European and Other Foreign Items.

London. Docnniv* 19 The House of Lords has decided that the San Paulo (Brazilian) Railway Company's officer in London is liable to pay income tax on all profits, whether remitted to England for shareholders or not. The reason assigned for the release of the Kuropean prisoners by the Mahdi is that the captives had been treated very cruelly since Slatin Bey esoaped from Khartoum in March la^t. Importers of cattle at Malta desire that Australian meat should be subject to double or treble the duty imposed on live stock. The Agents-General waited on the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with the object of preventing the imposition of such heavy duties, especially as Malta had granted favorable duties for the importation of Russian beef.

The Venezuelan Difficulty

Washington, December 19 Although the attitude adopted by the United States is wildly bellicose, a pronounced feeling of war is avoided. Ex-Af ayor Hewitt condemns the Pre sident's message. He advises that the result of the Commission should be re ported to Venezuela and Great Britain, and if the latter declines to accept it the United States should then press for arbitration. The London Exchange telegraphed to the New York Exchange that in the event of war special steps should be taken to prevent excursion steamers hampering the movements of British warships. The Senate adjourned coming to a decision on the Venezuela question till to-morrow. December 20 The excitement over Mr Cleveland's message is subsiding, and the Senate la now disposed to discuss the pro priety of app anting the Commission before agreeing to it. Even the Jingoes are opposing haste. The Americans are impressed by the firm ness and unanimity of English opinion, and chagrined and surprised at Europe supporting England. The Governors of twenty-six States support Mr Cleveland. New York commercial men have convened a meeting to consider the message. Many condemn it as against the interest of the country, and declare it has already caused the loss of millions. Financial enterprise is at a standstill and large sales of American stocks have been made in England. The American admirals state that they are prepared for war. The Republican senators are indis posed to leave the nomination of the proposed Commission to Mr Cleveland. Seven millions in gold will be with drawn from the Treasury during the next three weeks for export. Mr Olney, the Secretary of State, is arranging an alliance with the South American Republics on the basis of the Monroe doctrine. London December 20 It is reported that Lard Salisbury consulted the Powers before he s^ent his reply refusing to admit the Monroe doctrine to be applicable to the Venezuelan boundary dispute.

THE kSHBUBTON GUARDIAN t MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1895.

Printed and Published by the Ashbarton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street,* Aahburton. MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 189*



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Musical ___ TfOTvIOLINr MISS BESSIE STMMOHDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS 1 B9ILDIBGS, Ashbnrton liILEWJSI,3LYW OWEI, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW THEM HAS JUST COMMENCED. T NTF.NDING PUPILS kindly com j munic&te m early ss 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. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. OKGAF, AND THEOBY 01 MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, i Entrance up Photographer's Staircase, I and Havelock Street. ! THEORY CLASS—THURSDAY.



A CARD Mrs A, 0. Glaridge, TEACHER CF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTQN. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. 189b. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F. MAKE 10, WILLS BTRKET WEST. THE TtiIEtDTERM WILL BEGIN MONDAY, September 16. Vancaneies ia each of the above. Terms on application.



MUSIC. MISS CABSON RAS "Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will bs able to give her whole attention to her Pnpila. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Bave lock Streets, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded If re quired. 4 41



Sporting;. TINWALD RACING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Kacecourae, TIN WALT), ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME {Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12,30 sharp.) I—Nkw Year's Gifi Handicap, open, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furloags. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 103. 2— Pony Back Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 soys from the stake For ponies 14.2 an 4 under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7a 6d, acceptance 10a. Jonies to be on the ground for measure ment at 12 30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 8ovs; second horse to receive 10 soys I rom the stake. One mile and a quarter. I Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertises! race exceeding in value 150 soya. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty of 7H'B. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy 4—Tinvvai.d Handicap Time Tbot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two milea. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10a s—Walter Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 7!bs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10a, acceptance 103 6—-Novel Kaoe, open, of 25 soya. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bsr, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Entrance 108. 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 10s, acceptance 103 8— Httbry Scurry, of 12 soys; secoDd horsp 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.



