Her Now Vaccination Mark.

She was a pretty girl and his fate, and lie was telling her so. She listened angel ically, and by watching her left eyelid he knew he was successful. The left eyelid is always a true Indicator of a girl's feelings. Finally he ventured to slip his arm about her, and it was all xight for a minute, when she sprang to her feet with anguish on lief face. "How can you?" she sobbed. "Brutel" "My own," he protested. "Go!" she wept. "I can never love you! You have no heart, no tenderness! You are Inhuman!" "What have I done?" cried the miserable 9 oung man, and then she lifted her stream ing eyes. •"You have no regard for my vaccination at all," Bhe said. "Oh, how it hurts!" So he was obliged to finish his proposal minus the encircling arm act. He isn't the only man m a like plight just now.—Boston Traveller.

He Knew All but Two.

Mother—Oh, Johnnie! Did you know All your lessons today? Johnnie—Yes'm, all but two. Mother—How many did you have? Johnnie—two.—Truth.

A Little Thing like That.

"I saw a funny thing down m West Vir ginia not long ago," said the drummet, flicking the ashes from his cigar on hia boot heel. "A bride and groom were on a Cin cinnati and Ohio train from Lexington, Ky., got off for a platform promenade while the train was being made up afcHunt ington, and after a few minutes he put her back on the car and went to the restaurant for some fruit. As he came Into the car he stopped for a few minutes to speak to a friend m the smoker, and when he came on m. to where he supposed his new wife was Ito couldn't find her. He looked every where without success; then lie began to go crazy. "Where's mywifef Where's my wife?" he shouted as he tore up and down the car, and the conductor came hurriedly m to see what the matter was. As he was trying to get a coherent answer from him an old fel low said he had seen her get off the car aft er the young man had put heron at the last station, and he guessed Bhe was left. Then the groom raved and tore his hair and de manded that the train go back after her. To this the conductor objected, and a com mittee of five married men waited on the groom. "Was it your wife that was left?" in quired the spokesman. "Yes, yes, and the train must go back for her." "Hold on a minute, will youF' said the old spokesman testily. "How long have you been married?" "A week only, and the train must go back after her," he moaned as he rocked himself to and fro. "Well, I guess not!" said the old fellow emphatically. "When you've been married as long as we have, you won't want to be Inconveniencing a trainload of passengers for a little thing like leaving your wife be hind," and the groom had to go on to the next station and wait for his bride.—De troit Free Press.

Those Lovers.

They had been engaged, but now were suffering from one of those quarrels which sometimes ruffle the course of true love. They had not spoken for three days, and neither wished to be the first to yield. But with, the hankering which afflicts murderers and lovers with reference to the scene of the late unpleasantness he called at the house on a tramped up business mis sion to her father. By chance (?) she answered his ring at the door. Gathering himself, he, wi&h a cold, slow roice, begins the following dialogue: He—Does Mr. Dudley reside here? She—He does. He—ls he m? She—He is not. He—Will he be m soon? She—He will. He—Thank you. I will call again, (Turns to go.) She—Excuse me, who shall I say called?— Life.

She Hit One.

Mr. Binks (after an absence) —And so you shot a burglar while here and unprotected? You are a brave little woman. What be came of him? Mrs. Binka—The other burglar carried him off. Mr. Binks—Which other burglar? Mrs. Binkß—The one I aimed at.—Puck.

Method In It.

"Bobbie," said the visitor, "isn't it rather •selfish m you to send your little sister after a piece of cake?" *'I don't know," replied Bobbie. "Mother wouldn't give it to me."—Truth.

Ought to Be Grateful.

Softly—l'd have you to understand, sir, that I'm not such a fool as I look. Sarcast—Well, then, you have much to b« thankful for.—Tit-Bit 3.

A Gentle Hint.

He (driving with a youn« lady)—l never try to do more than one thing at a time. She—Then let me drive, Mr. Squeezeman. —Brooklyn Life.

Old and Now.

