FOOTBALL.

The Wellington - Auckland football match played at Wellington on Saturday ended—Wellington 9, Auckland 5. The Auckland-Nelson football match played at Nelson yesterday ended— Auckland 9, .Nelson 3. The match »t Christchurch yesterday was won by Wellington College by 26 points to ml.

European and Other Foreign Items

London, August 31 The Lowestoft coastguardsmen captured a Belgian trawler poaching in Yarmouth waters. The captme was only made after a vigorous tight, in which many were injured. The jute strikes in Dundee are collapsing September 1 News has been received that Lieu tenant Oassait and nineteen Belgians have been killed by Mahdists in the Apda district. In the House of Lords the Marquis of Salisbury said that negotiations were proceeding with France with respect to both banks of the Mekong in Siam, The tendency of France and China was, he said, no doubt to under rate the claims of Great Britain^ but the matter was being discussed in a friendly spirit, and to his mind a satisfactory result would ensue. Lord Salisbury claims J&engeheng and both sides of the Upper Mekong as tribu tary to Burmah and belonging to England, The new smelting company is ar ranging a contract for fifty thousand tons of sulphide ores annually for three years with both Block 10 and the Central Mine at Broken Hill. The Russians have arrested Mr Macartney, British agent at Kashgar, for crossing the Beika Pass to join the Pamir Commission without a permit.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows :— Buraham and Dansandel, daily 3,15 pm Chsrtsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Christchurch and north, daily 630 am 3 15prn and 6 30 pin 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, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Klfiin, Wakanui, and River eide, daily 6 30am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ,6 30 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 3 45 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Bus.hi.ide, Alford Forest, Stare'ey, daily .. ... 4 pm Methven, daily 3 15pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm E%ling, feangitata, daily ._* 10 30 am 12 30 prn Temuka, Timaru, 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 ... ... 315 pm Bnapana, Monday and Thurs day .. 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Lowctiffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday at 10 30 am

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1895.

.Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at. their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1895,



TO LADIES. f ABIES requiring nursing ana other 5 ■* attention can be accommodated as Mrs Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street. Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 , E-15. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (late of McGregor's.). BECxS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS in the new premises of MR C PERCY, Tobacconist, East street, Ash burton (next to Drug Oomoany). Two years connection with Mb J. McGkegok is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He desires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him. Ladies' Haircutting a Specialty, Razors Ground and Set. """"SMI^S^EEMiEE WHEAT DKESSING. 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 and OPKAPMbO? DRESSING for Wheat, Oats and Barley. A2s packet is sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed. THE Af HBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, ' Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Agenrfl. * 228 NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Duaedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company is prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRU DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albion 00, Ltd Hay ward s Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY OOMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITEJD, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, Moobe Street, Ashburton 7 51 THE UNIVERSAL SINAPISM MUSTARD LEAF IB of an easy employ, clean, takes little space, Is readj for immediate use airl acts promply Everybody should always have at hand a few Mus tard leaves, for they ara known to prevent a great number of indispositions The Sinapism is employed with success In cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Convulsions, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Conges tions, Paraiysis, Apoplectic Fits Prepared with choice Mustard Powder the Uni versal Sinapism possesses all the qualities of conserva tion and activity Directions for use accompany each sirtapism P K.J.: P Mkt.ley, 135 Rue St Antoine To be had from all Chemists and from Australian Dnua Company Ltd Sydney



HABBBB & 8«»b BmwUypti Extra c Then ari> imitations of Eucalypti f Extract in tbes market now, products of simple distillation forming Hide resinous oils. In order that tbese crude oils may not bo taken, Orru Pubk Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whic'-> is recognised by tbe medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to m through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswal>, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor oi Parnweology, at Bon, t»ad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that «tre saturated with oxygen and freed of a«ids, resinota and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative quuiities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntlre, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only tatract correßponding to scientific tests, and the wily on whioh possesses the proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h»ve,when used as medicine.no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interna medics aient. These bo called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions aa commercial articles are ÜBed for mechanical pur poaes are only discernible :— By their deficiency la pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine JJucaiypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) fly their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rocuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result ot th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th consequences are appalling For safety always ask fo SAHDKR AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and £0 the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation.—Sand fanrat, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S



