MAIL NOTICES,

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned placea as follows :— Burnham and Dunsandel, daily 3,15 pm Chertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 prn Christchurch and north, daily (3 30 am 3 15pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, | Wednesdays, and Fridays ' at 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn, daily 6 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thars day, and Saturday ...10 30 am Flf'in, Wakanui, and River- ! ' eide, daily G 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstreefc, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ,6 30 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ...3 45 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Ua&hside, Alford Forest, Stave' ey, daily -Ipm Methven, daily 3 15 pm Goraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 &) pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Baling, EangiCate, daily ... 10 30 am 12 30 pm Temuka, Titnaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... ...3 15 pm Euapuna, Monday and Thurs day .- • *P m Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, j Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday at 10 30 am

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited* at tbeir Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbwtop WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1895,



BLACKSMITHING. 1 I HAVE STARTED BUSINESS In the Shop repent'y occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Past Office), where 1 will be glad to sea old fvionda and new j ones. Good worisraanabip and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, 5a ; draughts, 6s, James Barges*, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. *84 HAIRDRESSER,. (late of McGregor's). BEGS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS in the new premises of MR 0 P.BROY, Tobacconist), East street, Ash burton (next to Drug Company), Two years connection with Mr J. MoGbboob Is a sufficient guarantee as to his qua.in oation. He desires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him. Ladies' Haircutting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and bet. TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS REWARD. THE above reward will be paid by the Ashbnnon Domain Board to any person who will furnish evidence that will convict any person or persons found molesting the water fowl within tne Domain, By order, OHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. aiL!!ii^i- — TMPROVED FARMS, Rural Land JL and other Properties as follows :— 1216 acres, fronting Bowyer's Stream, Mount Somers District 200 acres* Wakanui Plains 110 acres, Wakanui Plains 3402 acres, near Mount Somera 5593 acres, Small Sheep Run M| acres, close to Wiaalow 347 acres, Wakanui 22 acres, Lowcliffe' 326 acres, above Mount Somers 20 acres, near the sba beach, not far from the Wakanui Creek 141 acres, Wakanui Plains _ 50 acres. Mount Somers District 22 acres, close to Winslow 200 acres, Mitcham JRoad 448 acres, Wakanui district 20 acres, not far from Tinwald 3803 acres, JRangitata 180 acres, Lowcliffe 180 acres, Mayfield 530 acres, Rangitata Island And other Properties, Also Town Sec Lions in Ashburton, Tinwald, ■Waterton, Chertsey, Rikaia and Winslow. '£. BULLOCK,



