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OBITUARY.

Mrs R. W Taylor.

It is with deep regret we have to record the death yesterday afternoon of the wife of the Rev. B. W. Taylor, pastor of the Wesleyan Church, Anhburton. The deceased lady was sixty years of age. Sho was married to Mr Taylor in 1869 and the same year sailed with him to JSew Zealand, and the two have been in the oolony ever since. They landed in Lyttelton, and with her husband Mrs Taylor labored at different times in the Waipawa, Westport, Auckland, Chri&tehuroh (twice), Milton, Gore, Inver oargill and Dunedin districts, being in every seas® of the word an helpmeet to her hus band in the work that God had given them to do. She w&s a woman of exceptionally sweet temper, and endeared herself to at! with whom she came in contact, for to know her and eDj >y her amiable society was to love her. She leaveß two sons, one living in Invereargill and the other in Dunedin. Mrs Taylor has been ailing more or less for five years, and bore her pain with exemptary patience. In former years the was a most successful Sunday sohool worker, but loss of voice compelled her to discontinue this work. Wherever she has been she has left troops of friends in the circuits, who will learn with deep sorrow the news of her death.

THIS AHfoBUMOK GUAJBDIAfI! WrDKEPIMY, JULY 21, !BM.



Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashbarton, holden at Aehburton. NOTICE is hereby given that William Pearson, of Ashburton, Coach Painter, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my offioe on the 28th day of July, 1897, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton. July 20, 1897 7 122 , V Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL. Ashburton. XX Under the Direction of MESSRS WILLIAMSON & MUSGROVE. ONE NIGHT ONLY, TO-NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 WILLIAMSON AND MUSGROVE'S "M\T 8 A " VAUDEVILLE COMPANY. ffIHE MOST amusing, most talented, JL moat entertaining, and absolutely the most expensive coterie of artistes that has ever visited New Zealand. 3 he Marvellous Matchless 3 LL'OIPERS »2 Physiological Wonders. The famous English Burlesque Artiste MISS CHRISSIE ANGUS. The famous Grotesque Artists and Paotomimists, THE THREE DELEVINES. Our Own Pocket Comedian, LITTLE GULLIVER. The Popular Australian Baritone, MR ERNEST FITTti. The Clever Dancers and Mandolinists, THE WINTERI'ON SISTERS. The Renowned Whistling Comedian, MR FRANK LAWTON. The Celebrated " Cat King," MR LEON! CLARKE. Marvellous Exhibition of Trained Cats, Rats, Mice, Canaries, Cockatoos, etc. Prices—Reserved Seats 4s, Stalls 3s, Pit JSs. Box Plan and Day Sales at Jones. J. St. CLAIR, 7 95 Business Manager. D. Tnomas. ARCADE, FURNITURE SALE. SATUBDAY, JULY 24. DAVID THOMAS will hold a furniture | Sale at the above date and fixture, I when he will sell :— Double Iron Beds (new), Tables, Cup boards, Couches, Chairs, Tools and a lot of sundries. Further entries solicited. D. THOMAS, 7 124 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros., Limited. "Saturday, july 24,1897. £> X ACRE FARM at ALFORD FOREST Implements, Horses, Cattle, etc. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from Mr L. C. Bimler, to sell at their West Street Mart as above, his farm of 65 acres, situated at Alford Forest, with Buildings, Outhouses and nice Orchard. The Sundries before advertised will not be nold on the above date. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7105 Auctioneer. By Order of the Mortgagee. SATXJBDAY,~JUNE 24, 1897 FARMS AT NEW LANDS AND PENDARVES. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instructions from the Mortgagee, to Sell by Public Auction at their Auction Mart, West street, on above date, the Farms lately in the occupation of E. Wiggins, and consisting of 0 A >V ACRES, situated at Newlands, O4zi beiog R.S., Nos. 26727, 26859, subdivided into handy siz d paddocks, well fenced and watered, with Dwelling House, and Stable and Outbuildings thereon. Also R.S. 25717, containing 1 f\f\ ACRES» Bitaated ab Pendarveß< These properties are offered by order ol the mortgagee, and are for absolute sale. Full particulars and conditions at Bale. Sale at 12.30, R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 IQg Auctioneer. Funeral Notices. FUNERAL KOTICE. mHE Friends of the Rbt. R. Taylor are X respectfully informed that the Fuueral of hislate beloved wife Mabv, will move from his residence, Wealeyan Parsonage, on THURSDAY, 22ad inst, at 2,30 p.m. for the Ashburton Cem tery. BAKER BROS,, 7 125 Undertakers. Public Notices. SAPTIST TABERNACLE. rfIHERE will be no service To-morrow afternoon, in consequence of the Funeral of the late Mas R. W. Taylor. 7 126 A. AGEB. "^"dobcas society. THE Annual Meeting of the Dorcas Lciety will be held™ THURSDAY, July 22, at the Road Board Office, Moore Street, at 2.30 p.m. All members and supporters of the above are requested to attend. 7 111 E. T. CURTIS, Hon. Secretary. WANTED Known—That J. Moison has received a large stock of Winter Boota and Shoes, which he intends duponng S^ a Discounter Cash. His own makes ?which never was yet equalled) always on hand I intend, as in the past to keep the rW ation of toping the Best Boots m the tr?Ae Nothing bub the best sole leather used ' Repakslone at once at the Prenue j Boob Store, East Street, Tow« W^ 8*1- j burton- WANTED Known— A Cheap Boot Sale at Mellob's, for fourteen days only. ' \"\TTANTED wise fathers and mothers bo 1j W remember that) Mjh*Qß's An»u.» l | Boot i^io ;s aow q«.



