Disease on the Lothair.

♦ t .Nelson, January^ ' Regarding t he strange f jtal diseate <m the batque Lothair, a conversation with Captain Caprarizi leads to the conclusion that Is is nob dengae fever at all that is causing the mort'ali'y. F.ve persons have died, one from ar cetnia and theothers from the disease. The symptoms were useless ness or paraljsis which se : z°d the feet and crept upwards towards the s'omach till it reached a vi al part, whon death ensued. There was no pafn or swelling, no loss of appetite or spirits, no vomiting, In fact all ate heartily throughout and aeven men. including the Captain, who are still suffering have excellent appetitep. Their legs are simply useless. They stagger m at' empting to mount rhe gangway. The Captain has plenty of medicine on board bat the disease Is unknown bence he can not use it. He is acquainted with the symptoms of dengue. . Certainly no fever pympfcoms are t-hown.by the victims. The inedicat authorities here state that fron? the description it cannot be dengue. They are dlaa;o?ing the pymptoms as far as pi>Bsibla by referring to a standard wo»k but hold that In any case the disease fs dangerous and infectious or contagious unless it be dne to pnrely local causes snob, as poisoned ship's food or water, or poisonous exhalations frcm the oargo.

ROAD BOARD.

MOUNT SCOTERS. The usual monthly meeting of the above Board was held last Monday. In the absence .of Mr Chapman, Mt Hood was voted to ihe chair. GOEQE ROAD* The Overseer reported that contractor Milne had finished on Danbar's and Mua grave's loads, and bad about a week's work to do on the Mesopotamia road, and that Milne had made the necessary repairs to Ross 1 cutting. Approved of. THE TERKACE. The Overseer reported that the terrace ■■ was falling m very fast near the top end of the Trinity Bill cutting. Resolved that the whole Board inspect the place and meet on the ground next Thursday. MISCELLANEOUS WORKS. .Tenders were ordered to be called for shingling on the Pound road and McKenzie's road. The Ov< rseer waa also instructed to get some more boulders put on the Spring burn road, to have the ploughing on j Hewson's road disc-harrowed, to get any necessary work done on Ede's road, to stop water running down it, and to have the stones pioked off the Main road from Mount Somera hotel to the Railway Station. GORSE ON ROADS. The C'erk was instructed to write to several of those who have most gorse growing on the roads, and g've them fourteen days notice m which to start to clear it and to keep on till finished, and m default to put on men to do the work. THE POUND. The Overseer reported that the Pound yards and fences were getting very much oat of repair. Resolved to ask the present poundkeeeper co attend the next meeting of the Board, or to write and offer to keep the Pound m order. CORRESPONDENCE Lebterswere read as follows : — From Mr J. McC'ymonfc, requesting that the name of Mr W. Bennett be put on the 101 l for Lots 38, 39. and 40. Agreed to.

From Mr 6. McMillan, asking for some repairs on the road to Mesopotamia. The Clerk stated that the work had been done.

Prom Mr Acland. stating that R.S. 4037 belonged to Mr MaMillan To be attended to.

From the New Zealand Land Association, requeating that the name of Mr William Hutchinson be put on the roll for land Bold to him. Agreed to. From the Treasury, staling that seventy five per sent, of subsidy had been paid to the Board's credit. Received.

From the Chief Surveyor, stating that the road shown through R.S. 14661 and 20342 is not a legal road. Received, From Mr A. E. Peache, aga : n ask : ng for some fifteen chains of road to be formed on the road to the station. The Overseer was instructed to see Mr Peache and report at the next meeting.

ACCOUNTS- The pay sheet amounting to £49 7s 2d was paßßed for payment and the Board ad ourned.

Who Santa Claus was.

