MAIL NOTICE.

!The Letter 350x will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton or the undermentioned places as follows : I Corrected to 14th January, 1898. 1 Burn ham and Dunsandel, | daily .... 3,15 pm Ohertsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Dromore, daily ... .., 630 pm Christchurch and north, daily i 6 30am 315p and 6 30 pm j nnd on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Eiffel ton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, VVaka&ui, and River eide, daily ... ... 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and ! Newlands, Tueßday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am "Water ton, Ash ton, Longbeacb, and Flemington, daily ... 3*5 pm Lowcliffe, Monday, Wednes day, and Friday. . . . 10 30 am Highbank, Tuesday, Thurs] day .. .. .. 10 30 am Peel Forest, Tuesday, Tburs* day, Saturday 1030 am Mount Somera, Sprineburn, Staveley, Alford lorest, daily ... .? .... 4 pm Winchmore, Greenstreet, Ash burton Forks, Tuesday, Thurß day, and Saturday 6.30 a.m. Methven, daily 315 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Baling, Rangitata, daily .- 10 30 am Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... . . 315 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinda, 10 30 am daily .. 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... «• 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day «. .„ >u 4 pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday , and Friday ... 4 pm Weeterfield, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday 4 pn.) Letters containg anything of value snould be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes posted unregistered will be oompulsorily registered and oharged double registration ee.

THE ASHBGRTOS GtJABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 ISSS



Public jmotigfs S. CLEAVEK: [S now SHOEING at the ' foUowtaa prices : — DRAUGHTS ... _ Ss per Mt, HACKS ... .„ 4sper«t. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, BURNETT BTRBET SHOBING FORGE 219 ASHBURTON. G. K. ASKIN, CTCLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET. Near Tuofcer and Bean, ' JH& ASHBURTON. f AGBNTiFOR- i- ~ IA6£NCY Co, JBEKSTON HUMBERS. (MACHINES ALWAYSIONIHAND. Baker Bros. "TpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakannt Road and Case Street! and at Baker and Brown's Ooaoh Factory, Haveloek Street. EYERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED Tkltcphox* No. 69, ~ EAVIIOItNDir HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILS Pbincifal .. Mbs David mokee. TTA WTHORNDEN ia Healthily Situated JLJL in Upper Fendalton, about four miltv from Cbriatohnrcb. Pupils have theadvant* age of pare country air. The Grounds ara extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn jand Riding Leßßons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taugbt by Trained and Certificated Teachers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Farther information as to terms, etc, can be obtained on application to the Principal R. J. HUGHES, FBUITEREK OONFECTIOEEK. TRIANGLE, Ashburtoia. 2 189 NEW YORK LEVEK WATCHES. NEW YORK LEVER;,WATOHES. "pTEW YORK LEVER WATCHES* ONLY.IOs ed. G. JESSON, BOLE AGENT. vJI • DUL 0O B SUU A R The only sugar permitted to Diabetic sufferers. Gives to Diabetes, the illusion Oi Gane-sngar, of which it has not the in- conTencies. Its sweetening power being considerable, each lump of the Siae of m lentil is sufficient to sugar a glass of water, a cup of tea, coffee, milk, choco- late, grog, etc., and is equivalent to » lump of ordinary sugar. Has not to be confounded witli the trade saccharine, an impure production which causes frequent accidents, France, M. Ch. Garnier, 8,-Rwdm Francs-Bourgeois, Paris. THE AUSTKALI4N DBUG COMPANY, Limited, Sydney. " KOZIK XJ&A , AJLoMt Eoonouloal > Printed and published by Hxomv WituA a Pet** Street, Ashba^oTfo^the'i^ er tSfi2&£S~" °*»> *^» WEDNBS»4y, WAY ig, 1699,



New Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED*"""! _ 18 599 CAPITAIZonF MILLION. THBPBEMDSB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL' coMPimr, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING M AOHINBS, *0., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT RATES HANMEE & GRATES. AQEHTg EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. Stationery. PLAIN, (Commercial, and Fancy ; Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books, Letter Books, Memorandum and Invoice Forms, Files, Fens, Note, Letter, and Foolscap Paper, Commercial, Court, Foolscap, and Deed Envelopes ; Cartridge, Drawing, and Blotting Papers. (o) ~ LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (In draught), FNiaerine (aheap), Foolscap, Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Reading Books. FOOTBALL, TENNIB, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CRICKETING MATERIALS. (x) Pianos, Pianos. |Org i ans i Organs/ By tha Best English and German Makers. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Best Cash Valae Obtainable in the Colony, Organs from lOs. Monthly Payments. ! CIRCULATING LIBRARY. Cycles. Cycles. Cycles. WAVERLEYS, MONARCHS, Etc. Extras, Extras, Extras. H. M. JONES GREAT WINTER SHOW AT "THE CORNER" mHE Choicest Collection of New Goods that has ever been displayed at "THE CORNER" is now on view, Special Attention having been given that only the Newest, Most Scyllsn, and Most Dnrable Goods will be supplied, combined with lowest prices. BLANKETS, QUILTS, RU3S, FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES. These Goods are Exceptional Value; HEARTH RUGS, CURTAINS, CARPETS. « The Corner" gives the BEST Value; DRESSES, PLUSHES, VELVETEENS, BRAIDS. Ladies will find the Best Selection, combined with Moderate Prices. JACKETS, CAPES, MACINTOSHES. All in the Latest Fashions. MILLINERY, TRIMMED & UNTRIMMED HATS. In nil the Charming Novelties. . ° ALL WOOL CYCLING KNICKERS, COMBINATIONS, KNITTED VESTS, in (ireai Variety. ' * Pnll ft ™ EN^?ii B0 ??' P? 1 * 1 / 11 ?. °T ER C<>ATS. New Crush Hats, Tie., Shirts, and Collars. Specially Seleotedjmd all of the Newest Fashion. BOOTS and SHOES. Special prioes Warm Slippers, Children's from 9d, Women's W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." WHEAT. _ WHEAT. " VTfE ARE PROMPT GASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKEE RATES, We are also prepared to Store Grain on Farmers aocounb In on* New Grain Stone «. i • j _ "eat Street, Ashbnrton, on very favourable teema Ifnl slsed Oornsaoka andtfTwlne Supplied at LOWES £ CURRENT RATES ROLLIT T & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS, OFFICES AND STO#B%| WE9V STREET,



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■ m OB COUU-HS, OOLDB, BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA ' Infloennu Consumption, &o» &o •AY'S COMPOUND BSSHNOB Of UNBEHD V Antoeod, Senegt, Bqufll, Tola, fto /AY'S COMPOUND* a demnloant expectorant for X Oonahi, Colds, sad Ohert OompUau X AY'S COMPOUND, for Cough* and Ooldi, Ii equally \ Mrvloeable for hones and cattl* < AY'S TIC PILLS, a roeoiflo in Neuralgia. StoMOhi i &0. Contain Quinine, Iron, *o I INUMOATHABTIOUM PILLS d gertlva, Oorw.» La tiTe, and agreeably aperient OOA&ULINB-Oamant for Broken ArUolea. everywhere. Manufactory. fitookpoH England NO T l O E. Mrs KNIGKBT, B^ttTJSG SQUARE, IS A CASH PURCHASER of Clothing, Books, Furniture, Jewellery, Portman- teaux, Bioyoles, Harnesß, Tents, Etc. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND CLOTHES TO SUICT EYERTONE. NOTE ADDRESS- Mrs KNIGHT, BARING SQUARE. 4 144 PALM AND JOKO TEA INDIAN AND OEYLON. OUR 2fl 4d INDIAN (Palm Brand) la noted for producing 200 large Tea Onps of first-rate Tea to the poundt This la the Tea Mr George Jameson sold bo largely. OUR 2a TEAS (Palm and Joko) are equally good value for the money. OUR TEAS are so popular that wo frequently hear of instances of other Teas being packed and sold In oar empties. 4 Imitation la einceresfc flattery,' bub the pnblio sbonld see they get the genuine ardoloi Retail irom all the principal Store- keepers. WHOLESALE FROM JAMESON, ANDERSON & CO-, 155 Colombo Street, Ohelbtohuroh ~ry ~ ■ -\ ■JS 4 & — i & Q UJ) £ f I * f .# I •^ a « v•> «^ ®3 Qflfl \\. V CHEAP MONEY ! CHEAP MONEY ! CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS OF £100 ™ £10,000, ON ~ COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christohuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 2217 XLO2SIJE2 TEA Beat* All



