The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XVII. NO. 418/

Ashbukto* : Monday, May 10, 1897.

PRICE I ONE PENNY



i.EE OO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, - FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. R.M.B. BUAHINB WILL ARRIVE IN LONDON IN TIME FOR HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.-* MAMOJND JIBILKE. Beat Accommodation for all classes of assengers at Lowest Rates. Port of ' ; t earners. Tons. Leparture. Date. Rtwbine 6127 Lyfctelton April 29 Kimutaka 4515 Lytteiton May 13 i^lkoura 4507 —• July 8 ■<-.U(jj.,nro 4163 — Sept. 2 R. 8 Rimutak will caU at Punta Arenas (Straits of Magellan), Monte Video, Rio de .l-tneiro, •enerifFe. and Plymouth. R.M.B. Ruahine wiil go ihiough Magellan B'raitH (weather permitting). This line alone affords p^Bsengtra the opporttiniiy of seeing tht-se Straits, the finest panorama in the world. We are now prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South Amerioa aoi Bahia, Pernambuco, and the Falkland Wands. Rates and other par ticularß on application. {•"or farther particulars apply to FRI&DLANDER KROS., Ltd. Agents, Aehburton. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. «vL TJOYAL MAIL STEA. it MKRS, with superior JJ^Bh^^P' accommodation for all classes i|^^^^^^* of paßßengere, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tons Commander From Date. lonic ...4763 Kempson... — June 24 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Aug. 14 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland .4 — Aug. 19 iiothio ...7730 Kidley ... — Sept. ~ CARGO STEAMER^ ~" Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — ipril 28 Rangitira 4045 Burton .. — -May Matatna... 3320 Evana ... — June 9 Pakeha ... 4331 Prosser .. — Maori .J5200 Moffatt ... — Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. DNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAIL FLOM LYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weetporfc and Greymo th—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment in Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pieton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are &abjecfc to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Ohristchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For further particnlars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. 1l TERRIBLE COUGH" A ITERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 94, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir,—l am a poor hand at express ing my feelings, but I should like to thank you. Your Fozengea have done wondere in relieving my terrible oough. Since 1 had the operation of ' Tracheotomy' (the same as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was so bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been uoftened, and I have been able to get rid of it without difficulty, —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' A DOCI'OR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TEaTIMONY. Rtrath Park, Cardiff, South vVales, September 28, 1893. •' I have, indeed, great pleasure in adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years in my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit. I often suffer frorr. Chronic Bron chitis ; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly, A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. and L.M Edinburgh, L.R.C.S and L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATINU'S LOZENGES USB HEATING'S LOZENGES USB KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 76 years ago since Kea ting's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sals is larger than ever, because they are unrivalled in the relief and cure of Winter Cough, Asthma, and Bronchitis; one alone gives relief. lITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for doughs, Hoarseness, and Threw {Troubles are sold in tins by all Chemists. > t **> vrff *u< £"% *^' r •■;•**--" ■ PREVENT FtTS, 00^ULS?3^; t'Tf; »^nnervie a healthy stai;j of "t-'j ■. ■ •' *AV»i» ducjysg-thc pvs.io>J off a- ' Tlie words "JOHN 8'? L yij. ii Walworth. Vwi-roy," p*nsir<i*4 on the Gorrrnmint Stiiwr n^redlttnn. , ■ • Kempthome, Proeser and Co., Ageata,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESJ'Mt.-.NT SOCIETY. ON and after Thuraday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will* be (closed for the weekly half holiday, ON THURSDAY, j i instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. r* W. J. PARSOiNS, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Christchurch. R. HANDOviGK, Agent. Samples can be seen at my office, Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton, 2 125 loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE | •■- Why rum your Reapers and uiowe.. i by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic_ tire your horses and clog the Ma'chme^, when you can obtain a true f-»brican( ike tAIiVOLIIi which has been thoroughly tested all ove he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents ■EDWAim REECE & SONS OBKISTOHUROH SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aroroatio Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANL MANrjFAOTTJBED ffBOM CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF



Baker Bros. tTURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Browa's Coacb Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No, 69 Mt'-fiC£jfrnfe WtBSBkBw MHMMft fli wi 1^& b MBU4J KffiflY hT wJi t^ PttiZK MEDAL _f PURECEYLON&OUPH Horn Within the Reach aft® PURE I "1 /Q|| CEYLOM I/O BLENBEOI AyT AND U» TO |^ /jfl 4/ PERLB. SOLD BY AIL GROCERS. HAVE NOTHING ELSL BAZAAB STABLES, BURNETT STREET, ASEBU R T O N, (Close to Arcade) WE CAN SUPPLY, ab a momenft notice, BUGGIES, DOGCARTS, AND SADDLE HORSES. Also a FIRST-CLASS DRAG, suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneeering and other processions. Matched teams and pairs also provided. Stables open at all hours. A Conveyance will leave the Post Office every TUESDAY for the Saleyards at 11 a.m Ashburton, return, Isj Uinwald, return, la 6d. TREVUKZA Bros 4 46 PROPRIETORS. VITANTED Known—TheceiebratedßD t T Corsets in all prices and colors. A. Obb, 5w



j. DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate " Airent, Valuator, Woo! and Grain Broker, AbHBU B T O N, ( Loans Negotiated " FlrfcniL? al Q8, Of iv« Sto«k-Tinwald and A H hbarton Alternately Wram Bought and Sold on Comaximoxx Ulean <c Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB- Matson and 00, Ohristchurob Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchorcb White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition ' Wright Stevenson and Co, Dunedin F lanet Junior garden and Field 1 ools oelfast Manures j M» W h n> t0 iDf°rm my Rak*ia Olients and others that I have appointed MR W. JJaroook as ray Agent in the Bakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon GREAT REDrOTION IN PRICE OF I LANET JR. TOOLS DAVID THOMAS. = WHITE'S = = SHEEP DIP, = THE BEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE MAKKET. DAVID THOMAS, AGENT, ASHBURTOM.



PAINTING. PAINTING. PAPBEHANGI^G. PAPEEHANGING. WE Have the Choicest Assortment of WALL PAPEBS in Ashburtoß, and invite inspection. COMPETENT WORKMEN sent to any part of the County as required, and none but Genuine Materials used. OEDER EARLY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGBES, PAINTERS, lIMBEE AND COAL MERCHANTS. SPECTACLES._J3PECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in tbia branch of our business, wo have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the latest pat terns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Muebay having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, 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 correct 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 their EYES TESTED if necessary, and also have Spectacles fitted to correct the sight in Eyes of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAL 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. AUTUMN AND WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. GRAND DISPLAY. OUR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the most COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL, SEASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found in South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladies' and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Specialty—guaranteed fco keep out the rain French and English MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &c. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER."



*1W GOODS JUST OPE NT D. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, The leading Tailors p-nd outfitters, Ashburton. 4 295 GRAHAM & CO.'s i %> ! DATINT PERMANEH i FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, ano can tie applied at a cost of Jess than ONE HALF-PE3NY P^R SBEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspector of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobou^h^- In r<? your remedy for Foot Rot I have no hesitation in saying it is the mos* effective have met, and has been used in the district under my charge with tbe besl results. I have recommended »nd shall oontinue to recommend it to tiny owners of sheep afitoted with Foot-KiH, a diveaeewbioti I regret to eaj is so often negeO'Rfl until "v. takes euch n ftrong hold ot\ the flock thut it c.n no lorger be ignored, when it aight have been easily [v? down at its fire: apptarauce by a little Rttentiorf and the use of your rttnecly. JOHN MOOKE, Inspector of Stock FeUuary 28, 1895 Department of Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request ub to my reporting o you my opinion of the result of your dreEsing ttieep a' Mr LysagbtV an Mr Nicholas' with your Fo. t-liot Specific, 1 have every oorjfidecoe in saying that the cure was a perfect one, nhhuugh the weather was very we r. and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dressed, Some of tbe shoep were very badly fiffeoied, uetuly the whole of the foot having rofred off. ( should recommend all sheep owners to use your Specific if iheir sheep are troubled witb Foot-rot, as it h easily put on, and I am Bare it will give satisfaction.—l remain, youre truly ALEXANDER MONBO, Inspector of Stock, June 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-, Garlton Gore Boad, Boseneath, Wellington. T^DR FIRST-CLASS BICYCLES At lowest prices \ TjiOß THE BEST & CHEAPEST TYRES IN CANTERBURY; TjiOß GUARANTEED REPAIRS At lowest charges, GO TO THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOKKS, BARING SQUARE, Ashburton. KIDE THi~ ECLIPSE HUMBEK. The Best Wearing and Lightest Running Machine in Australasia. 50 Per Cent longer Guarantee than other makes. A. A. CAESON, G. H. CARSON, Business manager. Works manager. SOLE AGENTS in Ashburton for the Royal Bnfield—the English Championship machine.



NOTICE. If. BAIRSTOW TTAS REMOVED to more ,'centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turner s, TANCRED STREET. To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr Colin Campbell, 1&0, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z. Mr Campbell was cured of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had from Mr Campbell, also free. 3 71 WANTED Known—Nothing but up date Goods are said at Mellob 5 at prices that defy competition!



