THE HOUSEHOLD

THE SCREEN OF TODAY.

The Many Useful and Pleasant Purpo««i Which This Pretty Article Serves. Among the useful objects and necessary pieces of furniture which have become as essential as the tables and chairs of the household Good Housekeeping names the icreens of today as a wonderful adjunct. Their form and size are about the same through all the varieties that are put on the market, except m those that for fasbiou's sake are fantastic m shape. And then what a need they fill! If the dining room is near j the kitchen, the screen plays the part of a go between and does faithful duty. On a cold night, when at all costs ventilation ia necessary, it is the screen which comes be tween the inmates and the cold air from outside, giving shelter from the wintry blasts. In the apartment they serve to hide the radiator, that iron warming place which, I although gilded, looms hideous m halls and ' rooms. If a screen is put before it, the warm air still flows upward and seems te i emanate from the pretty flowers and bril liant birds adorning the charming panels. For the cozy corner, how delightful! It shuts out the world and invites to pleasant slumber. It gently stands between us and those unkind visions which trouble the eyes. When the fire is too strong, and its cheerful glow reddens and flushes our faces, the screen ia the ready helper m the time of need. It is the invalid's best friend, and forms, as it were, a wall between her and the eddies of air that seem to beat upon her face. On the broad piazza it is the hide and seek, and by the aid of its three divi sions one can enjoy the sunshine and air I unseen. t

Fancy Knitting.

This puree is knitted with four needles and coarse purse twist. T*wo colors are used, and a part of the purse is knitted with two silka used together. Two skeina of each color are required and a set of fancy bars of wood or metal, with ring and chain attached to them, and a tassel. Any two colors can be used—old gold, with black, or crimson or blue. With blue silk cast on one pin 88 stitches, leaving an end with which the purse Is aft erward to be joined on to the bars. Knit 1, purl 1 for 13 rows, knit the first stitch of every row, and at the end of it, with the silk forward, slip the last stitch as if to purL

Cat off the silk, and upon another needlt knit 12 rows the same; then use four piiw, join the two parts and knit 1, purl 1 for 2 rounds. Now change the silk, and with gold knit X, purl 1 for 22 rounds. Join the blue silk end use the blue and gold together. First Round*—Put the silks over the ceedle, round from the back toward the left hand and knit 8 together; repeat from * all round. Second Round—Knit plain, taking the long stitch through at the back of it and the next stitch at the front. If the stitches seem obscure, Just raise the left hand needle to clear them. Repeat these two rounds till there are 12 or 14 patterns. After the first round of this pattern, you knit 3 double stifcehea together—i. c., two stitches of the double silk. The remainder of the purse is knitted with single silk of either color; cut off one of them and fasten the end. Knit 7 rounds plain, then reduce the purse gradually to the tassel. Knit 7. Knit 2 together; repeat all round. Knit a round plain. Knit 6. Knit 2 together; repeat. Knit a round plain. Continue to decrease In this way, and, lastly, knit 2 together all round, draw up the few remaining stitches and sew on the tassel. Sew the purse firmly on the bars with buttonhole stitch. '

SfILK PURSE.

The Housekeeper's New Fad.

For the past eight or ten years plates, large and small, thin and heavy, severely simple and wonderfully extravagant m decoration, have held first place m the hearts of housekeepers who delight m the giving of dinners whereat many changes of china are necessary. The smart and friend ly rivalry between women who can indulge their fancy for plate collecting has been carried to ths utmost, and now, says The Decorator and Furnisher, Venetian glass has suddenly become wonderfully popular with the women whose purses are never more than half empty. In the shops, where all delicate and breakable wares are gen erously exposed under broad stretches of plate glass windows, whole shelves are fill ed with crystal vases, goblets, bowls and cups, tenderly tinted as the rainbow, full of color as a field of wild flowers and frag ile as the robin's egg, i

Apple and Rice Pudding.

One quart of boiled rice, 8 pints of quar tered apples, washed and cored without peeling, one-half cupful of sugar, a cupful of boiling water. Place man earthen pud' ding dish, alternating apples and rice, with a layer of apples on top pressed closely to gether into the rice, with skin side up. Bake an hour.

