THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

Prew Association— -By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Fatal Disaster.

A terrible disaster occurred during i fire at an oil refinery, Newcastle. tank containing sixt en tons of creosott exp'oded, and two persons were killed and a hundred spectators were injured Mr Gladstone. The latest reports of Mr Gladstone* health are unfavourable. Obituary - General Sir Laniel Lysons, constable of the Tower. Aged 82. Raoeivad Wakapuaka Feb. 1, 10.50 a.m. Guaedian Office 11.55 a.m. Frozeii Meat London, January 31. The competition between the River Plate meat companies m the provinces has lowered the prices of frozen meat aLd prejudioally affected the price of Australian meat. Turkey aud Crete. The Standard states that it is be lieved at Constantinople that the Hultan will never retire either from Crete or Thessally without fighting. The Governorship of Crete St Petersburg, January 31 Russia has overcome Germany's op position to the appointment of Prince George of Greece to the governorship of Crete. Count Muravieft the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, threatens at any cost to force the Sultan to ac cept the appointment of Prince George.

Australian.

Praia Auooiation— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka February 1, 9.40 a.m., Guardian Office 10.44 a.m. The Heat Wave. j Melbourne, February 1. The return of the heat wave is having a disastrous effect on the crops. Water and feed are scarce m many districts. Telegrams from many parts of the country report a renewal of the bush fires. In Gippsland many home steads have been swept away, thousands of acrei of grass, miles of fencing, and much live stock destroyed. II is estimated that fifty thousand acres m tbe western districts have been swppt by fires.

THE INDIAN FRONTIER.

Skirmish with Afiidis. Press Association— By Eleotric Telegraph- Copyright Received' Wakapuaka Feb; 1, 8.56 a.m., Guardian Office 10.50 a.m. London, January 31 General Westmacott has reported to headquarters from the Indian frontier that the Ramani column became en tangled m a gorge at Shinkamar and was therefore attacked by the tribes men. During the conflict Lieutenant Colonel J. Haughton, commandant, and Lieutenant A. H. Suring, officiating wing officer, 36th Bengal Infantry were killed. Lieutenants b). Stolseorge Hughes, Thomas P. Dowdali, and Malcolm B. Walker, Yorkshire Light Infantry, together with eight men of the Regiment were also killed Seventeen non-commisßioned officers and men are reported missing. The column was operating to stop the grazing of tribesmen's cat tie at Kijurai and attempted to prevent the retreat of the Afridis m the direction of Bara. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 1, 11 30 a.m., Guardian Office 12.55 p.m. London, January 31 Router's correspondent gives further details of the disaster tt Westmacott's Ramani Column. While the troops were dislodging sharp shooters from the caves, the Sikhs were somehow with drawn from the ridge which formed a commanding position. The tribesmen immediately occupied the ridge, which they retained, involving heavy looses on theßritieh, whose rearguard was severely harassed. During tbe retreat the Yorkshire Light Infantry lost fifteen killed and twelve missing, with thirty-one wounded. The enemy charged within thirty yards of the retiring troops. Major 0. fl. Des Voeux, wing com mander of the 36th Bengal Infantry, who m September last made auch a gallant defence for Gulistan, succeeds Colonel Haughton m the command of the Bengal Infantry.

THE WAR CLOUD.

. » Russia's Movements eu Auooiation— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright London, January 30. The Standard states that the secret Anglo Russian negotiations m reference to the Chinese loan have taken a favorable turn. London, January 31 German financiers desire to partici pate m the Chinese loan. A German delegate will consult M. De Witte, the Russian Ministei of Finance, on the matter. It is understood that China is willing to grant England a conces sion for the construction of a railway from Mandalay through Yunan pro vince to Pekin or Nankin. Hie Times says it is necessary for England to secure the extension of the Burmah railways to China. Hong Kong, January 31 A French gunboat has passed the rapids on the XJ\ per Mekong river and found the river easily navigable to Kiang Kheng, m Tonkin territory. Received Wakapuaka Feb. 1, 9.10 a.m. Guardian Office, 10.50 a.m. St Petersburg, January 31 Russia is sending ten thousand men tp the far east, two thousand being under orders io leave Russia im mediately. Novoe Vrernya reports that negotiations are proceeding between the Russian and Gernmn governments m reference to the Chinese affairs and fhelpan/. Repeivecl Wakapuaka Feb. 1, 10.15 a.m. Gpardian Office 11.55 a.m. Fjjanghaj, January 31 The ten thousand men which it was . reported Russia ig despatching to the far east are to be sent to Talienwati .' r ttud Port Arthur. Russian Government agents are pur Chasing vast quantities of provisions.

