliTbacing club. AN NU A L~"~"M E ETING. To be held on the Racecourse, TINWALD, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, I 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12,30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gift Handicap, open, of 25 soys; second horse to receive 5 boys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10a. 2—Pony Race Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 soys from the stake. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 10ai Ponies to be on the ground for measure ment at 12 30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 scvs from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding in value 150 soys. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10a s—Welter Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s 6—Novel Race, open, of 25 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Eutrance 10s. 7— Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the sake. Winner of the Tinwald Cup, Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 7ibs penalty, or of both races to carry 141bs penalty, Six furlongs. Nomination 10a, acceptance 10a B—'Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run. RULES ANd"rEGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. The Trotting Race under the rules of the New Zealaud Trotting Association 2—No entry will be received except on i the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising oub of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final 3—AII races are open, with the exception of the Trot and Hurry Scurry, which are open only to horses resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period - 4—The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river s—Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of the course 6— All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club 7 —ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaratfon of weights to carry 71bs penalty J NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomin ations for Trot must bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three t last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p,m. on FRJDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FOOKS, 11 68 Secretary P ■ ' ILL J— i. .. i For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills, They can confidently be recommended aa being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they haye preyed unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, aick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and 11b, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A simple, safe and certain remedy. * Many of the citizens of Rainsville, Indi' ana are never without a bottle of Chamber lain's Cough remedy in the house,' s%ya Jacob Brown, the leading merchant of tht place. This remedy has proven of so much value for colds, croup and whooping cough ( in children that few mothers who know its' worth are willing to be without it. For sale ty %\9 AIttVMW VWV COMPANy, L?B t ]



j_ f^BLl° NOTICE. John Orr & Co. IMPOETERB, ASHBURTON. AUE NEW STOOK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASFITA OIL STONES, i to Hand, TATTOO OIL for SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drams. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY THB F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, 14, and 16 incheß wide at specially Low Prices. WIRE "NETTING 36 x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards PISHING TACKLE BY Messes Joseph Warner and Sons and William Baetleet and Sons. Including— Rods in Greenheart, Bamboo, Cane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces j Pishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Hooks, Plies, Gut, Swivels, Etc., Etc. SPECIALTIES Electro-plate, Cutlery, Stoves and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. John Orr & Go. k Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS^ FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, InP.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS~~TWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of, Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains EXCELLENT KID GLOVES.J guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety] well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from ii Canterbury, in English and Oolonia Standard Boots ; also Zealandia, ir style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oanvas Shoes in all sizes and colors All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices/ Immense (N\\N I {Linoleums Stock I;j / &A I Wholesale Carpets /\i 1 and \ \ Prices, i



Business Notices. i EVERYBODY NOW HAVING h Heard of the •« BLUE MOU»E/" and its Wonderful Value, it means t« Sustain its Reputation for SELLING CHEAP. Therefore, until After the Show week from this date, have Determined to dispense with all idea of profit and SELL CHEAPER THAN EVER i ■— Remember — the Goods are ALL New, < No old shelf-worn goods at the j "BLUE HOUSE." i Our trade is Strictly Cash. Yon Can't refuse our goods lor your money; the value tells. * COMPARE "OUR PRIGE3. \ Men's Tweed Suits to Measure a Specialty, I The Newest Patterns, The Best Workmanship, The Latest Style, In fact» Perfectly Made Superior Suit to Measure for 45s Trousers to Measure from 12s 6d; 1000 patterns to choose from ; Fit Guaranteed. Men's Ready-made Suits 14s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 5s lid Men's Serge Trousers 4s lid Men's Moles, Good ... 5s lid Men's Felt Hats from Is 6d A Splendid Line at ...' 2s lid Working Shirts ... Is each BO Undershirts and Pants Is 8d A Beautiful lot of Scarves, Collars, Braces, and Handkerchiefs, from 6d eacb, worth Double. White Calicoes 2s lid per dozen, Sheetings 9d per yard, Silesia 3_d, Hollands from 4§d, Table Damask from Is. Prints. Prints. Prints. Washing Prints Cheaper than Ever. Nobody looking for Cheap Goods passes the "BLUE HOUSE" Special Line 4s lid Dress worth 7s 6d, other goods from 3d per yard. Sateens, Cambrics, Persians, Cords, OrepoHs, Drills, Etc, All at prices to Suit the keenest buyer. Millinery. Millinery. Millinery. Do you Want a First-class Stylisk Hat in the Newest Shape with the Latest Trimming ? IHE "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place for you. Go there and Save Disappointment. A New Line in LIGHT FANCY STRAW, Well Trimmed, including a Beautiful Flower or Ostrich Tip, Only 3s lid Our Net and Lace Millinery are tbe Cheapest and Most Stylish. The numbers sold up to date prove to us that the public know how to appreciate our efforts in bringing Down the Price of Millinery. Pick your Shape and Trimming and we will Trim you a most Stylish Hat Fbbb of Cost. j Best Value in Every Line at THB •'BLUE HOUSE." S U N S H A D^S. The Best Value ever shown at 2s lid A really Superior line with Stylish Handles at 3s lid. Good Shape. * IN BOOTS AND SHOES THE "BLUE HOUSE" Cannot be Surpassed by city traders, and in many special lines it is impossible co compete with the j "BLUE HOUSE" VALUE. Another gross the well-known 8a lid Ladies' Strap Shoes Just Opened. Be Quick if you want a pair. Also— A New Line of Men's Shooters at 7s 6d worth lis 6d. Every article Equally Cheap. In act to Save money find THE "BLUE HOUSE," the Only place in Ashburton where trade is conducted on Strictly Cash principles. Everybody treated alike ; no good Customers have to pay for bad ones os saved is 5s earned To earn money go to the "BLUE HOUSE," Next Clothing Factory, And second door from Mr John Orr's Ironmongery Department, EAST STREET,



