CHRISTCHURCH SHOW.

The exhibits in all the departments were of the highest class, and show that breeders are quite as enthusiastic as ever and have no intention of allowing the stock of the colony to fall below the standard but rather to raise the stock as much above it as possible. The sheep and cattle were as usual superior, but beyond the Rokeby Estate, Mr T. E. Upton, and Mr Stringfellow, and Mr W. J. Siloock, butoher, no Ashburton names appear in either prize list. In draught horses Ashburton breeders were more suc cessful. Mr J Grigg took first and Mr R. Clarke second in the two-year-old, while Mr Grigg's Federation was second in the three-year-old clasß, and the same owner waß first in colts. In brood mares Mr Grigg's Mag was awarded first and the j championships. Mr Thomas Taylor secured aeoond in the two-year-old fillies and he also defeated Mr G. E Rhodes' splendid pair of geldings. The Press says the judges had a difficult task to decide between Mr Thomas (Taylor's and Mr G E. Rhodes' geldings, and after having them twice in the ring, eventually decided in favor of the Ashburton owner. In geldings of any age Mr R. Clarke scored first and Mr Small gained some second prizes in addition to those recorded above. In produce Mrs Weaton and Mrs McDowell are the only ABhburton names mentioned as prize winners in butter. The following ia the prize list so far as it chronicles local winners:—

Shbep. — Merino, Fine Combing — Ram above 18 months and under 30 months—John Anderson 1 and silver medal, Rokeby Estate 2. Two rams under 18 months--Rokeby Estate 1 and 2, C. Ensor vh c. Ewe under 18 months—Rokeby Estate 1 and 2. Merino, Strong Combins!—The Ohristchurch Meat Company, Limited's, prize of £10 10a for ten pnre-fored merino ewes most suitable for breeding half-bred lambs — New Zealand Alford instate Company, Limited, (E. Herr ing, manager). Shropshire Downs — Ten flock rams under 13 months—G. G. Stead 1, 0?. E. Upton 0.. In-bred Halfbred—Ram j above 30 months'—James Little 1 and 2, R. j wad J. Reid ho. Ewe with lamb—J. String fellow 1 and 2. Crossbred—Five crossbred down wethers under 13 months—John Grigg 1. Ten wethers of any breed or cross, suitable for the frozen meat export trade— S. Garforth 1, John Grigg 2 and 3, John Deans vhc,J. M. Furze o. Ten wethers of any breed or cross, suitable for the frozen meat export trade, shown in wool—John Grigg 1 and 2, 8. Garforth 3, John Deans vho and c, Emerson Bowes he, John Deans medal. Five ewe or wether lamba unshorn, Song-wcolled, for butchers' purposes only— F. Campion 1, Thomas Dawson 2, Cashmere Estate (O. P. Hugonin, manager), vho and ho,

Oawlk—Alderney or Jersey—Bull of any age—George Gould 1, W. J. Silcook2. Bull, 1 year old—John Mather 1, W. J. Silcoek 2. Horsws.— Draught—Entire, 3 years—W. Gilmour, McAlpine, 1 j J. Grigg, Federation, 2; H. J. Pick, Loohiel, vho. Entire, 2 years—J. Grigg 1, R. Clarke 2, H. M. Hay 3. Mare in foal or with foal-J. Grigg 1 and gold medal, John Boag 2. James 'J o!er ton 3. Filly, 3 years,—W. F. M. Buckley 1» J. W. Irvine 2, John Boag, 3. Gelding, 3; yeara-d. J. Herrick 1, W. F. M. Buckley 2, F. Wright c. Filly, 2 yearn—W. F, M. Buckley 1, T. Taylor 2, John Boag 3. Geld ing, 2 years—John Smalt 2, Colt, yearling— J. Grigg 1, John Boag 2. Filly, yearling— S. Farquhar 1, John Boag 2, John Small 3. Pair of geldings—T. Taylor 1, G. E. Rhodes 2. Pair of mares—James St&ckhouse 1 and Mr Standatein'e prize of £2 10s, John Hmall 2. Gelding—Robert Clark 1, G. E. Rhodes 2. Dry mare—Wyllie Bros. 1, John Small 2. Best marawith two of her progeny— John Boag 1.

Daisy Produces — Fresh butter (not separated), not less rhan 3lbs in rolls—Mrs A. Weaton, v.h.c, Mrs T. McDowell, li.c.

