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*mt***^ri. iii I initn mMtkmrftto* -■ ■ ■ -..--,-.- „ - , ..-..-. _ h| |Bt|> , lir . i , i ..,,, , 1 I — 26.000 i IN USE IN THIS COLONY If Ite-I ilL^S^ THEY BURN LIGNIfE, TBUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6in no settingTeequired. { itb Stove Pipe can be worked ont in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Cfest Iroa or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are targe And Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARB3 A MIFIMUM. Made in all ekes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers i Sold by all Tronmoagere, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or fit.ra the maker ' H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTH END FOUNDRY, Pkinces Street, DUNISDIN New Zealand Inmsfie Company. IST ABLIBh"Fd ' 1 « I Bft 9 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. THBFBSMIEB AHD"~¥iAIiTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AHD LIBERALITY, PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—,£4OO,OOO., FIRM AND "MARINE It/SMS. ALBO,- RISKS ON GROWING CHOPS, THRK HIWG MAOHmBS, Ao.» AOOKFrKD AT LOWEST TCRRKNT RaTKR E W. HAJN'MBR AGSNT | Wm. Strange { "%£%!££* } Thos. Coverdale A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District find it IMPOSSIBLE to visit the Establishment of STRANGE & CO. its OFTEN as they could DESIRE. Their annoyance is natural enough. EXPERIENCE has taught them that the big City Establishments, SUCH AS ■ OURS,: offer them THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY, and the WIDEST CHOICE OF GOODS. But such Ladies can always SHOP WITH US BY POST, «?S "HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LABOE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and th&b we have a LONDON HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year tetrad, not merely with plain, every-day goods, such as are in constant demand, but with The Latest London and Continental Novelties in Mantles, Costumes, Millinery, Corsets, Gloves, Dresses, Dress Goods, Under wear, Children's Goods, &o. And Our Dressmaking Department desely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our new French Dressmaker, MADAME BOUTEAUD, is acknowledged to be a TRUE ARTISTE. Her creations are the theme of GENERAL ADMIRATION; While our Miss Mazey (in charge of our second room) continues to give the utmost satisfaction to her numerous patrons. As Bespoke Tailors, we have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from .£3 3s. Those who prefer Heady-made Clothing will find our famous " ORIENT" BRAND CLOTHING (in all sizes), the NEAREST APPROACH to MADE-TO-ORDER GOODS in the Market ed at about HALF THE PRICE. Furniture we Supply Direct from our Factory to the People at Factory Prices. We also have a BEDDING FACTOBY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIEE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messrs. GEE). COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always . , t Shop with us by Post. State your requirements PLAINLY in writing, ENCLOSE REMITTANCE, and your order shall be filled as PROMPTLY and SATISFACTORILY as though you had delivered it in person. POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, be., Patterns of our LOVELY NEW WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, and our NEW SEASON'S SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS, OVERCOAT INGS, &c. (together with full directions for self-measurement), Post-Febe on application to GHRISTGHURGH.



—j™?- 1 JSORTHCbtE:& MEFEORI) iNnPfill Tli'rtt'-lifAT'fa i xi it/vii mji <^i,ii* * i~ § T| ATE now landed their Third Winter Shipment of Up-to-date Drapery and H. F. Niooii,.) ;L. A. Niooli. O. I AUCTIONEERS ACCOUNTANTS Clothing, pu chased for Cash from the leading Manufacturers, in mvny I ■™™™'™sr >' «■*-<**-«* «*•»«—««-!*• ■*—->». AGENTS, -_ i , CENTRAL AUCTION ROOMS T^OBTHCOTB A'-HBI-FORD for rp H * CORNER for Fur JSeckle.s, in EAST SXBEET, ASHBUKTON. ££_ White Color ial Blankets, Grey and | BJack, Brown, and White, 2a lid ■* White English Blankets, all sizes, to 17s 6d. Mini.rtS??^^,B^^?*,?!l^!*!!. * TVI ORTHOOTB aThEFFORD for New .— — — —, MTR HODTOE\ Ioar RpifrLry ** Dre Sß Material a splenaid var|et y , m H E CORNER for N.w Millinery, SATURDAY cororo^^^^^ -*- Stylish *•*. *Lao Children^ SATURDAY, commencing at l£.w F aoe Qioths (bean value in Aahbnrton). __ Millinery, all the newest goods. CLEARING SAE.ES conducted in any i^TORTHCOrB & HfcFFORD jfor I — — • parb of the district at lowest Ll Velvetueng, aU tho newest colours, ITp'HK CORNER for Far Trimming oarrent rates. la, Is 6d, and 2a 6d per yard. J_ b M( | Omamaatj, Buckles, and ADVANCES made on goods placed In —• "~ —■" Drees Seta our hands for absolute Bale. TVT ORTHOOTB * HEFFORD for . FRUIT.—We receive regular consign- Xl Blouse Velveteens, fancy stripes A mfwv«i.(. n M.<iu'p.