The Asburton Guardian.

VOL. XVII. NO. 3753

Ashburtojn : Thursday, December 5, 1895.

PRICE: ONE pENNT



1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRLNOH. MRS F.TkABBiIG, ...,■;. WILLS STREET WEST THE THIRD TE:<M WILL BEGIN MONDAY, September 16 Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. PIANOFOETE, AMERICAN OBGAN, AND THEORY OP MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance _p Photographer's Sfcai r case), and Traverton. Theory Glass Every Friday Afti noo at four o'clock MUSIC/ MISS CAESON HAS, Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Paplls. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Steeeb, or at residence, Havelock Street. Paplls could be boarded if re quired. 4 41 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8 30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. __S!!?_*_rs____j____g ; ' "_-__," s™L__g BTTIT MONT __)_j HOUSE WTNYAKD SQUAKS; SYDNEY, IS a refined social HOME, contains foi*ty large airy bed rooms, most fashionable and central position, one minute from General Post Office- Board optional, or board only, by day or week; drawing and smoke rooms, hot and cold "baths, excellent cuisihe. All the conveniences of a hotel. Terms—Very moderate. Hot Luncheon. Pave tram and 'bus fa*<es, and time. Permanents Special Terms. Write tCf particulars. rrOWLES' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills for females x quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptons so prevalent with the sex. Boms Is l_d to 2b 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Go, Lincoln, England Whole- Sale of ai tho Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita to_B. CHASSAINGPS WINE HIGHLY recommended by the most eminent physicians and Medical authorities. Haß for 30 years proved most ' efficient in all oaseS of Indigestion.Dyßpepsia Stcmachia Diseases. Consumption, Loss Appetite, eto A most agreeable dinner wine Apply to—J Lde Lame-bet, .9 Elizabeth street, Melbourne T£ EATING'S POWDER **r EATING'S POWDER, "IT EATING'S POWDER, T£ EATING'S POWDER, j/" EATING'S POWDER, X^ EATING'S POWDER, This powder, ao celebrated, is utterly un urivailecf in destroying Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all insects (while perfectly futrmles- to animal life.) AH wooHen|fe,nd furs should foe well sprinkled with the/pow der,' before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappoint ment insist npon having Keating's Powder. No other powder w effectual ("BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES, b MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs, Cocekoohes, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other species of insect. Sportsmen { will find thia invaluable for destroying fleas J in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet doga ffine Public are Cautioned that every paokaga df the genuine . powder bears the autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a fraud. Sold in ffiiM__E_vTlNG'S WORM TABLETS. -'"' KEATING'S WORM TABLETS - KEATING'S WORM TABLETS.. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS* A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for Intestinal or Thread < Worms, It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for caldron. Sold in Tins by all Druggists Proprietor; Thomas Keating, London iJM _^ totM __ lMWim -^..». -.v>tx .......fa—J_~dMaa^~»"~~-""~-.*~»~— ■ PAR OIDIUM StANtrfAOST/BED 2_* Jennet, SALON-FRANCE^ Sole Agents for Australia CtD. BURK FRANCART & GO. BOmWSM&WX WM.AC® MELBOURNE. A MOST powerful Insecticide, an gnaranteed to destroy Oidium, Mil dew, Vine Parasites, Chlorosis, and Para sitical Insects of Plants, Vegetable Gard_ns, <_rh__* fa now in use n most of the Vineyards in Victoria and gives great satisfaction. The Par Oidium has been tried in the grea Western District on Peach Trees with great ,Boo6Bß' ORPHAN OIL, QJhe great discovery for Phylloxera, Oodlln Moth, and disease in Sugar Cane. for Pamphlets and ai Information apply '* GEO. BURK FRANCART & CO., 3 SoMjEBaEE PLAOB, MELBOURNE