Public Notices. oThTmanning, REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO URaPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Reeceand Sons.) fFO THE PUBLIC OF OANTER JL BURY.—I beg to thank you heartily for the liberal support accorded to my late husband during 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 take entire charge of the busi ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above address, under the title of C. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly fiva years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios ol Australasia. FIBST.CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue In charg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 EMMA L. MANNING



REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the SpriDgs, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. pOVERNMENT 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 Plorabieres, in France, where the late Emperor ISapoleon 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 especiallysuitablefor preparing a high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist



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 the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out 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—Al! 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 in j the district for the same period 4—The district above mentioned is 1 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 v



V Strongly xtecommended for " GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANiEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OP THE STOMACH , AND BOWELS. t For particulars and price apply to : HENRY ZANDER, 5 203 Sole Agent for Ashbtsrton W". Bowman Fox, QHAREBROKER, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several sums of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. Interest from five per cent. JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. I am agent for the above, which will be found very superior, and non-poisonous. Farmers and others are invited to call and inspect testimonials and ascertain prices. T E A S. I have a supply of Homiman's Teas which have been favorably known in Greab Britain for the past forty years. Alao Ceylon, India, and China Teas. Agent for the Royal Exchange Fire Assurance, established 172O« Risks at current rates. OFFICE—Moore Street. (Premises formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) fragrant and Gvinfottinq Niv> ¥mm [



6—All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funda of the Club



7 —ln I, 5, and 7 events, horsea winning any race after the declaration of weights to carry 71bs penalty 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, aot later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FOOKS, II 68 Secretary



THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL "OISKS accepted and Hales quoted on application irrespectivd of Tariff A. LAWRIE & CO., Amenta



USE LITTLE'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 (incasks) 5s 6d per gallon, One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITrLE'S POWDER DIP. A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips bales have KIBBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip in the Market. •nrm* \ In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt NOTE PKIO& I In Oftgea o j 10> 101b p ac k e t Sj 60s per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS—BMC&BURNE k CO., Chriatchurch district agent-E. W Hammer, ASHBURTON-



Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OP ARTISTS' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makere, WINSOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, sad which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:— OIL TUBES'4d each. REPINED 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 in ferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MEKCHANTS & IMPOETERS.



Pumic Notices. CHEISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. I BEG t© Tnform my Personal Friends and Olienfcs that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyefs Association, 1 NO WOOL SaLE CAN BE HELD IN 1 ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have ! not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H. Matson & Co., Addington, ta Warehouse My Wool ami Display ie to the beat advantage. Clients are requested to consign aa follows :— SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADDIEGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Ohristcharch,. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON ( N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is i New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be j seen to be properly appreciated. 11185



E. W. Hanmer. HAVING at last made the necessary arrangements to occupy the premises lately occupied by MESSRS MILES AND CO., Limited, without the chance of being asked to clear out at any moment, I have much pleasure in informing OLD CLIENTS who have done their business to a great extent on these premises, and the Public generally, that I intend to keep in stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils in Blue, Red, & Black, Flour, Sharps,



Bran, Five Salt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, Bone Bust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale TEA, SUGAR, Etc,



I shall hold Auction Sales of STOCK and SHEEPSKINS at the usual times •s heretofore, and I shall be a Cash Bayer of all sorts of GRAIN and GKASB SEEDS daring the coming season . As I have pitched my camp in j Ash burton, I hope to receive a share of the business going £ W, Hanmer. WEST STREET, December 17, 1895



qiO TRAVEL ASHBDRTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, i BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Biackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old afc Ohristohurch and Ashbnrton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten in the show ring a 5?i C6d fchree times» winD*ng Maiden Saddle at Piumpton and Dash Handicap afc Aahburton Parfcicalars aa to service from the Groom In charge or the owner JH J), MqOQBMIGK, Vslett*



The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANUrITsEASON, 1895. 1 THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all pnrposes and lands, afc prices 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. For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Offioe, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, V. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to I* A VID THOltlAft, Adrtrarton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57 ~~WAIL~FAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect* MIXED PAINTS OP THE VEEY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Artist*' OH Col<»r8 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, VABNISHES, Etc, J. WILSON, 10 177 Coiner of Arcade, Asbburton.



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Mateon, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent. Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton'CAlternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales it Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGEKT FOR- Matson and Co, Ohristchurcb Booth, McDonald and Go, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and 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 hafve appointed Mr W Babcock as my Agent in the ftakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acfps Charing Grose, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemfngton 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lift more 486 acres Good Land, splendidly gm ?d, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I CAN SUPPLY SnperphosphateSj Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDDCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBTJRTON]



FKIEDLANDER BEOTHEKS, LTD. ¥' m E HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season'^SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTQN & 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. ImperialFGreen Globe, J t Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. --rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. AIso— —CLOVERS— Ooloma!|;Red, White, Cowgrass, 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, aod all other makers. ALSO otiperphosphate and Bonedust We are bow Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FRIKOL^DEtTBitOg, Limited.



