THE AfHBUBTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, NOVBMIEK 18, 1890

Printed and published by Hktcy Willis o Peter Street, ABhburton, for the Proprie tore, at their Printing Office, Burn«& Street, ABhburtoa, SATURDAY, Novimborll. 1899



FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Braa, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z, Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholdart, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Brin, and Sharps m exchange. THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKA.NDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. t^jgjm Sound thz , hi S^ /^^ /""> *» H PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED



THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6 Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL—Prompt Neat, Reasonable. .SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEEK, ;(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.] I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, ia still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to addras all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUfITON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased Co supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL,BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates.



TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. PoUafaed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stook. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hail; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS just received the first consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, STUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest designs and at prices to Bait the times. INSPECTIoFIHVITED. All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHFRHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also—



MIDDLEIJIGG PBISCE. rpHIS well bred Clydesdale Draught Bullion will travel the Wakanui Read District thia season. ' For terms and full particulars apply to- T. MILLAR. Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, 0 11 Proprietor, Seaview. FARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton will find Mrs McGregor's Refresh tnent Rooms, afc the corner of East ani Burnett Streets, the most central and best m town. Hot Luncheoiiß daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee aud light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruib of the beat lways m stock. THIS is a new advertisement, reminding you that if you have not yet tried M'Keczie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, you're behind the times. T. H. UNDBILI. j ' [E, tUTDBIUi T H. UNDftILL AISO CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. URNISHING UNDERTAKERS.



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. —GO TO ANDREW ORR. _—;o:«— A New Shipment just opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38 Back Brochu Costumes excellenb value New Millinery. Call and see the new seleo loly goods, 28 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, to 5s tions of the latest Millinery including a Paris models m Hats and Bonnetta. " : ~ T I  t , Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges 1b 4d, Is 6£d metft n iß printß printß from 3^ guaran . 1b lid, 2a 3d, ?8 lid; . teed to w r aßn , * Nuhb' Veiling. Cream, White, Pink, Corn jf e w Laces, C B Corsetß, P D Corsets and all flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard. the best makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, • ~ ~ Sunshades from Is upwards. Kid Gloves all sizes Is 6d upwards, Cycling -—-— ■ —- ;■■■-■ ———• Gloves, Evening Giove ß all prices and Men's Boater Hats greab variety ab lowesb ehades from 6d. posaible price. _ . L a( tf eß » and Gents' Boots splendid Btock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought ab bought ab lowesb prices, every pair big reduction m Home market. guaranteed* A large stock of Linoleums and Floor olobhs [awaifia 3ab abut of arpets, Brussels, from beat English manufacturers, splendid | Tapestry Squares, aIBO Blankets and value. t Flannels. Notwithstanding the Great Advance m Wool we were Fortunate m placing Large Orders at old Prices, which the Public will get the full Benefit of. Customers always well treated. DRESSMAKING m full Swing, prompt attention to Wedding and Mourning Orders. Thb CtacflNT Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10b.



The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONES and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOR! NEW EASY! AND CKE&CENT! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less m Price WATER POTS and BOGEEIS. Just m time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., " HAEDWABE EMPOKIUM," EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone-14 & J5 P.O. 80x—35.



roT-CS I OUR ILLUSTBATED MAGAZINE j Z rion. SFKIINCa A]Nl> JSIJMM.ER. GOODS, Is dow m course of preparation, and will be ready on or aboub SEPTEMBER 21. Write lor one, Ib willfcbe sent post free, on application, to any address m the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— IfOra Goods akb .' LADIES \ Om Goods abb Cheaper, Fbesher, Cheapeb, Fbeshbb, and MORB Stylish J SHOULD WRITE FOR AND MOBE ? YLISH THAN THOSE OBTAIN- 1 &UUU LU V\ Kll^ THAN thoseO BTAW able 1, m ,thb Coun- nuT-rT-r-iMOI ABLE IN THE C°UN' T by. v PATTERNSI «t. W. STBAN:GE & CO. MERCHANTS, MANOFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, CHRIS TCHUFCH. 66 SHEEP SHEARS, SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.US 8.8.A



O U,R 8 P^EJO IA L r—> —, |8 H I P MIE N T S «>^_^-, J JUST \ op \ JUBT i io™} SPRING & SUMMER GOODS |oP^ Including the Very LatestJNovelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOrIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO^S 1 CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-to-order Suits and Sin/yJe have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties Rnpnfolh» AttMpfiVP Latest Novelties Newest Stiles QfJUOlolll **> lllaUllVC Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139141 Wool Exchange, B.O.)



