The Ashburton Guardian.

price : One Peimy

Ashburton;. M^aJ^y* January 16, 1899.

XX. NO,' 4701



t. BULLOCK. " ~~b'Oli .SA.LE. SHEEP FARM, Good Healthy Country, near Baling Station 1180 Acres 1180 Welt watered with County Water Races. With extensive improvemects, viz,—Farm house of ecven rocm3, 6 stalled stable, loos boxes, shearing shed, sheep dip, force, pump, etc., etc., growing crops of turnips and oals, the property of Mr Adam Jackson. A portion leasehold at a low rectal and the remainder freehold. , B >8v terms of paymeut can be arranged, T. BULLOCK. -■ FOB -KALk! '■ A LLOTMENTS m Trevorton asJfoUows iL *' ■ . ■ _ LOT 8, containing 34 perches. Corner Leeston and Suffolk Street. LOTS 16 and 29, each containing SIJ perches, fronting Sudbury Street. LOTS 40 and 42, containing 1 rood, 2 peroheßs fronting Sufiolk Street; Offers are mv ted for the purchase of tho above allotments an a whole, or separately. "~ T. BULLOCK. ~ TO LET,"" T\ WELLING of five rooms, centrally XJ situated m Tansred street. Apply to T. BULLOCK 10 JbEl\ " TTOUSE and Land on East Belt. 8 ACRES. S Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~~TO~PRINTERS AND OTHERS. TO LET at & Low Kentsl—Pn mises m the Arcade recently occupied by Mx A. J. Baxter, and FOR BALE—Quantity of Printer's Type, Frames, etc. Apply T, BULLOCK TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL, Premises ia Moore Street, next Hitching and Milsom. Apply to T. BULLOCK ~¥o~T¥~t7~ /"10TTAGE of 4 roomß, with verandah, and \J Scullery at back ; also detached Wash house, centrally situated m Cameron Street* Only a few minutes walk from Railway Station, T. BULLOCK, Agent. tTn^wTli), TO LET; at a low rental, viz—6s 6d per week. 2 h ACRES 2£ Fronting Bartend and Grove Streets, toge ther with four-roomed Cottage thereon; good Cooking Range. Apply to T. BULLOCK " eT w. hanmek I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were clients of tho old firm of Hanraer and Graves, and others with whom I have m the past done business, that I shall be represented at the Stock Sales held m the. Ashburton County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R. Blakd to aot as my Auctioneer. Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may ba favored with a share of what is going. For the time being I shall occupy the old offices which I have been m for the pasb six years m West Street, and m connection with the new business shall carry on (she sgenciea already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14,1898. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. T HAVE taken the Well Lighted and jJ_ Commodious third Floor mMr John VMhe's Store m Timara as heretofore, and shall offer at the Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will be held on DECEMBER 50th, and all Wool should be forwarded by '.the 27th December, to ensure being catalogued. I am prepared to make advances FREE Of COMMISSION on all Wool sent forward. Woolpacks and Twine at Lowest Current Ratee. E. W. HANMER, JOHN R BLAND, 08 Auctioneer Trcntis* jwitLd free, it v ill trash you more shan »1J the yenrs you've llre-1. Kvcry u-om.>r> should read it.. Writ- Profpwor Hermann, French Sn-cialist, •to Collins-('luce, Mthiou:lie. ~T~ r you Sc~rS¥S, Write to me for valuable free Hook <tiici;< ntjisf yviir. ■'■Selves. Professor Ilunnmin. fp;p.:.i!i.i. 40 C H ns< place, Mellvni'-ii" • , CIICCCpiMp MCtf^TarVic-tilars free, how 1 > OUrrtKINU sVli.il aa-LtSe .J*il.v found a cure atter specialists failed. AdUreis llaiiold 8, Usli, 0.P.0. t Melbourue. Tnfc IrSLJIbT a i,out tS:e;ii*.vi-., !()0 Pftgss. Posted, (id., m stamp". ( nycoln:i.v). I'k.^wsoj* tt'KBSTRB, SpeoUlist, Exhibiiion-Btrcst, Mi.>l!ioiinit>. ~K CURTIS, WATGHMAKBB, TEWELLEK & OPTICIAN. (Late Watchmaker for A. Gunderson, Chriatohurob.) SUCCESSOR TO R. MURRAY, BEGS to intimate that he has now opened up his new Stock of WATCHER JEWELLERY, and CHRIST. MAS NOVELTIES. Watches and Clocks Promptly Repaired. Jewellery made up to order and repaired at shortest notice. LARGE &TOCF OF 'ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS.



