SAN FRANCISCO MAIL SUMMARY

It ia stated in a London despatch of January 2. that tho British Admiialty in tends to introduce a new class of torpedo destroyers of a miuimum speed of thirty three knots. Twenty vessels of this class will be immediately erdered.

C rnmauder Heugli, of tho British N tvy, with a splendid record of efficiency and gallantry, was dismssed from his ship in disgrace. On January 2, a court martial found that, in an attack of delirium ti emeus 00 shipboard, ho had many hailucimtions.

The Antiquarians of breat B-itain are 1 loudlly protesting because a rural Council of contractors at Dartmoor broke up a number of Druidical remains at that place, and al: o several hut oiic'.es at iSherburton Common, in order to utilise the pieces of stone in mending roads. In response to a letter signed by over eighty noblemen and gentlemen eminent in literature, science and art, including Mr Gladstone, Mr Herbert Spencer has con sented that a fund shall be opened to paint his portrait for the nation. Mr Herbert Herkemer, R. A., has been chosen as artist. William Bannister, Superintendent of the Manchester Police Force tor nearly a qu.r.er of aoentnry, was on Wednesday, December 30, dismissed with ignominy, and fined fur working disorderly houses for his own profit. He would have been entitled to a pension of £200 a year if he had completed twenty-five years' service, but this he forfeits by Ins dismissal. ' ... Mr E. T. Hooley, the English millionaire, who has attracted so much attention by his recent purchases of country seats, has ap p.ared in a new character, thit of a pro pounder of a great scheme for old age pensions. He sugeests that a fixed duty of 5s per quarter be levied on imported wheat, and 5 per cent of this he invested in a pen sion fund, to provide all indigent persons above sixty years of age with a pension of 15s weekly.

Sporting Notes.

BY "SRNEX.")

St Paul will not oompete in the Midsum mer Handicap. Prince Imperial and Au Revoir have resumed training.

Warrington ia beiDg treated to a short spell. The sporting public of New Pouth Wales are clamoring for the totalisator.

Should Leda start in the Midsummer Handicap she must be regarded as d.ngerous with such a light impost.

It is expected that Ashburton will be fairly represented at the Midsummer Meeting. T Cotton rode the first winner of the Forbnry Handicap, being on the back of Catapult when heannexed that event in 1871. Charlie Cochrane has in hand a colt by Gorton. It is a promising looking youngster and should pay its way in the near fuiure. The same trainer has Rosehill in work.

A local sport who was present at the Wellington meeting describes the r.C3 between King's Bowman and Love.hot as the most determined piece of horsemanship he had ever witnessed, every inch of ground being disputed, White eventually landing King's Bowman by a nose. The acceptances for the events to be decided at the Midsummer Meeting bid fair towards a successful gathering. A. a rule this meetieg ia not successful for the Canter bury Jockey Club from a financial poiut of view, and it ia to be hoped this year ihey will tome out on the right side of the ledger. The field for the principal event, the Mid summer Handicap, is not strong i-umericilly, but the quality to re found therein is not to be despised. Leda has been shipped from Wellington to fulfil her engagement, and con idering that the mare i 3 only engaged in the big event I should imagine she would not be brought over unles. her connections think her chance is a rosy one. Marquis of Zetland has a big following at headquarters and notwithstanding his rather poor display at Wellington, is likely to retrieve Lst laurels at this meeting. To reduce the field to one I will go straight for Marquis of Zetland, who I expect to sec hard pressed by Leda.

The discrepancy which often crops up ;.t race meetings with regard to the accuracy of judging is gaining ground at almost every metropolitan meeting in the colony. It is not an uncommon occurrence at the con clusion of a race, and prior to the number, being put up, to notice the {.iff rer c; of opinion as to whicn horse had actua'K- won. Especially ia this noticeable in the c >se : f a close finish. In mmy instances the jud.ie comes in for a goodly share of harsh com ment. Nevertheless the judge, occupying as he does a prominent place above'" the ordinary spectators, naturally has an ad van tuge over the gene a! public It is a mate: of great difficulty for the judge to eeparale horses in a close finish. Considering thai that tffioial has a straight line whereby to give his decision it cannot be expected that ptrson. standing at an angle from the winning post can cUarly define the winner. Although 'the man in tbe box' make, mist :kes sometimes, his ruling on tbe who'e ia the best criterion to go by, although it does not always give general satisfaction.

