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ASHBURTON I FUBNITTJBE WAREHOUSE, ft Tancred Street. TTT TTN DRILL Q r f\ O • H. IINDRILL & UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We h*ve also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifect Cornets, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U"«i LLft;Gi. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancred Street, (Next to Builf'ing Society's Office AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIET New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.0., MX.O. (Chairman) rbe Hon Charles J. Johniton, Mi.o. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandos, Esq TheHan Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.C John Duncan, Esq , Medfca'Offloor: 01' G.E Anson, M.D., M.R.O.S. (England) rI|HE OLDEST, WEALTHIER I ANT> MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTBAMAN LIFK OFFICE, 4JSTD THfc LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is •f the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi ■derivbly Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that fceld by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS} Stebling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000 (TWO MILLION STERLIKG). POLICIES IN FORCE ... 110,553S (Sum Assured 439.338.07J Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £s,iß\M BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding GASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE veare, ovei TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusei exosedimr FOUB MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And hacure a BONUS EVERY Expensee of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, , Resident Secretary Branca Office-- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAI3, District Secretary H ZANDER, , f. cal IJrokfir Ashhurhon COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurancfi Society, Limited. Office of All ance ABBuranca Company. Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Recartius Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried od for a num ber of years past by the Jafe VVilliam Akdsbsok, begs to notify that as bereto ore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP »nay be relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner a thorough knowledge of the requ\r amenta of the Atthburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet T-ITANTED, FVT OR TALLOW FOR BROOKE'® PERFECT QHEEP TyP ERFECT OHEEP _UIP PRICES AT FACTORY—I^ per pound for kidney fat, l|d for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 755, for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christchurch trial. And the price is 55s for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with T ifcfrle's Powder Dip, combined loivh glycerine Owing to tha permanent liquid nature of glycerin?, all there is < i it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip turice, or run the risk ot lousy sheep In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MOWEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent hero by 0. M. BBOOKE, Dip Manufacturer, A^)burton, and his Employes. DIP AOBNT3~MrrBi v B. Thomas, H. Zander, ani J. Okr & Co. Cigmttev—dd te? packet



Musical I THB^VKMN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, A SHBTJKTON. VIOLIN SCHOOL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, re-opened on MONDAY, January 21, afc Saunders' Buildings, on Mondays, Wednesday*, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 2 o'clock till 6 p.m. Terms on application. Private address—Greek Road, Allenton. 1 53 ______ MISS FRIEDLANDER will Resume Teaching a«> her Resi dence, Tancred street, on MONDAY. January 28, 1895. 1 137 MR HOEACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Flatnlnsjton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupita please communicate at once. SCHOOL "on? MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 A CARD Mrs A. G. Glaridie, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. Llewellyn Owen* Member Canterbury Society of Musicians ani Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, &;HARMONY THE New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. ! EXTRACTED HONEYr" PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is now ready, %nd is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, and by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). Drawisßsr A Faulting Classes. Mr W.~H. Tail, ARTIST, C.S.A. TTAS resumed his Drawing and Paint ing Classes in Ashburton. Classes will be held on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY afternoons. For card of terms apply to Me H. Gates. or Mr W. H. Collins. Should sufficient pupils attend, a class will be held &b Rakaia on MONDAY afternoon. 1 106 .... . : _ ' "\ SPECIAL NOTICE." HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS' PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this cay appointed JOHN ORB & CO., AS ASF BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1 146 Geraldine. "~IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BaDDELEY, Manager for New Zealand. Christchureh, January 14,1895. 2 9 bicycles. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS BFFORE Buying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Humbers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are nor < iferirg the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business, Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Stukbt. Ashburtox. allandale coal company Limited. §aviug- of 55* i»«r «-«ut. on lour Coal HWB APPOINTED JAMEH KLLIOTT. COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best, native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i an escellf nt Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, Kplendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES K.LLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. TBOMAS. Nrcwcßßtlt- Coal, Wes*port Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts clv. i» etockt



