THE ASfiBURTON GUAKDIAN : FBIDA'S, OCTOBER SO, 1896.

I——r-.-r'...1 — —r-.-r'... ....... .......... : . ,""*■ ' Printed and Published by the AahbartOß Publishing Company, Limited, at the! Steam Printing Oflice, Burnett Street Ashburtdn. ■ ' FRXDAY, OQTOBBR SQ, 1856,



t Public NoticeF IF SOU AliJfi SluJi. tu nay way wz»»ie*er °nd a stamped envelope to our Agenoy, Wei- ■■ ng'on ; statethe oase bb miontely as possible tad you reoeive advice by return post, Oar ■.Rents are all qualified. If you enclose 2s 6d *c will s«nd you our best remedy for the case ' -jsting you two weeka You save money and 100 tors bills. You reoeive advine on all oints, and tbe purost of remedies sent at io extra oost than if p raonally bought by loing yonr boßinesa with us by post. Coni suit a once Ailments Which are at the ime thought to be lignt, are ofcen the begin- ung of serious conßtqucnoeß, wbioh if taker* n time are oheoked and cured.— GskATVOßO IB ianioal Company, Wellington. : 5 LAZARUS S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITB BPECTAOLES. Sole agent for Ashbarton District, S. S A .*: '■-*-. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUREON. T AZARUS Patented System enaare I_J comfort and correct eighi. Pone spoil yonr eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. ' TYPE-WBITING OFJTICE, ARCADE CHAMBERS. MI S S G^AB A M will be glad to, receive crdera for COPYING- DOOUMBNTSr-eith^4iegal or General ;- also; Bf .SiS, of: every : cieß« Icription. _ ... . ..." , ; '. '.* ■■ . _.-- _ All orders strictly private. Terms, Ac., on application. Licensed "to Sell Stomps* 33 .. ......■■_.;'....; .- i' r RONTOEN X RAYS. TRIAIi IN A^miJßTO^. EEEN interest has been shown by mosb leading residents and farmer!, who are of a scientific turn of mind* m a trial made this week by Mr Mitchell;- the well- known local Photographer* of the * RdntgeQ d Rays,' or the New Photography. 1 Many knowing ones predicted a failure, and speculation was rife as to what would be the ultimate result, but we ara proud to be able to to state -that it sur- passed all expectations) and we congratulate him on his success. >t Is The mode adopted was as follows J— A solid bar of chilled cast steel, 17 inches )B thick, was placed on a Btand r and -» large card, with a well-known name printed on , it, was placed behind it and the * X Rays ' a turned on at about two million horse-powert and exposed for twenty minutes. The slide was then removed, and the assembled | gentlemen, who had been awaiting there* suit with breathless interest, beheld die r . following: — . f» 1 { WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. HENRY""ZANPSSR f WOOL BROKER. Wool Store— West street, Aehburtom Advances' Made Against Clips Free _ . of All Commission. - : My Clients' Wool, last year, Realised Half-penny More than any other: Wool- of same quality. T~ 5 ; ' " Then there waß a tremendous outburst of applause and admiration, and one local farmer announced his belief that the same name could be photographed through a 5 _ mountain of granite. : 10 102 BS ' ;'■ -}j id t> ? B t- £ a ■ m Q" a U.i Pi *O 7■' ■ K 'E ■'!"■'" 18 M g Ist, g 2. 1 ■ I 1 Iff SI IMPORTANT TO r FRUJTGRpWERS AND FARMERS. " X " NOW that the merits of " DEATH ON SCALE" is known throughout the district, and the spring being, the tvery best season y for Application, farmers can have their trees dressed very reasonably with Guarantee) by applying to A; H. LIGHT^ agent for Death onVScale, Care Central Hotel, Ashburtbn; ■<-■ : =. • r r. Agent for Patent Spray , Pnmp complete with Spray and Jet. •. •- >.'-.-.<•■ -..*•< Below is one of 'the many Testimonials -, received. ~— -: .j;,;- v ■< To TONKING AND Co., \Vellington. I have much pleasure m testifying to the merits of-.your "Death on Scale.'' I have used it on all my trees, and m every case the result has been highly satisfactory. It not only killed scale and American blight, bub appeared to renew the health and vigour of the trees dressed with it. The above results were obtained after six weeks application. ■■ Wishing-, you every success, ■;;,''<,'; ' > Faithfully yours, JOHN O'GRADY. Winohmore, September SP 1896. 10 77 WAMQQ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents IF YOU WANT -the Newest and Nice m Millinery, Trilby Muslins; and Dress Goods, go to.Mss Alcoen's. Dreßses made on the premises. Fit guaranteed. , : ' ' .^SO,. £10, £10, £5, given away for ngle c guess. Send stamp for particulars an iroulars to Box 176, P.p., /Wellington. William Flemings GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Aahburton , Public bhat he has started bud. nfiss m (he General Produce Trade, In those premises lately occupied by R. B. Reßtell, next' the' Aehburton Clab, Burnett Street. : n * - ■ ■*• --^ He trusts to get a. fair share of the [ public patronage, by keeping bttly goojd quality goods, at lowfcßt current rates» ;; £ Note the Address, BURNETT STREET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB.