«i».» M . menta from Aackland, Sydney, and the and floral patterns. Is lid and 2* 6d per A "fj Ji^l Fascinators ands. yard "ZL___—-___— NEW SEEDS always in stock, including —— ——— — ,«,«„ ««««,,« . «r,^, « „, Olrat, Ryegra 83 , Rape, and Turnip IVTORTHCOTE & HKFFORD for New CORNER for Kid Gloves. 2s 6d, Seed ll Season's Macintosh*a, a splendidi * 2» ltd, 4i 9d, 6s 6d ; Suede Gloves 3RAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON lot, all the best colors and shades, at? 2s lid ; Fur topped, grand ralue, 33 6d. COMMISSION. moderate prioes. —-^ — — We shall be pleased to receive samples • ■■ - ™ n^TniphKn t w rl HE CORNER for Ladies' Comblna rop> farmer who have parcels for TVpRTHOOTk & HEFFORD for New | tionßt Corßeto , Merino and L.W. Ispoeal. -Lj J Ack?^ ,in g!" kv F£ WD; Brown,? Underclothing, our leading lines. Very Station Books kept and audited and Blue, jast fresh, 15s to 39s fed. SpeolaU We have various jßuma of Trust Monies, VTORTHCOTE & HEFFORD for _, ""— _ ", _, — ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on IV Ladies' Gapes and Mantles, worth HpHB CORNER for Dressing Gowns Freehold Securities, at 4£ ?>nft 5 per cent seeing, all prioes. -L and Morning Wraps. Farmi, House Properties, and Building ——.. — * > — . Sections for Sale. Particulars on application^ Oar Men's Bay We invite those wishing to dispoßt of their an( j Boys' for properties to communicate with ua Clothing Cash SKIKS & PELTS^-We are buy«n at ''Trm... highest market rates, as agents for Mesarf , antt Doot* . JL he „ Murgatroyd Bros, WooUoourera and Fell' *r* not*« Corner mongers, Chrißtohurch iot ,tnelr of —: ———•■ Cheapness, East WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF Variety, and and Stylish Tanored' FAT" SHEEP Appearance. Street. T 4MRS NORTHCOTE & HEFFOUD,. AT HIGHEbT MARKEf RATES. CASH DRAPERS & OIOTtiIBRS. NICOLL BROS., ! ■ East Street, Ashborton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS; T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own acoonnb can book ipace at anj time to suit tneir own convenience by ootn< municatlng with ua, nicoETbros., THE NEW DRAPERY" DISTRICT AGENTS, 111Jj rj vi X/JXA.r JhfX X • OHBISTCHUROH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. mHE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO ' X Limited ISLINGTON . ■ Rft . nHflll MANURES A Bea«tlfll' Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to unit any IS^Keasei, pkoddoiion EVENING DRESS WINDOW. WHEREVER USEO. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERY WHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this ■celebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive^proinpt attention. SOMETHING NEW AN D OH*AS TE. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS M"~R& ALCORN hopes by~SelliDg for"a few weeks at- and in come oases below Wholesale Prioes to make more room. Several cues New Goods bought at large T\/| THR£"\TT V? T T &-, TTT) TV7T7<T> discounts will be Included, so that customers If II I \jJl Vl \A I i iV I IJ\\ W ¥*i ¥~Z may rely on Retting genuine bargains at this -LT-*-A A V-UUJJU \JL, X\J X^J.l JJlt. Sale. ■ , ,_, „ - THINGS - WORTH KNOW IN Q. T HAI Y°' -SAYEMONBT"*" GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRON™ Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PIGKFOROS. Kruger learns that the British mean to got Justice for all in MANUFACTURERS ft] IMPORTERS OI SoU#l Africa. BOOTS AND SHOES, _^ E HopE thQ p^ple of Aahbartoa have i earned that we j nlt i ce v „, Q . t. .. . . T-T oar Cnstomera in all oar numeroas lines. East Street, Ashburtom We have jo«t landed, per the as « Whakatane," the fineit assortment of - I Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufactorerß in Birmingham. Call early and sea BOOTS & SHOEB for yourselveß. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from j all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kepfe in stock and made on the premises. Of Everyfl Deicription Made to Measure We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Rangatira, of aim Ef?T d°°?W ßtndied. < . m . TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, TJTftBOHT VBLTETS Skill and Judgment being exercised of the nRT?TTnWT?« W™ #* iJr " 4 fJUiTWfI|- Formation of the Peeb. "KfcITONES, Em, for Fumitore, Workmanship and Materials And h»ving secured the services of a Fi^tKslasi' "Upbolitartr (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITUBE in CHARGES MODERATE. up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shprfceit notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New Bir Yo S 1 — patterne, grand designs, per si"lonic.'j nrg our epa rs o At re q ueßfc 0 { DUmerons Customers, we have imported a choice assort kilAUfllA^ O niP U Cfl *'*U mont of OH«OW>THB for Dados, which have Jußt opened up in splendid order, NlbliULAo & rlußriJt U Odl and inspect them. r , Hfl n nß nn * M«n™™. « ?° r fi ßedro°ra^ rare. D'°ner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Picture! (framed Late MoDohald & MoDiaemid. and unframed), Photo Frames, Tases, etc, see our stocks before buying else- . . . wlere. J B "WE AbK— . Pictures framed ia latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Your inßpection of our Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Foldiag Chairs, Camp Stools and T?irnwT T t?mti rpwnmr*Q Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and J^AUCiLiLiIJjJN 1 IWftUJJb hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overrates. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all eizea and prices AND OVERCOATINGS. Duchesse Tables and Chests, Waßhstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and _ ... made to order in any design, r^and "Su rSn "mSyToS Go-Oarts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. first customers, which alone is proof HoraSqwoßK. , LIBEKAL DISOor T FOB OASH> McDonald & Co., T. H. UN DRILL & CO., Tailors, Etc; Jubjle^ Bmld^gs CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite ABOADM* A. AGER, GUNS. GUM GUNS. ARCHITECT Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. AROA|DK CHAMBERS, °. ashbtjrton* »not. C_ap, f ,ads, 1 . TJEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on "THE P „ 8 I«ONMONG™,» who h« a%plea% .ebctioa of Gun" TF yon wan 6 a NEW HOUSE, or Altera- etc., by all the best knewn makers. tions, or Nswest Style of Decorations, TO Builders' and tfaoee aboub to build I have In Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and OONSUI^ MR AGE*. $£?"" "** *****" "*•" Call aTdiee tho TOOLfil TOO LS^ TOO LS !' NEW FIBROSE BLIND, I hay«•» Immense-Stock:of^Oarpenfceni and Meohaaioa'Tooli, all of the very bent makes I^ationofY.^, at half the price. StSSg^C^r*"'* 1*I *^M »** HaSw^ 5 191 iTREMEMBBR THAT MONEY SAVED If MONEy EARNED * BUY FBOli EMPTY Orees for Sale BsuitatohTfoV G. MEDDINS \ THE ™gffigP»AOIIOAL IRON- Sheep Feeding. Only 16d each. KA * tutn*^nToili" l j* {3 T MONGER, Burnett. Street. flexohbb Bros., o«h su PP /store, J ASent tw Cleveland and Imperial Jtiover Bicycles. I



MUSIC Seller a»t3 Teacher of the Vibli*. Musioa.l instruments cf sv«*, desorip fcion TIOLINB a SPECIALITY. Musi and Songs by every mail. Firet-olua Quad Burnett Street, 4 83 Opposite Pablihhing Company WANTED Known-That J. MoiSOH h\a received a Urge supply of Summer Boots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays* They are mil of the beat brands and maker*, and neve equalled in Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker is he town, thus givea him superiority and acihty to kr.ow beat what to get. 'There* fore the public have no need to woude'r whore to go for reliable Boot, and Bhoei Discount for caah as usual. Repairs done at once. Beat Sole Leather uaed ud work burton^ The H*"'KMb Srert. A.h. Established 1876. FOR CHRISTM/TpRKSENTS AND NEW fEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PHESENIS 00 10 GEORGE JESBQN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AN East Street, Ashburton. THE CHEAPEST-PLACE IN lOWN OR WAIOHES, CLOCKS, AKD JEWELLERY Of Every Description. insptotioh" invited. for sale privately* I AM now prepared to treat privately for the unsold portion of Mb IbaaiSam. gbht's property, comprialng:— Ljt c^rrbouTr' CODUiBiBg ■• *™ fnt 3-Greenatreet'e Farm, oonUininglSO Lofc.J o -North. River Farm, containing 81 . B. W. HANMBB. S. H. GEAVES, SHAREBEOKER AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, , 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. O ELIABLE Jnformationlon Dredcfn "' Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Copks : Bedford McNelll'*, Morelng rad Ned's, A.B.C. Code {(fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Aahburto* Representative Teibgkaphio Address : GRAVES, ChrUtchurch. 3 21 LOOK * CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled daring the* to twelvemonths * IT IS U8E1) EVERYWHERE. This Coal la the Beat and Cheapest Steam wd Household Coal in the market. MHI!! 00ii^FMfcory **dQ"* GIVES SPLENDID RESULTB WRITE FOR PRICES 6. T.*°PABK, MOUNT SO MR 8. TO ALL MY OLD OLIBNTB FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS 01" ASHBURTON COUNTY. 3 I BEG to inform yon that I have severed „•„ my conation with the Canterbury Mill, which wm under my managemsftt for over lewnywi, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLERIFLOUR IDJLLS.| The Canterbury Mill, which Is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Assets . Board, is still trading under the naane of ' Rolhtt ft Co,, so to avoid ojonfasJon with 4 correspondence, I weald .like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITV< WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR ) MILLS, ASHBUfiTON "■ —1= On and after October Ist, Isballlbe pleased to aupply yon with first-class I ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL,BB AH & SHARPS, at lowest current rates. I have ftrranged to keep a supply of Flour Bran, and Sharps at the Stores of theK.Z. Faimera' Auooiation, West Street, where Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders can leave their Wheat and get Flour. Bran. and Sharps in exohange. THOMAS~ROLUTT, WAX ANOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 265 ASHBURTON. PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEAS.



