COUNTY COUNCIL

Following concludes our r< port:— DEPUTATIONS.

A deputation of four residents waited ots the Council from the Kyle, Done, Pen dervea, and other districts, headed by Mr John Lambie, and representing thirty or torty settlers who had signed and presented a petition to the Council for a fuller supply , of water in the districts men ioned. Mr Lambie was spokesman, and painted out that a very large area of country on the seaboard was absolutely destitute of water iv the dry season, and an increase of supply was now imperative. But recently a great are had swept a traot of country three miles wide by nine miles long, and had there been water iv the racesmuoh of the country mighthavebeen saved* as a few backets of water would have stopped the progress of the flames and saved thousands of pounds, but ny st of the races were dry.

absolutely Mr Mulligan aaid he had had a dry race for mouths, and there was no satisfaction in paying a water rate for a race in which no water ran.

The Chairman said there was no fund from which the cost of an extia supply couli be defrayed, and he feared that any extra work in the direction of increasing this supply would have to be defrayed by iv* oreased water charges. Besides they had Already drained the Aahbuiton river so much that it had given out this season. Mr Mulligan remarked that the Rakaia river wonld take some time to drain. The deputation also asked for a contribu tion towards renewing the fencing and f&tes of the Kyle graveyard, which had also een destroyed by the fire; and that the engineer should be asked to provide a plan of the cemetery. The engineer was instructed to report on the whole question of the supply referred to by the deputation at next meeting, and £3 waa voted for the cemetery.

LYTTELTON HARBOUR BOAKD. Ihs Chaitman (Mr E. G. Wright) was re-elected member of the Lytteiton Harbour Board for the County. In moving the re election, Mr Harp r said that Mr Wright had been instrumental in reducing the tariff. Mr Stitt seconded.

Mr Wright s>aid that an agitation had been got up to equalise the ratts on exports and imports. The rates on imports were at f resent much heavier than those on exports, ub it had to be borne in mind that the country people used just as much of the im ports as the townspeople, and it had always been the desire of the Harbour Board to facilitate as much as possible the export of our produce. In some countries bonuses were given for exports, but we had not reached that point yet. Ho had nothing to defend so far aa his conduct in this matter was concerned, and as long as he was on the Board he would do what he could to make the export dues as low aa .possible. He thanked the Council for his re-election.

PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of £568 were passed for payment.

ROAD CLOSING,

Coisiderat ion of the closing of a road in Lcngbeach Road district was held over for a month.

DOG COLLARS,

Ssrgeant Bailow wrote to the effect that the police were empowered to sell dog collars till the end of March.

WATEK SUPPLIES,

Applications* for water race facilities and concessions were granted to Messrs E. B. Cooper, Ben. Hampton, John Ballantyne (subject to engineer's approval), and one by M. J. Kerr was held over.

SLAOGHTEBHOITSE LICENSES. Licenses were granted to Thomas Bevel Ashburton, and John McPhail, Rakaia.

POISONED OBAIN,

The Chairman was authorised to purchase a supply of wheat for poisoning this year, aud to use two ounces of strychnine to the bushei.

It was also decided to try phosphorus this year as an experiment.

PUDDING HILL BRIDGE,

The names of six persona were mentioned to the Council as having been promineot in assisting to extinguish the fire at Pudding Hill Bridge. Mr Williamson moved that a vote of thanks be tendered to all persona who had assisted in extinguishing the fire at Pudding Hill bridge, more especially to Mias Mar garet Muirhead, and that a gratuity of one guinea be granted to Miss Muirhead.

ADVERTISING. Measr3 Williamson, Herring, and Harper were appointed a Committte lo de^l with the question of advertising.

HIGHBANK,

Mr R. Ponald was allowed to alter a water race at Highbank.

ET7APXJNA VILLAGE SETTLEMENT RACES.

It was decided to reply to the Commis sioner of Crown Lands that nothing could be done in the matter of bringing in a supply of water from the Raugitata or Ashburton owing to the excessive cost, and that the Council notified the Government that they were warned of the difficulty of supplying this district with water before the. village settlements were sold. The Council then adjourned.

