COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Sydney, August 21

Wheat-, chick scarce, B^3d; milling nominal 3s 6d. Four, roller brands £8 10.?. Oats, beat feed 2a 3d. Maiz», 2a 2d to 2i M. Barley, Cape nominal, 2s 23. Bran, Bgd. PolKrd, B.|cl. Peas, Prussian blue, prime 3s 3d. Potatoes. Circular Hoads £2 12a 6d to £2 15s. Onions, £3 15s to £3 17s M. Butter, dairy made Is to le Id ; factory made, Is 3d. Cheese, 53. Bacon, 4sd to sd.

Mblboukfe, Augu«t 21

Wheat, 2i 103 to 2s lid. Oats, Algerian 1* 4d to Is 7d ; stout white is 9d. Maize, 2s 2d to 28 3d. Bran, B£d. Pollard, 9Jrl Adelaide, August 21 Whaat, 2® 11 id. Flour, roller brands,

£7 ss.

ABDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

CHRIBTOHURHI, August; 21 there was a large attendance at the Addington market to-day, and business in the fafc cla ses was very good. Fat Cattle.—l6s head ware yarded. There was good demand, and the entry was cleared at »n appreciable advance per head. Stobk Cattle.—The entry consisted of aged cow« and backward young atock, for which there was ao demand. Fat Sheep.—Booo were penned. There was » good show of freezers, which were in demand. Butchers' sheep were well repre sented, and though the market opened a little weaker it aoon recovered. Heavy weight crossbred wethers, 17s to 19s; ewes, 14s to 17s fld } prime freezing wethers, 16s to 18s; ewes, 14s to 17s 6d ; mixed sexes, 14s 6d; secondary sorts, 12s to 13a 6d. Butchers' beat ewes, 12s to 16a; medium, 9s fid to 10s 9d; best merino wethera, lla 6d to 149 9d ; medium, 7a 5d to 12s. Store Sheep—About 4000 cama forward ffhe quality was poor and the business any thing tosfe brisk. Forward turnipers to 12s 2d; two«tooth mixed croasbreds, 8s 6d to 10s.

Pigs.—A medium entry sold at 2|d to 3d fer Ib. for bacoaers and porkers..

MAIL NOTICES.

.... I The Letter Box will be cleared for the ] despatch of correspondence from Ashburton for the undermentioned places as follows : — Burnham and Dunsandel, daily 3,15 pin Cliertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Chiistchnrch and north, daily 630 am 3 15pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am ©romore and Selwyn, daiiy 6 30 am Eiffel ton, Willowby, daily . 10 30 a in Lismote, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am lilgia, Wakanui, and River side, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seaneld, Kyle, and Newl&nds, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... ,6 30 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeaeh, and FiemingtOD, daily ... 345 pm Mount Somera, Sprincjburn, Bu&hside, Alford Forest, Stave'ey, daily .. ... 4 pm Metkven, daily ?\ Jt]P m -Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pin Oamaru, Bunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Eiling, Rangitata, daily .... 10 30 am 12 30 pm t'emuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm AnA Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 3 15 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day ,- ... ... 4 pm May field, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Lowe'ifff, Monday, W«dqw

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Asaturton THI7BSIMY, AWIJST 22, 189&



