European and Other Foreign Items.

London, IS ovember 28

Lord Warkworth, a Tory, has been returned unopposed for the Kensing ton South seat in the House of Commons, rendered vacant by Sir A. Borthwiek, the sitting member, being created a peer. November 29 King Humbert, of Italy, and his wife will visit England iv the spring. Pams. November 29 In the Chamber of Deputies M Blanc, replying to a question, said* that the policy of extending colonies has been firmly founded. They had annexed the Tigre district and forti fied the frontier. No power, he said would intervene on behalf of Menelek.

M. Souligouxj alleged to be an accomplice of Ma rton In the Panama Oanai frauds, has been arrested.

Affairs In Turkey

Constantinople, November 29

The Sultan's action in delaying the sanction of extra guardships of the Powers in the Bosphoms is attributed to Izzet Bey, the most favored adviser, ■who was trying to strain the concert of and; divide the Powers. The Consuls have abandoned helping the starving in Sassaoun. The Kurds huve destroyed the relief buildings and decimated a large area. Austria, Italy and Germany dp not insist on extra guardships in the Bosphorous. London, November 29 Sir P. Ourrie, British Ambassador at Constantinople, ordered H.M.S. Dryad through the straits. The Sultan took alarm at this action, and at midnight sent Said and Tewfike Pashas to beg for delay.

The Liberator Frauds.

London, November 29

In connection with the Liberator Building Society frauds, G. E, Brock and M. Theobald, two of the directors, were sentenced to nine and four months' imprisonment respectively. On the announcement of the sen tences the crowd in the streets cheered, and there was great excite ment as the prisoners were removed. The Crown has decided not to pro ceed farther in connection with the charges against those alleged to be implicated in the frauds.

MADAGASCAR.

Paris, November 28

Madagascar has been placed under the control of the Minister for the Colonies.

November 29

M. Bourgeois' refusal to set up an inquiry into the management of the Madagascar campaign has irritated the Radicals, Tories and Socialists.

The New Hebrides

Sybnby, November 29

The Presbyterian Board of Missions ,has decided ta withdraw the subsidy from the New Hebridies Steamship Oompany on the expiry of the present year's contract, and intends to inaugu rate a service of its own when the new mission steamer Day now oa her way out, arrives.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

JLOSMOS IIISIVERiIIY

London, November 29 The Duke of Devonshire declined to promise that facilities should be given to the University of London, which at present is the only examining body for teaching. He stated that Govern ment was undecided at present, and thought they must avoid limiting the amperial character of {he University,

A MAD DOG

X,ONDoy, November 29 A mad dog bit eleven children at Sunbury.

ITALY

London* November 29 Ootmfc Orispi, in a speech at the Chamber of Deputies, said Government bad sent a fleet to the East to act in concert with, the other powers. He was confident peace would be main tained. He was closely watching the growing solidity of t°he Qatholic re vival, but was prepared to meet the followers of the Vatican when they pleased. He promised to uphold the rights of the State.

RELEASED

Sydney, November 30

"Sweetemn, implicated in the Mount Bonnie case, had been released after serving nine out of fourteen years imprisonment.

The Snares.

Melbourne, November 39

The Ok*jmbers of Commerce desire Government to ascertain what action New Zealand has taken since 1892 relative to the selection of a site for a lighthouse on the Snares.

The Cable Commission.

Adelaide, November So_ The Premier has telegraphed to Sir E. Braddoo, suggesting Western and South Australia should have separate representative* on the Cable Com mission.

The Drought.

Adelaide, November 3G The long spell of dry weather ended yesterday by a terrific thunderstorm over the greater part of the colony, one to three inches of rain falling. Ihe railway lines were washed away in a number of places.

Consultations.

Bkisbane, November 30

The Consultations Regulation Bill has been thrown out by 38 to 9. The Courier, commenting on allegations recently made that pressure had been brought to bear on members to vote for the Bill, says Government has promised to appoint a Select Committee to enquire into them

The Kaikoura.

. .—«—___ Hobart, November 30 The Kaikoura from London via the Cape arrived at nine o'clock this morning.

