The Asburton Guardian.

v6l. xvii. no. 3752

Ashburtois : Wednesday, December 4, 1895.

price: one penny



1895 t PIANOFuKTi:, SINGING AND i '-"■I.r.KOH. MRS F.~MAKI_IG, ' WILLS STREET WEST THE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN MOND\Y, September 16 Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. PIANOFOiiTE, AMFEIOAN OHGAN, AND THEOBY OF MUSIO. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer's Stair case), and Treverton. Theory Class Every Friday Aftt noo afc four o'clock MUSIC. _ MISS CAESON HAS Re~umed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give he. whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mbs Alcobn, Bave lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupil, could be boarded if re quired. 4 41 ___ JLI._BWMIi_LY__ _Ww]_ii7' PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THI NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPILS kindly com 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. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. m j. <r.'"'"y»«y»_-_--j..- "..»■*■ ■. ' ; '■> m. BTIT MONT 1^ I HOUSE WYBYAKB SQUAEB, SYDNI?, IB a refined social HOMB, contains forty large airy bed _ooms, moat fa»hionable and central po.ition, one tairmte from General Post Oface- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smc—e roome, hot and cold baths, excellent cuisine. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Pave tram and 'bus fares, and tin-B. Permanent- Special Terms. Write for pi_ticulas_. BOWLES' Pennyroyal aud Steel Pills for females "*• Quickly correct all Irregularities, and relieve the -Js-reg-tag symptom no prevalent with the sex. Boss, ls lid to 2s Sd, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go. Lincoln, England Whole t-le of al the Wholesale Houses. Bewaro of imita tom. CHASSAIN6F-S WINE HIGHLY recommended by tbe most eminent physicians and Medioal autborities. Has for 30 years proved most efficient in all cases of ladipt'stiori,Dyspepsia Stcmaohio Diseases, Consumption, Loss Appetite, eto __, __ost agreeable dinner wftte Apply to—J Lde Labibisbt, 49 Elizabeth st»eet, Melbourne |£ EATING'S POWDER KEATING'S POWDER, KEATING'S POWDER, i VT EATING'S POWDER, IZEATING'S POWDFR, TT EATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects, (while perfectly foarmlesu to animal life.) AH woollens ana f ura should be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing away. It ia invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint ment insist upon having Keating*s Powder. No other powder ia effectual fBUGS, ! FLEAS, • KILLS] MOTHS, BEETLES, [MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cookroohes, Beetles, Moths in F_ rs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen i will find this invaluable for destroying fleas ! ia the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs ' The Public are Cautioned that every ] package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Jhomas Keating Without this any article offered is a iraud. Sold in Wim only KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. ' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Pcrely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both ia appearance and taste, furnishing a most i agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thread Worms, It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor .* Thomas Keaiing, London PAX OIDIUM fi-AN_-_OTrnt!D __ Bounelle Jean*,. BAIOE-FRANCE. „©le Agents for Australia I GEO: BURK FRANCART & GO. IOMI-tSI- __»JLACE MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, an guaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil- \ dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gar dans, etc" li now in uae n most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the grea Western District on Peach Trees with great ( au-oe.B. ORPHAN OIL, „__ great discovery for Phylloxera, Codlin Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. For Pamphlets and at Information apply GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., ! 3 Someebsb Plage, MMLBOURBM