"God madh the ' God madb the ', Country, Man madb LIFE iH THF COUNTRY Country, Man made i the Town."—Ocwptr the Town."—Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier," than Life^in Town—but it comes more expensive, chit fly— THE REASON "> Because—PmcES are so much Higher tn the f THF, REASON WHY? ) Country than they are m the Town. ( WHY ? This is just why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUR PRICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, J CHEAPER But, also, th*t they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Ladiea resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet Bhop regularly with US- Shopping by, Post C . ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but 1 r< ~\T T) f\ G f \ Oosts Nothing but A STAM . ( J-^J- X.WK^J-. A2d STAMp All that Ladiea residing m places distanb from Chriatcharch, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require* mentß ac fully and plainly as possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at once to us. :;%'£"> I COMMISSIONS RECEIVED BY POST ITEiJEI Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer oame m person to our establishment and did her buying! at the^counter.



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all "W OOL placed m my hands for Sale either m Ashburton, Timaru, or for Shipment, - NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLACE OF SALE. FIRST SALE takes place m OHRISTOHURCH on 23rd NOVEMBER, 1899. CATALOGUES CLOSE ON 20th November. Consign — SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, Addington, account D. Thomas. First Sale TIMAHU takes place there on .Ist DECEMBER, 1899. Consign-NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. IN BOTH CASES ADVISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, &SHBURTQN.



JUST OPENED. 6CASESex''SS'KTJMARA" This now Completes our Shipments of Summer Goods, and we pride ourselves we can now Supply ALL YOUR NEEDS. Latest Arrivals include, PRETTY LEGHORN STRAWS for Girl's and Ladies' SUNSHADES & PARASOLS m Bilk end Satin Novelties m BKLTb, BUCKLES and DRESS CLASPS Wbite Cycling Gloves White Silk Gloves White Milanese Gloeee, BLOUSE JAPANESE A; FANCY SILKS (vory recherche), WHITE and CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STKIPES. Black Grenadines, BLACK SKJILLIAN & Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES THE LATEhT IN BRADFORD FANCY DREfiSEd D*COA CALICOES, splendid value, TUCKED MUSLINS very -jew Hearth Rn*.from 2s 6d ud LARGE SIZES. A very pretty range of ROMAN WORK, including IABLk CENTRES, SIDEBOAtiDS, & TABLE COVERS, QUILTS m Honeycomb, Marcella and Satin All every day lines m Household requirements at Corner Prices, viz., Tickings, Sheeting?, Shirtings, and Flannellettes. WE IXCELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES m four Sizeß XL B.t^f^ G TF RS E B SsmTS 6. 6, ««K-d SEE THESE. A large Assortment of Ladies', Girls' and Boys' Hose LADIES LACE EMBROiDhRIiD Hose very stylish. TflE LEADING HOUSE FOE Gents Mercery, Ties, Bows, Braces and Collars. MEN'S SWEATERS for Cycling We will show on Monday nexb a SPECIAL range of Boots and Shoes including LADIES TAN OOZE CALF BHOES 10s 6d GENTS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 208 Girls' Boys' and Childrens Tan Shoes to suib 3 years old to 15 years SPECIAL PURCHASE MEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from Suckling's, Bhezb and Standard Factories : We can do Leather Goods WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. Extraordinary value m Xmas Cards 12 for 2d (packets) 10 for 8d (boxed with envelopee) oc 44 r 10 mls 3d „ 25 6d ;, 12,.1.9 d English Mail for Xmas Greetings closes m about fourteen days— We can confidently recommend the work of our Milliner & Dressmaker to your notice- Place your Xmas order now to avoid disappointment. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE COBNEB,"



M E LLO R'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Most RELIABLE House iorJGOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. Our aim U to give you the best value for mttl^mokhy. HONESTY is oat Policy. We nil? not Guarantee you^an article unleae we know it willjgive you every*(Bfttiafaot)ion. One Trial^ia all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. »NmeAddress- J. MELLOR, tEANCRED BTPFET, 6SHBUFTDJ«^



I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock m East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and : most up-to-date styles I is Bothernm Watches also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATOH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. | LABGE ASSORTMENT just mof NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, alberts, ladies' chains, etc., etc., m gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 carat, guaranteed best value m town m all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MAC9INE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRANK CURTIS, TUB LEADING WAICBMAKER & JEWELLER. nnO Stand This Season At Ashburton LINKSHOT, By Chainshot—dam La Diva; by Bun dora, oub of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HEALY, Groom m Charge. Mr Cookson's Stables. 8 280 Smoke NewVenua



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. 1-. HIGGS, as he does tho work himself, therefore there is n« pecond profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wi'son, with whom he haa severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S M&THRTALS, and latest esigns m WALL PAPERS, m stock. TANCREIT~ST&EET. Fxank^Curtiei THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmaker, & Jeweller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON.