Synopsis of New Advmbtisbmbnts. New Zealand Clothing Factory—New business advertisement. Daputy-Official Assignee —Bankruptcy notice. D Thomas—Furniture sale, Saturday. Lincoln Co lege—Seed potatoes for sale. Baker Bros—Funeral Notice. Tabernacle—Re no service tomorrow. Jewitt—Fresh oysters and fiah to-night. Hockey—Practice match to-morrow.



Wanted. HOCKEY Practice in Domain To-morrow 3 p.m. Tinwald players invited. FRESH Oysters, Crayfish, and all kinds of freßh fish by Express To-night.- Jbwitt's, opposite Mail Office. 7 127 "\TOViSG Lidies' Journal for July, Wei- X don's Children's Bazaar for June. Idler, Navy and Army, On the face of the Waters, Eye of Istar, House of Dreams, Uncle Bernac, Ho >ks and Eyes, Life of j Victoria, New Books.—H. M. Jones. SPECIAL for Two Weeks.—During the Sale Dresses will be made at Mrs Alcobn's for 8s 6d. Style and Kit guaran teed as usual. A nice assortment of Dress Goods, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Muslins, Embroideries, and Trimmings always in stock.



WANTED KNOWN—French serges, in navy, black and maroon, at Is6i, worth 2* 6d ; dresa goods, from lOd per yard; single costumes, reduced from 25a to 7a 6d ; silicias and linings, all reduced—Ab A. Orb's cheap sale. 7 45 WANTED KNOWN—Table damask, from la 3d per yard ; table napkins, tray cloths, doyleys, toilet covers, and table covers, greatly reduced—At A. Orb's cheap sale. ? 46 WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' jackets, capes, and waterproofs, all new goods, 50 per cent off usual pric9 ; ladies' dressing gowDS, at English cost—At A- Orb's cheap sale. 1 47 WANTED KNOWN — Ladies' shot ribbed hoae, 6d per pair; Ladies b'.a,ck cashmere hose, is per pair ; children's gloves, 3d per pair 5 ladies' gloveß 6d per pair; lined kid gloves (fur top 3) 2j 6d per pair—At A. Orr's cheap sale. 742 BARRETT BROS, have just opened some new lines in clothing. Our noted 11 Wear-well" Mosgiel Tweed Suit at £2 ; but cash discount Oue Shilling in the Found makes them 38/- now.—" The Hall," Eadt Street . TART LING ANNOUNCKMEN T. — You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Bootß and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Harap stead, and have Goods delivered ab your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to band.— E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76. BEMEMBER, Remember, fchat Mkllor's Stock-taking Sale will l*Bt for fourteen days only Now's your time to buy. "ITTANTED Known, Girls' Pretty Strap W Shoes, tan or black, only 3s sd, at Mkllor's Zealaudia Boot Store. WANTED Knows—Our 7s 6d Tweed Dresses. Also our all wool Serges in Cardinal from 2s, Navy and Black from 2b 9d. Satisfactory Dress and Mantle making on the premises. All descriptions of 1 die« garments made to order.—Mitchell and Turner. ii~RECORD SALE.—Having pur chased Baveral sample lots in Water proof Cloaks, Jackets, Capea s Hats, Bonnets, Flowers, and Children's Millinery at a great reduction, Mrs Algobn will offer these at and below wholesale prices ; also all her trimmed Millinery, Fancy goods, Aprons and Pinafores at great reductions to reduce quantities before stock taking. WANTED Known, in fourteen days we intend to sell 1000 pairs of Boots,— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known.—Every lady should gee the very beautiful hand embroi dered Pillow Shams, N.D. Bags, and Hand kerchiefs together with new patterns in Table Damask now showing at Mitchell & Turner's _______ I HEARD a man say that you got wonder ful value for little money, at Mellors Cheap Boot Sale. WANTED Known, lospect Fletcher Bros' show of Crockery, etc., suit able for presents before going elsewhere, it will pay yon.'—Flbtchebßrqs., Cash bupply Stores. WANTED, Eggs, 1000 dozen, must be fresh, and 1 ton of Beeswax, highest market priceß given by Vletoher Bros., C*eh Supply Stores, WANTED Known-^Our Clothing and Mercery Deparment—Special lines In Men's Trousers, exceptional value, Choice .election in Tie®, Collar*, Shirts, Hats, and Wool Underclothing. Sewn Macintoshes in ■took and to order. —Mitchell & Tprker. WANTED KNOWN —The way the young people of Ashburton should celebrate the record reign, Get married, and buy their furaiture at H. Bairßfeow 8, Tancred Street. Satisfaction guaranteed.