RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. and 7.5 p.m. (exptesa). On Mondays, Wid nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train loaves Ht 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the Korth very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express-) nd 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashbin on FOX 'i HI. SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, rJ hursduys, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount: Somorß branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The biauc train arrives in Ashburionat 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdays exoepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m . and od Thursdays at 12.20 nooii. Trains leave Methvea at the following times r^^j —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10 31 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays,

THB ABHBOBTOK OtJARDIAN s MONDAY, MAY 31, 18<t

Printed and Published by the Ashburfon Publishing Company, Limited, at theij? Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street. Ashburton. MONDAY, M4Y 31, 1887,



5 Public Notices. j i ivr *s s rp rer bY> BEGS to inform the Ladieß of Asbburton that she has commenced Business as Dressmaker. CHILDREN'S GARMENTS a Specialty. Terms moderate. MISS IYEEBY ia prepared to visit L t-Ui a ai their residences in town or country it required. Address-Mrs Baxter, Wills Street Bas% ABhburton. 4 235 'X'liiN POUNDS TRIAD p COMPETITIONS. H fc — B npHIS MONJH the TRIAD 2 o_l_ oflfers the following prizes : — Silver Hunting Keyless Watch TJ JJ, for the best Colored Map of New a Zea'and (open to boys under 15) * To close 20th May. G y Silver Hunting Keyless Watch jj for the best Colo- ed Map of New 2, 2 Z-aland (open to girls under 15). m * To close 20th May. « >H £2 2s for the best Short Story % (about 1500 words, or a page of Triad). To close 20th June. £2 2a for the best Photo of New \ Zealand Scenery. To clo.e 20th July. £2 2s for the best Pianoforte Wa'fz, to tnke four pages of Tbiad, To close 20th July. ( |j Each of the above competitions must be acooapanied by a receipt Q for 5s or more for goods purchased J5 from one of the advertisers in the & Tbiad, as enumerated below. Z f_. Ashburton Drapery Co. w Gates, Horace 4., Music Ware- house (agent for Tbiad). Lochhead, K. ft, Nimmo & B!air, Seedsmen, Q m N.Z. Clothing Factory. . Competitions to be addressed to H r Manager TRIAD, ft Dunedin. * a Subscription to the Triad, 3s per w annum. *^ L Agent for Triad, Tt\ HORACE GATi-S. 'JL'lilEV £*OUJXJL>« DENTISTRY. PAINLESS EXTRACTION OF •I- TEETH BY NITROUS OXIDE GAS A Specialty. Fee for administration ... ss. All kinds of Dental work executed on the premisu?. Satisfaction Guaranteed. G. F. DODDS, SURGEON DENTIST, Burnett Street, Ashburton. EXTENSION OF TIME. GREAT SALE. IN THE BANKRUPT ESTATE SF L. F. ANDBEWBS & CO. T^REMISES have beea secured for c further term, and the Sale will be continued TILL FURTHER NOTICE. Goods being brought forward daily. Fresh bargains for everybody, SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY FOR PRICES. H. N. ANDERSON, MANAGER, NOTICE. 11. IMIK*TOW TTAS REMOVED to more centra Premises opposite Mitchell & Turner s, TANCRED STREET. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING ANIP I SPECIALITY vSPECTACLES. I Sole a^erit for Aahburton District, C C 'A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUB.ION, T AZARUS Patented System ensnre jLJ comfort and correct eight. Done poil your ejot, using badly fittin Spectacles. WHAi everybody aays must be true Yon get wonderful value for litte money at Melloh's. VT^T ANTED Known—The celebrated r. D t t Corsets in all prices and colors.— &. Orb. ' 314 WAiNTED Known—For good boot wear try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store FOUND —Nineteen ahillinga cash to be worth Twenty credit. Our practical system of caeh discount One Shilliug in the Pound, meets with approval.—Barrett Bros, "The Hall," East Street.



