COMMERCIAL.

ADDING LON STOCK MARKET.

Christchurch, December 7 There waß a large entry of Btock and a good attendance at AddiDgton to-day. Fat Pheep— There was a hetvy yarding ot fat cheep, the bulk far. ewes and a few lin*s of good freezers. Ewes sold fairly well at the openii gof the eale, but- foil a .. «y us ■oon as the butchers' wants were supplied, and a drop occurred of 2* to 2s 6<i on ewes wh s ch had recently suckled lambs Freez'ng ■orta me*, keen competition, and maintained late rater.— Heavy wetherß to 15" 10' ; frczera 12s 6d to 14s 93, unfinished 10' 8 I to 12s 9V; beat butoheiV pwpb 9* to 113 Id, medium 7a to 8« 6d ; others 4b to 6* 6d. Storb Sheep —These were made up prinoipallj of small lotß of wethers and ewes and lambs. Well sjrown two and four-tooth ■horn wethera sold readily at 10- 6 > to lla 103, but second quality sorts were nrgleoied Ewes and lambs hold weil, b=it m several cases owners' values were not reached, best prices beine 63 6A to 7a 91. Fat Lambs.— There were just upon 2000 fat lamb", which met keen competition for both IreezsrB 1 and butcher' sorts, the former ranging from 103 6d to 13j 3d, the latter 83 lid to 103. Fat Cattle— The supply of good to prime quality steers maintained last week's prices, but cows and heifera were easier Prime beef made 17s 6d to 193, medium 153 to 17a, and heifer and cow 12a to 14s 6d. Thirty one North Island bullocks, £6 17a 6;i to £9 17a 6d, and sixteen from Monn*- Palm £7 12a 6d to £9 sa ; other steers £5 23 6d to £8 10a ; heifers £3 17s 6d to £6 5s ; cows £3 58 to £7 2s 6d Pigs— The large yarding of pigs sold well ; fats at fully 4id. Entries— ll,o42 sheep and lambs, 428 head of oattle, 370 pigs

THE ABHBUBTOK GUARDIAN : THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 1898

Printed and published by Hbnby WjIiMS, ol Peter Street, Ashbnrton, for the Proprie tor^ at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. (SSUBSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 189Q



HOUSE DECORATOR, SON WRITER, PAPERHANGER, GRAIKER, GLAZOER, ETO. JUST ARBIVED,~*EX RUAPEHU, BEST SELECTION OF PAPERHANGINGS Ever Shown m Ashburton. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLTSH DESIGNS. Please call and inspect. THE AUSTRALIAN Widows 3 Fund LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871. Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue. ... £210,000 rfIHE ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New X Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Fobfeitube and Absolute Exemption From Payment op Premiums, while the assured iB either temporarily or permanently incapacitated through any kind of illness, accident or mental disorder. Example. — If a man aged 30 effected an assurance of £500, with profits, payable at 60 or previous death, and he became per* manently ill or disabled from (say) the day after paying the first year's premium, the Society would not charge any further pre- miums, but would pay the £500 with profits m full, without deductions, upon the mem* ber attaining the age of 60, or at his previoui death. — — Christchurch Directors : Wm. Chrystall, Esq. (Chairman), AEG Rhodes, Esq, Wm. Recce, Esq. Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Custom House Qcay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, Resident SaereUry 0 J OWEN, District Secretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashbnrton RAMBLER BIGYOLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- ment of the Neateßt, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machinea m the_market>. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF { LADIES' MACHINES, ' All fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc. Gyclistß and others are invited to call aad inspect these machines. Terms and Prices Easy for RAMBLERS' 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. ASHBURTON " No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL~~DIRECTOR8 1 Charles Reid, W. D. V- Prestos, Edward Gates, Francis Scrint, J. H. Paulino, G. R. Anderson, t H. Stephenson. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR : Feedk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp. J BANKERS : The Bank of Australasia, Aehburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Office now open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: I 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and | from 7to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT* SOOIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly laital ments. Loans are also granted for [.Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rated Airinformation on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Managed 1 T V XT TEL ITT XX O T E L TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. EA LEXANDER begs to inform hia • -£jL friends andjthe public generally that he has taken over the above com- modioua and popular Hotel from Me MoNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The aosommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, Wioes and Spirits procurable m stock Telephone 365. R. Alexander, Proprietor. 10