^ mHOSE who are married may also have a I pleasant recollection of the Record Reign by purchasing for their home a lovely toneJ, well finished American Organ, at a very moderate coßt, at H. Bairstow s. BOOTS, Boot 3, Boot?, wonderfully cheap at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JT7ST Fancy, Men's Pegged Bluchers 6a lid, usually 8a 9J.-Mellor's Z-a- Jandia Boot Store. "T^lT^Gothic.' 1 Barrett Bros have re- JPj ceived through their agents, direct from English Manufacturers, some special lines in Drapery, etc. Cash discount One Shilling to th/Wl.~" The Hall," East Street . ""you have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior teas, recruit ft drmkißg only Kozib Tba, it »s pure and IjoMe.-loba Q.rr & Qo., Sole Ag nt,



' Friedlander Bros., Limited. ~ t"o~~let. f\SE TWO-KOOMED HOUSE WITH STABLE AND TWO ACRES OF LANI AT ALLENION. Apply FRIEDLANDER BR rS , Ltd ipOTATOEsTnPOTATOES. VTT E ARE BUYERS OB PRIME TABLE POTATOES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. X¥T E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME TABLE POTATOES iFRIEDLANDER BROS , Ltd. rjTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRA.SS OATS COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And al other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, 3 gJiILJJLJLE'L —...I 1... 1..——1 Hanmer and Graves. POTATOES \X7"E HAVE FOR SALE—Prime Blue if Derwent Potatoes. AL^O, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for aowing with Capo Bariey or Dun Oats for early Spring feed HANMER & GRAVES. W A NTBD, 50 TONS OK MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. DIP. _ DIP. WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over the DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburt-m Saleyarda lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used pigTeeed. chick feeld. WE have for Sale—Crushed Barley (quod) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Chick Wheat. SEED WHEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY. \XTJB em Supply SEED WHfc/LT and YY OAIV>, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLKY FOUsElfiD. SEA~~OF AZOF BAitLEYT WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to lee Faimors know of its special qualifications if they will call in. SJfAitKOWBILL OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line f these for Seed purposes. FEJfiD~OA3U i i\TE Have for Sale Long and Short' V V Feed Oats. ™^~^AFiT~CHAm TXTE Have for Sale" PRIME OATEJS YY SHEAF CHAFF, also a good chap line for Cow Feed. PLOUGH SHARES. REGULAR Supplies Imported by as, direct from the makers; both Ransomea and Hornsbys— standard sizes. Prices, lowest current. RQXAL OIL—ISO Fire Tent Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply of this well known Brand of Kerosene, acknowledged to be the most Superior Oil in the market. AGKICULTUKAL SALT. FOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or for Salting Straw or Chaff. We have a quantity on hand for which we are prepared to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm and Station Requisites of all kinds, in cluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt. Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fencing on turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie ties ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils—Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. 1A A ACRES, subdivided into con J_UU venient paddocks, with water in each paddock ; there is a Cottage erected on the Property. This Farm is situated above the Alford Homestead, on Taylor's Stream. Price, £6 10s ; easy terms. OAA ACRES, near Urrall Railway OUU Station. Thia property is well subdivided with water races in each paddock. The Buildings consist of an eight roomed ' House, large Stable, and other Buildings. 250 Acres in crop, balance in grass. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage at 5 per cent. 3 (TIC\K ACRES, ASHBURTON FORKS. ' &&D This is a first Claaa Farm, in fact 5 one of the best in the Fork 3. Good Build ings. The Farm is in good order. Easy B terms. HANMER & GRAVES, WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Foldera, and Everything in the optipal lips at 8. Sa&kk'b, Optician WAITED Known, St&oka of Cheap Boots and Shoes for everybody, at MbUiOr's Cheap Boot Sale. Kozie Tea, the beat, and yet within reach of all; Sold at 1/8, If 10, 2/-, »nd 2/4.— John Orr &Go Bota Agtmfcs.J