A. JLawrie & Co, TV AYE much pleasure in intimating THAT THEY HAVE JUST OPENED OUT Kxs.t. Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Bru§sels Cmrpets, LINOLEUMS, TAPESTRY, | AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS. Newest Designs. Select Patterns, _____ These Goods coming direct from the Manufacturer, will be found excep tional value. An inspection cordially invited |4. Lawrie & Co, y SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



BLACKSMITHING. I HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in -*- the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Po .t Office), where I will be glad to sea old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. shoeing—Hicks, ss; draughts, 6., •fames Burgess, GENERAL BLACKSMITH AND SHOEING SMITH. J. MOISON DESIRES to inform the public that he has purchased the whole of the well assorted Stock in the Assigned Estate of F. N 0 X E F, At a startling Discount for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. XOOK AT THE PRICES. Men's Shooters 8s 6.1. formerly 12s 6.1 Men's Frqtch Calf English Balmorals 14b fid, formerly 25s Children's from Is Many other lines the same. Call early and secuie Barg.ms. First come bast served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must be sold J. MOISON, BOOT DEPOT, AS d BURTON. 1 148 WANTED Known — Mrs Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accept fflngagements. Apply, by letter, to Mes Ho&sb, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton.



. GRATEFUL-COMFQRTIHfr, ', BBBAKFAST. "By a thorough knowledge of the natural lawa Which govern the operations of digestion and nutri tion, and by a careful application of the fine proper ties of well-selected cocoa, JUr. Epps has provided oar breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoure... beverage which may stwo vis many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the;udicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until ' strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. i Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around ua ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping oursclvea well fortified with pure blood and a property nourished frame."—Sea article ia the Civil Servian Q-azcitc, '5, Wiade simply wiih boiling wafer or milk. gold in l-Yo. packets by Grocers, labelled thaiS* I . JAMES EPPS & CO., " $ HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, | £Olsff>QN. ENGLAJm/ ! CIARKKS WORr.O-FAMED i.LOOD MIXTURE is a guaranteed cure for all Blood and Skin diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will free the system from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores aud pimples of all kinds its efipc.s are marvellous. Thousands of testi j monials Sold everywhere at 2s 9cl per bottles Beware of worfchlej.B imitations and j aubiititstra (I



Stud Notices. TO stand at T. Harold's Stables, West Belt, near Hospital, and travel THE SUBBOUNDING DISTBIGTS, The Imported Standard bred TBOTTING STALLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Oolt; star in forehead, anip on nose, bo vh hind patterns white. Foaled May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Hsgain, Banoho del Paso Stud, Saarampnto, California. Sired by Albert W„ 11333. Beoord, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptrese, by Prompter, 2305 ; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Ma d, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Beeord 2.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:174;; Dudly Aloott, Syra, 2.26*. ; and Flowing Tiut., 2.14f. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamott mare Eleotioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08£ ; Palo Alto, 2.08f; Mazanita, 2.16; Anteso, 2.l6jfc; Adßir,2.l7J; Lot Slooum, 2.17! > Nerval, 2.17J; Bomta, 2.18£; and 145 others with records better than 2.30. By Hamble tonian, 10 (Byedyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. DosN. Sacramento haa Etarted three times, and won tbe Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. Paddooking accommodation provided for mares, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T HAEOLD, Grorm in charge, i or Mangan and Wilson, HAY. HAYj



Musical 1 Ostoorn I'oomlbe, ] PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT I (Late of London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Mr Llewfllyn 1 Owen, Agent. 7 139 I PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF j MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton. Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock - 4 76  , 3. . .Llewellyn Owen* PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com zntmicate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON.



A CARD Mrs A, C. Glarid£e f TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION, THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupila. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. PapHs could be boarded If re quired. 4 14



FOR SALE. DOME really PRIME MEADOW IkJ HAY, in quantities to suit' purchasers. Weighbridge Weights. JOHN G. KESTELL. BICYCLES, W. H. LANDELLS & SON, BURNETT STREET. Latß Landells and Preston) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HUMBERS FOR £19 10a £19 10s PREMIERS FOR £17 10s 2in and If in Dunlop Tyrea 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS COACHBUILDEKS, Etc.



Windmills, Sewing Machines, Gun?, Safes, Locks, ar:d all classes of small work done. SPENCER'S WEEKLY, A Journal of Practical Reform, Devoted to the discussion and Exposure ot: tho CAUSES ! which produce I DX PRE Si. TON, j And Hinder the Ecturn of Prosperity . I a producing tin* paper the Proprietor aims at | En.-f/hteniuF. the Public ou tho Operation of rna.y usages which IMPOVERISH THE MANY And ENRICH the FEW He advocates what is Just and Fair to all classes, and r*sihts unjust encroachment on the part of any class, being profoundly convinced that that the MAXIM OF GENERAL PROSPERITY can only ha attained by IMPARTIAL EQUITY and the studious observance of economic law Wrongs injure the pro?perity of the person wronged Widespread and general Wrongs, therefore, Cause widespread and general Depression When collective or legislative wronsr' are clearly seen by the People, they can bo redressed by intelligent constitutional lolitical action. To assist in achieving this most desirable end Spjsncbr'B Wekklt is being launched, and solicits the sympathy and praotic-.il support of all who believe that National Prosperity is Eased Upon jWatienal itiehteousnoes, In economics the groundwork of Its argument is tha following axiom, | UNEARNED ""GAINS" \ ■ acquired by the Few • : mean : : UNDESERVED j ! IMPOVERISHMENT . • inflicted on the Many, • SPENCER'S WEEKLY will advocate the gradual Rfsumption by tbe State of the Unearned Incre ment in the Value of Land. It will also advocate tho Remoneti'ation of Silver, in order to remove Ihe crushing burden which has been imposed upon productive enterprise by the unearned increment in the value of gold 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 other form ot compulsory inoculation of disease A special and most valuable feature, will be an accurate and reliable Review of Commercial and Mo netary Movements of the Week To Adve tisers, fcpencer's Weekly will start with a guaranteed circtflation in most useful and in fluential quarters of 5,500 copies weekly A specimen copy will be posted to any address on receipt of written application Subscription : 12s per annum, payable ia advance to W J Spencer, Temperance-hall, Pitt street, Sydney, to whom all communications should be addressed



COAL j MOUNT SOMERS j COAL COAL j HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL r|~ HIS well-known and favorite Hottse- I hold Goal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Weaterfield 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. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. ASHBURTON BRICK, TILE. & POTTERY YARD J. CRUM" & SON, MANUFACTURERS. fLLf AVING Purchased from Messrs 5....1. Friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricka, pressed ; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B. —On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55a per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH, 233



Puionc Notices. , : «, , . „_■,... -,_.„_—..,-_-——. THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL ... .. "OISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO.-, 6 43 Agents. SUG.A.B BOILUKGt EXTKAOBI>IIABY T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before , DIGGLE came REPLY: NO ONE. ] Imitated now, but not DIGGLE'S real Yankee Stingo. Tha trade is being stirred about and awake to the fact that DIGGLE S Goods lead, 1 SELDOM EQUALLED BUT NEVER EXCELLED" PROFESSOR LOISETTE'S MEMORY 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 pub 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. S 105 A. LOISETTE.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington: Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G,, MX.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, MJu.Ck (T>eputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edwiird Richardson, C.M.G-., M.L.L John Duncan, Esq Medical Officer: Dr G. E. Anson, M.D., M.R.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, \n» the, LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by thia 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) Stub ling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE _ 119,Q3S dum Assured ... ... ... -839,883,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,883,413 BONUSES. BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to JE910,000 after making SPECIAL KESERVE& CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A- M- V- SOCIETY And bacuro a iJONUS EVERY T*EAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretarj Branca Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office— HCathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, L oal Broker Aahbwtoß



latest Gold Discovery. :o: Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in 1 w^gjg search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in ' WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. NOT LEAD, FOR — WANT FOIMW "J. MFLLOR WHO (Late Bishop,) A g may. Zealandia Boot Store, SURE SMALL h aß discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than AS than any ordinary SHOF for 20s. PROFITS 1 J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW YOU GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AND THAN EVER FOR CASH. WASTE QUICK INSPECT lON INVITED. YOU »t*n.TT»-»_.c_ i N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will b« neatly and RETURNS r promptly executed. WILL NOTE ADDRESS WANJJ. J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



