ROAD BOARD.

MOt TST IIVJEIF

The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held on Thursday 12th inst Present — Messrs Morgan, Cameron, McFarJane and Drummond. CORRESI'OS DENC E. From the Ashburton County Council, asking the Board to reconsider their re-

fus kl to tnke over planted gravel reserves —[t was resolved that the Bard wou'd do this if all the gravel reserves were placed n the Board's control

Ff m the same, covering a letter from the Upper Ash burton Ko»d Bowd. cU cl nine t<> c ■ntril'ure towards ford and protective works on the North Ai-hburton .Resolved that, it b" vointed out that the Upper ABhburton Board were not asked to contribute to pro'ec'.iv.? works. From the same, pointing *jvc that there waa no g&zetted water race at the point a*-, which the gorge complained of by the Railway department was growing.- The clerk was instructed to inquire into the

matter. , , From Mr James Dent, re bank on( Railway road.—Mr Drummond moved that the road be reduced to its natural level. This was not seconded, and it was resolved thac members of the Board visit the ground on Thursday, 19th inst., and ask Mr D«nt and the Railway Engineer o meet them. From the South Rakaia Road Board, re stones on the Boundary road— It! was resolved to call for tenders for

breaking the atones on the road rrom Lyndhtirst to Mitcham. From Mr E. A. Lock, asking permission to fence off and t took a by-road leading tohla section to destroy gorse.—Kesolved that the Board could not give permission. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, asking for proposals for expenditure of thirds.—The clerk was instructed to for ward proposals as soon as possible. From the agent, Public Trnst Office, stating that Mr J. McCrenor was respon sible for the rates on Mr R. Pender s section. Prom the County Council, forwarding cheque of £50 for poisoned grain. From Mr M. Macavey, asking for a refund of water charges from thirds.— The matter was left to the Chairman to enquire Into. WORKS It was decided to call for tenders for the cocksfoot on the roads ; to have the road to Steel's cuttint? formed whore it croS3ed Mr Orr's fence line, and to arrange with Mr McLennan to put the Blackford cutting in order. The Clerk was instructed to find out all the storm w-iter crossings oq roads that need repairs, and to write to the County Engineer, asking to have all the water race crossings put in order. KAIE. Ib was decided to strike a rate of |d in the £ for the current year. ST9RM WATER. It was decided to give notice to all land owners to open their fences obstructing storm water, and to advertise this, asking all occupiers of land to co-operate with the Board. It was decided to ask Messrs Mc- Ilwralth, Holmes, and Irwin to open their fences. It was decided tint members of the Board inspect tho ciu-se of the dry creek to Lamisfcon on Thursday, Decem ber 19. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to amount ot £16 15a 2d were pissed tor payment.

Sporting.

TINWALD BACIKG CLUB

a N N U A L MEETING To be held on the Racecourse, TINWALJ\

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1896.

PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) 1 - -New Year's Gut Handicap, open, of 25 soys ; second hon-e to receive 5 soys from the sfak*> Seven furlongs. Notni- ( nation 10% acceptance ICU. 2— Pony Race Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 soys from the stake Kor gonie? 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 10s. Ponies to be on the ground for measure-

mentat 12 30 g—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys rom the stake. One mile and a quarter.

Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding in value 150 boys. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a psnalty of

7lba. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 aov 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Tbot, of 30 boys ; second horse to receive 5 boys out of the Btake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10s 5 Wsmer Handicap, open, of 30 boys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 7lbs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s, t acceptance 10s 6—Novel Race, open, of 25 boys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by anction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. 7— Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Tinwald Cup, Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 71bs penalty, or of both raceß to carry 141bs penalty; Six furlongs. Nomination 108, acceptance 10a B—Hubrt Scueey, of 12 boys ; second horse* to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won public money, Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Mying Handicap is run.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

I—The1 —The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. The Trotting Race under the rules of the New Zealaud Trotting Association

2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. " Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final 3—AH races are open, with the exception of the Trot and Hurry Scurry, which are open only to horses resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to thedate of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period 4—The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river

s—Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of the course

6—All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club

7—ln I, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaratfon of weights to carry 71bs penalty

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FBIDAY, P^OEMBEB^^lggg^^

Printed and Published by the Ashburtoa Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street,, Ashburton. FBIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 189fr



Holloway's PlLLS.—Weakening weather —Thnsultry summer daysstrain thenerve3 of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, such as these purifying Pills, be found to correct, the disordering tendency Holloway's medicine gives potency to the nervous system which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action which main tuns the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the nec'sity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which these pills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular circulation, palpitation sick headache, »nd costivenpss, and have therefore attained the largest sale and high ef t reputation.



