LORD RIPON

London, May 26

Bails Jersey, Hopetoun, and Kin , tore, Sir W. H. Robinson, Sir W. M. Manning, and Mr MacMillan were among those present at the State dinner given by Lord Ripon on the Queen's Birthday.

FRANCE AND THE NILE.

Paris, May 26

A Parisian journal states that a majority of the Chamber has agreed to support a motion calling on Govern ment to demand that Britain shall evacuate the Kile immediately.

A NEWFOUNDLAND LOAN

St John's. May 26 Sir W. Whiteway means to raise a loan in New Yoik to meet the current liability of Newfoundland.

The Pacific Question.

Melbourne, May 27

The Premier Mr Turner has received & favorable reply from the New Zea land Government to the suggestion that the Agents General should be in structed to urge the Pacific _ cable question on the Imperial authority.

THE ASHBtJBTON GUABDIAN: TUESDAY; MAY 28, 1896 i

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Andrew Orr, j WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER NEW SEASON'S GOODS. -11-ARVJSLLODS 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 graat variety; V and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ----J CASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, i- splendid value. ' MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks in great variety. IAA PAIRS OF MOSGIEL JLUU BLANKETS Wl be Opened in a few daya, manufactured to my own order in the ASHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTFJS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Eire Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR. B/MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, GOLDSMITHS & OPTICIANS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. "FUNDING we are very much OVERSTOCKED WITH ENGLISH WATCHES, Consequent on the prevailing depres sion, and the simultaneous arrival of several large orders trom England, we are determined, in order to reduce, to OFFER TO THE PUBLIC 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 WATCHE3 FOR ROUGH WORK WATCHES FOR THE MECHANIC WATCHES FOR THE SHOPKEEPER WATCHES FOR OFFICE 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 GUAEaNTEED. ONLY PRACTICAL AND WORKMEN EMPLOYED



CIABKES WoßfcD-fAMKD BLOOD MIXOTRK ii a guaranteed cure for all Blood and Skin diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discoVered, aad it will free the syttem from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores and pimples of all kinds its •ff*eis are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials Sold everywhere at 2s 9a per bottles Beware of worthless imitations and ttbstitutea (1



*|A3f»«!I»* B»n» Eucalypti JSxtract I There ate imitations of Eucalypti" Extract in tbe market now. products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order tnat thaae crade oils may not be taken, Our Ptjbe Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whio 1) is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to b« of per faotlT wne origin, astbeir information forwarded to Ui tkoßgnth* Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 *lf Proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn an<i CMefswal", Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology. at Bon, told Professor Dr Mosler, Durector of the Medical Clinic at Greffswaia, that only products that are Mtnrated with oxygen and freed of afnds.resinocs and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant Mcordine to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Bra Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the rnly on which possesses th« proper therapeutic val-je. Sahder & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which heve.whea used as medicine, no tberapentto effect and are abandoned as an internal mffinent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts whlchmay have received extinction at Exhibitions as sommerciil articles are used for mechanical pur noaei are only discernible: — their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de- Tolopes moßt freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency oi resins and tennates. If these orndeollt, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safety always ask for BAHDBB AND SON'S BUCALTPTI EXTRACT and eet the old, well-tes«ed and reliable preparation.—Sand "^^S'NpgANß SON'S JUST ARRIVED. T7IXOBLLENT SHIPMENT JLJ OF GBAPES ORANGES ! BANANAS LEMONS eocoANurs apples AT LOW PRICES. THE "UP TO DATE" CONFECTIONER. MRS LITTLEJOHN, COSTUMIER, IHE TRIANGLE. I PL4TES ANH DESIGNS of latest' "English and French Work, includ ing th« IakI" of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS, As shown in "THE QUEEN," "MYRA'S," " WELDON'3," etc., NOV 7 ( VN VIEW NOTICE. AJSY perpon trespassing on the Itiverß dale Estate, Tinwald, after this date In pu»f.uit of a'ime or otherwise, WILL BE PROSECUTED. J. B. WILLTAMS, 86 Manager. TO LADIES. TADIES requiring nursing and other A attention can be accommodated at Mbs Ankk Dalley's, Nelson Street. Hampstead. First class references and testimonials. Moderate charges. 5*89 TO Persons desirous of purchasing Building Sites or investing in Town Sections. FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING, Viz. — T.S. 994, containing J acre, fronting  Peter Street west T S 995, containing £ acre, adjoining TS l'Ol, containing \ acre, Cox Street T A 891, containing £ acre, Altken Street east T S 892, containing $ acre, Aitken Street east T S 784, containing 4<*cre, Peter Street T 3 792, containing | acre, fronting C- x Strpet T S 793, containing \ acre, adjoining T S 751, containing \ acre, corner of Peter Street and East Belt T S 796, containing \ acre, Cox Street T S 797, containing I acre, adjoining T S 50, containing | acre, Kermode Street west T S 795, containing \ acre, Cox Street TS3O6, containing \ acre, Barnett Street T S 905, containing \ acre, corner of East and Grey Streetß T 8 906, containing \ acre, Giey Street adjoining T Sllß4, containing \ acre, Cameron Street west T S 1185, containing \ acre, adjoining T 51049, containing \ acre, Peter Street west T 51064, containing \ acre > Peter Street west T S 711, containing \ acre, Wills Street T S 822, containing | acr<s, Cox Street AND OTHERS. Full particulars on application T. BOLLOCK. TO LET —Shop in the Arcade which has been occupied for soroe yean by Mr R. E. Dowle, tailor, who is removing to the North Island 8 T. BU^LOOK. Tjl O R SAL E.—Desirable Farm of 14fi -ACRES GOOD LAND Full particulars on a?/i^ L^OCKi *J"'"1"" YmlrfihiNmVmt latex*