TRY GALLICHAN'Si A.G. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SUBB CURE for Bronchitis, /I Severe Oolda, Bums, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLIOHAN'S A.C. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared lor Veter inary use, and as a Horse and Oattle Dressing will be fcfund faithful in its operation For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heete and Wounds on Hosses, or Sore Teats on Oowg, etc , give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will j be for ever established. I Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY G&LLICHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS 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 Parity and Goodness. Thirty Pirns in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALLICHAN'S A.O. COIN CUKE. It li a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Oorn (hard or some.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Oorn, without in any way injuking thb i"ebt. Directions with every pot, and are easily carried out; Price, Is everywhere



Woesl fteagon, 189596. JT now being\ n established fact that w««?d Idr fo, the co»nbined action of the Wool Buyers 1 Association, N°Hff!SWOOt SALE CAN BE MJSLD IN ASHBURTQN THIS T SEASON, Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my church 7 lgh *•&•■■*> Christ. JJJJf S icf 8 are "pasted *« ddlw tneir Wool as coon as positble at MY WEST STBEIT STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Oo.) rfnJSir PSFP^^ED TO MAKE JiSSP^OABH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREW of Commission, on all gups promised to be consigned to me fot Sale during the season ; or, failing to s«U S!2^»«L bV fePiWd« WITHOUT ANY S^^B WHATEVER, to deliver it should Farmers afterwards wish it sold At Christohurch for second Wool Sale o* shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton



MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashbarton, represents GalHchan's A. C. "Preparations In Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him



EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashnrst, Manawatn, N.Z LOCAI/ AGENTS —Mrs Adams, Saandors' Buildings ; H. E. Bonnington, Chemlsb, last Street; Shearman Bros , Burnett Street 12 46



T"\ESIRIN.G- to supply »long felt want JLy in Aah barton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Ghair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers ihe most comfortable shave, in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, Lafce McGkegor's) in the premises oi Mr C. PEBCY? Tobacconist, East Street, (Next Ashbnrton Drug Company). 0 66



• TOP. |"WE WILL SUPPLY THI CELEBRATED McCOIUMCK Complete, wish Tkansport and Sheaf Gabbier alongside your HOME as follows:— <£42 Ills Spot Cash o] within the month o purchase. £45 Payable in May 1896 £46 I<>B Two Years terms half payable in May Feee of Intebest. <£50 Payable when your grand child attains his majority THE NEW McCOEMICK DAIS! EEAPER, Side Delivery. The Best, Strongest anc Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Kyegrass, Peas, Beans, etc. » ■ THE BIG <4> McOORMICK MOWER, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut. THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAI RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford Massey-Haivis, and Waltbe A. Wood Machines, KEPT IN STOCK. Bimiieh Twine. We are Determined to Undersel everyone in this and request Farmers and Others to obtain Oar quota * tions. Machine rOil of all kinds suitable foi Light or Heavy Machinery. John Orr & Co. IBONMOHGKKS, ASHBOETON



National Mortgage & Agency Company. TtfATIOHAL MOBTGAGE AND 11 AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-np £200,000 HEAD OFFICSs 8 Great Winchestei Street, London BRANCHES; Chriatcburch, Dnnedin, Timara, Oamara, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT.



THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended few either.local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Bates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHU4OH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very oomplete arrange* ments in London for the disposal of Woo] and can place our clients upon moat favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over I&OOO Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trnab for the special account of principals WOGLPACKS, SEAMING TWINK and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Bates Note- Wool consigned to the Company atLyttalton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free of Charge G, F. MAETIN, Manatrer, Chriatchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Aahburfcon,



Wool, Wool, Wool J AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Aabborton.



Wool Heoqringr. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ash bur ton and adjacent counties that In his Wool Soottrlng Workß, on the Ashburfcon river frontage, near she Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Horoershami he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of , WOOL. This he is prepared to under take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Gash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products at fall market rates, I He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at his premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, bat will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person* ally with Clients W T- WEBSTER, AStiBURTOHr SCOtrftING WORKS 11 164



mHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (limited.) offices in all the colonies and ih the united kingdom TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since cornmencemeiitof the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for t-ach year of its existence PRIMIXJMi""MpDEItATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept m force out of ! Surrender Value ad long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium, Write for Proposal Forma and all information to E. C. YOCING, Canterbury District Agent. R. B. RESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10154