■ 1 W> H. COLLIER APPROACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. I HAVE bought at "a heavy discount many manufacturers clearing lines, and among them am offering the FOLLOWING BARGAINS- White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide JWy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, &c, 6|d yard, formerly Is] A line of Striped Flannelettes 4-|d yard, usually 7|d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4|d, much under value Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d, and many other bargains. THE (ICOIIfiB, N l ~~ walkepslot : fly remedy. IMPORTANT NOTICE. ] OWING to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two seta or moro are taken to 6s 64 per set. J?o remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highesc Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended at the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch Mr Seisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun- work hearty and well I believe it to be a edin, writes:—l am acquainted with that medicine unequalled, and can recommend it, nuisance more than any veterinary in thae with all oonfidendo to all home owners, as the Golony, having had great experience in best horse remedy in the market. America U S and practised my profession in Bdwabd Cobbktt Victoria and New Zealand to eueh satisfac- Greenwood Farm, tien to tbe pubic that do veterinary in the Southbridge, August 2, 1892 colonies can produce testimonials ot tbe Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi cures affected aa myself. I have had noony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beat horses be whioh I gave Mr B Watker, and every came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life horse I treated reovered when taken in time, less and a bad color, and got low in condition Walker's Bot-fly Bsmediea therefore are the Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bots and not want to lay him up until he became un should be given to every horse at onee 1, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he shows signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and tne treatment you pre- L*uriaion, August 18, 1894 scribed, and in a few days he was quite Mr Heseltine,-Sir, I think it is only ri ß ht better, and new at his work, heatty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quit? believe, had I not given him your farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Bemedies, he would have died. You can use Walker's Bot Fly Remedies I got from you, th« as you please. After seeing the state of tbe stomach of my Bobbet Thompson horse that died, I became alarmed about the — ■■— rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenched eight, following carefully the direc- Wakanui, April 14, 1894 I tioDB, It cleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.Dear Sir, —I have great pleasure in a few days there was * wonderful change j n i n f orm i ng yOH that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I oan highly recommend it go t f rO m Mr Heaeltine, your agent, was a aDd would Bdviae farmers to loee no time in WO nderful success. I had four horses drenching their stock lest they have their B eriously ill on December last. After using all horses dropping dead as I ha<i, I beli°ve it to the remedies I could think of I was induced | be the only safe and certain cure for the j 0 t ry y OHr mixture. The result was mar suffering of horses veJUous, I strictly followed the directions James Lemon given and in a week the horses were out Of —— danger and recovering rapidly I drenched Aehburton Fork?, March 1, 1894 two more in February with the same result Mr J Heseltinp. Sir—l em very glad to Ihey all put on fleßh rapidly, and are now in tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Kemediea prime order I got from you proved quite a success with p. Stewart my dying horse. He was ailing for come days, . bia coat got very dry, the ekin tight, a running Mr Grose. Burnham, got the Remedy for a at the nose and a very bad cough ; and waa norße suffering last year; on reaohing home Ecaroely able to walk about; we quite expeoted be was dead. Tbiß season one took bad, also he would die. I heard a good deal about showing the symptoma. He gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gava it an a the second day after, the horse passed with the moßt satisfactory results, and shortly b o te in hundreds and is doing well, af er be got the last bottle he began to im prove «nd by the end of a week was able for I AGENT FOR ASHBURTON—J Heseltine, Saddler; Recakdus Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER-ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolaton W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, diracb from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL COAL WFSITORT COAL • And the Celebrated WESTPORI GREY VALLEY COAL | CARDIFF COAL ff TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER Building Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO. Thomas E. 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For a "Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver: they act like magic—a few doses will work wondersupon the Vital Organs ; strengthening tho muscu lar .System; restoring the long-lost Complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite and urouging with the Rosebud opllkalih the whole i-hysicai, energy of the human frame. Forthro'winir o(T fevers in hot climates they are specially reuowirad. These are " facts " admitted by thousands in nil classes of society, and one of the beat guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that Setchdm'a Pills have tlit Largest Salt of any Patent Medicine in the World. Full directions with each box "««•—•» jjssrjsssa Awn**—*.*"** ■



JOHN JflriLSON. ARTIST'S MATERIALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas Select 3tock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- J Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhansrmff. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCJRTON. AHC4DE HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO ARE now showing tome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS. BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CLOTHING. CIjOTHIITCK CI,OTHI!V«j* MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &c SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. SPENCER and CO., ARCADE HOUSE. KAIAPOI BOUS^E. A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALI MANY THANKS FOR PAST SUPPORT TI7E HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS YEAR. LARGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIR PRICES. MITCHELL & TURNER, TANORED STREET. Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole oi MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOOD 3. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHE-S, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONS » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15§, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS M 4a 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s All ftooda X Work Guaranteed.



SHEARMAN BROS. GROOERS i*ND IRONMONGERS. Q T SUP AB. & II GAR. S U G A g. Wo Have Jw-b Landed 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jambeason. Al who wisti their jam to keep well should use Mauriti s Svga FINEST VBW /\URRAI*TS, tfALENCIA T)AISINS 0 GOLTAN b V jft fit o These Fruits ace a Splendid Sample, this seasons crop, WE have alribsfco hand,, pers.s. Ringifcara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of . CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., , Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLI) AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIOES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Toirn and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders* Satisfaction is Ouk Motto. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE* A GRE4T NATIONAL CRISIS, mHE high prices that have hitherto been charged In Ashbarron forttood sad A reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this qnestion, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of money that CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S f wfcose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers \ OB Producers, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profit* can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public bf Atihburton and district to show their fBSSS?i°TO« °^S efchod of d<>ing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS, FOR TH?^™ R PW« OES '. K0T15 9 OVR QUALI*Y, AND JUDGING mVwrTir 7TSELVES- Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH IAYLOR, Wer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goodß not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2jd, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b tins 15a 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular pricei. Groceries snpplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf 6d. The i esfc, rmfc Cak« "J.. the col°ny only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest JNotice. Goods deliver dby van to any part of the town, and customers waited upott for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc. 'entrusted to drwer of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOB, OLD-ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE. SALE. nREAjrSALEOF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS COMMENCES AT A: OEE'S ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED. USE LITjTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovw 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone PRICE (in casks) 5s 6d-per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes lOOJgallong Dip LITTLES' DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine-the outcome of many vmm m.^.,. Wonderfully S«cce«faJ .^ displacing »U o the?PoKs KS WpettWlW Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT * BRIGHT pajttv urvt-n Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in theMarkeU NOTE PRICE -S n nmprov f e?n l, rn^ Ke^ sOa Per cv* " (In Oases of 10, 101b packets) 80s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Aar»nt«-BLAOKBORNB & 00, GhrUtohwoh.| pistbict agent^e. W. Hanmep, ASHBUETON.