THE SITUATION IN INDIA.

British Troops Attacked.

Pres* AshQoiation—By Electric Telegraph ~ Copyright,

Calcutta, .November 10 A body of troops accompanying General Lockhart's column made <v reconnaissance o£ the tribesmen's camp at Saramsar, but found it aban doned. The tribesmen followed and attacked the retiring troops, killing seven and wounding forty. Twelve others are missing.

Received Wakapuaka November 12, 9.45 a.m Guardian Office 10.20 a.m. Calcutta, November 11. The fire of the tribesmen, who are armed with Lee-Metford magazine rifles, at fraramaar was most galling to the British troops. The country is also terribly difficult, enabling a con cealed enemy to lire at close quarters. When the British force was retiring a great body of tribesmen attacked the Northamptonshire regiment, the first battalion of which was forming the rear guard, and compelled them to signal for assistance in order to enable them to remove the wounded. The troopa meanwhile bravely protected their wounded comrades, despite the fact that they were exposed to the risk of being annihilated by the enemy. The Sikhs eventually rendered assis tance, and the wounded were with drawn. The Northamptonshire regi ment had four privates and Lieutenant Waddell killed, and Lieutenant Mclntyre and twelve men missing, while thirty-one others were wounded. The Dorsetshire regiment had two officers and six privates wounded, and the Sikhs two killed and six wounded. The Afridis, with the exception of Akka Khels and Yakka Khels, have offered to submit. Seventy-seven villages belonging to the latter tribes men have been destroyed. London, November 11 Speaking at Acton, Middlesex, Lord George Hamilton said the policy of the GrOYernment with regard to the campaign on the north western frontier in India, was to accept a general sub-1 mission on the part of the enemy, to interfete with the tribpsmen as little as possible, and to concentrate the strength of the British forces on positions. It was essential for the ful filment of Great Britain's obligations that additional British forces be despatched to the l*iger and West Africa under the command of Major Milne. Thirty special officers had already b?en sent out to West Africa, and 16 others were about to sail for the same destination.

DHE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, NOVSMBfift 12, 189?.



Wanted. SOMERSET MEAT MART.—Still in the boom both for quality and prices. 's Prize Beef, Priz» Mntton, and Prize Pork. 0 We are the butchers \vl odo not keep second y rate quality. Don't make any mistake, if ie you want pork sauaagea that you can enjoy —ours is the shop. Nothing to compare with oar small gooda. W. J. Silcock. m _11 70, "ITTOUNG Ladies' Journals for November, JL Weldon'e Ladies' Journal for October, Children'a Bazaar, New Books, By Stroke of Sword, Princess Sarah, Everybody's favorite, Kings of the Sea, Fortune's footballs, the Greater Gospel* Stories for children, Christ and his Friends, and others. —H- M. Jones. T)RIME Blue Derwent Potatoes 4s per JL sack, ex store; also B<au 3s 6d per bag at Fletcher Bros., Gash Supply Stores. QITTINGB of E^ga—Purebred Partridge Cochins, Houdans, Indian Game, Silver Wyandobtes, Golden Pencilled Hamburgs, White Crestedj Golden, and Silver Spangled Polish. Price—From 5s upwards at Pjblham Yards, Peter Btieet, Ashburton '^IT'OUNG Ladies' Journal (November), JL Weldon'a Journal. Dressmaker, and Children's October Quarterly, Family Reader, Reynolds', Lloyd's, Christmas Cards for the mail All new goods just opening at X N. Anderson's, -East Street. 11 64 FISHING Season.—l am now showing % great variety of fishing requisites in all the latest designs, including Rods, iinnows, Flies, Traces, Reels, Gat, Lines, Waders, Rod Mountings, Hooks, etc. Fishing Licenses on sale.—J. W. Hardley, East Street. ICES, Ices, lees.—C*ll on the old reliable i Ice Cream Vendor for a Cooler, loed Summer Drinks, etc.-—H. A Flower, o<»n -eotioner, East Street. WANTED Known—That J. MoisoNhas received a varied stock of Summer \ Boots and Shoes (black and tan) in strap , apd laoe up, which he will sell at a good Discount for Cash. Repairs a» usual done at once. Nothing but the best is kept at J. Moison's Premier Boat Depdt, Ashburton WANTED KNOWN—French serges ! m navy, black and maroon, at Is6d ' worth 2a 6d; dress go ods, from lOd per yard { single oostumes, reduced from 25a to 7s 6d silicias and linings, ail reduced—At A Orb's cheap sale. 74 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] Kozie Tea is strong, rich, and pure.—John Orr and Co , agents') JUST Fanoy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6s lid, usually 8s 9d.—Mkllor's Zea andia Boot Store.