THE ABBBDRTON GOAKDIAN s FMDAY, FFBRTJAOT 5, 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ashbuitob Publishing Company, Limited, at thei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Streeb Ashbarton. FRIDAY, Febru*ry 5, 1597



Friedlander Bros., Limited. J _—. , , , , CORNSACKS. ITTE HAVE ARRANGED FOR A LIMITED QUANTITY OF CORNSACKS, To be landed for Us, ex s.s, FAZILKA, now due at Lyttelton, and shall be glad to Supply Orders. JFfIIEDLAfcDER BRO?., Ltd



Hanmer and Graves, AGRICULTURAL SALT. WE have in store a large quantity of Agricul'urul Salt, for salting Stacks or destroying Weeds, which we offer at low quotations. HANMER & GRAVES. ____ — ' CASTOR OIL. WE have Just Landed, ex Fazilka, a shipment of CASTOR OIL, and are in a position to supply Large and Small Consumers. HANMER & GRAVES. " DIP. _ DIP. XTTE ARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S PIPS and keep them in Stock. HANMER AND GRAVES. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORN SB V AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines in Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Machines.



NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. Ii JBLAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, aod Rangitata Sales, as well as at Ashburton. All Business en trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. , HANMEK AND GRAVES. wool! MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for ~u!e or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either iv Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer ct Graves.



WE have various sums for investment o Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. CORNSACKS. ORDhRS for these can now be booked, and we advise Oiients to take ad vantage of present quotations. SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. We have in Stock the best of Sutton's Turnips, Swe.ies aud Mangels, and specially recommend ihe following:— WHITE TURNIPS. Imperial Green Globe, Purple Top Mam moth, Red Paragon, Early Six Weeks, Grey Stone* YELLOW TURNIPS. Perfection Green Top, Favorite Purple Top Hybrid, All the Year Round, Yellow Tankard, Green Top Scotch, Foaterton Hybrid. MANG !■__!.. Golden Tankard, Long Red. SWEDES. Champion Purple Top, Monarch, Crnn.on King, Elephant. RAPE, CLOVERS, 'and other Seeds,



QAHMIR *V £_«>_.* &:.ica_yi.t_ Extras:. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation form in t' rud. resinous oils. In order that these mide oils ma. not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is r cognised by the raed'ral division cf the Prussian Government to be of perfec.lt pure origin, as their information forwarded to'u"= tiyoujkh the Consul at Melbourne, March _, 1878, we state :— Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia and reported by Dr Schulz, _■ ..feasor of PsiraiacoloeV, at Bon.an-.Frr-feasor Dr Mo-ler, Director of the Medical Uimc at Greifswald, tbat oniy products that .re saturated w th oxygen and freed of acids, resino 'S and other substances, adnerent to primary distillation, wili d.vel.-'p- the sana.iv. qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to D«s Baue- Mclntire, Woo*, Hazard, etc., of America, is th. o.lv extract corresponding to scientific te t , and t_e only ona wh:.h possesses the proper therapeutic value. I Sander & .-on's Eucalypti Kxtract. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine no therapeutic effect, and are abandoued as „n 'menial medicament. 'Jbese so-_«lled tucalyfti Extracts whxh may have received disti_.ei._ii st Exbit.it'ons n« eor_i~iere...l articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. By th ir delicieDcv in [ u^prent odour—which out product, th. only genuine Kucalypti E.traits develop., moat ireely through its surplus of oxygon By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced m specific d.ns.ty through tha T-resenc. of adds. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and formates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are appaed |y mistak-in cases of croup, ! ron.M.i?, tii h th:r_a, in-eniai inflammations, dysentery, w. unds th» consequences lire appall.iv. J-'o'r Kafer.y, al.'.av . ask for SAN Will & hnN'rf EriCALYITI IiXTKACT, and get the oia, well-test;d, and reliable prctarat on —3ai.d_nr_t, Victrnia, Australia, SANDER AND SONS.



HANMER & : GRAVES. WANTED, ■ 5000 second- ha;nd eags. . NEWCASTLE, TA ESTPORT, BRUNNER ; NUTS. MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANOALE COALS, always in Stock. ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS' STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated AIL AND ALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Lignites ju the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and ia really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomas' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. N OVX' S y?ur time fco Buy. There ia a Big Sale at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Storo, WE lead, follow who may. Children's Slippers Is. Mellor's Tanored It.est/,



