COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury , h Ltd, quote as follows on November 4, 1898 :— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl .« 3s 9d „  Tuscan... 3* 81   Hunter's 3s 6.1 Seconds, clean ... 2s 9d Oats — Duns ... ... 28 3d Good stout feed ... 2s 4d to 2s 5d Danish ... ... 2s 6d, Canadians (seed) . 2s 7d to 2s 8d Peas — Prussian blues ... 43 6d Partridge and Duns 3s 3d Ryegrass— Farmers' lines 3a to 3a 3d ChafF— Good oatsheaf 70s to 755, sacks extra The above are selling prices at Ashburtou

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market m the Ashburton county for the week ending November 3 : — On Tuesday at the Tinwald Yards the usual weekly sale was held. The attendance of farmers and others interested was good, but there was a fair percentage of buyers who were inclined to hang back. The tone of the market was much better than at the two previous sales, and any lots passed by auction found buyers privately afterwards. The butchers' pens were well supplied, owing to there being no sale the following week, and the trade there fore had to buy double Mie number they otherwise would have. Ptice3 obtained for fat sherp were good, and all lotß were disposed of from 10s 6d to 15a m the wool, and 9* 6\ to lls 6d shorn, fat lambs 9j 6d to Us 6d. The bulk of the entry was made up of crossbred ewes and lambs, with a few pens of hoggets. One line of good halfbred two tooth ewes, with a fair percentage, realised 15a, and a good line of well grown hogpens lla 9d. Other sorts sold from 7s 3d to 8a 9 1. The totals entered for the day were 3248 sheep, 37 head of cattle, and 23 pigs. My entry comprised 1288 sheep, 21 head of cattle, aud 23 pigs, which I sold at the follow ing prices — 11 fat crossbred ewes 12a 4d, 16 fat crossbred ewes 13s Bd, 16 crossbred ewes 13s lOd, 22 crossbred ewes 7s, 5 merino ewes 10s 6d, 45 crossbred ewes 13a lOd, 7 crossbred ewes 14s 7d, 17 crossbred ewes 14s 7d, 10 crossbred wethers 12s 7d, 20 crossbred wethers 12 j 7J, 36 crossbred wethers 143, 2 fat lambs lls 6d, 17 crossbred ewes and lambs 3s 9d, 49 crossbred wethers 10a, 15 merino ewea and lambs 7s Bd, 76 hoggets 5s lOd, 57 hoggets 63 3d, 17 hoggets 8i 9d, 10 crossbred ewes and 10 lambs 5s 6d, 9 crossbred- ewes 12?, 35 crossbred ewes and 36 lambs 6s 91, 93 hoggets 7s 6d, 116 hoggets 83 35, 183 crossbred hoggets 8s 81, 284 hoggets 6s 3d. Cattle — 1 fat heifer £5 12s 6d, 1 veeler 103 6d, 2 fab steers Bs, 1 springer £2, £2 2s, £2 12a 6d, £5 5s ; 1 cow m profit £4. Pigs— l sow £2 7a, 2 fat pigs 33s 6d, 20 weaners 9. Messrs Friedlander Bros., Limited, report that on Tuesday at Ashburton there was a yarding of 3,248 cheep, 37 cattlo and 23 pigs. The sheep entry comprised chit fly crossbred ewes with lambs at foot, one nice line of two-tooth ewes with 80 per cent of lambs entered with us making 15s. Hoggets showed a slight upward tendency. One line of 270 halfbreds, grsz9d by Mr D. Mc- Kay of Winchmore, we placed at lls 9J. Our entry was 1873 sheep and 8 cattle, which we sold as follows :-^Fat Sheep— ls fat merino wethers 10a 9J, 16 fab ewes (shorn), 9* ; 2 fit wethers 13s, 4 hoggets 9<, 10 ewes lls 6d, 5 ewefa 13s 6d, 23 ewes 10a 9J, 22 ewes 10s lOd, 118 ewes 10d 3d, 20 fat shorn ewes 7s 7d, 30 two-tooth wethers 12a 7d to 12s 9J, 12 four and six tooth wethers 15s 6d, 28 four and six-tooth wethers 13*, 9 four-tooths 8a Bd. Store sheep — 264 two tooth halfbreds ewes (and 213 lambs) 15', 125 halfbred hoggets 81, 204 crossbred ewes and 181 lambs 10a 91, 320 crossbred ewes and 309 lambs 12a, 164 eight-tooth ewes and 177 lambß, all count 6s 7d, 210 two, four, six, and eight-tooth ewes and 209 lambs 10s 6d, 270 half bred hoggets 11s 91 Cattle— 2 tat steers £3 ss, 2 fat heifers £4 6d, 2 fab steers £6 153, 2 fat steers £5 17s.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1808

