StA.tJOBI.BMNG LICENSES Eighteen slaughtering licences were renewed,

FORD

The offer of the Mount .Somers Road Board to pay half the cost of repairing a ford in Green's Creek wae accepted.

ANNUAL MEETING

At twelve o'clock the Council adjourned for the annual meeting, the same members being present Mr Cameron said that Mr E. G. Wright had given the utmost satisfaction in hia conduct of the business of the Council, and he had gceat pleasure in proposing his re-election Mr McFarlane seconded thia proposal. He was certain they could not do better j

Mr Harper endorsed whab had been expressed, and said that Mr Wright's oconpation of the chair had even ex* eepf?ed his expectation The motion was unanimously carried, and My Wright took the chair and thanked the Council for their kind expressions and appreciation of his conduct of the business. He did nob know whether there had been fewer troublesome questions than usual arising j during his term of office, but he had found I the duties light. He considered it the duty of a chairman to lighten the work of the Council as far as possible by disposing of all minor matters, about which there could be no possible difference of opinion, as they arose. This Council was fortunate in having the assistance of officers of" exceptional ability and judgment, which greatly assisted to avoid any friction with the public

HOLIDAYS

It was resolved to close the offices as Usual for the Christmas holldoys, and the next meeting was fixed for the second Friday in January

DOG- COLLARS

The same arrangements were made for dog collars as last year, the Clerk to be registrar

TRAMWAY DISTRICT RATE

The Mount Somers tramway rate was made payable on January 3,1896

STORM WATER

The Railway Department complained of an overflow from a water race. —The Clerk was directed to reply that the complaint does not refer to any gazetted race ander the Council's control

WATEE RACE EXTENSIONS

Tbe applications of Messra Haydock, J. Judd, L M. Thompson, H. J. Harri son, J. Biown, W. Morgan, and tha Rangitata Road Board were granted, and others from Messrs Elliott, Smth, Wiggins, and Wagon were granted sub ject to conditions

MOUNT HUTT STORM WATER

A deputation, consisting of Messrs P. Drummond and William Morgan, waited nn the Council, with a petition from residents in the Mount Hutt district, requesting the Council to take steps to relieve them of storm water

The Chairman said this was a very old question, and as the persons interested would not form themselves into Associa tions to deal with the difficulty in their own districts, the Council could not expend the general funds for the benefit of particular persons

The deputation could give no estimate as to the acreage or amount of loss

Tlie Chairman eaid the Coancil recog nised no liability in the matter, tut would give it their careful consideration Mr Morgan said two lots of water had been brought into one channel, and they wished to have a channel made to carry off the water to the river, or the present channel enlarged. If the channel were lengthened to fifteen miles, tbe settlers at the lower end would be in the same position that the petitioners were now. It was too large a work for th© Road Board to deal with, and that wds why they came to the Council The Chairman said he could hold out much hope of any relief unlet-s the settlers formed Ihemselvee into a drainage district. However, the Council would carefully consider the matter The deputation then withdrew WAKAJSUI CREEK

Mr David Thomas attended, at the re quest of Mr Mahoney, witb a proposal for the settlement of the question of the divertion of the creek.—The Council promised to consider the matter.

(Left sitting.)

A FATHER SHOOTS HIS SON

Melbourne, December 5

A tragedy occurred at St Kilda to day. Leopold Hesse shot his son Alfonso, aged twenty-two, dead while the young man was at lunch near a window, through which the father fired with a rifle. f The crime ia supposed to be the result of strained relations in business matters. Hesse has been drinking hearily. The murderer has been arrested.

The Dean Case

Sydney, December 5

In the conspiracy cases, counsel for the defence objected to the ad mission of evidence explanatory of the Attorney-General's action with refer ence to Gail's bigamy case. Counsel for the Crown urged that the attack had been made on the Attorney- General, insinuating corruption, from a spirit of animus, and an explanation should be allowed in common justice. He could explain everything. Mr Justice Cohen admitted it was only fair that an explanation should be made, but at present he would not admit evidence.