G. K. ASKIJN , MACHINIST & OYOLE MECHANIC, tCANORED SIREET,- Oppooite the English Church. BIOYCLES~~REPAIKED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR TRE~ BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz;— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERB, and ARIELS. TANORED STREET ItaPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. —Established 1876. — C. CHAPMAN,



t=z 20,000 :rzr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING"REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers: ivt Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN, 631



fJ^^^&tsy ro drink . t&si ovis_s\ . " B^^^ {_ £ASUY THE BtS"\ _j Extension of Premises. 3 Great Bargains. Genuine Reductions g | — i *4 rfiHE Undersigned offers the whole of hia Valuable and Varied Stock fc3 J_ at UNHEARD OJB PRICES previous to and during extension 3 ji- of Premises ;15to 20 per cenb reduction on all articles of £1 and over, j w Customers may rely on their Purchases being what they are Qj RKPKESENTED, R. MURRAY'S beini the \\ 5 25 MOST RELIABLE i.^D OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT M O 5 m the Trade m Ashnurton. H I a ra ALL REPAIRS EXECUTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE § " fo MOST APPROVED STYLE. g 2 S 6 CALL EARLY AND SECURE THE BARGAINS AT O 1 ROBERT MURRAY'S, \ Goldsmith and Jeweller, EAST BTBBBT, ASHBUBTON. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TjlOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by DATID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-OJPJEiRA.TIVE A SSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., oft ALBEET ROBERTA, AGEJNT, Asfiburton. CANTERBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED, 8 80 P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary.



GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO.



1 1 s moke the Best. j dunlop's I 1 There is no reason why >?■ ::H-^- r £l m _ || you shouldn't -I: doesn't W;. t fc yi |$ f -*M f^' gj M ikj ! | cost any more. . . . jß^^ &^ W j i Ask your Tobacconist. .  « T -=^ , j | is quite ti)e Best,



TjlOR RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowesb Prices go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. & First-class Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on the Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works. ENQUIRIES INVITED FOR thorough Repairß at Shortest Notice try Eclipse Cycle Works. FOR the beßt selection of Cycle Accessories, including loflators, Bells, Saddleß, Handle Barß, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lampß, Lubricating and Burning Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET,



We are aleo Agents for the Colonial Drill, Which was awarded the GOLD M.E£>A.SLt for BEST COMBINED DRILL at the Drill Trial on Mb Boaq's farm. Morrow, Bassettdt Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBXTRTON, M. PtfIEST, Manager. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, T^TOW SHOWING NEW LINEB IN JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY. WATCHES, WATCHES. CLOCKS, CLOCKS, CLOCKS. E.P. WARE, E.P. WARE. \ The Largest and Best Stock In Ashburton. Inspection Invited. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. REPAIRS. Watch and Clock Repairß GUARAN- TEED FOR IS MONTHS. Jewellery repaired with neatness and despatch. GOLD & SILVER PLATING , Done on the Premises at Town Prices. Sight Testing a Specialty. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T. H. UndrilLj [c. undbill — « T.H. UNDRILL AND CO., TTI URNISHING UNDERTAKERS JD URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poliahed Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter 'Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



WJil INVITE EAEMERS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE McCOEMICK Reaper & Binder XTTHICH Secured the SHL.VJSR MEDAL, for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Christohurch A. and P. Show. We have sold out our first Consignment of these WOELD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers to OALL early if they wißh to secure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS EVER PRODUCED.



