THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.

Enthusiastic Reception by the Ashburton People. Luncheon m the Commercial Hotel. Guards of Honor by the Volun teers and Fire Brigade. The Governor of the colony paid his first official visit to Ashburton to-day, stopping for two hours m his tour through the iSouth Island to have a, look at the town which waa the centre of a gr*in growing and Bheep raising district of which he had heard much ■inoe hia arrival m New Zealand His stay was necessarily short, but he was bo favor- Ably Unpreßßed with everything he Baw, but more especially with the artistic beauty of our domain, so carefully attended to and with such signal success by the curator, Mr W. W. Smith, that he has promised himseif and Lady Ranfurly an early visit and a longer stay. .- iThe Governor's party arrived shortly before eleven, and the station was orowded by the oitizens to welcome him. The volunteers, numbering 54, under command of Captain Dolman and Lieutenant Hayes, formed a guard of honor and lined the entrance to the Btation from the first step of the outside stairoase to the edge of the plat form where the Governor's special carriage ■tood. There was also a fairly strong guard furnished by the Fire Brigade for the occasion, under Captain Fooks and Lieuten ant Barber, while the Band held a posi tion at the gate. In the lane formed by the military were the Mayor and Councillors, members of the County Council and Road Boards, and Bevetal of the more influential and prominent residents. Mr E G. \V right, M.H.R., Chairman of the County Council, had joined the vice-regil party at Dromore, and wai with His Excellency on hia arrival. Mr Wright introduced the Mayor and the others to His Excellency and Lady Ranfurly, and as well as the Mayoress and Miss Nina Reid, the latter of whom presented to Lady Ranfurly a charming bouquet from the nursery of Mr Thomas Scaly. Tinwald, which showed that, though the drought had told a cad tale upon the crops, there was still left enough floral beauties m the gardens to provide s rich nosegay for her Ladyship. The Volunteers having welcomed the Governor with a royal salute, the assistant town clerk, Mr H. H. Fooks, read the following addreßß, with great clearness and consider able elocutionary effect : — To His Excellency, the Right Honorable the Earl of Ranfurly, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Governor and Commander in-chief m and over Her Majesty's Colony of New Zealand and its Dependencies. May it please your Excellency, we, the Mayor and Councillors of the Borough of Ashbur ton, on behalf of our fellow citizens, take thit opportunity of Your Excellency's first. ; visit to Ashburton to express our sentiments of devoted loyalty and fidelity to Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. We would nlso tender Your Excellency and Lady Ranfurly a very sincere welcome, only re gretting that so short a visit does not permit of your becoming better acquainted with this extensive agricultural district. We ' trust that Your Fxcellency's administration may, under Divine guidance, be conducive to the peace and prosperity of thia portion of Her Majesty's wide dominions, and at the ■ame time prove to be a season of happiness ' and ei-joyment to Your Excellency, Lady ' Ranfurly, and family. — We have the honor ' to be Your Excellency's, Obedient Servants, ' Charles Reid, Mayor ; Charles K. Fooks, ' Town Clerk. — Ashburton, February 7, 1898. The addrets waa beautiful" y printed m four colon on Batiu, and waß the very pretty work indeed of the j ibbing staff of the Ashburton Publishing Company. His Excellency replied as follows : — February 7th, 1893. Mr Mayor, Councillors, and Citizens of the Borough of ABhburton.— l beg to thank you for the loyal reception you give me as the . representative of Her M jesty the Queen on my first visit to Ashburton, and for your expressions of devotion and fidelity to the throne. I alno thank you for your kind welcome to Lady Ranfurly and myself personally, and I regret that the short time at my disposal doeß not permit of my becoming better acquainted with this locality. You are aware, doubtless that when firßt arriving to take up the position of Governor, there were many towns, as well as country districts to visit, and therefore the time I can have amongst you must necessarily be short ; but even these few hours will, I trust, enable me to form some idea of your ourroundings, and I shall look forward to supplementing it at some future time. I am aware of the agricultural importance of this province, and I trust that the drought which unfortunately has visited you this year, may not materially have damaged your crops. I join with' you m hoping that the term of my office here may be conducive to the well being and prosperity of this colony, and m conclusion I tender you my thanks for your kind wish that it may also be a period of happiness and enjoyment to Lady Ranfurly and myself.— Ranj-dbly. Hearty cheer's were given for the Earl and CounteßS, and the party proceeded down the military- lane to the carriages which were m waiting for them. In a buggy and pair, fooled by the veteran Mr Edward Cookpon, the Earl and Countess wore seated with His Wor sh 'P fche Mayor as cicerone, While a brake, drawn by four horaea, and piloted by Mr John Newman, found accom modation for the B,orough Councillors and several other gentlemen. On the box seat were the Governor's aide-de-camp, Captain Alexander, and his private secretary Mr >■ Hill Trevor, with Mr E. G. Wright. The two carriages droye to the bridge, back to Moore street, which was crossed at the new crossing and thence on to the entrance to the Domain at the memorial gates. It was seen during the drive that the business people of the town had done what they could m the way of bunting display, as everybody flew a flag who had one, but Mr W. H. Collier's premises, at " The Corner,"' bristled with royal ensigns, and the building looked by all the world like a caßtle of old obeying Macbeth's order to " hang out the banners on the outward walls." From Mr Patching's Bhop to a staff opposite, was strung a great line of beautiful flags, and under this m their course to the bridge the party had to drive. In the Domain the way was through the finely kept groundß to the oval, from whioh a glimpse of the swim ming bath was obtained. The circuit of the oval was then made, and passing out at the Park street gate, the journey TOM taken to the Hospital, where the feui due and grdunds inspected, the fine colonnade, with its wealth of fo'iage, the patient and painstaking care of Mrs Mackay, being very much admired. Again on board, the path lay down by the Alford Forest road to the town and gaining East street a turn was made into Burnett street to enable Hiß Excellency and Captain Alexander and Mr Bill Trevor, all ot whom are enthusiastic anglerß, to inspect Mr Shury's display of '■ trout m Mr'Jewitts window. The picture of the twenty-two spotteii beauties had evidently great charms for those gentlemen, and Mr Shury, always wiling to talk •' fish V to an interested Jiatenei 1 , had a full opportunity on this bccalidn. Qhce more aboaid'the way lay by Cass Btreet,' p%«t Devahe's and up by the Oddfellows' Hall to East street, to the Commercial Hotel. H ere THE LWNCHEON wae laid, and at the door Captain Dolman Had posted' a guard under Sergeant Hefford. Host i Brf'tton had kpared neither pains nor labor m catering for the occasion, and with Mr Robert Hill at thfl bead of a omart team ot waitresses and waiters, the attendance was p«rfeet. The fine dining room of the hotel had for this occasion the western par tition removed, and so inoluded the com mercial room, thvw providina a dining nm which for spaciousness oouldf not be equalled anywhere m Canterbury. , The Mayor presided, with Lord Ranfur y on hU right and Lady Ranfurly pn his lejf, wbiletha Mayoreaa occupied the ohair oix nw Exoellenoy'a right, and Hoh Majoif Steward «t on the left of Lady JUnf urly. " Mr K. ft, Wrigbt wm wrapto' , pfßov7T, A, B»mittoß,Stßfctpboa'i l