A lengthy argument ensued on the question of admitting Parliamentary speeches as evidence. Counsel for the defence objected on the ground that they were made under Parlia mentary privilege. The prosecution contended that no such privilege existed in cases like the present, but only covered such matters as slander and libel. His Honor said the point was very important, and, while he thought the speeches of Crick and Meagher were admissible, he would take a note, and consider the objection raised by the defence.

Australian Politics.

new Bolivia: wai.es

Sydney. December 6

In the Assembly the Premier made a Ministerial statement, hoping that the session would be ended by the 20th. He expected to pass the Taxa tion, the Federal Enabling, the Public Service and one or two other important Bills before adjourning.

In the Council the Land and Income Tax and Customs Abolition Bills were passed through Committee without amendments.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide, December 5

A full vote in the Legislative Assembly threw out the Early Closing Bill by a majority of six.

The Eastern Question.

_*—— / London, December 4 j Ii The Sultan personally appealed to j j Russia, Austria, Germany, and France Ito withdraw their demand for addi tional guardships, but his request was declined. The Daily A Teivs' correspondent tele graphs that Constantino Authopaalo succeeds Rustem Pasha. Rome, December 4 The Pope has sent 50,0001 ire to the distressed Armenians. In a fresh outbreak at Oesarea sixty Armenians were killed. The Governor of the town has been dismissed for not taking precautions to prevent the | outrage,

THS iSHBCBTON GUABDIAN: Ff.IDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1896.



! Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every J single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last ten days of 3 McDonald and MoDiarmid's sale of Anderson's Boot Stock. 11 157 Entertainments. ORIENTAL NlGirs. ENTERTAIN MENT. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. FIRST APPEARANCE IN ASHBURTON I of THE GREATEST AUTHORITY AND MOST DELIGHTFUL LECTURER i On the Holy Land and Egypt. TO-NIQHT. (DECEMBER 6), when JOHN GRIGG, Esq. will preside. THE REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A. REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A. Will Deliver the First of his j Two Lecture Entertainments, Commencing with the famous Illuminated Xj&Ot 111*0 "THE ORESCENT and the GROSS." ) Or, the Cradle of Christianity. MAGNIFICENT ILLUMINATED VIEWS. Reserved seats 3s, Unreserved seats 2s, Back la. Box Plan of seats at Mr H. M. Jones', and tickets at Messrs H. M. Jones and L. P. Andrewes. Admission to Reserved Seats at the side door. Commencing ab 8 o'clock. CHILDREN'S LECTURE, with lime light views in darkened room at 3 o'clock SATURDAY. Admission, 3d. ON MONDAY, "DECEMBER 9, The Beautiful Lecture, THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS. R. S. SMYTHE. Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. "^ TENDERS are invited to be sent in not later than FRIDAY, December 13, for SHINGLING Griffiths' Boad and Gartartan Road, and also for CLEANING Wheats tone Drain from Graham's Road to outlet. FOOKS & SON, 12 10 Surveyors to the Board. PUBLIC NOTICES ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. APPLICATIONS are invited for the . PURCHASE of 10 Acres of PRIME HAY, in quantities to suit pur chasers. Particulars m»y ba obtained from the Curator, Ashburton Domain. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to Board. December 6, 1895. 12 23 IV UTICE is hereby given in pursuance L* of the Public Reserves Acb, 18S5, Clauec 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ariel Bicycle Club's Sports on MONDAY, the 16th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto On the following scale, viz,— For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. December 3, 1895. 12 12 """ENSILAGITiJNjErirS uses! TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, STOCK OWNERS AND OTHERS. |i|R M. 3. CAMPBELL, at the re -"-*- quest of some of the Farmers in the Ashborbon District, has kindly con sented to Deliver a Lecture on the above subject on SATURDAY NEXT, 7th inst. at 2 p.m., at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Rooms, Bullock's Buildings, Burned) Street. W. SIMPSON, Secretary to the A. and P. Association. 12 14 SHEEP • FErn "TT7 AKTED for a term of months— SHEEP FEED in large or Small acreage. Apply, 12 13 D. THOMAS. HrANDART UNION & JAPANESE. H A. mi A. A _R« The Stock jnst opened up are straight from Japan. The firm I deal with are living there. No London Imltatiocu Come and see the prices. SALE NOW ON. FOUR WEEKS ONLY. i SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. Jt> J73L JLi J~L. _£3__ XC* SOUTH END OF ARCADE Art Union Tickets senb bo all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTON, Inaugurator_ hmo^ organ, and theory of MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance up Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street, THEORY CLASS-THURSDAY. I