Looking From the Lonely Rock

The island of Sfc. Paul is merely a great rock in the Southern Ocean. It is the top of v, voicanb mountaiu. The nearer inhabited land is Australia or Africa. To that, ugly and desolate refuge came a boat containing nine persona—two ot th> oi women. They had food—on short allowance, for perhaps a week. la less than three days they were half insane from anxieiy. Water, water, water everywhere, but no help. Ou the fifth day, at dawn, a brig hove to off the island. l'hey saw her. Shouting, praying, weeping, they stumbled to the beach, and were rescued. It waa one chance in a hundred. I'll tell you why some other time.

But, alas ! isn't it as bad or even worse ou i»nd? Look at the physical wrecks iv homes, in hospitals, and answer me. One perishes of privation from shipwreck A thousand perish of privation in the mi«!st of plenty. It ian'r. food they long for, but power to use it—worst and deadliest of all wants.

'• My food seemed to give me no strength,' says one of this army of unfor tunates, " and as the hopeless, starving days gassed slowly by I grew weaker and weaker, y-and-by my legs trembled and bent under me, and 1 could no longer get about. " The ailment which reduced me to this fearful condition began in the spring of 1892. At first I hardly recognised it for what we commonly call a disease. I felt tired, heavy, and languid, as one often does on the approach of warm weather. I fancied it would pass away, but it did not. I lost my appetite, and only ate from habit and to keep me going. I had no pleasure in it, and no warmth or glow followed it, as happens always when one is well. No matter how light and simple the repast was, or how careful I had been to select things that would not be apt to hurt me, the result was the same. No sooner had I swallowed it than my stomach waa distressed, and my chest and sides full of pain. If you will allow me m to pub it, my food appeared to strike back at me, as though I had no right to üße it

" There was a naaty bitter flavor in my mouth, more or less headache, and a kind of narvou^uets, which was new in my exper ience, as it was depressing and cheerless.

" Home remedies failing to help me, I consulted a doctor, but his prescriptions benefited me no more than our domestic medicines had done. My flesh and strength grew less, and I felt like one who has missed his way and looks in vain for a guide to point the road home.

♦'Finally I commenced attending the Leamington hospital, and continued to do so for twelve months, but the treatment they gave me had no better effect than all the rest. You can hardly understand how weary I got of taking drugs. I turned almost with loathiDg from every new dose— not because of the taste,Vbut because they deceived my hopes; they were of no use to me.

"In this state I was, when in March, 1894, a friend urged me to try Mother Seigel's Syrup. On account of the very reasons I have mentioned, I hated to experi ment with any more medicines. But I over came this aversion (most fortunately for me) and got a bottle of Mother Seigel's Syrup from Mr Judd, the chemist, in Leamington, and after taking it I felt a marked and great improvement I bad no pain after eating and my food felt right, digested, and gave n^ strength. And as I grew stronger my nerres ceased to trouble me. I can only say that by the continued use of the syrup I gofc better daily and was soon as vigorouß and well as ever. I have had no relapse, and have every reason to think my cure a permanent one. You are welcome to publish my letter. {Signed) (Vlias) Lucy Eden, Tachbrook, near Leamington, Sep tember 26, 1895."

We hope Mias Eden's recovery may indeed prove permanent, and if it does she will find no words too strong when s>he speaks of the remedy which wrought it. But oh, the vast multitude who still stand, like the ship wrecked people on the island, looking for rescue ! —victims of that most obdurate, common and baneful of diseases, chronic dyspepsia. Ifc is for their sake* Miss Fden kindly writes ht<r statement, and for their sakes we print it^ May it reach many of them !

THE ASHBURTON GPABDIAN; TUESDAY, FEBBUABY 9, 1897.

Printed and Published by the Ashbui to Publishing Company, Limited, -at thai Steam Printing Offioe, Burnett Street: Ashburton. TUESDAY, Fobrwy 9, 1897



Henry Zander, JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS IIjAUBITIUS aUG AE USE NO 01 HER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton.