Business Notices, t ~P. JONAS BEGS to Notify the Farmers and Butchers of Asliburton and Surround ing District that he has Queued up Business \ in the Premises adjoining Hanmer and Graves' Stables a 8 a Cash Buyer of WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, and HORSE HAIR a large or small quantities. Office Days—'l uesdays and Saturdays. A'l Communications carefully attended to 5 16C THE TKA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. «-RY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE ISO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Profjessob BickertoN; reports that SAXON TEAS absolutely Pure and of good quality WANT l"D~ SECOND-HAND BAGS. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMERB, AND ALLANDALE 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 in the market. It is screened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomaß' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. T7IVERYONE accustomed to using |the JDLj A.C. Ointment Will find equal satisfaction in uaing th? 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 Gallichan's Factory, Ashurst, New Zealand, on the end of every pot. Bee Ointment is 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 AC Corn Cure, for hard or soft corns warts, and bunions —Price Is AC Vegetable Pills, for male and female use, 30 pills in every box, and quite equa to anythiog imported—price Is 6d EDWIN CALLiCHAN, PROPRIETOR AND MANUFACTURER ishurst, N.Z. Canterbury Representative, MR G. P. HOATTEN, Aehburton, 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, f-HAKPLIN & 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 regrec for pro curing your lines. They have in every case which has come 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. Sykes, Chemist. Hundreds of other testimonials too numerou to publish. QTARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.— You can purchase Groceries, Enamelled ware, Crockery and Glass, Boots and Shoes, Oatsheaf Chaff, Bran and Sharps at Hamp stead, and have Goods delivered at your door at Town Prices. A quantity of the famous Mauritius Sugar for Jam making just to hand,—E. Maiiood, East Belt Cash Store. Telephone No 76 f¥7ANTED KNOWN—Mrs Hufjtam TT having taken the premises lately occupied by Mr G. Neil!, intends to open same as Ladies' Dining and Refreshment Roorrs, where visitors will find a long felt want supplied. Meals at all hours, A few boarders will find all the comforts of a home. I "TVTOTICE. —Are you going to build. x\ Pecause the cheapest shop for Roofing Iron Ridging, Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout ing, Water Tanks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Looks and Hinges, Washing Boilers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, is J. W. Hardlby's, Ironmonger, Plumber, and Tinsmith Telephone 32. W" ANTED Known—The New Flannel ette, half wool and cotton, 36 inche wide, everlasting wear.—A. Qm, 3138



QAMIMBH, dc Sons Eucalypti *:x«ract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simpb distillation forming tttde reainovus oils. In order that these wrode ■oils may not be taken, OtJR PURK VOIATILK EUCALYPii KXTRAOT, which is v cognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be oi per^ecM.* pure Origin, as. their information Jorwardeil to v, through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1876, we "I? rawed by testa by the Medical Clinics of the UnivSties at Bonn and Ckeifcwald, Prussia, ami reported hy Dr Schulz, Irotoaorof Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr Hosier, Director of the Medic Clinic at Greifawald, that only products _ that aie ■aturated with oxygen and freed of aoids, rcßino-us anc. other substances, adnerent to primary distillation, w 1. deTdopethe sanative qualities propor to the pla«t ftocordtag to these authorities, and w-^dI»8 *o Pro feseor Dr Lister, of England, and to Dib iiaue Mclntire, WooJ, Hazard, etc., of Amenca, is toa oi. y Extract corresponding to scientific te-t% and the onlj one whteh possesses tha proper therapeutic value. Basder & Son's EuqAxywi Extract. ""AJToSeTcrSie oils are to"be claiaed amoug the tnrpentines,which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect, and are abandoned as an internal mtdieatnenfc. These so-called Bucalypt'c Extract which may have received distinction at Bxhibitionß as commercial articles are need for mechanical purpo.es Kre o ly ■ iscernible. By their deficiency in tundgent oodour—which our producr, the only genuine Eucalypti .Extracts develops most freely through its surplus of oxygea. . . By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance being reduced in specific deneity through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resinsand ten rates. If these crude oils, so-CAlkd eucalypti extract", are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bron hiti, diph theria, internal inflamatons, dysentery, wounds, the conseq ences are appaling. Fur safety always ask for SANDER & SUN'S EUCALYPTI^ KXTKAUT, Widget the old, well tested, acd reliable preparation. —Sandhurst, Victoria, A ustralia. SANDER & SONS.



