The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVII, NO, 3771

AsHBOB-ron: Saturday, December 28, 1895.

PRICE: ON"12 PEN"NT



Shipping. jtBBBt $EW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s royal mail steamers, for london, ?la Monte Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Flyraonbh, I Port of Steamers, Tons. Departure. Date. Kaifeoora 4507 Wellington Deo. 26 Buahnae 6127 Wellington J«n. 23 Tongariro 4183 — Feb. 20 Rimutaka 4515 — March 19 Rnapthu 4202 — April 16 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all classes of passengers. Warrant;! fsßued for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money , or approved! guarantee for same. For funkier particulars apply to FJiEEDLANDEB BROS. Limiteb Agents, Ashburtou. TTjSIQH STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited* STEAM El te S AIkFROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Westp ort and Oreymontfa—Weekly, Wellington-—Dftiiy, except Sunday Friday, asd alte^ate Wednesdays, Dune* lin—Mondays, alternate Tuesdays' Friday, and alternate Saturdays. Kelsan and Picton, via Wellington— i Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. JNew Plymouth & Onehunga—Thursday, Auoklsmd, via East coast—Alternately Thursday»nd Saturday. Melbourne, via Hobart—October 4, IS and 25, and November 5. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. S; pdaey, via Cook's Straits—October 18, and 2§ \ «nd. November 8. The above are subject to alteration; referei ice should therefore be made to Ohristi !tair«sh daily papers for datos and hour of saili lug. For i tirfclf er particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



STBATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOE DISEASES OF WOMEN T S NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For fall particulars, apply to the matron, j Steathmore Hospital, 170 Ghristchurch. r OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Consumption, &c, &o <AY'S COMPOUND KSSBNCB OP MNSEBD, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, <fco I I^AY's COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for \ Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints <AY'B COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colde, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIG PILLS, a specific to Neuralgia, Faceaohe, &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LENUM CATHARTIOUM PILL^, d gestive, correo iive-and agreeably aperient COAGULINE— Cemeat for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stoekport, England ORIM PEBFDISRT.



11, Place 4e la Madeleine, Paris. "T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PKODUOTB Savon-Qriza (Orlza Soap)— From the formula of Dr I 0 Resell The best soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (roße, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the * toilet and bath Savpn-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— extra in boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet j Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Hose, Violet, etc Oriua-Powder— Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ! ing and refreshing the skin m elegantboxes, with i powder puff Oriza-Veloute—Flcwers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Oriisa-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay Oriza-Acidulins—Toilet vinegar, aromatic 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-vWater—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Gkrattes-Oriza-Dentifrice—An elixir tor preserving the teeth andguma in good health and preventing decay Qriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel > Ess-Oriza-efc-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for Bcenting lins and the handkerchief without Btaining. .. Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off Oriza-Lacte (oimsa Mfli>~An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skiu, removing red spots end preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos)~For producing a her utifol white complexion with the clearness and velvt y softness of youth Oi.afiline-Coloranfce (the best hair dye) -For jn stantaneoasly dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health. In boxes, each with In ash, comb, prospectus- and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orka-Incoloro Violette of tb C*at The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay /violets Bss-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the lowe Sole Agents for the (Monies, Messrs Silbcr and Fleming, Ld London



EL hodsb 1 TNYAKD SQUARE, SIDNEY, % IB a reined i social HO MB, contains fortyllaic airy bed rooms, most i fashionable and central position, one Biinute tow i General Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and s^Qo^e rooms* fact i ond cold baths, excellent cuisine, AH the i conveniences of a hotel. Taring— Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, .a nd tima. Permanents Special Terms. Write for particulars, npOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for femalas ■*■ qnickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is 1J a to 3a 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Ye ndors. Prepared only by the Lincoln nnd Midland Cou. nties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole sale of si tl .a Wholesale Houses. Beware of taita ioas. *~CiO .SSAINGPS WINE HIGHI iV recommended by the mosi eroi aen* physicians end Medical authorities . Hqe for 30 years proved most efficient in all cases of Indigestion.Dyspepsia Stcmasbio Diseases, Consumption, Lose &ppetite s i jto A most agreeable dinner wine J ipply to—J Lde Lambkrt, 49 Elizabeth sueet, Melbourne