The Germans m Kiaochan.

The offices m command of Germai troops ! ow m occupation of Kiaochar report that expeditions sent to the m terior hAve been woll received by th< inhabitants.

THE SUDAN.

i L Press Association— By Electric Telegrar) - Copyright. Received Wakapnaka B'eb. 1, 9.10 a.m , Guardian Office, 10. 50 ».m. 1 ONDON January 31 The Daily News states that a strong force of Dervishes has left Omdurman, (heobj ct being to attack the natives m the neighborhood who are f nendly to tiiH British expedition to the Soudan.

COMMERCIAL.

— . -+ London, January 30. The quantify of wool catalogued to the present for thu first series of the London col onial wool sales is 113,436 bales, of which 106,463 have been sold. Rabbi tsk ins — Colonial has brisk competi tion, and prices advance a halfpenny to Id per head. Mutton— Crossbred wethers aud maidou ewes, Canterbury, 3 3-16 d; Duaerfin and Southland, 3gd j North Island, 2 11-16 Lamb is not quoted. River Plate crossbreda or merino wethers, heavy 2}d, light 2£d ;

HAVELOCK STREET ROOMS.

Mr Henry Stephenfon reports his weekly Bale as follows : — Thy attendance was not very large, owing bo farmers being m the midst of harvesting operations, and the entry was not heavy* However, 1 succeeded m clearing all lines at satisfactory prices. Poultry sold as usual. Pigs were selling weil, slips at from 4s 3d to 10s 6d. No demand shown for cows. Produce • sold | fairly well, potatoes fetching £d to Id per lb, onions ljd to ljd, hams 4d to sd. A quantity of furniture, harness, and a host of sundries fetched satisfactory prices.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

I There was a fair attendance at the Ash burton yards to-day, and a moderate entry of sheep, cattle, and pigs. If anythirg, those present showed a little more inclination to operate, consequently bidding was a little more brisk than has been the rule of late. The following prices were obtained : — Fat Fheep — Six and eight-tooth crossbred ewes 6s 10J, lambs 6s 9d to 9a 3d. Store Sheep— Crossbred ewes, boilers, Is to la 6d ; crossbred ewes, guaranteed sound mouth, 3s sd ; merino ewes, boilers, 8d ; two-tooth crossbred wethers, Bs. Lambs— Culls, 2s Id to 3* 6d ; medium sorte, 43 to 5a 5d ; good forward sorts, 6s to 7s Bd. Fat Cattle— Heiferß, £4 ; steers, £2 10s, £2 15a to £4. Pigs— Small stores, 6s 6d.

Likened to a Leaden Ball.

