ROAD BOARDS.

17PPJBK ASIIBUItTOfIr

The usual monthly meeting of the Upper Ashburton Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Messrs McLean (chairman) Camp bell, Harper, Sargent, and Tucker. Mr Stifct forwarded an apology for his absence.

CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read :— From Messrs O. and B. Todhunter, draw ing the Board's attention to the encroach ment of the south branch of the Ashburton river immediately above Black's road, Westerfield, and asking that some perma nent measures be taken, as soon as possible, to stop the encroachment, otherwise great damage would be done both to the road and property. —The Clerk was instructed to reply that the Board have the matter under consideration.

From the Ashburton County Council, stating it had at its last sitting confirmed a special order, authorising a rate of %& in the £ to be levied in the Ashburton Forks River Diatriot, for the year commencing February 1, 1895. It was decided to strike fche rat© at the Board's meeting to be held on November 25.

From the Ashburton County Council, stating that it did mot undertake the main tenanoe of any of the planted gravel reserves in the Board's district, and requesting the Board, to see that the fences are cul and' gorse grubbed where necessary ; and stating ftlso that) the Board is at liberty to lease these reserves if it thinks fit, stipulating for the suppression of gorse.—lt was decided to have the matter looked into and where necessary to have the fences out and the gorse grabbed. From the Australian Mutuil Provident) Society, stating that notwithstanding the f»ofc that the Assessment Board has met, they trusted *hafc the valuation of Maranui would be reduced to that of the Government next year. From Mr W. H. Macguinesa, giving the Board permission to take shingle from his paddook along the storm water channel, provided the bank is not taken away. ROLL ALTERATIONS. The Clerk was instructed to transfer 2044 acres 3 roods 20 poles of the Haekthorne estate to Mr rJ homas Harrison, he having purchased the same.

WORKS. The Clerk was instructed to have a portion of the road at the back of the St Helena property cleared of flax, etc. Mr Harper asked permission to have a catting made on the road leading into the Hinds river near section 16540 —Permission granted. It waa decided to call for tenders for the following works —tenders to be in on Novem ber 16:—Half formation of some 220 chains of the road between reserves 1994 and 2349, Westerfield district; shingling two miles of the Main South road from Dromore towards Chertsey—ls yards of shingle to the chala. ACCOUNTS, Accounts amounting to £89 17s 9d were passed for payment, and tbe Board ad journed. _________________

THE ASHBURTON GUA.RDIAH: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4. I-Rftfi

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limitud, their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashbnrton MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1895,



PUBLIC NOTICE. 1 oThTmannlng7 REGAL AND PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Reece and Sons,) rO THE PUBLIC OF CANTER BURY.- I beg to thank you heartily for the liberal support; accorded to my late husband during 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. appleby, Who will take entire charge of the busi ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above address, under the title of 0. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly fiya years, and subsequently with F»lk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIBST-OLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue in charge of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN.



9 245 EMMA L. MANNING. mH E COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY. (limited) offices in all the colonies and in the united kingdom TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for Gftoh year of its existence. PREMIUMS MODERATE. C aims paid immedia'ely on proof of death and title. Policies kept m foroe cut of Sur render Valae as long bs there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all informa tion to E. 0, YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent. B. B. BESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUB E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington. 10 154



ALEXANDER THE GREAT was -£*- terribly annoyed when, through tha lameness of his Cavalry horaes, he was obliged to halt the entire army while the horses rested, and their feet grew. If he had only known (but he didnt) that a certain farmer had a horse which waa lame for j=ix months, and said he (the farmer) "I tried everywhere and every thing, but it waa all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I sent for him, and in three weeks ihe horse was at work, and is perfectly eemnd. I wish I had known before." Why didn't he ? KINGSTON'S SHOEING la taay and adaptable to the requirements of each horse. THE WORKMANSHIP is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledgejjf tho structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE! JB. 'Murray ' & Son, watchmakers, .jewellers & opticians. ASHBURTON. The Oldest established house in Ashburton, 11 1 E still maintain the old name for vv careful and thorough work in aU branches of the trade. MURRAY'S EKGIISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Throagh -1 oat the Lisfcrict. Hentell A Dowdlog, COMMISSION AGENTS, BURNETT STREET, TX AVE ON SALE, — Several lines of good OATS, Etc. MANURES, MANURES,



