Australian Politics.

QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, September 26 In the Legislative Assembly plans for four new railways, opening the northern agricultural areas and to cost £498,000, have been laid on the table, September 27. ' The Assembly accepted the Council's amendment in the Gambling Bill, making church raffles and other similar undertakings illegal.

Bbisbane, September 28 The Premier is satisfied with Mr Beid's proposals in the Federal Bill, but his Government is not able to deal "with if; this session.

VICTORIA.

Meiboubwb, September 26 In the Legislative Assembly the Tariff Board report was fiually passed and a Bill founded on the amended schedules was introduced.

NEW SOUTH WALES

Sydney, September 28 In the Assembly a proposal to re duce the Governor's salary by 10 per cent, was rejected by 68 to 8. September 27. The Council negatived the second reading of the Council Reform Bill by 40 to 13. An amendment that it be read that day six months was carried on the voices.

In the A ssembly a scene took place on the debate upon the estimates. Messrs Cameron, Miller, and Mcllhone defied the chair, and were suspended for the sitting and removed. Deter mined attempts were made to reduce the number of high salaried officials, but were mostly ineffective.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide, September 27

The Salaries Bill passed its third reading. An amendment to reduce members' salaries by £50 was nega tived.

TASMANIA

Hobaet, September 28

Sir E. O. N. Braddon is favorable fco the colony contributing to the Antarctic expedition, provided the expenses are not excessive.

THE ASHBtJBTON GUARDIAN'S MONDAY, SEPTEMBEe" 30, 1896.

' Uai' Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbarton- MONDAY, SEPTBMBEE 30, 1895,



Musical Oaixmi i/ooml>c 9 PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late of Lojsdon) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Mb. Llbwfllyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 A OABD Mrs A, G. Glaridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEPMS ON APPLICATION. •hSSotortbT~amerioan obgan, and theory of MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance np Photographer's Staircase), and Trevor ton. Theory Glass, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock • 4 75



Mewellysi Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE FEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. lIS TENDING PUPLILS kindly com I municate as early as possible. I 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, ASHBURTON. 1895. ! PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENOH. MRS F.~"MAKMO, WILLS STREET WEST ffIHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN X HOBDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. "the violik MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, AtHBURTON.



jH-AlffDJElfc & ®®n* Kucx&lyptl Extract There ar* imitations of Eucalypti n Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude reginoaa oils. In order that these crude'oils may not be taken, Otrn Pure Volatile Eucalypti EXTRACT, whic^i is recoernised by the medical division of ibe Prussian Government to be of per- * factly pure origin, aa their information forwarded to j na through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 We state : - Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tha "Universities at Bonn and Q-riefswal^, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, va& Professor Dr Moskr, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that «re saturated with oxygen and freed of a'nds, reainots and other Bul>Btances, adherent to primary distillation, will de-velope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Melntire. Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific testa, and the Paly on which possesses tba proper therapeutic val'ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract Al! other crude oils are to bo classed among the tu!^>entineS) which h eve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interna medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received extinction at Exhibitions as sommercisl articles are used for mechanical pur poses are oaly discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of. oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rccuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of ttt contracting ten deoey of resins and tennates, it these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammation3, dysentery, wounds, th consequences (ire appalling For safety always ask fo Sand":ft and son s Eucalypti Extract and cc the t>H, well-tea'ed an'] reliable preparation. -Snud hurst. Victoria, Australia. SAND B ANT) RON?'



' MUSIC. MISkS CAESON 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. Pupils could be boarded if re qnlred. 4 14 \TATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 1\ AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000.000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Duaedin, Timarn, Camaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Meibourn3 The Company ia prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Cobnies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albion Co, Ltd Hay ward a Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZUALAND, Limited, FRIEDLANDEKS BUILDINGS, Moore Street, Ashburton 7 51



Ciabkes World-famed Blood Mixture a a guarantefld care for all Blood and Skin diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will tree the eyetem from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'figs, sores and pimplea of all kinds its effp&s are marvellous. Thousands of teßti rnonials Sold everywhere at 2s 9J per bottles Beware of worthless imitations and flubtstitnte* (1



C. H, MANNING, BEGALAND VICEREGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons ) npO TBK PUBLIC OF OANTER JL BURY.—I beg to thankyou heartily for the liberal support accorded to ray late husband daring the past ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform you that I hsva ENTERED JN TO PARTNERSHIP WITH MR LEONARD W. APPLEBY, Who will take entire charge of the busi ness as MANAGING iMItTHSR. which will ha carried on, ss hitherto, at the above address, under the title of C. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby waa with my husband for nearly fiva years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Ch rkston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios of Australasia. FIBBT-OLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Bliss Manning wi\\ continue in charge o( fche Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 0 245 EMMA. L. MANNING.



