The Ashburton Guardian.

FOL. XVII. NO. 3738

AsHBURTOft : Monday, JNoyember 18, 1895.

PRICE: ON"fi3 PENNY



Shipping, JhhS' 'NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s royal mail steamers, FOR LONDON, ?la Monte Video. Rio, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Pom of Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rlmutaka 4515 Wellington Oct. 31 Ruapeku 4202 Wellington Nov. 28 Kaikoiira 4507 — Dec. 26 Rttahine 6127 — Jan. 23 ffongariro I 4188 — Feb. 20



Business Notice;-,



And thenceforward every fourth Thursday . Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrants issued for passengers from Graato Britain on payment of passage money or approved guarantee for same. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDEB BROS. Limitbb Agents, Ashburton. TTJNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTILTON AS UNDER: For Westporfi and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington — Daily, except Sunday, Friday, and alte«*tate Wednesdays. Dunedin—Mondays, alternate Tuesdays, Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Kelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. New Plymouth & Onehunga—Thursday, Auckland, via East coast—Alternately Thursday »nd Saturday. JJlelbourne, via Hobart—October 4, 15 and 25, and November 5. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits—October 18, and 29, and November 8. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to OhristehuTch daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburtoa.



9§J SOOTH IN i^«iivi3 iM?S HiiißSlS' RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAL PREVENT HTS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. aSSE^S a healthy state «f the constl. *x*»c»n during: the period of TeetM-s^. jg^Th* words "JOHIT BTE£DMA» # _W^ fhamlst, Wnlworth, aurcey," |m mgr*T«a on th« SoMrnmitfK Stamp (Qftciri ta «m)i fatiM Sold by Kkmpthobne, Prosseb, and Co. r OB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, t Influenza, Consumption, &c, &c KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEBD, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &o l£ AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for r\ Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle IX AY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- Faceaehe, j FV &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LmUM CATHAKTICUM PILLS, d gestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient /■"\OA€TOLlN:e—Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \j everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England ORIZA rWDUEI. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Parfs. T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr O Resell The best soap for rendering the skin Boft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Telonte, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— extra In boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, etc Oriza-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin in elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriza-Veloute—Flcwera of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the pgrfame of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—white and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumejl Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay oriza-Aciduljne—Toilet vinegar, aromatio Infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water ■ Ean-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Ea«-de-Cologne Qouttes-Oriza-Pentifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good healHi and preventing decay Orissa-Dehtaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting th» enamel Ess-Orisa-et-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting line and the handkerchief without staining. Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling OS Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk}—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Orlza (of Ninon de Lencloß)~For producing a her utiful white complexion with the clearness and velvr y softness of youth Oi.«iline-Colorante (the best hair dye)-For in stantaneously dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health. In boxes, each with biush, comb, prospectus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories EBS-Orlsa-Incolore Violette of tb Csar The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay ; /violets Ess-Qriza Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the gflowe Sole Agents for the Colonies, Mrssro ,ber Fleming, Ld London



LOW VIIALITI I DB CHURCHILL'S 1 Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime Is prescribed by the faculty for the cere of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility TT contains two of the principal Ingredients necessary x for building up the Human Frame, and which an considered deficient in the above complaints, viz. Phosphorus and Lime, It canno be too highly I recommended for delicate children, Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup oi HYPOPHOSPHITES ia real brain food, and in cases where muscuia and nervoEß exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa tion. Each bottle bears Dr Cfeurohill'e signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. s PABIS I



TITIT MONT BEL HODSE WTNYAitD SQUABB, SYDNEY, IB a refinnd isorfal HOMB, contains forty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one ruinate from Geßeral Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing acd smoke rooms, hot) and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, find time. Fermanents Special Terms. Write for particulars. »■ ........ nnmnnnw,,, ■„,.,,; -.- —-, —j-r*r-c™r«- JTOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females •* quickly correct ail irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the Bex, Boxes Is l|d to 2s fid, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and j Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole- | Bale of al the Wholesale Houses. Bewaro of imita fons. """ciISSAING^S WINE HIGHLY recommended by the most eminent physicians and Medical liathorities. Haß for 30 years proved moai efficient in all oases of IndigestioD.Dyßpepsia Stomachic Diseases, Consumption, Loaa Appetite, eta A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to—J Lde Lambbbt, 49 Elizabeth eUeet, Melbourne



