DRUNKENNESS IN RUSSIA.

The question of combating the drunken ness which is the curse of Russia is oue which haa at tracted the attention of the Russian Go vernment for years past. The Gothenburg system, as it !s called, has bern adopted with a thoroughness at.d logic which are eminently Russian. Th« national^ lion of the supply of vodka is on« of the great reforms of ML. de Witte. Tt was m 1895 that M. Witte began the building of the Government monopoly scheme by introducing it m the pro viuces of Samaro, Ufa, Perm, and Orenburg. Eighteen months later, m July. 1896, it was extended to- Benrabb, Voihynia, Ekatennoslav, Kiev Podolic, Poltava, the Tiurub, the Black Sea, and Kherson provinces In these places the excise on vodka is abolished, and the Covenant hv established central liquor depots m each province, from which supplies are distributed m sealed bottles and vessels to retail shops set up by the Govern ment m towns and country districts These little local distilleries, once so numerous and prosperous, are closed, ; and the drink is supplied to the btate (by distilleries operated under Govern ment control) m quantities and at a price fixed by the Government. In connection with the scheme, temperance committees are formed m each province under the leadershipof tbeGovernor, and m the principal towns under the Marshal of Nobility, to prevent drunkenness and establish attractive tea-shops, to wean the people from their taste for liquor tea by the way, being the commodity which it is said the Government means next to monopolise. Wines, beer, and all other intoxicating beverages, as well as the Government's vodka, may be sold by licenses under the sarno terms as the licenses for vodka selling are given out. The Government's Official announcements, after two years of experimenting with the new law, are to the effect that it is working very satisfactorily. M. Witte made a tour of ten provinces m Eastern and boutb ern Russia where it is m operation and was confirmed m his plan to extend the scheme all over Russia. Tt is declared that the better qualities of the liquor and the decrease of drunkenness have produced a reform whose good 1* already apparent. Th^ unofficial nows papers of the Empire do not altogether share this admiring and hopeful vi« of the new system. Opiuions differ very widely as to tho result ofc the sybtem, but it seems clear that while it haa been beneficial to the le venue it has not diminished the sale of liquor. • The temperance societies are said not to have succe ded m making their tea shops sufficiently attractive to bo for midable competitors of the Govern merit vodka.

Holloway's Ointment and Pills— «' The Boy Stood on the Burning Deck."— Some irreverent person has declared that his reason for so doiDg was that it was too hob to sit down ; but this is a libel. The reason was that the gallant boy would not desert his post. Wii han implicit obedience to his father's commands he stayed upou the burning ship, and went to a glorious death. But suppose at the last moment young Ca«abiaDca had bern saved, what then 1 He would certainly havo been vry much burned, and the best ihing for him Wiu d have been aa immediate aj p'icaticn tf Holloway's famous Ointment, a certain remedy m all cases of bmn», Bfcalle, ab tcjsses, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, bronchitis, asthma, sore ihroat, and ihs like

THE ASHBUKION GUABDUN : WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1898.

Printed and published by Henby WILUS, Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Pro* pcietors, at their Printing Offioe, Burnett efcreet, Athburton. WPDNKSPAY, SBPIBMBSRI^ 1839,



JOHN MOISON, HAVING considerably added to his Stock as well as his Shop accommo- dation, .« m a position to Bupply Boots and Shoes at lowest cash values— his own make, which is not to be surpassed, and the beat is the cheapest. Repairs with best so!e clather and at once, at J. Moison's, the only Praotical Bootmaker, " The HaH, 1 East Street, Ashburton. 5 6 ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER, ARRANGEMENTS are now Being Jmade for Photographs of Members of the " Ingleside " m fancy costumes, by the latest instantaneous process. Appointments are now being made. , VANDYKE STUDIO, BAUNDER8 1 BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLEB, Burnett, Street, froml Mr S. Tbevubza, and trust that I may receive a fair share of patronage of the general public CABS MEET ALL TRAINS. Saddle Horseß, Traps, and| Bufgies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD STABLING* JAMES McCOEMICK 1 6 //. A. FLOWER, THE LEADING CONFECTIONER FRUITERER, Etc., HAS Now REMOVED to the Fine Premises situated next to Drug Co., Eaßt Street, where my numerous Customers can obtain my old noted lines of Cough Drops, Almond and Fruit Toffees, Fruit Candieß, Butter Scotch, etc., and Pure Boilod Goods, fresh, daily. Just Arrived — 10 casea English Confec- tionery, including the following lines :— Fry's Celebrated Chocolate Creams, Drops, Sticks, Ginger, Eating Chocolate, etc., Cadbury's lead assorted Chocolates m 30 varieties, Murray's Caramels, Hay Bros' Jubes, No. 1 Extra Strong Mints, Musk, etc. Jfor a good Pork Pie and Cup of Fresh Tea, etc, try my Refreshment Rooms. Paatry and Small Goods made daily. Choice Fresh Fruits always m stock. HERBERT A. FLOWER, MANUFACTURING CONFECTIONER, EAST STREET. cjessJO LADIES 1 RINOS I; KEEPERS And 1,/ 9 ■:--•,■ knot rings. if: Gold Watches I, Silver Watches!; QOLD /U%d SlLVtf CHAINS!- D Brooches, &c. I ASHBURTON PERMANENTiBUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. I A DVANCIS of £25 ' andfripwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or| .Half YearlyKinatal- ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates. All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS^. Manager WAE. _ WAE. "it/r i l;l i o n s of scale , blig hi> DAILY KILLED BY "~ WHEELBAND'g PATENT BLIGHT SPECIFIC. NOW is the Tim«j to use it if you want GOOD CROPS OF CLEAN FRUIT AND HEALTHY TREES. Apnlv to the Acents i JOSE PH SEALY, iippiy to tne Agents. £ DaVID TH OMAS. or To the OFFICE AND MANUFACTORY— Havelock Street. 8 132 — ■ ' -n MOST KCOffOTCICAJL KOZIJB TUJL



Public Isotioes. d Q T7IOR SALE— HaIf-acre Land and four X? roomed Cottage. Cheap. West side . ( Railway. c nnO LF.T— Good House m Tancred Street, j T7IOR SALE— I Acre Land near Wakanui Jj Road, good House and Stable, with chaffhouse and trap shed. TT^OR SALE— I Acre Land West Belt, j good pump and fences. APPLY— H.W.BARRETT AGENT, i ARCADE, ASHBURTON. X E W A R D. ONE POUND Reward will be given to anyone giving suoh information as will lead to the conviction of anyone putting m lead, washers, or m any way wilfully damaging the Lollie Machine at the Railway Station, Ashburton. 113 J. MARSDEN. FOR SALE~ TTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OTHEB VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable prioeß. * & hT'steel, Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Works West Street, Ashburtou. BOOTS; BOOTS. BOOTS. Wanted Known — IT IS A FACT .FOR PRICE AND QUALITY THE CASH BOOT SHOP; CANNOT BE SURPABSED. AN IMMENSE TO OHOOSE FROM. Women'a Shoes from 3s lid. Men's Balmorals, do, 93 6d. Boys 1 and Girlb' Strong School Boots, 5s 6d. REPAIRS DONE CHEAPLY AND NEATLY, AND WITH BEST MATERIA T CAS I BOOT SHOP,! Next Bank of New Zealand, Under'the Management of FEED WOKES. CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONjiY OEEAP MONEY IN BUMS 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, Chriatchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. 2217 THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. mRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE j £10 OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA, Pbdfbssob Biokbbton reports tbat SAXON TEAS le absolutely Pore and of good quality HORSE CARDS. i^vWNERS OF STUD HORSES are informed that HORSE CARDS cf the latest designs can be obtained at the Office of the ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., at the shortest notice. CLARKE'S BU PILLS warranted to ours Gravel, Pains m the baok 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 Oountiei Drug Company, Llocoj. England,



