RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR IHh NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m id 7.5 p.m. (express)- Ou Mondays, V\ «d- Say B ;andWd ay «, an extra tram leaves at 110 a.m. Trains arrive from tae Isorlb every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (expveas) and 8.0 p.m. ritfif Trains leave Aahburfcon FOB, litfc SOOTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and Zod noon (express). On Tuesdays, I hnrsdays, and Satvirdaya a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somors branch line every day afc 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Asfabnrton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exeepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdaya at 10.10 a.m, vnd on tEharsdays at 12.20 noon. Tx . leava Methven at the following times respectively «-6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.31 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays.

THB ABHBUMOa MIAfiJHAN l MONDAf, AUGUST 24, ml.

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"PXTRAOTS FKOM; CORRESPONDENCE. What an BA.fX.EY. Says: Corwar, Barrhill. To Messrs Kilworth and Son. Dear Sir,—The Rack Sawmill you built for mo last year continues to give me every satisfaction. Three men can put through a large quantify of timber in a day, and handle large iogßWit!i ease.—l am, etc., J. Cathoart Wason. Coaceriiine the IVew CJ over nor. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Mr,—The New Governor you fitted to my Traction Eugiue is working splendidly, and all who have seen it speak highly of its perform.ince —I am, etc., Meredith Wilson, Wakanui. A. Man Who Appreciates Economy. To Mr Kilworth. Dear Sir,—Since you bored the Cylinder of my Fowler Engine and fitted a New Piston, it works highly satisfactory, and is a great saving in coal. In fact all work you have done for me has always been of first clans order.—lam, etc., John Etogess, M&yneld. From tlie Boss SRwyer. To Mr Kiiworth. Dear Sir,-—We were very much troubled with a loose pulley Beizing. Mnce you bathed it and fitted Solidified Oil Lubncfttota and Bupplied Oil for same and other bearings, all has worked satisfactorily. Your Oeluloid Emery Wheels for Saw gulkting are the best we ever used.—We are, etc., Shabplin & Co., Staveley. TL'he Miller Expresses jsiatissfaction. Canterbury Flour Mills, Ashburton. To MrKilworfeh. Dear Sir,—The various Flour Milling Machines you have madt, for us have answered the purpose for which they were designed, and have given every satisfaction. —We are, etc, RoLttfre & Co. A. GJreat ®ueee»is. Mr Kilworth, Dear Sir, —The Sorrell Riddle you recom mended for my Combine has proved a great success ; nothing else I have tried has done so well. In fact I have had it in the mill the whole season. It never blocks with oats as does the ordinary perforated zinc.—l am, etc., Peter Chalmers, Chertsey. Ha 9 IXot, Cost; Anything? For Repairs. Mr Kilworth, Sir,—The Water Wheel and Pump you m&de aud fixed for me some years ago has given every satisfaction, and has nofe as yet cost) anything for repairs.—l am, etc., John Cochrane, Ashburton. We are prepared to advise and prepare Plans of any special work, and execute the same by contract or otherwise. All kinds of Engineering, Mechanical and General Work at lowest rates, consistent with high class work. Kilworth & Son, BRIDGE WOitRS, ASHBURTON. 8 lgo Henry Zander



