The Ashburton Guardian.

roL. xviii. no. 4259

Ashburtoa : Wednesday, Augu t 4. L 897.

PRICE: o\R PBiVJNY

Offical Directory.

I Aah bmton Bo 1" ' Coir ni' — TVwn cUrb t G hi Fook«j a ,»»■-»■»'■'• *"*-'• fi'e»k, H. H- Fooke ; engineers! 0. X Fooka ttnu dou. Mayor of Ashburton—Mr Joseph Scaly Ease street Agricultural and P.htor* 1 Association— President, James Brown ; Secretary, Wm, Simpson Ashburton Building Society —Chairman, F>r J E Trevor; Manager, Edward Stephens Ashburton Industrial Buildng Sooiety— Ohai man, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J 0. Duucau Ashburton Club—Secretary, Win. Home, Manager G> Anderson. Ashburton Borough School Committee— Chairman, David McPhereon ; Secretary, J 0 D'inean * Caledonian Society—Pretident, Q. A, Mi Buckley, Esq. j Secretory, J. 'lucker Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager Wm Rowan Canterbury Boiler Flour Mills—Manager, Thoa Rollitt i Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph Ward, Arcade Clerk of Court* and Licencing Committee —T W Tayler. County Council—Chairman, Edward G Wright; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring; Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Darison, West street Domain Custodian—W W Smith Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooks : Secretary, H H Fooks; Engineer, W E Dolman

Gas Company—Chairman, Thas Bullock? Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Postmester, agent) Hampstead School Committee- Chairman, W J Crooks } Secretary, J 0 Bell Hampstead Town Board—Chairman, <J H Maynard; Clerk, J 0 Bell High School Board- Chairman, Andrew Orr ; Secretary, Chas Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor Secretary, F Main waring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Factories and Weights and Measures—-Conatuble Edward Ea.de Justices of the Peace {Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neill, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E 3 Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Hoad, Board—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooka Oddfellows' 11 aii Cuatodian, W Dolman Orange Hall—W. Patterson. Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. Poiice—Sergeant J F Barlow in. charge Po&tmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm £t George Douglas Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Club (At n*&urton)—Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)—Secretary, A A Fooke" Railway Stationrnaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriagesl and registrar of electors—Josrph Ward, Arcarle Saleyarda Company — Chairman, 0 J Harper; Seeierary—Albert Roberts Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarion, Court house

Tmwald School Committee—Chairman^ J A C othier Tinwald Town Board—Chapman, Edward Gafcea ; Olerk, A A Pooka



Shipping. ,i HE jmftiKj? NSW ZEALAND 00,8 LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth, Beat Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Steamers. Tons, Departure. Date. ttcmgariro 4163 Wellington Sept. 2 RuaMne 6127 — Sept. 50 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 Kaikoura 4507 — Dae. 23 We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America aoi Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Islands. Bates and other par fcioalars on application. Wo urther particulars apply to JPBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agenta, Ashburton, SHAW, BAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. .fili^jL "ROYAL MAIL STKA *rf$KSH*v MERS, with superior jjK^^^Qkg^ accommodation for all olasses •^•^^^B of passengers, calling afe Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply. moafah, __ lTonstOommanderi From I Date.



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. CEAIGHEAD & BEKEYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Ashburton. 4 29



Gothic .►.7730 Kidley ... Lyte'n Aug. 19 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sepb. 20 lonio .... 4753 Kempaon... — Nov. 11 CARGO STEAMERS. Maori ... 5200.Moffati) ....jWell'ii July 27 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — , Mamari ...3583 Levack .... — Matatua... 3320 Holmea ... — Pakeha ...4331 Prosser ... —



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7fch day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, j ON | THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, „ Manager.



Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents.



UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND, Limited feTEAMERS SAIL FROM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Westport tod Greymouth—-Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays KOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Ohriatchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pictoc, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays



/~1 W. J. PARSONS, i; MONUMISJKTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchuroh. R. HANDCOOK, Agenb. Samples can be eeea at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125



The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing For farther particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton.



SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BF.ANL MANUFACTURED FROM CHOICEST VIRQI IA LEAF



MUSICAL. ...MUSIC. iyr iss pARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street A OABD



MRS A p r\ LA RIDGE, JlL* \J. VyLARIDGE, TEAOHEK OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAK, and SINGIIsG COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application.



loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why rain your Reapers and alewe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic, tire yoar horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true lubricant ike which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled , Obtainable from all Storekeeper or fcb Agents JSDWABT* REECE & SONS OHKISTOHUROH



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. 11/r RST3OWMAN TjlOX Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAyELOOK StBBET, ASHBtfRTON. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity Col'ege Examinations, MR OSBORN ~COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), TTTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months-—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN" at, his Music Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton.



COAL. COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prep > red to Sell at Lowest Bates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE, ahe celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMtiRS COALS. C OKE & FiREWOOD-long & short lengths Any person who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand. James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT West Street. Telephone No. 83.



[a card. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, mEAOHER OF THE VIOLIN. Saunders' Buildings, Ashbarton. Llewellyn Owen, JM.O.SJ'M., Xv.t? X--C.RI. PXANOFOiiTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOI/NE. - The NEW TKRM will COMMENCE on MONDAY, Fbbbuaby 1.



O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mei,lob's jLAj Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen daya only. Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at MeuuOb's Cheap Boot Sale.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eadt Street.



Foft Indigestion, the best remedy ia un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. The v cac confidently be recommended as being] One Box oi? Clarke's 841 Pills warran ■Yjrj'ANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huffam mild in operation and absolutely free frorr f ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary yy hav i ng tft k en the premises lately injurious drugs. Acting at once as a spleu i, Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i ied by j£ r q. Neill, intends to open dXI toni« and a gentle aperient. For nearlj i tutional), Gravel and Paina in the Back - *• &g L J adieß . Dining and Refreshment 100 years they have proved uLequalle^ for Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold in where visitors will.find a long felt Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and v Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent t ' ' liedk Meals at all hours. A few for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in medicine Vendors throughout the World rTarflera will find all the comforfcß of a bottles Is IP, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Mcdi- Proprietors : The Linoout and Midland ™*™erß wU< ciae Yendora throughout the world V,ovm\ssTiv.miOomAnY, Ifinoolc, Kus-lana "w""''



THE REASON WHY UOV SHOULD PAIRONISK BRIDGE WORKS. The Lar«ear 1 Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton, BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work donf you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to _= C the making of a Combine. 2 BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at bead-quarters in the larjye towns. Our head quarters are Ed g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will f§ qq go to employ local tradesmen. p> P3 BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work 9 P3 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together, g BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent S s-i close on a £1000 worth of Maohinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburlon. KILWORTH & SON, BBIPGK WORKB, Ashburton.



STKATHMORE PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED INtle COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"NAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENBPD BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to—• THE MATRON, Steathmoeb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church.



J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE, MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. jyriXED PAINIS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRKOR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PICTURE FEAME MOULDINGS, vSCRIM' ENAMELS. VARNISHES, &q., IN STOCK. PAINTEJ3, PiPERHANGER, & SIGNWRITER, Telephone 65 p >o . Box 16



% % M O (£ ®  f«H o '3 Ph n ° ®



-=i 15,000 r= "ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY g, «« ,, jIHACKLOtK tj ' v\^^"^*^^ THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24m no setting Required. With Stove Kpe can be worked out in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Caefc Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made iv all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure b oilers iiimwhiiii i*Q* mil imi Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



NIGHi 1 fcCHOOL IjlOR Particulars apply to DAVID J. JONES. " THE LADY'S LAST STAKE."