Printed and published by Henry Wilus, of i"eter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office. Burnett otreeb, ABhburton. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, JB9Q



IPOISOISEO I 11 A report comes from the district of Wagutyab. N. AY., of a >tttler an«i bia fatbjly exhibit! g very serious symp'oirs of poisoning af-er jiirtaking o their evening me ;1. In teirching tor the <aus-c, stu iiic'oa fell on the tea they h-<d use?. A sample taKcu from a one pound tin m use vren analysed and f ur.d tocon'nm strong t a'es of uiuri.ttit; *«-i«l, the pie-cnce of which is c&u eA by the me of s; frits of ?a ti m welding the purte of tin together 'i he analyst warns consumers thi>t tea pnclcd m sm-vll tins, owing to its vcr> absorbent nature, is very 1 able to I ecome impregnated witii this acii 1 , and therefore dargerons for l.uman consumpt'ou and advises that the very sifest package to purchase is that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable pare! merit Thisstvle of pa k t is qujte im^ervioud to the air. ai d tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years." XOV K.—KOZIE TEA. is packed m lead with an ns!de lining of Vegetable Parchment. G. K. ASKIN," MACHINIST & OYOLB MEOHANIO, TANCRED SIREBT, Opposite the English Charch. BIOYCLES~iEPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIEIS. George Jess on, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, T_T AS j ask received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for WEDDING PRE-SJB2VXS and is now selling at Chrißtchurch Prices, REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE, — Established 1876. — C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SI3N WRITER, PAPERHANGER, GRAINER, GLAZTER, ETC. T7IIRST-CLASS MATERTALB, X? COMPETENT WORKMEN, PERSONAL SUPERVISION. Prices as low as possible, consistent with the very best) ivork. Advice and deaignß for decorations free of coat. Skilled workmen sent to any part of the district;. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PEODUCE EXPORT Cor., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashbnrtoc Branch Works, the Company ha* appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to acb as ita Ashburton Agenx, Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfast Works or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberta, and their wants will have prompt attention . P. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, Augußb 11, 1898 ~ HAWTHOBHDEN ' HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Pbinoipai, „„ Mbs DAVID McKEB. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnaaium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons cao be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are tauchb by Trained and Certificated Teachers; and Bpecial classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the* 1 University. Farther information as to terms, etc., cam be obtained on application to the Principal STEATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED InUhe COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL GASES; /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTY W) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THKJ_« OWN MEDICAL ATWTSER Apply to— THE MATRON, Strathmoek Private RvsntAt, Ferry Road (just over Ep*\> Belt), Chris w « churoh % DOULTRY Fanciers and those desirous JL -of commencing the breeding of Pure* bred Fowls will fiad ie to their advantage to visit the Pelham Yabds. any day between la and 3, except on Sundays



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mnde^for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE PU.Z.. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE i» SJSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., oa ALBERT ROBERTS, AGMKJVT, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 3 80 . F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. mj**^ £ASY rO OR/NX . £AS^T 10 O\WL5\ . EASILY THE ftfcSA . "WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. /^VUR Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, ancTat prices that cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the Buperintendenca of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Etc. BOOT DEPARTMENT, We would Specially direct your atttntion to our Large Stock of Ladies' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makea m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Class Workmen. W. SPARROW, EAST STREET. 10 7 . » dress and fashion. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADES, CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRESS GOODS IIV GREAT VARJETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets, 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows/Jovely^shades. Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of^Ladies' and Gentlemen's Bootsand Shoes] INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. 20,000 ==: ORION" COOKING RANGES ' IN USE IN THIS COLONY it — ~ I THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING "KEQUIEED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open, SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper'Boilera are large and Tinned inaide. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers: Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SQUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 '



