COMMERCIAL.

London, June 6 The Gothic has arrived at Tenenffe with her clvlled beef in excellent condition.

THE OIL BOOM

New Ti/vmouth, Jane 6

The quantity and quality of the oil obtained at Moturoa continues to be satis factory, and Mr Fair has now pegged out sites for several >iew bores, Num >roos applications ore being m»'e frrm other mvbn of the colony to Mr Fair to apply in Byndey for shares. He declined the correspondency, but suggested that persons wantii g shares may authorise some person in New Plymouth to sign the request fo, them. At New Plymouth applicants have already applied for 3500 shares '■ The dr* fr articles of association provide for 500J shares of f I each, of which half is to be paid-up shares to be given for the syndicate a property. The deposit is 2* 8d and future calls are to be limited to Is each. Mr Fair continui sto be inundated with applications, and states that he finds it impossible to answer the Correspondence. Messrs Samuel and Fair have per Rotomahana for Sydney on Wednesday.

THE ASHBtfKTOtt GtJARDIAN: SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburtoo, SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1895



Business Nolle© .



R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS/ GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TUNDING we are very jnuch OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders trom Eng'and, we are determined, iv order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC ENGLISH WATCHES At Prices that will just CLEAR COST. This is an opportunity not to be missed, and will enable anyone to obtain a FIRST CLASS AND RELIABLE WATCH AT LESS^THAN LONDON PRICES.



MASUCR& Son* Eucalypti Extract There ax • imitations of Eucalyptio Extract in tbe market now, jwoducts of simple - distillation forming rude resinons ofla. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Otra Piraß Voiatilb Eucalypti Extract, wbic'i is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as tbeir information forwarded to na through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we state : - Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and G-riefswal' 1, Piussla. and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, tad Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Modical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that #re saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids, resinous fend other substanceß, adherent to primary distillation, will develop* the sanative quulities ia-oper to the plant Mcorditig to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lieter of England! and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the Pnly on which possesses ths proper therapeutic val-ie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which h<-ve, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medic*>aent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received extinction at Exhibitions as SommerciPl articles ore used for mechanical pur p-nei are only discernible:-~ By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our prrduut, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rccuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. it these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are Applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask for SAHDEE and son 8 Eucata'pti ExtBACT and eet the old, well-tos'ed and reliable preparation.-Sand* hunt, Victoria, Australia. SANDFR AND SON'S Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, #OYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. Tlio delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ach, and permits the full stvs'iigth of each ingredient to he speedily assimilated. As a purgative, either for travellers or as a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best in the world. AVER'S PILLS, Made by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co..Lowell,Muss.,U S.A. HIGHEST^AWABD^ AT_THB World's Great Expositions. P © Ggf-Tipwrtreof cheap Imitations. Tim swine — Aycv's Pills —is blown In tin; g);i sof eweb Ol uui- buttles. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S KXTRWIKI) HONi V m ow ready, md is the > ct>t snniplc hit Apiary has yielded sinew its estnKJi limprii seven years ago. Sold in 12'b and iJOl' tins, <»nd by the hundrerlwei hfc. HAKATERE APIARY, Tlampstead. • Brand—Sfc. Andrpw'w Cross (rpil) IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Or Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, ai,H Mr R. B, Restell has ber-n authorised t COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a suffi jiont discharge. JESSIE a. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix IU« J. M Tweed. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT rfOCIE'j V New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Hie Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) Fhe Hon Charles J, Johnston, M.L.C. (T)eputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHan Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.L John Duncan, Esq Medica 1 OiHcer: Dt O. B. Anson, M,D.,M.n.C.S. (England) rE OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austbaiian Life Office, \nd th*. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRIC. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVKItY YKAB Ihe Method ot Valuation adopted by this Society fa of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS {TWELVE MILLIONS) Stkrlino ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .„ 110.53S «!um Assured J859,833,07J CMh Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,( 83,414 3BOJX US.KS* JiOKUS for ONE year, 1893, £418,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE veam, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses execodin? FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THK A M. P. SOCIETY And b scare a JSONTJS EVERY "XBAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Brancn Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchuroh District Office— Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIS, District Secretary U ZANDER, L.caJ Broker Ashburtw