TZBAT] .NG'S POWDER jr EAT 3 £NG'S POWDER, |T BAT ING'S POWDER, KEAT ING'S POWDER, I/EAT ING'S POWDPR, |£EAH ENG'S POWDER, Thia powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled ii l destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly harmless to animal life ) All woollens and furs shoal Id be well sprinkled with the pow der, befoi c placing away. It is invaluable to take to ) the seaside. To avoid disappoint taent ioa sfc upon having Keatiug'e Powder. Ho'otbw powder is effectual fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, Imosquitoes. Unrivall* id in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cockkoc ihes, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every ©' fener species of insect. Sportsmen will find . this invaluable for destroying fleas in the d< >gs, as alao ladies for their pet dogs The ' Public are Cautioned that every packagi i of the genuine powder bears the autogra pfa of Thomas Keating Without this anj ' article offered is a iraud. Sold im Sins ob iy KJ RATING'S WORM TABLETS. KJ RATING'S WORM TABLETS X] SATING'S WORM TABLETS. X EATING'S WORM TABLETS I RATING'S WORM TABLETS API gbely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in app aarance and tante, furnishing a roost agrees ,ble method of administering the only ctrtaii x remedy for Intestinal or Theeab Wokb tS, It ia a perfectly safe and mild peep*) ration, and is especially adapted^for «biMs en. Sold in Tina by all Druggists Proprietor: Thomas TSj&kwxQ, \ LondonJ I



CHRISTMAS, 1895. ; &♦ J esson, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST RECEIVED^n JEntirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, ' | Soitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited G- JESS ON, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Preferring- Season, 1895-96. WE HAVE JUST LANDED, vv ex Ruapeha, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JAES (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' Christmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as we are expecting, further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND ' Camsow aw» Co m Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, J AND EARTHENWARE,



AS JHBURTON DOMAIN BOAKD TEN POUNDS REWARD. Tl IE above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will furnish evi 4doe c that will lend to the conviction of any I Pereoa or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing llowera within the \lorn am. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. 9 'ci' obeg»lß9s< W"""*"antedknown.»f. s Jeffbies, leading Confectioner' ; fcne I Frni<i«rer, of Easfc Street, next the Oo; cner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea am 1 Ooflfoe alao. N.B. Lady Attendant Wt ait of every description. Ladies Re >om a specials I*ls t^m _ ; , — «. j uAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, SC A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. "If AZARUS Patented System enanras JLJ «omfort and correct Bighb. Dont gpoil yotsr eyea by Being badly fifcting



Business Notice.-. THE ' ~~~ " ' *~~ ' ~ TfT(? I>AVIS SEWING MACHINE. - „ A I O.& bolk Agents fob New Zealakp NEW DAVIS T^r^SLtr^ ESS^JS MIN'SON 4 CO >" Amer'ca has received a very areat impetus v by the remarkable success they attained fit I the Ohiciigo Exhibition. Several very im portant improvements were there shown for 220. OOLCM«r» Sw fiWHTCtTrrrTmr'Tr VWRTTHAT T? WW n the flm time ' and nceived from the i«dges 9 B%> OHRraTOHUROH. VIbKAIUAIj MMi&D fcha recognition they well merited—Special Awabds. The first consignments of theaa latest improved machines reached this —— colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MXNSON & 00., say SEWING- MAfiHINFi they are much approved. At the Antwerp P^R Q a £*-rv WEEK, D.aW lv p JXL AIjH liN £i. Exhlbitioa| 1894|^he Davis machine wm A® K)O awarded the Gold Medal.



LOW VIIALITI a n »R CHURCHILL'S Syrup oi Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty tor the owe of Conaump t tion, Chronic Cough and general J debility j TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary i * for building up the Human Frame, and which an> considered deficient in the above complaints, viz. Phosphorus and Lime. It oasno be too hfchly recommended for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES ia real brain food, and in cases where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa tion. Bach bottle beam Dr Churchill's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. j PARIS J



[ LONGBEACH COACH. / |N and after WEDNESDAY, Jann \ J ary 2, the Longbeach Ooaoh will atarfc from Ashbnrton afc 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, noftchmj»u. BLANCAWS lODINE OF IRON PlffjS A FPBOVED by the Academy at Medicine ■i* of Paris, are especially raoommeuded by the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tamora, Kings Evil, eta), the mtly stages of Consumption, Oonetitotional Weak ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimalating Bod regulating its periodic ooarse. None ;enuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, Bae Bonaparte, Pan's Sold by Druggists and Chemists through, out the Colonies



SHEABMAN BROS., MABKET HOUSK "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking « Oh, yea, dear } I now well remember a j*u m jU ° 1. I yOU buy at fche door } How Auntie suggested thafe Tea, in r* •k™ -eVer re B? iling» And a blessin 8 from all Bfae'b entitled And hfe is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent 7m. " 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 syeteqi is wrecked to the core j Of those ailments lie suffered so greatly, t 1 el e« e, the ea that I>m drinking Through drinking inferior Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. v n , „i! v 4. ti . , , Then let's drink to the health of the lour illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be™^, l a, m jinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence Wnich a tne doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend 7ea." 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 ¥OR ASHUURTON . RATTBAY & SOW, Agents for New Zealan



"THE CORNEB" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. For the Spring and Christmas Trade. WTY HOLL IE R has Just returned from the London and « JJ.» \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Gooda personally selected for iishburton wants and i requirements, | (I*!! 5* 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 j Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. j Prints from 4|d per yd Black and Brown, 4 butts, 2s 6d Dress Stufis 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 You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.'



BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURION. f Q \ „,., . THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEEK. OTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND O.OLD WATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines OroHßley'B Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnacea. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS, WE HA.YE just landed for the Christinas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cages Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Altnoads 5 Cwfc New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwfc Dossicated Cocoanufc and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwfc Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricota 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc StJG&R. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD« ,! WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO BHIARMA£? BKOS.. 1 MARKET HOUSE,



V YOiTLIKE NICE TEA ASICfcYOUR GROCER T«HI j| PURE INDIAN CHIMA&CEYtON TWA



New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISHII) 0'""^. « 1859 CAPITAL^ONIfMILLION. THE PBEMIKB A^d"~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, *0,, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. W. HANMEK, AGENT



BE AT It'S Great Annual Gift Distribution FUR CHKISTMAB AND NEW YEAE, COMMENCES TO-DAY, AOUPGNS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifcs are now being 0 aiven away. Every purchaser spending from 2s 6d 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 Tea per cent. 1 "■"■I*O« ""■■ii —REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PKIOEJS. Every article^in our Establishment is marked .at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER.NOVELTIES in all departments. O" BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. I Dresses, Crepons, Drills. Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Kibbons, Oorsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing " A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. G. L. BEATH / CO. TAN&RED STREET



Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. TgMBRACING the Latest Novelties in both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silka for BJouaes, - Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silka for Trimming StylishJackcta an! Capos Ribbons'and Laces, the latest The Newest in Bloasea. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHCLASS OARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 jinohes to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VEEY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS.LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, MITCHELL AND TUMEE. TANCBED STBEET.



Business* .Notices. § DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION x OFTKBTH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... sg. AH kinds of Dental work executed on the premises, Satisfactiok Guaeanteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BtTRNETg A SHBTJitTOy 9 4



E. OWEN COX. r AM A CASH PURCHASER OP PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find ib to fcheir advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LITE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING OLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, & OWEN COX. i Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTOHURCH



THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. • Saxon Tea m mUY JT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. Profk-sok Bjckeuton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality



CHRISTMAS 0^ AT^W T7 EAR'S 0 Kil 1 GOOD?. Ex s.s. lonic, s.s. Matataa, s.s. Maori WE have just landed, ex s.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OP CBOCKEEY, CHINA, ATO 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 iSETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FANCY*GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De- Bigns, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. ; WE HAVE ALSO" OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements CUE GEOCEEY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods pf the best quality We have also landed ex ss 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, lye Protectors, Gogglos, Folders, and everything In the optical li»e afc S. 4iSK'» f Optician,



Business Notices. "PROFESSOR LOI- ETTE'S M.-.MOuY -L SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from all secnoi.a of New Zealand thai I should at once afford faciiifif-s to acquire a,y art of Aamraiktive n emory by Correspondence on the single Book System, and at ? the ice o{ One Pound Four Shillings each pupil I have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves mto communication with Mr P ; R. Dix, of Ooombea Arcade, Auckland, who will pro vide them with the required single book of m ?. t*n«tlon and Bny information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOISETTE. JvNOWJN THAT J- MOISON __ JS SXILt, THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Besfc Workmanship and Reliability aod Puuotuality. Always on the • spot personally amend Jto the proper needs and care of hie customers, No changing about, being locally too well rooted- The public have every advantage in patronising him,- thei* money remains in the place, and they geti the best value in Boots'and Shoes in Aeh burton. * THE CHOICEStIStOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J, MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N C E S of £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a. current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager..



PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. r\Uß2s4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is " noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of firat-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 23 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 fUttery,' bat the public should see that they get the genuine article Retail from all the principle Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Ohristchurch _____ ' 9 68 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUND-S OF CURJffi -*- Why ruin your Reapers and ill owe*<; by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic^ tire yoor horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr th Agenta , EBWAKD KEECE & SONS| CHRISTOHUROH



COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TTAS ON SALE — MANURES, MANURES, TUTtNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective" Tatoo Ear nd Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. TFA TEA- TEA- . Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal akd Joko Brands. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and nighb throughout haivos and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock. AGENT FOB WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY,*; For Ashburtoa and Rakaia Districts Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Bisks "on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted at) current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited Trade Books posted and A ccountscollecta R B. KESTELL, Btonbis Stbbkt, opposite Orange H»