CRICKET.

ijondon, JJecember 17 The players belonging to the M.O.C. have agreed to meet the Australians at Lord's on July 23.

NEW SOUTH WALES v CANTERBURY

Christchurch, December 17 The cricket match Canterbury v New South Wales was continued at a few minuiea past 11 this morning, when the weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance was good considering there waa no holiday. Scores:—

CANTERBURY. First Inninga 124 NKW SOUTH WALES First Innings « ... .„ 194 CANTERBURY Second inninga L. A. Cuff, b Noonan .. . ■•75 J. D. Lawrence, b Nooaan ... ... 6 H. C. Ridley, b Hume .... ■ .. .., 41 H. De Maus, b Noonan „ 68 A M L&batt, b Wade ... .. .«, 22 J U Collins, c Burton, b Wade... .. 2 W Pearce, b Noonan 40 P Wilding, b Noonan , 2 A C Ridley, b Noonan 13 D Recce, not out ... ... . ... 2 J N Fowke, c Pumesa, b Noonan .. 2 Byes -. .„ 19 Leg-byes ,„. ... 6 Total ... _ 298 NEW SOUTH WALES Second Innings L T Cobcroft, c Reese, b Pearee „„ 31 D G Pryor, cßeese, b Pearoe ... ,„. 11 S B Watford, not out 82 L O Poldevin, not out 15 Legbyea 4 Total for two wickets ... 143

ASHBURTON JUNIOR C.C. v. St. SAVIOUR'S CO., SYDENHAM.

A team of the Ashhurton Juniors journeyed to Sydeaham on Monday to play the St. Saviour's Club. They were met at Christchurch by the Rev E. A. Scotfe and members of the St. Saviour's Club, and conducted to the Parsonage, where an ex cellent luncheon was provided, and Mrs Scott, assisted by some Ash burtons ladies attended to the wants of the visitors. After the game the teams assembled in the school room and partook of an admirable dinner, provided by the liberal patron of the club— the Rev E. A. Scott, and the Juniors and their friends returned to town well pleased with their day's outing. It will he seen that the game resulted in a tie. Mr Choat umpired for the Juniors, and Mr Geo Ciarkson for Sfc Saviour's Club. For the Ashburton team Powell carried off the bowling honors, while in the batting for the same side, Jackson and Fred Pritch&rd were top scorers. For the Sydenhamires, Samuels was best with the ball, and Samuels and Rev E. A. Scott top scorers in the batting. The following are the scores:—

Sypenham—First Innings. Hulberfc, h Marsden 1 Dixon (skipper) b Powell 0 Rev E A Scott, c and b Marsden .. 13 E Samuels, fe Marsden _ 7 White, c Piibrow, b Powell ... .. 1 Adams, b Powell ... fl Hatchings, b Powell 0 Hoolan, b Powell ' - 5 Love, c ¥ Pritchard, b Powell , 0 Halliday, not out ... ,„. .. .. 0 Extras 6 Total 33 Sydenham—Second Innings Hulberfc, b Powell .. .« ... 0 Dixon, c F Pritchard, b Powell ... 0 Rev E 4 Scott, c Piibrow, b V Steward 8 Samaekf b Maraden ... 20 White, b Marsden 0 Adams, c Steward, b Powell 1 Hatchings, not out 4 Hoolan, c Steward, b Marsden 14 Love, run out, b Pewell 2 Piper, c Sanrlo, b Marsden 0 Halliday, b Wilkie 2 Extras .« 5 Total 56 Ashburton Juniors—First Innings Steward, b Samuels ... 0 Fred Prifcchard, c White, b Samuels ... 12 Baigent, b SamueU .. .. ... 0 Jackson, b H Love 18 Vilbrow, c Hoolan, b H Love ... .~ 1 Pritchard (skipper) b H Love 1 Wilkie, b H Love 0 ■■Sando, nob out • ... 1 Powell, b H Love 1 Marsden, b Samuels ... 1 Watt, c Samuels, b H Love 1 Extras .... ... 4 Total ... .. 40 Juniors—Second Innings Steward, b Samuels 10 Fred Pritchard, c Huibert, b Samuels 2 Baigent, c and b Love 12 Jackson, run out, b Hoo'an 6 Piibrow, c Piper, b Hoolan ... .«, 1 Pritchard, b Samuels ... 1 Wilkie, c Rev Scott, b Samuels ... 4 Sando, c Huibert, bLove ... .. 3 Powell, b Samuels ... 2 Marsdon, not outs 3 Watt, bHooian .. 0 Extras ... .. •♦ •• 5 Total 49

The Dean Case.

