THE ASHBtBTOfI GtJAKDIAN ; FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1898

Printed and published by Henby Wilus, of rQbex Street, Ashbarton, for the Proprie fBIDAY, AUGUSTS, 1698



NOTICE. Mrs KNIGHT, SECOND SAND DEALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISHiIS to thank the public for the liberal patronage received by her m the past, and she takes this opportunity of informing the public that she has disposed of her business to Mbs Maky Ann Robin- son, for whom she solicits a continuance of the Bupport accorded to her. M. A. KNIGHT. IN reference to the above I wish to say that my best endeavors will be used to follow m the Bteps of my predecessor. MARY ANN ROBINSON. KBWABD. ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving such information as will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Maohine at the Railway Station, Ashburton. 113 J. MARSDEN. DENTAL NOTICE, ;M*Gr.F. DODDS WISHES to notify to^his Patients that he has left his former rooms m Bnrneto Street, and may now be consulted at.his residence, corner of Tancred and Cats streets, next door to Dr. Leahy. 4 84 DKINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCER SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark AForwatic Plug Tobaeoo. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BBAND MANtJFAQTUBKD JFBOM CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAF 3 CHEAP MONEY~! . CHEAP MONEY ! CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 *> £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chris tchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 2217 The Wife's Welfare. awatise posted free. It will te»oh you more than Iri-J? ?? uVe lived - ETe *y woman should r^itos^Mrig? m>M ' rrenohspeoiaiirt ' YOUNG MEN, Write to mi for yaluable free Book ooncornlnr your. i *r ,?* olessoir Hermann, Speoudlit. 4 Cdliia. STBATHMOEB PEIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED] UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES FO ■ MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /^IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTY 40) MALE a nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pei weekj PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDEE BY THFrf^ OWN MEDICAL ATWTSER, Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmobb Pbivatb Hospital, Ferry Road (just over Easb Belt), Christ' *"Q churoh.



INCANDESCENT GAS-LIGHT. (WELBBACH PATENTS). GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES HAVING made Special and more Advantageous terms with the} Australasian Incandescent Gaa Light Company, Ltd., and being appointed Sole Agent for Aehbarton, I am now able to offer you these burner* at che following reduced prices^:— 0 BURNERS, PLAIN, COMPLETE, 15a EACH. C BURNERS, "AVON," WITH BYE PASS, 17a 6d EACH. N BURNERS, PLAIN, 10a EACH N BURNERS, WITH BYE PASS, lla 6d EACH. Mantlea for above are now reduced to 2a 6d each. iNo Householder can aflord to be any longer without the Incandescent Light The 0 Burner gives FIVE (5) times the light of an ordinary gas burner with consumption of less than TWO-THIRDS of the gaß. The N Burner gives DOUBLE the light of an ordinary cas burner, with a con' Bumption of gas lees than^ONE-THIRD of the gaa. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO W. J. ADAMS, PLUMBER AND GASFITTER, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 99 T. H. UNDKILL & CO. P R E M I E li FURNITURE, CARPET & LINOLEUM WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 1883. WE are direot Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, Bedsteads, Chairs, Picture Mouldings, Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. WE have just opened up some splendid lines m Brussels and Kidder Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantels and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Bamboo Flower Stands and Cornice Poles, fancy Austrian and other Chairs, Lamps, Fenders. Fire Brasses, etc., Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Washstand Sets, i oilet Sets, Candle Sticks, glass and China. ] WE are now about settled m our New Premises, which are pronounced to be the noest la Ashburton and second to none m Canterbury. WE have also a large stock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs from ffis 6d each. WE cordially invite everybody to call and have a look round and inspect cur Stock. ' r WE PRESS NO OISE TO BUY. T. H. UNDKILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, Etc. TANCASD STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office. N.B. —Venetian and other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & Go-carts ; also Faulkner's Pa ten g Wire Mattresses and Door Mats. WHEAT. _ WHEAT. V^TE ARE PROMPT OAS'H BUYERS OF PRIME MILLIWG WHEAT AT HIGHEST MAEKFT RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Fermers account m onr 2?ew Grain Stores West Street, Ashburton, on very favourable terms Fnl sized Oornsacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ROLLITT & CO.. CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. OFFICES AND STORED WEST- STREET. =: 19,000 =r ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS OOLONY. If 3 **! THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24iir NO SETTING~KEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper^Boilers are largo 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 bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN, 681