AUSTRAL! \ls MUTUAL PROVIDENT' .SOCIETY New Zealiind Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX,O. (Chairman) rhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, MX.O* (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Bichardaon, C.M.G.j M.LA ' John Duncan, Ksq Medica' Officer: Dr G. K. Anson, M.D., M.R.C.S. (England) rE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austraiian Life Office, *nd thi, LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office whlcfe declares a BONTTK BYERY YIRAE Ihe Method of valuation adopted by this Society if of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that hold by any other office la the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) SiEKLijra ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE „- H9,^3S dum Assured ... ... ... Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5583,4H



REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Spring?, KORTH TAIEBI, N.Z. pO?ERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES—It Is Invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much motet beneficial for that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro clucpil. I rnsy compare the Wa'-rongrsa Springs to the celebrated raineial springs at i Pjombie'-ts, in France, where the late | K-rparcr ISapoleon UI of en visited for the purposo <>f bent.fi i>ig his health. As the results of my investigation, I i*m of opinion that the Wai rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect parity and espici illy puuablefor preparing a I igh c'ass nntural Miners! Wafer. A. G. EIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist : Strongly Recommended for GOT7T, DYSPFPSIA, AN^^IA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price app Ty to . HENRY ZANDER, 9 203 Solo Agent for Ashburton \ BHEtMiTisat,—Dr E. Oordon's remedy 3TBVER fails in permanently curing rheuma. tiBHi t Ittwbago,»ciatica, gout, etc, one botile aiv«« relief. Price 10a, post free. J, W»



BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, JE448,790, yielding OASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910|000 after making SPECIAL RESERVB& CASH BONUSES declared for laßt FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusee exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M- P- SOCIETY And b;cure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expensea of Managemeat 8f per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secret ar> Brancn Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Ohristchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary II ZANDER, i L cal Broker Anlinnrton



I OOK HERE! TIM ; Just read (his ! 1.,* Here's a horse shot in the neck in that great battle Prestonpans in 1715, and the poor b^use carried the bullet in hi« neck untl ho died in 1758 — just 43 years. I never in all my born d»ys saw anything like it at all ; except ir,y c-uld mire. KINGSTON shod her. Och ! its a great while ago, an' sore enouzh I'm afraid, them shoes and the ould mare I'll never part. I'm certain phe'U never wear them out. What'll I do at all? " Take her back to KINGSTON," sa;d Tim, "he'll cut her feet down and put the samo shoes on again, and then nnyba t he'll wear them out. You ought to pay him illigantly, instead of only paying him FIVE SHILLINGS for bhoeing your horse." ' Bhure enough an' I will, an' I'll phout for him too.' 'Bub he's a ta-to-tler.' 4 Then share enough that's all the more roasott why I'll shout for hira, 1



Stud Notices. rO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND "" X feUARUUNDiNG DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, 5 BALTIMORE- Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdullah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old at Christchurch and Ahhburton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten in the show rina; Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle afc Piumpton and Dabh Handicap at Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOORMICK, Valetta ""TO stand at T. Harold a Stables, Weßt Belt, 1 Bear Hospital, and travel THE SUBROUHDING DISTEIOTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING STALLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Colt; star in forehead, enip on nose, both bind pa&terns white. Foaled May 21, 1891. Fred by J. B. Ha^gin, Banoho del Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W., 11333. Becord, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptress, by Prompter, 2305; 2nd ' dam, Walla Walla Mad, 2.35, by Bsllfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Beeord &2Q, and j winner of 25 beats better than 2,30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17&; Dudly Aloott, 3yrs, 2.26^ ; and Flowing Tide, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamott mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08|; Palo Alto, 2.08|; Mazanita, 2.16; Arreao, 2.16J; Adak,2.l7J; Lot Slocum, 2.17|; Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18£; and 145 others with records better than 2 30. By Hamble ton;an, 10 (Bysdyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B, HAGGIN, per F. G. Dum Sacramento has started three times, and won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumptoa last season. Paddooking accommodation provided for mares, Is 6d pet week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson



STUD NOTICE, i i STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. "TV JTR J. R. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang } Will travel the same Districts as? last '. | year. 9 180 THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING I HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stables, LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. 1 EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, ia full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 213J before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two 1 minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before | seeing so much stud duty. It is thus \ evident that Kentucky and General Tracy 1 contain the very best strains of American \ trotting blood 1 Teems—Three guineas per mare; groom > age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. * Every care taken, but ao responsibility ! DENIS McKENDRY, ' 9 181 Lauriston



DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS, A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All k;nds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guakahteed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON -DENTIST, Burnetp Street, Ashbukton, 9 4 £ W, Hanmer.



T»HE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE I STALLIOJN, Cavalier* Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts. CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper, lie ia a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Prince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darling, aired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas,. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland, Polly was also the dam of the champion horse" Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with fcal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly cue of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, and four Champion prizes for either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance JSumber of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groomage 5s T. ROGERS, 9 182 Dromore and Ashburton



'110 Stand at Ashburton, and travel ■- the Methven, Alford Forest and surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlborough. BY ST. GEORGE— FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revoir. MARLBOROUGH was a very good performer. During his racing career he started in 51 races/19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep tional brilliancy and gameness. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9 132 Ashburton.



