TO PREVENT EARACHE.

How to Remove Superfiuous Wax. Great Care Necessary.

f others, XS •*»»<* rache, . L feet, are theatady^tiS^loll^o* *c ' offering fromt ,'T cause©* &*- ' jomet mes endeavor ' t dy m particle of ear wa-' y to have won of the ea* L -n foherowr " mother Wlll even f co remove every f Oxr - ' .c from the inner por ., and to accomplish, this . satisfaction will sometimes ..so a hairpin covered with a ,el or the towel itself twisted to a point. The treatment is not only altogether too harsh, but it ia unnecessary and harmful to remove all the wax. The membrane lining the canal of the ear contains a great nnmbef of little glands which secrete this waxy substance, and the purpose of this ia to prevent the en trance of insects and keep the inner ear clean. The layers of wax dry m scales, which rapidly fall away and remove with them any particle of dast or other foreign matter which may have fonnd entrance to the ear. Be contented when you have made the child's ear clean outside and thor oughly dry and leave nature to attend to her affairs m her own way. In a case of earache nothing more irritating than a few drops of olive oil warmed to a temperature of blood heat should ever be placed m the ear. Nine-tenths of the earache of childhood and a large proportion of the deafness of old ago is due to adenoid growths m the throat, which may be removed when one is young by a very slight operation. Not a little danger is occasioned by children snuffing up accidentally or otherwise articles into the nose, where they get lodged and refuse to move one way or the other. The great danger is of the article remaining there so long before it is removed as to cause swell ing and inflammation. The following ■will be found a very simple method of j removing the article: Place a thin cloth over the child's mouth, and with your fingers close the nostril not containing the article. Nest put your mouth close to the child's and give two or three strong puffs, and m nine cases out of ten the substance will fly out

How to Make Corned Beet Fie.

Corned beef pie is a useful way of •nsing up some boiled beef on a cold day. Take some cold corned beef, re move the skin and fat and chop it fine ly. Place m a basin and moisten with a little good gravy, a tablespoonful of to mato sauce and pepper and salt to taste. Place a layer of tomatoes at the bottom of a pie dish, then put m the meat. Cov er the top with thin slices of pickled gherkins and lastly with, mashed potato to the depth of an inch, scoring the po tato across nicely.

How to Cook Hungarian Gulyas.

One pound of beef (from the shoulder or any juicy piece), cut into cubes. Put one tablespoonful of drippings into a saucepan and place over a good fire. When hot, throw m two finely sliced onions (about one pound), dredge with one-quarter of a teaspoonful of paprika and stir until the onions are thorough ly heated, then add the meat. When the meat is brown, push the saucepan to a part of the range where it will cook slowly and let stand until the meat is tender. Now add two medium eized potatoes cut into dice and two level teaspoonfuls of salt and cover closely. Do not add water, as the meat and onions should form sufficient gravy to cook the potatoes. When the potatoes are tender, dish on a hot platter, gar nish with triangles of toast and serve very hot

How to Make Cocoanut Padding/,

Butter three or four slices of bread, cut into small squares and place m lay ers m a buttered pudding dish, with grated cocoanut sprinkled between. Cover this with a raw custard m pro portion of one egg, two heaping table spoons of sugar and a few drops of va nilla to each cup of milk. Bake m a moderate oven. When there are two whites of eggs to spare, cover with a meringue.

How to Make Codfish Malls.

Pare six potatoes of medium size and cut m quarters. Put one cup of raw salt codfish, picked into some pieces, above the potatoes m the saucepan. Pour boiling water about them and cook until tender. Drain off the water and set the saucepan, covered with a cloth, on the back of the range to dry the potatoes. Mash thoroughly and add black pepper to taste. Beat an egg un til white and yolk are well mixed, add gradually a little of the fishball mix ture, and when well blended return to the saucepan and beat thorasighly. Shape into smooth balls, place m a fry- Ing basket, and fry m deep fat, smok ing hot Serve with a garnish of pars ley.

How to Make Nut Entree.

Grind a pound of almonds with a handful of shelled peanuts, 1% pounds of granulated sugar and one-half ounce »f ground cinnamon. Mix well and put over the fire until the mixture becomes crisp. Take from the oven, place over the top hard boiled eggs cut m strips and pour over all a tablespoonful of wine and sirup and serve. This is a de licious entree. -

How to Make Mushroom Sandwiches.