TEMPERANCE CONVENTION

_ : : | Melbourne, November 30 The Women's Christian Temperance Convention has adopted resolutions of widespread character, dealing with the drink traffic, sale of tobacco, and injurious effects of sex. A novel feature of the Convention ia that it urges popularising the use of pure water ia preference to so called temper ance beverageSj and make a strenuous effort against the proposal to enforce the Contagious Diseases Act, and has decided to forward a protest on the subject to the Medical Congress which meets in New Zealand next year,

SPORTING.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

j . 1 Foebuky Racecourse, November 29 Following are concluding results :— Spring Handicap, one mile—Maremma 1, Quiltiri 2, Lord Zetland 3. Won by a length. Time—l.47J. Dividend—£3 12s Musselbukgh Plate, four furlongs— Barmby 1, St Clements 2, Boipbshell 3. Time—49|. Dividends—£s 2s and £2 3s Tahdna Welter Handicap, seven fur longs—Toxa 1, Silver Spec 2, Speculator 3 Time—l.33. Dividends-£l4 13s and £7 19s TROT—Spyl. Dividettds—£s 11s

THIRD DAY.

Forbury Racecourse, Novembeis 30. The weather is beautiful, and the attend- J ance very large; Hurdles—Clarence, list 12lb, 1; Rebel, lOat 131b, 2; Lupus, lOst 111b. All started. Won by a length, half a length between the others. Time—4.BJj. Dividends— £2 19s and £1 6s. President's Handicap; one mile and a furlong—Marino, 7st 121b, 1; Saracen, Bst 12lb, 2 ; Maremma, 7at 81b, 3. Won by a length. Time—2.3 Novel Handicap ; six furlongs—Clare moot 1, Lady Somnus2, Swivel 3. Won by a nose after a desperate finish. Time—l.2o. Dividend—£4 10s. Glasgow Plate ; five furlongs. — St. Clements 1, St Ouida 2. Gipsy Grand,'who gofc all the worst of the start, was badly blocked at the distance trying to creep up on the inside—Time, Imin 4sec. Div— £2 9s,

THE ABHBUKTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, MOVMIBEB 30, 1895.



AVER'S Hair Vigor S~\ RESTORES g|| COLjOR IjH PKOMOTES J^^Aindant Growth mfi^Pfi^^^ It cures itching hu kjl V* j^i'f.S'-? niors, ami keeps tho IlvsrsS; WB j|s| scit 1 p coo 1, moist, |™2r£§ l!ffi*% healthy, and free from |p?^^daml^ a lady that six years ago I lost nenrly half of my hair, nuclVhat wis left turned ;:ray. After usiiw Ayer'jj Hair Vigor sever;! I months, my hair hnjwn to grow again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor riucr.-VHKn jiv DR. J, C. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U .S. A. fr-Kewiiro. <»f vh'.'M.iviiriihiti.'MS. Tlie name vcr-is i..i-..i!iiinMHT on t)n- wr;ii>)HT, ami if blown.. f ( . a Hi.ifmir)».ilta. "~ Sporfng. _ TIN WILD~BACISX*""CLUB. a N N U A L~"~~M EETING. To fee held on the Racecourse, TINWALD, WEDNESDAY* JANUARY 1, 1896. NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, roust be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomi nations for Trot mast bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three la3t perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights" will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. ■ Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwaid } not later tlmn 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FOOKS, jl 68 Secretary OFT 1 HUN SHORT of Winter Feed. Oaeson and 00. are selling the Best of Mangel, Garrofc, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Carson and Cos. They are large buyers and can offer the beat assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Carson and Co. They have juat got in a fresh fetock of Indian, China, and Ceylon at the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the ♦ Rnow Baling Powder' (registered); manufactured by Carson and Co. It is the purest and best, and fa packed in handy Glass Jars. IP YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Nimmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Caemon and Co. ' They keep the Beat Selection in town. IF YOSJ WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churas 3 Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Chyrna, Milk Pans, Scales and Weights, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoea, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, ! Tutpeatifie, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, "Wire Netting from | to 2-inch mesh, call at Caeson and Co.'s where you will get verything up to date both in price and quality. Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, ■KAMVX&XM* SXWSJKI.'.



Ladies Cmvas Shoes 3s 6d per pair. Specialise dress Tweed afc Is lid per yard. Dressmaking a specialty at the Aehburton Prapery Company. il i&>