BICYCLES—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bieycleß. The Valeigh iB one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines; the beet is always the cheapest m the end. The price is-Specials £28, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Roadsters £22 103; Ladies 1 Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Hollis (now all the rage m the North Island) is made by J. Holiis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rflo Manu facturers—-(Hollis' Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This j machine I can recommend, aa it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an infeiior article. The price ia exactly the same as the English factory figure, viz—£2o for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can be arranged for either machine ; a 12 months guarantee given. I offer you aa follows : Potatoes (table) Is 9d per Back ; Oat Sheaf Chaff £2 10s per ton, whole Oats 6s per Back, Crushed Q*ts 6s per sack, Chick Wheat 5s per sack. Factory Cheese 61 per Ib, Bacon (whole) 7d, Californlan Onions 13s per caEe of lOOlbs net; Butter Cases, for export, 2a each ; all delivered free, Sacks to be re turned, 10 26



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancbed Strket, Next to McConnelland Compton'B Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and i highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Machinery. i 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Horse Hair ; Cash given BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with fanners for salt butter for shipment Home. Boxes supplied. Oalt for circular Farmers' and Tradesmen's Books kept, Dabts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trusts Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR - Howden and Montcrief'B Famous Garden Seeds Murchison's Scrub Exterminator—Sudeten death to the Calif ornian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Gardan Manures suppliod from five tons down to $-cwt bags Knowle's Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Bright, etc, on Fruit Trees and Flowers; grow Fruit, not diseased etumpß ; death to the green and blsck aphis now attacking Roses ; information giveu re all insect and fungoid pests Clark's Calf Feeder-One of the greatesb successes of modern dairy appliances Preservatis, for preserving Butter ; greatly used now m all factories m Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months ! Roberts' Simplex Incubators — Poultry farmers should see this machine A and W McCarthy's Fithing Tackle aad Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding L'quid— The Australasian says this branding fluid is the beat we have ever used



JUBILEL HEFRESHW3EMT BOOMS BURNE T STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. ~C~I P 0 N HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that he will receive the liberal support of the Public, who may rely on getting the best ot attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily. Refresh ments at all hours, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc—town or ountry Terms on application



MISS GBAHAM, ARCADE CHAMBERS. S~^ ENERAL and Legal Copying, Test? \JC monials, Circulara, Specifications, and Documents of all descriptions promptly and accurately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter and supplies. Pupils by ' special arrangement. 298 Licensed to sell Stamps . I MIBS CARbON^ rriEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. Ig3 HOW IS IT the Alcorn's can Bell so cheap ? Eaßy, when you know that their rent is less that* one-third it would be m East Street, and that they do most of the work themselves. If you want a nice Suit for yourself or your boys, or Boots or Shoes for wife or daughter, come to Robert Alcobn's, Havalock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. WANTED Known—That Mitchell & Tdrner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard'a, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Aahburtom j mONAL, fat's ntakm' Tougal sac blythe- X like!' "It iss the Heeland tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to be surely !' Smoke New Venus



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On XUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AISD SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoea, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 5a 6d Good Bluchers, nailed, 5a 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, BASI STREET, ASHBURTON. 10 196



CHEiP MONEY! CHEAP MONiSY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At'exceptionally low rates of interest. "TOOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AN I •j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Chrißtchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. CARD. T4/TIBS H. FRIEDLANDER MANICURIST, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. Hours from 10 am. to 5 p m. 10 19g



NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. ° ISLINGTON FERTILISERS FOR GARDEN USB MAY be obtained m Cwb. and hal^Cwt B»gs from NICCLL BROS., District Agents THE CHRISTCHUROK MEAT CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any gStlVincreased production wherever usbij. satisfaction given everywhere Nicoll Bros, store five varieties of this ae'ebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt- attention. NICOLL BROS., _ DISTRICT AGENTS NEW SEASON'S SESDS. RAPE, Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc., at lowest market prices NICOLL BROS., East Street



ntcoH Bros. ___ « YI/'E ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND I AMBS AT HIGHfcoT MARKEI 1 RATES. \ NICOLL BROS, j East Street, Ashbnrton. FREEZERS, FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book spaoe at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us.



