CORRESPONDENCE

We .io not hold ourselves responsible for tho opinions expiessed by our corieasondcnts)

LOSS IN LAMBING EWES

TO THE S.DITOB. Siß.—On reading Mr Oliver's letter in to day's issue on the subject of the mortality ftinonf pregnant ewes, it occurred to me that I might suggest a line of observation which may possibly throw some light on the iubiect. My experience is limited to one ease which I saw at Mr Stitt's farm at Brasmar on last Sunday week, and as I did not examine post mortem I cannot speak authoritatively. I have an idea, however, that the seat of the trouble is the spinal cord, aa the sheep was to a certain extent paralysed, particularly in the hind quarters, [Paraplegia). This is a well known affection amongat all the lower mammals as well as tho human subject, both in pregnancy and after parturition, and I am sorry that I had • not time at my disposal to have & post mortem examination. The condition ia caused either by the pressure by the uterus on the nerves after emerging from the spinai canal, or by re-flex irritation of the cord by the same, eventually leading on to spinal meningitis. I do not think the renal circulation is inter ferred with,| as there is no mention of con vulsions from renal poisoning or of dropsy, neither do I think excessive fat is the cause, but overfeeding should be avoided, par ticularly on such food as turnips, and I think Mr Oliver's suggestion as to the limitation of the daily allowance of this root is a very good one. Aa to treatment, lam unable to suggest much more than the preventive oae, bat perhaps phlebotomy or bloodletting might be considered. Of course, if my theory, which I put forward in all humility, be correct, the rational treatment {removal of the cause) would be to bring on labour and so give both mother and offspring a chance of life. Mr Stitt told me that the only course which gave any satisfactory results, is to remove the sheep at|ooc9 before It lies down to grass pasture and off the . turnip field, and thia fact fits in with the j theory that engorgement of the system eventuating in pressure on the spinal nerves is the cause of the " physiological mystery.'' —•lam, etc, ' Thos. Leahy, M.D. Ashburton, September 11, 1895.

THE BUSH FIRES

Sydney, September 11 The passenger train to Bathurst had a sensational experience whi'e passing through the Blue Mountains, where it had to run the gauntlet through busb fires. The driver and fireman had the hair on their heads and their faces singed. The flames leaped into the carriage windows and burned passen gers' effects placed on the racks. The dresses of two ladies caught fire, but were extinguished. To-night the whole country near Mount Victoria seems on fire.

The Governor has issued a proclama tion to-night in view of the calamity from drought, and sets next Sunday apart as a day for humiliation and prayer. ________________

The Drought.

Sydney, September 11 The Government Astronomer is of opinion that the colony has entered on a protracted and disastrous period of drought, caused by oontinued preva-

lent equatorial winds driving away

rain. Other experts concur that it is not improbable that this is the com mencement of a cycle of dry years.-

(The prir.es of ireat and produce arc rapidly advancing in the country districts, At Parramatta the price of beef has been raised Id per lb, and I mutton |d per lb. Milk has advanced ""Id per quart, and feed is proportion ately dear.

A great rise has taken place in the price of cattle in the Bithurst district owing to the drought. Cattle which a few days aijo would not have realised £3 per head, to-day sold at £8.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1895.

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Stud Notices. TO stand a* T. Harold s Stables, West Belt, near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING STALLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Colt; star in forehea-i snip on nosp, both hind pasterns white. Foale 1 May 21, 1891. Hred by J. B. Haggin, Ranoho del P t .so Sfud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W„ 11333. Record. 2 20. Ist dam, Promptrcsß, by Prompter, 2305 ; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Ma d, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2 30. Sir ol Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17^: Dudly Alootr, 3yrs, 2.261; and Flowing Tide, 2.14§. By Electioneer, 1.25. Ist dam Sister by John Nelson; 2nd dam, L-jmott mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sanol, 2.08^; Palo Alto, 2.08|; Mazani'a, 2.16; Ameao, 2.16J; Adair, 2.17|; Lot Slocum, 2.17| Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18£; and 145 other; with records better than 2 30. By Hamble tonian, 10 (Rysdyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree ii correct J. B, HAGGIN, per F. Q. Dunn. Sacramento has started three times, anc won tbe Maiden Harness Trot at Plumptos last season. Paddooking accommodation provided fo: mares, Is 6d per week. Terms on ppplicatioi to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge. or Mangan and Wilson TjESIRES to inform the public that hi -*-' has purchased the whole of th well assorted Stock in the Assignee Estate of F. NOKES, At a startling Discount for Cash, and wil offer the same in HIS OWN SHOP, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 24th INST. LOOK AT THE PRICES. Men's Shooters 8s 6i, formerly 12s 6d Men's French Calf English Balmoral 14s 6d, foimerly 25s Children's from Is Many other lines the same. Call early and secure Bargains. First come bast served. For thirty days only. At this rate they must be sold AT J. MOISON BOOT DEPOT, ASSBURTON. 148 . TVTATIONAL MORTGAGE AN! 11 AGEN CV COMPANY OF NET ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street), London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamart Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company is prepared to mak ADVANCES against WOOL and PRC DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies c shipment to London, Free of Commissic GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AN! MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albion Co, Ll Hayward a Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENC COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIED LADDER'S BUILDINGS, Moojse Street, Ashburton 7 E BIC-TCIjISB. W. H. LANDELLS & SOS BORNE'iT STRS'IET. Late Lar»del!s and Preston) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HUMBERS FOR £19 10a £19 10s PREMIERS FOR £17 X 2in and If in Dunlop Tyres 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING & GENERAL BLACKSMITH COACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Gum Safes, Locks, and all classes of small wot done. A. JLawiie & Co D AYE much pleasure in intimatin THAT THEY HAVE JUST OPENED OUT Kxs.s. Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF isrussels Canto's. LINO LE UMS, TAPESTRY AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS Newest Designs. Select Patterns, These Goods coming direct from the Manufacturers will be found excep tional value. An inspection cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co., SAUNDERS 5 BUILDINGS.