[Hundreds of Pounds worth of English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATOHE3 FOR*. ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHE3 FOR OFF.CE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES j A printed guarantee with every Watch A LARGE AND VALUABLE SELECTION OF CLOCKS, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, STERLING SILVER, AND ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, AND OPTICS, ALWAYS IN STOCK. SPECIALLY REDUCED IN PRICE FOR TWO MONTHS ONLY, ALL "WORK GUABaNTKED.



ONLY PRACTICAL AND IXP RIl-NCED WORKMEN F.MPLOYKD ». T in. ifn PARLOUR LAMPS HANGING LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS HAND LAMPS AT PRICES FROM Is EACH UPWARD, "pOOHESTFR L&MPS from 15 to 300 -t*' Candle Power suitable for



CHURCHES, LIBRARIES, HALIA PRIVATE HOUSES, WORKSHOPS, HOTELS, BILLIARD ROOMS, STORES, Etc., Ftc, WE would invite everyone to inspect, our STOCK OF LAMPS, feeling sure that we are able to ofier them an assort ment such as has never been seen in Ashburton. WE have also landed a large stock of AMERICAN LAMP GLASSES For ALL M \KB3 OF LAMPS, which we are sure will be welcome news to burners of kerosene, aa they are much Jess iable to break with the heat thnn the common English and Germin glasses usually sold here, are neater and better ftnishedj and will only cost you about the same price as you would pay for a very inferior artick John On & Co.



PUBLIC NOTICES. j TRESPASS NOTICE. « AJNY perron trespassing on the Rivers dale Estate, Tinwald, after this in pursuit of gsme or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. R. WILLTAMS, 86 Manager, EDUCATIONAL. ASHTON HOUSR SCHOOL, TennKi, VACANCIES for Two Boarder?. Comfortable home and careful training ; English Church principles. Subjects taught—English, Arithmetic, Algebra, Scripture, Gerg aphy, History, Science, Literature, Needlework, Drilling, Drawing French (spoken daily), German, or Latin if desired, Advanced Music and Singing. For terms and particulars apoly to Mis Wexhey, or Lady Blundkn, Temuka. I Applications also Hndly permitted to the Kevd T. Habiiiton, Ashburton. 5_93 DRINK FOOTBALL PUNCH. TH E most popular Beverage yet introduced. REFRESHING, INVIGORATING, AND NON-ALCOHOLIC. 500 Gross Sold since August last. ATHLETES SHOULD TRY IT. Tobe had at all Hotels, Send for sample.



MANUFACTURED BY J. LEV IE N & CO., TIMARU. 5 149 TEH^IjEITIsiF SYSTEM OF DRESS-FITTING BY MEASURE. EASILY LEARNED IN TWO LESSONS. MISS RAD WELL (recently from Eng land) having had practical training in the best London and Piovincial House?, is prepared to thoroughly teach the art of Dressmaking. Ladies' piper Patterns cub to measure 2s 6d, Bodices cut and stitched 7a 6d. Perfect Fit Guaranteed. Classes now Forming afc MRS WORKERS, fi 199 Moore Street, Ashburton. SMITE'S PBEMIER WHEAT DRESSING. TO FARMERS. WE have just received our supply for the coming Seeding Season. This Dressing is evei y year becoming more popular with grain growers, and is the BEST and CPKAPKbT DRESSING for Wheat, Oats and Barley. A2s packet is sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed.



THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Wholesale and Recall Manufacturers' Agents. 4 25*8 THE LONDON RHEUMATIC CUKE TOE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Rheum t C 9, Gout, Seiitieß, Lumbnfo. Sprain?, Sift Joints, Brcnmit s, Sjre Throats, Chlb'ain3, Bruis s and ail Chatt Complaints. Dork, January 10,1895 To Mr Wa:ker,Christchuroh Sir,- Your London Rheutmtia Curp hae wrought worders upon m<3 I Lave Bt ff re J with rheumnfioa for years, having ofseti lo walk with b stick 1 tried ninny remedies but got no relief I -lieU tbe Loud n, and nm glad to 8&y it bas qui^e cured me; and although up in years I feel as BO'ive un when I was yourg, and all by unof? the London i Rheumatio Cure You can publish'his if .you I please.—Mas McMilla-j Curt, September 8, 1890. Mr W-Ue\ Sir,- I have gre t ploa-ure n testifying to the wonderful oure aft' o'ed on my knee by usng your London OnEciuTic Cdbe. I bad auff red for tl ree ye rs, ani tp nt a gooddealin doctors and meHe'n33, lv got no te'ief I was ob'iged to w..k wiih the help of a ftck and had given up all hop?s ff ever getting be t r. I x&b unable to bend ray knee, FU&eiiog grent piio, whioh madeV.e SomeitnPß fair t I (ot. onp I nttle of tho LONDON EHEUMA'IIO CURE, and (he fitft rubbing gftve me such r<r!i«f tt a f I could leap for j.>y, and the day following I was able to walk without tny piick and go nbou f cny work aa utual. Oh, euoh a change ! I was suffering also with my wrists and hande, and was en be lo sew or knit for a long time. I rubbed them we'l with the Cure, enl can now do my sewing, fcnitlicg, and bouae work as fresh as ever. It is marvellous! My neighbors tirs nstoni&hed nt me, and I advice them all to u?e the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE for all their complaints. You can use this aa you please. Mks Andb^w Gardneb. Sefton, October 21, 1890. I hereby bear testimony to the treat rolief by using the LONDON RHEUMATIO CURE. I wes suffering terrible pain in mv shoulders with iheuma'ism, preventing me from working and Bleeping. I used one bottle, and &m thankful to say the pain has gone. I believe it is a remedy everyone should have in their possession. I never had its equal, P. Berryh n. Springbank, Mreraki, March 5, 1891. To Mr Walker. Sir,—l think it right 'o



dd my testimony tn the wondprful effects of the LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE. I have suffered with chilblains for years. I tried everything, but never got bn ter. I triet", iht LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and three rubbinga completely cured ne. lam think ful there ia such a remedy. I advise every one to always have it ia their house. You oan make this public if you wish, Fredk. Mitchell Doyleßton, Janu&ry 8, 1891. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURB is marvellous. I had a very so c back, nnd was suffering with rbeuma'ics, boih of wh eh have been completely cured by its usa. I hav-3 also curtd my neighbors of their rheumatism, ppraine, chilblains and sore throats. It has no cqußl ; everyone Bhculd u'e it. Mbs KcCaosland. Springbanlr, Moeraki, March 5, 1891. Mr Walker Dear Sir, -I cau Us ify to the wonderful cure I pot by using the LON« DON KHEUMATIC CURE. I was sufferiug badly with rheumatics in my hands and w i9td ; the back of my hand was badiy dis- OjJorcd. I rubbßd them well wifb (he Ourj, and am thankful to tell yon yiey are q lite b ;tter. Th mas ClAncey AV^nrton, 0 fober, 1893. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE ia a reim^y wortby to le }rji:-e.i. I to. k ibcu mutia f_ver and was a good while in tbe hands of the doctors ; --t last ie seemed al' 1 to lodge in my &nk!e. I had to w« k wich a ctu'ob and slick. The dock rat last ndvi-ei? me to go to ChrMehurch and gut (he foot taken eff, which I obj cted (o <io. I got vary dishtartpced, as there Fe^mcd m f-ara fur dip. I heard of the LONDON 11HEUMATIG CURE, and got one bottle, and Lefore i w.»e done I was able to !ay ».ei<ie my si ck3 and -o resume business, ai d h».va Sal no troub'e B;nce. It i^a v^luablo. n mariy I can highly recommend it, as I believp v, ha^ no rqual. D. Macpheih n. L war High Street, Chris church, M^y 1893 j I have be^n a sufferer from Cbiib'aius 1 since a bo ; my hands brcke out ev.ry winter and my ieet were so bnd hat on S-iUxrday nights I bad to SI! my boots at the rtesinn mi stand in this til! shutting lime I tried evoryihing, but never got a curp. I wai advised this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and to my as-onisb ment and deigbt n healed my wounded hands, relieved my suffering feet, aod for she first wiuter I can remember kept me free from suffering, I can recommend it with all con fidence to those Buffering with Chilblains, J W Rice Sold by all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent for Colony R. WALKER,



