CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. WELLINGTON.

Wellington, November 14. The following were the scores : — AUSTRALIANS. First innings 14 ? Second Innings. Darling, c R. Gore, b Ashboit 37 Ire Ule, c Holdship, b Smith ... ... 33 Eady, c Nivon, b Ashbolb & Hill, c Upimm, b Smith 4U Gregory, cßenbow, b Upham ». Giffen, o and b Waters 38 r ! rott, c Upham, b Smith 14 Trumble, cSmiih, b Upham la Johns, c Tucker, b Waters U Jones, b Upham x ° McKibbin, not out ••• * Extras ° Total ' .» 206 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Ashbolb, 120 bal's, 3 maidens, 52 >uns, 2 wickets ; Upham, 175 balls, 5 maidens, 71 runs, 3 wiokets ; Benbow, 36 balls, 2 maidens-, 11 runs; Holdship, 24 balls, i maiden, 6 runs ; Smith, 96 bills, 2 maidens, 55 runs, 3 wiokets ; Waters, 24 balls, 1 maiden, 8 ruus, 2 wiikets. Second Innings. Burton, b Trotb 3 C. Gore, c Johns, b Trofcfc 7 Williams, o and b Joues 19 Holdship, c Trumble, b Trott 0 Warren, c Trumble, b Trotb 6 Levers, b Trott ... J R. Gore, at Johns, b Trott 4 (Tucker, c McKibbin, b Trotb 13 Holdsworth, b Trotb 0 Howard, b Trotb J Hickson, b McKibbin 16 Benbow, nob out 12 Clayton, b McKibbin ... ... ... 13 Waters, b McKibbin ... 0 Ashbolb, b Trumble 0 Extras ... — U Total for fourteen wickets ... 108 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Joneß, 90 balls, 6 maidens, 20 runs, 1 wioket; Trott, 120 balls, 3 maidehß, 54 runs, 9 wickets ; Trumble, 63 balls, 4 maidens, V'< runs, 1 wickc-t ; McKibbin, 30 balls, 3 maidens, 13 runs, 3 wickets.

AUSTRALIA v. NEW ZEALAND.

The following p'avtra have been selected to represent New Zealand m the match against the Australians, to be played m Christchuroh on November 26, 27 and 28 : — R. Neill, J. Mills, L A. Cuff, D. Hay (Auckland ; A. B. Williams, R. C. Niven, E. F. Upham, A. R. Holdship (Wellington); A. E. Ridley, H. De Maus, W. Pearce (Christchurch) ; A. Downes, J. Baker, A. Clarke (Dunediu); W. Robertson (Inver cargill). The services of Fisher and Rains, of Dunedin, are not available.

THE SALVATION ARMY.

New Enterprises. (PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.— COPYRIGHT Sydney, November 16. Herbert Booth, addressiug an iiri mouse Salvation' Army gathering, announced the new plan of campaign. He stated that the Gmtml had decided ro carry the wir into and conquer Melanesia, and the whole of the islands m the Eastern Archipelago. was a new missionary field with a population of forty millions. The array of Australia would be abked to give its .flesh and Word to c -nquer the heathen. He warned soldiers who volunteered that they iri'ght be Lijid d m Borypo, with no butu-r prospeci than of bt-ing served up for breakfast. With regard to th< work m >U3t.ralasi; 1 , it was intended o estab is') new food and shelter depo'-s m the leading centres, including a Chrisichurch hospital corps, with a staff of nursing sister?, a league of mercy, a young army corps, transport corps, iusurance corps, and to open a new farm colony near Melbourne. It was also intended to extensively developo wood supplying and rag and boue industries.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN j TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1896.

Printed and ' Published by the Ashburton PubliahingY Company, Limited; at tbei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ash burton. , * \ TUBSDAY. NOVEMBER 17, |880,>



William Flemings GEN ERAL Pit' >DUCE DE \LKR. XfiJ ISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started busi- npss m the General Produce Trade, m f hose premises lately occupied by K. B. Restell, next the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest current rates. Note the Address, BURNETT STREET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 8 9 , _ ___ S £ I a I ft 9 a - d §f ■ g K 'ft 8 *-H £ BS § 1 S jt» M-* pa M • CO H M »-« &s WANTED, 5000 SECONDHAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOAIERB, AND ALLANDALE COALS, alwaya m Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, aud all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the publio. to the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which haa held its own against all the Lignites m the market. ' It ia screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the beat and cheapeat Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott ¥ SOLE AGENI'/ WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. J. R. Chapman, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPEBHANGER & SIGN- WRITER THE ARCADE, next Mr J. C. Duncan's, A SB BURTON, T>KGS to inform his old friends and tha Public, that he haa RE COMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and will be glad to execute any work they may eutmat to him, m his well-known satisfactory manner. J. K. Chapman. LOOK. LOOK. PHOTOGRAPH ~\T HOTOGRA P H X J. T. MITCHELL DESIRES TO THANK the Publio for their past Patronage, hoping they will continue the same. Having now gone jnto the business properly, and having some of the beat apparatus procurable, and a fine new lighted Studio, he intends to turn out the FINES! WORK POSSIBLE. Why go to Christchurch when you can get the work done jusc as Cheapen your own town? CABINETS, 12a per Dozen. PLATINOTyPE.— The fineat artistic work done for less than Christchurch prices. — Jm i\yr itchell, • A • IVX ITCHELL, PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER, Opposite English Church, Tancred Street Ashbubton. 10 13 GRAHAM. & CO.'s pAT BN T PIE RMA NE N FOOT-ROT/CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ac a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Bead opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maelbokough. In re your remedy for Fcot-Eot I have no hesitation m saying it is the most effective have met, and has been used m the distrioi under mjr oharge with the beßt results. I have redommende<l pnd shall continue to recommend it to any owners of theep affeoted with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to Bay is so often aegleotnd until it takes euoh a strong hold on the flock that it can no longer | be ignored, when it might have been easily pat down at its first* appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOOBE, „ , Inspector of Stook February 28, 1895. Department ojp Agbicultubb, Hawbra. In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing sheep et Mr Lysaght'a an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Eot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence m saying that the cure was a perfect one, althougii the weather was very wet and stormy, and tbe examination was only ek days alter the feet had been dressed. Some o! tbe ahoep were very badly affected, nearly the wlio'e ol the foot having rotted off. I shou'd recommend aU sheep ownerß to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with ' Foot^rot, ab it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give, satisfaction. — I remain, yourl truly h ■ " ■•■.'" ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stook. June 22, 1895. ' Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Oarlton Gore Road, Boseneath, Wellington.



_. « Business Notices. Can be Obtained from .ALL STOEEKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. I- HI 3 |— W ■JP w *$$^sk W. H. COLLINS & CO., PAINTERS IRONMONGERS ANO MERCHANTS. ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari A LARGE SHIPMENT OP NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, .AND FANCY WORSTED SUIT! Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. ' order to mee^ the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Se-ison probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. ear CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits « before the Show" will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor ua with their Orders early, before the "Rush." CRAIGHEAD^BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashbubxon. AGENTS FOR-AranoßK's Ohriatohnroh Steam Dye Worka. Ladies' Dreaaes x etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. i



Acland, Dudley, and Co. } CLAN D, D U DLET , & CO., Land, Estate, Live slock, Financial Agents, aud Rharebrokers. FOR SALE,— ,|AAA ACRES Splendid Sheep 4tv/ v/vJ Country, rolling downs with all Improvements. "I AAA Acres Flat Good Sheep lUUU Country. j ry C\f\ Acres Part Agricultural. pt f\ ACRE Farms to 2000 Acres ; fJ\J of all classes. For Particulars apply 208, Hereford street, i Ch istchurch. SHEEP FOR SALE. 1 QAA Good straight line Hoggets lOUU m Woo). "1 fvO/V Off shears delivery December. Various Sums of Money to Lend at Lowest Current Bates. . 10 252 Henry Zander. TTENEY yANDEK. WOOL SEASON, 1896-97. nnHE experiment with the X Rays Process JL has had the desired effect, and Farmers have learned ihat My Wool reaised HIGHER PRICES lust season than other wool of the Same Quality, and with my usual Careful Manage- ment, I shall no doubt be again Successful this year. My Clients are Requested to Deliver their wool, as soon as possible, at MY WEST STREET STORE. ALL WOOL entrusted to me will be sold m ASHBURTON (with the consent of my o'ients) as I am determined not to be led by the existing ring, and I will do my utmost to break it up. My arrangements are complete with several buyers not belonging to the ring. Should the Reserve Not be Realised, I am prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT Ofc.CE FREtf OF COMMISSION, And ship the Wool di ecfc to my London Agent, who-e reliability is undoubted. HENEY ZANDEB, GRAIN, WOOL, & GENERAL MERCHANT. DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MX SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINEST 'lUENIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green . Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MAN GOLD "AND CAEEOT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. » ____ Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION u*s SHEFFIELD. TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. r Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOL "PACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Uats, Bran, Sharps, &Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society WANTED Known— Maddens Refresh meiit Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do not fail to give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight which a surprise visit from the Inspector the other day proved ? You do ? Well go to Maddens ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a success, why, come along to Maddens m East Street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, Christening ■*nd Birthday Cakes a specialty. THE early bird catches the early worm, ao pall at Mei*or'b Cheap Boot Sale



Friedlander Bros., Limited, j WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. X\TE ARE PREPARED to make LLBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Kree of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburtoc and Chri9tchurch, or privately, or for Ship ment to Ihe Australian or English markets. Our Aahburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Storeß m New Zealand. Our First Sales will take place— At Christchurch, November 20, 1896. t At Aahburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. VY^E HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. HHTTE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PUR® BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES,. AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WE HAVE FOU PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THItESHi'NG PLANT, ' Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All m First Class Order.. FRIWDLANDER BROS., Limited Hanraer 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 de 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 ENGAGEDJ MR J. E. BLAND,. AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AMD BINDKIIB. WE have beer* appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEED?. WE have been appointed Agenta for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton^and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ityegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnip?, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New aud Fresh Seeds this season. HANMICR & GRAVES. "superphosphate. IJSTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou T V first shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for ir.vcGinti.-i Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES,



Public notices. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN A.NSWER to Numerous Enquiries re prf.cß of the New Coal, I take thit- oppori v. Ity of stating that the Price ha^ NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as m generally supposed It is still sold aa before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight; paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order ; — per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16a 6c Winslow... 16s Od Ohertsey 18s 10ri Hinds ... 16a 6d lUkaia ... 17s 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17b 6d Methven... 19s 6<> Orari ... 17s 9d Ashburton — All Coal Merchants georgTe pake, MOUNT SOMBRS. PERCY'S — FOR — RAZORS, STROPS SHAVING BRUSHES, SHAVING SOAP, etc. PERCY, EAST STREET, NEXT DRUG COMPANY. G. JESSON, 'RACTICAL MATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. nHEHR Cheapest shop m Ashburton for A. Watches, Clocks and .Jewellery of every description. A trial solicited. Watcheß cleaned, arid au^rantood 12 months, 4a 6d. Clocks cleaned, and guaranteed 12 months, from 2s 6d. All Jewellary rcpaira afc lowesfc possibl prices consistent with fair ttading. Customers own gold made up. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. TI AM NOW PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCKS (Free of Commission) upon any WOOL placed m my hands for Sale or Shipment. I have to give notice that THE FIRST WOOL SALE IN ASHBURTON -WILL BE HELD EARLY IN DECEMBER. I have also made satisfactory arrange- , ments for the Disposal of Wool either at Christchurch or Timaru. if necessary. Woolsacks, Twine, Oils, and all Rhenriug requisites of the best quality at the cheapest rates. PATRONISE THE LOCAL SALES. DAVID THOMAS, 10 67 ASHBURTON. H. BAKHESTOW, UIV9»BBTAKI2R« "pOLISHED COFFINS m Figured Eimu and Knuri, "with Silver and Brass Mountings. All latest designs. Address : Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evtning Orders may be left at Cooksou's, 8 68 BAZAAK STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to Arcade. rPIHESE Commodious Stables are open at JL all hours, and the Proprietor can Supply at a moment's notice— BUGGIES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES, AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picuio Parties, Electioneering, and o her processions. Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEEH ILOYD, Junk, 11 36 PROPRIETOR. ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. I BEG to notify that Mr Rex. Restell having resigned the Agency of the above UomVany, 1 have undertaken it. Any person wishing to sen me on. business connected with the ALLIANCE ASSUR- | ANCE CO., kindly 0.1 lat ihe office of Mb John Davison, West street. A. H. SHURY, Agent. Al'lriicq Assurance Company. 10 201 OWN Make m Ladies' and Children Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new Bhop, Baker's Bu dings. STUD NOTICE. TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON and Su rounding District, THE TROTTING STALLION, AMKMCAN, By Emmerson, out of Young Tiny, Emmer son, by Berlin (imported) • Young Tiny, by Spo'-, out of Tiny, brerl by Sir K. Station!, Nelson ; Spot, by Calidon (imported), out of Gentle Annie (imported). AMERICAN is very fast, and is the winner of two races ; he also took two firsts two seconds and one highly-commended m the show ring. For terms and further information, • Apply to T. HOOPER, Leesse ; Or, D, THOMAS, 28 AehbuctoQ,



i i-j '~i r'.: •-'• :•'. ;■; :'i t-.; jj i^ U ...: fi fj r.i :. £*:£' pisvm Km {^:> w p :.* ?.' !. : ■- . &v-rLrii '->) vssM^y ; -Sri is tattoo | ffckss Furs Shod, I Str-SRfjihzns ibs fs'ervss, | Sharpens th& Appatiio, | fie/noL'ss (hat T/rod Feeling, | and Makes Life Worth Living. Sufferers J\ % AM&/\. fromindigfr--- /Q^mf^KA tlon ' B >eiierai iW x\ debility, Bkin I i ■*# aii^ r o( - lier ai '- W'^om^y-i'l ment arinir.g from i»'P lire> blood ' slioiiW take Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. © # §T,Jr""Beware of cheap imitations. The • nnine— Ayer's Sarsaparilla— is promi- nent on tho wrapper, and is blown in' tho glass of each bottle. Sporting. A SHBURTON RACING CLUB'S SUMMEE MEETING, To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse, ON SATURDAY, JANUABY 2, • 1897. President— Mr J. C. Wason. Vice-presi- dent — Mr Duncau Cameron. Judge — Mr M. Stitt. Stewards — Messrs W. M. Lytceiton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J. R. Hart, E. Gates, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wason, D. Cameron. Handicappbr — Mr J. Cresswell. Treasurer — Mr John Davison. Starter— Mr H. Piper. Clerk of Scales — Mr R. Friedlander ; Clerk of the Course— Mr R. Curtis —PROGRAMME— (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the New Zealand Trotting Association). First Race to start at 12.30 sharp. 1-opbn Welter Handicap, of 30 soys, second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake ; one mile. Nomination 15s, apceptance 10s. 2 — Kolmar Trot Handicap, of 25 soys, second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake; twomiles. Nomination 10a, accep- tance 10s. 3— Asiiburton Racing Club Handicap, of 50 sov3, second horse to receive 5 soys , from the stake ; one mile aud a quarter, NominHtion 20s, acceptance 20s. 4 — Novel Race, of 25 soys ; the winner to be so!d by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of ihe proceeds to go the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. "Entry 10*. Five furlongs. 5 — Pony Race Handicap, of 15 soys, second pony to receive 2 soys from the stake, i'onies not to exceed 14.2 inches m height. Seven furlongs/ Noniina tion 10', acceptance ss. 6 — Spring Handicap, of 30 soys, second horse fo receive 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination 15s, accep- tance 10s. 7 — RufißY Fcurry, of 12 boys, second horse lo receive 2 sovs fivm the stake. For horses that have not won money. Minimum weight 7st 111 b, overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Post entry, 10s. 8 — Flying Handicap, of 30 soys, second horse to receive 5 aovs from tho stake, four furlongs. Nomination, 15s, ac- ceptance 10s. RULKS AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rul'.'S of Racing ; the Trotting Race under Mia rales ot the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on thr: condition that all claims, disputes, and obj ctions arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may* appoint. Their decision on all points con- nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. 3. All stakes to be paid m full. A. All Nomination, Acceptance, and Entrance fees, go to the funds of the Club. 5. Winner of aoy one Handicap, after declaration of weights to carry 71b3, and of two or more handicaps lOlbs penalty. NOMINATIONS. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, ac- companied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances of horse, and colors of rider must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later thiin 9 pm on FRIDAY, December 18, 1896. WEIGHTS. WEIGHTS will be published on or about 8 o'clock m the evening of January 1, 1897. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for tli3 Handicaps, and Entries for the Novel Stakes, must ba in the hands of the Secretary rot later than 10 o'closk on the evening- of January 1, 1897 NOTE— The Tinwald Meeting takes place on January 1, 1897. 10237 JOHN DAVISON, Hon Secretary. THE PREMIER MAKES A STARTLING SUGGESTION WHICBMAY PROVE AWKWARD FOR SOME PARLIA- MENTARY CANDIDATES I V HE Premier, when spe&king at the open- ing ceremony of the Palmerston North Art and Industrial Exhib.tion on Monday last, said : — < - "I must not forget to mention the Ront- gen X Rays which are on view, and have done so much to advance medical science and assist suffering humanity. Now, it any constituency doubted that their mem- ber had any brains, they could get his head photographed m order to see, and I would Btrongly advise all constituencies toha\e the brain of the candidates photographed before making a choice." This was a most thoughtful suggestion of the Premier. Bub what ia the value of brains without digestion? He should have gone further and recommended the applica- tion of the X Rays to the digestive organs of the whole of Her Majesty's subjects, when ie would have been found that ihose whe were m the habit of drinking ordinary teas would find the coating of the stomach con- verted into a sort of partially tanned leather. This causes indigestion, shortens life, and spoils the most angelic temper. Suratura Tea being as pure as the lily un- dented, is not only harmless, bub an. invigor- ating digestive tonic, and is recommended by ALL who have used it. Note. — An imuoitant omission was nearly being made m this advertisement, viz. :— The usual guarantee that Snratura T- a ia NOT blended with China or Indian Teas. JOHN ORR & Co., Agents. NOTICE.— Are you going to build ? Because the cheapest shop for Roofing, Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water Tanks, Pump , Ranges, Register Grates. Locks au<l Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all aoi ts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith, Telephone 32,



A. LAWRIE, AUNDERS' BUILDING, SPRING AND SUMMEB GOODS. I AM BTOCKED, direct from the Manufacturer*, with the T ATEST li/TOST FASHIONABLE TTBEFUL GOODS. Piaio and Fancy Drea3 Goods m all the LATEST DESIGNS. - rouL-p, JJEIG-? 1 , OREPONS. CHOICE & BECOMING. None but Genuine First-class Goods Held m Stock] All those m search of Seasonable, Up-to- date Goods, can be confidently Recom- mended to give this Eitablish- ment an Early Visit. A. LAWRIE, «.\U^l! >«:»?,' HUH/DINGS . Ym irv tht Nm Vtnw TrtWQ



How to Ir«*»t ft Wif«. [From Pacific Health Journal.] First, get a wife ; second, be patient. You may have qreab trials and perplexities m your business, but do uot therefore, carry to your home a cloudy or contracted brow. Your wi c may have trials, which, though of less magnitude, may be hard for her to bear. A kind word, a tender look, will do wonders m chasing from her brow all clouda of gloom.— To this we would add always keep a bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy m the hfuse. Io is the best and is sure to be needed sooner or later. Your wife will then know that yon real'y care for her and wish to protect^Jier health. For sale by the Ashburtonl)rug Company.