— , * St, Nicholas was a bibhop of Myra, m Ana Minor, m the fourth cantury. The •* Lives of the Saints " are full of queer tales, bub few are stranger than this told of the Bishop, or Myra. In Pa'ara, his naive town, there was a nobleman who, by the force o F circumstances, had been r'edaced to poverty so great that, unable to provide his daughters with marriage portions, ho was about to turn them out of the house to make their living as best they could. Nicholas heard of this case, and, going to the house after dark on Christmas Eve, bearing with him a pnrse of gold, he was puzzled as to the best method of conveying the gift to its recipients without being known. Lacking through the window he saw that the old man bad taken off hh cloth stockings and hung them up before the fire to dry them. After all wan quiet Nicholas as cerided the chimney, an old fashioned wide affair, and threw the pnrse of gold down with such preoi ion of aim that it fell m the old man's stocking. On Christ mas morning the old gentleman r >f>e, found the money, and with ib provided a msraiage portion for his eldest daughter. Simi'ar presents followed for the two younger, the old man hanging up hh stockings regularly after that, and thus originated the praobice of hanging up ihe stockings to receive the presents of St. Nicholas on Christmas Eve.

r MF, ASHBUfttON GUARDIAS : THUKSDAt, JAtftfAft* &, 1896.

SteaS *£$?%* Lunited, at their iJSrS **W: tart* Street THURSDAY, JANUAR^O, tß9e



Public Notices TRY GALLICHAN'S A.G. Ointment. A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis, Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear- ache, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Chemists and Stores GALLICHAN'S A.C. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter- inary use, and as a Horse and Oaittle Dressing will be found faithful m its operation For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Horaes, or Sore Teats; on Cows, etc., give it one trial, and its virtue and cheapness will be for ever established. - Sold everywhere. Price, 2s 6d TRY GALMOHAN'S A.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation* "Dyspepsia, Sick Headaohe, Indigestion, W«nb of Appetitos, Female and all Stomach and Liver Coni- plaints, etc : There is no humbug about these Pills. Their extensive use In a guarantee efthelfr Parity and Qoodntss. Tbdrtt Feu* m every Box, and bne Pill roffident >fo* 4 dose. Give them a trial .. ' Price, la 8d every where TRY G^iSjCffAN'a A.C. COIN GUHE.! Ib Is a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any porn (ha^d 6r soft.) It also removes the, matter that provides food for the. porn, without m, anj way injubing ihb feet. Directions with every pot, and are easily caroled ont ■ Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HOATTKN, Askbnrton, represents Galllchan's A.O. Preparations In Canterbury, and all business must b» conducted through him ' CDWIN GALLICHAH, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs Adams, Saanders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonotngton, Ohemlsb, East' Street; Shkabuak Bbos., Burnett Streefa ' 12 45 SPECIAL SHOW ; FOR TIPS I I ; HOLIDAY fj.EASON OLIOAY OeasON WASHING DRESS GOODS, WASHING COSTUMES, STRAW HATS, MUSLIN APRONS, SUNSHADES, UMBRELLAS, FLOUNCINGS, CHOICE TRIMMED MILLINERY, FANCY BELTS (Half-price) A BEAUTIJUL LOT OF Goods forMristrnas. GLADSTONE BAGS, i SHIRTS AND GARIBALDIS t.. • H^ooi Meourlnir. W. T. WEBSTJER BEGS to remind Farmers and others m the Aahburton and adjacent counties thati In his " Wo»l Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river trontage, ntar sHe Bridge, (formerly occupied' by Mr Hpmersham) he has, every jp*pllity 'and appliance for the efficient Scourinc oorf r WOOL. This he Is prepared to nnde?.- take for Farmers and others on commis- sion. and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Hides, Fat, Tallovf an* other by-products at full market rates. ?* 7i ?® ha PPy. to wai ' on Farmers, and! be glad to receive bfltera at hii Dremism The.advertlsar attends all docS mfc and Skin, etc;, Sales, bur will KleasS -ABHBURTON SC^^^^oßKS - ' ' ' •A) ■■::-."^U'IWI



