COMMERCIAL.

ADDING lON STOCK MARKET.

Ohristchurch, January 4 The entries were good m ail classes of Btook at Addinghon yards to-day, and the attendance wae unusually large. Fat Cattle.—lso head of fat cattle were yarded, mostly hardy weight*. fl her" ws a .align b improvement m the tone of the market. Best beef brousrht up to 20<) pur 100 fan ; steers £5 10s to £1 10s, heifete £3 15s to £7 2s 61, and cows £3 to £5, Store Cattle— The yarding of store cattle was larger than of late. There was a fair demand for well grown cattle Three year old steers to £3 13j, and two-year-old mixed sexes up to 49a, yearlings 20a to 255. Fat Sheep.—There was a fair entry of fat sheep, mostly good to prime quality. Bid ding was spirited throughout, aa export buyers and butchers were m competition, and wethers more than held their own, while best young ewes rose Is 6d to 2s per bead before the 010 eot the sale. Fret'ziiift cheep brought 12a to 15s } extra heavy up to 15s 9d ; extra prime ewes 12a 6d to 14s lOd ; medium to good 10a So 11s : others 5* 6d to 8s fid. Fat Lambs —3000 lambs were m the fat pens, but many should never have been ;n this department. Very primeat met good competition—l3i Id and 13a 6d. Freeing sorts were act so eagerly sought) after, and brought 11s to 12? 4d, grsziers looking after unfinished sorts for rape. Anything for ward sold well up to 9s 6'i, while inferior went as low as 5s 3d. | Store Sheep.— Although store sheep were well represented there was a slight easing off m the demand. Several lota did not reach owners' ideas, of values and were withdrawn. A few four-tooth wethers brought 11s si, and a line of 930 two-tooth wethers 8s 6d. A couple of lines of ewes and lambs brought 8s Id for 203, and 5a lOd for 213—a1l counted. Small lots of lambß brought from 7s lOd to 9* Bti, 200 at 9a sd, 229 at 9a 2<J, 144 at Bs.;.*7<», and 361 at 7a while a line of over 1000 from the Peninsula were withdrawn at 8s 9J. Pigs—Pigs wore well represented, and although fats realised well tip to last week's prices there was n, sJijjht'y easier tone m the bidding. Baconera ran from 45) to 663 6d, porkers 25s to 40s, stores 20i to 37s 6d, wenners 12s to 18s, and suokers 9a 91 to 11s. Entries—l2,l4s sheep, 430 cattle, 302 pigs.

THE CALIFORNIAN THISTLE.

In a lecture on weeds delivered before the Auckland Agricultural Association, Mr T F Cheeseraan, m referring to the Californian thistle, said :—" It is a pest which follows the course of agriculture all over the world m temperate climates, and is everywhere most difficult to extirpate. Its roofcsfcocks run through the soil ia all directions, m favourable situation?, passing far below the depth reached by the plough. If cut or pulled ia pieces, every fragment is capable of starting growth as a new plant. It resist drought better than most weeds, so the fallowing has little effect upon it. The plan generally recommended for its destruction m America is regular alternate cultivation and heavy cropping, assisting the soil with liberal quantities of manure. Another mode is to regularly cut its stems an inch or two under the surface ot the soil, bo as to entirely prevent the formation of leaves. This is successful if carefully carried out; but m the spring and summer the cutting has to be very frequently done, and a moKth's neglect is quite sufficient to neutralise alt the good that haß been obtained. If the patch is a small one, and if straw is plentiful, as is usually the case where wheat is grown, an excellent plan is to cover it with c'osely packed straw to the depth of a couple of feet, and then leave the straw for six or nine months. This generally smothers »nd kills the plant."

