THE ASfifcUftTON QbAKDiAN; feRIDA*, MARCH 11, 181.8.

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Xtf GOOD DEMAND +- — The Ashburton Publishing Company's book almanac for 1898 has been m such demand that some of the local booksellers have been twice sold out, and have hbd to obtain a fresh supp'y. Persona requiring this excellent and useful BOOK OF REFERENCE & GENERAL INFORMATION Bhould secure one immediately. Trice— Six- pence. SATSTXEIi* &> sons JEuca.- . lyptißxtract. 1 Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract m the market, products of -..-simple, distillation forming orude resinous oils. In order that these orude oils may not be taken, OUB PURE VOLATILE EUGAL\ PTI EXTRACT, whioh is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government 0 be of perfeotly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate:— . It is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswald, Pruuia, and reported by Dr. Schulz, Professor of Parmaooiogy, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only produots that are saturated with oxygen and freed of ds resinous and other subßtancp.B, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant Allorude ohb, or so oalled Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed aooording to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which ue abandoned long since as an nternal ttdioament. These orude oils, or so oalled Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alooholio thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m specific density through the presenoe of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these orude oils, so-called euoalypt extraote, are applied by mistake m oases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc, the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeask always for SANDER & SON'S EUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



Public notices r STEAM WOOL WORKS, CHRISTCHURCH. (Established 1868.) TH IC Undersigned begs to notify thab he is Scouring as heretofore. Squatters' consignments to bhe Chriatohurch or Woolston Station |will receive prompt attention. * Quick despatch and Loweßt Rates. T. YORK. ___^ 10 99 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING / ANU INVESTMENT SOOIETy. ON and after Thursday, the 7th day of January, 1897, this Office will be CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF-* HOLIDAY, ON THURSDAY instead of SATURDAY, And will be open until 4 p.m. on Saturday after that date. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager'] * PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2s 4d INDIAJS (Palm Brand) ia noted for producing 200 large Tea Oups of first-rate Tea to the pound., This is the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely, , OUR 2s TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that we frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold m onr empties. * Imitation Ib sineerest flattery,' but the publio should see they get the genuine article. Retaii irom all the principal Store- keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO*, 155 Colombo Street, Ohbistohuboh LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton Dlstriob, S. S A L E «• JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. XAZARUS Patented System ensure J comfort and oorreob slghi. Dont spoil yonr eyes, by using badly fibbing Spectacles. Baker Bros. rjIDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanni Road and Oass Streets arid at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factory, Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPLIED, Telephone No. 69. T. H. UND-ILL AND CO. REMOVAL, NOTICE. S TTTE beg to intimate that we have RE- MOVED to shop a few doors lower down Tancred Street (next Mr E. W. Hall.B), as temporary premises during the building of our new shop, where we purpose {holding » CHEAP SALE. SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS. TANCRED STREET*] [



1 BUSINESS NOTICE. I HAVE THIS DAY disposed of m\ Stationery and Fancy Goodß Business m Eaßt Street to MR P. SOUNESS, who T intends carrying on bhe Bame m bhe shoj.' known aB Blue House. t C1 V In bhanking the publio or the liberal sup- | al port tendered to me during my two years residence m tbe town, I would kiudly a.k a oonbinuance of the liberal support to my Buccesesor Ma Souness. H. N. ANDERBON. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, and m baking over the very large and _ well assorted stock of Stationery, Books, Albums, Bibles, Prayer Books, Law Stationery, Le-'gere, Account Books, School Books, and other requisites, including all lines of Fancy Goods, boo numerous to men- tion, I intend bo hold a CLEARING SALE FOR ONE MONTH FKOM THIS DATE, { | when every line m the Great Stock will be marked down for disposal. Now, Sohool Committees, Road Boards, County Councils, Merohants, Storekeepers, Hawkers, Busiueßß men and all othera, I invite you to inspecb my Sbook, and see the great reductions I have made. SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT BLUE HOUSE, P. SOUNESS. 2 6 T. WARREN, BASKET MAKER, "^TEXT E. W. Hall'a, Herbaliat, (nearly oppoaite Aroade), TANCRED STREBi', ASHBURTON. ALL KINDS of WICKERWORK Made y, to Order and Repaired. 12 2 *>) rH Si , Z SMOKE THE NEW VENOS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BPANL MANUFAOTUBED FBOM CHOICEST VIRGINA LEAP, DRINK DELICIOUS __^R— _^h_j_^_p^^^^ PERFECT IN IQUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tinß, tbe delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS 9 LADIES RINOS ' :? : ':f : . I I 4^ KEEPERS And S. I, 'ft! KNOT RINGS. I Gold Watches I Silver Watches QOLD /b\d SILVER CHAINS I Brooches, &c. TO THRESHING MACHINE [OWNERS jyTACHINE BOOKS printed to order at ( shortest notice. I E MAIL OFFICE,, I Ashburton. I ___0-£_-__- TJE-A J Most JR'OUAIt.IQ I



