The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xviii. no. 4341

aisHBVBTO^: Monday, J^oyembep 8, 1897.

PRICE : ONE PE^JNY



' >)lipping, "- /^- Hi? AS 'W NEW ZEALAND . LINE ttOYAL MAIL STJfiAMHRS, FOH LONDON, < Via Monte Video, Teneriff* * Plymouth. Bsst Accommodation for all classes of Passengers afc Lowest Rates. Port of ' 8 beam era. Toms. Departure. Date. Rlmntaka 4515 Wellington Nov 25. Xaikoara 4607 — Deo. 23 Tongarir© 4163 — Jan. 20-98 Baa Mm- 6127 —- Feb. 17 We are now prepared to book through' /passages to the West Coast»of-South ■America ani Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Islands. Rates and other par itioulara on application. For farther particular* apply to tfRIED&ANDER BROS,, Lw>. Agents, Ashburton.



Business Notices. TljtSl? Beeeivad, & OonalgDmenfc of ihe eJ Celebrated "NEW YOBKsj LEVER WATCHES. ONLY 1O» 6d. * To be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton,.



SEEDS. SEEDS. TjiQR PRESENT SOWING. Ir\ TONS RED CLOVER. "I f\ TONS COW GRASS. p? TONS WHITE CLOVER. /r TONS ALSYKE CLOVER. * TONS GIANT RAPE.*, £r TONS TURNIPS, {all varieties.) Carters choice English and Colonial grown AT REDUCED PRICES. Send for Samples. 30,000 CABBAGE PLANTS. J. SEALY & CO.



SHAW, SA^ILL AND ALBION OOMPAttY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. fr^ A. ' "I>OYAL MAII, STKA jg^j^S&s ■■* ** MKRS, wish superior j|jk|^a|S^' aßCTOtamodation f<v,-^Jlci»BßeM 'JSmm&Mmt 0^ pasaenp:er8 f calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tanefltfe and Ply. imouth. Tons Commaaderi From Date. A«*ea ••• 6346 .->'cofcl«nd .„ Wel'tn Oct. 9 Tonic ... 4753 Kempaon... — Nov. 6 Dslphio ... 8355 Sowden ... — Deo. aothic ... 7730 Kidiey ...[ — Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — ' CARGO STEAMERS,



Maori .« 5200 UofFatt .„ Well'n July 27 Rsngitira 4045 Burton .. — Msmari... 3583 i.evack .... — ;MaUtua... 3320 aolmes ... — iPakehft ... 4331 Prosser ... — Aotea and Tokom&ru carry aaloon fMßmgera only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



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July 27



Baker Bros. I^I'RNIBHtNG UNDEUT/iKBRS, * Corner of Wak»nni R'wd and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. R*velock Street. KVKRY RK.QOIPITE SUPPLIED 'Telephone No 69



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS 8 AIL FROM LYTTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesfcport and Greymo^th—Weekly. Wellington-- Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Duuedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays t|ijjo above are imbject to alteration; f&ie'cetict* should therefore be made to Ghriatebth "<*' <i»iJy papew loe da6e3 and boor of s?»iL »g ■ For forfche^ particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Aahburton.



ED ULO O E SUU AR , The only pugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion at Cane-sag»r, of which it has not the m coavencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lamp of ordinary sugar. Has not to bs confounded with the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roe del Francs Bourgeoiß, Paris. TBE AUBTKALUN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney.



•jy-BAT/NO'S POWDEj? jr EATING'S POWDER, 1/-EATING'S POWDER, XT'EATING'S POWDER, ■WT EATING'S POWDFR, : \rr EATING'S POWDER, iv ■ i ■IChis Powder, bo celebrated tmrivalled in destroying BDGb, * b«jAe>, MOTH«, BEETLES, *ad all Insecte (whilst perfectly harmless to all animal life). All woollens a D d fura should be well sprinkled with" th«. Powder before placing away. It sis invaluable 10 take to the Beaside. lo iavoid disappo ntmerit insist upon having * Keating'a Powder. No other Powder is iffectunl



fesYsooTHiNeJ L<sy JfpOWDgRS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT,



