The Ashburton Guardian.

FOL. XT 111. NO. 42fi8

Ashbubtoi.: Tuesday, August 3, 1897.

PRICE; OXB PENNY

Official Directory.

Aehbuiton Bo ri« -■■ coui.ei - lown clerk, <">■ i£ Fook ; a:.Bißtano towa clerk, H.H. ■Pooka; engineer*', 0, R Fnnk« nn<f Son. Mayor of A*hbun<*«»—Air J-j.e^u S«»ly East street 4gricultur.il and P utoril Association— PlVSidentj Junes Brown ; Secretary, Wm, Simpson Ashburton BuiVling Society—Chairman, It J E Trevur; Manama, Kdward Stephena Aahbiirton Industrial Build:ng Society— . Chairman, Henry Zander ; Secretary, J 0. Duncan Ashbnrton 01ab—Secretary, Wai. Home, Manager G« Anderson. Ashbarton Borough School Committee— Ch&iirawn, David MbPnerson ; Secretary, J G D'inoan Caledonian Society—Pmidenfc, G, A, H« Buckisy, Esq.; Seoretary, J 'Juoker Canterbury Woollen Mills — Manager Wm Kowan Canterbury Boiler Flour Mills—Mmiftgcr t Thosßollitt Cemetery Board — Secretary, Joseph WJard, Arcade Oierk of Courte and Lioeniing CommittM -T W Tayler. County Council-Chairman, Edward G Wright; Secretary, Frederick Mainwaring | Engineer, Wm Baxter Deputy Official Assignee—John Davison, West street. ' . Domain Custodian—W W Smith * Fire Brigade — Captain, A A Fooki: Seoretary, H H Pooks; Engineer, W B Dolman Gas Company—Chairman, Thoa Bullock;" Secretary, J Ward, Arcade Government Life Insurance Department— Postmeater, agent Hampstead tSchool Committee—Chairman, W J Crookg; Secretary, J C Bell Hampstead Town Board-^Chairmau, *J H Maynard; Clerk, J 0 Bell High School Board - Chairman, Andrew Orr ; Secretary, Chaa Braddell Hospital—Medical Officer, Dr J E Trevor .Secretary, F Mainvraring; Matron, Mrs E Mackay Inspector of Faoiories and Weights and Measures—Constable Edward Eade _ Justices of the Peace (Town District)— Robert Alcorn, Thos Bullock, Alfred Harrison, G J Neili, W H Rule, David Thomas, D Williamson, E. S Coster, and the Hon W J Steward Longbeach Koad Beard—Chairman, John Grigg; Clerk, A A Fooke Oddfellows' Hall Custodian, W Dolman Orange Hall—W. Patterson. Old Men's Home—Master, Mr Morrisey. - Police—Sergeant J F Barlow in charge Postmaster and officer in charge of Tele graphs—Wm S^t George Douglae Public Trust Office—Postmaster, agent Racing Club (Ashburton}—Secretary, John Davison Racing Club (Tinwald)—Secretary, A A Fooks Bailway Stationmaster—P L Payne Registrar of births, deaths and marriagesl and registrar of electors—Joseph Ward, Arcade Saleyards Company — Chairman, 0 J i.arpcr; Secretary—Albert Koberte Stock Inspector—Blair Fullarton, Court c' house Tinwald School Committee—Chairman, J A C-othier Tinwald Town Board—Chairman, Edward Gates; Clerk, A A Fooks



Shipping, — TTThTe i v^MjllfJr NEW ZEALAND SMIJ^^SHIPPINQ UO.S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Monte Video, Teneriffe & Plymouth. Rpsfc Accommodation for all classes of passengers at Lowest Bates. Port of Streamers. Tone. Departure. Date. Tongariro 4163 Wellington Sepi. 2 Ruahine 6127 — Sepb. SO Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 25 KaikoHtft 4507 — Deo- 25 We are bow prepared to book through passages to the West Coast of South America and Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticuiars on application. Fo urther particulars apply to tfBIBDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, AehburtoQ. SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. ,*kA. TIOYAL MAIL STEA iffflßffifr" XV MERS, with saperlor accommodation forallclasaes i^^w^^** of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Bio, Teneriffe and Ply moath. _ _^ Tons Commander From Date. Sothio ... 7730 Kidley « ... Lyfce'n Aug. 19 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell... — Aug. 25 Aotea ... 6346 Scotland ... — Sept. 20 lonic .... 4753 Kempson... — Nov. 11 CARGO STEAMERS. ' Maori .- 5200 Moffatt ... Well'B July 27 Rangifeira 4045 Burton  — Mamari ... 3583 Levack ... — Matatua... 3320 Holmes  — I'akeha ...14531 Prosser ... — ' Aotea and Tokomaru carry saloon passengers only. HANMER AND GRAVES, Agents. L'NION STEAMSHIP COMPANY ' OJ* 1 NEW ZEALAND* Limited STEAMERS SAIL FBOMLYTTELTON AS UNDER: For Weßtport and Grey month—Weekly. Wellington-— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailinga see advertise ment in Christchureh papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays? and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington- Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subject to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Chriatchurch daily papers foi dates and hoar of sailing For further particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton. |>| , .... , |. .1. .1..,,. 1....1.11 .!.! . 11l _ 1 MUSICAL. -



