THE ASEBURTON GOAT-fDTAN ; MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7> £898.

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jpo-^oiMiao: "ft report comes from the district of Watjunyah N.-.W., of a (ettler and his family exhibiti- g very serious symptons of poiEoning after -nrtuking o their evening reeil. In searching for the ranse, su-i pioon Jell on the tea they hid used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and f and toeonrain strong tiaces of niiirfuttc a«*'*i, the pie-ence of which is cnu ed by the use of s: irits of sa ts m welding the parts of tin together 'J he analyst warns consumers that tea packed m si-fill tins, owing to its veri absorbent nature, is very lable to lecome impregnated witn this aci<i, and therefore dangerous for turoan consumpt'on and advises that the very safest package to purchase is thßt packed In lead with an inside lining of vegetable parol ment Thisstjl. £ a ,- i is I-' l6 impervious to the air. at _ tea se pa' ked has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years." 'Wf ■ ? -— KOZIK TEA is packf d m lead with an -Bide lining of Vegetable Parchment. G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLE MEGHAN 10, r TANORED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BICYCLES~EEPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE* BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz :— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, TT AS just received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc., suitable for WE_D_DJ_NGr FRI.I.ENTS and is now selling at Christchuroh Prices. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. —Established 1876.— C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SON WRITER, PAPERH ANGER, GRAINER, GLAZIER, ETC. FIRST-CLASS MATERIALS, COMPETENT WORKMEN, PERSONAL SUPERVISION. Prices as low as possible, consistent with the very bees rvork. Advice and designs for decorations free of cost. Skilled workmen sent to any part of the district. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND ' ' DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the Ashburtoc Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Ashbubton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Spaoe at the Belfast Works or purchase manures can apply to Mr Roberta , and their wants will have prompt attention F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christohurcb. Auguab 11, 1898 HAWTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GH__ESX_<5.. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS pRINcrPAL .. Mas DAVID McKEE. HA WTHORNDEN 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 Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can bo arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught b 7 Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Farther information as to termß, etc., can be obtained on application to the Prinoipa 1 STKATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /'"IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS . Prom 2 Guineaß pel week. PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THF-J-. OWN MEDICAL A^VTSER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmobe Private Hospital, Ferry Road (just over East Belt), Ohria •- 0 - 3 church. pOULTRY Fanciers and those deairow -X. of commencing the breeding of Pure. .?.*7 £ 0W i 8 wIU find i 0 t0 their advantage to mitthePELHAM Yabds, any day between i«- and 3, except on Sundays



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. I SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by FRIEIDLAINBER BRO»„ Limited., ©AVID THOMAS, THE JS.Z*. FARMERS* CO-OPERATIVE -» SSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited., or ALBERT ROBERTA, AGENT, AShburton. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 . F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. EASILY THE &S.SA . \ • ii - i i —___-_. a, , il»aaa»_— aaaaa»aaaa..aa»-_J!__J WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. i /~VUR_Stock consists of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and>t prices that cannot be beat m the trade. m T ?J£ ING ra DEPARTMENTiB under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. 1 HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Em BOOT DKPARTi>IEI\T. We would Specially direct your attention to our Large Stock of Ladies* and Gentle- men s BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makes m English, American, and Colonial. _v BOO J S AI ? E T0 OKDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Class Workmen. ** W. SPARROW, EAST STREET. 10 7 DRESS AND FASHION. I SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF SPRING- AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADE., CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DKKSi GOODS US GREAT VARIETY 50 dozen Ladies' new Cycling Gloves and Corsets. 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows,' lovely Shades. Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70s. Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots'and Shoes INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. | r= 20,000 ____: ORION" COOKING RANGES \ IN USE IN THIS COLONY -nil THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24iiv no setting Required. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD ' BAKERS. I With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper-Boilers are large and Tinned inside. 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 be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN,



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VICTORY. VICTORY. " VICTORY. rp<_B Sir Herbert .Kitchener of , the Bicycle World is here. The Sterling Haa.Opened its Campaign m DEFEATING its Foes m the ROAD RACE ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, and also m the HILL CLIMBING COMPETITION m Christchurch, When Holmes and Clarkson secured FIRST and SECOND place. In fact to use a Cockney Expression ALL OTHER makes HAIN'T GOT A 'OPE when the STERLING , IS ABOUT. Morrow Bassett & Go,, i * WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS~ furnishing ttndertakerß urnishing Undertakers , DIRECT Importers of Beat and Latest Designs m FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, ac most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanni Road and Caes Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. •<ri fee "§ 1 *d O _3 Q « 6 ° Si W <r! On ___ ® § n " OQ | p 0-4 £ "§ P ° $ fcri * _— _■-■ MATT. B. SHAW, PHOTOGRAPHER, WISHES to inform owners of all kind s of Animals that he has an Apparatus capable of taking a clear picture m the one- huodredth part of a second, and that he ii ready to take all kinds of animal lift: pictures, from a racehorse m full galloj 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, ABhburton, where they can be shown samples of Mb Shaw's work done sixteen years ago, as well as . piotures of to-day, amongst the latter interiors of Aahbarton places of buainefl., the execution of which he challenges all competitors to excel. Portraits can be arranged for ab Mrs Robottom's Studio— finished m style. 10 238 C" I~T V XT OT E I 1 T £" XX O T E L TRIANGLE, Christchurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. R\ LEXANDER begs to inform his , _C_L friends and|the 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 Baths. The accommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excallentf table and all the best brands of Ales, Wioes and Spirits procurable m atook. Telephone 365. R, Alexakdbb, Proprietor, iq 259



