Mr Gladstone's Prayer.

■ London. r'ctob_r 27. j Mr Gladstone in a Setter declares that the God-given Sultan of Turkey is a curse to mankind, and hopes God 1 will, in His mercy, speedily end him. j

Massacre in Trebizond.

London, October 27 Details of the massacre in Trebizood are appalling, and equal even to those committed by the lurkish soldiery in Armenia.

Madagascar.

Paris, October 27 The French treaty with Madagascar repudiates previous contracts and treaties between the Hovas and other nations,

The Cuban Revolt.

New York, October 27 It is reported that the Cuban natives have inflicted a crushing defeat on the Spanish troop?, killing 800.

Gold Yield

Mbiboubne, October 28 The colony's gold yield for the last quarter was 184,000 ounces—an in crease of 17,000 ounces over that of the previous year.

The Lizard

MstßorßNE, October 28 Sailed—H M.S. Lizard for Welling ton

Wreckage

Syi>nby,.October 28 The captain of the ship Dumfriesshire, from Liverpool, reports sighting wreck age 500 miles westward of Oape Leuwin. It consisted of lashed spars, as if they had been used for a raft. Nothing else was visible.

Disastrous Fire.

Beklin, October 27 A portion of Lascoit, in Poland, has been burned, and 1500 people ren dered homeless.. The fire was caused by an incendiary.

Smallpox.

Sydney, October 28 There are now six declared cases of Smallpox among the Cuzco's passengers, and two or three other cases are sup posed to be developing.

Death of Major Dane

• . Sydney, October 28 A private cable message has been received announcing the death of Major Dane, the well known lecturer, at Honolulu.

Marquis of Londonderry

London, October 27 The Marquis of Londonderry has been elected Chairman of the .London School Board.

Russia in the East.

Londoh, October 26 The Times has a furious leader on the duplicity of Russia, in secretly arranging a treaty with China. The Pall Mall Gazette declares that the Russo-Chinese treaty means ruin to British trade and the loss of all money invested in China, also alien domination in the Pacific. It adds that Russian warship., are off Van couver and Sydney, and urges Great Britain to immediately ro-occupy Port Hamilton, about thrty eight miles south from Corea.

The St James's Gazette advocates an Anglo-Japanese Alliance to prevent China becoming tributary to Russia. October 27 The Standard says the disguised or open occupation of Port Arthur by Russia wiil open up the whole' Chinese question. If the reputed treaty be tween Russia and China has really been formed, Great Britain and Japan cannot allow it to stand. Paws. October 26 The Ganlois declares that the Em peror of Germany has promised to support Russia in the East. October 27

Le Temps, referring to the attitude of Russia in tbe East, cays she ought to be allowed tbe fruits of her diplomacy. Other French papers con cur In this wiew of this matter

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourselves re'DOiisihle (or the Opinions expressed by our concsjondentsl