NEW GOODS JUST OPENED. CKAIGKSEAD & BEEKYMAN, The leading Tailors and outfitters, Aahburton. 4 29 f ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING I AND , INVESTMENT SOCIETY, ON and after Thursday, the ?th day of January, 1897, this Office will be i CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY, instead of SATURDAY, i And will be open until 4 pan on Saturday, after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, I Manager. f*l W. J. PARSONS, : MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester Street, Ohrißtehurch. a R. HANDCOOK, Agent. , Samples can be seen at my office, ; Standard Office Buildings, Ashburton. 2 125 tmmmmmmmmmmMMmmmstasmssm- SMO X E THE MEW VENUS Dark Aroroatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPAHE MANOFAOTUKKD FKOM CHOICEST VIBGI IA LEAF



MUSIC. iyr is s ~~~jri arson MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Street A oard MRS A fl pLARIDGR, A. Vy. I^LARIDGE, TEACHER QP PI&NOUORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terma on Application. PIANOFORTE, SINGUNG, ORGAN, AND THEORY 01 MUSIC. TIfRS T>OWMAN T^ 0 X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, HAVELOCK STREET, AbHBUBTON. RAKAIA—FRIDAYS. Papilß prepared for Trinity fr»lVge Examinations. "me~osbobn coombe, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Aahburton and surrounding V Districts fvery four raontha—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS n?ay be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN" at his Mubic Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. [a oakd. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, fTIEAOHBR OF THE VIOLIN. 1 Saunders 1 Buildings, Ashbarton. Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY, AND MANDOLINE. The NEWTIfiRM wiil COMMENCE on MONDAY, February 1. For IsrD*GKSTioN, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They ca» confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free froir j inj'irioKS drugs. Acting at once as a Bpleu ' di'l tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly , 130 years they have proved ur.§qualle(' for I Indigestion, Dyspepsia, aiok Headache and \ for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in ' bottles Is Ifd, 2fi 9d, and lls, by all Medi< ■ ciaa Vendors tbroughoufe the world



loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and Mewe* by using Inferior Lubricating Oils, whio^ tire your horses and clog the Machines, when yon oan obtain a true lubricant ike { Talvoliiis which has been thoroughly tested all over j he world and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers or fch Agents EBWABT* REECE & SONS OHKiSTOHUROH I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Lidderadale, I 300 Tons 300 i of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. I ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,- I 'J he celebrated ALLANDALE -AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. C OKE & FIREWOOD—Iong & short lengths Any person who intends fenciDg 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. OEMEMBER, Remember, thatMELLOR's JL\i Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days only Now's your time to buy. WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or cons i tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back G'aarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent msdioine Vendors throughout) the World Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midlahd Countuis I>bc» CoMJ'inY, T inooln, KntflAOd



THE REASON WHY ( V/OU SHOtJLD PAIBuNISK BRIDGE WORKS. The Lwaost 1 X fcngmeering Works io the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work dont you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to g the making of a Combine. S BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done M at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are eri § BftlDOM WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will g oq go to employ local tradesmen. £*■ g BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburtpn for work 2 05 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the Bame line of business pufc together. «-* W . g BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent S cr> close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. Theae Machines were mude by us in Aehburion. ■ KILWORTH & SON, ___ BBIDOK WOBKB, Ashbiirtop. J. WILSON. OORNEK OF ABOADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON, | JI/TIXED PAIN'IS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTISIS MATERIALS, PIOTURK FBAME MOULDINGS, SORIM* ENAMELS, VARNISHES, <Ja, IN STOCK. PAINTER, PAPERHANGEK, & SIGNWEITER, Telephone 66 P.O. Box 16 -=l 15,000 =ZZ "ORION" GOOEING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIONITE, TRUE OOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra no settin3~required. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Tinned iniide, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTH END FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 6 315



