MAYFIELD.

From Our Own Correspondent

On Tuesday evening last a few of the Mayfield and Ruapuna residents gathered at the Ruapuna, Hall to wish God speed to Mr F. S. Cordeaux, who is juab leaving for a trip to England. Mr Cordeaux waa invited to the Hall, where he waa presented with a token of esteem, which consisted of a very nice silver inkstand, with the following inscription:—" Presented to Mr F. S. Cordeaux, from Ruapuna friends " ; and also 6 very nice mirror. Mr Cordeaux received the present with many thanks, and said that whatever he had done for Ruapuna he con sidered better than wasting his time doing nothing. But notwithstanding his modest. way of putting it, Mr Cordeaux has done a lot for Ruapuna. He has lent a helping hand in everything which needed help, and he will be very much missed when he goes away; but we' hope to see him^back in about six months. After the presentation was made the small compauy all went over to the school, where the ladies had a very mcc supper ready. A few songs were sung during the evening, and the little meeting broke up with singing " Auld Lang Syne."

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

SUMMER MEETING.

The following are the nominations re ceived by the secretary at Devane'a Hotel last evening: — Open Weltbsb Handicap. — Alcaatis, General Wolfe, Argon, Magg, Weary, Tale of the War, Toxa. KoiiMAR Trot. —Wild Boy, Speculation, Isabel, lhomas, Coamo, Toronto, Rockwood, Fairehild, Bed of Stone, Bioomer, Medium Acd, General Luck, Devil's King, Arahura, Minnie, Black Bessie, Tracey Belle, Lady Jane, Belfast Girl, Black Oate. Ashburton Racing Club Handicap.— Belligerent, Rangetinder, Faladin, Starshot, Cannonshot. Pony Race Handicap. —•Liberty, Nigger, Dot, Rose Agnew, Mania, Royal Saloon, Cissy, Pieklea, Welbeck, Phyllis, Botfly. Spbikg Handicap.—Alecestis, General Wolfe, Belligerent, Mount Clair, Winder mere, Magg, Weary, Tale of the Wa/, Cannon shot, Toxa. Flying Handicap.—Nigger, Belligerent, Conspirator, Mount Clair, Argon, Winder mere, RaDgefinder, I'ordStansbury, Paladiu, Grandshot, Crescent.

THE ASHBUBTOH GUARDIAN: SATUBDAT, NOVEMBEII 20, IBS 7,

Printed and Publuhed by tho Athbarton - " Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street , Ashburton. SATURDAY, NOYBW3IR 80, 1887^



A WELL-KNOWN CYCLIST Regains Health and Strength by the Use of the Great Blood-Purifier and Tonic, Ayer's SarsaparSila. He Sends his Portrait, and Writes as Follows; Gentlemen: Being a racing cyclist and consequently having to go through a severe bodily test in way of training I was, after a long term of constant practice, entirely run down, and had decided to abandon the track for awhile, but having heard a great deal as to the blood-purifying and strengthening qualities of Ayer's Sarsaparilla I determined to give it a trial. I am glad to say that I have been greatly benefited by the medicine, so much so that I am again able to go on the bicycle track, and can recommend Ayer's Sarsaparilla to anyorie suffering from loss of strength and weakness of the system. Yours respectfully, Fbank Watts, Sydney, New So. "Wales, Dec. 29,1890. Ayer's Sarsaparilla/ The Strength-Giver and Blood-Purifier.' {Ss3T> See that the name—AVER'S SARSAPARILLA—is on the wrap per, and blown in the glass of each bottle. Accept no other.



SAjNfl>iSi« •Sc s»ons JBiiea lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, aa per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may uot be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government



Mr D. P. Davis, a prominent liverymen and merchant of Goshei>, Va., haa this t" say on the subject of rheumatism : "I take pleasure in recommending Chamberlain's Paim Balm for rheumatism, as I know from personal experience that it will do all that is claimed for it. A year ago this spring my brother was laid up in bed with inflam matory rheumatism and suffered intensely. The first application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm eased the pain and the use of one botile completely cured him. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. Henry Stephenson.



be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Coirsul *t Melbourne, March 2. 1878, we



HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yearß. 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 hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte and Manufacturing Company. HEKEY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER.



