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: Business iNotiees, WANTED Known— Mbllors Sale surpassing anything ever heard of ' m Ashburton 10 FLOWERS. FLOWERS. ALL LOVERS OF FLOWER? are re- minded that ray Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out the first week m November, viz. — • Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnia*. Also Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthemums, Tomato Plants, etc. All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMESPORTEK, NURSERY AND SEEDMAN Clifton Nursery, Allenton. 11 133 ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mb Rex. Rbstbll having resigned the Agency of the above Company, I 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 Davisow, West atreeb. m ; A^^H. SHURY, Agent, Alliance Assurance Company. 10 201 . . . • GRAHAM & CO.'s DITEK T P;E R M AfjX E N FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied at a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Bead opinions of Government Inspectors ofStook. Blenheim, Mablborough. In 're your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effective havejnet, and has beea used m the district under my oharge with the beet results. I have reoommendf! end shell oontinne to v recommend it to any owners of sheep affected ' ' with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say ib so often negleotnd until it takes, each a strong hold on the nook that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily - put down at its first appearance by alittlo attention and the use of yonr remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stock February 28, 1895. Dbpabtmbnt of Agriculture, Hawbba In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result, of you dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every oonfidenoe m saying that the oure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy ; and the examination was only six days after the. feet bad been dressed. Some of the sheep were very badly affected, nearly the whole of the foot' having rotted off. I shonld reoommend all sheep owners to vie your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, ac it is easily put on, and lam sure it will give satisfaction.-^! remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stocky June 22, 1895. Genaibe only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Oarlton Gore Road, Roseneath, __ » Wellington. - . NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SE,AM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquiries . re prfca of the New Coal, I take this opportunity of stating, that the Price has NOT, been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold as before at the following prices per fonr ton trnck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order :— per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winalow... 16s Od Chertsey 16s 10a Hinds ... 16a 6d Rwkaia ... 17s £d EaliDg ... 17s Od Lanrieton 19ft Od Bangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d • Ashburton — All Coal Merchants GEORGE PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. T7IVERYONE accustomed to lasing tn A.G. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction m using tb Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to 1 ask instead of the AC OINTMENT.. Carefully note that a diagram of a Ree is- m the centre, and Edward Gallichau's Factory, Aahurst, New Zealand, on the end 1 of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's- true friend ; on the weakest baby, or the- strongest man's flesh it is *al ways successful. Price, Is 6d. Ree Ointment is eapaoially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing.- Price — 28 6d AC Corn Care, for hard or sofC corns,, warts, and bunions— Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female^ use, 30 pills m every box, and quite equa- to anything imported — price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFAOTUREP Ashnrst,. N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the valoe of the Ointment are good enough 'for any* thing : — Dear Sirs, — We have great pleasure to recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be> quite as good as you represent. In future) we intend to keep a stock-always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Sharpun & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, — I have sold your Bee Ointmenft and AC Corn Cure and Pills for " the paßfr three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro- curing your lines/ They have m ev«ry ease which has come under my nekios^ givea every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has> proved itself one of the best healing oint- ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gcoßß of Bee Ointment, small size, at youf earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist/ Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous}' to publish.



GRAND DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING & SUMMER GOODS. see' the attractive windows at "THE CORNER." pVERYTHING NEW AND UP TO DATE New Straws, New Millinery, New Flowers, New Ribbons, New Prints and Cambrics, New Dreases. ALL IN THE LATEST FASHIONS, FROM THE VARIOUS CENTRES OF FASHION. Dealing Direobi with.the Best Manufactures, we can give^our patrons the best valne that money can procure. COMB AND SEE, W. H. COLLIER. Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. -■ 0" > FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. WALTER A. WOOD x CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County,, for the above Company I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machine! y and have pleasure m introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THREE APRON OPEN BEAR REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, -having been m use m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the past two, and haa won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APRON REAPER AND BESTDER. Still Holds its Own, and well deserves its title o! " FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill la undoubtedly tht BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R. B. RES TELL is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. THOMAS, AGENT. FIRST GRAND SHOW OF SPRING NOVELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. . O CASES or NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints ute amtt\ el of the Beason Choice Bibbona, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Cheok, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes j also V and N T'eatherbone, Cestus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH. AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never has siton a variety of High-class Drapery (been shown m Ashbnrton before, a will be [exhibited by me this season. BOOTS. BOOTS. , BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE COUNTY ITOBSELECT FROM. ANDREW OER,