BLIGHTS ON RASPBERRY BUSHES

I TO THE EDITOR I i s Sir, —At the present time we hear 1 many serious complaints from different ,l parts of the county about the great dttarioration and loss of raspberry bushes, caused by theattaoks of severaldestructive blights. Excepting that the leaves of the plants have been occasionally slightly attacked by a comparatively h_rmlei>B fungoid growth, this easily grown and valuable fruit haa hitherto been very free from the attacks of injurious insects or other pests in New Zealand. During the past fortnight I have received half a dozen examples of raspberry stems from different districts, each illustrating the injury dona to the plants. In all cases I found them to have been badly injured by two species of noxious insects, which are now rapidly spreading in the colony. Five years ago I notified their presence in this district in the Guardian, and suggested means for checking their dispersion One of these pests—a large brown scale intact—is a native of North America, where, so far as I know, it confines its attacks to currant and gooseberry bushes. When I recorded its "presence here, I stated that if not urgently dealt wich it would probably be found in a few years attacking other fruit trees besides currant and gooseberry bushes Since then it has severely attacked apricots, grape vines, nectarines, and the raspberry. There is, in fact, no knowing where the ravages of injurious insects may cease, especially under the new and more favorable conditions of climate in New Zealand. An analogous case is that of the apple or mussel scale, which not only destroys apple trees, but also attacks a dozen other different trees in this district, including raspberry canes. Like the mussel scales on the bark of apple trees, these large brown scales cluster Into dense groups oo the bark near the base of the canes, and subsist en the rising sap. This prevents the canes from receiving sufficient nourishment, which causes them to shrivel slowly and die. There ie, however, no plant that can be so easily cleared of these scales as the raspberry. After the leaves are shed in the autumn and the old canes cut away, it is a simple matter to take each of the remaining canes in the left hand and rub off the scales with the right hind. An old glove worn on the hand would facili tate the work. Another insect becoming injurious to raspberry p aots i. a small native moth whose caterpillar eats into and destroys the buds of the cane*. A very effective remedy against both insects is to paint the canes with the following mixture, made into the consistency of thick p.int: —Disuolve a handful of wash in \ soda with a small quantity of soft soap in a bucketful of hot water. Add three or four plats of well slaked lime, and stir thoroughly for several minutes. Then add sufficient groi clay to form a very thick paint, and paint the canes with the mixture. The latter has the advan'aga of being cheap and easily applied. Gishurt's Ccmpound is a valuable insecti cide, and to those who can afford to procure it, it is the bitter of the two. The former mixture, however, is veiy effective if prepared as directed and properly applied. It is the labor cf preparing and applying insecticides which seems to frighten some people. The hope of reward in tho form of good crop* of wholesome fruits should stimulate people to use their best efforts (o suppress all fruit pests,—l am, etc , W. W. Smith.

School Committee.

CHKRI'SEY

i* The usual monthly meeting of the Chertsey School Committee was held in the school room last Saturday evening. There were present—Messra W. Oakley (chair), J. Cop land, G. Campbell, \V. Kalham, J. Lukies, J. S'ewar', and G. Scarlett. The master's report showed the average for the month to have been very good—viz,, 03-and men tioned several matters that required atten tion. The question of shifting the outside office?, and of getting a magic lantern, were deferred for the present. Several small re pairs were ordered to be carried out, and it was decided to have the water race in the master's ground only, and not in the play ground. The Inspector's report was received from the Board of Education, and was con sidered very satisfactory. The Committee congratulated the teachers on their very successful yeir'a work Friday, November 1, being the Ashburton Show Day, it was resolved to cose the school on that day. The sum of £2 Is 4d was received from the sale of school books. It was agreed to meet on November 16, and arrange matters in con nection with the treat.

Tinwald Town Board.

(The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday, October 25 Present—Messrs E. Gates (chairman) J Olaik, J. Heseltine, and T. Williams. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence wa. read from the Ashbarton County Council re control of reserves. —It was decided to let the gravel reserves. From resident",complaining of the large number of cattle wandering at large.—lb was resolved to employ the Ashburton poundkeeper to impound all stray stock. Ib was decided to write to th_ railway authorities to open up a watercourse across the railway near Johns-on street. MISCELLANEOUS After deciding up.n some pm_ll works and passing acoounts, amounting to £10 19i 9d, the meeting adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1895.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20. W%,



__AM DBR & Soot* JEuc&lypti .Extract There ar? imitations of Eucalypti c Extract in tbe market now, [ relucts of simple distillation forming rude raait-oas oils. In order tbat tbese crude oils may not be taken, Oue Pm.B Volatile Eucaltp-m Extract, whicH is recojrnieed by the medical division of Ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pare origin, aa their information forwarded to us through tbe Consul at Melbourne, March 2,18.8 we state : - I la proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefßwal-, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Panxmcology, at 800, iMd Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that dre saturated with oxygen and freed of a"ids,resinocs and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will dovelope the sanative quJities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the Pnlj on which possesses the proper therapeutic v.tl-ie. Sandee & Son's -Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils aw to be classed among the turpentines, which hnve.when used as medicine, no therapeutic effost and are abandoned as an interna medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received £.'jtinctioi. at .Exhibitions as rominerciel articles are used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:— By their deficiency in pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine J-A.csJvpti 1;-. tracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) fly their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, 'being recuccd in specific density through tbe presence ot* acids By their last*, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and ten nates. if thew crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts art applied hy mistake in ciuer, o croup, bronchitis, dipli theria, interna! iuf.nnmi.iion;. dysentery, wounds, th conacqttcßces arcappallin. For ga'e;y always ask fo fAHnisa and son's kucaia'. ti Extract and go liie ol.i, wetl-t93 ed and relinblo p raps rati on,— Saud j lursfc, Victoria, Austmlia. . ( SAWDER AND SONS'