It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are •aturated with oxygen and freed of acids resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the ■anativa qualities proper to the plant Allcrade oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts »re to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned lonp since as an internal udicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. 2 By fcfaeir alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the preaeaoe of acids. 3 Bf theirtaste, the result of the contracting fceadency of resins and tennates. If tbese crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, *re applied by mistake in cases of croap. bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nfiamations, dywntery, etc., the con cquflnces are most arpalling. For safetys ftkeaak nlwavaforP ANDER&SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT,—Sandhurst), Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS.



HolloWAt'b Pills—Nei'vousnessand want «f energy.-—When first the nerves feel un itrung, and lisfclessneaa supplants energy tha time has <JJ>me to take some such altera; tire as Hollowaj's Pills to restrain a dw order from developing into a disease. These excellent Pilla correct all irregularities and weakneneu. They act so kwd'y yab so eoergefcicftlly on the functions of digestion •nd aßsimilation, that the whole body w revived, the blood rendered purer, while the muscles become firmer »nd stronger, and the nervous and absorbent system ia in vigorated. These Pills are suitable for all olmmb and all ages. They have a »OBt marvelloua effect on persons who are out «f condition ; they mon rectify whatever is in fault, restore strength to the body, and confidence to the mind.



W. H. SUTHERLAND, BEGS to inform his customers and the public fchat he has removed from Tancred Street, to the OLUB OYSTER AND FEIED FISH SALOON, BORNKTT STREET (Next the Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. Wbjsre hot dinners or hot suppers can be got at any tie&3. Fresh Fish and Smoked Fish y Express every night. POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 923 E. DUCKWORTH & SON, XTNDERTAIKKRS. Cabinetmakers, and \J Upholsterers, Funerals eonduoted at the foUowiugprices ;— Covered Coffins, with hearse and coach complete, from £7 10s. Polished Coffin, silver plated furniture, £8, Children from £2 10a BOBNKTT STBEKT, AbHBURTON Residence—Opposite Fire Br, grd Station. 105 THE TRADE SUPPUKL.



Befcutiful New Zealand ! The land over flowing with the buttermilk and apple-sauce of prosperity—produces anything and every thing,- such aa petticoat governmeat, laaemployed, andcougnu and colds veritably ; Slat that's not a drawback, they can be cured In evecy form by taking Wood's Great Peppermiac Cure. _



G. K. ASKIN, TASfOBED STREET,' Tl/TAOHIHIST & CYCLE |MEOHANIC CYCLES CAREFULLY JBBPAIRBiD. AI& WDM OUAR^ EBI)j 0 w



5.8.) Jiing of Quality as a yearling gained first p-ijsa at Taieri Show, and second at Duuedin, itfjdaaa three-year-old first at Taieri and second at Dunedin. It will be Been from I the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of pnize-taking Clydesdale blood, and cannot fail to make a name for himself as a sire. Terms : £4 4s; £2 2s at end of season, balance when mare proves in foal. Season ! marep, £3 3b. Groomage fee, ss. I All marea ehaag^ag hands drab owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangement. All care taken, but no responsibility. r GEORGE GRIOE, Proprietor, WiUowby Gioojnte h»rg#, G, Gs«s|ii Ju«y»



DENTAL NOTICE. I Mb & B. S.KYMOUB. | Mr 0. W. Sjotiour. 1%/TESSKS SEYMOUR * SON . Surgeon Dentists, ! {Jhristohurch, Have opened a brauch of their business in Ashburton. Mr 0. W. Seymour may b# consulted at their rooms in Burnett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Studio, 10A pppMife *• Olub. U 50



Friedlander Bros., Limited. Wool. wool". /CLIENTS are Requested to Deliver i. heir Clips to our Ashburton or Tinwald Stores, or Consign thorn, if Intended for the j.exb Christchuvoh Sale, to BROWN & S-'N'S PRIVATE SIDINtf, Ar«D' NGTON, where they will {receive our prompt attention. Catalogues for this sale close on TUESDAY, 23rd IN^T., after delivery of the express mail at Christ -1 ■ i. church. FRIEDLANDER BBOS., Ltd.