££Al¥akEß& fHeiisi EticmSypti Extract There ar - imit-ttnu* of Eucalypti" Extract in the market iw, j-roducts of simile distillation forming rude rorfnous oils. In order thai these crude' oils mny Dotbetr.ken, OUR PtTRK VoLATIIB ErrCALTP'rI EXTRACT, whits'* is recounted by the mrdica! division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pare origin, a l'their information for-varHed to H« through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we st-.te : - Is proved by te'ts by tbe Medioal Clinics 0/ ttw Universities at Uonn <u\<i Grfaf^.val , Prussia- au 1 report*! by Dr Schulz, l'rol'e-: jor of Parmacology, at Bon, _d Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids, resinous snd other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant uncording to those authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to I)rs Bauer Malntire, Wood, Hazard, tto., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the *>nly on which possesses the proper therapeutic val'io. Sander &, Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which hive, when used aa medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interna medicßinent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as sommercipl articles are used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (v/hich our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velops most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being rccuced ia specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases 0 croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th . consequences are appalling For safety alwaj'3 ask fo Sanokr and son's Edcata'l'ti Extract and _ze the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation. -.Send hurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND RON'S Fob th* Blood is the Life— Clarkea World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin an! B'ood diseases Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel'ous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes 5 E- OWEN COX "T AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PBIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATEL Owners of Stosk wi'l find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES LIVE STOCK. 1 am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited. E. OWEN COX, TATTERIDAiL'Ii, } 75 CHRTSTOHURCH. SMIrIFsn^EMIBR HTHEAT DRESSING. TO FARMERS. jSTfTE have just received our supply * * for the coming Seeding Season. Ma Dressing; is every year becoming tore popular with grain growers, aacl is te BEST and CFhAPiM 1 DRESSING ir Wheat, Oats and Barky. A2a packet . sufficient for 50 bushels of Sted. THE ASH BURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, !?twlesale and Retail Manufacturers' j



