THE ASfIBtJRTOK GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1896.

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Sport ng. j TsHBURTON 1 1 ROTTING pLUB. WINTERISsEriNG, To be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Asbburton, on THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1895, Patron : G. A. M. Bnck'ey, Esq. Presi dent t Donald McLean, K*q. Vick- Presidents : Messrs F. McOafferty, & Daniel MoKendry Stewards : Messrs P. Devane, G. Robertsou, K. Henry. D. MoOoririck, W. Langdon, H. J. Tasker, J. 0. Duncan. Ftarter : Mr M. Hobbs. Handicapper: Mr J. 0. Dunoan. Clerk of thk Scales :Mr R. Friedknder. Judge : Mr M. Soitt. PROGRAMME. I.—l p m.—Handicap Maiden (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination, 7a 6d. Accep tance, 7b 6<L Two miles. 2.—1 45 p,m —Lagmhor Handicap (har ness), ef 20 soys.; second horse to «c«ive3 sov> fiom the stake. Nomi nation 10s. Acceptance, 10a. lwo miles. 3.—S 30 p.m.—Ashbcrton Handicap (sad dle), of 25 soya; second horse to receive 3 soya from the stakes. No/nination, 12s 63. Acceptance, 12» 6d. Two 4.-3 15 p.m.—Farmers' Plate (saddle), of 20 iovs ; second horse to receive 3 boys from the stakes* Amateur riders, who have never won a trotting race, to be ap proved by the Club. Nomination, 10a. Aoceptanoe, 10s, Two miles. 6.-4 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle), of 20 soys; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stakei. Nomination, 10s. Accep tance, 10s. One mile. 6.-4.45 p.m.—Novel Handicap (saddle), of 15 soys; the winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the fund* of the Club. Nomination, 15s. One mile and a half. 7.—5.30 p.m.— Consolation Handicap (sad dle), of 15 soys. Nomination, 7a 6d. Acceptance, 7s 6d. Nominations to be made immediately after the Dash Han dicap is run. Acceptance within ten minute* after declaration of handicaps. One mile and a half. Nominations by 9;30 p.m. on MONDAY, M»y 27, at the Commercial Hotel, Aah burton Handicaps on THURSDAY, May 30 Acceptances c!o c at the same hour and place on MONDAY, Joke 3 The Farmers' Plate shall be confined to horses the bona fide property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to April 1, 1895. 5 113 R. J. HENRY, Secretary. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH MRS F. MAKEIG, WILLS STREET, WEST. fi HE Second Term will begin MON i DAY, May 27. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. 5 135 LF. ANDREWES & CO.—Sale now • on of Surplus Stock of Fancy Gocis, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all a<; greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andkewrs &Co j JUST AKKIVED. EXCELLENT SHIPMENT OF GBAPKS ORANGES BANANAS LEMONS COCOANUrS APPi Ed AT LOW PRICES. 11. OltfftliK, THE "UP TO DATE" CONFECTIONER. MES LITTLEJOHN, COSTUMIER, THE TBIAN 6L E. PL\TKS AND DESIGN* of latest ... Ingli-h aid French Woik inclul ing the last of WORTHS PR DUCTIONS, A* fh iwn in "THE QUEEN"," " MYRA'S," " WELDON'3," etc, NOW <*N VIEW Trespass noiicf. ANY percon trespassing on the Rivers dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date In pursuit of game or otherwise, WILL BE PROSICUTED. J. R. WILLTAMS, 86 Manager. TO LADIES. TADISS requiring nursing and nther J attention can be accc mmodated at Mrs Akke Bailey's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 T.O Persons desirous of purchasing Building Sites or investing in Town Sections FOX SALE, THE FOLLOWING, Viz. — T.S. 994, containing £ acre, fronting Peter Stro t west ■ T S 995, containing J acre, adjoining T S 1 01, containing | acre, Cox Street TitSß9l, containing £ acre, Aiiken H»re' t fast TSB92, containing J scro, Aitkrn Srroet east T S 784, containing |- -ere, Peter Street T S 7&JI, containing \ acre, fronting C x Strpet T S 793 containing \ aero, adjoining T S 751, coniaining £ acre, corner of Pater Ptrpot and Jia^fc belt T S 796, containing £ ac c, Cox Street T S 797, containing \ acr*, adj lining T S 50,- containing J acre, K.<rm;>de Mreet wesfc T S 595, containing \ sere. Cox S?rpet T S 306, containing J acre, Burnett Street TS9OS, containing | aero, corner of East and Grey Streets T 8 906, containing | acre, Giey Street adjoining T S 1184, containing | ar.rc, Cameron Street west T S 1185, containing | acre, adjoining T 51049, containing | aero, Peter Street wast T 51064, containing J acre, Peter Street west T S 711, containing £acre, Wills Street TS 822, containing J acre, Cox Street ANDOTHERS, Full particulars on application T. BULLOCK. TO L ET — Shop in the Arcade which has been occupied for some feari b| Mr R. IS. Dowle, tailor, who is removing to the North Island T. BUJLO3K. •J7I O R SAL E.—Debirable Farm of 14-fi ACKES GOOD LAKD Fall particulars on application. V T BULLOCK. Ym try tk New Yew** Zofacg



