The Dean Case.

Sydney, Bocember 16 Mr O'Connor completed his address on behalf of Crick to-day. Meagher delivered a vigorous ad dress in his own behalf, covering three hours and a half. Ho said the only thing which animated him in agitating for i 'can's release waa that he had not received a fair trial, and it had been represented that Dean's defence east odium on certain persons. He pointed out that Sir J. Salomons raised a defence at the trial of the cold blooded murderer Bertrand, which, compared to his defence of Dean, trembled and flattered like filmy gossamers The Attorney-General, Mr Want, when de fending a prisoner accused of shooting a constable, raised tr.e defence that the constable shot himself to gain pro motion. Upon this astounding and incomprehensible theory the jury gave the prisoner the benefit of the doubt. He wished to know how those defences compared with his, which was based upon a mis-trial that roused the indig nation of all colonists from shore to shore. Bean's counsel speaks to-morrow.

The Australian Wheat Shortage.

Svdnby, December 17 Taking the official returns as a basis, fca» Sydney Morning Herald estimates that Australia will require to import about 8,650,000 bushels of wheat, of which New South Walea will require four million.

The Eastern Question.

Constantinople, December 15 After the Sultan had yielded to the ' demand of the Powers for additional gunboats in the Bosphorus the Dryad was steaming through the Dardanelles when the Turkish forts prepared to open fire on her, and would not let her pass till satisfied that the commander had received the Bui tan's authority. The Kurds are openly se'ting the plunder obtained in the Armenian, capital, and the sight has so excited' the lowest classes of Moslems that they are ready to attack the bazaars the first chance they get. The city is in a state verging on panic, and even a street brawl causes shopkeepers to barricade their bouses. Martial law is virtually being observed. December 16 Thousands of half naked Armenians are arriving in the Black Sea ports. Hundreds of widows and girls are wandering through the snow-covered streets of Van, many of them nude. Plunderings and murders still con tinue.

Washington, December 16 A National Relief Fund for the assistance of the Armenians is being formed in the United States. London, December 16 Lord Salisbury declined to receive a deputation of friends of Armenia.

Federation.

Sydney, December 17 The Governor in presenting the military prizes, paid a high tribute to Mnjor-General Hutton's work of mili tary reorganisation. He said he saw no reason why military federation \ should wait for (he larger federation. It was quite possible to have it at once. As to the larger federation, it sur prised him to find two provinces like New South Wales and Victoria, whose peop'es were not only neighbours hufc brothers, separated by menacing tariffs and hostile railway guages, On politi cal and arbitrary lines, he askpd to be allowed to express the opinion that Victoria might see its way to make some advance which would enable fede ration to be completed.

"SUMMAT FOR THE LITTLE FELLOW."

Sydney, D. camber 17 The winner of the big prize., £G750, in Tattersall's consultation on the Queensland Cup ie a Newcastle district coal miner. The case is surrounded with romantic circumstances. The man has a cripple son and had scraped together a pound with the intention of consulting a specialist regarding the lad. He tried to induce several cf his' mates to join him in securing a ticket | in the sweep, but all excused them selves. He then suggested to his wife that as a last chance they should venture the pound put aside for the boy. The wife said—"Send for a ticket, mayhap God will send us summat for the little fellow." He laid the owner £2000 to nothing, and the jockey £500 to £20.

THE WHOLE SYSTEM IS TONED

A new impulse is given to fho "circulation by that esteemed tonie-invigorant-, Wolfe's Schnapps, which is also an agreeable beverage. ____^

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1895.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton,.! Publishing Company, Limited, at their, Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street*,., Ashburton. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS, 189&-



W. Bowman Fox. CHAREBROKER, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. j I have several sums of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. Interest fr m five per cent. JEYE'S SHERP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. L am agHifc for the above, which will be found very Httperior, and non-poisonous. Fvmera and others are invited to call and inspect testimonials and ascertain prices. T X A S. 1 have a supply of Horniman's JTean which have been favorably known in Gve&% Britain for the past forty years. Also Ceylon, India, and China Teas. Agent for the Royal Exchange Fire Assurance, established 1720. Risks at current rates. OFFICE-Moore Street. (Premises formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.)