TV Bullock. SATURDAY "SifiCEMBER~7 MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN j PROPERTY | 6 ACRES 6 I i Originally patt of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from thd Executors in the estate of the late Mrs Butler to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, that valuable block of Suburban Land, being Lot 1 on the sale plan of the Celebrated Grove Farm Estate, containing 6 acres 1 perch, situated at the corner of Wilkin and Grove streets and adjoining the residence of Mr D. Thomas. Land of First-class Quality. Magnificent Site for Private Residence Terms at Sale. Note time—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, II 189 " Aucsbioneer^ satokdayTdecember 7 Property at Waterton, Close to School, abonb I 50 ACRES 50 | With Dwelling-house and Other improve-! ments. MR T. BJLLOCK has received instructions from Mr H. Muie to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, his property at Waterton, as follows: — Part of R.S. 17632 and others contain ing in all 49 acres 2 roods 19 perches, fenced with wire fences and otherwise improved, on which is erected a New Dwelling House of four rooms and all in English grasses. Desirable property for a family man who is anxious to educate his children, being close to the school and in a dry good district. Inspection Invited. Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 11 190 Auctioneer. STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or about 9th inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving informalioa to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock 11 112 FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Llii more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK. FIFTY ACttES, Hinds Village Settle ment, being Lob 3, reserve 137, fenced md with small dwelling thereon, lately occupied by one Pearce. Rental half yearly, £1 Us 3d. Offers are invited for this on account of the Pablic/Frustee. T. BULLOCK.^ 1 r HO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, X with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanui read. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton'a Building, Moore Street. Rental 6s per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms centrally situated in Tailored street. TO LET—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given any time after Monday, 25th insb. Rental 5s per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East stret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. * 1 TO LET—Cottage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Quintin, TO LET— Small tohop in the Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building site, first class land, being T.S 875 and 876, Grey Street. Also T,S.'s 905 and 906, corner of East and Grey Streets, North. FOR SALE—Four sections Tinwald, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. Offers are invited for TkS.'s 994, P95 end 1118, Walker, Peter, and Wills Streets, West, the owner being very desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Mount Somers District, near the township, being R.S. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. FOR SALE—A dwelling house of four room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui Road. , T. BULLOCK. D. Thomas. TINWALD sijiEYARDS TUESDAY, DECEMBEK 3, 1895. I SHALL have the following lines of Sheep for sale at the above fixture, viz., ' Cj^A Shorn four-footh creasbreda OdhV/ in good condition, mostly wethers. O/\A Shorn two-tooth crossbrede O&'Q Shorn two-booth srossbreda And other lines of fat and store sheep, cattle, and pigs. • DAVID THOMAS. , OHRISTCHUROH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Frienda and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buykbs Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have nob neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Mehsrs H ; Matson & Co., Addington, to Warehouse My Wool and Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows: — SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADJDIKGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christchurch. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON jsf_j$ # —The Seed Company's Score is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11 185 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD, TEN POUNDS REWARD. 1' HE above Reward will be Paid to 1 any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the conviction of any Person or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing ilowers within the Domain, By Order, CHAS. E, FOOKS, ' Secretary to the Board. October, 1895._ _ 10JF2 Fragrant and Cotnfortws—N<iw Venus