PUBLIC NOTICES. WHEAT DRESSING. TO FARMERS. WE have just received our supply for the coming Seeding Season. This Dressing is eveiy year becoming more popular with grain growers, and ie the BEST aod CBfcAPKbT DRESSING for Wheat, Oats and Barley. A2a packet is sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed. ! THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Agenrs. _ 4 228 T HAVE STARTED BUSINESS In ■*■ the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Office), where I will b© glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges, Shoeing—Hacks, ss; draughts, 6s. James Burmese, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. . 184 ________-- | HAIRDRESSER, (late of McGregor's). BEGS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS | in the new premises of MR C PERCY, Tobacconist, Eaab streeb, Aoh burton (next to Drug Company), Two years connection with Mr J. McGbegor is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He desires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him. Ladies' Haircutting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and Set. "OROFESSOR LOISETTE'S MEMORY X SYSTEM. In response to numerous requests from all sections of New Zealand that I should at once afford facilities to acquire my art of Assimilative memory by Correspondence on the Single Bosk System, and at tfie price of One Pound Four Shillings each pupil, 1 have to state that all persons wishing to learn my system should put themselves iuto communication with Mr P: R. Dix, of Ooombes' 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. WALKER'S BOT-FLY BEMEDY. Cherteey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly j Remedies, Ashburloa Sir,—l consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse. He got bo bad that I had to lay him up. No nutter what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak chat ha could scarcely stand. I carefuly followed the direc tions on the bottles an<l shortly after gett ing the last bottla he paused bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few d&ya was fit for hi<s work. lam confidant only for the remedy ha would have died. I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal.— William Stkinofkllow. Launmon, August 18, 1894 Mr Hefleltine,—Sir, I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Walker's Bot FJy Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my bor=e that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I drenched eigh>, following carefully the direc tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few days there was i wonderful change for the better I oan highly reoommend it and would advise farmerß to bee no time id drenching their stock lest they have their horseg dropping dead aa I had, I believe it to ba the only safe and certain cure for the suffering of horses James Lemon Ashburton Porks, March 1, 1894 Mr J Haseltine. Sir—l em very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He was ailing for som? daya, hia coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runainm at the nose and a very bad oough ; and was soaree'y able to walk about; we quite expeoted he would die. I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot Fiy Remedie?, and gave it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly a* er he get the last boitle he began to im prove snd by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to bo s medicine unequalled, and oan recommend it with all confidence to all horse owners, as the best horea remedy in the market. Edward Oobbett Greenwood Farm, Southbridge, August fe, 1892 Mr Waiker. Sir,—l am glad to beae testi mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies; One of my bast horses ba came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life less and a bud color, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughiag a paddock I did not want to lay him up until be 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 tne treatment you pre eoribed, and in a few days be wee quite better, and new at bis work, heatty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You oan use this as you please. Robebt Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1594 Mr Walker.DearSir,—l have great pleasure in informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got from Mr Heueltine, your agent, was a wonderful success. I had four horses seriously ill on December last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar vellous, I strictly followed the directions given and in a week the horses were out of danger end recovering rapidly I drenched two more in February wi'h the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order P. Stewart Mr Cross. Burnbam, got the Remedy for a borse suffering last year ; on reaohing home he was dead. Tbis season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the eceor^d day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing well. Chertaoy, April 12, 1895 Mr Hrsehinc, Aahburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib,—The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got ao bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worpe, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bots came away in h&ndfuis and in a few days be was hearty and well from tbe effects of this remedy on my neighbours horses and my own I oonsider blessing to borae owners and could the poor ! uttering horses speak they would certainly i praise Walkers Bot-fly Remedies as the boet ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine. Sir,—l have pleasure in Mog to the wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses, They got very low in condition, a cry coat, and very tight f=kin, and lost all heart at their work. had to lay them up. Hearing bo much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial. I followed carefully the directions on the labels and the results were euoh as to satisfy me that it is the only remedy for the euilering horse. lam certain 1 got back the cost in thc-i work inside a wetk. I shall oertainly use it in future in prtference to anything elee as it has no equal M J TWEEDIE AGENTS FOB ASH BURTON—J Hkskl tine, Saddler; Rkoaupus Henky, Saddler. M A N U FACT UK X K—Kobekt Walkjsu, Oval Ktscrye, Woolstw i



