Condensed Cable.

London, December 5 The centenary of the birth of Thomas Oarlyle was celebrated at Chelsea. Mr J. Morley delivered an eloquent eulogy. Sarti, the manager of the Olerken well branch of llkington and Com pany, jewellers, who was suspected of being connected with the recent silvsr robbery, has been committed for trial. December 6. j

Lord Stanmore presided at a fare well banquet to Sir J. B. Thurston. He eulogised his career as High .Com missioner of the South Pacific, and expressed cenfidence that he would continue his good work in that capa city. Sir J". B. Thurston, in reply, said he was convinced there was a great future before the islands of the Pacific if all worked in the interests of the Empire. Sir R. Herbert, Mr Richard Chamberlain, and Mr John Arundel were among those present.

Mr Lecky it as been elected for Dublin University by a large majority. Pabis, December 5 M. Ohallemel is dangerously ill. The Committee of Enquiry into the stranding of the French warship at Hyeres minimised the fault of the Commander, as the sandbank was not on the chart, i

The Eastern Question.

Bomb, December 5 It is reported here that Bald Pasha has sought refuge m the British embassy in Constantinople, St Pkteksbttkg, December 5 The Cologne Times states that a month ago Russia believed Great Britain intended to enter the Dardan elles without consulting the other powers, and therefore instructions were sent to the Kussian agents at Sebaatopol to prepare vessels and be ready to sail at twenty-four hours' notice. Already, it says, a fleet of sixteen Russian ships have assembled j there. i

Kucheng Massacre

Sydney, December 6 Latest Eastern files show that the massacre of missionaries at Kucheng has been fully avenged. The last prisoner found guilty has been ex ecuted, and altogether twenty-aix men have been beheaded, six others sen tenced to exile, twenty-seven con demned to ten years imprisonment, and four to be chained to a stone for three years,

AN IQUISITIVE CHANCELLOR

St Petersburg, December 5 Chancellor De Witte is insisting on the subjection of the accounts of the Czar's household to examination. His action has provoked a confliot with Oount Daslikoff, the head of the household, and De Witte's posi ion i 3 thought to be endangered.

Gold Robbery

Sydney, December 6 When the steamer Whampoa reached Hong Kong from Australia last voyage it was found that £500 in gold toad been stolen from the strong room. The chamber had not been approached after leaving Thursday Island, and none lodged near it. The work was evidently that of a skilled man. Only one box of gold was taken, though close to it waa another containing ,£ISOO. The door had been closed and the Chubb lock replaced. No trace of the thief has yet been discovered.

Sensation on a Steamer.

Pbkth, December 6 During the voyage of the steamer Macgregor, from Albany to Esperance Bay, a : sensational incident occurred. The engines were suddenly stopped by the heavy sea and the vessel broached to. The boats "were got ready and all hands were called on deck. The latter order was only intended for the crew, but the passengers took it for them lelves and a panic ensued. Men and women rushed on deck, the latter screaming wildly but after a short scene of indescrihable excitement their fears were allayed,

Grazier v Butcher.

Sydney, December 6 At a meeting of graziers and stock agents it was resolved, after January 1, j to sail cattle only on condition that after the fall of the hammer they accept no responsibility with regard to diseases in the animals. Complaints were made that when vendors took delivery of cattle they did so with all risks, where as the buying butchers demanded rp funds for cattle found to be diseased. The vendors had to refund large sums, and they considered butchers should take the risks that they did.

An Amusing Libel Action

Sydney, December 6 An amusing libel action is now engaging the attention of the courts, Besomo, a phrenologist and inatrimonal agent, is suing detective Keating for £1000 damages. According to plain tiff's case an elderly German entered into negotiations with him to procure him a wife, but the negotiations fell through. The notorious Tichborne witness Jean Luie then undertook to get the German a wife, and the wife to Ibe procured was a man dressed as a woman, with a veil over her face. Subsequently a bogus writ was served on the German for breach of promise, and he paid Luie £126 to settle the action. Luie and the supposed wife were prosecuted for conspiracy, and obtaining money by fraud. Besomo being called as a witness against them. Some time afterwards Besomo met Keating at a public house, The latter asked him to have a drink, and pro posed an impromptu debate. Besomo, acted as chairman, during the debate, and he alleges that Keatiug made a speech before a number of people gathered in the room, accusing him of acting with Luie in procuring tbe bogus wife, and in the subsequent breach of promise action. In the course of the evidence plaintiff stated that the Germankissed the false woman through her veil, and this kiss formed the ground work for the breach of promise proceedings.