The "sturdy oak and clinging vine" are out of fashion no\V; The modefn maiden stands alone, with tri umph on her brow. Bhe buffets bravely with the world, she fares a% best she can And gayly mfckes her way through life without the help of man. Her broken yoke of servitude ehe tramples 'neath her feet; Her ancient tyraufc she defies and finds her freedom sweet. Set sometimes when the road is hard and things 1 look rather black Ihe independent womaa's thoughts Insist on harking back. The sheltered life seems very fair amid earth's crowding ills, Lad restful the old fashioned plan—» man to pay the bulsl —Lif».

THE ASHBURTON GUABDIiN.- a UESDAY,f f NOYEMBEK 21, 1890.5

Printed and published by Hbnry Willis o Peter Street, Aehburton, for the Propril tors, at their Printing Office, Burnt* Street, Aahburtoo, TUESDAY, November 21,1899





MILLS, ASHBUBTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN i & SHARPS, at lowest current rate*. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour, Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exohange* THOMAS ROLLITT. WAKiNOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 8 265 ASHBURTON. jj§te& Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED



XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHES, ALBERTS, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, BTUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest design! and at prices to suit the times. INSPECTIoiFINVITED. AH Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated RQTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also— THREE DOZEN KABVEST WATCHES AT 9/6 Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS AS USUAL— Prompt Feat, Reasonable. ; SIGHT TESTING A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEER, ;(Uto 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 i« the property of the Bank of New Zealand Asset! Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitt & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to a»k you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR



rflHlSia a new advertisements reminding JL you that if you have not yet fcriid M' Ker 7Jts'e Honcki-Liuka Tea, you're behind the times. JUBILEL REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNB 0] STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, H. H. "CA 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 oi attention. Dinners from 12 to 2p m daily* Refresh' merits 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' T. H. Undbicj* j [b. cnbbxll T H. UNDBILL &H0 CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. | TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polißhed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also oare of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 J. V.~DE BEEB~, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, XT AS just received the first consignment of his



W. H. COLLINS & COU, "HARDWARE EMPORIUM." BAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone-14 & J5, P.O. Box-35. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW 0R R. 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.



OHRISTOHUPOH. 66 SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. T.TJ S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 8.8.A The Best Brsmda 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 CRESCENT! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less m Price WATER POTS and BCCKEfS. Just m time for the Dry Weather. AT



38BaokBrochu Costumes excellent value New Millinery Call and see the new seleo loly goods, 2s 3d, 2a 6d, 3b, 3s 6d, to 5s tsons of the. latest Millinery including , * B ' Paris models m Hats and Bonnetta. d. , _______ ~~ ~~1 "~ 77~7~TTT Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 9d, Is G£d me tallia printSj prints from 3£d guaran ls lid, 2a 3d, ?s lid; teed to wash. Nuhs' Veiling. Cream, White, PiDk, Corn N ew Laces, O B Corsets, 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 la 6d upwards, Cycling .7—7—-, —: —77- : 7~ ZTZZI Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and Men's Boater Hats great variety at lowest shades from 6d. possible price. — ' Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies 9 Handkerchiefs bought at bought at lowest prices, every pair big reduction m Home market. guaranteed* A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths : aejiitiamb sbJ-k of arpeta, Brussels, from best English manufacturers, splendid |Tap3ibry Si-urea, also Blankets and value, i 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. The Oeescknt Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10s.



OU.RJ SP.E.OIAL J JUST 1 OF \ JOST ] fe} SPRING & SUMMER GOUD3 io '^ Including the Very Latest^Novelties m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOSIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BQ*S' CLOTHING, SERGES, WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-toorder Suits and Sinp-Je Wfl"*ments) have jast been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties RnPPj'all Latest Novmnro Newest Sctles OfJGUIaU A itiaUilVG Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to as by our London House, (189 141 Wool Exchange, E.G.) ra?3»«l j OUK ILLUSTKATED MAGAZINE j JEot. OF BPBIJNG AND HUMMJ&JEt GOODS, Is now m course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write lor one. It will be sent post free, on application, to any address m the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— Ope Goods abe ,' LADIES | °™ GoODS AEB Chbapeb, Feesheh, Cheapeb, Fbeshek, AND MOBE fimSH J QWOTTr T» WRITE TTOR AND MOBE S-EYLISH than those Obtain- \ SHOULD WRITE FOR THAN thosbObtain . ABLE IN THE COUN- n»* t m n ftl ABLE IN THK °°UN" tbt. v PATTERNSI ™- W. STB AN:GE & CO. MERCHANTS, MANOFAOTDRERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS,