Boil a small quantity of mushrooms and mix them thoroughly with finely beef tongue. Add French or other mustard as desired and spread be-., tween dainty slices of white bread-:! Hever spread a sandwich quite to the; edge, thus preventing the soiling of fin-:; gers, gloves or clothes.

How to Whiten the Hands.

Rub them well at night for three j nights m succession with almond oil, -j and then cover them with as much fine I chalk as they will take. You may treats the face likewise.

THE ASHBURTON OTaBDIAN : ' THTTFSDaY, DECEMBER 7, 1809,

Printed and published by Hbnby Willis o Pater Street, Ashburton, for the Propria tors, at their Printing Office, Barneti Street, Ashbnrton, THURSDAY, D«c*mlwr 7. 1898*



JUBILEL BEFRESHMEBJ ROOMS - BURNE (D STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. H. H. ~C~h P 0 N HAVING taken over the above Refresh ment Rooms, trusts that he will receive the liberal support of the Pabiio, who may rely oa getting the beat oi attention, Dinners from 12 to 2p m dtuly* Refresh ments at all hoars, up to 10 p.m. H.H.O. will make a specialty of Catering for Balls, Parties, Pionice, etc.—town or oaatry Terms on application] T. H. Undbill t [b, gndbiu. T H. UNDJRILL AM) CO,, T7IURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, JU URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. TANCRED STREET, ASH BURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths n Stock. —J Private Address, Peter Btreet, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrews, East) Belt. 2 J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TTAS juat received the first, consignment of his XMAS GOODS IN GOLD AND SILVER, Consisting of WATCHEB£ALBERTB, MUFFCHAINS, BROOCHES, BANGLES, BTUDS, LINKS, PENDANTS, BELT CLASPS, And numerous novelties m the latest designs and at prices to suit the times. inspection"invited. AH Goods Marked m Plain Figures A Further Shipment of the Celebrated ROTHERHAM LEVER WATCHES JUST TO H4ND. Also— THREE DOZEN HARVEST WATCHES AT 9/6, Best Value m Canterbury. REPAIRS^ AS"~USUAL—Prompt; Neat, Reasonable. ISIGfIT TEST ING* A SPECIALTY. J. V.DE~BEEB, .'(Late S. Salek) EAST STREET, ASHBURTON TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets Board, is still trading under the name of Rollifct & Co,, so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBUftTON On and after October Ist, I shall be pleased to supply you with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. 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. Fanners' Association, West Street, where i Farmers, Shareholders or ncn-Sharehold«s, can leave their Wheat and get Flour, Bran, and Sharps m exchange. I Please Note—The Canterbury Mills hare lately refused to do Gristing, bub Farmers ! can always rely on getting their Wheat exchanged at the Farmers 1 Co-operative. THOMAB~ROLLITT, WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. I _ . r^m^Sr^ §3£7fs£si mt jgS&d*&f it Em %A * &• -Sat /Mp3 Sound the PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED "TT 1 ET H 43 ■ m* jfi& is^l MISS CARSON. rjIEAOHER of Pianoforte and Organ, J_ For terms, etc., apply at Residenoe Corner of Wills and William Streets near Waknnui Road Rant. 103



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITER, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interesb to consult J. I>. HIGGS, *s he does the work himself, therefore there is no second profit to pay. Hie ability is well known as formerly sfgnwrtfcer to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he h&a severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all claseefl pt painting and house decorations. ARTTWS MATERIALS, and latest; eaignsin WALL PAPERS, m stock. TANCEED STJREET.



WOOLSTOH Steam Wool Works, CHEISTOHURCH. (Established 1868,) TTIHE Undersigned bega to notify that I JL he ia SC9URINQ aa heretofore. , Squatters' Consignments to the Chtist charch or Woolflton Stations will receive prompt attention. Quick Despatch and liowesb Bates. T. YOEK. .o 2 BLUB Derwent Potato© g 1b 6d per bag, or two baga for 2s lit \; Fig Potatoes Is per Bag. Delivered fr; cc withio the Beltß.-*~FLETOBBII Bkos 1s Cash Supply Stq|r«B» *



