SPORTING.

lOJiR LDSNE RACING CLUB'S SPRING MI*EiING. SECOND DAY. September 27 loncluding results :— iAOiNG Club Handicap — Chaos 1, nchy 2. Errington 3. Time, lmin 47sec, id end, £1 ss. iack Disposal. -Rosehill 1, Wetsail 2, igalore 3. Time, 54sec. Dividend, £2 Pelter Handicap.—Speculator I. Divi d 9 £2 4s. pking Handicap.—Moderation 1. Divi d, £1 2a. Sleoteio Trot.—Kaurilsi 1. Dividend, 103.

MADAGASCAR.

A l"r»«Ml» S»ec«"n».

Pabis, September 26 jSf'flylng column under the command I General Voiron, four thousand trong, defeated the whole Hova- array ithout loss at Amboluuaena Pass. 'hirfcy guns were captured. Ihe ad ance guard is now only seventy ilometres from the capital.

The Stoneligh.

■ London, September 27 ■ The underwriters pay a total loss on fee missing barque Stoneleigh, from Melbourne.

Silver Robbery.

London, September 26 1 A train at St Paneras station has ieim robbed of 34,900 ounces of fiver, valued at £4800. The empty (Oxes were recovered a wile away.

The Fenian Convention.

f ' Chicago, September 26 The Fenian Convention cheered a batement that It was intended to rganise a standing army. Dignan ad Eossa were present,

tHl^TßhßuktuN GUARDIAN: SATtJREAYj SEPTEMBER 28, 1895.

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Musical OdtHtrn <L'ooinl>t% PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late of Lokdon) MAKES quarterly visile to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ■ anged by application to Mr Llewfllyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 A OAKB Mrs A, G« Glaridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBORTOW. TERMS ON APPLICATION. PIANOFOBTB, AMEEIGAN OR0&K, AND THEOEY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 6 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton,, Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock < 4 75 Mewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Clasa 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. PIAftOFOBTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F.~MAKMG, WILLS STREET WEST mHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN X MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. THE VIOLIK MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, ASHBUKTON. MUSIC. MISS CABSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte ' and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mbs Axcokn, Have lock Sbreet, or at residence, Havelock' Street. Pupils could be boarded If re quired. 4 14 NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND IN AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Dunedin, Timarn, Camaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company ia prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO- , DUOE, for Sale in the Colonies or i shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AUKJNTS FOR— Shaw, Saviil & Albion Co, Ltd Hay ward s Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIEDLAISDERS BUILDINGS, Moobe Stiibet, Ashburton 7 51 LF. ANDRE WES & CO.—Sale now * on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goodie, Toys, .Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F, Andrbwbs & Co. Kheiomatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle ' gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J, W, O «'v<on, P.O.Wot 234. Dnnedir,



BAiniß & §oxta Eucalypti JEilratt [there are imitations of Eucalypti o Extract in the urket»ow s products of simple distillation forming de reaIQOQS oils. In order that tliesa crude oils syiw>*bei»kep,OUß Pork Volatile Bucaltpti XiaACTt's wWcb is recoßnised by the medical vision of ihe Prmstan Government to be of per «tly pure crifin, as tbefr Information forwarded to i through the Consul at M&Jfaourns, March 2, 1878 [« proved by twits by the Medical Clinics of ■9 UEiversitlßs at Bonn and Griefßwal<% Prussia, and };arbid by Dr Sohuiz t Professor of Farmacology, at an, i.iid Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the tidlcftl Cliaic at Greifswald, that only products that t> satDS.'a«;d with oxygen and freed of acids, rssinots 13 otaer snbstances, adherent to primary distillation, C,l eisvelope the sanative qnJlties proper to the plant rordiag to these authorities) and according to Prc isor Br Ueter of England, and to Via Bauer tlatfro, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only tract corresponding to scientific tests, and the Pnly which possesses tba proper therapeutic val'ia astdee & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other enscte oils ore to bs classed among the rneatiiie.?, which have, when used as medicine, no fcapauiio effect and are abandoned as an interim ediovnent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts t'ch im'.y have received extinction at Exhibitions as nmerci»l articles are used fox mechanical pnr l«ea aro only discernible:— [By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our W jsoduetf the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de f volopa3 meet freely through its surplus of oxygen) lily their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, L being recuoed in specific density through tha m presence of wide wii\- tS:.cir taste, the rasait of th contracting ten f dency of resins and tennaten, I I rheao crude gils, 80 called eucalypti extracts are pj;lied by mistmfe in cuaes o croup, bronchitis, dfph lafia, internal infammations, dysentery, wounda, th iniseqEeaces ara appsilling For safety always ask fo Khdbk asd son s Eucalypti Extract and e« le uIU weil-tea'edl and reliable preparation. —Sund feiat, Victoria, Australia. Dr SAND B AND SOKS'