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"viOTOKY" VICTORY. VICTORY. rp3G Sir Herbert Kitchener of the Bicycle World is here. The Sterling Hastened its Campaign m DEFEATING its Foes m the ROAD It ACE ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, and also m the HILL CLIMBING COMPETITION m Christchurch, When Holmes and Clarkson secured FIRST and SECOND place. In facb to use a Cockney Expression ALL OTHER makes HAIN'T GOT A 'OPE when the STERLING , IS ABOUT. Morrow^ Bassett & Co,, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. Established 1880. Telephone No 69 RAKER BROS* EIURNISHING TTNDERTAKER& E URNISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FCJNERALB Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and C»sa Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. * I £I" ° OD 6H .S § | . H t 5 5 rA co -S3 •— — — ■ — ■ _ — — _ — _j MATT. B. SHAW, PHOTOGRAPHER, WISHES to inform owners of all kinds of Animals that he has an Apparatus capable of taking a clear picture m the one- hundredth pact of a second, and that he ia ready to take all kinds of animal life pictures, from a racehorse m full gallop down to a pet pussy performing her toilet. Those desirous of having a GOOD Photo- graph may leave their addresses ab Mb Davis's Royal Hotel, Ashburton, where they can be Bhown samples of Mr Shaw's work done sixteen years ago, as well as pictures of 10-day, amonggfc the latter interiors of Ashburton places of business, the execution of whioh he challenges all competitors to excel, Portraits can be arranged for ab Mrs Roeottom's Studio— finished m style. 10 238 CI~T V TT OTE ~L ITYXX O T E L TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. RA LEXANDER begs to inform his • jt\_ friends andjthe public generally that he has taken over the above com- modious and popular Hotel from Mr MoNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Batbß. The aosummodation is seoond to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Aleß, Wines and Spirits procurable m stook. Telephone 365. R. Aluxa^deb, Proprietor, 1Q259



Stud Noticss THE PUREBRED CLIDiLSDALE STALLION, Kins? of Quality, WILL &TA.XD at O*-Bsi f a Farm. Willow by, and Travo) Longbescb, W&kauul, At.hbv.rfcm Forks, and WwSor- fi Id DiaLriata. Will be at. jSewiua 's Stabli-8 tvt>ry Sf\t;.i\l.-y, King op Quality is a danple bay, rising six years old, bied by Mr R. Oawn, North Taieri. Ho la a colt of great substance and power, with mar y points to recnm ra6nd him to a breeder j has splendid feet , and pasterns, also great bone, oUan. and flowing, wlih n'cts aiiky hair— the true badge of a well bred Clydesdale. He is a urime mover, has good temper, and sound ccnatitution. His sire is Lion King, by British Lion, imported by. Mr Hugh Kae, from f Scotland, by Arayle (2557 vol vi), dam Darling, by Prince of V v ales (673, vol i). grand dam Maggie, by Lochend Champion (448, vol i). Lion King was first at Dunedin Show as a three-yonr-old, first at Dunedin m 1894 and 1895, for horse with three of his pro- geny. Lion Kirg's dam .Sc'tch Annie (imported from Scotland, 343, N Z S B), was a mare belonging to an exceedingly favorable strain of blood. She was shown m New Zealand four times, gaining firßt and champion upon each occasion. Her sire was Ivanhoo 2nd (299, S0 IS B), grand tire Ivanhoe Ist (imported ; 113, NZ S B). He was gob by the great Sir Walter Scott, whose breeding needs no comment. Lion King's sice, British Lion, is so favorably ktown as to need no com- ment. Ha was considered by competent judges to be one of the beßt horses ever la d^d m New Zealand. King of QaaMty'a dam, Qae n of Quality, (608, S Z S B) show yard career is so well and favorably known to breeders, >that it is needless to go into details; 'suffice it to tay, she has taken fourteen first prizes and seven champions ; among the others she was champion mare afc the Exhibition show, Dunedia. This career has stamped her aa » mare of unusual excellence ; her sire is the far famed Lord Salisbury, who retired fiom the show ring an unbeaten horse. Queen of Quality's dam Jess, by Ivanhco (imp. ; 113, SB ) King of Quality as a yearling gained first prize ac Taieri show and second at Dunedin. Jt will be seen from the above that King of Quality is descended from the purest strains of priz-.:-taking Clydes- dale blood, and cannot fail to make a niine for himself as a siro, Has proved himself In this district aB a sure foal getter. Terms : — Guarantee —£4 4s. Season mares, £3 3a. Groomage fee, s*. All mares changiug haiidc, first owners held responsible. Good grass paddocks at owner's farm, as per arrangements. All care taken, but no responsibility. GEORGE GBTCE, 9 192 Proprietor, Willow by. THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Middlerigg Prince, Will Stand this Season as under :— . At Owner's Farm, Seaview, Wakanui, and travel the Wakanui and Tnwald districts, returning to Jamea Me- Cormick'a Bazaar Stablea, Aahbnrton, on Friday nights till 2 pm, on Saturdays. MIDDLERTGG PRINCE, by Middle- rigg, out of Magnolia, is- a beautiful brown color, rising six years, and stands '17 hands high, with beautful s-ymmatry, and plenty of bone, and hair of the b st quality. He was bred by Mr John Bnag Middlerigg, Brookside. Ho took first prizes as a two and three-year-old at Leeston, and first at Coortenay Show as a three-year-old, against all comers. For fall particulars, e'e, see cards.. All mare** changing hands, first owners held responsible. Terms— Season, £3 3s; guarantee, £4 4s. Groomage fee 5?, payable at first service. PETER STEWART, Reaview, Wakanui. Farther particulars from W. McLAUGHLAN, 9 212 Groom m charge. NOTICE TO BREEDERS. TO STAND at the Bazaar Stables and Travel the ABhburton Diatricb for the season, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION BALTIMORE. For further particulars, terms, etc., apply to JAMES McCORMICK, or Groom m charge . 9 14 mO STAND at Ashburton and travel the _L surrounding districts, the Blood Stallion HANLAN. HANLAN, by Cadogan (imp.) out of Waterwitch. Cadogan, by Cremorne out of Chance, by Adventurer — Kveline, by King Tom. Cadogan sire of Kulnine and other good performers. Waterwitch, by Camden, out of Mermaid, by Kinjy Tom Waterwitch, by the Flying Dutchman. Hanlan ia half-brother to Natator and full- brother to Jedo. HANLAN ia a rich chestnut, standing 16 hands, and of extraordinary power ant substance. As a two-year-old, when far from fit, he won the Autumn Nursery at the C.J.C. Autumn Meeting, beating Spade Guinea, Herm'tage, Tiger Tim, and four others. He is possessed of an excellent temper, and ia m every respect a sire calculated to get sound, useful racehorses, hunters, carriage horse?, and hacks. HANLAN is the sire of Sunrise, Oars- maid, Lord Stansbury, Saddler, Botfly, and Beach— all performers. The Sporting Editor of the Press wroto of Sunrise-^' • At the time of his death Hobbs would nob have taken £500 for the handsome little son of Hanlan, who was the beßb horse of his inches he not only had possessed, but imagined the best he had ever seen." Terms— £2 2s for the season Groomage fee, ss. All care taken ; no responsibility. In OOgea of twarea changing handa areb owners held reeponsible. AH money due to Hanlan is to be paid to the groom m charge this seasan. Apply to JAMES JORDAN, Or Groom n charge. 10 43 BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH WILL STAND THIS SEASON at Owner's Stable, Ashburton. Good paddocks provided. TERMB— Season, £2 2s ; Groomage, sa. 31 MAX FRIEDLANDER. /'"IHANCE for poultry breeders A few VJ Partridge Cochin Cockerels and Houdan Cockerels, best for crosaine.— . Pelham Poultry Yards. rriO POULTRY BREEDERS— Keginners X could not make a better start than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Coohitaß, the jesb strain m the colony, from Pblham i Yards, Any d»y, e*oepfc Sunday, from 12,