SA.WJ3EI* £c son* Euoa lyptiKactrrtct. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract In the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude *eßinoaf£ l\ B\ order that these crude oila m»y"?t be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE BDOALY PTI EXTBAOr, which is recognised by tne £riktAdM*» of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their formation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, Maroh 2, 1878, we "Tprorefi by tests by the Medical, Clinics iiitil ass ssssi-s? - Ff Wording to theae authorities, and according to Profe&or Dr. Urter^of W &ud»/ ?tc Drs. Bsuer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc of America, is the only extrao correspond ing to soienfcifio testa, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. All other orude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and ft « abandoned as an internal medicament. (These so-called Eucalypti Extract which may have received distinction at Exhibitions »s commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. . By their deficiency in pundgent odour whioh our proaact, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develops most freely through ita surplus of oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear, ance beiDg reduced in spaoific density through the presence of acida. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal inflations, dysentery, wounds, the conaequencea are appalling. For safetj always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT and get the old, well tested, aadreliablepreparation. -Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. „-„„ SANDER & SONS. _—.—g^——«——■»^— The weather prophetspredict that the long fine dry spell which we have had will be followed by a very wet and severe winter. The one thing needful for protection against the elements of such a winter is a really good reliable waterproof coat or cloak. We are assured that Messrs Craighead and Berryman have become famous for their well known brand of winter clothing, which has hitherto given such satisfaction, and m anticipation of a still larger sale for these coods, this season they are now showing probably the largest stock of waterproof tweed, serge, and. melton overcoats ever eshibitsd in Ashburton. They are also supplying ladies' and gentlemen's water proof cloaks and coats to measure at ready made prices. Every garment guaranteed thoroughly waterproof. (Three months trial, if defective money relumed), AH wool linings—keeping tug wearers alwaja warm and dry—sewn throughout with strong silk, ventilated and every improve ment "up to d^te-^ m TjIVERYONE accustomed to using the AM, Ointment Will find equal satisfaction ia 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 is in the centre, and Edward Galliohau's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is ©very mother's true friend; on the weakest baby, oi the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, la 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured aa a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns wsrta, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Fills/ for male and emale uae, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa t>o anything imported—-price Is 6d EDWIN OALLfCHA^ PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER Ashatfet, 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 on man and beast, and they have proved to be quite as good as you represent. In future we intend to keep a stock always on hand— We remain, yours faithfully, Shabpmn & Co. Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Care and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro"; curing your lines. Ihey have in every case which has come under my notice, given every uatisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the beat healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist. undceds of other testimonials too numerous to publish. Baker Bros. XJWRNXSHING UNDERTAKMiS, Goner of Wakarmi Road and Cass Sfcreets and at Baker and Brown's Ooacli Factory, Havelook Street. KVJSKY BEQOMITJS SUPPLIED



JUST LANDED | |1000 BAGS1000 KAGsi lyr auriti os c ugar. 100 CHESTS CEYLON TEA 100. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton. JUST LANDED, 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS 100 HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES 50 Tons Barbed and Plain FENCING WIRK 50 200 Drums LLNSEED OIL 200 CROCKERY and GLAeSWARE Etc Eto HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \J ducfced, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. THAVB ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. TUST TO HAND, Ex Gothic, ENGLISH RED CLOVER, ENGLISH COWGRASS, ENGLISH WHITE CLOVER, ENGLISH ALSYKE, Beat in the Market. H®n*T Zander, DIRECT IMPORTER. T HAVE on Hand*a Large Stock of FINEST COLONIAL CLOVERS ASD GRASS SEEDS. MY Prices for These are LOWER lhau any other Merchant's, , [Send for Samples and Quotations. HENRY ZANDER, SEED MERCHANT. OEMEMBER, Remember, that Mbllob's Jl\) Stock-taking Sale will last for fourteen days ouly. Now't; your time to buy. TTTANTED Known, Mbllob's Bargai TT Bale now on. Come early, (Jhil drea'a Stops la 9d, utuftUy 2a 6d»