F. FERMMAN. THE PATENT ELASTIC STEEL HOUSE COLLAB. Contractors to Her Majesty's Government (War Office). Patented in Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy, South j Australia, Victoria, and the United Stateß of America, etc. LATEST AWARDS. Silver Medal, Birkenhead Agricultural Society, 1890.—Silver Medal, Altrincham Agricultural Society, 1890.—-Diploma of Merit, Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea, 1890.—Bronze Medal, Prague Exhibition, 1891. Callaughton, Much Wenlock, Salop



Hoixoway's Pills,—The Great Need.— The blood is the life, and on its purity our existence depends. These Pills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all oontamin tions and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whole system, healthily stim ulate sluggish organs, repress over-excited action, and establish the circulation and secretions throughout every part of the day. The balsamic nature of Holloway's Pills exercises marvellous power in giving tone to debilitated and nervous constitutions. These Pills remove all obstructions, both in the bowels and elsewhere, and are on that account much sought for promoting regularity of action in young females and delicate persons who ara naturally weak, or have from some cause become so.



SWOPIIS Of NBW ADTBBTIBIMISHTB. BViadlandor Bros., Ltd—Special entry, Tinwald yards, Tuesday n«t. W. 3. Silcook—Prize beef,' muttoo, and pork. D. Thomas—Waterfcon Cemetery, posts and firewood to sell on Wednesday next. Th« Flying Jordaas ™Priday s November ig.nexfc toDavine'iHottl. H t M.Jonefr-KewbuiinflKi»dv»rUMmeQt



Dear Sirs, —I find the Patent Elastic Steel Collars capital things to break col be in with, as they do not get sore shoulders with them. The mare I had the first for is still working in it, and has not been troubled with boils on her shoulders since she had that collar. Before she was quite unable fco work in the old collars for boils and sore shoulders. lam very pleased with the collars, and if wanting new ones should certainly prefer them to leather ones,—Tours truly, W. MILNER. Cloneymore, Athboy, co. Meath, Ireland Dear Sirs,—The harness and work-horse collars I got from you are, after a very good trial, giving me every possible satisfaction. In fact, I never will use any others.—l am, Sir, faithfully yours, i JOHN M. PURDEN. Spratton Grange, Northampton Sir,—l write to say that the Collars, three of which I have had, give every satisfaction. The hordes that use them never suffer from galled shoulders, which is so of tea the CMB amongst farm horses.—Yours faithfully, W. H. FOSTER. Btainton Manor, Rotherham Gentlemen, —The Steel Collars supplied to me last spring answer very well, and when used where horses are kept in one uniform condition are preferable to old fashioned collars. During hot weather your collars are a great advantage. We have had two in constant use for eight months, and from oat ward appearance they are equal to new. I enclose cheque for two more, No. 6 Collars, which please forward to Conisbrough Station, near Doncaater, and advise me of same.—Yours truly, CHAS. D. NICHOLSON. Godney, Wells, Somerset. Gentlemen—l have much pleasure in say ing your Elastic Collar is giving every satisfaction. It has been in use nearly every day since I have had it, and never rubbed a hair off, I think it is a line thing, especially for the mowing machine.—l am, Gentlemen, yours, &c, THOMAS CHUROHIS.



St. George's Street, Tenby, South Wales Dear Sirs,—The two Patent Steel Horse Collars you sent me last June are giving every satisfaction. I have also been using a light cart-size Steel Collar which Mr James, saddler, got from you for me about three years ago. This one is as good as new now, with the exception of the draught hooks, and they will last for a long time yet. Any one who has used your collars is bound to admit that they are all you claim them to be. When using a leather collar I never broke a colt to harness without the shoulders being galled more or less, but since using the steel one galls are things of the past.—Yours