Hanmer and Graves, KEROSENE. TITE CAN SUPPLY THIS AT VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. HANMER & GRAVES. • PLOUGH SHARES. _____ TTTE HAVE IMPORTED A LARGE QUANTITY of both RANSOME'S AND HORNSBY'S MAKES and are prepared to supply Farmers at the very lowest possible prices for Cash. HANMER & GRAVES. Dipping Season. WE are prepared to DIP SHEEP at our DIPPING YARDS, opposite to I the AshburtoQ Saleyards, and shall use I LITTLE'S DIP Whioh we are also prepared to Supply to Farmers at Lowest Possible Quotations. TTTE ARE BUYERS OF GOOD OATEN-SHEAF OHAF7, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, ETC. BTO. TTTE HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK— Long and Short Feed Oats, Priaie Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Riyal Oil (ISOdeg. Fire Test), Crushed Barley and Wheat for Pig feed, Whole & Broken Chick Wheat, Agriculture Salt, Farm & Station Requisites of all kinds, inoluding Tea (specially packed for us and imported direct by ourselves from Ceylon), Sugar, Soap, Candles, Oatmeal, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Salt (best table), Rook Salt, Fencing Wire (plain and barbed), Staples, Galvanized Sheep Netting (most suitable for fenoing oft turnips), Clover and Turnip Seed, all varie- ties; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot (machine dressed), Oils— Castor, Machinery, Boiled, Tattoo Oil (for branding sheep) &c, &o. HANMER & GRATES. —"— i i THE TEA OF THE AGB. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. TRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE I KO OTHER. 1 SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, FBt . bssob Bioke*>scon reports] Vas SAXON TEAS is absolutely Pare and of good quality DENTAL NOTICE. Mr GL F. DODDS WISHES to notify to his Patients that he has left bis former rooms *in Burnett Street, and may now be consulted at his residence, "corne of Tanored and Cass streets, next door to Da. Leahy. 4 84 DRESSMAKING, 1 To thb Ladies of Ashburton. MISS BALL & CO., from Christohurob, wish to announce that they have commenced business in Ashburton as DRESS- MAKERS, East Street, a few doors below Mr W. Patching, and they ask for a share of the public patronage. Fit and style guaranteed at moderate charges. 4 56 SMO K £ THE NEW VENOS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUJAOTUBED FBOM CHOICEST VIBGINA LEAF 17" O L A F E Aliment of economy against fatigue hunger, and thirst Antidepertic, antifatiguing, etimula* ting, reconstituent Indispensable to Velocipedists, aecen- tionists, rowers, racers, hunters, and to any of them who have a muscular effort to develop Frtnce, M. Ch., Gamier, 8, Rue def .cranes-Bourgeois, Paris. *™ AUSTRALIAN DRUG gQWANY,l,imited. Sydney



r T, H. UNDBILL ANDJ|CO. REMOVAL NOTICE. TTTfi beg to ntimate that we have BE* MOVED to shop a few doors lower down Tftnored Street (next Mi E. W. Halle), as i temporary premises during the building of oar new shop, where we purpose holding a CHEAP SALE SEE FURTHER PARTICULARS. T: H. Undrill & Co. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS & PICTURE FRAMERS TANOREDLSTREEIj GRAHAM & GO's pATBNT PJERMANIUT FOOT-ROT CURE, Is a certain remedy for the disease, and can be applied ab a cost of less than ONE HALF-PENNY PER SHEEP. Bead opinions of Government Inspectors of Stock. Blenheim, Maklborough. Tn re your remedy for Foot-Rob I have do hesitation in saying it is the most effeotive have met, and has been used in the district under my ofaarge with the best results. I have recommended end Bhall continue to reoommend it to any owners o! feheep affected ' with Foot-Rot, a disease whioh I regret to say i is so often negleotftd until it takes euch a strong hold on the flock that it can no longer be ignored, when it might have been easily , put down at its fir at appearance by a little j i attention and the use of your remedy. ! JOHN MOORE, I Inspeotor of 8 took February 28, 1895. Department of Agrioultube, Hawera ■ In reply to your request as to my reporting to you my opinion of the result of your dressing Bheep at Mr Lysaght'a an M* Nicholas' with your Foot-Rot Speoifio, 1 have every confidence in saying that the cure was a perfeot one, although the weather was very wet and stormy, and the examination was only six days after the feet had been dreßsed. Some of the shoep were very badly afleoted, nearly the whole cf the foot having rotted off I Bhould recommend all sheep owners to use your Speoifio if their sheep are troubled with Foot-rot, as it is easily put on, and I am sure it will give satisfaction. — I remain, youre trul ALEXANDER MONRO, Inspeotor of Stook, Jtue 22, 1895. Genuine only from D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, Or from the Sole Proprietors, GRAHAM AND CO-,' Oarlton Gore Road, Rtfseneath, WeJHngton. AT THE D.I.C. 1 — — SALE OF FANCY GOODS, TUST PURCHASED and to be Sold tb» O whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOOK, I COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frameß, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-deakß, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE . PUBLIC, As we have not sufficient Room to Display these special lots, they will be put out in wholesale quantities opposite the department ÜBually oocupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE) , D.I.C. D.I.C. I B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. } E. 0. BROWN, Manager LOW VI2AZIT7 DR CHURCHILL'S Syrup or HypophOTphite of Lime la prescribed by the facility for the core of Canromi* tion, Ohronlo Cough and general debility TT contains two of the principal ingredlenta necessary + for building up the Human Frame, and whichare considered deficient in tho above complaint* vi Phoaphorns and Lime. It oanno be too hiehl reoommonded for delicate children. * Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES s real brain food, and in cases where muscula' 0 and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reput tion. Booh bottle bears Dr OmroMll'a eignatuw, Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS "" J8.055 IJB TJKJA '^ m Iff pur©



Friedlander Bros., Limited. ' TO LET. 7 ACRES of Good Land, with a comfort- able four-roomed Cottage, conveniently situated near Ashburton. Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. MASBEY-HARRIB COMBINED Grain & Fertiliser Drill AND SPRING TOOTH CULTIVATOR. THIS Maohine its very simple in con- struction, and being composed chiefly of Steel, is light in appearaaoe, strong and durable. The Massey-Harris Fertilising Drill and Seeding Maohine performs a very wide range of work. It is used for light cultivating. It is used for weeding summer fallows. It will sow any kind of grain broadcast. It will sow any kind of grain in drills. It is the only rolier bearing grain drill on the market. The Massey-Harris Combined Grain and Fertiliser Drill and Spring Tooth Cultivator has been designed with the view of special adaptation to the conditions of climate, Boil, and fertilisers peculiar to these oolonies, and is the ouly I 'rill imported that is built ' specially to meet the requirements of the \ Australasian trade. This Machine is now on view at our West Street premises, and public Triata will be j held shortly. j FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited FOR PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 ACRES Of Really First-class Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agents. 170 Acres OF LAND, NEAR CHERTSEY, mo BE LET FOR CROPPING. Apply FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. WE HAVE FOR SALE- MACHINE DRESSED Pearl Wheat, FOR, SEED. Grown by E. HERRING, Esq., of ALFORD STATION. True to name, an excellent* yielding Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED < D. THOMAS.J "Rambler" Bicycles. QCHE "B AMBLER" WON the Bracelet on Easter M*nday, and #ot two seconds and two , thirds. Was Placed wheaever it Started. The ISAT^^riEJR is undoubtedly the FASTEST Maohine on the Market and has NO EQUAL for Comfort, Strength, and Good Pomtß. Price Low and Terms Easy. Call and Inepeob for Yourselves. ) D. THOMAS. AGBNT,



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. 1 Trains leave ABhburton FOR THE I NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. 3 and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- } nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves i at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North I every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Fakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10 30 Fridayß 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave ABhburlon FOH THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m , and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.26 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. SANDEw <& sons JBuoa- lypti Extract. Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica- •ion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Conaul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Olinica and oniveraiti«a all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extraot the market, produot« of simple distillation forming orude resinous oils. In EXTRACT, whioh is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pore origin, as per nformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tates— It is proved by teats by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifawald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor of Paxmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dr; Mossier, Direotor of the Medioal Clinics at Greifswald, that only products thab are ■aturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the tanative qualities proper to the plant Ml orude one, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which are abandoned long since as an nternal udioament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, ate discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour — whioh our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through ita surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of oroup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeask aIwaysforSANDER&SON'S EUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.  SANDER & SONS. CO -, u ft t ft Ox 1 7fl f 1 s w Sal -s S 2 r ~j ft •* -I , Ji *i < o -i I iUHii o p. g 1 PR 5 I M " TRIAD " Prize Competitions * _ H " fTIHIS MONTH the "Triad" >| X offers £10 to the peraon who j? sends in the correct (or the greatest * y number correot) missing words _ from the following sentences, taken W from the books of well-known u. •t authors :— ™ (1) " When they reached the ® obsoure corner of bhe churchyard in p . which the ' s grew, and the f\ parish graves were made, the % a clergyman had not arrived." .. H(2) "Though Bhe and « blushed, as a young lady should, <*■ Lady Fanny Beemed to be thinking of something else/' (3) "The daylight had dawned -, upon the of the oak u ' forest.' n ** (4) " The landlady now returned * 2 to know if we did not ohoose a U ■j more ■■ '■■ apartment." * i p) j . Entries for the above competition W to be accompanied with a receipt u • for not less than 53 for goods " H purchased from one of the adver- A tisers in the " Triad," or for goods advertised in the "Triad," H . Competitors sending receipts for ft 10s or over, may send two lists, 15s W three lists, and eo on. u Ashbarton Drapery Co. W tj Gates> Horace A., Musio Ware- » C 1 house, (agent for » Triad.") Griffin's Biicuits (any grocer) Lochhead, R. N.Z. Clothing Factory. Sanderson's Scotch Whisky Somerset Hotel, H. S. Drummond Sounesß, P., Bookseller. Vanity Fair Cigarettes. T.EIN POUNDS CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in 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. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Lincolu nglaod. Good advice. Never leave home on a ourney without a bottle of Cbamberhin's Oolto, Cholera and Diarrhce i Bemedy, For Ml* by AshburtPfl Drug Qompioy,