asked the blessing, aud 'ho obher clergymen present were Revs. Ager and Olphert, apologies having beeu received from Revs. luglis and Taylor. Mr E. 0. Wright proposed the health of the Queen m a few graceful sentences, winch toast was honored m the usual way. The M yor Mien proposed the health of Hi.< Excellency and Lidy Ranfurly. The first toaat had been a loyal and patriotic one and this one wus like unto it. It was not to be expected that we country people Bhould enjoy frequent visits of this kind from His Excellency, whose time was drawn upon for more important work ; but we were glad to see him moving about the country, seeing what it was like and meeting the people face 1 to face. Visits like these conveyed more knowledge to the visitor than the fullest and most ably written reports. They had met His Excellency and Lady Ttanfurly for the ficafc time to-day ; but there had preceded them to these shores a reputation for the possession of many amiable and sterling qualities and subsequent reports had not belied that reputation. He regretted that His F xoelleney had not had a better oppor tunity ( f seeing tho district at its beet, as a phenomenal aud relentless drought and told a sad tale upon the cereal and pastoral prospects. He hoped, however, that the next visir paid would be at the invitation of the farmers of the county, and that the object of it would be to formally open an important irrigation scheme. (Hear, hear). He asked them to honor the toast of His Kx oellency and Lady Ranfurly, and trusted that the few yearß th< y would spend m New Zea land would be looked back upon by them as not the least happy of the long and happy lives they all wished them. (Loud applause). The toast having been drunk, His Excellency said he thanked them for the coidial manner m whioh they had responded to the toast. He could assure them that it gave him great pleasure to be present with them, aud he asked the Mayor and Councillors and those who had so hospitably entertained himself and Lady Ranfurly to accept his thanks for their great kindness. The Mayor had hoped that on the occasion of their next visit they would have irrigation. Irrigation was a subject that had long engaged his attention, and for ten years he had hud irrigation works on a farm of 500 acres. Irrigation on a soil and l under a climate not subject to a good rainfall was worth another £1 at acre. It was reported m a paper he had read on the way- here that irrigation would cost the farmers of Ashburlon 6d an acre for the water. Here as a rule they had a good rainfall, but they did not have that; advantage m Northern Victoria, and the benefits they got by irrigation there were great in deed. Here they had great natural advan tages, and the country seemed specially Buite;l for artificial watering, both by its position and (he ample supply available, and the yields by it would be enormously increased m years Buch as the present. He was sorry for the cause that had brought the subject prominently before them, but he trusted the loss from the drought would not be excessive. He was. fain to hope, too, that the grass at least would profit by the few showers of rain that had fallen, and that it would wonderfully recover, for m his experience it was amazing what a few showers, although late m the day, would do. He asked them to accept for himself and Larly Ranfurly their thanks for the kind and hearty reception that had been met with. (Applause.) Lord Ranfurly said that m his enthusiasm about irrigation, which was a subject he took a keen interest m, he had forgotten to propose the toast which it was his duty to fcive them — that of the Mayor and Borough Councillors, which, m a few graceful sentences, he now asked them to honor. Cr John Orr respended m a short but effective speech. The company then broke 'up, and the vice-regal party walked to the railway station, where the volunteers with the band awaited them, and His Excellency, after shaking hands with many well wishers entered his carriage, and the train rolled away, amid the hearty at d continued cheering of the crowd.

