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Press Association —By Kleolric. T<=let;r.»jil! Nai'lkr, >iay 19 The weather was yio; i-.u > U>v Hi"- ti;:i day of Ihe Park < Itib'a vviv.er h.hp.i.u-j.' £4137 was put through Uie machine. He tults : — Trial Hubdx.es, 1£ mile-.—Sy!\vmin 1, Gorae 2, Kruna 3. Nine ; ime - 355. Dividend—£s 1 . Electric handicap, six furlong-- Tugti 1, The ftlirew 2, Divi y L >.:<> 3. Five rar. litne—l 22i. Dividend-£2 4^. >API£R >LEOIiASiS, 3 UH 1'. 1-.— Flirt 1, Dromedary 2, Mucli An 3 Y.w. st-rted good finish. Time—7 13| Divideun-£7 13*. Welter Handicap, aevai furlongs. Nukurai 1, Brennan 2, Ap>.ony 3. Six ran Time—l.39 Dividend-fill 18-. Steward's Stakes, 1| mile. — l'rimulu, 1, Martyrdom 2, Lotion 3. Ten started. Time-218! Dividend—£s 17s Handicap Hubdleb, iwo miles.—Piioce Ch i; 1, Prairie Grnss 2 The I'.ug 3. Time —3.39 Dividend—£4 4s. SkttljKKs' Handicap, once round. — Breaaan 1, Popgun 2 Daphne 3. Time — 2.5 i Dividend—£s Bs.

THE ASHBURTON GDAEDIAN $ THUBSDAY, MAI 20, 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ashbur on Publishing Company, Limited, ai their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Strtet, Aahburton. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1897,



W NT f. 1), ' 50 T O N S 0 ■ OHK OF (JOOD Hi-AVY hiATIsN CHAFF. 4 7) M-\NMK- AND GRAVF.6. rT)ir."3Dip.~~ W-MIE AGKNTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, Bu.i k.ep them in Stock. i 1"I7E ''aVt> l kf'n over the DIPPING J VV \AUD-- oppc.feite the Ashburton Saleyai'ds lui.^ly ;n the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prt-pared to dip sheep there at current rdet. Littles Dip will be used Fie FJihU CHICK FEED. WE hwo for Sale—Crushed Barley (g"od) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Oiiick Wheat. WHEAT, SEED O,\T^, SEED BARLEY.



There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the Market now. products of simple distiliatiou forming rada resiaous oits. In ordtr that those mule oilsmay not ba taken, OUR PURti VOLATILE EUCALYPII EXTRACT, which is r-cognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be o: penectly pure origin, as their inf .vmatton forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, wo gtate :— Is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn had (Jreifewald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, I'rof jssor of Farmacology, at Bon> and Professor Dr Hosier, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only product! that ure ■Unrated with oxygen acd freed of acids, rcaino a and Other substances, adnerent to primary distillation, wili devel pc the sanative qualities projxsr to the plant aocording to these authorities, and accoriing to Pro fessor i>r Lister, of Kngland, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Woo:', Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding' to scientific te t;, and the only one whfeh possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander & Son's Eucalypti i< xtract. All other crude oils are to bo classed among the turpentiuas.which have. wTien used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, an i are abandoned as an internal Btodicameut. These so-cilled Kucalypl o Extract which may have received distinction at .Exhibitions as Commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes areo ly iscernible. By tho'r deficiency ia un'gent oudour—wliiHi our product, tho cmly genuine Euciilypti hx tracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appenr.jiicel.oing reduced iv specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the nuult of the contracting ten dency of resins and ten nates. If them crude oils, so-sitllsd eucalypti extract", are applied by mistake in casis of cronp, bron hiti, dij h thctia, internal iiiflamations, dysenory, wouutK the Consequences are appaling. Vsr safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI KXrHAUT, and get the old, well test ■, and reliable preparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, .Australia. SANDER & SONS-..