Sydney, December 17 The jury intimated to-day that/after reviewing the evidence, they had de cided to acquit Crick. The Grown Prosecutor objected Wthis course until he had replied. At the conclusion of counsel's address, Crick's counsel con tended that the jury could bring in a verdict at any time during the hearing. The Judge upheld the Crown's con tention j but after discussion, the Orown Prosecutor intimated that he would accept the jury's decision. Orick was, therefore, acquitted amidst applause. The Judge, addressing the jury, thanked them for the great considera-! tiorj they had given the case. Although there were one or two matters which required explanation on Crick's part, he thought the verdict just and fully concurred with it. Crick thanked bis Honour for his kindness, but the Judge added it was not mere kindness but simply justice. The Judge completes summing up in the case to-morrow.

Ashantee.

London, December 16 News from the Gold Coast states that a portion of the Ashantee carriers have deserted. The Eiver Prah natives attacked tHe Houssa police at Appaur. but were repulsed. , The chief Saraory remains neutral. Colonel Scott will form a northern column, which in addition to the troops maintained on the Coast, will converge on Ctoom&ssle, Owing to their refusal to help him King Frempeh, of Ashantee, fought the Adansis, south of Coomassie, and there •was a great slaughter. The Massis attacked the traders' caravaaa return ing to Bildoma, and killed a thousand. Only two hundred escaped.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

XHE dCBBM

London, December 17 The Queen pays a visit to Nice in March.

VENEZUELA.

Washington, December 17 The order for the fleet to rendezvous at Venezuela has been rescinded.

THE KAISER

Berlin, December 17 The Emperor has paid a visit to Prince Bismarck at Friedrichshohe.

The Eastern Question.

London, December 17 Mr Gladstone, in a letter to Mr Chauncey Depew, the well-known American politician, declining to visit Chicago in aid of the fund which is being raised to assist the Armenians, states, ' The hand-writing on the wall has visibly warned another despot of the impending crash of his impious and iaiquitious Government.'

St Petersburg^ December 5 Eighteen thousand Armenians, who took refuge in Russian territory, have been ordered to return to Anatolia. Constantinople, December 17 A Franciscan convent at Marasb, Asia Minor, has been pillaged and destroyed, and*tt is reported that five monks have been murdered. I

A young Turkish party have posted placards throughout Constantinople stating that absolute government is ruining Turkey, and urging theUlemas, the army, and the Government officials to unite an overthrow despotism.

The Women and "The Trade."

Newcastle, December 17 The Licensed Victuallers' Associa tion has passed a resolution strenuously opposing the extension of the franchise to women on the ground that such an extension in New Zealand has proved highly injurious to the general com munity, and especially to those persons engaged in licensed trades.

Australian Polities.

JfEW SO C 111 WAJLES

Sydnex, December 18 In thg Legislative Assembly the Bill to extend the franchise to the police and the military and naval forces passed through Committee. A Bill to make Education in the primary schools free was read a second time. A Bill providing for the issue of Treasury bills and an Appropriation Bill was passed. The Premier moved that the Assembly disagrees with the Council's amendment in the Federal Enabling Bill, V.y which payment of members of Convention was struck out. He said the Premiers of all the other colonies intended to adopt and fight for the clause, and it would be invidious for New South Wales to do otherwise. The motion was adopted.

la the Legislative Council the Mining Law Amendment Bill was rejected, on the motion for the second reading, by 18 to 11. There is every probability that the session will end this week.

VICTORIA

Melbourne, December 18 The Australian Natives Association has asked the Premier to communicate with the Premier* of the other colonies with a view to concerted action in protesting against the proposed Charter Company acquiring the Northern Territory.

Mr Rogers, a member of the Mini sterial corner, gave notice of a motion of want-of-confidence for to-day, but Government treated it with contempt, and proceeded with the business. In the Legislative Assembly the Federal Enabling Bill was read a second time, amid enthusiasm, by 71 to 4, and taken into Committee. The Premier, in moving the second reading, said he believed the Bill drafted by the last Convention would form a founda tion on which federation would eventu ally rest. He was prepared to go on with the Bill as it stood, but as the New South Wales Legislature had made certain amendments, and no federation could succeed without New South Wales, Victoria should forget personal feelings, and follow the lead of the other colony. He believed federal hopes were somewhere near realisation. Mr Mclntyre asked that the second reading be carried by acclamation, but said they must see ! that New South Wales did not get too much. In the Legislative Council, the Railway Trust Bill was read a second time

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaidr, December 17 The Federal Enabling Bill passed the Legislative Assembly after being altered so as to correspond with the bill as amended by the New South Wales Parliament. The Bill passed its final stages amidst great enthusiasm | and cheering.