Fig Filling For Cake.

Btew one-half pound of chopped figs In a sirup made of one-fouth cupful of water and half cupful of sugar. Spread this when it is quite thick. It Is excellent. Another nice fllling may be made by using raisins Instead of fi^s, treating them in the same way. ____.

For Cleaning Milk Bottles.

Stale tea leaves are said to be excellent for cleaning bottles that have had milk is them. Put a few leaves In the bottle, pour In water, shake, then rinse out with clear water. It will make them clear as crystal and remove any partiole of milk.

THE ASHBURTON dUABDJAfI .• MONDAY, NOTEMBEK 20, 1890

Printed and published by Hhnry Willis o Pater Street, ABhburton, for the Proprie tore, at their Printing Office, Burott Street, Ashburton, MONDAY, NoT«mb«r2o,lß99





THOMAS ROLLITT, WAK4NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 285 ASHBURTON. nnßja Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS.



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, ASHBPRTON 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 ie the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollitb & Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUHTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleated to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR (DHE 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 exchange.



T H. UNDBILL ANJD CO., T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS. JO URNISHIKG UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASHBUBTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belb. 3 J. V. DE BEEE, WATOHMAKEE & 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 suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED. ' All Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO HAND. Also—



1 MIDDLEMGG PLUME. npHIS well bred Clydesdale Draugbb S'.allion will travel.the Wakanui Read District this season. For terms and full particulars apply to- 3 1- MILLAR, Groom m charge, Or P. STEWART, '-' _^ 1 Proprietor, Seaview. FARMERS and Visitors to Aehburton will find Mrs McGkkgob's Refresh meiit Rooms, at the comer of East and Burnett Streets, the most ceDtral aud best m town. Hot Luncheons daily from 12 to 2. Tea, coffee and light refreshments at al hours. Confectionery and fruic of the best Iways m stock. c ■—■ __ __ THIS is a new advertisement, reminding you that if you have not yet tried M'Ker zie'e Hondai-Lanka Tea, you're behind the times. T. H. Undrili. 4 [b, phdbiu,



SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.S. 8.8.A The Best Brands obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONE 3 and OIL for above. ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOK! NEW EASY! AND CRESCENT! At Town Prices, ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less m Price WATER POTS and BOCKEITS. Jußt m time for the Dry Weather. AT W. H. COLLINS & COS., "HARDWARE EMPORIUM. 51 EAST STREET ASHBURTON, Telephone-14 & 15. P.O 80x—35.



*?SK! I OUB XLLUSTBATED MAGAZINE | £'«•. of; spkijn& a2nx> hummer goods, ! Is now isa course of preparation, and will be ready on or about SEPTEMBER 21. Write tor one. Ib will be sent poßt free ; on application, to any address m the Colony: IN THE MEANTIME— Oub~ Goods abe .! LADIES 1 OuR GoODS ARH Cheaper, Fresher, 1 Cheaper, Fresher, and more f otlish I SHOULD WRITE FOR i AND MOEE Styltsh than those Obtain- i than those Obtai nable] m the.coun- j able m the coun- W. STRANGE & C 0..8 MEROJAKT?, MANUFACTURERS, & FAMILY DRAPERS, t , 56 SHEEP SHEARS.



o u.r s p,e;c ia l r ,— >— |shipm;ents >-^~>^ fel SPRING & SUMMER GOODS |oP = Including the Very LatestJNoveltiea m MILLINERY, DRESS GOODS, MANTLES, GLOVES, COSTUMES, HOfIERY, DRESSES, SUNSHADES, MEN'S AND BO*S' CLOTHING, SERGES. WORSTEDS, Etc. (for made-to-order Suits and Sinj'Je Qsrments) have just been opened up, and we can assure you that Latest Novelties f\ nan fall £ ftranfix/a Latest Novelties Newest Stiles UfJUUIOII UlairllVQ Newest Styles Are this Season's Consignment ot New, Beautiful, and Useful Things, specially Shipped to us by our London House, (139 141 Wool Exchange, E. 0.)



FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW ORR. 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 Coßtumea excellent value New Millinery. Call and see the new selec loly goods, 2s 3d, 2s 6d, 3s, 3s 6d, to 5s tions of the latest Millinery including ,j Paris models m Hats and Bennetts. r>\ 7« *t ~7i 7- o i 77~. 771 Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges Is 4d, Is 6Jd metaUift priata prinfcß from m gmt(kQ . Is lid, 2a 3d, ?a lid; to w *; sh> * Nuns' Veiling. Cream, White, PiDk, Corn New Laces, C 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 sizas Is 6d upwards. Cycling -——• — -— — ———- Gloves, Evening Gloves all prices and Men's Boater Hats great variety ab lowest shades from 6d. possible price. _ . . Ladies and Gents' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought ab bought ab lowest prices, every pair big reduction m Home market. guaranteed. A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths . aqaifia mb abiik of arp ets, Brussels, from beab English manufacturers, splendid j Tap9ifcry Sqmraa, also Blanket 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 Oeescbnt Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 10a.



" God made the « q 01) madb the ' Country, Man made [ |f£ }$ JHE COUNTRY Cocntey, Man made the Town."-Copper ' the Tow N ."-Cowper IS Pleasanter, as well as Healthier, than Life> Town-buf it comes more expensive, chiefly— i THroSv A, SON ] Because-PmcES ace go MoCii Higher m the ( THE REASON ' i why..? j Country than they are m the Town. ( WHY? j This is jußt why so many Ladies shop with us, for by doing bo they nob only nd MUCH / OUR PEICES ARE INFINITELY CHEAPER THAN \ MUCH CHEAPER ! ( THOSE RULING IN THE COUNTRY, / CHEAPER But, aho, that they get better quality and a much wider choice LOTS of Ladies resident m the Country visit Town but seldom, yet shop regularly with us— Shopping by Post ( \ Shopptno *v p™* C 7 "ZZ ?\ -tJ Y,PO ST! j *?*>££• All that Ladies residing m places distant from Chri«tchurch, 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 an d plainly as possible, enclose stamps, costal noteß, or P. 0.0.? and torwara at once to üb. z: «ar, i commissions received by post i ssa. Art) as faithfully and zealously attended to as if the customer oame..in^persoa 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. i FIRST SALE takes place m CHRISTCHURCH on 23rd NOVEMBER, 1899. CATALOGUES CLOSE ON 20th November. Consign — SEED COMPANY'S SIDING, Addington, account D. Thomas, First Sale TIMABU takes place there on istDECEMBEB, 1899. Consign-NEW ZEALAND LOAN COMPANY'S SIDING, Timaru. IN BOTH OASES ADVISE ME FULL PARTICULARS PROMPTLY TO ASHBURTON. i DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTOF.



JUST OPENED. 6 CASES ex ('SB J KUMAKA" o— _. 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 and Safcin Novelties m BELTP, BUCKLES and DRESB CLASPS Wtite Cycling Gloves White Silk Gloves While Milanese Gloves. BLOUSE JAPANESE* FANCY SILKS (very recherche), WHITE and CREAM PIQUE, and PIQUE STRIPES, Black Grenadines, BLACK SICILLIAN & Fancy and Plain BLACK LUSTRES THE LATShT IN BKADFOED FANCY DRESBEB D&CCA CALICOES, splendid value, TUC KED MUSLINS, very new Hearth Ruj?s from 2»6d up, LARGE SIZES. A very pretty range of ROMAN WORK, including TABLE OfiKTRES, SIDEBOARDS, & TABLB COVERS, QUILTS m Honeycomb, Marcella and Satin £II every day lines m Household requirements at Corner Prices, viz., Tickings, Sheeting?, Shirtings, and Flannellettes. WE EXCELL IN TOWELS BOYS' GALATEA BLOUSES m four Sizes MEN'S HARDWEAR TROUSERS One case of Boys' SERGE SAILOR SUITS 6s 6d. COME and SEE THESE' A large Assortment of Ladies', Girls' and Boys' Hose LADIES LACE EMBROIDERED Hose very stylish. T£E LEADING HOOSE FOR Gents Mercery, Ties, Bows, Braces and Collars. MEN'S SWEATERS for Cycling We wilt show on Monday nexb a SPECIAL range of Boots and Shoes including LADIES TAN OOZE UALF SHOES 10s 6d GENTS TAN OOZE CALF SHOES 20s Girls' Boys' and Childrens Tan Shoes to suit 3 years old to 15 years SPECIAL PURCHASE MEN'S COLONIAL BOOTS, from SuckliDg's, Bhezb and Standard Factories ; We can do Leather Goods WELL. FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR. Extraordinary value m Xrnas Cards 12 for 2i (packets) 10 for 8d (boxed with envelopes) 25 4d „ 10 „Is 3d i, 25 6d  12 „Is 9d „ 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 Xmaa order now to avoid disappointment. NORTHCOTE &" HEFFORD "THE COBNEB," j