WILSON'S HOUSE DECORATING WAREHOUSE, Come* 1 of .Arcade «So JBwrnett Street v WALL ~P~A PERS, AS USUAL, OF A RTISTIO DESIGN, GOOD COLORING, AND QUALITY. IN.O. — At this time of the year we make a considebablb seduction m prices of PAPERHANGINGS. Extract From a Laby's Letter : — I am very well satisfied with the work you have just completed for me. Tl:o wall papers especially I think very pretty. The decorating of my bedroom is exquisite ; the deep freize sets the room off so well. LARGE STOCK OF MIRROR GLASS. Can be Cut to any Sine Suitable for Overmantelß, Looking Glasses, Wardrobes, etc. MELLOR'S ~ ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T?OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE. We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES— Men's Good Hhooters, 9a 6d ; Children's Ankle Straps, Is ; Ladies' Pretty Shoes, 4s lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, As lid. Thousands of other pairs at the same Cutting Prices. IF You want a GOOD EASY BOOT, one that will stand the wear, be sure you go to ME L L O ITS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED BTPEF.T, ASHBUFT3NI EA.SX STREET H. M. JONES. (X) Santa Claus & Father Christmas are Coming Again — Hurrah ! — ( X ) — A LARGE and Well Selected Stock of * BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, tfANCY, JAPANESE, AND LEATHER GOODS, Imported Direct from Leading London and Continential Houses, ex Ruapehu, Delphic and Ruahine. T)/^\/^"I7"Q _ PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books, from Ward, Look XJ\J\J±\-KJm and Co., Caßsell and Co., Routledge. Nesbitb, Religious Tract Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bible?. Poets, and Standard authors. TT A "NT Pi V ftOOn^ ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Work Bomb, -L ■ £ {^" L^.^-f. -h T V ± - 7 Muaio Folie8 » Ladies' Companions, Work Basketß, Bilk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags Purses and C*rd Cases, silver mounted, Silver Pencil Uaaes, Watches, etc. Electro-Plated Ware— S?%l£%Jl t t l &^ Barrels, Epergnes, Teapotp, Mugs, Serviette Rings, Batter Knives, Bread Forks, etc. "V A SURIS A i? U FA , NOY CHINA WARE—A large Variety of Beautiful * xXkJJ-^k-J Vases and Glassware, Cryscal and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinda and descriptions, from id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arka, Tea Sots, Games, Bills Drums, . Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tin Toys Rubber Toys, and Mechanical Toys. * ' CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS RACQUETS From Best Makers. SiS^RSL Time Pft y menbß from •- SOs per month ORGANS „ „ , ios ;, biuyclbs „ „ „ ... :; •;.. «<>«,; ;; School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments, jrqual to Christohuroh and Dune- dm Houses. Do your Business here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION IMVITED. h. m. "Tones.



= PURE SEEDS. = ¥ HAVE lately erected, regardless of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO OLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GEAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing fiom 261bs to 44lba to the bushel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14£lbs to 16£lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISE CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRhtOiu, Em FENCING WIBE, BA.EB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale. WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till Maroh, 1899, good young grass for 300 Bheep.— Apply DAVID THOMAS, < ASHBURTON' WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. I AM NOW MAKING Liberal Cash Advances Against Wool PLACED m my hands for SALE m ASHBURTON or ELSEWHERE. fTIHE CANTERBURY WOOL BALES have been fixed as followu, viz :— Chriatchurch Sales on DECEMBER 15, 1893, and JANUARY 13, FEBRUARY 10, 1899. Timaru SaIes— DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 30, 1898, and FEBRUARY 8, 1899. I shall be represented at BOTH PLACES, and shall be glad to receive consignments, whioh will have my Personal Supervision. Wool intended for me at Christchurch Sales should be consigned to Canterbury Sbbd Company's Siding, Aldington, account J). Thomas. Wool intended for me at Timaru Sales, please consign to Messrs Guinness and LeOren, Timaru, account D. Thomas. I have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of Clips privately, either on the Farm or m my Store. Clients will do well to give me notice when they are ready. Woolpacks, Branding Oils, Twine, and other Requisites Supplied. Fortnightly Sals of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, every alternate MONDAY throughout the Season. D THOMAS, 10 187 ASHBURTON.