Business Notices ) GREAT CLEARING SALE €*JF Summer Drapery & Clothing* FOR ONE MONTH, COMMENCING F R I D AY, J anuary 1 4. — w— Wonderful Reductions. Great Bargain*. Genuine Clearing Sale OF Surplus Stock. A. P. WILLIAMSON, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, TANORED STREET. «_-H_H_M__M-_a-«-H---a--a-a-B-a_H-M_H_a_M-_a__a_^ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GENUINE PLATED WARE. "Y\r® HAVE jusb lauded a ohoice selection of Plated Goods (of jKsquisite Designs, Choice Patterns, and Good Quality. THEY have been marked exceptionally low of price, and'perßonsJrequiring^lPresenti for their friends will do well to call, inspect our -tock,_and make bheir .election early. W. H. COLLINS & CO. BARGAINS EXTRAORDINARY '/^IREAT ANNUAL SALE of Surplus Stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS, COMMENCED ON SATURDAY, January 15. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. — -« — ANDREW ORR. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE I M.DONALD -T~McDIARMID'S S^i REAT ANNUAL CLEARING »_^___E COMMENCES ON Thursday, February- 10, 1898, AND WILL CONTINUE FOR ONE ]\_CONT_E_[ ONLY - TILL We inaugurated the Annual Reductions, for whioh we have gained such a name m the Aahburton County, nothing like the GENUINE BARGAINS m first- class BOOTS AND SHOES had ever been known. Thiß 1898 ECLIPSE SALE will surpass all our previous efforts. Ib is highly improbable bhab equal value oan be gob elsewhere, and ib is cerbainly impossible for those, who are nob manufacturing aa we do to aell ab such prioea. t^" REMEMBER This ia our ANNUAL CLEARING SALE. Come Early anc Secure the Bargains, aa they are aure to go rapidly, ForJPrices see circulars. (x) Mcdonald & mcdiarmid, BOOT MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, East Street. J. NICHOLAS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON N.B.— All Orders and_Repairs during Sale.at Reduced Rates. 2 NOTICE Ol? REMOVAL. WILLIAM SPARROW i T>EGS to notify that he has to Premises lately oocupied by MESSRS L. F. ANDREWES & G. J. NEILL. Friedlander's Corner, EAST STREET



Business Notices. j S. CLEAVER IS now SHOEING ab the followkig • prices : — DRAUGHTS ... .- *->» per set. 1 I HACKS 4s per det. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. BURNETT STREET SHOEING FORGE, 219 ASHBURTON. 1 THE TEA OF THE AGE SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. ; mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE 1 ISO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, 1. """' ! P_u . BBSOB Bickerton reports tta [I , nj SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pure and of good quality ' ,c _-d O TTTi 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TT "o v .  a 2 "° ■ - lS.*g?*s|f_ _- •"** a. **" 3 ° w 3 g : «a •§ js £ _. o sa * .5 g2J= • o — 3 _- *■ 2 « **■• — __ £ H■a E g o. -J? * o5 § fl o Cl > £> . o — ) ••« — LOOK OHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT hae Trebled during the la.t twelve monthß. to n- IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. he g, This Coal is the Beab and Cheapeab Steam iB and Household Coal m bhe market. Used m bhe Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G, T. PARK, MOUNT SOME.RS. I : 1 W. H. SUTHEBLAND, I T>EGS to inform his customers and the I If public bhab he haa removed from j Tancred Street, to the j , CLUB OYSI?ER AND FRIED FISH j SALOON, BURNETT STREET I (Next bhe Club) SPECIAL ROOM FOR LADIES. a Where hob dinners or hob suppers can be gob ! ab any time. Freßh Fißh and Smoked Fish j by Expreßß every nighb. WANTED, FAT FOWLS AND DUCKS. I POULTRY A SPECIALTY. 9 1 CHEAP MONEY ! OHEAP MONEY ! t OHEAP MONEY IN SUMS OF ?, £100 ™ £10,000, " I ON COUNTRY, CITY, " AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. J TTIOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND ? _C FULL INFORMATION, *•■ Apply to the D DISTRIOT MANAGER, 7 Chriabohuroh. J J. H. RICHARDSON, i? Government Insurance Commissioner. | [ 1 2217 I ; , I jt-aOZII-. -T-B-^. j j i» Best