WALKifiB'S BOT-FLY" BEMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Wnlkei's Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton Biß, —I coosider it my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous efftcts of tho remedies I got f> om you on my horse He got so bad that I had to lay him up Tsv matter what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand I careful'y followed the directions on the bottles and shortly aftet getting the last bottle he passed hots, ant; at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for his work I am confident only for the remedy he would have died I cac highly recommend it, believing it has no eoual William String fellow Lauriaton, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir,—l think it is only right, that I should tell you and my neigh boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing tho state of the Btomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as thej all looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the dirtctiona It cleaned them out thoroughly and in a few days there was a wonderful change for the better 1 can Mgh'y recommeud it, and would advise farmers to lose no time in drenching their stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had I be'ievo it to be the on 1;. safe and certain cuie for tho suffering oi noises James Lemon Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J H seltine, S r,—l am very gad t< tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies 1 got from you proved quite a success with mj dying horse He was ai*ing for some days, hi 3 coat got very d;y, the skin tight, a runn ing at the nose, and a veiy bad cough ; anr: was scarcely able to walk about; we quit expeetei he would die I heard a good deal about; Walker's Bot fly Remedies, and gave it with the moet satisfactory results, and shortly after he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week wat able for work hearty and well 1 be ieve it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom mend it with all horse owners a3 the beat horse remedy in the market Edward Corbitt Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear sesti mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot-fl^ Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless at;<! a bad color, and got lfcw in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did nofc want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feet or do any more Wi had to help him into a stable I gave hiir ■ yonr Remedies, and the treatment you pre scribed, and in a few days he was quits better, and now at his work hearty and wel! I quite believe, had I uot given him youi Remedies he wouid have died You can an this &■ you please Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Sir,—l have great pea ■are in informing you that the bot-fly mix tare I got from Mr Heßeltine, your agent was a wonderful success I had four horsei seriously ill on December last After using all the remedies I could think of I wai induced to try your mixture The remit wa: marvellous, I strictly followed the direction! giveo and in a week the horses were out o danger and recovering rapidly I drei chec two more in February wiih the same reaul They all pat on flesh rapidly, and are nov in prime order P Stewart Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent fo; Walker's Bot fly Remedies Sib, —The remedies I got from you had ; wonderful effect en my horse, he got so bac that I had to lay him up quite expecting tt lose him I tried the usual remedies but h< only got worse At last I gave him Walker': with astonishing results Bofs came away ir handfuls, and in a few days he was heartj and well From the effects of this remedy or my neighbors' horses and on my own I con sidw it a blessing to horse owners and coulc the poor suffering horses speak they wou't certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies aa the best ever introduced into this markel John Downjk Anama, April 8, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir, —I have pleasure ir testifying to the ' wonderful effects oi Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my hoises They got very low in condition, a dry coat, and very tight skin, and lost all heart at their work I had to lay them up Hearing so mnch about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the directions on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is 'he only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I got back the coirt in their work inside a week I shall certainly use it in future in preference to anything else aa it has no equal J M rI WEEDIK Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering Hst year ; on leaching home he was dead This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms He gave Ihe remedy, and the second day after, the horse pasted bots in hundreds and is doing well AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—J ¥esku- TINE, Saddler; Rkcardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFAOTU KKR—Robkrt Walker, Canal Reserve, Woolston,



