AN ARISTOCRATIC VISITOR.

London. °cfcober 23 Marquis Graham, eldest son of the Duke of Montrose, has sailed for Australia.

Revolt in Timor.

Port Darwin, October 24, 1 Information received from Timor States that there ia an insurrectionary rising in the Portuguese possession of Dielli, in the northern portion of the island. The native insurgents totally defeated the Portuguese troops. Three postal agents were killed, and the Go vernment Secretary was murdered. The Governor in powerless to quell the disturbance. Reinforcements have been sent for to Maco. A number of districts have been devasted and the inhabitants are escaping to the Dutch territory, london, October 23 It is reported that the Governor of Guiaaa has been authorised to forcibly repel further aggression by the Venezuelans.

THB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1895.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1895.



STUD NOTICES. rO TRAVEL ASHBDETON AND 1_ fcUAROUNDING jjjISTRICT, 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 Chribtohurch. and Afihburton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten in the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden, Saddle at Piumpton and Dash Handicap m Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOORMIOK, Valetta q^O stand at T. Harold s Stables, West Belt, A near HoßpitaK and travel ! THE SURROUNDING DISTEIOTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING fcSJT A|L L I ON, SACRAMENTO.



MIJOTDBI** B»nm Kucalypti BiWatt "There ars" Imitations of Eucalypti »• Extract in the .tesrtat sow, products of simple distillation forming Wie realDOM oila. In order that these erode oils «n»ynotbetakep,Ocfß Pure Volatile Eucalypti S^TRAOTt which ia recognised by the medical division of ihe Fnwsiiin (Jownment to be of per twtlj pare origin, as (their information forwarded to us tnrougli the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 Is'proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tto IfniTßWities at Bonn and Qriafawal-", Prussia, and molted by Dr Sehult a Professor of Pamwcology, at Boa, wA Professor Dr Moeler, Director of the Mtsdloal Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that tut saturated with oxygen and freed of a«idß, raainono ttni Other mbstences, adherent to primary distillation, Will develops the sanative qualities proper to tho plant aooording to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Dn Bauer JSeftitira, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the enly on which possesses the proper therapeutic volte. Sahpxb & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be cHassed among the Surpentinei, which h»ve, when used as medicine, no Itatnpontic effect and are abandoned as an interna taedicovnant Thaae so called Eucalypti Extracts Wblch may have received extinction at Exhibitions as ioiaaerclal articles are used for mechanical pur- POMS are only discernible: — By their deficiency In pungent odour (which onr product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes moat 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 th contracting ten deucy of resins and tennatea. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph thexis, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th cossequences are appalling For safety always ask to SANDER AND SON^S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT aUd cc the ol<3» well-tea'ed and reliable preparation.—Sand imrat, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SOKS'



Brown Oolt; star ia forehead, snip on nose, both hind pasterns white. Foaled May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Ha^ip, Ranoho del Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sited by Albert W,, 11333. Eeoord. 2.20. let dam, Promptrese, by Prompter, 2305; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2J5, fay Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11833. Bsoord 2.20, and winner of 25 heats bettsr than 2.30, Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17£; Dudly Aloott, 3yrs, 2.26 i ; and Flowing Tide, 2.145. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Siater, by John Kelson; 2nd dam, Lamott mare ' Electioneer, 125, Sire of Sunol, 2.08^; Palo Alto, 2,08f; Mazanita, 2.16; AnseßO, 2.16J; Adßir,2.l7^; Lot Slooum, 2.17J; Nonral, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18&; and 145 others with records better than 2 30. By Hambla tonian, 10 (Rysdyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dvm. Sacramento has started three times, and won the Maiden Harness Trot at Piumpton last season. Paddcokiog accommodation provided for maree, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAEOLD, Groom in oharge, or Mangan and Wileon TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangitata, May field and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL-RUTH Terms for Season £210s, payable January 1, 1896. lor particolars, apply to 10 18 R. BURNETT, in charge.



THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at hia Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, standa nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree Bhows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt waa probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest mi'e on resold—l.3B), the only time they mst; he is also the sire of some of the great est racehorses in Fng'and. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Albany}, one of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such well-known per formers as Bizzird, St Malo, Pique, Con juier, Emmason, L'ingley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, Errington, Rancor, and Euroc ydon which ran second in the autumn challenge stakes. Terms : Ooe Mare, £5 53 ; two or more mares, £4 4s each, (room's Pee, ss. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee Mares grazed at la 6d per week. All ear s, but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to .SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton, rpJUUfi PUREBRED CLYDESDALE 1 STALLION, Cavalier, Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriaton, and Methven districts. CAVALIER is a massive hoiee, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper. Ie ie a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Piince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polsy 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 ihe champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with fcal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beatea 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, ami 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 early application necessary Terms —Four guineas; groom&ge 5s T. ROGERS, 9 182 Dromore and Ashburton



TO Stand at Ashburton, and travel the Methven, Alfcrd 'Forest and surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlborough. BY ST. GEORGE — FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revcir. MARLBOROUGH was a very good perform: r. During h\s racing career he started in 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep tional brillfancy and gameness. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9 132 Ashburton. HTHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan—Nonsense, Albany—No Name) Will Travel in the waonui and surrounding distkicls THIS S EAS ON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jcnk., 9 U7 Proprietor Wikanni THAT GKAInDLY J.JUED TROTTING 1 HORSIti,



Experience* BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Sland this season at Owner's Stable 1, LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen bands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribun , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 2 13| t before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, - Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evidei*l that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare ; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but bo responsibility PENIS McKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston Blackwood Ahdallah,



STUD HORSES. NOTICE 10 HORSE BREEDERS. HI ffR J, H. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang Will travel the same Districts an last yeas*. " SEASON 1895. TO STAND this Seasoa and Travel the LA OHISTON and neighboring District.", The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PROTECTIOHr. " PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plen'y 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 *as bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher. Extinguisher's dam if Maggie McCormack, by Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McCormaek. Miss McCormack by Lincoln shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported), Miss McCormack was imported by ihe late David Nesbit, from McCormack Bros , 'I aemania PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by Mr Hendeison, Southland, is by Mr McKellar's Prince Royal, Christehurch; grand-dam, Old Magpie, by Old Pr nee of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Mclntosh's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECI lON ha§ descended trom the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TiilßMS—Oa application. Guarantees as per agreement. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service All season or guarantee mares, if sold or >i exchanged, to fee held as in foal \ PJUER. DEUMMONI),



ff^HIS well known sire will travel the *• Ashburton District during ihe coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New .Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Four Guineas, set son. Groomage, sa. Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Black wood Abdallah, iaip., oat of Miss Cave--g.d Wait-a-While. Both darns aie winners of several fas* * races. This colt stands 16 bands, is- j powerfully built, splendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS —Three Guineas, season. Grcomage, ss. Ahdallah Shales WILL stand afc the Owner's Farm. Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown olt, rising foar years, by B.'ackwood AMallab, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 18 hands, ha i ■a perfect temper, and is a very fas' mover, TERMS—Three guineas, s'as^n. Grooimge, ss. Full particular", and good paddocking can be had on application to M.AX FRIKDLAJSDBR, or a 10 23 The Grooms in OJwge. I



PUBLIC UOTIOES. | DENTISTRY. T>AINLES& EXTRACTION! .1 OF 111ETH i BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. I Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.~DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BuRNEir Street, Ashburton, 9 4



PuDiio Notions. HjTASTKD KNOW 11 THAT J- MOISON IS SOILI THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers, No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public have ♦ very ad vantage in patronising him ; their ' moni'y roma;m in tha place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoos in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON EUND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTOM.



a LEXANDEU THE GREAT was [ -oL terribly annoyed when, through the lameness of Ms Cavalry horses, 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 was lame for six months, and said he (the farmer) "I tried everywhere and every thing, but it was all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I sent for him, and in three weeks the horse was at work, and is perfectly sound. I wish I had known before." Why didn't he ? KINGSTON'S SHOEING Ia easy and adaptable to the requirements of each horse. THE WORKMANSHIP is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE!