HAQU BOOTS & SHOES OAOU UAOli. BOOT 8 & SHOES UAOH. GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BFST. HAVE great pleasure m announcing that their premises m East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen m Ashburton. We are making a specialty of GJSN LEMEN'S BOOTS. All kinds kept m stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Elf c'ric Boots- specially Imported Try the Cookham— bpst m the market Try Oar Own Make m French Calf. East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubbpr Tennis Shoes m Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes m great Variety. Ladieß* Shoes m Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Beat Continental goods. A. large assortment of Oar Own Make also to choess from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of every description — Blask Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & modiabmid, East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate. WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect. MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, Artists' Oil Colors direct from WINSOR & NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cut to any size to suit -Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen sent to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, VARNISHES, Etc., J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent. Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, burton. H^^^^^^^^^^^^^^B^ — Tinwald and .Ashburton^ Alternately Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Season 1 Commission FOR— ance Company v ° e^ i n Tools Clients and others that I have appointed m the Rakaia district ■■^^HH DAVID THOMAS, Aihburton Properties for Sale, viz., H^^^^^^^^^l^^^^^nßenced, all m grass > » thoroughly improved, Flemlngton gassed, Lismore HB^BJ^^BH^^HHHhP 8^' 118 ' Hides, Fat, Etc., every|fortn)ght HHHa^^^^^^^^H|^^Hhout the season H9HHhB z//7 £ Co ' s Manures, supply H^H^H^^^^^B^^nure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, PHB|^|H|^^H^^H^ one Bust, HB^HmHHhH r small quantities ction m priob of BBHH|H| - ik - tools. David Thomas, ASHBURTON] WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? TOURING OCTOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Suits, Ac., than ever -*-' we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (188 d) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION V , AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled ;to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits. Ac, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early .as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment < It VI<;EIKAS> ~£T ItERRYIiH THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON , THE Otoristehurch Meat Company, litd. i ii *f\* HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of this' Works at ISLINGTON, ; Are m a position Meet All the Requirements of the District daring the Coming Season, and are prepared to ; FBEEZE < FOB FARMERS - Or Purchase* Sheep and Lambs on the ground at JHIGHEST ! MARKET VALUESfI



public Notices. j NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND; AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZKAI AND, Limited. Capital £1/00,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OVFIGS: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Chriatcburch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENOY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small W ooi Clipß intended for either local Bale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to — NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST- CHUUCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange- ments m London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last Beaßon amounted to over 18^000 Bales. Clients are reminded that the Oom panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trusb tor the special account of principals WOOLPAOKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Bates Note— Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttelton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and AlbionJSheds Free of Chabge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchuroh. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton. mHB COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (LIMITED.) OFFICES INlffi£._THE COLONIES AND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commehcemettof the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year 6t its existence I PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on prpoi^^^HH and title. Policies kept m forc^^^^H Surrender Value as long as there is to pay one quarterly premium, Write for Proposal Forms information to E C YOUNG, Canterbury Distr^H^^H R. B. RRSTELL, Local Agent ; I^^^H ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary Zealand, Wellington M. B. KTIA^M ASHBURTON HOTEL^MH rrHE ASHBURTON HOTEI^HH Jl of the pom's of hi&tor^^^^H where the approach to the Traffic^^^^H is now, the First Licensed E^^^^H Ashburton stood. The Ashburto^^^^H was its Immediate successor. accommodation house was the first^^^^H house m a day&'a ride, and it wa^^^^^f come eight, to many a weary. t^^^^^H The new house is still the last th^^^Hl ward traveller sees as he leaves Ast^^l^H and the tramp to thenextialcngan^^^^^O The new house is entered with F^|^H| and quitted with regret, for the I^^^^fl Deeps Only the Best, and his bra^^^^H CIVILITY has the Guinea Stamp of Genuinei^^^^^J IS SOLD AT COST PR^^H[ W. Bowman q^H QHAREBROKER, ACOOUN^I^^H GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several euma of Trust F^^^H| Lend on Freehold Security, frr>m five per cent. I^^H^H JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHE^HH .COMPOUNDS. I am agent for the above, whicl^^l^^H found very superior, and non-po^^^^^| Farmers and others are invited t°^^^H| ; inspeot testimonials and ascertain j^^Bß T eTs. j^HB 1 have a supply of Hornima^^^^^| which have been favorably kuH^^^H Great Britain for the past fortjH^^^^B Also Ceylon, India, and China To^^^Hj Agent for the Royal Exchan^^^^H Assurance, established 1720. cqrrent rates. H^^^H OFFICE -Moore Street. (P^m^W formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander I Pros.) JvNOWN THAT •J- MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Beat Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend [to the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public, have tyery advantage m patronising him ; their money remains m the place, and they get the best value m Bootsjand Shoes m Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTUN. THE UNITED FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE QUMPANY, Ltd. CAPITAL £500,000, T> ISKS aocepted and Rates quoted on application irrespective of Tariff i A. LAWRIE & CO., Agents. WANTED Known— 24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost: price. — Mellqr's Zealandia Boot Store.



