Rev. James Hill.

The Rev James Hill, lately of Lyttelton, ' but now of Auckland, being on a visit to Ashburton, occupied the Presbyterian pulpit en Sunday evening, preaching a sermon from the text, "Baptised for the dead"— l Cor. xv., 29. The rev. gentleman said several readings of this passage ly commentators were extant, but he elected to take the one which explained it as meaning " baptised m p'aceof the dead" —to take the places of those who had gone before. The preaoher than went on to point out what had been the characteristics of the mighty congrega tion of the Christian dead—their steadfast. ne«s, their iuKliigenae, their consistency, their humility, and their usefulness. He dwelt on these characteristics m sequence, bat more especially on that of intelligence, by which infidelity, had m times past been more than answered, and he urged upon the Christians of to-day to qua'ify themselves, by reading and study of the affirmative o» Christianity, to take the plate of the In telligent.dead who were, able to give a reason for the Faith that was iv them. Infidelity 'read only the side which was against Christ. Christians should read up all that was to be said m His favor. The preaoher eulogised the steadfastness. of the Christian dead; their consistency of life and practice with their profession; their humility, trusting only .m Christ, and giving God only the glory ; and their usefulness, for it was God s people who had m the p»st done most for mankind. In illustration of the latter he instanced cases of heroic missionaries who hart been martyred on the field, of their labors, but others hnd taken their places— baptised for the dead— and so the work went on In a powerful peroration he urged the * 6W command— "Go thou and'do likewise' There was »n unusually large congregation, considering that it is harvest titnei

The World Runs Away From Us.

The other day we had a talk with a man Who knew as little of the world around him as a baby. Yet he was a man. of naturally fine intelligence. He hid just been relieved from prison,. Ten years ago he was incar cerated under a life sentence. Recently, however, circumstances .had arisen whioh proved his innocence, and he obtained his freedom.. But nothing seemed as before. He had been stationary while the world moved on,' Many of his old friends were dead, and all were. ..cjuged.—A ..big-*lice of hia career was lost, and worse than lost. Could he ever make it up? No, never. Besides, although he had committed no offence, the mere fact that he had been tro/t --victed of one, would always place him at a disadvantage. . t , different as it is m all outward conditions long illness produces results which reeemb'e those of enforced solitude. When confined to our homes by disease we are virtually out of the world Friends may, and do, pity us ; but they do' not lie down by our side and Buffer with us. Ah ! no. They go their own ways and leave us .alone. . In the midst of company we are still alone. Enjoyment, food, sleep, fresh air, movement, work, &c. — those are for them, not for us Alas? for the poor prisoner whose jailor is some relentless disease. Who shall open the iron doors and set him free ?

" I never had any rest or pleasure." So wri'es a man whose letter we have just finished reading. "In the early part of 1888/' he says, "a strange feeling came over me. I felt heavy, drowsy, languid, and tired. Something appeared to be wrong with me, and I couldn't account for it. I had a foul taste m the mouth, my appetite failed, and what I did eat lay on me like a stone. Soon I became afraid to eat as the act was always followed by pain and dis tress. Sometimes I had a sensation of chok ing m the throat as if I could not swallow. I was swollen, too. around the body, and gob about with difficulty owing to i: creasing weakness.

"At the pit of my stomach was a hungry, craving sensation, as though I needed sup port from food ; yet the little I took did not abate this feeling. My sleep was broken, and I awoke m the morning unrefreshed. For Jour years I continued m this wretched state before 1 found relief."

This letter is signed by Mr Charles H. Smith, of 19, New City Koad, Glasgow, and dated February ]sh, 1893.

Before we hear how he was u.t last de livered from the slavery of illuesp, let us listen to tho words of a lady on the same theme: Mrs Maiy Ann Rusliag, of Station Roatf, Mistertf n, near Gainsborough. Jn a lirief note dated January 3, 1893, Mro 1 us ling" ray 8 she suffered m a similar way f ->r over fifteeii years. Her hands and feet were cold and clammy, and she was pale and bloodless. She had pain m the left side and palpitation, and her breathing was short and hurried. No medicines availed to help her until two years ago. 'At that time/ she says, 'oar minister, the lateKev Mr Watt on, told me of Mothe Seigel's Curative Syrup, an-i urged me to make a trial of it. I did so, and presently felt great relief. In wi' not long before the bad symptoms all left me, and I gradually got strong. 1 keep m good health, an 1 have pleasure m making kt.own toothers the remedy which did bo much for me."