Six weeks ago I suffered from a very severe cold; w.is almost unable to speak. My friend, ali advised me to consult a physician. Noticing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised in .ho St Paul Folks Zeitung I procured a bottle, and afier taking it a short while was entirely well. I now most heartily recommend this remedy to anyone suffering from a cold. Wm Keil, 678 Selby Aye., 8t P.ul, Minn. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company. l*«*»aMl_M«WW.W3!lß_to^^ WANTED Known—Large delivery of the "Economic" Kid Gloves, four button., la 9d per pair, worth much more.— W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—looo pairs of Bool* to be sold in twenty-one days at Mbllob's. DID you ever hear tbe jk e ? Men s best Canvas Shoes 5. 6d, at Mellor's, Tancred street STUDY Economy and patronise Mkllor Cheap Boot Sale. NOTICE.— Ate you going to build, .because the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pump?, Ranges, Register Grates Locks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all soits of Ironmongery, ia J. W Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. WANTED Known-Mellors Sale surpassing anything ever heard o jjj A-hburtw,



Business Notices ? CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. 1 would suggest to my Clients and Friends in the Ashburton County who have mortgages running at Call, tbe advisability of having these matters fixed up now that money is bo Cheap, otherwise they may be in danger in the near future, D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all in grass, Plenty | Water. Easy T.rms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of laud in Longbeach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all in Graps, adjoining Springburn ailway station, being R.S. 29674. A L S O,— 833 AORES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bush District First-class land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1098 Acres, being R.S. 27031, 27388, 27389, 27390, situated near Dromore, and known m Robert Claik's Farm. The land is in splendid order, fences good, water in each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Beed will be sown. The balance of tbe land is in clover, two and three years old—a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn'e House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTOI!.. •tf\ PerOent OFF MARKED PRICES. Per Cent If\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. We have paid Special attention to have a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinda, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection thab CANNOT BE SURPASSED in the district. —Among Other Things We Show- Fancy Articles in Sterling Silver Articles in Silver Plate, new designs Gold and Silver Oharms and Pendants Links and Studs in Gold and Silver Gold Alberts, Silver Alberts Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches ia Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices R. MURRAY & SON, ♦ WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. IO Per Cent REDUCTIONS. IO Per Cent REDUCTIONS!



THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largesi X Engineering "Works id the Oounty of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done .• you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to S tbe making of a Combine. ££ BECAUSE Wo do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our head quarters are W g BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. Where your money will fel qq go •to employ local tradesmen. j£" i __j Q£* ! o p_] BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for woik Ph done in other provinces than all the o.her shops in the samo line of business put together. £$ __■ tCj BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent £2 EH close on a .£IOOO worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS, Ashburton. J. WILSON. LARGE Stock Silvered Plate Glass just arrived from England. The Mirror Glass can be cut to any size to suit customers, at shortest notice. GRAND SELECTION OP Pi :tu re-Frame Mouldings. Beautiful window decorations to hide unsightly views of back yards, etc. (Good imitation of stained glass.) MIXED PAINTS, ARTIST'S MATERIALS, WALL PAPERS. J. WILSON. CORNER OF AIiCADE. Telephone 65. •ri ii ii wiimi——i————i— MmimmfwL^immtmMmmmwnmmmmmmmnmmMH—mvMiL--——^-^-———— ————„_, GREAT SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCES TUESDAY, JAN. 12. HREAT BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARMENT. COME EARLY. ANDREW OER.



LaZaRUWS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. -l Sole a?ent for Ashbnrton District, s. s A L E X'K ' JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ AZARUS Patented System ensure i._ comfort and correct sigh.. Done poil your eyes by using badly fitting •~spe<. ,ael«s pypuc JL _1 I_ JLi KJm THE|LOEWE, G.B.D, NEEDLEWOOD, BILTOR PIPES. A fresh Supply AT PERCY'S WILLIAM — =PATCHING, EAST STREET. -TTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hia Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLERY AND HARNESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS and will also carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE—Having secured the services of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 170



BAZAAR STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to Arcade. THESE Commodious Stable 3 are open at all hours, and the Proprietor can Supply at a moment's notice — BUGGIES, DOG CARTS, WAGGONETTES, and SADDLE HORSES AND A FIRST CLASS DRAG, Suitable for Picnic Parties, Electioneering and oiher processions, Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEPH LLOYD, June., PROPRIETOR. I BARRYTOWN FLAT GOLD !t MINING CO., Ltd, 17 Miles north of Greymouth. THE Sample washed in the Arcade on Saturday gave from 120 to 150 Colors '■ the shovel. 20 Colors will pay 2s per load. I am appointed Broker, and have Snares or Sale. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade. Cf ft /CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, [ NEW YEAR GIFTS, At bedrock prices, to be had at G. JESSON'S, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street. PALM AND JOKO TEAS, INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2a 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tea Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold so largely. OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular thab we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties * Imitation is sinceresb flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine article. Retail iron, all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO. 155 Colombo Street, Christohurch WANTED Known—That J. Moison has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which he intends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays I Repairs as usual done at once at Moison's . Premier Boot Store,Ei*»t Street, Aohbuuoo



