CRICKET.

GERALDINE V ASHBURTON.

The Geraldine Cricket Club played a match with «he Ashburton Cricket Club on Saturday. The game, which was one of the South Canterbury Association matches, re wulteii after a most exciting finish, in a win for the visitors Geraldine batted first, and put together 145, out of which Kitto made 50 by good sound cricket. Ashburtou's innings op pned badly, two wickets falling for 9 runs. Black and Wallis then got to gether and carried the score to 55, when Wallace was bowled by Fuh. When the ninth wicket fell Ashburton required 29 runs to win. Denshire, who had gone in fifth wicket, and fe'ooks, the lass man, carried the score to 131, when the latter was dismissed by a brilliant catch by H. W. Moore. Denshire played a really fine inningp for 44, and Wallis' contribution of 38 came at a critical stage in the game. The bowling honors for the local Ulub were divided between Davis and Cromie, Fish being the moat successful trundler for Geral dine. Appended are the scores and the bowling averages.

GEBAIiDINE. A Sugden, o Beckett b Cromie ... 28 Dr Hislop, b Davis .... ... ..,20 Mah, c Denshireb Davis ... .- 0 H W Moore, b Cromie ... — 1 Kitto, c Upton b Davis 50 Pearpoint, b Cromie ..» 14 WR, McDonald, b Cromie... ... 2 W W Moore, b Davis .... ... 11 G Bethune, c Pooks b Davis ... 14 Kallaughet, not out .« ... 1 6 McDonald, b Davis 0 Extras ..„, .„ .... ... 4 Total ?.„ ... 145 ASHBUHTON. Upton, b Pish 2 Hammond, b Fish 7 Black, b Pearpoint ... 6 Wallis, bPieh ... .. ... 38 Denshire, not out ... ... ... 44 Beckett, b Fish 9 Davis, b Fish 0 Thompson, Ibw b Pish 0 G Andrews, b Pish 7 Cromie, b Fish ... 6 Fooke, c Moore b Fish ... .«. 6 Extras .... ... 6 Total ... .;. 131 BOWLINU ANALYSIS,

Adelaide, December 2

Ferris, the well-known cricketer, arrived by the Oceana on a business visit, and will possibly again settle in Australia. He will play for one of the Sydney Clubs this season.

ASHBURTON.

GERAXiDLNE.

COMMERCIAL.

London, November 30

The English wheat market is steady, the Continental dull, and the American chang ing a little for the better. Tallow—l9oo casks were offered and 800 sold. Medium mntton 22s 3d; beef 21s 6d. . .

Wool—The total number of bales cata logued to date ia 45,800, of which 41,000 were sold.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, November 30 The Indian troopship Malabar, with 1500 troops on board, van into a fog when nearing Portsmouth, and only *scaped running on the rouks at the Isle of Wight by a couple of hundred yards. The Anglo-French negotiations with regard to Mekong are at a deadlock. It is reported that the Coinese have dislodged the French force from Xienghung, which was recently ceded Ifc is reported that smallpox is prevalent in Rio de Janeiro and th««t one hundred deaths are recorded daily. St Petersburg, November 29

During the recent storm in Odessa five hundred lives were lost either by drowning or by being frozen to death. Berlin, November 30^ The police have closed eleven social democratic clubp, including theCeatrxl 'Committee, which is conducting the onovement throughout Germany.

Affairs In Turkey

Constantinople, November 30 The -Kurds killed two hundred at Jartalon, Jn the Vau district. ' One hundred and fifty thousand Armenians arfl -starving at Anatola. The Palace clique overruled the Porte's advice to concede the Powers, Austria and Germany, additional gua boats in the Bosphorus, but they support the remainder <rf- their demands. Constantinople, November 30 Sir P. Ourrie had an interview with tthe Sultan which lasted two hours, and despite the endeavors of that jmonarch to persuade him to alter his determination insisted on ordering H.M.S. Dryad up to the capital The European cabinets are considering the «*rave nature of the situation. *"* ' ,

The Cuban Revolt

Madrid, November 29

A, train, conveying Spanish soldiers in Oaba was destroyed by the rebels with dynamite. The driver and thirty soldiers were killed, and fifty others seriously injured.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