/"BUGS, " J FLEAS, I rCILLSi MOTHS. ■Ukktles, MOSQUITOES Uiirivalkff Jn destroying Flkas, Begs, f' OOKROACHKS, I^KTLICS, MoTHSUI F(7RS and cv erv oi.lier B ( wtW" of insect sportsmen witt'find thw iiiM*l<w*le for destroying fleas i dogs, *s alaiir J**f.w« for their pet dogs 11he Public ace ■GAeswjfKD that every pac tage of the genuine powder bears the Jutogmph of Ihomab Xbammo Without this .my article offered is as Jiaud. Bola m Tins WORMS—'iOB ILDRBN'S * WuRMS-iCHILDREN'S ' WORMS—' CHILDREN'S' WORMS-' CHILDREN'S' •



PREYEHT FITS, CONVULSIONS, Em Preserve a liwathy «tate of the const!? tattoo, during tne period of Teething. l The words "JOHN STEEDMAN, f CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY," __ Ace engaved on tie GwenmemA Stamp aflmt 99



Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents



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KEATING'S WORM TABLETS is a unique medicine (a PURELY VEGETABLE :SWEETMEAT) both in appearance and •■taste furnishing, a mo3t agreeable method <of administering a certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It Is perfectly safe aad mild, especially adapted fo|(Chiidren. Sold in Tins by all ' Proprietor: Thomas Kkatiku, London



To \ ©ENUINE DR GUILLIER - ELIXIR m „.„ «IJairoas, and Anti-Bilious, Pre oare^ *»J Dr Pml Gage File, Ohe '*»*' of ClSe lsfe Olasß' The nnlv n «»rietor of thafe remedy. R^ftAS. Germain Paris. I>r Omllie's J®K" ™ one of the most economical modJ^iws, both aa a Farga tlve aad aa a I>epn»tive, it is the best remedy against ali and gJairiou diaordeie. _. For more than seventy-five years Ut GaillieV Elixir has beea employed with success against dlßea.wa oftiie liver» the spleen, the heari. ,The«ai4t*ani, gout, fever, iuflaeßz*, elm di^^ses, eui. Beware of imitations'* an<* see that yon get the Genuine Dv Elixir, which bt-ara the sisjnature M Paul Oage, and mark that each bottle is .leeonapanled fey Treatise oh Glairs. ! Sold by Draggists, Patent >Jedi«ine Bealera, and by i AUSTRALIAN DROG 00.. Sydney. W.S.W, F' OKCUU«HB, UOJ^fctTBKONOJtaTISTASi'THMA ■ Inlnenza. Conauraptfou, &c, &o I/"AY'S COMPOUND BSSBNOE OF MNSEBD |\ Aniseed, Senega, Squill, ToJu, &a KAY'S COMPO\SKD> a demulcent expt%tonuit* lor Coagbg, CcWb, and Chert Complaints j/ AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs and Cold ft il isqatl!? I ]\ serviceable for horse* and cattle \£ aY'S TIO PIIJjS, a specific In Neuralgia, J?ac«Mjhe |V Ac. Contain QiiiEtne, Iron, dico L£NUM OAmA&TIOTJM PILLS dg«itlr«||oom4 tire, and agreeably aporlont , i t^OAeOLINI-4O««iii for Broken Articles. Sold y.yorj-wlitc*. .^Mwwtitoiow.BtockpoK.EßK^ad '



Seed Potatoes. CHAMPION—A very heavy eieopper of first-class quality. BREEZE'S PROLIFIC—The beat Potato I for light land. LAPSTONE or VICTORIA KIDNEY from Orari—The Potato Growers there all I üße these for early market, being heavy yielcters of beßt quality. BATH KIDNEY—The geacral favorite. i EARLY RUBY, MAGNUM J3ONUM, BNOWFLAKE, etc., and Table Potatoes, best qttftlity, lowest prices. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF, OATS, Reduced in Price. J. THOMAS, 1 IiAVBLOOK STREET,



MILLS, '^VflP^* MIULW. BOOTH MACDONALt>'S " Carlyle " Windmill TS£now well-known throughout New Zealand and Australia, and he demand for them ia steadily increasing, which is the besb proof of their superiority. Farmers * Householders ! will do welt to provide against a dry summer, and to bear ia mind that for watering stock and irragating garden's, etc., a good Mill is a cheap and profitable investment. Wool Presses. In addition to their well-known makes of these, they have this season brought out a new Press, the " Carlyle Junior. 11 This Press is speoially designed to meet the nted of the small farmer, although thoroughly competent for any Shed, add capable of pressing $ and full sited bales. PLOUGHS, .* HARROWS, CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS & SPADLING HARROWS, Second to none Send for Prices to their Ashburton Agent: JOHN TA"S LOR. Andrew's and Beaven'a ChaflF-outters. Coracruahera, & Seed Oleaners, now known as the best that can be procured are kept in stock by their Agent for Aahburbon district, JOHN TAYLOR. IMPLEMENT DEPOT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



CLIENTS, KINDLY LEAVE YOUB OBDEES EARLY FOR PAPEKING ROOMS AND PAINTING, ETC., SO THAT THE RUSH WHICH GENERALLY TARES PLACE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MAY BE AVOIDED. I HAVE JUST TO HAND A CHOICE SELECTION OF PICTURE FRAME MOULBJNGrS. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET. ® ROBERT MURRAY, /&Sm^k BAST STBEET, ASHBURTON. \ss^M^%T (^ov tne *ast *® years t*ie on\y practical Horologist in INVITES the public to inspect his magnificent Btcck of j WATCHED, * ( to CLOCKS, A J jjjwfeLL,Eey, q ; y &; I'JL.A/A lvl> GOODS*. * OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. .> n — : *- Ws»1«lie» of all grades from the lowest pnce to the highest quality —nou-magt.etic London hand-marle goods. _ H ClocltS in Ormolu Marble, Wood. Nickel, and Fancy Cases, the n higher grades being manufactured ou the premises. 'M Jewellery nart 'Plated Goods-Newest designs, «•■ beet quality, lowest prioeg. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of material, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. m 50 "STOWS Experience in the trade.



PAINTING! PAINTING! 1898. PAPERHANGINGS; 1808. JUST LANDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS, FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND Si'LENDID QUALITY. THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IH ASH^TJRTON. PERSONS desirous of having their Homes decorated with taste to suit the times we invited to inspect our Stock. Competent workmen sent to any part of the district). TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. JUST LANDED. Ex Invercargiil from Bluff" „, .... ... 30,000k Bed Pine Ex Giaborne from Thames ... ... ■ . S'Kk^l? I Ex Maria from KaipaTa .... llffifcKa ExGleßcaimfromWanganm ... ... ... }§'222g i^f g., Ex Glencairn from Havelock •• Io,OUUIt Ked rine 'TO FARMERS.—Trucks of coal direct from the ship's side, cheaper than any house in ttoa Ji^ade, W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. I AGENT—RoyaI Insurance Company



DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance •%■ E.stat-.- Aeent, Valuator, Woo) and Grain Broken ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleß of Live Stock—Tinwald and Athbarton Alcernat^ly Fortnightly Salea of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Oieari as Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, OhristchTtrch Booth, McDonald and 00, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightbahd's Belting ; London and Lancashire Insurance Company \ Graham's Foot Rot Oomposition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Danedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Teoli Belfast Manures , KAK AI A DISTKICT SALES/ }AYE made arrangements with] MESSRS HARDT & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to aot as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in conjunction ith them it'will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Ashbarton GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOB OF PLANET JR> TOOLS* DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON?



:=PURE SEEDS, m T HAVE lately erected, regardless of post, the most COMPLETE SEED-OLE &NING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND <}RAIN, and Will guarantee to give them satisfaction., I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing from 261bs to 44-lbs to the bushel; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, H£lba to 16|lbs to the bushel j, 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 TUEnIPS RAPE, LTJGERNE, TREFOIL, Eto. D, THOMAS, ASHBUKTON. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. TpAM now making liberal GASH ADVANCES FREE OF COM MISSION upon all WOOL placed in my hands for SALE either in Aahburton or elsewhere. WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, OIIT^ND BRANDING MATERIAL The best quality on Sale. DAY ID "THOMAS, ASHBTTRTON,



BICYCLES, BICYCLES, BICYCLES. LANDELLSI.ND SON, EXPRESS OYOLE WORKS, BURNETT STREET (next The Olub.) The oldest and largest) Cycle Building and Repairing Shop in Ashburton. IMMENSE Stock of New and Second-hand Bicycles on hand at prices which wtfl defy competition* . SECOND-HAND MACHINES AT £210 a, £310 a, £5, £6, £7, £3, £10, £JS2^MUST BE CLEARED. Large Stock of Outer Covers and Tabes. Also, Lamps, Bells," Saddles, Toe OHp«i and everything connected with the Bicycle Trade, CHEAPEST EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. 10 179



CYCLES. _CYCLES. ' Swifts " * Triumphs " " A ialantas." mHE HIGHEST SftADE MACHINES AT WHO* UC JBO PRICES. X ADIEB' T7IAVOURITE " mRIUMPH 9 9 I") OrtA — a Xjadibs Jj avourite JLriumfh j ab^U OAfesH /CENTS' 6i npRIUMPfI?9 T>OAD T>ACER } «! O n* U iT VTENTS' XRIUMPH JtVOAD XIaOER ] c^blO t?-A-!SH" POPULAR " QWIFT 9 9 T3OAD T>AOER \ OOA r A fBW OPULAR OWIFT JtIOAD XtAOER / 3o4i\) CABH A TALANTA "OATH TRACER /CBrfc „ .. ) fidC\ -r. % «^ T , AI'ALANTA JTATH HaCER (SO lbs weight) | 4J^^ CASH, We have the following sundries in stock, viz:—TYRE COVERS, RUBBER SOLUTION, REPAIRING OUTFITS, LAMPS, OIL CA^S, LAMP'OIfc, LUBRICATING OIL* Hit?. Etc t ' ■ Etc, Easy Terms of Payment Arranged For. FULL PARTICULARS MAY BE OBTAINED ON APPLICATION. SHEARMAN BROS. GROOEKS, IRONMONGERS, & GENERAL IMPORTERS MARKET HOUSE, ASB?URTON.



Q EMEMBER, Remember, that Mkllor'j LX Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen .ays only, j&ovr'e your time to buy. tTTANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap W Shoes, tan cr black, only 2s 6d, at Vlellob's Zealandia Boot Store. HERE are you going to, my pretty maid ? To Mklob'b Cheap Boot Sale, air, he laid. rpHOBE who are married may also have a X pleasant recoliectioa of lha Record Keigu by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairatow's. WANTED Known-Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line »t 4 Bat>kk's, Optioiat*. TT7ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to / V T remember that Mkllob's Annual j Joot Sale is now on. I



PUBLIC NOTICE ; ASHBUKiON AERATED WATER AND COBDIAL FACTORY. BUSINESS CHANGE. IBEQ to notify to the uumerouii patrons of Mr C M. Brooke, and the pablio generally, that on and after the Ist met. I take possession of the above named factory, and by diligent attention to business and the superiority of ««r cordials and waters, I tßka the opportunity of soliciting a thare of your support. W. H. DARDIS, CAMERON STREET. 114 LOW VIIALITI DB CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypoptoiphita o f Ua, j, yresorltod *y Mis faculty fortheenn otConmmp- Uoßf Ghmie Gooffh and iwHnl MMtof TT Mntatns two o( MM Mino^Md is«i«lisals iucs«HV * for trailding np the Praam Faun* and whlob an oonsldmd deflotast In tlw abort ooaplsint*. tJ Pho^honu and Lima, II oaono kf too h%M noeanmsadea for daliosu dUldiwt. Dr CJraichlll'i Oompmnd Syrap or HYPOPHOBPHITES s real brain food, and in oasas wben muioila aoi urvons exhawtioe has aoq^ired a world*wid« nyaft Hen. laoh bo»Utbeaw Dr CharobuTi simatuii Pnpand only fey SWAN, CHEMIST. PAVIP



WANTED Known,—-Ladies' Water proofs 5s lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jacket* 4b lid. Art Muslin lid par yard, Umbrellas le, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets Is 6d.—Andrew Ork's Groat Sale., _ 8 18 WANTED Known, the doors and window* are lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts. corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orbs' cheap sale. 1 M WANTED KNOWN. — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair; Ladies' black cashmere hose, la per pair; children's glovea, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair— £b A. Orb's cheap sale. 742 WANTED KNOWN~-New Gentlemen's Shirts, -Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known.—That we expect to receive our Summer Dresses and Millinery (specially selected by our London agent) about Wednesday, September 8, and from samples received these goods should eclipse anything we h&va previously im ported. —MITOHEIL AND TURNKB.



Gold Mkdal — PARIS, ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hfty*Fever, Oppression, Neuralgria, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER.



WANTED KNOWN-* Infauteeß, wool , mits, and gaiters, 4d. per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d eacft; lace curtains, : trom £s lid; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—Aii A. Orr's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d,Boots 4.5 6d to 7a lid, Infants' Bo'iia 6d f four Gent's ties for Is, four pair lof Socks ior la. Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned Mitatc of VV. S. Mitchell. 8 185 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per y.*rd j cable napkin, ray cloths, doyieyn, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A, Orb's ;beap sale 7 46 YOUNG MEN—Write to \m for Va'-u able Frte Book concerning your selves,— Protoksc R R R, 'StßiWAtrß .■pticiaiist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED Known—ThatMitoheia AHJ> Turner have opened up their new I'tvjta and Dress Muslins, Sunahndea and Umbrellas. Dress Goods t Millinery, and MantUa to arrive per a.», Aotea, September 6th



WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairatow's, Tailored Street. Satiefucbion guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED Known.—Four Trunks Carpe Samplen, 1\ yard long, just the thing for Bedrooms and Kitchen Hearth Rugs. Four Cases Harvard and Leather Shirtings ; new patterns and splendid value. —MITCHEIi AND TCBNBB. TTTANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets. V V capes, and waterproofs, all new goods ; SO per cent off usual prtc*; ladies' dressing gowns, at English cost—At A. Obii's cheap sale. VjrrANTED Known, in fourteen days I V t intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mkixob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mkllor's, for fourteen days only. T A DlES.—Write to me for Valuable JLJ Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN—Mf (B Hotstam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied, Meals at all hours, A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladiea, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—-WakafiU' Road, near Baring Square, & 13



TUST Fanny, Mea'a Pegged Bluohera 6s V Hd, USUAiIy 8j Qd.-MKLLOR'S Za andia Bflot> Store. BOOTS, Boots, Bootß, woaderfr.liy cheap at Melloh's Zealtwdia Boofi Store. WANTBD KNOWN — One of the choicest assortmnnts of spriug goods ever shown in Ashburlon now showing. W. H. COLUEB. WAITED Known—That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tao) in strap and lace up, which he will Bell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual doae at once, i Nothing but the best, is kept at J. MoiSON'sPremier Boct-Depo', Ashbu'ton T7IISHING- Season.—-I am cow showing a Jl; great variety of fishing requisites iv ail the latest designs, inoludiug Hods, I Minnows, Flies, Truces, R'-els, Gut, lanes, | Waders, Rod Mouubiugs, Hookg» etc. Sishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. ifABDIBV, East Street. I~ JdEARD. a man say iha,t you got woudt-c fill value for little money, at Meli>ok*S Cheap Boot Saie, WJBLDOISi'S Journal for September, Home Dressmaker, Home milliner, Christian Herald, Family Reader, Nuggets, Something to Read, new bapk-r-The Christian Romance of Cape March Hares Paradise Coa\ Boat, Last Stroke.—H. M. Jon^, i —i _ _—,—_ ■ ■ A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In digestion.—H. A, Fwwts, GonfecUoaer, i



I Kecommended by the highest Medioal authorities. The |>octoral Fuml* g-fttor- KBplo is the most efficacious of ail remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of success. J. ESPIC, Paris. 20 rue Si- Lazure Melbourne, Messrs Bouruaud and Co. Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Bjch box. of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions.



|7 li 'T, A .F E Aliment of economy against faiigue hanger, and thirst AntideperiiCj antifatigu'lng, stimala ting, recou&tituent Indispensabift to^Velocipedists, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, licnterß, «nd to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue dcs Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. I'HE AUSTRALIAN DRUG j COMPANY, Limited Sydney



F. FERRIMAN. F.FERRIMAN. LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. UnionSteamshipCompauyoi'NewZealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Fergusion and Mitchell's Paper Mills.



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NORTH BRITISH & MEROAfc- TILE INSURANCE 00. Established 1809. S-ibscribed Capital ... £2.750,000 Paid-up Capital -.. -0687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Fund*—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Ashburfcon Agent-F. FERRIMAN. Koaie Te» ii good.—John Ore »od p, agent*