JBAif DXR& Sons Kuealypti Extracft There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, inroducts of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Fork Volatile BucALYPrr EXTRACT) whicli is recoKnised by the medical division of ihe Pruesisa Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to n* through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 Ie proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tha Unlrersities at Bonn ftn<i GricfswaH, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at lon,'Had- Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medlwl Clinic at GreifawaW, that only products that ore saturated with oxygen and freed of a'lds, resinous and other BUbataneea, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative quulities proper to the plant nocording to these authorities, and accosding to Pro fessor Dr Lieter of England, and to Dre Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the Pnly on which possesses the proper therapeutic val'ie. Bander & Son's Eucalypti Extract AH other erode ai!« are to be classed among the turpentines, which hnve.wnen used as medicine.no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an interim medici><nent. Theie so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received extinction at Exhibitions as Commercial articles are used for mechanical pur poees are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) JSy their alcoholic thin and mobiie appearance, being rocnoed in specific density through the presence of acids By tbelr taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennatea. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infaminations, dysentery, wounds, th consequences are appalling For safety always ask fo SAHDEK AND SON S ErjCALYI'TI EXTRACT and 20 Jiho old, well-tea'ed and reliable preparation.—Sand huret, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S



"RATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 11 AGEJNCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. ' Capital £1,000 000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christcharch, Dunedin, Timaru, Camaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbouma The Company is prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR- Shaw, Savill & Albloa Co. Ltd Hay#ards Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY OOMPABY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, FRIEDLANDER"S BUILDINGS, Moobe Street, Ashburton 7 51 BICYCI'fiB. W. H. LANDELLS & SON, BURNETT STREET. Lats Landells and Preston) A BIG REDUCTION IN CYCLES .FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. £23 HUMBERS FOR £19 10a £19 10a PREMIERS FOR £17 10s 2in and Ifin Dunlop Tyres 94 Pattern PRACTICAL ENGINEERS, HORSE SHOEING k GENERAL BLACKSMITHS GOACHBUILDEKS, Etc. Windmills, Sewing Machines, Guns, Safes, Locks, ar.d all classes of sroa'l work done. i



Musical Osborit Coombe, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late of London) Tl/TAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton JAIL Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Mr Llewfllyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 PIANOFORTE, ~ AMEEICAN 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 i  ■.. i ~ JLlewellyn tlwen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. INTENDING PUPLILS kindly oom •*- ratmicafce as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trlnty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. A CARD Mrs A. D. Claridse, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14, TEBMS ON APPLICATION. - THB^VroWNT ~~~ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will bo able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terma, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded If re quired. 4 14, 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING & FRENCH MRS F MAKEIG, WILLS STREET, WEST. n HE Second Term will begin MON- I DAY, May 27. Vacancies In each of the above. Terms on application. 5 135 THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL cdCSOO,OOO. T> ISKS accepted and Rales quoted on application, irrespective of Tariff. A. LAWRIE & CO;, 6 43 Aqenta, SUCIAR ltOILIM& EXTRAOBDIIABY T LEAD, Competition follows. Who saw American Farthing Caramels before DIGGLE came REPLY: NO ONE. Imitated now, but net DIGGLE'S real Yankee Stingo. Tha trade is being stirred about and awake to the fact that DIGGLE S Goods lead, * SELDOM EQUALLED BUT NEVER EXCELLED" TO LADIES. TADIES requiring nursing and other A attention can be accommodated at Mks Anne Dalley's, Nelson Street, Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIITY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellingtons Local Board of Directors : ITib Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.O. (Chairman) the Hon Charles J. Johnston, Jfi.C» (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq PheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.t. Jokn Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dt G. B. Alison, M,D., M.R.CB. (England^ THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austkaiian Life Q#mce, \no th» LARGEST IN THIS BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office which declares % BONUS EVERY YEAR the Method or Valuation adopted by this Society it at the mewt Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than thai held by any other office is the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS (TWELVE MILLIONS} Stebling 'ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000 000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE «, HO,SBa Sum Assured £39,888,071 Cash Bonuses Divided  .. £6,883,418 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH .Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910.000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE veara, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Bevereionary Bonuwa exceeding FOUR MILLIONS * w ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A- M- P- SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY 'SEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent? on the total income j EDWARD W. LOWE, ileaident Secretary Brancn Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, Diofcrlct Secrotary H ZANDER, 7 L caj Brokej A{jhhnrto»