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Henry Zander. ; JUST LANDED 1000 BAGSIOO0 BAGS IyjAURITIUS QUGAR. USB NO OTHER FOR YOUR JAM. Henry Zander, Cheapest Grocer in Ashburton, JUST LANDED, Ex Kaikoura and Fazilka, 100 Cases CASTOR OTL , t IOO Cases VaLVGLTNK 10 Bales SEAMING TWINE 1000 Feet LEATHER BELTING 100 Galvanised STEKL COLLARS HORNSBY & RANSOME PLOUGH SHARES Barbed and Plain FENCING "WIRE 200 Drums LINSEED OIL CROCKERY and GLASSWARE Etc Etc HENRY ZANDER, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT. TO FARMERS AND DEALERS. /CLEARING AND SKIN SALES con \_^ ducted, and Saleyards regularly attended to, under the Supervision of MR DAVID ZANDER, Auctioneer. Brooke's and Odham's Sheep Dips always on hand. Advances made against Shipments ot Lamb and Mutton, My London^ Agent is known for his utmost reliability. HENRY ZANDER, STOCK AND STATION AGENT. TO CONTRACTORS AND CARRIERS. X HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE OATSHEAF CHAFF CRUSHED OATS CRUSHED BARLEY FEED OATS BRAN and SHARPS HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT. . XBEG to intimate that I have just landed a Large and Varied Stock of > GUNS. GUNS. GUNS, HOLLIS' {BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and i Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection^ REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belt", Recap pers, Loalers, Wads, Punches, etc. Henry Zander. SAUNDERS' — = BUILDINGS. T HAVE now to hand a cotnpieto and carefully selected stock in all de partments, suitable for the season, and which will be offered at EXTREMELY LOW RATES—keeping in view the fact, " That quality is the true test of cheapness. Now is the time to lay in your Winter Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES best makes, MEN'S,' YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLUTH JNG, (all sizes). WATERPROOF TWEED COATS in stock and made to measure. BOOTS—Men's, Youth's, Women's and Boots and Shoes—" Standard " and other well-known brands. I also hold large stocka of the BEST KNOWN BRANDS IN TEAS Half-chests, 5 and 101b boxes and tins, lib and jib packages. Sugars, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Po'krd, Po atoes, Kerosene, Candles, Oils, Iron mongery, Tinware, Enamelware, Crockery ware, and other goods. LOWEST RATES. A. LAWRIE* T>UY YOUK WATCHES, CLOCKS, & JEWELLERY, SILVER AND E.P. WARE FROM G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEK, East Street, Aahburton,. TTTTANTED Known—A. Obr, Agent for v the celebrated Fearnought Serges defy lea, air, and water. 3 139



Hanmer and Graves. P 0 T A T OES. OTE HAVE FOR SALE-Prime Blue • T Derwent Potatoes. AL«O, A Splendid Sample of Golden Tares, for sowing with Cape Barley or Dun Oats loi early Spring feed, HANMER & GRAVES. W AN TED, 50 TONS OR MORE OF GOOD HEAVY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 4 71 HANMER AND GRAVES. DIP. _JDIP. " WARE AGENTS FOR LITTLE'S DIPS, and keep them in Stock. WE have taken over ilia DIPPING YARDS opposite the Ashburtou Saleyards lately in the occupation of Mr Brooke, and are prepared to dip sheep ther at current rates. Little's Dip will be used PIG FEEDT~ci][CK FEED. WE have for Sale—Crushed Barley (good) for pig feed. Whole and Broken Ohiok Wheat. SEED WHEAT, SEED OATS, SEED BARLEY. WE cm Supply SEED WHEAT and OATS, all varieties, grown in various districts ; also Chevalier and Cape BARLEY FOR SEED. SILiOF AZOF BARLEY? WE have imported seme of this well known Barley for winter feed, and will be glad to let Farmers know oi its special qualifications if they will call in. ~^A±tKOWBfLL7^OATS FROM SOUTHLAND. WE have a Grand Line of these foi Seed purposes. ""feedHdats. \T7"E Have for Sale Long and Shor T T Feed Oats. "chaff, chaff. ~ WE Have for SaIe"PRIME OATE!> SHEAF CHAFF, also a goo( chap line for Cow F«ed. "PLOUGH SHARE& KEGULA R Supplies imported by ua direct from the makers ; botl Ransomed and Hornsby'a— standard slzds Prices, lowest current-, ROXAL OIL^ToO Fire Ter Water White, Odourless, and Perfectly Safe. WE hold a regular Supply of this wel known Brand of Keroßen*l acknowledged to be the most Superio Oil in the n.-arket. AGRICULTURAL SALT. ITIOR Dressing Californian Thistles, or fo ' Salting Straw or Chaff. We have quautity oa hand for which we are prepare* to quote low. WE always have in Stock Farm an* Station Requisites of all kinds, in eluding Tea (specially packed for us an< imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon; Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Brati Sharps, Salt (best table), Rock Salt, FenciD Wire (plain and barbed), S'ajles, Galvanize Sheep Netting (moat suitable tor fencing o: turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varif ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (macbic |di eased), Oils—Cat tor, Machinery, Boiled Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &c. WE HAVE the following Properties o hand FOR SALE. 1 Qf\ ACRES, Lowcliffe, rich reclaimei IOU Swamp, divided into eight pad docks. Seven-roomed House, two-room** Cottage. Easy terms. 01 f\ ACRES, near Ceraldine. Gooi /glO House, Stable, Granary, Coacl House, and Men's Hut. Divided into con venient paddocks and well watered. £130 of the purchase money can remain on mart gage at 5 per cent. O^iAA ACRES, Lauriston. Larg< [ fc}O\J\) Dwelling House and Stables Woolshed, Men's pottage, Sheep Yards an< other improvements, which are all in first class order, A low price and easy term will be accepted for thia property. GOODWILL OF LEASE OF 1 fyf\f\ ACRES, Rangitata. Goo< 1/ UU House, Stable, Woolshed an( Yards (all new). Rent 2s. HANMER & GRAVES. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the lasf twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. f '"■ ■■!■■! This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Fac'ory and Canter bury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS. WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. lADIES from the Country requiring J medical treatment will find a very Comfortable H.o me, and every attention given, at MRS RANGER'S, Aitken Street. 3 16 ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY, AND get your UMBRELLAS from the Maker, SMITH MACKWELL, East Street, Ashburton. Umbrellas neatly repaired and re-covered with best materials. Knivea and Scissors ground.