Henry Stephenson. 1 Kft NR I bTEPHENSON, j (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER j TT7EEKLY SALES of Live Stock VV Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc, as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goodß placed In my hands for Sale. FOR SALE — Second-Hand Bioyole 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 ments from J2os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Li- . .. —•» Important Notice. t OWIrfG to extensive 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, & BOOTS. The New Season's Goodß are now m, and this is a first-class opportunity of securing a •serviceable Suit or Dress for che coming holi- days. I have also instructed Mr F. E. BAILEY, > who is now m charge of the Crockery, Ironmongery, and Grocery Department*-, to MAKE CONSIDERABLE CONCESSIONS to all who may favor me with a visit. THE GOODS ARE ALL OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND PRICES AT ROCK BOTTOM A. LA WRXE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 10 Wmbler bicycles". I HAVE JUST RECEIVED a Consign- ment 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 C-ll and inßpecb these machines. Terms and Prices Easy for RAMBLERS' 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. GREAT DISPLAY OP Summer Novelties NEWEST DRESS MATERIALS m all the Latest Textures and Colour- ings m Serges, Tweed;-, Venetian Cloths, etc., etc. Fancy Trimmings, Gimps and Braids to match. FIRST-CLASS DRESSMAKING AT REASONABLE CHARGES. CHOICEST SELEOTIONt m Town of Washing Fabrics for Summer Costumes and Blouses, Unique Designs. Choice Colonrings. PRINTS. PRINTS. SPLENDID LINE FAST PRINTS at 4|*d per yard. CHOICE PATTERNS, LATEST NOVELTIES m BELTS, GLOVtfS, COLLARS and CUFFS LACE SCARVES, UMBRELLAS, SUN- SHADES, VEIL NETS, &c„ «&_., &_. Am P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tanored Street. A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that she has started business as DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER, In Saunders' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studio. H.W.BARRETT A R, C A O _E_. j HAS F 01 * SALE-Three Sections, Wills Streeb West FOR SALE— HaIf acre, Havelook Streeb, opposite Borough Council Office FOR SALE— House of four rooms and half acre of land, Moore Street FOR SALE— Four-roomed House and Section, Cox Streeb, West FOR SALE— Throe-quarters of an acre, corner of East and Cox Streets, with improvements ; oheap FOR SALE— Six-roomed House » *td land, Tanored Streeb EGGS Purebred Poultry for sale, namely Partridge Cochins, Golden laced Wyandottes, noudans, and Indian Game at Pelham Yards. Flagrant and nfrahins-^Nm Perns