WALL PAPERS. WALL PAPERS. Aitistie Ceiling 1^ Dadoes, Friezes^ New Patterns, New Designs, WE have just landed a shipment of the moßfc Artistic Wall Papers ever introduced into this market. Our Clients are asked to make early choice. and Paperhanging is carried on by us on scientific lines. Nothißg bat genuine material being used, and FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN employed. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF HOUSE DECORATION. FIOXUJRE FRA.MJTSG FOR THE MILLION. 35 NEW DESIGNS JUST OPENED UP. W. H. COLLINS & CO, IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL to TIMBER JMERCHANTS. Agents a For — Royal Insurance Company Ltd.  . Shag Point Coal Company.  TVestporb Coal Company. T. H. UNDBILL & CO, PREMIER FURNITURE, CARPET & LINOLEUM WAREHOUSE. ESTABLISHED 18H3. WE arfi direct Importers of Carpets, Linoleums, Bedsteads^Chairs/Picture Mouldings, Crockery, Fancy Goods, etc. WE have juat opened up some splendid lines m Brussels and^Kidder Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Mats, Linoleums, Overmantels and Toilet Glasses, Fancy Tables, Whatnots, Bamboo Flower Standa and Cornice Poles, (fancy Austrian and other Chairs, Lamps, Fenders, Fire Brasses, etc., Dinner Sets, TeaJ'Sets, Washatandf Sets, Toilet Sets, Candlesticks, glass and China. WE ate now about settled m "our New Premises, whichf arefpronounced to be bhe finest m Ashburton and second to none m Canterbury.g WE have also alargeßtock of Fancy Pith and Wicker Chairs trom 5s 6(1 each. WE cordially invite . everybody to call and have "a look 'round 'and intpect our ?tock. WE PEESS SO O.NE TO BIT. T, 11. UNDBILL & CO. CABINET-MAKERS, UPROLSTERERS, UNDERTAKERS, Etc. TANCRED STriE&T, Opposite Arcade, and Next Building Society's Office, i N.B. —Venetian and other Blinds made to order. Agents for Clegg's Perambulators & I Go-carts'; also Faulkner's Patent Wire Mattresses and Door Mats. J^ X \J X ! TTAVIKG made Satisfactory arrangements with XX Messrs Nicoll Bros., for lease of premises rpTTTQ occupied by us, we are carrying on business as usual. TNTFRFSTS mcPonald & MoPiabmid, -KIN _LX!jXVX-Jk?XO boots and S H OEg o{ every description "TT/^v TT made to order or repaired at shortest notice. THE LARGEST AND|BEST ASSORTED STOOK IN THE DISTRICT OP ENGLISH, AMERICAN, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL BOOTS. EVENING SHOES, Etc , at prices to suit all classes. |; JUST ARRIVED— A splendid assortment of Colored Shoes, all shades. ! McDonald and McDiarmid, BOOS IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS, EAST STREET. 8 258 J. NICHOLAS, Manager. rr= 19,000 ==: •ORION" COOKING RANGES IK USE IN THIS OOLONYr i THEY BtJUN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in NO SETTING^EQUIRED. With Stove PiDt 1 can be worked out m the open. SPLENDID BREAD v BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilerß. The Copper* Boilers are large *nd Tinned inside. JREPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, *£ngle or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all. Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. ■SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 --^ ' -**■* l ---' --■ ,



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C. CHAPMAN, GENERAL House Decorator. (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) C CHAPMAN, HAVING Deoided to Start Business m Ashburton, and being prepared to execute work m a First-Class Style at Moderate Prices, solicits a share of the Publio's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS ALWAYS TO SELECT FROM. C. CHAPMAN. 9 88 LOOK (OHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam and Household Coal m the market. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter bury Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES SO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. MONSTER SALE OF WINTER STOOK NOW ON. QTRONG Winter Dress] Tweeds^ 73d, Hid, and Is per yard" worth double. ALL WOOL HENRIETTA SERGES Maroon and Navy lg 6d, were 2s 3d. Fur Trimmings, various shadep, 9£d, reduced to 6sd. LADIES'^COFSETS, Good Quality, 2a lid Sale Price 2s 3d. FLANNELETTES. Plain, Stripee, Checks, Taitans, &7Flora patterns, all at greatly reduced prices BLANKETS & FLANNELLS, Large Stock — Great Bargains, Liaen Tabling is. 3d n.s lOJd. MEN'S & BOY? CLOTHING Macintoshes and Overcoats, Mercery, Hats and Capes. All at specially low prices for the Sales. REMNANTS. REMNANTS, Hundreis of Remnants must becleaasd. A. P. Wilhamsan, CASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER, Tailored Street. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT Coy., Limited. PENDING the Erection of the ABhburtoc Branch Works, the Company has appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS to act as its Ashburton Agent. Farmers and others wishing to engage Freezing Space at the Belfast Works or purchase ma cures can apply to Mr Roberte, and their wants will have prompt atbention. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Chrlstchurch, August 11, 1898] 8 81 G. K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & CYCLE MECHANIC, TANCRED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BIOYCLES~REPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz:- HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS. SINPSak AND J 95 AKIELS. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. THE OELfcfiRATED & BEST BPAND MANUFACTURED FBOM JHOICEST VIRGINA LEAP



Stud Notices. | KOTIOE 10 BREEDERS. TO STAND m Ashburton and Travel the District f©j the season, the well-known TR'JTTINS STALLION YIKIKG. In charge, f T. HAROLD. 9 92 TO STAND THIS SEASON at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding distriot, THIS WELL-KNOWN TROTTING S I'ALLION, EXPERIENCE. By GBNERATi Tracy, dam Fanny. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay horße, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1891, also special prize for the besb two- year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash- burton, 1895. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (im- ported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Experience made his first appearance on the track at the Lancaster Park Trotting Olub'a Spring Meeting of 1897, winning m handsome style the two mile Progressive Handicap m harness, and distancing the geld m the splendid time of 525, whioh must be regarded as a first-class peiformance for a horße making his first appearance on a trotting track, TERMS. — Three Guineas per mare ; Groom- age sb, payable at firßt service. Mares ti>ken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars apply to DENIS McKENDRY, Lauriston, or R. MCDONNELL, Aahburton. 9 109' BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH WILL STAND THIS SEASON at Owner's Stable, Ashburton. Good paddocks provided. TERMB— Season, £2 2a ; Groomage, ss. 31 MAX FRIEDLANUER. i TO Stand this season at Ashburton and Travel the Surrounding Districts, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, Specification, Holder of the 3 and 4 miles record of the Colony SPECIFICATION is the sire of Plan, winner of the Juvenile Stakes, (beating J M P^tchen and others), Lady Spsc, winner of the Pony Race, 2 miles, ab Canterbury T C's National Meeting, August 10th, m 5-45, and on the second day, August 12th, trotted a milo m 2 43, being then under 3 yearß old. Design and Estimate should also prove worthy advertisements for Specification during the ensuing season. Ti'TvMS — 4 guineas per mare. Payable January 1, 1899. Groomage 03, p3yablo first service Pa.ddocking 2s per weik. All care taken bat no responsibility For further particulars apply to J. MeDjiSJSELb, 9 42 Ashburton. giSgiH^LL^L'!!." 1 "!'^*!!!!-^! 1 .'!"". 1^- 11 J!" ' '"" la —*l HENRY STEPHENSON. KENEY STJUPHBfISON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER ITTEEKLY SALES of Live Stock VV Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni- ture, etc., as per arrangement, m any part o the county. Advances made on Goods placed m mv 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 Quantities. Agent: Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from ££Os per month. HENRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER. zn > . . • ri TS TJ T3 ■ k , £ SL £> <H Oft h S- .^M^I <v o> «D ! a. o. a- 7-K "T3 T3 T3 H ] $ lii j O 5. * Q P3 £ ' ' ! 8* h* fa a *.l Pi ■ft !S I g g (h "TS DO I J efl *" T3 H »fi pq rv^ io wt o H-i -H rt rt UJ QQ i «O»t oi All



SANDER & SONS. T. Bullock. TO LET~FOR~ TWELVE MONTHS, DWELLING of Four Rooms and Scull- ery, also .detached Wash-house, well aituated m Cameron Street, being only a short distance from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. VALUABLE CORNER SECIION, with Stable, etc. p-j -| r\ PRICE required for T.S. <SC/.jL -LvJ 779j containing i-acre, well situated at corner of Peter aud Cass Streets, with stable with loft overhead, etc, erected thereon. Good site for a house. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, COTTAGE AND SFC'TON, KERMODE STREET. ' rirV £T PRICE Kequired for Town ob • O Section 79, containing £-acre, with cottage thereon, situated m Kermode Sreet, the property of Mrs Brankin. Excoptionally easy terms of pajment can be arranged, viz, small ca&h deposit, balance by instalments. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, AT a low rental, viz 53 61 per week. Shop and Premises fronting Eaststteet aouth. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LtiT. "" /^OMFORT.ABLE Dwelling nf six r3onv», \J with verandah, wash-hcuse with c »pp?r built m, ere, well situ ited on Beach Ruad, just below Mr A. Roberts' residence. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Age&t TINWALD. for Tale. SECTIONS 17 and 18, each containing I aero, fronting Main Souh Koad and Rail-vay. The owner having settled iv the orth JVand is desirous of disposing of thenr; *b once. Apply T. BULLOCK 10 LET. HOUSE of five rooms, centrally situated m Tai.cred Street. T. BULLOCK. T I N W A L D. FOR Ta L E . SECTION No 125. fronting Thomas Btreet, together with four-roomed Cottage thereon. Liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TOWN SECTIONS. F)BRSONS desirous of building are invited L to inspect the list of Town Sections I huve for sale, varying m price from £15 to £48 10j eacb. T. BULLOCK Miss Bessie Simmonds, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, HAS m Stock Pianos, Violins at all prices, Melodions (with bell attached 1 , Accordions from 10), Whistles, Mouth Organs, Britannia Harps, Violin requisites, etc. Violins a speciality. Music and songs of every description, a fresh supp'y just lo hand from 1? per theet. EXHIBITION MODEL PIANO [s a seven octave, full Trichord Piano, steel frame, made m London, guaranteed for ten years, d33l> Cash. Easy terms if required. The cheapest instrument ever offered to the A&hburton public. VIOLIN TUITION J'upiis thoroughly taught at reasonable charges. BESSIE SIMMONDS, BURNETT STREET OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, ASHBURTON, T. H. Undrill J [k. undrill.J A Sfi || J£>. T§, T?! $f\ -. n EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. T H UNDBILL AND CO., "I7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS Jj URNISHIC^G UNDERTAKERS TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Piivate Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall ; also care of M.r x, Andrew, Urt Mb § i



SA3N.r>iSs«' jte asous JEJuca- 1 lyi>ti ESxtrnct. I . Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, a« per communica- ion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at bne Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of simple distillation forming crude resinoua oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUOALAPTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the ■nodical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per nformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we bate : — It ia proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universitiee at Bonn and Grcifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Pchulz, Profeßsor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Profeßsor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the .anative qualities proper to the plant Ml crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extraots are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which ire abandoned loner Binoe as an nternal adicament. These crude oils, or so Galled Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour — whioh our product, the only genuine Euoalypti Extraob develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear- ance being reduced m speoifio 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 m cases of croup, bronchitiß, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the oon- sequences are most appalling. For safety akeaskaIwavsforSANDER&SQN'SEUCA- LYPTI EXTRACT.— Sandhurst, Viotoria, Ausualia.



mo CLIENTS AND OTHER- Ashburton, Sep'ember 6, 1893. / would be glad if those to whom I hive lent ladders, steps, brushes, etc.. would return them at once. A'ow that our busy season has started, they are all required for immediate use. Vows faithfully, JNO WILSOX, House Decorator, Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. J 9 55 THEY ARE STILL HAVING* GRAND^TIMES Who? What? WHY THE X* M. O X O C Me BXINDICLt IS. jr E \* o la V J «J IV I G B IF You are a F<*nmr who wisheß to be Happy and not lose yonr CROP or TEMPER book a McCOKMIOK BINDER for next Season at once. There is no doubt whatever but that the Mo^ORMICK Leads the World io Harvesting Machinery. And the STERLING BICYCLE Leads m the Racing World. In facb Cyclists to eij >y life should ride no other. THE LITTLE WONDER IS STILL SELLING FAST. We still are doing BINDER REPAIRS. Bring m your Machinea at once, and Bave the rush at the last. Morrow, Bassett & Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, M. PRIEST, Manager. " i7oTT(7T\ Mrs KNIGHT, SECOND HAND DKALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISFIhS to thank the public for the libeial patronage received by her m tho pist, and she lakes this opportunity of infoimiug the public that, she has disposed of her business to Mas Mary Ann Robin- son, for whom she solicits a oontinuance of tbe support accorded to her. PP . M. A. KNIGHT. , IN reference to tho above I wish to say that my best endeavors will be used to follow m the steps of my predecessor. MAKV ANN ROWSQN.