B^soothingJ POWDERS 0! u^S^SS_______^ feverish heat, prevent fits, convulsrons, eto. CV *»erve m. healthy state of th© eonaii. *»**on during the period of Teet^"-^, |p?be worts "JOHN STSIDKAK *f _^ -thamiat, Walworth, Surrey," W* •f*™ «_ _8 Gavtrnmmi Stamp a&Jttd U tacH j-atUti Sold by KeMP-MOS?^, PROSS-58, AND Co. FOR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, Influenza, Consumption, &., &o KAY'S COMPOUND BBSISNCBi OF LINSEBD, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &c KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest. Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, ia equally serviceable for horse, and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgia- Faceache, &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHARTIC IJM PIIXS, d geative, eo-t-o ---tive, and agreeably aperient COAGULINE— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. M_nu-__.ory, Stockport, England ORIZA PERFD-fiRY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris. T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr 0 Resell The beat soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teioute, exquisitely perfumed for tbe toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—_xtra ia bosses, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes O-i-a-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Orfea-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, eto Ort-a-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin in elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriza-Veloute—Flcwers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the pgrfame of New-Mown Hay Ort_a Flowers—V/hite and ambered An excellent toilet water, topic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the skin. i Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay Orissa-Aciduline—Toilet vinegaiv aromatic infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender—Sprigs of Scotote lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. Ean-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract ot superior Eau-de-Cologne Goutte_-Or_a-Dentifrice--An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good heal*- and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting tha enamel Esß-o__a-e.-0-i_a-Lys— Perfumes for scenting line and tho handkerchief without staining. Or_ai.il—"Variously perfumed; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling oft Oriza-Lacfee (On_a Ml_>—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots _nd preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Oriza (of Ninon de Lenclos) —For producing a ber utiful white complexion with the clearness and velv, y softness of youth Oi.__ine-Colo___.te (the best hair dye) -For in stantaneously dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, in boxes, each with biush, comb, prospectus, and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Orha-Incolore Violette of th Cz»- The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay :S violets Ess-Oriia Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of tbe gflowe St>ie Age ts for the Colonies, fi_rs_.s I ber F erofcg, Ld 7-ondon £ W, Hanmer* THAVB FOR BALE- Tuscan Seed Whaat" ' Ohevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushel) • Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover Colonial White Clover I "\ Golden Tankard { I Suction's I Mammoth Long Red) Mangkl Imported j Prizewinner j Seed, j Essex "Rape Turnip Seed Goulding's Superphosphate i Feed and "?eedOats Cornsacks [and Royal Oil Kero sene. T HAVE two Sums of Money for investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 in amounts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to receive wool from my clients to mi-^qidvances without com mission on any clips thab may be en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND ING OIL aro stocked by me. E. W» Haniner. BEMEDY FOE CONSTIPATION Dk Sooligocx's VIC Ml LAXATIVE POWDER Agreeable to take, acts emouthly but Eurely Apply to-J Lde Lambert, 49, Elizabeth street. Melbourne FALIEEi-S' PHOSPHATINE added to milk completes all th .t is wantin for the formation of the bones, digest. easily and in short forms the full j development of the | * child I Eftßily taken by the Smallest Baby i Strongly .eoommended to nurses to eneuri good nouriflbment Apply to—J Lde Lambkbt, I 49, Elizabeth street, Meiboura-b



\ LOW VITALITY I j DR CHURCHILL'S ' Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Consomp i tion, Chronic Cough and general | debility TT ec_*_ns two of the principal Ingredients necessary * for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient In the above complaints, viz, Phosphorus and Lime. It oanno ba too highly recommended for delicate -hildren. - Dr ChurcS-ill _ Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES is real brain food, and In cases where muscula and nervons exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa tion. _ach bottle bears DrChurohiil. signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. j PARIS j



business Kotiee, THE m_r_, DAVIS SEWING MACHINE, ~ . XT „ THE Sole Aobnts job New Zkalakp NEW DAVIS T,HL^_____"_ Bga* J MIN3ON L CO. America has received a very ereat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition. Several very im portant improvements were there shown for 220, COLOMBO Si.. CHRISTCHURCH. VTOTTn.T bbbt. the first time, and raceived from the judges ' «*«*«__._'_»_• v __r.j-XU-.i-. __iJ__» th. recognition they well merited—Special Awabds. The first consignments of these lateHt improved machines reached this *~~ colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MfNSON & CO., say n __ _ _ „ „„ w SEWING- MAH TFUN V, they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp ™R Oa firx WEEK. B,u"uw m&Kj a_ij_a JH. Exhlb i t i onj 1894, the Davis Maohinb was __.** O-1-1 awarded the Gold Medal.



LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after WEDNESDAY, Jann ary 2, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, doachmant ItIMMRDS lODINE OF IRON nil I O APPROVED by the Academy of Medioine of Paris, are especially recommended by the Medioal Gelebritie. of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed Blaacard, 40, Rue Bonaparte, Paris Sold by Druggists and Ohemisfca through, out the Colonies



Net Zealand Insarance Company. ISTABLIShTsd 0'"^! _ 1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THE PREMIEB ANDWEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS, ALSO,- , RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o„ ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES .JE. W. HANMER. AGENT. A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHURCH. THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE invites all to Call and ln§peet bis fitoclff COTTAGES FU:EfclNISH_e_J_> s Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE ... ... .. __ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... ... .- .„ ... .-. £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from „- __. .- ... ._ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS _. _„ __. «, -. .- £50 to £100 catalogu-es posted free. Warehouse and steam factory TUAM AMD ST. ASAPH STREETS, OHRISTCHURCH "THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW COOHS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS- j For tte Spring and Christinas Trade. WTJ /IOLLIER has Just returned from the London and • ±1. \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for Ashburton wants and requirements, _j£li_ m f 1' Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Cash, 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 Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. Prints from 4|d per yd Black and Brown, 4 butts, 2s 6d Dress Stuffs 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, Hd Cashmeres ls 6d Kid Gloves, _ butts,[2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery l|d per yd IYou are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. f W; H- COLLIER "THE GOBNER."



J : ■ uSi Ilfc^s. a.H o lie •- a. rOFESSOR LOI-SETTE'S MKMORY * SYSTEM. In respoiif-e to numerous requests from ail section, of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities co acquire my art of x^ssimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Book hystem, and at the price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, j have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves into communication with Mr P: R, Dix, of Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOI.ETTE.. THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL .„ .. £500,000. T> ISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff A. LAWRIE & CO., | ni DENTISTEY. PAINLESS OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. ill kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, ' Burnett Street, Ashburton 9 4 loz Prevention TS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE •*■ Why ruin your Reapers and _lowe_s by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubi leant ike VAlVOilll which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced U__equ-ll.c_ J Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWAED EEECE & SONSJ OHRISTCHUROH «jrqkt* » DRAG.ES ofsesqui-Bromureorlron. ■«» ■ tXvery outlay made for the henejUofhtalth is an economy. . Dr. ROCHARD. »r. Racquet's »_*£_>•« are the best of all the ferruginous medicines against: ANEMIA, CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL DISEASES, LEUCORRHCEA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI TATIONS of the HEART, CHOREA, and all diseases proceeding from the Impove rished condition of the blood.— WAy? Because it is the only remedy -which ■without ever constipating, regenerates the Wood and soothes the nerves. For, outof tenchloro-anemic persons, nine are enervated, excitable, subject to headaches, palpitations, and all nervous symptoms, which are only to be cured by -Or. Hecquet _ Bra_r.es, because these alone, are at the same time reconstituant and anti-nervous. Don. ; To take at first two, later on, four or six drag... a day, before the meal*. ELIXIR dLiSYRUP fDR. HECQUET of Sesquißromun of Iron. FSANCS t MOHVAQV,I3, Rue -_mbl.dl, PARIS ___ STDIfKY, AuitralUn Drug Company tA.%_ AND BY ALL CHIEMIST», I^*_W WAHTED _„OffS THAT J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend .to the proper needs and i care of his customers, No changing about, being locally too well I rooted. The public j have every advantage in patronising him; their money remain, in the place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S MPEBMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUtiTON. E. OWEN COX. T AM A CASH PURCHASER OP PEIME EEEEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET R_TES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL dAStf ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. | Correspondence solicited, j lE. OWEN COX. ! Tattersail's 975 OHRISTCHURCH ' -'* . . I