Amusements. ' I PRIMITIVE METHODIST } CHURCH. |. - __- " I' ! 21st ANNIVERSARY TEA. 31st ON 'Q< H O' W T) A Y> OCTOBER 30. Tea on tables at 4 p.m. Public meeting at 8. Solos by Miss Seats and others. Addresses by Ministers. Sermons on SUNDAY, November 1, by Miss Seaw, singing evangelist. Morning 11, afternoon 3, evening 6.30. Tickets for tea, la 6d. 10 186 Hanxner and Graves. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by whioh their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Chrißtohurch or Timaru, and if bo deßired, 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. Haunter & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER/ WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. B. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. BEAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed -AGENTS for R_. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS """""AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stook, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the ABhburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and bave on hand Stocks of Kyegraes, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White CJover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. ♦ HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment '-'-freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. 9 ACRES, situated at the corner of Racecourse aud Middle Roads, Allen- ton, with small Stable thereon. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET. Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with Verandah and Scullery, situated m Aitken Street. Good cooking range. Rental, 6a 6d per week. Sfa-w^^ _ T. BULLOCK. T O L E T." DWELLING of Five Rooms, centrally tituuted m Tancred street, west. T. BULLOCK. TO PERSONB DESIROUS OF PUR- CH<SING BUILDING SITES, OR INVESTING IN TOWN SECTIONS. FOR BALE, THE FOLLOWING, viz — Town Section 994, containing Quarter Acre, fronting Peter street west Town Section 995, containing Quarter Acre, adjoining Town j»ec : ion, 1001, containing Quarter. Aore, Cox street Town Section 784, containing Quarter Acre, Peter street Town Section 751, containing Quarter ' Acre, corner of Peter htreet and East Belt Town Section 796, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street Town Section 797, containing Quarter Aore adjoining Town Section 795, containing Quarter Aore, Cox street Town Section 306, containing Quarter Acre, Burnett street Town Section 905, containing Quarter Acre, corner of Eapt and Grey streets Town Section 906, containing Quarter Aore, Grey Btreet, adjoining Town Section 711, containing- Quarter Acre, Wills street Town Section 822, containing Quarter Acre, Cox Btreet Town Section 886, containing Quarter Acre, Cox street east Town Seotton 1195, containing Quarter Acre, Havelock street west Town Section 815, containing Quarter Acre, Aitken street east Town Section 1196, containing Quarter Acre, Havelock street west, and others. Full p> r iculara on application. - CD BULLOCK. STUDY Economy and patronise Meli.or's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known— Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four fmttona, la 9d per, pair, worth rcuch more— W, a, CoLLira.



Public Notices. t ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above Compauy, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to soe me on business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- ANCE CO., kindly call ab the office of Mr John Davison, Weßt street. A. H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 - ASBBORTON ~~ PROHIBITION LEAGUE AT THE ANNUAL Meeting of the Prohibition League, held October 16, 1896, the following resolution was carried unanimously :— •• That this meeting urges all Temperance People throughout the Ashburton Elootorate, not to pledge their votes until the party has had an opportunity of selecting a candidate at the representative meeting, to be held m the ODDPELALOWS' HALL, At an Early Date." THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, At 2.30 p.m. NOTICE TO FARMERS. REID & GRAY TT7ILL EXHIBIT at the coming Ash- W burton SHOW, amongst other Implements, a PATU.NT DOUBLE DRILL PLOUGH Pitted with "EUREKA" MANURE & TURNIP SOWER; also the same machine fitted as a DOUBLE DRILL TURNIP THINNER. Also, Being SOLE AGENTS for che well-known "DEERING" HARVESTERS AND , BINDERS, they will exhibit several of these machines. i Farmers would do well to take notice of the IMPROVEMENTS that have been made on these machines, particularly the introduction of Ball and Roller Bearings, by whioh for LIGHTNESS OF DRAUGHT & CAPA- BILITY OF HANDLING ANY SORT OF CROP, The DEERING surpasses any Machine yet introduced. JOHN TAYLOR, [10227 Manager. H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MTI SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST TURNIP SEEDS, • . INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, • Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. | MANGOLD "AND CARROT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. i. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. ' Also the COMBINATION u*s SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. | Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOLSACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN~GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, , ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. / AGENT FOR— / Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society NOTICE.— Are you going to build ? Because the cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlky's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. ANTED Known— That J. Moisoli has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoea, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which ha intendß dispdsiug of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs aa usual done at once 'at Moison's p remier Boot Store.Eaet Street, Ashburton. -, . - ->>4l'- - ———————— One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran* ed to oure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (acquired or consli tutional), Gravel and Pains m the Baok 3uarr»nteed free from Mercury. Sold m Soxes 4b 6d eaoh, by all Chemist* and Patent nedioine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Luroour and Midland 3oyimwP|iyoCloMFA»T, n»ooto, Finland



