RAAKAIA DO DOMAIM.

■» . A meeting of the Rakaia Domain Board was held ab the Road Board office, Rakaia, to-day. Present — Messrs Hardy, iChair man), Allan, Holmea, McLean, and Sharp. The minutes of the previous meetiag were read and confirmed-—Mr McLean objecting. The Chairman stated that he had called the meeting to discuss a letter that ha had received from the Secretary o! the Sports Committee. He read the letter as follows: —South Rakaia, October 4, 1897.—H0n. Secretary, Domain Board, Rakaia.—Sir,— While thanking your Board for granting the use of the Domain for Annual Sports and Races, to be held on December 27, the stewards respectfully request that the members will reconsider the terms in whioh it is granted—viz., only on condition that no intoxicating liquor be sold on the grounds. At the meeting representing those who were interested in ihe sports and races, the stewards were instructed (almost unani mously) to apply to the Licensing Committee for a provisional liquor license. The stewards now request the Domain Board to kindly remove the restriction re a general booth, ao that they may fuifil the wiah of the majority of those at the general meeting, and apply to the Licensing Committee as instructed. Trusting that your Board will see its way to comply with the request, and asking the favor of » reply by Saturday next if possible —Yonra truly, J, A. Bruob, Hon. Secretary. Mr McLean gave notice of motion for next meeting, " That the resolution re having no booth on the ground be rescinded." Mr Holmes aaid ha would secoad the motion. Next meeting was fixed for Monday next »t 11 a.m. It vm resolved to let the Chairman sell gum trees off Domain at not less than 2s 6d Mob. The Chairman's action re swimming baths was confirmed, and it waß resolved that he be authorised to get any other work done. Iv reply to Mr McLean the Chairman ■aid he had not'wribten to Wellington r e Mr Oxley's appointment to the Domain Board, j mhe had been too busy. He hoped as Mr Oxleya was their unanimous recommenda tion, he would be appointed. Mr Oxley would be a very suitable man, and a great aaeißtanoe to the Boari.

A "PROHIBIT" FINED.

Before Mr 0. A. Wray, 8.M., this morn ing, James Johnston, farmer, Forks, was charged on two informations with having been on licensed premises—the Somerset Hotel, and the Ashburton Club—on October 4, while a prohibition order was current against him, James McOrenor, contractor, MethvenJ was charged with having been in Johnston's company in licensed premises— the Ashburton Club—on ihe date named. Mr Crisp appeared for the defence, and Mr Cuthbertson watched the case for the Club. Constable Moore said he saw McCrenor in the Someraet Hotel, Johnston remaining outside. They came away and went in the direction of the Club, into which they went. Followed them and went in also. In the Club witness told the steward Alexander that Johnston wa<> a prohibited person. The president, J Jt£. Pauling, had Johnston pub out. When Johnston came out he denied having been in. At a quarter to nine saw Johnston in the passage ot the Somerset Hotel, and spoke to him about being a pro hibited person on licensed premises. Ms- Crenor was just outside the hotel. Johnston, in replying to witness, did not deny being on the premises, but asked witness' to say nothing about it as he was going home. James .Nicol, barman at the Somerset, said that on October 4, Johnston was in the hotel at about nine o'clock. He had previously been ordered out Beveral times, and was told each time that he was so ordered out because be was a prohibited person. The first time he went in McCrenor was with him. By Mr Crisp—Johnston did not ask for drink. Witness ordered him out directly he saw him.. McOrenor had no drink. J. H. iauling, President of the Club, said that on the evening in question he saw the two men in the back yard of the Cub, and also in the billiard room. JN either of them are members of the Club, and hid no right there, unless brought by members. The Club held a charter from Government, and sold liquor to members only. He ordered the men out. Mr ( uthbertson said that one of the rules of the Club was that so soon as a person became prohibited he ceased to be a member. Mr Crisp said there waa no charge laid against McCrenor of being with Johnston in the Somerset Hotel. [His Worship said it had come out in evidence that he was, and the Court could take cogaisanee of it.] Mr Crisp went on to say that the Club was not & licensed house under the Act of 1881, holding a charter under Government. Jhe Act of 1893 drew a distinction between Clubs and hotels, and although it applied the provisions ajgainst gambling, etc , and made Clubs subject to police inspection, it did not bring their premises into the cate gory of licensed premises into which pro* hibited persons could not enter. A pro hibited person could enter any Club in the colony without breaking the law. j

James McCrenor said ha drove Johnston into town on October 4. Had business in town, part of which was to see one Bradford about chaff cutting, who had said he would be at the Olub any time after eight o'clock. Went there and looked round, bub did not see Bradford. In the biiliardroom was told to go out, aot being a member. Left the Clab and went to tne (Somerset. la neither case was Johnston with him. Did not know that Johnston was prohibited, as he had told him that the order had expired. A month ago he told him the order had expired. By the Sergeant—lf Johnston was in the Olub or the bar of the Somereefc when he was there, it was because Johnston had followed him, but they did not go in to gether. Was not prepared to swear that Constable Moore was perjuring himself when he swore that he followed witness and Johnston together to the Olub, because the Uourt would take the policeman's word in preference to any other man's. The story of the barman that they were in the Somerset together was not true, as Johnston was not with him, though he was there. James Johnston Baid after he and McCrenor came down to Ashburton they separated to look after each his own business. When witness had done his he went to look for McOrenor to drive home and was told he was at the Club Went there and found him in the billiard room, where he said he would remain to see a game finished. Left the Club to wait outaide for McCrenor, Talked td Moore and missed MeCrenor, but heard again that he had gone to the Somerset, Went in there to find him, but did not ask for liquor as he had been looked upon that day as a disturber of the peace. Gave McCrenor a cheque and was called in about that. Stood at the door of the public bar,, because he was uneasy about having beeo ordered out. Gould nob say how much he had had to drink on that day. His Worship said there was no necessity for him at this point to deal with the question of whether the Olub was a licensed house or noti though the law. seemed to be in favor of Mr Crisp's contention that it was not a licensed house in the sense of the Act. It was very evident that both had been in the Somerset Hotel, and without amending the inlormation he would fine them each 20s with costs, with costs of witnesses, Johnston being convicted on both informations.

CABLE NEWS.

j Homo and Foreign, J Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright. South Australian Bonds. London j October 12 Mr Govetfc, who was despatched fio London by the South Australian Government for the purpose of dispos ing of the mortgage bonds issued in connection with the State Bank, has made arrangements for their disposal, subject to minor details. The Cotton Spinners. The Federated Master Cotton Spinners, finding the majority of their members in favor of a redaction of wsgea, have requested a conference with the operatives, to discuss the question. i Disloyal Cheers- At the Parnell Convention being held in Dublin the gathering cheered the Indian frontier rebels. African Interests.

London,, October 12 The Standard, referring to the clashing of ffrench and British in terests in West Africa, expresses the opinion that it would be better to give France free scope for activity in the Middle Niger district, on condition thataheabstainsfromfurther aggression in the Lower Niger and in the country to the east and north-east from British East Africa, Liverpool Docks- October 13 The sum of £4,000,000 is to be ex pended at Liverpool in improving dock accommodation. Confession of Murder. Pabis, October 12 A man named Vacher has been arreated at Lyons in connection with a number of mysterious crimes. He has confessed that he murdered eight women under circumstances similar to those connected with the murders committed a few years back in White chapel, England, and attributed to " Jack the Ripper."

Board of Education.

The Board of Education, North Canter bury district, sat yesterday. The following items are of local interest:— The tender of J. K. May ward for additions to the school, Hampstead, for £240, has been accepter!. J. H. Maynard, new school, Hinds, £157 10s. Mr M. J. Kerr has been appointed master at Mount Somrs. Miss 0. N. Anderson miatresa at Springburn. , ' Leave of absence has been granted the following teachers, on account of illness:— Mr Dickie master at Wakanui, a fortnight. The appointment of Mrs 8. E. Watson as sewing mistress at Willowly had been approved. The Kyle Committee's attention was drawn to the 'Inspectors' remarks upon the irregular attendance of the children from two families, which interfered with the con tinuity of the instruction. Tha Ashburton committee wrote, asking the Board to obtain from the Department a grant of £300, for the purpose of enabling the committee to establish manual training classes at Ashburton. It was decided to forward the letter on to the Education Department. la this connection, the Chairman siid it had occurred to him that if arrangements could be made for the Board's teachers to have a course of instruction on Saturdays at Lincoln College, they wou'd thus get an insight into agriculture, horticulture, &c, and the country teachers would bo especially benefited, while any town teachers, who might; attend, would have their views enlarged. Mr Buddo gave notice of a motion in structing the Appointments Committee to draw up regulations for the exchange of teachers. The Board then went into com mittee, and on resuming the meeting ter minated.

IHB ASfiBBEtoH GUAJRDIAS I iWmßk% OGTOSER 14, 189 T.



Synopsis of New advebtiskmbnts. George Grioa—£so reward. Great Clearing Sale —Groceries, etc. Fletcher Bros,—New advertisement. Wanted—Caretaker for billiard room. Henry Stephenson—Sale on Saturday next



WANTED, WANTED— A Good General Servant. Apply — Aehburton Restaurant. 10 128



WANTED—A tfood nurse and needle woman. Competent to take entire charge of nursery.—Apply Mas D. Thomas. 10 I£3



FFRN Leaf Separator Butter, lid per Ib, Guaranteed fresh ; Dairy Butter from 6d per lb at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores.



ARAB and Oeylon Tea Is 6d per 1b by 301b box; good China Tea in 601b chests at 9£d per lb, at Fletcher Bbos , Cash Supply Stores.



TO LET—Eight-roomed Houae, Burnett Street; half acre section well stocked with fruit trees. For particulars apply to 0 Reid. 10115 WANTED— Paddock or gracing for a couple of horses, within half-mile of Hospital. Apply Mail Office. FOR SALE—Light Gig, in good order $ cheap. Also Horse and Harness, if required. Apply D. Thomas. TTTANTED KNOWN—New Gentlemen's VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, acd all requirements of choice design now showing.--W. H. Collier.



SITTINGS of Eggs—Purebred Partridges Cochins, Houd&ns, Indian Game, Silver Wyandottea, Golden Pencilled Hamburgs, White Crested, Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at Pelham Yards, Peter Street, Ashburton.



WANTED Known,-Ladies' Water proofsss lid, Aprons 6d, Prints 3£d Jackets 4s lid, Art Muslin l|d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corsets la 6d.—Andrew Orb's Great Sale., 8 18



NOTICE. A PPLICATIONS for the position of Billiard Room Caretaker for the Aahburton Club and M.S. A. will be received up to 7 p. m on the 20th met. 10 129 loz Prevention



To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles. Dr Nicholson, of London, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be bad from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide Road, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of his deafness by Dr. Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A littlebook on the cure of Bheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago, and Indigestion by the same author, may be had fcom Mr Shaw on receipt of stamps,



TS WORTH.POUND 3OF CURE A Why ruin your Reapers and nlowe* by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whic dre your horses and clog thje Machines, when you oan obtain a trne lubricant ika i which has been thoroughly tested all ove I he wurld and pronounced Unequalled, Obtainable from all Storekeepers &* tb© EBEOE & SON



CLARKE'S B 41 PILLS »re warranted to cura Gravel, Pains in the back, and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years, in boxes 4b 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and. Mid* land Oountiei Drug Qompany, Lincoln,



D. Tho&ias. ARCADE. SPECIAr ENTRY. SATUEDAY,I)GTOBBK 16. 1897, MR DAVID THOMAS has received in atructions from Messrs Cook & Gray to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, — 1 ©rocer'a Cart, 1 Traveller's Van in first-rate order, 1 Horse, and 1 Set of Harness. Sale at 1 o'clock. 10 125 DAVID THOMAS, Anofcionwr.



] T. Bullook. TINWALD. FOR SALE. I npOWN Section 260, containing J-aore, -L situated in Melcombe street, and not far from the Railway Station. „ T. BULLOCK. Mount Somers District, near the School. ' F 0 R~ A L B. AN Improved Faim of 76$ acres, well situated near the Mount Somers School. Good stable, etc., erected on the property. Easy terms of payment can be arranged, For particulars apply to ■ 'if BULLOCK, SECTION AND COTTAGE, well situated in Moore Street). .01 Q X PRICB of same—being Town ob XO O Seotion 334, containing $ acre, on which is erected a cottage, also shed or stable at back. Property that lets well and will be sold on very easy terms of payment. Apply > T. BULLOCK*



Tenders. TEN DEES. WANTED a«i once, Tenders for Plough ing 600 Acres 10 x 4. For panic Urß apply to DONALD McLEAN, 10 Lagmhor.



FOE SALE. /"IOTTAGE and Section Eton Sweet, \J Hampstead. Being loc 47 containing slightly over £ acre on which is erected a cottage of five rooms with scullery, sur rounded by garden; also orchard at back well stocked with fruit trees. ' - , Easy terms of payment can be arranged. inspection Invited. , Apply to T. BULLOCK, 1 ■■&•• ■■'■ Agen SUBURBAN PROJfKMY, For which there has been numerous enquiries, FOR SALS at a reduced price, 4 Acres 1 Eood 24 Perches, i fronting Pances Street, Netherby, and running back to the Wakanui Creek, together with a four-roomed Cottage, etc. For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



F. FERKIMAN. F. FKRBIMAN", LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL AGRICULTURAL AGENT. AGENCIES : North British and Mercantile Fire Insur ance Company, John Fowler's Steam Traction Engines. Union Steamsh ip Company of New Zealand, Limited. Orient Steamship Company—Australia to England. Ferguston and Mitchell's Paper Mills. j FOR SALE. PRIME Derwent Potatoes, 53 6d pet sack, delivered. F. FERRIMAN. j GUANO' ITN sacks containing two cwt, each, ' JL delivered in town for 9s 6d, the best . manu.e for garden, orchard or lawn, free from weeds. i F. FKRRIMAN.



TLNWALD. ! TO LET. j ONE ACRE of Land, together with J Cottage, situated in Harland Street. Rental 4s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK Agent.



COX STREET. I have received instructions from the owner, who has left Ashburton, to effeot a speedy sale of that very desirable villa resi dence, situated on T.S. 549, within a few minutes walk of Post Office and Domain. Easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. A BARGAIN TO A~ PROMPT~BUYER Section of land, fronting the road just below the Flour Mill. Price fill. F. FERRIMAN. I\



Henry Stephenson. SATURDAY, OCTOBER wT~ ON ACCOUNT OF "WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. DRESS Suit, Morning Coat and Test, 1 leather Legginga, two pairs white flannel trousers, lawn mower, set of 4 engravings, racing subjects. HENkY STEPHENSON, 10127 Auctioneer.



HENRY- STEPHENSON, (Successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 yeare. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at l 2 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, «tc, as per arrangement, in any part o the county. Advances made ou 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 & Dresden Pianoforte and Manufacturing Company. HENBY STEPHENSON, 4 AUCTIONEER.



TO LET Shop adjoining Messrs Hanrahan Bros. Capital site. F. FBRRIMAN. FOR SALE. Half-acre, fenced, capital building site, in close proximity to the Hospital and Domain F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE ALLENTON. A Capital Family Residence, containing Drawing Room, Dining Room, four Bed rooms, Kitchen, Bath-room, »nd other offices,, with a well stocked and highly productive orchard and garden. 1 F. FERRIMAN. The undersigned has for Sale a Gomfort able House of five roorps and aculiery, within three minutes walk of Post Office. F. FERRIMAN.



FOB SALE. i Good Building Sites in various parts of i the-Town and Suburbs. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT ALLKNTON. lO^ Acres of Good Ground, with small House. F. FERRIMAN. NORTH BRITISH & MERCAfc TILE INSURANCE CO. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,750,000 Paid-up Capital .„ £687,500 FIRE DEPARTMENT. Funds—December 31, 1895 ... £2,601,016 Premium, Income & Revenue 1895 £1,587,964 Aabburton Agent—F. lERRIMAN.



IMPORTANT NOTICE. 1 THE DRESDEN PIANOFORTE MANU FACTURING & AGENCY COMPANY, DUNEDIN AND WELLINGTON, HAVE much pleasure in notifying thoir numerous Clients in Ashburton »nd surrounding districts, that they «ye appointed MR HENRY STEPHENSON, Auctioneer, as their Representative and Agent, as above mentioned. MR STEPHENSON is empowered to collect and receive all moneys on the Com pany's behalf. THE DRESDEN PIANO MANUFACTUR ING & AGENCY COMPANY. 10 52 ,J. A. X. RIEDLE, Manager. ,;



SUGAB. TTAVING made a Special Purchase of 35 TONS of the Best Queensland Cane Sugar, we have decided to reduce the price to 2|d per Ib, with TEA of any popular brand. Now is the time to lay in stocks, OUR CHEAP SALE BOOMS. JOHN OKR & GO.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that it is the ( intention of the Ashburton Borough Council, under the powers conferred by the " MimicipaljCorporations Act, 1886, Amend ment Act, 1896," to CLOSE THE STREET leading from Dobson Street to the South east Town Belt through the Cemetery Reserve, No. 298, and a plan of the said street is on view at the Town Clerk's Office, Baring Square, West. J. SEALY, 9 19 Mayor,



ASHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. PTIHOSE in favor of forming a Friday JL Evening Cooking Class from 7 to 9 ; fee, 7b 6d per term, kindly send in their names to any member of the Committee, or' to the undersigned by THURSDAY EVEN ING NEXT. Members tickets transferable to any member of one household. Visitors of Tiokeb holders will be admitted to any Lesson at; Is. 10 109 W. J. SILCOCK, Chairman.



THE ECLIPSE CYCLE WOEKS, HAVEINOW IN STOCK ANDJTQ ARRIVE, Ex|s.Bi Ruahine, Maniari, and Mataura, The Largest Shipment ,of ■ FIRST CLASS BIOYOLES AND ACCESSORIES Ever brought to Ashburton.



TXTE |are now in a position to supply THE ECLIPSE-HUMBER ROADSTERS AND ROAD RACERS, Which were such favourites last season. The components of the above machines are manufactured by PERRY & CO., LIMITED, And are acknowledged to be the best in the world. All Machines fitted with Westwood Hollow Rims> If you require a first class mount at £20 with 50 per cent longer guarantee than any other make, send in your order without' delay, as we have already on our books orders for 35 of the above machines to com mence the season,,



P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Batchers of Ashburton and Surrounds ing District that he has Opened up Business j lin the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables as a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and ! HORSE HAIR in large or small quantities. Office Pays—Tuesdays and Saturdays AH Coir.muni^tioui carefyliy *tUed«d to



We have also landed a large quantity of first class Rubber Goods, and can supply Outer Covers, Valves, and Inner Tubes at 25 per cent> less than usual prices, Cycle Sundries of every description, in cluding Lamps, Bells, Wremhes, Oilers, Saddles, Inflatora, Toe Clips, Trouser Clips, Cycle Oapea, Gear Cases, Handle Bars, Pedals, Perry's Chains, etc, etc. Repairs of every description executed on the premises. ECLIPSE CYCLE WOBKB B&RjNG SQUARE, ASHBUjiTQNi



John Orr k C: Sale Extraordinary TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, I CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., in the Ashburton County, WE HA VI DEFINITELY DECIDED TO i 'CUEHDCTGIS J3Y OWJE3 HALF. With this end in view we are now SELLING AS UNDER:—



Groceries. Best Snowdrop Sugar 2£dperlb TOibbag ... 13a 3d Tea in half cheats lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2a 9dper 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4d per lb per box English Parafine CandSea 6£d per lb per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6s 6d per tin , ~ 12a 9d per case ; Rollit's Flour at Mill prices. Currants ... 4£d perlb Cornflour ... 3d per lb Essence of Lemon .. 4d Essence of Coffee ... ... 10£ d Sago ljd per lb Juno Tobacco 4slOdperlb Bran 3s 6d per bag Sharps .... 5s per Wg



Hardware* Lawn Mowers \ formerly Z(k 355, 40s, 45a ..j now 2b, 2fj,303,3fi. Wire Netting ... Ifd per yard per roll Register Grates, IDs 6cl, Ile6d, and 12s 6d Garden Spades, 3b 6d, 4s, and 4s 6d Garden Forks from Is each Garden Hoes from 9d each Knives and Forks, 6s, It, Ba, and 9s a dozen Builders and Farmer's requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives.



Crockery & Glassware. Printed Gups and Saucers 2s lOd per dozen. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s6dperdoiea Good Moulded Tumblers 3s per dozen Wine Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Seta (61 pieces) 30a, (stylish ( patterns.) Blue Pheasant Piates 2a 6d per dosen Glass-cover Dishes ... ... 9J eaofc Toilet Sets ... 6s6d,?a6d, is, 123



Being direct importers we have decided to continue to sell FOB CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES. ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP John Or & Co., ASHBUBTON.



P bit*? No iO'-'S. j G R EAT Clearing Sale. £800 Worth to be Realised in Seven Days, HHHE STOCK IN TRADE of John McKeaguh, General Store keeper, , Arcadef corner, has to be disposed of within mvew days over the counter, and to effect a Clearance EXTRAORDINARY PRICES will be the rule, The whole stock of Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware, mast be sold, as a clearance is imperative, and the prices to induce trade will be lower than have yet been charged at any of the sales recently advertised, .! . !' THE SALE BEGAN TO-DAY, lit 10 a-m., aud will continue till the premise! are completely cleared.



The Stock has been well selected, la of the highest quality, and this oppor tunity is not one to be neglected. Come early and reap the benefit of the Reductions. 10126



A VICTIM OF Functional Disease, A1 a viim NKVER *Bils aQy onß,in xx.ldAU.ill kjjph A predicament. To fofferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is " A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitape of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous.. Many persons afflicted withconstip*tion have testi« fieri not only to its immediate relievirg properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required whi'e usin^ it. It doea not interfere with the diet, habitß or occu- j [ pat ion, and products no inconvenience in it 3 action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press at the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public in a popular form.



ALAXUM COMSS: Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costivencss, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition.



NOTE THIS WELL,- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the body may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such fa con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sen the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create I an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper asaimila tioQ of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that maybe recom mended to be "just as good.' It may be better—for the dealer— -because of its better profit, buc in such an instance the dealer is mot the one who needs help.



FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, PMOB 2s 6d



GBAHAM & CO's DATENT P E R M AN E NT FOOT-ROT CUBE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can ba applied at a cost of less thin OiS TE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Read opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Mabxbobotjgh. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation in saying it is the most effective have met, and lies been used in the district j under my oharge with the best results. I j have recommended &nrt shell continue to j , recommend it to any owners of sheep aflected j with Fost-Bot, & disease whioh I regreiig p»*" Is so often neglected until it takes "gifah b strong hold 00 the flock that it o»' a m i ong er be ignored, when it might ' avl& been eaail y put down at its fir** a pp earanoo by a little RttenSioa ipo tue use of your remedy. [ JOHN MOORE, I Inspector ot Stock February 28, 1895.



You have ruined yauie constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit by drinking only Kozib Tka, it i* pure ftnd Teli&U«.-~John Ore & Go. Sole Ajf a v > S'wie Nm Vtnui,



STILL WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN. A NP .1 ur <S^Ss? ttß and fcho Public ia general will nota that other storekeepers are IMITATING OUR STYLE of doing business on the cash principle, thus proving the old proverb to be true that nothing succeeds like eucces and ' IMITATION IS THE SINOEREST FLATTERY. SUGAK! SUGAE! SUGAE! FINPST SNOWDROP SOGAR, Per Pound 2id, 2|d, 2|d, PerPoond. Or 661T9 Bag for Hg 34.



Arab Tea in 10!b tins, Is 6d per lb ; Ceylon Tea in 5 and 101b tins, Is 6ri por lb; Ceylon Tea in 50 and 60ib boxes trom Is Id per lb; China Tea in 60lb boxes at 9£d per lb ; Finest Timaru Oatmeal, 251b bags for 2-i 9d ; Highest test keroseue, water while, 6s 6d per tin, 12* 9d per case« Electric Candles, 4d per lb by the box ; English parrafln wax candles, 6d per lb by the box ; Rollitt's Supreme roller lour, 2001 b sacks, 24s ; Rollitb'g Supreme roller flour, 1001b bags, 12s 6d; Rollitt's supreme roller flour, 501b bags, 6i 4d ; Rollitt'H Supreme roller flour, 251b bags, 3s 3d ; Lemon peel, 71b tin for 3j 9d; mixed peel (lemon, orange and citron), 8d per lb or 2lb for Is 3d; corn flour, 3d per lb or 12 lbs for 2s lid; essence of coffee, large bottles, lOd per bottle, 9st 10J per dosas; sardines, 4J per tin, 4s per doeen ; English baking powder. 3d per tin, 5 tins for Is; English custard powder, 3d per tin, 5 tins for Is ; English egg powder, 3d per tin, 5 tins for Is; Greenbank's oauatic soda, (GriSn brand), 3d per tin or 7-i 6d per dozen ; Sheep's tongues, lib tins, Bd, or 21b tins, le 3d; furniture polish, 6J per bottle, quart bottles acetic acid, 2s lid ; knife powder, Id and 2d per box: lib tin best quality assorted Jams. sdper tin or 4s 9d per dozen; lib tin best quality raspberry jams, 6i per tie or 5i 9d per doeen; 21b glass jars Phoenix jam, la per jar; 2£lb tint preserved fruit, peaches, apricots, and pears, lCd pur tin; Fresh Herrings, 6£ per tin ; Kippered Herrings, lOd per tin; Herrings in Tomato Sauoe lOd per tin j Van Houten Cocoa, 3s 3d per tin ; Fry's Coooa, Is 4|d per lb tin; Currie Powder, 7jd per bottle j Bed Herrings, 9at 1b ; Salt Herrings, 9 at Is; Prime Pickled Salmon, 4d per lb ; Finest Dried Aprioots, Peaches and Pears, lOd per lb; Muscatels, 8d per lb; New Dates, 6d per lb; New Fig*, 8d per lb ; Extract of Boap, 14 packets at Is; Refined Toilet Soap (4 tablets in box), 9<i per box; lib bars Toilet Soap, 6d per bar; Glycerine Soap, in bars, 4d per bar ; Balls of Glycerine Soap, 3d per ball or 2s 9d per dozen ; Worcester Sauce, 5d per bottle or 4s 6d per dozen; Bloater Paste, 4£d per tin ; Crosse and Blackwell'e Potted Ham, in jars, Is per jar (delicious); Benger'a Food, Is lid per tin; Enos' Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle; Hood's Sarasparilla, 4s B<l per bottle; Ayer's Sarsaparilla, 4s 8d per bottle; Followay'a and Qocklb's Pills, Is 4d per box: Nailrod Tobacco, 4e 6d»per lb; Ruby Tobacco, 5s per lb.



Cutlery. Good Strong Knives and Forks from 63 6d per dozen paii-B, Table Spoons and Forki from 4s 6d per dozen, Desert Spoonß and Forks from 3s 9d per dosen, Teupoona from 2a 6d per dozen, Set of Carvers from 63 6d per net Etc., etc, etc. 4 kind* of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per 1b ; Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties, 60s per cwt,; Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per Back ; Sharps, 5s 3d: Bran, 3a 6d, FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East_Street, Ashburtor, and High Street, Cbrißtchurcb. P.O. 8«67. Telephone 24.



PAINTING! PAINTING! 1898. PAPEEHANGINGS! 1898. JUST LANDED EX MATATUA, 6000 PIECES WALL PAPERS OF ARTISTIC PATTERNS, FASHIONABLE TINTS, AND SPLENDID QUALITY. THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. PERSONS desirous of having their Homea decorated with taste to suit the times art invited to inspceb our Stock. Competent workmen sent to any part of the district. :o: TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. JUST LANDED. Ex Invercargill from Bluff , t> 30,000 ft Red Pina Ex Gisborne from Thames ... ... ... 45,G00fb White Piae Ex Maria from Kaipara ... .... . 15,000 ft Kauri Ex Glencairn from Wanganui ... ... ... 15,000 ft Totara Ex Glencairn from Havelock ... ... , 15,000 ft Red Pine TO FARMERS. —Trucka of coal direct from the ship's aide, cheaper than any home is the trade. , . , , W. H. COLLINS & CO., IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. AGENT—RoyaI Insurance Company.



mcdonalo & mcdiarmid Removing to NEW PREMISES BETWEEN N. Z. Clothing- Factory & Orr & Co. CLOSED-THURSDAY. OPEN-FRIDAY.