rO STAND m Ashburton and Travel ihe District for the season, the STANDA RD- B RED TROTTING HORSF, VIKING, BLACK HORSE. STANDING 16 1 Winner of High CJa^s Handicap, record 6 9), beating Wildwood, Prince mperial. General Tracy, I ittle Willie, torn Slick. Won eaf-y Also wi ncr of 9 r_r>ttirg Races. Full brother to ftoletta Junior, winner of Free-for-all, i-7 ; and Fra, never beaten on Track or ShowG-ounds. Bred by the hto Andrew Town, Esq.. , lobartville, New South Walw. Sire, Chiloe Harold 414 (imp.), ecord 2 25, by Earold 413 ; dam, STioletta (imp ) by Fcho, 462. CHILD!. HAROLD, 2 25 -Bred by A F Alexander, Esq , Woodford Co., Ken- ucky, America. By Harold, son of Elysdyk's Hambletonian 10 ; Ist dam iTonng Portia, by Mambrin'* Chief 11 ; }nd dam Portia, by jxoebuck (pacer), Jrd dam by Whip, etc (See Breeder's Trotting Booh by Saunders). First dam VIOLKTTA (imp,) by Echo 162, Bon of Rysdyk's Hambletonlan 10. 3econd dam NITA, and Sawyers's Hambletonian, Bon of Whipple's Hamble- tonlan 725. Third dam, BETSY AUS- TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Eoho 462 is the sire of Belle Echo, 2.20, and numerous others m the lis. of 2.30.. Childe Harold (imp.), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trotters m the Aus- tralasian Colonies. Violetta Jr., fnll sister to Viking, won Free for-all at Sydney, two miles 6 7 ; Era, full brother to Viking, has an unbeaten record on the track and In the show ring, and waß recently sold for £650 cash, to go to England ; Osterly, by Oh ldo Harold from Rothschild's dam, is th<s Champion Trotter of Australia— l mile 2 25. 3 miles, 7-30| ; Yum Yum, 1 mile 227 ; Rita, 1 mile 2 30, 2 miles 4-58 j Prince Harold, 2 miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2.34; Pastime, two miies 57 ; Fair Girl, two miles, 5 12 j Fair Boy, 2 milpa 6 14 ; Pearl, 2 miles, 5.17 ; Roebnd, 2 miles 5 17 , and many others. HAROLD 413, by Rysdyk's Hamble- tonlan 10, was also sire of Msud W.. 2 B|. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of ihe world. Alix 2.3| (the world's trotting record) is from a daughter of Harold; Robert J. (pacer), 2 1 (the world's pacing record), is by Hartford, son of Harold ; Kremlin, 27| and Im- petnous( two-year-old) 2.15f, are from daughters of Harold ; while last year 425 descendants were m the " 2 30 or better ' list m America. Harold is one of the most successfnl sires m America, and stands at the high fee of 300 dollars (£62 10c) a mare. Vancleave, sire of Frit j, is a son of Harold. Terms : Single Mare £4. Two or more as per agreement. Groom's F_e, 5. each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken, but no responsibility, T. HARROLD, 92 Groom m Charge. TO STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding district, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE. By General Tracy, dam Fanny. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay horse, standing over sixteen handß high. VVinner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1895, also special prize for the best two- year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash- burfon, 1895. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (im- ported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Experience made his first appearance on the track at the Lancaster Park Trotting Club's Spring Meeting of 1897, winning m handsome Btyle the two mile Progressive Handicap m harness, and distancing the field 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 53, payable at first service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but; no responsibility. For further particulars apply to DENIS McKENDRY, Lauriston, or R. MoDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109 nPHK Pore-bred Draughb Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand ab Mr George Thompson's Farm, Lyndhurst, and will travel Methven, Cairnbrae, Lauriston, and Wlnchmore Districts. LORD STANLUY is a handsome chest- nut horse,, 4yrs old, by Ciaiglevar— dam Blo.som, by Early Morr-ing, by The Banker. Oraigievar (imp), bay colb, rising 6yrs old, with immense bone, and plenty of fine, silky hair. Bred by Peter Ferga.Bon, Renfrew. He is got by the famous Old Times [579, Hodges] His dam is by the world-renowned Prince of Wales [673]; g d by Premier [0.5.8., Vol 1., 595]. Premier was the Glasgow premium horse In 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 Rnrns was got by the renowned Viotor [892] For full pedigree see cards. TERMS-Season, £ 3 3s ; Guarantee, £4 4s; Groomage, ss, payable first service. Good paddocks for mares, but no responsibility taken. Owners ab time 1 of service responsible for service money. GEORGE THOMPSON, 9 225 Proprietor. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING, NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Boat and Cheapest Sfieam .nd Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter jury Flour Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES * wo G. T, PARK, MOUNT- SOMERS,



UMMT FTEAD QUATVIERS FOR T CYCLING Pacing Suits Singlets Sweaters Shoes / Hose, Cap;, Eto. *j TENNIS ? Trousers 5 Shirts q Hatß, Caps, & Sashes Bdlla (Sltts-eugers) Shoes (Kenahaws." I r , CRICKETING 1 _ Trousers I t Shirts I j Hats, Capß, Belts, Etc I , RUNNING \ Trunks < Singlets <j Shoeß, Etc. ] 1 SWIMMING Trunks j Costumes Singlets. A. G. BARTON, , Manager , T7IOR RELIABLE MACHINES at Lowest Prices go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works* 5 First-class Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on the Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works. _ffi_NQU-rJ-fcl_B_S INVITED. FOR thorough Repairs .ab Shortest Notice try THE Eclipse Cycle Works, [FOR the best selection of Cycle Accessories, including Inflators, Bells, Saddles, Handle i Bars, Grips, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lamps, Lubricating and Burning Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go to THE : Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. I FARM SEEDS, Direct from Carter, London TURNIP 3, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, ai.so . COLONIAL CLOVER, RYEGRASS, AND COCKSFOOT, m large or small quantities, at greatly reduced rates. GARDEN SEEDS of beßt quality at lowest rates. BEST BRANDS TEA reduced 6d per lb below original marked prices. Oats, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, and Sharps, all reduced. ; J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. 108 FOR THE CHEAPEST LINES IN . English E.P. Ware 1 EVER OFFERED TO THE ASH- BURTON PUBLIC GO TO J. V. DE BEER. WHY PURCHASE m Christchurch when you can get as Good Value locally at the same prices ? SPLENDID VALUE IN WATEBBURY WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, and EVERY BRANCH of the TRADE. A CALL WILL REPAY ITSELF. J. V. DE BEER, ' (LATE S. SALEK) 1 EAST STREET. GLABKE'S B4i PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the baok and all kindred complaints. Free from Meroury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid 1 land Counties Drag Company, hlnwU ) H»?Mt j



A Polios '"JPY. who hud 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 appears that ha happened to be known to ono f>f the habitues of the placp, and the result was that he narrowly escaped with his life. Still more -ecenily a man iv South London was atttacked by indiges- tion. Hsndachfl, loss of appetite, and low spirits all jo ! ned m the artack, aDd »he poor fellow thought he could not escape with his life, when some true friend c.me to hw ret-cue and recommended him to take Ho loway's Pills. He took the advice and the PiUo with 'he result that he is now a happy and a healthy man. SA-NDlflt-c _fc r*o»« JSuca- l-VptirC-tt rnct. Under the distinguished patron-ice of H!3 Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- ion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Me'bourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsierdam Exhibit:- n, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extr.ic the market, products of simple distillation forming crudo resinous oila. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per nformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate:— It is proved by tests by the Medical Clinicß of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the tanative qualities proper to the plant •Ulorude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentinee, which Are abandoned lone* since as an nternal adicament. The-v crude nils, or sn called Euoalypti Extrar- • ••• *•■-■:.■»<■.**>.};■■: 1 By their defi- > •■••> ,* l: •-.•;" t odour — which our pro-.-ci, ti.e only genuine Euoalypti Extract develops most freely through itß Burplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduoed m speoifio density through the presenoe of acids. By theirtaste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake m cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For Bafety akeaskaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. If T. Bullock. ' TO __-ETr~~ Cottage and Bection m Cox Street, Rental, 4s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Two Acres with new Cottage of three rooms thereon, fronting Leeston Street, Trevorton. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent HAMPSTEAD, T O Te T. COTTAGE of Three Rooms, large Wash- house, etc., fronting Church Street. Very good laud for Garden purposes. T. BULLOCK. To Racehorse Proprietors and Others. for Tale. 40 ACRES 4() Adjoining the Racecourse, being R.S. 25535. THERE are Bcme Bnildiugs erected on the property, which could be con- verted into a stable and cottage. Well watered with County rvater laces. Exceptionally easy teim.3 of payment will be accepted. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' FOR KALE ' SHEEP COUNTRY AT HINDS. OAO with the Option of f£)\j\j another Median of 59_ acres close to the above R.S. 33456, 33161, and other- fenced and divided into paddecks, well watered with County Water Races. Low Price and Easy Terms. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ' TO LET, AT a low rental, Small Shop or office i_ the Arcade. T BULLOCK. GOOD BUILDING SITE. -534 155.- Price wanted for Town Section 1171, well situated, fronting Havelook Street West. Easy terms if reg lired. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated inTancred Street' T. BULLOCK. FOR SALS 126 AC^ E8 ' 126 GOOD LAND, early selection, near Hinds Railway Station, the property of Ma J. Sttoholme. Juk., divided into three allotments as follows ;— Lot 1, 44 acrec, 2 roods, 33 perches. Lot 2, 40 acres, 2 roods, 11 perches. Lot 3, 41 acres, 2 perches. Can be sold as a whole or separately, on very easy terms of payment. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK mmmmmammmammmmmmaaammamm^m^mm^mmmmmm —> THE AUSTRALIAN Widows' Fund LIIE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. Established m 1871, Accumulated Fund ... £1,250,000 Annual Revenue ... £210,000 THE ONLY LIFE OFFICE m New Zealand that attaches to Policies the condition of Non-Forfeiture and Absolute Exemption From Payment of Peemiums, while the assured is 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 pre fits, 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 previous death. Christchurch Directors: Wm. Chbystai--, Esq. (Chairman), A E G KIIODHS, Esq, Wm. Recce, Esq Head Office for New Zealand : 6 Costom House Quay, Wellington. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary C J OWEN, District Secretary Special Representative— W JACKSON DAVID THOMAS, 240 District Agent, Ashburton J- vw.N a glance at their windows will show tlvt Craighead A Berry man are determined •o maintain their re. pu< a' ion ai bht leading