THE ASHBUKTON GUABBIAN J THUBSDAJ, JANtJABY 5, 1899

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[ A Card. MISS WILLIAMS BEGS to notify the general Public that Bbc hae started business as DRFSS AND MANTLE MAKER la Sauniiers' Buildings. Entrance by Cooper's Studi*. Henry McElrea CASH BUYER WOOL, SKINS, HJDES, FAT, Etc. WANTED at once—lo,ooo Croubred or Mwino Pelts. Top Price lor Fresh and well-saved Pelts ; also 20 ton Clean Dry Caul or Kidney B'afc, UA per lb BAG WOOL A SPECIALTY. I haye on Sale— TEA SOAP OANELES POTATOES FLOUR SHARPS BRAN OATS Chiokwheat, Straw and Oat-sheaf Chaff. Best Brands and First Quality, at up-to date prices, for prompt cash. Come up to " Mao" and get quotation*. AH Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs, Note the Address— HENRY McELREA, BARING SQUARE, ABHBOKTOHT. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A DVANCES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly/Quarterly, or Half Yearly Instal mentis. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current[ratw All Information on application to ! EDWARD STEPHENS, j Manager " ASHBURTQIt No. 2 INDUSTRIAL I BUILDING SOCIETY To be incorporated under the Provisions of the Building Societies Act, 1880. PROVISIONAeTdIRECTORS t Charles Reid, W. D. V. Prestos, Edward Gatjss, Francis Sorint, J. H. Pauling, G. R. Andersok, H. Stephxxsok. SECRETARY : SOLICITOR; Fbbdk. Makeig, E. G, Crisp, BANKERS: The Bank of Australasia, Ashburton. OFFICE OF THE SOCIETY: Post Office Buildingi, Cameron Street, Ashburton. Office now open to take Entries. OFFICE HOURS: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2.30 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to S p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the last twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam u»d Household Goal m the market. Used m the Woollen Factory and Canter bury Floor Mills, GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES KO G. T. PARK, MOUNT SOMERS. r TANCRED STREET PAPERHANGING . WAREHOUSE. (Established 1876.) C CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN WRITER, PAPERHANGER, GRAINER, GLAZIER, Eot. JUST. ARRIVED,"" EX RUAPEBU, BEST SELECTION OP PAPERHANGINGS Ever shown m Ashburton. Direct from the Manufacturers. LATEST ENGMSH DESIGNS. Please call and inspect. i. Established 1880.. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., clurnishing ttndertakerß Burnishing Undertakers DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designs In FUNERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Casa Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coach factory. i .— —————_____ [A CARD, henry"~ford, QASH BUYER OK FA2J LAMBS AND SHEEP FOR EXPORT. Address: Tiswald. 12 20



BELFAST FREEZING WORKS iMANURES, ARE THE BEST TGIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EviiYWHBRE LAST SEASON. Orders received by JPRIEOJLAIVDIiIR BBOIsi,, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE N.Z.. FARMERS CO-OJPIQBAXIVE ASSOCIATION OF:CANTERBUBY, Limited., ob Ai^KERT ROBERTS, AGENT, /*«ht>urtou. OANTEEBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. * . ■ ■ 8 80 F.iWAYMOUTH, Seor«t»ry. GIVING UP BUSINESS FOR SALE. SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY A3ND CO. New Zealand Insurance Company. BSTABL IS h"¥d'"*"!. _ 185 9j CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THEPBEMIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED lOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHMKS, &o.» ACCEPTED AT LOWEST 3URRENT;|RaTKB E. W, HANMER n± 20,000 =^ ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY < r 1 I 'i if ■ »«*»!j • • Si ■""''■'■ I i THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP *O 24in NO SETTING~REQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cast Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilera Are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressare boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN. 631 ASHBURTON GALVANISED IRON Wor"ks7~ IN VIEW OF A SUCCESSFUL HARVEST HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE Just Landed a Large Consignment of HARVEST MATERIAL. HAY RAKES, FORKS, Etc., Etc., at SPECIAL PRICES. CAJLI ASB «IV» US A 'JTRIAI.' WE have also Just Manufactured a Special Line m Tinware, Oilfeedi, Oil Bottles, Tea Bottles, Pannikins, Billies, etc., etc. HARD LEY BRO S., WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS OF SPODTING, RIDGING, TANKS, Etc. PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, & GABFITTBJR%