THB ABHBOBTOff GUARDIAN I WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1895.



Tenders. ASHBDRTON HOSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. TENDERS are invited for euppliaa for the Hospital for one year. Parti culars on view ab ihe County Council offices, Ashburton, where tenders will be received up to 4 p m. on 2nd January 1896. The lowest or »ny tender not necessarily accepted. ! By Order F. MAINWAWNG, Clerk. Aahburton, December 13,1895 12 76



PUBLIC NOTICE. TO SHEEP-QWKERS ADJOINING LAGMHOR ESTATE. STRAGGLERS will bs delivered at the Homestead on THURSDAY morn ing, 19th inst. ]21 112 DONALD McLEAN. ' ASHBU RTON RAOIKG CLUB. DOMINATIONS close for all events at *^ the Ashburton Racing Club's Mid summer meeting on FRIDAY, December 20, at 9 p.m. 12 113 KDWARD SAUNDERS,



Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last ten days of McDonald and MuDiabmid's sale of Anderson's Boot Stock. 11 1W MEKiOitY Training—'Die Quick Thought System of Memory Improvement enables its students to enjoy a wonderful power of memory which is impossible without its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered easy and pleasant. A grand and accurate method for nuickiy learning Recitations. Forgetfulnesss and mind wandering is altogether done away with. Speakii'g without notes is made simple and many other advantages enjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY for illuatsated circular and testimonials. Address—Henry W. Mitciell, care of office of juis paper, where further psrtfculun «»c be obtained*



Friedlander Bros., Limited^ ~l?orTrivate sale. WE are instructed by Messrs Lloyd Bros. to sell privately their Well-known farm near WINSLOW, Consisting of about 184 iCB«s 184 This property must be sold to close I partnership accounts. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 12 109 T, Bullock. __ SATURDAY, mCEMBm'^l Sections and Coctage, Tinwald, by order of the Mortgagee. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the Above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, four sections numbered 523, 524, 531, 532. One acre fronting Harland and Grove streets, Tinwald, on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage.



f Business Notice. Henry Zander. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock cf Harvesting Materials, anticipating ai correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES. BINDING TWJNES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders lor Twine without getting my quotation, as T can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few~BECOND HAND McCORMICK REAPERS & BINDERS In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCORMICK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZACR'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all other machines



To be Sold to Close accounts. Any farther particulars on application* Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 100 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 i ACRE i TRIVORTON. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to sell by public auction at the Arcade, on theaboTe date, Lot No. 8, containing h acre, fronting Suffolk Street, Trevorton, and being part of R.S. 4949. Inspection invited Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 99 Auctioneer. TO FARMERS IN THE WAKANUI DISTRICT. 75 ACKKS 75 Offers are invited until TUESDAY, 24th inst., for R.S/s 26527 and 26528, 75 acres, fronting the road leading from the Wakanui school to the Plains, and lately In the occupation of Mr Cass. Very suitable for working with heavy rich land T. BULLOCK, Agent. STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or *bout 9th insfc., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock 11 112 WINSLOW TOWNSHIP. Sections 140, 141, 150 and 151. Any reasonable offer will be accepted for these i as the owner is very desirous of disposing of them T. BULLOCK FIFTY Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House and other improvements, close to a School. Dasir able property for a family man. For Sale on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



COENSACKS, OOKNSACKS. I am now prepared to take orders for fall sized Cornsacks, and farmers will do well to order early,'as crops will be heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the j above Stock at 195 per cent below ] coat price* 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius frug^ir. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and sea that you get it NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, ani> NEW SULTANAS.



FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm, mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lis more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK.



MONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK. ( i ...... i i| .Lime]3gilt Exhibition — »•• Wanted Entertainments. DROMOR& SCHOOL. ASOCIAL AND DANCIB will be held in the above school, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1895. In aid of the children's prize fund* Commencing at 8 p.m. Refreshments provided. Tickets, Is 6d ; Children, half-price. 12 108 A GEAND VOCAL & INTRUMENTAL Concert Will be Given in the WESLEYAN CHURCH as a Public Building). BARING SQUARE, in Aid of the Church Funds ON Boxing Night. DECEMBER 26, 1895, Under the direction of Mr A; Coriuck, of Chrlslchnrch. The following ladies and gentlemen of Christchnrch will take part in Songs, Dnetß, Quartets, and Instrumental items: MISS A. CORRICK, a promising young Soprano ; MISS M. WATSON, the popu lar Scotch Vocalist; MR E. JLOVELL, the favorite Tenor, and soloist of Christ church Cathedral ; Rev A. MITCHELL, the leading Baritone of Christchurch ; MRS A. CORRICK, Contralto ;MR A. YOUNG, Bass; MISS CORRICK, Pianiste. Admission, Is. To commence at 8 pm. Tickets can be obtained from Mr H M. Jonbs. 12 106