Hanmer and Graves. BUTTONS SEEDS. WE HAYS JUST RRCBIVBD our Rape and Turnip Seeds from the above well-known gtowers, all of which have arrived in tip-top condition. Messrs Sutton and Sons have sent out, with the above a Collection of Garden Vegetable and Flower Seeds of all their befat varieties, and Packets can be had 01 any of the sorts at Qd PER PACKET. Farmers and others are invited to inspect. HANMRB & GRAVES. fTTE HAVE FOR SALE—Prime Blue \y Derwent Potatoes, ALSO, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dub Oats for early Spring feed. HANMER & GRAVES. pigTfeed. chick feed. WE have for Sale—Crashed Barley (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Ohiok Wheat. WE have imported acme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know of Ita special qualifications If they will oall in ! ___ _________ SJPAiiKOWBILL OATS PROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these for Seed purposes. FEED OATS. 4TFE Have for Sale Long and Short T V Feed Oats. ~~ CHAFF. CHAFF." XTTB Have for Sale PRIME OATEN W SHEAF CHAFF, also a good cheap line for Cow Feed. PLOUGH SHARES. REGULA R Supplies Imported by 08, direct from tho makers ; both Ransomed and Horosby a -—standard sizes. I Prices, lowest current. BOXAL OIL—ISO Fire Tett Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. Hfßf WE hold a regular Supply of thla well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. "AGEICULTXIiAL SALtT" FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quantity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low.



Friedlander Bros., Limited. TX7E HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE— A SNUG LITTLE FARM OF ABOUT 75 Acres, NEAR WINOHMORB. Easy terms of payment. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. SEEDS lOR SPKING SOWING. TTTE HAVE GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SELECTION ! AND DRESSING OF OUR Grass and Cloyer SEEDS, AND ARE IN A POSITION TO OFFER HIGH GRADE QUALITIES AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PEICES. IT WILL BE TO THE ADVANTAGE OP CONSUMERS TO OBTAIN OUR SAMPLES AND QUOTATIONS BEFORE PLACING THEIR ORDERS. Friedlander 8r05,,, limited*



WE always have in Stock Farm and j Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylou), Sugar, Soap, Candies, Oatmeal, Flour, Brau, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, Pencil?g Wire (plain a'hd barbed), Staples, Galvanise) Sheep Netting (most suitable tor fencing ofl turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot fmachioe ; dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &0., &c. ~t f\f\ ACRES, subdivided into con- Xv/vJ venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there ia a Ccttage erected on the Property. Thia Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10a; easy terms. ' HANMER & GRATES. COAL. COAL. I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Lidderadale, 300 Tons 300 of the very best quality of | NEWCASTLE COAL, AND 50 Tons 50 OF WESTPORT GOAL, ex Janet Nicol, which I am prepared to Sell at Lowest Rates to effect a, clearance. ALSO IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE,- Ihe celebrated ALLANDALE AND MOUNT SOMKRS COALS. COKE & FIRE WOOD—long & short lengths Any parson who intends fencing should call and get prices— A large stock of STAKES, POSTS, and RAILS always on hand, James Elliott, COAL AND FIREWOOD Weat Street. Telephone No. 83.



"IT7E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. V*7 E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. lyr is s m-RBEBT, T>EGS to inform the Ladies of A»hburton J3 that ahe has commenced Buaineaa as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Speoialty. Terms moderate. Country Ladies visited at their residences by leaving communications at MmMi Ofto*.



A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS. PREMISES 10 LET. THE SALE for the lasfc few weeks has been a pronounced success, and in order to facilitate a complete clearance further sweeping reductions will be made. The stock must be ! Sold Regardless of Cost NO SEASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU OAN EXPEOT BARGAINS ! AND GET THEM BY CALLING EAELY.



NOTICE. /"^ ALLED B: A C X AGAIN JOHN DONOVAN, SWEEP. All Orders promptly attended£to. Note the address: MOORE STREET. "pTjonas" BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Ashburton and Surround ing District that he has Opened up Business in 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 Days—Tuesdays and Satubdays A'l Communications carefully attended to. 5 16 i — ■■ ■■ ——____„. YOUNG MEN—Write to me for Valu able Free Book concerning your selves.—Professor R. B. Hermann Specialist, Collins Place, Melbourne. 880 T ADlES.—Write to me for Valuable JLJ tree Book concerning yourselves. Pbofessokß. R. Hkbmann, French Special ist, Qoliiosi Place, Melbourne, 8 78'