R. B. RESTELL ■ COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, FTAS ON SALE, — Several lines of good OATS, Etc. MANURES, MANURES, Duval's Sheep Dip Branding Oil, | Lung worm Drench, Foot rot Ointment. Aho-CARBOLIC PUMICE SOAP, For Scrubbing Wood-work. Makes Brass shine line Gold, and Tin like Silver.—Should be in every household. DETECTIVE SHEEP BRANDS. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrated INDIiN & CEYLON TEAS, Wholesale or Retail. AGENT FOB— The Father of them all—otherwise known as Walter A. Wood Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Colonial Mntual Life Assurance Society Duval and Co., Auckland. Accident Insurance Risks effected Trade Books posted and Accounts collected E, B. RE'S TELL, Burnett Street, opposite Orange Hall 9 101 COAL I MOUNT SOMERS j COAL COAL I HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL T HIS well-known and favorite House * hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck : — Westerfield Railway Station, 15s per ton, freight paid. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ven, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied bj cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, Monnt Somers. ______ BRICK, TILE; & POTTERY YARD J. CRUM~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Messrs Friedlander Bros., the whole oi their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, knowr as Kolma?, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drair Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimnej Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders &c, Prices on Application. N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 23J WALKER'S" BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bafc-flj Remedies, Ashburton Sir, —I consider it my duty to add mj testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse. H< got so tmd th^t I had to lay bim up. Nc matter wha f, I gave bim he kept losing 1 condition and became so weak that he oouk ■ scarcely stand. I oarefuly followed the direo ' tions on the bottles and shortly after gett i ing tha last bottle he passed botß, and a once bspanto mend, and in a few days wai > fit for hU work. lam confident only for th< remedy he would have died. I can high); rscoromsnd it, believing it has no equal.— William Stkinofellow, Lsiunston, AugUßt 18, 1894 t Mr LTegeHincs—Sir, I think it is oDly righ that I should tell you end my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly fatisfiad wifl ■ Walker's Bot Fly Rempdies I got from you After seeing the state of the stomaoh of m_j hor.-e that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad, ] drenched eigh^ following carefully the direc •. tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly anc in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I oan highly recommend I and would advise farmers to loee no time ir drenching their slock lest they have theii horaos dropping dead as I had, I believe it tt be the only safe and certain our© for the suffering of horses , Tames Lemon Ashburfon Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J lies ltinf. Sir—l sm very glad t( 101 l you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quits a success will my dying horse. He was ailing for Eoma days , hia coar got very dry, the skin tight, a runninc 5 at the nose tmd a very bad cough ; and wai searce 7y able to walk about; we quite expeotec bo would die. I heard a good deal abou Walker's Bot Fly Bemedies, and gave i; with the moat satisfactory results, and shortlj afer be get the last bottle he began to im , prove snd by the end of a week was able foi work hearty and well I believe it to be t medicine unequalled, and can recommend ii with all confidence to all horse owners, as the best horse rem .dy in the market. Edward Coebktt Greenwood Farm, ! Soulhbridge, Augusts, 1892 Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testl mony to the wonderful effects of your 80l Fly-fly Bemedies; One of my best horses be i cams very bad; the skin tight, the eye life less and a bad oolor, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became un able to lift his feet or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and tn« treatment you pre scribed, and in a few days he was quite better, and now at his work, hearty and well I quite believe, bad I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You can use this as you please. j Bobekt Thompson 1 Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir, —I have great pleasure in informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a wonderful success. I had four horses seriously ili on December last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. Ths result was mar vellous. I strictly followed tha directions given and in a week the horses were oui of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more in February with tho same result They all put on flesh rapidly, snd are now in prime order P. Stswabt Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sir, —The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got so bad 'hit I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got woree, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bots came away in hmdfuls and in a few days be was hearty and well from the effects of this remedy on my ! neighbours horses and my own I consider blesßing !o horßo owners and could the poor j uflering horses Bpeak they would certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly Remtdus as the best aver introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir, —I have pleasure m viog to the wonderful effeo'.s of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horees, They got very low in condition, a cry coat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart at their work, had to lay them up. Hearing so muoh about this remedy I deouted to give it a trial. I followed carefully tha directions en the label® and ths results were such as to satisfy ©- that it is fha only remedy for fche suft 1'" horse. lam certain 1 got back thQ "mR thei work inside a week. I ahft}> „ c ° t - \ a use it in future In preference \* anything \ asitaasno equal ' s UiLe  n i, , MJ TWEEDIK Mr Cross. Burnham, got the Remedy for a horse suffering las*, year; on reaching home he was dead. Tois season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the second day after, the horse passed ! bots in hundreds and is doing well. j AGENTS FOR ASH BURTON- J Hesel tine, Saddler; Becardus Henry, Saddler, f MANUFACTURER-Romei Wawkjmu CM Rwrnrvei Wwlsfeoa J



Musical I 1895. I pianoforte:, singing and FRENCH. MRS F.~MAKMG, WILLS STREET WEST mHK THTRD TE^M WILL BEGIN I MONDAY, September 16 Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. Osborm ioombe, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late of London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Me Llewfllyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 pmo^r^^Ebrioan organ, and theory of MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance np Photographer's Staircase), and Trevorton. Theory Class, Every Friday Afternoon at four o'clock- 4 75 JLlewelljsi Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, &HARMONY i THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. TN TENDING PUPLILS kindly com ! •*■ mnnlcate as early as possible. I Theoretical Class for Preparation of I Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meets [ on SATURDAY MORNING at 8,30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. A CARD I Mrs A, £ Glaridge, ".TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION, THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton. MUSIO MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte . and Organ and will bs able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. Foi terras, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if re quired. 4 14 M. W. -HAN3IISII, T HAVE FOR SALE TUSCAN SEED WHEAT CHEVALIER AND CAPE BARLEY (Seed) MACRINE-DRESSED RYEGRASS, (291b to the Bushel). COCKSFOOT DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSEL COLONIAL CLOVER COLONIAL WHTTE CLOVER _j.„.,..,.. j Golden Tankard j., „ iMiouiiD^ Prizewinner. J **•*» ESSEX RAPE TURNIP SEEDS GOULDING'S SUPERPHOSPHATE FEED AND SEED OATS CORNSACKS AND ROYAL OIL KEROSENE E W. HANMER. . ~roH__blEs! fADIES requiring nursing and other A attention can be accommodated at Mrs Anne Dalle vr's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 BIAcWwTIIING; I HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in -*- the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Office), where I will bo glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, 5s ; draughts, 6s. James Burgess, GENERAL BLACKSMITH AND SHOEING SMITH. SUCMLB IIOILINCt 6XTBAOBDIIABT T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels h e f 0 _re DIGGLE came REPLY: NO ONl^, Imitated now, but not Df-r'Twa „„„, ftnkee Stingo Tha 4 SELDOM equalled BUT NEVER EXCELLED" j THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL ... .. J5500,000, TIISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff, A. LAWRIE & CO,-,



