GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE.

A Sensational Blue Book.

Charges of Duplicity

Indignation in L'ag!a&&.

United P»"efS Association—By Klectrio Telegraph—Copy right, London, January 7 A British B'ue Book, dealing wish Madagascar, and containing st-atproenis of a sensational chHrnctcr, has been issued. It indicts France for a breach of treaties, and prom.ses about wbich 8 it states, France remains _ silent, she only having conceded the withdrawal of the order by the Governor of Madagas car restricting the coasting trade to French vessels. The Blue Book also alleges that Lord Salisbury^ complaint, that under official threata British residents in Madagascar have been compelled to purchase only French j goods, remains unsettled The Daily News, commenting on the Blu© Book, says it shows the result of the persistency of the French "pin pricks" policy and high preferential tariffs, slamming the door in Lord Salisbury's face. The Times says that under cover of grandiloquent phrases, France habitu ally acted with shabbiness, cupidity and cunning.

The Daily Chronicle asks how it is possible to live in amity with such a Government ? The Pall Mall Gazette argues for the cession of the French shore of New foundland as a set off to the substantial Britishinterestst rangier] in Madagascar. The Westminster Cazette tays that the trade rights in Madagascar must be negotiated as part of a comprehensive settlement. The St. James 1 Gazette states that it would be folly to allow French protectorates over regions now open to trade, Paris, January 7 The Journal dcs Debats and the j Eclair accuse Great Britain of administering " pin pricks " to France. The Temps depiecates Anglo-French recriminations. The future must be faced, and the past furnishes lessons. The virulence of the British Press shows a potentially disastrous state of mind.

The Newfoundland Concession.

Paris, January 7 A newspaper communique declares that France is willing to accept compensation for the cession of the French shore of Newfoundland. It declares that the territory proposed to be ceded is poor fishing ground, but rich iv minerals.

The suggestion of the Matin, that the Channel Islands should be ceded to France iv exchange for the Newfound laud concessions, has raised an indignant outcry from the Channel Islanders. M. Deleasse says he feela the idea is Utopian, and likely to give England a pretext for war. London, January 7

The Standard states that Great Britain is probably willing to compen sate France by the cession of West African territory.

News from Epsom on Derby Day not only causes a thrill of intense interest among sporting men, bat it causes a flatter o! excitement throughout England, as many people take an interest in it who, on other ficcaeions, have no sympathy with racing events. So it ia in cases of illness ; whet: strangers are the victims, we feel no anxiety, but when a friend or relative is stricken down, we await news of their progress with impatient suspense. Many letters of thankß ar« written daily by grateful friends, or the sufferers themselves, for the bentfit received through Holloway'e marvellous medicines 1 hey have been a souiee of relief in aimos' every known complaiut. The PilU give tone to the stomach, increase the appetite, and aid the digestion, whileit the Ointment, when absorbed into the pores, prevents disease from having a fatal influence upon the system.—Advt.

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THE ASHBOFTON GUAKDXAN: TUESDAY, JAKOARY 10 JBf9

Printed and published by Hxemr Willis of Peter Street, Ashburfcon, for the Pronr'ia. Street, Ashburton, TUESDAY, JANITARy JQ, 189|