All the Rage — hew Venus Tobacco yon Tirs Blood is the Life— Olarkea lorld-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to SMJ. I*^. the blood from all impurities from i&levLj* cause arising. For Scrofula, arvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood waaea, Pimples and sores of all kinds its fects are marvel'oua. Thousands of testi rainle. Beware of worthless imitations and Mtilutes 5 Sfor the past quarter of a. century there has i ©H© continuous flow of letters bearing timooy to the truly wonderful cures sted by Clarke's World-fumed Blood fctrare, the finest Blood Purifier that ence and medical skill have brought to bt Sufferers from Scrofula, Seurvey, A Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases Pimples I gores of any kind are solicited jo give it fial to teat its value. Sold everwhere Jh 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless tations and substitutes. (6) i severe rheumatic pain in the left older had troubled Mr J. H. Loper, a It known druggist of Dcs Moines, lowa, jbver six months. At times the pain was severe that he could not lift anything, tfa all he could do he could not get rid of ißtil he applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm toly made three applications of it,' he b, ' and have since been free from all n.* He no.w recommends it to persons iMarly afflioted. It is for aale by the j itei-ton Drug Company. I ; New Vtnus Tohaco—Laiest Success.



RYER'S SARSAPARILLA ■trifles, Vitalizes, Enriches the Bloody Gives W New Life, Health and Vigour. Hr Kr. Alfred C. Jolllffe, of Granville, So. Australia, whose portrait we Bye above, writes: used Ayer's Sarsaparilla in England for years before coming to ■Kstraliii. At times I was much troubled with boils and other eruption* Mihrt skin, caused, the doctors told me, by the running clown of ig§r ■■fctem and general debility. The only medicine that has ever done me good is Ayer's Sarsaparilla, which has always cured me—purifying HT blood, and giving me new life and health and vigour." HB The wonderful success of Ayer's Sarsaparilla in purifying the blood and health and strength to systems enfeebled by disease, or the enervat- H& effect of a warm climate, has led to the placing on the market of other H^parations Galled Sarsaparilla. Remember that imitation is the sincerest Bn of flattery, and be sure that you get AVER'S SARSAPARILLA JPy-h has stood the test of time, has won the highest awards at the world's Hffat expositions, and has been a blessing to the people of Australia, and countries, for more than a generation. ISfo other medicine operates ■Hsffectually in removing general debility, languor, and all outward symp- JHk; of the grave mischief caused by disordered nerves and impure blood, ftYtn o Sarsaparilla |H Known all Over the World for Its Excellence. Bsß'S PILLS, Sugar Coated-MIUI but Effective.



Stud Notices. . ——— - TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND L fcURROUNDIiSG DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE- Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Black wood AbdalJab, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old at (Jhristchurch and Ashburton lin 1891, beating large fieMs, and has never been beaten in the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap ac Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOORMIOK, Valetta . ■ I npO stand at T. Harold c Stables, West Belt, A near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING STALLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Oolt; star in forehead, snip on nose, both hind paEterna white. Foalel May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Haßgin, Rancho del Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W., 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptness, by Prompter, 2805; 2nd ' dam, Walla Walla Mad, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17£; Dudly Aloott, 3yrs, 2.26 i ; and Flowing Tide, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, La mot t mare Electioneer, 125. Sire ol Sunol, 2.08|; Palo Alto, 2.08.£; Mazanite, 2.16; Ameso, 2.16J; Adaiir, 2.173;; Lot Slooum, 2.17^; Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18£; and 145 others with records better than 2 30. By Hamble ton:an, 10 (Ryedyk's) I bereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dunn. Saoramento has started three times, end won the Maiden Harness Trot afe Plumptoa last season. Paddocking accommodation provided for mares, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson TTHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE 1 STALLION, Cavalier, Will Stand thia season at Ashburton, and travel the Ohertsey 8 Lauriston, and Methven districts. CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty oi bone and hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper. He is 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, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a coat of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland. Polly was also the dam of the champion horse Hare" Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with fcal at foot: while his sire Crown -Prince is admittedij one of the best draught entires in th* country. Lord Salisbury was never beatec in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion piizes in the colony , and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edm burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, twe Champions, and four Champion prizes foi either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance JS umber of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groomsge 5s T. ROGERS, 9 182 Dromore and Ashburton npO Stand at Ashburton, and travel ■- the Methven, Alford Forest anc surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlborough. BY ST. GEORGE — FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revcir. MARLBOROUGH was a very good performer. During Irs racing career hf started in 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing exeep^ tional briltfancy and gameness. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, " *32 Ashburton. 'pHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan—Nonsense, Albany—No Nasie] Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DETRICiS T H IS SEASO N. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRAKE, Jonr., 9 117 Proprietor, Wakanui THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTOff COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree shows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing slock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest rni'e on record —1.38), the only time they rnst; he is also rhe 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, Kothamsteac), Warrington, Errington, Kancor, and Euroc ydon which ran second in the autumn challenge stakes. Terms : One Mare, £5 ss; two or more mares, £4 4s each, (room's Fee, ss. Owner afc 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, Melwe Farm. Wakanui, Ashburton,



