RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave AKhburtou FOR THK UORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m md 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, We.! nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at ll.O^a.m. Trains arrive from the North ©very cfay at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8,0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburion FOR 'IHK SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.in , and 12 nS noon (express). On Tuesdays, 'Jhurßdajs, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A traia leaves for Mount Somera branch line every day at 4.25 pin- The branf! trabx arrives in-ABhbarfon at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven dailj Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p«m., on Tueadaye at 10.10 a.m, on Xhnnd&ya' at 12.20 noou. T\ . le«v3 Methven at tho following times respwiarlvti) every day, except Fridays; 10 31 iVidaf p.- SpIO p.m. Tuesdays.

THE ASHBURTOa GUARDIAN: MONDAY, AUGUST % 1897,

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street* Ashburton, * - MONDAY, AUGUST g, 18&7,



Henry Zander j ___ : t | JUST LANDED I iooo bagsioc!O^ gs; MAURITIUS QOGAB. ; USE NO 01 HER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburtoa. JUST LAUDED, Ex Kaikom 1* and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OH. 100 Oases V,aLVGtVNE 10 Bales BEAMING TWINE 1000 Fcot LteiSTHBT™ BELTING 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & iIANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed anu Plain FENCING WIRE 200 Drams LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Efco Eto HENEY ZANDEE, WINS AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \_^ ducted, and Baleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MS DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips alwaya on hand. Advances made against Shipments ot Lamb and Mutton, My London Agent is known'for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDEB, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS.! X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY. FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HE SKY ZANDBE, GENERAL MERCHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock GUNS. GUNS. GUNS HOLLIS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection*] BRVOLYERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc, Henry Zander- Friedlander Bros., Limited. /-\NE TWC>O: : .) HOUSE STAB :E i^ ... V O ACRES OF LAND T ALLEN i ON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Lrof POTATO fc>s7~POTATOisT TTT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. X¥T E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. Vr^E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASBJ " OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF | And al other Farm Produce. j FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. ih ——^ L EDULOOR SUG A B The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Qi?es to Diabetes, the illusion of^ Cane-sugar, of which it has not tho in convencies. I?s sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glasß cf water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the trade saccharine, at» impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch Gamier, 8, Roe dee Francs Bourgeoiß, Paris. THE AUSTKALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. THE GENUINE DR GUILLIfiB ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoas. and Anti-Bilious, Pre pared by Dr PJal Gage Fila, Chemist of the Ist CJass. The only proprietor of thab remedy. Kue de GreneHe, S. GrciTiiain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical noodicinea, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and glairiou disordeis. For more than seventy five years Di Gaillie'e Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, til*' spleen, tho heart, rheumatism, gour fevar, ii fluer z\, si in diseases., e!c. Be ware cf imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr GuiJHe's Elixir which bfars the signature of Paal Gdge j nnd mark that t-cl bottle is acoompanle I y Treatise on G'ai;s. | Sold by Diiig^isss, Patent Medicine j I ca! era, and by I AtTSTJI/.LIAW DRUG CO.. Sydney, N.S.W. MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies,' gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wttkanui Road, near JUadog Square. 513



SAJNDJE3I.* & »ou« JBwea* lypii Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract In the market bow, .products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oila. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, QUK PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI BXTKAGT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the L Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we m * Improved by testa by the Medioal Clinics ■ o£ the Universities at Bonn and Greifawald, ■ Prowia, andreportedby Dr, Sehulz, Professor ■ of Fwmaoology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. ■ Mosler, Director of the Medioal Olsmc at W Greifrwald, that only products that are ■utarated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other Bubstaneos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Drs. Bsuer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of Amerioa, is the only extract correspond sag to uoientifio teats, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SDK'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other orude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when ueed as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal medicament. {Eheae so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions ns commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eaoalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of fche contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oil?, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, bronohitis, diphtheria, internal infiamations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT, and get the old, well tested, and reliable preparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH Hay-Fevoi'j Oppression, JVeiifatgfia, eta. Cured by - ESPIC'S CIGARETTES i*- OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral ITunnii gjator JEspic is the most efficacious of all remedies to combac the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventyyoar^ of success. J. ESPIC, P^ii 20 rue SU Lazare , Melbourne, Messrs Eouebaud 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 Baker Bros. TTIEJRNISHJNG UNDERTAKERS, _D •-" Cowl** of Wakened Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coacb Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED . Telephone No. 69, rr ~6 l a F c Aliment of economy against fafigue ,*. hunger, and thiret s -\ Anfideperfcic, antifatiguing, stimula - -tin*gf>. yecpngtituejat Inaispeßsable to Velocipedists, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, hunters,.and to may; of them who have a muscular effort to develop France, M. CL, Gamier, 8, Rue dcs Francs-Bourgeois, Paris, THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited Sydney - ERoiia-L!!" - Ipiii Jgifc g «2 8| s% I_4E> i £_|3 ill lEnooli *ffi|| «= BflggW, Eif iii r^^r __^. %%£% /55%3 a, i s ' rOB COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTH Vl Iniiaenzfi, Consumption. &c, fee <AT'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEBD Aniseed) Senega, Squill, Toln, &s • AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for \ Co-ntrbs, Colds, and Chest Complaints KAiTSCOMPOUND, for Coughs and Colds, Is equal) serviceable for horses and cattle £ AY'B TIC PILLS, a specific to Neuralgia- Facoacht \ &o. Contain Quinitie, Iron, Ac LI»OM OATHARTICUM PILLB d gestive, corre t tive, atn! agreeably aperient f^iQAtoVhWE— Cement for Broken Articles. Sold \_f Bverywhofe, Manufactory, Stockpos: Engiurd WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Eoota and Shoes for everybody, at Meb&or's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known, the doorg and wiadowa are lined with wonderful jb»r|ftji>», 9t\t MMWti's Zealaoiia Vwi S^re-