ROAD BOARD.

Wakanui.

A meeting of the above Board was held on February 5, at 1 p.m. Present — Mesßrß Stewart (chairman), Lloyd, Rule, and Ayrton. CORRESPONDENCE. From the County Council m reply, stating that the payment of subsidy on small birds' eggs ia Btill m force. A discussion took place on the working of the system of local bodies paying for eggs. Members were of opinion that the present system workpd very un evenly m so far that some of the local bodies paid nothing towards keeping down the pest, and considered that the County Council should take full control of the matter, and th&t an equitable charge should be levied on all rating bodies eventually. — It was decided to pay for eggs and heads for another m nth. From Rollitt and Co. re Wakanui creek bridges. — Certain steps were ordered to be taken m this matter. From the Receiver of Land Revenue, ad vising the judgment of £5 3s lOd thirds. From the Commissioner of Crown Landß, stating that he was hastening the gazetting of a gravel reserve m reserve 2165. From Thomas Wilson, complaining of bottles beiug left on the road leading to the beach. From cerUiu persons on whom gorße notices had been served, asking for an extension of time io complete the order.— Granted. From the Government printer, forwarding certain Acts of last session.— Received. The Valuer-General forwarded under the Land Valuation Act, a schedule of Yalu.es of the Board's property.— lt was decided to lodge no objection. ' VALUATION LJST, Certain alterations were ordered to be made as soon as the rates now due were paid.— The Clerk's report was read and approved. Certain works were left m the Clerk's hands. I accounts. ! After passing accounts amounting to £121 4s, the Board adjourned.

THE HEAT WAVE IN AUSTRALIA

Press Association— By Electric Telegrar ■ - Copyright. Received Wak&puaka February 1, 10 a.m Guardian Office 11.20 a.m. Melbourne, February 7 The long spell of intense heat has broken up, and a cool southerly wind set m yesterday with the effect of further checking the bush fires. The pitiable stories of distress and suffering are brightened by many deeds of heroism. Twenty-four families were burned out iri the Alla'mbee districts. The remarkable sight of animals and birds driven for refuge to the town ships has been noticed m several places.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Press Association— -By Electric Telegraph

Copyright

Received Wakapuaka Feb. 7, 9 30 a.m., Guardian Office 10.25 a.m.

Killed m Action.