1 lid row Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER NEW REASON'S GOODS iy ARVELLOU S A SSORTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidly in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is Stocked with all the Newest shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladles' Corsets in sjraat variety; V and N, Featherbone, Oestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ----t CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, J- splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Ealapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks In great variety. mn FAIRS OF MOSGTEL ivU BLANKETS WJ be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTfJS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Ero Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR. R. MURRAY & SOH, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TIINDING we are very much 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 lUBLIC 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. Hundreds of Pounds worth of, English Watches at Prices to Clear Cost. WATCHES FOR THE FARMER WATCHES FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFF.CE WORK LADIES' WATCHES GENTS' WATCHES 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 GUABANTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND HXPJSBIENCED WORKMEN LUWPLQYJSD



Publi- Notices '"^xrlvAGTEr) honeyT^ PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HON*Y is now ready, *nd is the lest sample his Apiary has yielded since its establi hment Srven years ago. Sold in 12!b and 301b tins. And by the huudredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Croaa (red). IN THE FSTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS (WING to the Estate of the late Dr Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mr It. B. Restell has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J M.Tweed. DRINK FOOTBALL PUNCH. rp HE most popular Beverage yet X. introduced. REFRESHING, INVIGORATING, AND NON-ALCOHOLIC. 600 Gross Sold since August latst. ATHLETES SHOULD TKY IT. Tobe had at all Hotels. Send for sample. MANUFACTURED BY J. LEV IE N & CO., TIMARU. 5 149 c. a prichardT THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager F C. White, Pharmaceutical Chemist. "TUST to Hand Ex S. S. Doric New Season's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Chest Protectors, Single and DovWe and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS, WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections of the throat and lungs. CLARKE'S OARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN Jib, Hb, and 101b Tins. AUSTRALIA i MUTUAL PROVIDENT New Zealand Branch Hood Offlce, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan a Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) rhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, MX.O. (.deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.i John Duncan, Esq Medica 1 Officer: Dr G.I Anson, M.D., M.R.C.S. (England) 11HE OLDEST, WEALTH rßbl AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, and thi. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRR. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVKUY YKAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by thla Society is jf 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 £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stbbling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLIKG). POLICIES IN FORCE „„ 110,53S dum Assured ... , £39.333,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,f 83,41* BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yioldlm? CASH Reversionary Bonuses amonnting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL KBSERVKa CASH BONUSES declare* lor last FIVE years, OTer TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE \ M. P. SOCIETY And bscure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per oent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Kesident Secret iry Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L cal Broker Ashburtoo K. W. lIA^^IR, : AM A CASH BUYER OF GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES. Sacks supplied by me. I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell. I am appointed AGEKT for lIOJISOJI'S ASXHELMIHTK!, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. This Drench is largely used 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. HAMMER. West Street, April 17, 1895,



Genuine Clearing Bale AT S. ANDERSON & Ou's, BOOT EMPOEIUM, ASHBURTON. TN order to facilitate stocktaking prior to Removal to our New Factory at Tiraaru, we have decided to OFFRR THE WHOLE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREATLY REDUORD PRICES, SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY 11. From our position aa 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. 5 86 'jsnoH 3tng 3hi aavai am ni shiva xsaa hhi saAiaoaa anoiaaAa •sane ava aoa AVdt ox snawoisno aooo on 'sjia'Aa a?a on xiaaao ok asnoH aim mi aas tiim qoa 'aavonv &o aasraoo any iaaniß aawosvi dn aiooi o^ spuau^ mo£ \\9J, "ajai{ BJBaiC jo uoHB|noo« oqfj ao 300 IS QIO °v 'hsiiaxs <mv -Man « soois apnoH anx '——-:o:—— punod « puads noA |j 'patuwa bo bi paA«s sg *i!aiouooa o? 90« id eg;» m. aSHOH aniS 3HI 'eun^oj (y\ too^8?oo| qx\% si Xraouooa '. 3(0Bq otood o^ no^ >onpm oqx -spooo 3SHOH 31119 °W U 9S SSD«J 9HI •gaipuuj i[)n«)6uoo *S3ttip 9AlSS3idBp 9S3qi vi B?8^ood anoiC !»ms 05 saOlHd[ AVOI Vm S3(]AIS aNlinoaiaW '38Q0H aHi a a: hi Ainvioajs v AHaNiniH I saoina: a^ranoaiaw xv asv AHaavna •as 11 oh aai-fl hhj B9Ai3Sop"9i?nojj on[g ©q^ 'eeaoons puvmaioo o; b[«)Joui uj (jou Bfj,l •BS9Oonsi 93{i| epeaoons Bujq-jojj issaoons issaoons issaoons 'xaoaaaAa ox aa xsnw aaa«ivaa ni tivj wsA* •sh3whvji hex ox Nooa v aa aiDOM XV3HM NI HSIH V WE ABE CASH B U Y|B R S 0 F | Wheat, AND Barley, IN LARGE JANDJ3MALL QUANTITIES At Highest Market Rates. T7IAEMERS will consider their interest'in submittiog~Samples|to us JD before "closing elsewhere. Umm » -urn FRIEDLANDER AND !CO.