A. Dur n.: l*ol>l>ery,

Sydney December 1 A daring robbery was committed on Saturday night. A cib drove up to the shop of Mr Kerr, jeweller, and thf occupant walked up to the shop and snatched a case containing £200 worth of masonic and other medals hanging at the door. The thief got clear away and the empty case was subsequently found in the suburbs. j

MUTINY OF A BLACK CREW

Thuksdiy Island, December 2

Captain Anderson, of the lugger Dart, reports that the colored men forming a portion of his crew, attempted to murder him. Two Malays came to the rescue, and after a fierce struggle, during which Mr Anderson fell into the sea and. was almost drowned, the assailants were thrown overboard, and all three- are supposed to be drowned.

The Frozen Meat Trade

Melbourne, December 2

Arrangements have been completed with the Gulf line steamers for direct monthly carriage of frozen produce to Manchester via the ship canal, Liver pool, and Glasgow. The contract does not come into operation till May, but if sufficient freight offers it is probable one or two steamers will be despatched before that date. The rates are.— Meat and butter fd per lb; Oheese, tif reen-sixteenths of a penny ; rabbits and poultry 75s per ton ; fruit 4s per case.

Australian Politics.

SBW SO 17 I'll WAX.ES

Sydney, December 2

The Premier is pleased at the result of the Conference, and considers the outcome of it is peaqe with honor. At the same time he thinks he has perhaps been a little too liberal on one or two points. It is understood that when the report comes before the Council it will be very adversely criticised by a number of members who were opposed to the Conference, and also by more than one representative at the Confer ence. There is little doubt, however, that ifc will be adopted. It now turns out that an agreement that the new taxation shall come into force on the beginning of next year was 'arrived at by the Conference, but it was not con sidered necessary to embody it in the report.

We regret to hear that Mr William Smith, carrier, bad a stroke <>f paralysis on Sunday. He had been ab Mayti6ld conducting service in connection with the Presoyterian Church, of which he ia a much respected elder, and was engaged in offering the concluding prayer, when he was seized, and fell down. Ha was brought to Ashburton the same evening. We learn to-day that his condition shows no aign of improvement as yet.

At a Penny Apiece, £20,000

If you had as many pennies as there are natural holes through your skin, how many pennies should you have ? You would have enough to make £20,000. Now figure up the holes for yourself. Yet you couldn't afford to sell them for a penny each, even in hard time 3. They are worth more money. These holes, or sweet glands, pour out quarts of sweat every day—water, mixed with salt and poisonous humours. Stop these holes, partly or entirely, and the skin's work is at once thrown on the lung and kidneys. Then you fall ill with some disease or other. With what disease de pends on the nature and location of your weak spot. A lady, whose name we are permitted to mention, will not soon forget the spring of 1890. It was then that for the first time in her life she was afraid to be left alone t not from fear of enemies, but from sheer nervous excitement. She was obliged to have elastic put into her slippers to let them out her feet were swollen so ; and her hands were in the same condition. In the morning her face would puff' up and large lumps form under her eyes and on her cheeks. Then a rash made its appeareance all over her body, vanishing again almost immediately, as a blußh comes and goes on the face.

The suddenness of this she compares to the sting of a wasp or hornet. An intense itching accompanied it, so she could not lie in bed or be quiet in any position on account of it. She was in misery night and day, and scarcely knew what to do with herself. Her legs got so painful and felt so tired she wa3 put to if to get about. For eighteen months (it must have seemed like so many years) she was tormented in this way.

Meanwhile she consulted two doctors, and attended successfully at the Newcastle In firmary and at the Dispensary. But nothing j»ore than temporary ease came of the treatment they gave hen The doctors recom mended a change of air, and in August, 1891, she went to North Sunderland. She found relief at that place, but noc from the air.