Mr Smith was complete' y cured by. the same remedy, and says had he known of it sooner he would have bean saved years of misery.

The real ailment m both these cases was indigestion and dyspepsia, with the natural consequences. Throughout the civilised world its oonrse i 8 marked by a hundred forms of pain and suffering. Men and women are torn to pieces by it as vessels are by the rocks on which they are driven by tempests. So comprehensive and all-embrac ing is it that we may almost say that there is no other disease. It signifies, life trans formed into death, bread turned into poison. Watch for its earliest signs— especially the feeling of weariness, languor, and fatigue, which announce its aproach- Prevention is better than cure. . But, by the use of Mother Seigel's Cura tive Byrup, cure is always possible; and poor captives m the lo thsome dungeons of illness are daily delivered as the hand of the good German nurse swings open the doors.

The Waimate Ttmw hears that a con siderable amount of illegal fishing ih going on at the Waihao river. Some big auls are reported to have been made— with the net.

M AftHBtJRtON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, JANtJAR* 2S, 1896,

Printed and Published by ithe ABhbutton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Aahburton. • ■ TUESPAY, JANUARY 88, 1898



PUBLIC NOVICES -.■■•■■{.: ■"■■■ , Am. uimmtsni. A wonderful and unsurpassable preparation A SURE CURE for Bronchitis IJL Severe Colds, Burns, Boils, Ear- iche, Sore Legs, Chilblains, etc. Price, Is 6d ; from Cuemists and Stores OALLIUHAN'S A.C. OINTMENT Is also specially prepared for Veter- inary use, and as a Horse and Cattle Dressing will be found faithful m its operation For all kind of Sores, Cracked and Greasy Heels and Wounds on Hotses, 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.C. VEGETABLE PILLS For Constipation, Dyspepsia/ Sick 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 Puts la every Box, and one Pill. sufficient for a dose. Give them a trial , i r r. ; ;.-. Price, Is 6d everywhere TRY GiiSioßtAN'S A.C.COBN CTJKE. Ib Is a most Wonderful Preparation, and will remove any Corn (habd or soft.) It also removes the matter that provides food for the Corn, without m any way injuring . xhb,..tbkt. Directions with every pot, and are easily oanied out , Price, Is every where MR G. P. HoItTEN, Ashburton, represents GalllohanV A.O. Preparations m Canterbury, and all business must be conducted through him . .. .-; EDWIN CALUCHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER, Ashurst, Manawatu, N.Z LOCAL AGENTS — Mrs 4 dams, Saunders' Buildings ; H. E. Bonnington, Ohemlsb, Eaat Street ; Sheabman Bbos^ Burnett Street 12 45 GBEAT ANNUAL SALE OP DBAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS. k NDREW ARR WILL COMMENCE A GREAT SALE or SURPLUS STOCK OF DRAPERY^ CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, ON THE 18tm JANUARY, tor ONE MONTH ONLY ALL GOODS MARKED AT A> LARGE REDUqTION. Men's Suits at 20s ' Men's Hats from 6d upwards Men's Bootg from la 6d Ladies' Boots half-price Children's Boots from Is Ladies Trimmed Hate half-price Ladies' Jackttfl from 4s 6d Ladies' Gloves 6d per pair ALL GOODS WILL BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE FOR CASH. ANDREW ORR. ■ • Wool gcouringv W. T. BEGS to remind Farmers and others m the Aahburton and adjacent oountles tbati m: his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontpage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Horoersham) he has every facility and appliance for the. efficient Scouring. of WOOL. This he Is prepared to under- take for Farmers and others on cotbmis- 3ion, and Is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, : Tallow,, and jther by-products ah full market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive, offers at hU premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, buf will be pleased to deal privately a«d make terms person- ally with Clients W- T- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS 1118



