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The Letter Box will be cleared for the t despatch of correspondence from Ashburton j I for the undermentioned places as follows :— I Burnham and Dun&andel, daily 3,15 pm Chertsey and Kakaia, daily bfc 630am3 15pm 9 6 30 pm FCferietchurch and north, daily r 830 am 315pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn, daily 6 30 am JBifiWton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs , day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgia, Wakanui, and River- Bide, daily 6 30 am geaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlandß, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am | Oreenstreet, Winohmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ,630 am Wheatetone, Waterton, Aah ton, Longbeaoh, and Flemington, daily ... 3 45 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Bashaide, Alford Forest, StaTeley, daily  ... 4pm Meihven, daily ... ... 3 15 pm Geraidine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 80 pm Baling, Rangitata, daily .- 10 30 am 12 30 pm femuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 5 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Knwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 3 15 pm Ruaptma, Monday and Thurs day ». 4 pm Sfayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm jLowoliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday at 10 30 am

WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY.

Qhertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Bewedies, Aahburton Bib,—l consider it my duty to add my ieatlmonyto the marvellous effects of the wnsclles I got from you on my horse. He mi bo bad that I had to lay him op. No bitter what, I gave him ha kept losing WBdition and became so weak that he could Sijaroely stand. I carefuly followed the direc tions on the bottles and Bhartty alter gett fag tbe last bottle ha passed bots, and at Uoe began to mend, and in a few days was It for bis work. lam confident only for the Lmedy ha would bave died. I can highly icommend it, believing it has no equal.— faiWAM StBINGWSI&OW. Launston, August 18, 1894 Mr Haeeldne,—Sir, I think it is only right tat I Bhould tell you and my neighboring urmers that I ara iboroughly satisfied with Hlkst'B Bot Fly Bemediee I got from you. fter eeeiag the state ol the stomach of my forsfl that died, I became alarmed about the Ml of my stock aa they ail looked bad, I feanabed eigb/, following carefully the direc -shb It cleaned them out thoroughly and a few days there was ft wonderful change r the batter I can highly recommend h ifi would edvise farmers to lose no time in 'tuohing their Btook lest they have their jtaes dropping dead as I had, I belbve it to t tbe only safe and oeitaiu cure fo* the flaring of horses Tames Lemon Aebburton Forks, March 1, 1894 life J Headline. Sir—l sm very glad to It you that Walker's Boc-fly Remedies IgOt from you proved quite b success