A VICTIM OP Functional Disease. AWnm NEVER tails any one i» .n.lctAUm snch a predicament. To sufferers from Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Biliousness and Constipation it is "A friend , in need and a friend indeed," Assist Nature by Alaxcm, and you will avoid a multitude of distressing functional derangements and diseases. Of all known medicines for renew ing the energy Alaxum is the best* It* secondary effects are marvellous. Many persons afflicted with constipation have testi" fled not only to its immediate relieving properties bat to the fact that the cure laid. $o care is required while using it. It does not interfere with the diet, habits or occu pation, and produces no inoonvenienoe in its action. It is at once a laxative, an appetiser, and a stimulating tonic, prepared scientifically, and endorsed by the Prom as the most valuable medioine that has ever been offered to to the public In a popular form,- ALAXUM ««« Biliousness, Bilious Headache, Dizarineety Gostiveness, Sour Stomach, Loss • * Appetite, Coated Tongue, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Fains and Distress after Eating, and all functional derangements of the system of nutrition NOTE THIS yVEOJIA.— The whole system of a human being may be perfectly sound, and yet through derange ment or weakness the organs of the boay may perform their functions or their work sluggishly, thus giving rise to want of appetite, and a'consequent general impover ishment of the whole being. Such a con dition causes thousands of people to fancy that they are consumptive, while they are really only in need of a remedy to sec the organs of the body working harmoniously. Reason points to two essential qualities in a remedy for this purpose. It must create an appetite for food, and at the same time assimilate its nutriment. With either of these qualities alone the remedy would be worse than useless, but with both it become! a power with incalculable good. Alaxum is the only medicine which combines these two qualities. It is a natural appetiser, and its first action is to create hunger. After the appetite is satisfied ib acts directly on the stomach, liver and kidneys, clearing away all effete matter and exciting them to activity. The system then receives nutri tion and new life from the proper assimila tion of the food; and where there is no organic disease health must followi Tail is common sense and oannot be gainsaid, Accept no substitute that may be recom mended to be "just as good.' 'It may be httttT—-forthe dealer— because of its better profit;, but in such an instance the dealer if not the one who needs help. FROM ALL CHEMISTS k STORE-] KEEPERS, PRICE 2s Qd A, CONUNDBUM. TT^HY IS 'BENJAMIN GUM like a Hard-boiled Egg ?—Beoause it is HARD TO BEAT THAT precisely expresses the opinion of all who have used Benjamin Gum. There ia no Cough Medicine like it. In. troduoed into Canterbury only last winter its success was immediate. Thousands oi bottles were Bold in a few months, and hundreds of sufferers wrote gratefully to the proprietor of their Speedy Cure. It is nob a catchpenny Quack Medicinea It is made by a fully qualified Chemist, who knows his business; It contains the same Ingredients as Fbiabs' Balsam, which was first made by the Monks and Friars ef Europe in the days of old. Friars' Balsam has been used for six hundred yeara for healing cuts and wounds. Hpenow Vincent's Benjamin Gum is a Compound of thia Balsam, with other Ingredients, prepared by a speciall proceii for internal use. Are you troubled with your Chest! ' BENJAMIN 6U M Will heal the Lungs, It will not heal them at once. It must be used for some time, and used regularly in old-standing cases. Have yon a Cold in the Head or a Harsh Cough BENJAMIN GUM Will Heal the inflammation ot bhe threat and passages of the nose as Friars' Balsam heals CKta. Coughs disappear with tht inflammation which oaus >s them. BENJAMIN GUM Is not a chawing gum, but a very palatable, liquid. The bottle contains almost twine ac muoh aa any other Cough Mixture in the markrfc. 16 is the KING OF ALL. PRICE : Is Dd and 2s 6i> Chemists and Stores. Spencer Vincent, CHEMIST, OHRISTOHUROH, PROPRIETOR



Public notices I | ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING i i | AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly inatal meets. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current^ratw All Information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager asThburtoii """* No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS: Ohakles Reid, W. D. V. Preston, Edwabd Gates, Francis Scrim, J, H. Pauling, G. R. Anderson, H. Stephbnson. SECRETARY s SOLICITOR :■ Fekdk. Makkig. E. G. Crisp, BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildings, Cameron Street, AehburtoD. Office aow open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturday! LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the last twolve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. ' This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Sfceam And Household Coal iin the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Flonr Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES SCO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. f , TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING . WAREHOUSE, r (Established 1876.) C CHAPMAN HOUSE DECORATOR, . SIGH WRITER, PAPEREt ANGER, GRaIMBR, GLAZIER, Etc. TUST ARRIVED, EX RUAPEBU, el BEST SELECTION OF PAPEKHANGINGS Ever shown in Ashburton. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGLISH DESIGNS. Please call and inspect. A Cabd. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Pablio that she haa started business as DRESS AND MANTLE MAKER Id Saunders' Buildings. Entrance by Cooner'e Studi\ Henry McElrea CASH BUYEK OB WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. WANTED at onoe-10,000 Crossbred or Merino Pelts. Top Price for Fresh and welL-saved Pelts ; also 20 ton Clean Dry Caul or Kidney Fat, l£d per lb 1 BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I I have on Sale— TEA SOAP I CANDLES POTATOES FLOUR SHARPS BRAN OATS Chickwheat, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaff. Best Brands and First Quality, [at up-to date prices, for prompt cash. Come up to " Mac" and get quotation. AH Goods delivered in Town and Suburbs. Note the Address— i HJCPCRY McELBBA, BARING SQUARE, ASHBCETOIf. CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ~ £10,000, OK " COUNTRY, CITY, : AND • SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch, J. H. RICHARDSON, ' Government nsurance Commissioner. [a oab». HENEY~FOED, /~IASH BUYER OF FAT LAMBS AND SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address; Tjnwald, 12 go;