PUBLIC NOTICES. E. C. PRIOHARD, THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, i ASHBURTON. Manager F. 0. White, Pharmaceutical Chemist. JUST to Hand Rx S. S. Doric New Season's Norweiglan Cod Liver Oil Ohe Protectors, Single and Double and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S 00UGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. WHUOPJNfI COUGH, and all affections of tho throat and lungs, CLARKE'S UARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. 0 A UST 1 0 SOI) A IN |lh, lib, tmd 101b "OROFESSOR ToiSBTTE^IiEMORY JT SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from all sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Book System, and at; the 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. 8 105 A. LOISBTTB^ THE DNIYEE3AL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF X 8 of an easy employ, clean, takes little apace, la read} for immediate use aivl acts promply Everybody should always have at hand a few Mus tard leaves, for they are 'known to prevent a great number of indispositions The Sinapism is employed with success in eases 01 Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paralysis, Apoplectic Fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Uni versal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conserva tion and activity Directions for use accompany each sinapism PARI«: P MEriiET, 185 Hue St Antoine So be had from all Chemists and from Australian Drug Company Ltd Sydney "WALKER'S ~BOT-FLY JREMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker'B Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton Bib,—l consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse. He got so bad that, I had to lay him up. No matter what, I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand. I carefu'.y followed the direc {tiona on the bottles and Bhortly after gelt ' ing the last bottle he passed bots, and e< once began to mend, and in a few daya was fii for bis work, lam confident only for tho remedy he would have died. I can highly recotnmond if, believing it has no equal — William Stkingfellow. Launston, August 18, 1894 Mr HeaeUine,—Sir, I think it is only ri^hi that I should tell you find my neighbor! Nt farmers that I am thoroughly patisfho 1 wi'b Walker's Bot Fiy Remedies I got from you After seeing the state of the stora&oh of m; horse that died, I beoame alarmed about thy rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I drenched eight, following carefully tho rHrm: tions, It cleaned them out thorou^h'y an" in a few days there was a wonderful ebangi for the better I oan highly recommend I and would advise farmers to lose no time ir drenching their sto^k lest they have tbei horses dropping dead as I bad, I believe it h be the only safe and oirtsiu cure for thf suffering of horses Tames Lemon Ashburton Forks, Moroh 1, 1894 Mr J Hes-ltine. Sir—l em very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies ; I got from you proved quito a success with my dying horse. He was aiiiag for som? days, hia ooat got very dry, the skin tight, a runoint at the nose and a very bad cough ; and wa> scarcely able to walk about; we quite expeoter be would dies I heard a good deal aboui Walker's Bot Fly Remedie?, and gavn it wi'h the moat satisfactory results, and shortly af'er beget the last bottle he began to im ( prove and'by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be c medicine unequalled, and can recommend i' with all confidence to all horse owners, as the besfc horse remsdy in the market. Edward Cobebtt Greenwood Farm, Soulhbridge, Augusta, 1892 Mr Wa;ker. Sir,—l am glad to bear test) mony to the wonderful effects of your Bo 1 Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life less and a bad color, and got low in oonditior Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became un able to lift his feet or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gave him youi Remedies, acd tnft treatment you pre- Boribed, and in a few days he was quit* better, and new at his work, hearty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You oan use ibis as you please. Roebbt Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakaoui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l ha?e great pleasure in informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got from Mr Heaeltioe, your agent, was a wonderful suocess. I had four horses seriously ill on December last. After using ali the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar vellous, I strictly followed the direction given and in a week the horses were oui of danger and recovering rapidly I drcno'ied two more in February wish the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime orde* P, Stewart Mr Cross. Burnham, got the Remedy for a ' horse suffering last year; on reaching home be was dead. This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing well, Chertsey, April 12, 1805 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib,—-The remedies? I got from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got so bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worse, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bots came away in handfuls and in a few days be was bearty and well from the effects of this remedy on my neighbours horses and my own I consider blessing to horse owners and could the poor ufferina horses spook they would certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly Remedies as the beet ever introduced into tbis market John Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine. Sir,—l have pleasure ia Meg to the wonderful effeo'S o! Walker s Bot-fly Remedies on my horeep, They got ( very low in condition, ft cry coat, and very tight fkin, and lost all heart at their work. bad lo Jay them up, Hearing bo much about this remedy I t?eaid::d to give i' a Irial. I followed carefully the directions on the labels and the results were fuoh as to satisfy me that it ia ihe only rrnv-dy for the .puttering horse. lam certain 1 got bat-.k the cost in thei work inside a week. I shall certainly I use it in future in preference to anything eke ' as it has ko equal MJ TWEEDIH AGENTS FOX ASHBURTON-J Hesjsl tine, Saddler; Recabdus Henry, baddler. MANUFAOTUKER—ROBEXVJ Walker, Gawi Reserve, Woolitoa