The programme of the Tinwald Racing Club appears on our fourth page. Vtnus Zobacto—Latest Sweess,



I FYisdl&fider Br6§., Limited. I rTiirT-nr_-ii ii ii i ii I IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of W. B. Ellery, of May field, farmer, a Bankrupt. ! MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, are instructed by the Deputy Official Assignee in bankruptcy, to Sell by Public Auction on the Farm; near _ : CAVENDISH RAILWAY STATION, ON MONDAY NEXT, THE 9th INST., ' At 22 o'clock, the following— ] A DRAUGHT HORSES I T HACK I COW A ,PIGS Qq MERINO EWES 2 Double-farrow Ploughs, 1 Moulding Plough, 1 Grubber, 1 Farm Dray Spring Trap and set Trap Harness Set Harrows, MoOormiok Reaper and Binder, Ohaffcutter and Horse* power, quantity of Harnws, Troughs, Empty Bags, &c. Sale at 12 o'clock. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 5 Auctioneer. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER"? MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY 6 ACRES 6 Originally part of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived instructions from the Executors In the estate of the late Mrs Butler to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, that valuable block of Suburban Land, being Lot 1 on the sale plan of the Celebrated Grove Farm Estate, containing 6 acres 1 perch, situated at the corner of Wilkin and Grove streets and adjoining the residence of Mr D. Thomas. Land of First-class Quality. Magnificent Site for Private Residence Terms at Sale. Note time--11.30. T. BULLOCK, II 189 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Property at Waterton, Close to School, about 50 ACRES 50 With Dwelling-house and Other improve ments. MR T. BOLLOCK has received instructions from Mr H. Muir to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, his property at Waterton, as follows : — Parb of R.S. 17632 and others contain ing In all 49 acres 2 roods 19 perches, fenced with wire fences and otherwise improved, on which is erected a New Dwelling House of four rooms and all in English grasses. Desirable property for a family man who is anxious to educate his children,' being close to the school and in a very good district. Inspection invited. Easy Terms of Payment. Sale ab 11.30. T. BULLOCK, *■"• _19Q Auctioneer. TO LET—Dwelling House of 4 rooms, with Verandah and Scullery, front ing Wakanui read. TO LET—Shop and Dwelling, Comp ton'a Building, Moore Street. Rental 6s per week. TO LET—A Cottage of 7 Rooms, centrally situated in Tancred street. TO LET—Dwelling in Moore street. Possession can be given any time after Monday, 25th inst. Rental 5s per week. TO LET—At a low rental, Shop in East stret, near Mr James' butcher. TO LET—Cottage, centrally situated in Burnett street. TO LET—Cottage in Tinwald, lately occupied by Mr St Quintln. TO LET- Small Shop in the Arcade. FOR SALE—Capital building site, first class land, being T.S 875 and 876, Grejt Street. Also T.S.s 905 and 906, come? of Bast and Grey Streets, North. FOR SALE-Four sections Tinwald, between Harland and Grove Streets, one acre. OfFers are invited for T.S.s 994, 995 end 1118, Walker, Peter, and Wills Streets, West, bhe owner being very desirous of disposing of same. Offers are invited for 226 acres Mount Somers District, near the township, being R.S. 31117. Full particulars on applica tion. FOR SALE—A dwelling house of four room and scullery with verandah, good cooking range, well situated near the Wakanui Road. T. BULLOOK. 3 D. Thomas. ARCADE. SATURDAY,"DECEMBER 7, 1895 "T HAVE received instructions from a X Client to Sell by Public Auction, Z*-j SPRING TRAP. DAVID THOMAS, 12 24 Auctioneer. CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. X BEG to Inform my Personal Friends X and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buvebs Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H. Matson & Co., Addlngton, bo Warehouse My Wool and Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows :-r- SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADDIHGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christchurch. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to bs properly appreciated. 11183 I



