The Ashburton Guardian.

vol* xvii. no. $773

xiSHBURTOJN : Tuesday, December 3i, 1895.

PRICE: ON"E PENNT



Shipping. J|ll_f NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY OO.'s ROfAL MATL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, ?la JHoat© Video, Rio, Teneriffe, and Plymouth. Port of Steamera. Tons. Departure. Date. Kaikorara 4507 Wellington Deo. 26 Rnahine 6127 Wellington Jan. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb. 20 Rinrataka 4515 — March 19 Ruape.ro 4202 — April 16 And thenceforward every fourth Thursday Splendid accommodation for all clauses of jjaaaengers. Warrant., tamed for passengers from Great Britain on payment of passage money cr approved guarantee for same. for further particulars apply to FMEDLANDBK BROS. LraiMß Agenta, Ashburton. T-m^^mSraiP company U OF NEW'ZSALANB.Xikotbd.



STBATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OP WOMEN T S NOW OPEN POR PATIENTS. For foil particulars, apply to the matron, i Steathmorb Hospital, I I 170 Christchurch, ft OR COUGHS, GOLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, P Influenza, ConiamptioQ, &c, &c KAY'S COMPOUND BSSHNOB OP MNSEKB, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &c KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coagliß and Colds, is equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a speolflo in Neuralgia- Faceaohe, &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, _o LINUM OATHARTIOUM PILLS, _ Restive, ooneo . tivo, r.nd agreeably aperient COAOuLINB-^Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England ORIZA PERFUMER! 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris. LE GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr 0 Revell The best soap for rendering the skin soft aiH. white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Telonte, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—flxtra ia boxes, 6 cakes, IS exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moss-Rose, Violet, etc Oriza-Powder—Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing and refreshing the skin In elegantboxes, with powder puff Oriaa-Velonte—Plcwers of rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the.perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to the skin. Or-ssa-Hay— A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay orii-a-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs of Scotch lb vender flowers; a rich toilet water. Ban-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Orira-Water—Concentrated ai\d distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Gouttes-Orissa-Dentifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good heal - and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening tha teeth without aflecting tha enamel Ess-Oriza-et-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting line and the handkerchief without staining. Oriza-8-I—Variously perfumed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling oS Oriza-Lacte (oiua Milk>—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to tha skin, removing red spots tnd preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Orijsa (of Ninon de Lenclos)—For producing ® iter uiiful white complexion with the clearness and .elv< y softness of youth Oiaaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) -For in etanta_.eousiy dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, in boxes, each with brash, comb, prospectus- and bottle; or in boxes, the bottle only without aeoesßorieß Ess-Or2M.-I_icol.r3 Violette of th Csai The most | exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay ./violets ' Bss-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the flows Sole Agents for the Colonies, Messrs Silber and Fleming, Ld London



LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL'S Bylup of Hypophosphite of Lime in prescribed by tho faculty for the cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility TT contains 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 .anno jo too highly recommended for delicate children. Dr Caurchill's Compound Syrup of HYTOPHOSPHITES is real brain food, and in cases where museuia and nervous exhaustion haa acquired a world-wide reputa tion. Each bottle bears Dr GaurohiU's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. , PARIS



STEAMERS SAILFROM LYTTILTON AS UNDER: Wm Westport and Oreymouth--Weekly. Wellington — Daily, excepts Sunday Friday, and alte*""»ate Wednesdays, Bonedlm—Monday®, alternate Tuesdays'. Friday, and alternate Saturdays. kelson and Pieton, via Wellington- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday* New Plymouth ftOnehunga—Thursday, Auckland, via East coast—Alternately Thursday and Saturday. Melbourne, via Hobart—October 4, 15 and 25, and November 5. Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays. Sydney, via Cook's Straits—October IS, and 29, and November 8. The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for datos and hour of sailing. For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