___B V __P^ IsTa __*% wH n Sara■ m Ha"_7Vfeor /"% RESTORES m COLOR fl||f -AND |Wj PROMOTES Jjk, Atandant Growth Jj|[/ $£$gr^ qj,^ THIS gl I*J**»-»h4 It cures itching Im- S'y* JS ;j^ mors, and keeps the that six years ago I lost nearly half of my hair, and what was left turned After using Ayer's Hair Vigor several months. my hair began to j;i'«w again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor rj.iu'Ai.j.l) i:y DR. J. G. AVER & GO, LOWEI.I, RASS., U .S. A, WW Beware of rho.'ip imitations. The ii.-inu — Ayer—is pi-nniiiicn;. mi ihc v.-ntiiper. ;in>l i blown ,  ■ ' im. Ii of our hoi I l«<s. 7J^_ il _ij ,i mi mm iiimm ii i WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye ¥V Protectors, Goggles, Folders, aid everything in the optical line at b. SaXEK's, Optician, Y<m fry the tfw Vmm 'hbacm



Impubities is the ci.ood —We have seen hosts of letters from peop'e who have re ceived great benefit fnoni the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. 1 his is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which goes on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, and we can with theutmostconfidence recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally," For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Cad .Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless itations and substitutes 4 Bhetjmatism.— Dr B. Gordon's remedy KEViSK fails in permanently caring rheuma tinm, lwnbago,sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle 1 mvw> MM. Prioe IGs, post free. J, W, ! 'gut Hw, P,O, Be* 9M$ DwMiip,



J. T. Ford. , J. T. PORD~AND CO. Wo 1 **«"-« son» 1895-96. t^OR the coming season we have made arrangements with Mr E. W. FTasmbr, of West Street, Ashburton, for our WOOL to be received »nd displayed there The Stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of access to Buyers. MR ZANDER is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to us for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Christchurch.



PuDiic Notices. \\[A KTED Jv NOW jn THAT J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Beat 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 remaini in the place, and they gee the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICFST STOCKS OB' ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HaND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Data of First Sale at Ashburton will he held on TUESDAY. November 26, 1895 J. T. Ford & Co., In conjunction with HINRY ZANDER, 10100 Ashburton e_-i_-g----_-j.~? ii; n ■■i,.i.___-_—_ «j!_________a DON'T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed. Carson and Co. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Beads at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Carson and Go's. They 'are large buyers and can offer the best assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Carson and Co. They have just got in a fresh stock of Indian, China, aud Ceylon at the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the ' £*now Baking Powder' (registered) ; manufactured by Carson and Co. It is the purest and best, and is packed in handy Glass Jars.



THB CHEAPEST LIFE POLICY IN NEW ZEALAND 13 ISSUED BY THB MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Specimen Rates: Whole-life Assurance without Profits. Annual Premium during g firat fiv6 years. 20 £0 15s lOd ' 25 £0 18a 9d 30 £1 Is 9d 35 £1 5s 4d 40 £1 10s 3d 45 £1 17a Id THE MUTUAL LIFE OF AUS TRALASIA is the only office which issues Limited Premium and Endowment Assurance Policies at half-premium rates. Send for a coty of "The Helping Hand," whioh contains full particulars, to Local Agent, 1 , r " , Ashburton. j HtJ(}° * wedlahder. Branch Office, 160 \Chas. H. Cotton, Hereford st, Ch.Ch./ Acting District Sec 10145