THE AFFLICTED BEJOICE! THE POLYP*THS-HAVFI CAPTURED the HEARTS of the PEOPLE of CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL° OVER THE COLONY TO THE POLYPATHIC MEDICAL, INSTITUTE N,Z, BRANCH- Corner of Latimer Square & Gloucester Street, CHRISTCHUItOH POLYPATHIO, the NEW METHOD OF HEALING, is the surest and most rapid System, as A /* jdpry? i* cures with absolute certainty euch diseases »b ■ff^yyi^illflia^fe Cancer, Epilepsy, and Asthma, incurable under the j old system, as well as all Chronic and Nervous W^^^^^SiSfFl Complaints of Women and Men. MORE CURES ggS^grgPPgga MADE BY POLYPATHY than any OTHER TwXdK^SßacHSff^l he wisest, beat educated, and most enlightened jgKaEfczfißisi/mgsXk People we dally becoming converts to those new /y|E9DujPQEXg|s9|i Principles and methods which are .supported by such \ rrfffll&P^zZzEjgsgSmW overwhelming evidence, (sustained by the public, * ISSS^^fl^^^Eßl who naVe an opportunity of testing the ■PHBCH remarkable success of the POLTPATHIO SYS i KM, Their wonderful success has spread like wildfire through an enlightened community, and amongst VHHB^^^^^^^^aa| l"O8e who had given up all hopes of ever being well m^^K/^^K^^Ktm »R»in» and they are by hundreds availing themselves nPfIHH of the POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating. Chronic ■Bf^E^^ElßßJflKfi Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest,. and mnst relirble means of Cure ever offered an (*• n^Hß^flflVnl **icted PeoPle- When sick, is the time we need the {■■■■■■■■■■■j^ best advice and treatment. Therefore we Bay: *s^***9**^SSD£ ™(2 r™*l al eelves» y°u wbo are e*clt. write to the pOLYPATHIO INSTITUTE, and then accept prooffl of the mysterious skill—rroore convincing than words mmmmmm^.. — thab ia^poßeessed by the Polypaths. ""rEeTtmtlaU Female Ailments by the Polypathle Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment* They also desire to impress upon all men who are suffering that they have the jufltly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Antl*Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have snoh opportunity. If you cannot Visit, WRITE for Question List to Chrlstohurch, with Stamped Envelop?, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packed : Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post, THOUSANDS OT7RKD ANN f A LLY BY LETTER. HOLLO-WAV'S PILLS CURE BILIOUS ATTACKS, FITS OF DEPRESSION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, GIDDINESS. &c. They possess three grand qualities, being SPEEDY SAFE AND CERTAIN. The Schoolmistress, St. Anne's School, Wandsworth, writes as follows. "My mother and eldest sister have taken your Pills for years for bilious*. attacks and sick headaches, and have always found them most beneficial r : . ■ % Ifcanfactwed only at 78. Now Oxford Street. London. Bold by all Chemist* and Medicine Vendors. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS ' MANURES, ARE THE BEST TpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be macb for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EviRYWHERE LAST SIASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or jg Owt. SAOKS Orders received b/ FBIEDLANDBB BROS, XAmlfd. 9 \ DAVID THOMAS, OR XH..E £i.Z., FARMERS CO-OPEBATIVE A BSOCIATION OF 'CAN TEKB EJRY, Limited., OANTEBBURY FKOZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 " p. WAYMOUUH Secretary. MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TH the Moßt RELIABLE Houie for GOOD AND CHEAP BODXS. 0 aim \t to give you the bbsi value for uttlh monst, HONESTY li oat Folio We nil: not Guarantee you an article unleia w« know It will give yoa every SafcU tobion. One Trial ia all we aak—Oar Goods Sell themselves. |y Note thb Address— T Ik/f fTIX T /"\~n J. IVIJtiIjJLOJi, OJANORED BTFB# ' ASHBUFTOi^