The P. and O. Comapany

London, December 13 At the annual meeting of the P ant O. Company, Sir Thomas Sutherland, chairman, said the Company would probably expend a large sum of money during the coming year if the mail contracts with Australia were renewed. He hoped the Imperial Government would remember that both France aod Germany were attempting to oust the British Companies in the carrying trade to the colonies. Sir Thomas pointed out that throughout the con tract with the P. and 0., the mails have been delivered at Adelaide at an average of eighty-three hoars a-head of contract time. He also said that it was impossible for short period con tracts to be as efficient as those over Jong terms. 1

PLUCK REWARDED

Sydney, December 13 In recognition of the gallantry displayed in rescuing the crew of the French barque Terredeur off th« island of St Paul, when the vessel was in a sinking condition, the Shipwreck Rescue Society has presented the captain and officers in chief of the rescuing vessel Arietides each with a gold medal, and also those comprising the rescuing boat's crew (five in number) with silver medals, and five pounds each. Previ ously, the French Consul General has visited the Aristides, and had officially thanked the rescuers on behalf of the French Government, and eulogised the bravery of all concerned.

The Dean Case.

Sydney, December 13 In the conspiracy case Crick has closed his defence. Meagher made a lengthy statement, covering his pre vious confessions, and claimed that he was acting in accordance with a well established precedent in not giving the secret of his client away, though he knew the facts, and, considering that Dean's case was prejudiced by the course of events, he considered he was serving the true ends of justice by trying to get "him off.i Finding he had inadvertently given his case away, he said he determined to see the matter through.

FATHOMLESS DEEPS

Sydney, Dpcember 13 In the coarse of a survey at the Pacific Islands, the survey vessel, the Penguin, reports that she made attempts to obtain soundings near the Friendly Group, but the wire snapped at a depth of 29,400 feet without the bed ©f the ocean being reached, This is the deepest known water in the world. It is nearly j 1500 feet deeper than the deepest known in the Pacific, and 2000 feet deeper than any known in the North Atlantic.

COMMERICAL.

London, December 13 The Bank of England returns published to-day show the total reserve iv notes and bullion to be £35,949,000; proportion of reserve to liabilities 60.84. Three months bills discounted at g per cent. Consols 106|. New Zealand long berried wheat 22s ex warehouse, nominal; South Australian 28a 6d—market firmer ; Victorian 29s 6d — steady. Frozen mutton unchanged, Beof, fore quarters, 2gd. Colonial butter, lo4s. Bradford woo! market shows a better enquiry and confidence is restored.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message from their London office, dated London, December 11: Wool—The sale 3 closed firmly this day. Since the close of last sales prices have changed as follows :—Greasy merino super, par to Jd per lb higher; washed and BcoKred merino super, Jd per lb higher; greasy merino medium and inferior, fine greasy crossbred, medium greasy crossbred, fine washed and scoured crossbred, medium and coarse washed and scoured crossbred, |d per lb lower; greasy merino lambs, super, medium, and inferior, are |d per lb higher, Slipp. and medium scoured |d per lb lower. Other descriptions are unchanged. The total quantity sold during the past sales is 149,000 bales, of which 80,000 bales have been taken for the Continent and 12,000 bales for America. It is estimated that 21,000 bales have been held over for future disposal.

Christchurch Wool Sales.