PUBLIC. NOTICES. THE AUSTRALIAN WIDOWS' FUND LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Ltd. MONEY TO LEND on Agricultural and Paatoral Properties. C J FOWLER, Resident Secretary, Wellington, 0 J OWEN, Resident Secretary, Christchuroh, DAVID THOMAS, 12 269 District Agent, Afihburton. > m ! w S-^ IS 2 a |!lj|fl^. o ■ t 1 t-" ' N !:! ' HH ""' Qi^: : : I 1 * *^D i zL oca - ■• ■ i —— ■ —■ ■ —;—-1 THE j CASH " BOOT STORE . (Next to NicollJßroe.) TTHHE Leading Boot Store m Ashburtoc. iHF FINEST STOCK ft LARGEST ASSORTMENT. 8 AH Goodß importe.ij first hand, and retailed at lowest priest. J UST ARRIVED - Ladies' Glace kid Shoes m Black and Tan. 1 adies' Glace K'd Boots and Tan Boots, Lii-.iies' Glace American Shoes. L'dieb' Evening Shoes m all colours.! Shoes for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20s. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen- I tal Goods SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER- McDonald & McDiarmid. EAST STRIBT. J. NICHOLAS, Manager! George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EASE STREET, IT AS jusb received a large consignment of Watches, Clocks, etc,, suitable for j WKDOIMG FB&SENTB and is now selling at Christchuroh Prices. REPAIRS, Eto, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION * GUAP ANTEED. ■_ — AT SALE OF SUMMER Drapery & Clothing, rr*HE Whole Stock of NEW SEASON'S GOODS MUST BE SOLD. Great Beductions. Wonderful Bargains. EEMEMBER SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 i A. P. WILLIAMSON, GASH BEAPER & CLOTHIEB, ] TANOREJD STREET.



■&EAT' -^x.-; POWDER POWDER, V EATING'S POWDER, "'EATING'S POWDER, V powdfr, ■•^eating's powder, Pugs: FLISAS, KILLS -! MOTHS.p BERTLES, mPMLESS TO ANIMALS HAiIMLtCHS TO ANIMAL 3 HARMLE S TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS fc is unrivalled m destroying Fleas, Bugs COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS m FURS und every other speuies of insect Sp^rfsmen will find this invaluable for destroying flf-as m the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs Tt>e Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of Ihomas Keating Sold m Tins cnly KBATING'3 WORM TVBLBTS KKATIJNG'S WORM T'BLaTS kw; a ting's wokm tablets KKAiiNG'rf wokm Tablets KKATIISG'S WORM TABLKTsj (a PURELY VEGE TABLE SWEETMEAT) both iv appearance and tas'e, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain rem=<!y for INTESUNAL or THREAD WORM-*. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, aud is especially adapted for Children. Soid m Tins by ail druggists. Proprietor: Thomas Keating, Londou Gold Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH -Jfcla.y-ire'vci'j Oppression, Neurtilgfia, tto. • Cured by .; ESPIC'S CIGARETTES "OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The peciorn I JPnmi g'Otoi" ISfspio is the most efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. Seventy years of succesß. J. ESPIC, Parts, 20 rue Si- Las are Melbouknf, Messrs Boukbaud and Co, Hosier Lane, Wholt sale Agents. Sold by all Obemists and Druggists. Kequite tbe sigcaturc on every ciga rette, f E-.ch box of Oignrette;; and powd<l&| I contains a prospectus with directions rip HE GF2SUINK Dft GUILLIEI* X EJJXIR Tonic, Glainms. and Ann Bisons, Pre pared by Dr Pan! Gage Fila, Chc-miat of the Ist Ciasa. . The only proprietor of that remedy Kue <le Grenelle, S. Gt-rmain, Paris Dr Guiiiie's Elixir is one of Ihe roust economical medicines, both as a Purga tive and as a Depurative, it is the Wt remedy against all bilious and giairiout disorders. Fir rnora than seventy five years Dr' G-aiHie's Elixir has been employ-d with success against oiseasi'S of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout., fever, it.fluenza, si m diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you gefc the Genuine Dr Guiiiie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Pao.l Gige, 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. LOW VIIALIT7 DH CHURCHILL'S Syrup ot Hypophosphite of Lime is prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consump tion, Chronic Cough and general debility TT contains two of-the principal ingredients necessary *• for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaint*, vi Phosphorus and Lime. It canno be too highl veoommended