THE 'ASHBTJRTGN GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JANU

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Henry Zander. KtiiNJiY ZANDEB. Wool n<'ason, 1895-96. 1 T now being an established fact that *• owing to the combined action " of the Wool Buyers' Association, NO PUBLIC WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ABBBURTON THIS season; I h&ve made arrangements with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and Borne Southern Wool Bayers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis* factory prioes, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ- chnrch My O'ients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission* on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing^ to sail here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS ab Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold aft Ohrlstohuroh for second Wool Sale t>* shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, _ .;..._ . ..' Ashbnr.-ton National Mortgage & Agenoy Coiiapaiiy, ■\TATIONAL MORTGAGE AND II AGENOY OOMPAJSTY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. " Capital £I*ooo,ooo, Paid-up £200,^ HEAD OFFICE 'k 8 Great Winchestex Street), London- BRANCHES: • Ohrlstchurch, Dnnedln, Timimi, OaiiafO, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB, iidOAll SALE OR SHIPMEK*, THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE ANB AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Rates of Interest and. FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale ahould be con- signed; to — NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST- \ CHUKCH, and, when for Shipment, to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTfcELTON We have made very complete arrange' ments m London for the disposal of Wool and 'can place . our olienta upon mostx favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the Simtft Island alone last season amounted to over 18)000 Bales. are reminded that the Com 5 pany s Articles of Association [ provide* for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for tk* special account o{ principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWIFj; arid all Station Requisites supplr,,,} a t Lowest Rates. Note- Wool consign*** fie, & cdmnanv ?bLyttslton teW-pt^.JberecSved ®* F . MARTIN, JJ^ger, Christchurch. , A>iO W .WALLIS, 10 n& Agent, Ashburton. Woo], Wool, Wool J, AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed m my han»ds for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQ'aiSITJfiS Of the Best Quality Supplied ab CHEAPEST MARKET RATES, D. THOMAS^) ; Ashburton. -—■ > — — ia— Vifooi Scouring. W, T. WEBSTE^ BEGS to remind Farmers and others m the Aahburton and adjacent counties that m his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashbnrton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr- Homersham) he has avery facility, and appliance for the efficient. Scourfrg of ' WOOL. This he U> under- • take for Farmers and others on commis- sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of? Wool, Skins, . Hides, Fat, Tallow, aiidl other by-products at full market rafe««; He will be happy to wait on Farmers* and be glad to receive oflfers at hh; prenafcea. The advertiser attends all the'local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will W pleased to deal privately and /tnake teiKß person- ally withOlientß WT • WEBSTERv ASHBURTON SCOURING WO^KS 11 164 mHB COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (LIMITBft.; OFFICES IN ALL THE COLONIES AND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NEW BUSINESS^ since commeDcementof theSociety exceeds v TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS.^ , Being an. average of a mMlion for each: year ot its existence PREMIUMS MPDERAT& Claims paid immediately on proof o£ death and . title. Policies kept m foroe oat of Surrender Value as long as there ia sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all information to ARTHUR E, GIBBS, SewStarjf for New Zealand, WelHngtoa 10154



TRY G-ALLICHaN'S A.C Ointment A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE OURE 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 florae and Cattle Dressing vill be found faithful m its operation For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Hoises, 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 GALLIOHAN'S A.O. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia, Sioli Headache, Indigestion, Want of Appetite, Female and all Stomach and Liver Com plaints, etc There is no humbug about these Pills. Their extensive use is a guarantee of their Purity and Goodness. Thirty PilliS m every Box, and one Pill sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial _ Prioe, la 6d everywhere TRY GAIEiCHAN'S A.C. COEN CUKE, It Is a mosb Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Corn (hard or aorr.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without m any way injuring the feet. Directions with , every pot, and are easily carried oat Price, Is everywhere MR G. P. HoITTEN, Ashburton, represents Gallichan's A.C. Preparations m Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs' Adams, Saunders' Buildings ; H. K. Bonnington, Ghemisb, East Street ; Shearman Bros , Burnett Street 12 45 •^jTE WILL SUPPLY THI CELEBRATED McCORJIIf CX Complete, wish TRAtfs?sß'e and Sheaf] Carrier alongside your HOME as follows: — £42 lOS Spot Cash or "within the month of purchase. £45 Payable m May 1896. £46 lOg Two Years terms, half payable m May, Fbee op Interest. .£SO Payable when your grand- child attains his majority THE NEW McCORMICK KDAIS? REAPER, Side Delivery. The Best, Strongest and Simplest Mower Made for Clover, Byegrass, Peas, Beans, etc. » . ■ THE BIG * 4*;M(&!QBMICK MJOWER, 4ft" Bin and 6ft* cut. THE ALL STEEL TIGER HAY RAKE. Sections and Chains for Bradford, Massey-Harms, and Walter •* A. Wood Machines, - KEPT IN STOCS. j Bll¥l>Bß TWIIE. 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 IRONMONGER, ASHBCTRTON 15s and 8& worth for ss. )OST free, any colony, Norton's 1 Pumice Industry, 165 Liver- pool street, Sydney, N.8.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boilß a' billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of * Ferret Brand,' and a block of « Volcano Brand ' Soaps, which lathers m salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and as a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30x20, entitled «The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an advertisement ; or particulars, 3d it.mps. . l\ J&