T. Bullock. LOW PRICED TOWN SECTION^ 01 X SUM. required for Section 803, otlt) containing i acre, fronting Cox Street JHJaat. The Owner, an absentee, has made up his ■ mind to dispose of thisjat a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. TINWALO FOR SALE—SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing QUARTER-ACRE, well siuated, fronting the Main South Road, and nob far from the railway station. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Singe-eeated Buggy, also strongly built Dog Cart. T, BULLOCK. TO LET. SMALL Shop in the Arcade, presently occupied by Mr J. R. McKay. Possession cj.n be given within a week. •I. BULLOCK. Tenders LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. riIENDERS are invited to be sent in not _L later than TUESDAY, July 27th inst, for taking up two Bridges, making Ford, etc. 7 120 FOOKS & SON. PUBLIC NOTICES CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, LINCOLN, BEED POTATOES. TTIHE followiug varieties of Seed Potatoes _|_ viz:—Magnum Bonutn, Bruce, Main O.op, Kidney, Impeiator, Sutton's Early Regent, Sutton's Abundance, Brown's Favourite, Beauty of Hebron, Taylor's [ronclad, White Elephant, Queen of the South, Early Puritan, Paragon, Northern Kidney, Berkshire Kidney, Climax—grown %t the College from imported seed, are now ready for distribution in lots of 1 cwt each, it six shillings per lot-, delivered at Lincoln railway station. Also the following varieties of Finlay's potatoes:—Up to Date, Farmer's Glory, SoodHnpe, Lady Rosabelle, British Queen, Ruby Queen, Snow Drift, Eighty Fold, Conquest, Challenge, Aurora. Exhibitor, Jeanie Dean, Early Beauty, Lady Francis, Her Majesty, The Bruce, Pink Eyed Russet—imported from Scotland, 1895, in lots of j. cwt each at five shillings per lot at Lincoln railway station. Orders, accompanied by postal notes, uddressed to Mr J. Hay, farm overseer, Canterbury Agricultural College, Lincoln, will be forwarded according to priority of implication. J. BAYNE, Director. July 16, 1897. 1 125 TYPEWRITING OFFICE Arcade Chambers. ALL CLASSES of Work neatly and promptly executed. Legal, Com mercial, Tabular Statements, Testimonials, 3tC. Carbon Duplicates half price. Memeograph Copies for Circulars, etc., from 3s 6d per hundred. Instruction in Typewriting. Vacancy for iwo pupils. % 213 a M. GRAHAM. T7* VERY ONE accustomed to using the AM. Ointment- Will find equal satisfaction in using the Bee Ointment, For which everyone is kindly requested to uk instead of the AC OINTMENT. Carefully note that a diagram of a Bee ia in the centre, and Edward Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is every mother's true trlend ; on the weakest baby, or the 3trongest man's flesh it is always successful. Price, la 6d, Bee Ointment is espacially manufactured as a horse and cattle dressing Price—2a 6d AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and emale use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa bo anything imported —price Is 6d EDWIN OALLICHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURE* ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Ashburton, The following testimonies to the value of the Ointment a<-e good enough for any thing :— Dear Sirs,—Wa 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;, la future wo intend to keep a stock always on hand — We remain, yours faithfully, Shar^lin & Co. iMedical Dispensary, New Plymouth, October 19, 1896 Dear Sir,—l have sold your Bee Ointment and AC Corn Qure and Pills for the past three years, and I have never known of one purchaser to express a regret for pro curing your linea. They have in every case which has oome under my notice, given every satisfaction. Your Bee Ointment has proved itself one of the best healing oint ments procurable. Kindly forward me one gross of Bee Ointment, small size, at your earliest convenience. Yours truy, A. ~E. Sykk^ Chemist. Ji^uai-ede of other tostimoniala. too numerous