INEXPRESSIBLE RELIEF

Indies who are In delicate health will find the source of tbis in Wolfe's Sohnspps, which SS ftlp faigb'y nouriebing and &gtesscle,

Supreme Court

? Auckland, December 7 The charge against John Siesons Garrafct j foran all(gi>d assault on Edwin Thomas Pair, and an indecent assault on Eva Holdsworth was concluded in the Supreme Court. The case arose out of an assault committed on Surrey Hll3b estate one nighb a few weeks ago. Pair and Eva Holdsworth were alleged to have been set upon suddenly, Pair was knocked down and badly hurt, and the girl indecently assaulted. The defence was mistaken J of rho identity, the case created great excitement and the jury after being locked up last night returned a verdict of not! guilty, accused was discharged. J

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

"Venezuela.

London, December 6 It is understood that the British reply relative to the Venezualan frontier difficulty adhe^psto theSchoon berg line of delimitation.

A Presentation.

London, December 6 Watts has presented the jNational portrait gallery with fifteen portraits of eminent men.

The French Navy.

Paeis, December 6 It is reported that the navy esti mates urge reduction of thirteen million francs, the reduction is chiefly in the land staff.

A RETURNED CAPTIVE

Cairo, December 6 Father Kossignot, who escaped from Khartoun after ten years captivity, returns to Soudan.

West Africa

London, December 6 J The statement emanating from the French colonial oflice that the Gover nor of Sierra Leone supplied native chiefs in the upper Niger district with i arms and amunition is denied.

The Bedouins.

Mecca, December 6 The Bedouins seek to capture Euro peans in Jeddah as hostages, and are making reprisals for recent action arising out of assaults on British, Russian and French consuls.

The Tichborne Case.

London. December 6 Orton's solicitor offered to prove in court that Becaid sent an agent with an autograph letter offering money for a favorable judge and jury, also to the prosecutor if the latter would surren the letter. Thejudge refused evidence on the point and committed Orton for trial, fifteen days being allowed for appeal.

GALES.

London, December 6 Further gales experienced here with heavy rain and flood, caused consider able damage.

ARMENIA.

London, December 6 Mr Gladstone states that he will welcome any movement to assist Armenia, and wrest from the Sultan the victory obtained over Europe. He still hopes that the Powers will refrain from becoming utterly ridiculous be fore the world. Constantinople, December 6 The Sultan ordered Said Pasha to reside in Yaldiz Kiosk, but he declined, and fled to the British embassy.

The Melbourne Tragedy

Melbourne, December 6 Hesse submitted to his arrest quitely. He remarked several times, " I shot him dead." Deceased leaves a wife and child.

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAtf : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 18%.



Carriages, free, for the convenience of the Public, will be leaving Baring Squar* from 3 fco 4.30 p.m. Admission to the Gardens and Tea, la 6d ; Children, halfprice; under five years, ( with their parents, Free- Oricke»>, Tennis, Croquet, Quote, and | other games. EVERYBODY WELCOME, N.B,— If raining next Tnursday, (December 12), A SOCIAL will be held in the Church same evening at 8 o'clock, ! instead of Garden Party. 12 20 TJAMPSTEAD QCHOOL CONCERT I IAAMPSTEAD OCHOOL CONCERT VOLUNTEER DRILL HALL. HUMOKOUS CONCERT , AND J LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13. Admission ... One Shilling. 12 32 Tenders. I



