School Examination.

Examination report on Cherts ey public school, examined October 17, 1894. PASS SUBJECTS.

Over 8 years - three. Marks 0 to CLASS SUBJECTS. jqq Grammar 35 History JO Geography (Standard 2 only) 7U Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc ... 50 Mental Arithmetic 25

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Recitation—Good Drill—3ood (boys) Sinking—-Satisfactorily taught in upper classes, none in lower Needlework—Satisfactory Comprehension of the language of reading : lessons—Very good Staff and Distribution—Standards 111.. IV.i V., and VIL—Mr D. Todd, master, Standards 11., 1., and P.-Miss G. E. Tulley, I mistress. General Remarks—The examination leaves a very pleasing impression of the work of the school, both in point of intelligence and aS^regards the general merit of the more ] mechanical subjects. The paper work is done in good style, and generally through out the classes the children show good preparation in the essential features of their pass requirements, a-deficiency in some of the geography forming practically the only exception worthy of note. Among class, subjects the geography of Standard 11. is creditable, and history, science and object lessens are entitled to a fair mark. In science, however, it is de sirable to observe the rotation prescribed in the regulations. In the department? in charge of the mistress the infants give evidence of good progress, Standard I. is an excellent class, snd Standard 11. of sub stantially satisfactory qualities. In both these Standards counting and arithmetic are are cotably good.—W. J. Anderson, In spector.

Ciabke's World-famed Blood 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 frorii whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores and pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials Sold everywhere at 23 9<3 per bottles Bewar« of worthless imitations and substitutes (1

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Musical ' PIANO. MISS FRIEDLANDER will Resume Teaching a'; her Resi dence, Tancred street, en MONDAY. January 28, 1895 1 137 Llewellyn tfwen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY rpHE New Term will commence 1- Januaty 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Fxamination, Loncbn.



THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, A SHBURTON. A OABD Mrs A. C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBC7RTON. Term Commences January 14. TEFMS ON APPLICATION.



MB HOBACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Flsrainstton, Waterton, Longbeach, E'iffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL "o~F MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 PIANOFORTE. AMERICAN ORGAN, TBEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY MRS W. BOWMAN FOX, PUPIL OF LONDON MASTERS, With Certificates from Trinity I College, London. Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations FIRST TERM will commence Second Week in JANUARY. Trevorton and Saunders' Buildings. 12+182



Public Nonces '"extracted honey. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is now ready, and Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establi hment s^ven years ago. Sold In 12!b and 301b tins, and by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red), 12 171 ESTABLISH ED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. HAVING Purchased tho Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of yearn past by the late William Akdekson, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WOBKMAKSHIP may bo relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of tho late owner has a thorough knowledge of the requ'rtjraentß of the Ashhurton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet



g?Alf DER& Sana Eucalypti Extract There aro imitations of Eucalyptie Extract in the market now, protiucts of simple distillation forming rule resiuous oils. In order that these crude oi!s may not be taken, Oun PURuyoiiATiLB Eucalypti Extract, whic '■ is recofraiscd by the medical division of i)ie Prussian Government to be of per fectly pnve origin, a? their information f©r*arilei! to ns tbrough tbe Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 vestite : - 2> proved by tasts by the iMedical Clinics of the TJnivursities at Bonn vii's GrioFswal , Prussia- and leportei by Dr Scliulz, Professor of Parmncclogy, at Bod, i.-icl " Professor Dr Meier, Director of the Medical Clinic at CreifswaW, ttat only products that Bre saturated with oxygen ned freed of a<-ids, resinous and other substance?, adherent to primary distillation, will devclope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, arc! according to Pro fesor Dr Lister of England, and to Dra Bauer M olntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the rnly on which possesses the proper rhcrapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to to classed among the turpentines, which h»ve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and : re abandoned as an internal medic'Jaent. Tnefe so called Hucalypti Extracts which mß>' have received distinction at Inhibitions at Sommjrcicl article-? 're used for m-rhanical pur ples are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our pr< duct, tbe unly genuine Eucalypti Extracts de veloj.es most freely through its surplus of oxygen; B' their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, ie!ng rccuccd in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting teD dency of resins and tcunates. If tbe?e crude oils ?o called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cn°cs o croup, brouchiiis, diph theriH, internal iufaminabicn*. dysentery, wounds, tl.e con3cquences :irc appalliß.u Kor s::fe y always ask for Sahdkr a>'» bon's Kicai yi ti Extujct and eet the old, vcll-tos'ed an I reliable preparation.-.-and hurst, VictDrip, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S



PILLu Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, Q DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ncli. and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers oras a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best in the world. AVER'S PILLS, Made l>y Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co.,Lo\vell,M;>S3.,U S.A. 2E2EEL A^jiffi^! WoH££^e^^^osi^n^ * • —-""■ * !JC|r" r.c\v;ir(> of flip.ap imiliiiinns. Tlio namo —Ayer's Pills —is blov.n in Ihu kUlss of each of our bottles.