"God made the ' God made the Coontby, Man made LIFE Iff THE f/dUHIRY Countey, Man madf the Town."—Cowprr thk Town,"—Cowpei IS Pleaaanter, as well as Healthier, than Lifojin Town—but it conies more expensive, chit fly— THE REASON > Because—Pbices are so much Higher m the ( THE REASON WHY ? j Country than they are m the Town. (, WHY ? This is jast why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing so they nob only nd MUCH / OUB PRICES AEE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! \ THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, also, that they get better quality and a much widbb choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with vs— Shopping by Post ( T^ ) Shopping by Post Costs Nothing but 1 HtV r'lfr^Ti > Nothing but A STAM .(J^J-J-V^OX. | A2d gTAMp# All that Ladies residing m places distant from Chrietchuroh, and who do not want to incur the bother and expense of a trip to town, need do is to write down require ments as fully and plainly »b possible, enclose stamps, postal notes, or P. 0.0., and forward at onoe to us. S^»t | GOMMISSIOHS RECEIVED BY POST I TRW- Are as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer came m person to our establishment and did her buying^ at the counter.



rflO Stand This Season A_ Ashbukton LINKSHOT, By Chainßhot—dam La Diva;, by Bun dora, out of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HEALY, Groom m Charge. Mr Cookaon'a Stables. 8 280 BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On XUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER | SEASON ' Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoea, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. .Strong School Boots from 5a 6d Good Bluchers, nailed, 6s 6d. LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and ab Moderate Charges. FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ( 1© 196 ~ FOR SALE—Lota 40 and 42 containing 1 Eood 2 Perches, fronting Suffolk Street. Lots 16 and 29 containing 1 Rood 23 Perches, fronting Sadbury Street, Lot 8, containing 34 Perches, Corner of Leeston and Suffolk Streets. Offers are invited for the purchase of these sections, either separately or as a l WhOl6> T. BULLOCK,



THE OHRISTOHUROH MEAD CO Limited; ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Nicoll Bhos. store five varieties of thia celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS~~~ NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. RAPE, Cioverßj Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Gowgrass, etc., at lowest market prices NICOLL BROS., East Street »



Nlcoll Bros. TTTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHE6T MARKE- RATES. nicollTbros., East Street, Ashburton. FKEEZERS. FREEZEKS. TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book , space at) aoy time to suit tneir own convenience, by cony munioating with us. j ,NICOLL BROS., j DISTRICT AGENTS, CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 FBttTILISJfiBS for] GARDEN USE MAY be obtained m Cwt. and^half Cwt Bags from NIOGLL BROS., District) Agents