FOE SALE. FOR SALE BY TENDFR, by order of the Mortgagee, Town Section number 232, corner of Cass and Havelock Streets, Ashburton. Terms cash. Tenders will close at 10 a. m on 11th inst. None necessarily accepted. LAKE AND EVANS, Hereford Street Chambers, Chriatchnrch 12 £7 LONGB^ACH ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are Invited to be sent in L not later than FRIDAY, December 13, for SHINGLING Griffiths' Boad and Gartartan Road, and also for CLEANING Wheatetone Drain from Graham's Road to outlet. FOOKS & SON, 12 10 Surveyors to the Board. uppeFashburton~road board 1 — I nnENDERS are called for Cutting some JL thirty chains (more or less) of the Gorse Fence along the Storm Water Channel on the Lyndhurst Road, and also for Stubbing and Cleaning some six chains of old water channel, to a width of say fifteen feet, of all Gorse and Broom Particulars of the work can be had on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman (marked tender) and left at the Board's Office on or before 11 a.m. of SATURDAY, December 14,1895. The lowest or any tender nob neces sarily accepted By order, J. DAVISON, Clerk December 6,1895 12 30 Pubiic Notices tF>ROFESSOR CHARLESTON may XT be consulted at the Orange HalJ, on nervous and physical weaknesses. Consultation free ; also on Phrenology, up to WEDNESDAY, December 11. Hours—lo to 12 a.:n., 2to 5.30 pm. and 8 to 10 pm. 12 36 LONGBEACH PAROOHIA& DISTRICT. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8. SERVICES :—Longbeach, 11 a.m., Preacher—Bishop of Christchurch ; Waterton, 3 p.m , Preacher—Bishop of Christchurch ; Tinwald, 7.30 a.m., H.C. 7 p.m. 5 Confirmation, • 12 34 "CO ANTED for a term of months— SHEEP FEED in large or Small acreage. Apply, 12 13 D. THOMAS. " TO~ LEND.—On "approved "Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK, Vittus Tobacco—Latest Success\



Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is lsd, 2s 9(1, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A simple, a&ffl and certain remedy.



The great clearing sale of S. Anderson's stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and McDiarmid is coming to a close within ten days. Secure a pair of Boots at once at the reduced price. 11 15



Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last ten days of McDonald and McDiakmid's sale of Anderson's Boot Stock. 11 157



Sometime ago I was troubled with an attack of rheumatism. I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was completely cured. I have since advised many of my friends and custo mers to try the remedy and all speak highly of it. Simon Foldbaum San Luis Rey, Gal. For sale by the Ashbueton Drug Company Ltd.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of W. B. Ellery, of May field, farmer, a Bankrupt. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, are instructed by the Deputy Offifiial Assignee in bankrnptcy, to Sell by Public Auction on the Farm, neat CAVENDISH RAILWAY STATION, ON MONDAY NEXT, | THE 9th INST., Afc 12 o'clock, the following— A DRAUGHT HORSES "I HACK lj COW 4 PIGS OQ MERINO EWES 2 Double-fuwow Ploughs, 1 Moulding Plough, 1 Grabber, 1 Farm Dray, Spring Trap and set Trap Harness, Set Harrows, MeCormick Reaper and Binder, Uhaffcutter and Horse power, quantity of Harness, Troughs, Empty Bags, &c. Sale at 12 o'clock. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 § Auctioneer.



, Entertainments. ORIENTAL NIGHTS' ENTERTAIN MENT. a a ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. s _ t INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS 3 INSTANTANEOUS SUCCESS J OF THE I ILLUMINATED LECTURES J ILLUMINATED LECTURES t ) AND THE UNIQUE AND BSAOTIFUL VIEWS UNIQUE AND BEACIIFUii VIEWd On MONDAYjIoEOEMBER 9, REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A., REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A., REV. HASKETT SMITH, M.A., Will give the Second of his LEOTURE ENTERTAINMENTS, When he will Deliver the Fascinating Lecture, " THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS," or, Seven Thousand Years Ago. Instincts and Beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians—Mistaken Notions concerning them—The Kgbert of Egypt and his Wonderful City—The Oldest Building in the World—Egyptian Tombs, their mean ings-The Great Pyramid—The Sphintj and the Granite Temple—The Most! Ancient University—Memories of Joseph and Moaes—On the Nile—the Kosetta Stone—A Marvellous Trinmph of Learn* ing and Research—A Beautiful Shrine of Venus—The General Plan of the Old Temples—Their Purposes and Designs— A City of Immortal Heroes—The Palmy Days of Ancient Egypt—The Handred gated City: its Former Splendour—The Wonders of JJarnak and Luxor—The Book of the Dead—Pharaoh of the Oppression, and his Mighty Monuments— j A Solfcmn and Majestic Bight—A Project of Vandalism -Pharaoh's Bad ! Prices—3s, 2s, Is. Plans of Seats and Tickets at H. M. Jones or L. if. Andrewes Commence ab 8 o'clock. R. S. SMYTHE. WESLEYAW CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. THE GARDEN PaETY (In lieu of the Annual Tea Meeting) At Hakatere (Mr J, Orr's), IS POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, DEC. 12.