Public Notices ~~EXTSACTE^D" HONEY.~~~ PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONWY is now ready, *nd Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b bins, and by the hundredwel ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Bampatead. Brand—St. Andrew's Crosa (red). IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE -i DR TWEED. J ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the S Estate of the late Dk Twbkd must be PAID PROMPTLY,, and Mr R. B. Resteil has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. A JESSIE G. TWEED, j 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed. DRINK FOOTBALL PUNCH. , rPHE moßt popular Beverage yet 1. introduced. REFRESHING, INVIGORATING, AND NON-ALCOHOLIC. 600 Gross Sold since August last. ATHLETES SHOTJI/D TRY IT. Tobe had at all Hotels. Send for sample. BIANUtfAOTURBD BY J. LEV IE N & CO., TIMARU. 5 149 & C. PRICHAROT THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Manager ... ... F. 0. White, | Pharmaceutical Chemist* "TUST to Hand Ex S. S. Doric New Season's Norweigian Cod Liver OH I Chest Protectors, Single and Double and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOX COUGHS AND COLDS, WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections of the throat and lungs. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED *WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN £lb, lib, and 101b Tins. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hoe Morgan S. Grace, US)., 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 Meriica' Officer,: Dr (J.E. Anson, M,D., M.K.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, and thi, LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of 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 £13,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Sterling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING), POLICIES IN FORCE «. 119,932 dum Assured 439.833.07J Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,883,41* BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £418,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declare* for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses woeedin* FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE \ M. P. SOCIETY And hscure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management! 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Chrißtchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L> cal Broker Ashbnrfcon i E. W IfANffIER. f 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 AGENT for nOUHOK'S ANTUEIiMINTIC, a splendid Drench for Scour in Lambs or Sheep. j 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 17,1895.