TT EATING'S POWDER tr EATING'S POWDBB, IV jr EATING'S PQWDEB, IV V EATING'S POWDER, tZ EATING'S POWDFR, \r EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life.) All woollens and fnru should be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing, away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside, To avoid disappoint ment insist upon having Keatiog's Powder. Ho other powder is effectual fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, (mosquitoes. Wairivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookkoohes, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen Will find this invaluable for destroying fleas fa the dogs, as also ladieß for their pet dogs The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a traud. Sold in tTica only KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pukely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both to appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Theeab Wobms, It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, aad is especially adapted^for children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor .* Thomas Keating, London



f. W, Hantner. IHAVE FOR SALE— Tuscan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover* } Golden Tankard t Mammoth Long Red I Mangel Prizewinner j Seed. Essex Bape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Oats



Oornsacks and Royal Oil Kero sene. I HAVE two Sams of Money for t investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 in amounts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared fco receive wool from my clients to make advances without com mission on any clips that may bs en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND ING OIL are stocked by me. E. W. Haniner.



PAB OIBITTM TS-ounelle Jenn®, SALON—FRINGE, Sole Agents for Australia CEO: BURK FRANGART & CO. IOXMBIKX JM.ACB MELBOURNE. AMOSU powerful Insecticide, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para gifrioal Inaeets of Plants, Vegetable Gar dans, 1b now In use n most of the Vineyards In Victoria and gives great) satisfaction. The Par Gidiam ban been tried in the grea Westers District on Peach Trees with great Mooeßß> ORPHAN OIL, OJh® great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlln Moth, and disease in Sugar Oane. Foe Pamphlets and at information apply * GEO. BXJRK FRANOAR3) & OQ., 3 SoMßßsra Piaok, MSLBOUR&M



REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION Db Souligoux's VICHY LAXATIVE POWDER Agreeable to take, acts smoothly but purely Apply to-J Lde Lambkbt, 49, Elizabeth street, Melbourne FALIEBKS 1 PHOSPHATINE added to milk completes all th<*t is wantin for the formation of the bones, digests easily and in short forms the fall development of the child Easily taken by the Smallest Baby Strongly recommended to nurses to ensure good nourishment Apply to—J hde Lambert, 49, Elisabeth street, Melbourne



THE THE VAVIS W^_° MACHINE. tai-1-totaw . NEW DAVIS T HL.rStr to fa B SBS*«3 MINSQN I CO. r-% v • »w Amer'ca has received a very ereat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im portant improvements were there shown for 220, OOLGMiiO Sv.. OHRISTOHURCH. VWRTTHAT vvvn the first time, and r^cexved from the judges v juai.iUA.lj X XiMiD th<i recognition they well merited—Special Awards. The first consignments of thesa latest improved machines reached this ~~" colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MiNSON & CO., say DVTt _ SEWING- MA f! TTT"Nf T?, they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp FJiJ:i Q<4 f\Yl WEEK. DJ!I"1JJIVI Mii U Jl-I.JN Hi. Exhibition, 1894. the Davis Maohini was S O*J awarded the Gold Medal.



j LONGBE4CH OOACH. ON and after WEDNESDAY, Janu ary 2, the Longbe&ch Ooaoh will start; from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachtnan BLANfiARDB lODINE OF IRON PiILS A PPBOVBD by the Academy of Medicine Jt\ of Fans, are espsoially recommended by the Medical Celebrities of the World for Sorofala (Tumors, Sings Evil, etc), the early Btagea of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- Dees, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating va periodic course. None genuine unless signed Bl&noard, 40, Bue Bonaparte, Pans Sold by Druggists and Chemists through* out the Colonies <



New Zealand Insuraoce Gon?pany. ESTABLISHED 0' L. 18 59 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBEMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PBOMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS* ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. W. HANMER iGENT.