Stud Notices. . J -__ . . — l -.4 : : rpO Stand "Jthia season Jat Flemington ' _L Waterton and Longbeach, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION THE WORKMAN. The Workman is a dark brown horae, standing J. 6 hands u3 inches, with splendid aotion, and measuring a good twelve inches below the knee. His sire, Lord Dunmore, imported from Scotland, dam Boag's Annie, (573) by Kiibowie, imported; grand dam, Jeauie Deans, by Pride of Scotland, im pnrtud; great grand dam, Maggie Craig {262), imported from Scotland. FEES—Four Guineas, Groomage fee ss,



ALSO, THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION FEDERATION. WILL STAND IN ASHBURTON EVERY SATURDAY. Federation is a dark bay horse standing 16 hands 3 inches, by The Workman, dam Brisk 11, by Lord Beaconsfield ; grand dam ] Brifk I, by Lincolnshire Traveller, great grand dum Blobb (156 N.Z. stud book), by King Fergus, imported. FEES—Three guineas. Groomage fee 6a For further particulars see ALEX. DAVIDSON Groom in charge, ALSO, THE CARRIAGE STALLION NORFOLK LAD, by Camel. Will stand the Beaßon at Flemington, Waterton and Longbeach. FEES—-Two guineas. Groomago fee ss. Grazing for in ares can be arranged for. J. 0. N. GRIGG, 9 180 Longbench.



PLOUdtiSHAKIStf, PLOUOHSHAJtiES, WE have taken over from MR HFNRY ZANDER, his well assorted Stock of PLOUGHSHARES, at considerably below COST PRICE, and are prepared to give our valued Clients the beuefit of this bargain. I We shall supply Ploughshares of all i descriptions al less than Cbristohurch Wholesale Prices tor Gash. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. WOOL SEASON—IB 97-98." WE shall be represented at, the Chrirtt church and Timaru fixtures, and have made arraugeirema to effect sales privately at Ashburtou, We are prepared to receive consignments at our Ashburton Stores, and to som'i the wool on to either Ghnstchuroh or Timaru without extra charge, excepc railage. Woolpacka, full size and full weight, Is sd. Woolpacks, three-qtiacter size aud ful weight, Is 4d. Twine, Branding Oil, and other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest tatea. The First Sales of this season are fixed to take place at CHRISTCHURCH on NOVEMBER 26, 1897. At TIMARU on DECEMBER 3, 1897. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ; Limited.



mO TRAVEL the and Sur- X rounding Diatriots, THE TROTTING STALLION TORONTO, By Texas, out of Firelight, by Traducer. Terms : Guarantee, £3 10s; Season, £2 Groomage Fee, se. For further particulars apply to WILLIAM BEGG, 96 Ashton. f 110 stand at) Bazaar Stables, Ashburton JL and travel surrounding districts th magnificient looking Trotting Carriag Stallion NEW YOEK. New York by Emerson, dam Kitty ; Kitty by the Peer, out of Kathleen (Traducer mare.) Kitty took First and Champion Prizes at Metropolitan Show in Carriage Class. Emerson, by Berlin (imported), dam Queen Emma (imported.) New York's sire Emerson won the Cup and Stallion Race of 70 aovs ;two miles, and trotted second in Addington Stakois, which he would undoubtedly have won but for evtr-reaehing and breaking his shoe. Emerson took First Prize, Chris church ; First at Rangiora ; two Firsts, flawke's Bay, all in Carriage Class. New York took First Prize at Timaru in Carriage Class, beating stock by Berlin, &o. He is rising six years, stands sixteen hands three inches, with plenty of the best oi bone, combined with good action ; is tli3 right class of horse to get good, useful and saleable horses. New York can show at any time sufficient speed to warrant the conclusion that if put in training he could make a very creditable record, which he can scarcely fail to transmit to his stock. Season—£2, payable January Ist, 1898. Guarantee—£3. All mares sold or exchanged miis* be paid for by the person who engages them to the Horse. Groomage Fee, 55., to be paid afc first service. TREVURZA BROS., Proprietors. " 99



IHjTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. 3 T¥r c a¥ls b v y.kFs OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. ■W7~Bni[AVE~"^6R~~SALE^ PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd.