Business Notices .:THE~AJNNDAL BOOT SALE. FOR FOURTEEN DAYS before Stock Taking the Z< ALANDIA BOOT STORE is determined to Slaughter the folllowing Lines : - MeM'a Beet Kip Bluchers, pegged, 63 lid, usually 8s 91. Girls' strap shoes, all ei^a, 3s (Sri usually 63 6d. A tew dozen pairs Children's J-'t.rapß Is 9d, usually 2s 6!. Ladies' Glace Kid Lace Boots 7s 9d, usually 12* 6d. Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 6. 9d usually lla 6d. Ladies' and Gents' Waterproof Canvas, half-pme. Ladle? Slippers in odd sizes very cheap. Ladies' Beet Button Boots 12s 6d, usually 16a. Id 60 pairs of Ladies' Sample Shoes 40 per cent under usual prces. Ladies 1 Felt Slippers 1« pr pair. Ladie,' Carpet Slippers, leather soks, 2a. Ladies' Evening Shoes afl reduced in price. A few pair of Ladiea' House Boots 2a 6<J. Hundreds of other lines all reduced. REMEMBER. REMEMBER. THIS IS MELLOR'S ANNUAL BOOT SALE Do not despair if ycu have missed the first few days. Fresh Bargains every d*y bat there are eariv birds who come p:oking at the Bargains—Be wise and follow their example and come early Remember for FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY this Bargain Sale will run. SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY JULY 3, 1897. NOTE ADDRESS «T JAMES MELLOR, ZEALAWDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



jH. M._JONES. PIANOS. ORGANS. SPECIAL LOW PRICES FOR CASH. 7 Stop American Organs, J*l6. Pianos, New, from £36. Pianos, Second-hand, from £10. T>ICYCLES~foom £16. STATIONERY. LEDGERS, CASH BOOKS, JOURNALS, DAY AND MEMORANDUM BOOKS, LETTER BOOKS, INVOICE BOOKS, FILES, WRITING PAPERS AND ENVELOPES i of all descriptions. Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000. —SCHOOL STATIONERY— Foolscap, Chalk, Blotting Papers, Pens, Penholders, Slates, School Books and all Requisites for School Committees. BEST BLUE BLACK INK ON DRAUGHT. TOYS. ~ TOYS. TOYS. GREAT VARIETY IN WOOD, TIN, RUBBER & MECHANICAL TOYS. DOLLS of all Sorts and Sizes. BOOKS. BOOKS BOOKS. Children's Book?. Prize aud Reward Books. Ladiss' Books, Magazines, and Periodicals by every Mail.—Latest. H. M. JONES. A. LAWRIE, SOUNDERS' BUILDINGS. RETIRING FROM BUSINESS PREMISES 10 LET, mHE WHOLE of, the Large andjJWell Assorted Stock requires to be Cleared Regardless of Cost NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. THE SALE COMMENCES TO-DAY, YOU CAN EXPECT BARGAINS AND GET THEM BY CALLING EARLY. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERB' BUILDINGS, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. CHEAP FIREWOOD. CHEAP FENCING RAILS, Etc. (~*i UM SAPLINGS AND FIREWOOD VJ" FOR SALE by Auction on TUESDAY, JULY 27, IN LOTS TO SUIT PTJRCHASEKS. (1) —51,9 Lots i% the plantation adjoining Alain South Road, two miles south of Tinwald. (2) —53 Lots in the plantation adjoining Main South Road, one mile south of Winslow. Sale to commence at No. 1 Plantation at 2 o'clock. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER,, County Engineer. Ashburtoc, .July 1897. 7 7,5 MRS KNIGHT, Cash purchaser of ladies , gentlemen's, and children's left off Clothing, and all kinds of Goode.—Wakanui {to»d, nm Baring Square, 6 13