HpiHE .Pure -bred Draughb Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand at Mk Geokge Thompson's Farm 4 Lyndhurat, and will travel Methven, Oairnbrae, Lauriston, and Winchmore Districts. LORD STANLEY is a handsome chest- nut horse,, 4yrs old, by Ciaigievar — dam Blo3£.ora, by Karly MorDing, by The Banker. OraigSevar (imp), bay colb, rising 6yrs old, with immense bono, and plenty of fine, silky hair. Bred by Pefcer ITerguseon, Renfrew. He is got by the famous Old Times [579, Hodgeß]. His dam is by the world-renowned Prince of Wales [6731; g d by Premier [C.5.8., Vol I. t 695]. Premier was the Glasgow premium horse m 1872, and the Wigton- shire premium horse m 1873, and was got by Bob Burns [105, vol. I.], dam Maggie, by Lothian Tarn [506]. Bob I'urns was got by the renowned Viotor [892], For full pedigree flee cards. TERMS— Season, £3 3s ; Guarantee, £4 4i ; Groomage, ss, payable first service. Good paddocks for marcs, bat no responsibility taken. Owners at time of service responsible for service money. GEORGE THOMPSON, 225 Proprietor. BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH WILL STAND THIS SEASON at Owner's Stable, ABhburton. Good paddocks provided. \ TERMB— Season, £2 2s ; Groomage, sa. 31 MAX FKIEDLANUEK. u_ _ 1 H.W.BABRETT ARCADE, FOR SALE, OF OATS, on nine Acree of Laud at Allenton. Apply H. W. BARRETT. Arcade, ( raighead & Bbbbyman are vow selling the new model Maseey-HarrJo bicycles at the lowest prices for cash or on easy terms for the convenience of purchasers; wood rims (guaranteed for five years) and a(l the latent) improvements m both gentlemen's and ladies nwohwei.HAdyb 1



mO STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburton JL and Travel the Surrounding district, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE. By Genebal Tracy, dam Fanny. EXPERIENCE is a brighb bay horse, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize us a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1894, a'so special prfza for the best two- year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash- < burton, 1895. His dim. Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Sp'ingfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, beiDg by Berlin (im- ported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). I Kxperieoce made his first appearance on the track at the Lancaster Park Trotting Club's Spiing MeetiDg of 1897, winning m handsome Btyle the two mile Progressive Handicap m harness, and distancing the ficli] m the splendid time of 5.25, which must be regarded as a first class performance for a horse making his first appearance on a trotting track. TERMS- — Three Guineas per mare ; Groom- age ss, payable at first service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care takeD, but) no responsibility. For further particulars apply to DENIS McKENDRY, Laurißton, or R. MoDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109



Terms : Single Mare £4. Two or more as per agreement. Groom's Fee, 5-s each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken, but no responsibility. T. HARROLD, 92 Groom m Charge.