__J^porfr- n&- A S< h BUUION~ T) ACI N G pLU B» i AUTUMN MEETING-, TO BE HELD ON THE ASHBURION RACECOURSE, THURSDAY & FRIDAI, MAY 13 and 14, 1897. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be voder the Rules of Kacing, the Trotting uhdt r the Rules of (he New Zealand Trotting Association. 2—No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out; of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. 3—.-ill stakes to be paid in full. .4—All Nominations, Acceptances, and Entrance Fees go to the funds of th» Clab. s—Winner of any bne Handicap after declaration of weights to carry 71bs, and two or more Handicaps 10lb penalty, AOJEPrANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps, and entries for the Novel Stakes and Disposal Stakes, must be in die hands of the Secretary, Devane's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, May 8, 1897, and for the second day, at 10 p.m. on the evening of the first day's races, JOHN DAVISON, Hon. Secretary. Friedlander tsros. "JPIENCING MATERIAL of all Descriptions supplied. | Barbed and Plain Wire and Standards. VirrE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OAT* COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. „ __j^ stores; stores. WE HAVE ALSO JN STOCK and Sale sit Lowest Rates, STORES Householders awd Farmers. ■SUIuBKAM TEA, highly famed and ex cellent quality ; JOKO, PALM, and othe» T- AS in lib packets and canisters. MAURITIUS SUGAR, CANDLES. SOAP, FLOUR, AND OTHER RK Q UISIT EB. CASTOR Olf, BOILED AND RAW OJLS ~YoJi sTiTeT SEEDS. SEEDS. WE HAVE IN' STOCK and for SALE Seeds f'-r autumn sowing. OATS-HEAVY CANADIANS, DUNS, DANISH. CAP^' BAMLWY and RYE CORN. RED and WHITE CLOVERS and COW GRASS. CARTER'S ELEPHANT SWEDE TUR NIPS. IMPERIAL GREEN GLOBE. RAPE, TARES, tfo. SHEEKDIPPING SEASON. WE HAVE DECIDED, for the con venience of our Clients, to hold in Stock during the season— COOPER'S POWDKR DIP BROOKE'S PERFECT DIP BROOKE'S POTASH ARSENICAL DIP and the well-known CROWN DIP, for which we are Sole Agents, and which has given marked satisfaction to all who have used it throughout the World. MASSEY-HARRIS ' WHEELS. STARTLING REDUCTION IN PRICES. WE are now in a position to give spe cially low quotations for our cele brated Bicycles, and taking into consideration that we are supplying them with Lamp, Bell, Brake, and Mudguards, we can Bafely ay that our MASSEY-HARUIS WHEELS are the Best and Cheapest in the Market. All Machines are fitted with best English DUNLOP TYRES, AN EXPERT is now in attendance, and will be pleased to give riding lessons to Ladies free of charge. FBIEDLANDER BEOS., Ltd. go|lsigtf ""noticeT" ANY Person found tresspassing on the Riveredale Estate with Dog or Gun (or otherwise) after this date will be prosecuted. (Signed) J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. Dated this 3rd day of April 1897. 4 33 WANTED Known—The cheapest aud most reliable boot shop in ABhburtoi Mbllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Ko^Zrhe New~FhS ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inchei 'wide, everlasting wear—A, Qua, 3 JSJ