' Public Notices. CELEBRATED CINNAMON CURE FOR CONSUMPTION AND OTHER I CHEST JDISEASES- The most valuable discovery in Medical Science. Desfcroyc the Morbid Deposits of the Lungs. )veroonoes the racking congh and spitting of blood. REAO she following extract from the Week'y Press " It has been clearly demonstrated that ;hia new remedy is not only highly efficacious in the treatment of Ihe more 'ormidable disease of consumption, but ihat in all c*ses of coughs and colds, whatever may be their cauae, it cures vith astonishing rapidity. It acts against ,heae lesser maladies as quinine acts igainst intermittent fever. It is equally ifficacious in bronchitis and catarrh, and ill inflammatory states of the respiratory irgans. Expectoration and cough dis >pp«ar like mf'gic, and there can be no loubt that thousands of cures will be effected during the coming winter by this atest application of modern medical icience." PRICE 2s 6d SOLD itVERIWHiRE So'e Wholesale Agents ; KOSPTHORNE, PROSSBR ft COS NEW ZEALAND DRUG CO. Ltd. )aner In, r hristcharch, Wellington, and Auckland. /if r ALAXUM l.jo greatest remedy ever introduced fo all diseases arising from a disordered state of the digestive sysem, It if A LAXATIVE. AN APPETISER. AND A STIMULATING TONIC. i. few opinions from the Christchurch Press and other newspapers :— " Alaxum stands alone and unrivalled n the treatment of all ailments due to lafecive assimilation." " Alaxum strikes at the root by correct ng the irregularity." "No morbid condition can exist." "Vital force speedily generated by Ilaxum, the premier medicine." "A laxum is essentially a nerve (imulant and tonic laxative which itrengthens the whole beinK« There is NO MEDICINE 1 TO EQUAL IT FOR INDIGESTION, IYSPEP3IA. LIVER (XMPLAINTS, SLUGGISH ACTION o" the BOWELS, CONSTIPATION, BI! lOUSNESS, or HEADACHE, all derangements oi the Digestive System. It does not act by drastic pursing, than which there is no greater evil to the human body. By clearing the alimentary canal of all foul matter, and by toning and renewing the strength of the entire digestive system, It builds up the entire energy of the whole being and enables it to throw off all functional disease. Where there is organic disea-e we say consult a physician. Remember, how ever, that most of the ailments affecting humanity are FUNCTIONAL^ The organs Uiemsolves aro aonnd, but are not doing their woik. Alaxum t h a e Remedy. PJiICE 2 s 60 FROM ALL CHEMISTS. Wholesale /geni'S : KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER & CO (Limited). 7 34



FOUND— Nineteen shillings cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of cash discount One Shilling ia the. Pound, meets with approval,—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street. WANTED KnowD, the doors aud windows aie lined with wonderful bargains, at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store ANTED KNOWN-rrA lotTof English samplea in ladies* combinations, merino and wool vests, knitted skirts, ypreots, etc., at bail price—At A, Orb's t