FASHIONABLE DRaPBBY. G. L. BEATH & CO. HAVE great pleasure in intimating that they are now showing a Splendid Stock of NEW SEASON'S GOODS, which are marked down to the Lowest possible prices for Cash. The following are a few quotations, showing the grand value we offer:—



New Pongee and Cambric Prints— H3 New Season's Dresses for 4j lid to 2f d, 3£d, 4|d, and 6Jd per yard W 27s 6d the robe New, Crepe, Pique and Basket Drills H New Summer Tweeds 10s sd, los —6£d, 7§d, 9d and 10|d per 9d, 19s 6d, 21s the costume yard Q Ladies' New Style Blouses Is lid, New Designs in Art Muslins— Ph 2s 9d, 3s 3d, 4s 6d each Special line at 4|d per yard Ladies' and Children's Sailor Hats New Patterns in Orettonnes— j^ Is, Is 3d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 2s 6d, to 1 3|d, s|d, 6Jd, to Is per yard £rj 4s 6d each New Lace Curtains—ls lid, 2a lid ffl New Laces, Ribbons, Umbrellas, 3s 9d s 5s 6d to 14s 6d per pair Gloves, Corsets, Belts, etc New Flannellettes—4|-d, s|d, 6d, New Calicos and Sheetings in all 6|dj to ll|d per yard X the best makes 35 Boys' Sailor Suits (complete)— £g Splendid Value in Men's Tweed 4s 3d s 4s 9d, 5s 3d, 5s 9d, 6s 6d Suits, from 21s each each Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid, 8s Boys' Navy Serge Knickers—2s 9d, X lid, 9s lid, 12s 6d per pair 2s lid, 3s 3d per pair 10 Dozen (only) Men's Silk Scarves j Men's and Boy's Straw Hats in 1-3 Is each, usual price Is 6d and Is 9d j great variety O 4 Dozen Heavy Knitted Sox ll|d " Our Boys " Straw Hats Is each 3q per pair Best value in town 6 Dozen Seamless Merino Sox 6d per pair SPLENDID VARIETY IN SHIRTS, VESTS, BRACES, HATS, Etc. a L. BEATH & CO., TANCBED STBBET, ASHBURTON AND CHRISTCHUROH



SPRING. SPRING. ■MM ■ ■■■» JO» ™'" "™ a The Corner. 9' Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up j New Spring Goods in all Departments. fjiHESE GOODS havo been selected with great care in London and Man JL Chester, personally by MX W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience of the Home market and knowledge of Ashburton wants and requirements 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 aad Durablity. Everything is new, th very cream of fashion at Homa for Dress Goods, Fancy Bilks, Millinery, I Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy I Drapery 8 Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we have just opened up. m W= H. COLLIER,. TUB "COMirBK,"



£T YOyXIK£ MICE TKA ASICIYOUR CROCKH IWI €P@^ MM Ml AI E<Ml PURE INDIAN CHINA&CEm)NTiSI PROCURABLE • • I A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHURGH THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock in all Departments most Complete, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY* A. J. W H I T E invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stoeb COTTAGEB ITTIRBfISJEXXED, Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Em TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE »».«.«, £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... .„ .„ £17 to £25 00MS 'from - - - - - *35 to £80 SIX ROOMS . « .„ £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE, WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AftD ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTOHUROH SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON 0. 11l • d y i [ o IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUJNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH, i 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. oa draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required, Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo'« Publishing Houses, NEW PIANOS from £26, aold on monthly payments of £L ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agenfc for Adams, Curties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beat machine ;yoir can,|Stars are the best value obtainable. --11. HI. Jones



ness :•; o tice s. PKOPESSOR LOI^ETTE'S MEMORY SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from all sections of New Zealand that I should at »nee afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimiktive memory by Correspondence on he Mngl. Bo>k .system, and at the price of : 'ne Pound Four Shillings each pupil, ] have to state 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 them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOISETTB. THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL .„ .. £500,000. JJISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, Irrespective of Tariff A. LAWRIE & CO., Agents.