A. LAWRIE, SAUNBERS' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAH WAY STATION. WANTED Known—2so New Jaokote Mantlet),, and C»pcß now open , beautiful goosb, Ciermna waiie.—A. Obr. »



SPRIN G BLOSB oif" TEA Packed in|fjft>, lft,X sft> t ftnd loa> E^ Weight Air-Tight Tins. No 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label* ' 1/9^ per fc 2'- per ft. 2/4 per fc. jl 15^ Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



WANTED Known, Stacks of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at Mem-or's Cheap Boot Bale. I BEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellob's Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED KNOWN —Mrs Hotfam having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Rooms, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Mealß at> all hours. A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. ___ WANTED, wise fathers and mothers to remember that Mellob's Annual Boot Sale is now on. \T_TANTEp Known, the doora and I W windows ate lined with wonderful 1 b»rg»iw, tfe MjtiLoa'e ZmMli Boot Store, (



GREAT CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOE ONE MONTH WHOLE STOCK REDUCED ;all seasonable goods to be oleabed. gU* SEE CIKCULARS FOR PRICES Jggj —COMMENCES— Saturday, July 10. A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late Beath & Co.) CASH DRAPER &, L CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET



For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. 'They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomach; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; they act like magic. A few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; Strengthening tha Muscular Svateni ■ restoring the long lost Complexion ; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousincc with the Rosfbud of Health the whole physical energy of the human frame. These are " facts * admitted by thousands in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and debilitated is that Bteekam't Pills have the largest Bale of any Patent, Medicine in the world. Pull directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England Sold everywhere, in Boxes, 9Jd., le. l|c, and 2s. 9d. each. SPECTACLES. R. MURRAY & SON, OPTICIANS, GOLDSMITHS, lie IN CoE,i«qaence of the large increase in tbia branch of our business, we have found it necessary to augment our already large Stock of Optics, by frequent consignments from England of the Jateßt patterns and moat approved, designs in all classes of SPECTACLES, FOLDERS, EYE SHADES, LENSES, etc. OUR Mb R. Murbat having had upwards of THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' Experience of Optics, and during that time has made careful study of the relation between Spectacles and the organ of eight, th« result being that he iB able to quickly discern the errors of vision, : and correct them by tha use of suitable Lenses, an advantage that cannot be adopted by those having little or no Experience of Optics. CUSTOMERS may have their EYES TESTED it necessary, and also ha.c Spectacles 1 fitted to correct the sight in Eyea of UNEQUAL VISION. SPEOIAT CURLED SIDES, for riding, or mechanics at their work WON'T fall off when, stooping. NEW FRAMES NEW SIDES, NEW LENSES. Repairs Neat and Strong



In all Par:s of the World the NATURAL FOOD FOR A BABE is MOTH £R'S JVTI LX, and THIS DOES NOT CONTAIN STARCH. Young Infants CANNOT digest STARCHY FOODS, a perfect Artificial Food for Infants must, therefore, NOT CONTAIN STARCH. FOOD CONTAINS NO STARCH. BUT MAKES A PERFECT FOOD FOR THE YOUNGEST CHILD. 0 MELLIFS FOOD lor Infants and Invalids may be obtained of ail Dealers throughout the World. MELLIfTS FOOD WORKS, PEGKHAM, LONDON, ENGLAND, WHEAT. WHEAT? VWT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are »lno prepared to Store Grain on Farmers acconnb In onr New Grain' Stores West Street, Ashbarton, on very favourable terms Full ateed Cornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST OUBRENT RATES RGLLffr & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OmOBS ahd Siobbs WEST STRFET, ASHBURTON



TjlOUND—Nineteen shillings cash to be 'X? worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling in the Pound, meets with approval,—Babbett Bbos, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED KNOWN—A lot of English samples in ladies' combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, corsets, etc., at half price—At A. Obrs' c cap sale. 7 44 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser o ladies, gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goods.—Wakanui Road, near Baring Square. 5 13 A NICE Assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Em broideries, Laces, and Trimmings always kept at Mas Aloobn's. Ladies' and Children's Underol&thißg, Dresses, Pinafore and Aprons mads on the premisea, Our 9wa milcfi giv«f ntW wWoa to crtryoat f '