tor delicate children, Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup ol HYrOPHOSPHITES a real brain food, and m cases where muscufa and nervous exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputa liion. Baoh bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature. Prepared only by SWAN, CHEMIST. PARIS PKINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN 'QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Packed iti Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROCERS "J ' ■"■ ■■■■■'- ■ ' " "■' ■*■ Fok Indiukstion, the beat remedy is un r doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free iron injur ovut drugs. Acting atonoe as a, splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearlj 100 years they have proved ra.equallec' fcr 'udigeation, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach complainte. Sold m boMes *b IJd, 2s 9d .and lie, by all Wed.) i cine Vender* thr»«j?h*qt tifaf w«fld,



WANTED, FLOUR! FLOUR (—Further great re ductions at Fletcher Bros. Cash Supply Stores. SAVE MONEY by buying your Flour from us imrl baking your own bread — Fletcher Bros , E<vst Street, Ashburton, and High Street, Christchurch. VT7"ANTED Known—Shipment of New yV Laces, Embroideries, Fall Nets, White Giovee, at remarkably low prices. — W H Collier, The Corner I "OOUND—In Tancred Street, the cheapest !JD aud most reliable Boot Shop.— j \\j~a oVs ZealanAia Boob Store. r"'RNDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 jJL 2X v'rg oi boots.—Apply fco Mellob' ! £i alar.i n 4 3oot *■ toie. f |iRY 'O'l DWE'vj Refreshment Rootm JL. fc ci C'ip of Fresh Tea, etc. Ice ifl i-ainf rriJ Iced Dunks, Ripe Tomatoes, Apucots, Peuc. c?, Choice Buianas, etc, always jp r! < <.m. WANTED Know n—Good value (or Hfctl money at MjJllob's, Zealandia Boot Store, FOR Bale, Cheap—Six Doze\- of Ohildren'B ankle straps.—Mbllob's Zealacdia Boot S'toro. ./ 1, "S I A N T E D .(Known—Ladies' Pretty 'V ?' Waiking Shoes m great variety at Mklloe's Zealandia Boot Store. W~"~ ANTED Known—Mes G Hamilton begß to inform the Public of Ash burton that she is prepared .to pay the highest cash p.'ice for all kinds of New and Second Hand * Clothing, Furniture, etc. Letters atteade.i to immediately. Address —Burnett Street, opposif-e Mail Office. 9 246 WANTED Known—That, when the wind is over and when the dust is gone and Ashburton Housewives commence their Spring Gk-aniag? Mitchell &. Tubnkb are the people for all .descriptions of House hold Furnishings, and their new goods »re now opened. NOTIOE-rWe defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellob's, Tancred Street. WANTED Known—That we have Opened a case of Ladies' Fabric Gloves of really exquisite styles, including a large range of Washing and Cycling Gloves. Special lines m Ladies' Embroidered Hose Sunshades and Umbrellas, per R*ngitira.-— Mitchbl & Tubner rriENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 JL pairs o Mellob's Indestructible' < Boots. Wear like brass. \ i WANTED Known—Pretty Christinas Cards m packets—l 2 for 3d, 25 for 6d and 9d, boxes la.—W H Collikb, The Corner WANTED— A dozen emarb Ladies to try our new kangaroo calf Shoe.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. t^OH Sac, !Jhe»»—sooo pairs of L*d»;a and Men's Boots and Shoe*.—Apply to Mellob, Tancred Street TTTANTED— Wise Mothers ■to try oar V V Indestructible School Booh — Mellob's Zealaudia Boot. St^re, FOR Sale, Cheap—A lot of Men's Bluchers ouly 4b lid'—Mkllob's Zeniandia Boot Store. WANTED KNOWN—That-1 have re ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which i will dispose of at the lowest rates possible, for Cash. Now is an opportunity for those who are m search of reliable goods. As utual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisok, The Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. SELLING OFF—Mas Alcobn, finding that her shop room is insufficient for her increasing business, has decided to offer her toys, dolls, prams, vaseß, and glassware at reduced rates for Christmas and New Year to clear right out of these lines. i TTTANTED—Sixty strong men to try VV the new Kronio (Blucher).—Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. T>EVIEW of Reviews for December XX Christmas Number London News Pears' Annual, Sketch, New Year Cards, Views of Ashburton, Christchurch, and the Colony, each album making a suitable memento to send to friends as a New Year card.