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, X 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 Christchuroh or Thnaru. 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. GENERAL TRACY, Holder of the winning noord for two miles, -ITT IL L STAND AT Ml COACH STABLES, ASHBURTON, EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, During the Season, Commencing on MONDAY, October 5. THE WORKMAN, First prize Draught Stallion will stand th( season at my iarm Flemington. For further particulars, apply J. C. N. GRIGG, 9 175 Longbeach. J. B. Chapman, PAINTER, OLAZIEB, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE ARCADE, n&xfc Mr J. 0. Duncan's ASHBURTON, O ICGS to inform his old friends and tht Public, that he has RECOMMENOEI BUSINESS m Afahburton, and will h glad to execute any work they ma; entrust to him, m his well-knowi satisfactory manner. ~~ J. H- Chapman. PIPES. THE LOEWE, G.B.D, NEEDLEWOOD, BILTOR PIPES. A fresh Supply AT PERCY'S LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH "\7 HOTOGBAPH JL J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Public foi their past Patronage, hoping thej will continue the aame. Having now gone into the business properly, and having some of the best 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 just) as Cheap m your own town '" • CABINETS, 12s per Dozen. PLATINOTYPE.— The finest artistic work .done for less than Christchurch prices. — T T I\/T ITO 5 ELL ' O . JL . IVL ITCH EL L, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite i English Church, Tancred Street Ashburton. 10 13 ' TT O LA F B Aliment of economy against fatigue, hunger, and thirst * Antidepertic, antifatiguing, stimula- s ting, reconstituent t Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen- tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue cle.s Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG 3 COMPANY, Limited, Sydney i . JIOWLEB' Pennyroyal and Steel Pills tot female L quiokly correct all irregularities, and relieve the listressing symptonß so prevalent with tbe box, i'oxes 1b ljd to 2s Bd, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendore. Prepared only by the Lincoln and ■ Midland Counties Drug Co» Lincoln, England Whole- ' ale of al the Wholeoala Houses. Beware ol imita. ons ' Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing 1 at Monroe, Mich. , was severely afflicted with 1 rheumatism but received prompt relief from I pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says: "At times my back would ache so badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had not gotten relief I would not be here .to write these few lines, Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a great deal of good and I feel very thankful for it." For Bale by the Ashbubton Dkug Company. y#t fry tfitMw V*mH ftfaw ,



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. Packed m lft, sft, and 10ft Net Weight Air-Tight Tina. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per ft. J 2/- per ft. 2/4 per ft. LI 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SPRING & SUMMER FASHIONS. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCEBD STREET, IS Now Showing ft Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Spring and Summer DRAPERY— aII marked at LOWEST GASH PRICES. NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, In Lustres, Shots, Tweeds, Serges, etc. etc. NEW WASHING FABRICS. All the Lateßt Patterns and Colorings, m Chenee, Cambrios, Mubluib, Crepone, Prints, etc., etc. INew Sunshades, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laoeß, Gloveß, Hosiery, Coraeta, etc, etc. Crettonnen, Art Muslins, Curtains, m all the Latest Designs. MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THE SEASON; iU^ BOYS NICKER SUITS A SPECIALTY jgfl Shirto,;Hats, Cape, Veßts, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarves, m splendid variety. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late G. L. Beath & Co.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. , . ,->• i IE, T c Mm Ik T\ B © ISP JLa vi ft? b? w» Pm ' J ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE.": WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. /."Mamari,, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF g NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS m * the Newest Patterns and Beats Qualities, order to mee f the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Season probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Aahburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. S& CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits "before the Show" will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor ub with their Orders early } , before the «'Bush." CRAIGHEAD~&"BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR — Abmiger's Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladiea' Dresses, , etc.. Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. nf ■ il t>i rJI ilk F n CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates, I woulc suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Aehburton County who have mortg»gei running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now tha money is bo Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m the near future. D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE- -486 acres Dear Lismore, Well Fenced and sab divided, all m grass, Plenty Water. E»sy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First- quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best piece* of land m Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Graea, adjoining Springbun Railway Station, being R.S. 29674. A L 8 o,— 833 ACRES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1093 Acres, being fI.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Robert Claik's.Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, frith which Grase Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and three years i old— a splendid strike. Eaßy terms. Price very low. I Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House I DAVID TSOMAS, [ . ASHBURTON. 7 I