TUST Received, a Consignment of ihe U Celebrated "NEW YORK LEVER WATCHES. ONLY lOs 6d. To be obtained 'only from a. jesson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Ashburton,.



BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Sire of the most record and winning horses in New Zealand, WILL stand this Season at Ashburton, , and travel the neighborhood. BLACK CAVE/ By Blackwood Abdallah—dam Mica Cave. Will stand at Kolmar, Lyndhurst, and travel the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, Methven, and Rakaia districts. For Terms and further information apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 9 196 Or Groomg in Charge. TO TRAVEL the Wakanui, Newlands, Seafield, Kyle, Chertsey, Doric and Rakaia Districts, and stand at H. Britton's Stables, Aahburton, from Friday till Monday, THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, PRINCE CHARLIE. PRINCE CHARLIE is a dark chestnut, 16 hands 3£ inches high, powerfully built with a magnificent set of legs, with splendid bone, and an abundance of hair of the right sort. His stock is well known and need no comment. Prince Charlie is by Prince, by Young Banker I. (imp.) from Scotland — dam Lady Don, by Glenroy. No. 400, New Zealand stud book. He was a prize winner aa a three, four, and five-year-old, and second to Rob Roy (champion) at) Leestou last year. For fuller particulars see cards. Terms; Season £3, payable January 1, 1898, guarantee an per agreement with groom in charge. Groomage fee sa, payable first service. All mares changing hands, Qrst owner held responsible. Ail mares changing hands will be charged for as in foai. For further particulars, apply groom in charge. J. THOMPSON; Or, JOHN BRAWLEY, 9158 Proprietor.



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION KIKG OF QUALITY Will Stand at Owner's Farm, Willowby, and travel Longbeach, Wakanui, Westerfield and Ashburton Forks Districts. Will be at Newman's Stables every SATURDAY.



KING OF QUALITY ia a dapple bay, rising five years old, bred by Mr R. Sawn, North Taieri. He is a colt of great substance and power, with many points to recommend him to a breeder, has splendid feet and pasterns, also great bone, clean and flowing with nice silky hair—the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He ia a prime mover, has good temper, and sound con stitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by Mr Hugh Rae, from Scotland, by Argyle (2567 vol. vi.), dam Darling by Prince of Wales, (673, vol. i), grand dam Maggie, by Lockend Champion (448, vol. ij. Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-year-old first at Dunedin in 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of hia progeny. Lion King's dam Scotch Annie (imported from Scotland; 343, N.Z.5.8.) was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown in New Zealand four times, gaining first and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoe 2nd (299, 5.C.5.8.); grand sire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, N.Z.5.8.) He was got by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs nocomment. Lion King's sire.BritishLion,is so favorably known as to need no comment. He was considered by competent judges to be one of the best horses ever landed in New Zealand. King of Quality's dam, Queen of Quality, (608, N Z.S.'B.) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, that it is needjess to go into details ; suffice it to say, she has taken 14 first prizes and seven champions; among the others she was champion mare at the Exhibition Show, Dunedin. This career has stamped her as a mare of unusual excellence; her sire is the far-famed Lord Salisbury, who retired from jbhe show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhoe (imp. ; 113,