"rambler bicycles. IHAVEJJUST RECEIVED » Consign meat of the Neateot, Strongest, and most Comfortable Machines m the market. TgBLE BABBLER RACING MACHINES & ROADSTERS, AND A BEECIAL LINK OP LADIES' MACHINES, All fitted with Dunlop Valves, etc. Cyclists and others are invited to call and inspect these machines. Terms and Prices Easy for RAMBLERS 10 60 D. THOMAS, West Street. ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONE OF THE PERFECT INVESTMENTS OFFEBED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. T7IXAMPLE of Non-feifcure Conditions.— ■"i At Age 30 next Birthday, under Table C 20, Assurance of £1000 will cost £3110 a per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER 5 YiSARS. £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20 years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000,, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent! of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. District Agent, Aahburtcn. LAWES' Dips & Manures. rTIHE Public Dips at the Aehburton and X Tinwald Sale Yards are now open for the SEASON. . For terms and particulars apply to Care taker. Lawes' Superphosphate — Best Turnip Manure m the world. Also poisonous and non-poisonous Sheep Dip m stock. EDWARD "SATJ^DERS, \ LOCAL AGENT. 11 116 STKATHMOBE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. /"^AN Accommodate upwards of FORTI 40) MALE *nd FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THW-« OWN MEDICAL ATWTfgER Apply to— THE MATRON, Stbathmork Pbivatk Hospital, Ferry Road (just) over East Belt), Christ 135 church. Bazaar Livery Stables. T HAVE PLEASURE m notifying the Public of ABhburton that I have taken over THE BAZAAR STABLES, Burnett Street, f from Mb S. Teevubza, and trust that 1 may receive a fair^share of patronage of the ! general public. CABS MEED ALL TRAINS Saddle Horses, Traps, and Buggies on hire at all hours, and at reasonable charges. GOOD S ABLING* JAMBS McGORMICK. 6 1 BICYCLES. THE ASHBURTON "EXPRESS" ENGINEERING AND BICYCLE WORKB Burnett Street. A BIG Reduction on NEW & SECOND HAND MACHINES, for the benefib of our Country People on Show Week Second-Hand Machines from Agents for all the Leading Machines. i .Come m and see for yourselves. LANDELIT & SON, SOLE PROPRIETORS. CLARK^T4I^iiIS~~ warranted to curu Gravel, Pains m the back and ail kindred complaints. Free from Mercury. Established upwards of 30 years In boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Company, Ltnoelu Enafiind* i



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Professor Blackie's Translation, The London Athenaeum tells but does not vouch for the following story , about the late Professor Blaokie. The tale is as old as the sun myth, but is none the less likely to be true for that: "When Blaokie was a candidate for the chair of Greek m Edinburgh, the professorship was m the gift of the town council, and one of the councilors was Dick, the principal of a veterinary col lege m the oity. Diok, like most elect ors, knew no Greek; but, unlike his col leagues, he possessed a solitary Greek book, some medical treatise m an edi tion of the sixteeeth century or the sev enteenth, nicely peppered with contrac tions. This volume he presented to all Who called to solicit his vote and asked them to translate a passage. Most of the candidates deolined to be examined. Dr. W. Smith, afterward Sir W. Smith, , made the attempt, but he failed to un ravel the contractions and came to a standstill. Blackie was more adroit. Guessing tho qualifications of his exam iner at their true rate, he gave him a most fluent translation, entirely the off spring of his imagination, and won the principal's vote." As Great as He Was Modest. One day Charles Darwin came to see my father and brought with him a man uscript. As ho laid it on the table he said: ' 'Mr. Murray, here is a book which has cost me many years of hard labor. The preparation of it has afforded me the greatest interest, but I can hardly hope that it will prove of any interest to the general public. Will you bring, it out for me, as you have done my other books?" The author was Charles Darwin, and the book his famous work on "Earth worms," which m the course of three months reached a fifth edition.—John Murray m Good Words. CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, ON ' COUNTRY, CITY, , ' AND ; | .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, j At exceptionally low rates of interest. FOR FORMS OF APPLICATION AND FULL INFORMATION, Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchuroh. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government nsaraaoe Commissioner.