STUD NOTICE. j STUD HORS ES. NOTICE 10 HORSE BREEDERS. "A/TR J. K. BBGGS Carriage Stallion Booiners«iig > Will travel the same Districts as last year. 9 180 THAT GRANDLY BKED TROTTING 1 HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, j Will Stand this season at Owner's Stableu, LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. ' EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colfc, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing ever sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dan?, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trottiDg mare Pan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is 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 2 13£ 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 minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 63 per week. Every oare taken, but ho responsibility DENIS McKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston DENTISTBY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... 53. AH kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.IfODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnbtjc Street, isßßt/BTON, 9 4 £ W 9 Hanmer. T HAVE FOR SALE- Tuscan Seed Wheat Ohevalier and Cape Barley (Seed' Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (2911: to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover 1 Golden Tankard f Suttton's \_ Mammoth Long Red! Mankel Imported j Prizewinner 1 Seed. Essex Rape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Seed Oats Gornsasks and Royal Oil Kero sene. E. W. Haniner. A. -Lawrie & Co, TVAVE much pleasure in intimating THAT THEY HAVE JUST OPENED OUT Ex s.i?. Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Brussels Carpets, LINOLEUMS, TAPESTRY, AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS. Newest Designs. Select Patterns, Ihese Coods coining direct from the Manufacturers will be [found excep tional value, An inspection cordially invited. L A Lawrie & Co t> SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



SHEARMAN BR*>9. 9 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., eto. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboaid 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, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ABHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality, NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest V^etable Seeds in 3i packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. j BHKABMAJN BROS., < MARKET HOUSE- Timber. Timber, Timber. TX7E have just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOOBING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enammelled Mantelpiece**, 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 & 01. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS. SELLING ON. SELL^G ON H...M. Tones I SJ 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 10a 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required. Any Booka and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo'* Publishing Houses, NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £h ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Eto. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agenfc for Adams, Ourties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy j the beat .machine Jyon can, \Stars are the best value obtainable; HL HI. Jones/



E. OWEN COX r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FBEEZING SHEEP j AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING OLIPS OF WOOL* Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHBISTOHUROH. ASHBURTON BRTOK, TILE, & POTTERY YARD J. CRUM~~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Messrs Friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known 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 bicitce.es. w. h. landells & son, BURNETT STREET. Late 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 Ifin Dunlop Tyres 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITHS COACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Gans, Safes, Locks, and all classes of small work i done. <.. , __ .. COAL | MOUNT SOMERS j COAL COAL | HOUSEHOLD I COAL COAL "T HIS well-known and favorite House I hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: Weeterßeld Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid- Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth j yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. I All orders must be accompanied by cheque or PX). i <der. GEORGE PARK, i Meant Somere, I



THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL "OISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. lAWRIE & CO., Amenta. J. MOISON DESIRES to inform the public that he has purchased the whole of the well assorted Stock in the Assigned Estate of F. NOKBS, At a startling Discount for Cash, and will offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. LOOK AT THE PBIOES. Men's Shooters 8s 6d, formerly 12s 6d Men's French Calf English Balmorals 14s 6d, foimerly 26a Children's from Is Many other lines the same. Call early and secure Bargains. First come bast served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must be sold AT J. MOISON, BOOT DEPOT, AStiBURTON. 148 B. Murray & Son, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON. The Oldest established house in Ashburton. \\f 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 Throttgh -1 out the District. - PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR2d4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 Urge Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joke) 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 onr^ empties. 'Imitation is sincerest iUttery, * but the public should see that they get the genuine article; Retail from all the principle Score keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & Co., 155 Colombo Stkbut, Ohbistohuiv jh 9 68



£50 Reward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes AT MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashbarton. 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- Men's Good Blachers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9a lid Maids Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d Ladies' Neat Walking Shoe* 6s 8d 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 ADDRESS — J. MELL 08, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE), TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. j^ F»W PAG E . XyV _~~ - THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. TW"O. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Callus ,LnmPS- Pa?e ß No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure tor pores on back or shoulders or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils. To be used for Rheu mattem, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one prioe, 2b 6d per bottle- NONE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Publio of Asbburton, that Mr Page, 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 Agents. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil :— Recardus Hfnry, Saddler, East Street; 3. Thomas, Havelock Street; F, E. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street; Shearman Bros, Burnett Street j Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Bakala, MrgD. Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE M^KER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. Important to Ladies. G. L. BEATH * CO. TANCBED STEEET, ARE NOW OPENING UP DAILY Spring and Summer Goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Latest Novelties in Fashions. Gc. L. BEATH & CO.. ASHBURION AND CHRIBTOHOROH. SPRING. SPRING. " The Corner." Beg to Announce that they are Oponing Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. mHESE GOODS have been selected with great care in London and Man 1 1 Chester, personally by Mtt W. H. COLLIER, whost previous experience ™c Howe market and knowledge of Ashbuiton wants and rtqoirementi enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at « THE CORNER » will be found the Largest and Finest m Asbburton for Taste, Variety aad Durablity. Everything i% new ihm very cream of fashion at Homa for Dress Goods, Fancy Bilks, Millinery. Gloves, Ties, Hosiery Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, FancT Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Ratg, Ties, Boots. You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties w& have just opened up. W> H. COLLIER, THE "CORKER."