The Ashburton Guardian.

FOL. XVII, KG. &77Q

Ashbuktojs : Friday, December 27, 1895. r"

PRICE: OXE PEXN3?



Shipping. SHE* NEW MALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROSTAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOE LONDON, Via Monte Video. Rio, Teneriffe, and PI? month. Port of Steamers. Tona. Departure. Date. Kaikonra 4507 Wellington Deo. 26 Snahine 8127 Wellington Jan. 23 Tongarko 4163 — Feb. 20 Rimctaka 4515 — March IS Rnapehs 4202 — April IS And thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all classes ol p&eeengers. Warrants Issued for passengers from Great Britain on payment ol passage money «or approved guarantee fqp same. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDSR BROS. Limited Agents, Ashburton. TTjnion steamship company %J OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. SfTOAMfeRS SAIkFEOM LITTILTOB ASUNDER: Fop Wqstport: and Greymouth—Weekly, Wellington — Daily, except Sunday Friday, and alte"»ate Wednesdays) I>BfiecNa —Mondays, Altercate Tuesdays' Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Hfllflttn and Pictoß, via Wellington— Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday* New Plymouth & Oaehunga—Thursday, Auckland, via East coast—Alternately Thursday and Saturday. Melbourne, via Hobart—October 4,15 and 25, *n^ November 5. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. _ Sydney, via Cook's Straits—October 18, anc! 29 9 and November 8. The above are eubj'^ to alteration 5 j reference should there.*ol© be m9i&9 to j Ohristohuroh daily papers fc Nr datos and hour of nailing. For further particulars apply' to F. FEREIMA*^. Agent, Aahb-arton. _^_ ______ «____. I



STKATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOE DISEASES OP WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to THE MATRON, S*mATHaiOKE EoSMTAIi, 170 Christchnroh,



LOW VIIALITI \ »E CHURCHILL'S 1 Syrup of Hypophonphite of Lime ii prescribed bjr thefaonlty fortheenra ofConmrnp* felon* Chronic) Cough and general debility Ft»nt»ta* two of the principal ingredient* nectaan tor building np the Human Frame, and which are' oomidwed defloient in the above oemplaintak vfx, Fhoaphonu and Lime, It canno be tod highly reeoauaaaded lor deliwto ohildren. Dr OtmthUl'i Oompoand Byrop of HYPOPHOSPHITES is nal brain foods and in cases where muicula; and nervooi exhaustion basaequiicd a worid-wide xejpntft tion. 3»oh botttebean Dr Ckmchill'i gignat&re. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. s PARIS j



I OE COUGHa GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Commnptioq, &c Ac •AY'S COMPOUHD BSSBNCB OF LINSEED, X Aniceed, Seam, Squill, Tolu, &o • AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for \ Coughß, Colds, and Cheat Complaints <AY*S COMPOITKD, for Coughs and Gold* Is equally serviceable for horses and cattle £ AY'S TIG PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia' Facswsbe, \ &a. Contain Quinine, Iron t &o LINI7M CATHAKTICUM PILLS, d gestive, oorreo tlve, and agreeably aperient /^OA^TTLINB—Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \j everywhere. Manufactory, Stookport, England



I QRIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J-J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr • O Revell The best soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) SaTon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-orii'.a (Oriza Soap)—extra in boxes, 6 cakes, IS exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Inoolore, superior quality rose t«a white heliotrope and white violet . Oristt-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, etc Orisa-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rioe For soften i ing and refreshing theekin in elegantboxes, with ■ powder pnit Oriza-Velonte—Flowers of rice powder, adhering to i the BWn, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—V/hite and ambered As excellent toilet water, tonic to the akiu, sweetly and delicately , perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the skin. oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay oriza-Aoidollne—Toilet vinegar, aromatic infeotant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriaa-Scotch-Laveader—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. Ban-de-Cologine-Orka—The High-Life Toilet Water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Goutteft-Orizft-DentiMce—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay Onaa-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting tho enamel Ess-Oriza-eti-Qriza-Lyß—Perfumes for scenting line and the handkerchief without staining. ~ Oriia-oU—Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from tailing oft Oriza-Lacto (viva Milk>—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to tho skiw, removing red spots fad preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenolos)—For producing a ber otiful white complexion with the clearness and valve ,y softnen of youth OiiwUne-Colorante (the best hair dye) —For ln» stantaaeonsly dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, in boxes, each with brash, comb, prospectnßf and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without M«6fraries Ess-Orka-lLColore Violette of tli Cua r The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay /violets Sss-Oriia Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the flewe Sole Agents for the Colonies, Mewrs Silber and Fleming) Ld London



TITIT MONT BEL HOIJSB WYNTARD SQUAB& SYDNEY, II a WfiJJ od wdal HOME, contains forty targe airy toed xoems, xnont fashionable and centra! position, one minnta from General Post Office- Board optional! or board only, by day or week: drawing.and smoke rooms, ho* and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All tt.e conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very j moderate h Hat Luaesbeon. Save trem and 'bus fares, and time Permanent* Special Terras. Writs for particulars. •rrOWLBS' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females •*• quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the •distressing symptona sw> prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is ljd to 2s 9d, of all Chomists and Patent TKedictae Vendlorß. Prer«red only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Oo* Lincoln, England Who!e tsalo of al tho Wholea&ln Houses, Beware of iraita taa. ~CHA^SNe^~WINB~ HIGHLY recommended by the mout eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Hbs for 80 years proved moat effioieat 3n all oases of ladigeßtion.Dyspepeift SicmßQhio Diseases, Consumption, Loss Appetite, etc A saoei agreeable dinner wine Apply to—J Lda L&mbebt, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne IV \r EATING'S POWDEB f J\. JZ EATING'S POWDER, MS. fy^ EATING'S POWDER, |£ BATING'S FOWDFR, V EATING'S POWDER, IV Q7hiß powder, so celebrated, is utterly im* rivalled in destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moraa, BEEIiiSS, and all msects (while perfectly harmleue to animal life } All woollens and fura should be well sprinkled with fche pow der, before piavoing away. It "is invaluable to talw to the fc^aeide. To avoid disappoint meat Inajgfc upon' having Keating's Powder. No other powder- is effectual fBUGS, FLEAS, 8LIW& MOTHS, BEETLES, ;mosquitoes. Unriffciled in dc«troying Fleas, Bugs, €oo«8i9CH18» Bket.U-s, Moths in Fues and mvsrj other specie b of insect. Sportsmen Will fitid this invalu »ble for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also lidiea for liheir pet doga tthe Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bearß the autogniph of Thomas Keatino Without, this anj? article offered is a iraud. Sold in ffiWßffii3J?G(S WORM TABLETS. KEATUK9'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'3 WORM TABLETS KEATING^ WORM TABLETS A PUKBL¥ VEGE tABLE SWEETMEAT, both la appearance and \ ■*»**» furnishing a moat »gr«abl© method of a the only certain remedy lor $b -tmheikai. or Thbhab WOBMS, It is a perle n ßafe J MI? ; ™l li preparation, and ia espe «**% adapted #v for chiWfeß. Sold in Tins by «* Druggißta Proprietor'/ Thomas KealTOG, i London| ASHBURTON DOMAIN B^ARD TEN POUNDS REWARD.- THE above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will farniah «Jvi tlanoe that will lead to the convietaon of »ny PeKoa or Persons for molesting" the w&tte-fowl or steaHng flowers withfi* the IDomalm. By Order, OHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. Qctohm,J.m. 10 70 WANTED KNOWN. —F. S jBFFEfcEs, leading Confectioner and Froiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and, Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant Fruit of every description. Ladies Room a apecialtv I*ls L&ZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Aehbarton District* C C A L E X, JEWELLER, .EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ""r AMARUS Patented System ensttrei XJ comfort and correct sight, Don* spoil yoojf ey«s by using badly fitting



CHfUSTMAS, 1895. G. Jobsou, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST BECEIVED^n [Entirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at Lowest Possible Pi ices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited G. JBSBON. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Preserving Season, i 1895-96. TTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, ¥lf ex Ruapeha, 10 CEATES GLASS JAM JABS (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, 1 In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for' Obristmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as we are expecting, further large consignments, we must move the present dtook to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND ' Cabsom aid Co., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE,



Business Notices ' J TIIE DAVIS ™_« MACHINE. tataHl>llftital ,. NEW DAVIS T^rtJdrr'S ESSfJI Ml NT SO N L CO " w " Amer'ca has received a very ureat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at I the Chicago Exhibition, Several very im portant improvements were there shown for 220, OOLCMBa St.. OHRISTOHUROH, • «"c«DfnTn«T TOOTiim tha first time, and raoeived from the judges «., v^wwn^ua, VUittllUAJLi BEiXiD thd recognition they well merited —^PBoiASi Awakds. The first consignments of thesa latent improved machines reached fchis "~*"~ colony by the lonio a month since, and the Agenta Mksbbs MINSON & 00., say om _ filUnNfl MAnTTTUF, thfly are muoh aPP r<>ved. At the Antwerp PKR Oq fsT\ WEEK. eHiWIINU MAOJIIJNJ!/. Exb^ition, 1894, the Davis Maohuci was £l™ 0-" awarded the Gold Medal.



I LONGBEAOH 00A0H. Nand after WEDN^DAt, J*no *sf 2, the LongbeAt Oowh will start from Ashbarton at#p,m- R. R. BRWNE, Hoftchiaat}' BUN CARDS! " lODINE OP IRON Pit IS A PFBOVED by the Aoademy of HtfleJfia ** of Paris, are especially recommended by the Medioal Oelobrities of the Woria lor Sarofala (Tumors, Kings Sril, etc), Ihfl early stages of OoDßomptioo, OoriilUatibntl Weak neei, Poorneas of Blood sad for utimolating aod regelating Ue periodifl aoarse. Moae genniHe unless signed Blansard, 40, Baa Bonaparte, Paris I Sold by Druggists and Otwmisii through. ! oat the Oolonies



SHEARMAN" BROS., MAEKET HOUSE ■ ■ ;o;—— "?S* r Maß? ie» y°u will kee P on drinking « Oh, yes, de&r; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door j How Auntie suggested that Tea And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all shVb entitled And hfe la becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core j Of those ailments he suffered so greatly. But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. «. ... . L ' ., Then lefc'B drink tft the health of tb# lour illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we ail three agree Be^? J v? ed, 1 am drinkia S the Tiser That from now till the end of existence Which|the doctor bo highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea." Shsarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BROS,, MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTBAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan "THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS* j For the Spring and Christinas Trade. WTT C\ OL LI E R has Just returned from the London and « JLLi \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for Asbburton wants and requirements, B> Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Gash, of which the Ashburton Public are offered the benefit. The Display at « THE CORNER" will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durability. Everything is new, the very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. Prints from 4|d per yd Black and Brown, 4 butts, 2s 6d Drees Stuffs from Is, double width Women's and Children's Black New White Muslins 3d Ribbed Hose 6d pair Check Glass Cloth, black and Heavy Forfar s|d colored, 4|d Cashmeres Is 6d Kid Gloves, 4 butts, 2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery l|d per yd I """ You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.'



BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. ' (°) JJI" THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEEB. QTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND O.OLD WATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast) Faraacea, CHBISTMAS. CHBISTMAS. NEW FKUITS, NEW FBUITS. WE HAVE jusfc landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwfc Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cw* Deßsicated Coooanub and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildnra Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SOGA.R. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipmenfc of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with pnncfctmlitF. CHEAPEST House in Ashbnrton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SSATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEABMAJ* BROS., MARKET HOUSE.



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New Zealand Insurance Company. »STABLISH!D O:~~L. „ 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THE PBBMIEB *ND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED »OB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHISQ MAOHINffiS, Ac, AOOEPTBD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES E. W. HANMEE, AGENT



BE ITIi i Great Annual Gift Distribution fOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAB, ! COMMENCES TODAY. pOUPGNS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being U given away, Every purchaser spending from 2a Gd upwards will receive a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated,on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. -REMEMBEK NO ADVANCE IN PHIOES. Every article* in our Establishment is marked at the' LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time i 3 Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments, i^» BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON,, && Dresses, Crepons, Drills, Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing "A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoiaery. G. L. BEATH / CO. TANORBD STREET



DENTISTRY. P4INLESS* EXTRACTION OF'ii.JfiTH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. 4 Specialty. Foe for administration ... 6s. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guabantkbd. G. F,¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BtTBNETg SflttßJßT, ASHBTTBTOy 9 4 E- OWEN COX. r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RA.TES. Owners of stock will find ib to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. I Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHUROH



THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea, ffIRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER, SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Profe'sor Bjckerton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality



Special and Gratfd Display . OF Summer Dress Goods. TFMBRACING the Latest Novelties in both Co fetoft and Woof Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Art! stic Millinery Plain and Fancy 3ilka for Triramf flf; Styl fish Jackets and Cape's Ribbonajand Laoes, the latesi The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOIOK AND HI«H0I* VSS CARPET SQUARES ASfB RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Ma*fcin^« and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 |inches feo 12 feet wide), 130 patterns to select from. VEEY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKSILADIES GLAC X KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, I 5* od. MITCHELI jASD TURNER. TAN( $MB OTEEfiT,



/HRISTMAS (L TtfEWTEAR'S GOOD?. , Exs.s. lonic, 8.8. Matatua, s.s. Maori WE hare just landed, ex e.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OF CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER HETS, TEA. BETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FANCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), PKOM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements OUR GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex s s Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH, An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co. WANTED Known -—Spectacles, Bye Protectors, Goggloa, Foldees, and everything in the optical line at S. * O**'Bf Optician.



Bus!iiess Notices. PROFESSOR LOI<ETI'E'S MEMORY SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from ail sections of New Zealand that I should »t one? afford faeiliu^s co acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Singk Boak Nystejn, and at fh© price of Una Pound Four Shillings each pupil, 1 have to Btate 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 the* with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOISETTE. ivNOWK THAT J- MOISON IS STIXt, THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on tha spot personally to attend Jtso the proper needs and cars of his customers. No changing about; being locally too well rooted. The public have tvery adrantape fn patronising him; their money remains in tha place* and they gee the best va!ae in Bootsjand Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTOft. X 1 * i \ — ■ • ■! ASHBURTON ,1 PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. I A DVANC ES of £25 and upwards '] mado on j FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or J Half-Yearly Instalments. ■I Loans also granted for fixed periods a. 3j current rates. ..^j Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. "' i : PALM AND JOKO TEAS } INDIAN AND CEYLON. I OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is . • noted for producing 200 large Tea M Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This jl is the tea Mr George Jameaon sold so m largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Toko) are equally good valun for the money, OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. • Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the' public should see that they get the genmne article Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. I 155 Colombo Street, Christchurch I loz Prevention I IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURJffi I Why ruin your Reapers and jjlowej; fl by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whicj ■ tire your horses and clog the Machines, ■ when you can obtain a true Lubricant B ike ' ""I V A Ii V ft i I I I] ■ which has been thoroughly tested all over H he world and pronounced Unequalled. H Obtainable from all Storekeepers cvr th H Agents "B EDWARD EEECE & SONS^ ■ OHRIS7OHURDH ■ it. 11. fsesf.f»ll, I COMMISSION AGENT, ■ BURNETT STRBET, ■ WAS ON SAL E-m MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP aodH RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear H nd Body MARKER, for Branding eheepH TS?A- TEA- TEA- I Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, ■ Pal and Joko Brands. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout hatvei^H and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock. AGENT FOR— ■ WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, ■ For Aehburtoo and Rakaia Disfcncl^H Alliance Assurance Company (Fire »■ Marine) Risks on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted at current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Socie^H Limited Trade Books postedand Accounts colleot^H R B. BESTELL, W BURNBIT STBIET, oppOilM O»»g« B^l