Public Notices t E. W. HANMER HAYING at last made the necessary arrangements to occupy the premises lately occupied by MESSRS MILES AND CO., Limited, without the chance of being asked to dear out at any moment, I have much pleasure m informing OLD CLIENTS who have d«. ne their business to a great extent on thrse premises, and the Public generally, that 1 intend to keep m stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wirp, Barbed Wire, Fheep Netting, with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, teaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, Hed, & Black, Flour, Sh ar ps, Bran, Fine h alt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English Fuperphosphates, Bone Dost, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for ,Salo, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. I eh»tthold Auction Sales of STOCK and SHEEPSKINS at the usual times as heretofore, and I shall be a Cash Buyer of all sorts of GRAtN and GRASS HEiiiDS daring the coming season. As I have pitched my camp m Ashburton, I hope to receive a share of the business going, E. W. TAMMER. West Street, December 17, 1895. SIIAVIJKCt. "pvESIRING to supply a long felt want _L/ m Ashburton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers the most comfortable shave m town. R* D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, Late McGregor's) m the premises of Mr 0. PEECT | Tobacconist, East Street, (Next Ashburton Drug Company). 0J56 STOP. TITE WILL SUPPLY THE CELEBRATED McCiIKWICIi Complete, wish Transport and SheafJ Carrier alongside your HOME as follows :— I <64« 10* Spot Cash or within the month of purchase. £45 Payable m May 1896. £46 lOS Two Years terms, half payable m May, Fkeb op Interest. ,£SO Payable when your grand- child attainshisjmajority THE NEW McCOEMICK DAISY EEAPEE, Side Delivery. The Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Eyegrass, Peas, Beans, etc, m a THE BIG < 4 > McCOBMICK MOWEK, 4ft 6in and 6ft cut. THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. V Sections and Chains for Bradford, ! Massey-Hari'lS, and Walter A. Wood Machines, KE?T IN STOCH. Bimjdkb Twine, j We are Determined to Undersell' everyone m this and request * Farmers and Others to obtain Our quota- tions, Machine [Oil of all kinds suitable for Light or Heavy Machinery. John Orr & Co IRONMONGERS, ASHBURTON The great clearing sale of S. Anderson 1 stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by MoDonalp and MoDiarmid is coming to a oloae within ten days. Secure ft pair of Boots At onqe at the reduced price. U 158 1



Public Notices. DENTISTRY. PAINLESS RXTR ACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. A. Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.~DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, BtJBNETi Street, Ashbtjkton 9 4' Monster Hale of English {*ood9. WE have juat landed, ex 88 Duke of Sutherland, the following Goods — Tea Sets, Breakfast "Sets, Dinner Ware, Steak Dishes, Cheese Stands, Triple Trays, Fancy Jugs m Sets, Forty Toilet Sets, etc. These goods are direct from two of the Largest Potteries m England and are firet- claßß m every respeot. Ex as Kaikoura — A Shipment of the UNRIVALLED BICYCLES which are the Best, Strongest, and Cheapest ever seen m Ashburton. Price from £10. Ball-bearings throughout. Terms if required. Also — Bells Lampß, Saddles, Pouches, Oilers, Capes., etc., which will be sold at Lowest priceß Ex as Ruapehu — Ten Crates JAM JARS with Screw Tops, Splendid Value. The Sale will be held m the END SHOP OF THB AB CADE— Commencing, TUESDAY, December 31. The Best Christmas Show m Ashburton ! will be ; Cabson aivi> Co. 'a, MONSTER SALE CF ENGLISH GOODS, , at Tancied street end of the Arcade, Direct from London. 5 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY "Net? Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : Ihe Hon Morgan 8. Grace, MD., C.M.G., MJJ.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, Mi. Ok (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Eeq TheHon Edward Richardson, O.M.G* M.L.C John Duncan, Eeq Medical Officer : Dt G; E. Anson, M.D., M.8.0.5. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, \ND THk LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. I The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BO^TTS 35YEHY YEATt Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ia of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities thantho held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies. CCUMULATED FUND TfiXOEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Steklixg ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE «. 119,838 dum Assured ... ... ... £39,833,07) Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,683,415 BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding OASB Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for lflßt FIVE years, over | TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOTJB MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THB A, M- P- SOCIETY And b scare a HONUS EVERY ?EAR Expenses of Management 8J per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Jttesident Secretary Branca Office — Custom House Qnay, Wellington Ohriatchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, Diofcrict Secretary H ZANDER, L oal Broker Ashburbon Mu^ eal PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Entrance up Photographer's Staircase, and Haveloek Street, THEORY CLASS— THURSDAY. THE VIOLIN. MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS . Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BdILDLNGS, Ashburton PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. TNTENDIRG PUPJLS kindly com _1 municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina- tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8 30 a.m. f ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. A CARD MRS A. C.~CLARIDGE, TfiAPHBR OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ' ASHBURTON. TKBMS ON APPIiIOATIOX. 189(5 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH MRS fTIiAKEIG, WILLS STREET WEST. VACANCIES ia each of the above, Term* on appJio^ipa .