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 8s 9a. Girls' strap shoes, all sizes, 33 66, usually 6a 6d. A few dozen pairs Children's straps Is 9d, usually 2s 6d. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s §d, usually 12s 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size, 68 9d, usually lla 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-price,. Ladies' Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16s 6d. 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent) under usual prices. Ladies' Felt Slippers la per pair. Ladies' Carpet Slippers, leather soles, 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 but 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 *2T JAMES MELLOR, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suib at £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eajfc Street. ANTED~KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rootcs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home.



BOOTS, Boots, Boots, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. iF' 1 . „■■ ■  i in . . r i ■■■■ ■""* WANTED Known—Tbafc J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of at a Discount for Cash. His own makes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Beßb Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sola leather used. Repairs done at onoe at the Premie Boot Store, £»at Street, Town Hall, Ash burbost 3 115



T. Bnllook To Fnituirs an.! oLiitrs iie>irous of ing land in the North L»an<l. I HAVE FOR SALE 320 ACS*S 320 Partly in bush and partly improved, Situated in a good district—Tiraumea— ab'ufc 13 miles from Pahiatua. Now that the Railway is opened to Pahiatua, property in this losility should increase in value. Fuii particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. To Persons desirous of purchasing Suburban Building Allotments. The following are for Sale, viz :— Lot 25, containing $ acre, fronting Winter's Road, Allenton. Lot 25, containing 1 rood 2| perches, fronting Allen's Road, Allen ton, Lots 75 and 76, each £ acre, Cambridge Street, Hampstead. Lot 30, containing £ acre, Alford Foreifc Road. 1 Acre, magnificent building site, fronting the Domain, Lot 8, containing i acre, frosting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 16, containing £ aore, fronting the Alford Forest Road. Lot 625, Tinwald, containing £ acre, fronting Harland Street. Lot 2, containing i 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. Pamhn, Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. _ ______ 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. BfTLLOOK. F~OR SALE. COTTAGE and two Sections well situated at Allen ton. Very easy I terms of payment can be accepted. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—A Singe-eeated Buggy, alao strongly built Dog Cart. -T. BULLOCK. GRAHAM & CO>7 ~ 'hATKKT PERMANENT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can he applied &t a cost o! less than ONE HALF-PENNY PJIR SHEEP, Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Mablbobough, In re jour remedy for Foot Ri-t I have no hesitation in s ying it i? the most efieotive have mes and has been need in the district under my charge with the beat results. 1 have reo-ramende'i end shall ocntinue to recommfnd it to any owners of Fheep afftoted with For.t-Rot, a <li9eape whioh I regret to say ig so of en negfectf(l unti! it takes such ft strong bold on the flock ihat it oan no logger be ignored, when it wight have been easily pUi down at its firs', appearance by a littlel attention and tho use of your remedy, JOHN MOORE, Inspector of Stock February 28, 1895. Department of Agbicitltorb, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your | dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght's an Mr Nicholas' with your Foot-Hot Specific, 1 have ! every confidence in saying that the cure was ; a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination web only eiz days after the feet had been dressed. Some of the shoep were very badly affected, 1 nearly the whole ct the foot having rotted o&. 1 should reoommepd ail sheep owners to nee your Specific if their sheep are troubled witb ! Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure ' it will give satisfaction.—-I remain, youre j truly ALEXANDEB MONBO, Inspeotor of Stock,



I STBATHMQBT3 PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"I AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS j From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— I THE MATRON, Stsathmokb Private Hospital, Ferry Road (Just over East Belt), Chriat -6 135 church. ' o o W. ° 5 8 I H 1 KIGHi &CEOO.L FOR Parliculars apply to DAVID J. JONES. " THB LADY'S LAST STAKE," 11 . I f IIHE above heading has no reference to 1 gambling whatever, cither 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 Cibber, iu.&hich the heroine apostrophisea her teapot v as follows j— *' Te»*? th'ou eoft, thou sober, sage and j " venerable liquid ; thou female toogue " running, smile-soothing, heart-open " ing, wink-tippling cordial, to whose •'glorious relish I owe the happiest " moments of my life, let me f ill " prostrate. 1 This invor.Uion was somewhat high-flown, but the same ideas flow through the minds 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. Suratura holds its high reputation because its* •* Strength," "FlaTour," and "Quality" never vary. It is grown, not made ; iti 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. Hence the superiority and unchanging merit o SURATURA TEA. JOHN ORR & CO*, agents.