1 BasineS9 Notice. _ Henry Zander. A S the Harvesting Season ifl now juL drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Material?, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING-TWINES. BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIRE. Aud all other Harvesting Material , now in Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I oan quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few~SECOND HAND McOQRMICK REAPERS & BINDERS In First Class Order. Early application necesiary. McCORMICK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZACK'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For ail other machines 1 *i_____i CORNSACKS, CORNSAgSsL I am now prepared to take orders for full sized Cornsacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will be heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, eta In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at £5 per cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for yonr JAM, I aud see that you get it ; NEW CURRANTS, I NEW" RAISINS, ani> NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without further washing Tea*, Teas, Tea,. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sizes. They are giving universal satisfaction SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Oils. Oils. I have in Stock and to Land— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 cases Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware , Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire j • BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING j WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STODT, LIQUEURS, lb HAB ANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, 1 In view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business, ..J_otiG6s. Special and Grand Display OP Summer Dress Goods. T7MBRACING the Latest Novelties In both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming StylishJaokets and Capes Ribbons and Laoes, the latest! The Newest in Blouses. JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHOLABS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 Inches to 13 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VERY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLAOE KID SHOES, STARTLING VALUE, MITCHELL AND TURNER. TANCRED STREET. Friedlander Bros., Limited. ! WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE OE COMMIS SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. OUR SECOND SALE WILL TAKE PLACE AT CHRISTCHUROH ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th. CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either at our Ashburton or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive the most careful attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores to Christchurch, except railage. Wool intended for THIS SALE should reach ADDINGTON not later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1895. JFriedlander Bros,, Limited. Wall Papers. Wall Papers, O TONS OP WHITE LEAD 100 DRUMS LINSEED OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhangings, The Most Fashionable Designs and Best value'ever offered in thia District Call Early. We have the Cheapest and Best LAWN MOWERS in the market We have an exceedingly Good and Choice Selection of Electroplate Ware,, Every Aeticlb Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED W. H. COLLINS & CO PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KIUWORTH, ENGINEER. QTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND GiOLDsW'A.TEK APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR- McLaren* (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson'a Portable Blast Furnaces. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade tho following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums' 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Desßicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 CwiJcing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 CwClNew Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily* Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



STRAYED from the Grange Farm, on or about 9th inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving Information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock il 112 FOR SALE,—-An Inproved Farm mostly In English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, Pull particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK, FIFTY AORES, Hinds Village Settle ment, being Lot 3, reserve 137, fenced und with small dwelling thereon, lately occupied by one Pearce, Rental half yearly, £1 lis 3d. Offers are invited for this on account of the Fnblio Trustee. 1 T. BULLOOK. i



BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. FRIDAY—No Service (Lecture by the Rev Haskett-Sraith) SATURDAY—Lecturo by the Rev Haskett-Smith for Sunday School children only sundayliervioes, 8 a.m, Holy Communion—Rev T. A. Hamilton* 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon— Rev Haskett-Smith. 2.45 p.m. Children's Service—Address by the Rsv Haskbtt-Smitii. 6.30 pan. Evening Prayer and Sermon —Rev tt^sKETS'SsjWB. I