Hanmer and Graves. ~ ¥~0 TA T 0 WW. " TTTE HAVE FOR SALE—Prime Blue Vf Derwenb Potatoes. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dua Oata for early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. W A NTED, 50 TONS OR MOKE OF GOOD HEAVY >ATEN SBEAF CHAFF. i 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVE 6. "DIP. _ DIP. WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them 10 Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburton Saleyarda lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be lined picTfeedT chick feed. WE have for Sale—Crashed Barley (wood) for pig feed. Whole aud Broken Ohiok Wheat;. SEED~WHEAT^ SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY, \Trjfl can Supply SEED WHEAT and TT OATS, all varieties, sjrowo In various districts; also Chevalier and Gape BARLEY FOR SEED, SEA OF AZOF BAJEILEY. WE have imported seme of this w«ll known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of its Bpecial qualifications if they will call in. SPAIiROWBILL OATS PROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line f these for Seed purposes. FEED OATS. 4T7"E Have for Sale Long and Short TT Feed Oata. ~~CTAFSr~CHAFFT \T"TB Have for Sale PKJME OATEN f V SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap lino for Cow F«ed. PLOUGH SHARES. REGULAR Supplies imported by us, direct from the makers; both Ransomed and Hornsby s—standard sizaa. Prices, lowest current. EOiAL OIL-ToO Fire Test Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. AGRICULTURAL SALT. FOR Dressing California!! Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quautUy on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Fiour, Bran, i Sharps, Salt (beat, table), Rock Salt, [fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable tor fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot ( machine diessed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, I Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. 1 f\C\ ACRES, subdivided into, con X\J \J venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Priae, £6 10a ; easy terms. HANMER & GRAVES. ~" II ~ ~ ! I pIIfIATF Ef^OS 1 m ItIWHI E» fit wZ§ I Bom Within ft> Iteaeti qf H Mm up to $m IM SOLD BY ALL frROCEWS. HAVE NOTHING ELSE. JOW^VIIALITI DR OHXIRCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophcwphite of Liirio is prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consump tion* Ohronto Couph and general debility IT contains two of the prfaoipal ingredients necessary for building up the Human Framo ( and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz, Phosphorus and Lime. It oanno be too high! recommended for delicate children. | Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of , HYPOPHOSPHITES ; 8 real brain foodi and in mass where muscula and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide roput tioa. Each bottle bears Dr ChurchiU's signature. ' Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. urn '



GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THEJ3ORNER." STOCK MUST BE HEAVILY REDUCED BE! ORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 51st. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF PRIOE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. I HIGH Glass Ladies' Jackets afc marvellously low prices. ' Few Maids' Ulstere to clear at half oost price.' Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4s 6d. I Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 3a lid. Stylish Dress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 26s 6d. A line of You! H* Overcoats, all eizes, 6s each. A large lot of liJit iancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line of Ladies' Black Oloth Jackets, new styles, 8s 6d, worth more ihan doable, W. H. COLLIER. •• Km. £HI aSK/Sm WSHShS' For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and iDrowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief in twenty jhnutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these l'ilis, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, ■will quickly restore females to compete j health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the Fys-trm. I"«v a Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion ; Disordered I--'>e*; j they act like magio. A few doses will work wonders ttpon the Vital Organs; Stwrjthi-mnpr tfta ] Muscular System; restoring the long lost Complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and I arousing with the .Rosebud of Health the whole physical energy of the rmnwi f>\ujic. Tbeso we | " facts admitted by thousands in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and debilitated is that Seccham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the uorM. Full directions with each box. ' <? , Prepared only by THOMAS BBECHAM, St. Helena, Lancashire, England Sold everywhere, In Boxes, BJd., In. H<v, and 2s. M. enrh. _ THE — AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITS D),; S 0 L^E A|» ENTSF.OR: "HUMBER? «SWIFT," ItBINGER? « TRIUMPH" AND aATALANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" EXas Had M.ore Greuulne Successes I'll an any other OycleSlnßtbe World and Still Relfir«» Supreme, WE ARE THE ■' WORLD'S GEBATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only. THE HIGHEST GRADE .-^™» ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Stbeet, Mblbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, OHRISTCHURCH. 123, Geoegb Street, DUNEDIN. bHEAPMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. JnaSl Par so! the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTHER'S MILK, and TH.'S DOES NOT Ci-NTAIN -iTARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. *: FOOD CONTAINS NO STARCH, BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD, , ■■% MELiIM'S FOOD ior infants and Invalids may be obtained of a!i Dealers throughout the World. MLlL;^'? FOOD WORKS, PEGKHAM, LONDON, ENBLAND. (^X^ f% •l ce =a JK