QAHOXB tic Sona ICiicalyifii Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming fc rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not ba taken, OUR PURB VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is r-cognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state :— Is prove! by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Gre'fewald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Hosier, Director of the Medical Clinic at Gre.f.swalJ, that only products that,are saturated w.'th oxygen and freed of acids, resiuo'is atid other substances, adtierent to primary distillation, will dorelnpe tha sanative qualities proper to the plant according to thsse authorities, and ace or ling to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauev Mclntire, Wool, Hazard, etc., of America, is thy ooly extract corresponding to scientific te.to, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sandkb tfe Hon's Eucalypti Extract. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, anl are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so-called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical purposes are only discernible. . By th'ir deficiency in runpent odour—which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts develope3 most lreely through its surplus of oxygen By their alcoho'lc thin and mobile appearance beirg reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypti extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal inflammations, dysentery, wounds, th'j consequences are appajlm-'. For safefy, always ask for SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, ALd get the old, well-test-d, and reliable preparation —{Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SONS.



TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \_J ducted, and Saleyards regularlj attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham'a Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments of Lamb and Mutton. My London Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT.



JUST LANDED,' Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OIL 100 Cases VALVCUNE 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE IOOOIFeet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEEL COLLARS? HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH'- SHARES Barbed and Plaia FENCING WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIBIT MERCHANT.



TfIHE GENUINE DR GUILLIBS'S ± ELIXIR Tonic, Glairons, and Anti-Bilious, Pre pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Ohemist of 6he Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy. Kne de GreneJle, S, Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most; economical medicines, both aa a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it is the best; remedy against all bilious and glairious diaordecs. ¥"V more than Eeventy five years Dr Gaillie's Elixir has been employtd with success against diseases of the liver, the fpleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, f&v»r, i- fluoj z i, si in diseases, etc^ Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr GniJlie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied by Treatise on Glairs- Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, H.S.W.



TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT:,



STORAGE, I AM PREPARED to receive GRAIN on Storage at Lowest Current Rates. I My Shipment of 00RN8ACKS is now to ' hand. Henry Zander, GRAIN, WOOL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT,



WANTED Known-^What the people say. That Andbew Obb has the largest and beat assorted stock of Boots in Canterbury. 11 125 fIIHK early bird catches the early worms JL so call ab Mwr^oß'a Cheap BoctSa'e WHERE, Oh where, 10 that Cheap 9*ot SUop i Msuoft's Jseala»dj» Itoot Stare. *



Business Notices CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. 1 would suggest to ray Clients and Friends in the Ashburton County who have mortgagee running at Call, the advisability of having these matters fixed up now that noney is so Cheap, otherwise they may be in danger in the near future, D. THOM&B, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and Bub divided, all in grass, Plenty Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land in Longbeach. Very emsy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all in Grass, adjoining Springburn ailway Station, being R.B. 29674. ALB o,— 833 ACRES, being R.S. 25048 and 30068, Shepherd's Bueh District Pirst-clase land, fenced and subdivided. Price, very low. 1098 Acres, being B.S. 27031, 27888, 27389, 27390, situated nearDromore, j and known as Bobert Clark's Farm. The land is in splendid order, fences good, water in each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the 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 Quina's House DAVID "THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



■I i\ Per Cent OFF MARKED PRICES. Per Oenb -J f\ 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 kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection that CANNOT BE SURPASSED in the district. -—Among Other Things We Shew— 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 in Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices E. MURE AY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS



THE REASON WHY yOU SHOULD PATRONISE BRIDGE WORKS. The Largest X Engineering Works in the County of Ashburton. BECAUSE You can get all the Mechanical Work done >• you may require, from the Repairing of a Sewing Machine to _, the making of a Combine. )£. 5 ■ a >■ BECAUSE We do not take in work, and then get it done at head-quarters in the large towns. Our headquarters are £d g BRIDGE WORKS, Aahburton. Where your money will El qq go to employ local tradesmen, • *3 O ps} BECAUSE We bring more Money to Ashburton for woik « 03 done in other provinces than all the other shops in the same line of business put together. W. " 3 H BECAUSE Within the last three years WE have sent £Jj EH close on a £1000 worth of Machinery into Otago. These Machines were made by us in Ashburton. KILWORTH & SON, BRIDGE WORKS 3, 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 1 notice. GRAND SELECTION OF Pi :ture- Frame M ouldings. 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. COBNEB OF AECADE. Telephone 65.