Genuine Clearing Sale AT S. ANDERSON & CO's, BOOT EMPORIUM, ASHBURTON. IN order to facilitate stocktaking prior to Removal to our New Factory at Timaru, we have decided to OFFER THE WHOLE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OF BOOTS & SHOES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, SALE COMMENCING SATURDAY, MAY 11. From our position as 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 ot the trade. S ANDERSON & CO., BOOT |AND SHOE MANUFACTURERS, TIMARU AND ASHBURTON, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 5 86 '3SDOH 3MB 3HI XV aarai am ni hitiva xsaa shx saAiaoaa aKOinaAa 'shko ava ho»s Ava ox saawoisno aoosi ok •sxa&ci ova ok xraano on asnoH am m aas tiim qoa 'aavcrav &o hskhoo any iaa«is aawoHVJi dn 3001 &) spaau^ <ino^ IPX raaaq wv&li jo uoi^inoois oq? ao 30OIS CEIO | o« 'HsriAxs a&v m&k si xooxs asnoH ania anx ■ •SQ umß nox asnoH ama aHX W punod v puads noi jj 'paujw bq bi paAßs eg •iraouooa ifpnqs o» 90« id eg* s! aSIIOH ama aHX *9«n^oj v\ looqs^oo} eg? sj Xraouooe {^osq eraoa 0? noif A^\\Bi\h 9qx 'spoof) aSAOH 31119 9M* U 9S saouj 'SutpUV[ X[)U«!)BUO0 asnoH aina in •«otf vnvHxsnv TOOjii scrooo avaiio -*•—:o: 'samp BAissajdap esaq^ vi B^a^ood mot ijms o^ saoiHa put} saiAxs aNHiioaaaH Axnvioaas v AHasiniM I shoihj aKHnoaiaK xv dnihxoio <mv AHaavna •asnoH aaia jhj *B aavax 9w uj onißA ■ 89AJ98ep*oenojj onig gq^ ;nq 'bsdoodb puvtnmoo o; B(«)ioui U| ijou su/ •seasons b^\[ spaeosns Su|q;o|i issaoons issaoons issaoons •AaoanaAa ox aa xsnw iaad?»a ni nvi anJi •SHawHVdi aHX ox sooa v xa aiDOM IVHHM NI 3SIH V WE ABB CAS|H B U Y^B E S OP Wheat, Oats, AND Barley, IN LARGE ;AND SMALL QUANTITIES At Highest Market Rates. TIARMERS will consider their iuterest'in submitting||Samples]to us Jj before elsewhere. frieplander and :co.