AGENT lOR ASHBURTOH, F. FERRIMAJN,



Entertainments. . r -... ■■-*■ THE THEATEIOAL TRIUMPH of 1897. The Flying Jor dans AND THEIR MAJESTIC OBGANISATION, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19. A CONGRESS of the World's Greatest Gymnasts and Entertainers, culled from the Vaudeville Realm of Two Hemi spheres, and especially designed for a Tour of Australasia. THE MAMMOTH SNOW-WHITW TENTS OF THE COMPANY Will be erected next DEVANE'S HOTEL. LAM ON T, "THE HITMAN ARROW," '■ Will make his startling Dive of 30 feet from the Klectric Tower in front of the Tents at 715 o'clock in the evening. Do not miss this Great Exhibition, as it is FREE. 11 71



j John Orr k Co. MONSTER SALE. Further Reductions. TTAVING on hand and now landing THE LARGEST STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, etc., i in the Ashburton County, WE HAVE DEFINITELY DECIDED TO REDUCE BY OINE ' HALF. With this end in view we are now SELLING AS UNDER:—



DAVID THOMAS. WATERTON CEMETERY. MR DAVID THOMAS hM received instructions from the Cemetery Trustees to Sell on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, At 2 p.m., POSTS & FIREWOOD. 11 72 D. THOMAS. ! <*■■■■—————^—■^—»—^——— | Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL ENTRY. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAI, KOVEMBER 16. WE SHALL OFFER as above, on account of a Client,— 1 AAA FOKWARD FOUR-TOOTH JLUUU WETHERS. A really good line. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 11 68 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer.



Groceries. Beat Snowdrop Sugar,*. ... 2Jd per 1b Tea blended ... 101b boxes la per 1b Tea in half cheats lOdperlb (strong liquor) Gore Oatmeal ... 2s Bdper 251b bag Colonial Candles ... 4d perlb per box English Parafine Candles 6£d per 1b per box Kerosene, 150 test, ... 6s 6d per tin _ 12s 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 ... ... ... l£d s per lb Juno Tobacco ... ... 43 9d perlb Bran 3s 6d per bag Sharps M 5a per bug



MAYORAL ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES OF ASHBURTON. X ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— Ju I SHALL BE A CANDIDATE for the MAYORALTY at the FORTHCOMING ELECTION, and will appreciate the support of every Ratepayer. I have the honor to be, Your Obedient Servant, W. H. COLLINS. II 38



WOOL SEASON, 1897-98. MY CLIENTS are requested to deliver their WOOL into MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVE'S STORES, Ab in former yea Having made the necessary arrangements to dispose of the same privately. I have alao arranged to SELL the WOOL at CHRISTCHURCH or TIMARU, or ship the same to foreign ports. ADVANCES MADE FREE OF COMMISSION. HENKY ZANDER. 121



Hardware* I Sheep Netting, 36 x 4 x 14 centre strand, 3^d per yard. Wire Wetting, sft wide, Ifd per yard per roll of 50 yards. Sheep Marking Oil 3s 9d per gallon Boiled Oil ... 16s per 5 gallon drum Ploughshares, Hornsby, and Ransome and Sims, from 13s 6d per dozen. Fenders formerly 7s 6d, 10s, 12s 6d, 15s, and 20.s now 4s 6d, 5e 9d, 7s 9d, 10s and 14s 6d Tyzacks Reaper and Binder sections, for all machines, 3a per dozen. Machine Chains, for all machines, from Is 2d per dozen. Mason's Jam Jars, quarto 3s 9d, half gallons 5s 3d per dozen. Taylor's celebrated Cutlery, of which we are the sole DIRECT IMPORTERS A Ashburton, at correspondingly LOW RATES. Builders' and Farmers 3 requisites too numerous to mention, and for which we are PREPARED TO QUOTE PRICES that will astonish the Natives. Crockery & Glassware, Printed Cups and Saucers 2a lOd per dozen. Engraved Tumblers ... 4s 6d per dozen Good Moulded Tumblers 3a per dozen Wine Glasses engraved 3s 6d per dozen Dinner Seta (61 pieces) 30b, (atyliih patterns.) Blue Pheasant Piatea 2a 6d per dozen Glaas-oovsr Dishes ... .... 9d each Toilet Seta ... 6a 6d, 7a 6d, a, 12s Being direct importers we have decided continue to sell FOB CASH ONLY AT ABOVE PRICES, ALL OTHER GOODS EQUALLY CHEAP John Or & Co., ASHBURTON.