with Hw dying horse. He was aiing for : -om days, X cos got very dry, tho skio tight, a runi.im; ■ the noa© and ft very bad cough ; and war Ru-C? y able to walk about; we quiw expected ■ "would die. I heard a good deal about Bilker's Bot Fiy Bemedias, r.nd gavn it Bib *he most satisfactory resuits, and shortly Bor he g.' t the last bottle he began lo im B>vs and by tbe end of a *Bek was able for Hfrk heaity and well I believe in to be a Bdioioe unpqnalled, and can recommend ii Bh all eoofidoooo to all horse owners, as tbe Ht horse remedy in the market. H Edward Corbett mB Greenwood Farm, B Sooihbridge, August i, 1892 H» Walker. Sir,—l om ojlad to bear taeti- BKp t o the wonderful cfkotß of your Bot mm-iU- B Amadies. One of toy beet hr.reeg be- Hie very bad; the ekin tight, tbe eye life- B and a bad M''or' and 3° l low in oondl tto''' Btious to finish plougbiuf? a paddock I div Bl^aat to lay liioi up un!i» ke became un- Bl fo lift hie feet or do any more. We bad HMp him into a stable I gavii bsm yoor HKidies, and trw treaimont you pre- B,^ and in a few days he was quite ■Eer aad new at hia work, hearty and well |Bv^ bfjlievo. bad I nr>s Riven hjm your ggißdtfs, ho would have died. You can use B^E us you plo2.ee. Hn Robert Tkoiipsos j^^K Seaside Faroj, Bft Wakanui, April 14, 1894 ■Wr Wnlkijr.Dear Sir,—l. have great, pieneure BK>^ormi'n^ TOU ti"iat; °be b°^7 I Mr Heaeltine, your «geat, was a H^K<uiul auQcesg. I hid four horses l^^lualv ill on Dioombor last. AUev asing ali HBtmedies I oou'.d think of I wss induced Bfr,' your mixture. The rmalt whs ms>,c aHLas. I strictly followed the direeit-ione Bt a«d in. a week the horaes were ou^. of BBsr and reooverin..; rapidly I drenched in I^ebruary wiih the same result H^B 3)1 put; oq 3f)-ah rapidly, and &vi now w H P. SxawAitT Chortsey, April 12, 1395 Heseltine, Asbburton, Ageut lor i^R Walker'B Bot-fly Eeme-Jies The remedies I got from you had b |HEfful effect on my borae, jib got so bad ■Hi had to lay him np quite expe-ciicg to Hfl^im I tried the usuni remedies Un be worse, at last I pave him Waikers reeulte, Botß cams away in ctn *^c effeote °* l^3 reineay on m/ horses and my own I consider §^^B>S ;d horse owners and could tbe poor BHSz^ hmses speak they would eerrtiiriJy B^B Walkers Bot-fly BenKdi sas tbe b-M into this market John Dowxie B^^Hl Anama, April 3, 1895 Sib,—l bave pk-Gourv i ■ wonderful eft'ooß of Walkc-r'a |BBBbmedie:4 on my h^ivo;;, Ti^y io' B^^^^Tin onditioP, » f:ry onat, ami very BBB^n) ttDdlost all riearf »t their w,rk. B^H?"J faßm UP* Haarins? B» much r>bon W^Bmieif I e'eaid-d <o pive i a inni. I HBHM oarefuliy the direoi.:on» en the lai)> !b BHBb results were t-ufth &s to satisfy me HBRia )ho only remedy for tho euu-riny bB^H I am certain 1 cot b'U'k the cost i- inside a we«k. I shall o-rtsi.-'h ■B^Bn future in preference to anything eke jj^^^B B TiQ 60[ual M J TWSKDIE FOR ASHBURTON—J Heskl Becabdus Henry, Saddler. B^HpUFACT URK R—Robkbt Walk er,