PUBLIC NOTICES. ; TTTANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye TT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m the optical J'ue at S. Salek's, Optician. MONEY TO LEND. QIEVERAL Large and Small Sums to b Lent at lowest current rates. F. I. COWLISHAW, Solicitor, 9 102 . Tancred street, Ashburton. If. E* VI IS STOW, UNDERTAKER. "POLISHED COFFINS m Figured Bimn and Kauri, with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. [ Address : Cameron Street, oppoelte Baring Square Evening Orders may be left at Oookson's, 8 68 GK JESSON, 'RACTIOAL -VATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. rpiHE Cheapest shop m ABhburton for A Watches, Clocks and Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited. Watches cleaned, and guaranteed 12 mouths, 4a 6d. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2a 6d. All Jewellary repairs at lowest poseibl prices consistent with fair trading. Customers own gold made up. NOTICE. TIHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED GENEEAL GROCERY STOJRE n Tinwald will be conducted by myself. Having cecured the services of Mb E. O. Bonnington, as manager, ib is my in- tention to keep the VERY BEST OF STORES AND BUTCHER'S MEAT, and by doing so, I trust to meet with fair share of public patronage. J. HESELTINE, E. C. BONNIN3TON, 9 17 Manager. 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 that 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 THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, ; 10 67 ASHBURTON. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. TN A.NSWER to Numerous Enquiries ; •*■■ re price of the New Coal, I take thlß opportunity of stating that the Price has NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. Ib is still Rold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O. order : — per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Promore 16s 6d Wihslow... 16s Od Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16a 6d lUkaia ... 47s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d ABhburton— All Coal Merchants GEORGHE PARK, , MOUNT SOMERS. GRAHAM & CO.'s pAT EN T PERMANEN FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ab a cosb of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklbokough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have do heeitation m Boying it is the most effeotive have met, and hsß been used m the distrust under my charge with the best results. I have recommended end shell continue to recommend it to any owners of Bheep affeoted with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to Bay is so often negleoted until it takes such n strong bold on the flock that it oan no looger be ignored, when it might bave been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor ot Stook February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawera. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep at Mr Lyaaght'a an Mr NichoUs' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have everjTOnfidence m saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only eiz days after the feet had been dreßßed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should recommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Poot-rot, as it ib easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— l remain, youre truly * ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stook, June 22, 1895. Genuite only from D. THOMAS. ASHBURTON, Or (com the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO', Carlton Gore Road, Roaeneath, Wellington.



