The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVXL NO. -i7o'2

4sHBUBTOiN: Monday, December 16, 1895.

PBICE: ONE PENNT



Shipping. ,|^g NSW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROSTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Moate Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Plyraonth. Port of Steamers. Tons. Departure, Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Dec. 26 Ruahine 6127 Wellington Jan. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Himutaka 4515 — March 19 Euapohu 4202 — April 16 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants isßued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage mosey <or approved guarantee for same. For farther particulars apply to FRXEDLANDEB BROS. Lubxxb Agents, Aehburton. TTTMION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, STEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport and Greymouth—Weekly, Wellington — Daily, except Sunday Friday, and alte*""&te Wednesdays* BuiKidin —Mondays, Alternate Tuesdays* Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. New Plymouth & Qnehunga—Thursday, Auckland, via East coast—Alternately Thursday and Saturday. .Melbourne, via Ho bar t—October 4, 15 and 25, and November 5. Sydney, via Auckland —• Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits—October 18, and 29, and November 8. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Chrißtchxirch daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. fERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



assess: '■".."_ ■' "■■■ ' —w, I^FOWPEftOT PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. ' %!m!172 * healthy state of the const.. *_*_»n cf urine the period of Tee.'*'--. , «§Th. wordi "JOHH STE2DKAH 4ft i\ __^^ •3h«m.*t,Walworth, Surrny," " , p. ngl-MTM on tie Government Stamp <_KxedUttUh _-u*Ai. i Sold by ejbmmhobne, pkoßßes, akd co. foe cough& colds, bbonchitis, asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c, &c KAY'S COMPOUND ESSBNOB OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &c KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia Faceache, -fee. Contain Quinine, Iron, &c LINUM CATHAKTICUM PTLLS, d gestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient COASULINB— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold * everywhere. Manufactory, Stooifport, England



QRIZA PERFCMERI 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X I GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr 0 Revell The best soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly Beented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— extra in boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes j Oriaa-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Eose, Violet, eto Oriza-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin In elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriza-Veloute—Flcwers of rice powder, adhering to the sk'n, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a putfume of w mown hay Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for ladieß' toilet ! Oriaa-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotch lavender | flowers; a rfch toilet water. Eru--de-Cologi..e-Qr_za—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Gonttes-Oriza-T>entifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good healfj and preventing decay Oriza-Dentalre, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel Ess-Oriza-et-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting lino j and tho handkerchief without staining. Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling oil Oriza-Lacto (o___a Milk>—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-0 riza (of Ninon do Lencloß)~For producing a be* utiful white complexion with the clearness and velv, y softness of youth Oi.staline-Coloranto (the best hair dye) -For in- Btant&_ea_sly dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health. In boxes, each with biush, comb, prospectus, and bottlo; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orlua-Incolore Violette of th C&aJ The most ■ exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay _ f violets ' Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the flowe Sole Agents for the Colonies, Messrs Silber and Fleming, Ld London



B-OT MONT EL WYNYARD BQUAKB, SYDNBY.J IS* reined social HOME, contains forty large airy bed room*, most faebionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, and time. Permancnts Special Terms. Write for particulars. rpoWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females •*- quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is IJd to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole sale of al the Wholesale Houses. Bewaro of imita tions. HIGHLY recotMmendcd by tbe most eminent physicians end Medical authorities. Has for 30 years proved most ■efficient in all cases of Indigestion.Dyppepsia Stcmaohio Diseaseß, Consumption, Lobb Appetite, eto A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to—J Lde Lambebt, 49 Elizabeth etreet, Melbourne



rr EATING'S POWDER |£ EATING'S? POWDER, jr EATING'S POWDER, XT' EATING'S POWDER. T£ EATING'S POWDFR, |/ EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Bugs, Pleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmlesß to animal life ) All woollens and furs should be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint ment insist upon having Keating's Powder. -No other powder is effectual fBUGS, FLEAS, £ILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, (MOSQUITOES. ÜBliVftlleu 1 m destroying Fleas, Bugs, CocKßeottJft?. Beetles, Moths in Fobs and ©very other' species of insect. Sportsmen will find this In valuable for destroying fieaa ia the dogs, as alsi? ladies for their pet dogs lElie Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the * autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered in a iraud. bold m Tlm KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pubely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only ■certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbbab Wobms, It is a perfectly safe and mild (■preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor: Thomas Keating, London



£ W, Hanmer. T HAVE FOR SALE- Tuscan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial i Clover Colonial White Clover } Golden Tankard C Mammoth Long Red! Mangel Prizewinner 1 Seed. Essex Rape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Peed Oats Cornsacks and Royal Oil Kero sene. T HAVE two Sums of Money for investment on Freehold Security, £2000



and £360 in amounts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to receive wool from my Clients to make advances without com , mission on any clips thab may be en« trusted to me, WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND j ING OIL are stocked by me. I E. W. Hanmer. COAL j MOUNT SOMERS I COAL j COAL : HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL ! ( fj HIS well-known and favorite House | 1 hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck:— Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. I All orders must be accompanied cheque or P.O. wder. , GEORGE PARK, , 1 Mount Somen,



MUSIC ' MISS CABSOH HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give Tier whole attention to her Pupils. JJ or terms, etc., apply to Mes Akjoeh, Have lock Street, or ab residence, HavelocK Street. Pupils could be bonded if re • Mired* »**



Business Notices th ff DAVIS SEWING MAUHINE. „ NT „ . v 9 I il W SOLK AGBNTB J?QB NEW ZIBALAKP NEW DAVIS * tb«'Be* PlMaSer fin EiigSud^aud MiN"S Q■ N" & 0 O AmercH has received a very srre»t impt'iua by the remarkable success they attained ab | the Chicago .Exhibition. Several very im- I fh^tUr ifP roye™entß .we *e ,there _™7* for 220, OOLCMtfO St., CHRISTCHURCH. VUVRTTfIAT wwum the first tome, and noexved from the judgea v ihn.i.iV£Lij J.&JSU th. recognition they well merited—SPßOlAL Awards. The first consignments of fchesa lateßt improved machines reached this """*" colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MiNSON & CO., say SEWING MACHINE the? aro muoh »PP>-°ved. At the Antwerp PER Qft O WEEK. WJ _,TXi.. _r xv. a. yj xi x n Xh. Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Maohinb was &** Ol^ awarded the Gold Medal.



LOW VIIALITI DR CHURCHILL'S Byrup of Hypophosphite of Lime ia prescribed fey the faculty for the oiure o. Consump tion, Chronic Cowh and general debility _P fen_ a£_. two 0| *? e Ejkdpal toswdient- necemi? ■*• for buiMing up the Human Frame, and whioh are wjasldtred deficient to the above corapUinta, viz, Phosphorus and, JJme. It cwmo be too W_rMy recommended tor delicate children. • Dr ChurchlH'g Oompoand Byrap of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real brain food, and in cases where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reptrta tion. Each bottle bears Dr CJ.urehm'» signature, Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. , PARIS



| LONGBEACH COACH. f\X and after WEDNESDAY, Jann- V / ary 2, tbe Longbeach Coach will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ctachman. ~BLANCASDB lODINE OF IRON P/LLS APPROVED by the Academy of Medioine of Paris, are especially reoommanded by the Medical Celebrities of the World for Sorofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic coarse. None genuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, Bue Bonaparte, Paris



Sold by Druggists and Chemists through, out the Colonies



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHUROH mHE Recent .Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipment- have made hia stock X in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM] FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY ♦ OROOXERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A. J. WHITE InTltes all to Call and Inspect M» Stock Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .„ ... ... „ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS _ .„ .„ ... ._ ._, £X I to __& FIVE ROOMS, from ... ._ .„ ... .„ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS __ ._ ._ ... _ ._ j£6o to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHUROH



'THE CORNER" i- Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOOns IN ALL DEPARTMENTS- For the Spring and Christmas Trade. WTT JOLLIER has Just returned from the London and « Jl# U Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for Ashburton wants aod requirements, $jijjffi* Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Cash, of which the Ashburton Public are offered the benefit. The Display at « THE CORNER" will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durability. Everything is new, the very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. Prints from 4|d per yd Black and Brown, 4 butts, 2s 6d Dress Stuffs from Is, double width Women's and Children's Black New White Muslins 3d Ribbed Hose 6d pair Check Glass Cloth, black and Heavy Forfar s|d colored, 4?_d Cashmeres Is 6d Kid Gloves, 4 butts, 2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery l£d per yd You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.'



FOR IKFAHTS AND INVALIDS, MF.IXIN'3 LACTO-GLYCOtsE CDS'. JVUIE-K FOOD. SPrsiAit. ii!„?::s m ...ktrks where fresh cows milk .mum. be obtaih__ torn Hon* an tree from Aniwi &~«w ana Keep a«oMnmi eiimate- ». .V ofctain*./ram all Drm*"* »**MM* AGENTS—Chrystall & Co., Wardell Bros & Co., & Kempthorne, Proßser A Co., Christohuroti



Business. STotte«s. -p h OFESSOiTI^EtYe^iZ M 0.11 JL SYSTEM. In,, reflponpe to numerous requests from all sections of New Zealand that i should... •wee affor.l facilities to acquire my jut of Assimilative iremory by Corre.cpondenoe on rhe Hog.. Hoi)k .system, and at the price of <me Pound Four Shillings each pupil, 1 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. 8 105 A. LOISETTE.



W VWtite mtt teA*as& youk cuocra nra WMiQLO ____ m^b, AW~MMM\ @^PllllUJml L**^l | WRE INDIAN CHI^&C^ON T^ For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such 'as Wind and Pain in tbe Stomach, Sick Tfradach."., Giddiness. Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold C:-...3, Flushing of Iloat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches o:i the Skin, Disturbed Glcep. Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling ' pcn-.at.oir;, kz. Tim FfRST Dose "wirt, give relief in twenty minutes. This "'■< 1; no fiction. Every suft^rT is earnestly invited to tiy one Box of these Pills, and they v/i.ll bo acknowledged to bo " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete Jiealth. Tnsy promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a t ldeate Stomaolx; Impairod Digestion; Disordered Liver: ' t .>.-,. _t like magic—a few doses will work wotidersupon tlio Vithl Organs ; Str.ngt,henii.p themuscn- Ltr bystcm: rastoriiw tin )rmi,'-lo't Coinploxinn ; bringing buck tlio keen edge of appetite and ..r.tusing with the Hosr.:..m> ok Uk ai.tti the -.vi.ou. wjybujai. energy of the human frame. Por thro'wiuc? O.'f fevora in hot, climates they w. specially wttownt-d. i hexc are " factfi" admitted by thousands in Ri. hJiwbcs of . ocioty, and oi\e of the beat jfu.ir/intcos to tho Nervous and Defaili-iited is that S--Aam'. mil have th. largest Adc. 0f,.»,,) rat. nt. t\Mi:h;. in. the World. Full directions v/ith each box # Pre^arod onJy I>_. TIKOSAas HJ5_OM.fl.tS, St. Holons, X>ancß.shiro, SasTltL-TdL a.)..i) iiV ALL JJi.Uui.ilaT,> IN Tills COi-oMKS.



! «EA1I1'» i I Great Annual Gift Distribution: FOR CHBISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TODAY. COUPONS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being given away. Every purchaser spending from 2s 6d upwards will receive a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. —REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PIiIOES. Every article*in our Establishment is marked ,at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments. |y BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. _H% Dresses, Crepons, Drills, Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing "A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. G- L. BEATH / CO. TANCRED STREET



Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. TE^MBRAGING the Latest Novelties In both Cotton and Wool Materials "Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming Stylish Jackets and Capes Ribbons£and Laces, the latest The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHOLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 finches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. v;ee;y special * TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, 5h 6d. MITCMLLAND TUMEB. TANCBED STREET,



DENTIbTKY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss.



All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburt on 94 J



loz Prevention* TS WORTH POUNDS OP CURE ■*• Why ruin your Reapers and ttfowe_< by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_. tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike * which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounsed Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWARD REECE & SONS! CHRISTCHUROH j



15s and 8d worth for ss. POST free, any colony, Norton's Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N.S.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or' keUle of water without wood or coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough 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, 30x20, entitled "The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. „ 11 73



E OWEN COX | AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME I'BEEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find ib to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, ! E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CHRISTCHUROH



THE TEA OF THB AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea a mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickeeton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality



STEATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OP WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply to the matron, Strathmorb Hospital, ' 170 Christchurch,



1 bus:ness w.->ti;x-.. i -\ • hi Jit.)'. t«N 1 B^MK.-.TiLK. & POTMUKY YaM-D J J. CRUmT& SON, j MANUFACTURERS. LJ AVING Purchased from Messrs .»... Friedhnr^flr Bro- , rhe whole of their Brock, Plant, and Brick Yard,.fcuowit &s Kolmn". w e an nmuuf cturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B.—Ori a.id afber JONE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED POR GASH.



(i*--' J esson, ':'■') PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON mHE CHEAPEST IhOP IN TOWN ''' FOE WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY \ Of»'Uvery Description SPECTACLES To Suit All Sights Your Sight Tested Free of Charge. G. JES?ON.



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



DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr W~H. Tait ARTIST, C.S.A. /CLASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In die above Subjects. A special rednction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school, For card of terras, apply to Ms W. H Collins, or at Studio, care Mk E. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing nd Perspective



PALM AND JOKO tEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. r*Uß2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is " noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR Ua TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teaß being packed and sold in oar empties. 4 Imitation is aincerest flattery,' but the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Store keepers.



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christchurch w 9 68 ~~ ""SMOKE "~ THE MEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Fltig Tobacco. TEE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAN& manufacturkd from CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



If. B. B««»ttt;^ll, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, WAS ON SAL E — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear nd Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. TFA. TEA- TEA- Jameson and Anderson's Celebrate** INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Brands. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout haivest and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock.



AGENT FOR— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia Districts Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Risks on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted at current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Trade Books posted and Accounts collects E B. KESTELL, Burmct Street, opposite Orange H*