'"THE THOROUGHBRED vSTALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan—Nonsense, Albany—No Name) Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT! S THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jonr., 9 117 Proprietor, Wakanui THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON" COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree thows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest mi'e on record—l.3B), the only time they mst; he is also The sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Albany), one of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such well-known per formers as B izzard, St Malo, Pique, Con jurer, Emmason, Langley, Enfield, Mistral, Kothamatead, Warrington, JKrrington, Rancor, and Euroc ydon which ran second in the autumn challenge stakes. Terms : One Mare, £5 5s 5 two or more mares, £4 4s each. (; room's Fee, ss. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. Mares grazed at Is 6d per week. All care, but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, W&k&uui, AsUbvutoai ,



T HA V E FOR BALE- Tuscan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushe!) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover \ Golden Tankard f Mammoth Long Red} Manokl Imported j Prizewinner 1 Seed. Essex Rape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Seed Oats Cornsacks and Royal Oil Kero sene. E. W. Hanmer.



'A. JLawrie & Co,, TYAVE much pleasure in intimating THAT THEY HAVE JUST OPENED OUT Ex s.p. Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Blrugsels Carpets. LINOLEUMS, TAPESTRY, AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS. Newest Designs. Select Patterns, These Goods coining direct from the Manufacturers will be *found excep tional value. An inspection cordially invited. { A, Lawrie & Co. 9 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



fill!; 4 JUKI AH ffiilOP., GROCERS 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 Tins :— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., etc. 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 cnspness of the Biscuits, i CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Pout despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3d packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. sHtfARMAtt BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



Timber, Timber, Timber. XTTE haye just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enamraelled Mantelpieces, These are not shoddy goods, bat in appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE and -will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED. W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.



SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. "TO NES 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 10h 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. j 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., Chrisfcchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy [the best ;you can, {.Stars are the best value obtainable* ll* HI. Jone§



THE UNITED FIRE & MABINF. INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL "DISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO., Agents, J. MOISON DESIEES to inform the public that he has purchased the whole of the well assorted Stock in the Assigned Estate of F. NOKES, Ab a startling Discount for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EASI STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. LOOK AT THE PBIOES. Men's Shooters 8s 6(3, formerly 12s 6d Men's French Calf English Balmorals 14s 6d, formerly 25s Children's from Is Many other lines the same. Call early and secure Bargains. First come best served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must be sold AT J. MOISON, BOOT DEPOT, ASHBURTOK. 148 R. Murray & Son, watchmakers, jewellers & j OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON.



E. OWEN COX I" AM A CASH PURCHASER OP PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find ib to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES I against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E. OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHUROH. i ASHBURTON I BRTOK, TILE, & POTTERY YARD J. CRUM~& SON, , MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Messrs Friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known i as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, 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 55s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233



BICYCLES. W. H. LANDELLS & SON, BORNETT STREET. Late Landells and Preaton) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HDMBERS FOR £19 Kb £19 10s PREMIERS FOR £17 10s ; 2in and lfin Dunlop Tyres * 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS 1 COACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Guns, I Safes, Locks, and all classes of small work I done. COAL | MOUNT SOMERS | COAL COAL | HOUSEHOLD I COAL COAL r'FHIS well-known and favorite House I hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck:— Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid, Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid : Mefch ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. t«rder. GEORGE PARK, 4 Mount Somera, I



The Oldest established hous6 in Ashburton, \\T E still maintain the old name for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Through -1 out the District. PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This ia the tea Mr George Jameson sold so I*ii*£?glv ' OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we \ frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. 4 Imitation is sincerest fhttery,' but the



pnPHC SnOUIU 800 Wl»» lii^jr gou mo gCIiUIHB article', . . Retail from all the principle Srore keepera. WHOLESALE FROM. JAMESON, ANDERSON & Co., 155 OOWMBO STRBBT, OHBISTOHUfcJH 9 63



£50 Reward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes AT MELLOE'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- Men'e Good Bluchers 4a lid Men's Strong Shooters 9a lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Strap 6s 6d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6b 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. —NOTE ADDEESS — J, MELL OB< ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



■ the horse's friend Pages No* Hgirse Oils. T^jTO. 1 HORSE ©ILS, Sare Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swelling or Hard Callun -*-1 Lmnps, Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure ior pores on back or shoulders or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils. To be used for Bheu ma4sm, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price, 2a 6d per bottle- NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's 011, 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:— Recardus Henry, Saddler, East Street; 3. Thomas, Bavelock Street; F, E. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street j Shearman Bros* Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakala, Mr|D. Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Ghertsey, Canterbury, N.Z.



important to Ladies. G. L BEITH & CO. TANCEED STEEET, ARE NOW OPENING UP DAILY Spring and Summer Goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Latest Novelties in Fashions. Gr. L. BEATH <Sfc CO., ASHBtJRTON AND CHRISTOHmiCH.



SPRING. SPRING. " The Corner." Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. rjIHESE GOODS have been selected with great oare in London and HuvT 1 Chester, personally by MX W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience* of the Home market and knowledge of Ashbmton wants and requirement® enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at « THE CORNER " will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durablity. Everything is new, the very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery Gloves, - Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Wmei Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots; You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we haye just opened up. W. H. COLLIER VIII 3 "COJRITfiR."