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MISS M. BICHABDSON, . mEACHEE OF PIANO. Apply Belt Road, Al'enfcou, Terms on application. Firßt term commences on Ist February. I_BB CHEAP MONEY! CHEAP MONfIY CHBIAP MONEY IN BUMS J¥ £100 ™ £10,000, ON COUNTRY, CITY, and; .SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4£ per ceat. Terms of repay men b of the mosfe oharaoter, which can be ascertains enquiry. T7IOR FORMS Of"aPPLICATIO& AND *J FULL INFORMATION Apply to the , DIBTRIOT,:i;MANAGER, Christehurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, overnment Insurance Commissioner. W"~ AR, WAR, WAR. - Contingent Ties and Has Bands at Nokthootb & Heffobd's. |J|THArIAVEDfe' El-CHLiiKIDh iIF GOLD CURfc. DKINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYBD IT I SUFFERED from an insatiable Appe tite for Liquor. The 81-t'HLORIDB OV Gold Treatment cured me permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re oultivate it. No care—no pay. Address : 81-CHLORIDE OF GOLD INBTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, , Kempfchorne. Prosser and 00. Agents , liniHefiiate and sure recovery from allJ the diseases cf the Stomach by the ELIXIfi QR£Z More than Twenty Years of estabt lished success affirm the really marvell loub properties of the Elixir Grez which taken at the end of every mea as a delicious liquor at the dose of a small glass, is unquestionably the best remedy to facilitate digestion. : The Elixir Grez has been .adopted in all the hospitals, and is prescribed by the most eminent medical authori ties of the world, PARIS. Messrs Oollin & 00,, 49 rue de Maubeuge. Mr W. Ramsay, Collins & Swanson S MELBQURNE D R LAVILLE'S (||) LIQUOR I Has a world-wide reputation I as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COM AR & FILS, 20, Rue dcs Fossfa-Si-Jacques, PARIS AND OP ALL CHEMISTS K. irCLAKK7 GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Takcbeo Street, Ashburton. SAMPLES of Wheab, Oats, Barley, Clovers, and other Seeds submitted to Buyers; highest prices obtained. I have been appointed Agent in Aahburton by the Government Poultry Expert re ship ment of Poultry to the Home Market. This industry is going to be a big one soon, Poultry breeders should call and get) ful particulars. I am Agenb for Messrs D and W Gibbe' (of London) Sheep Dips. If you want your wool to taok well, shear well, and sell well, ase C*ifol>»' Sheep £>ip, (Established in 1712) The cheapest and moßt effective Dip in the market. A Client) writes to the Manager of the Otago Farmers' Co-Op. Company as follows :—" lv response to your enquiries concerning the results produced by the use of Uibbs' Dip on toy sheep, which were very bad with ticks—Upon the,following morning of the dipping I examined a number of the animals carefully, and could cot find any live ticks. The aheep ia question were fully woolled wben dipped, and as you know were afterwards exhibited at the Maaitoto A and P how, where they all secured prizes in their respective classes. I would have readily offered anyone £1 each for every live tick they could find, lam well satisfied with the Dip, and can confidently recommend it fta a thoroughly effectual preparation, which leaves the wool in good condition.—(Signed) Edward Dow, Ranfurly, Central Otago I am Buying Agent fol all classes ox Merchandise in the British, Americas, and Continental Market. Indents a specialty. Get your goods direct from the manufacturers and save money,. A Few Articles You Should Use :— Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Usa Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stoves Use Henry Wells Oil Co. (London) Oils for machinery Use J Hollis and Sons' Bicycles, "The Hollis," easy terms Use S MaCausland (Belfast) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murchiaon'a Scrub Exterminator on Californian Thistles Use Knowles (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard Use Knowles (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Blight Use Preaervatia for preserving Butter Use Petaluma (America's beat) Incubators for raising Chickens Use Kemp's Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plants Use Oiark'u C*lf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridges when out* nootiog Use Norton's Egg Preservative to preserve Eggs Use Kempthorne'a Crushed Boneß and Poultry Spica in the Poultry Yard Gome to me for Flour, Bran, Pollard, Oats, Chick Wheat, Potatoes, Chaff. 2 16 Smoke New Venus