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST ■piOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by • ITIiIJBDi^AINUJKI* BROW., Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE W.a&. FARMERS CO-t»PJfiRATIVE 4 SSOCIATION OF CAJNTKBBURY, Limited., or AJLJ3JE2JR.T I*OI3IULrJ », AGIfIJNT, AShbnnon. CANTBEBUBY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRYJPRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Seoretary. GIYINGUP BUSINESS FOR SALE. SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE^ EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. lei Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISH*!!)' 1 «, 1859 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THEPBIMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THEESHING|MAOHINSS, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 7URRBHT RaTKS K. W HANMER AGENT 7= 20,000 =3" •ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY :}f~ l; * is !' ''' THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO Mm NO SETTING~KEQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. iSPLBNDID BREAD BAKERS, I Wibh Casfc Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside, REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers '" ■"■ # \j # "-™n«niii«« Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ALWAYS TO THE FRONT. T^OR GOOD CHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES WE STAND ALONE] We do the Leading Trade, and we mean to keep it. NOTE OUR PRICES-Men's Good Shooters, 9s 6d j Children's Ankle Straps. Is • Ladies' Pretfcy Shoes, 4a lid and 5s 6d ; Men's Good Bluchers, 4a lid. ' Thousands of other pairs ab the same Cutting Prices. IF You want » GOOD EASY BOOT, one th« 6 will stand the wear, be sure you go to ' ME LL O R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, HONORED STEEtfT, ASHBUFXDH* <



I! @ DUNLOP'S • . 6 ®oes noi- «ttemp.;: to compete with inferior brands sold at cheaper prlce.s. =^-~~==^:=:===~^^ ~=r-—^= =^- I :zz-~==izz:.i=z=. jj ie | at * It has a Sarj'cer IU fw~!^ laESHas3 £k«^ sa'e **lan any otiier Tobacco if b I I J I imported into Australasia Is ._,.._ LjL—---;;-,—--,-. .., , i -____-___ ij ir _—__. suliicitiit cviik'iice that its i | superb snitkjijg- qualities have • • TOBACCO . . I hit the public taste ®. .