J^F.W.PAGE •^™ 1' THE HORSES FRIEND Pages No. Horse Oils. CO, 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Fpraiiu, Bruises, Swellings or HardOallu* Lumps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, mre cure tor *ores on back or shoulders or ny kind of cifc or broken wound. Page's Rheumatic Oils, To be ustd for Rheu mism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints. Sprains or Bruises. All OEe price, 2s d per bottle NO.VF. GENUINE WITBOUT ABOVE TRADE MARK. I wish to give notice to the Public of Ashburton, that Mr Page, Storekeeper, 'rincess street, being no longer agem for my Horse's Friend, known as P*ge a CM, hey can be had of any of the following Agents. Ikch bottle bears my registered | nark, and testimonialii are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil: — lecardu* H«>nry. Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, flavelock Street; P. E. White, Jhemist Fast Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, E-»st Street; Sbearmui Bros, Jurnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, R»kaia, Mr D. Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE M4FER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. A. LAWRIE & CO. SAUNDERfc* BUILDINGS. WE have much pleasure in drawing the attention of the public to our various Depart ments, which are now folly Stocked with hew and Seasonable Goods, and despite the low prices ruling for all kinds of produce can confidently invite inspection, as we are determined to meet purchasers in accordance with the times. SPECIAL VALUES in Sheetings, Calicnes, Flannels. Flanelettee, Hollands Quilts, Blankets from 9* pei pair, Full-sized Colonial Blat keta at 20s, 255, 27s 6d, Men's Oxford Shirts 3s lld worth 7s, assortment of Ties from 3d each. v Bargains in Boys' and Men's Hats, all Bhapes from Is each. Also a Large Stock ot Colonial Clothing which we are offering at WHOLESALE COST. Tweed Overcoats with Capes from 20a, Kaiapoi, Roslyn and Mosgiel Tweed Suits made to measure from 46s to 70a, Trousers to measure ab 15a to 265, unequalled value, fib and woikmanship 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 Show Is 6d, Boys' Strong Sprigged Boots 4s 6d, GirV and Ladies' KB Boots 4a 6J, usual price 12s 6d, Girls' Morocco Leglets, special 4s 6d. OUR CROCKERY, IRONMONGERY & GROCERY DEPARTMENTS are stocked with all requirements, AGENTS lOR— Smith's Premier Wheat Dresser " Morepork " New Cure Bacon, The United Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Limited. A. LAWRIE & CO -5 77 Beath's Relinquishing Sale. — ONE MONTH LONGEB.— t n.i, MM Q^ M^M OWING to the Great Success of thia Sale we have decided to Continue it for ONE MONTH, and to enable us to clear out the Entire Stock we shall make stil 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 arc offering— as BLANKETS wmfp « Former Price, 11« 6d to 37s 63\ Fall W W BLANK KTS WmLfii~SALE Price, 8s lid to 28? 6dJ Sizjs H 2 BLANKETS nmrmvn Former Price, 9a 6d to 26s 6d\ Heavy » 3 BLANKETS ou^uk^u~Salk Price, 6* lid to 20s OdJ Makes f^i DRESSEvS Former Price, 7£d co 4s lid per yd\Largest Stock in town DRESSES Sale Price 3£d to 2s lid per yd/ to choose from 55 § AW tbis season's Serges, Tweeds, Etc., at Actual Cost. O i . ______ O m FLANNELETTES—Former Price, 4|d to Is per yd") Hundreds of yard* FIATSINELETTES—Sam Price. 2|d to B|d per yd Hn self colors, "J Q ) stripes, checks, etc {> O Flannels, Shirtings, lickings, all Greatly Reduced. g 9 -CLOTHING. CLOTHING— o 5 MEN'S TWEED Former Prices, 30?, 355, 45* 553 A Heavy g OVERCOATS ""Sale Prices, 21a, 26s 9d, 32j 6d, 39s 6d [ Colonial g , 03 (Deep Cape) J Tweeds Jp MEN'S Former Price, 37s 6d, 425, 555, 655 l Guaranteed i O MACINTOBHEB~SaIe Price 26s 9d, 29a 61, 37s 6d, 50 \ Waterproof 'S Pi j&«ewnfteama m 2; MEN'S HRAVY Former Price, 24s 6d, 29« 6d, 37i 6d, 47« 6d) All this * X TWEED SUITS~SaIe Price 17s lid, 23s 6d, 28s 9d, 35a 0d g {£ J Patterns g H Boys' Reefer Coats, 5s lid; Men's Colonial Under-flannels, 3s 3d! q H Boya' Kaiapoi Suits, 4a lid; Boys' Shirts, Is 6d. W O> Shirts. Draws, Socks, Collars, Ties, Braces, all at Cost Prioe. «> I G. L. BEATH AND CO. ASHBUBTON — IMPORTANT.— THE CORNER —Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-d*y prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and "Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, 1 1 3d per yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINEKY~DBPARTMENT- We are now showing the Newest Styles in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and unfcrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps 0a 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Capsr Is 0d Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed Overcoats with Capes 83 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT- Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. COLLIER THE "CORNER."