1 CONTINOAITOx\ OF BEATH'S GREAT SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets, Wonderful Bargains in White and Grey Blankets. Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats. Tweed Overcoats at Ridiculous Prices, Macintoshes, Macintoshes, Macintoshes. "Newest all Greatly Reduced. Dresses, Dresses, Dresses. i The Entire Stock must be sold. Beath's threat Sale. TANORED STREET. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY A RE Now Showing their first Shipment of New NEW DRESSES NEW FANOY NAINSOOKS NEW PRINTS NEW WOVEN CHECKS "NEW MIL&IIVISRY. NEW RATS NEW FLOWERS NEW TRIMMINGS NEW FEATHERS NEW LAOES. During this Season all Millinery will be Trimmed FREE OF CHARGE. nnißmmm akwnu . ; WE shall open a Dressmaking Department about the second week in September. Our Dressmaker comes from the Leading Drapery Establishment in Ohristchurch, ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN. ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. 7 132 H. 0. SHRIMPTON, Manager. Timber, Timber, Timber, 1 XXJE have just landed 50,000 feet WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING from North, of splendid quality, ALSO FURTHER SUPPLIES OF Genuine Enamnielled Mantelpiece**, These are not shoddy goods, but in appearance EQUAL TO MARBLE and will be sold at prices of ordinary mantels. INSPECTION INVITED, W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS, SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. "To NE 8 IS] Selling the whole of ibis large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and .FANCY <GOODS for lowest prices for CASH, :NEW LINES OPENING UP. School CommitteeS anil Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line ttf BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s «d perieam, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Miade to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required. Any Books and Tublica*kms required procured from Local, Colonial, or London Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, mid on monthly payments of £h ORGANS from ; £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Fogs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cj «eta» for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycle s. Cash or T«rms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curtiea and Co., Christchurch. ; Stead for catalogues. Buy the best .machine !you can, IStars are bhe best value obtains &les " Ht M. lone %}



she 4em am nnwm. f GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER .BISCUITS in 41b Tins j Also the following Varieties in 21b Tins :— P4*J? ¥*$?' lANI AN! LLA WINE, FAFCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., eto. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboaid boxes, but seeing that the Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 21b airtight tins, thus ensuing the crispness of the Biscuits. CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. I „„«.^°°is^, eUrered daily« Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest V«gerabie Seeds in 3d packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE- Latest Gold Discovery. :o: Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in \ WASTB ™- m ~™ £S! roh of GOJA a rich Discovery has been made in "*""■* WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. NOT LEAD, FOR — WANT F™ T- MELLOR, Wil° (Late Bishop,) _g may. Zealandia Boot Store. SURK SMALL hag discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than AS TronwTTS tnan a°y ordinwy SHOP for 20s. fKUJJIIs j. M . haß j uat b ougbfe for OASH £900 worth of NEW YQU AV _ GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AND THAN E y ER FOR CASH * * WASTE QUICK INSPECT lON INVITED. YOU RETURNS I N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. WILL NOTE ADDRESS WANJ?. J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE', TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. GREAT SALE OP ROOTS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. Andrew Orr HAS Purchased the Whole Sample Boot Stock of Messrs Sarqood, Sou, and Ewen, and Messrsßing, Harris & Co., Ohristchurch, at 25 percent off cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots and Shoes. THE3E GOODS ARE TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY MORNING AT (Q O'CLOCK. These Boots, being all of the STANDARD Make, will be sold at prices hitherto unheard of for New Goods. COME EARLY, WHILE ALL SIZES ARE IN STOCK. GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. CARPETS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50». Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UJN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. _B%*^_TWK3i i _V 111 m^^_r^____f________L#__■ __F i^h T__________________________l K____L_______l_l_£__H . THE HORSE'S FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. TVTO. I HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard Oallua —" Lumps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure care tor pores on back or shoulders or any kind of cub or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be nsed for Rheu matism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price. 2s Sd per bottle- NONE 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 A gen tp. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with inch bottle. Agents for Page's Oil:-— Recardus Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F, E. White, Chemist East Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street j Shearman Bros. Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakaia, Mr|D. MHIaH Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, #.Z«