bPRIJS Q BLOSSOM TEA. Packed in |ft>, 1% sft, and 10ft Ket Weight Air-Tight Tins. No,l (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Uolden .Label i 1/9 per ft. 2'- per ft. 2/4 per ft, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealerg.



SPECTACLES.^^SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Goß««qaence|of * the large increase in tbie branch of oar business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments ; rom England of the latest patterns and moat approved. designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Mubray having bad upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optioa, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and oorreot them by the use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot) be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have tbeir EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha.c Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPEOIAT .CURLED SIDES, for riding) or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong JOHN TAYLOR (LATE MANAGES FOR MESSRS REID AND GRAY); BEGS TO ANNOUNCE TO THE FARMERS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY, that he has opened Premises in West Street, Ashburton, adjoining Messrs F. and H. Steel, Coachbuilders, where he intends carrying on business as AGENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, made by the undermentioned firms. Having acquired a large experience from hia earliest days in the manufacture of Agricultural Implements in some of the leading shops at Home as well as in the Colony, he is in a position to know the most approved implements of the day both for the cultivation of the soil acd for handling its produce. In order to provide this supply he has obtained the appointment of AGENT FOR MESSRS BOOTH MACDONALD AND COMPANY, CARLYLE WORKS, . CHRISTCHURCH, whose Ploughs, Disc Harrows, Cultivators, Windmills, Rollers, Wool Presses, Straw Baling Presses, etc., etc., are now well-known throughout the Australian Colonies for their superiority in every respect. He intends keeping a good supply of the above machinery and implements, as well as extras, so as to be able to supply with promptness the needs of his customers. I He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MESSRS ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, CANTERBURY MACHINE WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH, whose Chaff-cutting Machinery and Duplex Baggers, Corn Crushers, Seed Cleaners, are now bo well-known that no farmer would ever think of buying an imported machine where one of theirs could be got. Samples of these machines he will also be well supplied with, as well as extraß for all wearing parts. He has also been appointed AGENT FOR MR A. H. ANDERSON'S AVELING AND PORTER'S TRACTION ENGINES AND MACHINERY, and is authorised to give quotations, and to do business onjjhia behalf for the b sale and repairing of Engines, etc., etc. The'adverfciser trusts that by constant attention to business, and to the wants of the public,,"and with reasonable charges* he will merit a share of public patronage. W,EST STREET ASHBURTON. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. ~KEROSENE. WE have just lauded a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil ie Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 25Q BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. " " OATMEAL, S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged to f be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony, Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CYCLF. AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S (GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Sample" of machines may be seen on view in windojy. I Catalogues and all information on application. shearman" beos., MARKET HOUSE. (Telephone 53 = UNPARALLELED — CHEAP SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, OB DBAPERY, CLOTHING, AND|;BOOTS. COMMENCING BATITBPAY, JULY 3. GREAT BARGAINS IN EVEEY DEPARTMENT. ANDREW ORR.



T>O?AL EXCHANGE ASSURANOtf FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established-- 1720. Claimi Paid—lhirty-uven Million^ J. C BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aahbtirton. 2 $ PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OBYLON. OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) is noted for producing 200 large Tea Caps of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson ibid so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) an equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instant** of other Teaa being packed and sold in our empties. 'Imitation is sinoerest flattery, 1 bat the pablio should see they get the genuine article. ■ Retaii rrom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Stric*!*, Christcburch T AM A CASH BUYER OF— BYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. O. H. DpWDING. Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. NOTICE. rCALLED BiA CK|;AG AIN JOHN DONOVAN, S.W E E P. All Orders promptly attended to, Note the address: MCORE STREET, LAZARUS S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S, S A L E *• JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System enenre ; comfort and correct sight. Done spoil your eye*, by using tadly fittin Spectacles. FRED. MAKEIG, "DROKER & COMMISSION AGENT. Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Geld Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN |BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN "THANKS the Public most heartily for 1 their constant support during the past 11 years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods in Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bbpiw, (Mut er era' foots being a specialty) Saddfery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, BrixshM^of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware annot be surpassed at tho prices Paten Medicines of all' description* kept In stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily ODY WPP WATCPES^ CLOCKS, & JEWBLtERY, SILVER AND E.P, WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton.. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelvemonths.] IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Beat and Cheapest Steam iud Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter* jury Flour Mills. jSIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FQR PRICES rp G. T.'PARK, MOUNT • SO MS RS.