I . THE HORSE'S FRIEND Page is No. Horse Oils. NO. 1 HORSE OILS, Sure Care for Sprain*, Bruises, Swellings or HardOallw Lump*. Pages No. 2 Horse Oils, sure cnre tor wes on back or shoulders or any kind of cab or broken wound. Page's Bheumatic Oils. To be used for Rbeu tnaMam, Lumbago, Sore Throat, Stiff Joints, Sprains or Bruises, All one price,. 2m 6d per bottle- NQNK 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 Pages Oil, they can be had of any of the following Agents. Each bottle bears my. registered mark, and testimonial* are enclosed with each bottle. Agents for Page's Oil:— Reoardtu %nry. Saddler, East Street; J. Thomas, Havelock Street; F, E. White, Chemist Eaat Street; Fletcher Bros, titorekenpevs. East Street; Shearman Bros, Burnett Street; Mr Clark, Saddler, Tlnwald ; Mr Hardy, Rakaia, Mr D. Millar ; Storekeeper, Hinds. Agents wanted. SOLE MAKER AND PROPRIETOR, F. W, PAGE, Chertsey, Canterbury, N.Z. L LAWBIE & GO. SAUNDERB* BUILDINGS. WE have much pleasure in drawing the attention of tbepublie to our various Depart: ments, which are now fully Stocked with Mew and Seasonable Good*, and despite the low prices ruling for all kinds of produce can confidently invite inspection, as we are determined to meet purchaser! in accordance with the times. SPECIAL VALUES in Sheetings, Calicoes, Flannels, Flanelettes, Hollands Quilts, Blankets from 9s per pair, Foil-sized Colonial Blatketaat 20s, 255, 27s Bd, Men's Oxford Shirts 3s lid worth 7s, assortment of Ties from 3d each. Bargains in Boys' and Men's Hats, all shapes from Is each. Also a Large Stock ot Colonial Clothing which we are offering at WHOLESALE COST. Tweed Overcoats with Capes from 20s, Kaiapol, Roslyri and Moegiel Tweed Suits made to measure from 46s to 70s, Trousers to measure ab 15s to 255, unequalled value, fit and workmanship 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 86% Boys' Strong Sprigged Boots 4s 6d, Girls' and Ladies' ES Boots 4s 6d, usual prioe 12s 6d, Girls' Morocao Leglets, special 4s 6d. OUR CROCKERY, IRONMONGER? 4 GROCERY DEPARTMENTS are stocked with all requirements, AGENTS 108- Sraith'a Premier Wheat Dresser "Morepork" New Cure Bacon, I The United Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Limited. I A. LAWRIE & CO -5 77 death's Relinquishing Sale. — ONE MONTH LONGER.— ——o— — OWING to the Great Success of this 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 are offering— m BLANKETS wim , ff Former Price, 11s 6dto37s 6d\ Foil to W BLANKBTS wmiJS~SAMS Price, 8a lid to 28s 6d J Sizes g 2 BLANKETS mrmm Former Price, 9s 6dto26s6d\ Heavy » 3 BLANKETS WUAIKI!'u"~SaIe Price, 6a lid to 20s OdJ Makes p4 DRESSES Former Price, 7i<J to 4s lid per yd\Largest Stock in town 5 DRESSfiS~SALB Price 3&d to 2s lid per yd/ to choose from 5$ § All this season's Serges, Tweeds, Etc., at Actual Oost. O m FLANNELETTES—Former Price, 4|d to Is per ydl Hundreds of yards j| P5 FLANNELETTES—SaIe Price. 2|d to BJd per yd Yin self colors, w O J stripes, chesks, etc {► O Flannels, Shirtings, lickings, all Greatly Reduced. 2 a -CLOTHING. CLOTHING— g 5 MEN'S TWEED Former Prices, 30s, 355, 45V 55s 1* Heavy X OVERCOATS "Sale Prices, 21s, 26a 9d, 32a 6d, 39« 6d } Colonial S 03 (Deep Cape) J Tweeds £ fc MEN'S Former Price, 37s 6d, 425, 555, 65ri Guaranteed M O MACINTOSHES~SaIe Price 26s 9d, 29s 6d, 37s 6d, 50*!- Waterproof £ Pi ; l&sewnseams m A MEN'vS HBAVY Former Price. 24s 6d, 29s 6d, 37s 6d, 47s 6d) All this " S TWEED SUITS~~SaIb Price 17s lid, 23s 6d, 28s 9d, 35s Od {-Season's £ JPatterns g sa Boys' Reefer Coats, 5s lid} Men's Colonial Under-flannels, 3i 3d! g H Boys' Kaiapoi Suits, 4s lid; Boys' Shirts, Is M. fi . on Shirts. Draws, Socks, Collars, Ties, Braces, all at Cost Prioe. 3 d G. L. BEATH AND CO. ASHBURTON — IMPORTANT.-- THE CORNER —Has the pleasure to intimate, that it is te-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) 3d per yd HEAVY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 6dperyd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colon la lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEVERS, JKTS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINERY DEPARTMENT— We are now showing the Newest Stylos in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and nntrimmed, 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 0s 6d Boys' Flush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed dvercoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE CO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. COLLIER THE "CORNER"