"Taint no use tryin," remarked' Sevenfceener, ex-member of an eastern fire department. "No feller cud live m that there fire rnore'n half a minit. He'd hey to breathe, an then 'twould be all up with him." "That you a-yellin over yer loss, : Jim?" pleasantly asked Joe Backsey, edging into the crowd and patting the unfortunate barkeeper on the back. "It's Injin Mary. Her baby's m the loft. O Lord, jnst listen to the poor devil!" said Jim as Mary uttered an other cry. Joe picked up a bucket of water and poured it over himself, and an instant later dashed into the flames and up the blazing ladder which led to the loft. Not a man spoke. It seemed that no one breathed for a moment. The deacon closed his eyes, and his lips were seen to move rapidly, and many men, though unused to such exercise, followed the deacon's example. Suddenly a mighty roar broke from the crowd as Joe Baoksey, hatless, hair less, beardless and almost black, emerged from the blazing building with a dirty bundle m his arms. He had nearly crossed the street when suddenly he stopped, screamed, "Catch it!" threw the child and dropped face downward on the ground. The deacon was by his side m an in stant, shouting for water and oil as h$ tenderly turned the insensible form over. "No ,go," said Seventeener, giving Joe's face a critical glance. "He's breathed the fire. I know it by his lips an nose. He won't never breathe noth in else." "Joe, Joel" cried the deacon, whflft big tears fell from his rugged face. "God hey mercy on your soul!" From beneath the cruelly singed eye brows and lashes Joe's good natured eyes opened. His cracked lips parted and smiled. He tried to speak, but sudden ly he gasped, shivered, and then the deacon knew by the way Joe's head hung over the kind old arm that sup ported it that his partner had drawn his last dividend. For some moments the crowd stood m respectful silence. Then Jim Slipson invited the crowd to open his few re maining bottles and drink deep to Joe's good luck m the next world. A stretch er was then improvised, and Joe was carried to the office of the Quiokledge company. There was no formal lying m state. There was not a single flower placed on the rude catafalque, but men of all degrees crowded to see what re mained of the hero, and many of them when they went away showed the first indications of soul that had ever been Been m their faces. The three partners sat down to supper and gazed sadly at the empty chair. The major finally broke the silence. "A Christian couldn't have died more nobly," said he. "Christian!" exclaimed the deacon. "The publicans and harlots shall go in to the kingdom 'fore you and me. We only offered our money, while he gave his life." "Blessed be the promises," said the professor. " 'Give, and it shall bo given unto you.' Joe gave his life. Can we believe he will get anything less m re turn?" "Bf burnt off'rings '11 make an atone ment nowadays," said the deacon, "he's done his best, and nobody could do more." The deacon took upon himself the mournful duty and pleasure of making a headboard for his deceased partner and of painting thereon a suitable in scription. For hours did the deacon rack his brain for a passage of Scripture which would be appropriate, and he finally painted on the headboard the verse: "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." But while it was drying and the dea con was absent for a fe» moments some heterodox person strolled m, read the inscription, and seizing the paintbrush wrote: "How 'bout a feller that saves Injin babies thet hain't his friends?" And thus reads the inscription to this day. THE END.