I DMCCES I lorsssquL-Bromureorlron. I ■ -- »i. H ■ ttvery outlay matte for th* tune fit of health I ■ is an economy. » Or.BOCBAMO. ■ I »r. ■•cquet's »rar*M are the best I ■ of all the lenuglnous medicines against: ■ ■ ANEMIA. CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL ■ ■ DISEAMS, LEUCORRHOEA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI- ■ ■ TATIONS Of the HEART. CHOREA, and all I ■ diseases proceeding from the impove- ■ ■rished condition of the Mood. — "Why? ■ ■ Because it is the only remedy which I ■ without ever constipating, degenerates I ■ the blood and soothes the nerves. I ■ For, out of ten chloro-anemic persons, I ■ nine are enervated., excitable, subject to ■ ■ headaches, palpitations, and all nervous ■ ■ symptoms, which are only to be cured I ■ pytfr. Mecquet* SMfiM, becauflel ■ these alone, are '--at ■■ ijM same time ■ ■ reconstituam «nu aoti-iierrous. ■ ■ Don :To Uke »t ftrnt two, \Utt on, four or «U I ■ itAgtu • day, b«f«re th« m«»i«. - ■ I ELIXIRaodSYRIIPcfDiI.HECQUET I ■ tfSetquißromurtoftron. m mrttAfKg,MOHTAau,l3. Rue Lombards, PARIS ■ m^ StDJfKY, AuMralian Drug ComptDT 14. U *ND IV »LU CMIWHTt. _^^g Tm OKNUINE DR GUILUK 'S ELIXIR 'ionic, Glairouß. and Anti Bilious, Pre pared by Dir Paul GageFUa, Chemist of the lßt Olau. The only proprietor of that remedy.. Rue de Genelle, S. <3*>tm»fn, Paris, Dr Gui)lie'<b Klizir is one of (hU most) economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it ie the best remedy agajnet all bilious and glalrious disorders. F<>r more than eeventy five years Dr GailHe's Elixir his been employed with success against diseases of the hver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, Rout, fever, ii finer z», b\ in diseases, etc. I Beware of imitations, and see that {you get the Genuine Br GuiMe'e KUlir which bears the signature of Paul Gage and mark that each bottle is acoompanle y Treatise oh Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIA}* ROG GO.. Sydney, N.s.W. ED ULO 0 R BUG A R The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion of Cane-sugar, of which it bas not the in ronvPKcies. I's sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the site of a liAntil is sufficient to f-ugar a glass of wati r, a cup of tea, ceffte, milk, choco late, grog, etc., snd is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has nqt to be confnGnded with the tra !e saccharine, an impure production which causes frtquent accidents, Frande, M. Ch G«rnicr, 8, Rue dee Frsnc3 Buurgeoie, Paris. THE At STwAUAN DJ TJG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. TEE TEA OF THE AGB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. * I . m \mRY IT, AND YOO |VyILL HAVI HO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Professor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and of good quality 17* 0 LAP E Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifatiguing, stimula ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, ascen tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and <o any of them who hare a muscular effort to develop France, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Roe del Francs-Bourgeofe, Paris. < THE AUSTRALIAN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney MUSIC. TV/T ISB pARSON MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street. WANTED KNOWN-Mbs Huwtam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr Q. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies 9 Dining and Refreshment) Rooncs, where visitors will find a' long felb want supplied. Meals at all hoars. A few boarders will find all the comfort* of a home. WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and I best quality in Autumn aud Winter Mil linery.—Miss K. Barnes, Arcade and Tancred Street. Childrens' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made up WHAT everybody says must be true You get wonderful value for litt* mo cv at Meixor's. WANTED Know -Every pair oi Zealandia bot guarantwd at) Msu.qb'6 Zwiaodi* Boob Store



WAN X ii j), i 5000 BECONI)'HANI) BA6S* NEWCASTLE, WEBTPORT, BRUNNER KIHS, MOUNT gOMERg, AND A LLANDALE COALS, always I in Stock. ALSO- l COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and ia really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott. SOLE AXIENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Tklbpbonh No. 83. enco"urage" LOoAL~msuiißyr PREPARE for the winter's rain, and ORDER a aood, strong UMBRELLA, from SMITH MACKWELL, Lower East street, Ashburton. Umbrellas re covered and turned oo equal to new again. Umbrellas neatly repaired with beat materials. KNIVES and SCISSORS GROUND. EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. — I IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE OF L. F. ANDKEWES & CO. TJREMISES have beea secured for a further term, and the Sale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Ooods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SUE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY I'OR PRICES. H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER. LOW VHALITT DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypopboaphito of time ii prescribed bjr the faculty for the cue of Consump tion, Ohronio Cough and general debility TT contains two ot the principal ingredient* nacnWtfy *■ for building up the Hnman Frame, and which an considered deficient In the above complaints* viz, Phosphortu and Lime* It oanno be too htgtd recommended tor delicate ohildren. Dr Churchill's Oompound Byrup ot HYPOPHOSPHITES a real brain food, and in cages where muscula and nervous exhauation has acquired a world-wide repfit tion. Bach bottle bears DrChutohill's signature • Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS ""dentistry. ~~, PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF T BE T H BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A. Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guakantfied. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. WANTED mothers to know that the cheapest shop for school boot* ia Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. LAZARUS'B SIGHT TESTING a£iT SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S. S A L E K JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T" AZARUS Patented System enaarc jLJ comfort and correct sight. Done poil your eyet. ' using bi»dly fittin STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled I ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp sead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand.-—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Htore. Telephone No 76. WANTEDni^wn— Thave a" splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boots aud shoes.—Mellor s Zealandia, Boot Store. One Box of Clarke's b 41 Fills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Fains in the Back Guar ran teed free from Mercury. Sold in- Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent medicine Vendors throughout the World ' Proprietors : The Linoolk and Midland Ooimiue 1 >»oo Comfah?, I inajlh, England