TRY GALLICHAH'S A.C. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURB for Bronchitis, Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Lega, Chilblains, etc. Price s Is 6d; from Chemists and Stores GALLIOHAN'S A.C. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter inary use, and ac a Horse and Cattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operation For ail kind of Sores, Cracked and I Greasy Heels and Wounds on Hotses, or Sore Teats on Cowg, etc, give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS



For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, etc. | There is no humbug about these Pills. Their extensive übb is a guarantee of their Parity and Goodness. Thirty Pixls in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6ii everywhere TRY GALLICHAE'S A.C. COEN CUKE. | Ib Is a roost Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Corn (hard or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without in any way injuring the FEET. Directions with every pofe, and are easily cariied oat Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Arfiburton. represents Gallichan's A.O. Preparations in Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him EDWIN OHUOHAH, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL- AGENTS —Mrs >j>ams, Saundfirs' Buildings ; H. X Ponnington, Chemist, East Street; Shrakmax Bros , Burnett) Street 12 45



Stud Notices. PYX) TRAVEL ASHBURTON *ND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white bind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Black wood Abdaliah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old at Ohristchurch and Ashbnrton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten in the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap ac Aahburton Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or the owner 114 D. McOORMIOK, Valetta STUD HORSES. ~ NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. "jIvTR J. K. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang* Will travel the same Diawicts as las year. 9 180 THePpCTKEBRED CLYDESDALE 1 STALLION,



Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, '"> DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. Tin; (loJictite Hiignr-coating of Ayer's Pills ili-'solvcs immediately on reaching the stom i!<-lt. simi i«-riiiit.s the full strength of each iir-MciUent to Im; speedily assimilated. As a |>ii:::;it;vf. ciUicr lor travellers or as a family ino<!l<i)ii\ Ayer's Pills arc, the best in tho - wiii-ii!, AVER'S PILLS, M*<U< \>y Dr, .I.C. Aycr A UcLowell.Mass.,U.S.A. HJGHSST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. nan-w^*.-.-^.^ — rrtTßrrrTll ., r|l . tl t m,mifn-iiHumiiwiniiiimMniiMMawuMauMwmMm— t Tffv ■n-i > r>? «■ ?je.'tp imitations. The name -.l.vt.T'rt i'illii—i« blown in the irla*s of each •if i;tw i.ntile*. ( WMm*mmt*mmmmwwm*mmmnn*ipwfi»'r'mtmmtm\ mmmmtmmmn The great clearing sale of S Andehs^nV ntnck of Boots and Mioes, announced by MoDonam* and McliAKMin is coming to a clo-e wrlrn ten day*t. Secure % pair of Boob •ft one; at the reduced prig®, U 158 |



Cavalier, Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts. CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone aad hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper. Me is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Piince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darling, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland. Polly was also the dam of the champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with foal at foot, while his aire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, and four Champion prizes for either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance JN umber of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groomage 5a T. ROGERS, 82 Bromore and Ashburton



How is it that Clarke Blood Mixtcee has obtained such great popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it ia unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Fczetna, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores and Pimples of kinds it effects are mar vellous, everywhere, at 2b JH per bobtk. Beware of worthless imitaticrt mpcl substitutes. {2\



Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS (AND BONNETS FRF.NCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In F.D. Featherbone, Y. and JN. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS TWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Qrepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2a 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired, Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealaadia, in style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oanvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.



Immense A S\ \. Linoleum Stock \ * o! "^ o*e6a*e Garpets XV Prices, and | \



Musical A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. . , __ PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F. MAEEIO, WILLS STRKKT WEST. THE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN MONDAY, September 18. Vancancles in each of the above. Terms on application. " THE VIOLENT * MISS BESSIE BIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS* BOILDIKGS, Ashbnrton JLIiISWBIiI^YM OWEI, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. TNTENDESG PUPILS kindly com JL municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m.



fIHRISTMAS CL'M'Etf'V EAR'S 0 KIM I GOODS. Eks.b. lonic, p.s. Matato», s,s. Maori WE have just landed, ex f.s. lonic, a fihipmenfc of Goods, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OP CBOCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, AH of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of oar Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER hETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and PAKCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASRS GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements OUfS GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS



ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. PIANOFORTE, TmEBICAN OBGAK, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance up Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS-THURSDAY.



Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also Unded ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOB CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited, A. Lawrie & Co.



CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyebs Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON > THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of oar district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H.- Matson & Co., Addington, to Warehoase My Wool an?! Display it to the best advantage, I Clients are requested to consign as follows :— SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADDINGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Ohristcharch. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and shonld be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 Ij/ANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye VY Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. Sixer's, Optician LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now » on of Surplus^ Stock of Fanov Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and [ c Account Books, and all at greatly reduced I price* fo* cash, at L. F, Andfewjbs & Co I



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T* AZARUS Patented System ensures Lj comfort and correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by ueing badly fitting Spectacles. 5 One Box ofClarke's 841 Pills ia warran feed to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, ia either sex (acquired or consli i tutional), Gravel and Paina in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendora throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Cotovh3 Pica CoMfAn?i I4»qq!b ? 1q {aid!



| SHEABMAN BRO»., { MAKKET HOUBR "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking *' Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember r That 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's, entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves ace How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior 7ea» Is the stuff that will quickly restore, , , ... Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be caretul of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now bill the end of existence^ Whichithe doctor so highly commend*. We'll swear by the Tiger Blmd Tea. Shßarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, ?S To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. IS> AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. OTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND OjOLDW'ATKB APPAPAf US FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnaces.



CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Good*: 20 Oases Finest New Currants 1 Owt Finest French Pluhib 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Desaicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 CwtFineßtNew Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figa 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Giaeer 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAB. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders bj Post despatched with pnnctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES. CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



PreserYlng 1 Season, 1895-96. "fTTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, '■ ex Ruapeha, 10 CEATSS GLASS JAM JARS (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Bell at the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Line ia Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Christinas 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 Cabsom amb Co., Grrocers and Ironmongers, IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, XAYCItCD SiniKT,



JvNOWH THAT rj. moison IS STILI I THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend Jto the proper needs and care of his customers, No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public have every advantage in patronising him; their money remains in the place, and they gee the best value in Boots and Shoes in Aahburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. /h RAND ART UNION &3 A PANES



BAZAAR. DRAWN ON DECEMBER 20. Remember this is the only Art Union (peeper) that has, or will be held In Ashburton. The Stock jnst opened up are straight from Japan, The firm I deal with "are living there, No London imitation. Come and see the prices. SALE NOW ON. FOUR WEEKS ONLY. SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. ! SOUTH END OF ARCADE . Art; Union Tickets Is, Ben j; to a ji parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT 1LST01!?, Inaugurate* ,



Friedlander Bros., limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREW OF COMMIB. SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either at our Ashburton or Tinwaid Stores, where it will receive the most careful attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores to Christchurch, except railage. Friedlander Bros a , Limited.



£50 Beward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOK'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Moat Reliable Boot Store in Ashbnrton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock orices. NOTE- * Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d t*dien' Neat Walking Shoe* 8s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Goat Price. Country Oustomerg should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buf The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. MWIL 08, EEALANDIA BOOT STORE];



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. I Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of |[Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales &t Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Christchurch^ Booth, MbDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedinl Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mil W Barcock as my Agent in the "Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Aahburton



T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in graßS 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, B'lemington 62 acres Firat-class Land,. Eiftelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lit.more 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc, every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Co.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES [GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTONj



FEIEDLANDER BROTHEES, LTD. WIE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, ImperiairGreen Giobe^Greeß Top Yellow Swede, Etc. — OARROTS — Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No i Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— ColonialEßed, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. — GRASS SEEDS — Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES j For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington; Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers. i ALSO— Superphosphate and BonedusL .. *o*- i in i We are now Booking Orders for 4 WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and * Branding Material for the coming season. * J Also Binder Twins at exceptionally low prices. IKIKUIANUKR HKOI, limited.



Henry Zander. hbSkFzander. Wool Season, 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that *• owing to the combined action of the Wool Bayers' Association, NO PUBLIC WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD JN ASBBURTON THIS SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my Wool here and purchase Batne at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My Orients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles &Co.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE lIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FB£K of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TEUOKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish It sold at Christchuroh for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, ... Ashburton



National Mortgage & Agency Company. TVTATIOUAL MOBT&AGE AND IN AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICfI: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcburch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamara, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Bates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange* ments in London for the disposal of Wool and oau place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over 1&000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOQLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Kates Note— Wool consigned to the Company alj Ly ttslton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheda Fkee of Charge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton.



Wool, Wool, Wool J AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WIIHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in ray hands for Sale or for Shipment to England, SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied a& CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Aahbnrtoia,



Wool KccKirfiifr W. T. WEBSTEE BEGS to remind Farmers and oiftafs in the Ashburton and adjacent; counties that; in his Wool Scouring I Works, on the Ashbarton river frontfage; I near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr I Honoersham) he has every facility and. I appliance for the efficient Scouring of I WOOL. This'he is prepared to under* i take for Farmers and others on commis ~ I sion, and is besides a Cash par chaser of jWool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and I other by-products at. fall market rates. J He will be happy to wait on. 'Farmers, and 1 be glad to receive offers at his premises. I The advertiser attends all the local Hide I and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased 3 I to deal privately and make terms peraon- I ally with Clients WT- WEBSTER, I ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS j 11 164 JrilHß COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, I (limitkd.) j OFFICES IN ALL THE COLONIES AITO m I THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NEW BUSINESS I since commenceme&tof the Society exceeds I TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, J Being an average of a million foe each I year ot its existence ( PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force out of Surrender Value aa long aa there is sufficient • to pay one quarterly premium, WrUe for Proposal Forms and all.'. information to E. C. YOUNG, Canterbury District Aeenb R. B. RESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for Naw Zealand, Wellington 10 154