November 1897. SUMMER HAS COME. AFTER a bleak uncompromising Spring we have worked into better weather, and with it announce the arrival of NEW SHIPMENTS of choice goods for Summer Wear. Just landed—The new cycling ooraats for Ladies' wear. The celebrated P.D. corset in two qualities. Straw Hats of beautiful designs and shapes New shades in Silks—New shades in Shot Silks. The latest colors from home. 12 new shades in shot ribbons fot Hat Trimmings, etc., — pure silk — 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 and shot effects, light and dark, for blousings. Black and colored Serges, Sicilians and Grenadines. t3T The Dress stock is the stock of the place. Embroidered Cashmere and Cotton Hose. Belts, Beltings and Belt Clasps in endless ! variety. Special makes in bead trimmings, guipures, etc.—The best 2s 6d four stud Kid Gloves in Canterbury now offering. Children's Millinery and Clothing in endless variety and choice designs. 100 dozen fine Cambric a»d Fancy Handker chiefs—some in fancy boxes for Christmas gifts. Ladies' Bows and Tiea, Fronts, Ribbons, and Frillings. One of the largest and choicest assortments of new Gossamers and Veilings. Gentleman's Ties, Scarves, Hats, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Tennis Shirts in the lateet styles' W. H.'COLLIER, "THE CORNER*



T BEARD a man say that you got wonder X ful value for iittU money, at Mkm.ok'b Obeip BoofejSale.



Business Notice. A VICTIM OF Functional Disease,



Alo yi i iti NEVER fails any one in jra.mAUJ.ll such a predicament. To sufferer* from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend in need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alakum, and you will avoid a multitude 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 with constipation have testi fied not oniy to its immediate relieving properties but to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inconvenience in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Frees as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public ia a popular form. ALAXUM cubes Biliousness,,, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, 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, BfOXJE THIS WEJLL.- The whole system of a human being may be ■ptrfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the body may perform cheir functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to see the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create 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 firat 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 assimila tioa of the food; and where there ia no organic disease health must follow. 'This ia common sease and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to he •' jaafe as good ' " It may be better—for the dealer— because of its better profit, but in such an instance the dealer, is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE KEEPERS, MOOT 2s 6d



J Public Notices. ) WOOL SEASON, 1897-98, MY FIRST WOOL SALE of the Season takes place in Christchurch on FRIDAY, 26m NoV., the Wool for which should reach there not later than the SJSnd inst, LETTERS OF ADVICE should also be Kent to ME, c/o Matson & Co., Chriabchurch before that date. I am now receiving WOOL INTO MY STORE, Aahburton, so as to be ab?e to SELL IT PFUVAT2LY if possible. Clients may find it to their interest to adopt this course. If not sold, it will be forwarded to Christchurch, Timaru, or elsewhere, WITH OUT ANY STORAGE CHARGES. WOOLPACKS supplied at Is 4d and Is id each ; also Twine, Branding Oil, and all Shearing Requisites of the best quality, at lowest prices, CLIENTS SIDING WOOL DIRECT please consign to Canterbury Seed Co.'s Siding, Addington, a/c D. THOMAS, where it will receive MY PERSONAL ATTEN TION, and at the same time send me FULL PARTICULARS, care of Matßon and Co., Christchurch.



Soon after the Christchuroh Show I have made arrangements to take Wool Buyers round for the purpose of Private Sale*. Owners willing to dispose cf their Clips in thia way please notify me. DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON. 11 58



THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the best time to commence taking something ia at the begin ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness is Benjamin Gum.



MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT BENJAMIN GUM! Thousands of bottles have been soW, and universal praise of its curative qualities is the result. Note the Name: Spenctr Vincent's Great Senjsttnin «v.m Extract. PRICE Is 6 D . Take no other Remedy, but insist on having BENJAMIN GU M Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS.