Entertainments^^ ORIENTAL NIGHTS' ENTERTAIN MENT. ST. STEPHENS SCHOOLROOM. FIRST APPEABAKCE IN ASHBURTOS OK THE GREATEST AUTHORITY AND MOST DELIGHTFUL LECTURER On the Holy Land and Egypt. FRI DAY EVENING, December 6, WHEN JOHN GRIGG, Esq., will preside. The REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A. REV. HASKEFT SMITH, M.A., Will Deliver the First of his Two Lecture Entertainments, Commencing with The Famous Illuminated Lecture, 'THE CRESCENT and the CROSS/ Ok, The Cradle o? Christianity. Incroductory remarks on the Holy Land—Joppa and its history—A reverie on a house top—Dragomans and their stories — Our Bedouin escort — Syrian Khans—The Good Samaritan^ Inn—The Tabernacle on the house—The Baven's Neat and the Wolfe Peak—ElijaE at the Brook Oherith — Three Jerichoa — The Dead Sea and the Jordan—Bethel—Ao American and hia guide—The Good Shep herd—Jacob's Well—The Mounts of Blessing; and Cursing—An historic city in a lovely vale—A place-of royal remains— The battlefield of Israel—Gideon's Foun tain'—Nazareth—Mary's Well—An ideal spot—Cana and its spring—The silent waters of Blue Gallice —Herod's cfry— , The Home of the Magdalen—The Roman Centurion's Synagogue—Galilean fisher men—The sources of the Jordan—Dan and Ciesarea Philippi—Oriental hospi tality—Concluding Anecdote. Illustrated with MAGNIFICENT ILLUMINATED VIEWS. Reserved seats 3s, Unreserved seats 2s, Back Is. Box plan of seats at Mr H. M. Jones', and tickets at Messrs E. M. Jones and L. F. A'ndreWes. Commencing at 8 o'clock. ON MONDA?, DECEMBER 9, The Beautiful Lecture, THE LAND OF THE PHABAOHS, R S. SMYTHE. A~LKOTUJS^" WILL be given in the Wesleysn Church, Baring Square, on TUESDAY, December 3, by the Rev. J. Hosking, D.D., of Christchurch, entitled 'A TOUR THROUGH CORNWALL,' Illustrated with beautiful limelight Views of all the principal places from Tamar to the Land'a End Adoaission, 6d. In aid of the Moral League Funds. To commence at 8 p.m. 11 164 st. aSnjb^w'sT'tinwald"' J"N CONNECTION with the Anniver , sary of the Dedication of the above Cnurch, a Parish Gathering and Garden Party will be held in the Tinwald Domain on THURSDAY, December 5. The public cordially invited. A capital pro gramme of Sports will be provided, and liberal prizes awarded to successful competitors. Refreshment Stall, Christ mas Tree, etc , and a variety of Games for the amusement of young and old. Admission to grounds —- Adults 6J, Children 3d. -0.1 153 I>WEBBOrCHMECTpiT~' WILL LECTURE to Men only in the Orange Hall on THURSDAY, December 5, on "Private and Physical Weaknesses," No one admitted under 15. Admission ... Free 11 195 T3ROFESSOR CHARLESTON may JL be consulted on Phrenology for six days only at the Orange Hall. Printed charts ss, written 7s 6i. The Professor may be consulted free, on nervous and physical weaknesses. Hour of consultation—lo to 12 a.ai., 2 to 5 p.m , 8 to 9 30 pm ill?* WESLEYA CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. A GARDEN PARTY (In lieu of the annnual tea-meeting) Will bsheld ab Hakatere (Mr J. Obr's), ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5. CARRIAGES (free), for the oon >-/ venlence of the Public, will be leaving .Baring Square from 3 to 4.30 p.m. Admission to tho Gardens and Tea, Is 6d ; Children, Halfprice ; (under five years) with their parents, Fbkb. Cricket, Tennis, Croquet, Quoits, and other games. EVERYBODY WELCOME. 11 174 p RAND ART UNION & JAPANESE B A: Z A A K. Christmas" presents wedding presents birthday presents Uncommon and Nice Uncostly and Good SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. bazjLar- SOUTH END OF ARCADE Art Union Tickets sent bo all parts on receipt'of S lamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTON, Inaugurator •RgUi-IL. '.iIUJLL.. LJBIE'JLiH.g Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District • Court, holden ab Ashburton i NOTICE is hereby given that Henry Willis, of Ashburbon, Accountant, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of Creditors, to bo holden ab my Office on the 6th day of December, 1895, at 11.30 o'clock in the forenoon JOHN D AVISOS, Deputy Official Assignee If ovomber 30, 1895 11196 1895. "PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MES F."~MAKMG, WILLS STREET WEST f PHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN 1 MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above, Terras t , on application, j



Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. "TpMBRACING the Latest Novelties In both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for BJousea, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming StylishJacketß and Capes Ribbons and Laoes, the latest The Newest In Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHOLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings »hd (vlats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 inches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VEBY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS- LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, &ta 6d. MITCHELL AM) TUENER. TANCRED STREET. H.-M. JONES. H. M. JONIS. Revolution in Prices IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Of MY BUSINESS. BOOKS, STATIONERY, AND * FANCY GOODS, PLATED AND CHINA WARE. Prohibition of Accumulated Stock,, which mast be Cleared to make room for NEW GOODS especially imported for the CHRISTMAS Trade, ex Tokamaru, Kaikoura, and other steamers to follow. Having completed arrangements with leading manufacturers, I am enabled and determined to compete with any Firm now out of Ashburton. Any lines rsquired can be ordered direct from Home houses. Business Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000, nett Cash Five quires Packet Note Paper, large size, 6d „ Splendid line of Boxes Stationery 6d and Is lib Packet Note Paper, excellent value, Is SCHOOL BOOKS at published prices (for the present) School Requisites at lowest prices The New Patent Slate Cleaner, lid each, beats all others hollow CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS Great Variety of Small Goods opening/ip afc LOWEST PRICES NEW BOOKS AND ANNUALS NOW LANDING from London publishers in Paper Cloth, Roan, Morocco, and Trill-calf Bindings POETICAL AND STANDARD WORKS Liberal Discount to School Committees. Terras on application CLOCKS, WATCHES, PLATED AND SILVER WARE Toys, Dolls, Japanese and Fancy Goods, Organs, Pianos, Violins, Autoharps, Music, etc. h. mTjones. 11 ii?n