—H M Jones MRS ALCORN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stitoh and Mayence Work, White Jean, Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monograms, Woven Initials, dace Pins, Stretchen, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin t Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, PerJine " Arasene, Filosslla, Crewel Embroidery and Silks, Knittings m Tartans and Colour?, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory Crochet Cotton and Materials for Fancy Work generally. 10 32 Express Cycle Works* THE OLDEST AND LARGEST BICYCLE WORKS IN ASHBURTON. LANDELLS & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS, NEXT THE CLUB. RUDGE- W HIT WORTH, RALEIGHS, A WHITE FLYERS, Etc. DO Not be Pursuaded to Buy any par ticu'ar Bicycle, but use your own Discretion, and then come to us, when we have no doubt we will be able to supply you with what you want*. Second-Hand JBl cycles In Great Variety, at all Prices. Bf-CHLORIQE OF GOLD CORE. DRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT I SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chloeidb 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. Addbess : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE, Ashly Souse, Battray Street, Dtmediu, $39 i



J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE just received and will offer to-day A LATE SHIPMENT OF LADIES' CAPES. CAPES FOB THE PROMENADE, CAPES FOR CYCLING. AO.Choioe Goods, and juat Unpacked. J. BALLANTYNE & %#7 j SHOW TO-DAY j YOUNG LADIES' SCHOOL OAPE!*, [ Iv Splendid Select?'; 1* *:id//err* r ' <L\*p; m j Shades of Fawn, .*r?y H'- •». and i Pretty Shades of Greta, »t prt * from [ 12/6 to 25/6 each. j We respeotfully invite iospecti^c of !h3 Goods comptißing fhir Pur? 1' -.se, and would remind inteii^.g rurtsli&'.orij that value and Style mark th.- wholo, . ' One Shilling off every pound dit«ouat for crash.' - ■*;. J. BALMNTYNE & 00. ■■ . . 12 24 Heiity McEiroa CASH BUYEE * ! i of ■ ■• i WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FA'l 1, fitc. WANTED at once—lo,ooo CroSfiijred or Mtrino Pelts. Top Price fo? Fresh and well-saved Pelts ; also 20 ton C!«)an Dry Caul or Kidney FaS, lfr! por lb BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. j I have on Sale— i TEA 80AP i CANLLE3 POTATOES 1 FLOUR fciHARPd i BRAN OATS Chickwheat, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaff. Best Brands and First Quality, at up-to date prices, for pkompt cash. ' Come op to " Mac" and get quotations. AH Goods delivered m Town aud Suburbs. Note the Addreßs— BARING SQUARE, ! ASHBOBTON. ! T. H. Undbill.j [c. ondeill I T H, UNDBILL AND CO., I T7IURNISHING UNDERTIKEBS, ! X 1 ÜBNISHING- UNDERTAKfcRB TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. Private Address, Peter Street, directly , behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 , ASHBURTOh No. 2 INDUSTRIAL BOILDING SOCIETY To be Incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS;: Charles Reid, W. P. V. Preston, Edwabd Gates, Fbancis Scrint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Andikson, H. Stephbnson, SECRETARY : SOLICITOR: Fbbdk. Makeig. E. G. Crisp, BANKERS t The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton, OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Fosb Office Buildings, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Office now open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to I p.m., 2.30 to 5 p«m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays Bazaar Livery Stables. 1* HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of Ashburton that I have taken over j THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett) [Street, from Mb S. Tbevubza, and trusts that I may receive a fair Bhare of patronage of .the general public. CABS MEET ALL TRAINS Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reaaonabie charges, GOOD S ABLINGrf JAMES McOOBMICK. 6 1 [A CARD. HENR~FOED, /^<ASH BUYER Ot 1 FAT LAMBS AKD SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address : Tinwald. 