GREAT SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCES TUESDAY, JAN. 12. pEE^T BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARMBNT. COME EARLY* ANDREW OBR.



SPUING BLOSSOM TE A. Packed in |B>, 11», sft>, and 10ft Xet Weight Air-Tight Tins, No. 1 (Blue Label) No. 2 (Red Label) No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per Ib, 2'- per B>. 2/4 per ft. 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers.



Lazarus 8 sight testing and specialite specracles. Sole agent for Ashbarton District, s. s A L E *• JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. | AZARUS Patented System ensure I j comfort and correct sight. Done poil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles PIPES. THEjLOEWE, G.B.D, NEEDLEWOOD, BILTOR PIPES. A fresh Supply AT PERCY'S



/pft?*^ ""» /^IREAT SALE OF &| linoleums. jH ™™.. CIOTH . IMS BMh« FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, IBfijj^^PC T. H. UHDRILL & Co



IMPORTANT NOTICE



We have juafc landed, direct from the Manufacturers, ex e.i. Rimutaka and Otabama, a Grand Assortment of LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, Etc, to be Sold at PRICES 10 MEET THE TiMES, INSPECTION INVITED. Note the Address— T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANCRED STREET (Opposite Aioade) Picture Framing a Specialty. Venetian Blinds Made to Order. Agents for Olegg's Perambulators.



WILLIAM = =PATCHING, EAST STREET. ■XTTISHES TO ANNOUNCE to his Farming Friends and Customers of the Aahburton 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 TINVVALD 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. j NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, I ASHBURTON. 12 170



BAZAAIi STABLES. LIVERY AND BAIT. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to Arcade., rTTHJJISE Commodious Stables are open at I fell 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 01 her processions] Matched Teams and Pairs also provided. JOSEPH LLOYD, June,, PROPRIETOR.



GREAT SUMMER SALE COMMENCES JANUARY 23rd, 1897. GREAT - - - EEDUCTIONS GENUINE - - - - BARGAINS A. P. WILLIAMSON, (Late G. L. Beath, & C 0.,) TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Gkeat SUMMER CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH



MEDICAL. T"\R. ERNEST FOOKS, being unable to commence the practice of his profession j until the end of February, has appointed DR. HENRY REED to carry on the same until that date. DR. REED can be consulted at Dr. Greenwood's late residence, Burnett Street, i West, where messages can also be left. HOURS.—9 to 11 a.m.; 1.30 to 3 p.m. 2 4



BARGAINS. MEW AND SECOND-HAND. DRAYS, SPRING WAGGONS, ROAD CARTS, GIGS, DOUBLE-SEATED BUGGIES, FARMERS' AND WHITECHAPELS, ALL TO BE SOLD VERY CHEAP AT STEELE'S VICTORIA CARRIAGE WORKS, West Steeet, Ashbtjkton, 1 136 FTIHE Duke of Wellington carried a tender JL heart beneath a stern appearance. He ia said to have been in tears the greater part of the day succeeding his great victory, and pathetic indeed, is the exclamation attributed to him, "Believe me, there is nothing more terrible than a battle won, except a battle lost." But who can describe a man's anger —controlled of course—where, every pre paration having been made for an urgent journey, everything is lost through the horse falling lame ; and the man—always the man—is the object of our pity. The horse's unuttered sufferings are rarely thought of, beyond the removal of the shoe (often unskilfully done) and an imprecation upon the blacksmith. The owner ought to consider his servant's comfort, who, could he speak, would say, " I uttered no com plaint until forced; I used to be treated with greatest consideration and kindness, and a journey was always a pleasure to me when my shoeing was under the personal care of MR KINGSTON. 2 17 moWLBB' Pennyroyal and Eteel Pills for female J- qu'ckly correct all irregul ritie?, and relieve the distressiog symptons so prevalent with the sex, B^xes IS lid to 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by tue Lincolu and Midland Couaties Drag Co.. Lincoln, England. Whole gale of all tIW WUolessHe Bouses. Bewaw Qt imita tiQUi,



Great SUMMER :gl;earin*3 SALB FOR ONE MONTH.



Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPEBS. o FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOR CANTEBBUBY.



Business Notices, BARBYTOWN FLAT GOLD MINING 00., Ltd ; 17 Miles north of Greymouth. fTTHE Sample washed in the Arcade on X 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.



H. M. JONES. H, M. JONES, stationery" 0" stationery. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. JUST OPENED UP. a Splendid Variety of PLAIN and FANCY STATIONERY from Marcus, Waed & Co. Linear Repp Note, Repoline, Antique, Panel, Floral, Pare Flax, Linen, Bank and Vellum Notepapers, Cream Laid and linted. THE ASHBURTON BOX OF STATIONERY. Best Value Ever Offered to the Ashburton Public. "I « 0 /»J BOX, New Shipment Just Opened Up. is & b<i box. Ledgers, Cash and Day Books, Journals, Counter and Memorandum Books various sizes, Letter Books, Copying Requisites, Foolscap, Blotting and Drawing Papers, Pens, Purses, Wallets, Office and SCHOOL REQUISITES. CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Oo.'s, London. Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc. SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH.



NOTICE. H. B4IRITOHT TTAS REMOVED to more central Premises opposite Mitchell ft Tchsbb r, TANCRED STREET.



To< THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. I BEG to notify that my Establishment is AGAIN OPEN SOB THE TREATMENT OF ALL AILMENTS, EXCEPT CONTAGIOUS DISEASES, Cases of which are NOT ADMITTED in thia Establishment. I shall be Happy to Attend Oases of PEYEE AT THE PATIENTS' HOMES, AS IN THEBH OASES OUR TREATMENT^ NEVER FAILS TO PRODUCE GOOD RESULTS. Trusting to receive the Public patronage before. w. elTule, 1 7 PROPRIETOR.



TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS A Large Variety of all sorts—from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. Drums, Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, Balls, Cubes, Games, Dogs s 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. DOLL?. 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, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Bags, Plush and Leather Goods. Electro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap, pretty and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. h. mTTones.



EWERYONE accustomed to using th A.O. Ointment. Will find equal satisfaction in using th* 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 Galliohan's Factory, Aahurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother*! true friend; on the weakest baby, or the strongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, Is 6d. Bee Ointment is especially manufactured ac a horse and cattle dressing Price—2s 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corn* warts, 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 6a



EDWIN CALLICHAN,



PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE ishuwfc, **«Z* Canterbury Representative, ME G P. HOATTBN, Ashburion,



The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment are good enough for any thing :— : ' '



Dear Sirs, —We have great pleasure la 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, *



Shabpiin & Co.



Medical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19,1896 Dear Sir,—l hare sold your Bee. Ointment and AC Corn Core and Pills for the past throe years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro* curing your linee. They have in every case which has come under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment haf proved itself one of the besfe healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one grosa of Bee Ointment, email size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. E. Sykes, Chemist.



Hundreds of other testimonials too numeroui



to publish.



NEW COAL MINE.



DEEP LEVEL SEAM.



IN ANSWER to Numeroaa Enqalfiea re price of the New Coal, I take this opportu. 2ty of stating that the Price haa NOT been Raised on account of the Superior Quality as is generally sapposed. It ie still sold as before at the following prices perfonr ton truck (freight paid) on receipt of cheque or P.O order:—



per ton per ton Weaterfield 15s Od Dromore 16a 6d Winslow... 16a Od Ohertsey 16s lOd Hinds ... 16s fid lUksia ... 17s 3d Baling ... 17a Od Laurlston 19b Od Rangitata 17fl 6d Methven... 19a 6d Orari ... 17a 9d Ashbarton—All Coal Merohwta



GEORGE PARK, MOUNT SOMERS.