h aW>' »^!l~— — * t A VICTIM OF B Functional Disease, \ 1 NEVER fails any one m ] alTLlclXulll such a predicamenb. To ' Eufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliouaneßs and Constipation it ia ** A friend m need and a friend indeed." Assist Nature by Alaxum, and you will avoid a multitude ,of diatreßßing functional derangements and , diseases. Of all known medicines for renew- I ing tbe energy Alaxum is the best. Its secondary effects are marvellous. Many persona afflicted with oonßtipation have testi- fied not only to its immediate relieving Sropertiea but to the faot that the oure lasts. 1 To oare is required while using it. Ib does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu- pation, and produces no incouvenienoe m itß aotion. It is at onoe a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Press as the most valuable medioine thab haß ever J been offered to to the publio m a_, popular I form. ALAXUM OUMSS Biliousness, Biliouß Headache, Dizzinesß, Costiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Paina and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of tbe "system of nutrition.} NOTE THIS W____L__-_,— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange- ment or weaknesa the" organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving riae to want of appetite, and a consequent general impover- ishment of bhe 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 sec the organß of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two esaential qualities m a remedy for this purpoae. It muat create ' an appetite for food, and at the same time asaimilate its nutriment. With either of theae qualitiea alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it becomes a power with incalculable good. Alaxum iB the only medicine which combines theae two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, aud ita first action iB to create hunger. After the appetite ia satisfied it acta directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The syatem then receives nutri- tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food ; and where there is no organic disease health must follow. This is common sense and cannot be gainsaid. Accept no substitute that may be recom- mended to be "just as good.', It may be better — for the dealer — because of its better profit, but m auch an instance the dealer is not the one who needs help. 1 FROM ALL CHEMISTS &, STORE- KEEPERS, PRICE 2s 6d THE^FIRST SIGN OF A COLD Should remind you that the besb time to commence taking something ia at the begin- , ning. It should also remind you that the best remedy to head off a spell of sneezing, coughing and general unpleasantness iB ; Benjamin Gum. MEN START AT MY STATEMENTS ABOUT ...■...■:■:... B E N J A M I NPO U M ! Thousands of bottles bave been sold, an universal praise of itß curative qualities he result. Note the Name : {■Speiice** Vincent's Great Benjnmin CjJum. Kxtract PRICE Ig 6 . lake no other Remedy, bu. insist on having ' BENJAMIN GUM Don't take "Just as Good." TESTIMONIALS. Woolston, August 10, 1897. To Spbnobr Vincent, Christchurch. Dear Sir, — For some time pasb I have been Buffering from a most painful oough. I had quite given up hope of its ever leaving me, at least or the remainder of the winter, and feared thab ib had become chronic, seeing that other remedies failed to give me relief, much less oure. The pain became bo intense that I waß afraid of injuring my throat and head, especially the latter. 1 1 prooared one bottle of your Benjamin Gum, I and I may say that I hadn't an atom off faith m its curative properties, but felt that [ I must take something to eaße the pain. I I drank contents of firab bottle very freely, I and am thankful to say m leaa than twelve | hourß I was wholly free from oough. | E. W. Sears, j P.S. —-Nearly three montbi since oough \ feogM.,— B.W.6, J



r rU EBURTON-WINCHMOBE ANNUAL J ROAD RACE, WON BY A. GATES ON A 281bs « ECLIPSE-HUMBER." TREATING Sterlinga, Starß, Kents, Anglo Specials, Waverleyß, and Maßsey Harris Maohinea. i JMLA.KE NO MISTAKE, THE ' EOLIPSE-HUMBIB" IS THE) BEST ALL ROUND MACHINE ON THE ROAD Orders now being booked. Eclipse Cycle Works, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON. .



_—l -■ I !■■ 11.11. ■— — - ■ ■■- — — — l. _. j^TEEDMAN'S l SOOTHING POWDERS. .usbovsr Fob CHILDREN iVirfs. CUTTING TEETH. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEATS PRE- VENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, LTC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti- tution during the period of teething. The Words "JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Art •SgYiwed on the GovemntMt stamp aflxtdte <vh packet.



