THE ASHBtHTON GtJABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1896,

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Public Notices. WANTED, 5000 SECONDHAND BAGS * NEWCASTLE, "1 ESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always m Slock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public to the celebrated ALLANDALE COAL, Which has held its own 'against all the Lignites m the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean aßb, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. ' & • : £ _ o t=J § I ' fi 1 " QQ HI ' >_i ' J. 1?. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIEB,- PAPEBHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE ARCADE, next Mr J. 0. Duncan's, ASHBURTON, T3EGS to inform his old friends and the Public, that be has BE COMMENCED BUSINESS m Abhburton, and will be glad to execnlo any work they may entrust to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J. it. Chapman* LOOK. LOOK. PH'G T O G R A P H *\T HOTOG RA P H X J. T. MITCHELL "pvESIRES TO THANK the Public for Jp/^tbeip-~past--Patroiiag"e, " E6^»g— they--*- --will continue the same. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the beat apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINES I WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get' the work done jusc as Cheap m your own town ? CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE.— The finest artistio work done for lesß than Christchurch prices. — Jm I\/T ITCHELL, • -L. IYJL ITCH ELL, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite English Church, Tancred Street Ashbubton. 1013 | . ; GRAHAM & CO.'s 'pATEN T p;E RM A NE- : N FOOT.ROT OUjIE, Is a certain, remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PEfi JSHEEP. - Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m Baying it is the most effective have met, and has been Deed m the distrioi under my charge with the best results. I have reoomrnended and shell oontinue to recommend it to any owners of sheep afleoted with Foat-Rot, a disease which I regret to Bay is so often negleoted nntil it takes each a strong hold on the flook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily pat down at its first appearanoe by a little attention and the use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor of Stook '■' February 28, 1895. DbPARTMBNI Of AOBICULTUKB, HaWBEA. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght'B an N Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 haye every confidence m saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy/ and the examination waß only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly afleoted, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to ne'e your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, bb it is easily pat on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stoefc, June 22, 1895. Genuine'Only-frdm D. THOMAS, ASHBtJRTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wellington. . . IF YOU ARE SIOE m any way whatever send a stamped envelope to our Agenoy, Wei- ington ; state the oase as minutely as posuble and you reoeive advice by return post, Ou agents are all qualified.- If you enolose 2s 6d we will send you our best remedy for the' cade lasting you two weeks. You save money and dootora' bills. Yov. reoeive advine on all points, and the purest of remedies Bent at' no extra oost than if personally bought by doing your business with us by post. Con- salt a once. Ailments whioh are at the time thought to be Jignt, are often the begin- ping of serious oonseqaenoes, which if taken m time are oheoked and cured.- — Gbsattobd B tanioai Company, Wellington. 5"



Busine s Notices GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. SEE THE ATTRACTIVE WINDOWS AT " THE CORNER." "PVE-RY THING NEW AND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New Dresses, ALL IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CJSNIRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direct with the Best Manufactures, we can give^ our [patrons the^best value that money can procure. COME AND SEE. W. H. COLLIER. GrEEAT SPECfAL PTTBCHASE SALE. JAMES MELLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OF 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share, of the benefit derived by him m this Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s. 20 Men's Shooters 8s 9d, usual 9s 6d usual 10s 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 90s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' .Shooters 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usfial 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19s, usual 20s 20 Ladies' Leather Slippers 2s lid, usua to 30s • 3a 6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12s 6d, usual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 255, usual 30s 16s 6d ' 100 LadieB 9 and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7e, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10s, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY -ONE, DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occure, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid termj. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O.'OLOOK. REMEMBER FOR TWENTY -ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. . ALWAYS TO THE FORE., JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." :oi WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. " Mamari, a A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUIT! Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. order to mee f the Demands of our Large and Increasibg Business, we are showing this Season probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. am" CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show " will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, before the "Rush." CRAJGHEAD~^BERRYMANr THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Arbiigeb's Chriatchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresseß, elc. Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. - I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is bo Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, nil m grass, Plenty o Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First- quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Long beach. Very essy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grass, adjoining Springburn Bailway Station, beiDg R.S. 29674. ALSO,— 833 ACRES, being E.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 Acres, being B.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Bobert Claik's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years old — a splendid strike. Easy term?. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn'e Houee DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON. LAWN RAQUETS, TEMKIS BALLS, MATERIAL. n NETTING. W. H. COLLINS & CO., PAINTERS IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS,