Musical [a card ] MISS X DICKINSON is prepared to receive Pupils for the VIOLIN. Please address, Box 87, Ashburton. 4145 '" ft <i r w it 1 iyiT~Ofrcii^ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY TBE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. EXTENDING PUPLILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Seni r Examina tion of the Trin*y Coll ace, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridie, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBORTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. pianoforte™~alerioan organ, and theoby of MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer'a Staircase), and Trevorton, SECOND QUARTER Commences April 17, 1895 4-75 ___ _______ _ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of! he Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, A SHBURTON.  , | MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terras, etc, apply to Mrs Alcokn, Have lock Sireet, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if re qulred. 4 14



MRS LITTLEJOHN, COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. TDLITES AND DESIGNS of latest XT English and French Woik, includ ing the last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, i As fchown In " THE QUEEN," " MYRA'S," " WELDON'S," etc., NOW ON VIEW COAL | MOD IST bOMEItS j COAL CO^L | HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL t HIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at tho j following rates per 4 ton truck :— , I Westerfield liailway Station, 15a per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railwny Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. f All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, 1 Mount Somers. j E C- PRICHARD, THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager P. O. Whixk, Ph umaceutit al Chemist. TUST to Hand Ex S. S. Doric o New Season's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Chest; Protectors, Single and Double and all size? WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE' 3 COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND fOLDS. WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections of the throat and lungs.



CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN |lb, lib, and 101b Tins, c. w iia*tii:r. j AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES. Sacks supplied by me. T have several lots of TURNIPS to sell I am appointed AGKVJL' for iioiisovs a nxueLnifTir, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely usod in the North Island, and has given the greatest satisfaction to the largest flockowners. One Gallon is sufficient to dose Eighty Sheep or One Hundred and Sixty Lambs. E. W. HANMER. West Street, April 17, 1895,



PAGE'S |^# OTIS ! TRADE fjP^Hii MAEJC ) THE HOBRF/^ FBTEND. PAGE'S NO 1. HORSE OILS. SURE cure for ppraine, bruits, or swellings of any kind in horses and cows, PAGE'S KO 2. HOUSE OILS. Sure cure for open pores on horses'backs cr shoulders, or any kind of broken wounds oa horses. PAGES Rhuematic Oils—Ruematism, lumbago, stiff joints, sore throats, bruises, sprains, pent, chapped hands, mumps, bunions, chilblains and tender feet. Sold in bottles at 2s 6d each by all Storekeepers. Directions for use on every bottle. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs H. Zander, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J. Hardley, H"ast Street; Heseliine Saddler Burnett Street ; Patterson Saddler, Tancred Street, and J. Baker, Havelock Street. These Oils have been made by me since 1874 and used with great success. No connection with any other firm. 13l The Original maker and Proprietor, W. C. PICiE, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND APPRECIATION THE remarkable increase of our business since we opened our New. Tailoring Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. fXXV* Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable **■"* All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure. Reduced prices—47s 6d, 553, 57s 9d, 603, €6s, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21s, 25a and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof) LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CRAIGHRAD&BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASBBUBTON Beath's Relinquishing Sale. — ONE MONTH LONGER,— —0 — OWING to the Great Success of this Sale we have decided lo Continue it for ONE MONTH, and to enable us to clear out the Entire Stock we shall make sril further Reductions. REMEMBER, It is the WHOLE STOCK we are Reducing, and not just a few lines. The following are a few quotations of the very many numerous bargains we are offering—