\TTTK c n Supply SEED WHEAT and W OATS, all varieties, grown in v iiious districts ; *'s • Chevalier and Cape barlryfor.-ked. WE have hnjiort.ed si.mo of this well known Balvy for wnter feed, and will be «!m to let Katm-rs k >ow of its &peci-*l qu-viitica iotia if they will call in. ~" bP^ ii UO WB lLi7 OAT S FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grmid Line of these for Seed purposw* Wfi< liave for Sale L n» and Short TT Feed Oa'e. CHAFF. CHAFFr" W, Have for Sale PRIME OATEN MIKAF CHAFF, alto a good chap lii" fT Cow F<ed, P LOUGa"sHAIiES. I' > VjGULA R Supplies imported by as, A; *li: t.-or f-fitn fhn hi••■ leers ; both llausuinr-^ &<A HoiUbby's—atandaid sizes. Piicts, lowiKt current.. KG 1A L ( '> IL—l6o' Fire : eet Water White, Odourless, and P-rfecy



MOVT TO I'BIBVBIIX < M«ll« SOMK KBADINU THAT WILL PROVE IN'TERK-ST -ISQ TO YOUNG MOTHERS. HOW TO GUAM) AGAINST THE DISEASE Croup is a ierror to young mothers and tv poat them concerning the cause, first symp toms and treatment is the object of this itim. The origin of cnup is a common cold Children who wre subject to it take cold very c aily and croup S3 a'mosi sure to follow. The first symptom v hoarseuess ; this is soon followed by a peeuli-ir rough cough, which is easily recognised and will never be forgotten by one who has heard it. The time to act is when the child fiisfc becomes hoarse. If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely given ali tendency to croup will soon di-ap pear. Even al'ti-r ths croupy congh bub de veloped it will ptevtnt the attack. Tlu^reis no danger in giving thit ri inedy for it contains nothing iDJutioua. Fur b*. c by Ashburton Drug Company.



Sife. WK h'.'ld * reauUr Supply of t". Is we I knrwn Bwind of Ken-en-, HckiKiwied-i.rd o he> ihti mobl iiupi^iur til in thf. . ■v.'ke. :GHICULJ'UHAL BALT. 171 OR Dressing CaJifornian Thistles, or for ' Sdting Str.iw or Chaff. We have a quantity o:i hand for which we are prepared to quote low. V\7E always have in Stock Farm and VV Stitioii R'-q;iisites of ;.ll kinds, mc c udiug Tea (--pfcially packed, f->r us aud irnporti d direct by ourselves from Ceyion), iiugar, Soap, Candles, Oubmeal, Fiour, Bran, Sharps, S>ilt (best, table), Rock Sal;, Kencir j Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvani/e Sheep Netting (nvusfc suitable for fencing oli turnij)i<}, Clover and Turnip Seed, all van lies ; Rvegr-i.sß ;nd Cocksfoot fmaciii! c dressed)," Oils —(li.-tor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for bran-ling sheep) &c, &c.



LADIES from the Country requiring medical trea ment wi 1 find a very COMFOBTA BL X HOM X, and every attention given, at MRS RA N G I) R' S, Aitken Street, ?, 16 M' IS S ril REX BY, 1- BEGS to inform the Ladies of A-hbnrlon that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker, CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Speriulty. Terms n.oderate, MISS TREEBY is prepared to w it upon Ladica at their residences il required. Address —Mrs Baxter, Wills Street E«s\ Ashburton. 4 235



WE HAVE the following Properties on hand F0 X SA L h). I O/* ACR! y, LowclifFe, rich reclaimed J.OO Swamp, divide! into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-roomed Cottago. Easy terms. i'lfl f* ACRKS, near Geraldine. Good rwi-0 Uousr, Si able, Granary, Co.eh House, and Men's Hut. Divided into con venient paddocks aud well watered. £1300 of the purchase money can remain on mort gage at 5 per cent. •IKAA AC > ES, Lauriston. Large &>J\J\J Dulling Hove and Stab'eV Woolslu-'d, Men's Cottage, Sheep Yards and oiher improveincnta, which arc all in first cla-a orier, A low piice and easy tvrmß will he accepted for th's property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 1 Pyf\(~\ ACRES, Bangitata. Good X § VjkJ House, Stable, VVoolshed uud Yards (all new). Rent 2s, HANMER & GRAVES.



DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. AH kinds of Dental work executed on the premises. Satisfaction Guaranty ei>. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. rJ7iaP« t»OtJiN'JL>«!i TRIAD p COMPETITIONS j » ■— s | £ mHIS MONIH the TRIAD 2 I £v JL ofiVrs the following prizes : — I * Silver Hunting Keyless Watch "J J^ for the best Colnretl Map of New . Zealand (open to boys under 15) Q To close 20lh May. g Silver Hunting K«yleas Watch & for the best Colo ed Map of New 2 V Zealand ("peu to girla under 15). w 7" To close 20th May Q ( f> £2 2s i'or thebist Short Slory | (about 1500 wor ):■■, or a page of Tiuad). To clo-e 20th June, £2 2s for the best Photo of N- w Zealind Scenery. To do c 20th July. £2 2s for the best P;ancfcrte W<Jiz, to t <ke fi.ur pages of Tkxad. To close 20th July. j[ Each of the above competitions b. muvt ba accompanied l>y a receipt P for 5s or moie for goods purchased hj , from one of the advertistr.* in the $-> Triad, as enumerated below. 2 t-, Ashburton Drapery Co. '""' Gates, ilorace ■- Music Ware- house (*gent for Triad). M Lochhe.d, vK. i J^ Nimmo & Hair, .Seedsir.eu Q J\.Z. Clothing Factory. Competitions to le »ddrested to Cj •m Manager TRIAI>, v , & Dunedin. / Subscription to the Triad, 3s per „< annum. » £• Agent for Tiuai>, j Hv)RaCE GATI-.S X"KIN JPOUJMJL*!** Ko/IK Tka, the beat., and yst withit rcacti c.{ all i SukJ at 1/B,IMO, 2/-, and 2/4 -



LOOK! CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUNT fcsOMERS i OAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last Ivwdve months. IT IS LSKD EVBHYVVHKRE. This Coal is the Bust mid Cheapest .Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used iv the Woollen Fac ory and Canter bury Flout- Mi!b GIVES SPLKNDII) RESULTS, WHITE FOR PRICES TO ii. T. PARK, I A! 0U N T S O'M RR S. j



J W A N T E 1), 5000 SECONI)"HANI) BAGS. NEWCASTLE, '.\ ESTPORT, URUNNKR NUTS, MOUNT iSOMERS, AND ALLAN DALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated i Ai LAN DALE COAL, Which has held its own against all lie I Lignites in the market. It is screened, aud ! burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving j no dangerous embers) aud is really the best I and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you.



James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool 1 Stores. j | Telephone No. 83. ! WANTED Known—l have a splendid asaorted stook of ladies' Boots and



H :■ i y Z,anuer. JUST LANDED 1000 BA0« 1000 luas Ty/lAURIIIUS LSK NO OIHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVGLINIfi 10 Bales SEAMING TWIVE 1000 Feet LKATHKR KKLTINGf 100 UalvHi-ised STE; ■•■L COLL A US iHORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Baibed and Plain Fi NCING WIRE 200 Drums Ll\ SEED OIL CROCKERY and GLA-SWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT.



TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J duoted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odhani's Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments ol Lamb and Mutton. My London,, Agent is known'for hia utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. J HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHKD BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS



HENRY ZWDKR, GRNK-KAf. MS^K CHANT. XBEG to intimate that I have just lauded a Large and Varied Stock of / GUNS. GUNS. GUNS HOiXIS' jIiEST RL-\KE. Single and Double ]>;ure!, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of iuHptctiou^ REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Cartridge Belt*, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. iri P,YI T*V '/■■^ Yl fl fo 1 * kJi vyJLLI. j &j<iZm Ijl\A.\j i «



SAUNDERS'=r = BUILDINGS. T HAVE now to hand h complete and carefully sek'o'ed stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered atEXTHEMELY LOW RATE-—keeping in view the fact, " That quality is the true test of cheapness. Now is t'.e tioie to lay in your Winter (Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES best makes.



MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTH ING, {all siz-js). WATERPROOF TWEED COATS in stock and me.de to measure. BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes—" Standard " and other well-known brands. I also hold large stocks of the BEST KNOWN CHANTS IN TEAS j Half-chests, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, j lib and 2 lh packages. 1 Sugars, Odimewl, Flour. Bran, Po'lard, Potatoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron : mongery, Tinware, Enamel wure, Crockery ware, and other goods. LOWEST KATES. A. LAWRIE.



WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 35inche I wide, everhist ing wear.—A. Orb. 3138 WANT XI) KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and beat quail y m Autumn aud Winter Mil liuery. — Miss )•'. Barnkh, Arcade and Tailored S-reet. Childreos' millinery a specialty. Do not fail to see the windows, Ladies own materials made up WANTED Kuowu —Every pair of ZeaLindia boots guiiranteed »• \i kllor's Zoalandia Boot Store



WANTED Known—For good boot wear try M ellor's Zealandia Bool; Store IF your boys and girls are rough on boota try Mellok'h Indestructible Sohoo. 800 is NOTICE. —Are you going lo build. Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W, j Hardlev's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and I Tinsmith Telephone 32.



13UY YOUR WATCHER CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E-.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Ashburton.. WANTED Known—A. Orb, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Sergea cMy eca, »ir, apd water. 3 139



START LING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You cau purchase Groceries, Enamelled ' ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, | Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Harnp s eatt, and have Goods delivered ab your door at Town Prices, A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.—Pl Mahgod, East Belt Cash t^tore. Telephone No 76. WANTED Known-250 New Jackets Mantles, and Capes r.ow open; beautiful goods, German made.—A. Orr. 3 14 } "TF you are in want of a good strong work j JL ing boot be sure you call at Mkllok's ! Zealandia Boot Store. \ You have ruined your consti uhun , ' afficiently by driuking iuferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozik Tba, it is pure and reliable.—John Orr & Co., Sole Agents. Wholtwmt and H(frtt&ing-<*JW*vt Vwt



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY .& SON, ! OFT!C!IANS ? GOLDSMITHS, Etc. j [N Consequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it ueceasary to augment our already large Stock of Opticß, by frequent; consignments from England of the latest patterns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LttNSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, anl during that time has made careful study of the relation bet ween Spectacles and the organ of sight, the result beiog that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vision, and correct them by tie v*<> of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot l:e adopted by 'hose having liliieor no Experience of Optic. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it neeeßsary, and also have Speebaolei fitted to correct the sight in Eves of UNEQUAL VJSION. SPECIAL CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their woik WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. # Repairs Neat and Strong



TO HORSE OWNERS IN ASHBTJRTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM OLEAVBR who worked so long for Harry Pagkt is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, next^the Ashburton Olub. DRAUGHTS 6s. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. 4 250



THE REASON WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGK WORKS. The Largest Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done • you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewiug Machine to ]_3 E the making of a Combine, tC 5 & p BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it don© h at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are PJ g BKIOGB WOHKS, Ashburton. Where your money will H rj2 go to employ local tradesmen. <5 • O BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work Sh done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same Hue of business put together. W td M BECAUSE AVithin the last three years WE have saent H close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRTDGK WOBKB, Ashburton.



J. WILSON. OOIt N B R 0 F AlioA I) E. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTQN. "I/FIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLV.SS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTIST* MATERIALS, PIorURK FiUME MOULDINGS, ENAMELS, varnishes, t v« ,in stock. PAINTEU, PAPEBHANGEB, & BIGNWBITEB. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16 8



WHEAT. WHEAT. \\T X ARE PROMPT GASH BUY XR S OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST M ARK FT RATES, Wo are »jso prepared to Sture Grain on Farmers account In our New Grain Stores 'S'e'it Birev 1", A(?hburr.on, on very favourable terms Full razed fV.-r.sack.-'*u>d Twine Supplied at; LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS. OjfKiOKN and Storks WEST STRKET, ASHBITRTON



EXTENSION OF TIME. I GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE Of L. F. ANDBEWES & CO. ~|3REMISES have been secured for a further term, and the Sale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY i FOR PRICES. [ H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER.