G. JESSON, 'RACTIOAL MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TpHE Cheapest shop m Ashburton for J. Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited. Watches cleaned, ard guaranteed 12 months, 4d 6d. .. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2a 6d. All Jewellery repairs at lowest poseibl prices consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice thab THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru, if necessary. Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, and all Shearing requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE jTHE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY? I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Restbli, having resigned the Agency of the above Company, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to see me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO;, kindly call at the office of Mb John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 I



A. LAWRIE, AUNDERS' BUILDING, SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. I AM STOCKED, direct from the Manufacturers, with the X ATEiST JLj IyrOST FASHIONABLE TTSEFUL GOODS. Plain and Fancy Dress Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. LUSTRES, FOULE, OREPONS. CHOICE & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock} All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Establish- irent an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, S AUNDERS' BUILDINGS WANTED. Known-^The Economic' Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per )air, is the Glove for every day wear,— «, W, U. Collier, ;



Business Notices WHEAT. WHEAT. \%T E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiBO prepared to Store GraiD on Farmers account m our New Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Comsat and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLlff & CO., OANTEBBURY FLOUB MILLS. Ojtfioes and Stobes WEST STRE ASHBDRTON. SHEAHMAN BEOS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET. GROCERIES. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. In Stock — Sole Agents for Tiger Teas, Best design and quality of China, Break- awarded 7 gold medals for excellence and fast and Tea Services, and Dinner Services purity. Note but the best brands of all prices; Toilet Sets, newest styles, and Groceries Hot. Tinned Fish ot every Decoration Glass and Earthenware of every descriptor Jurrants, Raisins, Sultanas, description. Table Cutlery by the very all of first quality, Timaru and Blue Bell beßt makers; - Electro-plated Goods a brands of Oatmeal, guaranteed absolutely specialty, suitable for wedding presents, pure. Butter and Cheese, the finest procur- Splendid assortment of Brushware of every able from the best makers. MiHaquin and kind. Raw and Boiled Linseed, Coarse Mauritius Sugars always m stock. Castor, and Neatsfoot Oils, always on hand. Customers may always* rely on being Lamps and Lampware (Fngliah and Ameri- supplied from a large and well-selected can). Ironmongery and General Household Stock of the above Goods at the most Requisites. BBA and Trades Unionists reasonable prfces. Sheep Shears. Turkey Oil Stones. Being m direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all the above Goods, and buying for prompt cash, enables us to offer them CHEAPER than most wholesale houses m the colory. Customers waited upon for orders. Goods delivered daily. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. Telephone No. ~~ WALL PAPERS. :o: OTJB 'new 'season? 's x paperliangings have fast come to hand. The designs and colorings are really beautiful, and surpass any- thing m the line that has ever been seen m Ashburton. We may state that the papers are direct from the manufacturers m England, so that clients can rely upon getting a first class article fit a reason- able price. Please call early and select you? patterns. b , , , y iii m J. WILSON, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGEB, SIGNWRITER, Etc. Corner of the Arcade and Burnett Street, Ashburton. ■"" "=--5:. -"'"^-"--""^'uiiaullillitelUililliUiiiiilillUlitsilsiii^iiifls^*' 11 "*" LANDELLS & SON, " EXPRESS " Engineering and Cycle Works, Burnett Street (next Club.) NOW THAT THE BICYCLE SEASON IS OPEN, we would like to draw attention «r,~~ of our Cuß tomers, and the public generally, with the fact that we have a Lot of SECOND-HAND MACHINES at Ridiculously Low Prices. SAFETIES, both Ladies' and Gentlemen's, from e©S to £SO., Come ana See before Buying Elsewhere —IT WILL PAY YOU. *Q» iS=" WE GUARANTEE Machines for twelve months, and keep same m repair FREE OF CHARGE.



; . Hanraer and Graves. I I ■ : ' WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been de by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or Titnaru, and if ao desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL"' CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. : Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. — — • V WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED ME J. E. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And thafc we Bhall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Buainesß en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. • HANMER AND GRAVES. BEAPEES AND BINDEKS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Uyegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPEBPHOSPHATE. ¥TTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou W first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Price 9 on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for iivcMnut Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited, WOOL. WOOL. "WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XTTE :ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Cbriatchurch, or privately, or for Ship- / ment to the Australian or English maikete. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability- for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Second Sale will take place — At Christchurch, December 11, 1896. At Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 'WE HAVE FOR SALE - GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. T\TE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PUEE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANUEES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, Consisting of ! EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION  ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., , All m. First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, ]