These fruits are ready for use without further washing Tea?, Teas, Teas CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sizes. They are giving universal satisfaction I SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES* Oils. Oils. I have in Stock and to Land— 100 Drums Linseed Oil '*' 200 cases Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ban6ome's Plough Shares j Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING



WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, ft HABANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holiday*, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHIGKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Son Fire Insurance Office Australian Motnal Provident Society



public Notices. ~~ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. THE DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES in connection with tho above School, will take place on FRIDAY FIRST, at 11 am. Parents and Frlenda are cordi ally invked to be preßent. 12 115 * ~"~ CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ANNUAL GATHERING ON 26th inst, , (Boxinj: Day). JMoLAOHLAN, Esq., M.H.R., ■ gives £1 la, first prize. James Smith, Esq., 10a 6d second for Standing Long Jump Handicap. G. Coleman, Esq.-, g[fres £1 is first priae, R. Bird, Esq., 10* 6d second for Running Long Jump Handicap. Entries for the Bioycle Racea and Handicap Foot Racea cloße on THURS DAY, December 19, at 8 o'clock JOsiul TUCKER, 18 no Hob, Ssewtwy,



Business Notices. IT. M. JONES. H. M. JONIiS. Santa Olaus I AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN. BOYS AND GIRLS keek wide awake and look out for the annual visit of the above mysterious personages. A great variety of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, especially imported for the Christmas Trade; such values for Cash, never before off red to the public of Ashburtoa. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, many sizes, shapes?, kinds and prices, from Id to 10s 6d each. Balls, whips, drums, Tea Sets, Jack in the Box, Guns Magic Lanterns, Steam Engines with Fountains, Cricket Sets, Bats, Tennis Racquets from 3s 6d to 255, Tennis Balls Is each , Best Balls 2a 6r* pair cash; Battledore and Shuttlecock Games, Horses, Barrows, Prams, Trains, Watches, 100 Various Articles. Shell Boxes, Work Boxes. A splendid variety of Japanese Deiks and Workboxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, imported direct, at Lowest Prices for Cash, Japanese Fire Screens Is each. COM! AND SEE THE Is STALL, Great Variety to delight old and young. Exceptional Values. Call, inspect, and choose for yourselves. Toy, Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books to suit all ages and tastes. Poets beautifully bound from 2s 6deach. Inspection invited. Lowest Cash prices to keep the trade here.



BOUGHT FOE CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole J8266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction, COME EARLY FOX BARGAINS JN BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. 11179 Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF ARTISTS' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOB AND NEWTON, LONDON, add which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:— OIL TUBES 4d each. REPINED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STRETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d e*cb. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTIBTB' BOXES, at 25 per cent less than usnal prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Kedaced Prices. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, and Our Customers are warned against inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS k CO, MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS.



CHRISTMAS, 1895. G- Jesson, PRACTICAL MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STRKET, ASHBURTON, HAS JOST 3<ECEIVKD> {Entirely Nqw Stock of WATCHED, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY 0! Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, ati Lcwesb Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING i Inspection invited ! G- JESS ON, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON ~~ABT UNION. AET UNION. ART UNION. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. mHE above will be drawn by a Cora |_ raltfcee ooneisting of Bfs Worship the Mayor and Councillors R. M. Cuthbertson, and E. J, Paul on FRIDAY afternoon. Tickets may bo had up to the time of drawing. ROBERT ELSTON.



HENEY ZANDER REDUCTION! REDUCTION! BUCKEYE REAPERS & BINDERS, BUCKEYE MOWERS, BUCKEYE CULTIVATORS. I HAVE much pleasure to inform Farmers that I have taken up the Agency for the BUCKEYE HARVESTER COMPANY.



TITE WILL SUPPLY THE CELEBRATED mrccoßJiicK Complete, wish Transport and Fheaf Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— £4$ IOS ?pot Cash or within the month of purchase. £45 Payable in May 1896. £46 IOS Two Years terms, half payable in May, Fbee of Interest. £50 Payable when your grand child attains his majority



REAPERS AND BINDERvS Thousands of those Machines are now in use in New Zealand—many in the immediate neighborhood of Ashburton — and every one ia giving (he highest satisfaction. lam prepared to deliver a BUCKEYE REAPER AND BINDER, with latest ■ improvements, at a consider ably less price than any other make sold here, and am prepared to give terms extending over a number of years. Every guarantee given with each machine, and a large Stock of EXTRAS will be kept on hand. This Reaper, which is the simplest, lightest, and most compact made, is on view at my East Street premises TRIALS will be held in the District as soon as possible MOWERS