02 BLANKETS , v „,„ Former Price, 11s 6dto37s 6A\ Full w ■* W BLANKbTS vv X£<~~Sale Price. 83 lid to 28a 6d/ Sizes M 2 BLANKETS mTnuun Former Price, 9a 6d io 26s 6dl Heavy W # BLANKETS OJJjUKfcIU~SALE Price, 6j lid to 20s Od/ Makes Ph DRESS-ES__Former Price, 7£d to 4s lid per yd\Largest Stock in town 2 3 DRESSES Sai.k Price 3|d ti 2s lid per yd/ to choose from 25 q .All this season's Serges, Tweeds Etc., at Actual Cost. O P & O v w FLANNELETTES—Former Price, 4|d to Is per yd"! Hundreds of yards < # FLANNELETTES—SaIe Price. 2£d to Bf«i per yd [in se'f colors, m O J stripes, checks, etc f> y O Flannels, Shirtings, lickings, all Greatly Reduced. g -CLOTHING. CLOTHING— o 5 MEN'S TWEED Former Prices, 30', 355, 45i. 55a "j Heavy g ~ OVERCOATS ""Sale Prices, 21s, 26s 9d, 32s 6d, 39s 6d I Colonial 2 OQ (Deep Cape) J Tweeds S £ MEN'S Former Price, 37s 6d, 425, 555, 655 l Guaranteed O MACINTOSHES~SaIe Price 26a 9d, 29a 61, 37s 6d, 50 V Waterproof 5 A . J&aewn seams m S5 MEN'S HEAVY" Former Price, 241 61, 29a6d, 37s 6d, 47b 6di All this g TWEED SUITS Sale Price 17s lid, 23s 6d, 283 9d, 35* 0J hj >■ J Patterns £0 pq Boys' Reefer Coats, 5s lid; Men's Colonial Under-flannels, 3s3di £j pg Boys' Kaiapoi Suits, 4s lid ; Boys' Shirts, Is 6d. 53 CO SMrts. Draws, Socks, Collars, Ties, Braces, all at Cost Prioe. CO G. L. BEATH AND CO. ASHBC7RTON Genuine Clearing Sale AT &. ANDERSON & CO's, BOOT EMPORIUM, ASHBURTON. IN order to facilitate stocktaking prior to Removal taour Hew Factory at Timaru, we have decided to OFFER THE WHOLE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, SALE COMMENCING SATUKDAY, MAY 11. From our position as Manufacturers, we are enabled to supply the public with BOOTS and SHOES at prices much below that charged by those engaged in only the retail branch of the trade. S ANDERSON & CO., BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS, TIMARU AND ASHBURTON, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 86 W. H. COLLINS and CO. Lamps. Lamps. Lamps. °OME and see our Hew Stock of Limps, the best valao ever offered in Asbburton LAMPS FROM ONE SHILLING EACH. Come and see our new Patent Duplex Burner and Extinguisher. Como and see our Rochester, Millar, Duplex, Auucapnic, Hand and Tab'a Limps, Come and see our new Artistic Illuminated Shades. Come and see our Lanterns for the Milli at TWO SHILLINGS EACH. Come and see cur new OPEN FIRE GRATE, Suitable for WOOD or COAL. Keep your Hearths Warm. 600 tons of Coal must be sold. We give the best value in Ashburton. W. H. COLLINS & CO.