2, 1895*

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~" SMITE'S PREMIER ?. WHEAT DRESSING. ' to Farmers. Y\7E have just, received our supply ■ " foy the coining Seeding Season. This Dressing is every year becoming more popular with grain, growers, arid is the BEST and CPKAPKbt DRESSING for Wheat, < )»ts and Barley. A2a packet is sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed. THE ASH BURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Agents. 4 228 Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, HOLD a Large Stock ov up-to-date j Oot-paper Patterns. Madame j Deraerat's latept productions, including Bathing, Racing, Boating, Gymnasium, and all fashionable costumes for ladies and children; also, Fashion Journals, Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fancy Work, THE c^NOY 1" REPOSITORY, SAUNDKKS BUILDINGS, Agents for— Dye WorVg, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10 B, W. HANIHJER. T AM A CASH BUYER OF j JL GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CUReENT RATES. Sacks supplied by me. I have several lota of TURNIPS to sell, i I am appointed AGENT for a splendid Drench for Scour In Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest flockowners. One Gallon is sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HAHMER



West Street, April 17, 1895. ■ HAY. HAY FOR SALE. v-OME really PRIME ME \DOW U HAY, in quantities to suit purchasers. Weighbridge Weights. JOHN G. RESTELL. ©BATEFUir-OOMFORTXHGh •'By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by ft careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Eppa hau provided trar breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors" j bills. Xtisbytheiudicioususeofsucharticlesofdict that a constitution may bo gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by fceeruag ourselves ; well fortified with pure blood and a property \ nourished fiame."—See article ia the CimlServH§ made simply with boiling wafer or milfc, goiain £-lb. packets by Grocers, labelled tkuijffn - s JAMES EPPS & CO., 0 BOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS* Stud Notices. HpO stand nt T. Harold's Stables, West Belt, j 1 near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING STALLION, SACRAMENTO. Bmwn Colt; siar iv forehea'l. snip on nosr-i bo h hind pasterns «hitP. Foale > May 21 ---1891. ted by J. B. Ha«san, Eancfao oh 1 P-.so S'ud, Saeri>rnprito, California. Sired by Albert W,, 11333. Ikcotd, 2.20. Ist darn, Prfinriirc'SH, \>y Pr*mptrr, 2305; 2ad am, Walk W;lla Ma d, 2.35, bj Bedfounder 62 | Albert W., 11833. R(-cord 2.20, mA I winner of 25 htaig hi-tfpr than 2 30. Sir of j Little Alb- a 2 10; High Tide, 2;17|-; Dud'v A'co't", 3yr-, 2 26b ; nd I<';o»ifif; Tiui:, 2.14|. By E *cti»neer, 125. Ist flam Siaier, by John Ni-lson ; 2 •ci dam- L.mot mare Electioneer, 125. Sn- <.f Sun I, 2.08J ; Pain Al«>, 2.085; M>zarr>.. 2,16; An eco, 2.164; Ad-i', 2.17{-; Lot SVx;um, 2.17J; N.TV-1, 2.17|; B-mit-i, 2.18£; anr! 145...{v-rs with n-cords butler than 2 30. By Hamble ton an, 10 (Rysdyk's) • I hereby certify that the above Pedigree ia correot J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dunn. Siaramento ha* star ed three times, md won the Maiden Harm sa Trot a*. Piampto'i last season. Paddocking aocommodaiion provided for mares. Is 61 pet week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson. For the past quarter of a century there has een one continuous flo'v of letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cures eflcted by Clarke's World-f ■ mcd Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill have brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases Pimples and sores of any kind are solicited m give it ia trial to test its valua. Sold everwhere ' i»t 2a 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless pitetioas mi mbutiWw, i*i f



[^ ~~ ~ """ '""■"""""■f H^HTiS extensively imiffed And HHHtss bty to boi (o? hi ntm e '



Ptfbii" COAL | MOO NT fc-UMERS | GOAL CO:vL I HOUSEHOLD I COAL COAL HIS well-known and favorite House hold Goal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck : — WesterfiiJd Kailway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid, Ashburton Railway I Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth | yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. AH orders must be accompanied by j cheque or P O. order. j GEORGE PARK, I Mount Somers. ASHBURTON BRICK, TILS, & POTTERY YARD J. CBTJM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Messrs Friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Koimar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &Q. Prices on Application. N.B —On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55a per thousand. A GOOD DISOi >UNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233



Musical ' €l§t»©rffi I'ooinbe, ; PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late of London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Me Llbwfliyn Owen, Agent. '< ' 7 139 PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF I MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevor ton. Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock • 4 75 Mewellji ©wen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMON? THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com *• mtmicate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Q'rinfy Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. j ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. A CARD Mrs A, G. Ciariclge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton.



THE UNIVBR-AL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF 1 s of an easy employ, clean, takeß little space, is readj *■ for immodiata use an i acts promply j Everybody should always have at hand a few Mus tard leaves, for they are known to prevßnt a great number of indispositions The Sinapism is employed with success in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paraiysis, Apoplectic Fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the TJni versal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conserva tion and activity Directions for use accompany each sinapism P i. ■: i P Mbttlby, 185 Eve St Antoine lo be had from all Chemists and from Australian Dbug Company Ltd Sydney "OROFESSOR LOLSETTE'S MEMORY _JT SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from aU sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Bosk System, and at tMe price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, I have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves into communication with Mr P: R, Dix, of Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch, i 8 105 A. LOISETTE,



MUSIC. MISS CARSON FT AS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte I ...I and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils* For terras, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pnplls could be boarded If re quired. 4 14 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH MRS F MAKEIG, WILLS STREET, WEST. HE Second Terra will begin MON DAY, May 27. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms oa application. —„— ~- ■■■i« THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL ...  T> ISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO., 6 43 Agents.