Now we must go back 'to the spring of 1890, and inquire what, if anything, pre ceded this strange outbreak. At that, time, the lady says, she first felfc languid, tired, and constantly sleepy. She was troubled with bad headaches and attacks of giddi ness. Her appetite failed; she could eat but little, and after eating had a feeling of weight and fullness at the chest and aidea. Her whole system was depressed, and the life in her appeared to sink, as the water does in a cistern where there exists a hidden leak somewhere. Then came what has already been described. At North Sundet'land, whiter she went for a change of air, she met a gentleman named Oathcart, who expressed a most in. telligent opinion of her case and advised the use of Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Convinced by his reasoning she procured a supply of this well-known remedy and be gan taking it. Her letter concludes in thess words: " After I had used the Syrup oply a few days I felt a decided improvement in all respects. My appetite revived, my food digested better, and soon the rash and lumps entirely disappeared to return no more. 1 nave since enjoyed the best of health. You are at liberty to make my statement public if you think it may be useful to others. (Signed) Mr 3 Sarah Charleton, 27, John Street, Arthur's Hill, Newcastle, February 7,1893." We congratulate this lady on her recovery jand chank her for allowing us to publish the above details of her experience. The, doctors called her ailment nettle rash, but it was more than that. Her blood was loaded with the poisonous acids generated by indigestion and dyspepsia—the same aa th 3 poisons of gout and of acute inflamma tory rheumatism. The irrated nerves of tbe'sfcin produced the rash, aa the clogged pores were unable to excrete the poison. The purifying power of Seigel's Syrup ex pelled this poison through the feidneys and bowels and by stimulating insensible per spiration over the whole surface of the skin. Of this disease an Engliah physician says : " When it becomes chronic all treatment failß." yes, all treatment except the one which cured Mrs Charleton

CORRESPONDENCE

We do not hold ourselves rOiuonsiDle for tbe I Opinions expressed by our cones.iondents ,

THE WOOL SALES.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—The first wool sale of the season is over, and the prices ruling for the same being so miserably low, compared with those ruling in Australia, leads me to the conclusion that the buyers have the business too much in their own hands. As some of us are not able to attend the sales from various reasons, and also not being able to properly value our wool as to a reserve, for the benefit of myself and others would some (one of greater experience advise us what to do under the circumstances we are placed in?—l am, etc.,

Enquikjsr.

THE kSilßDßitOfc GtJAKDtAK; MoSBA^, DECEMBER 2, 1891





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? Entertainments^ PKOFESSOe CHAELESfi «/ ILL LECTURE to Men only in the '* Change Hall on WEDNESDAY, December 4, on ' " Private and Physical Weaknesses." No one admitted under 15. Admi'sion ... Free 11195 WESLKYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. ' A GARDEN PARTY (la lieu of the annuual tea-meeting) > Will be held at Hakatere (Mr J. Oer's), ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. ' CARRIAGES (free), for fche con- vejaienee of the Public, will be leaving Baring Square from 3 to 4.30 p.m. Admission to the Gardens and Tea, Is 6c3 ; Children, Halfprice ; tmder five years, with their parents, Free. Cricket, Tennia, Croquet, Qaoite, and | other games. EVERYBODY WELCOME. 11 174 ______ WILL be given in the Wesleyaii Church, Baring Square, on TUESDAY, December 3, by the Rev. J. Hosking, D.D., of Christchurch, entitled ' A TOUR THROUGH CORNWALL,' Illustrated with beautiful Limelight Views of all the principal places from Taraar to the Land's End Admission, 6d. In aid of the Moral League Funds. To commence at 8 p.m. I 11 164 D~~~ON'T SUN~BHORT~or~:mmer Feed Caeson and 00. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Caeson and Cos. They are large buyers Mid can offer the best ' assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Cabson and Co. *Th*ty have just got in a fresh &rocl_>f»flEan, China, and Ceylon at th^B^MCD DUTY, and willdMttjj^^^K thb benefit. Scones try the ' (registered) ; Carson and Co. It is best, and is packed in Vegetable or Nimmo and Blair's go to Cabson and Co. the Bust Selection in town. IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scaleß and Weights, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes," Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Tutpentine, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire Netting from f to 2-inch mesh, call at Cabson anb Co.'s where you will get verything up to date both in price and quality. Caib^um aid Co., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, I.'AWC'JRJEI> WRlll'f. Henry Zander- T HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S J- SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Seeds, . Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot $iee*g. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned KAPE SEEdTRaPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOOK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES SHEEP^SHEAES, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION ' U* f5 SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP- BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and' Black, la one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW. LINSEED OIL, "WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT of Best Brands, in Stock BICYCLESrBICXIILES, Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I ha^e Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, „ OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHIOKWHBAT. Henry Zander^ GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER, AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J X Fosrd and Qa