Business Notice. Henry Zander. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating correspondingly large demand. !I BINDING TWINES. BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIKB. And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock. Farmer*, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a feTsECOND HAND MoCORMICK REAPEKS & BINDEES In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McOORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZAOK'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all other machines CORNSACKS, CORNSACKS.



I am now prepared to take orders for full sized Oornsacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will be heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. 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 i 25 per cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius Jiugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you get it NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS, These fruits are ready for use without further Washing Teas, Teas, Tea*,. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, ahd HEALTH TEA Jest 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 BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOOT, : LIQUEURS, & HABANA CIGARS,, ! CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holiday*, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale-" CRUSHED OATS, OAX'EN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND* STATION AGENT AGENT I^^^^^^H ISnn Fire Insurar«ct Australian Mat 4 u»l



i Business Notices. _____ Wall Papers. Wall Papers, O TONS 0F "^HITE LEAD TOO DRUMS MNSKBD OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperhanging'S, Ths Most Fashionable Designs and Best value ever offered in this 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 Artioms Genuine, INSPECTION INVITED W. D, COLLINS * C ) PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS CHEISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS 6 WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Foest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwfc New Peal, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dedicated Coooanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gineer 5 Oases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We hare 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 Ashbnrton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO 1 SHBABMAJV BROS., MARKET HOURE-



BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashbnrton SUNDAY SERVICES. 8 a.m. Holy Communion—Rev T. A. Hamilton. 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon— Rbv Haskett Smith, 2.45 p.m. Children's Service—Address by the Rev Haskett-Smith. j 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon j —Ret Haskett-Smith. I •• ■ ■ ■■ — - Preserving Season, 1895-96. ; TT7E HATE JUST LANDED, '* ex Ruapehu, 10 CKATES GLASS JAM JAES (With Screw Tops), Which we are prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Also. A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity, The Best for Jam. ' Our Stock of Good Things for Christmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as we are erpectiag farther large consignments, we must move the present dtock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BABiGAINS ALL ROUND CABSOU AMU €<X, Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, XAVCREJD STIfcKKT.



Sporting. TINWAL^BACING CLUB." * NNUaL MEETING. To be held on the Racecourse, TINWALD, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gim Handicap, open, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomi !• nation 10s, acceptance l(b. [2— Pony Bace Handicap, open, of 20 soys; ( second 3 soys from the stake. For ponies 14,2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 10si Ponies to be on the ground for measure ment at 12 30 3— Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding in value 150 soys. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty of 7lbs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Tbot, of 30 soys ; Becond horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10s -* s—-Welter Handicap, open, of SO soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from 1 he stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 7lbs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s, accent&nce 10s 6—Novel Race, open, of 25 boys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bsf, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. 7—Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soya from the g'ake. Winner of the Tinwald Cup, Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 7lbs penalty, or of both races to carry 141bs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 103 8-— Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after idying Handicap is run. RULES AND KEGULATIONS. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. The Trotting Race under the rules of the New Zealaud Trotting Association \ 2—No entry will be received except on 'the condition that all claims, disputes, and \ objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final j 3—All races are open, with the exception I of the Trot and Hurry Scurry, which are open only to horsea resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting, j and owned by a person who has resided in I the district for the same period 4_The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river s__pive per flent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of ths course g _All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club 7—ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaratfon of weights to carry 71bs penalty



AHRIBTMAS 0_ igBW VEABJS^ UhRISTMAS Sj 1\ BW I BAH H^ GOODS. Ex s.s. lonic, s.s. Mutatua, s.e. Maori ¥E bate just landed ex 8.8. lonic, « shipment of Goods, consisting { op t 13 HOGSHEADS OF CKOCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, i All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, wi)h the utmost care to | meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER SETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain CUPS and SAUCERS and FAUCY GOODS, Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), FROM MAOONOOHIE BROS., 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable for the Season's Requirements OUR 6ROCERY & IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with I Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori, a Specially Selected Assortment OF CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, " etc., I Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. I^^An Inspection of Our Stock is Invited Co,,



NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift;, Pony Baee, Tinwald Cup, Trofc, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of ' horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Komi nations for Trot must be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. 4 Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwatd, not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December f 27, 1595. A. A. FOOKB, 11 68 Secretary "ashburton domain boardT ten pounds reward. fipHE above Reward will be Paid to 1 any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the conviction of any Person or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowera within the Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10 72 CTTANTED Known—Meiaor'i? Zea- VV landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashbuxton, You try the Jtfm Vmm Tefate



t _ Business Notices _^_ THE POLICY C-F PREVENTION: loz of Experience is Worth. Tons of Theory* There are in every country, considerable numbers of frugal and thrifty farmer who succeed in accumulating substantial sums of money. The number of theae Blight be enormously increased if farmers would Use the Renowned JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE |"T WILL POSITIVELY CURE SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM IN SHEEP In tins of One and Two Gallons, *9?, 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, 2394 To Mr F> Ferrim&n, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —In reply to your inquiry re Joseph Ford's Scour and Luag-Worra 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 ih a cure, and the result; was beyond my expectation. I can strongly recommend the drench.—Yours truly, Samuel White* Motu Tapu, Auckland, August 15,1893 To Messrs Buckland and Sons- Gentlemen,—We have used six tins of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture, on both calves aad sheep, and it has given us every satisfaction. We consider ib the beat and most economical mixture that we have tripd.-—Yours truly, Reid Bkos' Orari Gorge, Woodbury, May 26, 1892 | To Mr D. Thomaa, Ashburton— 1 Dear Sir, —About three weeks since, I obtained five two-gallon tins of lord's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture for about 1500 half bred lambs that wore 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 lose—Yours truly, C. G. Tbipp. 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 flock of very weedy hoggets and the effect wai ! simply magical; not one died, and the whole lot improved so much that yon would hardly know them for the same sheep in a month's time.—Yours truly, J. S. Giblin", manager for J. B, Chalmers* Marlborough Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Blenheim, March 4, 1893 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —I have pleasure in te»tifying to the useful properties of your Lung* Worm Mixture. I used it on some Romney lambs last season with the best ra> 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 Mefchven used it on 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 Dkans. Eiffclton, 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 occurred after drenching and the^e two Were almost dead when drenched. The Mixture paid me well and I would advise any one to use it.—Willson CaossKiiLL. Doric, January 16,1895 Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—My sheep having derived much benefit from using Joseph Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture, I think it only duo 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. Cakbttthers Gore, February 20, 1895 Dear Sirs, — Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture, I used the three tins on jay 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 lo settlers, if used according to printed directions—Yourß faithfully, Petek McKinna, Farmer N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbuyy, Ltd, Christchurch, March 27,1894 To Mr F. Perriman, Ashburton— Dear Sit,— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture: In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in stating that we have now sold this mixture for several years, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction—Yours faith fully, A. H. Turkbull, Manager Invercargill, March 6,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,—We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last foul 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, Tothill, Watson & Co The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 2,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Si*,- Be Ford's Scour & Lung-Worm Mixture, which you sent sent us lost year, wo have had no complaints from those who have used the'Mixturc, 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 Salts, &c, thus ever we had before for any month ein;e the Establishment of our Business (18£0) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate oni EEDUOivD P RIO KB, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise fco those friands whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, &c, for tin Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave ihelr orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment c:k Aie hf, ai> ~ST" her rym am, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON



LAST TEN DAJS OF McDOMALD & itciilAll9ll» 98 Great Clearing* Sale, OF S. ANDERSON'S STOGK OF BOOUS AND SHOES. OWING to the immense success Vnich 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 Ne\y Goods. ALL COLONIAL BOOTS AT COST PRICE. DOZENS OF PAIRS AT UNDER CO3T PRICE ■— Remember t- This is a Genuine Clearance Sale of the Best Assort ad Stock of Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. See out Windows and Door for the Groate3b Bargains in town, and Note the Address— \ ANDERSON'S BOOT SHOP, EAST STREET THE CJhristchurch Meat Company, Ltd. m||  «A> ... ...»,. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON. Are in a position Meet All the Requirements oE the DistrUt during the doming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE) FOB FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST MARKET VALUES. ' 11 105 £50 Beward. IT can Jje saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOH'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9a Wd Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5a 6d Ladies* Beat Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6<J ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6a 6(1 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. ' J. MWIL 08, ZEAtANDIA BOOT SIORB,