[ } ASHBURTON BRICK, TILE, & POTTERY YARD J. CEUM & SON, MANUFACTURERS. jTTAVING Purchased from Mesßrs 1~l Friedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. N.B —On and after JUNE 1, the pr'cs of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233 walTTmodnt'sumers i coal goal | household | coal COAL JHIS well-known and favorite House hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck:— Weaterfield 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 by cheque or PjO. order. GEORGE PARK, Monnt Somers. B O PRICHARD, THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager ... ... F. 0. White* Pharmaceutical Chemist. TUST to Hand Ex S. S. Doric d New (Season's Norwelgian Cod Liver on Che Protectors, Single and Doable and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND COLDS, WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections cf the throat and longs. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN |lb, lib, and 101b Tins, SPENCER'S WEEKLY, A Jourual of Practical Reform, Devoted to the discussion and Exposure of tho CAUSES which produce DEPRESSION, And Hinder the Return of Prosperity In producing tbis p.3per the Proprietor aims at Enlightening the Public on the Operation of ma. y usages which IMPOVERISH THE MANY And ENRICH the FEW He advocates what is Just and Fair to all classes, and insists unjust encroachment on the part of any class, being profoundly convinced that that the MAXIM OF GENERAL PROSPERITY can only be attained by IMPARTIAL EQUITY and the studious observance of economic law Wrongs iujnre the property of the person wronged Widespread and general Wrongs, therefore, Cause widespread and general Depression When collective or legislative wrong"" are clearly Peon ' by the Peop'e, they can be redressed by intelligent constitutional lolitica! action. To assist in achieving this moat desirable end Spencer's Weekly k beiijg launched, and solicits tho sympathy and practicil support of nil who believe that National Prosperity is Based Upon .Vatienal Bi'hteousness, In economics the groundwork of Its argument is the following axiom, i unearned"gains i • acquired by the Few • '■ mean : j UNDESERVED : ! IMPOVERISHMENT j I inflicted on the Many. j SPENCER'S WEEKLY will advocate the gradual Resumption by tbe State of the Unearned Incre ment in the Value of Land. It will also advocate tbe Reinfiiicti-atio'i of Silver, in orJer to remove the crashing burden which has been imposed upon po'luctive enterprise by the unearned increment in the value of gold Spencer's Weekly will advocate the adoption of simple and effective sanitary measures, but will strenuously oppose The infliction of disease by law, whether by compulsory v.ccimition, or any other form o£ compulsory inoculation of disease A special and most valuable feature will be an accurate and reliable Review of Commercial and Mo- I netary Movements of the Week | To Adve tisers, Sponoer'a Weekly will start with 3 guaranteed circulation in most useful aud in fluential quarters of 5,500 copies weekly A specimen copy will be posted to any address on receipt of written application Subscription : 12a per annum, payable in advance to W J Spencer, Temperance-hall, Pitt street, Sydney, to wbom all communications should be addressed Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, HOLD a Large Stock of up-to-date Cut-paper Patterns, Madame Demerat's latest productions, including Bathing, Racing, Boating, Gymnasium, and all fashionable costumes for ladies and children; also, Fashion Journals Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fancy Work. THE FANCY REPOSITORY, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. Agents for —Dye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10 E. W If ANUfEft. I AM A CASH BUYER OF a. GOOD HEAVY Oaten Sheaf Chaff AT CURRENT RATES- Sacks supplied by me, I have several lots of TURNIPS to sell. I am appointed AGENT for 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. HANMER. West Street, April 17, 18U5.