Woolston, August 10,1897. To Spencbk Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir,—-For some time past I have been suffering from a most painful cough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared that it had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less cure. The pain became so intense that I was afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. I procured one bottle of your Benjamin Gom, and 1 may say that I hadn't an atom of faith in its curative properties, but felt that I must take something to ease the pain. I drank contents of first bottle very freely, and am thankful to say in less than twelve hours I was wholly free from cough. E. W. SEARS. P. S.—Nearly three mofttbii eiooe cough



WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January 16, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedied, Ashburton Sir,—l consider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse He got so bad that I had to lay him up No matter what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand I carefully followed the directions on the bottles and shortly after getting the last bottle he passed bota, and at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for his work I am confident only for the remedy he would have died I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal William Stringfellow LauHston, August 18,1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir, —I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neigh boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of. my stock as they all looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the ■ better I cab highly recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had I believe it to fee the only safe and certain cure for the suffering of hotsea ' James Lbmok Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J H< seltine, Sir*—-! am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse He was ailing for some days, his coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runn- ' ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; aud was scarcely able to walk about; we quits expected he would die I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly aiter he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom mend it with all horse owners as the best horae remedy in the market Edward Corbitt Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2,1892 Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear testi mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless and a bad color, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feec or do any more We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre scribed, acd in a few day* he was quite better, and now at his work hearty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies he would have died Yon can use this ac you please Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Sir, —I have great p ea sure in informing you that the bot-fly mix ture I gob from Mr Heselline, your agent, was a wonderful success I had four horses seriously ill on December last After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture The result was marvellous, I strictly followed the directions given and in a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more in February with the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order P Stewart Chertsey, April 12,1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib, —The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect en my horse, he got so bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worse At last I gave him Walker's with astonishing results Bots came away in handfuls, and in afew days he was hearty and well From the effects of this remedy on my neighbors' horses and on my own I con sider it a blessing to horse owners and could the poor suffering horses apeak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies as the best ever introduced into thia markets John Downie Anama, April 3,1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir,—l have pleasure in testifying to the wonderful effects of Walker's Eot-fiy Remedies on my horses They got very low in condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart at their work I had to lay them up Hearing so much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the directions on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is the only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I got back the cost in their work inside a week I shall certainly use it in future in preference to anything else as it has no equal J M TwßiDiE Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering Ust year ; on reaching home he was dead This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms He gave the remedy, and he second day after, the horse passed bots in hundreds and is doing well



MANUFACTURER—Robert Walker, Canal Reserve, Woolston



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Bills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free froir injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did toniu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved ueequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints, Sold in bottles Is lsd, 2s' 9d, and Us, by all Irfedi eiao Vendors throughout the world



WANTED KNOWN — One of the choicest) assortments of spring goodr>ver shown iv AibburtOß now jbjiriog.



STILL WE LEAD. FOLLOW WHO CAN. AND our cnatomers and the public in general will note that, other storekeepers an IMITATING OUR STYLE of doing business on the cash principia, thub proving the old proverb to be true that nothing succeeds iikc succes and IMITATION 18 THE SINOEREST FLATTERY. SUGrAK! SUGrAK! SUGAR! FINEST SNOWDKQP SUGAR, Per Pound 2£d, 2|d, 2& Per Pound. Or geib Bag for lQg 64- Arab Tea in 101b tina Is 6d per 1b Knife Powder (per box) ... Id &2d Oeylon Tea in 5 and 101b tins la 6d per 1b lib tin beat assorted quality UyloaTea in 50 and 601b boxea Jams, 5d per tin, per doz 4s 9d i.rom Is Id perlb lib tin beat quality raspberry UnnaTea ia 601b boxea at .. 9£d per lb Jama 6d per tin, per doz. 5* 9d Finest Timaru Oatmeal, 251b 21b glass jars Pheenixjam, ... la per jat bags for 2i 9d 2£lb tins preserved ftuit, peaches, Highest test keroaene, water apricots, and peara .» lOd per tin white, 6s 6d per tin 12a 9d per case Fresh Herrings 6£d per tin Electric Candles (by the box).. 4d perlb Kippered Herringa lOdpertin English parrafin wax candles, Herrings in Tomato Sauce lOd par tin (by the box) .. .. 6d perlb Van Houten Ooooa, ... ... 3«3dperUo Rolhtt'a Supreme roller lour, Fry'a Coooa, per lb tin la 4id 2001b aacka ..  24s Currie Powder, per bottle ... 7*d Rollitt'»Siiprem« roller flour, Red Herringa 9at la 1001b bajf .„ ... 12b 6d Salt Herrings 9at la