Hanmer and Graves. 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 made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so* 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. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. BLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we Bhall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, aB well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and Bhall 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 Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, 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 Bhipment of thia year's Im portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTINE NT A L SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are novr prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for h viein n 1 Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XTTE ARE PREPARED to mak< LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free o Commission) on Clips placed m our handi for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburtor and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship ment to the Australian or English markets Our Ashburton Stores are so well am favorably known that they need no commen aB to their adaptability for displaying Wool At Christchurch a NEW STORE is beinj specially built for us, and will be one of fch Beat Wool Stores m New Zealand. r Our Third Sale will take place— At Christchurch, January 8, 1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDINC MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WABOO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agent THE early bird catches the early wornr bo call at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale /CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, \J CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AND i NEW YEAR GIFTS, 3 NEW YEAR GIFTS, At ledrock prices, to be had at ' G. JESSON'S, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street. c£££> O, £10, £10, £5, given away for i 1 single guess. Send stamp for particulars an< circulars to Box 176, P. 0., Wellington. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warrai ' ted to cuie all discharges from the Urinan -Organs, m either sex (acquired or cons utional), Gravel and Pains m the Bact Guurranfceed free from Mercury. Sold it Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medioine Vendors throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midlanj aoviraiHP&wOQtfrAßYi Ilßooln, England



WANTED, waaa SECOND-HAND BAGS. 5000 _ . . " NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANiSLE COALS, always m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fenoing material. I wißh to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites m the market. It is'Boreened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and ia really the beat and cheapest Nativs 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. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT. SOCIETY. mHIS OFFICE will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, ►;^~^ December 25, 26, and 28, 1896, FOR V CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, c AND FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, January 1, 2, and 4, FOR NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. _-. EDWARD STEPHEN?, Manager, • . — ■ ■ "DOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Rimn and Kauri, with Silver and Bras* ' Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring S quail Evening Orders may be left at Cookaons , 8 6 BAZAAK STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, '"——--'' Close to Arcade. , fTIHESE Commodious Stable 3 are open al I all .- hours, and the Proprietor car — "— - Supply at a moment's notioer- c BUGGIES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and o.her procession^ M» ched Teams and Pairs also provided* ! JOSEPH LLOYD, Junr., PROPRIETOR. BARRYTOWN FLAT GOLD MINING 00., J/td, 17 Miles north of Greymouth. THE Sample washed m the Arcade or Saturday gave trom 120 to 150 Colorf the shovel. 20 Colors will pay 23 per load. I am appointed Broker, and have Sbarei or £>ai.e. ' . . FRED MAKEIG, Arcade. ~\\7 ANIED Known — Midden's Refresh T V meiit Rooms are the rooms Pal Excellence. Wheu m town do nob fail U give them a look up. Do you like & LoaJ ; that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight which a surprise visit from the inspecici the other day proved? You do? Well go to Maddens ! If you are getting up » Spread m a private or general way, arid would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a buccosb, why, comt along to Maddens m East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening Mid Birthday Cakeo a epeojalty,



& Sod. gqc»«yi»»* ■»•«»•« «»§BSt MM A«oaei crude oita «n to bo olaasea among the «,^iS.Thich H»ve,when used as modtoine.no - idSgwSSsed In epedflc density tbrongh ti» ffSSfflSfthe restdt of th contrectingten- "^"■"ftSßß AND RONS