LINES WORTH INSPECTING TF YOU WANT "GOOD VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY,' l%'Out\\Bpot Cash Purchases" 12 PIECES DAMASK TABLiNGS; Special Job" 78 DOZEN TOWELS; Special Job 18 PIECES SHEETINGS (All Widths); Special Job 30 PIECES CRETONNES (Lovely Patterns) j Special Job 24 PIECES FANOY DRESS STUFFS (Quite New): Special Job 1 CASE OP BLOUSE PRINTS; Special Job 1 CASE OF GALATEAS AND DRILLS (Special Job) 38 MEN'S TWEED SUITS to be sold at 29s 6d, 37a 6d, 60a 22 DOZEN MEN'S CRUSH HATS; Job 123 DOZEN NEW SCARFS, for Ladies and Gentlemen We are fully Stocked m ALL Departments. TfiY OUR DRESSMAKING, i And place your Orders for Christmas early, to avoid disappointment « NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD CASH DRAPERS, '•THE COENEB," SHEEP SHEARS^ : SHEEP SHEARS. T.U.S. 8.8.A. T.U.B. 8.8.A The Best Branda obtainable at very lowest rates. Also TURKEY STONES and OIL for above, ALL NEW AND SPECIALLY SELECTED. LAWN MOWERS. LAWN MOWERS. EXCELSIOKJ NEW EASY! AND CEEtfCENT! At Town PiiceSt ENGLISH STEEL TRUNKS. [BETTER VALUE than COLONIAL and Less m Price WATER POTS and BOCXEfS. Just m time for the Dry Weather, AT W. H. COLLINS &COS., " HARDWARE EMPORIUM.'' EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Telephone ~H & .15, P.O. 80x—35. FOR BEST VALUE IN SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. -GO TO ANDREW 0R R. A New Shipment jusfe opened, purchased m London at the Lowest Possible Price. The Value cannot be surpassed. Inspection and comparison invited. ' ALL HIGH CLASS DRAPERY. 38BaokBrochu Costumes excellent -valne | New Millinery Call and see the new seleo ! loly goods, 2a 3d, 2a 6d, ss, 3s 6d, to 5a toons of the. latest Millinery including . — — —-— Grand Selection of new Prints for blouses Black & Navy Coating Serges le 4d, 1b &^d metallia prints; prints from 3£d gnaran la lid, 2a 3d, ?a lid. teed to wash. Nans' Veiling. Cream, White, PiDk, Corn jjew Laces, C B Corsets, P D Corsets and all flour, Green, Sky, from Is per yard. the beßfe makes from Is lid, Umbrellas, . —■ ~ Sunshades from la upwards. _^_ I shades from 6d. possible price. . Ladies' and Gents' Boots splendid stock 100 dozen Ladies' Handkerchiefs bought a boughfc aft lowest prices, every pair big redaction m Home market. guaranteed* A large stock of Linoleums and Floor cloths , jwaiaamlT^Jk , a .arp ß u 8; kl^ raMand from best English manufacturers, aplendid \ Taps*fcry Sia»res, •!•» BUikikJ and value. * 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 The Orescent Bicycle, best m Canterbury, £17 IQ3.



BOOTS. BOOTS Gigantic Sale Now On TUST arrived and opened up a grand assortment of up-to-date BOOTS AND SHOES FOR THE HOLIDAY AND SUMMBK SEASON Special Lines Women's Button Shoes 7s 6d Women's Kid Lace Shoe 3, only 6s lid TAN GOODS IN GREAT VARIETY. itrong School Boots from 6s 6d Good Bluchers, nailed, 5s 6d, LARGEST STOCK IN TOWN TO CHOOSE FROM. REPAIRS done Promptly and at Moderate Charges. FRED NOKES, CASH BOOT SHOP, Nest Door Bank of New Zealand, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. NEW STBAWB, Flowers, Ribboos Ruchmgs, Glove*, Veilings, Lac«" jß , Muslins, Prints Embroiderieß, Calicoes Flannelettes, Dress Goods, and lively Summer Capes and Jackets now to hand. The making of Underclothing, Pinafores! Aprons, Sun Bonnets, and Dresses still receives first attention at Mrs Alcc>rn's. IWeyITTenI PEIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next j Gas Company's Offices j\/[oney""to lend j According to Arrangements from £5 AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or, Monthly Payments !oan be arranged. All Business Strictly Confidential. DAVID ZANDER, COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT A ENT FOR-Bun Fire Insurance Office and Canton-Marine insurance Office. NOW on View-5,000 Christmas and New Year Cards. One of the largest and best selections ever Been m Ashburton. Com prising Handpainted Cards, Black and White Oards. Cellulaid Card*, Mechanical Cards. , Autograph Cards, Comic Cards, Boxes, ' Packets, Fancy Calendars, etc. Imported direct, and marked at the lowest possible pnoe. Inspection Invited.—A. H* Williams, xancred Street. pHERTSEY-This i7a~new advertise \J ment, reminding you that if you have not yefc tried M'Kenzie's Hondai-Lanka Tea, you r« behind the times. Go to Mr John. son's Store tnd get it.