BY PERMISSION OF THE COLONIAL SECRETARY €2ran<] Art Union OF JAPANESE WORKS OF ART. PROMOTED by"ROBERT ELSTON, -*- late Lessee of the Oddfellows' Hall, destroyed by fire.) Limited number of Tickets at One Shilling each. Over 100 Prizes; First Prize — Magnificent Japanese Screen, in Gold and Velvet— £7 7s Second Prize—Magnificent Japanese Screen, in Gold and Cloth—£3 3s Third Prize—Pair Handsome Vases — £2 2s Twenty Prizes, value One Guinea each— £21 Twenty-Five Prizes, value Half-a- Guinea each—£l3 2s 6d Fifty-Five Other Valuable Prizes iEif On view at BLUE SHOP, Arcade. Drawn on November 14, 917



IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Nimmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Caeson and Co. They keep the Best Selection in town.



IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weights, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rnkts, Garden Lines, Piough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw Oil, L%mp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Tuxpentine, Wire "Kails, Fencing Staples. Wire JNe.ting from £ to 2-inch mesh, call at Car?ow axe Co s where you will get vcry.hing up to date both in price and quality. Cahson aid Co,, Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, j AND EARTHENWARE, I\A WOI* R» RTRKCT.



mH E COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSORAHCE SOCIETY, (limited) OFFICES IN ALL THB COLONIES AND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the Sooiety exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year of its existence. PREMIUMS MODERATE. Cairns paid immedia'ely on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force cut of Sur render Value as Jong as there ia sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all informa tion to E. C. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent. R. B. RESTELL, Local Ageot; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington. 10 154



Andreiv Orr is showing A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES, RIBBONS, Ftc. COESETS, In P.O. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes



DRESS IWBEDS 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, guaranteed, at 2s Gd 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 in



ALEXANDER THE GREAT was -£*- terribly annoyed when, through the lameness of his Cavalry horses, he was obliged to halt the entire army while the horses rested, and their feet grew. If he had only known (but he didnt) that a certain fanner had a horse which was lame for six months, and said he (the farmer) "I tried everywhere and every thing, but it was all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I sent for him, and in three weeks the horse was at work, and is perfectly sound. I wi&h I lied known before." Why didn't he?



KINGSTON'S SHOEING Is easy and adaptable to the requirements of each horee. TUB WORKMANSHIP is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE!



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 Wa'.-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieres, in France, where the late Emperor 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 purity and especially suitable for preparing a high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist ■ Strongly Recommended for j GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANAEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 9 203 Sole Agent for Ashburton T F. ANDREwiiXcoTlsai^; j -"-* on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Gocds, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Bcuks, and all at greatly reduced t\m for cash, at L, P, Amnmw &Co \



Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in avery style and fit. Ladies' and Gents Oanvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense V\\ \^ I Linoleums I^A I Wholesale Carpets ;%* | and \ y Prices.



' Business Notices | FEIEDLANDER BKOffliiKS, LIMITED.! . : o:— I ¥1 HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & 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, Imperial Green Globe, Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —OARROTS— 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 Syndioate, ard all other makers. ALSO- Superphosphate and Bonedust _—_, ;o: We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. 1 BUF I^I,IIVDK WW RO», limited.



TAILORING. PBICES REDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. NEW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of the Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. I~jgP Guarantee Fit Style, and Quality of Material equal to the best we have hitherto produced. And our prices are REDUCED 15s to 20a PER SUIT lees than formerly. Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure from 47s 6d Men b all wool Tweed or Serge Trousers to measure from 14s 6d Encourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring. Every Garment made on the Premises. Guaranteed to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TATLORS AND OUTFITTERS. CBAIGHEaDTBGRKYMAN. &.B—Order early to avoid the rush before the shows, etc. 8 143



Q-j QK(\ TO LEND in One or More Sums, at Lowest Current rates, on First-class Freehold security. F. FERRIMAN. FIIHE undersigned is a Gash Buyer of Dry Bones, in large or small quantities* delivered at the Bone Mill, Wakanui Road. F. FERRIMAN. TIOR SALE—A very Desirable Residence of eight rooms and Stables, to gether with half-acre of First-class land,'on S.E. Belt. Small cash deposit, balance at low rate of interest. F. FERRIMAN.