! SHEARMAN BROS., MAEKET HOUSE. "Dear Maggie, you win keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear j I now well remember Ihat muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she'h entitled v And life is 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 rumed, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so preatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. , T .„,,., . , Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me m drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be«7-I S- Uf« d, l T dnnkl ?g the Ti^ That from now till the end of existence Whichjthe doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Tea.'* Shearman 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. SHEAEMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOJR ASHBDRTON ', RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



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DENTISTEY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION x OFTIKTH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... sa. j All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. ¥ODDS, SUEGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashbujrtoit 9 4 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURS ' -*- Why ru?n your Reapers and Mowe^ by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whio« tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike .Taltoliie which haa been thoroughly tested all over the world and pronounsed Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWAED BEECE & SONSJ CHRISTCHURUH



IFIIIII Established Over 30 years BEST SELECTED STOCK AKI) CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER IN NEW ZEALAND. pOMPLBTE FURNISHINGS FOR V/ BEDROOM £1O 1O», Comprising— Beadstead, Spring Mattress and Bedding, Duchesse Chest, Washatand, Two Chairs. Oarpets from 3s Sd made and laid Free of Charge. COLOMBO STREET & CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Cheistchcrch A, Marshall, Manager.



BEPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, j Bottled only at the Springs, | NORTH TAIBRI, N.Z. pOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES-Ifc fa invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duced. I may compare the Wal-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieres, in France, where .the late Emperor Kapoleon 111 often visited for | the purpose of benefiting hia health. As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that the Wai-rong6a Mineral Water Springs are of perfect parity and especially suitable for preparing ; a high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 6 203 Sole Agent for Ashburton



15s and 8& worth for ss. T)OST free, any colony, Norton's Jl Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N^S.W"., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of s Ferret Brand,' and a block of £ Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers in salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general I cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and aa a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30 x 20, entitled " The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. 11 73 E. OWEN COX* r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PBIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET lUTES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE SfOCK. I "am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL* Correspondence solicited, E-OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHBISTOHUROH



'- ■iMiJ./RTON BKIu'JS;, T±L\ & POTfERY YARI) J. crum"& son, . MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Mown* ITriedUnder Bro* , the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known aa Koimar, We are manufacturing Bnilding Bricks, pressed; plain and ornament*] Drain Pipes, fibld or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pofca, Tiles, Garden Border* Prices on Application. On and after JUNE 1, the pride of Bricks will be 65s pel thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 288 T LEXANDER THE GREAT 'mi •**- terribly annoyed when, through the lameness of his Cavalry horsea, he was obliged to halt the entire army while the horses rested, and their feet grey. If he had only known (bufc he didnfc) that a certain farmer had a horse which wm lame for six months, and said be (the farmer) " I tried everywhere and every* thing, but it was all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I sent for him, and in three weeks the horse was at work, and la perfectly sound. I wish I htd knows - before." Why didn't he? KINGSTON'S SHOEING Is easy and adaptable to fche|requirementi of each horse THE WORKMANSHIP is the BestJ based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE 1 JR. Murray & Son, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & OPTICIANS. A&HBUR'TON.'' The Oldest established house in Ashburton. TITE still maintain the old name for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATOHIS Still maintain their Supremacy Through out the District.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. 4 D V A N 0 E S of £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments, Loans also granted fou fixed periods a* current rates. ftirther particulars on application to EDWAKD STEPHENS, Manager PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. OUR2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound, This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR as TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money, OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other $*ewi being packed and sold in oar emj&les. * Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the public should see that they get the genuine article. Retail from all the principle Score keepers.



WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO., 155 Colombo Street, Ohristohtjrch 9 68 "" SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobaoco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANTJFACTTJBBD FROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF 0. H. MANNING, REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons.) HPO THE PUBLIC OF CANTER- X BURY.—I beg to thankyou heartily for the liberal support accorded to nay late husband daring the past ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform you that I have ENTERED into partnership with MR LEONARD W. APPLIBY, Who will take entire charge of the bust* ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above address, under the title of C. H. M&KNING AND CO. . Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios of Australasia. FIBST-CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Mian Manning will continue in oh»rx< of (-.he Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 muAh.m^mm 2