ART CLASSES ME A. W. McMLIJLXiIM, ARTIST, Fro South Kensington School of Art, London, England. STUDIO IN SAUNDBRB' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTRANCH. INSTRUCTIONS given in all Branches of ART. Painting from nature a Specialty. For Particulars address the Arb Studio, Saundera' Buildings. LAWES' Dips & Manures. THE Public Dips at> the Aehburton and Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Laweß' Superphosphate — Beat Turnip Manure in the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip in stock. EDWARD "SAUEDEBS, LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 ' Wlfi INVITE EARMEBJS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE| McCORMICK Reaper & Binder TTTHIOH Secured the (SHjVIBR MJEDAIj for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Christchurch A. and P. Show. We have sold out our first Consignment of thesa WORLD FAME MACHINES, and would advise farmers *,o call early if they wish to secure the BEST BINDER the WORLD HAS EVF-R PRODUCED.: We are also Agents for the Colonial Drill, Which was awarded the GrOJLJD AUSJDAJLi for BEST COMBINED DRILL at the Drill Trial on Mis Boag's farm. Morrow f ßaßßett<£Go, \ WILLS STREET, ASHBTJRTON ! M. PRIEST, Manager. CI TV' "FT O'£ E L I T y JJL O T E V, TRIANGLE, Chrietehurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. R\ LEXANDER begs to inform his • JTi_ friends and[the public generally that he has taken over the above com modious and popular Hotel from Mr McNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hob, Cold, and Shower Bathe. The accommodation is second to none in Chriatchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, WiDea and Spirits procurable in stock Telephone 365. R. Alexandeb, Proprietor. 1 Established 1880. Tkmf.uqn;k No 69 i BAKER BROS., CIQBNTSHING TTNDERTAKERB C URNISHIKG U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs in FUttERAL FURNISHIJNGK. FQKERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanoi Road and Case Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. J. Ballantyne & Co. HAfE junt received and will offer to-day A LATE SHIPMENT OF LADIES 1 CAPES. CAPES FOR THE PROMENADE, CAPES FOR CYCLING. AU Choice Goods, and just Unpacked. J. BALLANTYNE & OCX SHOW TO-DAY YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL CAPES, In Splendid Selection and Very Cheap; in Shadeß of Fawn, Gray, Navy, Brown, and Pretty Shades of Green, e-tt prices from 12/6 to 25/6 each. We respectfully invite inspection of the Goods comprising this Special Purchase, and would remind intendiug purchasers that value and Style mark the whole. One Shilling off every pound discount for cash J. BALLANTYNE & CO. 12 248 " I have used Chamberlwn'a Cough Rem edy in my family for years and always with I good results," says Mr W B Cooper, of El Rio, Cal. " For small children we find it especially effective." For sale by the ASBBFRtON DRUCf QQMUWX



ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFEBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. ■J7VXAMPLE of Nonfeiture Conditions.— jQj Ab Age 30 next Birthday, under Table 0 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £31 10b per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFT*R 5 STKARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums hava been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the ' Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, ! Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLAKDER. District Agent, Ashburton, STBATHMOKE PRIVATE ; HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED In"tHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"lAN Accommodate upwards of FORT^ 40) MALE »nd FEMALE PATIENTS j TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pel week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY TEm~* OWN MEDICAL ABVTBER Apply to— THE MATRON, Steathmore Peivatb Hospital, Ferry Road {just over East Belt), -Ohriet 135 church. Bazaar Livery Stables. I HAVE PLEASURE in notifying the 1 Public of Ashburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett [Street, from Mr S. Trevubza, and trusb that I may receive a fair'ehare of patronage of the general public. CABS MEED ALL TRAINS Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charge,*;. GOOD S ABLINGrf JAMES MoCORMIOK. 6 1 I DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed in Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS SMOKE ■ THE NEW VENUS 1 Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacco. CDfIE CELEBRATED & BEST BBAND MANOTACWUBED FBOM UHOICEST VIRGINA LS&.9 F. CURTIS, WATCHMAKER, TfiWBLLBJR & OPTICIAN. (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderson, Christohuroh.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to intimate that he has now opened up his new Stock of WATCHES, JEWELLERY, and CHRIST. MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and Clocks Promptly Jewellery made up to order and repaired ab shortest notice. LARGE STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS. " ft report conies from the district of Wagunyah, N.8.W., of a fettler ami his family exhibiting very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching foe the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin in use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic acid, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa ta in welding the parts of tin together, The analyst warns consumers that tea packed iv small tins, owing to its very absorbent uatura, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed in lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment. This style of packet is quite impervious to the air, and tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years." WOTB.— KOZIB TEA is packed in lead with/ao aside lining of. Vegetable Parobmoat,