W. H.. LfINDELLS & SON, BORNBTT STBKET. Late Landells and Preston) a BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 BOMBERS FOR £19 10j £19 10s PREMISHS FOR £17 lCs i 2in and lfin Dunlop Tyros ( 94 Pattern | PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE I SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS COACH BUILDERS, Kto. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Gans, Safes, Locks, and all classes of small woik done. SPENCER'S WK-EKLY, A Journal of Practical Reform, Devoted to tho discussion and Exposure o£ the CAUSES which produce D^PUES'-iTON, And Hinder the Eeturn o£ Prosperity In produciDß tbis iwper tLo Proprietor aims at Enlightening the Public on tho Operation of ma. y j usages which I IMPOVERISH THK MANY | ! And ENKICH tne FEW I i He advocates what is Just aud Fair to all classes, and resists unjust encroachment on tho part of any class, being pr'jfiiundh'convinced that that the | MAXIM OF GENKKAL PROSPERITY can only be attained by IMPARTIAL EQUITY and the Ftndions observance of economic law i Wrongs injnre the pro-per ty of the veraon wronged Widespread and general Wrongs, therefore. Cause widespread ami general Depression i Wbeu collective >..r legislative wrong-' are clearly seen I by the Peop'e, the can he repressed by intelligent I > constitutional • olitical action. To assist in ; anbicving this most desirable end BI'ENCEk's ! Wekklv is being launched, and solicits the symrathy and practicil support of all who belie .c taut National Prosperity is Based Upon National itif ntcoustoess. In economics the groundwork of its argument is thu followiirg axiom, ;''"'"""*"uis:EAßNEb'''' GAINS j : acquired by the Few • : MEAN • : UNDESERVED • j i IMPOVERISHMENT | : inflicted on the Many. • OPENCBR'S WEEKLY will advocate the gradual O Brsumption by ttestate of the Unearned Incre ment in the Value o£ Laud. It will also advocai o tiic Kemonoti-atiou of Silver, in oriier to remove this crushing burden which has been impos d upon productive enterprise by the unearned increment in the vsilne of gold Spoi cor's Wejkly will advocate the adoption of simple and effective sanitary measures, but will j strenuously oppose The intiietiou of uisease by law, whether by compulsory ViCcination, or any other form o^ compulsory inoculation of disease A special and most valuable feature will be au accurate and reliable rttview of Commercial and Mo netary Movements of the Week To Adve tiscrs, i-pcuccr's Weekly will start with a guarantee circulation in most useful and in fluential quarters of 5,500 copies weekly A specimen copy will be potted to any address on receipt o£ w ntten application Subscrii tion : 12? per annum, payable in advance to W J Sieucer, Temperance-hall, Pitt street, Sydney, to whom all communications should be addressed RATIONAL MORTGAGE AND I i\ AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000 000. Paid-up £200,000. HKaD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Btreefc, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Dunedin, iimaru, Oamaru, | Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne S The Company ia prepared to make \DY\]SGL\& against WOUL nnd PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MAN ÜBBS For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albion Co, Ltd Hay wards Sheep Dipa, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, Moobe Stbket, Ashbubton 7 51 W r ANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs fIooPEB, Alford Forest li9»d, Aehbortoa,



SUGAR BOIIiIVG i EXTBAOBDIIABY T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before DIOGLB came REPLY: NO ONE, Imitated now, but not DIGGLIS'S real I Fankee Stingo. Tha trade is being stirred about, and awake to the fact that DIGGLE S Goods lead, 'SELDOM FQUALLED BUT NEVER EXCELLED" TO LADIES. ADIKS requiring nurs'ng an< j <>th'r attention can be accommodated at Mrs Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington," Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) rhe Hon Charles J. Johnaton, N.Xi.O: (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eaq Theßon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dt G. B. Anson, M,8., M.R.C.S, (England) THE OLDJfiST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Atjstratjan Life Office, anjd thb, LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of tho most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities then that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies, ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS i (TWELVE MILLIONS) Steeling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE . 119,838 dum Assured ... ... ... £39,333,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £fi,883,412 BONUSES BONUS for ONB year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to ;£910,0Q0 after making SPECIAL RESERVES, CASH BONUSES declared fat last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beversionary Bonßßee exceeainp FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE A- M- P- SOCIETY And fe scare a BONUS EVERY IEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Qnay, Wellington Christchurch District Office— JgCathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, Dicfcrtot Secretary H SANDER, I L oal Brokes? Aahbarton