—— •— — Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report as follows: — The second sale of the season was held yesterday, when cata- j loguea of some 8500 balsa were offered. The prices realized are in some instances as much as l|d In excess of those obtained at the opening sale on the 22nd alt. Bright well skirted halfbreds fetched up ! to B|d, merinos ap to 7«l. The sales had ! not closed when our dispatches left town, \ and we shall report more fully in Tues day's issue. The following are the ! particulars of our sales :— j Balks, —F, merino, 1 at S|d j 38 over bar» tfareequarter-bred ewes and three ram fleecesi ] 1 at 71 d 5 — over IT, bellies and pieces, 1 at i 4|d ; «->F conjoined, crossbred hoggets, 1 at j 6Jd ; E, pieces, 1 at 3Jd; — over IT, cross-; bred hoggets, 13 at 6|d ; 20 over —, cross bred ewe, 6at 7d ; RB over —, crossbred hoggets, 5 at 6£d ; PBNROSE, crossbred, 4 at 7d ; threequarter-bred, 3 at 6|d ; S/S, crossbred hoggets, 3at 6 jd; reversed PB conjoined under —, crossbred hoggets, 5 at 6|d ; 33 over —, Shropshire Down hoggets, 10 at 7|d; T, crossbred pieces, 3atlf d ; D-B, crossbred bellies, 2at 4Jd; HA con joined, crossbred ewes, 3at 6|d ; 63, cross bred ewes with 12 fleeces of Down wool, 10 ac 6|d ; A with bar through, first pieces, 1 at s£d, second pieces, 1 at sd, bellies and pieces, 1 at 4|d, locks, 1 at 3fd ; ZR, merino ewes, 9 at 7d, crossbred and merino pieces, 1 at 3§d, merinos bellies, 1 at 4|d; Z6, second pieces crossbred, 1 atSfd, P reversed L conjoined, crossbred 1 at b'|d, RB, crossbred hoggets, 1 at 6|d, merino ewes, 3 at s|d ; T over R, crossbred, 2 at 6dj TL, dead wool and pieces, lat sd; XP, merino ewes, ;i ab 7d ;, VVP, first crossbred hoggets, 2 at 6|d ; JU, merino, 2 at s|d; four legs, halfbred hoggets, 1 at 6Jd, halfbred ewes, 2 at 6|d, merino ewes, 3at s|d; HE conjoined over —, crossbred ewes, 28 at 6|d ; KY, pieces, I at 4Jd, mixed wool, 1 at s£d, locks, 1 at 3^d; JQ, crossbred ewes, 2at 7<i ; BK, halfbred ewea and hoggets, 3 at 6|d; LL conjoined, crossbred ewes, 2 at 6&d ; JBL,. crossbred ewes, 2at 6§d; OG, first crossbred hoggets, 12 at 6|d, second crossbred hoggets lat 6Jd, bellies, 1 at 4§d; JU, crossbred ewes, 4 at 7£d ; 3Q, halfbred ewes, 6 at 7d, crossbred hoggets 2at 6|d; WV Heathstock, halfbred hoggets, 2 at 7d, threequarter-bred ewes, 6 at 7d, threequarter-bred ewes with 38 long wool rams, 1 at 6fd, cotted and sandy, 1 at sd, threequarter-bred cotted, 1 at 6i<3, halfbred ewes, 21 at 74<3, merino, 1 at 6|d, crosEbred pieces, 2 at 4|d, locks, 1 at 2^d ; 4 g s first-cross ewes and hoggets, 1 at 6Jd, halfbred and merino, 1 at6d, Lincoln ewes with 3 rams fleeces, 1 at 6d ; — over FJ, crossbred, lat (\|d; T, crossbred, lat s|d ; — over IT, locks, 1 at 3d ; 0, cross bred, 1 at 6|d ;F, merino and rams wool, 1 at 5Jd ; 63, pieces, 1 at 4|d ; 4X. bellies and 4 black fleeces on top, Jai 4|d; BB over —, pffipo «wes, 1 at &|«J

THE ABHBtrßsQa GtJARDIAN J SATtJtIOAt, DECEMBER 14, 1896



/ Government Notices. I I■ — _ !( V. %AMM R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO ASHBUR i TON FOR SPORTS, Etc,, DECEM BER 16. L^ROM Rangltata, Rangitata Island *- Ealing, 3s 6cl first olaas. Is 9r5 second, Hinds 2*s 6d, Is 6d, Windermere Is 6d second, ordioary fare first. Tickets issued for ordinary morning train on 16th and available for return came day only by train leaving Ashburton for Timaru at £.15 p m. 12 96 BF ORDER



| D. Thomas. ' i TIiWALD SALKYAKDS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 189? T HAVE received infractions from > A Client to Sell by Public Auction or the above date and fixtara, viz — 1100 MBRmO WBTHEES Cnn TWO-TOOTH CROSS- O\J\J BREDS f K(\ CROSSBRED EWES AND IUU LAMBS DAVID THOMAS, 12 91 Auctioneer. FATHER CHRISTMAS BRINGETH PRESENTS OF FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, Etc. UNRESERVED SALE OF THE STOCK OF AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. TATTERSALLS, WEST STREET, ON FBIDAY AND SATUBDAY, DECEMBER 20 AND 21, 1895