PECULIAR CASE OF A CONTRAC TOR. Mr Larry Foran, a contractor and ganger, of Kerosene Bay, North Sydney, :o a reporter from the Sydney Worker, who questioned him as to his recovery ; rom a Wf arisoine illueaa by taking; Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People, jaid : lAs I am well known, I may say, ill over the colony, 1 hope what I am ibi ut to suy will be the means of saving )ther people from buffering as I did. I im working for the Government row at Folly Point, and have the control of a arge number of men, and as it's almost ime for me to si art for the job I shan't ac able to give you much much more han the bare facts of my case. Mine r?aa what you might call an in-and-out Uness. Some days I w*s well enough to :o a bit of work and some days I wasn't ible to walk to the job, and sometime* I yms too bad to leave the house at all. I uSered from indigestion and liver com plaint. Aftar eating, ray food used to be ike a leaden ball on my chest for hours jefore it would digest ; and ie didn't natter what sort <>f Cood I took it didn't io me any good. And then my liver lsedto trouble me a good deal ; a dullheavy )ain between the shoulders, with now and igain a sharp pricking sensation m the iame spot. Will, 1 triei lots of medi ;inea, and went under several well-known Sydney doctor", but I got no bbtter. Jn 'act, got worse. I became thin and yellow ; slept at nights only m fits and itarts, and I hardly cared whether I ate inything or not. Onca when I was laid ap m the house wondering when I was going to get "better, a friend of mino brought me some of Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People 'They'll be no use,' l said, ' for I've hied nearly <vory thing.' However, I took them, and, feeling an improvement, I sent for some more. They fairly astonished me. In a few days my it-digestion had gone antirely. Once more I could enjoy my food without fear of pain afterwards. I picked up my lost flesh, slept we'l at nights, and my liver at lasG began to work properly again, and I got rid of the yellow j kundice-looklng color m my fac \ I haven't lime to cay more, but if you c*sl on my brother Patrick be will be able to tell you that wha I've said about my cure is true ; also he will tell you about his own case, for he was pretty bad too, *nd was cured by the same medicine. lam qHite willing that the Dr Williams Medicine Co. shou'd publish this testi monial wherever, whenever, and m whatever manner they nny deem fit, and I shall be only too pleased if desired by the Company to verify my testimonial by making a statutoiy declaration as to its truth before a Justice of the Peace whenever I can make it convenient to see one ' The genuine Dr Williams' Pink Pills are sold only m wooden boxes, about two inches m length, encircling which is a blue warning label. The outside wrapper has the full nama, Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, printed m red. In case of doubt It is better to send direct to the Dr Williams 1 Medicine Company, 1 Wellington, N.Z., enclosing the price, 3s a box, or fclx boxes for 15s. 9d. These pills are not a purgative, and thoy contain nothing that could injure the most delicate { As a spring medicine Dr Williams' Pink Pilla far surpass all other remedies. Their action on the blood and nerves is prompt, and (he effect is wonderful. Lassitude gives way to a feeling ot renewed energy, and the lurking seeds of disease, resulting from the indoor confine ment of the winter months, are speedily expelled from the system. These pills are sold only m boxes, the wrapper around which bears the full trade ma k, 41 Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People." A pill, even if colored pi' k, offered m any other form is a fraudulent imitation, and should be promptly refused. Buyers will protect themselves against imposition by bearing this m mind.

THB ASHBOFTOfI GtJABDXAN : TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1898,



Mr B. C Haggifrb, Crown Prosecutor at Dunedin, died this morning. Kb^ting's Powdkb destroys bugs, fleas, moths, beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is " Keat ing's," as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold m tins, 6d, Is and 2s 6d each, by all chemists.



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Unparalleled Opportuuity. HAVING just landed large shipments of Cycle Goods, we are holding > OJU&.ARIINC* SALE at the following quotations FOR CASH : - " ECLIPSE - HUMBER," ) Roadsters and Road Racers, f (JQA Perry's components throughout X oQ&\J 18 mom ha guarantee. * "ECLIPSE- HUMBER," •> ftQi Ladies' Machines. j o&/^X " GREYIIOUND,"- Gent's^ Koadsters. First c'ass machines/ 0 1 A Ball Head Locks, and all latest 1 dbJLU improvements. 12 month's J- guarantee. J " GREYHOUND,"-Ladies' ") Machine. Loop Frame. Ball > Head Locks and all the latest ) n"1 fy improvements. 12 months ") ot X f Guarantee. j Standard Cyclometers, usual price ... 10a, Sale Price 7a 6d Nickel Plated Trousor Clips, usually la per pair. — To c'ear at 6d per pair. Ordinary Trouser Clips, usually, 6d per pair, to clear at 4 pairs for la. '« Search Light" Lamps, spring bracket, usual price 30a Sale Price ... 20s 11 Mlver Pet " Lamps, only 10s 61 sach. •• My Own " Lampß, only 6s 6d each. •• My Friend " Lamps, ouly 7a 6d each. Tool bags from Is 6d each. "Pushing Baby " Bells, 2s 6d each. Spanners, from 2s each, etc., etc. ALSO,— A large quantity of Saddles, Saddle Pads, Chains, Chain Wheels, Handle Bars, Grips, Toe Clips, Quadrants, Spokes and Nipples, Hubs and Pedals, Inner Tubes, and Outer Covers, Helmet Lubricators, Inflators and Valves, and every requirement of the repair shop. Those who have proved Wood Rims to be > defective can have r WESTWOOD HOLLOW STEEL RIMS fitted to any Bicyole at a small charge. j Goods value a©l and upwards carriage free . to any address. t i Eclipse Cycle Work*, BARING SQUARE. ASHBURTON.



13 us; ness .Notices, j REMOVAL. REMOVAL. REMOVAL. «Al FLETCHER BROS. "T> R G to acfoue their Nnmeroui Customers and th« General Public tbab they har REMOVED N. TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMIBE6 LATELY OCCUPIED BY Mr Henry Zander. A FULL PRICE LIST Will be published m a few d»JN quoting GROCERIES EARTHENWARE, CHIN AWARE, ENAMELWAUEj ETC. ETC. ETO. BED-KOGK 'PEICES. LOOK OUT FOR NEW ADVERTISEMENT. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, East Street, AshburtOD, and High Street, Christchurch. P.O. 80x*67. Telephone 24. GREAT CLEARING SALE . AT "THE CORNER." SUMMER DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will be offered at BAR GAIN PRICES. FOfc ONE MONTH FROM SATURDAY, JANUARY 15. Genuine Clearance Sale of Summer Goods of all kinds, GREAT BARGAINS/ W H. COLLIER, CASgL DRAPER AND CLOTHIER.



f AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FAKCY GOODS * TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold tb, tJ whole of a 1 b WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN,^ r STOCK, [ j COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. J ■ Mirrorß, Easel Pici ures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Ttays, Wire ; Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-denkt, Companions, G'ove and Handkerohief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &c. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC, As we have not sufficient Boom to Display these speoial lots, they will be put out m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oocupied by travelling requisite! on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE| D.I.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. , E. O. BROWN, Manager WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. Chertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine, Agent for Walker'i Bot-fly Remedies, Ashburton Pir, —I consider it 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 No 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 last 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 Laurißton, 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 bud I trenched eight, following carefully the directions It cleaned them out thoroughly and m a few days there was a wonderful change for the better I can high'y recommend it, and would advise farmers to lo.se no time m drenching their 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 Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 Mr J H- seltiue, Sir, — I am very g ad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse He was ailing for some days, his cat got very diy, the skin tight, a runn- ing at the nose, and a very bad cough ; aud was scarcely able to walkabout; we quite expect e-1 he would die I heard a good deal J about Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, and gave it. with the most satisfactory ies»lts, and shorty after he got the last bottle he began to improve and by the end of a week was able for work hearty. aud 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 Corbitt Greenwood Farm Southbridge, August 2, 1892 Mr Walker, Sir,— l 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 1 did not want to lay him up until he became unable to lift his feet or do any more We had to help him into a stable 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 I not given him your Remedies he would have died You can use 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 strictly followed the directions given and m a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more m February with the same result They all pub on flesh rapidly, and are now m prime order P Stewart Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heßeltine, Sir,— l 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 tight 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 'he only remedy for the suffering horse lam certain I got back the cobt 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 Mr Cross, Burnham, got the remedy for a horße Buffering list year ; on reaching home c was dead This season one took bad, also howing the symptoms He gave the remedy, ud the second day after, the horse passed bots m hundreds and is doing well Chertsey, April 12, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Ashburton, Agent for Walker's Botfly Remedies Sib, — The remedies I got from you had a wonderful effect en 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 Walkei'a with astonishing results Bots came away m handfuls, and m a few days he was hearty ( and well From the effects of this remedy od my neighbors' horßes and on my own I con- l BicUr 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— Robert Walker Canal Reserve, Woolstou I* OR COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, ASTHM.4 t Influenza, Consumption, &o ( &c <'AY'S COMPOUND ESSENCE OP LINSEBE *. 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Government Notices. tt GOVERNMENT LIFR INSURANCE j D PARTMENT. 1 Head Office, Wellington. L r ST "POLICY, APPLICA" ION having been made to m< under Section 28 of the Life Assurance Policies Act, 1884, for the issue of a copj of the Policy on the life of Samuei Hardley, junior, of Ashburtoh, numbetec 154760 m the books of the Government InßuranceCommißsioner, and evidence having been supplied as to the loss of the original, I hereby give notioe that I shall issue a oopj as requested, unless notice be lodeerl for- bidding the same on or before the 25th day of February, 1898. Dated at Wellington this 25th day oi January, 1898. J. H. RICHARDSON, 1 146 Commissioner. F, FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. X HAVE been instruoted by Mb V. Rouse to sell by Private Treaty his well known and Commodious BOARDING HOUSE, situated m close proximity to the Methven Railway Station, containing I 1 ?" Rooms and Scullery, together with £ aore of land. As Mr Rouse has determined to sell on account of his wife's ill-health, the above should command the attention of anyone m search of a profitable and increasing business m the centre of a large and rising district! F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE- WAKANUI ROAD, WITHIV A FEW MINUTES WALK OF FOST OFFICE. A ComfortaVe Dwell ng House, contain- ing 8 rocms, Bathroom and Scullery, to- gether with one acre of land, fronting on Wakanui Road and Cambridge Street. The above is for absolute sale, and from its close proximity to town should call for special attention from those m search of a good suburban residence. F. FERRIMAN. FOE SALE. / LEASE IN PERPETUITY of 100 Acres of Land at Lismore, subdivided into four paddocks, with »n 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, j three-stalled stable, piggeries and sheep yards. | As this farm is within three miles of a Public School, anyone m search of » property at a small rental would do well to give thii an inspection. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE, THE GOODWILL OF A LEASE of 20 acres of land, situated within two miles of Ashburton, upon whioh is built a very substantial cottage of four rooms. Antiual rental, £6. Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. TO LET, William Street, off Wakanui Road. £ house of seven rooms, TO LET, Wakanui Road, a comfortable house o six rooms and scullery. F. FERRIMAN