vfnder fcbo riistinnuished patronage of Hia ! M'ljfs'y tho King of Itn! v as ii>-r cowmuiiiua tiot> ttiftda by me Mv<inter tor Foreign Affairs through *hf Oonau'-Gftieral for l'aly, at jMe ki':urnt, Ma:cb 14, 1878. Awarded I diploma nr t'-e Abid^Hmii Exhibition, 1893. AcUitowlpdt'flfJ by Medical Clinicß and Universities "ill over r,be Globe. 'I here are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the niisrket, products of simple disiiltif :on forming crude resinous oils. Ir. order <■ hstt these* crude oik may not be taken, UUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALYPTI K_XTRAOi', which is recognised by th* i Tte^icar division of the PrussianGovernmeß' ; i« of perfectly pnre origin, as pc ■tiurm&rjon forwarded to xxs through the CWnJ at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, w< cate :■«- It is proved by testa by the Medical Clinics of the Uaivarsitiea at Bonn and Greifawald, Prussia, and reported by Dr. Schulz.Professor of Parmacology, at Boa, and Professor Dr. Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at I Gkeifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the anative qualities proper to the plant ! \llcrude oils, or ao called Eucalypti Extracts *re to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpeniiinee, which are abandoned long since as an nternal adicamenr. Theae crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour — which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops moat freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alooholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific) density through the presenoe of acids. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called euoalypt extracts, are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are aiOßb appalling. For safety ake ask always for 8 ANDER & SON'S EUCA LYPTI EXTRACT,—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS. HENRY ~STEPHENSONI HENBifI3TEPHENBON, (successor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., aa per arrangement, in any part 0 the comity. Advances made on Gooda placed in my Hands for Sale. CHAFF, OATS, WHEAT, FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, ONIONS, POTATOES SEEDS, etc., Sold Daily in Large or Small Quantities. Agent: Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay ments from £&O& per month. HENEY STE*PHENSON } AUCTIONEER, ""ETwTIANMBii ~ I HAVE much pleasure in notifying to tho j Farmers who were clients of the old firm of Hanmer and Graves, and others with whom I have in the past done business, that I shall be represented attheStock Salea held in the Ashburton County in the future, ! having made arrangements with Mr J, R. ' Bl^kd fco act as my Auctioneer. Any j business entrusted to me will be carefully ) looked e.fter as usual, and I hope I may be favored with a share of what ia going. I For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been in for the past six years in West Street, and in connection with the new business shall carry on tho agencies already established there. ! EDWARD W. HANMER, j Aehburton, October 14, 1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third Floor in Mr John Mkk'b Store in Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sale 3 any Wool which "may be entrusted io me. The Second Sale will be held on DECEMBER 30th, and all Wool should bo forwarded by the 27th December, to ensure being catalogued, 1 am prepared to make advances FREK OF COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Rates. E. W. HANMER, JOHN R BLAND, 08 Auctioneer presents j I PAY A VISIT TO i J. V. de BEER. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS. A LL Goods Marked in — PLAIN FIGUBBS — ! GOLD BROOCHES prom Qq SILVER BROOCHES S5 l s GOLD LINES ;, @ s ALL OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION JLadles' JKiog-H a Specialty New Gooda Just Opened Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. J. V. DE BEER, (LATE S. SALEK) WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ASHBURTON. " Mother ! Give me another piece of that bread and butter !" " You may have another piece of bread and butter, but nob that bread, it is too Dew ?" A little of Mother Wisdom will bs profitable if practiced by horse owners just now. We every year have some very difficult cases through in discreet feeding upon the new stuff. A thimbleful of prudence is better than a bucketful of regret* W. T, Kingston may be consulted at all honrp, either at his Forgo ia Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey §tmh am High, Soljool—AovsF.



i Dl-CHLORIDE CF GOLD CURE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe- j tite for Liquor. The Bi-Ohlobide of Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants. The desire will never return unless you re cultivate it. No cure—no pay. HAddbbss : 181-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE, Aahly flow, Rattroy Street, Dunedia^ 1% 129 . CHBISTMAS ANP NEW YEAR SPECIAL bHOW Latest Novelties Suitable or the HOLIDAY SEASON. Inspection Invited. A. P. Willismson, QAm DRAPER & CLOTHIER Tftucred Street.