BICYCLES. W. H. LANDBLLS & SON, BORNETT STREET. Late landelis and Presto:,) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HUMBIRS FOE £19 10a £19 10s PREMIERS FOR £17 10s 2in and If in Dunlop Tyres 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS CGACHBUILDERS, Etc. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Gnns, Safes, Locks, and all classes of small work done. _^ gsnreci from the Flood. ———*. ——- More perilous than all the strength of the swollen river leaping over its banks, and carrying death aud desolation to man and his handiwork, is the sudden sweep of long pent-up disease. The trivial kidney trouble h disregarded until at last the dammed'Up poison breaks down all barriers and uweep? into the blood. That flood of poison ia the riwidly Bright'fl Disease. Tieat the liver *«<i kidney '.rouble to-day, and treat it with Warner's S.-ife {Jure, the absolute specific o{ fivn cfiutinentd, strsoKtbensd. by Img and



Musical Osborit iooiis*M% PIANOFORTE TUNER .*nd EXPERT (Late of Lojs don) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburron Intermediate visits can bo ar ranged by application to Me, Llewfllyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 PIANOFOBTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF i MUSIC. ! Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance ap Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton, , Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock-. 4 75 Me welly it Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY \ THE FEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. , INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com mnnicate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8,30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ABHBURTON. A OARD Mrs A, 0. Gbridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences Jfinimry 14. TEFMS ON APPLICATION THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMGNDsI Teacher of the Violin, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ash burton. muskT""" miss carson HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will ba able to give her whole attention to her Papils. For terms, etc., apply to Mes Alcorn, Have lock Sbreefc, or at residence, Havelock Street. Papils could be boarded if re quired. 4 14 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH MRS F MAKEIG, wiLLS STREET, WEST. 'I'HE Second Term will begin MON s DAY, May 27. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. 5 135 THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL TIISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO., 6 43 Agents. SUC&AII BGIIjIVG- T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before DIGSGLE came REPLY: NO ONE. | Imitated now, but not DIGGLE'S real j Yankee Stingo, Tha trade is being stirred about and awake to the fact that DIGGLE S Goods lead, * SELDOM EQUALLED BUT NEVER ! EXCELLED" j TO LADIES. IADIES requiring nursing and other A attention can be accommodated afc Mrs Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Offlcei Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hob Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O, | (Chairman) j The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M£.Ck (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eeq TheHon Edward Richardson, O.M.G^ M.L.C John Duncani Esq Mediea' Officer: Dr G. B. Anson, M,D., M.B,C.S. (Bngland) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND | MOST PROSPEROUS J Australian Life Office, md th& LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method ol Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian (Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE „ 119,Q3S dum Assured ... .., ... *39,888,071 Cneh Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,883,412 BONUS for ONE year, 1893, *448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to & 910,000 after making SPECIAL KESERVE& CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceoding FOXJE MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A- M- P- SOCIETY And becure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Brancn Office— Custom House Quay» Wellington Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L ml Broke* 4ihbostoß