Tenders. ASHBDRTON HOSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. fIIENDERS are invired for suppiiaa for ' -*• the Hospital for one year. Parti culars on view at ths County Council offices, Ashburton, where tenders will be received op to 4 p.m. on* 2nd January 1896. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted, By Order F. MAINWAJRING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 13,1895 12 79



MR DAVID THOMAS, instructed by the Parchaser of the Stock Jn the Assigned Estate of a Fancy Goods Merchant, will Sell at Tattersalls, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 20 and 21, THE WHOLE LINES PURCHASED, WHICH COMPBISE FANCY GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, And embrace a range of Valuable. Useful, Prnaraental, and Artistic lines, TOGETHER WITH STATIONERY OF EVEKY DESCRIP TIQN. Sale—Friday at 12.30, Saturday at 1.30 Inspection invited on Thursday previous to the Sale DAVID THOMAS, 12 93 Auctioneer f



Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL. ANNIVERSARY NIGHT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 16. fjIHE CELEBRATED Cadxow Family OF INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, AND HUMORISTS. Admission— 2s and Is. Commence at 8. RAKAIA—FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. 12 71 E. W. Hanmer. JAM A PURCHASER of a few Tons of First-class CLOVER HAY— old crop. 12 82 E. W. HANMER.



w q_o l. AFTER the Second WOOL SALE, which ia to be held on FRIDAY, December 13, it will give us a good Idea of the value of WOOL and how the market trends. Being thus in possession of a fair idea of prices I think it advisable, in the interests of my Clients, to make arrangements by which the Clips can be SOLD HERE, and the railage thereby saved. I therefore suggest thab Farmers who wieb their WOOL sold in Ashburton, or at leaab submitted to the visiting Buyers, should send their WOOL Into my Store when ready. Thus they are j covered by insurance until next Sale, which will not take place till January 24, 1896. I will also make arrangements, if necessary, to take Purchasers to the Farmers' homesteads. If such is the case would my Clients and others please communicate with me, when I will be most happy to call personally and puts my valuations on accordingly, DAVID THOMAS, 12 64 Ashburton



LOST CHEQUE. T OST, Cheque for £5 18j 103, drawn -*-* by the Minds School Committee in favor of Miss S. J. Durey. Payment Is Stopped, and the public are cautioned against cashing same. 12 £9 TTNITBD FRIENDLY SOCIETIES GALA. v. aTo. d. 'fIHE MEMBERS of the Sfear of Ash-' -*- burton Lodge are requested to meeb at the back of the OLD TOWN HALL, at 10 a.m. sharp, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, To take part in Procession. 1288 R. MARSDEN, A.D.



T. Bullock. SATaRmY^BECEMBERTI Sections and Cottage, Tiowald, by order - of the Mortgagee. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, od account and by order of the Mortgagee, foar sections numbered 523, 524, 531, 532. One acre fronting Barland and Grove streets, Tlnwald, on j which ia erected a four-roomed Cottage, To be Sold to Close accounts. Any farther particulars on application. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 100 Auctioneer.



NOTICE. TTIHE OFFIOK ok the ASHBURTOISi L PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY WILL BE CLOSED FOX THE CHRISTMAS HOHDIYS ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, j December 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1895. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12 92 f Manager.



AT HOME. THE Aahturton Orchestral Society will hold an "At Home" at the School of Music on MONDAY EVEN ING-, December 16. Orchestral and Vocal Mosic from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Danoing and Refreshments from 10 p.m. till la.m. Double tickets 2s, single tickets Is 6d. HORACE A. G4TES, 12 83 Hon. Sec. DROFESSOR CHARLESTON may -*■ be consulted at the Orange Hall, on nervous and physical weaknesses. Con sultation free ; also on Phrenology, up to SATURDAY, December 14. Hours—lo to 12a.m., 2 to 5 30 p.m., and 8 to lOo.m. 12 87



i ACRE i TREVORTON. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to sell by public auction at the Arcade, on the above date, Lob No. 8, containing | acre, fronting Suffolk Street, Trevorton, and being part of R.S. 4949. Inspection invited Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 99 Auctioneer.