D. Thomas. TLNWALD SALEYAKDS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1895. 1 SHALL have the following lines o| Sheep for sale afc the above fixture, viz., A-4.0 four-footh erosshreds OdbVJ i n g 00( i condition, mostly ( wethers. O|(\A Shorn two-tooth crossbrsds QftjO Shorn two-tooth srossbreds And other lines of fat and store sheep. cattle, and pigs. 11193 DAVID THOMAS. TINWALD SALftYAIiuS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2. ■ I HAVE received instruction from the [ -■- holder of the Bill of Wale, to Sell by Public Auction, viz,— 1 Light Gig (New), 1 get of Harness (New), Bay hack 1 Cow and Calf 5 Breeding Sows, 31 Large and Small Pigs DAVID THOMAS, 12 4 Auctioneer. FriedTander Bros., Limited. IN Ba.flKKU4*ruYr ~\ In the Estate of W. B. Ellekv, of May field, farmer, a Bankrupt, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, are instructedJtfMMM Deputy Official Assignee in j^^^^^^l to Hall by Public Auction Ul^^^^^^| near CAVENDISH RAILWAY M^^^H ON MONDAY NEXT,^PB THE-Otii INST., Ab 12 o'clock, the following— 4 DRAUGHT HORSES 1 HACK | COW 4. PIGS O/\ MERINO EWES . 2 Double-furrow Ploughs, 1 Moulding Plough, 1 Grubber, ! Farm Dray, Spring Trap and set; Trap Harness, Wet Harrows, McCormick Reaper and Binder, Chaftcufcter and Horse power, quantity of Harness, , Troughs, Empty Bags, &c, Sale at 12 o'clock. R. PRIEDLANDER, 12 5 Auctioneer. Pubiic Notices THISTLE LODGE, 5.0., 027, THE Annual Installation of R.W. Master Bro. A. A. Orrand Investi ture of Ofiicera will take place THIS EVENING at 7.30 in the Masonic Hall. The Ceremony will be conducted by the R. W.G. Master Bro, Loaisson and D.G.L. Officers. \ Visiting brethren cordially invited. G.J. NEILL, 12 3 Secretary 1 "to* tjhe"l^hurch"membl]rs~ m the PARISH OF ASHBURTON. HI^HE Church Officera deem it advisable JL to relinquish tho GARDEN PARTY this year as a mode of raising money for the general expenses, and in lieu thereof, ask the Parishioners to co operate in extinguishing the Debt by " Straight out" giving, Some ladies snd others have kindly consented to call upon you to receive donations towards this object. Members and Friends are respect' fuily requested to give without delay what they would have spent upon the Garden Parry, so that the Debt may be extinguished before < hristmas Day. The total amount received will be notified on SUNDAY, December 22, 1895 Bnna tiona may also be sent in to the Church wardens. EDW4RD STEPHENS J. M. CAMBRIDGE | St Stephen's Vestry, December 2, 1895 ASHBURTON RIFLK VOLUNTEERS' CAMP FIRE. BY permission of his Worship the Mayor, the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers wiil light a camp fire on the Volunteer Reserve, at the Drillshed this evening. All friends invited, at eight o'clock. W. E. DOLMAN, 12 2" Captain commanding. nnHE Very Lateat.-^-Strawberries and J_ Tee Cream 6d per plate at H. A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. T K~AMD^ rWE^^Ci37^Stdernow -*-J» on o Surplus Stock of Fane- Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced pricos for caah, at L. F. Andukwks & T. Bullock. STRA.YED from the Grange Farm, on or <ibout 9th inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock 11 112 FOR. SALE.—An Inproved Farm mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lie? more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. ' T^BOLLOCK^ FIFTY ACRES, Hinds Village Settle ment, being Lot 3, reserve 137, fenced •md with small dwelling thereon, lately occupied by one Pearca. Rental half yearly, £1 lla yd. Offers are invited for this OH account of the Public Trustee % BWWQK.