T7IVERYONE accustomed to [using the A.C. Oiniment Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee ia in the centre, and Edward Gallichsn's Factory, Aehurat, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true trlend ; on the weakest baby, 01 the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d.' Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as & horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE? ishurat, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aahburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing s— 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. (Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir, —I have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and 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, four 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. Syhes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical lino at 8. Saiek's, Optician W "ANTED Known, the doors and windows ate lined with wonderful b»rgftisi, at) MsiAO&'g Zealandia Boot Store



Jtae 23,1895. Gen oil. c only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, I Or irom the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO", Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, Wi»"sngton. H. M._JONES. PIANOS. OKGAN& SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 7 Stop Amorican Organs, Ul6. Pianos, New, from £36. Pianos, Second-hand, from $10. 12-Stop AMERICAN ORGAN, beautiful instrument, WHOLESALE PRICE FOR CASH. T>ICYCLEs"Som £16. STATIONEKY. LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3* 9d per 1000. —SCHOOL sfATIONEEY— Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting Papers, Pens, Penholders, Hates, School Books and all Requisites lor School Committees. BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT. TOYS. ~~ TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sorts and Sizes. BOOKS. BOOKS BOOKS. Children's Books. Priza and Reward Books. Latest Books, Magazines, and Periodicals by every Mail. H. M. JONES. W~ ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 56 inche wide, everlasting wear,— A, Obb. 3138



I Fried la 1 nde- B^s.. Limited. SPRING SOWING. TJO'E RWK GIVEN SPECIAL AITBNTION TO THE SELECTION AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyei SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OttFEB HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AI LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. it "Will be to the advantage of consumers to obtain our samples and quotations before placing their orders. Friedlander Bros., Limited. I ■'] TO LET." rVSE TWO-ROOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LAND AT ALLEN I ON. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd] | POTATOES. POTATOES TXT E ARE BUYERS OF PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. TI7E HAVE FOR SALE— PEIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDKR BROS , Ltd. \\Tti ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASB! OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years.



The weather propheiapredict that the long fine dry epe'l which we have had will be followed by a very we.fc and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good itsliab'e waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Oraighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known braud of winter clothing, which I has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of & still larger sale for these goods, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterptoof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies 1 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 I wool linings—keeping the wearers always warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to date."—Advt. FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—BAßßlTT Bros, "The Hall," East Street. ' M&tiEUl CBBIi SBBB^BB^BBBm' ' ,^^.^*s"*V^ H^^Hs^K MELSON IIMOATEICS HIRE CEYLON&DUMM



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 Furn iture, 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. HENRY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER. npHE RECORD SALE.—Haying pur ! JL chased several sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capes, Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Alcobn will offer these at and below wholesale prioes ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy goods, Aprons and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock taking. WANTED KNOWN—lnfantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6cl each; lace curtains, ironi 2s lid; white Marcella quilts, IQs 6d» worth 21s~Aii A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' 1* jackets, j - capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual price ? ladies' dressing gowDS, at English cost—At A Orb's cheap sale. 7 47 TjiX "Gothic." Barrett .Bros have re- Jjj ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling in the Pound.-"The Hall," East Sfcreeb __ . • SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the j Sale Dresses will be made at Mbs Aicors'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. "Tiff ANTED KNOWN—A lot of English VV samples in ladies' combinations', merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orbs cheap sale. BEARD a man say that you gofc wonder ful value for little money, at Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale. ___________ ' RS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanwi Boad, netr Bwiag Square, 5 13



TEAS JomWirhiaftt Reach of Ag CEYLON I/O BLENDED €%L AKO UP TO fj /jfl 4/fERLBJ^/ft / SSLO SYALL CROCERS. HAV£ NOTHING ELSL rpHOSE who are married may also have a _L pleasant recollection of the Record iteigß by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well Suished Amferioan Organ, ab » very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow'B. W" ANTED "KNOWN ~ The way the young people of Ashburton shoald celebrate the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow 8, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 T|T ANTED Known—The celebrated P 4. Orb.