stud notice; ; WILL Stand this season at the Owner's Stables, Lauriaton, travelling to METHVEN once a week, and ASHBUR- TON once a week, THAT GRANDLY BRED TROTTING HORSE, EXPERIENCE, By GENERAL TRACY, dam FANNY. TpXPERiENCE is a bright bay colt white ~-»-^ star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing 16 hands 2 inches high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Aahburton m 1894, also special prize for the i best two-year old on the ground, and first prize, Ashburton, 1895. s His dam, Fanny, 18 by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Spriugfield His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on Trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile m 2.13£ before she lefi America, and he always used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mam- brino Dudley, and Bays m his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile m two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much atud duty. It is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain< the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms — Three Guineas per Mare j Groomage 5s ; payable at firßt service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. care taken, but no responsibility. DENIS MoKENDRY, 9 162 Lauriston. 'PO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN* TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdatlab, dam Jess by Quicksilver. BALTIMORE won first prize as a two- year-old at Ghiistchurch and Ashburton m 1891, beating large fields, and for the best trotting stallion at Aehburton m 1895. I Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle lat Plumpton and Dash Handicap at Ashburton. Season mares served last year and not I m foal, balf fees. Good pad docking free to January 1, 1897. All care taken but no responsibility. FEES. — Guarantee, £4; Seison, £2 j groom ss. For further particulars apply to Groom m chaige, or D. McCormick, Valetta. 986 GENERAL TRACY, Holder of the winning record for two miles, TXT IL L STAND AT MY COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, \ EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. THE WORKMAN, . , First prize Draught Stallion will stand the season at my iar'm Flemington, For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeach. THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE % AU JKJIVOIB, WILL stand m, Ashburton, and travel the Rakaia, Ashburton, and Hinds Districts this season. Au Revoirls a hand- some chestnut horse, and stands 15 3 hands -fa*gn_ — _ __ For Pedigree see cards. The following are a few of Au Revoir's performances :— D.J.C. Autumn meeting — Stewards Purse nnd Welter Handicap, 100 soys. D.J.C. Hopeful Stakes, 120 so vs. D.J.C. Flying Handicap. 100 soys ; beating Paramu, and Lady ' Zetland. J. C. Tradesmen's Handicap, 120 soys. D.J.C. St Andrew's Handicap, 180 soys ; beating Saracen and others. GJ.C. Stewards' Handicap, 200 soys. C.J.C Metropolitan Stakes, 400 sovb ; beating Liberator, Prime Warden and Ich Dien. Palmerston Cup, 200 Boys. D.J.C. Forbury Handicap, 200 soya ; beating Beadonwcll, Dilemma, and others. Wanganui Stakes Handicap, 200 soys ; beating Rosefeldt, and Queen of Trumps. Wellington Racing Club Autumn Handicap, 125 soya ; beating Lady Zetland, Lottie, and Saracen. ' Hinds.— Wednesday Evenings. TERMS — SeasoD, £2; Guarantee, £3 Groomage fee, 53. Paddocking Is 6d per week, all care taken but no responsibility. Owaers at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars apply to - J. O'BRIEN, Proprietor, Ashburton. . R. McDONNELL, Groom m charge. 9 120 B F. Ferr man. FOR SALE,— ' A SMALL Grazing Farm consisting of 320 acres, with house and outbuilding* m good repair, within easy reach of Ash- bur'on. Just the property^ that will suit a thrifty mm with small capital, or would be just the thing to work m with anyone farmiDg heavy laud. Apply to F. ttERRIMAN. I HAVE several eligible Town and Suburban Building i^ites for Sale. F. F£RRIMAN. I— —— m— ■ — — — — i — «*mm— a— »i—o JBT. '-B AIRS VOW, . ITI&DERTAKim. "POLISHED COFFINS m Figured Bimu and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. N Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders may be lefo at Cook6onW .■ _ . . s-as NEW COAL MINE. !; DEEP LEVEL SEAM. TN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries •*■ re pr'.ca of the New Coal, I rake this opportunity of stating that the Price iin- NOT been Raised on account of tin Superior Quality as is generally supposed Ifc is still sold as before at the folio-win*? prices per four ton truck (freight paid on receipt of cheque or P.O order : — ' per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore I6s 61 Winslow... 16a Od Chertsey 16s 10.. Hinds ... 16a 6d lUkaia ... 17s 3J Eallng ... 17s 0d Lauriston 19s 0j Rangifcata 17s 6d Methyen... 19s 6 Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburfcon— AH Coal Merchants GEOBGE PAEK, MOUNT SOM-ERS. T HEARD a man say that Mellor ia selling JL Soots Wonderfully Cheap, ,