R. J. HUGHES, FBUI_EKEB| j AND CONFECTIONER. T-EtIA.INGH_._ES Ashburton. 2 189 MRS, C. E. THOMAS TTAS taken over the RESTAURANT m TANCRED STREET, lately occupied by Mb Hbaley and will suppply MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS THOMAS respectfully solicits a hare of the public patronage. 2 115 COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. TO THE BHEEP FARMERS OF TH ! ASHBURTON DISTRICT. 1898 Arrangements. MR 0. H. DOWDING, Ashburton, Continues as Agenb for bhe SALE of COOPER'S CELEBRATED SHEEP DIPPING POWDER, ANU MR R. B. JEFF, TINWALD, Will see that the same aucce.a ia ensured m DIPPING SHEEP AT THE TINWALD DIP, • Whioh has given such unanimous satis- faction to its supporters m the past. The best evidence of WHAT _OII? PAYS BJES ST ia the fact that MORE SHEEP ARE DIPPED Annually throughout the World with COOPER'S SHEEP JOJi-— THAN WITH : — ALL OTHER DIPS ADDED TOGETHER W. LAKE, AGENT, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. HiBMBY KNIGHT SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN THANKS the Publio most heartily for their constant support during the paßt 14 years, and assures them thab the quality of New Gooda m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hata, Boots, (Mue- erers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Br_6b.es oi every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed ab the prices Patent Medioines of all descriptions kept In stock with a large assortment of Stationery a ow prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. |



WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertaey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, Aahburton Sir, —I consider ifc my duty to add my testimony to the marvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my horse He got so bad that I had to lay him up Ko matter what I gave him he kept losing condition and became so weak that he could scarcely stand I carefully followed the directions on the bottles and shortly after getting the laßt bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and m a few days was fit for his work I am confident only for the remedy he would have died I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal William Stringfellow Lauriston, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, Sir, — I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neigh- boring farmers that I am thoroughly satis- fied with Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you. After seeing the state of the stomach of my horse that died, I became alarmed about the rest of my stock as they all looked bad I drenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them out thoroughly and m a few days there was - awonderful change for the better I can highly recommend it, and would advise farmers to lose no time m drenching their 1 stock lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had I believe it to be the only safe and certain cure for the suffering of hoises James Lemon Aahburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J Heseltine, Sir, — I am very gad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a Buccess with my dying horse He was ailing for some days, Mb coat got very dry, the skin tight, a runn- ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; aud was soarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he would die I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory results, and Bhortly after he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week wm able for work hearty and well 1 believe it to be a medicine unequalled, and can recom- mend it with all horse owners as the best horse remedy m the market Edward Cobbitt Greenwood Farm , Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir, — I am glad to bear testi- mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot-fly Remedies One of my best horses became very bad ; the skin tight, the eye lifeless and a bad color, and got low m condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feec or do any more We had to help him into a Btable I gave him your Remedies, and the treatment you pre- scribed, and m a few days he was quite ' better, and now at his work hearty and well I quite believe, had X not given him your Remedies he would have died You can U3e this as you please Robert Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker, Dear Sir, — I have great p ea- sure m informing you that the bot-fly mix- ture I got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a wonderful success I had four horses seriously ill on December last After using . all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture The result was marvellous, I Btrictly followed the directions given and m a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched too more m February with the same result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now m prime order P Stewart Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horse suffering last year ; on reaching home c was dead This season one took bad, also bowing the symptoms He gave the remedy, bat the second day after, the horse passed m hundreds and is doing well Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sir, — I have pleasure m testifying to the wonderful effects of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses They got very low m condition, a dry coat, and very light skin, and lost all heart at. their work I had to lay them up Hearing so much about this remedy I decided to give it a trial I followed carefully the directions on the label and the results were such as to satisfy me that it is ihe only remedy for the' suffering horse lam certain I got back the cost m their work inside a week I shall certainly use it m future m preference to anything else as it has no equal J M Tweedie Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Sib, — The remedies I gob from you had a wonderful effect on my horse, he got so bad that I had to lay him up quite expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies but he only got worse At last I gave him Walker's with astonishing results Bots came away m handfuls, and m a few days he was hearty and well From the effects of this remedy on my neighbors' horses and on my own I con- sider it a blessing to horse owners and could the poor suffering horses speak they would certainly praise Walker's Bot-fly Remedies as the best ever introduced into this market John Downie MANUFACTURER— RojJERI WAtttflß 0ab»1 Bceerye, Woolatoo