GREAT SALE — AT— "THE CORNER" JTNTIL THE END OF AUGUST all Winter Drapery will be CLEAKED AT HALF-PRICES, to make room for New Spring Goods whioh are arriying eTeiy day. Remnants at Special ClearingiPrices W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER."



SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. Ml. "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. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. «... A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. „..,,, , . , Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required, Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo"- Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best' Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curtiea and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the best machine ;yoir can, are the beat value obtainable. H. w. JFon c m %m:\nnAK re stow., GROOERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins; Also the following Varieties in 21b Tims :— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., eto. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that the Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 21b airtight tins, thus ensuing the enspness of the Biscuits. CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delirered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. f NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3d packets and Flower Seeds I in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFAOTIOnIs~OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. ■ ■ ■■■; BARGAINS. BARGAINS* Andrew Orr HAS Purchased the Whole Sample Boot Stock of Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewbn, and Messrs Bing, Harris & Co., Ohristchurcb, at 25 percent off cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots and Shoes. (THESE GOODS ARE TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY MORNING AT |Q O'CLOCK. These Boots, being all of the STANDARD Make, will be sold at priceH hitherto unheard of for New Goods, COME EARLY, WHILE ALL SIZES ARE IN STOCK.



TAILORING. PRICES REDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. •VTEW SUMMER GOODS, compri^T CHOICE SELE3TION of the iX Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. f^T?, G" mnte9 Fit, Style, and Quality of Material equal to the best we Smm i 11? P! o*oo**'0*00**' And our prices are REDUCED IBs to 20s PER SUIT less than formerly. Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure from 47s 6d Mens all wool Tweed or Serge Trousers to measure from Us 6d Encourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring. Every Garment mad* on the Premises, to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TATLORS AND OUTFITTERS. craigheadTberryman N.B—Order early to avoid the rush before the shows, eto, 8 143 JOHN OBH & 00. WE Have just. landed ex lonic, a Large Assortment of TAYLOR'S CELEBRATED EYE WITNESS CUTLERY, which we are marking at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. « Dessert and Table KNIVES in Buff, Xylonite and Ivory CARVERS in Sets and Gases, with New Patent Guards and Rests. Bowie and Butcher KNIVES, RAZORS, SCISSORS, and an immense variety of Pocket ma The Electrotype shows the manner in which jfl| |W TAYLOR'S NEW PATENT XYLONITE |jB * HANDLED KNIVES are fastened. The *iwP Notched Tine making it impossible for the * handle to become loose, while the appearance M of the Xylonite is so much like Ivory, that fl^H v ; J» ./ even cx Pe *ts are deceived, while the price is l| considerably less than half that of Ivory. fl^B JOHN 01.R & 00. S ft ' CONTINUATION OF ' BEAM'S OREAT SALE. \ FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets. , Wonderful Bargains in White and Grey Blankets. Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats. Tweed Overcoats at Ridiculous Prices. £ Macintoshes, Macintoshes, Macintoshes, J Newest Styles all Greatly Reduced. Dresses, Dresses, Dresses. 8 The Entire Stock must be sold. Beath's Great Sales TANCRmD STREET.



J^£W. PAG E - THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. TyO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Calla* -*-1 Lamps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure tor porea on back or shoulders or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be used for Rhea* maHsm, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All One criCe. 2s 6d per bottle- NOME GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRAD! MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Pagfc, Storekeeper Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's Oil* they can be had of any of the following Agente. Each bottle bears my register**! mark, and testimonials are enclosed with bach bottle. Agents for Page's Oil i Recardua 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, Bakaia, Mr|D. Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MA.KER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, N.Z.