I Public Notices I CHRXSTCHURCH WOOL I SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Frien 1.-; and Olienns that owing to the action taken by die Wool Buyers Association, NO WOOL SaLE CAN BE HELD IN 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 li. Mat-son & Co., Aldington, to Warehouse My Wool and Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign aa follows:— SEED COMPANY, account D. THOMAS AD.HNGTON. } 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., Chrlstchareh. * DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 HENRY ZANDER. REDUCTION! REDUCTION! j BUCKEYE iiEAPERS & BINDERS, BUCKEYE MOWERS, BUCKEYE CULTIVATORS. I HAVE much pleasure to inform Farmers that I have taken up the Agency for the BUCKEYE HARVESTER COMPANY. REAPERS AND BINDERS Thousands of these Machines are now In use in New Zealand—many in the immediate neighborhood of Ashburton— aud x every one is giving the highest satisfaction. lam prepared to deliver a BUCKEYE REAPER AND BINDER, with latest improvements, at a consider ably less price than any other make sold here, and am prepared to give terms extending over a number of years. Every guarantee given with each machine, and a large Stock of EXTRAS will be kept on hand. This Reaper, which is the simplest, lightest, and most compact made, is on view at my East Street premises TRIALS will be held in the District as soon as possible MOWERS Little need be said about the NEW BUCKEYE MOWER. It has given more satisfaction than any other Mower in the market, and can also be seen at my premises. The price is from £2 to £'S less than Mowers which cannot even compare with the New Buckeye CULTIVATORS This handy little Implement for hoeing Mangels, Carrots, Potatoes, etc., was ' very much admired at our Show, and no Farmer should be without one. Only a few left for Sala For further particulars and prises apply to Henry Uaader, GENERAL MERCHANT, Ashburton ' 11133 j Wool i®courlmgr. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ashburton and adjacent counties that in his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, | near she Bridge (formerly occupied' by Mr Homersham) 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 Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products at full market rates. 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, but will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally with Clients WT- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS -11 J£ 4 W. Bowman Fox, Q HAREBROKER & ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL AGENT. TEA MERCHANT, AND AGENT FOR THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I have various sums of Trust Funds for immediate investment on Freehold Security. Interest from five per cent. OFFICE—Moore Street. (Premises lately occupied by National Mortgage and Agency Company.) 11 14 THE TEA OF THS AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea, TRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. « SAXON TEA., SAXON TEA, Pkoressor Bickertojs- reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality rpo LADlES—Spring Cleaning. Before JL re-arranging your rooms pay us a visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery ia verig* large, and includes ev3rything ' neceslfry for the beauty and comfort of a s home,—Silicas** aw Xukmh, j



Business Notices. ■T, VERYfcODY NOW HAVING JL« Heard of the I" BLUE HOU*£/" and its Wonderful Value, it means to Sustain its Reputation for SELLING CHEAP. Therefore, until After the Show week from this date, have Determined to dispense with all idea of profit and SELL CHEAPER THAN EVER — Remember — the Goods are ALL New, No old shelf-worn goods at the "BLUE HOUSE." Our trade is Strictly Cash. You Can't refuse our goods for your money ; the value tells. COMPARE OUR PRICE 3. Men's Tweed Suits to Measure a Specialty. The Newest Patterns, The Best Workmanship, The Latest Style, In fact a Perfectly Made Superior Suit to Measure for 45s Trousers to Measure from 12s 6d; 1000 patterns to choose from ; Fit Guaranteed. Men's Ready-made Suits 148 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 5* lid Men's Serge Trousers 4* lid Men's Moles, Good ... 5a lid Men's Felt Hats from Is 6d A Splendid Line at ... 2s lid Working Shirts ... Is each BC Undershirts and Pants Is 8d A Beautiful lot of Scarves, Collars, Braces, and Handkerchiefs, from 6d each, worth Double. White Calicoes 2s lid per dozen, I Sheetings 9d per yard, Silesia 3|d, Hollands from 4|d, Table Damask from Is. Prints. Prints. Prints. Washing Prints Cheaper than Ever. Nobody looking for Cheap Goods passes the "BLUE HOUSE" Special Lice 4s lid Dress worth 7s 6d, other goods from 3d per yard. Sateens, Cambrics, I Persians, Cords, OrepoK?, Drlils, Etc, All at prices to Suit the keenest buyer. Millinery. Millinery, Millinery. Do you Want a First-class Sfcyliak Hat in the Newest Shape with the Latest Trimming ? THE "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place for you. Go there and Save Disappointment. A New Line in LIGHT FANCY STRAW, Well Trimmed, including a Beautiful Flower or Ostrich Tip, Only 3s lid Our Net and Lace Millinery are the Cheapest and Most Stylish. The numbers sold up to date prove to us that the public know how to appreciate our efforts in bringing Down the Price of Millinery. Pick your Shape and Trimming and we will Trim you a mo3t Stylish Hat Free of Cost. Best Value in Every Line at THE "BLUE HOUSE." S U N S H A DIE'S. i The Best Value ever shown at 2s lid A really Superior line with Stylish Handles at 3s lid. Good Shape. IN BOOTS AND SHOES THE "BLUE HOUSE" Cannot be Surpassed by city traders, and in many special lines it is impossible to compete with the "BLUE HOUSE" VALUE. ( Another gross of the well-known 8s lid Ladies' Strap Shoes Just Opened. Be Quick if you want a pair. Also— A New Line ot Men's Shooters at 7s 6d worth 11s 6d. Every article Equally Cheap. In fact to Save money find THE "BLUE HOUSE," the Only place in Ashburton where trade is conducted on Strictly Cash I principles. Everybody treated alike ; no good Customers have to pay for bad ones 5s saved is 5s earned To earn money go to the "BLUE HOUSE," Next Clothing Factory, And second door from Mr John Orr's Ironmongery Department, EAST STREET,