Henry Zander. ' j HEMIY ZANDISB. Wool ftte»soii, | 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that,* •*- owing to the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, NO PUBLIO WOOL SALE OAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My Clients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at , MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately oooupled by Miles & Oo.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will beprepared. WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS ab Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold at Ohrlstohurch for second Wool Sals or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, ABhbnrton National Mortgage & Agency Company. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Cnrrent Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION - Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHOUGH, and when for Shipment to ' NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over 18,000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, iEAMING TWINE and all "Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Note—Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttelton forfchipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free of Charge G. F. MARTIN, * Manager, Christchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 319 Agent, Ashburton. 4. Lawrie & Co. y SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ARE now Showing a full assortment of SPRING ANDj SUMMER GOODS, including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS,; SATTEENS, DELAINES, GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs. I Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Ribbons, etc, etc. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, Suits, Ties, Shirts in variety. j Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and j Oanvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARE ALL ENTIRELY NEW AND FASHIONABLE. All other departments are fully stocked with the Best Carefully Selected Goods and will be at EXTREMELY LOW RATES FOR CASH. A. Juawrie & Co.J - i Woo! W. T. WEBSTEB BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ashburton and adj. cent counties thati in his Wool Sconring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near Bhe Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Homersham) be has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under- 1 take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products at full market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hi? premises. I The advertiser attends all the local Hide j and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased ! to deal privately and make terms person-! ally with Clients W. T. WEBSTER, j ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS I



15s and 8d worth for ss. pOST fi-e», anp c«.>l»ny, Norton's X Pumice Industry, 165 Liver fool street, Sydney, N.6.W., supply a Water Boiler, which b/>ils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, la box of Tobacco Absorbents. 1 enongh for a year, a tablet of * Ferret Brand,' and a block of »Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers in salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b 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 Tbing," all for ss, simply »s an advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. 11 78 Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBEBAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sals ot for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of ths Best Qaality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea m » mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. Professor Bickerton reporta that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality WASTED JxNOWN THAT J. MOISON is anxLti THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public have every advantage in patronising him; their money remains in ths place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S MPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ABBBUKTOM. DUN'T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed. Carson and Co. are selling, the Best of Mangel, Carrot, aud Turnip- Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce gb to Carson and Cos. They are large buyers and can offer the ber.b assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value im Tea try Carson|and Co. They have just got in a fresh stock of Indian, Chin a, and Ceylon at the REDUCED DUTF, and will give their Customers the ben efib. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the 'Snow Baking Powder' (registered); manufactured by Carson and Co. It is the purest and best, and is paoked in handy Glass Jars. IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Niiaimo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Carson anb Co. They keep the Best Selection in town. IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools o. any description, Dairy Requisites* American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weights, Spades, Digging "Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Turpentine, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire Netting from f to 2-inch mesh, call at Carson and Co.'s where you will get verything up to date both In price and quality. Cars©]* aid Co., Grocers and Ironmongers* IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA. AND EARTHENWARE, TAWC.RV._n STRHBT. STBATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL for 4 DISEASES OF WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply to I THE MEDIO _LL SUPERINTENDENT StRAXHMORE HoSPITiL, 11 170 Christchurch*