JPai-.ki-U <ii -/,Ib, I 1!*. Oil). -.i;.! Jijjj t,. ' . No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label ; 1/9 per E>. 2'- per Ib. 2/4 per ft, .1 154 OhtHinnblf from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



ANDREW ORR, Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER j T ADIUS' JAOKETB and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French and English _|_J Dress Fabrics in Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Sergei, navy and blacks. Ladies' Corsets in all the new makes, PD, V and N, 4c* LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowtn, Fwtheri and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADIES' MACINTOSHES most fashionable Good, all aewnjeeanw ; Infants' Dresses, Pelias s, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladiea' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Ashburton. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladies' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, beat makes. v Ladies, UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15s Od ANDREW ORR.



1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON 18 NOW SHuWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS in all the Latest Materials. KEW TRIMMINGS, EIBBONS, VEILIKGS, COBSETB, GLOVES, HOSIERY, Ao. SPLrNDID^vTuJE IN BLANKETS, FLANNEL'S SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIR .'INGS, TOWELS, CRETONNES. NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS 1 CLOTHING Shirts, Vests. Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, BraceSj &c, &c. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IK TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Bbath & G0,,) CASH DKAPEE & CLOTHIER, Tanc.red Street, Ashbur t*o|n.



THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: " NUMBER," " SWIFTS " SINGER" st TRIUMPH," AND 'ATLANTA" CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Mad More Greuufue {Successes ! Than any other Cycle In the World and Still Beigns Supreme, WE ARE THE («WORLD'S GiEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," °™ THE HIGHEST GRADE machines ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DKPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, OHRISTOHURCH. 123, Gkokge Stbket, DUNH.DIN. hHEASMAN BRO*., AGENTS, ASBBURTON.



SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just landed a large consignment of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, for which we are Sole Agents for Aahburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely tsafe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house Bhould be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of at Christchureh Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. & TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL & 1 eknowledged be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from anj 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. AGKNTS FOR THE AfSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be seen on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BROS., MARKET HOUSE, Telephone §§



EXCHANGE ASSURANCE MRB, LIFE, SEA, and aNNUITIK ESTABMBH ED—l72O. Claims Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Btreet, Aehburton. 2 W



PALM AND JuKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAfI (Palm Brand) in noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the |>otrad. Thte is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) in qnaliy good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Tew being packed and sold in our empties * Imitation is aincerest flattery,' but th# public should set they get the genuine article. Retau rrom all the prinolpal Store* keepers. WHOLESALE PROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO, 155 Colombo Stkbbt, Chribtchubch "T AM A OA§H BUYER OF— RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H, DOWDIKG. Agent^forlCooper'a Shjae^ Dip,



WILLIAM = =PATCHING, EAST STBEET. ■\XpSHEB TO ANNOUNCE to h» Farming Friends and Customers of the Aehburton County, that he hap now added SADDLI EY AND HARNESS MAKING, to bin TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINES*. and will also carry od CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usu*l. NOTE—Having secured the &ervic«s of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL SE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. 12 170 OQ w rh & H 3 *: g *: B *- w . o o j c &a 05 Qi Qi S *J «^J ™ c: c: 55 o o © I»*i -Xi *K» J&O CO J^ Uj 5j Uj



j&A A& A <:|l £%' Baker Bros. TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Cori)er of Waksnai Road and Cms Strata and at Baker and Brown's Ooach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY RIQUIPITI SUPPLIED Telbpho^k No. 69 FEED. MAKEIG, "DROKER &: COMMISSION AGENT, Barry town Fiat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale, GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade



NOTICE. I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY, Plumber, Eait Street, m AGENT for my Patent Economical Hot Water Service, for the Aehburton County^ Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. WANTED Known—Men'B Boota in great variety from 4s lid to 30a at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED Known—Spectaclea, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Salbk's, Optician