12 20 " Mother ! Give me another piece of that bread and butter!" "You may have another piece of bread and butter, but not that bread, ib is too new ?" A little of Mother Wisdom will be 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 hours, either at his Forge m Wills Street, or at his Private Residence, Grey Street, near High School.—Acyt.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. rpWQ Oases of Specially Selected ELEOTRO-PLATED WARE of elegant design and special quality from the best English and American Makers, marked at prices which will give the Purchasers eXceptional value for their money. ALSO,— A Selection of CHOICE ORNAMENTS of unique Designs and colours, which for genuine value and artistic merit cannot easily be surpassed. Purchasers will do well to inspect our Stocks and aiake early purchases. W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL k TIMBER MERCHANTS Agents For—Royal Ineuranoe Company Ltd. „ Shag Point Coal Company,  Weetport Coal Company, TEN SHILLINGS TEN SHILLINGS, g EVERYONE WHO SPENDS * 10/- CASH no CD g DURING THIS MONTH WITH g g "THE CORNER." | 3 DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT H P° WILL BE PRESENTED WITH W. H. COLLIER'S MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM jxj FEEE. H S FTIHIS Magnificent Album contains lOg worth of Music and 16 X pages of beautiful illustrations, VIEWS OF ASHBURTON, Reproductions from Famous Oil Paintings, ABSOLUTELY FREE. tJI Zfi Don't make any mistake. If you buy from " THE CORNER " you O td set better value than you get from any other firm and you also geb Z X lOh WORTH OF MUSIC \ 171 T> Til TJI hH tT* 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES / JD XiJDiJjJ* *1 C^i Come and get one of these splendid Albums at once, as only a MJ l"H limited number can bo obtained. Nothing like this Album has ever M been Been m A ehburton before. W. O COME AND BEE AND BE CONQUERED 1 CQ IJ2 W. H. COLLIER, | "THE OORNE R." H G. D. fl. HEFEOBD, Manager, ( TEN TEN SHILLINGS ™ "" »««».«—■«■—«—. .«™™«—»«™i^_»~■■ " | EHBURTON GALVANISED IRON WORKS. IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HAEDLEY BROS. TTAVE Just Landed a Large Consignment of MRVESTJWATERIAL HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc., at SPECIAL PRICES. VXJL%, AKD CJIVE US A ttlfcZAl/.' WE have also Jast Manufactured a Special Line m Tinware, Oilfeeds, Oil Bottles, Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. HARDL E~Y BROS., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF SPOUTING, RIDGING, TANKS, Etc PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, & GASFITTERS. EAST STREET H. M. JONES. FREE INSURANCE Against Accident or Death. POLICIES CURRENT from V Days to ISS Months, according to Value Purchased. s£sl per Week for Total Disablement up to Ten VVeeka. J3150 for Death from Accident. Special Concessions to Purchasers of Pianos, Organs, and Cycles. Cash purchasers from 10a will receive a Policy good for Seven Days. 28 °ASES °F BOOKS, TOYS, STATIONERY, AND FANCY GOODS, GLASSWARE AND LEATHER GOODS, ~ry /~\/~\'T7~ Oi PRIZE, Presentation, and Reward Books s from Ward, Lock JlSw \J J\-k5«"™ II™>and Co., Cassell and Co., Routledge, Nesbitt, Religious Traob Society, and others. Beautifully Bound Editions of Bibles, Poeta, and Standard authors. T7l A ~\T/~\~XT r*\ r\f\Y\d ALBUMS, Writing Desks, Work Boxes, X! -OIJN \J JL VjrO\JUks Music Folies, Ladies' Companions, Work Baskets, silk lined, Jewel Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, Purses and Card Caseß, silver mdunted, Silver Pencil Cases, Watches, etc. Electro-Plated Ware—ffi M«S?^y^3! V xLtoJiik} Vases and Glassware, Crysoal and Tinted; latest patterns, choice Designs. Specimen vases from 3d. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS DOLLS The Largest Stock of Toys ever held m Ashburton. All kinds and descriptions, from Id Squeaker to a good Steam Boat or Piano. Horses, Barrows, Whips, Arks, Tea Sets, Games, Balls, Drums, Carts, Prams, Skittles, Cubes, Wood Toys, Tm Toys, Rubber Toys, and Mechanic*!., .. .yd. „,„,.,,..,-r^ i-» » y^/^xTnm--. CEICKET AND LaWN TENMS RACQUETS From Beat Makers. FIAINOS Time Payments from .- ... .« s Per month BICYCLES „ « ■- »• »' School Committees Supplied. LOWEST CASH PRICES m all Departments. Fqual to Cnmtchurcn and DuneJ din Houses. Do your Bußmees here and keep the Trade m the District INSPECTION INVITED. I h. m."Jones.