JUST LANDED. \ oh;oioe selection OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE JEWELLERY, [Also, WATCHES A$D CLOCKS By all the Leading Makers. PECTACLES TO SUIT ALL SIGHTS. GEORGE~~JESSON, WATCHMAKER, jfiasb Street, Ashburton. Fiank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE WatclimaJser, & eTewelTex* JUST ARRIVED PROM HOME newJgoods FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE oow the largest and best assorted stock m Easb Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of the latest and most up-to-date styles IN Rothemtn "Watches* also NICKEL WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fast becoming the FAVOURITE WATCH m the district for STERLING WORTH AND TIME KEEPING. LABGE ASSORTMENT ust m of NEW DESIGNS m rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, 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 MACSINE for ALTER NG the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without cutting or m any way injuring the ring. Altered while you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRAfiK CURTIS, I THE LEADING,' WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER FARMERS and Visitors to Aehburton will find Mrs MoGbegob's Refresh ment Rooms, ab 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 fruis of the best Iways m stock. WANTED Known—That~MiTOHELi, & j Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Burnard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown m Ashburton. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (L te of London), "T7ISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis- V tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Musio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Aehburton, or at Qommsroiftl Hofcol«



WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. TjiARMEKS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELI4BLE HAND SEWN SADDLEBY & HAKNESS Should remember that I have a competent staff of harness makers and saddlers m my employ, and that ail work is done on the premises. FIT AND WOKKMANSHIP GUARANTEED, HORSE COVERS.—-All horse covers supplied by me are made on the premises, and m their construction only the beet materials are used, and ail are hand-sewn. A LARGE STOCK OF ; Oilskins, Machine Belting, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES. ECONOMY IN SHEEP SHEARS PHE UNRIVALLED T.U.S. SHEEP SHEAR 6. WONDERFUL REBULTB, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY. 3,540 SHEEP SHORN WITH ONE ;PAIR T.Ty.S^SHEARS. i Good Tools givejgoodgwork. Well-Bnorn fleecee bring higher price*, and no man can do good work with bad Shears.; BICYCLES. BICYCLES. "TITE have been appointed Agentsjfor Aahburton by the Goold Bicycle Co., Ltd., for the Sale of their famous RED BIRD BICYCLES. Throughout the World to-day ■ theJßedJßird is recognised asth« highest developmeLt m Cycle Construction. JBThe One Mile Championship of Australia on October 10 was won by Wm. MARTIN, on his J&MLX> JESIKJO SPECIAL. Sirtaa hi ra±f^C^ r T.he h9S WOQ *10 '000' whioh he considers is mainly daej to riding FURTHER PARTICULARS ON APPLICATION. GROCERIES GROCERIES. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE CASH PRICES. Hone but the best Brands of Goods m Stock. Give jus a Trial and we guarantee to give you Satisfaction. CHEAPEST ASD BEST HOUSE IN ASHBUiITON. EXCEPTIONAL VALUE ]GIVEN IN TEAS, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERP, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAiiKET HOUSE, BURKETT STREET, ASJb BURTOI Telephone No 53



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UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited £TEAMIRy?Air FRCMLITTBLTON ABUJNUER: Eqt Wesbport and Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertiae meat: m Chrietchurch papers Duaedin — Mondays, Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are enbjecb to alteration; eference shonld therefore bo made to Christchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particnlars apply bo JT. FERBIMAN, Agent, Ashbarton O O f\ PRICE required for town seotion , 3Q6. \J 818, containing i acre fronting I Aiv k «Q^lS..t, TfßUljliooK Ageitli