rtiAy iw'O'iHß^HV^ PAQI4 oAorf. boo t^^^^^H^Hf uAon. GREAT VAEIET-^^^HHll^^ AND BFST. J¥SK*B 81S BSC B^WJTAIiD & tftcDIABRIID RAVE great pleasure m announcing that their premises m East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ver seen m Ashburton. We are making a specialty of GEN LEMEN'S BOOTS. All :inds kept m stock. Try Our Own Make Hand -sewn to Measure Try the E'ectrJc Boots— specially imported Try the Cookham— best m the market Try Our Own Make m French Calf. East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes m Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes m great Variety. Ladies' Shoes m Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods, A large assortment of Our Own Make also to cboase from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes oi every description — Black Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOB EVERYONE SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OP BABIES' SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & mcDiarmid, East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate. I WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect. ' MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERT BEST QUALITY KEPT. Artists' Oil Col »r 8 direct from WINSOR & NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cut to any size to Buit 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, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock — Tinwald and Ashburton"C Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales ii Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission 1 Clearing Sales as per arrangements 3 AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Ohristchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin I Planet junior Garden and Field Tools,] 6 Belfast Manures c a I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointee B Mr W Barcoce as my Agent m the Rakaia district I DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton s I • " 8 I HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., y 280 acros Charing Cross, well fenced, all m grass c 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemlngton ,1 62 acres First-class Land, EiQelton 3 lOfjQ acres Dromore, m grand order c 330 aores Tnssopk, Maronan B 300 acres Tussock, Liemore i 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lisraore g £ I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc, every fortnight j throughout th.c season 8 r * Belfast Freezing Go's Manures, j I OAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, [ and Bofte Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES I I 1 ' ~~~ [ GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF 1 PLANET JE. tfOOLS. ; David Thomas, • ASHBURTON.- WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? T\URING OCTOBER, 1895, we took more orders for Suits, &c, than ever -*-' we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Justness (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRIORS, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION 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 rash and disappointment ' CRAIGHEAdIT BERRYIIIAI, THE LEADING TAILORS <Sp OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON THE Ohristchurch Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are m a position Meet All the Requirements of the District during the Coining Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE FOR FARMERS Or Purchase^ Sheep and Lambs on the ground at IHIGHEST MARKET VALUES^



public notices. \ ~~ X~¥auTl 7k y iti I \]L] ANTED KNOWN -GoDllemen's half- I VV worn twe«ds>, ladies hee.vy drrsaes, ) " cleaned and renewed " by wa hing m five J gftUotiß hot wnter oontninitig ounae " Safe t Oiolh Oleaner." Thr spoonful m boiling 1 water removts spots, staiua of greaee, ink, tar, I paint, etc. Try ie, Price, Is 3d per 8c z bottle STUDY ECONOMY AND RENEW ] OLD CLOTBES. "I have tried « McK^nzie's Safe Cloth Oleaner and Reviver.' and can certify to its qualities as suoh. I may say it ia pupenor to any cloth oleanrr I have used/ I—Signed1 — Signed Wiflium Henry, Tailoring Department, Kirk- oUdie and S ains, Wellington "We h*ve tried MeKenztt'a Safe Oloth O'eaner, and h&vo found it. veiy quick and effective." Signed, P. Palmer, Manager Loss and Glendinning, Dunedin Mr Morrison, New Zjaland Clothing Factory, Wellington, writes :— " Have much pleasure m stating that I have given Mr MoKenzie's Gioth Gleaner an exhaustive trial, ' and find it m every respect muoh superior to any I have had yet m use " The Manse, Napier — M I have muoh pleasure m tegiifying that Mr MoKenzie'B Oloth Cleaner appears to be highly effioaoious m removing grease stains {torn olothea. -I have had practical proof of this, and bo am able to testify to the same"— James G. Paterßon, Napier New Plymouth. April 11, 1895—" I certify that Mr MoEenzie's Safe Oloth Cleaner appears to be very effeotual m taking out greaee and other Bpota from 010tb.68" — 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, Dunedin GUARANTEED NOT TO INJURE THE CLOTHES TREATED BY MoKENZI&'S CLOTH CLEANER ?