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT,



MIDDLEKIGG PRINCE,



Will stand this season as under :— Monday and Tuesday at Wakaaui. Wednesday night at Mr J. Jamieson's farm, Ashtpn. Thursday night at Mr E. Stoddart'a iar , Willowby. Returning to Trevurza, Bros. Bazaar Stables, Ashburton, on Friday nights till 2 p.m. on Saturdays. MIDDLEBIGG PRINCE, by Middle rigg, out of Magnolia, is a beautiful Brown color, rising Five Years, aud stands' I? hands high, with beautiful symmetry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the best quality. He was bred by Mr John Boag, Middlerigg, Brookside. He took first i»me aa a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Courtnay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For full particulars, etc., see cards. All mares changing hands, first owners held responsible. Terms—Season, £3 3s ; guarantee, d 34 4a. jCjfraomage fee ss, payable as first service. PETER STEWART, _ Seayiew, VPakanui. Furthir particulars from W. MoJUAUCHLAN, v Qroom m ohirge, '



Baker .Bros. rpUBNISHINO UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanal Road and Casa Streets and at Baker and Browa's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. K0251E a 13 A. J3tmttf All ,



iSPII IJN G SLOS S0 M TE A i '; . .. . — s —— Packed in $b* ltt>, 6B> { and ft lolh Wet Wright Air-Tight Tins. ■j No, 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No, 3 (Golden Labeh 1/9 per a. 2'- per lb. 2/4 per lb. 1 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers »ndl Tea Sh-tilere-.



Hanmer and Graves. J BUTTON'S . SEEDS. -TVTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED our Rape and Turnip SEEDS from the above well-known gtowtrs, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition. We keep in stock the following varieties ;— I SUTTON'S Crimson King Swede ; do Champion Swede Early Six Week* Turnip do Favorite Turnip do All the Year Round Turnip do Red Paragon Turnip do Perfection Turnip do Yellow Tankard Turnip do Foaterton Green Top Turnip do Green Top Yellow Aberdeen do do Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen do Purpie Top Mammoth Turnip do Devonshire Greystone Turnip do Imperial Green Globe Turnip do Broad-leaved Essex Rape do Early Sheep-fold Cabbage do Early Drumhead Cabbage do Giant Drumhead Cabbage do Long Red Altringham Sarrot do Giant) White Belgian Carrot do Intermediate Carrot) do Sheep's Panley Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out I with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their beat varieties, and Packets can be had of any of the sorts ufc 6d PER PACKET Farmers and others are invited to inspect.



WE have the following good FARMS FOR SALE on easy terms— 125 Acres, Mount Somers, in grass »nd crop, good land, seven-roomed house, stable and other outbuildings. This is a very snug little property. l3oo|Acres, Mayfield, good buildings, all in grass. Price £3 7b 6d. Terms, small cash deposit, balance can remain for a number of years at a low rate of



A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF THE NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONAfitfS ' , WASHING FABRICS /"IOMPRIBIHG Fancy and Bain Grass Oloth«, Mwlinn, Orepona, Cambrics, Diagonals, Metallic Prints, Naifiiooka, Drills, &c,, &c, IN THE LATEST AND MOST ARTISTIC DESIGNS. NEW DRESSIIATERIALS b erges, Lustres, Tweeds, Homespuns, Fancies, &&, &c CHO I 0 E~iE LECTION NEW CLOTHING & MEN S MERCERY -3LL AT ■y- ' ' ■ - LOWEST CASiI PRICES. CASH DKAPEK & CLOTHIER, TANCBED STREET.



interest. 750 Acres, Lowcliff, first class buildings, all in English grass. Price low, and easy terms.



PLOUGH SHARES. "DEGULAR Supplies imported} by us direct from the Makers; both Ransorr.e's and Hornaby's—standard sizes. Prices—Lowest current.



TX7E HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oatu, Priane Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Royal Oil (150deg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agricultural Salt, F&rm& Station Requisites of nil kinda, including Tea (specially pack- d for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Caudles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing of) turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot {machine dressed), Oils —Cat tor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &a, &c.



POTATOES. TITE HAVE FOR SALE PRIME BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats for early Spring feed. Prussian Blue Peas, Grey Peas, and Partridge Peas. HANMER & GRAVES.



DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely. Preserved. OBTAINABLE PROM ALL GROCERS



WHEAT. WHEAT. V¥^E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS' OF PRIME MILLIIN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST M.AEKET RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account in onr Sew Grain Stares West Street, Asfabarton, <m very favourable terms Ful aized Oornsacka and Twine Supplied at LOWESr CURREJST RATES ROLLIft&CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, OFFICES AND STORKS, WEST STREET.



A - '' . : "PERFECT Teat of .Satisfied Customers can only be obtained by the Amount o Bnsinew JL Recorded, and we have therefore decided to Present a DUNLOP BICYCLE (Lady's or Gentleman's) to the Person who Supplierus WITH A comet answer to the following conundrum:—HOW MANY MILES OF BICYCLE, HaVK BEEN SOLD BY US IN AUSTRALASIA DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS Ffl TED WITH DUNLOP TYRES The figures have been made up by us, and vouohed FOR By our Accountant, and the list will be closed formally on 30th NOVEMBER! AH letters musb be addressed to our Office marked " Dunlop Puzzle," and NOTHING Will be received after that date ; bub the number of guesses is only limited to the number of Coupons sent in, which must be cue from The New Zealand Wheelman^ published ii> Christcaurch, price one penny. Should none of the guesses prove absolutely correct, th nearest guess will be awarded the prise. Winner's name will be published in The New Zealand Wheelman during December. Full particulars nnv be obtained from— AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Limited, \ COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, & 123, GEORGE STREET, DUNEDIN. SHBAEMAN BROS,, AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



THOS. E. KILWOETH & SON ENGINEEES, BEIDGE WOBKS, ASHBUBTOF, TTNDERTAKE all k nds of Engine Work, all kinds of Millwrights'sJ Work, General Engineering*, Woodworking 1, & Blaeksmithing 4. KIL WORTH- & SOJN, ASHBUETON.



fe Calais Insiraiioe Company. B3TA BL I S HlnD 0 'TL. .' _ 1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. tHfIPfiKMISB' AND^IfiAMHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND MBIRALITX FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. RISKS OM GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RAT SB HANMKE & OKAVES, ; AGENTS i



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashborton District, S. S A L E *• JEWJELLKR, EAST BTHKKT, ASHBUBTON. | AZARUS Patented Syitem tnaare >...& comfort »nd oortecfc sight Dont spoil yoor ejet, by using tadiy fitting



Business Notice. 1 KOZIP^ TEA IS BEST. JOHN ORR & Co., Agent*. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the lut twelve months. iT 18 USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam aud Household Coal in the market. Used io the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES G. T.^PAEK, MOUNT SOMERS,



FRED. MAEEIG, TYROKER fc COMMISSION AGENT, Barry town Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland (<old Mining Shares for Sale. I GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Batchers of Ashburton and Surronod ing District that he has.Opened up Busioese in the Premises adjoining Hanmer L*>d Grave*' Sublet as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, akd HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satotumw



SI'BATHMOBE PKIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN~THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /~IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmoeb Privatk Hospital, Ferry Road (just ore* East Belt), CfarisU 6 135 church.



WOOLSTON STEAM WOOL WOEKS, OHRISTOHURCH. (EBUblished 1868.) mHE Undenigned bef(i to notify that he i* _L Scooring m heretofore. Squatter^" consignmentß to the Chrutchnroh or Woohton Station will receive promote attention. Quick despatch and Lowest Rates. T. YOKE. 10 99



THE TEA OF THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA: fjpKY IT, AND:YOU \miL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. i SAXON TEA, Pbi.khob Bicke?*on reports tot, BAXON.TEAS is absolutely Pure and nf good quality



METHVEN. THE ASHBURTON «• GUARDIAN, with the day'B telegraphic and oabk news from all part* of the world, can be - had from MESSRB HIBBS 1 BROS., daily,, immediately after the arrival of the evening train. BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap.» &t Mkllob's Zealandi* BoofeStbn.