&AXDISB& Sons Kuealypti Extract There ar? imitations of Eucalypti t> Extract in tlie market mow, iiroducts of simple distillation forming rode resinous oils. In order that these crude oils jassy not be taken, Our Ptjre"Volatile eucalypti EXTRACT, whieb is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prauslan Government to bo of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tbe Universities at Bonn and Griefawall', Prussia, zni reported by Dr Schuh, Professor of Pamacclogy. at Bon, uad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that arc saturated with oxygen and freed of a<nds,ro3mot:B and other substances, adhoreat to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities piopcr to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor M Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Jdclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., o£ America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the enly on wtoich possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sandeb & Son's Eucalypti Extract AH other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which hove, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interna medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received extinction -\t Exhibitions as sommerciel articles are used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:— By their deficiency in pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopea most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of t-h contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph thfria, internal infammations, d/sentery, wounds, th conaequences are appalling For safety always ask fo SANDER AND SON 8 EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and 26 the old, well-tea'ed and reliable preparation.-Sand burst, Victoria,Australia. SANDER AND SONS'



Stud Notices. ' " SEASON 1895. TO STAND this Sesson and Travel the LA URISTON and neighboring District,.", The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PBOTECTIOI. PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of hair. He is compactly built, has sp endid sound feet, and is a magnificent mover. He is perfectly quiet and good tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He has proved himself a sure foal-getter PEDIGREE PROTECTION was bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher. Extinguisher's dam i-< Maggie McCormaok, by Sir William Wallace, dam Misa McCormack. Miss MeCormack by Lincoln shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported). Miss >1 cCormack was imported by the late David Nessbit, from McCormack Bros , 'I asmania PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by Mr Hendersoß, Southland, is by Mr McKeilar's Prince Royal, Christchurch; grand-dam, Old Magpie, by Old Pr nee of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Macintosh's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTJrCHON has descended from the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS—On application, Guarantees as per agreement. Oroomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service All season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held aa in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 254 Laurist •



Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, Lungworrn Drench, Foot-rot Ointment. Also-CARBOLIC PUMICE SOAP, For Scrubbing Wood-work. Makes Brass shine like Gold, and Tin like Silver.—Should be in every household. DETECTIVE SHEEP BRANDS. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Wholesale or Retail. AGENTS FOR— The Father of them all—otherwise known as Walter A. Wood. Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. Duvai and Co., Auckland. Accident Insurance Risks effected. Trade Books posted and Accounts collected RESTELL ANDDOWDING, Burnett Street, opposite Orange Hall. REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS,



rpHE PI7REBRED CLYDESDALE I STALLION, Cavalier, Will Stand this Beason at Ashburton s and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts. OAVALIKR is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper. He ie a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Piince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly oat of Darling, sired by Prince of Wales, Imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel waa a prizetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland. Folly 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 sire 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 seyen 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 prizetakera in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance Number of mares strictly limited, and earJy application necessary lerms—Four guineas ; groomage 5s T. ROGERS, 9182 Dromore and Ashburton



Bottled only at the Spring?, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. /GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES—It in 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 PJombieres, in France, where the late JKajperor Napoleon 111 often visited for | the purpose of benefiting his health. { As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that the Wai-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especiallysuitablefor preparing a L igh c'ass 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, $ 203 Sola Agent for Ashburton



Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy sevkb fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, luinbagOjHciatic&j gout, etc, one bottle give* relief. Price 10s, post froo. $, W. , psj tin, Wt B« m, Dwritai



public notices. j THE CHEAPEST LIFE POLICY IN * NEW ZEALAND IS ISSt'ED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Specimen Rates; Whole-life Assurance without Profits. Annual Premium during ASe> first five years. _______ ._— 25 £0 18s 9d 80 £1 Is 9d 35 £1 5s 4\ 40 £1 10s 3d 45 £1 17s Id ""the mutual life of~Tus- TRALASIA is the only office which issues Limited Preiriom and Endowment Assurance Policies at half»premium rates. Send for a coiy of "The Helping Hand," whioh contains full particulars, to Local Agent, \hcgo Friedlandbr. Ashburton. / Branch Office, 160 \Chas. H. Cotton, Hereford st, Ch.Ch.J Acting District See 10 145



[National Mortgage & Agency' \ Company, "VfATIOBAL MOIiTGAGB AND 1\ AGENCY COMPANY of JSEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000, Paid-op £200,000 HEAD OVFICfI: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Chifstclmrch, Dunedin, Timaru, OamarH, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourno WOOL FOB, 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, ab Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHCJKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON



John Orr & Co. IMPOETEBS, ASHBURTON. AUR BEf STOCK OF SHEEP SHEARS, TURKEY & WASFITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL for SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue, Red and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY



We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon moßt favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over I&QOQ Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool aad Produce being Secure* under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Bates Note—Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttßlbon for Shipment will be recaived into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free op Chakge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton. J. T. Ford" __ ■ J, T. FORD AND ~00.



Wool Season, 1895-96. TCIOR the coming season we have made •*- arrangements with Mr E. W. Hanmer, of West Street, Ashburton, for onr WOUL to be received and displayed there. The Stores are well-known to all, SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COMMO DIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITUATED, affording every convenience for the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of access to Buyers. MR ZANDER is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to us for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver ifc FREE ON TRUCKS at Aahburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Christchurch. Date of Firafc Sale at Ashburten will be held on TUESDAY, November 26, 1895 J. T. Ford '& Co., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 10100 Ashburtoi



THE F'&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, 14, and 16 inches wids at specially Low Prices. WIRE NETTING 36 x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards FISHING TACKLE i BY j Messrs Joseph Warner and Sons and William Baetleet and Sons. j Including— Rods in Greeahearfc, Bamboo, Cano, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces, Fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Etc, Etc.



SPECIALTIES Electro-plate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. John On & Go.



A, Lawrie & Co^ SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ARE now Showing a full'assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, SATTBENP, DELAINES, GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs.



Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Ribbons, etc ; etc. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, Suit?, Ties, Shirts in variety, i Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and Canvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARE ALL ENTIRELY NEW AND FASHIONABLE. All other departments are fully stocked with the Best Carefully Selected Goods and will be at EXTREMELY LOW RATES FOR CASH. A, Lawrie & €<V



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HpvESIRING to supply a long felt want; JL/ in Ash burton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers ihemosb comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGeegok's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Street, (Nexc Aehburton Drug Company). 10 66



WANTED KNOWN THAT J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Alwaya on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers, No changing J about, being i 1 locally too well rooted. The public 1 have every advantage in patronising him; thoir money remains in the place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoea in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPEBMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON.



WANTED KNOWN. -F. S. Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tes and Coffee also, N.B. Lady Attendant. Fralfe of every description. Ladies Koora a specialty. I*ls



BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGIKEEE. Q'IEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND GOLD WATEB APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENTpOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Croßflley'6 Oil and Gas Engines Nel«on'i« Porfcahla Blast Furnacea.



£50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes AT MELLOB'fI ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Bock prices. NOTE— . ' Men's Good Bluchers 4a lid Men's Strong Shooters 9a lid Maids' Beat Kid Shoes 5a 0d Ladiea* Beat Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 8d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy. The i Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M E~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE



ERIEDLANDER BROTHERS, LIMITED. WE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, BUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:—• —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. -TUENIPS — | Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial Green Globe, Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also—■ —CLOVERS— Colonial Red, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, ar-d all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and BonedusL We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FE?/iKI>L,%^IIKIi CTlltOW^ Limited.