BolWilanpreme roller flour, Prime Piokled Salmon 4dperJb _, „ Wlb bag* „ 6a 4d (finest Dried Apricots, Peaohes Rollitt's Supreme roller flour, andPeara,., .« ,« lQd perlb 251b bage, 3« 3d Mnaoatela .„, 8d perlb Lemon peel, 71b fcin for .„ 3a 9d New Datea M6dpw Ib Mixed peel (lemon, orange New Figs m 8d perlb and citron),Bd ; per 1b or 21b for Is 3d Extract of Soap, 14 packet* at la Corn flour, 3d per lb or 12 Refined Toilet Soap (4 tablet* in j, Ib»for •», ». «- 2s lid box) 9d per box S-asenoe of coffee, large bottles lib bars Toilet Soap 6d per bat ba- ai? w bottle» ...SalOdperdoz Glycerine Soap, in bara ... 4d per bar Sardines, 4Jd per tin, ... 4s per dozen Balls of Glycerine Soap 3d ball 2a9ddom English baking powder. 3d Worcester Sauce, 5d per boWto 4a6ddoMa per tin „ stinsforls Bloater Paste 4Ad m tin j English custard powder, 3d Groaae and Blaokwell'a Potted i pertm . Stinaforla Ham, in jara (delioioue) la per jar &ngliah egg powder, 3d per Benger's Food la lid tin ' t", - 5 tins for la Egos' Fruit Bait, per bottle... 3* 3d >reenbank'a cauatic aoda, Hood'e Sarasparilla*. per bottle 4* 8d Gnffinbrand.Sdpertin.., 7s 6d per doz Ayer's Saiaaparilla, per bottle 4a 8d Sheep a tongues, lib tins, Bd, Bolloway'a and GockVa Pilla, la 4d 4* or 21b tins .., . 1,3 d Nailrod Tobacco 4a6dparlb Furniture polish (per bottle) 6d Ruby Tobacco „ Sa perlb. Quart bottlea acetic acid ... 2s lid * r 4 kinds of Mangel Seed (new seed), 9d per 1b j Carter's Turnip Seed, all the best varieties, 60s per cwt.; Chick Wheat, 7s 6d per sack j Sharps, 6s 3d Bran, 3a 6d. ■A. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOEES, East Street, Ashburton, and High Street, ChristchurchT P.O. Box 67. Telephone 24.



TO FABMEES AND STATIONHOLDEBS. LAMP BLACK «*» ™»> RED RADDLE <•«» *»» BLUE RADDLE warier m, AND SEVERAL OTHER LINES. 100 DBUM3 BOILED OIL. HAVING bought the whole of MR H. ZANDER'S EXTENSIVE STOCK of the above Goods at a considerable reduction on the ordinary price I am now selling them at a GREAT REDUCTION. Now that the shearing season is on, it should suit sheep farmers to buy at once. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR LARGE ORDERS. J. WILSON, » CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET.



H. M. _JONES. PIANOS, PIANOS, from £20 to £73 10s. ORGANS, ORGANS, from £15 10s to £45. Cash or terms, monthly payments. LAWN TENNIS and CRICKETING MATERIAL from J. Wisden's ud Sons. CROQUET, CROQUET. FISHING TACKLE. booksTbooks. Latest Novels, Reward and Presentation Books, Poefcs, and Theological and Religious Works, Bibles, Prayers, and Hymnals, I STATIOJSERY,~iATIONERY. Latest Designs in Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, Plaia and Commercial Stationery, Account Books, Pocket and Memorandum Books, Letter Books, and Offict Requisites. i Albums, Writing Desks and Caseß, Work Boxes, Ladies' Bags, Companions. Drestias Cases, Photo 1< rames, and Purses. 8 Electro-plated Glass and Fancy China Ware. Toys in great Variety, Dolls Dolls Dolls, in wood, China, wax, rubber, rag, and composition. ' SCHOOLS SUPPLIED WITH ALL REQUISITES. H. M. JONES.



[Telephone No 80.. S. SA L E K. WATCHJtEPAIRS. TUST RECEIVED from Rolherham's and Erhardt's factories, *" large tAook of tht O Separate Parts for these woll fknown watches. Also for all other Hoelich vii American Watches »ü B . WH mm Having bought) largely at a considerable discount for spot ouh CHAKGES FOE EEPAIRS A.KE CORRESPONDINGLY REDUCED. PROMPTNESS IN EXECUTING ALI| J£W£:LL£BY E££.PA.XJRS, WATCH JWiai^VIRS, «V CJDOCIt HE&AIM9, In a RELIABLE MANNER is a feature at S.'SALEK'S, THE LEADING JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. EAST STBBBT.