WINSLOW TOWNSHIP. Sections 140, 141, 150 and 161. Any reasonable offer will be accepted for these as the owner is very desirous of disposing of thsm T. BULLOCK FIFTY Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House and other improvements, close to a School. Desir able property for a family man. For Sale on very easy terms. For fall particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm. mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. QTRAYED from the Grange Farm, on £5 or about 9th inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving Information, to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock 11 112



BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. SUNDAY SERVICES, 11 am— Morning Prayer and Holy Communion — Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pm—Evening Prayer—Rev T. A Hamilton A Carol Service will be held in St Stephen's Church on Christmas Eve, at eight p.m., lasting for an hoar—Offertory In aid of the Choir Fund. r&SHBORTON DOMAI^BOARD." A PPLICATIONS are invited for the rV PURCHASE of 10 AcreP of PRIME HA.V, in quantities to anit pur chasers. Particulars may ba obtained from the Curator, Ashburton Domain. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary «o Board. December 6, 1895. 12 23 ASHBURTON BOROUGH~SCHOOL. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. SCHOOLS Break Up on FRIDAST, 20th instant. PRIZES Will be Distributed on Breaking-np Day at 10 a.m ANNUAL EXHIBITION Opfln1? in School Room 7 to 10 p m., FRIDAY 20th instant, and Continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Next Day, SATURDAY, Admission Is, Children 6d C. BRADDELL, j 12 98 Chairman. "MONEY TO LEND oiT~a^iproved Freehold Security, special snma of £500, £200, and £125. ' T. BULLOCK. | ,_ , _ __ WANTID Known—l am a Buyer of Bottles-- pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and casti; Bones in large or small lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair,—Charles Brown. bottom of Havelock, Street, Ashbarton. __ __ _^_ 11144 I """""""HPw in the Nm Vmn Tofaeee



TO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, with Verandah and Scnlleryj front ing Wakannl road. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton's Building, Moore Street. Rental 6s per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms centrally situated in Tancred street. TO LET—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given any time after Monday, 25th Inst. Rental 5a per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East) stret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. TO LET—Cottage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Quintin. TO LET— Small Shop in the Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building site, firat 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 T.S.s 994, 995 end 1118, Walker, Peter, and Wills Streets, West, the owner being very desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Mount Somersi District, near the township, being R.S. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. FOR SALE—A dwelling house of fonr room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui RoadU



Business Notice, * Henry Zander. ' ■ _._ AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Hurvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. j BINDING~"~TWINES. BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Vine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably.



I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND MoCOBMICK BEAPERB & BINDEES In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCOEMICK & BUCKEYE EXTBAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZAGK'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all ether machines



CORNSACKS, CORNSACKS. I »m now prepared to take orders for full sized Corneacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will b* heavy. ! Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at $5 per cent below cost price* 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS



Mauritius Sugar. Be sore to use no other for your JAM, and sea that yon get it NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are reidy for use without further washiog Tetii, Teas, Tea**. ' CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sizes, They &re giving universal satisfaction SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.



Oils. Oils I have in Stock and to Land-— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 cases Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5-ply Beaming Twine Chins and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, & HABANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



How £ha,ll the Sheep Farmer| Best Obtain Help from Science ? TjIXPERIENCE hag proved that the Drench discovered and patented JOJ by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Patontre amongst those Scientists who have spent money and a lifetime in practical re search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm fcconrge. 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 fans been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage. This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE i has done, as may be seen from the undermentioned reports made by prominent Firms throughout the Colony-— —BEPOKTS— Ashburfcon, July 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferrimazij, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —In rsply to your enquiries this morning, I have to say 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, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriraan, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lang 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 have aied it.—Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson & Co Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Timaru, March 16,1894 To Mr F, Ferriman, Ashburton— 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 o£ its success in tbe cases in which it was used.—Yours iaithfully, C. H. Ingms, Manager N.Z, Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Cbristchurch, 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 Invercargill, March 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the list four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from it use.—Yours, faithfullly, Tothill, Watson & Co



The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Ferrimin, Ashburton-— Dear Sir, — Re Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture which yon sent us last year, we have had no complaints from thoea who have used the Mixture, bo cannont but conclude that it has given satisfaction.— Yours faithfully, C. D. Mullins, General Manager



WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect, MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Artists' Oil €<il»i§ direct from WINSOR & NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cut to any size to suit Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen sent to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, V&.RNISHES, Etc., J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton.



WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895, we took oaore orders for Suits, &c., than ever we had before for any month since the Eetabliehment of our Business (1880} This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate out REDUCED PRICKS, and that they can rely on our reputation for INTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wiah 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 are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the Inevitable rush and disappointment CBAIGHEIDXII E«U¥ n IV, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON



niou boots & SHOES fIAOU UAOil. BOOTS & SHOES uAuil, ! GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BIST. ' ffShRSBBS !HcDOMAI,» & HAVE great pleasure in announcing that their premises in East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen in Ashburton. We are making a specialty of GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS. All kinds kept in stock. Try Our Ovra Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots—specially Imported Try the Cookham—best in the market Try Oar Own Make in French Calf. East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes in Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Stran,, Shoes in great* Variety. Ladies' Shoes in Beetive, Wolfe s Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods. • A large assortment of Our Own Make also to choese from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvaa Shoes of pvery description—Blask Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR BVERYONR SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & mcDiarmid, East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate.



THE CJhristchureh Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE FOE FAEMEES Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at i uiQum mum uwm,



! ______ Business Notices. H. M. J'JNEJ. H. M. JONIS. BOUGHT- Fiiß CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MABSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Beduc'tioo. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS JN BOOKS STATIONERY AND FANCY GOQDB. ..V- / Having completed arrangements with leading manufacturers, I am enabled and determined to compete with any Firm in, or out of Ashburton. Any lines required 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 Requisite? 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 up at LOWEST PRICES NEW BOOKS AND ANNUALS NOW LANDING from London publishers in Paper Cloth, Roan, Morocco, and Tree-oalf Bindings POETICAL AND STANDARD WORKS Liberal Discount to School Committees. Terms on application CLOCKS, WATCHES, PLATED AND SILVER WARE Toys, Dolls, Japanese and Fancy Goods, Organs, Pianos, Violins, Autoharps, Music, etc. H. MrJONES. _™___ ■ - 11179



Artists. Artists. Artists, W E™?m2l JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OP ARTISTS' JrU»rr^ TERIALBj direcfc from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOR A**i> NEWTON, LONDON, add which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:— OIL TUBES 4d eacb. REFINED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STB ETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d e«ch PORTFOLIOS, EASEL?, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 percent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prices.



WINBOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, and Our Customers are warned against inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MEEGHANTB & IMPORTEBS.



ITOP. TITE WILL SUPPLY THfc CELEBRATED nfcconnicfi, Complete, wish Transport and Sheaf Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— £4$ IOS Spot Cask or within the month of purchase. e€4s Payable in May 1896. £46 lO§ Two Years terms, half payable in May, Feee of Interest. £50 Payable when your grand child attains his majority THE NEW McCOEMICK DAISY iSEAFEB, Side Delivery. The Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Kyegrass, Peas, Beans, etc.



W. Bowman Fox, &HAREBROKER, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several suras of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. Interest fr<~>m five per cent, JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. I am agent for the above, which will be found very superior, and non-polsonoas. Farmers and others are invited to call and inspect testimonials and ascertain prices. TEAS. I have a supply of Horaiman's Teas which have been favorably known in Greab Britain for the past forty years. Also Ceylon, India, and China Teas. Agenfc for the Royal Exchange Fire Assurance, established 1720* Risks at current rates. OFFICE—Moore Street. (Premises formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.)



THE BIG «4' McCOEMICK MOWER, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut. THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford, MASSEY-HARris, and Walter A. Wood Machines, KEPT IN BTOOX. l!l%I»KK TWUK. We are Determined to Undersell everyone in this and request Farmers and Others to obtain Our quota tions. Machine fOil of all kinds suitable for Light or Heavy Machinery.



John Orr & Co. IRONMONGERS, ASHBURTON WANTED KNOWN. —F. S Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hoar and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendants Frnifc of every defeription. Ladles [ ftoora » speclalt 7, I*ls



TRY GALLICHAN'S AM. Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis, Severe Golds, Burns, Boils, Ear ache, Sore Lega, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLIOHAN'3 A.C. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter inary use, and as a Horse and Cattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operation For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horses, or Sore Teats on Oows, etc , give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will be for ever established. Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALLICHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, etc. There is no humbug about those Pills. Their extensive use 1b a guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thirty Pills in every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere



TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. CORN CUKE. It la a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Oorn (hard or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without in any way ihjubing the feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily carried out Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aahburton, represents GalKehan's A.o.,Preparations in Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatts, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs A dams, Sanndflrs' Buildings j H. E. Bonningtok,. Chemisb, East Street; Shearman Bros. Burnett Street IS 45 -- -mm.—« : „—"— *— •■ n- Venw Jahafw latest Smms %