~ADIES. Beautify your Christmas' and JLj New Year Homes by ÜBing McKENZIE'S FURNITURE RENOVATOR EXPERTS/ OPINIONS Messrs Sooullar and Ghieholm, cabinet makers, Dunedin and Wellington, say — Have tried MoKenzie}s Farniture Polisn, and oan highly recommend it, being the best we have used ' Mr H nry Fielder, Furnitura Warehouae, Manners street, Wellington, reports : * I have used your Furniture Polish, and find it tbe best I have yet used, Bnd vety easily applie I consider it should be used by every house- wife .' Mr Pinny, Piano Depot, Manners Ftreer. Wellington, writes : ' I have tried your Polish Reviver, 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 Manager, Milner and Thompson, piano depot, Napier ; Messrs Begg and Co, Danedin ; Mr Huggins, piano depot, Timaru ; Mr Meldrum, musio and piano depot, Oamaru ; eto Half usual quantity sufficient, and little labor required Prioe Is 6d and 2s per bottle Spld by Grocers, Ironmongers, Painters, and Cabinetmakers m every town m New Zealand When ordering, please speoify McKEN- ZIE'S Registered Trade Mark Egyptian Pillar and Sphinx, with letters I FP on label Baware of Hawkers 12 53 NOW IS THE SEASON FOR WASHING BLANKETS LADIES PLEASE READ IfXTRAOT from Wellington 'Evening U P° Bt »' November \B, 18§§ : The head 1 machinist of tbe Evening Post testifies to the offioßcy of MoKenzie's patent cloth oleacer for removing dirt and greaee There could be no more severe test of suoh a preparation than ita use upon the blanket oi a printing maohine, saturated as it often is with tbe impression of an especially thick description ; of ink Upon a sheet of this kind McKeczie's fluid did its work splendidly In about twenty minutes it did thoroughly what usually takes a full hour by the ordinary methods From the New Zealand Times : The effioaoy of GT X McKenzie's patent cloth oleaner, as a remover of dirt and grease, is teß'ified to by | the New Zealand Times machinist The ' remoter was subjected to a very severe trial yeßterday on a printer's blanket so saturated with thick ink that i£ was thought impossible i to clean it However, m less than ten minutes tbe old blanket was made quite clean end equal almost 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 deans grpagy, spotted, qr stained apparel or b,ata Deßeert spopniul m a pint of boiling water removes ink, grease, or other stains from oarpeta Tab'eepoonful m bucket of boiling water removes greaee, oil, eta, from floors OuDoe m five gallons hot water cleans and renews Tweed Suits, Ladies Heavy Dresses, etc » Ounce (oosts 2d) m copper, thoroughly deans Blankets, Household Linen, eto, eaves half soap, time, and labor; no soda or other oleansing substances required Sold by all Drapers, Grocers, Chemists, and Ironmongers No Hawkers None genuine without mark IFF, and figure of Egyptian Pillar and Sphinx on label This ia tbe strongest, cheapest, and safest oleansing fluid manufactured PRICE, la 3d I ~ £0 REWARD, THE above reward will be paid for infor- mation on oonviotion of any Retail Dealer or Hawker selling, as MoKENZIE S Furniture ' Polish, Renovator, or Safe Cloth Cleaner, any bottle net bearing my name and Regietered Trade Mark (IIP over Egyptian Pillar and Sphinx on. gold label) Please specify MoKENZIE 'S, and never buy from Hawkers Please read directions on bottle KEPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. /GOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES— It is Invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that purpose than preparations of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duceJ. I may compare the Wal-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at j Plombieres, m France, where the late Emperor ISapoleon 111 often visited for the purpose of benefiting his health. As the results of my investigation, I am of opinion that, the Wai-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especiallysuitablefor preparing a bigh class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist; Strongly x&ecommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, ANAEMIA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWELS. For particulars and price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 203 Sole Agenb for Ashburton You try the New Vmm Tofacco ,



Musical | B»IiiKWfcJL.»LYflr ©WSS, 1 PIANOFORI E, SINGING, & HARMON Y. THE NEW TERM HAS JUfcT COMMENCED. I T NTENDING PUPILS kindly com J municate as early as possible, i Theoretical Class for Preparation of I Junior Intermediate and Senior iCxamina- I tion of the Trinity College, London, meets lon SATURDAY MORNING at 8 30 a.m. I ADDRESS, BOX 80, A SHBURTON. I . A CARD Mrs A. 0, C I arid tie, I TEACHER CF I PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING I COX STREET, ASHBURTON. I TEPMR ON APPLICATION. I 189 b. 1 PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND I FRENCH. MRS F. MAKE [G, I WILLS STREET WEST. I mHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN IJ. MONDAY, September 16. I Vancancles m each of the above. Terms I on application. ~ MUSIC. MISS CARSON I I I AS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte { J L . and Organ and will ba able to give I her whole attention to her Pupils. For I terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Bave- llock Sbreet, or at residence, Havelock I Street. Paplle conld be boarded if re- I quired. . 4 41 PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF L MUSIC. I 5 Mrs Bowman Fox, . SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance up Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS— THURSDAY. THUI TIOLIN. MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashbnrton VVTANTED ivNOWjN THaT J. MOISON * IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always op the spot personally to attend ito the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about) being locally too well rooted. The public have tvery advantage. m patronising him ; their money remains m the place, and they got the best value m Boots'and Shoes m Ashbnrton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS QF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. POISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. W. Bowman Fox, QHAREBROKER, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. JM£NEY TO LEND. I have several sums of Trn^b Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. ' Interest from five per cenb, JEYE'S SHEEP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. I am agent for the above, which will be found very superior, and non-poisonous. Farmers and others are invited to call and inspect testimonials and ascertain prices. tbTa s. I have a supply of Horniman's Teas which have been favorably known m Great Britain for the past forty years* Also Ceylon, India, and China Teas. Agent for the Royal Exchange Fire Assurance, established 1720; Risks at current rates. OFFICE -Moore Street. (Premises formerly occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros.) " PENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OFTEITH , BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS. . A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. AH kinds of Dental work executed on I the premises. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F.¥ODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Bujinbti Street, Ashburton 9 4 Mkmohv TkAlHlnO— Tlio Quick Thought System of Memory Improvement cunblcs its students to enjoy ft wonderful power of memory which is impossible without its aid. Study of all kiuds is tendered easy and pleasant. A grand and accurate method for quickly learning Kecitations. Forgetfulness and mind «r> ndering is altogether done away with. Speaking without notes is mndo simple and many other advantages snjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY for illustaatcd jircular aud testimonials. Address— Honry \V. Mitobell, care of offleo of this paper} wbero further particulars cau bo obtained.



Business Notices- ■ - H. mTjOTJ*. H ' M JONEEL p Santa Clans AND FATHER CHBISTMA3 ARE COMING AGAIN. BOYS AND GIRLS keep wide awake and look out for the annual visit of the above mysterious personages. I great variety of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, especially imported for the Christmas Trade; such values for Cash, never before off red to .1 the public of Ashburton. . , . DULLS DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, many sizes, shape*, kinds and Tefset, Jack m the Box, Guns Magic Lantern Steam Knginea with Fountains, Cricket Sets, Bats, Tennis Racquets to 8. Uto 255, Tennis Balls Is each Best Balls 2s « pair cash! Battledore and Shuttlecock Games Hor.e^ Barrows, Prams, Trains Watches, 1001 Various Articles. Shell Boxes, Work Boxes. A splendid # variety of Japanese Desks and Workboxes Glove and Handkerchief Boxes * inn>orWct,at« -*■ X One Shilling Sta 11— Great Variety to delight old and; voun£ Exceptional Values. Call, inspect, and choose for yourselves. Toy Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books to suit all ages and tastes PoeU beautifully bound from 2s 6deach. Inspection invited. Lowest Cash prices to keep the trade here. BOUGHT FOR CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. SOME EARLY FOB BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. 11179 Artists. Artists. Artists. TTTE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMEN! OF AETISTS W MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOB ANI » NEWTON, LONDON, aad which will be sold at London prices. , PLEASE NOTB THE FOLLOWING :-r OIL TUBES 4d each. HEPIN ED LTNSE ED OIL, 6d per bottle. STRETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d e«ch. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 percent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL,' BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prjces. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, and Our Customers are warned against inferior German brands. , W. H. COLLINS. & CO, MERbBANTS & IMPOETEBS. Special and Grand Display OF Summer Dress Goods. EMBRACING the Lateat Novelties m both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery Plain and Fancy 3ilka for Trimming StylishJaokets and Capes Aibbonarad Laces, the latesb ' The Newest m Blousea. JUST OPENED  A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHOIASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 inches to 12 feet wide. 130 patterns to select from. VERY SPECIAL two:trunks£ladies glace kid shoes, startling value, S« 6d. "MITCHELL AND TURNER. TANOKED STREET. use; littl-e's sheep dip. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep m N.Z. alpne. Price (incasks) 5s 6d per gallon. One Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLE'S POWDER DIP. A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine— the outcome of many yeara' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous T>ipa scales have REBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES ViSRMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip m the Market. __ Tnl7 / In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt NOTE PKIU.& -j In Caseß o{ 10> 10lb packets> 5o 8 per case One cwt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. .OaiH' 1 AGENTS— BL&CKiiURNE & CO., Christohurch -DISTRICT AGENT-E. Hanmer. A^HBUBTON- \