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The usual monthly meeting nf (he Mow I Hull Rmd Board was ! <-.l<l ou 13 h i»-t. Pie ent —Messrs VV. Morgan, 1). (Jumeion, J, Holmes, and P. D uinnioiul. M» Morgan was re-elected chairmen!. CONCRETE WORK. It was decided lo accept W. 'filling's offer for labour in makiDg a concrete culverr at Springfield, alao to widen the concrete bridge at Springfield. KATES. It was resolved to eu« for ali rites 1895 96 outstanding over the amount of 3i. Mr Lill wrote re rates cm hi- 'aid The clerk was instiuctcd to explai i how the matter stood. UIGKBANK BOA.I S. The chief surveyor wrote re the Board's refusal to undertake work for the depart ment on the Highbank roids. It was le golved to reply that the Board were ttiH in the dark as to the nature and extent of tho work required, and that if the department undertook the work themselves the Board would under:.ak'j the supervision fiee of charge, if it was any convenience to the survey department. COUNTY MATTKK3. The AshJburton County Council wrote, forwarding the electoral roll ; also advising that a supply of poisoned wheat had been forwarded ; also agr. eing that part of the coat of fencing on the Rikaia Gorge cuttings should be defiayed out of grant for mainte nance of the cuttings. It w^s decided to procure totara posts for the fencing. VALUATION ROLL. Mr John Small wrote asking to have his name taken off the valuation roll for reserve at Ciirnbrae, and Messrs Boag'a and Mit chell's substituted. Agreed to. I TENDERS It was decided to c .11 for tenders for clear ing cuttings at Mount flutt, and for forma tion on Bright and Middlaton'a road and the Ashburton river road. seal. The clerk was instructed to ask that the Board's eeal might be forwarded from the Bakaia Board. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £120 17s Id were passed for payment.

THE ABFTBOBTON SOAR WAN : TUESDAY, 'MAY 18,*1807.

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FJRST-OLASS 1 FARMS. FOR PRIVATE SALS. Tart of the WAIHAO DOWNS ESTATK, Near Waitn.it -, South Canterbury, New Zealand. About £){\{\C\ ACIIKS CHOICE AGRICUL ZUUU 'iLBAL LANDS, in well ft need farms of various sizes r 11HESE Lands are of Limestone formation, X bountiful y watered, and cannot be surpassed for WHEAT- GROWING and SHEEP-FAITI'NING, Two Railway Stations are on the Estate. within few miuutea' walk, by good roads, of 1 inda offered. The Property is surrounded and sub hvided by roads, is within nine miles of Waimaie township, and about equidistant f om Tiaiaru aud Ocimaru shipping ports. Immediate Possession will be given. Terms Liberal. For further particulars apply to Messrs WRIGHT,BTEPHENSON& CO., D \LGBTY & CO,, • FLEMING & HED LEY. GUINNESS & LeCREN, FRIEDLA>DBR BROS., Limited. Or Mr DOUGLAS, j Waihao Downs and Mount Royal. | Particulars as to terms of Sac may be ascertained at Mail 4 177 ! POUNDS " | — — TEIAD p COMPETITIONS. |X — S P mHIS MONTH the TRIAD 2 f\ J_ offers the following prizes : — *"' Silver Hunting Keyless Watch rt. for the beat Colored Map of New » Zea'and (open to boys under 15). V To close 20th May. H ■y Silver Hunting Keyless Watch for the best Colored Map of New % '■A Zealand ("pen to girls under 15). * To close 20th May. W H £2 2s tor the best Short Story -g {about 1500 words, or a page of Triad), To close 20lh June. £2 2s for the best Photo vi New Zedluid Scenery. To clo c 20th July. £2 2s for the best Pianoforte Wa'tz, to t<ke four pages of Tkiad. io ckst 20 th July. 1) Each of the above competitions U must be accon panied by a receipt Q for 53 or more for goods purchased W from one of the advertisers in the 2 Triad, as enumerated below. 2 . Ashburton Di apery Co. 3 Gates, Horace •*.,-Music Ware ,» house (ageut for Tkiad). H V Lochhe.id,'K. Q^ Nimmo & Hair, Seedsmen, •£ N.Z. Clothing Factory. Competitions to be addressed to C] y Manager TRIAD, m Dunedin. * y Subscription to the Tkiad, 5s pet w annum. » U| Agent for Tkiad, rr, n HORACE GATES * ■A' fci I>! t JoUWJL»[* SAUNDERS' = = BUILDINGS. T HAVE now to hand a complete and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered at EXTBEMELY r LOW RATE I**—keeping in view the fact, " That quality is the true test of cheapness. Now is fie time to lay in your Winter Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, ' FLANNELETTES best makes. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND B >Y'3 CLOTH ING, (all sizes). WATERPROOF TWEED COATS in stock and made to measure. BOOTS —Men's, Youth's, Women's and Children's Boots and Shoes —" Standard " and other well-known brands. I also bold large stocks of the BEST KNOWN UHANDS IN TEAS Half-chests, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, lib and packages. Sugars, Oalmeal, Flour, Bran, IVUrd, Potatoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Enamelware, Crockery w.,re, aud other goods. LOWEST RATES. A. LAWRIE. TQUY YOUR WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Ashburton,. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hcffam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roarers, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals ab all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of home. WANItD Kuown—A. Orr, Agent for the celebrated Fearnought Sergea defy aefij air, and. water 5 159