J Business Notice?. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 1\ AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Pcaid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Dunedin, Timaru, Camarn, Invereargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company la prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MAN ORES For Sale at lowest quotations, AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savlll & Albion Co, Ltd Hay ward a Sheep Dipa, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE* AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIBDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, Mooee Street, Ashburton 7 §1 COAL I HOUSEHOLD j COAL COAL T HIS well-known and favorite House ' hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton track :— Weeterfield Railway Station, 15a per ton, freight paid- Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order, QEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. WHEAT DRESSING. TO FARMERS. WE have just received our supply for the coming Seeding Season. This Dressing is every year becoming more popular with grain growers, and is the BEST aod CFKAPfi&T DRESSING for Wheat, Oats and Barley. A2s packet is sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed. THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Agents_ 4J228 SPENCER'S "W &EKL¥, [ A Journal of Practical Reform, Devoted to tile discussion and Exposure of the CAUSES which produce DEPRESSION, And Hinder the Return of Prosperity In producing ibis paper the Proprietor aims at Enlightening the Public on the Operation of ma.y usages which IMPOVERISH THE MANY And ENRICH the FEW He advocates what is Just and Fair to all classes, and resists unjust encroachment on the part of any class, being profoundly convinced that that the MAXIM OF GENERAL PROSPERITY can only be attained by IMPARTIAL EQUITY and tho studious observance of economic law Wrongs injnre the property of the person wronged Widespread and general Wrongs, therefore, Cause widespread and general Depression When collective or legislative wrontr* are clearly seen by the People, they can be redressed by intelligent constitutional tolitical action. To assist in achieving this most desirable end Spencer'k Weekly is being launched, and solicits the sympathy oivi practical support of all who belie'e that National Prosperity is Based Upon Nation si fiirhteousnessi In economics the groundwork of Its argument is the following axiom, i vii earned"" "gains'" i • acquired by the Few : : MEAN : i UNDESERVED : | IMPOVERISHMENT • I inflicted on the Many. • SPENCER'S WEEKLY will advocate tha gradual X' sumption by the State of the Unearned Incre ment in the Value of Land. It will alsa advoc:i'c the Bemonetiratio'i of Silver, in order to remove the crushing burden which has been imposd upon productive enterprise by the unearned increment in the value of god Spencer's Weekly will advocate the adoption of simple and effective sanitary measures, but will strenuously oppose The infliction of disease by law, whether by compulsory viccination, or any ctber form of compulsory inoculation of disease A special and most valuable feature will be an accurate and reliable in view of Commercial and Mo netary Movements of the Week To Advc Users, Sponcor'a Weekly will start with a guarantee 1 circulation in most useful and in fluential quarters of 5,500 copies weekly A specimen copy will be potted to any address on receipt of \\ rittea application Subscription : 12s per annum, payable in advance to W J Spencer, Temperance hall, Pitt street, Sydney, to whom all communications should be addressed Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, QOLD a Large Stock of up-to-date Cut-paper Patterns. Madame Demerat's latent 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 FaNOY" REPOSITORY, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. Agents for—-Bye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10 B. W. HAJfTfflElt. AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chafl AT CURREHT RATES. Sacks supplied by me. I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell. I am appointed AGENT for HOJnSOJf'S AN'jrilßK.Mllf'rXC, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep, This Drench is largely used in the North Island, and haa givon the greatest satisfaction to tho largest flockowners. One Gallon is sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Lambs, I % HANMER. West Street, April 17, 1895. Rheumatism. —Uv ~~S Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheum a tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle gives relief, prioe 10s, post freoi J, W»