PUBLIC NOTICES j A FACT ! TRY IT ! ' WANTED KNOWN— Gentlemen's half- - worn tweeds, ladies heavy dnß3es, " oleaned and renewed " by washing m five gallons hot water containing ounoe " Safe Coin Cleaner." Teospoonful m boiling water removes spots, stains of grease, ink, tar, paint, eto. Try it, Price, Is 3d per Boz b~ttle STUDY ECONOMY AND RENEW OLD OLOTBES. "I have tiied 'McKenzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner and Reviver,' and can oertify to its qualities as suob. I may say it is superior to any oloth oleamr I have used."— S?gned Wi'Kam Henry, Tailoring Department, Kirk- oldie and S ains, Wellingt >n "We have tried McKenzifc'a Safe Oloth O'eaner, and bave found i very quick and effective." Signed, P. Palmer, Manager r.csa and Glendioning, Dunedin .Mr Morrism, New Zealand Olothing Faotory, Wellington, writes :~" Have muoh pleasure m stating that I have given Mr McKenzie's Coth Gleaner an exhaustive trial, and find it m every respeot muoh superior to any I have had yet m use " The Manse, Napier — >( I have muoh pleasure m testifying- that Mr MoKenzie's Oloth Gleaner appears to be highly efficacious m removing grease Btains from clothes. I bave had practical proof of this, and so am able to testify to the same" — James Q. Paterson, Napier New Plymouth. April 11, 1895—" I certify that Mr McKenzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner appears to be very effectual m taking out greaee and other spotß from blothea"— Henry Govett, Archdeacon of Taranaki Similar testimonials from Messrs Orr, Collier, and uraighead and Berryman, drapers, Asbburton Analysed and highly recommended by PROFESSOR BLACK, Government Analyst, Dunedia GUARANTEED NOT TO INJURE THE CLOTHES TREATED BY MoRRNZI^'S OLuTti CLEANER I ADIES. Beautify your Christmas and j__, New Year Homes by using McKENZIE'S FURNITURE RENOVATCR _______ i EXPERTS.' 'OPINIONS i Messrs Sooullar and CbiEholm, cabinet ' makers, Dunedin and Wellington, say — Have tried MoKenzie}s Furniture Polish, andean highly recommend it, being the best : we bave used ' Mr H nry Fielder, Furnitura Warehouse, Manners street, Weliiogton, reports : *I have used jour Furniture Polish, and find it the best I have .vet used, Bnd very easily applie I Consider it should be used by every house- wife J Mr Pinny, Piano Depot, Manners street. Wellington, writes : ' I have tried your Polish Keviver, and find it what you represent, and think it should be used by every householder It possesses a wonderful power of 'removing , stains and marks from polished work, and is easily applied / Similar testimonials from Mctnsgr r, Milner and Thompson, piano depot, Napier ; Me-Bsrs Begg and Go, Daoedin ; Mr Huggins, piano depot, Timaru ; Mr Meldrum, music and piano depot, Oamaru ; eto Half usual quantity sufficient, and little labor required Price Is 61 and 23 per bottle Sold by Grocers, Ironmongers, Pain' era, and Cabinetmakers m every town ia New Zealand When ordering, please Bpeoify McKEN ZIE'S Registered Trade Mark Egyp ian Pillar and Sphinx, with letters I F P on label Baware of Hawkers 12 58 NOW IS THE SEASON FOR WASHING BLANKETS LADIES PLEASE READ Tj XTRACT from Wel'inp:»on 'Evening tL Pos',' November 18, 1895 : The head machinist of the Evening Pest testifies to the offio cy of McKenzie's patent cloth cleaner for removing dirt and grease There could be no more severe lest of suoh a preparation tban its use upon the blanket oi a printing machine, saturated as it often is with the impression of an especially thick description of ink Upon a sheet of this kind McKerzie's fluid did its work splendidly In about twenty minu'es it did thoroughly what usually ttkeß a full hour by the ordinary methods From the New Zealand Times : The tffioacy of GTK McKerzie's patent c'oth cleaner, as a remover of dirt and g r ease, is tea ified to by the New Z aland Times machinist The remover wad subjected to a very severe trial yesterday on a printer's blanket bo 'saturated with thick ink that it was thought impossible to clean it However, m leag than ten minutes the o'd blanket was made quite clean &nd * qual almoßt to a new one, a most convincing proof that the preparation is invaluable ~to~ any householder Only the usual simple method of boiling and washing the blanket, was used Few drops only m boiling water cleans greasy, spotted, or stained apparel cr hats Deseert spoonful m a pint of boiling water removes ink, greaee, or other stains from oarpets Tabeepoonful m buoket of boiling water removes grease, oi 1 , eto, from floors Ounce m five gal ons hot water deans and renews Tweed Suits, Ladies Heavy Dresses, eta Ounce (costs 2d) m oopper, thoroughly o'eanß Blankets, Household Linen, eto, &avcß half soap, time, and labor ; co soda or other e'eansing substances required Sold by all Drapers, Grocers, Chemists, and Ironmongers No Hawkers None genuine without mark IF P, and figure of Egyptian Pil ar and Sphinx on label This is the strongest, cheapest, and safest oleansing fluid manufactured PRICE, Is 3d £5 REWARD. THE above reward will be paid for infor- mation on ooaviotion of any Retail Dealer or Hawker celling, as MoKENZIE S Furniture Polish, Renovator, or Safe O'o'.h Cleaner, any bott'e net bearing my name and Registered Trade Mark (IF P over Egyptian Pillar and Sphinx on gold label) 1 * Please specify McKENZIE'S, and never buy from Hawkers Please read directions on bott'e BEGG'S Binder Twine. "VTEW SEASON'S FLAX TWINE, JJN (SpiDER BRAND), Supplied m Ash burton only by MESSRS JOHN ORR <fc CO., H. ZANDER, R. 3. RESTELL, A. HARRISON, and E. W. HANMJSR. Old Twine not guaranteed. BEGG AND CO., 1 24 ROMAHAPA. / CHRISTMAS and .New Year Presents —Boys and Girls and other New Annualß. New Books for School Prizes er Presentations, School Committees and others supplied at Lowest Pricei?, New Fancy Goods, including Japanese, fancy China and glass ware. Toys of various kinds and at all prices. All goods at Lowest prices for Cash. — L. F. Andrcwes and Go , Stationer's Hall i iHHICjTjyiA.S, 1895.-1 beg tv thai k ray friends and the public at lar^ for the liberal support ex* ended tone Bince I started business three montJ a ago. I have nowreceiv.d a quantity if xoods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none m Ashburton, and at a price within the rtach of all. A trial solicited. — Jfi. MAHOOJJ, INt Belt Cu^h tit erg, <



One Box opClabkb's 841 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either sex (aoqmred or consli tational); Grav«l and Fains m the Back. Guarr-nteed free from Mercury. Sold m Bbxee 4s 6d each,' by ail Cftgmists and Patent Medicine Vendor* throughout the World Proprietors t The Lincoln and Midland f OVJTIM PftTO COMfAny, bJMty Epgl»nd



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