DATID THOMAS OAT BHEAF CHAFF. I AM a Buyer of Oat Sbeaf Chaff m anj quantity. 12 89 D. THOMAS. " "Rambler" Bioyole. /^Yv LISTS AND OTHERS INTEND ING TO INVEST IN A MACHINE, b CALL AND INSPECT THE "RAMBLER." THE STRONGEST AND BEST ; FINISHED MACHINE MADE. i D. THOMAS, AGENT. J^llS Friedlander Bros., Limited, j HORSE^ FAIR. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 OUR NEXT SPECIAL HORSE FAIR will take place at the West Street Auction Mart on the above date, for whioh we are now booking Entries. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER 1 124 Auctioneer. X|Tr E ARE BUYEjRS OF HEAVY BRIGHT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited VT7E ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT RYEGRASSJ OATR COCKSFOOT BARLEY CLOVERS CHAFF And all other Farm Produce. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. CORN SACKS. E ARE NOW LANDING, ex "CRAXGOTAXR" Our this Season's Supply of 1200 BALES OF FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT CORN SACKS, Whioh we offer ex our Ashburton, Tinwald, or Lyndhurst Stores, at 48 7y*d. Farmers will no doubt appreciate our keeping prices of their require- ments down by giving us their Liberal •Support. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LTMITED. »h_ WB^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmam \ Tenders. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. nnENDERS are invited for the usual JL supplies required at the Hoßpital for the current year. Particulars on view at the County Council Offioes. By order, 2 2 F. MAINWAEING, Clerk. GRAHAM & CO's T> A T E.N T P B R M AN E NT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ac a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Bead opinions of Government Inspectors; of Stock. Blenheim, Marlbobough. In re your remedy for Foot-Rot I have no hesitation m Baying it is the most effective have met, and has been used m the district under my oharge with the best results. I have recommended »nd shall oontinue to reoommendit to any owners of sheep affeoted: with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say is bo often nagleotad until it takes euoh n strong hold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily put down at its first appearance by a little attention and the use of your remedy. JOHN MOORE, Inspeotor of Btook ((February 28, 1895. Department op Agriculture, Hawera In reply to your request as to my reporting V to you my opinion of the result of your >" dressing sheep at Mr Lysaght'e an M. Nioholaa' with your Foot-Rot Specific, 1 havo d every oonfideDoe m saying that the cure was d a perfect one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination wae " only six days after the feet had been dressed. |* Some ot the shoep were very badly affeoted, >» nearly the whole cf the foot having rotted off X Bhould recommend all sheep owners to ÜBe * n your Specific if their sheep are troubled with id Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and lam sure c- it will give BatfofaotioEt. — I remain, yours id truly ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stook, Jtje28, 1896. Genuine only from s « D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, ig GRAHAM AND CO*, a Carlton Gore Road, Roseneath, : i WeWogton. id a c? K.OZUES I.IDA. Beat* AH