BICYCLES. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING- & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Buyin» Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's Nevv Stock of up fco date Humbert, Premiers, Raleighs, Auatrala ; also, our own Expkess. We are now offering the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighfcing, etc, Prams repaired on ahort notice. Guna, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtox.



Important Notice, I HAVE pleasure in intimating that 1 have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees in Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortments of NEW GOODS opened out in each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keeping with . the above lines I have also made a large' purchase of Crockeryware, etc., on mosfc favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin quishing business, and will offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with in the usual, manner at Marke Rates, An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBUBTO&



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ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Suviusr of 25 i»«'r < *n»f. on Your Coal JUII. HWB APPOINTED JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the Gpunty ALLANDALIi! is the best ria'ive coal produced on the Eastern So iboard. It i an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, s-plendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle »nd barns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. TfIOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. in stock.



For the past quarter of a century there has been one continuous flow of letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cures eScted by Clarke's World-f»med Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill have brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, Pad Legs, Ski i and Blood Diseases Pimples and sores of any kind are solicited m give it a trial to (eat its value. Sold eyerwhere at 2i 9i per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitute!, {Q



T>. B. KEBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ABCABeJ AGENT FOR WALT SB. A. WOOD'S SINGLE APRON HARVESTERS, MOWER SIDE DELIVERIES, or Peas, Clever, etc. Mo were, Rakes, Knife Grinders, Twine, Oil. ' Extras day and night throughout harvest. fjficb Of : Alliance Assurance Company, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance, Co., Ltd. Tradesmen's Booka Kept, Debts Collected. B. B. BESTELL, ARCADE.



rjthe horse's friend Pages No. Horse Oils. Page's Horse's Friend. NO. 1 & NO. 2 HOKSE OILS. 10 THE PUBLIC OF ASHBCJRTON DISTRICT. I BEG TO NOTIFY that I am the SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR of tha above (Jila. I alone discovered the recipe in the year 1890, and commenced the manufacture about that time. My advertisement In the local papers in May, 1891, speaks for itself ; by it the public will see that I was the first to advertise these Oils, Mr W. 0. Page being my local Agent for the sale of the goods. When I registered the trade mark in 1893 Mr W, 0. Page was aware I had done so, and had he thought proper covild have objected to its registration, I can produce a large number of genuine testimonials as to the beneficial results derived from the use of my Oils. Can Mr W. C, Page do this 1 Beware of spurious imitations. The Genuine Oils have the above trade mark on each wrapper. All others are imitations. F. W. PA€j*B, Chettsey, SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR. , Ashburton Agents.™R, Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street.



JOHN Jt^ILSON. AE TI ST'S MAT E X lALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canvas Selec*. Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhan^mj?. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N,B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. "gTiTbrati and co.s Great Summer SALE [COMMENCES SATURDAY, JANUAEY 26. , O E E W;iNDU WJS AitfgD DOORS F O|R P^R IJ3 ES. ■C. L. BEATH AND CO., TANORED STREET.



| KAIA P0 I H0 U S;E, A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW .YEAR TO YOU ALL MANY THANKS FOR PAST SUPPORT WE HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS YEAR. «•» ( LAKGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIR PBICES. MITCHELL & TURNER, TANORED STREET,



PEIEDLAIDEE BROS. IX7E BEG TO [ADVISE ..THE SHEEP OWNERS AND OTHERS OF THE ASH B.U ETON DISTRICT [that we iiavk been APPOINTED AGENTS FOjR THE SALE OF COOPER'S CELEBRATED DIPPING POWDER, AND ALSO FOB THE I DIPPING OF SHEEP AT THE TIN WALT> TUPPING PREMISES, And for this portion of the business we have msde arrangements with MR M. REDMA YJNE, and can rely npon his giving every attention and satisfaction to those who may entrust us with dipping their sheep. FRIED LANDER BROS-



abca.de house. Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing tome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS] LACES, FLO WERS,' 6 FEATHERS S |GLGVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. e&OTHiira. ciiOTHiura*. ciiOTHima MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &o. SPjSJNCEB and CO, ARCADE HOUSE.