THE above heading has no reference *;o gambling whatever, either in the way o { playing a quiet game of *vhi».t for penny points and threepence on the rub, or of wagering a pair of four-button gloves on the four-oared senior outrigger championship. It is the title of an old comedy by Colley Oibber, in which the heroine apostrophises her teapot as follows :■ —



" Tea ! thou soft, thou sober, sage and i ".venerable liquid ; thou female tocgue " running, smiie-soothing, heart-open " ing, wink-tippling cordial, to whose "glorious relish I owe the happiest ; " moments of my life, let me fill [ • " prostrate.' i This invocation was somewhat high-flown, but the same ideas flow through the miuds of thousands of women of New Zealand when they reflect on the health, economy, comfort, and satisfaction which has been their lot since Suratuba Tea was introduced. The testimony of the people cannot be ! disregarded or ignored, SxmATUBA holds its high reputation because ita " Strength," "Flavour," and "Quality" never vary. It is grown, not made ; it is not blended with India or China teas ; and the gardens where it is produced are noted as being less subject to climatic changes than any other in the tea-growing zone. Fence the superiority and unchanging merit o SURATURA TEA. JOHN ORR & CO., agents.



T7IVERYONE accustomed *o {using the AM. Oinimeni Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT.



THE ANNUAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines :— , Men's Best Kip Bluchers, pegged, 6s lid, usually 83 9J. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 3s 6d, usually 69 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's Straps Is 9d, usually 2a 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s §d, usually 12a 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 6s 9d, usually lls 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price.. Ladies' Slipperj.in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beat Button Boots 12s 6d, usually i 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers Is pi r pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather soleß, 2s. 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 bub there are early birds who come picking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early. Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS m JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



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 tnend; on the weakest baby, oi 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 coma 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 CALLIGHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MB G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton,



The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs,—We have great 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, .Sharplin & Co.



BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellok's Zealand ia Boot Store.



WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a targe stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. Hia own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand, I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Bootß in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premie Boob Store, East Street, Town Hall, Ash bartoni 5 IKS



j Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the paßt three years, and I 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. Sykes, Chemist.



Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. YITANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye T J Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salkk's, Optician WANTED Known, the doors and windows are lined with wonderful bargains, at MfftbOß'g Zeajandia Boot Store



j T. Bullock. To Faiut )B<in olhirs <!e.?iro>.s ■ f purohas j ing land in the North Island. i ! I HAVE FOR SALE I 320 iCE" 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, | Situated in a good district—Tiraumea— abf.ut 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this 100 ility should increase in value. ] j Full particulars furnished on application. j i T. BULLOCK.



To Persons desirous of purchasing Suburban Building Allotments. The following are for Sale, vis:— Lot 25, containing i acre, fronting , Winter's Road, Allenton. 1 Lot 15, containing 1 rood 2£ perches, fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. Lots 75 and 76, each i acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead. Lot 30, containing i aore, Alford Forest Road. 1 Aore, magnificent building site, fronting ' the Domain. Lot 8, containing £ acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 16, containing £ aore, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 525, Tinwald, containing £ acre, fronting Hariand Street. Lot 2, containing £ acre, fronting Alford Forest Road. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET for 12 months—Cottage, situ ated in Church Street, Hampstead, lately occupied by Mr W. S. Pattbn. Apply to T. BULLOCE, Agent,



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. BOLLOCK. ~YOE SALE. COTTAGE and two Sections well \_J situated at AHencon. Very easy terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—A Singe-seated Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T. BULLOCK. GBAHAM & CO*s pAT SN T PERMANE ST FOOT-KOT CUBS, is a certain renu<'y fur the disease, and can i>a applied ar. a cost of less than ONE HALF-PEInNY PER SHEEP.



Read opinions of Government) Inspectors of Stock.



Blekueim, Mabxbobotjgh. In re your remedy for Foot Rot I have bo hesitation in s ying it ia the most effective have oiej, an i has been used in the district under n-y charge with tbe best results. 1 h&ve reoomtnenflf4 end shsll continue to recommend it to any owDera of fheep affected with Foot-Rot, a dideefe which I regreS to say is co often neg'ee^fld until it takes such a strong hold on the flock that it can no longer he ignored, when it .'light have been easily put down at itß first ftppiaranoe by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspector ot Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agriculture, Hawkra In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result ol your dressing cheep at Mr Lysaght'es an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 have every confidence in saying that the cure was a perfect one, although the weather was very we; and stormy, and tbe examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected,' nearly the whole of the foot having rotted off. I should reoommend all cheep owners to use your Specific if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction.—l remain, yours truly ALEXANDER MONBO, Inspector of Stook, Jc-je 28,1895. Genaine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND COy Carlton Gore Road, Boseneath, We'Hogton.