&?reat Clearing 1 Hale Ob 1 booth a mr t> n h o s& m. MESSRS MCDONALD & McDIARMID, havit* Purchased the Business of S. Anderson, East Street, at a discount of about 30 per cent off Oost Price, have decided to give the Public the benefit of the bargain. This is Not a sale of a few Hundred of pairs of samples which can be bought at any time at a nominal price, but a Genuine Clearance fclalo of the Largest and Best Assorted Stock in Ashburton. SCORES Ol\ PAIRS WILL BE SOLD UNDER COST PRICE. Our Windows and Door will be crowded with the Greatest Bargains ever seen ALL COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AT COST PRICE. Heads of Families who buy our own make will find this the best opportunity that they ever had to supply the needs of the household. THIS GREAT SALE WILL LAST FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Oome Early and bring the Money with you. It will pay you to buy frtely NOTHING RESERVED. EVERY LINE REDUCED BRING YoUr" REPAIRS. Old Customers will be pleased to find Me Nicholas behindthe counter. We are prepared for a Crush. COME EARLY



TAILORING. PRICES EEDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. "jCfISW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of the JL\ Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. 83?° We Guarantee Fit, Style, and Quality of Material equal to the beet we have hitherto produced. And our prices are REDUCED 15s to 20a PER SUIT less than formerly, Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure from 47s 6d Men a all wool Tweed or Serge Trousers to measure from 14s 6d Encourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring. Every Garment made on the Premises. Guaranteed to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TATLORS AND OUTFITTERS. CBAIGHEADIfBERBYMAN. N.B-—Order early to avoid the rush before the shows, etc, 8 143



FITHMITUKE. FUfiHtfrTCTßl}, LINOLEUM, CARPETS, BUGS, MATS, etc. JAPANESE AND INDIAN MATTING just arriving to be sold cheaper J than ever. Come and see our prices DRAWING, DINING, AND BEDROOM FURNITURE in stock, and made to order in any design by first class tradesmen PICTURE FRAMING carefully attended to at prices to suit the times FURNITURE sold on Deferred Payments Agents for Olegg's Perambulators, at Ohriatcfiurch prices Agents for Woven Wire Mattress Company Agents for Exhibition Prize Venetian Blinds Christcharch Art Wicker Works T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC., OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON



. Business * oti<es. i tie Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Gompaiy, Limited. MANURE SEASON, ,895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure'to suit all proses and lands, afc prices ranging frcm £2 17s 6d per ton, to £5 5s per to. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS* BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSiHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Priceß, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hreford Street, Chmtchorcb, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary, Or to DiVJO THOMAS, Ahfainfam Agent NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE iGENOY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57 Friedlander Bros., Limited* WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896, WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERA'i CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AN I FREE OF COMMIS SIO"N", on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale either locally or for «Mp« ment to the Home market. We leave it optional with our Clients to haYe thtr Wool offered here or at Christchurch, where -we have again secured the sameveil lighted and centrally situated Stores which we used last season, and w> have every facility for making a good display of all clips, whether large orimall. No charge will be made for transferring clips from Ash burton to Ghristhurcb except railage. Friedlander Bros,, limited. 10118



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisoous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,'Q0 Sheep in N.Z. alone. Price (in casks) 5s 6d*per gallon. One Gallon Fiuii makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLE'S POWDER fllP. A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcone of many years' experience' Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips Sales have KE6LED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & IRIGHT, EASILY MIXEI> Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip in the Market. •KrnTW pptdp f In Improved Iron Kegs, 60s pe: owt jNUiii riciuu | In Oages of 10? 101b packetSj sia per cage One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS—BLACKBURNE & CO., Ohristchurch district agent-b. W Hanmer, ASHBTJRTON. 10 56



DAYID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent/ Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tlnwald and Ashburfcon Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on FbIBAYB Sales it Wool Throughout the Season ! Grain Bought and Sold on Commission j Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, Ohrlstchurch , Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristehurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper atid Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Eot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Eakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent in the Bakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PJIIOB OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTON.