The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xvin. no. 4374:

AsHBURTOis: Saturday, December 18, 1897.

PRICE t ONE PENJNY



Shipping, jjjBHKjgES HIPP TNG 00.5 | ' ■ 'LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, ' #O%LQ^I)ON ? Vi* Monte Video, Tenerifti * Plymouth. Beet Acoommodftfcion for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. Port of Sbeamore. Tous. Departure. Date. Kaikoura 4507 Wellington Dec. 23 Tongariro 4163 — Feb 17 Ruahiiws 6127 — March 17 Runufcaka ( 4515 — April 14 We are now prepared to book through pMMges. to th« Weat Coast of South America »ai Bahia, Pernambuoo, and the Falkland Islands. Rates and other par ticul&ri on application. For farther partiottlatt apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS., Lm Agents, Ashburton. SHAW, SATILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR LONDON. fcftwA, T3OYAL MAIL STEA iQBSi^ '"' MERS, with eapsrlor Xjj^^fiK^&ccommcKiation for all classes i^^^^^^ of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teneriffe and Ply month. Tom Commander From Date. Gothic .« 7730 Kidley ... Wel'tn Jan. 6 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden ... — Jan. 20 Tokomaru 6238 Maxwell ... — Mar. Aotaft ... 6346 Scotland ,„[ — Mar. lonia ... 4753 Kempson.- —- Mar. 31 " CARGO STEAMERS. Rangitir* W045 .Burton ..1 Wel'tn Deo. 10 Matatua.,. 5320 Evans ... — Dec. 23 P»k«ha ...4331 Proaser ... — Maori ... 5200 Moffatt; ... — ilamari... 3583 Levack ... — Aotea and Tokomara carry saloon fiMcengers only. For freight and passage apply to HAWMJSR AND GRAVES, Agents. IfrE&L' EXCURSIONS To be made by the magnificent Steamer Waikare, 3670 tons register. IN. JANUARY Next this favorite Steamer .will make two trips to the West Coast Soundt, leaving Port Chalmers on January 20th, and again on the 29th. And in July next the Waikare will make an excursion to Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti, and JCar&toug*. Fait particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN, 12 23 Agent. MUSICAL. M*lL B byani K ing (Kaelier Hall, London.) ORGAN, PIANO, and THEORY. IFor particulars apply Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, Aehburton. Methveu once a week. 11 150 lilT OSBOBN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Aahburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—via., March, July, aud November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Mußio, Eftqjfjlo, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. PIANOFORTE, SmaTNO, ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. •yf R8 ■ TDO~WMAN "E 1 ° X Member of the Canterbury Society of Professional Musicians, Havelook Street, A6>bburton. RAKAIA—TUESDAYS. Pupils prepared for Trinity Collegt exarainatiewm. A CARD. MISS BESSIE J3IMMONDS, mEACHER OF THE VIOLIN Sawders' Buildings, Alhbarton. ]Vf~*~®*^~" jn a i"so n MUSIC TEACHER, Corner Wills and William Streets, ' Near Wakanui Road. Pupil* token for Piano and Organ. ■.M*__ "" " 1897. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, AND FRENCH. MES F.~~MAKEIG. THE THIRD TERM will begia on MONDAY, September 20. 109 Wills Street, Ashburton. MJjlewellyn Owen, PIANOFOaTJBI, SINGING AND HARMONY AND MANDOLJNE. A OAKD MRS A fl fi LA RIDGE, i__. \J. I^LARIDGK, TEAGHBR OF :yiANOI^ORT£, ORGAN, and SINGING OOX STREET, ASHBURTON. T«mt on Applioatioe,



-1=15,000 ■■= ''ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING "REQUIRED. With Stove Jfipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low preneure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACELOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DDNEDIN. 6 315 S ROBERT MURRAY, BAST STBEET, ASHBDHTON. (For the last 18 years the only practical Horologist in the District.) TNVITES the public to inspect his magnificent stock of WATCHES, * * CLOCKS, P JlliWJh:iL,r-.K«,Y, Q OPTICAL AND OTHER LINES. r k 0 —- ' . w Wfit«li©«S of all grades from the lowest price to the highest) quality—non-magnetic London hand-made goods. .» OH Oloelss* 'in Ormolu Marble, Wood, Nic\ei, and Fancy Oases, the „ bigher grades being manufactured on th\ premises. W p| Jewellery and" F*l«te<i God 'I»~Newest designs, ~ best quality, lowest prices. Q Holding the most perfect plant, the largest stock of materiali, and J the most skilful staff of workmen, Robert Murray can offer exceptional advantages in the execution of Repairs. H 50 YoftSS Experience in the trade. DAVID THOMAS. Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Asrent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON* i Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwaid and Ashbarton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fbioys Sales of Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Olearias Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- ,* •' Mataon and 00, Ohriatchurch Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Oo Lightband's Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company IGrrahftm's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and 00, Blunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tooia Belfast Manures RAKAIii DISTRICT SALES. 1 HAVE mado arrangement* with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakaia. to * acb as my AGENT for all Auctioneering Work in that District, and in oodjunction wtth them it will be ray endeavour to make the RAKAIA SALE A SUCCESS. DAVID THOMAS, Auhburfcon GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF i PLANET JR. TOOLS. DAVID THOMAS, ABHBURTON? WHEAT. WHEAT. YT7B AEE PROMPT OASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLEN G WHEAT AT HIGHEST MASK N'T RATES, We are »wo prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acconnt in oar Kew Grain Sfcorea "c v Street, Ashburton, on Very favourable terms Ful «i^Cfcm ß aXandTwi^ RATES ROLLITT & GO., CANTERBURY FLOUK MILLS. OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET. k



FRED. MAKEIG, "DROKiSR & COMMISSION AGENT. > ■ Barry town Flat Gold Mining Shares attf Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT -teiwJ) SOLD ON COMMISSION. FEED MAKEIG, Arcade DENTAL NOTICE. Me S. B. Seymour. I Mr 0. W. Skymopr. ly/TE^SSRIS SEY|MOUR * SON Surgeon Dentists, :' Ghristohuroh, Have opened a branch of their business in Ashburton. Mr 0. W. Seymour may be consulted at their rooms in Buruett Street, next J. T. Mitchell's Photographic Sludio, and opposite the Club. 11 30 $ 1 & to U§l is SIEATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED. UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CASES. /^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS : From 2 Guineas pei week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TEW^ OWN MEDICAL ADVISER. Apply to— THE MATRON, StRATHMOEB PIUVATB HOSPITAL, Ferry Road (jusb over Ea»6 Belt), Christ -6 135 church. G. K. ASKIN, TANCKED STKEET, Tt/TACHINIST k CYCLE {MECHANIC CYCLES CAKEFDLiLY EEPAIRED, ALL WORK GUARANTEED. 10 190 ■~ | . """"-——— rf _____ .—-_—-__--_--__ C . ; ■ ■ " f+ to N •§ X 3 m rri' : ° • ro i ff L_>dL g ro S n / jjr .•n Z~-.L_= = R ~ «* ——————————~—————— ■»_;■■'"■■' '.-J-. ''-^— . ' m NEW BOOKS.—Annuals for 1897, Young England, Chums, Chatterbox. Bo peep, Sunday, The Prize, Child's Own Magazine, Clegg Kelly, Kings of the Se», Princeaa Sarah, Fascination of the King, Lilac Sun Bonnet; Nat Gould's, Marie Correlli's Dv Maurier'a $ Sheep Doctor (by Arniitage, Prospector's Hand Book (by Anderson), Ready Made Speeches, Mjei Robbie, tto,—A. H. N. AsDvmw%



Norember 1897. SUMMER HAS COMB. AFTEBa bleak uncompromising Bptin we have worked into better weathei wnd with it announce tho arrival of N'KV SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summe Wear. Just landed—The new cycling corset fo Ladies' wear. The [celebrated P.D. cor»e in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapei . New shades in Silks—New shades in Sho! Silks. The latest colors from hpme. 12 new shades in shot ribbons: for ■ Hat Trimmings, etc., — pure si'k — very low prices. Large and choice assortment of Laces in white, cream, and butter colour. Sunshades in endless variety and choice designs for Ladies' and Children, Special purchase of Silk Capes—New and choice designs in Blouses and Blousings, Feathers, Flowers, Summer Hats and Bonnets, Pelisses, Tunics, Overalls, and Pinafores. Cream Silk Stripes aud shot effects, light and dark, for blousings. Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. tar The Dress stock is |tbe stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Belting and Belt Clasps in endless variety. Special makes in bead trimming?, guipures, etc.—The best 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloveßin Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. lOOdozen fineCambrioand Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Ties, Fronts, Ribbon*, aud FrilliDgs. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings. Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the latest styles' W. //. IOLUER, 15 THE CORNEK" JUST IN TIME FOB Spring Cleaning AND Ghrislmas Holidays AT T.H.Unclrill&Co's (opposite arcade) TANORED STREET. WE HAVE JUST LANDED, per the S.B. Mamari, 3 Cases 16 packages of BRASS AND IRON BEDSTEADS, direct from the best makers in Birmingham. Beautiful and new designs, in French and Italian Testers. Call and see. We have also just landed, per the s.s. lonic, 3 bundles and 15 cases of Linoleum, Floor-cloth, Bedding, Tapestry, Cretonne, Leather, etc , ail new desigoß. $W We are noted by many to be the Cheapest and Best House in Town for the above lines. Call and inspect our Stock before purchasing elsewhere. We are now opening up a Splendid Assortmenb of Fancy Goods, Photo Frames, Wood and Glass Wall Brackets, Fire Screens, Pictures framed and unframed, and numerous other articles suitable for Christ mas presents. —CALL AKD SEE. NOHB PRESSED TO BUY FANCY CHAIRS, WHATNOTS, OVERMANTELS AMERI CAN & AUSTRIAN CHAIRS in Great Variety. Venetian Blinds made to order at T;H. Undrill & Cos., CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & PICTURE FRAMERS. Opposite Arcade, Tancred Street. I ASHBURTON. 12 96 Just a minute ! This may mean pounds in your pocket. Knowledge is power ;to know what to do at the right time strengthens your reputation, people respect and speak about you; for instance, a sensible person that has a bad cough or cold immediately goes to tho grocer or chemist and buys a bottle of Woods' Great Pepper mint Cure, for the simple reason that he knows it will put him and his family all



I ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDINC AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. g '» C\® *nd aftep Tn»rsday, the 7th day of 7 \J January, 1897, this Office will be r CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF r HOLIDAY. t ON 8 THURSDAY instead of > SATURDAY, r And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager FOR Beauty of Design, Strength of Material^ aud Easy Running THE ECLIPSE - HUMBEJR is laps ahead of all competitors at the same price, and is still going strong. , A third shipment of components now lauding ex " Matatua," Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. FOR the beat quality of Christmas Groceries at reasonable prices go to CARSON & C 0,, New Fruits Just to Hand. For unequalled value in Tea try • j C AKB OIS & CO, Professional Tea Blenders. For the choicv-st goods in China and Earthenware suitable fur presents, go to OAK SON & CO., Direct Importers. For the best value in E'ectro-Plate, Cutlery, Nickel, and E.P. Spooue and Forks go to CARS 0 N & CO, Tancred Street. For the best value in Household Iron mongery, Enamelled Ware, etc., go to CAJKSON & CO. A Fresh Shipment now Landing ex " Matatua." CAESON & Co., Grocers & Ironmongers, Importers of Glass, China, and Earthenware, TANCRED STREIiT & ARCADE, ASHBURTON. A. WARREN, BASKETMAKKR, ' ■VTEXT E. W. Hall's, Herbalist, (nearly opposite Arcade), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. as • -I ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made fco Order and Repaired. 12 20 EOZIE IEA JBeatc* J^il WASTE Paper for sale. Apply Guardian Office. X OOK HERE—Herbal Beer, Lemonade, I 1 Soda Water, and all other Summer Drinks at 2d per glass at W. G. Page's Store, East Belt. WANTED Known—That you can get Furniture at A. HARRISON'S, East Street, next Umbrella Shop, at Christcburch prices, and equally good Duchesse Chests at front £3 \oi ; five-drawer Cheats at £2 15s ; fourJ drawer Chests at from £1 153. All other things at reduced prices. 12 94 FOR SALE—I Galvanised Iron Ship's Water Tank, 400 gallons, Apply Fletcher Bros. MRS ALCORN'S New Toys, Dolls, Balls, etc., for Christmas and New Year are now opened up and inspection is invited. Mount Melhck stamped work, Embroidered Tray Cloths, Pillow Covers, Handkerchiefs, etc., also to hand. All kinds of Underclothing, Pinafores, and Aprons made to order on the premises. Millinery and Dressmaking receive strict attention. A good assortment of Costumes, Dress Goods, Prints, Muslins, Embroideries, Laces, Jackets and Capes. 12 91 ICE 3, Ices, Ices.—Call on the old reliable Ice Cream Veador for a Cooler, Iced Summer Drinks, etc.—H. A Flower, Con ectioner, East Street. CLARKfsTliTpiils Tr° warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years. In boxea 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln aud Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincoln England. FOR COXJGHB, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA Influenza, Consumption, &c, See KAY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OF LINSEBD Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Toll), &C KAY'S COMPOUND, a demaloent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaint* \£ AY'S COMPOUND, for Coaglu and Colds, ie equal!, l\ serviceable lor horses and Cttttfe IX aY'S TIC PILLS, a specific in Neuralgta Taowcbe |V &o. Contain Quinine, Iron, 4o bINUM OATHABTICUM PILLS d geetlve, oono t tive, and agreeably aperient kOAOTLINB—Cement for Broken Articles. Sold r everywhere. Manufßctorv. Stockroit Ecclfttd j KOZf£ -..TClfiA. 1



Vv anted, O EMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllor 1 it Stock-taking Sale will last for fourtee dayg only. Jsow's your time to buy. WANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Stra] Shoes, tan or black, only 3s 6d, a Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WHKBE are you going to, my pretti maid? To Mburr's Cheap 800 Sale, iir, he said rTIHOSE who are married m»y also have i JL pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toned, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate cost, at H. Bairstow's. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical lint «t H Samix's, Optician WANTED Known.—Ladies' Water . proofs 5b lid, Aprons 6o\ Prints 3£d Jackets 4a lid, Art Muslin l£d per yard, Umbrellas Is, Pompons one dozen for Is, Corset a Is 6d.—Andrew Okb's Great Sale., 8 18 WANTBD Known, the doors and windows aie lined with wonderfu bargains, at Mkllob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Orrs' cheap Bale. 7 44 WANTED KNOWN. - Ladies' shot ribbed hoee, 6d par pair ; Ladies' I black cashmere hose, Is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair; ladies' gloves 6d per , pair; lined kid gloves (fur tops) 2s 6d per pair—At A. Orb's cheap sale. 742 TT7 ANTED KNO WN—New Gentlemen^ VV Shirts, Ties, Scarves, Collars, and all requirements of choice design now showing.—W. H. Collier. WANTED KNOWN-Infantees, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large I white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, ! h-oin 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10s 6d, [ worth 21s— Ah A. Ore's cheap sale. 743 WANTED Known. — Boys' Overcoats 3s 9d, Boots 4j 6d to 7s lid, Infants' , Boots 6d, four Gent's ties for Is, four pair of Socks for Is, Cap 6d, Best Colonial Trousers 6s lid.—A. Orb's Sale of Assigned EiUte of W. S. Mitchell. 8 185 j WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from Is 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray c'otha, doyleys, toilet covers, and tabJc covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orr's cheap sale 7 46 ; *yOUNG MEM—Write to me for Va!u JL able Free Book concerning your selves,— PsoFEssca R. B. Hermann Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should ce'ebnite the record reign. Get married, and buy their furniture at H. Bairstow's, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed. 6 120 WANTED KNOWN-Ladies'" Jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods', 50 per cent off usual pries ; ladies' dre-sing gowns, at English cost—A*i A. Ork's cheap sale. TXT"ANTED Known, in fourteen days I T V intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots.— Mullou's Zealandia Boot Store. T ADIES.— Write to me for Valuable JLj Free Book conceding yourselves.— Professor R. R. Hermann, French Special ist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 8 79 WA^TED Known—That J. Moison has received a varied stock of Summer Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap \ and lace up, which he will sell at a good 1 Discount for Cash. Repairs aa usual done at once. Nothing bub the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boot Depdt, Ashburton IB EARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest assortments of spring goods ever shown iv Ashburton now showing. W. H. Collier. VJTT'ANTED, wise fathers and mothers to VV remember that Mellor's Annual Boot Sale is now on. WANTED Known—That we are now showing the finest assortment of' i Geuts' Ties, Bows and Scarfs, we have ever ! had Ihe pleasure of submitting. Men's ami Boys' Straw and Felt Hats in endless assortment. New Goods in Tennis Shits just opened.—Mitchell & Turner. TTUSHING Season.—l am now showing a JL; great variety of fishing requisites in ail the latest designs, including Rod?, Minnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gut, Lines, j Waders, Rod Mouatings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—-J. W. Hardley, East Street. WANTED Known —Two cases of Sample Hosiery for sale, Ladies' Combinations and Vests, Plain and Fancy Stockings, Men's Socks and Vests, all at landed cost.—Mitchell & Turner. WANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roon-s, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours. A few boarders will 6nd all the comforts of a home. WANTED— Ladies to give Mitchell & Turner's Dresses aud Dress making one trial. A unique selection of Blouse Goods and Trimmings now showing A BOON to Cyclists.—Beeman's Pepsin Chewing Gum keeps the mouth always moist; also the best cure for In* digestion.—H. A. Flower, Confectioner, etc. East Street JUST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 68 lid, usually 8s 9d.—Mki-lor's Zea l&ndia Bpob Store. WANTED KNOWN—French serges m navy, black and maroon, at Is 6(1 ,worth 2 3 6d.;. dress goods, from lOd per yard single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d silicias and linings, all reduced—At A Orr's cheap sale. 7 4 WANTED Known—A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellor's, for fourteen days only. WANTED Known, Mellor's Bargain Sale now on- Come early. Uhil iclten'BStraps Is 9d, uhually 2s 6d. , "OLUSiI Derwont Potatoes, 3» 6d per bag; X 3 Sharpß, 53 per bag ; Bran, 3s 6-i per I bftg, eje «iQrß,—FfcSWSfißßros., A«h,burton_,



. CABLE NEWS. g w II I. »*^^— —* a London, December 16 William Terris, the well-known " actor, has been assassinated outside the P t Adelphi Theatre. His awwilant wai arrested. He is believed to be a super - numerary formerly employed at the F theatre. 1 Vladimi Woodseff, editor of an , Anarchist paper, has been arrested »t i the British Muicum, on a charge of | inciting several people to assassinate k the Cz*r. Private letfcerg from Madrid report that the city is in a state of great dis ! order. Military occupy the streets, while mobs are encouraging General Weyler to promote a revolution. J.ondon, December 17 Wrottesley 11*11, the seat of Lord Wrotteßley, near Waiver hauapton, hag been destroyed by fire. Athens, December 16 The Chamber of I deputies has to-day passed the ratification of the treaty of peace with Turkey. Bkrlin, December 17 At a banquet- at Kiel to Prince Henry, who left in command of the squadron for Kaiochou, the Emperor directed him to make it clear to every foreigner that tho German St. Michael had planted the Imperial eagle on Chinese soil to protect commerce and missionaries, and any affront to the flag, or prejudice to their rights, must be met by a blow from a mailed fist. Prince Henry, in reply, paid he was animated by a single desire to preach abroad the Gospel of the Emperor's consecrated person, and in conclusion referred "to the Emperor's crown of thorns. Constantinople, December 17 The Sultan has ratified the Graeco- Turkish peace treaty. Hollo way's Pills and Ointment.—The most effectual cure for gout and rheumatism. —A frequent cause of these complaints it the inflammatory state of ihe blood, attended wish bad digestion, lassitude -md great debility, showing the want of proper cir culation of the fluid, and any impurity of the blood greatly aggravates these disorders. Hollo way's Pills are of so purifying & nature th.it <i few doses takeu in time are an effectual preventive against gout and rheumatism, but ar.yone who haw an attack of either should uae Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful properties of which, combined with the effects of the Pill?, ensure a certain care. The Ointment should be thoroughly rubbed into the parts affeoted at leant twice a d>iy after they havebeen sufficiently fomen ted with warm water to open the porss to facilitate the introduc ion of the Ointment to thrc glavds. r ■■ ■■'! ii- -~—»~— i i MAIL NOTICS3. The Letter l>ox will be cleared for the despatch of torrespoMdeuce from Ashburfcon for the undermentioned places as follows :— urnham and Dunsandel, daily 3,15 ptn Ohertscy and Rakaia, daily 630 am 315 pm 6 30 pm ■ Dromore, daily 630 pm Uhiistchurch. and north, daily 630 am 315pm and 6 30 pm and ou Mondays, Wednesdays, and. Fridays at 10 30 am Bifffilton, Willowby, daily ... 10 30 a m Ltsmore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am H"lgin, vVakanui, and River- Bide, daily ... ...- 6 30 am Seaview, SeAn'e'd, Kyle, and Newl&nds, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am Wtaatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and FiemingtoD, daily ... 25 pm Mount Sor.iers, Springbmn, Stave^ey, Alford Forest, daily ...  ... 4 pm Metkven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm filling, Rangitafca, daily ... 10 30 am i'emuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 1 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 315 pm Ruapana, Monday and Thurs day » 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4pm • Wee tcrfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 4 pm Letters containg anything of value should . be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be eompulsorily registered and charged double registration fee. IVOVSCB. THE ASHBURTON TAILORING COMPANY has ou hand a very choice selection of the very latest Patterns, by which the public caa secure the most Fashionable Suit, and not hare any old stock paimed onto them. Our cutter,-Mr Pauling, has had a large experience in the hest Tailoring Establishments in the colony. Therefore give us a trial, and we will guaran tee you one of the most fashionable Suits proem able, Gents' own material made up. W. PAULING, Manager loz Prevention IS WORTH POUiSD.S OF CURB Why ru!n your Reapers and u10we..., by using inferior Lubricating OUb, whlc* lira your horses and clog thu Machines, when you 3*u obtain a true F*»brloant> VA&V€*li IW is . which has bean thoroughly tested all ovo ■ he world and pronounced Unequalled > Obtainable from all Storekeepers cr the Agents EBWAB^ REECE & SON OHUISTOHUROH Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing at Monroe, Mich., was severely»fflicted with rheumatism but received prompt relief from pain by usiug Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says : "At times my back would ache to badly that I could hardly rise up. If I had not gotten relief I would not be here to write thesofow lines. Chambetlaiu's Pan Balm has done me a great deal of good atitl I feel very thankful for it. For wle bj <rA»b.b,ttcton, Drag Comply,