FOR SALE, A CAPITAL Section In Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr E. Jeffs. The section ia well fenced, haa a sonny aspect, and is a very desir able site for a dwelling. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE "AT I.iYJSDHURST. a f\Q ACRES of Good Land, with Dwelling House, Stables, etc , and Growing Crops. An early inspection invited. Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. "WILSON'S NEW SEASONS WALL PAPERS HATE ARRIVED,! /"IALL Early and choose your desi s from j the full stock of new Goods. _____ ' For Children's Haoking Cough take j Woods' Great Peppermint Cure—ls 6d acd i»6d| J



FOB SALE, LOTS 12 13. 15, 17, 18, 19. WILLOW STREET, TRKVORTON. WHY pay rent when with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire this freehold of nearly an Acre of land, upon which ia erected a comfortable house of 4 rooms, for £85. Tha interest on the unpaid portion of Purchase Mocey at the rats of 6 J per cent, only amounting to about Is 3d per j Week. ! The property is situated m close proximity ; to the River, and is convenient alike for fishing, bathing, and firewood. Full parriculars on application. '*'• F. FERRIMAN. p v rTaTlb! ALFORD FOREST HO AD. I have for Sale—Half an acre of land upon which is erected a Comfortable Hoaae of five rooms and Scullery, which for style, comfort, and position only needs an inspection to effect a sale Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN. , ~~ FOB SALE^ ' CAMERON STREET 1 have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient Offices, together with quarter *ere of good land, well laid out m lawa and garden The buildings are constructed of the very best material, and the workmanship is unequalled Full particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN.



BEKGEB'S bHSJDP-MAKK-, ma composition. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUE The finest and most economical Sheep- B-anding oil m the Market. Read the opinions of leading Sieep-Farmers m Otago : •WE INTEND USING IT AGAIN From N.Z» Agricultural Co., Waimea House, Gore, May 22, 1897. Deab fcißS,— We have found Bkrger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend ÜBing it) again %s being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose.-— P. J. Paterson, Stat. Mgr. UNDOUBTEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLACK From J. M. McKenzie. Bushy Park Estate, Pa'merston. May 19, 1897. Dear Sirs,—l have great pleasure m stating that Berger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you has given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKE A POINT OF RECOMMENDING IT From Robert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19,1897. Dear fcias, —I have used Bergers Branding oil for Borne years, and have found it so satisfactory that I make a point of recommending ib. The liquid ia the drums is of the same consistency right from top to bottom, and requires no Btirring. ONLY TO B 3 USED TO BE APPRECIATED. From Jambs Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, 1897. Dear Sirs,—l used Burger's Branding oil, blaok and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the results To sheep farmers the preparation is invalu. j able, beipg always ready and highly eco- ' comical. It has only to be tisedio be appre ciated. GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS. From John Elliot, Glad brook Station, Middlemarch. May 18, 1897. My Eear Sirs,—ln reply to your inquiry regarding herder's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on id! our fljcka for several years and it has given every satisfaction. It is of even quality and is ready for use. I find it lasts well, being quite legible on full wooiled skins, 15 is much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp, black and oil), f s owing to its ever quality, there m no waste. Always ready for use. Guaranteed not to Injure the wool. Will wash off on Boouricg without leaving a stain. Sold by F. FEKRI MA N. ASHBURTON, N,Z.



F. FERRTNUN. ( "~ FOR SALBJ "I 1 BONEDUST—The very best Manure which can bo applied to the soil. GUANO—Which has given great satis faction throughout the District the last three seasons. BRANDING OILS —Manufactured by Lewes, Bergcr and Sons, England. The vpiy best ariicle on tha market - WJW&T. ' I HAVE a sum of £10.000 ro lend on mortgage of F;et;ho";d Farm Lands, m euim to euit borrowers, at A\ to 5 per cent. Also a son) of £20 000 to invest m one sow on a security showing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 po- cent-. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT TREVORTON, CORNER Section, containing f of an acre, well fenced and stocked with fruit trees. There is also a pomp with a Rood aupply of water. Price—£4o. F. FKRUIMAN. FOB BALE, I HAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Stction, containing £ acre of Sood land, upon which is erected a five roomed hoasj. Full particulars on ap plication. v F. FERRTMAN. r ~ for~sale; ~~ OXFORD STREEP, HAMPSTEAD. HA.LF-AORE of Frut Claea Land, lots 69 and 70. F. FfIftRTMAN.