Business Notices _ ■ . FLETCHER BROS., THE OJBLBBKaTBD CASH eKOOEKS. rnfIREE years ago started a Cash System, which has worked satisfactorily, both to th X buyer and the seller, and has been the means of adding many contorts to the hemea of those who wisely availed themselves of the grand reform Hundreds now btiy their Goods at FLETCHER BROS. FOR GASH, thereby acknowledging their appreciation _of the CASH SYSTEM. Look after the mmble shilling by taking it to FLETI HER BROS., and getting the very best value that money can buy. Although we do not advertwe • price list, our country customers can get one on application, and after perusing the seme very carefully, we are satisfied that they will and muefe admit that we Bell cheaper tbt & any other house in the district. ■win i "Q* r«in—ti WE LEAD, FOLLOW WHO CAN, fIAA OASES HIGHEST TEST KEROSENE. 9(lf) We are just landing a (shipment of Highest Test Odorless Kerosene, none better to b« had in the world, which we are selling lower than Chrisfcohurch prices. This ia a ftolifl fact, aud anyone wishing to gefc the best Kerosene and save money should not fail to bill from us. .. BOLLITT'i SUPREME ROLLER FLOUR AT WHOLESALE MILL PRICES* Supplied in any quantity from 71b bags to a ton, at Guaranteed Lowest Wfaoleult Rate Having a big turnover, we are enabled to buy in the beab of market* for ipot therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Anhburcon, CHINA, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE. The China, Glass and Earthenware Department will be found well stocked with mostjuseful artictes, all of which will be found wonderfully CHEAP. i ■ ■ WEDDING PRESENTS. WEDDING PRESENTS. Anyone going to buy a Wedding Present should not fail to pay us a visit, as we baV* just opened up some very choice and useful China, Glassware and Electroplateware, whiob we are selliDg at undoubtedly low rates. 5 Hole Electroplated Revolving Cruets, from 10s 6d each Electroplated and Cut Glass Butter Coolers, from 3s 6d each \ Nickel Alarm Clocks, from 3s 6d each Sets of Jugs from 2s per set of three large size Teapots from 6d each Pretty line of Vases at 3s 6d per pair, large size Pretty line of Vases at 1b 6d per pair. cutler^ cutlery. - BEST MAKERS, LOWEST PRICES. Johnson'?, Taylor's, Eyewitness, Bodgers, eta BEDEOOMWARE. ~BEDROOMWARB. We have some of the Choicest Patterns ever seen in Ashburton in Bedroomwar* Anyone wishing to get a handsome and artistic Bedtoom Sets for themselves, or for wedding present, should not tail to see our stock before going elsewhere. Remember that you can inspect our Goods without being pressed to bny. SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR OOUNTBY CUSTOMERS. Any o our Cfunty Cnstdners tr&vtllirg l.y iail, will be allowed frcm April 1,1897, to take with them by rail, lewt oi gcodp, free of charge. Phase bear this in mind, as Wt as that we^eend goods to all trains for cur eustomeis conveuiecce. EGGS, EGGS. BEESWAX, BEESWAX. Wejare'caeh buyers of the abewe in any quantity at highest mmket rate*. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ANE CHBISTCHURCH'j Telephone 24—80 x 67 GREAT STOCK-TAKING SALE AT " THE CORNER." STOCK MUfeT BE HEAVILY REDUCED BEFORE STOCK-TAKING, JULY 31«. WAREHOUSEMEN'S CLEARING LINES AT HALF TRICE. WONDERFUL BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. HIGH Class Ladies' Jackets at marvellously low prices. Few Maids' Ulsters to clear at half cost price.! Ladies' Macintoshes, newest styles, 10s 9d, 15s 9d. Children's Handsome Tunics from 4a 6d. Flannelette Underclothing at half price. Merino Combination Garments, 33 lid. Btyliah Dress Goods, 10£ d per yard, double width, worth 18d. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, well made and lined, all sizes, 25s 6d. A line of Youths' Overcoats, all sizes, 5s each. A large lob of light fancy ribbons, Id per yard. A Wonderful line oi Ladies' Black Cloth Jackets, newj styles, 8s 6d, worth more s than double, W. H. COLLIER. THE WAYEELEY WHEELS. MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA BICYCLE CO., INDIANAPOLIS, U.S.A. IPS G JELIS IOXJ S CONSTRUCTION - raissui/.r. — BEAUTIFUL. |FINISH. — A BICYCLE, IMLA-XXXEULAX* THE BEST. THAU CANNOT BE SURPASSED IN WOJSIi.M.AI* SHU* BY EXPERTS. THE'CIVILIZEDiWORLD. PRICE RIGHT JOHN ORR~AND CO., SOLE AGENTS. 7 »



"IT7"aNTBD Known, Mellor's Bargain TT Sale now on. Come early. Chil dren's Straps Is 9d, ufeually 2s 6d. WANTI-D KNOWN-Infanteeß, wool mits, and gaiters, 4d per pair; large white Turkey towels, 6d each; lace curtains, irom 2s lid ; white Marcella quilts, 10« 6d, worth 21a—Aii A. Orb's cheap sale. 743 ADli'S' Jackets—Woaderfurvftlue ia Warehousemen's Clearing lines; 30a Jackets, newest shapes, for 15s 9d $ better qualities ia propoj;tion,<w.W, fl, (^OU4U«