Little need be said about the NEW BUCKEYE MOWER. It has given more satisfaction than any other Mower in the market, and can also be seen at my premises. The price is from £2 to £3 less than Mowers which cannot even compare with the New Buckeye CULTIVATORS This handy little Implement! for hoeing Mangels, Carrots, Potatoes, etc., was very much admired at onr Show, and no Farmer should be without one. Only a few left for Sale For farther particulars and prbes *PPileiiry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT, Assbburton



THE NEW McCOEMICK DAISY RBAPEE, Side Delivery. The Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Eyegrass, Peas, Beans, etc. ~"~ * THE BIG <4' McCOBMICK MOWER, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut, THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford, Massey-Harjis, and Walter A. Wood Machines, I KEPT IN STOCK.



IBiNJDUfct Twin;. We are Determined to Undersell everyone in this and request Farmers and Others to obtain Our quota tions. Machine Oil of ail kinds suitable for Light or Heavy Machinery. John Orr & Co IRONMONGERS, ASHBURTON



Onk Box ofClarke's 841 Pills is warran feed to cure all discharges from the Urinary. Organs, in either sex (acquired or consli tutional), Gravel and Paine in the Back. Guar ran teed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4b 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Coqn?iisl)iwqCqmi>A»Y| ttocolp, En Ujsd



Business Notices How 2511u.11 the Plieep Farmer Best Obtain Help from Science ? "EXPERIENCE has proved that th* Drench discovered and patented LJ by Joseph Ford secures result which pieces the Patentee Miiongct those Scientists who have spent money and * lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm bcourge. The unique factor in this discovery is the close affinity existing betweeu Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom has time to give his attention, but that which has been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage. This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE has done, as may be seen from the undermentioned reports made by prominent Firms throughout the Colony— —BEPOKTS— Ashburfcon, July 6, 1894 To Mr F, Ferriman, Asbburton—- Dear Sir,-—la reply to your enquiries this morning, I have to »ay that 1 have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied Urge quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l urn, dear bir, yours faithfully, D.Thomas Dunedin, March 2,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton- Dear Sir, —Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have used it.—Yours truly, Wright, Stephbnson & Co Canterbury Farmers 1 Co-operative Association, Ltd., J Timaru, March 16,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —We have sold Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success in the cas«s in which it was used.—Yours faithfully, C. H. Inglts, Manager $.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd,, Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction.—Yours faithfully,



A. H, Turnbull, Manager Invercargill, March 6, 1894 ! To Mr F. Fcrriman, Ashburton— ; Dear Sir, —We have been selling Ford's Lang-Worm Mixture for the last four years,/ and during that period bave not had a single complaint On the contrary, everyono we have asked hare expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from it use.—Yours, faithfullly, Tothill, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Feiriman, Asbburton— Dear Sir, — Re Ford's fcfcour and Lung-Worm Mixture which yon sent os last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cannont but conclude that it has given satisfaction.— Yours faithfully, C. D. Mtjlmns, General Manager WALL PAPEEST" WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Oall and inspect. MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Artists' Oil Colors direct from WINSOR <fc NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cut to any ,f ize to suit Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen senfc to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, VARNISHES, Etc.] J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton.



WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Suits, &c., than ever we had before for any month since the Establishment of oar Buslnes i (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRIORS, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Salts, &C, for the Ohristmw Holidtys are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inc.vitaV* rush and disappointment €RAlOn£AO^ BfiBRYMM, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON fIAOU BOOTS & SHOES flAOli uAyfi. boots & shoes UAurf. GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BEST. 95hE«»BS mcI^OMAIiD & ftt cDIARMID HAVE great pleasure in announcing that their premises in East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen in Ashburton. We are making a specialty of GSJN LEMEN'S BOOTS, All kinds kept in stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots~ specially Imported Try the Cookhara—best in the market Try Our Own Make in French Calf, last Iniia Kip and (Vot ial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes in Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes in great Variety. Ladies' Shoes in Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Ocfana, and all the Best Continental goods, A large assortment of Our Own Make also to choese from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes o! every description—Black Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDOHALD k McDIARMID, East street^ Ashburton, end at Oamaru and Waimate.



■ .■-■ .^■■■•- :■./■■•- tHB ■ B ■- Christeliurcli Meat Company, Ltd. HAYING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the Requirements of the District daring the Coming Season,. and> are prepared to | FBEEZE FOE FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at : i HIGHEST MARKET VALUJE^, U 106