. Musical PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDKRS' BUILDINGS, (No. 5 Entrance up Photographer** Staircau), end Trevorton. BEC?^? o S UAIITER Commences Apr 17, 1895 4.7 IJewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, A HARMONY i THK SKW TREK, HAS JUST ! COMMENCED. pTENDING PUPtILS kindly com *- nannfcate as early as possible, : Theoretical Ola*s for Ts?Da»tkm U Junior Intermediate and BepiVlExami*a "olL?fn2ltarlntJr "<WW». tondoo, meets m SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a*fr > ADDRESS, BOXBO, A3HBURTOH. 1 — — __•« ▲ CABS ' '.If«»-A C~Claridte, TEAGHIR OF '. ' PIAITOjrORTJL X^GAN, ajtd BXNOXNO OOt BTREET, ABHBORTOH. Term Commences January XL ! TBBHB ON APPUOApON. [a cabd. MISS K. DICKINSON will be prmnd to s : MceiT* PupUs for the Vtolta, oommepotiiff from April 82. Please MldreM, 80x.87, Aahbarton. *1^ theTviolin. ■;■ MISS BESBIJS BIMHOND9 Teacher ef the Violin, ! BAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, ABHBUftTOir. ' '-r musio. : MISS CARSON HAS Resamad Tewhing PSanbfert* and Organ and will b»afaie U>tff her whole attontton to her Papia, fer: terms, etc., apply to Mxs Aufttt*, Hare lock Skraet, or at residenoe, Ha^eloek Street. PapUa oonld be boarded U» qnlred. . 4 14 SMITH'S PREMIER WHEAT DRE;SSINa. TO FARMERS. T^CTK hire just receired oar- rapj^T "™ for the coming Seeding Beaeoaw This Dreaslng is every year-beoomlnc morepopnlar with grain grower*, and fi the BEST and CPKAPKfeT DRESSING for Wheat, Oats and Barley. A2s padrafe la sufficient for 50 bushels of Seed. ' v THE ASHBURTON DRUQ COMPANY, Lmiirav Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers' Agents . 498 IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. D. CLARKE'S CARBOUZED Wheat Protector HAS B«B1T USED FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEYIATIKG SUC3OESS. TT has been amply proved by the Teati- X monials of thooaands of the FirsV Praotioal Agricoltorists In England, as well as by dozens of f waters in the Ash* barton District, that this prnparatioa materially assists the gemination of Am scad, cauring the yoang plant to come mp much moner, and srow more yiKorooaly^ protects it to maturity from the ravages' of the Sluo, Gbvb, and Wikbwobm, add* firmness to the straw to support the ear* Seed dresaed with this preparation map remain for any length: of Hae widioak sußtaining injory, and invariably . • PRODUOfid WHEAT PERFaOTLY ; FRBE FROM BliOT, And of greater value than that grown fram seed drwsed with other preparatione^ Local and provincial testimonials can 'be) seen at my offioe. ..-■■•■. hbnryTander, SOLE AGBNT FOR' ASHBURTON, OOUHTr. 4*jflt OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. MRS ADAMS, while thanking beff many friends and- customers, bags to Inform them that the Misses Adams have taken the late fancy repository ai a> DRESSMAKING KNITTING ESTABLISHMENT. MRS ADAMS still retains the Agency for WeigeTs Paper Patterns, and Bye) Works, and Registry Office for Servant*. SAUNDSRS'BUILDINGS. 4 «7 COAL I MOUNT SOIfERS j COAL COAL I HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL fPHIS well-known and favorite Hows* X hold Goal is now delivered at tk# following rates per 4 ton truck:— Westerfield Railway Station, 16s pet ton, freight paid Aehborton lUilwaf Station, 16s per ton, freight paid j Matt* veh, life 6d, freight paid. All orders must be; -accompanied by cheque or P,O. order. GEORGE PARS, Mount Somera* EDUCATIONAL. ""■ ASHTON HOUSE SCHOOL, VIXIJKI. "VTACANCIEB for Two Boarders. V Comfortable home and careful training ; English Cboroh prine%lesi; r Subjects taught—English, Arithmetic Algebra, Scripture, Geography, History, Science, literature, Needlework, Drilling, Drawing, French (spoken daily), German, »r Latin if desired, Advanced Music and Singing. For terms and particulars apply to Mks Wetbby, or Lady Buthdwt, Femuka. Applications also kindly permitted to he Kbvd T. Hamiiton, Ashburton.   (tt / [I/ANxED, Kverybody to use Titan Vf Soap, greatest) marvel'f the age, I. Zavubb. Role Acend