TTAVING DISPOSED OF OUR FIRST SHIPMENT OF " RUDGrE-WHIT WORTH" BICYCLES, WE ARE NOW TAKING OKDERS FOR THE SECOND SHIPMENT, WHICH WILL ARKIVE HERE VERY SHORTLY. JOHN ORR AND CO. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF /• SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHINa UP TO DATE. o CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex'MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dresß Goods. Blouse Prints vie a marvel of the Beason Choice Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also V andN Featherbone, Ceßtus and other makes. - CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH. AND LINOLEUMS, . MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never lhas [such a variety of High-class Drapery been shown m Ashburton before, as will^beJsexhibited hyftmeJjthioJ'aeaßon. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY TO SELECT FROM. ANDREW ORR. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate A eent.n Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated • Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbidats Sales 'A Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements' AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurcb White's Sheep Dip . Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company ' ~ Grabam's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin . Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mb W Baboogk as my Agent m the Rakaia district . DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcpn GREAT REDDOTEON IN PRICE OF ■ ■ ■.' ■ > PLANET JE. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTONJ MHH^BHHR^Hgwft BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN. T Will I '^linlwipCTx MOUNTED STICKS to sel^UrT^ Baker Bros. aoco^eons TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, TOnnr I | - ,: ' ' • FROM • Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, . 6s 6d m 3(k and at Baker and Brown's Coach S ' Factory, Havelock Street. AT EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED. PERCY'S Telephone No. 69. 6 EAST STREET, T^T ANTED Kuowu-Madden's Refresh Next Drug Company. ILJT%SS^ "w^do r^il^ W™£TSft give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf rvA... * i ling a " kl ° ds of Grocery, that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile ?£& y ii G » aßWa . re afc . as reasonable and bloom, m addition to its full weight! OrSIS £ ?l * w the tlade « which a surprise visit from the ImSot S±lX *w ? r tel^^ on / Promptly the other day proved? You do? P Well' Teleptte No 7^ WMted ° n daily ' go to Maddbn's! If you are getting lelep^ oneNo76 , ; would Pr iike 'lo^^t^Sl^Jema, T^ANTED KNOWN.^-Mrs Huffam Creams, etc., to be a success, why, oome \*» having taken the premises lately along t» jtfADDBN's m East Btreet, and you occupied by Mr.G. Neill, intends to open wont be diaappointed. Bride, Christening came a » Ladiee? Dining and Refreshment and Birthday Cakes a specialty. Rootrsj where visitors will find a long felt —^ — - — — — — want supplied. Mealß at all hours. A few *B*2tf"*g£&£i£r c ° p>! K e " wUI BBd ril * Mnl<lrt> " r



Can be Obtained from ALL STOKEKEEPERS. ■ — o FRIEDLANDEB, BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS, McDonald & Mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring am Summer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantit; of the well-known ... BO STOCK BRAND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. . Also,— Ladies' Shoeß m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makes, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-class Boot 'at a Reasonable Price, 9 should no fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCR, BECTIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other brand BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at price that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3b 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace an Btrap ; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown.* Ladiea, Canvas Shoes, from ... 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from ... 5s 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from ... 4s 9d A few lines of, last season's goods left, which will be sold at any price to oleai Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really First-class Slipper, good value at 4i now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals — ÜBualpric from 22a i o 263 6d— All Reduced to 17s 6d. AT U?HE THE CASH BOOT SHOP, 6. NICHOLAS, Manager SHEARMAN BROS.^ FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS, MARKET HOUSED BURNETT STREET. GROCERIES. ~ GENERAL MERCHANDISE. In Stock — Sole Agents for Tiger Teas, Best design and quality of China, Breal awarded 7 gold medals for excellence and\ fast and Tea Services, and Dinner Service purity. Note but the best brands of all prices. Toilet Sets, newest styles, an Groceries kept. Tinned Fish ot every Decoration Glass and Earthenware of ever description. Currants, Raisins, Sultanas, description. Table Cutlery by the vet all of first quality. Timaru and Blue Bell best makers; Electro-plated Goods brands of Oatmeal, guaranteed absolutely specialty, suitable for wedding present i pure. Butter and Cheese, the finest procur- Splendid assortment of Brushware of ever able from the beßt makers. Millaquin and kind; Raw and Boiled Linseed, Coars Mauritius Sugars always m stocks. Castor, and Neatsfoot Oils, always on han< Customers may always rely on being Lamps and Lampware (English and Amer supplied from a large and \t ell -selected can). Ironmongery and General Househol Stock of the ' above Goods at 1 the most Requisites. BBA and Trades Unionia reasonable prices. Sheep Shears. Turkey Oil Stones. Being m direct communication with the best British and Continenti Manufacturers of all the above Goods, and buying for prompt cash, enables i to offer them CHEAPER than most wholesale houses m the colory.J Customers waited upon for orders. Goods delivered daily.! k-; Letters and Telegrams promptly attended to. ' SATISFACTIONS OUR MOTTO. Telephone No. 53{ V W. H. COLLIHS&CO., PAINTERS IRONMONGERS AND MEBCBA.NTS. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. ««Mamari,^ 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 meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are Bhowing this Seuson probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. ffl" 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." . craigheadTberryiiam, THE LEADING TAILORS AND QUTFITTERS, AsijBTJBTOir. AGENTS FOR— Abmigbb's Christohuroh Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Presiei, ) etc.! Dyed like New, and, pressed ready for wear, , t' . v, ' ■ . -~ ■ ' ' •