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THE ABHBUETON GtARDIAN : MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ashbarton Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street Ashburton, MONDAY, AUGUST 0, 18*7,



SDULOOR SUttAR The only fugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion oi Cane-sugar, of which it has not th' _in convpncies Ls swettening power being cousidtrablc, each lump of the size of a lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass cf water, a cup of tea, coffve, milk, choco late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to a lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded with the tradfl eaechaMtr, an impure \ -reduction which cause- ii< q«fnt accidents, France. M <'b G rni<r, 8, fcoedeß Francs B^utgeou, i'tu- p. TJiB AI Si-tvAL.UN DRUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney.



HOW TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDiEi j Were Rescued from Disease, and Restored to Health C am and Happiness by Ayer's Sarsaparilla. C( %<® , . ,18 Throughout the world Ayer's Sarsaparilla is noted as a blood purifier and a tonio and inrigorator. Testimonials to its worth are to be numbered bfthe thousands, and come from all the four quarters of the One of the latest is from Miss Mary Maguire, a well-known Philade phia business woman, who has two nephews, both aged live years, Elliott X and Walter Kester. Out of gratitude for the cure of their diseases by Ayer's Sarsaparilla she sends us their portraits, which we reproduce above, and writes: » T ran safely say that Ayer's Sarsaparilla has saved those children much agony and tertians ir lives. Since they were bora, not one dollar in doctor's fees has been spent upon mem and the Smedicine they Have taken Has been the Sarsaparilla. They first began on if So years and a half ago. They hadn't been strong, but were never exactly Bl ck till then, it vis earlylnthespr ng Ld both children, who are cousins of almost the same age, fell 31 at The same tine. Elliott's trouble was chiefly in his stomach at first. He had violent indi gesUonZ at such an early age that was something alarming. 6^ appearance. These unhealthy conditions were largely heredvtary. The littlei boy s skin leg-m to MotciiHp and eruptions made their appearance. With Walter it was different H,s arms ami the upper part of his legs were badly swollen and the veins seemed to stand out like purple cords. He also had stomach trouble, which was inherited, and it is pretty hard to get ineiHeiue to cure inherited diseases. However, I had seen Ayer's Sarsaparilla advertised to cnro sxvh owes and I got a bottle of it and gave it to both boys. The first bottle produced a raullv remarkable change. It was wonderful. Then I began a regular Ayer's Sarsaparilla amint I gave the medicine to them three times a day. The blood troubles disappeared r;;f ! Bklf Sed up splendidly. Then their stomachs got into condition again B nee ■ >.v 'me I lme Siven it to them regularly every spring. They have got so used to taking it m ti'v ;^on that when I miss a dose they say: • Auntie, you forgot our Ayer's. They have t Tor hXny other medicine whatever, and that alone has cured them and made them well, sbws and hardy. I consider the SaraaparUla a wonderful medicine." Ayer's Sarsaparilla, fiskes Rish, Red Blood, and invigorates the Entire System.



Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH May-Fever, Oppression, Neuralgia, etc. I Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral ITumf gjator EspiC is the moßtr efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years I of success.



j. ESPIC, P<wfr.2o rm st~ Lazare Melbourne, Messrs Bourbaud and Co. i Hosier Lane, Wholesale Agenta. J Sold by all Chemists and Druggists, Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder ontains a prospectus with directions



DEINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOUR AND BLEND.



Miscellaneous Items A debate in the Senate at Paris has dis closed the fact that the i»»»nd °f *J"J» gasoar has already cost France £8,000,000, and will probably cost her at least a million a year hereatter without any hope of the; slightest return for a long time to come. CDhe special silver medal of the Australian Legion of Honour has been awarded to Master Raimund Pechetsch, the young Aus tralian violinist, who is only 10 years of age, and wboserecent performances atthebyduey Town Hall have won such high encomiums from all lovera of music. The Legion ot Honour is an organisation, consisting oi over 18,000 young Australians scattered thiougn all the colonies, having for is object the en oouragemeat of excellence in branches ot etudy, . M Deibler, the French executioner, wei.» to Corsica recently to execute a brigand- He stayed three days afc a hotel and -re ceived a bill for £8 12s, although his enter tainment had been of the spared. He refused bo pay, and the landlord annexed the guillotine. Apart from the detention thia was a gocd advertisement, as people flocked to see the instrument of doom. W hat is more, the landlord has won his case at, court, and Deibler must pay. lhen his guillotine wilt be restored to him. A short time ago the Union Steamship Company's ss. Maori made ™ «cu-6ion from Suva, Fiji, to the allow visitors to witness the celel.ratoJ "Fire-walkers" on this island. Thia myster ious ceremony, the secret of which is known to only one tribe on this particular islsuui, has puzzled old and experienced scientists. and no satisfactory solution of tho feat has yet been discovered. The ceremony hr.s only been performed at long intervals, and that was the fi'sb occasion that it had been open to the general public. There was a large gathering to witness theFij ans waik ing over the hot atones.



Packed in Tin?, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS PUBLIC NOTICEr DON'T give your Umbrellas to "foreign travellers" at the door. If you want them repaired properly, and if you want to keep a Practical Umbrella Maker in Ashbarfcon, take them to SMITH MACKWBLL, East Street. Also kDivea and scissors gronnd. 7 191 IMPORTANT NOTICE. MEAT.—CHEAP AND GOOD. TTAVING STARTED BUTCHERING, I have taken the Second Shop in Mr Lane's block, and having purchased a line ot very PRIME BEBE from J, Btoddarb, Esq., of Willowby, I am in a position to supply FIRST-CLASS BEEP & MUTTON at very moderate prices. Cart running Daily. Orders executed promptly. F. N. BLACK.



SANIXKW Sc . Sons JEiica lypti Extract. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oila may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\ PTI EXTRACT, 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 It proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported hy Dr. Schulz, Professor of Pannaeology, at Bon, and Professor Dr. Hosier, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr. Lister, of England, and to Dre. Bsuer, Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc,, of America, is the only extract correspond ing to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.



STBATHMOBE PRIVATE ""HOSPITAL.



EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. I UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FOR MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY (40) MALE>nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas per week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THEIR OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmore Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Christ -6 135 church. WHEELBAND?S PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. AN ABSOLUTE CURE FOR SCALE.



COAL. COAL. IHAVE JUST LANDED, ex Liddersdale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of NEWCASTLE GOAL,. AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Niool, which I am prepared to Sell ats Lowest Rates to effect a clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND* TO ARRIVE,— ! ahe celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMERS COALS. .' L OKE& FIREWOOD-long & short lengths ! Any person who intends fencing should ) call and get prices— f A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and I RAILS always on hand, ; James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD I West effcreefe. Telephone No* 83.



All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, und are abandoned as an internal medicament.. These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions m commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By their deficiency in pundgent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Exbraeta develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these etude oils, so called euc&lypfc extracts, are applied by mistake in caaea of orotip, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal infiamafcions, dysentery, wounds, the coaseauencea are appalling. For safety always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUOA LYPTI EXTRACT, and gtt the old, well tested, andreliablepreparation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. „«,,,-, SAHDEB & SONS.



mHE SPECIFIC UTTERLY DESTROYS JL ALL INSECT LIFE it comes in con fact with, causes a healthy, vigorous growth of the tree, and abundant crops of clean fine Fruit. Valuable Testimonials have been received from the Hon. J. B. A eland, Mr Joseph Scaly (Nurseryman), Mr W. W. Smith (Curator of the Ashburton Domain), and from many others, some of which can be j seen at this office. | Agents will ba appointed in various centres. Meantime the .Specific maybe had from Mr J. Scaly and Mi- D. Thomas, Ash barton, also direct from the Patentee. WM. WHEELBAND, 128 Nurseryman, Temuk.i.



WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool! mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large* white Turkey towels, 6d each ; lace curtaiEs;. Irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s Cd(. worth 21s—Au A. Orr's cheap sale. 745 A/NTED KNOWN ._ A 0{ E ~j]^ samples in ladies' combinaliwns,, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts,. corsets, etc., at half price—At A.. 0RR8" cheap sale. 7, 44>: THlCUND—Nineteen shillings cash to fesi JU worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One ShiHiug in th«? Pound, meets with approval.—Barrsht? Bros, "The Hall," East Street, YTT ANTED KNOWN—Mrs Huwam ? ¥ having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to oper. same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment' Roorr:s, where visitors will find a long felt | want supplied. Meals at all hours. A feY r I boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a' home. WANTED Known, in fourteen days I intend to sell 1000 pairq of Boots,* —



The weather prophets predict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very web and severe winter. The one thiug needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead ami Berryman have become famous for their welt known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and in anticipation of a 'still larger sale for these goodfl, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and melton overcoats ever exhibited in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof oloaka and ooata to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three mouths' trial, if defective money returned). All wool HningH—keeping tin wearers alwaa warm ana dry—uewn throughout with strong silk, 'entilutcd and every smpio/y-



NOTICE. —Are you going to buitd. Fecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Lrcu Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Looks and Hingea, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Habdlbst's, Ironmonger, Piumoer. and



Henry Stephenson. HENRY STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. 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 Swok, Household Furni ture, et«., 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. Henry Zander JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS 11/f AURITIUS gUGAR. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100*



Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton.J JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS 100 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 50 Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRE 60 200 Drums LINSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc



TpXTRACTS FROM! CORRESPONDENCE. What aw M.HT.e. Says: Corwar, Barrhill. To Messrs Kilworth and bon. Dear Bir,—J he Rack Saw-mill you built for me last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantity of timber in a day, and handle large logs with ease.—l am, etc, J. Cathcam! Wason. Conceruing the New GoTernor< To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Engine is working splendidly, and all who have seen it speak highly of its performance.—l am, etc., Mbeedith Wilson, Wakanui, A. Man Wlio Appreciate® JE£conomy. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it works highly satisfactory, and is a great saving in coal. In fact all work you have done for me haß always been of first class order.—l am, etc., I John Burgess, Mayfield. JBVoim tlie Uoss Sawyer, | To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,~We were very much troubled 1 with a loose pulley seizing. fcince you j buabed it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubricators and supplied Oil for same and other bearings, all haß worked satisfactorily. Your Oeluloid Emery Wheels for Saw galleting are the best we ever used.—We are, etc., Shakphn & Co., Staveley. Xhe'Miller Expresses Canterbury Flour Mills, Ashburton. To Mr Kilworfch. Dear Sir,—The various Flour Milling Machines you have made for us have answered the purpose for which they were designed, and have given every satisfaction. —We are, etc., Kollitt & Co. A. GJreat Success. Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir, —The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine has proved a great success ; nothing else I have tried has dove bo well. In fact I have had it in the mill the whole season. It never blocks with oats as does the ordinary perforated zinc.—l am, etc., Peter Chalmers, Chertsey. Has Not Cost; Anything? TPotp Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir,~The Water Wheel and Pump you made and fixed for me some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has not as yet cost) anything for repairs.—l am, etc., John Cochrane, Ashburton. We are prepared to advise and prepare Plans of any special work, and execute the same by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work. Kilworth & Son, UlilJJCilZ WOBH^, ASHBURTON. 8 1



HENRY ZANDEE, WINE ANDISPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con %^J ducted, and Saleyarda regular!) attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT.



TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. T HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS FEED OATS BRAN; and SHARPS HENB? ZANDEB, GENERAL MERCHANT. TUST TO HAND, 0 Ex Gothic, I ENGLISH RED CLOVER, i ENGLISH COWGRASS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, &ENGLISH ALSYKE, t Eest in the Market. | , Henry Zander, DIRECT IMPORTER.!



T HAVE {on Hand a Large Stock of FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERSgS ASD GRASS SEEDS. MY: Prices for These are LOWER than any other Merchant's. 'Send for and t Quotations. HENRY {ZANDER, ; SEED MERCHANT. NOTICE. *T AM A CASH BUYER OP SKINS, WOOL, LOCKS, AND PIECES, AT THE ROYAL HOTEL YARD, SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS



- IN ANY QUANTITY. Cash on. delivery. THOMAS McGRANDEL. 830 j AM A CASH BUYER OF RYE GRASS, COCKSFOOT, AND CLOVER SEED. C. H. DOWDING. i Agent for Cooper's Sheep Dip. j "T7"OUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu- JL able Free Book concerning your selves,—Professor R. K. Hermann, Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 T* ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable JIJ Free Book concerning yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 46 WANTED Known—That 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 Beat Boots in the trade. Nothing but the beßt sole letttb.tr used. Repairs done at ocoe at the Premier t Boot Store, tt&pt.^treeb, Town Hall, Ash. J



Baker Bros. TjTDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JJ Corner of Wakanni Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, H&velock Street". EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. A. LAWEIE, S&UNDEBS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM OBUSINESS. PREMISES JO LET. npHE SALE for the last few weeks has JL been a pronounced succeßS, and in order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. The stock must be Sold Regardless of Cost



NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TODAY, 'you oan expect bargains and get them by calling EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. WANTED Known—2so New Jackets Mantles, and Capea now open beautiful ffoodji, German madie.— A, Obb. j



SPRING BLOSSOM TEA Packed in |fr, IB), 5Bb t and 103b Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Bed Label) No. 3 (Golden Labeli 1/9 per a. 2'- per X.. 2/4 per ft. 11 154. Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



SPECTACLES.^SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, 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 frequents consignments from England of the latest patterns and moat approved, designs ia all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Mubbay 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 Bight, the result being that he is able to quickly discern the errors of vunon, 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 hfc.a SpeoUcle« fitted to correct the sight in Eyea of UNEQUAL VISION. SPECIAT c CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat asd Btrong



JUST IMPORTED. ASM&LL but Choice delivery of NEW SPRING PRINTS. Also GALATEAS for Boys' Suits. NEW CHIFFONS in Light Bhades. TOETGISESHELL SIDE UOMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber BID GLOVE CLEANERS—a tremendous run on these ia England, Is each. A job line of TURKJSH TOWELS, very large, Is 3d—not to be equalled. Without exception the Beat Kid Glove 9{ « fin for Half-aOrown in Canterbury. Four V s for, S " D large Studs. All sizes. m Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stuft at Low Prices. ««N* .. W. H. COLLIER, ''THE CORNS! R."



MAKE NO MISTAKE. WE ARE ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. SEEING IS BELIEVING. Compare our Goods and Prices, and you will be bound to admit, that undoubtedly MeDONALD & McDIARMID SELL THE BEST ARTICLE AT THE LOWEST PRICE. ! OWING to the extraordinary mild winter, we are overstocked with WINTER SLIPPERS, and in order to effect a clearance to make room for Spring and Summer GOODS, we are prepared to Sell them at a Substantial RkDUOTION off usual price. Ladies' Carpet Slippers from Is 6d per pair, good value at 2s ; Ladies' German Felt and Leather Shoes 2s 9d, usual 3s 3d per pair ; Ladies' Best German Felfc Slippers, leather sole, 3s 6d per pair, wonh 4s 6d ; Children's Slippers from Is per pair ; and other lines that will gladden the hearts of the economical housewife. The only shop in town who keep »nd nuke the ASBESTOS LINED BOOTS. Asbestos la well known for its remarkable properties as a preserver from heat aud a protector from cold, and possesses the double advantage of keeping the feet cool in summer and warm in winter. TKY THEM AT McDONALO & McDIARMID'S BOOT MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS, Manager—J. NICHOLAS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold ChUls, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose wiix give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be « WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health, They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; they ant like magic. A few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; Strengthening the Muscular System • restoring the long lost Complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the Rosebud of Health the whole physical energy of the human frame. These are " facts " admitted by thousands in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and debilitated is that Bcecham's Pills have the largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Pull directions with each. box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEBOHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England Sold every where, in Boxes, 9sd., Is. 1j0.., and 2s, SVi. each.



Important Announcement. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. & MITCHELL. ANDREW ORR riIAKES this opportunity of thanking the Public for their liberal patronage at this Great Sale, which will be continued FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY. To enable those living at a distance from Ashburton to visit this Cheap Sale the Railway Fare will be paid to any Customer who purchases at least £6 worth of Goods'. ALL MY OWN STOCK AT EQUALLY REDUCED PRICES. Every Article must be cleared, as » large shipment, ex s s. Waimate, is nearly due. ANDREW ORR.



| ftOTJBCJB. rTIHE ASHBDBTON TAILORING X COMPANY has on hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public can secure the moet Fashionable fait, and not have any old stock palmed on to them. Our cutter, Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the best Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits procurable. Gente'^own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager



TUST Received, a Gonaignmeat of th« O Celebrated "NEW YOBK" LEYEB WATCHES. ONLY IOS 6d. To) be obtained only from G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street, Aahburton.. THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. | SAXON TEA. fpRY IT, ANDIYOU^mLL HAY!



KO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Processor fßioxE^on reports that SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good qnality



LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW-KOUNT bOMEES COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the hub twelve mouths. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best und Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter' bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO c. T. PAKE, MOUNT SOMERS. "LAZARUSS 81QUT~XB8TINU'AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, S. S A h E K JEWJSLLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. T AZARUS Patented System encore JLI comfort and correct eight. Don spoil your eyes by nsing badly fittln Spectacles. "DOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE FIRE, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Established—l72o. Claimß Paid—Thirty-seven Millions J, C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 2 3



FEED. MAKEIG, HDROKfiR & COMMISSION AGENT, Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade NOTICE. CALLED BACK AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. AH Orders promptly attended to. Note the address: MOORE STREET.



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers so Butchers of Ashburton and Surroun ing District that he has Opened up Busine in the Premises adjoining Hanraer and Graves' Stables aa a Cash Buyer of ! WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, ani> HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Days—Tuesdays and Satcbdays AU Communicationa carefully attended to. 5 1