«Hl3%ltftK A%~ BRO«.,- | GROCERS AND XRONMOHGEUS. 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 , etc. | Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that <he .B;fcuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 21b airtight tins, thus ensuing the cnspness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest V* getable Seeds in 31 packets and Flower Seeds In Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEABMAA BROS., MARKET HOUSE- Reductions! Reductions ! J TO MEET THE TIMES. COAL Westport Coalbrookdale COAL COAL Westport Cardiff COAL COAL LBlack Ball COAL C O~A L Newcastle COAL C O*A L Malvern COAL COAL Mi Somers COAL o cwt coal for 5s W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS. ~~~~ GREAT SALE COMMENCES AT "THE CORNBB," ! SATUKOAY, JME $O, 1895. »iiHNlili | Q g <mn ■■ !■■■! WT T JOLLIER being at the present time in London purchasing a • 11. V» large stock and the present stock being very h' avy, a BIG SALfei will be held to reduce tha same. A few lines are quoted to give some idea of the value which will WITHOUT EXCEPTION be offered at prices to surpass any thing hitherto phown in Ashburtcm. The below mentioned goods have been bought at a large discount and will be offered accordingly. Intending purchasers will kindly note that we have fully anticipated a great demand for the lines emnmerated below- Colonial Flannel, (all colors) B|d, Black Cashmere Gloves, 6d usaally Is usually Is Tau K'd Gloves fjust opened), 2s 8d Black Caahmere Hose, Is, ÜBually Is 6d usually 3s 6 J Dress stuff from 9d, usually Is 31 Black Velveteen, Is, usually la 6d Heavy Tweed, la, usually Is 6d Coir Mats, (large size), 3s 6d, usually White and Grey Calico from Is lid, 7a 6d usually 3s 6d Twilled Cretonnes, 4|d, usually 7§d Boys' Overcoats 13 to 2, 8s 6d, Boys' Tweed Knickers, Is, usually 7s 6<i usually 15a Boya' Knicker Suits, 4s lid, usually 83 6d Boya' Serge Caps, 6d, usually la Men's Nailed Shooters, 9a 6d, nsaaily Girls Elaatic Side Boots, 2a 6d usually 63 12s 6d Lidiea' Felt Hats, from 3d Good Waters and Waterproofs, from 4s lid Ladies' Warm Slippers, Is 6d Evening Shoes, from 2s Gd. BLANKETS and all Woollen Goods will be cleared at greatly reduced prlcee. The above aie only a few of the PLUM LINES we are offering, a visit will con vince that our prices and quality are unsurpassed. W> 11. COLLIER, TUB "CORHTBR." Spring Sowing. WE HAVE FOR SALE MACHINE- DRESSED SEEDS— TUSCAN WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COW GRASS, ALSIKE, TREFOIL. PEAS PARTRIDGE, GIANT GREYS AND MARROWFATS Also — MANURES FOR ALL CROPS, Farmers will consider their Interests by placing Orders with us. LOWEST PRICES IN THE MARKET Mlllffll MB fl, SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. "TO NE S IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH, NEW LINES OPENING UP. 1 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 10a 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. i 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 £h ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. * Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, BestL Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agenfc for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beat machine Zyoir can, |Stars are i the best value obtainable* 11, 91. Jones



I OAVE NOW OK VIEW A LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF REGISTER GRATES, HEATING AND COOKING STOVES, ENAMELLED MANTELPIECES, ETC., which are being sold "at prices that will effect a speedy Clearance. AGENTS for SCOTT BROS, celebrated Ranges, which are without doubt fete belt colonial made ranges In the market, JOHN WC & CO., IRONMONGERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, AS3HBTJRTON. . THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. WO. 1 HORSE ©ILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Callus *-~ Lamps, Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure for pores on back or shoaldera ©r any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be used for Rtaeu maoism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price, 2g 6d per bottle- NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashborton,' that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's 00, they can be had of any of the following Agents. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil:— Recardns Henry, Saddler, East Street; «J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F, E. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street ; Shearman Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakaia, Mr|J). Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE M4KER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Ghertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. Latest Gold Discorery. ir minim ■"■ him * A^MMMMiWI^MI Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in 1 WASTE search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in ■< WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. NOT> LEAD, FOR - WANT pollowj j MFLLOE, WHO I (Late Bishop,) AS may. Zealandia Boot Store* svm SMALL j, as discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14a than AS pt? n hit* fcha . »»y ordiEa T SHOP for 20s. fKUKAIS j.m. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW YOU AvtiA GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to Bell CHEAPER AND £THAN EVER FOR CASH. WASTE QUICK INSPECT i"~o"n"* INVITED, i YOU RETURNS N.B.—All repairs left in our charge wil)|be and t promptly executed. " WILL NOTE ADDRESS WAN*. J". Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT S TgO~fi!E', TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. mi miimiiumieiii J< BAEGAINS. BAEGAINS. Andrew Orr HAS Purchased the Whole Sample Boot Stock of Messbs Sargoob, Son, and Ewen, and Messrs Bing, Harris <fe Co., Ohristcharcb, at 25 percent off cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots and Shoes. IHE.3E GOODS ARE TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIO ON SATURDAY MORNING AT )Q O'CLOCK* These Boots, being all of the STANDARD Make, will be sold at prices hitherto unheard of for New Goods. COME EARLY, WHILE ALL SIZES ARE IN STOCK. Vi 111 km %w J^iSHHlb^^