1 W, '~~' ______ u^f'__\\ ___\ __\"t_\y^^M' l l____l!-_____a!T_-r_SM I^fowpersl FEVERISH HEAT, PHEVEHT FSTS, CONVULSIONS, ETO, T^jMWrve a healthy state of the const*. ****©ii during? th© period of Teet"->s^. |jg|7he word. "JOHN ST£P»MAH *f _^ sh«?niet, Walworth, Surrey," pTO mgmti on th. GotOTjimint Stamp afixtd Utach rati** Sold by Kempthobne, Prosser, and Co. for coughs, colds, bronchitis, asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c, &c KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, la equally serviceable for horses and cattle KAY'S TIC PILLS, a specific In Neuralgia, Facsache, &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, &o LINUM CATHAB.TIOUM PILLS, d gestive, correc tive, and agreeably aperient COAftULINE— Cemenff for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris. LE GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the formula of Dr ORe veil The bast soap for rendering the skin soft and white Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white) Savon-Oriza Teloute, exquisitely perfumed for the toilet and bath Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—extra in boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes Oriza-Savon-Incolore, superior quality, rose tea white heliotrope and white violet Oriza-Tonica, Extract of Plants, to cleanse the hair New Mown Hay, Moas-Itose, Violet, etc Oriza-Powder—-Flowers of Carolina rice For soften ing ftnd refreshing the skin In eiegantboxes, with powder put Oriza-Vcloute—Flcwcrs or rice powder, adhering to the skin, with the perfume of New-Mown Hay Oriza Flowers—White and ambered An excellent toilet water, tonic to the skin, sweetly and delicately I perfumed Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water refreshing to (he skin; Ori__»Hay—A toilet water with a purfume of w mown hay oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic infectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilet Oriza-Scotch-Lavenaor—Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers; a rich toilet water. ! Ean-de-Cologine-Oriza—The High-Life Toilet water Orissa-Water—Concentrated and distilled Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne Gouttes-Oriza-flentifrice—An elixir for preserving the teeth and gums in good healf. and preventing decay Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecdng tho enamel Ess-Ortea-et-Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting line and tho handkerchief without staining. Oriza-oil—Variously perfumed ; for rendering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off Oriza-Lacte (Onza Milk>~An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skia, removing red spots snd preventing wrinkles on the race Creme-Ori_a (of Ninon de Lenelos)—For producing a bar utiful white complexion with the clearness and velvt jsottneee of youth Ol««aline-Colorant£L (the best hair dye)— For in sta-tefteously dyeing the air to any shad' with no danger to health, in boxes, each with biußh, comb, prospectus, nod bottle; or iv boxes, the bottle only without acce&sorieo Ess-Orhft-Incolore Violette of th Caar The most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay i i violets i EBfl-Qrisa Suave white heliotrope Bouquet of the gflowe . bole Age ts for the Colonies, Mr&ers , ber F eming, Ld London £ W, \ Hanmer. 7 have i^pi sale -1 ' Tuscan Seed Wheat Chevalier and Cape Barley (Seed) Machine-dressed Ryegrass, (291b to the bushel) Cocksfoot Double Machine-dressed Colonial Clover i Colonial White Clover l( "1 Golden Tankard j* Sui-TONjsd Mammoth Long Red! Mangel iMFOKTJ-fvi Prizewinner \ Seed. Essex Rape Turnip Seed * Goulding's Superphosphate Feed and Seed Oats Cornsacks >nd Royal Oil Kero sene. T HAVE two Sums of Money for investment on Freehold Security, £2000 and £360 in araonnts as required. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I am prepared to receive wool from my clients to make advances without com mission on any clips that may be en trusted to me. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, and BRAND ING- OIL are stocked by me. E. W. Hanmer. REMEDY FOR CONSTIPATION Dr Souligoux's I VICHY LAXATIVE POWDER, Agreeable to take, aots smoothly but surely Apply to-JLdeLAMBEET, j 49, Elizabeth street, Melbourne FALIEBJSS* PHOSPHATIDE added to milk completes all that ia wan tin lor the formation of tbe bones, digests easily and in short forma the full development of the 1 child Easily taken by the Smallest Baby | ; Strongly reoommended to nurses to ensure j good nourishment i Apply to—J Lde Lambert, i 49, Elizabeth street, Melbourne i J



LOW VIIALIT7 DR CHURCHILL'S ■ Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility TT contains two of the principal ingredients necessary * for building up the Human Frame, and which are consldored defloient in the above complaints, viz, Phosphorus and Lime. It canno be too highly recommended for delicate children. Br ChurchUl's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES 1 Is real brain food, and in oases where muacuia and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa tion. Bach bottle bears Dr ChurchUl's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. i PARIS J



Business Notio&L. I THE xh _ DAVIS SBW^ G "Aomsm __, j___ __ Nm .^ NEW DAVIS T HLf piS_S Ml„ Es__"__ MINS 1 N & CO. . . » » . w America has received a very ereat impetus J by the remarkable success they attained at the Chicago Exhibition, Several very im portent improvements were there shown for 220, COLOMBO S_., OHRISTCHURCH. VVUTTn&T wiM-Tv the first time, and r3ceived from the judges ' vj____au_U_ XMIMiD tha recognition they well merited—Special Awards. The first consignments of thesa latest improved machines reached this colony by the lonic a month since, and the Agents Messrs MI'NSON & CO., say ____, _ _ . __ SEWING- MA fl TT'TiN "R they are much approved. At the Antwerp PER Q« n-n WEEK. OU"IWU ■UAO 11i 1iJN &> Exhibition, 1894, the Davis Machine was 48 D-" awarded the Gold Medal. i