Henry Zander. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLiT OF Finest Turnip Beed§, Including Imperial Green Globe, Eosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot Seed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEEDTIRAPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOCK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES SHEEP~SHEABS J SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION U * ft SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BKaFdING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL, WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT of Best Brands, in Stock BICYCLESn^CYCLES. ' Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK WHEAT., Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT * AND ! DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office ' Australian Mutual Provident Society



W. Bowman t ox, *i 3 HAREBROKER & ACCOUNTANT, GENERAL AGENT. TEA MERCHANT, AND AGENT FOR THK ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I have various suma of Trust Panda for immediate investment on Freehold Security. Interest from five per cent. OFFICE—Moore Street. (Premises lately occupied by National Mortgage and Agency Company.) 11 14 Wool wcourint?. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ashburton and adjacent counties tbafc In his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Homersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under take for Fanners and others on commis sion, and Is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hideß, Fat, Tallow,"and other by-products at full market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at his premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally with Clients WT- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea. fpRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pkofkssor BicKsitTOtf reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality



' __ Business Motices i ^ti^ WHAT DOES. THIS MEAN? TIURING 3CTOBISB, 1895. we »■ <>k ... ore orders for Suits, &c., than «Ter ■U we had before for any month since Use Establishment of oar Business (IQSM) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our • REDUCED PRICKS, and that they can rely on our reputatioD for - pmjfctE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to " refuse owing to the rush before the show ' COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, &c, for the Christmas Holidays we kindly asked to leare their orders as early m possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment CBAIOREioIf BEBRYMAI, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBUBTON LAST TEN DAYS OF McBOIALIi & 2flcl>fAß3lll>'g Great Clearing Sale, OF S. ANDERSON'S STOOK OP BOOTS AND SHOES, OWING to the immense success which has attended the above Gigantic Sale we have decided to continue the same for Ten Bays Only. Our prices are the same as hitherto although our stock has been largely increased by the arrival of New Goods. ALL COLONIAL BOOTS AT COST PRICE. DOZENS OF PAIRS AT UNDER COST PRICE — Remember — This is a Genuine Clearance Sale of the Best Assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashborton. See our Windows and Door for the Greatest Bargains in town, and Note the Address— ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET THE Christchurch' Meat Company, Ltd. r tJ l ft*,*--.,,,-. ,q HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the freezing capacity, «md Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at . ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All ti|e Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE FOR FAEMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST* MARKET VALUES. . \ 11 105 £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maida' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies 1 Beat Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d indies' 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 Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~E~h LO B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE How Shall the Sheep Farmer Best Obtain Help from Science? , "EXPERIENCE has proved that the Drench discovered and patented Hi by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Patentee amongst those Scientists who have spent money and a lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scour aod Lung-Worm Scourge, The unique factor in this discovery is the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom has time to give his attention, but that which his been indispotlbly proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest «nd patronage, This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE has done, as may be seen from the undermentioned reports made by prominent Firms throughout the Colony— —REPOKTS— Ashburton, July 6 ; 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburfon— Dear Sir,—ln raply to your enquiries this morning, I have to sty that 1 have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied, large quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l am, dear sir, yours faithfully, D, Thomas Dunedin, March 2, 181)4 I To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— ■ Dear Sir,— Although we have acted as agents for Fo:d's Scour and I Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep- ■ breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. ■ In fact we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who havt I üßcd it.—Yours truly, • ■ Wright, Stefhenson & Co I Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Timaru, March 16, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ash-burton— Dear Sir,—We have sold Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for some four or five years. During that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success in the cas«s in which it was used,— -Yourslaithfully, C. H. Inolis, Manager N,Z, Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F> Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this Mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction.—Yours faithfully, A. H, Turnbull, Manager Invercargillj March 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves fl pleased with the results obtained from it use.—-Yomrs, faithfullly, I Tot-hill, Watson & Co I The United Farmers' Allian^ Wellington, February 24,1894 ■ To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton-r-- * ■ Dear Sir,— Re Fork's, Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture which you ■ sent us last year, we &»ve had no complaints from thoie who have aged ■ the Mixture, so «»Bions bat exclude that it has given satisfaction... ■ Yourg fti&toij-, C,D.Mu,u^s,GmralM»Q»£er ■