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Packed in pb, lib, 515,, and ].01b JN'et Weight Am-TwiiT Tins. No> \( m*\ LM) No- 2 .(Red' No. 3 (Golden Label) 1/9 per Ib. 2 - per Ib. " 2 /4 per Ib, 11 154 Obtainable from all Storekeepers and Tea Dealers,



AUTUMN AND WINTER SHIPMENTS—IB 97. GRAND DISPLAY. OUR PREMISES are stocked throughout with the most COMPLETE ASSORTMENT of USEFUL, SEASONABLE, AND FASHIONABLE DRAPERY To be found in South Canterbury. Splendid Stock of BLANKETS, FLANNELS, and FLANNELETTES AT BED-ROCK PRICES. Ladiea'and Children's MACKINTOSHES a Specialty—guaranteed to keep out the rai French and English MILLINKRY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, &o. Handsome CAPES, JACKETS, and MANTLES. DRESS GOODS in Endless Variety. Everything NEW and UP-TO-DATE, and the BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNE K." AUTUMN AND WINTER NOVELTIES, GRAND SPECIAL DISPLAY AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S MANTLES— MILLINERY— JACKRTB WATERPROOFS CLOAKS FUR BOAS CAPES UNDERCLOTHING IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT I'D LADIBS,— IN PURSUANCE of oar policy in keeping our Business well to the iront, we have decided to add a, FIRST-CLA^S DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT to our establishment, W.i have secured the services of Miss Hill, a lady of unquestioned ability, who brings with her credentials of the highest order from MFSSRS W. STRANGE & CO., in whose Workrooms she has been engaged for over, seven years. Our object ia to supply our Customers with Styliah and Well-made COSTUMES at a Moderate Price, and every possible effort will be given to make our NEW DEPARTMENT an unqualified success. We have already booked a number of Orders, and expect a very full season. Miss Hill will ha pleased to receive intending Patrons on and after FRIDAY, March 26. MITCHELL AND TUBNE B, TANORED S T R E E 1\ t v c AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCI (L I M I T E D), 80 L E A GENTS FO R : " NUMBER;' " SWIFT/ « SINGER," « TRIUMPH, AND l A TLANTA," CYCLES, "THE lIUMBER" Has JHLa.d More Genuine (Succeisfses Ilftau any uther C-yole In the Worl and Still ISeisrrssi Huprp.me, WE ABE THE "WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS," only THE HIGHEST GRADE "**" ARE PURCHASABLE AT AI^Y OF OUR DEPOTS. Head Oi-wce—2Bs, Collins Street, Melbourne. NEW ZEALAND DEPOTS— Manchester Street, CrIRISTCHURCH. 123, George Street, DUNtDIN. SHE ABMAN^BBO^, _^g£jgHTON. SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. KEROSENE. KEROSENE. WE have just lauded a large consienmrnt of DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, fo which we are (Sole Agents for Ashburton. This oil is Guaranteed absolutely safe it burns for longer and produces a much steadier and brighter light than any other Oil i the Market. No house should be without it. 250 BOXES CANDLES. 250 Including Finest Stearine, Sperm, Paraffin Wax, Fluted Wax, Piano, Self-Fitting Bedroom etc., etc., which we are disposing of ab Christchurch Prices. OATMEAL. OATMEAL. S TONS CELEBRATED GORE OATMEAL S Acknowledged be the Finest Oatmeal in the Colony. Guaranteed free from anj adulteration. Being in direct communication with the best British and Continental Manufacturers oJ all classes of gooda } and buying for Prompt Cash, enables us to offer them Cheaper than most Wholesale Houses in the Colony. BICYCLE S. BICYCLES. AGIiNTS FOR THE AUSTRAL CICLR AGENCY, Ltd. WORLD'S GREATEST CYCLE DEALERS. Samples of machines may be Been on view in window. Catalogues and all information on application. SHEARMAN" BEOS., MARKET HOUS E. Telephone 53 whealT~~wheat; W 12 ARE PRO M P T CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are aiao prepared to Store Grain on Fanners account in oar Sew Grain Stores West Strepr, Ashbmton, on very favourable terms Full sized fbrnsacka and Twin© Supplied at LOWES 1' CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. Omasa and Storks WEST SXREET, ASIBUBTON



-jDOYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE bIRR, LIFE, SEA, and ANNUITIE Establish kd—Jl72o. Claims Paid—Thirty-aeven Millions J. C. BELL, AGENT, Burnett Street, Aahburton. * 2 3 J _ _j p PALM AND JOKO TEAS. INDIAN AND OEYLON. | \UR 2s 4d INDIAN (Palm -Brand) is i f noted for producing 200 large Tea I D Cups of first-rate Tea to the pound. This is the Tea Mr George Jameson Bold bo largely, OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are qualiy Rood value for the money. OUR TEAS are co popalar that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold in our empties. ' Imitation is einoerest flattery,' but the public should see they get the genuine arti«le. Retaii rrom all the principal Store keepers. WHOLESALE FROM " JAMESOi, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Christohuboh t am a cash buyer of— EYE GEASS, COCKSFOOT, AND • CLOVEE SEED. O. H. DOWDING. Agent*for§Cooper's Sheep Dip. WILLIAM — =PATCHING, EAST STREET. X^TISHES TO ANNOUNCE to hi« Farming Friends and Customers of the Ashburton County, that he has now added SADDLEEY AND HAENESS MAKING, to his TENT TARPAULIN AND HORSE CLOTH BUSINESS and will alao carry on CLARK'S TINWALD SHOP as usual. NOTE-—Having secured the service's of MR JOHN CLARK as manager of the new department, ALL ORDERS WILL BE PROMPTLY J ATTENDED TO. NOTE ADDRESS—EAST STREET, ASRBURTON. 12 170 OQ CQ r+j S « g pq n^J .^J M o o o 5« *♦•>* >"«* ***>» kj Uj kj Haker Bios. »r IjpPRNISHING UNDERTAKEES, n Oorcer of Waksnai Road and Cass Streets and at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. EVK RY RJ-QUIP £TK SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69 FEED. MAKEIG, "OROKER & COMMISSION AGENT, Barry town Flat Gold£Mining Shares and Auckland Gold Mining Shares for Sale. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade ' notice! ' I HAVE APPOINTED MR J. W. HARDLEY.'PIumber, East Street, as AGENT for my Patent Economical Hots Water Service, for tha Ashburton County] Testimonials on application. 3 127 J. H. WALKER. WANTED Known—Men's Boots in great variety from 4e lid to 30s afa Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MAKE no mistake. If you want a nice job made of your repairs, try Mellob, the up-to-date bootmaker. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything in the optical line at 8. Salkk's, Optician