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There ar* imitations of "Eucalypti" Extract in the market now, products of s; mvle distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not betaken, Our Pobh Volatile Etjcaiapti Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of ihe PruFgUn Government to be of rx:r fwtly pure origin, a", their information fora-'axrled to ne throur"- the Cousul at Melbouruc, March 2,1878 we state . - Is proved by tssts by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Griefswal , Prussia, and eported by I»r Sclinlz, I'rofe^or of Parmacology, at Bon, («ad Profßsnor Y>r Moiler, Director of the Medical Clinic at G-rcifswuld, that only product? that *re saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids, resinocp and other sabstances, miherwt to primary distillation, will developo Hie satiutive qu..lities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr. Lifter of Knsrlaud, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract correspond injf to scientific tests, and the t>nly on which possesses the proper 'therapeutic value. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract



AH other crude oils are to bo classed among the burpentines, which b »v«, when ueed as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interna medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received extinction at Exhibitions as ommorcfol articles nre used for mechanical pur osea are only dieceruiblo:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only f.enuinc Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thJD und mobile appearance, being rocuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of restas and tennates. it these crude oils; so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammntions, dysentery, wounds, in consequences are appalling For safety always ask fo SANDEB AND Son's UitTUALYI'TI EXTRACT and cc tho old, well-tested and reliable preparation. —Sand burst, Victoria, Australia. SANDKR ANT) RONS'



WEIGHTS. ! Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for JS'ovel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, Decembet 27, 1895. A. A. FOOK*. 11 68 Secretary



TJTTE WILL SUPPLY THE CELEBRATED 'Hfc€I»RIHICK | Complete, wish Transport and Sheaf 1 Carrier alongside your HOME as follows:— £42 108 Spot Cash or within the month of purchase. £45 Payable in May 1896. £40 lOs Two Years terms, half payable in May, Feee of Interest. £50 Payable when your grand child attains his majority



For thk Blood is thk LiKE-Glarkes World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arisiDg. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes 5



THR NEW McCOBMICK DAISY REAPER, Bide Delivery. The Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Ryegrass, Peas, Beans, etc. THE BIG l 4 ' McCOEMICK MOWEE, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD TEN POUNDS REWARD. fljlHF; above Reward will be Paid to I any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the convicion of any Pen on or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stea'ing flowers within the Domain. By Order, CHAfc. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10 70 ti T U D HORSE K. ISOTIJE TO HOB.SE BREEDERS. lyp. J. K. BEGU'S Carriage Stallion Will travel the same Districts a.s Ins year. 9 180 mO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangitara, JL Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL—RUTH Terma for Season &2 10s, payable January 1, 1896. For particulars, apply to 1018 E. BURNETT, in charge. Fragrant and Gsmfotting New Yam



THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford, Massey-Harhs, and Walter A. Wood Machines, KEPT IN STOCK.



lli*fi»Ett Twiie. We are Determined to Undersell evei-yone in this and request Farmers and Others to obtain Our quota tions. Machine Oil of all kinds suitable for Light or Heavy Machinery. John Orr & Co



USE'LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and R. commended by Ownnrs of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. _ Price (incsks) 5s 6d per gallon. One gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip



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LITTLE'S POWDER DIP. , . A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine-!he outcome of many years experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips P-XTERMINATES^VERMIN, WOOL"sOFt""^BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip in the Market. «t.t^t- t In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt NOTE PRICE | In oaaßß o f io s 101b packets, 50s per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS—BL&.CKBURNE & CO., Christchurch DISTRICT AGENT-J3. W HanTDer, ASHBUBTON-



Artists, Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF ARTISTS' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINBOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, aad which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :— OIL TUBES 4d each. BEFINED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STRETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d each. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 per cent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, *nd ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prices. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, and Our Customers are warned against, inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MERCHANTS & IMPOBTEBS.



Musical THE~ViOT2Sr MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Ashbarton lj_j_3W-_i~jf Owas, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED, 1 KTFNDIEG PUPILS kindly com 1 municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation o: .Junior Intermediate and Senior Wxamina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OS MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance np Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS—THURSDAY. A OAKD Mrs A G, Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F. MAEEIG, WILLS STREET WEST. THE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN MONDAY, September 18. Vancancies in each of the above. Terms on application. — _____ . MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock, Street. Pupils could be boarded if re quired. 4 41 Stud Notices. VO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE- Black Horse, two white hind feet and white Bt;u* on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; !>y Black wood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old at Christchurch and Ashhnrton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten in tha show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at ■Plumpton and Da&h Handicap ac Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom ; in charge or the owner 114 D. McOOBMIOK, Valetta 'TTjiJM xiiUKUITGHBKED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan —Nonsense, Albany—No Name Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D, COCHRANK, Johk., 9 U7 Proprietor Wakapui



CHBISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyees 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 not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messes H, Matson & Co., Aldington, to Warehouse My Wool an* 1. Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows :— SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADDIKGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PifiRSOHAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, caro fi. Matson and Co., Christchnrch. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON



N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11 185 PrcserYlng Season, 1895-9 G. TT7E HAVE JUST LANDED, * * ex Ruapehu, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JARS (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Ako, A Nice Line in Brass aed Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The Famous



MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Ohristinas and New Year is larger than ever, and as wfe are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND CABSOW AMI* CO., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, TASCREJ> STREET. CHRISTMAS, 1895. Gf* Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST KECEIVED'an fEntirely New Stock of WATCHE?, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description, Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, afc Lowest Possible Prices, CONSISTENT WITH FAIR TRADING Inspection invited G. JESS ON, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON The great clearing sale of S. Anderson' stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and Mcßiarmidls coming to a close within ten days. Secure a pair of Boots gt once at the reduced price. U )£§



The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANUrFsEASON, 1895. ' •THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, ab prices I. ranging from £2 17* 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, Christchurch, V. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to 1» /% Vl» TBOW A.», Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57



WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperfaangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful, Oall and inspect, MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Artists' Oil Colors 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, VARNISHES, Etc., J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. DAVID TEOMAS, j (Late Mat-son, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Stock—Tinwald and Aehburton^Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales Li Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company 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 Barcock as my Agent in the ftakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton



T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Orose, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemington 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffeltou 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lin more 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, I OAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JK. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTONj • FEIEDLANDER BKOTHEKS, LTD. WJE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, BUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:—• — MANGELS — Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial|JGreen Globe^Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc.



—CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —GLOVERS— Colpnial^Red, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. ' Productive Manure Syndicate, avd all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. PRI.HIMjAJWBIi^JGHio*.. ftlmiled.



TRY GALLICHAN'S? AM. Ointment, A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation



ASUBK CURE for Bronchitis,! Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear-1 ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. I Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores J GALLIOHAN'S AC. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter inary use, and as a Horse and Oattle Dressing will be found faithful in its operation For all kind of Sores, Oracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Hoises, 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



Henry Zander. 1895-90. | T tu»w being an tsubiished fact that * owjnsf fo the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, NO PUBLIC WOOL SALW CAN BS HK.LD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, 1 have ma<ie .ammsNt-monts with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some miT 1 Wijol B°y«»-8 to inspect my Wool hero and purchase game at satis factory pnc«B. thus savin* Farmers thi extrayrdioary high freight to Christ. choTch My O'ionta are requested to deliver their Wool aa soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE* (lately occupied by Miles & Co.)



I AM PREPARED TO MARK lIBKRAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREK of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing bo sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY ; CBARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish-It Bold at Christchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton



TRY GALLIGHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, eto. There ia no humbug about these PHls, Their extensive uae Is a guarantee of their Parity and Goodness. Thirty Piws in every Box, and one Pill sufficient lor a dose. Give them a trial Price, Is 6d everywhere TRY GALLICHAN'S A.C. COEK CUKE. It 1b a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Corn (hard or soil.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without in any way injuring the FEET. Directions with every pot, and are easily carried out Price, Is everywhere



MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, represents Galliehan's A.O. Preparations In Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Asharst, Manawata, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS ~ Mrs i dams, Satmders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonninoton, Chemist, Eaat Street j Shearman Bros., Burnett Streeb 12 45 TOT-ANTED jvNOWIN T.HaT J. MOISON 18 STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Beat Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend Jto the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public have every advantage in patronising him; their money remains in the place, and they get the best value in Boots^and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. JMOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EASI STREET, ASHBUKTON. Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION Of MILLINEEY. TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES -RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and H. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS"TwJEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, I Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateaa, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2a 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTfIINO In endless variety j well cut, make



and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPAETMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in *very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense A I j?\ |l I Linoleum Stock \/\ If i of Xv l Wholesale Carpets / Prices, and V^ 1



National Mortgage & Agency Company. ■ "\TATIOBAL MORTGAGE AND ill AGENCY COMPANY op NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-np £200,000 HEAD O¥FlCfi: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Chrlstchurch, Dunsdia, Timarn, Oamatu, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB, LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Corrent Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION



! Wool Pcoiiringr. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Aehbnrton and adjacent counties that, in his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near she Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Homer sham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products aft full market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hi<j premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, bat will be pleased to deal priv&tely and make terms person* ally with Clients WT- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS 11 161



mHB COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (limited,) offices in all the colonies and in the united kingdom TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencemettof the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year ct its existence PREMIUMB~MODERATE.



Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force oat of Surrender Value as long as there ie sufficient* to pay one quarterly premium, WrUe for Proposal Forms and all information to E. C YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New- Zealand, Wellington 10 154



Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and cai place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over I&000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association providg for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Hates Note— Wool consigned to the Company atLyttalton for Shipment will be recaived into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheda Free of Charge f G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. | W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton.



Wool, Wool, Wool T kM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied ab CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Ashburton.