Henry Stephenson. X NRY bTEPHc.MSOM, (cucaessor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUOTIONKEU, LAND ESTATE AND ttM MISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ure, etc., as per arrangement, m any part 3 the cotmty. Advances made on Goods placed m my lands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bicycle nearly new. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily m Large or Small Quantities. Agent : Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay mentß from «Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Important Notice* OWIKG to txtensive alterations and re- pairs to the premises, and to make room for the workmen, I have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE OF CLOTHING, DRAPERY, &i BOOTS. J The New Season's Gocds are now m, and this is a first-claes opportunity of securing a serviceable Suit or Dresb for che coming holi- days. I have also instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY, who is now m charge of the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Departments, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ABE ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LA WRIB, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS. 10 RAMBLER BIOYDLES. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- meat of the Neatest, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machines m the market. THE RAMBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc. Cyclists and others are invited to call and inspect) these machines. Terms and Prices Kasy for RAMBLERS^ 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. GREAT DISPLAY OF Summer Noreltieß NEWEST DRILLS MATERIALS m all the Latest Textutea and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweedc, Venetian Cloths, etc , etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids bo match. FXRST-CLABS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELECTIONt m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses. Unique Designs. Choice Colourings. PRINTS. PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST COLOUR PRINTS at 4id per yard. CHOICE PATTERNS. LATEST NOVELTIES m BELTS, GLOVES, COLLARS and CUFFS, LACE SOARVKS, UMBRELLAS, SUN- SHADES, VEIL NETS, &c, «&c M &^ A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, » Tuncred Street. A Cahd. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she haa started business aa DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER, In Saunders' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studio. Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL- ASIA, Ltd. Incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Consols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTS; Messrs Wynn- Williams and Brown, Cnristchurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington. Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier. Head Office m New Zealand — 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST- CHURCH. £30,000"to Lend at 5 per cent. ' ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances oan be repaid at six months' notice, and even sums up to three-fifths of amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JA<3. NATHL. HAMKE, Manager and Inspector for New Zealand; 3l§ j