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



Restell & Doweling, COMMISSION AGENTB, BURNETT STREIT, TJ A V E O N SALE,— Several linea of good OATS, Etc. MANURES, MANURES, Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, Lungworm Drench, Foot-rot, Ointment. AIso—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 & OEYLON 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. Duval and Co., Auckland. Accident Insurance Riska effected. Trad c Books posted and Accounts collected KESTELL AND DOWDING, Burnett Street, opposite Orange Hall.



ASHBURTON BRICK, TILK. & POTTERY YAItD J. CBUM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING- Purchased from Messrs Friediarider Bio.-*., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmav, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed ; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes fit Id or agriculi ural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Fots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, tfee price of Bricks will be 553 per thousand. A GOOD DICC fUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233



8 II A V I Hi « . DESIFU'NG to supply * long felt want in Ashburton, I am pleasei 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 the most comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Stbket, (Nexc Afchburton Drug Company). 10 66 „______ __^_...__. ___._.__ THE WORLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. THROW away your pens, and oondact you correspondence on Modern Principles A. fortnights trial will convince you of the auperiori'y of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Dbnsmobk over all other Type writers Free nstruotion to Shorthand Writers THE DBNSMOBE TYPEWRITER Co, Ld 51, Graoeohuroh Street, London, RULE'S Hydropathic Sanatorium, ASHBURTON. CAN RHEUMATISM BE CURED ? i^HIS is a universal complaint. By some ib is considered to rest merely in the blood. Others think the cause of Pain, I-.flammation, and Swelling is owing to the sheaths of the Mv ides and Nerves wanting ihe required serum derived from the blood, which is necesdary to lubricate the sheaths of the muscles and nerves Ethtumati-m will never be cured while the tongue is red or furred, showing chronic inflammatory action in the muc -m membrane lining of the stomach, liver, and bowels. OUR REMEDY for this Complaint cmsists of Fomenting, Steaming, Sweat ing, Rubbing, Blistering, and Bandag ing in their different forms, and WE NEVER FAIL TO OURTfI. 4void ill Stimulants, Ale, Porter, Spirits, Medicine or Tobacco; little animal food These precautions and treatment would save thousands from a painful existence. W. H~RULF. PROPRIETOR, MATLOOK HOUSE. I F. AKDREWES & CO.—Sale now *-^« on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Recount Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. l\ AsDnmm & Co j



JR. Murray <& Son, WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON. The Oldest established house in Ashburton. TI J E still maintain the old name for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremacy Throngh -1 out the District. EEP 0 E T ON WAT-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Spring?, NORTH TAIBRI, N.Z.



/GOVERNMENT REPOR T ill FOR MEDICIN A,L PURPOSES—It is 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 Wid-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombieies, in France, where the late Eaoperor Napoleon 111 often visited for the purpose of benefi ing 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 t-igh e'ass natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANJEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS.



For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 9 203 Sole Agent for Ashbarton A. Lawrie d? (70. ? SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ARE now Showing a full assortment of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, SATTEENS, DELAINES, GALATBAS, 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. Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and Canvas Shoes. THESE GOODS ARK 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. JLawrie & Co, New Vmns Tebaco—Latest Jw^



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASH BURTON. Loans Negotiated "Weekly Sales of Livo Ftoek—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternate!] Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridayb Sales >t Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and Go, Ohristohurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristohurch "White's Sheep Dip • Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company I Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr"W Baroook as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon 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 PRICE OF PLANET JUNIOB TOOLS- David Thomas, ABHBURTON.



TAILORING. PRICES SEDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. NEW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of the Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. KJ^° We (Guarantee Fit". Style, and Quality of Material equal to the best 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 47a 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. cbaigiteadTberbyman. N. B—Order early to avoid the rush before the shows, etc, 8 143 FEIEDIANDEE BEOTHEES, LIMITED.



WE 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:— -MAN6ELS- Long Red and Yellow GHobe. ! —TURNIPS— 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. j —GRASS SEEDS— [Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, ard all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust N i.. i *f\*i,in,,  11 We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Abo Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices, FRIEDIjAJVDBR BROS., Untiled. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURE SEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Prices, etc, apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Chriatchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Seoretary. Or to I*A Vll> THLOMTA», Aahburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAJA AGENTS. 10 57



SHKA MAN 80,, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE HAVE just received from the well-known firm of Maconochie Bkos., .London, a consignment o£ ENGLISH MARMALADE, in lib Glass Jars HERRINGS in Tomato Sauce. Fresh Silvoceas ... KIPPERED HERRINGS, Etc. Ail the above being this season's goods, are perfectly fresh, therefore we can, with confidence, strongly recommend them to our customers *8 splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's Lime Juice, Lime Juice Cordial, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. w v SHEIP BHEARB. SHKEP SHEARS We have in Stock the famous 8.8 A. Sheep Shears ; also ft nice lofc 0 o , . , Turkey Oilstones, Soie Agenfc for fche Tiger Blended Teas, in *Ib and lib packets. 61b and 101b tins rHFfpTOT SS^ Ordersjby Pmi despatched with punctuality. „ CHEAFJSSr HOUSE in Ashburtoa for 6ROOERIES, CROCKERY & HARDWARE SATISJPAOTION 18 OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. FVmriTUJUBI, FIJRIiITIJKB, LIHOLEUM, CARPETS, RUGS, MATS, etc. TAPANESE AND INDIAN MATTING juat arriviogtobe wld chwper 0 than ever. Come and see our prices DRAWING, DINING, AND BEDROOM FURNITURES in stock, ttad made to order in any design by firat class tradesmen PICTURE FRAMING carefully attended to afc prices to suit the times FURNITURE sold on Deferred Payments Agents for Clegg's Perambulators, at Christcfiurch prices Agents for Woven Wire Mattress Company Agents for Exhibition Prize Venetian Blinds Christchurch Art Wicker Works T. H. UNDRILL & CO,, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, ETC., OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON



Friedlander Bros., Limited. * . WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S.IB96. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ABVAiKrOSS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREBJ OF COMMIS SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for «hip ment to the Home market. We leave it optional with our Clients to ha?e their Wool offered here or at Christchurch, where we have again secured the same well lighted and centrally situated Stores which we used last season, and we have every facility for making a good display of all clips, whether large or small. No ch&rge will bf made for transferring clips from Ashburton to Christchurch except railage.



Friedlander Bros,, Limited. 10 118 £50 Beward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes AT MELLOK'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton, 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Hock prices.



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 ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s Bd 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price, It will pay you to call and see for yourself, No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. — NOTE ADDRESS — J. MELL 08 9 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBUfcT N



WWJTJKO KWOWI- are making a SUIT, WITH EXTRA TROUSERS, to measure, Iron* a Good Colonial Tweed SIXTY-THBEE SHILLINGS. TROUSERS TO MEASURE from 12s 9d BEST SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS to measure 19 3 6* ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. — BBADYMADE CLOTHING A SPECIALTY — Grand Value in Boya', Youths' and Men's Tweed Salts. Shirta» Socks, Him, and Underclothing in Great Variety. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR BOOTS we afesolutely'guarantee are the best value ir t the trade. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. RESSES MADE till the End of October for Bs6d, for al\ materials afe Is U per yard and upwards. Grand Selection to chr JO se from. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. OUR MILLINERY Is the MOST STYLISH and CH7 jJAPEST io Aehburton. All Millinery TRIMMED FREE OB? CHARGE. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY. COTTON DRESS GOODS IN GREAT VAPJETST OF STYLES & PRICES. ASHBURTON DRAPEKY COMPANY. Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. H. 0. SHBIMPTON, Manager.