— 25,000 COOKING (fltlllll RANGES IN USE IN THIS OOLONG (S 4mt*n ft pjfgjli L^^Jfc **»- mineSSi THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE 00AL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft no settingTlequiked. Witl»"Stovß Pipe can be worked ont n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Oast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper^Boilers are large and Ci eaa>l REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers ■ ■lIIII.LIW lll'Q* I II Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Struct, DUNEDIN, IMPORTANT NOTICE. DON'T FORGET rpO Call ai d Fee our frocks ci FANCY GOODS, suitable for PRESENTS, and those preparing for Friecds should see us for BEDSTEADS,- BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FUBNISHINGS PERAMBULATOR i 1* PIANOS, .' EWING MAOHINES FANOY 03AIBS ' THAWING BOOM /^^^^^^^L DINING BOOM WICKER OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Etc. Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE.ASSQRTMENT OF BAMBO V.EEANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., OAKINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRBD STREET, opposite Arcade. OUE COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDIN(i IN THE COUNTRY, j And we beg to remind them that our GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF ENTIRE EXISTING STOCKS (including Balance of our Lovely Summer Goods) IS NOW ON! NOW ON ii i in ii -iirv*?T # i - m ii i^m TITE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO. is as highly thought of in the Country as it is in Town, and our particular desire is that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale 1 Those Ladies who cannot spare the time to come to Town for this Huge Sale are invited to SHOP WITH US BY POST! Which is the easiest thing in the world, All you have to do is to get one of our Catalogues (we will send you one post free on application), see what we have to sell, make your selection, write down your requirements, enclose remittance to value of goods (P. 0.0, Postal note or Postage Stamps will do) and Post to mh as soon as possible and we pledge our word that if the above simple directions are followed, we will execute your order immediately on receipt of your letter. And, as we naturally desire to retain your confidence and keep your custom, you may be quite sure we will be as careful in selecting the goods you ask for as if you were present in person at one of our Counters. THIS IS A TEMPTING SALE Full of delightful surprises for Buyers who may reckon on getting Splendid Value for their Money in Dresses, Dress Goods, Dress lengths, Robes, Costumes, Mantles, Jackets, French Millinery, Gloves, Sunshades, Cottons, Woollens, Men'B and Boys' Clothing, and Hundreds of Other Lines. SEND FOR A CATALOGUE. Well illustrated and attractively pre pared, it will be sure to please you. May be had post-free on application. Come up for the Sale by all means if you can, but, if you can't why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We v have Hundreds irf Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too ? W. STRANGE & CO. QHJRISfCBUfiOH, *



New Premises. New Premises. SALE! SALE! SALE! THE OLD MUST GIVE PLAOF TO THE NEW. rF!HE BUILDERS being ready to* commence operations toj'build OUR NEW PREMISES, we have decided |to clear '.several' ONES of GOODS In lieu of removing them. For one Month wo will give each rebate to our Customers that will eventuate in clearing the lot. ELECTRO-PLATED WABE.—AII Genuine Goods. BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE FENDERS & EIRE IBONS.-Splendid Value. Also—The Whole of our Stock of WALL PAPERS at present infthe racks. To those who wish to decorate their homes, now|io the time. W. H. COLLINS & CO., HARDWARE EMPORIUM, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Telephone—l 4 and 15, P.O, 80x—35. i § g-a, sLa %y liPifiL pßLlllio ft! imn\f 3 FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDSNESSi Btc. They possess three grand qualities, bein§, g* \*% i~j w^ yrw 7 SAFE AN^D_CE_RTA!N. The Schoolmistress, St. Annp's Srhocl, Wandswoith. writes as follows : "My hiother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years fcr bilious attacks and sick headaches, and havu always found them most beneficial.' Manufactured only at 78, New Oxford Street London. Sold by all Clianists and McdicL-.e Venders. WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKBK. FARMERS AND OTHERS WHO REQUIRE RELIABLE HAND SEWN SADDLEKY & HARNESS Should remember that I have & competent staff of harness makers and saddlers in my employ, and that all work is done on the premises. FIT AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. HORSE COVERS.—AII horae covers supplied by me are made on the premises, and their construction only the beßt materials ate ased, and all are hand-Hewn. A LARGE STOCK OF Oilskins, Machine Belling, Rope, Tents, Etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. REPAIRS EXECUTED PROMPTLY & AT MODERATE CHARGES. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, "TS the Mosb RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. O aim is to give yew the best value for littlk monby. HONESTY is oai Polio We wil' not Guarantee you an article unless we.,know it will give you every^Sabis action. One Trlal> »H we ask—Our Goods Sell themselves. «■■—*—— J. MELLOE, UANORED BTFKF >SHBUBI!3J>