THE TEA OF TEE AGI. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE ISO OTHBK, SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pbofbssob Biokeb-con reports fist SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pare and of good quality MONSTER SAL<E, OF I WINTER STOCK NOW ON. I QTRONG Winter Dress Tweeds 7Jd, lljd, and Is per yard, worth double. ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Navy Is 6d, were 2s 3d. Fur Trimmings, various Bhades, 9£d, reduced to 6£d, LADIES' CORSETS, Good Quality, 2a lid. Sale Price 2s 3d. FLANNELETTES. Plain, Stripe 3, Checks, Tartans, & Floral patterns, all at greatly reduced prices BLANKETS & FLAIs NELLS, Large Stock — Great Bargains. Linen Tabling Is 3d for lOJd. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overcoats, Mercery, Hats and Cupep. All at specially low prices for the Sales. remnantsTremnants. Hundreds of Remnants must be cleared. A. P. Williamson, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tuncred Street. BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- burton and Surrounding Districts that she has commenced Business m those pre- mises next to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and opposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and Violin Music by the latest Mail, also choice Songs to select from. Call and see them. Musical Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m Btock will be immediately procured. Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the lowest prices. Music and Songs by every Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Collard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANOS. Cash or time payments. A small line of Stationery and Birthday Cards. VXOJL.IJN TUITIOIN. BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life study of the above instrument, Pupils can rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can supply an Efficient Band for Balls, Parties or Concerts. Terms on application. Please Note the Address— •■ BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 ' BURNETT STREET. HA WTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR, GIRL«, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Principal .. Mrs DAVID McKEE. TTAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated |~| m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Christchuroh. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught bj Trained and Certificated Teaohers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information as to terms, etc., can be obtained on application to the Principal McDonald and McDiarmid's sale has now only fourteen days to run, and as they have to give up possession by August 15, we would advise all m want of foot wear to inspeot their really firafc-olaas afcook before purchasing eliewhere. " Smofce flew Ymm>"" r ~"%



Smoke Bnnlop'sy^ i^TOBACCO. y^^ S^ /^ IT IS ABSOLUTELY THE BGST.



Public Notices. { "FOR SALET" TT7E Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHER VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonabl prices. F. & HT'STEEL. Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works 96 West Street, Aehburton. Gi re 0 n ki ?^\ . JESoUN i %"■;■ ;-: For ■-;--..' LADIES' RINOS KEEPERS And • : v KNOT RINOS. Gold Watches Silver Watches qou> yvrvd siLvtp chains Brooches, &c. S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING at the following prices : — DRAUGHTS ... -. 5s per set. HACKS ... .- 4s per set. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. I BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE 219 ASHBURTON. " THE CORNER." MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF A.IiL WINTER & SURPLUS i STOCK. D 1 OUBLE Width Drees Stuffc lO£d, worth Is 6d ; Fur Top- Lined Kiel Gloves la lid, worth 3a 6d ; Ladies' Cash- | mere Hose Is ; Art Muslins, Is 6d per dczsn j yards ; Flannelettes from 2i 9d per dozen (yards; White aud Grey Blankets, 83 lid 1 per pair ; L.kdiea' Jackets from 53 6d ; new I shapes about half price, new Bhape Lidies' ! Capes proportionately cheap; good Corsets j from Is 9J per pair ; Gentlemen's Derby I Silk Tie 3ls ; Gentlemen's Derby Washing Ties, four for Is ; Gentlemen's Merino Drawers and Vests, I 3 6d each ; Gentle- men's full size Shirts, bands and collars, 23 6ii each, wcith 33 lid ; Boy's good 'Varsity ! Caps 6d, worth Is ; line of Infanta' Shoes Is, 5 worth double or more. LADIES' & CHILDREN'S MILLINERY AT GKEAT REDUCTIONS. I j ALL STUFF OFFERED GOOD STUFF. j NO RUBBISH TO BE DISPOSED OF. j Room must be made for approaching I shipments from the English Mills. I BARGAINS OF AN EXCEPTIONAL AND STARTLING NATURE AT W. H. COLLIER'S WANTED KNOWN- Ladies' Hose Is, Fur Top Kid Gloves Is lid, Towels 4£d, Art Mualin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds 9d to 1b 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets Is 9d, at A. Oer's Sale. WANTED KNOWN-50 Ladies' jackets from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capes 8s lid to 255, all about half U3ual price, at A. Orr's Cheap Sale. TTjTANTED KNOWN— White Quilts 4s J" lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s od, 5a 9i per dozen, Ladies' Fall Nets, all colore, half price, Blankets 8s lid, Fur Boas at one-third the usual price at Obr's Sale. TT^ANTED KNOWN— Ladies' Millinery iX - afc a greafc eduction, Ladies' Under- clothing: at tremendous redncbione, Silks, Oimp Trimmings at your own prioe at A. Obr's Sale.- Wanrecl Knowu- -60 D 9?EN Washing Derby iScirvee, yJVJ 6d each or 5 for 2a. Q X DOZEN Silk Derby Scarves" Is, 3 for *J tJ As, usual price 2s 6d each.. OA DOZEN Silk Bows, latest, S'tyfoe la U\J Od or 3 for 4s. usual price 2s 6d each Q X DOZ EN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4a & U usual price 2a 6d per pair. ' 1 9,0 BO n Z t EN , FuII Sized Hand ke achiefs Awv . 4 for Is, worth 9d each. A. ORB^S SAJ^E