London, February 6 Fmnk Ford Fenton, kiiled at Ediba, was captain of the Pleventh Hussars. The French Navy Paris, February 6 The Chamber of Deputies has adopted amended budget proposals which provide for the expenditure of ninety-six million francs m the con struction of new warships during the year.

The French m Africa.

Le Temps referring to the stagna tion m the negotiations relating to the iNiger says the position has been brought about to suit the purpose of Mr Chamberlain more than to assist Lord balisbury m the matter. It aho asserts that Great Britain required the exclusion of France from the navig able portion of the Nigfr.

Sailors Drowned.

Berlin, February 6

A steam launch capsized at Kiel while conveying a guard to a man-of war, and nine sailors and three work men were drowned.

Received Wakapuaka Feb. 7, 9. 0 a.m., Guardian Office, 10.20 a.m. Tlie Transvaal Judges. Pretoria, February 6 Chief Justice Kotze.of the Transvaal, m a letter to President BLruger says that an agreement to amend the grondwet so as to define the exact position of the judges is still unfulfilled. He now repudiates the arrangement come to by the judges last year not to test m future any laws of the Volksraad, Reinforcements to Lagos. London, February 6 Seventeen additional British com missioned and other officers have been despatched to Lagos, West Africa. Received Wakapuaka February 7, 11 a.m Guardian Office 1 p.m. German ..Fruit for America. Berlin, February 6 In connection with a protest by America against Germany stopping the importation of American fruit, the German Imperial Gazette explains that traaes of a dangerous insect were dis covered m Oalifornian fruit. Fatality at a Fire. New York, February 6 During a fire at Boston, six firemen were killed and many others injured.

THE REVOLT IN BELUCHISTAN

1 ■ ♦ ■■ " ■ Press Association — "By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Calcutta, February 6 Colonel Mayue, commandiug the punitive force m Beluchistan, perl 8 from Tutbiit Mokran that the enemy are holding the fort. He is waiting the arrival ot Sappers with explosives to capture the entrenchments. The Nazim and friendly tribes have joined Oolonel Mayne.

THE ASBBOi&Ofc GOARDIAS t MONDAt, FSbROARY 7, 1891



REMOVAL. REMOVAL. REMOVAL. FLETCHER BROS. J3 R G to .dvi.c thefrlNamerona Cuitom«r 8 and th- General Pnblic that they h»t "• REMOVED HO THOSE OOMMODIODS PREMIBEB LATELY OCCUPIBD BT Mr Henry Zander. A FULL PRICE LIST v' " Willf.be pubjuhed |inla fewadnye fquoblng OBOOERIBS^ EARTHENWARE, OHINAWABE, ENAMELWARE] 810. BTO. BTO. A.rr BED-KOCKi MPRICES. LOOK|;OUT||FOR; NEWg'ADVERTISBMEKT. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, Fast Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Cbristchurch.' P.O.Eo*;V7, ♦ Telephone 24. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW DEGS|to|notify:that he has REMOVED to Premise* lately occupied by MESSRt L.JF. ANDREW IS ftrG. J. NEILL. Fiiedlander's Corner, B.AST STREET. MY NEW WALL PAPERS JUST TO JEIA.NI>. T\RAWING.ROOM,n DINING-ROOM, AND PANEL CEILING PAPERS A SPECIALTY. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, _^11 ASHBURTON, GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Summer Drapery & Clothing, FOR ONE MONTH, J COMMENCING FRIDAY, January 14. — M— Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargain*. ■; Genuine Clearing Sale of Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DBAPER & CLOTHIER, 5 TANORED STREET?