. Business Notices M^^—~. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? SUJRING .'.)C;O3fcl\ 1895. we fc< ok >i ore orders for Salts, &c., than e*er "-' we bad before for month since th-j Establishment of ;nir Business (1880) i This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REPUOKD P[tFOn>y and tiiat they can rely on our reputatioD for &NTIHE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whoße orders we were compelled to refnse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS} rtqairing Suits, Ac, for the Christmas Hylidiys are kindly asked to leave uieir orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment I rRAieHEAD'~*~B£RRYMAJtf, i | THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON i• , ' LAST TEN DAYS OP * Great Clearing' Sale, OF S. ANDERSON'S STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES. OWING to the immense success which has attended the above Gigantic Sale we have decided to continue the same for Ten Days Only, Our prices are the same as hitherto although our stock has been largely increased by the arrival of New Goods. ALL COLONIAL BOOTS AT COST IPRICE. DOZENS OF PAIRS AT UNDER COST PRICE ■—Remember— This is a Genuine Clearance Sale of the Best Assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. See our Windows and Door for the Greatest Bargains in town, and Note the Address— ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET THE Cliristchurch Meat Company, Ltd. iriuimn ■ i "(V iiiiiiiinwuw ii HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the. Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to , FREEZE FOR FAEMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST MARKET VALUES. ; 11105 £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots jmd Shoes at MELLOR'B ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton, 2GOO poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— i Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Besc'Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Beat Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tin Straps 6s fid Ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English Samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one aeked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~E~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE How Shall the Sheep Farmer Best Obtain Help from _ Science? EXPERIENCE] has proved that the Drench discovered and patented Hi by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Patentee amongst tbose Scientists who have spent money and a lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm Scourge. The unique factor in this discovery is the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom has time to give his attention, but that which has been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage. This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE has done, as may he seen from the undermentioned reports made by proraiuent Firms throughout the Colony— —KEPORTS— Asbburton, July 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —la raply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say that 1 have been Ageat for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l *m, dear sir, yours faithfully, D. Thomas Dunedin, March 2, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton — Dear Sir, —Although we have acted as agents for Fo d's Scour tnd Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep j breeders regularly daring that period, we h*ve not yet hud it complaint. In fact we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have used it.—Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson & Co Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Timaru, March 16,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton — Dear Sir,—We have sold Ford's Lung: Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success in the casns in which it was use d,—Yours laithfully, C, H. Inglis, Manager N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., > Christchureh, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction.—Yours faithfully, A. H, Turnbcll,* Manager Invercargill, March. 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from it use.—Yours, faithfullly, Tothile, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton-— Dear Sir, — Be Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture which you sent us last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cannonfc but conclude that it has given satisfaction.-* Your? faithfully? . CD,MuluksjGeneral Haoager