JUST OPENED. 6 CASES ex '' S 8> KUMARA" 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 Silk and Satin Novelties m BULTB, BUCKLES and DRESB CLASPS Wbite Cycling Gloves White Silk Gloves White Milanese Gloves, BLOUSE JAPANESE *; FANCY SILKS (very recherche), WHITE and CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STRIPES, Black Grenadineß, BLACK SIUILLIAN & Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES THE LATEST IN BBADFORD FANCY DRESSEd D£CCA CALICOES, splendid value, TUCKED MUSLINS, very new Hearth Ru«a from 2b 6d up, LARGE SIZES. A very pretty range of ROMAN WORK, including TABLE CENTRES, SIDEBOARDS, & TABLE COVERB, QUILTS m Honeycomb, Marcelk and i Satin All everyday lines m Household requirements ab Corner Prices, v'z., Tickings, Sheetings, Shirtings, ond Flannellettea. WE EXCELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES m four Sizes MEN'S HARDWEAK TROUSERS One case of Boys' SERGE SAILOR SUITS 6a 63. COME and SEE THESE' A large Assortment of Ladies', Girls' and Boya" Hoee LADIES LACE EMBROIDERED Hose very stylish. ! TiJE LEADING HO ORE FOR Gents Mercery, Ties, B.ows, Braces and Collars. MltN'S SWEATERS for Cycling j "We will show on Monday next) a SPECIAL range of Boots and Shoes including LiDIBS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 10s 6d GENTS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 203 Girls' Boys' and Childrens Tan Shoes to suib 3 years old to 15 years SPECIAL PURCHASE MEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from SuckliDg'e, Bhezb and Standard Factories : We can do Leather Gooda WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. Extraordinary value m Xmas Cards 12 for 2d (packets) 10 for 8d (boxed with envelopes) 25 „4d „ 10 „la 3d „ 25 .! 6J „ 12 Is 9d English Mail for Xmaa Greetings oloseß 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 CORNER,"



WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. T AM now making LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all W OOJL* plaoed m my hands for Sale either m Aahburton, Timaru, or for Shipment. —- NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PLACE OF SALE. FIRST SALE takes place m CHRISTOHURCH on 23rd NOVEMBER, 1899. CATALOGUES CLOSE ON 20th November. Consign — SEED ODMPANY'S SIDING, Addington, account.P. Thomai, First ?ale TIMARU takes place there on istDECEMBIfiB, 1899. Consign-NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPILY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS,



CHEAP MONEY I CHEAP MONfilY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND ■SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At'exceptionally low rates of interest. TTIOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND •j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. \T7HY is the British soldier like Hondai- VV Lanka Tea ? Because the quality is quickly shown when m hob water! See ! *



His Normal Condition. Th<e dude had been thrown from hig hotse and stunned and wlien he regained ooa jMsiousnesa..h«waa quite out of his heao ror ipmedays." ThetMrd day ajtyer'tlWaecl flenfc » friend met W*> phyaicidn. i "How's Ohjufllejl" he aaked. "Very much better." "Have yon got him where he shows slgna irf intelligence?" "Oh, no," Was the hopeful answer. "We flon't aspect tQ'do'mo*^ than^ojggjjggejj^ j£j|J^|9 aormal condition,'^ _ \ZT Very Suspicious. « jftiend—Why, Blvira, what's the mat ter?" [ felvira—Oh, I don't know, only I'm wor ried to death. I've had the came. girl piic Weeks, and she doesn't talk about leaving fret. : Mghe doesn't?" ■ "#o, nqh a word. She mujtjbi^to^ve With my hu6band.'V_ ~^" ™. j At the Fair. : Attendant—Two dollars, please. 1 yis}.tor—What? I haven't been buying ft thing! ! "No, si?; but you and the lady have been ptanding here just 20 minutes breathing, ancl I've a mbrtfiag^onjbhe air for 10 feet m each direction. -*^__ -.. Wone Needed. He—Jerusalem! What made you offer prizes? They'll cost?a fortune. |jßae---PsHaw, we,won't have to get any. They were to be given to thj^Qman w wh£ ll^J^t ask what's trumps,*. _ I— ; : I Overheard In a library. I "Have you a novel called 'Farina'?" think not; it's a 6erial, isn't itf"—



. The Rivals. "Fred says he never believes a word you «ay«" "It must be so. He has proposed five His Opportunity. It sometimes happened during the era of "reconstruction" m South Carolina that the quondam slave^was promoted above hia former master. So* it happened that Pom pey Smash, a coal black negro, became a ''trial justice." I was not long before Pompey had a case before him. When the jury arose and be gan moving toward the adjoining r<x>m for consultation, one of the lawyers interposed and aaid, '"May it please your honor, you have not charged the jury." Whereupon Judge Pompey gathered up himself, and with all possible dignity said; "Gen'men of djs jury, aa dia Is de fust tim 6 I hate had £o' befo' me, I cha'ge SftSJUiJI^LS^Ly?' one£ dollah and a half."'*"