JrM. CONUNDRUM. WHY IS BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?— Became it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum, There is no Cough Medicine like it. In- troduoed into Canterbury only lasb winter its success waß immediate. Thousands of bottles were Bold m a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. Ib ia nob a catchpenny Quack Medicine. Ib is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business. It contains the same Ingredients as Friars' Balsam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars of Europe m the daya of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred years for healing cuts and wounds. Spencer Vincent's Benjamin Cx-um. is a Compound of this Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a special process for internal use. Are you troubled with your Cheat? BENJAMIN GU M Will heal the Lungs. Ib will nob heal thsm ab once. Ib must be uaed for some time, and used regularly m old-standing cases. Have you a Cold m the Head or a Harsh Cough 1 BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal tho inflammation of the throat and passages ot the nose as Friars' Balsam heals cuts. Coughs disappear with this inflammation which causes them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chewing gum, but a very palatable liquid. Tho bottle contains almosb twine as much I aasuiy other Coue;h Mixture m the market, lit is the KING OF ALL. PRICE: Is 6d a _^ 2 S 6d Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTCHUROH, PROPRIETOR. C 1 1'!!'! A " VICTIM OF Functional Disease, Alavnm NKVER fails any one m X-kJ.clA.Uill fiUc h a predicament To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is •• A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- ing the energy Alaxum is tho best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving properties bub to the fact that the cure lasts. No care is required while using it. Ib does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no inconvenience m its action. It is ab once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medicine that has ever been offered to to the public m a} popular form, ALAXUM °™ ES Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizziness, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn Pains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition JMOXE XIIIS WJ3LL,- The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weakness the < \ of the boay may perform cheir functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to wanb of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of the whole being. Such a con- dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only m need of a remedy to boo the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities m a remedy for this purpose. Ifc must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. Ib is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied it acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri- tion and new life from the prcper assimila- > iiua of the food ; and where there is no [ organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannob be gainsaid, Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be " jußt as good.' Ib may bo bettt,r~for the dealer — because of its better profit, bub m auoh an instance tho dealer is not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS & STORE- KEEPERS, mm 2 a 6o