City rr ote l 1 1 T F LJL O T E L TRIANGLE, Ohristchurch, and RAILWAY STATION REFRESHMENT ROOMS, Ashburton. R\ LEXANDER begs to inform his • JTJL fi iends andjthe public generally that he has taken over the above com modious and popular Hotel from Mr McNamara. The House is replete with every convenience. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. The accommodation is second to none m Christchurch. An excellent table and all the best brands of Ales, Wioes and Spirits procurable m stock Telephone 365. R. Alkxandeb, Proprietor. 1 George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, EAST STREET, "IT AS jußb received a large consign meat of Watches, Clocks, etc, suitable for WEDDIJXG PRESENTS and is now selling at Ghristohurch Prices. REPAIRS, Eto, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. XM.A.S PRESENTS PAY A VISIT TO J. V. de BEER. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS. A LL Goods Marked m — PLAIN FIGURES — GOLD BRfX)OHES prom @g SILVER BROOCHES „ Is GOLD LINES ;, 6S ALL OTHER GOODS IN PROPORTION .Ladles* Etiu£r«* a Specialty New Goods Just Opened Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. J. V. DE BEEB, (LATE S. SALEK) WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, ASHBURTON. CHBISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. SPECIAL SHOW ! 03? Latest Novelties • Suitable or the HOLIDAY SEASON, Inspection Invited. A. P. Williamson, QASH DRAPER & CLOTHIER Tattered Street. THE CASH BOOT STORE (Next to Nicoll Bros.) 1 1 THE Leading Boofc Store m Ashburfcon. THP FINEST STOCK & LARGEST ASSORTMENT. All Goods imported first hand, and retailed at lowest prices. JUST ARRIVED - Ladies' Glace kid Shoes m Black andJTan. Ladies' Glace Kid Boots and Tan Boots. Ladies' Glace American Shoes. Ladies' Evening Shoes m all colours. Sboeß for Bowling, Tennis, Cricket, and Running. Gentlemen's Tennis Shoes from 3s to 20a. Gentlemen's first-class English & Continen tal Gooda SPLENDID VALUE IN COLONIAL GOODS. REMEMBER— McDonald & McDiarmid. EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager FOIISOINKIJD! " X report comes from the district of Wagunj&h, N.R.W., of a settler and his family exhibitiug very serious symptoms of poisoning after partaking of their evening meal. In searching for the cause, sus picion fell on the tea they had used. A sample taken from a one pound tin m use was analysed and found to contain strong traces of muriatic ur.iri, the presence of which is caused by the use of spirits of sa'ts m welding the parts of tin together. The analyst warns consumers that tea packed m small tins, owing > to its very absorbent natura, is very liable to become impregnated with this acid, and therefore dangerous for human consumption, and advises that the very safest package to purchase is that packed m lead with an inside lining of vegetable parchment- This style of pasket is quite impervious to the air, and tea so packed has been known to retain all its aroma and strength for a period of five years." I»TB.-KOZIS TEA is paokediJQ lead Witfe'ftO tisisje lining of Vegetable ParcbJßsat, *



SABHDISf* «8c Sous Enca lypi i TSxtrnot. Jnder the distinguished patronage of Hi 3 Majesty the King of Italy, as per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through th»j Consul-General for I'a'y, at Melbourne, March 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at t'>e Ams'erd&m Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics anc! ITni^flPfities all ever the Giolie. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract the market, products of eimplo distillation forming crude rssinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCAL\PTI EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government be of perfectly pure origin, as per a formation forwarded to ua through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we tate :— It ia proved by testa by the Medioal Clinics of the Universities at Bonn aad Greifswald, I'rueaia, and reported by Dr. Schulz,Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dri Mossier, Director of the Medical Clinics at 3reifawald, that only products that are saturated with Oxygen and freed of resinous and other substancos, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the anative qualities proper to the plant \H crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named authorities, among the turpentines, which %ra abandoned long since as an nternal adicament. These crude oils, or so called Eucalypti Extracts, are discernible : 1 By their deficiency m pungent odour— which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract develops most freely through its surplus oxygen. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appear ance being reduced m specific density through the presenoe of acids. , By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so-called eucalypt extracts, are applied fay mistake ia cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal nflamations, dysentery, etc., the con sequences are most appalling. For safety akeaskaIwaysforSANDER&SON'SEUCA LYPTI EXTRACT.—Sandhurst, Viotoria, Australia. SANDER & SONS.