T H. UNDRILL AND CO KEMOVAL NOTICE. TTTE beg to intimate thatjwe have |RE- MOVED to shop a few doors lower down Tanered Street (next Mr E. W« Hall.o), as temporary premieea daring tbt building of our new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE. SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS, T: H. Undrill <& Co. cabinet makers, upholsterers & picture framersi TANCRED STREET BUSINESS NOTICE. I HAVE THIS DAY di B posed of my Station-. ly an i Fancy Goods Business m Eaßt Street to MR P. SOUNESS, who intends carrying on the same m the shoy known &b Blue House. In thanking the pub'.ic f- r the liberal sup- port tendered to me duriug my two years residence m the town, I would kindly a V a continuance of the liberal support to my aucceaeeor Mb Souness. H. N. ANDERSON. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, and m taking over the very large and well assorted stock of Stationery, Books, Albums, Bibles, Prayer Books, Law Stationery, Ledgers, Account Books, Schoo' Books, and other requisites, including al! lines of Fancy Goods, too numerous to men- tion, I intend to hold a CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FROM THIS DATE, when every line m the Great Stock will be marked down for disposal. Now, School Committees, Road Boards, County Councils, Merchants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Business men and all others, J invite you to. inspect my Stock, and see the great reductions I have made. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT BLUE HOUSE, P. SOUNESS. 26 5000 PAIRS OF BOOTS AND SHQES ;to pick from. Try our new leathers. Every pair Guaranteed.) JAMES l/TELLOR, EANORED STREEHJj MAKE NO MISTAKE. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE HHHE PUBLIC BOOT BENEFIT Second to none m Canterbury FOR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS & SHOES Pronounced by the Aihburton Fublio t g ye wooderf.v»l|v»lue (or Uttlo money,



F. FERPIMAN. e- -1, n- w (9 FOR SALE- • ) A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A I t PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. a . X HAVE been instructed by Ma T. j Rousi to sell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodioua BOARDING HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing 17 Rooma and Scullery, together with £ acre of i land. As Mb Rouse has determined to sell oa account of hie wife's ill-health, the above . should oomtnand the attention of anyone m searoh of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and rising district! F. FEERIMAN. FOR SALE- WAKANUI ROAD, WITHIN A FEW MINUTES WALK OF POST OFFICE. A Comfortable Dwelling House, contain' ing 8 rooms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above ia for absolute sale, and from its close proximity to town sh.uld call for special attention f torn those m searoh of a good suburban r< sidence. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE. LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with an abundant supply of water m each. 20 acres are m English grasses, 35 m fallow, and 45 are m the native state, upon which there is good feed. Upon the property there is a comfortable five-roomed house, a well planted garden, three-stalled stable, piggeries and sheep yards. As this farm is within three miles of a Public School, anyone m seaich of a property at a small rental would do well to give this an inspection. F. FEKRIMAN. FOX SALE, | THE GOODWILL OF A LEASE f of 20 acres of land, situated within two miles of ABhburton, upon which is built a very substantial cottage of four rooms. Annual rental, £6. . ' Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. A house of seven rooms. TO LET, Wakacui Road, a ccmfqrtable house of six looms and tculleiy. c F. FERRIMAN. i



Wanted. "VTEW BOOKS.— The Grey Lady, IX Tsar's Gratitude, Once shall Tr lawney Die, In Quest of the Golden Git Humanitarian Essays, The Book of Con mon Prayer and Historical Notes, Ne' Zealand Rulers and (Statesmen, 1840-1897. •• H M. Jonhs. Friedlander Bros., Limited. HORSE^ FAIR. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1( OUR NEXT SPECIAL HORSE FAII _ will take place at the West Sbree Auction Mart on the above date, for whicl we are row booking Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER 1 124 Auctioneer. Tjy B ARE BUYEJRJ OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited VyE ARE CASH BUYERS OI WHEAT RYEGRASBJ OATff COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORNSACKS. T\7" E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAIGrNAXB" Our this Season's Supply ot 1200 BALES or FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORNSACKS, Which we offer ex our ABhburton, Tinwald, or Lyndhurst Stores, at Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED. DAVID THOMAS TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, ~F~EBRUABY 8. 1898. I SHALL have for Sale at the above fix- ture the following lines of Good Sheep, viz : — KA A FORWARD 2 & 4-TOOTH t)4tU CROSSBRED WETfIERS. QOO CROSSBRED LAMBS. Kf\f\ FORWARD CROSSBRED OUU L*MBS. QAA FORWARD CROSSBRED OUU LAMBS. ALSO, FAT AND STORE SHEEP, CATTLE, AND PIGS. D. THOMAS, 2 22 Auctioneer. OAT SHEAF CHAFE. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sbeaf Chaff m any quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. "Rambler" Bicycle. /CYCLISTS AND OTHERS INTEND- ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE, CALL AND INSPECT THE "RAMBLER." THE STRONGEST AND BESI FINISHED MACHINE MADE,, D. THOMAS, AGENT, 1 115 Baker Bros, tpURNISHJNG ; Corner of W.akanul Road and Case Street ; and at Baker and Broth's Coa< Factory, Hayelook S^tre^i. EVER* ip^l^SlT^ SUPPLIED i&T^LBPBoaw No. 69.