Stud Notices TO STAND m Aehburton and Trave the District fer the season, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HORSE VIKING, BT-ACK HOBSF!, STANDING 16 1 Winmr of High Class Handicap, (record 5.9), beating Wildwood, Prince imperial, General Tracy, little Willie, Sam biick. Won easy. Also wi; ncr of 9 : rotting .Races. Full brother to Violetta Junior, winner of Free-for-all, 5-7 ; and Kra, never beaten on Track or Show Grounds. Bred by the late Andrew Town, Esq., Hobartville, New South Walep. Sire. Chtlue Hakold 44 (imp.), -ocorrl 2 25, by Harold 413 ; dam, Violetta (imp ) by Fceo, 462 OlllLuK HAKOU>, '2 25— Bred by A JT Alexander, Esq., w<. o dford Co., Ken- ucky. America. By Harold, eon of Ryadjk'a Hambletonian 10; lab dam Young Portia, by Mambrin > Chief 11 ; 2nd dam Ponia, by ixoebuck (pacer), 3d dam by Whip, etc. (See Breeder's Trotting Book by Baunders). Pirst dan VIOLHiITA (imp,) by Echo 462, son of Rysdyk'a Hambletonian 10. Second dam ftITA, and Sawyere's HamblatT nian, son of W hippie's Hamble- tonian 725 Third dam, BETSY AUS- TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Echo 462 te the eiro of Belle Echo, 2.20, end numerous others m the lias of 2.30. Childb Harold (imp.), record 2,25, haa sired the fastest trotterß m the Aus- tralasian Ooonies. Violeua Jr., full sister to Viking, won Free for-all at Sydney, two miles 5 7; Era, fall brother to Viking, haa an unbeaten record on the f.ack and m the show ring, and was recently sold for £650 cash, to go to England ; Osterly, by Ch lde Harold from Kothachild's dam, ia th« Champion Trotter of Australia— l mile 2 25, 3 milea, 7-30| ; Yum Yum, 1 mile 2 27 ; Rita, 1 mile 2 30, 2 miles 4-58 ; Prince Harold, 2 miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2.34 ; Pastime, two miies 57 ; Fair Girl, two miles; 5 12 ; Fair Boy, 2 miles 614 ; Pearl, 2 miles, 5.17 ; Roebud, 2 miles 5 17 , and many others. HAROLD 413, by Rysdyk's HamWe- tonian 10, was also sire of Mtfud S., 2 BJ. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of ihe world. Alix 2.3f (the world's trotting record) ia from a daughter of Harold ; Robert J. (pacer), 2.1 (the world's pacing record), Is by Hartford, sou of Harold ; Kremlin, 27| and Ira- petnous( two-year-old) 2.15f, are from daughters of Harold ; while last year 425 descendants were m the " 2.30 or better " line m America. Harold is one of the most successful sires iv America, and BUnds at the high fee of 300 dollars (£62 10.-) a mare. Vancleave; sire of Frit*, is a son of Harold.



EsiAßiisHED 1880. Telephone JN"o 69 BAKER BROS., piORNISHING TrNDBRTAKBRa J- DRKISHING *J JNDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deeigns m FUJSERAL FURJSISHIWGS. FONIfiRALS Conducted with the greatest card and satisfaction, at most i reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Cas Streets, and Baker and Brown's Ooapl Factory. Chbistmas — Craighead and Berryman have just opened out a splendid lot of new suitings as now worn at Home, direct from Lo«don ex 8.8. " Tokomaru." Also, latest noveltiei m Sbirta, Hats, Ties, etp., just) m time tor (he holidays,— Adyt, f



A Card. MISS WILLIAMS I BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business as DRFSS AND MANTLE MAKER, In Saunders' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studh. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. (THE CELEBRATED & BEST BFAKD MANUFACTURED IBOM CHOICEST VIBQINA LEAP, LAWES' Dips & Manures. FTIHE Public Dips afa the Ashburton and JL Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care- taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Besb Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD "SAUNDERS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116



SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry McElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE' that he has secured jthe Store and Premises late'y occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fiouting BariDg Square, where he will be a j CASH BUYER OF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. j In any Quantity, giving full Market Values He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a sharo of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc., Delivered m Tpwn and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195



ABT CLASSFS. ARTIST, From South Kensington School of Art, London, England, HAS Opened a STUDIO m Saunders' Buildings, opposite railway station, and is prepared to instruct Pupils m all branches of the profession. FEES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Oil or Water Color Painting ... £1 lOS 6(1 Drawing e*si Is Per Term of Twelve Lessons. Pupils can commence at any time. Address — The Studio as above.



Alt* ib not Gold that Glitters may be ftfttd about many brilliant prospectuses that are frequently issued to financiers ; they often herald the formation of companies whioh go up like the proverbial rocket and come down like a stick. Holloway's Pi la and Ointment unlike -m-h slinky ventures, are the soundest inve^uu'n's m peoj-le Buffering from disease o»u entrust their money. They have the reputation of over half a oentury, and every day they return substantial dividends m the form of good health. No disease has yet disputed their influence when a fair trial has been given, ffhey cure dysentery, diarrhoea, weakness, and liver and kidney diseases, whilßt for ■kin dißeaaeß they have no equal. Sold by all chemißtß, etc.