H. M. JONES. PIAN S. OBGARS. SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 7 Stop American Organs, £16. Pianos, New, from £86. Pianoa, Second-hand, -from £10. 12-Siop AMERICAN ORGAN, beautiful instrument. WHOLESALE PRICE FOR CASH. -



TQICYCLES from £16. STATIONERY, LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, '. WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000. —SCHOOL STATIOKERY— Foolscap, Chalk* Blotting Papers, » Pens, Penholders, Mates, School Books and all Requisites for * School Committees. BEST BLUE BLACKINKON DRAUGHT.



I Frie(ilandej:* Bros., Limi cd. SEEDS FOR SPKING SOWING. T^TTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Clofer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFPKR HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AX LOWEST POSSIBLE PBICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OF CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND ! QUOTATIONS BFFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. ' Friedlander 8r05.,, Limited-



T 0 LE T. ONE TWO-EOOMED HOUSE WITH / STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLEN lON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd] FOTATOES. POTATOES.



TXT EARE BUYER SOP PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. TJfjT E HAVE FOB SALE— PKIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDKR BROS , Ltd. VTfE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSI OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS -CHTAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANBER BROS., Ltd. 3



TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sorts and Sizes. BOOKS. BOolks BOOKS. Children's Books. Prize and Reward Books. Latest Books, Magazines, and Periodicals by every Mail. H. M. JONES.



Henry Etephenson. BLENEY 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 on Goods placed in my bands 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. HEKRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



The weather prophets predict that the long Sne dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe Winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of auch a w inter is a really good reliab'e waterproof coat or cloak. We are e.saured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of wiuter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a still larger sale for these goods, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices., Every garment guaranteed thoroughly . waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money returned). All wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong Bilk, ventilated and every improve ment " up to date."—Advt.



WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inehe wide, everlasting wear,—A. Orb. 3158



THE RKCORD SALE.—Haying pur chased several sample lots in "Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mks Alcobn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy goods, Apr,ons and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock taking. WANTFD KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mtts, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each ; lace curtains, from 2s lid ; white Mucella quilts, 10s 6d, worth 21s—A uA. Ore's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new §ood3> 50 per cent off usual price; ladies' ressing gowns, at English cost—At A Okb's cheap sale. 7 47 imX "Gothic." Barrett Bros have re f»j ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.—"The Hall," East Street . QPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the O Sale Dresees will be made at Mbs Alcobn's for 8s 6d. Style and Fit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock. XTTANTEDTOTOWiP-A lot oFEngUah i VV sampleß in ladies' combinations, [ merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, cornets, etc., ac half price—At A. Obk's | cheap sale. 7 44



FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to b« worth Twenty credit. Our practical aystem of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Harriot Bros, " The Hall," East Street. .



T BEARD a man say that you got wonder- X f«l value for little money, at Mkllob'B Obeap Boot Sale.



MRS KNIGHT, Cftßh purchaser of ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goodn.—Wakanui Road, ne»r Baring Spare, § 13



MSBtUX ABB j^ hh^m^> lIMOATEXC 0* m : W 111 WfTkl am Mi If -a p./ ■,U PlW^lt MEDAL _» tfea»Witj»nflia Reach of m 9k fs«rifc« fwUfis « - . .:•■." ■ -i ... g*£Aafcgjj J ffftlljlC 4 , ! ; AK3 UP TO £% /J§ SOB.B BY ALL SROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSL mHOSE who are married may also have ft JL pleasßkiit recollection of the Record KeigH by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at ft very moderate coßfc, at H. Bairstow's.



WAITED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should ce!ebrate the record reign. Geo married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairsbow'B, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. *. 6 120



TYTANTED Known-The celebrated P T V Corsets in all prices and. color* A. O«».