r :; THAT OFFICE BOY. ] .-Hew York Specimen That Was Up #• f Snuff. ', Everybody knows what the New York i>fflceboyis. He always comes from the I east side, and he always owns the offlca I ijrithin a week after he has entered It. Ho has his own ideas about dignity, and it_ ia Useless to try to change or even to modify ■Kb. His manifestations of "cuasedness" are various. The writer was m tha law office of a friend the other day when m K"derly gentleman entered and addiwsasa mself to the black eyed office boy goatl ing the rail before the inner rooms. i "Is Mr. C —-in?" asked the white haired &nd venerable citizen, "What's your name?" asked the boy ( Boolly. , „  "I as,ked you if Mr. O—^-were In," said he of the old school reprovingly. i "What's your name?" repeated th« auto cratic youth, looking the other m the eye, "That isn't what I came to tell jmf* answered the venerable caller. "leaniuij «cc if Mr. C ■ were m. That tewfeat 4 fcsked you. That is what? want to taw.* "Well, what's your name, then?" ask«& £ie boy placidly. "Is he m?" demanded the old man "What's your name?" repeated the boy calmly. The venerable citizen looked around and then gave a gesture of despair. "I'm Mr. Brown," he said m a subdued voice. "Well, you can't sea him," said the czar pf that office m a voice m which there was decision, fout no trace of triumph. "Why?" asked the conquered New "Because he's engaged." "Well, take, *ny name m and see if he won't see toe." "Pe*s engaged." "I don't care if he is, Take my name to Mm." *'I can't." "Why n&t?" "Sea engaged." ♦•Well, young man, you can go totohla private office and leave my card, can't you ?" %o, sir." "Whynotf" •|Can Tt." ♦•Why not?" with great- sternness. "Because he's engaged on a case m Bos ton and won't fee m town till tomorrow, * ,&»d the "boy began to question another vis iMqv In the cßotet of cool manners. The writer had an experience with th» g&me boy. He called up the lawyer's office lay telephone- Ms Mr- 0— m?" he asked. "No, sir," replied the boy. "What's your name!" "6a; neyer mind the name, I'll call him up agaln>" "But what's your name?" asked the boy again. "He may want to know." "Never mind. I won't bother you to tell him. I*ll call him- up again or come m again." what's your name?" persisted th« boy. "Njver mind, I say," said the other, pre pajea to ljang up the receiver m a temper. "Ail right, Mr. E—," said the fegy Wffitifr _Thjtfc waa the right name/



FOR SALE, A CAPITAL Section In Havelock Street, adjoining the property of Mr E. Jeffs. The section is well fenced, has a snnny aspect, and is a very desir able site for a dwelling. F. PERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT T/ODHURSTT" A Aft AORES of Good Land, with —tXJCj Dwelling House, Stables, etc, and Growing Crops. An early Inspection invited. Particulars on application F. FERRIMAN. § MIDJ3LERIGG PRINCE. fTIHIS well bred Clydesdale Draught Stallion will travel the Wakanui Road District this season. For terms and full particulars apply to- T. MILLAR, Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, 0 11 Proprietor, Seaview, TTIARMERS and Visitors to Ashburton! I? will find Mrs McGregok's Refresh ment Rooms, at the corner of East and Burnett Streets, the most central and best m town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruit) of the best lw»yi m stock,



FU X SALE. ALFORD FOREST KOAD. I have for Bale—Half an acre of land upon which Is erected a Comfortable House 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. FOH bALE, ' CAMERON STREET 1 have for Sale—A very Comfortable Dwelling of seven rooms, with convenient tffioea, together wirh quarter acre of good land, well laid out m lawa and garden The buildings are constructed of the very best material, and the workmanship is unequalled Foil particulars on application to F. FERRIMAN.