loz of Experience is Worth Tons of Theory.. There are in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifty farmer who Bucceed in accumulating substantial sums of money. The number cf these might be enormously increase!! if farmers would Use the Renowned JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE • TT WILL POSITIVELY CURE. SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM IN SHEKP In tins of One and Two Gallons, 19a, and £1 14s. One gallon will drench 100 sheep. Shake well before using, and keep shaken during use. — TESTIMONIALS — Mount Joy, Pukerau, Southland. August 22, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—ln reply to your inquiry re Joseph Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I have used this Mixture for two or three years when my sheep showed signs of scour or lung-worm. I may say, I found it a cure, and the result was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drßnch—Yours truly, Samtoi. White. Motu Tapu, Auckland, August 15,1893 To Messrs Buckland and Sons— Gentlemen,—We have used six tins of Ford's Scourand Lung-Worm Mixture, on both calves aad sheep, and it has given us every satisfaction. We consider it the best and most economical, mixture that we have tri«d.—Yours truly, Reid Bros Orari Gorge, Woodbury, May 26, 1892 To Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—About three "weeks since, I obtained five two-gallon tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for about 1500 halfbred lambs that ware scouring very bad and going back sadly. They have now been drenched about a fort night, and have decidedly improved. The scour stopped, and I have only lost two lambs since. I feel convinced, if I had not used it I should have had a heavy loss—-Yours truly, C. G. Tripp. To Mr R. Wellwood, Hastings,-— Te Mata, Dear Sir,—The two tins of Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture I got from yoa were a great success. I used it on a Sock of very weedy hoggets and the effect was ■imply magical } not one died, and the whole lot improved so much that you would hardly know them for the same sheep in a month's time.—Yours truly, J." S. Grams, manager for J. B, Chalmers? Marlborough Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Blenheim, IV arch 4, 1893 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—l have pleasure in testifying to tbe useful properties of your Lung« Worm Mixture. I used it on some Rotnney lambs last season with best re suits, and have no hesitation in recommending it strongly.—Yours faithfully, Alfred J. Lichfield, Chairman of Directors* Riccarton, February 9,1894 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiry re Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that my manager at Methven used it en some of the smallest and weakest lambs we had, and that it stopped the scour in them, and they seem benefited by the dose they had.—Yours faithfully, John Djeahs. Eiffelton, January 20,1894 Mr Ferriman, Ashburton,— Dear Sir,—My crossbred lambs were suffering so badly from the lung-worm and scour (both) that I had forty deaths in a flock of 350. After one drenching with Ford's Mixture, the 310 to my astonishment, improved beyond anything I have ever seen. Only two deaths ocomred after drenching and these two were almost dead when drenched. The Mixture paid me well and I would advise any one to use it.—Willson Crosskell. Doric, January 16,1895 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—My sheep haying derived much benefit from using Joseph Ford'i Lung-Worm Mixture, I think it only due to you that you should know that it was very effective, and I can confidently recommend it to any farmer whose sheep are not thriving. Before using the Mixture, in a very small flock, I was losing three lambs per- week, but after dosing there were no deaths, and the sheep began to improve quickly;— Yours truly, D. B. Carruthkrs Gore, February 20, 1895 Dear Sirs,— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture, I used the three tins on my lambs and am much pleased with the result. I fancy I used it rather liberally, as I require another tin to complete with. I have no hesitation in recommend* ing it to settlers, if used according to printed directions—-Yours faithfully, s Peter McKinsta, Farmer N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter buy y, Ltd, Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture: Io compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold thia mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction—Yours faith fully, A. H. Ttjrnbull, Manager Invercargill, March 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint. On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with the results obtained from its use—Yours faithfully, Tothili., Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 2,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,— Re Ford's Scour & Lung-Worm Mixture^ which ycu sent sent us last year, we have had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture; so can cannot but conclude that it has given satisfaction—Yours faithfully, C. D. Mullins, General Manager WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895. we, took more orders for Suits, &c , than ever we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICKS, and'that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIi.IE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show. COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, Ac, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment C»AIGIIEJLS>""ir,B.EMIITMAIf; I THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON LAST TEN DAYS OF MCDONALD & ItIcDIAItIWIIVS Great Clearing Sale, OF S. ANDERSON'S STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES. OWING: to the immense success which has attended the above Gigantic Sale we have decided to continue the same for Ten Days Only. Our prices are the same as hitherto although our stock has been largely increased by the arrival of New Goods. ALL COLONIAL BOOTS AT COST PRICE. DOZENS OF PAIRS AT UNDER COST PRICE — Remember — This is a Genuine Clearance Sale ef the Best Assorted Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. See our Windows and Door for the Greatest Bargains in town, and Note the Address— ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET THE Christchureli Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON* * Are in a position Meet All the Requirements pf the District during th^ Coming Season, and are prepared to FREEZE FOE FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST MA.RKET VALUES. ■ n 105 £50 Reward. TT can be saved Jby every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and MELLO R'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and 1 tfost Reliable Root Store in Ashburton. 3000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. Men? G^odßtucbers 4s Ud Men _ Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoe » 5s 6d Ladies Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan St raps fc 8d .^ Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pair's of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers she mid Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay yon to call and see for yourself, No one asked to buy. The Goods and Ibices speak for themselves. j. mIITI LO B, ZBAK^KPU BOOT STORU^