A Police Sf V, who had the hardihood to make his way into a thieves' kitchen m one of the worst districts of South London was somewhat roughly handled a week or two ago. Ie appeara that ha happened to be known to one of the habitues of the place, and the result was that he narrowly escaped with his life. Still more teoently a man m South London was atttacked by indiges- tion. Headache, loss of appetite, and low spirits all joined m the attack, and the poor fellow thought he could not escape with his life, when some true friend came to hi« reEcue and recommended him to take Holloway's Pills. He took the advioe and the PilU with the result that he is now a happy and a healthy man. "Soilence m the Coort !" the bobby cried And I really thought I should have dtert With the coughing here, and the sniffing there, 6 Till the Judge, enraged, said: — "I declare, I will this row no longer endure, Just Bend for Woods' Great Peppermint Cure !" tpGGS Purebred Poultry for Fale, namely Ld Partridge Cocliine, Golden laced Wyandottes, Iloudans, and Indian Game at I



IMPURE BLOOD - Is the Cause ol very many of the Ills to which Flesh is Heft Ayer's Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes and enriches the Blood, as testified to by Mr. W. J. Pickering, Storekeeper, Breeza, New South Wales, v who sends his portrait and tells the following interesting story: - "In the year 1890 my ankle broke out, and I went to a doctor 'Who >told me I was suffering from blood poisoning. He prescribed tor f^ but did me no good, and I trted several other physicians withou ; benefit j. J -^tinto St. Vincent's 11 ,>,•.:-:, Sydney, and after a month's treatment there came out worse than ever, feeling greatly discouraged. I suffered Jf^Jy *» four years, until my wife, hearing of yo«r SarsapariHa got me a botHe. She nersuaded me to give it a thorough trial. Soon I noticed that the sore on my Se bJgan to heal, then the pain diminished, and after a course of snotties I became as well as ever I was m my life, and I remain xn the beßt Ever^boQy for miles around here knows what tribulation I went through. I nowSLnd Ayer's SarsaparUla to all who suffer with impure blood, and I am glad to say that it has done good to all who have tried it." Be sure that you get the original * Ayer's Sarsaparilla and be not deceived by the numerous imitations of this wonderful medicine, na*^..,. .Prepared by Dr. J. 0. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., T7. S. A.



Thk practice — which of late has become prevalent — of giving bob fly remedies or ordinary colio drinks, without proper dis crimination the moment a horse is taken bad cannob be too severely condemned Many a valuable horse has been sacrificed through the owner not understanding simple rytnptoms So-called readies, inimical to life under certain conations, are ad- ministered, with the resul. that the disorder assumes an acute form, the owner becomes alarmed, bub alas !it ib often too late. W T Kingston has been wonderfully successful during the late epidemijs among horaes. Veterinary medicine can be obtained at all hourt, either at his Veterinary Forge, Wills Street, or at Kis private residence, Grty Street, near High School. Horses (only) attended upon the shortest notice. Te.ti- monials can be seen upon application. — (advt) 10 19 FOR THE CHEAPEST LINES IN English F.P. Ware EVER OFFERED TO THE ASH- BURTON PUBLIC GO TO J. V. DE BEER. WHY PURCHASE m Christcburch when you can get as Good Value locally at the came prices ? SPLENDID VALUE IN WATEBBUEY WATCHES, CLOCK 4, Ji^WiiLLERY, and EVERY BRANCH of the TRADE. A CALL WILL REPAY ITSELF. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) EAST STREET. fcPJiCIAb NOTICE. Henry MoElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Bering Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OJF WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a buyer and a Keller, and hopes at least to deserve a ehuro of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc , Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES 10 195 FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London TURNIP?, MANGOLDS, CARROTS ALSO COLONIAL CLOVbR, RYEGRASB, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or Bmall quantities, at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of best quality at lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduced 6d per lb below original marked prices. Oat«, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduce j. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. 198