Will be Held as Under :



ON WEDNESDAY, 9th inst., at Mb Dennis McKendhy's, Greenstreet. ON FRIDAY. 11th inst, at Mkssbs Holland Bros , Flemington. Ab 1 o'clock sharp. Farmers are invite 1 to attend. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 2 39 Local Agents* TJbilN J?OUINr>S. " TRIAD" $ Prize. Competitions $ Q — fi £j mHIS MONTH the "Triad" Q JL offers £10 m prizes, the Q amount to be divided into five , q. prizes of £2 each, and to close at * " dateß as under : — Q 1. A 40a Watch for the Beat New 5 Year's Story, of about 1500 words 4 U (or a page of the " Triud.") Open Q " for boys and girls under 16. Closed n 2Qbh December. Prize awarded Miss Ruby Dale, Westport. 2. £2 for the Debt Specimen of Illuminating. The jubject to be "The Lord'B Prayer," and the bize ,g. 11 inches by 8£ inches. Closed j " 20th January, 1898. Prize awarded 2 P W. Hind marsh, Reefton. H g 3. A 40s Watch for Best Design for 2 »-> a 10 Roomed House, showing £r ground plan and front elevation. M 0 Open to youths (or girls) under 18. X Q^ Closed 20ih January, 1898. Piize C awarded W . Paterson, Eden street, q hp Dunediu. YJ ti 4. £2 for Best Poem, of about fifty £ M lines, on " Otago's Jubilee." To C £4 oloae 20th February, 1890. d 5. £2 for Best Original Comic Drawing, m sepia or npnotone ; size 9 inches by 6 inohes. ' To olose 2.oth Harch, 1898. Each of the above competitions (D to be accompanied with a receipt H> Q for not less than 5a for goods W ** purchased from one of the adver- ? €* tisers m the " Triad," or for goods % P advertised m the '.'^riad, 5 ' as £j under ;— jjji Ashburton Drapery Co. Q Gate's, Horace A., Music Ware- rt T house, (agent for " Triad.") w « Lochhead, R. ' Z VH Nimmo and Blair, Seedsman. f Q N.Z. Clothing factory. ' ' m * Yftnity ?*ir Cigarettes, • t ■ ■ TIAIARU. D Anglo N Z Cycle Co " Ballantyne, J, and Co., Draper? a Begg C, and Co, M^ajo Ware . r® " ou .^° ' v is T Eichbaum, 08, Ohemis^ " i : H Empire Hotel, T J Burns S a g Gabites, A, Clothier Ji r- R Hutton, PW, and Co, Book- ie Z sellers (agents for "Triad") v is J Kirkpatrick, S, and Co, X Jama :o ftj Lochhead, R Q \u Nimmo and BUir, Seedsmen r v- Neil, Dr J F, Herbalist ly S N Z loaurance Co (C Jamiespq ? ie y manager) H Ir] N3Qlftthin#fiaotory » c, P ShagPointl Coal Co, ' John Cowles, * ll« I agenb Taylor, R R, Tea Merohanb, eto Vanity Fair Cigarettes Walker's Whiuky



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At the Dunedin Harbor Hoard nomina- tions to-day the Chamber of Commerce representative, Mr fil. Joel is opposed by Mr J. M. Richie. "All the other retiring members were re-elected. Mr Henry Sfcephenson, the local agent of the Dresden Piano Company, has receiyed a fetter from the Amy Sh6jpwin Concert Company intimating that the company will bei'n Ashbiirton on the 4th March, when they will give one of their' charming enter- tainments. JE till particulars willbeadvertiaed shortly. My little bey, when two yeaya of age, wai ta|sen very ilivyith bloody ft.ix. I Was ad vised to use Chamberlain's Colic, Cholert md Diarrhoea Remedy, and luckily proour ed part of a bottle. % carefully read th< direqtions and gaye ib acgordingly. He wai very low, but slowly and aorely he began t< improve, gradually recovered, and is now ai stoub and strong as ever, I feel cure it say ed b}9 life, I jßeyer c»n praise the Remed] 'naif its worth. lam sorry every one m tb ; world does not know how good it is, an do— Mrs Wna S. Hinton, Gra^arASVille Marion Co , Florida. For sale '■ by Ash burton Drug Company. ; KOZIE TEA. 4 Moit Reliable