; Sporting. * WINSLOW SPORT S AND 1) ACI N G ri L U 13. tAOING VjLUB. QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MEETING, ! MAY 24, 1897, TO BE HELD AT WINSLOW, President—Mr Donald McLaan ; Vice president—-Mr J. 0. N. Grigg. PROGRAMME. I—Maiden Handicap, of 5 sove; second horse to save eniry fees; 6 furloDgs. For horses that have never been nomi nated for an advertised race. Nomina- j tion ss, acceptance free. 2—Winslow Handicap, of 10 soys ; Becond horse 1 soy. from the stake ; 1 mile. i For horses tha 1; have never won over £20 in stakes. Nomination 7s 6d ; acceptance free. 3- Winslow Trot Handicap (in saddle), of 10 soys ; second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Kor horses that have never won over 10 soys in stakes. 1£ mile. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance tree. 4—Ladies' Purse, of 5 soys ; second horse to receive 10s. For horses that have never won over 5 sovp. 6 furlongs. Nomination ss, acceptance free. s—Pony Race Handicap, of 7 aova; second horse to receive 15a. For ponies 14.2 and under; 4 furlongs. Nomiuation ss, acceptance free. Ponies to be on the ground fur measurement at 12 noon. 6 —Publicans' Trot Handicap (optional saddle or harness), of 5 soys ; second horse to save entry fee. 1 mile. For horses that have never won a stake. Nomination sa, acceptance free. 7— Hubry Scurry, of 3 soys ; catch weights. For horses that have never started in an advertised race previous to this meet ing ; 4 furlongs. Nomination ss, to be made immediately after Pony Race. NOMINATIONS except for Hurry Scurry nob later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, Bth of May, 1897, at Winslow Hotel. Weights SATURDAY, 15th day of May, 1897. Acceptances 9p. m on IHURSDAY, May 20th, 1897. ATHLETIC SPORTS. I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap. First prize 30a, second 10s. 2—-Men's 440 Yards Handicap (Hurdles 6 flights). First prize £2, second 10*. 3_Boys' Race, 75 Yards (14 y*ars and under). First prize 10s, second 2a 6d. 4—Men's Kaee, 220 Yard 3 Handicap. First prize £2, second £1. s—Girls' Race, 60 Yards (14 years and under). First prize 10a, second 2s 6d. 6—Old Men's Race (over 50/ years) 75 Yards. Fit at prize.£l, second sa. 7— MenNj Race, bBO Yards. First prize £3, second £1, third 10a. Batrarice fees five per cent, on value of first prize. NOMINATIONS, with entry fees, aud previous performances for Men's 100 Yatds, 440 Yards, 220 Yards, and 830 Yards, must be lotigel with the Secretary, not later than 9 o'clock on FRIDAY, 14,h May, 1897. All other events post entry. Tr.iins stop close to course. A Brass Hand will be procured to play. Refreshments and amusements on the ground A. A. FOOKS, Hon. Heoretary. For full particulars see posters. 4 274 jjTEIDMAfc'S SOOTHING POWDERS, iNtsgovEn Fon CHILDREN y?Ss. CUTTING TuiETH RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PflE- ViNT FIT*, CQI-.VJLSHHS, EIC. Preserve a healihy state of the during the period of The WorJs "JOHN STKHDMAN, ( liemist, Walworth, .Surrey," Are engraved on the Government stamp afji. \rd to ft n A j)/( diet. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Agents. EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE L. F. ANDREWES & CO. T)REMISES 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 FOR PRICES. H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER. NOTICE. m rilHli ASH BURTON "GUARDIAN," JL published every evening, with all the Latest Cable, Telegraphic, and other news, can be obtained at RAKAIA every evening on arrival of the Express. intending quarterly or annual subscribers sending in their names to this Office, or to Mr Stkf.kt, Raka'a, will have the p.iper tupplied regularly. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Wintei Boots and Shoes, which he intends disposing of"at a Discount for Cash. His own mukes (which never was yet equalled) always on hand. I intend, as in the past, to keep the reputation of keeping the Best Boots in the trade. Nothing but the best sole leather used. Repairs done at once at the Premier Boot Store, Eftßt Street, Town Hall, Ash- Vtrtoß, 3 U5



QA IB OEhTa Sown Eucalypti Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude reainous oils. In order that these rrude oils may not betaken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI BXTRAUT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— Is prove 1 by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Sclmlz, Profsssor of .'"iiraacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Hosier, Director of the Medical Clinic at OrcfswalJ, that only product* that sire saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resino s and other substances, aduerent to primary distillation, will derel''pe tue sanativj qualities proper to ihe plant ac-.-ordiiw to theso authorities, ami ac or.itiglo Pi'o fessor Dr Lister, or Kughuid, and to Dis Bauer Blclntire, Woo', Hazard, etc., of America, is tha only extract, cofro.-!i>uudin^ to scientific tc t , and fie only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander k Son's Eucalypti Extract. All other criiric oils are to bes cl:i^el anwii? the luriientineSjwhicli huve when used as ruediciuc no therapeutic effect, an 1 are abandoned as un internal medictmeat. These so-cilled Eucalyjt c Extract which may have received distinction at .Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes areo ly niscnrnible. ify their deficiency in :tinlgcnt oudour—which oar produc, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thia and mobi'e appearance teing reduced in specific den.-ity thr-jiigh the prcsencj of acids. B-- their taste, the re3u't of the coutracting ten dency of resins and let) !ato;. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extract", are applied by mistak-i in uas's of croup, bron hid, di(h theria, internal infliimat ons, dyseircry, womucl.s, the conscq ences sire appaliitg. l''»r safety alw.iys ask for SANDKIt & SON'S KUCALYPTI tXL'HACT, and go' the old, well tcstort, ii'id rcliabl: prep..ration. —Sandhurst, Victoria, .Australia. SANDER & SONS.



H^nry Zander. JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 ™* iyi AURITI OS Q UGAR. USE NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Ca<es VaLVGLINK 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 F^et LKATHER BELTING 100 Nalvanised STEWL COLLARS HORN SB V & RANSOM E PLOUGH SHARES Baibed and Plain FENCING WIRE 2)0 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducted, and Saleyards legukrly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odhara's .^heep Dips always oa hand. Advances made against Shipments ot Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known'for his utmost reliability, HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS, -T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS . CRUSHKD BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY Z\NDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. ' f BEG to intimate that I have just landed JL a Large and Varied Stock of GUNS. GUNS. GUNS HOi.LIS 1 [BEST MaKE. Single and Double Barrel, Broach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy i of inspection^ REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS AM .MUNI I lON. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belt", Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. Henry Zander. You have ruined your consli u!r i Eu'fioiantiy by drinking infeiisir teas, recruit by drinking only Kozfe'Tka, it, i- pijre iir.<) iel able.—John Or & (J«,,, Sole Agent?. WholittiM (md foiKffiing — N*iv Vmut



SPECTACLES. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPT KIAN 8, GO L DSMITHS, Etc. IN Consequence of the large increase in this branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent, consignments from England of the latest pa,i terns and most approved designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LKNSES, etc. OUR Mr R. Murray having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Opt cs, 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 u.*e of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot he adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it 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 TO HOUSE OWNERS IN ASHBURTON & OUTLYING DISTRICTS. WANTED KNOWN.— SAM CLEAVER who worked so long for Harry Pasbt is still shoeing horses in the same old shop, Burnett Street, nextjthe Ashburton Club. DRAUGHTS 6a. HACKS ss. REMOVES 3s. Steel Trotting shoes and Racing Plates a specialty. THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest X Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton, BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done * you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to jlj the making of a Combine. ££ Fj si |> BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are £d g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel c/ 2 go to employ local tradesmen. <l O P3 BECAUSE Webring more Money to Ashburton for work 03 done in other provinces than all the oi her Bhops in the same line of business put together. tlj BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent £j EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These, , Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. " J. WILSON. CORNER OF ARCADE. MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSOIIfMSSNT IN ASHBURTON. TITJXHJD PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARi'lSl* MATERIALS, PICl'URrc" FfUME MOULUINGS, ENAMELS, VARNISH*S, do ,IN fcTOCK. PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, & SIGN WRITER. Telephone 65 P.O. Box 16 Hew Zealand insurance Coupe?. BSTABLIS h"¥d°'"""~L -, 18 5 9 capjtal^onF million. THE PREMIER AHDifIALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. A.LSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, *o. t ACCEPTED AT LOWEST IXI RRINT BATES EIANMEK & (JHAVES, _^ AGENTS WHEAT. __ WHEAT. rir c ARE PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiao prepared to Stcre GraiD on Farmers account in our New Grain Storffi West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Full sized Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Oifioks and Stokes WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



WAM TED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Booh {-tore JF your boys and girls are rough on boots try Mkllor's Indestructible Schoo Boots NOTICE.— Are you going to build. Fecauae 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 aorta of Ironmongery, is J. W. i ! Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. Foklnd'uestion, the best remedy is m - do ibtediy Norton's Camomile Pills. Thej uao confidently be recommended as beir^ mild m operation and absolutely free tron inj'irioue drugs. Acting at once as a spleii did tonitf and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved utequalle< 5 i< r Fndigeotion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache aid 'or Liver and Stomach complaints, bold iv bottlea Is IJd, 2s 9d, and He, by all Mwb oine Vendors throughout the we)/', r itmpl«, »*f» mi wtftla r?m*()'y



WANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Orb. 3 138 WANTED KNOWN, that you may rely on getting the latest style and best quality in Autumn and 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 WANTED Known—Every pair of Zealandia boots guaranteed at Mellor's Zealandia Boob Store WANTED Known—l have a splendid assorted stock of ladies' Boctn and hoes.—Mellors Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—The cheapest ar.d most reliable boot shop in Ashburton Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHAi everybody says mnat bo true You get wonderful value for lifcte mo ®v at JtoiQß's.



SPRING BLOSSOM TTTaT Packed in fib, lft>, 51b, and 101b Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. Na X <Blu°Label) No> 2 o ,( Red Labd) No. 3 (Golden Label* 1/9 per lb. 2 - per B>. 2 /4 per H>« 11 154 • Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers,



ANDREW ORR. I ..IIIHIII«HIIII lIIMIW Great Opening OF NEW DRAPERY STOCK 30 CASES NEW GOODS. 30 FOB AUTUMN AND WINTER. T ADIES 1 JACKETS and Mantles, lovely Goods, Berlin make; French and English 1-i Dress Fabrics in Great Variety. Agent for the celebrated "Fearnought" Sergei, navy and blacka. Ladies' Corsets in all the new makes, PD, V and N, &o. LATEST NOVELTIES in Millinery, French and English Ribbons, Flowers, Fe»ther« and Trimmings. Beautiful Fur Trimmings just opened. LADJES' MACINTOSHES most fashionable Good, all sewnjeeams ; Infants' Dresses, Pelissts, Cloaks, and Muffs. Ladies' Gloves in Silk Suede, and Kid ; all prices. The BEST STOCK of FLANNELETTE ever exhibited in Aahburtson, BLANKETS AND FLANNELS under contract; splendid value. Ladios' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES, best makes. Ladies UMBRELLAS, all guaranteed from Is lid. SUITS TO ORDER from £2 15e Od ANDREW ORR. 1897. WINTER SEASON 1897 A. P. WILLIAMSON IS NOW SHOWING A FULL ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE SEASON'S TRADE. NEW DRESS FABRICS, in all the Latest Materials. NEW TRIMMINGS, RIBBONS, VEILINGS, COSSETS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, &o. SPLENDID~VALUB IN .BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, FLANNELETTES, SHIRTINGS, TOWEL", CRETONNES. [NEW PATTERNS IN MEN'S AND BOYS' GLOTBINO Shirts, Vests, Socks, Hats and Caps, Ties, Braces, &c, &G. The Latest Designs in Great Variety. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & C 0,,) CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tancred Street, Ashbur tjojn. THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITED), SOLE AGENTS FOR: " NUMBER," « SWIFT," " SINGER? " TRIUMPH? AND l A TLANTA » CYCLES, "THE HUMBER" Has Had More Greuuine Successes Xliaiu any uther Cycle In the World auci Still Eteijfns Hnpreme, WE ARE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," ™* THE HIGHEST GRADE machines ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Omen—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne:. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNBDIN. fcHEABMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 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 Ashburton. This oil ie Guaranteed absolutely safe, it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil in the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Steariae, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom, etc., etc., which we are disposing of afc Chrietchurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL & Acknowledged be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from any adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers of all classes of goods, and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLES. "-~~ BICYCLES. AGENTS FOR THE AUSTRAL 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 HOUBE. „ , L „ Tollgthos* 53 '



"DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE *IRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established— 1720. Claims Paid—-Thirty-seven Millions J. C. BELL. AGENT, Burnett Street, Aehburton. 239 PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tta Cupa of first-race Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson, sold co largely, OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are qually good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teal being packed and sold in our empties. "Imitation is sinoeresc flattery,' butftbe public should see they get the genuine article. Retaii irom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE PROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Ohristohubch T AM A CASH BUYER OF— EYE GEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVEE SEED. C. H. DOWDING. Agent^forjCooper's Sheep Dip. WILLIAM z= =PATCHING, EAST STREET. "TTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hii Farming Friends and Customers of the Aehburton County, that he baa now added SADDLEEY AND HAEUBSS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS, and will alio carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the eervicts of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170 GO CQ 05 & * « z fcj W o «3 o Za o H QD CU Qi Oi *^J c- c: «5 o © o -Xi -X* «♦*! CO Uj Uj Uj Baker Bros. tpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Waksnui Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Ooaph Factory, H&velook Street, EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. FEED. MAKEIG, "DROKER k\ COMMISSION AGENT. Barry town Flat 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, East Street, m A6ENT for my Patent Economical Hoe Water Service, for the Ashburton County! Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4s lid to 30s at Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellor, the up-to-date bootmaker. TITANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye TT Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at S. Salkk's, Optician