Always ready for use, Guaranteed not to injure the wool. Will wash off on scouring without leaviDg a stftin. Eolv by F. F X »■ BIM AN. ASHBURTON, N.Z. . _________ LOTS 12 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, WILLOW STREET, TREVORTON. WHY pay rent when with a Deposit of £25 or £30 you can acquire the freehold of nearly an Acre of land, upon which i 3 erected i\ comfortable house of 4 rooms, for £85. The interest on the unpairl portion of Purchase Mocey at the rate of 6 per cent, only amounting to about la 3d per week. The property is aitunted m close proximity to the River, and is convenient alike for fishing, bathiDg, and firewood. Full parrieuiars on application. 3 F. FERRIMAN.



FOii SALE, OXFORD STREEL 1, HAMPSTEAD. H4LF-AORE of Fvnt Class Land, lots 69 and 70. ;F. FERRIMAN. BEBGEJti'S BHEJKP-MAJBK IJNQ euMPOSIiION. IN THREE COLORS BLACK, RED, BLUE The finest and most economical Sheep- Branding oil m the Market. Read the opinions of leading Sheep-Farmers m Otago : WE IHTEND USINO IT AGAIN From N.Z> Agricultural Co., Waimea Houee, Gore, May 22, 1897. Deab Birs,—We have found Merger's Marking Oil to be a good and durable sheep branding material and intend using it again \b being cheaper than the preparation formerly used for the purpose.— P. J. Patebson, Stat. Mgr. UUDOUBIEDLY MORE ECONOMICAL THAN OIL AND LAMPBLAOK| From J. M. McKenzie, Bushy Park Estate, Palmeraton. May 19, 1897. Deab Sirs, —I have great pleasure m stating that Bebger's Sheep Branding Com pound that I received from you hae given me every satisfaction, and is undoubtedly more economical than oil and lampblack. I MAKH A POINT OF KSOOMMENDIKG IT From Robert Logan, Maritanga, Hyde, May 19, 1897. Deab Mrs,—l have uaed Beegee's Branding oil for some years, and have found it bo satisfactory that I make a point of recommending it. The liquid m the drums is of the same consistency right from i top to bottom, and requires no stirring, ONLY TO BS USED TO BE APPRECIATED. From James Taylor, Wairuna, Clinton. May 15, 1897. Dear Siks,—J used Bbrgbr's Branding oil, black and red, last season on my flock, and I am perfectly satisfied with the results To cheep farmers the preparation is invalu. able, being always ready and highly eco nomieal. It has onlvto he used to be appre dated, GIVEN EVERY SATISFACTION FOR SEVERAL YKARS. I<Vm John Elliot, Glaribrook Station, Middlemarch. May 18, 1897. My Eear Sirs,—lv reply to your inquiry regarding I brier's Sheep Marking Com pound. We have used this Compound on tilooru r fi icka for several years and it has jiven every eatisfaction. It ia of even quality and is ready for use. I fi-id it lasts well, being quite legible on full woolled ikins. It iB much more economical than brand made with the old materials (lamp black and. oil), es owing to its even quality, there is no waste.



F. FERRIMaN. I BONIDUST—The very best Manure} which can be applied to the soil. i GUANO- Which has givtn great, satis- < faction throughout the District th< liiet thrae &easi>ns. BRANDITSG OiLS —Manufactured by Lewes, Berger and Sons, England. The ve?y beat artide on tho market T HAVE a sum of £10,000 to lend on JL morig'ige of Freehold Farm Lauds, m SBnii to suit borrowers, a; 4| to 5 per cent. Also a sum of £20,000 io invest m one earn a security showing an ex ceptionally good margin at 4 per cent. F. FERRIMAN. FOR SALE AT TREVORTON, (CORNER Section, containing f of an J acre, well fenced and stockod with fruit trees. '.I here is also a pump with a good supply of water. Price—£4o. F. FERRIMAN. FOIi BALM, £HAVE for sale on the Beach Road, Corner Seccion, containing £ acre of ijood land, upon which is erected a live roomed housa. Full particulars u oa ap plication. F. FERRJMAN.



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