T. Bimock. TO LET, AT A LOW RENTAL, SHOP and Dwelling, Eaßt street south, lately occupied Ly Mrs fSwan. T. BULLOCK. FOX SALE. 3ACRBS together with House of Four Rooms, (iron roof), Scullery, etc , front- ing Smith's Roid, just below the Agricul- tural and Pastm&l Association's Show grounds ; the property of Mrs A. M. Black. Lot 9, freehold, and two adjoining Sections, leasehold. Nob havisg disposed by Auction, I am prepared to leoeive offers for it. Eassy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. MONEY nnO LEND on first Mortgages, good _1_ security, the following special sums :— £200, £150 ; on lat September, £1550 and £250. T^ BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS desirous of purchasing small blocks of land not far from town. Three Sections for Sala, R.Ss. 25587 25668, and 25704, each containing p*f\ ACRES p*f\ OX) ACRES OU fronting Mitcham Road, and only about 2£ milsa from the County Saleyards. Very easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO THOSE DESIROUS OF PURCHAS- ING LAND IN LONGBEACH DISTRICT. "1 O Q ACRES near Waterton, being Lot 1/vO 8, Block 4, Longbeach Original Sale Plan, the property of Mr A. J. Huston. Not having disposed of this by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. ALout 69 acres are m wheat, put m with manure.J Easy terms of payment can be arranged, T. BULLOCK Henry Steplienson. HIiNRY BTEPHENSON, (successor f.o Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock 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 Goods placed m my hands 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 Quantitioa. Agent : Norwich Union Kre Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforto Manufacturing and Agency Compauy. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from ££O»*« per month. HEKEY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. Baker Bros. LfURNISELNG UNDERTAKERS, 'un er of Wakanni Road *n4 Caas Stroetu aud at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, Havelock Street. <EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. (>S). ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, has opened at the SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON Specialties, Art Portrait ucp, Landscapes, R nlargements, Lantern Slides, oto. 7 I GREAT CASH BOOT SaLS STILL TO THE FRONT WITH PRICEy, AND FASHION. Next Door to The Bank of New Zealand). Uider the management of FRED KOKES. mHE PROPRIETORS OF THE CASH X BCOT BHOP, have pleasure m an- nouncing that they have just opened up another large assortment of FASHIONABLE BOOTS AND ISHOES, Which will be sold at Prices never before heard of m Ashburton. Men's Balmorals from 9s 6d. Girli' :• troug School Boots from 5a Evening Shoos from 2s lid Beat Sewn Cookhams from 143 6d Best Watertitfhts 12s 6,1 LOOK AT OUR WINDOW— One of the GrandesD Displays that- could tempt the cyej Ht the foot, and suit the pocket. EVERYTHING GENUINE ! EVERYTHING CHrtAPI EVERYTHING GOOi^ 3000 PAIR» OF BOOTS, SHOES, SLIPPERS AND GAITERS to select from. Inspect our Stock before Purchasing else- j where as we simply defy competition, I REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. I>OiN»X FORGET CASH BOOT BHOP, Under the Management of FRED NOKES. NEXU BANK NEW ZEALAND. 6 142 " CLAKKt'S 841 P|LLS | warranted to cure Gravel, Pains m the back | and all kindred complaints. Free from \ Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietor?, The Lincoln aud Mid and Countjef Drug CvmiJany. tyuool* I



Iyp*i Extrnct. tinder the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy as per oommumca- ion made by the Mipisttr for Foreign Affairs through the Consu'-Ueneifcl for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1873. .Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medioal Clinics aud Universities all over the Globe. I There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinouß oilß. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI, EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medioftl division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per nformation forwarded to us through the Conßul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate ;— It ia proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. hohulz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinicß at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other aubstancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the vauative qualities proper to the plant \ll crude oilb, 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. These crude oite, or bo called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced iv specific density through the presence of acids. By their taate, the result of the contracting tendency of resiDß and tennates. If these crude oila, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied hy mistake m cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safoty ake ask alwaysf or S ANDER&SON'S E UOA- LYPTI EXTRACT. — Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS. Bazaar Livery Stables. X HAVE [PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, from Me S. Tbevurza, and trust that I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle Horse?, Traps, and Buggies [on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING. JAMES McCOIMKK 6 1( TTJA V E YOU SEKN TH X LITTLE "WOXUOt? No! What ia it? |W£LL JUST GO TO Morrow^ Bassett & Go> WILLS STREET, ASH BURTON, And you can see it They are also SOLE AGENTS for the ELASTIC STEEL HORSE COLLAR. STERLING BICYCLES. McCORMIOK REAPER & BINDERS. |[BIG 4 MOWERS. DAISY REAPERS. DAISY ROAD CARTS. TURNIP, GRAIN, AND MANURE DRILLS. I'hry also sell Castor and Cjclindrine Oil m any quantity. M. PRIEST, Manager. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- i HOLIDAY, I ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And Rill be open nntil 4 p.m, on Saturday after that date. EDWAIiO STEPHENS, Manager i* pur*



every uay r.u jvtiu ».ui< ■"«• •»•* »- «■ a " ITraics1 Traics ? '?eave Bakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7-5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, aid on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methvr-u at the following times relatively -6.50 every day, exo»pi. Fno&y- ; lU.^U Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tueodays, Trains leave Ashburon FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.50 a.m .and U.od noon (expra*). On Tuesduya Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leavea at 3.50 P;"*- A train leaves for Mount Somera branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Ashbarton at 9.45 a.m.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton *"OR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. aud 7.5 ».n . (express). On Mondays, Wed ne S daya; a nd Friday.-, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the ftortn ' .i ..iift^K., m iqw noon fexDress)