Musical HANOFOKTE^ AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 6 Entrance up Photographer's Stail case), and Trevorton. SICOND QUARTER Commerces Apr 17. 1895 4-7 IJ«*wellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE HEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. TRENDING PUPLILS kindly com- L municate as early as possible. Theoretical Ulats for Preparation, of Junior Intermediate and Seiii r Examine* tion of the Trin+y Coll age, London, meet* on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, A^HBUBTON. A OABD Mrs A. G, Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, asd SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term CommenoM January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. [a cabd. MISS E. DICKINSON will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please tddress, Box 87, Aehburton. 4145 " THE VIOLIN. MISSBESSIfC SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte acd Organ and will be able to give her whole attention to her Pupil* For terms, etc., apply toMfis Alcokn, Bave lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Papils could be boarded If re quired, 4 14 SMITE'S PREMIER WHEAT DKE.SSING, TO FARMERS. WE hare just received oar supply for the coming Seeding Season, This Dressing is every year becoming more popular with grain growers, and M the BEST and CFhAPKhT DRESSING for Wheat, Oats »nd Barley. A2s packet is sufficient for 50 bubhels of Seed. THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Aeen's 4 298 IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. D. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED Wheat Protector HAS BBSN USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS. IT his been amply proved by the Testi* menials of thousands of the First Practical Agriculturists In England, M ▼ell as by dozens of farmers in the Ash* burton District, that this preparation materially assists the germination of the scad, cawing the young plant to come up much nooner, and crow more vigorously, protects it to maturity frtm the ravage* of the Surd, Grub, and Wire worm, adds 6rmness to jhe straw (o support the ear. Seed dressed with this preparation may remain for any length of Haae without sustaining injury, and invariably PRODOCfcS WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, And of greater value than that grown from seed dretsed with other preparations. Local and provincial testimonials oan be seen at my office. henryTander, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON COUNTY. **10| OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS ADAMS, %hile thanking her many friends and customers, begs to Inform them that the Misses AdaH3 have taken the late fat cy repository as a DRESSMAKING AMD KNITTING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS ADAMS still retains the Agency for Weigel's Paper Pattern*, and Dye Works, and Registry Office for Servant*. BAUNDKRS' BUILDINGS. 4_177 COAL IMOUNTSOMERS j COAL COaL I HOUSEHOLD | COAL i COAL THIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck:— Westerfield Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid; Meth« yen, 19a 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. KDUCATIONA L. ASHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, TIMCHA. ~Y7"A CA N CIE S for Two Boarders, V Comfortable home and careful training ; English Church principles. Subjects taught—English, Arithmetic Algebra, Scripture, Geography, History, . Science, Literature, Needlework, Drilling, Drawing. French (spoken daily), German, or L%tin if desired, Advanced Music and - Singing. For terms and particulars apply to Mis Wethky, or Lady Blusdkk, Temukt. Applications also kindly permitted to the Kevd T. Hamilton, Ashburton. 6JW WAN x ED, Everybody to nse Titan Soap, groatesb marvel ri the age H. Zakotcr. Sola Aeenti