Business Notices JUST IMPORTED. ASMAXL but Choice delivery of NEW SPRING PRINTS. Also GALATEAS for Boys' Suits. NEW CHTFFONS in Light TOETOISESHELIi SIDE COMBS for the hair. Patent India-rubber KID GLOVE GLEANERS—a tremendous run on these in England, la each. A job line of TURKISH TOWELS, very large, Is 3d—not to be equalled. Without exception the Best Kid Glove 2aft n for Half-a-Crown in Canterbury. Four Vs(3 D S D large Studs. All sizes. Still Jobbing Balance of Winter Stock at VERY LOW PRICES. Ladies should see these before purchasing elsewhere. Good Solid Stuff at Low Prices. W. H. COLLIER, "THE COEKEE" THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY (LIMITE D), SOLE AGENTS FORs "HUMBER," "SWIFTS " SINGER? "TRIUMPH" AND HATALANTA» CYCLES, "THE HTJMBER" Has Had More Genuine (Successes ■X'ixan any other C?ycle in the World and Still Kelfjns Supreme, Wl ARE THE «WORLD'S GBEATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GRADE ««»» ARE PURCHASABLE AT ANY OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Office—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CHRISTCHUROH. 123, Gbgrgb Street, DUNEDIN. SHEARMAN BROS., AGENTS, ASHBURTON. 1897, NIMMO & BLAIR'S. 1897. FRESH STANDARD SEEDS. 3d per Packet. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 3d per Packet. Or 13 for 3S 6<i. 100 VARIETIES. I©O VARIETIES. /"] ULTURAL Directions are given on each Packet, and the novice at gardening cannot VJ iail to have succbrs by using Nimmo aod Blair's " Standard " Seeds, and following the directions given on Packet. Nimmo and Blair's Btr&ins of Vegetable Seeds are either grown under their own personal supervision, or are procured from the most reliable sources ia Great Britain and Europe, and the many testimonials they have received from all parts of New Zealand prove that their efforts to supply pure and genuine seeds have been thoroughly successful. Id Packets. FLOWER SEEDS. Id Packets. IN OVER 100 VARIETIES. This list includes the most hardy varieties, as well as the showiest, and each packet contains more than si fficient seed to plant an ordinary garden. Full directions^for sowing are given on each packet, and if followed, the best results will be obtained. We can supply any of the latest Novelties In Vegetable or Flower Seeds>t the Catalogue Price.



CALL AND PROCURE A COMPLETE CATALOGUE. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, Market House, Burnett Street. . Telephone—No. K. J. WILSON. CCBJEE OF ARCADE, MAGNIFICENT ARTISTIC WALL PAPERS. LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN ASHBURTON. TITIXED PAINTS, WINDOW GLASS, MIRROR GLASS, ARTIStt^ MATERIALS, PICTURE FRAME MOULDINGS, SCRIM ENAMELS, VARNISHES, &c. t IN STOCK. PAINTEB, PAPEBHANGEB, & SIGNWBITEB. ECel«phono;iS P.O. Box a l6 New Maud Insurance Company. ESTABLISH*!!) 0* 1 185 9] CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEFBEMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTBD »OB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROW2NG CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, Ao,, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMER & GBAVE& AGENTS



BARRETT BROS, have just opened eonu new lines in clothing. Our noted " Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit ah £2; but cash discount One Shilling in the Pound makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Etub Street. .



TV^ANTBD Know«-A. Oka, Agent fo Tf the celebrated Fownoughb Serges defy sea air. and water 3 15



WHERE are you going to, my pretty maid? To J4au«il'9 Cbwp Soot S*l», tlr, thi Midt ,