[Town Edition LATEST OBIOKBT. The Test Mato3a. PreßS AsßOoiation —By Bleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received Wakapnnka. February 1,2 38 p.m. Guardian Office 3 pm. Melbourne, February 1. Two wiok. v for 63. MaoLaren nob ou 36, Briggs 23. Received Wiknpuaka February 1, 2 47 p.m Guardian Office 3 21 p.m. Two wickets for 78 MaoLaren not oul 41, Ranj taiuhji not out 6. Warnec, WANTED —An Intelligent Boy at Apprentice to the Coach Painting. Apply — F. and H. Steel, Wobc street). 2 3 Tv» LET — Two Sh«ps m Jubilee Build- ings, Burnett Street. Rent, 12a pei week. — Henry Jstephenson. 1 165 NEW BOOKS.— The Grey Lady, A Tsar's Gratitude, Oice shall Tre- lawuey Die, In Quest of the Golden Girl, Humauitarian Essays, The Book of Com- mon Prayer and Historical Notes, New Zealand Rulers and htateamen, 1840-1897.— H. M. Jones. NOTICE — Fletcher Bros, have Removed to Premises lately occupied by Mr Henry Zander. WANTED Koown — That Fletcher Bros, have Removed to Premises «&tely oocupied by Mr Henry Zander. WANTED KNOWN.— Lollie Machine A reward will be given bo uny one giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any one putting m Lead, or otherwise wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine, now placed on the railway plat- orm. — J. Marsden, Proprietor. 1 183 BARGAINS too numerous to mention at W. H. Collier's Clearing Sale, "Ihe Corner." T. Bullock. FOR SALE, NEAR THE CANTERBURY MILLS, LOTS 77 and 78, each containing i-acr c being part of block known as Walsh'a, aud near the Canterbury Mills. Terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOCK. : FOR SALE. i A~R E i rnOGETHER with Seven-Roomed Dwell* I iog House thereon. Well situated m Tincred Street, being T.Ss. 427 and 428. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. TO LET at a low Rental — Shop and Dwelling, fronting East Street, south; also an Office or small Shop m the Arcade Rental 6s 6d per week. , T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. FOR SALE — Building Allotments m M&lcolm and Hnrlund Streele, and other j ptope> ties. TO LET, at a low rcnta" — Cottage and one acre of land fronting Harland and Grove Streets; also small Cottage fronting Graham's Road. Easy terms of payment will be accepted for any of the properties that are for sale. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Commodious Premises East Street South ; principal thoroughfare. 103 per week. They adjoin Mr James, Butcher. Suitable for Bicycle Saleroom aud Repairing Premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Premises m Moore Street r JO LET at low rental, viz , 5s 6d per week. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS k OTHERS. FOR SALE— Several blocks of good Sheep Counbry m various p*rtß of the County. Also— A number of Improved Farms. t. bullock money on mortgage. £2000 and £1000. TQ Lend on Approved Freehold Security at lowest rates of interest. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, COTTAGE of 5 rooms and scullery, situated m Eton Street, Hampstead. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent SUBURBAN PROPERTIES FOR SALE. BUILDING allotments m the Allenton and Hampstead suburban districts. Also, — A number of improved suburban properties. Full particulars on applioation. T. BULLOCK. TOWN SECTIONS. PERSONS Desirous of purchasing Town Sections or investing m other town properties are invited to inspect the list I have for Sale. Easy terms of payment can be arranged. T. BULLOCK. PUBLIC NOTICES THE MISSES HALL, STRATHMORE, TIMARU. School for Girls. PUPILS are prepared for the Trinit' College Practical Pianoforte Examina bions m all Divisions. Since 1896, MISS HALL has passe' seven Candidates, three of whom obtaine above 80 per cent of the marks required. Pupils are also prepared for the Sout Kensington and Canterbury College Exam; uations m connection with the Art Schoo Christchurch. Since 1894, MISS BLANCHE HALL he passed 44 Candidates, 25 of whom obtaiue "Excellent"; subjects' taken being Frei hand, Model, Geometry, Perspective an Memory Drawing. Terms for BoarderB — £45 per annum, Music, Painting, Latin, French, and M<*th< matioß being included m the above fee. New Term begins m February. \ 12 We often hear of sensational bets beit made, such as a guinea to a gooseberry ; bible-backed policeman to a pint of she oak a] hundred pounds to a bundle of chips, an so on. The art of betting is to win, and I win yon must baok certainties. Here is tip ! You back •• Woods' Great Peppermii Cure to beat a cough or cold every tiny You'll always get home ; no Johnny 4ru strong about that,'



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