CONTIN-CAIIOJN OF BEATH'S G-JREAT SALE. EUETHEE SEDUCTIONS. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets, Wonderful Bargains in White and Grey Blankets. Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats. Tweed Overcoats at Eidiculous Prices, M acintoshes, Macintoshes, M acintoshes, "Newest Styles all Greatly Eeduced. Dresses, Dresses, Dresses. The Entire Stock must be sold. Beath's Great Sale. TANCBED STBEET.



GREAT SALE — AT — "THE COKNER" TTNTIL THE END OF AUGUST all Winter Drapery will be CLEAEED AT HALF-PRICES, to make room for New Spring Goods which are arriving every day. Remnants at Special Clearing iPrices IW, H. COLLIER, "TEE COKNER."



jpaß jß^* Ml *^HB^^BBUyimMHPlß«ia^^^^B S «Hf bBhHhHBH - R|hHßhV _ llllHHv 4*83 Mr i V|BI Wm Hil % jb||, mj^ iAJiJTiJw r i Mm SELLING ON. SBLLIftG ON H. M, "TO NE S IS Felling 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 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required, Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo<> 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-haad Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent) for Adams, Curties and Co., Christcburch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beat machine ;yoir can, jStars are the best value obtainable; '11. m. Jones Timber, Timber, Timber. have just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enaxnmelled Mantelpieces. These are not shoddy goods, bat in appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE and will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND 1»AOT1R&



SHE 4MM A W B RON., GROCERS AND IRONMO^QBIiS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins: Also the following Varieties in 21b Tins :— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., mm. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, bat seeing that the Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 2lb airtight tins, thus ensuing the cnspness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE°IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRaSHWARI. xtt»*« Goods delivered daily. Orders by Posb despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds In 3d packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAJN BROS., MARKET HOUSE GREAT SALE OF FFBNITURE. i — :o: _— DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDKOOM FURNITURE. /CARPETS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Seta, Brasa and Iron Bedsteads V Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50a. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UJN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKEES AND UPHOLSTEREBS. TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office.



- the horse's friend Pages No. Horse Oils. TVTO. 1 HORSE ©lIS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Callus •*-" Lumps, Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure ior sores on back or shoulders or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be used for Rhen maoism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Braises. All one price, 2e 6d per bottle- NOME GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's Oil, they can be had of any of the following A gents. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil: Recardus Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F, E. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, Eaßt Street; Shearman Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddltr, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Bekaia, MrSjD. Millar. | Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. | SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Ghertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in 1 w »«r«» search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in '' WA*HS WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. N()T LEAD ' FOR~ WANT .ollow j MTPLLOR WHO (Late Bishop,) Aq may. Zealandia Boot Store, qrT ™ SMALL haß discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than as VKCWrr* thW r ?? y ordinary SHOF for 20s. A& -KUi)iib n J;M: ***}"** b2?ght for CASH £900 worth of NEW YOU AND SE^%R HoisH W IWI- *° °HEAPER „._ _________ w-aoxja QUICK INSPECTION INVITED. YOU RETURNS N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. WILL NOTE ADDRESS WAttT. J. Mellor 5 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



BOOTS. BOOTS. GBEAT SALE OF BOOTS. BAKGAINS. BAEGAINS. Andrew Orr HAS Purchased the Whole Sample Boot Stock of Messrs Sarcjood, Son, and Ewen, and Messrsßing. Harris & Co., Ohristchurch, at 25 percent off cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots and Shoes. THE3E GOODS ARE TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC OK SATURDAY MO EN ING AT |Q O'CLOCK. These Boots, being all of the STANDARD Make, will be sold at pr4ee 8 hitherto unheard of for New Goods. COME EARLY, WHILE ALL SIZES ARE IN STOCK.