- 25.000 - COOKING U 111 li II RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLO .NT* THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE COAL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no settingTrequired. With Stove Pipe can bo worked ont n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Ti ami REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or donble ovens. High or low pressure boilers: ,„.,„ .„,_ »Q*. mi ,_ I, Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or frwn the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN,



I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock m East Streot, INSPECT INSPECT A freeh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rotfiernm. Watcher also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fasb becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LARGE ASSORTMENT just m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooohea, bangles, albertß, 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 sizeu and shapes. I have just landed a MACBINE for ALTERING the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or iv any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait, REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRANK CURTIS, THE LEADING WATCBMAKER & JEWELLER, npo Stand This Season At Ashbueton LINKSHOT, By Chalnshot—dam La Diva { by Bun* dora, out of Minille, by Traducer—Opera. Apply to E. HEALY, Groom ia Charge. Mr Cookson's Stables. 8 280 Smoke New Veaua



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGBR, SIGNWRITBR, Eic. BUSINESS PEOPuR requiring Sign writing would find it to their inierest to consult J. !■. HIGGS, as he Joes tho work himself, therefore there is n<"> recond profit to pay. Ilia ability is well known »a formerly signwrlter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has 6evered all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latest) 9 signs m WALL PAPERS, m stock. tanobed"""stjreet. Fiank Curtis, THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watcl»mal*er, & Je^weller JUST ARRIVED FROM HOME NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. |



BICYCLED—I have been appointed Agent for the Raleigh and Hollis Bicycles. ,The > aleigh is one of the highest grade machines made ; it is not a cheap machine ; do not buy cheap machines; the best is always Ihe cheapest m the end. The price is— Specials-£2B, Racers £26, Road Racers £25, Light Koadsters £22 10a ; Ladies' Bicycles from £20 to £25 The Holms (now all the rage m the North (Bland) is made by J, Hollis and Sons, Birmingham, England, Gun and Rifle Manu facturers—(HoUis 1 Guns have a world-wide reputation, and need no advertising). This machine I can recormnend, as it is impossible for this firm with their reputation to make an infetior article. The price is exactly the wme as the English factory figure, viz—-£2O for Lady's or Gentleman's Easy terms can be arranged for either machine ; e> 12 monthß guarantee given. I rff^r you as follows : Potatoes (table) Is 91 per Baok ; O*t Sheaf Chaff £2 10s ppr ton, whole Oats 6% per sack, Crushed O.its 6s per eack, Chick Wheat 5j per sick. Factory Cheese 6:1 per Ib, Bacon (wh^U) 7d, Californlan Onions 133 per oaee of 100 bs net; Butter Cases, for export, 2i each ; all delivered free, Sacks to be re turned. 10 26