Business Notices 1 n. M. JONES. H. M .r»>'!-'S BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKb. PUBLISHERS PRICES. CHEAP EDITIONS . Bought for Cash* THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will he Cleared at a Great Redaction. IUME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONER*, AND FANCY GQODS. CS fIIPMKNT of Books, ex Tainui, just opened up. Great variety, suitable for *-* prize awards and presentation purposes. Liberal Disoount to School Com- mittees, to keep the trade here. STATIONERY, STATIONERY, STATIONERY. SPECIAL VALUES m Boxed Paper and Envelopes. Plain and Fancy from Od upwards. Good Business Envelopes from 3» Od per 1000, caßh. Law and Com- meroial Papers* ' ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. Various sizes and Binding, Memorandum, Pooket and Counter Books, Pianos, Albums, Photo Frames. ELECTROPLATED, GLASS AND CHINA WARE FANCY GOODS In great variety. All at Lowest Cash Prices. t have made arrangements to procure any Books, Magazines or other lines re* quired, from London, America, Melbourne, and elsewhere, at the shortest possible notice. H. M. JONES. PAQU boots & shoes nACIJ UAun. boots & shoes uAdM. GREAT VARIETY, ~ CHEAPEST AND BEST. RSbSSBS (ftcOoilfAl.D A McDIARIUID 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 GEN LEMEN'S BOOTS. All kinds kept m stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measur Try the Electric Boots— specially Imported Try the Cook ham— 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 choese from. i Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of every description — Black Brown, White and Blue. l SOMETHING FOR LVERYONFj . SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OP BABIES 1 SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & mcdiarmid, * East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate. 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 — Tin w aid and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales ,f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT f|o|B— 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, Dunediu Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I£have appointed MrW Barcock as. my Agent m the Rakaia district . . . •DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton I HAVE the undermentioned Properties| for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Gross, well fenced, all m grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved ,"Flemington ' 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, m grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan ! 300 acres Tussock, Llsmore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Co.'s Manures, "■ I OAN SUPPLY" Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, , IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JR. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTON] THE Christchurch 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 daring the Coming Season, and are prepared to FJBEEF^ FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at IHIGHEST MARKET VALUES



USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. FLUID DIP, the Best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of 0ve56,000,000 Sheep m N.Z. alone. Price (incasks) 5s 6d per gallon. One Gallon ~F,uid makes 100 gallons Dip mc-mß* LITTLE'S POWDER DIP. A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine — the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is Displacing all other Poisonous Dips >^2 Sales have REBLEDeach year since introduced. EXTERMINATE VERMIN, KEEPB WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED -v Cheapest and Best Poisonous Dip m the Market. Wit it PPTn#"l? In Improved Iron Kegs, 50s per cwt MOTis rKiui, n Caseß of lOj 101 b packetaj 50s per oaße '"""'"' One owt. makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. CHIEF AGENTS— BL&CKBURNE & CO., Ohriatohuroh district agent-e. W Hannier- ASHBURTON. CHRISTMAS. . CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE jaab landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes-Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwb New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cdooanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gineer 5 Oases- Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Eto, StfGA.B. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House m Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD- WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SfIBARMAJN BKOS., MARKET HOUSE- W. H. COLLIER, "THE COBHEB.' jjllf Annual Clearing Sale COMMENCES ON MONDAY, JANUARY 20. TO MAKE Rcom for the Winter Shipments of goods now nearly due from London, LADIES OR GENTLEMEN REQUIRING DRAPERY, GENTS' CLOTHING, DRESS GOODS, GENTS' MERCERY, MILLINERY, GLOVKS or FANCY GOODS Should Call and See the BARGAINS Offering. Fashionable Flowered Ribbons Reduced from Is to 4£d Striped Silk Belts, Fancy Clasp?, Reduced from Is 6d to 9d Black French Kid Gloees, four clasps, sizes 6, 6£, 6|, Reduced from 4s 6d to Is lid to clear A choice selection of Cambrics and Prints, at Half-price Heavy Tweed for Boys' Suits and Men's Working Trousers 10|d yd, Worth Is 9d . - Men's Starched Regatta Shirts m all sizes, mostly with collars, Is lid Usually 3s 6d TTT E ARE CASH BUYERS OP WHEAT, OATS BARLEY, RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, *■ m large or £small quantities. I JUST IiINDED, ex Mount Sivlou,- - 1000 BALES CORNSAOKS. Full size and full weight. FEIEDLANDER BKOTHERS, LTD. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURi"sEASON, 1895. — — o THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurcb, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. OrtottAVlD TKIOMTAH, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN <fc MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57 ~~ ASHBURTON DOMAIN ' BOAKD TEN POUNDS REWARD. ALFRED CURTIS, npHE above Reward will be Paid to I any Person who will furnish evl- G-r» . twt nn/tTrnn ..~ r,r\*r dence that will lead to the conviction of EMN J?t?S^ R a^Phi ° OM ' a»y Pen on or Persons for molesting the MISbION AGENT, water- fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. By Order, ARCADE. CHAS. E. FOOKS, 1 66 Secretary to the Board. • Ootober, 1895. 10 70 Fragrant and Comforting— New Vmus \ Yw try the M>w Vmut Toktce



Public Notices W. Bowman Pox CHARRBROKER, ACCOUNTANT & GENERAL AGENT. MONEY TO LEND. I have several sutoh of Trust Funds to Lend on Freehold Security. Interest farm five per cent. JIiYK'S SHEVP DIP AND CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. 1 am ag> nfc for the above, which wil h found very anperior, and non-poison <v* formers and others are invited to call *u- inspect testimonials and ascertain prl:»s T E A S. 1 h*ve a supply of Horniraan's Teas which have been favorably known m Great Britain for the past forty years. Alao Ceylon, Indie, 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.) Monster Sale of English floods. WE have just landed, ex »s Duke of Sutherland, the following Goods- Tea Sets, Breakfast Sets, Dinner , Ware, Steak Dishes, Oheese 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 first* class m every respect. . :. ■ • ••' Ex s> Kaikoura— A Shipment of the UNRIVALLED BICYCLES which are the Best, Strongest, and Cheapest ever seen m Ashburfcon. Price from £10. Ball-bearings throughout. Terms if required. Also — Bells Lamps, Saddles, Pouches, Oilers, Capes, etc., which will be sold at Lowest prices Ex as Ruapehu— Ten Crates JAM JARS with Screw Tops, Splendid Value* The Sale will be held m the END SHOP OB' THK ABCADE-Oommencing, TUESDAY, December 31. The Best Chiidtmas Show m Ash burton will be CABgOJV AVD CO. 'B, MONSTER SALE OF ENGLISH GOODS, at Tanored street end of the AjfJade, Direct from London. TO FABMERS, SHEEPOWNERS& OTHERS I HAVE much pleasure m informing my Farming Friends, that owing to the demands of my ever-insreasing busi- ness, I AM COMPELLED TO HAVE A RESIDENT AUCTIONEER, And to till this p s'uion, MB DAVID ZANDER, Who has been attending the sales for some years how, snd has a thorough knowledge of all kinds of stock, HAS STARTED AS AUCTIONEER, and will REPREBENT ME AT THE YARDS and CONDUCT ANY CLEARING SALES entrusted to him. I only aßk for a FAIR PATRONAGE, and having been m the distriot for many years, my interests are identical with those of the farmers and others who; patronise me. j account" sales Will be rendered promptly as heretofore. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WUI be made against Stock of any description AT LOWEST RATES. HENRY ZANDER, . General Merchant. DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. E. W. HANMER. n A VINO at last made the necessary n , arrangements to occupy . the premises lately occupied by MEBBK S MILES AND CO., ' : Limited, without the chance of being asked to clear out at any moment, I have much pleasure m informing OLD CLIENTS who have dene their business to a great : extent on these premises, and the Public generally, that' I intend to keep m stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, BYCZT AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting, with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Seaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, JBed, & BUck, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Fine r alt, Coarse Salt, Rock fait, English Fnperphosphatcs, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Eto. I ehsll hold Auction Sales of STOCK rod SHEEPSKINS at the usual times is heretofore, and I shall be a Cash Buyer of all sorts of GRAIN and SRA.BB SEEDS during the coming season. - As I have pitched my camp m Ashburton, I hope to receive a share of the business going. f. W. ~H~ANMER. W«t Street, Pecemtier 17, 1895.



MUSICAL. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, LJAS resumed teaching as under— Monday — Havelock street Tuesday — Rakaia Wednesday— Saundera' Baildincs Thursday— Saunders' Buildings Theory Class Friday— Havelock street tS»rurday— Saunders' Buildings Havelock street, Ahhburton, January 1395. THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE STMMONDS Teacher of the Vtolin, ; « SAUNDKR'-VRnTLDINGS, Ashburton ■"< 1896 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, and FRENCH mrs f7makeig, Cameron Street ("ppogite Reid and Gray s ) First Term will begin February 3, 1896 ~V7"ACANOIES m eaoh of the above. V Terms on application. ▲ OABD MRS A. O."OLARIDGE, TfIIOHEB OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS OK APPLICATION. T MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS REMOVED to the Corner of Wills and William Streets, where she will reoeive Pupils for Pianoforte and American Organ. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Algorn, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if required. 1 49 PIANOFORTE, SINGING & HARMON*. LLEWELLYN OWEN, M.O.S.M. (Local Representative of London College of Music). THE First Term of the Tear will com- commence MONDAY the 27th inst MR OWEN will be m attendance at his Music Studio m the Arcade every morning from 12 to 1 to make professional arrangements. ; T. Bullock. T~() LET BOOTMAKER'S Shop m the Arcade, lately occupied by P. O'Connor. T. BULLOCK. TO LET — Comfortable Cottage In Grey street, Good Cookins Range. T. BULLOCK. TO StIERP FARMERS & OTHERS FOR.BAI E— QOfl ACRES Westerfield Sur\ey UtJU District, about 200 acres have been sown with English Grasses. Very suitaMe for work ins with heavy lands. Ea;y term* of payment A| ply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cottage and Sectidh, well situated m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK MONEY. TiiJ LEND on Approved Freehold * Securiti-p, the following Special Stms-£6OO £500, £200. T. BULLOCK. ALPORD FOREST. Estate of the lato J. H. Morris. The 19 Acres 2 Roods 36 Perches, part of R. 3. 21413 and R.S. 20575, with dwelling House of six rooms, 15 acres m Oats, etc. Also the R.S. 27677, 20 acres. Not haying disposed of these properties by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for them. T. BULLOCK pHRISTMAS, 1895— 1 beg to thank my friends and the public at large for the liberal support extended to me since I started business three months ago. - I have now received a quantity of Goods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none m Ashburton, and at a price within the r.ach of all. A trial solicited.— E Mahood. East Belt Cash Store. TVTATIONAL MORTGAGE AND IN AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winohestet Street, London BRANCHES: Chrlstchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru. Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB, LOCAL SAL OR SHIPMENT, THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW- ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clipß intended for either local sale or shipment to London, a* Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION ! Wool for Local Sale ahould be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST- CHC7KCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON W e have made very complete arrange- ments m London for the disposal of Wool and cun place our clients npon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last eeaßon amounted to over 18)000 Bales. Clients are reminded t at the Com parys Articles of Association provide f< r Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust tor the Bpeoial account of principals WOOLPAOKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Noie— Wool consigned to the Company At Lyttelton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion JSheds Free of Chakge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchuroh. W, WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Aehbortoo, /



AYER g S Hair Vigor /"\ RESTORES S|§ COLOR PH PROMOTES /jk Abundant Growth ¥j?H¥tAs 'Is** *** ' ' "^ ' ' ' ||| \y^T*^* It cures itching hu- m!^ 1^ mm<o. mors, 'and keeps the TOHSrJ: qps-flj l |p nUliy» a»d free from that six ypars ,ngo I Ins!; upurly half of my li:iir, iuul v.l,at \v;ts h->: tiirneii jrniy. After tHiiij: Ayi v.i Unit Vijw.si'vor:;! n»>i;lli.s, luy li:iir SiP/md t«» {rrnv nj;.sin. iuui with Hie ii.itiirut uildi 1 n-sto.ivi.v 1 Was? Vigor V'.U'.l'MX; li irv \))\.).\j,H'Z.. i , v Lj.. L - '».*>» i., Wirtub.. o ,o. A. •Z"r~ ' '.1,..,, it.iii ticfi" '!'?•(• t<nmc - A - • ■ t'-r "•:l|"Cf. iljl.l i 1 Bargains. — Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hats, White and Cream Laoes. S?e our iodowfl,— Ajhbuctoo Drapery Qoß,)ftßy