GO I nj H I to g ° WI«o g 1 M d is- i-l 1- I|J1 |J"1 8 g g | § g GD 8 ® I a. * h Si? 8 l- w K J, s. l] a <o § *5 f s*«• ■ O hj gj ■ O| • S HH s => - |^ GO THE A BPJ bound to uphold their reputation aa being the leading Tailors and Outfitters m Ashburton; I During the past week we have opened out j some of the very newest thinga m Gentle men's HATS, 'JIES, SHIRTS, otc.,; that conld be procured m the English ;and Continental Markets. FOR XXXE3 HOLIDAYS Sea the Sirdar Frame Hats s , „ Wolseley Collars „ „ Neweßt Ties   Pearl Straw Hata   Panama Straws \,  Unbreakable Straws  „ Pique Fitted Shirts „ „ Celfuar Fitted Shirts  „ Matt Tennis Shirts «  „ Picnic Shirts In facfc every article of dreas to make the holidays a pleasure. Quality our first consideratioa. SPECIAL DISPLAY THIS WEEK I | A, G. BAETON, ; Manager. T. H. UNDRILIij [E. UNDBIII, T H. UNDBILL AND CO. ? T7IURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS, JD C7RNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED 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 Foii lm ifIESTiQN, the best remedy is un doubtedly .Norton's Camomile Pills. They caD confidently ba recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free froir injur o'us drugs. Acting at once as a splen did touiu and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for rndigestioD, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and or Liver and Stomach complainta. Sold )'o bottles *s l^d, 2» 9d ani lie, by all MesJJ j aim Yenftn* tbrfcts-huit th« world, j



A Go-as you please Tournament for a distance of five or six-hundred miles would, no doubt, attract great attention among pedestrians. Feats of endurance which call forth worthy emulation have the effect of improving the physical standard of our young men. They learn that the training requisite demands cleanliness, sobriety, and regular living, as the first esaentia s of success. This, of course, tdaehee the lesson that Hdlloway'a Pills and Ointment are rapid aids for bringing a man into the pink of condition. They strengthen the constitu tion, purify the blood, promote digestion, and cleanse the stomach. The Ointment disperses stiffness of the joints and makes the muscled like steal m their strength and flexibility.



B. W. HANMEB I HAVE much pleasure m notifying to the Farmers who were cUenta of the old firm of Haumor 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 Ashburtbn County m the future, having made arrangements with Mr J. R Bland to act as my Auctioneer, Any business entrusted to me will be carefully looked after as usual, and I hope I may be 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 past six years m West Street, and m cocnection with the new business shall carry ou the agencies already established there. EDWARD W. HANMER, Ashburton, October 14,1893. WOOL SEASON, 1898-1899. I HAVE taken the Well Lighted and Commodious third FJoor m Mr John Mee's Store m Timaru as heretofore, and shall offer ab tJ!e Wool Sales any Wool which may be entrusted to me. The Second Sale will be held on DECEMBER 30th, 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. Woolpacke and Twine afc Lowest Current Rates. E. W. HANMER. JOHN R. BLAND, 06 Auctioneer AEf CLASS! S. MB A. W. McMUUbIIV, ARTIST, Fro South Kensington School of Art, London, England. STUDIO IN SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS, CENTRAL ENTBANCB. INSTRUCTIONS given m all Branohes of ART. Faintiag from nature a Specialty. For Particulars address the Art Studio, Saundere 5 Buildings. TO LET. /"WVENIENT Residence, Ha'/eloik Street Weßfc. (Late W. H. Collier's.) A] p y F. W. BARRETT. 4rcad \