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tancbed Strbet, Next to McConnell and Cumpton'e Stables Samples of Wheat, Oats, Barley, Clover, | and other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest piice obtained AGENT for all kinde of Farm Machinery. 2£ per cent commission added only to cost price I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, | Honey, Horee Hair ; Cash given i BUTTER—Now that the shipping season has started, I am prepared to treat with farmers for salt butter for shipment) Home, j Boxes Bupplied. Call for circular Fatmora 1 and Tradesmen's Books kept, I Debts collected, Houses let, Farms sold; Trust Money to lend at current rates I AM AGENT FOR- i Howden and Montcrlef'a Famous Garden Seeds Murchison's Scrub Exterminator—Sudden death to the Californian Thistle Jardoo Fertiliser—A new discovery for growing Pot Plants, and for garden use Field and Gardan Manured supplied from live tons down to bags Kbowlo's Reliable Insecticides for destroy ing Scale, Blight, etc, on Fruit Treea and Flowers; grow Fruit, not diseased stumps; death to the greeh aod black aphis now attacking Roses ; information given re all insect and fungoid pesta Clark's Calf Feeder—Odo of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliances Preservatis, for preserving Butter ; greatly us*>d now m all factories m Victoria Vickery Egg Preservative—Will keep Eggs fresh for 12 months Roberts' Simplex Incubators ~ Poultry farmers Bhould Bee this machine A and W McCarthy's Fibhing Tackle and Gnna Kemp's Patent Sheep Branding I/quid— The Australasian says this branding fluid is the best we have ever used



JJBILEL REFRESHMENT ROOMS BURNE T STRKfcT. j UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. ~C~A P0 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.C. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Picnics, etc—town or ountry Terms on application



FTIHE GENUINE DR GUILLIER JL ELIXIR Tonic, Glalrons, and An tl •Billons pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of that remedy Hue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Paris. Dr Guillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Purga tivo and as a Depurative, it is the boat remedy against all bilious and glairious disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Guillie's Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the hearb, rheumatism, goat, fever, influenza, si m diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that yon get the Genuine Dr GaiJlie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney, H.S.W. Unequalled and Invincible WoodsMSreat Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds, 1b & 1



CARD. Tl/T ISS H. FRIEDLANDER MANICURIST, Aboade Chambers, Ashburton. Fours from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. 10 19g BOOTS. BOOTS Gigant 0 Sale Now On TUIC arrived and opsned up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMER SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7a 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoe 3, only 63 lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 5s 6J, Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d. largest stock m town to choose from. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges.



CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONET '.IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, Ab "exceptionally low rates of interest. TTIOR FORMS OF~APPLICATION ANi •j FULL INFORMATION Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER. Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner.



ISLINGTON _ MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any ( IrStlylncrbased production wherever used, satisfaction given every where Niooll Bbos. store five varieties of thiß celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantitiee. Letters will receive prompt- attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS NEW SEASON'S SEEDS. RAPE, Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Cowgrass, etc., ab lowest market prices NICOLL BROS., East Streeb



FEED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Next Door Bank of Now Zealand, BAST STREET, ASHBUKTON. 10 196 | _ MISS GRAHAM, ARCADE CHAMBERS. /"I ENERAL and Legal Copying, Test' %JC monials, Circulars, Specification?, and Docnments of all descriptions promptly and Accurately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter and supplies. Pupils by epecial arrangement. 298 Licensed to sell Stamps* MI*fcTCAKbON~ " nnEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ, JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Boad East. Ig3 HOW IS IT the Alcorn'b can sell so cheap t Easy, wheu you know that their rent ia less than 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 Aloorn's, Msvalock Street, where you will get them good as well as cheap. WANTED Known—That Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make c, display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown ia Ashburton* f I IONAL, fat's makia' Tougal sac blythe- X like ?■' "It isa the Heeland tea o' tba Mackenzie he ia drinkin', to be surely !' Smoke New Venue



Wicoll Bros.  TTTE ARE CASH BUi'ERS OF FAT SHEEP AND LAMBS AT HIGHRtoT MARKET RATES. NICOLL BROS, East Street, Ahhbnrton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS.! TjIARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space at any time to suit tnelr own convenience, by com municating with as. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. 8 * J?KiiTILISJ£BS~~ FOR GARDEN USB MATT be obtained m Cwb. and.halfJiCwt B*ga from NIOGLL BROS., District Agent 3 TELE CHRISCCHUROa MEAD CO Limited;