GREAT SALE OF FUiiNITURE. DBAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITUBE. PARPKTS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads U Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedstead 3 425, usual pries 50s. ! Wicker Ohairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR OASH AT T. BL U»DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TANORBD STREET, Opposite Arcade, a»d next Building Society's Office. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY TTAVING taken those premises corner Arcade and Burnett street known as ARCADE HOUSE beg to intimate that they have opened the same with a Large and Varied Stock of NEW GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, i which we were fortunate to procure at large discounts from the Christchurck Warehouse?, and which we intond ottering at VERY LOW PRICES FOR OASH so as to effect a Clearance to make room for our Spring* shipments which are now about due. We would specially ask you to note that this is not a sale of goods that have been in the fixtures for years, but a PERFECTLY FRESH AND NEW STOCK ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY, OASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 H. 0. SHRIMPTON, Manager. Spring Sowing. WE HAVE FOR SALE MACHINE-DRESSED SEEDS TUSCAN WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COW GRASS, ALSIKE, TREFOIL. PEAS PARTRIDGE, GIANT GREYS AND MARROWFATS | Also — MANURES FOR ALL CROPS. Farmers will; consider their interests by placing Orders with us. LOWEST PKIOES IN THE MABKET SHLB4RHAII' KltOH., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have juit to hand & Large Consignment 0? WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tics: Also tht ftllowing Varieties in 2lb Tins *.— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANGY MIXED, ARROWROOS. ISIS., eto. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, bat Mel»g that the Biscuits get eef* in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 21b airtight tins, thus ensuing the crispoess of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BBITSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post) despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3d packets and Flower Seeds In Id packets, alwaya in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEABMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. TO NE S IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for OASH, NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Tca,chera supplied with a^l School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on drauehl excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10a 6d per roam, Chalk. Blottine Paner Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. ° ' * ' Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound" ** required, A ?y Q B^° Q ka and Publications required procured from L !» Colonial, or Londo 1. Violin*, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. £'£s£&£i!! " -*■- *W» *^W -.»-- Hi IH, Jqbci i



JOHN OUK & <J<>. "DTAVE NOW ON VIEW A LARGE AND COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF REGISTER GRATES, | HEATING AND COOKING STOVES, ENAMELLED MANTELPIECES, ETC. which are being sold at prices that will effect a speedy Clearance. Paul AGENTS for SOOT? BROS, celebrate Ranges, which are without doabfctfe* brafc colonial made ranges in the market, JOHN ORR~ & CO., ironmongers and general merchants, ashburton. . the horse's friend Pages No* Horse Oils. I^o. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Cure for Sprains, Braises, Swellings or Hard ©alltw ■^ Lumps. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure care for cores on back or shoolders or any kind of cub or broken womid. Page's Rheumatic Oils. To be used for Rhea maism, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises. All one price, 2« 6d 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 Agents. Each bottle bears my registered mark, and testimonials are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil :— Recardua Henry, Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; P, E. White, Ohemisfc last Street; Fletcher Bros, Storekeepers, East Street j Shearman Bros, Burnett Street; Mi- Clark, Saddler, Tinwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakaia, MrftD. Millar Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W 9 PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, HI. Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in \ search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in WE THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. | NOT> LEAD, FOR - WANT To w J- MELLOR WHO 1 (Latjs Bishop,) AS may. Zealandia Boot Store, SURE SMALL nas discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14a than AS vTffwrrro than any ordinary SHOP for 20a. PKIWIIb j,m. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW YOU A *m GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AND JTHAN EVER FOR CASH. WASTE QUICK INSPECTION INVITED. YOU RETURNS —^ repairs left in our charge willjbe "neatly and promptly executed. WILL NOTE ADDRESS ;f iWANf. J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT S T§o'RiE' e TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. Andrew Orr HAS Purchased the Whole Sample Boot Stock of Messrs Sargqod/Son, and Ewen, and Messrs Bing, Haeris & Co., Ohristchurch, at 28 percent off cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots andJShoes. THE3E GOODS ARE TO BE) OB'FERED TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY MORNING AT |0 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.