pVHtflike kice: t_a «asTOW_ -K6.H rat' 1j __#_VAP_J3_E_r "r __& _B _______.'" M ■MHn________l ' *■• .{.C^aStS-V __i___G mi mn_TE^«^bil __F^r_.j__r^-tfcj ______-_-_i ■ I ______^ I ____■ I__y_jlV ffl^_ttß_ui-n_i« HWI ■__■ • :; I! |..K7 W-MUH mmWmm ___^Tm_l m wl ■ lJ_'^__^»J|pPjK %^JHB^V __Hiv_FM^. ■m> __HHnU__^^R \ Pt_OCf__?_V&__l_- — I BEATB'I Great Annual Gift Distribution FOR CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAE, COMMENCES TO-DAY. COUPONS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being given away. Every purchaser spending from 2s 6d upwards will receive i a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated ou each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. —REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PEIOES. Every article "in our Establishment is marked at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock a»t the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments. m* BE SURE AND GET YOUR COUPON. Dresses, Crepons, Drills, Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing «A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. &L. BEATH/CO. TANCRED STREET ' , SHEARMAN BEOS., MAEKET HOUSE. "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That muck which you buy ab the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she. entitled And life is becoming a bore.' For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be Maggie are all ruined, Ycur father is getting ? o free ' And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly Bub believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. „ .„ , _ Then let's drink to the health o! the \our illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree «rS l aur l ed, l am driakin S the Ti-^ ■That from now bill the end of existence Which the doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend_Tea," Shearman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEAEMAN BEOS., MAEKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON . RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan BEstablishec-^ver 30 years BEST SELECTED STOCK CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER [IN NEW ZEALAND. /COMPLETE FURNISHINGS FOR vy BEDROOM dBXO IOfS, Beadstead, Spring Mattress and I All Carpets from 3s _d made and laid Free of Charge. 1 COLOMBO BTRSF* CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Christchurch A. Marshall, Manager. 10 ISO



Flowers. Flowers. ALL lovers of Flowers are reminded that my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz :—Asters, Animal Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMES~POETEE, % Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 10 107 Allenton, Ashburton. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S. SaßK's, Optician. ;



COAL I MOUNT SOMERS J COAL COAL . HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL rp HIS well-known and favorite Honse I hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck: — Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid.- Aahburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied cheque or PjQ. __der. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now » on o Surplus Stock of Fane- Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and j Account Books, and all at greatly reduced * prices fo. cash, ab WF, As_fbw_s & 0



WiBCRTQN ; BRICK, TiL-ii. & POTTERY T-H.D i J. CE(JM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Memrs FrMl«nder Brod., the whole of their Stock, Want, and Brick Yard, kuown as Koinmr. We are manufacturing Building Brick*, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55a per thousand. A GOOD DIBCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 243 - i i , n i i. Gv Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON mHE cheapestl_hop IN TOWN FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS ft .EWILLIRY Of Every Description. SPECTACLES To Suit; All Sights. Your Sight Tested Free of Charge. G. JESSON. _B. Murray & Son, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS 6 OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON. * The Oldest established house in Ashburton. TX7E still maintain the old name for OAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LIVER WATOHES Still maintain their Supremacy Through out the District. IDEAWING AND 3?MNTING CLASSES. Mr W~H. Tail ARTIST, d.S.A. CLASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In the above Subjects. A special redaction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school. For card of tertns, apply to Mr W. H Collins, or at Studio, care Mr H. A. GrATk, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing nd Perspective. JPALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. f\UR2.4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) !• noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. Thin is the tea Mr George Jameßon sold «c largely. OUR Us TEAS (Palm and Joke) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are, so popular that we < frequently hear of instances of other Teaa being packed and sold in oar empties. * Imitation is sincereet flattery," bot 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, GHRis'fcHUKCH w ___^_____ 9 68 w ""SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND M__OT_AOT___ED FROM «^, CHOICEST VIROINIA LEAF itTSTlttciitell, j COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, XFASON SAL E — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP aad [RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear nd Body MARKER, .or Branding sheep. TFA* TEA* TEA* Jameson and Anderson's Celebrates INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Brands. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout haivesk and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock. agentTfor— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia Di.tr icta Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Risks on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted at current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 'Limited Trade Books posted and Accounts collected E. B. KESTELLj Btonktt. Strbst, opposite Orange Ha I: