RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m,, 12.48 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR IHE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 2.5.3 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in ABhburton at 9.45 a.m.

Trains leave Rakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, .nd on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Ti . leave Methven at the following titm>s respectively —8.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10 SO Fridayß 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

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THE ASHBDETOU GUARDIAN : MONDAY. DECEMBER 20 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ashbnrto* Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Streets. A»hburton, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20,139?



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Uold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Mny--F«»ver, Oppression, -Neiiru.t£.ia*. etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The pectoral Fumi- Sfatoi" _ti_spi<3 is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Sjevewiy y tsars of success. J. ESPIC, Paris, 20 rue St- Lazare



SA3N-OI3U & boni Euca lypiiExtrnct. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs j through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics aud Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which Ib recognised by the medioal division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate: — It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Boon and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medioal Clinics at Greifswald, thab only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of ds resinous and other substances, adherent) primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant All crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an. nternal udieament. These orude oils, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extnct develops most freely through itn surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density tl t 'ttgh the presenoe of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied hy mistake in cases of croup, bronohitis, diphtheria, internal uflamations, dysentery, etc., the con eciuences are most appalling. For safetys akeaskaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA YPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



Melbourne, Messrs Botjkbaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box. of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. T" ~^fGKNUIN-r~DI4 GUILLIJiK ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoas, and Anti-Bilious, Pie parod by Dr Paul Gago Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Hue de Grt-nelle, !S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as aDepurative.it is the b«si remedy against, all bilious and glairiou disorders. F- r more than seventy five years Dr Guiliie'n Elixir has been emple ytd with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, ir Aliens.*,' si in diseases, etc. i Beware of imitations, and see that J you get the Genuine Dr Guillie's Elixir, which bt'ars the signature of Paal G»ge. and mark that each bottle is accompanlee by Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney. N.S.W. 7^d"u~L~U UK SUCr A X Hi The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives ,to Diabetes, the illusion <A Cane-sugar, of which it has not the in convencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of waur, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choc.) late, grog, etc., and is equivalent toe lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure prodncti. t which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Rue d*- Francs Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN D r-UG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. L() w ~ yn ALJ2- jk DF. CHURCHILL'S Syrup oi HypopUoßphito of Lime is prescribed b; tho faculty for tho enre of Consump tion. Chronic Court and Rerxeral (lability TT contains two of tho principal ingredients necesosr j *• for building up tho Unman Frame, and which nrt ;onsiderod deficient in tho above complaints, v. Phosphorus and Lime. It canno be too htgi.i reoommonded for delicate children. Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES a real brain food, and in caseß where mußcula a.' . uervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide roput Hoc. Koch bottle bears Dr CturcbUi'B signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. i'AWIS / ■ liment of .conoiwy against faigu jmnger, a' d thirst AatidejerUc, antifatigirag, stimula tit g, reconst■tuont. Indispe; sable to Ve'.ccipediets, asc< n tunists, rt-wcr:--, ractr?, hunters, ant; tc an j of them who Innc a muscular t libit to develop Franc/, M. 1 h., Garni<r, 8, Rue de Fraijc_-B .nrgi oU, Pars. 'iHt_ AUBTi-:ALL-'.N DHDG COMPANY, Limited &yhny i *^b_hI"I"■!■ 11 if Ii __P*] LWJyOWDE RSI PREVENT FITS, GONVULSIONS, ETO. Preserve a healthy state of the consti* tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, r%_/ CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," "* Ace iDgravcd ou the Government Stamp affixed tit \ - - twill, Packet. Keropthorne, Prosser and Co., Agent jTEATIWS POWDER r r EATING'S POWDER, r/ EATING'S POWDER, \7 EATING'S POWDER, JZ EATING'S POWDER, \/ EATING'S POWDER, This Powder, so celebrated, ia utterly unrivalled in destroying BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEKTLES, and all Insects (whilst perfectly harmless to all animal life). All woollens and furs ehotild be well sprinkled with the Powder before placing away. It is invaluable to take to the seaside. To avoid disappointment insist upon having ' Keatirjg'B ' Puvvder. No other Powder is efkctual. (ROGS y FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. Unrivalled ia destroying Flkas, Buns, COCKROACHES, UKB-LKS, MoTfis in Furs and every other species of insect Sportsmen will'find this invaluable for destroying lleas in the do»H, »s also ladies for their pet dog.< The Public are Cautioned that every package of the genuine powder bears tl c autograph of Thomas Keating Without this any article offered is a iraud. bold in Tins cnly roRMg- _C HIL n R EN,S * WORMS—' CHILDREN'S' WORMS—'CHILDREN'S' WORMS—'CHILDREN'S' V, ORMS-' CHILDREN'S ' KEAUNO'S WORM TABLETS is a unique medicine (a PURELY VEGE TABLE SWEETMEAT) both in appearance and taste furnishing, a most agreeable method of administering a certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS, p is perfectly safe and mild, especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all Druggists, ! proprietor; TaWA* Kbatik*» LoudoK ,



T. Buiiock. "FiTR SALE. CAPITAL Building Site, i acre, being Town Sections 258 and 259 well situated at the Corner of Moore and William Streets. It ia seldom that half an acre Buch as this is offered for sale, as recently there has been a difficulty iv getting two sections together in a good position. Terms if required. Apply to *v T. BULLOCK, _ ______ - SPECIAL Sum of £2000, also a small sum of £200 to lend on approved freehold security at lowest current rates of interest Apply to T. BULLOCK. " FOR SALE, NEW Cottage and Quarter Acre Section in Cox Street, £100, Price wanted— £10 cash, balance by instalments. Apply L< T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. for Tale. A NUMBER of improved Farms of from 180 to 700 acres of good and medium land, some originally part swamp. Also a number of blocks of plains land. varying in area from 300 to 3680 acres. Full particulars as regards price and terms on application. ALSO.— A number of Suburban Properties. Town Sections, eto., on easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. " TINWALD. TO LET AT A LOW RKNTAL. COTTAGE, together with four Section", one acre fronting H&rland aud Grove Streets. T. BULLOCK, Agent. TINWALD. F ORIALE. I" OT 260, Melcombe Street, near the _J Railway Station ; also Lot 525, con taining 4 acre, fronting Harland Street. T. BULLOCK. mi. ■ ■ ul ill MM--M-WW-WW-WM-W JL • •Jwj_NxjLO BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in tho Premises adjoining Hanmer t._>d Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR iv large or small quantities. Office Days—'l oesdays and Sattjrdays ' ~~ S M O X E THE NEW 'VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BP.ANI. MAKCTS-AOTOUEI) FBOM OFULCRST VIRGINA LEAK "henry knight SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Public most heartily for their constant support during the past 14 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bocta, (Mue erers 1 Boots being a specialty} Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware cannot be surpassed at tho prices Paten Medicines of ail descriptions kept In Btock, with a largo assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. A»ent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. ] Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily I



Henry Stephenson. g HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made ou Goods placed in my hinds for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from aOs per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Friedlander Bros., Limited. T¥7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 T)Tr E ARE BUYERS OF j HEAVY BRIGHT | OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, j FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ivAJK^ 2 / J JUST Received, a Consignment of th Celebrated "NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs 6d. To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton., "COLSTON STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) THE Undersigned begs to notify that he if Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to the Christchurch or Woolaton Station will'; receive prompt attention. Qu'ck despatch and Lowest{Rates' T. YORK. 10 99 THE TEA OF THE AGS SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SA\ON TEA, pßt.Essoa Biowson reiortß tha SAXON TEAS Is absolutely Pare and of good quality Baker Bros. TJWRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown'a Coach Factory, H^velock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. I LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITY SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. if AZARUS Patented System ensure s„J comfort and correct elghi. Dont spoil your eyet. by using badly fitting Spectacles. IS BEST. JOHN ORR & Co., Agent.,



Hanmer and Graves. WAN T F, D TO PURCHASE fi 00D OATEN-SHEAF CHAFF. HANMER * GRAVES. WE have received instructions from Hukh Muikhbab, Esq., to offer for Sale by private treaty, HIS SNUG LITTLE HOMESTEAD of 44 acres, 0 roods, 7 perches, divided into tour paddocks. The buildings consist of a first-class six roomed House and Outhouse, Stable and Wool Shed. Good garden, etc., Also — His Farm of 129 acres at Gough'a Crossing. This farm is divided into four paddocks, with water in each paddock, and is one of the best farms in the district. Easy terms. 500 ACRES AT RUAPUNA. WE are instructed by the owner to offer for private Sale 500 acres situated at Ruapuna. This property is subdivided into convenient sized paddocks, with water in each paddock. The buildings consist of an eight roomed House, Large Stable and Wool Bn*.d. Terms—Small cash deposit, balance at a low rate o interest. HANMER AND GRAVES. PLOUGH SHAKES. "OEGULAR Supplies imported by us direct from the Makers; both Ransome's and Hornsby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current. TT7"E HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Prime Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, including Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt. Fencirg Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanize:! Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing ol_ turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. " 7S""~SEEDS; XVTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known growers, all of which , have arrived in tip-top condition. We keep in stock the following varieties ;— SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede do Champion Swede Early Six Weeks Turnip do Fi.vorite Turnip do All the Year Kound Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Fosterton Green Top Turnip do Green 'lop Yellow Aberdeen do do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do Purple Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greyatone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Carrot do Giant Whito Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot do Sheep's Parsley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their best varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts at Od PER PACKET Furmers and others are invited to inspect. HANMER & GRAVES. j THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KING OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbo&ch, Wakanui, Weaterfi. Id and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be . t Newman's Stables every SA'I URDAY. KING OF QUALITY is a dapple bay, ii-<i;-g five ye=«rs old, bred by Mr R. 1 Gawn, North Taieri. He is n colt of great; ! substance an;! power, with many points to recomnn.nd him to a breeder, lias splendid feet and piatem*, also <_ro.it bone, clean and flowing with niue silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Ciydesdale. He is a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His sire is lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. i). Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. ShfJ was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and ohampiuj. upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivankoe 2nd (299, 5.C.5.8.); grand aire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was got by the greitSir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs no comment. Lion King's sire, Briiish Lion, is bo favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best horses over landed in New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, NZ. 5.8.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needless to go into detail.; suffice it bo say, she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who r .tired from the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jesa, by Ivanhoe (imp. j 113, S.H.) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize at Taieri Show, and second at Dunedin, and as a three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be seeu from 'he above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of priae-taking Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season mares, £3 3s. Groomage fee, 5?, All mares changing hands first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. GEORGE GRICE, Proprietor, Willowby Groom in harge, G, Gajp, Janr,



®m^ k -kit >*'■ -—*"V ff^S-- '*& ? ' X \ A VICTIM OF Functional Disease. AlQVi.m NEVER fails any one in _T».IaA.U,ITI 6Uc h a predicament. To eufferera from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxwm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew -1 ing the energy Alaxtjm is the best. It* secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi fied not only to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the <mr& lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonio, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form.



ALAXUM °™X Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiven.sa, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and ail functional derangements of the of nutrition. IVOXJH THIS WJB.I_.I_,-! The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to set the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxtjm is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health musl follow. This i. common sense and cannot be gainsaid Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good.' " It may be better—for the dealer —because of its better profit, but in such an instsnce the dealer is not tho one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE IK EEPERS,



THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to ' commence taking something is at the begin ning. It should also remind you I hid. the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness ia Benjamin Gum, lll'' J^o.Mii 7 * V f> I ry -^Wcsr**&Hm M 4 i -rt —«t-_ a"~.'J_ *V''^*'*7 s —«->--• -_*%E -_=, <^ s '• \, \ # T MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been sold, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Hpenoer Vincent's Great Be»jwi-miii €~-um. Extract. PRICE l s Q Take no other Remedy, bu_ resist on having BENJAMIN GUM Don't take •* Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spencer Vincent, Christchurch. | Dear Sir, —For some time past I have j been suffering from a most painful cough. I ' had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give mc relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, and I may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than twelve hours I was wholly free irom cough. E. W. S?ARS, P.S —Nearly three months einqe cough j begaa,~E,W,S, . " *



SPECIAL ANNOUN(JEMENT. SECOND SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. ANDREW ORR I S NOW SHOWING the Finest Collection of Up-to-date Novelties^in JL MILLINERY, French and English. Lovely selection of Straw Hate and Sailors' ; Dress Fabrics; a Most Beautiful Collection in Pink Robes and all classes of Plain and Fancy Goods; MANTLES and CAPES, the latest styles from London ; Ribbons, Laces, Face Nets, Gloves, Hosiery, Sunshades, Prints, Blouses, Bells, etc. THE NEW CYCLE CORSET, Tust Imported, in all _izes, (specially made.) GENTS' SUITS TO MEASURE from £2 15S- A Large Assortment of Gentlemen's Ties and Scarfs Just Opened. Men's Hats in all the n«w shapes. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Roots and Shoes in every Style and make CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, &<s., <fee. ANDREW ORR mmmmmmammmmmmmmmammKm^mammmmimmmm^mmmmmmKmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmam^amimmmmmmmmm THE "DUNLOP" CYCLE FOE NOTHING. THE Competition for this high grade bicycle has now closed. The Dame and addre.s of the person who has come nearest to the number of miles of bicycles sold by us in Australasia during the last three years, will be announced as early as possible. Whoever the fortunate winner is, the "Luulop" Cycle will make X YEI(Y NICE CHBISTMAS PRESENT. BEFORE buying your Christmas and New Year Gifts, we would like to i show you our Cycling iNoveities. It is very annoying after giving a ! present to find it is something your friend already has If your friend I cycles—you can easily ascertain whether the machine has a nice Lamp, Bell, Cyclometer, loolbag, etc. Any of these accessories would be acceptable. Should you wish to make a more expensive present we can offer you a good reliable wheel at the lowest possible price. Being sole agents in New Zealand for Humber, Danlop, Singer, Ariel, Atalanta, fltc, Cycles,we can give you a larger and mora varied assortment to choose from than you can obtain elsewhere. We return your money if your purchase is not approved on receipt of goods. This practically means that everything is sent on approval. We will send nicely illustrated catalogues posted to any address on receipt of a post card. It is no trouble to us to show our goods to any one who will favor us with a visit, whether they wish to purchase or not. The Austral Cycle Agency, Ltd., THE LARGEST CYCLE DEALERS IN AUSTRALASIA. I N.Z. ADDRESSES: COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH; 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN; AND 61, LAMBTON QUAY, WELLINGTON. TOS. E. KILWOETH & SON ENGINEERS, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBURTON,



TTNDERTAKK all k Fnds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwright's Work, General Engineering', Woodworking, & X>iacksmithing\ KIL WORTH <fc SOJN, ASHBURTON. =TpiTRE SEEDS. = T HAVE la'ely erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Fanner, any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN, and will guarantee to give thetu satisfaction. I can supply best RYFGRASS, weighing from 26ibs to 4-i-Ibs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14|Ibs to 16|lbs to the bushel; also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO—HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISH CLOVERS] TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TREFOIL, Etc. D. TROMAS7~£SHBURTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. T AM now making liberal CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Ashburton or elsewhere. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, AND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAVID ~THOMAS, ASHBURTON. £^____j e3B^\ BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES, LANDELLSAND SON, EXPRESS CYCLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldeßt and largest Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycle^ on hand at price- which will defy competition. SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £310s, £310s, £5. £6, £7, £8, £10, £12—MUST BE CLEARED, Large Stocky* Outer Covers and Tubes. Also, Lamps, Belle, Saddles, Toe Clipi, and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade. CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, 10 179



Business Notices. CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES 10 G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. PALM AND JOKG TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) Ii noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This Is the Tea Mr George Jameson fold ao largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular thab we frequently hear of Instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. (Imitation Is sinoereet flattery,' but the publio should see they get the genuine article. Retail irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO., 155 Colombo Stbbet, Ohbistobubob W. H.I^THERLAND, BEGS to inform hia customers and the public that he has removed from Tancred Street, to the CLUB OYSrER AND FKIED FISH SALOON, BURNETT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Where hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any time. Freeh Fish and Smoked Fish y Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 923 NEW SADDLERY BUSINESS. TANORED STREET, Next to J. Tasker, Butcher A. HENRY WISHES to inform the farming com munity and general public, of having commenced business in the above premises, and hopes by strict attention to business, combined with the best of work manship and moderate charges, to merit ft fair share of public patronage. AH harness manufactured on the premises of the best material and guaranteed hand sewn. Experienced workmen sent to any part o the district at the shortest notice. HORSE HAIR AND BEFSWAX bought in any quantity. £ J. HENR¥, 10 35 Manager. _» , :—---a DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR , AND BLEND. Packed »n Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS V. DUCKWORTH & SON UNDERTAKERS, Cabinetmakers, and Upholsterers, Funerals conducted at the folio wingprices:— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture £8. Children from £2 10s BUBNETT STBBBT, ASHBVJBTON Residence—Opposite, Fire Br.gpd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPLIEL. SEEDS. SE_i(_DS. "OOR PRESENT SOWING. |f\ TONS RED CLOVER. IfX TONS COW GRASS. X TONS WHITE CLOVER. | X TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. X TONS GIANT RAPE.; I Q TONS TURNIPS, (all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLANTS. J. SEALY&CO. 9 57 =■» BOOTS^ Roots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. —————— - • -