WE AEE CASH BUYERS OF Wheat, Oata, AND Barley* IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES, At Highest Market Rate*. FIAEMERS will consider their interest in submitting Samples to us *- before closing elsewhere. FRIEDLANDER AND CO. A. LAWRIE & CO. SAUNDEW BUILDINGS. T7C7E have much pleasure in drawing the attention of the public to our varioui Depart v v ments, which are now fully Stocked with hew and Seasonable Good*, and despite the low prices ruling for all kinds of produce can Confidently invite inspection, aa we are determined to meet purchasers in accordance with the times. SP£?I *L X ALUES in Sheetings, Calicnes, Flannels, Flanelettes, Hollands Quilts, Blankets from 9s per pair, Full-si^d Colonial BlaLkets at 20s, 255, 27s 6d, Men s Oxford Shirts 3a lid worth 7a, assortment of Ties from 3d each. Bargains in Boys' and Men's Hats, all shapes from Is each. Also a Large fetock ot Colonial Clothing which we are offering at WHOLESALE GOST. i Tweed Overcoats with Capes from 20a, Kaiapoi, Roslyn and Mosglel Tweed bults made to measure from 45s to 70d, Trousers to measure at 15s to 25a, unequalled value, fit and workmanship guaranteed. BOOT DEPARTMENT-We have several lines which will be cleared regardless of cost, comprising Men's, Ladies', and Children's Boots, Child's Strap Shoe? Is 6d, Boys Strong Sprigged Boots 4a 6d, GirJ* 1 and Ladies' KS Boots 4s 6d, usual pric* 12s bd, Girla' Morocco Leglets, special 4s 6d. OUR CROCKERY, IRONMONGERY & GROCERY DEPARTMENTS AGENTS 808-" 6 St°Cked "^ *" re^uirenients* Smith's Premier Wheat Dresser " Morepork " New Cure Bacon, The United Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. 577 A. LAWRIE & CO. /Kf.w.page - THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No/ Horse Oils. "V'O._l HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Pprains, Bruises, Swellings or Hard Callus -1-1 Lumps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cure tor pores on back or shoulders or any kind of cut or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be used for Rheu ma'ism, Lumbago, Sore Throat Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price, 2t 6d per bottle- KOSE GENUINE WITHOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of .Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, Princess street, being no longer agent for my Horse's Friend, known as Page's Oil, they can be had of any of the following Agentf. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with tach bottle. Agents for Page's Oil:— Recardua Hpniy, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F. E. White, Chemist last Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street; Shearmin Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Bakwa, Mr D. Millar* Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Ghertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. Latest Gold Discoyery. Great Rush to the Fields. WE THIS CITY, th»t will bring JOY to U» INHABITANTS. LEAD. -FOE- WAOT **** J MELLOR W±lU (Late Bishop,) A q may. Zealandia Boot Store, SURE SMALL has discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than AS PRnPTTQ fchan any ordinary SHOF for 20s. fKUi?li» J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW YOU anti m£°? T SXo^ £600- He is n<>w prepared to Bell CHEAPER AND THAN EVER FOR CASH. WASTH QUICK INSPECT lON INVITED. YOU RETURNS N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be 'neatly and ■ promptly executed. WIEL NOTE ADDRESS, WANJ. J, Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRKD STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ " — • n '» WINTER. _ WINTER. . WICKER CHAIRS, FANCY POCKING & Other Chain, Wi'h and Without Cusn ions, CHEAPEK IDAS KVER (Wicker Chairs from 10s 6d), — Also— A Splendid Line of KAPOK & OTHER BEDS. Iron Bedstead*, Etc., Carpels, Linoleutrs, ilMMHiiiillllllliilt l\\<fflmmtimm Matting*, Rugs, HMB^^^^^^^pHPi«^^P^^BM^Ba ■ Mats, Etc., HBSHBsSBBBHiiiSBiiBII ' Etc>> A*fP^^mßHofTWmmnrTfflpli — Jnat Arriving at— T. H. UNDRILL & Go's. Ashburton Furniture Warehouse, next Building Society's Office, Tancred street