FOR SALE. TOWN SECTIONS— 30 Acres First-class land, well watered, close to Dairy Factory 8 Acres Land and Small House. F. FERRIMAN. PUBLIO "NOTICE, fjIRESPASSERS on the land of the undersigned (fronting on Jones Road) will be prosecuted, without respect of persons. F. FERRIMAN MALCOLM MILLAR. Ashburton, September 20, 1895,



imremt Clearing Hale Ob 1 BOOTI AH O «4 II OE N, MESSRS MCDONALD & McDIARMID, havir^ Purchased the Business of S. Anderson, East Street, at a discount of about 30 per cent off Cost Price, have decided to give the Public the benefit of the bargain. This is not a sale of a few hundreds of pairs of samples which can be bought at any time at a nominal price, but a Genuine Clearance Sale of the Largest and Best Assorted Stock in Ashburton. SCORES OF PAIRS WILL BE SOLD UNDER COST PRICE. Our Windows and Door will be crowded with the Greatest Bargains ever seen tt . L 9 OLONIAL MADE BOOTS AT COST PBICE. X Heads of families who buy our own make will find this the best opportunity that they ever had to supply the needs of the household. Gentlemen will find upon visiting our establishment that we have lines of goods which cannot be procured in the ordinary drapery boot shop. THIS GREAT SALE WILL LAST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Oome Early and bring the Money with you. It will pay you to buy freely NOTHING RESERVED? IsVERY LINE REDUCED BRING YOuTT REPAIRS. This branch of the business will receive the Greatest Care and Prompt Attention. Old Customers will be pleased to find Mr Nicholas behind the counter. The Business is under the management of Mb McDonald. We are prepared for a Crush. COUW EARLY 4



F.iedland.* I? 0., i imit 1 WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896, W E B r^ EPAREI> T0 M4KE ÜBERAL CASH ADVANCES oroxr AT A^°^? ST CURRENT RATES, AND IREB OF COMMIB SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for ship ment to the Home market. We leave it optional with our Clients to have their Wool offered Here or at Christchurch, where we have again secured the same well lighted and centrally situated Stores which we used last season, and we have every facility for making a good display of all clips, Whether large or small. No ©barge will be made for transferring clips from Ashburton to Christchurch except railage.



Friedlander Bros,, Limited. 10 lIS GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, WE HAVE just received from the well-known firm of MACOKOOHIB BeOS., London, a consignment of ENGLISH MARMALADE, in lib Glass Jars HERRINGS in Tomato Sauce. Fresh Silvoceas KIPPERED HERRINGS, Etc. All the above being this season's goods, are perfectly fresh, therefore we can, with confidence, strongly recommend them to our customers m splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's Lime Juice, Lime Juice Cordial, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. -BHKJP BHBARB. SHKEP BHKARS We have in Stock the famous B.BA. Sheep Shears; also a nice lot o Turkey Oilstones. Sole Agent for the Tiger Blended Teas, in Jib and lib packets, §lb and 101b tine ron-S^*™™^ 11?  orders b* Poßt despatched with punctuality. CHEAPESr HOUSE m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY "to HARDWARE SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE.



USE LITTiLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. Price (in casks) 5s 6d per gallon. One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip _B__sJl_yU___3Bßp _________________________! Q^Kj^^^B \__\W_\_\\_\ ____\____\__m: IU l______________H^B lh <:l<' LITrLE'S POWDER DIP. A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips Sales have RE BLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip in the Market. TaYvri!? TTDTrn? 1 In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt jsoih. *>mv& | rfn oages of 10f 101b packetSj 503 per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS-BLICKBURI. E & CO., Chrwtchurch district agent-e. W Hanmeiv ASHBURTON -10 56 _ DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON.



Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Liye Stock—Tinwald aod Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on FWJUTS Sales d Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and Co, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, 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>> Baecock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I OAiT SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Mairire, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOii. OF PLANET JUNIOE TOOLS. David Thomas* ASHBURTON.