The ' Temitka L'ader which some time ago made a vigorous attack upon Mr Mashn, makes the following refererce to his recent action m retiring from the contest from the Ashburton seat :— " He has by that one act placed the Liberal p.rty under greater ob- ligations to him thau by any action of his life, and we have no do :bt that it will be remembered for him on some future coca- sion. His withdrawal from the Ashburtcn content was manly and honorable. He was thrown over by the prohibitionists, with whom he has been associated all his lite. He did not turn round aud revile them : ne merely told them that he retired, so as nob to divide them, and, m addition to this m a speech m which he showed a Splendid f?ra 8 p of the situation, he made a moat forcible defence cMJ» liberal Government, and recommended the electors to keep them m effice. No man could have behaved better than Mr Maslm has done on this occasion, and we can aspure him that it will be appreciated by Liberals m all parts of the oo ony. In addition to this we have good reasons to oe- lieve that some temptations were thrown m his w&y to offer himself for Geraldine. He has refused, and there again he has done well. In three years' time w,e shall have the second ballot, or something like it. and then the best man will not have to stand aside. In the meantime we congratulate Mr Maslin on the action he has taken. We were very rea-ly to remind him of his duty ; we are as ready now to acknowledge that he as done his duty well. <* FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR Ayer's Hair Vigor RESTORES COLOR, C ) PROMOTES '■ Luxuriant Growth, JHSh ' Kee,ps the scalp r AY cool, moist, healthy, A ' an d ree rom dan- druff. It is the fu&rfyfi&'S best dressing m I e«# «|^s* *^ c world, and is 1 e**^* o^'** perfectly harmless. li^/i^l^ Those desiring to I's^fll^ retain the youthful appearance of the n PU-'^^^^i^^^Wfr vanceci Gold Rtedate at the World's Great Expositions. :..— . . • • rv/" Hownrfc of cheap imitations. Tlie name — Ayer — is iiiomiiienr, on the wrapper, aud Is biown m the glass of eucli bottle. Mr D. P. Davis, a prominent liveryman and merchanb of Goshea, Ya., >as this to say on j the subject of rheumatism: "Intake pleasure m recommending Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatUm, as I know from personal experience that it will do all that is claimed for it A year ago this spring my brother was laid up m bed with inflammatory rheumatism and suffered intensely. The first application of Chamberlain's Palm B ilm eased tt>e pain, and the use of one bottle completely cured him For Bale by Ihe Asiiburton Drug Company. JJ-ENKY jTANDEB. WOOL SEASON, 1896-97.- --riIHE experiment with the X Rays Process X has had the desired effect, and Farmers have learned lhat My Wool reaised HIGHER PRICES last Eeason than other wool of the S'ime Quality, and with my usual Careful Manage- ment, I shall no doubt be again Succ ssful this year. My Clients are Requested to Deliver their wool, as soon as possible, at MY WEST STREET J3TORE. ALL WOOL entrusted to mo will be sold m ASH BURTON (with the consent of my o'ients) as I am determined not to be led by the existing ring, and I will do my utmost to break it up. My orrangements are complete with several buyers not belonging to the ring. Should the Reserve Not be Realised, I am prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT OKCE FREE OF COMMISSION, And ship the Wool di ect to my London Agent, who.-c reliability is undoubted. HENEY ZANDEE, GRAIN, WOOL, & GENERAL MERCHANT. . i DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. t TO Stand at Aehburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Forest, and surround- ing districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MAELBOKOUGF, - By St George— Farewell. MARLBOBOUGH was a very good per- former. During his racing career he started m 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds and 9 thirds, showing exceptional brlliancy and gamenees. He was awarded first prize at last Ash bur- ton show. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. For further particulars, apply to J. MoDONJNKLL, Ashbnrfon. TO TRAVEL ASBBURTON.and Su rounding District, THE TROTTING STALLION, AMHMCAN, By Emmerson, out of Young Tiny, Emmer bod, by Berlin (imported) ; Young Tiny, by Spot, out of TiDy, bred by Sir E. Stafford, kelson ; Spot, by Calidon (imported), out of Gentle Annie (imported). AMERICAN is very fast, and is the winner of two races ; he also took two firsts two secouds and one highly-commended m the show riug. For terms and further information, Apply to ff. HOOFER, ■"■ ■ Xieesse j Or, D. THOMAS, 28 Aahburton.- -£SO, £10, £10, £5, given away for a single gueEß. Send stamp for particulai ßand oirculars to Box 176, P.U., Wellington. I rom the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup