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The Grand National

(By "Senex.")

The New Zealand Grand National Steeple chase is pronounced by all devotees of the turf in this colony to be the beat cross countrj' race in the colonies. To a visitor to Riccarton on National day this belief is greatly strengthened by the appearance of the fences which the contestants have to negotiate. The country is hardly as stiff as ib used to be, but still it take-- a good hoitits tnan to accomplish the feat of getting round two or three times without mishap. lhe class of horses bidding for steeplechase honours thia year is of mediocre quality, with some exceptions, compared with those of yore. The exodus of some of our first class jumpers to other shores has left us with but a remnant of good ones to do battle between the fl'gs. However, the National this year, devoid as it is of quality, will be Done the lees interesting, as a goodly number of young 'chasers will be found in the list that may yet prove to be foemen worthy of their elders. The weights have just been issued, and Mutiny holds pride of place with the thumper of 12.13. Mutiny has won the cross-country blue riband on two previous occasions, and ran third in Wafcerbury's year. .Although some sports men aver that Mutiny won last year with a stone to the good, I am of the opinion that their case will be proved if he wins this year. He will require to be quite at his best, how ever, to score this time, as the field is some what stronger »b regards pace. Levanter, who has won the North N.Z, Grand National Steeple twioe in succession, has an impost in this event of 12.6. Should he be brought to the post, he will be a hard nut for Mutiny to orack. St Simon, the hero of the Grand National Hurdles at Auckland, has 11.11 opposite his name. Ihis horse failed badly in the eteeplechase run at the same meeting. Kingawood has been over the country before, and will very likely be brought down in company with Levanter. Tally-Ho seems to be better over hurdles than ai.eepleehasing, but The Friar has proved that he is not to be despised. Already he has earned two winning brackets over country, and as he has been allotted only 10.8, must be reckoned with. Morag has been returned a winner more than once, »nd Gillie was the runner-up to Mutiny last year. Taking a glance further down the list, nothing seems to strike my fancy, with the exception of Pet form, who is a fair steeplechase horse, until I arrive ac High lander, 0.13. Asa hurdler this horse has earned great distinction lately, and now that he hcts been passed into the hands of a veteran in the person of Lunn, who has prepared some of our best chasers, High lander will be found a dangerous horse on the d%y if all goes well with him. Of the 9.7 division I have no special fancy, and if pressed for an answer to name a couple, I should give my vote to Musiny and High lander. I will reserve my notes on the Grand Rational Hurdles for a future issue

Ashburton Stock Market.

There was a moderate attendance of farmers and outside buyers at the Ashburton yards to-day. Fat sheep in most cases found ready buyers, as did also fat cattle of good quality. The entry of the latter was very small indeed. Stores, owing to the continued dry weather and scarcity of feed, found few buyers, consequently a uumber of lines were passed in. The matkefc as a whole was anything but brisk. The yarding for the day comprised aboat 4400 sheep and lambs, with 20 cattle, and ft small entry of pigs. The followii g is the run of prices obtained:—

£heep and Lambs.—Butchers' sorts : Fat two and four-tooth crossbred wethers, 9. Bd, 14s ; fat four-tooth crossbred wethe'B, 13a 6d; fat foar-tooth crossbred ewes, 3b s<i, 7s 6d ; fat crossbred ewes, 5s 3d, 6s Id, 7s 9d, 7b lid, Bs, 8s Id, 8s 4d, to 9s 2d ; fat two-toolh crossbred wethere 10a 9d, 12s 3d, to 13a; merino ewes 4s lid, ss, 5s 9d to 6s 3d. Fierz-rs—Four-tooth crossbred wethers, 15s 7d, two-tooth crossbred ewes and wethere, 11s, Stores— Crossbred lambs 7s, 7e 7d to 8s 3d ; halfbred lambs, 8s 7d ; two tooth crossbred wethers, forward condition, 13s Bd. Ewea in Lamb—Six-tooth and full mouth crossbred ewes in lamb to Shropshire rams, 9a lOd ; six-tooth and full mouth cross bred ewes in lamb to Border Leicester rams, 7s Id to 10s; halfbred ewes in lamb to Shropshire rams, lls 3d; merino ewes in lamb to English Leicester rams, 6a Id ; two and four-tooth three-quarter-bred ewes ia lamb to Border Leicester rams 12s 4d.

Cattle. ~1 fat cow £6; 1 fat heifer £6 ; 3 fat steers £5 15s; 1 cow (old), £3. Stores not saleable.

Th© following firms were represented :— D. rJ homaa; H. Zander, (per D. Zander); Friedlander Bros., Limited, (per R. Fried lander) ; Hanmer and Graves, (per J. K. Bland).

A Dunedin telegram says Judge Williams has fixed the Hon George McLean's ex amination to follow immediately after the examination* in the Ward Farmers' Associ ation—one day being allowed Mr Solomon to prepare.

The Dunedin Star Bays—The friends of Mr Ben Tillett will regret to learn that the strain of lecturing in Dunedin has had a somewhat bad effect upon his health, and he has been advised not to lecture again for a considerable time. He left for Christchurch on Saturday morning on his way to Welling ton, and on the 28th of this month he proceeds to Australia. His illness accounts tog Mr Ben Tillett not caring to see anybody on the train on his way north.

A correspondent of the Southland Ncjis asserts that there is carried on in at least oae of the banks in Gore a system of sweat ing far worse than would be allowed to exist id any trade. The bank in question is work ing short-handed, and has been doing so for some time past, presumably on the excuse of economy. Night after night the officers are at work till all hours, grinding out not a living, but what seems a miserable existence. He asks "If the binka come under the Factories Act, why ia thiß defiance of the law allowed to go on unchecked t"

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald School Committee was held on Tuesday last. Present—Mesßrs Clothier (chairman), James Hampton, James Gudsell, F. Bonning tpn, John Stephens and Q. Doherty. The piaster's report was read, which showed that the school opened on July 5 with a roll num ber as follows—Boys 74, girls 71 ; total J. 45. The average attendance for the week was—boys 64-7, girls 58.1 j Jtotal 122.8. Two or three families having left the dis trict and the sickness just now prevalent, had reduced the quarterly return to—boys 639, girla 562; total 120*1. A letter was received from the Board, stating that they had promoted Miss Douds to be mistress, in place of Miss Taylor, resigned ; and that Ipplipations for the vacancy resulting would be advertised for in due course—Miss Bonnington to act temporarily. It was decided to cut down a row of trees and plant a live fence between the playground and the master's ground. The accounts passtd for payment amounted to S»l 15s 2d. The meeting then adjourned.

Synopsis of New Advertisements.

A House to let in Peter Street. 9, Salek—New business advertisement. Longbeach Road Board—Tenders. 1". BuLock—Town section for sale.

have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozie Tea, it is pure and eliable.—John Orr & Co., Sole Ag nh .

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Wanted. TO LKs.—A Pive.roomed House with Scullery in Peter Street. Apply MAIL Office. ** * 7 121 | YOUNG L-idies' Journal for July, Wei- \ don's Children's Bazaar for June, Idler, Navy and Army, On the face of the ! Waters, Eye of Istar, House of Dreams, ' Uncle Bernac, Ho ks and Eyes, Life of Victoria, New Books.—H. M. Jones. QPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the O Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcorm's for 8a 6d. Style and Fit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Drese Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslius, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. WANTED KNOW,—Fienoh serges, in nttvy, black and maroon, at Is 6.1, worth 2 6d ; dress goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—At A. Ore's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTIiD KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toileb covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Okr's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, ali new goodsj 50 per cent off usual price ; ladies' dressing gowns, ab English cost—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 47 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hose, 6d per pair ; Ladies' biack cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair ; ladies' gloves 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 42 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted "Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; bat cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajc 1 Street. TJTT ANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap T T Bhoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, at Mellor s Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2s 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions ol 1 dies garments made to order.—Mitohbli and Turner. FT!HE RKCORD SALE.—Having pur JL chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Algobn will offei these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her ti immed Millinery, Fancy goods, Aprons and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before atock taking. WANTED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies , gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 WANTED Known.—Every lady should see the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTKD Known, Inspect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere. It will pay you.—Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market prices given by Bros., O< sh Supply Stores. WANTKD Known—Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines ia Men's Ttousers, exceptional value. Choice selection in Ties, Collars, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sown Macintoshes in stock and to order,—Mitchell & Turner. Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD BOAKD. FTIENDERS are invited to be sent in not X later than TUESDAY, July 27th inst, for taking up two Bridges, making Ford, etc. 7 120 FOOKS & BON. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT (SOCIETY New Zealand Branch : Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington' Local Board of Directors : me Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Ohaiman'J Ihe Hon Charles J. Johnston, MJUOt (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq Th 3 Hon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.O. John Duncan, Esq THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lifb Office, 4.nd iHi LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Mutual Life Office which declares a ( BONUS EVERY YFAR i The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ie \ o( the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi dnably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that hjld by any other office in the Australasian Colonise ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £13,750,000 (Thirteen and Three-quarter Millioni Sterling ) ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £2.000,000 (Two Millions Sterling) POLICIES IN FORCE „ 1^8,900 Sum Assured ... ,„ .„ £40,74,23; Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £6,843,86: BONUSES Sf CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1896, £428.796 yielding Reversionary Bonuws amounting to £ 830,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES* CASH BONUSES declared for laßt FIVE yoare, ovei TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuae exceeding EQUS MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIF in the A. M. P. SOCIETY and secure a BONUS EVEEY YEAR. Expenses of Management 8g per cent oi the total income EDWARD W. I OWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington JAMES HAIR, District Secretary District OJfice: Cathedral Square, Christohurch. To the Deaf and those troubled witl Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles Dr Nicholson, of London, the world fame< aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ea drums, has just issued the 100 th edition c his illustrated and descriptive book on Deai ness and Aural Troubles. This book ma; be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaid Road, Wellington, N Z., on receipt o stamps. Mr Campbell, of the game address was greatly relieved of his deafness by Di Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure ii spreading the news of the great speoialist ii New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure o Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, am Indigestion by the same author, may be hft< from Mr Bh»w op receipt of itwpi.



Many Ladies complain that the Tea they have been using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Ko?ia T»* they will be Try the No 4 ftt $/4, 'tis tupirb



Business Notices THE ANNUAL BOOT~SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZftALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines •— Mf»'s Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 8-j 9. Girl.l' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6<\ usually 6* 6d. A lew dozen pairs Children's straps In 9d, usually 2s 6'l. Ladies' Glace KM Lsce Boots 7s*°§il, usually 12a 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6s 9J, usually 11h 6d, Ladies' and Genta' Waterproof Canvas, ha'f-price. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 168 6d, 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pr pair. Ladiei' Carpet Slippers, leather fsol c, 2?. Ladies' Evening Shoes all reduced in price. A few pair of Ladies' House Boots 2s 6d. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every day bui there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains— Be wise and fol'ow their rxample and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATUKDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS at JAMES MELLOR, ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



H. M._JONES. PIANOS. ORGANS. SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 7 "Stop Amprican Organs, £16. Pianos, New, from £26. Pianos, Second-hand, from £10. T>ICYCLBS~&om £16. STATIONEKY, LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, ! DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3s (M per 1000. —SCHOOL STATIONERY— Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting Papers, Pens, Penholders, Slates, School Books and all Requisites for School Committees. , BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT, i TOYS. ~ TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sorts and Sizes. BOOKS. BOOKS BOOKS. Children's Books. Prize and Reward Books. Ladies' Books, Magazines, and f eriudicals by every Mail.—-Latest, H. M. JONES. A. LAWEIE, SaUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. RETIKING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET. mHE WHOLE of, the Large and||Well Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, j OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. i i >„___ rr v L a F c Aliment of economy against fatigue hanger, and thirst Aatideperfcic, antifatiguing, stimula ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, banters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort Ijo develop France, M. CL, Gamier, 8, Rue dcs Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JUST Fancy, Men'a Pegged Bluchers^ lid, usually 83 9J.—Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. EX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special linea in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street "TT7"ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to T V remember that) MjsM.oß'jj Annual $Qei) @»le is aow ou, • w ; ■ ■■ ■•■ ■



! Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL. Ashburton. XJL Under the Direction of MESSRS WILLIAMSON & MUSGROVE. 03SE NiaiT ONLY, WEDNESDAY next, JULY 21 WILLIAMSON AND MUSGROVE'S "MATS A " . i VI UDEVIIXI^OHPAN Y. THE MOST amusing, most talented, moat entertaining, and absolutely the • most expensive coterie of artistes that ha« ever visited New Zealand. " he Marvellous Matchless ?3 LUCIFEKS ?£ Physiological Wonders. The famous English Burlesque Artiste MIBS CHRISSIK ANGUS. The famous Grotesque Artists and Pantomimists, THE J'HRKE DELE VINES. Our Own Pocket Comedian, LITTLE GULLIVER. The Popular Australian Barifcon.3, MR ERNEST FITTB. The Clever Dancers and Mandolinists, THE WINTER lON SISTERS. The Reuowned Whistling Comedian, MR FRANK LAWTON. The Celebrated " Cat King," MR LEONI CLARKE. Marvellous Exhibition of Trained Cats, Rats, Mice, Canaries, Cockatoos, etc. Prices—Reserved Seats 4s, Stalls 3s, Pit J3s». Box Plan and Day Sales at JoDes'. J. Ft. CLAIR, 7 95 Business Manager. T. Bullock. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTION. O~\ X SUM required for Section 803, cvAil) containing £ acre, fronting Cox Street East. The Owner, an absentee, has made up his mind to dispose of this at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER-ACRE, well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the railway station. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage with abeut two acres of land, Clark Street, Allenton. Rental 6s per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. SMALL Shop in the Arcale, presently occupied by Mr J. R. McKay. Possession can be given within a week. T. BULLOCK. TjWERYQNE accustomed lo using the JQi A.G. Oinimeni Will find equal satisfaction] in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee is in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true triend ; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price —2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN GALLICHAN, PROPRIiiTOH AND MANUFACTURE! isharsfc, N.Z. Canterbury Represent alive, MRJJ, P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment a^e good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs,^-We have groat pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand — We remain, yours faithfully, Shahplin & Co. |Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 1 have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction, your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E, Syces, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous , to publish. WANTED KNOWN-The wly~th~e young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsfeow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 fTIHOSE who are married may also have a X pleasant recollection of the Record Keign by purchasing for their home a'iove'\y toned, well finished American Qr'gan:, a.b ft v*7 Sioagrftte poet, *f& Sai^ow'a,



Public Notices- X OWN END'S CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE FOB CONSUMPTION ANO OTHEB CHEST DISEASES- The most; valuable discovery in Medical Science. Destroys the Morbid Deposits of the ; Lungs. )vercomes the racking cough and spitting of blood. READ he folio wing extract from the Weeh'y Prem " It has been clearly demonstrated that Ma new remedy is nofc only highly efficacious in the treatment of the nacre ormidable disease of consumption, bat ;hat in all cases of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cause, it cures with astonishing rapidity. It acts against :hesa lesser maladies as quinine acts against intermittent fever. It is equal y efficacious in bronchitis and catsrrh, and ill inflammatory states of the respiratory organs. Expectoration and congh dis appear like inf qic, and ther^ can be no doubt thdt thousands of cures will be aftecled during the coming winter by thi» latest application of modern medical science." price 2'a Qd SOLD EVERYWHERE Sole Wholesale Agents : KKMPTHORNE, PROSSER A COS NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd, Dnnedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.



Public Notices. REMEDY. Chertsey, January IS, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Aahburton Sir,— I consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse He got so bad that I had to lay him up No matter what I gave him he kept losing nondition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand I carefully followed the directions on the bottles and shortly after getting the last bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few daya waß fit for his work I am confident only for the remedy he would have died I can highly recommend it, believing it hae no equal William Stringfellow Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir, —I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neigh boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I can highly recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had I believe it to be the only safe and certain cure for the suffering of hot sea James Lemon Ashburton Forks s March 1, 1894 Mr J Htaeltine, S r,—l am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dyingj horse He was ailing for some days, his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runn ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; aud was scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he would die I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory lesults, and shortly after he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well 1 believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom mend it with all horse owners as the best horse remedy in the market Edwabd Corbitt Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir, —I am glad to bear testi mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless aud a, bad color, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock 1 did aot want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feet or do any more We bad to help him into a stable 1 gaye him pour Remedies, and the treatment you pre scribed, and in a few <la\s he was quite better, and now at his work hearty and weil [ quite believe, had I not given him your Kennedies he would have died You can use his as you please Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April M, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Sir, —I have great p ea mre in informing you that the bot-fly mix ture I got from Mr Headline, your ajjent, iVas a wonderful success I had four horses* tenously ill on December last After using ill the remedies I could think of 1 was nduced to try your mixture The remit was uarvellous, I strictly followed the directions *iven and in a week the horses were out of langer and recovering rapidly I drenched .wo more in Febmary with the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now n prime order P Stewart Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, A^ent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sir, —The remedies I got from you had a ivonderful effect en my horse, he got so bad hat I had to lay him up quite expecting to ose him I tried the usual remedies but he >u'y got worse Afc last I gave him Walkec' ■vith astonishing results Bots ca.me away in landfuls, and in a few days he was hearty aid well From the effects of (his remedy on ny neighbors' horses and on my own I con sider it a blessing to horse owners and could he poor suffering horses speak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies is the best ever introduced into this market John Downik Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir, —I have pleasure in testifying to the wonderful effects of Wa'ker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses They got very low in condition, a dry coat, md very tight skin, and lost all heart at heir work I had to lay them up Hearing io much about this remedy I decided to give t a trial I followed carefully the directions ?n the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is i he only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I got back the :obt in their work inside a week I shall ;ertainly use it in future in preference to inything else aa it has no equal J M Twbedie Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a iiorse suffering list year ; on reaching home xc was dead This season one took bad, also ihowing the symptoms He gave the remedy, md he second day after, the horse passed aots in hundreds and ia doing well AGENTS FOR AS HBURTON—J Hesel cine, Saddler; Reoardtjs Henry, Saddler MANUFAOTURER-RoBJEiiT Walker- Danal Reserve, Woolston, GBAHAM & CO's OATEN T PER MANE IST FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can ha applied an a cost of less than one half-penny per sheep. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklborqugi?. In re jour remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation in spying it is the most effective have mcc, and has been ueed in the district under my charge with the best results. I have recommended Bnd Bhell continue to recommend it to any owners of sheep affected with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to aa; is 60 often negieoted until it takes euch a strong hold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stook February 28, 1895. Department ojp Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of yosr dressing sheep at Mr Lysagat'a an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot»Kot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence in saying that the cure waft a perfect one, although the weather was very we 1; and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been grossed. Some of the sheep were very hadiy affected, nearly the whole of the loot having rotted off. I should recommend aU sheep owners to use your Specific if their sbeep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.— % r&main, youre truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspector of Stock, Jaje 22,1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, ] GRAHAM AND CO-, Carkon Gore Road, Eoseßeath, ! We"iagton. One Box op Clabke's B 41 Pills warraq ted to cure all discharges from the Uriaary Organs, in either sex /acquired ox cons i tationa^, Gravel and fains in the Back i Guarraa-iaed free from "Mercury. Sold in' Boxes each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendora throughout the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midlanb POUKfWBDstyQOe«yAaY, Upoolo, Utopia a



ALAXUM The greatest remedy ever introduced for ail rlis.a.ses ari ins; from a disordered state of the digestive system. It if A LAXATIVF. AN APPETISER. AND A STIMULATING TONIC. \ few opinions from the Cbristchurch Press and other newspapers :— ■ " Alaxcji stands alone and unrivalled in the treatment of all ailments due to defective assimilation." ct A L4.XUM strikes at the root by correct ing the Irregularity." "No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by A Laxum, the premier medicine." "AI.AXUM is essentially a nerve timulanb and tonic laxative which strengthens the whole being. Ihere is NO MEDICINE TO EQUAL IT FOR INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, LIVER COMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH ACTION of the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BILIOUSNESS, or HEADACHE. and all derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act by drastic purging, than which there is no greater evil to the hvnmn body. By clearing the alimenlaiy canal of all foul matter, and l>y toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, It builds up the entire energy of the whole being and enables it to throw off a,ll functional disease. Where there is organic disease we say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that most of ths ailments affecting humanity are FUNCTIONAL The organs themselves are sound, but are not doing their w>nk. Alaxum fc ;; J e Remedy. PWCE 2s 6d FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale A gents ; KEMPTHORNIP, PROSSER & CO. (Limited). 7 34



~ _^_ : «^_—«—^ - I , liilll*» ___ Business Notices FLETCHER BROS-, THE CELEBRATED CASH GROCERS. TIHREE years* ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to <h -J_ buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many con forts to the h> t» ci >t those who wisely availed hemselves of the grand leform Hundreds now buy iMi *oodsi at FLETCHER BROS. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciate o f ne CAbH SYS f EM. Look after the nimble shilling by taking it to FLETf HER BROS, nd getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertise a >nee list, our country cuaiomers can get one on application, and after perusing the fern c cry carefully, we are satisfied that they will and must admit that we sell cheaper than ny other house m the district). *™ • » WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. OAA OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. «AA We are just landing a shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to be tad in the world, which we are selling lower than Christchurch prices. This is a toliS act, and anyone wishing to get the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bat rom us. ROLLITT'S SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES* Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wholesale Bate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the best of market! for spot) herefore we can sell cheaper than any other house m Aahburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with no«t|useful articles, all of which will b§ found wonderfully CHEAP. WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENm Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we hay» ust opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplateware, which ye are selling at undoubtedly low rates. * ««•«*, »»«• 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3a 6d each Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2a per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large me Pretty line of Vases at Is 6d per pair. cutleryT cutlery. BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES, Johnscm'e, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, eta bedboomware7~bedroomware. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in BedroomwaH Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedroom Sets for lhem»elves, or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to buy, SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS. Any oonr County easterners travelling ly rail, will be allowed from April 1,1897, to take with them by rail, lewt oi goods, free of chaige. Please bear this in mind, as w« is that we.send goods to all trains for our customers convenience. IGGB, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. Wejare>bh buyers of the abce in any quantity at highest market rate*. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AM CHEISTCBUKCH Telephone 24—80 x 67 G REAT STOCMAKINGSALE AT " THE CORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 31sr. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Glass Ladies* Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price.' Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 153 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d, Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3s lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25s 6d. A line of Youths" Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lot of light fancy ribboDS, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, new; styles, 8s 6d, worth more than double. W. H. COLLIER. THE WAVERLEY WHEELS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. IJNGrEJNIOtIS CONSTRUCTION BE2A.CTXIFUL. FINISH. "" Klfl^ LT' - MATERIAL THE BEST. A »ICYCLE, WOEKMAIVSeiP THAT| CAN*°T BE «JBPASSED IN BY EXPERTS. THE CfVILTZFT)' Wm?T n PRICE RIGHT J^n, OiviLI^D^WORLD. JOHN ORR"AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 9 FuUN^ -Nineteen shillings cash to be" ¥Yr ANTED Known, Mellob's Bwnfai worth Twenty credit. Our practical \\ a^ a nnar „„ n i «^T system of cash discount One Shilling in the d ! B L «, f !*J* ?°L OD' ™1!' *** Pound, meets with approval.-Barbett ," 8 Strapa la 9d> n>n*»y 2g 6d- Bbos, "The Hall," Eaat Street. TyANTED"^NOWN-Inf^nte^T^ WAITED Known, th. doors and T T windows are lined with wonderful irom 2s lid ; white Marcella auilts lOt M bargains, at Meilob's Zeaiandia Boot Store worth 21s—Ai A. Okr's cheap sale.' 743 WANTED KNOWN.-A lot of English f~ADIKS r Jack e t e -.WonderfuT valui,'to samples in ladies combinations, X 4 Warehonsemen'a Clearing lto M i 3O» merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, Jackets, newest shapes, for HwMilMtteff