BTIT MONT EL HOTSB WYNTAKB EQUAKB, SYDKET, I S a ttfined social HOMB, contains forty targe a!ry bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one miniate ftwa General Post Office- Board optional, or board only, t»y day or week; drawing and smote two*, ho* and cold baths, excellent cniame. All the conveniences of a hotel. Tarma—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Save tram and 'bus fares, •ad time. Pecmanents Special Terms. "Write for pßrticotas. fTtOWLBS' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females ■*■ quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the -istMmau-g symptons m prevalent with the sex. Bostei Is IM to 2s Bd, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Conntieß Drug Go, Ui.cd._- England Whole- Htle of al the Wholesale Houses. Beware) of imlta* lons. - WINE HIGHLY recommended by ibe roost eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Has tor 30 years proved moßi effleient in all oases of Indigestion.Djßpepßia Btcmaehie Diseases, Consumption, J_obb Appetite, eto A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to— 3 Lde Lambebt, 49 Elizabeth street, Melbourne T> lATING'S"POWDER __r EATING'S POWDER, |/" EATING'S POWDER, KEATING'S POWDER, j£ EATING'S POWDFR, KEATING'S POWDER, This powder, so celebrated, is utterly un rivalled in destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Bebxles, and all insects (while perfectly fcarmlein to animal life) All woollens and fun should be well sprinkled with the pow der, before placing away. It ia invgluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint ment insist upon having Keating's Powder. 2.0 other powder is effectual fBUGS, FLEAS, i SILL&\ MOTHS, BEETLES, .MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, CocraecHßS, Beetles, Moths in Fdks and every other species of insect. Sportsmen Will find this invaluable for destroying fleas fa the dogs, as'also ladies iat their pet dogs Tue Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without thia any article offered is a iraud. Sold in LISTING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS ■BEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WOEM TABLETS BLEATING'S WORM TABLETS A Ptjkelt Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in »nj»arance and tante, furnishing a roost »OT«.»ble method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thbea© WORM* It- »8 R perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for SiWten. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor.' Thomas Keating, London



I CHRISTMAS, 1895. G* Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST REOEIVEDIan jEntirely New Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited G. JBSBON, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL .„ .. c 5500,000. "DISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application irrespective of Tariff A. LAWRIE & CO., Agents. "^^oThTmanning. REGAL AND VICE-REGAL PHOTO GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons.) fTO THE PUBLIC" OF CANTER- X BURY.—I beg to thankyou heartily for the liberal support accorded to my i late husband during the past ten years in | the above business, and am pleased to be j 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, ab the above address, under the title of I C. H. MANNING AND CO. , ! Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIRST-CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue In charg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. ! 0 gig EMMA l>, MANNING



ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD ■ TIN POUNDS REWARD. THE above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to tha conviction of any Person or Persons for mofeeting the water-fowl or flteallng flowers within the Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 1070 WANTED KNOWN. — P. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant Fruit of every description. Ladies BioomaspeoialU !*ls LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING. AND SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. ' Sole agent for Ashburton District, SC A L E X, JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS ..Patented Syatom ensures JLi comfort and correct eight. Dont jiDoll your eyes by using badly fitting



1 Business Notices - — — THE ' ' — - ' THE! ' . DAVIS SEW™ MACHINE. SoLE Aoentß roR New Zea _ anp NEW DAVIS Tl^^^:^ fiSEW MI NS IN i CO . ,—, w ' * * ' v America haa received a very jrreat impetus by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition, Several very im- , portent improvements were there shown for 220, OOLC'MjSO St., OHRISTCHUBCH. trt.TjnnTr.AT t_wct_ the first time, and received from the judges ; VJllillUAJj SFMtMiD th<s recognition they well merited—Special j Awards. The first consignments of thesa latest improved machines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Mbssbs MiNSCW & CO., say __ tvT?-n_r STHW T"W fl- Hf AfITTT "N TR they are muoh approved. At the Antwerp FltK Qc HT. ™Mi->&- BJ-.WIINI* MAOJIinJ., Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Machine was O^ awarded the Gold Medal.



| LONGBEACH COACH. f\TS and after WEDNESDAY, lann \_J ary 2, the Longbe&ch Coach will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m, R. R. BROWNE, Ooftcktuan. ~BLANCARDS " lODINE OP IRON PILLS APPEOVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially reoommended by the Medioal Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, etc), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak -18635. Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed Blanoard, 40, Rue Bonaparte, Paris I Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies



New Zealand "Insurance Company. ISTABLIS hTd '"""L -. 18 5 8 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER AJSB~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPAHY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND IfARJNB RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao„ ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. W. HANMER A&ENT



"THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS- For the Spring and Christmas Trade. WTT JOLLIER has Just returned from the Lo-don and • JLLi \J Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newe3t Goods personally selected for Ashburton wants aud requirements, SaSS 581 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 lin Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durability. Everything is new, the j very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Tiei, 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, 2. 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, 4£d Cashmeres Is 6d Kid Gloves, 4 butts, 2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery l_i per yd You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W..H. COLLIER, "THE COENER.'



BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON. THOMAS E KILWORTH, ENGINEER. o TEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND C 4 OLD W-A TER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Croasley'B Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnaces. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, __ NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade ths following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Pimm 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 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing bugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Jngs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gi nger 5 Oases Paramatta Lime Juice ktc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR." SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preeerving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEABMA.N BROS., MARKET HOUSE.



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Great Annual Gift Distribution FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TO-DAY. COUPONS for 'our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being given away. Every purchaser spending from 2a 6d upwards will receive a Coupon which must be held until the Presents are open. The value of the Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. -REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Every article' in our Establishment is marked .at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments. _&-■ 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. G- L. BEATH / CO. TANCRED STREET



LfIBQUE)) I DRAGEES I ofsesgui-Bromureoflron. I tSoerv outlay made for the benefit of health I in an economy. » Dr, KOCHABD. Dr. Hecquet's Drag-fees are the best of all the ferruginous medicines against; ANEMIA, CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL DISEASES, LEUCORRHtEA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI TATIONS of the HEART. CHOREA, and all diseases proceeding from the impove rished condition of the blood.— Why? .Because it is tbe only remedy which without ever constipating, regenerates the blood and soothes the nerves. For, out of ten chloro-anemic persons, nine are enervated, excitable, subject to headaches, palpitations, and all nervous symptoms, which are only to be cured by Dr. Hecquet's Drawees, because these alone, are at the same time reconstituant and anti-nervous. Dosk : To take at lirst two, later on, four or six dragtes a day, before the meals. ELIXIR and SYRufrfDR. HECQUET of Sesqui-Bromure of Iron. FMANCB,KOKTAGV,I3, Rue Lombards,PAKlS L SYDNBY, Australian Drug Company hd.ifM ____^ AND BY ALL CHEMISTS. J_W



A. X .WHllfi'?. Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRIS TOriU R O H. mHE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock JL in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM] FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY OROCKIRY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Invites all to- Call -uul Inspect; tils MoeU COTTAGES WTJHS9ISISXSD, 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 CATALOGUES POSTED EREE, _______ WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY # TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH



E. OWEN COX. r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 CHRISTCHURCH



THE TEA OF THE AGE. ' Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea ■ TRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA SAXON TEA, Professor, Bjokerton reports that SAXON TEAS arc absolutely Pure and of good quality '/CHRISTMAS O. TU"EWyEAR'B GOOD?. Ex s.s. lonic, s.s. Matutua, s.s. Maori ¥E have just landed, ex's.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OF CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which ha?e been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER BETS, TEA SETS, \ ' DINNER SETS, j Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers | and PAKCY GOODS j 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 BEOS, 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements OUR GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality \¥e have *lso landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially „ invited. A, Lawrie & Co.



SHEARMAN BEOS., MAEKET HODBB •'Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking «' Oh, yes, dear ; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from ail she's, entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent lea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core j Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But 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 of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all throe agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till 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. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON \ RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



business Notices. O>AI. | MQUVr NUMERS jOOAL " O^L ' HOUSEHOLD j COAL COAL ( HIS well-known and favorite House h.ifd ' ;„ is aow delivered at the folio wins, rates per 4 ton truck: — W,*'...^ vi RnHway '-'■ a'ioi., 15s per ton, freight paid- Ashburton Railway Maium, io_ p fc r ton, freight paid ; Meth. yen. 19s fid, freight paid. ' All orders must be accompanied cheque or P,O. >».rder. ) GEORGE PARK, Moonfc Somers.



SIIAVIMG.. DESII4ING to supply a long felt want, in Ashburton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have jusb received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers the mosb comfortable ahave in town. ' R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Stkeet, (Next Ashburton Drug Company). 0 66 * S M OO THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRA^I MANOTAOTUBED HROM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A D V A N 0 E S of £25 and upwards made on FREEHOLD PROPERTY, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-Yearly Instalments. Loans also granted for fixed periods a current rates. Further particulars on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. ' ffiJR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is *J noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. ' Imitation is eincercst flattery,' bub 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, Christchuroh 9 68 ;. loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mo we/, by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike YALTOillll which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EDWARD REECE & SONS)" CHRISTCHUROH m. M. Westell, COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TT A S O,N S A L E — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective.'Tatoo Ear nd Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. TEA- TEA- .TEA- Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Brands. BIDDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout halves and at Rakaia, from Mr \V. Barcock. AGENT FOB WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia Districts Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Risks on Growing Crops and Stacks accepted at current rates Cokniil Mutual Life Asatraace Society Limited Trade Books posted and A ccoun ts collecte B B. RESTELL, Burnett Street, opposite Orange H»,