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London, October 21 In remembrance of the anniversary of Trafalgar, the Nelson monument, I» Trafalgar square, was adorned with wreaths. Mr Gladstone, in a letter to the I Prince of Montenegro, praises that ] little country as exceeding ia glory all the war traditions of the -world. Beelin, October 21 It is reported here that the Czar wishes to meot the Emperors of Ger many and Austria »f ter his coronation. Vienna, October 22 rifild-Marshal Andelshatn, a retired officer of seventy-two years of age,who was ruined by losses sustained by bad Investments, shot his wife and then committed suicide. New York, October 21 Many American newspapers warn Cteeat Britain to respect the «♦ Monroe doctrine."

fH£ ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THtJRSPAY, OCTOBER 24, 1895.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburtoo THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1895,



j STUD NOTICES. i 'PO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUND ING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, I BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallab, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old at Chrlstahurch and Ashburton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten in the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Piompton and Da&h Handicap ao Ashburton Particulars as to service from theGroorn In charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOOKMIOK, Valetta nPO stand at T. Harold a Stables, Weat Belt, X near Hospital, sad travel THE SUBROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING fcSJT A|L LIO N, SACRAMENTO. Brown Colt; star ia forehead, snip on nose, both hind paeterns white. Foaled May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Haggin, Bancho del Paso Stud, Saaramento, California. Sired by Albert W., 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptresa, by Prompter, 2305 ; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record &20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17£; Dudly Alcott, 3yrß, 2.26J ; and FlovuDg Tide, 2.141. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamoit mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08J j Palo Alto* 2.08J; Mazanits, 2.16; Anteso, 2.16J; Adair, 2.17J; Lot Slocum, 2.17£; Norval, 2.17J; Bonits, 2.18J; and 145 others with reoorda better than 2.30. By Hamble tonian, 10 (Ryedyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dunn. Sacramento has started three times, end won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. Paddocking accommodation provided for mare?, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Grocm in charge, or Mangan and Wilson mo TRAVBL the Hinds, Rangitata, JL Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL-RUTH Terms for Season £210 a, payable January 1, 1896. For particnlars, apply to 10 18 R. BURNETT, in charge. TO Stand ab Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alford and surrouridins; districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlborough. BY ST. GEORGK — FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revc ir. MARLBOROUGH was a very good perform, r. During hs racing career he started in 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep tional brilliancy and gunemss. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9 132 Ashburton.



£Alf DKR * *«"• Eucalypti JEitract Thcio an» imitations of Eucalypti^ Extract in the market mow, products of simple distillation forming tnit) resinous oils. In order that thesa crado oils any not be taken, Ottb Ptjbk Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whiob is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pxm origin, as their information forwarded to US through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 We state : - Ib provad by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswal', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmncology, at Bon, wad Professor Dr Moisler, Director of the Medletki Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that Are saturated with oxygen and freed of a'ndSjresmota and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, Will develope the sanative quulities proper to the plant according to those authorities, and according to Pro lessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only axtract corresponding to scientific tests, and the enly on which possesses the proper therapeutic val-ae. j Sandbe & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oila are to be classed among the turpentines, which hove, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned aa an intema mecUannent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts j which may have received d?<stinctton at Exhibitions as Commercial articles are used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our produofcj the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopea most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recnced in sspecifls density through the presence of aoids By their tasto, the result of th contracting ten dency of reams and tennates. 2! these cradeoils, ao called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in oases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammationa, dysentery, wounds, tn conseqaences are appalling For safety always ask to SAKDEH AND ScVS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and e0 the old, wen-tested and reliable preparation.—Sand Sinrsti Victoria, Australia. BANDER AND SONS'



THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at hia Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Ljra, is a chestnut, ttands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree shows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most succeßsful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest mil© on record—l.3B), the only time they met; he is also rhe sire of some of the greatest racehorses in Eng'and. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Albany), one of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such Wdll-known per formers as B izzard, St Ma!o, Pi^ue, Con jurer, Emmason, Langley, Enfield, Mistral, Koihamstead, Warrington, Eirington, Kacco-, and Furocydon which ran second in the autumn challenge stakes. Terms : One Mure, £5 5s ; two or more -*-mares, £4 4a each, (room's tee, ss. Owner afc time of service held responsive for fee Mares grazed at Is 6d per week. All ca.' s, but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to -SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, VYakanui, Ashburt.on I'llE PUREBRED" CLYDESDALE STALLIOK, Ca Taller* Will Stand I hia season at Ashburton, aod travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Mechven districts. CAVALIKR is a massive liotse, plenty of bone sad hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a, perfect temper. }!e is a bright bay horse, four years oV, sired by Crown Prince, dam Poly. Crown Piince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Poliy out of Darling, &ired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was apt izetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland. Polly was also the dam of the champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with fcal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, and four Champion prizes for either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, »nd cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance Number of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary {Terms—Four guineas ; grooms? ge 5s T. ROGERS, 9 182 Bromore and Ashburton *"" iS~T UD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. ly/P* J« R> BIGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang Will travel the same Districts as last jear. 9 180 *~ SEASON 1895; TO STASD this Season and Travel the LAURISTON and neighboring District?, The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PROTECTION. PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good iegs, with immense bone and plenty of hair. He is compactly built, has sp endid sound feet and is a magnificent mover. He is perfectly quiet and good tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He has proved himself a sure foal-getter PEDIGREE PROTECTION wan bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher. Extinguisher's dam i< Maggie McCormack, by Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McCormack. Miss McCormack by Lincoln shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported). Miss McCormack was imported by the late David Nesbit, from McCormack Bros , '1 asmania PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by Mr Henderson, Southland, is by Mr McKellar's Prince Royal, Christenurch; grand-dam, Old Maggie, by Old Pr nee of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Mclntosh'g Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION has descended from the best and most i fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TKRMS—On application. Guaranteee as per agreement. Uroomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service j All season or guarantee mares, if sold or i exchanged, to be held as in foal j PEIER PRUMMON.D, pH Jjaurjstopj j



HPHK THOROUGHBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogax —Nonsense, Albany—No Name) Will Travel in the ! WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING | DISTBICIS ' THIS SEASOS. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Junk., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui THAT GRAINDLY BKED TROTTING 1 HORSE, Experience*, BY GitNERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand th's season at Owner's Stable , LAURISTON, Travelling to Methvcn once a week.



EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribnn , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Merlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 2 13J ; before she left, America, and he aleo used to ( drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two j minutes, Mambrino Dudley conld before I seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evidei*-i that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare ; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at la 6d per week. Every care taken, but ho responsibility DENIS MoKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston



Blacfcwoocl Ahdallah. THTS well known sire will travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most .records on the New .Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS-Four Guineas, setsm. Groomage, os. Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave—g.d. Wait-a-While. Both dams aie winners of several fast, races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully built-, splendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS—Three Guineas, season, Grcomage, ss.



Abdollah Shales WILL stand at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurst, and travel ti:e Metliven District. He is a dark brown oil, rising foar years, by B!ackwood AMalJah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shalea. He stands 16 handa, ha 4* I a perfect temper, and ia a very fast j mover. TERMS—Three guineas, s-asin. Grocm-ige, sa. Full particular?, and good paddocking, can be had en application to i MAX FRIUDLAJNDEU, or < 10 83 The Grooms j n Charge j



PUBLIC NOTICES. I DENTISTEY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION O F T B.ETH i BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises, > Satisfaction Guabaktebd. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BtrPvNErr Street, Ashbtjrton, 9 4 ALEXANDER THE GREAT wa« ■*^- terribly annoyed when, through the lameness of his Cavalry horaes, he was obliged to halt the entire army while (he horees rested, and their feet grew. If he had only known (but he didnt; that a certain farmer 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 wish I had known before." Why didn't he ? KINGSTON'S SHOEING la easy and adaptable to the requirements of each horse. THE WORKMANSHIP is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE!



Vy AN T Jsi D Jv NO\* JS TH A T J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliabili'y 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 hi*ve ivery advantage in patronising him; thote money remains in the plane, and they gee the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON H.*ND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ABHBUKTON. E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP \ AND LAMBS ! AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES ON LITE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. [ Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHTTROH.



Bestell A Doweling*, COMMISSION AGENTS, BURNETT STREET, TJ A V E ON S A L E, — Several lines of good OATS, Etc. MANURES, MANURES, Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, Langworm Drench, Foot-rot Ointment. AIso—CARBOLIC PUMICE SOAP, For Scrubbing Wood-work. Makes Brass shine like Gold, and Tin like Silver.—Should be in every household. DETECTIVE SHEEP BRANDS. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Wholesale or Retail. AGENTS FOR— The Father of them all—otherwise known as Walter A. Wood. Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. Duval and Co., Auckland. Accident Insurance Risks effected. Trade Books posted and Accounts collected RESTELL AND DOWDING, Burnett Street, opposite Orange Hall.



ASHBURTON BRICK, TILK, & POTTERY YARD J. CBUM"~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. fHTAVING Purchased from Messrs O_ Friedlander Bun., the whole of their Scock, PJanr,, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmur, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed ; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes fit Id or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, Ac. Prices on Application, N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GCOD DT:C /UNT ALLOWED (^OR_CAPH^ 233 S II A V I X Ct. DESIRING to supt ly % long felt want", in Ashburton, 1 am pleased to notify to the Publ.'c generally, tint I have j just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers the most comfortable shave in town.



R. Murray & Son, watchmakers, jewellers & OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON, The Oldest established house in Ashburton. TI / E still maintain the old name for careful and thorough work in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Through -1 1 out the district. ■REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. GOVERNMENT REPORT _ FOR MKmCIN AL 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 cempare the Wai-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombiercs, in France, where the late Ktnperor ISapoleon 111 of<6n visited for the purpose of benefi ing his health. As tha results of my investigation, I am of opinion that, the Wai-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especiallysukablefor preparing a tigh o^ass natural Mineral Water. A, G. KIDSTON HUJSTER, Analytical Chemist j



Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPIrPSIA, ANAEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 9 203 Sole Agent for Ashburtos^ A. Lawrie A Co., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Aft E now Showing a full assortment o£ SPRING' AND SUMMER GOODS, including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, tREPONS,. SATTEBNS, DELAINES, GALATEAS, DRtSS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs. Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses,-.! Sun Hate, Sun Bonnets, Laces, 1 Ribbons, etc , etc. I



R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, j i (Late McGregor's) in the premises of | Mr C. PERCY ! "'obacconist, East Stheet, ! (Nexo Ashburton Drug Company). 10 66 _____ ___. _._._ ----- THE WOBLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. THBOW away your pens, and conduct you correspondence on Modern F.inoiples A fortnights trial will convince you of the superior! y of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Densmobe over all other Type writers Free natruotion to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMQRE TYPEWRITER 00, Ld 51, GfSOGchufoh Street, London,



RULE'S Plydropathic Sanatorium, ASHBURTON. CAN RHEUMATISM BE CURED 1 r'HIS is a universal complaint. By some it is considered to rest merely in the blood. Others think the cause of Pain, I- (lamination, und Swelling is owing to the sheatha of the MuucJes and Nerves waiting the required serum derived from the blood, which is necessary to lubricite the sheaths of the muscles and nerves. Rhtumati.m will never be cured while the tongue is red or furred, showing chronic inflamn.atoiy action in the muc us membrane lining of the stomach, liver and bowels. ' OUR REMEDY for this Complaint consists of Fomenting, Steaming, Sweat ing, Rubbing, Blistering, and Bandag ing in their different forms, and WE NEVER FAIL TO CURE. Avoid all Stimulants, Ale, Porter, Spirits, Medicine or Tobacco; little animal food. These precautions and treatment would save thousands from a painful existence. W. H.~RULF. •PROPRIETOR, MATLOOK HOUSE. | F. AiSDREWES & CO.—Sale now *-Jt on of Surplus Strck of Fancy Gord«, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prlcua for cash, at L. F.



Men'fc and "Boys' Straw Hats, Suits, Ties, Shirts in variety. Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather ar t j Canvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARE ALL ENTTRwi v NEW AND FASHIONABLE All other departments are f u ]] v stocked with the Best Carefully belected Goods and will be at EXTREMELY LOW RATES FOR GASH. A. Lawrie & (7 0 New Vtnm Tdbacro—Latest 'success, '



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales >f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Cleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Eot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, JDunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Eakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc, every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JUNIOR TOOLS- David Thomas, ASHBURTON.



TAILORING. PEICES BEDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. "VTBW SUMMER dOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELEJTION of the 1\ Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. ______ * I^* We Guarantee Fit. Style, and Quality of Material equal to the best we have hitherto produced. And our prices are REDUOED 16s to 20a PER SUIT less than formerly, Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure from 47s 6d Men a 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. cbaigheadlTberbyman, N.B—Ordesr early to avoid the rush before the shows, etc, 8 143 FKIEDLANDEB BEOTHERS, LIMITED,



I WE 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 Stonp, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial Green Globe, Greets Top Yellow Swede, Etc, -OAEROTS- Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape no 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also — —CLOVERS— Colonial Red, White, Cowgrass, Timothy and Alaikfi. — GRASS SEEDS — | ; [Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. \) MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, ard all other makers. ' ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust | t *n*m am mi j__,m l We are i vow Booking Orders for WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine, and ; Branding Material for the coming season. ! Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. , | *f\* 1,1,, 'FBUEIM'AWDKit BROS., Umiled. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURE SEASON, 1895. THE Company I <aa for Sale, .Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from . €2 17s 6d pet' ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. J For List of Prices, etc., ap ply afc the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to I> AVIwD THOflTAft, Ashburfcon Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY AGENTS. 10 57



SHEARMAN Bf?O? H GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE HAVE just received from the well-known firm of Maconochib BeOS , .London, a consignment 'of MARMALADE, iv lib Glass Jars stJ^? INGS in T om»to Sauce. Fresh Silvoceaa ah ,KIPPEBE. D HERRINGS, Etc. Ail the above being this season's goods, are perfectly fresb, therefore we can, with confidence, strongly recommend them to our customers as splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's Lime Juice, Lim© Juice Cordial, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. _ . .BH "*P SHEARS. SHKBP SHEARS We have in Stock the famous 8.8 A. Sheep Shears; also a nice lot of Turkey Oilstones. Boie Asjent for the Tiger Blended Teas, in £lb and lib packets, 51b and 101b fclos nixipSSSV^S^i^'ll* Orders by Po* despatohed with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE m Ashburtoo for GROCERIES, & HARDWARE SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. FIT RSfl TURE, F V RH ITUIt E. LINOLEUM, CARPETS, RUGS, MATS, etc. JAPANESE AND INDIAN MATTING just arriving to be sold cbtaper <J than ever, Come and see our prices DRAWING, DINING, AND BEDROOM FURNITURE in stook, aad made to order in any design by first class tradesmen PICTURE FRAMING carefully attended to at prices to suit the times FURNITURE sold on Deferred Payments Agents for Olegg's Perambulators, at Ohristcfiurch pricei Agents for Woven Wire Mattress Company Agents for Exhibition Prize Venetian Blinds Christcburch Art Wicker Works T.-H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC., OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, SEASON—IB9S-1896.



WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCE^ AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE) OF COMMIS SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either localjy or for ship ment to the Home market. We leave it optional with our Clients to hare 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 charge will b*> made for transferring clips from Ashburton to Christchurch except railage. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. 10118 £50 Reward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARJj. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots Shoes AT . .. MELLOB'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBF J j j the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2W q « Ottn( j «tock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Sho&i&ai o. i\a Maids' Best Kid vShoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas 8 tT™ i* M Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6a 6d i^adiea' Neat Walkiut , sw. fi» Bd 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Pri7 c It will pay you to call and see for yourself, No one aß ked to bu?. The Goods and Pricea speak for themselves.



— NOTE ADDRESS— j; MELIt 08 9 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET., ASHBURT X waiiisii Knrownr- are m»klug a SUIT, WITH TROUSERS,, to measure, from a Good Colonial Tweed SIXTY-THREE SHILLINGS. TROUSERS TO MEASURE from ... ... , 12s 9d BEST SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS to measure ... . ... 1& 6cf ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY, — RBADYMADK OLOTHIiG A SPECIALTY — Grand Value in Boys', Youths' and Men's Tweed Suits. Shirts, Socks, Tlw, and Underclothing fa Great Variety. ASHBDRTON DRAPERY OOMPaHY. OUR BOOTS we absolutely;guarantee are the best value in the trade, ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. RESSES MADE till the End of October for 8s 6d, for all materials at la 6d pcr yard and upwards. Grand Selection to chooae from. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR MILLINERY Is the MOST STYLISH and CHEAPEST In Aehbarton. All Millinery TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. COTTON DRESS GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY OF STYLES & PRICES.



ASHBURTON DBAPERY COMPANY. Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. H. 0. SHRIMPTON, Manager.