NOT EVEN ~. : AN ABSENT-MINDED BEGGAR • . . FORGETS THAT SHEARMAN BROS.' SPECIALTY IS Pure Ceylon" Teas, Or that they keep the largest SUPPLIES in all kinds and qualities GOING, SOUTH of the line. But they have other LITTLE THINGS BEHIND THEM, SUCH AS GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE ENAMBJLWARB, CROCKERY, BSUSHWARE, WINES & SPIRITS. By purchasing the above Goods fromj|us at the lowest Cash Prices our Friends will always find it PAY! PAY! PAY! BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD "FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be madi for any bind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owls, or 2 Owfe. SAOKS. Orders received b/ JPKIEOI.AI\X>Jh;j* BRQH, Ltrniteu., OAVLD THOMAS, OR JN.X, IFAJRMERfts CO-UPKRATIYE °^ 88OCIATION OF CAJMTERBCJRY, Limited, CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH Seor-taiy. h AST 14 DAYS OF ANDREW ORE'S GREAT SALE OF High Glass Drapery, Clothing & Boots, TMMENSE SUCCESS.OF THIS GREAT SALS. SHOP CROWDED DAILY. Lace Cartaina from ... ... ... Is lid per pair Magnificent lot of New Prints... ... ... 4£d per yard. ladies' Black Dress Goods very much reduced. Ladies' Jackets, formerly SOj, 4Oi, and 50s, now 12a 6d and 153. Ribbons, 1080 yards, at 4£d and 6d, less than half price. Ladieb' Collars ... ... ... ... Id eacb. Ladies' Gloves from ... ... ... ... 3d per pair. Ladies' Corsets from Is, Is 6d, Is lid, worth doable. Ladies' Shoes (guaranteed) 5s 9d, worth 8s 6d. Ladies' Boots end Shoes of all kinds, genuine bargains, Blankets at greatly reduced prices. Flannels at less than old prices, notwithstanding the rise in wool. Contingent Ties and Medals in great variety. Men's Salts, Colonial made .. ... , £2a 6d Sales to order from ... ... ... , 60s aed 70i Dressmaking in Full Swing, Satisfaction Guaranteed. AGENT FOB ORESCENT BICYCLES. BSST MADE— £I7 10s. iOO.OOO SOLD LAST YEAR \ ANDREW O R R . «ABT H.M.JON EB. STRBET BICYCLES. BICYCLES. =BICYCLE S.i= TTAVING EECEIV£D A SHIPMENT OF THE FAMOOS " ARENA " CYCLES, I am prepared to offer these Machines at a very Low figure to secure quick Sale and Prompt Returns, THESE Cycles are Weil-Made, Up-to-Date, Strong, Rigid, Light and Easy | Banning, and fitted with Morgan and Wright Tyres, and equal to acy*£2o in the market. These Bicycles are offered at the very Low Price of " £16 CASH. TERMS OAN BE ARRANGED. THIS ia an opportunity to secure a well-built serviceable Machine ab Bed-Rock Prices. I am prepared to indent those Cycles, Ladies' or Gentlemen's, a a lower price. TERMS ON APPLICATION. ORDER EARLY FOB NEXT SEASON. Agent for Milner and Thompson's Organs and Pianos. "■ — (o) ■■- H. M. JUNE S .



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SlttAWKlTUji, Eao. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find if to their interest to consult J. L. HIGGS, as hfc does thfi work himself, therefore there fs no second profit f,o pay. His ability is well known as tormeilf sign writer co Mr J. Wi son, with wh tn he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FiiEE For all classes of {.aiming and loose decoraMorg. ARTIST'S Bl,|~ AL g &Bd , a 8b eiigns m WALL PAPERS, in stock. ABIEL CONFECTIONERY reoepfcion of Ladiea are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drink* and all the latest Fruits in esasun at th Misses Pages' New Shop, lately oeo lpitd by Coopbh Brcb", East Street, next Craighead & Berryman. , 1 99 H. Ukdbiu,  [b, cndwli, |A|A ||Jk\. I H, UNDBILL ANO CO., "CIDRNISHING UNDERTAKERS X? URNISHING UNDERTAKERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Po'uahed Coffina a Speoialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreatht n Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hail; also care «( Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2 ~~ LOOK OHIAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEKS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the la twelvemonths. IT IS USEi) EVERYWHERE. This Coal le the Beet and Cheapest StoKtn md Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Factory and Cant* i«ry Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOP. PRICES so a. T, PARK, MOUNT SO M fiß. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENT 4 OF ASHBURTON COUNTY.] I BEG to inform you that I have severed my connection with the Canterbury Mill, which waa 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 Rollitfc * Co , bo to avoid confusion with correspondence, I would like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITU WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASBBU-BTON On and after October Ist, I shall bepleawd to supply you with first-olass ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL.BRAW & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Flour I Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, wherp Farmers, Shareholders or non«Shareholdera oan leave their Wheat and geb Flour, Bras, and Sharps in exchange. THOMAfROLLITT. WAKiNDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON. 'ALL -Sound the JPfL. PRAISES'-- PURE CEYLON 6H.6LBMDEO WAITED KNQWN-Jam Jan- Mason's Finest Jars, pints 4i 9d, quarts Ss 6d, hatf-gallons 6n 9d per dozen, Jelly Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Largest Stocks and Lowest Prices at Fletcher Bbos. MISS CAESON. nnEACHER of Pianoforte md Organ, X For terms, etc., apply at Betideaoi, Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East.