LONGBEAOH COACH. AN and after WEDNESDAY, Janu- KJ ary 2, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ashburton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachman. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON P/LLS APPROVED by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are especially recommended by the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, Kings Evil, eto), the early stages of Oonsumption, Constitutional Weak. ness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Hone I genuine unless signed * Blanosrd, 40, Rue _ Bonaparte, Paris Sold by Druggists and Chemists through, j oat the Colonies



New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABLISHEI> 0:"1 _ 1859 CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. THB PREMIER ANd"^EALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o„ ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES E. VV. HANMER _GENT. ~ ATXlraixE's ~~ Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHURCH. THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made his stock in all Departments most Complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J- WHITE Invites sill to Call and Inspect iii§ s*tocl_ COTTAGES WTTEOiISSaS3J> 9 Including CCTLERy, BLANKETS, HEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE „. .. «. __ £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS «.__«_.- « «- £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from ._ „ .- ... «_ £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS . __ __ ... __ «, £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH "THE CORNER" Beg to Announce that they are Opening Up NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. For the Spring and Christmas Trade. ¥TJ JOLLIER has Just returned from the London and i lT« XJ Manchester Markets and is now showing a a very large assortment of the Newest Goods personally selected for Ashburton wants and requirements,' •SSSSJ** Many lines are of very exceptional value, having been bought on special terms for Cash, of which the Ashburton Public are offered the benefit, The Display at " THE CORNER " will be found the Largest and Finest in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durability. Everything is new, the very cream of fashion at Home for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, 'Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Ties, Boots. Prints from 4§d per yd Black and Brown, 4 butts, 2s 6d Dress Stuffs from Is, double width Women's and Children's Black New White Muslins 3d Ribbed Hose 6d pair Check Glass Cloth, black and Heavy Forfar s£d colored, 4|d Cashmeres ls 6d Kid Gloves, 4 butts,[2s per pair Art Muslins for Drapery IJd per yd You are Invited to Inspect all the Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER, i "THE COENEB." j



1 business Notices. P 1 i^i_SSSOR~LOISETTE'S MEMORY SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from ai' sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Book system, and at ihe price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, I have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put .themselves into communication with Mr P: R, Dix, of Coombes' Arcade, Auckland, who will pro. vide them with the required single book of instruction and any information necessary with the greatest possible despatch. 8 105 A. LOISETTE. THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LtD. CAPITAL ._ .. £500,000. "DISKS accepted and Rates quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff A. LAWRIE & CO., Agents. DENTISTRY. PAINLESS ""EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.tTODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashbtjetgn 9 4 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE , Why ruin your Reapers and _lowe_< by nsing inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_ tire yonr horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike Yaltoli-ie which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th EDWARD EEECE &SONSI ■■ CHRISTCHURCH DRAGIES ofsesw-Bromureoflron. H-. tKvery outlay made for the benefit of health is an economy, i Dr. ROCHARD. Br. Bee .net's Bragees are the best of all the ferruginous medicines against: ANEMIA, CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL DISEASES, LEUCORRHCEA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI TATIONS of the HEART, CHOREA, and all diseases proceeding from the impove rished condition of the blood. — Why? Because it is the only remedy which without ever constipating, regenerates the blood and soothes the nerves. For, out of ten chloro-anemie persons, nine are enervated, excitable, subject to headaches, palpitations, and all nervous symptoms, which are only to he cured by Br. Hecquet's Drawees, because these alone, are at the same time reconstituant and anti-nervous. Dos_ : To take at first two, later on, four or »ii dragee, a. day, before tbe meal.. EUXIR and SYRUP ci DR. HECQUET of Sesqui-Bromure of Iron. FRANCS, MONTAGU. 13, Rue Lombards, PARIS \ SYDNEY, Australian Drug Company hi.s_W : AND BY A-L CHEMISTS. ___f I WANTED _NOWN TH4.T J J. MOISON IS STILL | THE LEADING BOOTMAKER j For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers, 1 No changing abont, being locally too well rooted. The public have every advantage in patronising him; their money remains in the place, and I they gee the best value in Boots aud j Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S MPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTOM. E. OWEN COX. r AM A CASH PURCHASER OF PRIME FREEZING SHEEP AND LAMBS AT FULLEST MARKET RATES. Owners of stock will find it to their advantage to communicate with me. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON LIVE STOCK. I am now making ADVANCES against the GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL. Correspondence solicited, E- OWEN COX. Tattersall's 9 75 OHRISTCHURCH



J-VAWMP M __4_A __■______■ 1 __luii_f!_ _____!■■ ATrim >§S«iir ___F__H__l ram n_L<py)ffimufti 1 BiW-B -■_■ ■__■_ v^l* PORTING BEVTII » Great Annual Gift Distribution FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, COMMENCES TO-DAY. I COUPONS for our Annual Grand Distribution of Gifts are now being given away, Every purchaser spending from 2s 6d upwards will receive a^toupojvdiich must be held until the Presents are open. xne value of the Present is stated on each coupon and will be equal to a Discount of Ten per cent. -REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PRICES. Every article; in our Establishment is marked .at the LOWEST PRICE FOR CASH, and our stock at the Present Time is Splendidly Assorted with all the Latest SUMMER NOVELTIES in all departments. $&- BE SURE AND GET* YOUR COUPON. jg> Dresses, Crepons, Drills. Prints (in all the latest designs), New Gloves, Ribbons, Corsets, Umbrellas, Aprons, etc., Men's, Youths',and Boys' Clothing "A Specialty," Men's New Straws, Scarves, Vests and Hoisery. ——— £,•s_. (jTv^iV. JDJi_A.lxl A \J\Jm- ' TANCRED STREET. BFI __ ARM AN B EGB., MARKET HOUSE "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear ; I how well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she'b entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea, Is the stuff that will quickly restore. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger Thifc from now till the end of existence Which|the doctor so highly commends. We'll Bwear by the Tiger Blcna_Tea. n Shsarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON _ RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan ■ Established Over 30 years ■/ BEST SELECTED STOCK CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER [IN NEW ZEALAND. COMPLETE ,FCRNISHINGS FOR V-> BEDROOM dSAO IOtS, Beadstead, Spring Mattress and I All Carpets from 3s Id made and laid Free of Charge. ' ' COLOMBO STREET * CATHEDRAL SQUARE, Christchurch A.|Marshali., Manager. 1 A IOA



ILW J.UU Flowers. Flowers. ALL lovers of Flowers are reminded chat my Annuals, etc., from,my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz : —Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Petuniap, Stockß, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. jr 4 B,__All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMES*~PORTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 10 107 Allenton, Ashburton. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and; everything in the optical lice at S. Subs'*. Optioiwi,



COAL | MOUNT SOMERS \ COAL COAL * HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL "f 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 cheque or P,O, vfder. GEORGE PARK, Monnt Somers. T F. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now ■*-*» on o Surplus Stock of Fane Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced pricei for cash, at L. F. Andbewes & o



ASHBURTON BRICK, TiLE & POTTERY Y*U& J. CRUM~~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. HAVING Purchased from Mesars Friedlander Bros, the whole of their Stock, Flan(i,»nd Brick Yard, known as Raima?. VVe are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, •fee. Prices on Application. N.B.—On and after JUNE 1, the price of Bricks will be 56a pax thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. m Gk Jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWEI_f_BB> EAST STREET, ASHBURTON rpHE CHEAPESt"sHOP IN fOWN »o» WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY Of Every Description. SPECTACLES To Suit All Sights. Your Sight Tested Free of Charge. G. JBSSON. B. Murray ~W Son, watchmakers, jewellers & OPTICIANS. ASHBURTON. The Oldest established house in * Ashburton. TT7E still maintain the old name for CAREFUL and THOROUGH WORK in all branches of the trade. MURRAY'S ENGLISH LIVER WATCHES Still maintain their Supremaoy Through < out the District. IDRAWNO "ANITPMNTmG CLASSES. Mr W7h. Tail ARTIST, C.S.A. /CLASSES ARE HELD EVERY . TTJESDJY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special reduction is made to teachers, pupil teachers, and pupils actually attend ing a public school. For card cf terms, apply to Me W. H Oqiains, or at Studio, care Mr B. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Examination in Plain and Solid Geometry, Model Drawing nd Perspective PALM AND JOKO TEAS INDIAN AND CEYLON. r)UR2 4d INDIAN (P»?m Brand) is 1 ' noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-ra-e q*e& to the pound. This is the tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR_a TEAS (Palm and Toko) are equally good value for the money, OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in oar empties. «Imitation is sincerest flattery,' but the public should see that they get the genuine article. Retail from all the principle Store* keepers. , WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON, AND CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christchurch _^ 9_68 THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Pl*og Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MAOTEACTUBED EBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF "STii. Rei-telli COMMISSION AGENT, BURNETT STREET, TT A S O N S A L E — MANURES, MANURES, TURNIP and RAPE SEEDS, Detective Tatoo Ear ud Body MARKER, for Branding sheep. TEA- TEA- TEA. Jameson and Anderson's Celebrate* INDIAN & CEYLON TEAS, Pal and Joko Brands. BINDER TWINE, OIL, and WALTER A. WOOD'S EXTRAS, which may be had day and night throughout haivesfe and at Rakaia from Mr W. Barcock. AGENTFOR— WALTER A. WOOD COMPANY, For Ashburton and Rakaia Districts , , Alliance Assurance Company (Fire and Marine) Risks on Gro w|ng Crops and Stacks accepted" at current rates Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited Trade Books postedand Accounts collect* K. B. KESTELL^ Btonett Street, opposite Orange H*