SPRING. BLOSSOM TEA.! Packed in |_b, lib, 51b, and 101b Net Weight Air-Tight Tins. No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per B>. 2/- per lb. 2/4 per B> 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



HALVE T CHEQUES WANTED! A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. HAVING received a Large Quantity of Scotch, West of England, and Colonial TWPBDS and WORSTED SUITINGS, at very much REDUCED PRICES, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our Bargain by making the following GENUINE REDUCTIONS FOR CASH :_ Men's Scotch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUITS to measure, usual price 955, reduced to 75a cash Mer.'a Sootch and West of England Tweed and Worsted SUIT 3to measure, usual price 90s, reduced to 70s ca3h Men's Colonial Tweed SUITS to measure, usual price 80s, reduced to 65s cash Men's Colonial Tweed MUITS to measure, usual price 70s, reduced to 59a cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSERS to measure, usual price 27s 6d and 30s, reduced to 22s 6d cash Men's West of England and Worsted TROUSI'-RS to measure, usual price 255, reduced to 20s cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 22s 6d, reduced to 17s 6d cash Men's Colonial Tweed TROUSERS to measure, usual price 17b 6d to 20s, reduced to 15s 6d cash. PILES OF NEW GOODS TO SELECT FROM. tW OUR REPUTATION IS A SUFFICIENT GUARANTEE FOR FIT, SIYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton.



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY""" STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. j FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. j BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. JUST OPENED UP, a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Ward & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pure Flax, Linen, Bank and Velium Notepapers, Cream Laid and linted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. -J ~ jD f*fi BOX, New Shipment Just Opened Up. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papera, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and 00/s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpet*, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses, Wheel barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Sets; Wood, Wool, Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't. Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors, A bums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags, Plush and Leather Goods. Klectro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flowßr Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. h. m."Tones.



GREAT SUMMER SALE COMMENCES JANUARY 23rd, 1897. Great —o -~ Great SUMMER p-DTJIAT Ur_J_X_t__il_ ± " "" SUMMER JKJiJjUOxIOJND C LIE A BIN 3 SALE GENUINE - - - - BARGAINS FOR ONE o __ ONE MOKIH A> p_ WILLIAMSON, MONTH, (Late G. L. Beath, & C 0.,) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 ' Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. FRIEDLANDER RROS., ■ LIMITED. I WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. I



NOIICE TTAS REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite M.tohej.l. & Turner's, TANCRED STREET. M^lCAl7"^oilCEr^" DR C. D. GREENWOOD deeires to inform his patients that he hat transferred his practice to DR ERNEST FOOKS, lately of Auckland, Who will carry on the practice at Dc Greenwood's residence, Burnett Streeb wist. ALL ACCOUNTS due to Dr Greenwood must be paid to Mb Graham Roberts at the Surgery, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. C. D. GREENWOOD. r Ashburton, January 22, 1897. 1108 TO g THE PUBLIO OF A.SHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. I BEG to notify thab my Establishment is AGAIN OPEN FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALL AILMENfS, | EXCEPI? I CONTAGIOUS DISEASES, Cases of which are NOT ADMITTED in 1 this Establishment. I shall be Happy to Attend CatM of FEVER AT THE PATIENTS' HOMES, -AS IN THESE CASKS I ■ OUR TREATMENT, NEVER FAILS TO PRODUCE GOOD RESULTS. Trusting to receive the Public patronage before. W. H. Tv LE, ' 1 7 PROPRIETOR.



_/^^**^c ♦_»"■ __»^ y_ir 171 VERY ONE accustomed to using th A.O. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to ask instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee ii in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Aehurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment ia every mother's true friend; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AG Corn Cure, for hard or soft comb war .b, and bunions—Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anything imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE Ashurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any* thing:— Dear Sirs,—-We have great pleasure in recommending your Bee Ointments. We have given them a thorough trial, both oa man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a Btook always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Shakplin & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Cure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your lines. They have in every casa which bas come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment haa proved itself one of the beet healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerott to publish. NEW COAL MINE. DEEP LEVEL SEAM. IN ANSWER to Numerous Enquirje* re price of the New Coal, I take "this opportunity of stating that the Price haa NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally supposed. It is still sold as before at the following prices per four ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order: — per ton per ton Westerfield 15s Od Dromore 16s 6d Winslow... 16sOd Oherisey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s 6d R»k»ia ... 17i 3d Ealing ... 17s Od Lauriston 19s Od Rangitata 17s 6d Methven... 19s 6d Orari ... 17s 9d Aj-hburfcon—All Coal Merchants GEORGE PARK, MOUNT SOMERS.