Shipping. mmr _ rp hk; OO.'S LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, ?ia Monto Tfdee, B!eneriffe & Plymouth. Best) Accommodation for all classes of Passengers at Lowest Rates. j i 1 Port of ] Sfceamerß. Tons. Departure. Data. Rimutaka 451S Lyttelton Tan. 19 Rakaia 6688 — Feb. 16 Papanui 7000 Wellington March 23 Wakaniii "COo — A Pri! 26 Ruahine • 6127 — May 11 ~~ CARGO STEAMERS. Waikafco I 4767 | — j J*n Qn. Louise | 3385 | — 1 Jan Otarama | 3808 | — | Feb For farther particulars apply ta FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Agents, Ashburton, ' ' SHAW, SAYILL AND ALBION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR LONDON. JS%.A- "OOYAL MAIL STEA- MERS, with superior j^jjffi&S&Bm aooommodationfor aliokssQß dmeßimSßm 0 £ passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Tenerlffe and Ply mouth, _^ Vessel Tons Commander From Date. Aotea .» 6364 Kidley ... Wel'b'n Feb 2 Jiothio — 7730 Evans ... Wel't'n Mar 2 CARGO STEAMERS. Matatua.- 3322 Holmes iLyt'l't'n Jan 7 Delphic ... 8355 Sowden — Jan 11 Rangatira 1045 Burton — )March E, W. HANMEK. Agent. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited STEAMERS SAH FKGMLIITKLTOtf AS UNDER: For Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thura day and Saturdays NQTE—For extra sailings see advertise ment m Christchurch papers Dunedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Pioton,, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are subjecb to alteration; reference should therefore be made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hoar of sailing Foe further particulars apply to F. FERRYMAN, Agent, Ashburton WE IHYITB FARMEEJS TO CALL AND INSPECT THE McCOKMICK Reaper & Binder XTTHICH Secured the b»IXjV1&B MEDAL for the BEST BINDER on the ground at the Christchurch A. and P. Show. We have sold out our ■ first Consignment of these WORLD FAME MACHINES, and would adviae farmers to call eablt if they wish to secure the BEST BINDER the 'WORLD HAS EYFR PRODUCED. We are also Agents for the Colonial Drill, Which was awarded the GOLD MMDA.IU for BEST COMBINED DRILL ab fche Drill Trial on Mb Boau's farm. Morrow f Bassett & Go, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON M. PHIEST, Manager, Trust and Agency COMPANY OF AUSTRAL* ASIA, Ltd. incorporated 1860. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000 SUBSCRIBED , £1,750,000 RESERVE FUNDS (British Coubols, etc.) £200,000 SOLICITORS AND AGENTSi Messrs Wynn-Williams and Brown, Christchurch. Messrs Chapman and Tripp, Wellington, Messrs Sainsbury and Logan, Napier* Head Office m New Zealand— 211, HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHUECH. £30,000™~t0 Lend at 5 per cent. ON FREEHOLD FARM LANDS. Advances can be repaid at six months' notice, and e?en sums up to three-fifths o amount borrowed can be paid off at any time by giving three months' written notice. JAS. NATHL. HAMEK, J Manager and Inspector for New Zealand: j MR OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT, (Late of London), "TTISITS Ashburton and surrounding V Districts every four months—viz., March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at hia Mueio Studio, Arcade Chamberi, Aehburton.