WALKEPS BOT-FLY EEMBDY. IMPOBTANT NOTICE. OWINfJ to nurncroua requests of large owners these ramedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or racra are taken to 6s 6i per set. .No remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering; horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the bighesc Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended afc the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch Mr Seisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun- work hearty and well I bglieve it to be a edin, writes:—l am acquainted with that medicine unequalled, and oan recommend it nuisance more than any veterinary in thae with all coDfidenoe to all horse owners, as the Colony, having had great experience in beat horse remedy in the market. America U S and practised my profession in Edwabd Cobbett Viotoria and New Zealand to suoh satisfac- Greenwood Farm, tion to the pubio that no veterinary in the Southbridge, August 2, 1892 colonies caa produoe testimonials of the Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear teati curea offeoted as myself. I have had tcony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the same Ply-fly Remedies; One of my best horses be whioh I gave Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life orse I treated reovered when taken in time, less and a bad color, and got low in condition Walker's Bot-fly Bemedies therefore are the Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bote and not want to lay him up until ha became un should be given to ever; horse at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he Bhows signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him your Bemedies, and tan treatment you pre- Lauriston, August 18, 1894 soribed, and in a few days he waa quite Mr Heseltine,—Sir, I think it is only right better, and now at his work, hearty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quite believe, had I not given him your farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Bemedies, he would have died. You oan use Walker's Bot Fly Bemedies I got from you, this as you please. After seeing the state of the stomach of my Bobert Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the _— rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenched eight, following carefully the direo- Wakanui, April 14 1894 lions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.DearSir,-I have great pleasure in a few days there was a wonderful change in informing you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I can high y reoommend it got f rom Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a arid would advise farmers to lose no time in won a e rful success. I had four horses drenobing their stock lest they have their seriously ill on Deoember last. After using all horses dropping dead as I had, I belipve it to the remedies I could think of I was induced be the ouly safe and certain oure for the t0 try yoor m i x ture. The result was mar suffering of horses vellous, I strictly followed the directions James Lemon given and in a week the horees were out of -—— danger and recovering rapidly I drenched j ABhburton Forke, March 1, 1894 two more in February with the same result Mr J Heseltine. Sir—l am very glad to They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Bemedies prime order got from you proved quite a success with p > g T jj WART my dying horse. He was ailing for soma days, . hiß coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running Mr oroSß> Burnnam, got the Remedy for a at the noße and a very bad cough ; and was h orse B u£ferlxxg last year; on reaching home scarcely able to walk about; we quite expeoted h e was dead. This season one took bad, also he would die. I heard a good deal about lowing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and give it aa a the B econd day after, the horse passed with the most satisfactory results, and shortly { b ota j n hundreds and is doing well, afier begot the last bottle he began to im rove and by the end of a week was able for AGENT FOR ASHBURTON—J Heseltine, Saddler; Recardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston



W. H. COLLINS & CO.. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, dirsct from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL BLACK BALL COAL i •:\ WFSTPORT COAL And the Celebrated WESTPORI GREY VALLEY COAL OARDIPf COAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Building Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Oall and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO.



FOR Itimmi .TO IRY'VLim ru^L,!jlN e> LAI I O-G-IA tu:-: v. OR MXIrflS: FOOD. ■ SPECIALLY ADAPFHB FOB COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COWS'MILK' CANNOT B£ OBTAINED Then Goods are free from Aniwi G»«ru and Keep seeditumiieiMMti. to it obkmeilromaU Orugg-Uamtimmt AGENTS-Chryttftll & Cx, Wardell Bros & Co,, & Kempthorne, Prosser & Co., Christchurch.



BEECHAM'B ¥±LL6 T7V3R Bilious and JNervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick X' Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and S welling after meats, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat,, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotchss on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try on e Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be <" WORTH A GUINEA BOX.' BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system | WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring th c long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beechara's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Fat diections with each box. rkfabed only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Druggist vst the Coloniks. A GREAT NATIONAL CRISIS, i ;o:— — THE high prices that have hitherto been charged in Ashbarton for good and reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of money that CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers Oil Producer?, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the pablic of Ashburton and district ta show thelt appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 61b tins Ceylon Tea Ba, 101b tins 15s 9d, 31 bs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied |of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruifc Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. Goods deliver d by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc.,'entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly^executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



SALE. SALE. n|RE:Ar SALIOF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS COMMENCES AT A. ORE'S ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED.



USE LITTfLE'S S.HEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners'of ovbr 5,000,000 Sheepjin N«Z. alone. PRICE (in oasks) Ss 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons. Dip LMTLES'" foWDER DIP i A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing t*ll other Poisonous Dips. ISales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KfiEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISOMOUS DIP in the Market. _____ o ~ invr (In Improved Iron Kegs) 50a per cwt NOTE FRIGE —j ln Caseg o f xq, 101b packets) BOs per case One Owt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief AgentB—BLAOKBURNK A 00, OhrUtohuoh. district AGENTB-Miies and Co., Limited. (IN LIQUIDATION. Aahburton and Rakaia. ■—— — " ' ' ' ' ' "" ' i**m