The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. no. 5007

Ashbdrton' : Saturday, January fi, 1900,

price : One Penny

COMMERCIAL

The ABhburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bur?. Ltd, quote as follows on January 5, 1900:— Whaftt— Prime milling Pearl . m 221 „ „ Tußoan... 2a 3i  „ Hunter's Is lid to 2* Oatß—Duns ... Is 6d to la 7d Danish ... 1b 6d to 1b 7 i Canadians 1* 8d to Is 9d Sparrowbills Is 7d Barley—Malting, prime, 2b 3d Inferior 2s Chaff—Good oatsheaf 37< 61 Grass Seed—Old pasture, Is 8d New „ Is 3d The abova are prices current p»id to farmers ot> trucks at Aahburton. /

TRANSVAAL WAR.

HOW HOBSES GO TO WAR.

One of the most difficult matters connected with the transport of troops is tHo embalk - tion of horse*'. Equine soldiers do not love the sea, and to get them on board, and to keep them quiet and healtl y during a long voyage, is by no mean? an easy task. Horset are always kept in a cool state before embarking, and are pub on board ship rather low in flesh than in too high condition Horscß which are in the latter state are disposed to be fractious and kick, and ar also liable to inflammation. Long, slow, steady work is given to horses previom to their embarkation. They are kept fitssK{> and without water for some hoirs before bHng put on board. Thin minimises the bit effect of slinging on overfed animals Fhe> a'so become much sooner reconciled to theii change of quarters, and t»ke 'o their fee 1 on board when these me.j^uies have been ♦dopted. As a rule, hor&es' s-hoes are nod removed, as the anim h are generally used directly (hey land. Horses to be embarked are drawn up by troops aa near the points of embaikation a* j possible Their saddles and hat ness art I t*ken off and picked in large sacks, while they are provided with ship's coilarp. N fewer th n five men are required to " sling " a hort-e quickly and well. One m n hold* the " heir — uy," which is made fa3t to th ship's hea<?-.iol!ar. Two moti statid onetelj aide of the animal and hold up the sling until the horse's legs leave the ground, and the two remaining soldi, rs triaud at the head and tail to faston the breast s^rup and ', breeching respectivel}'. A horfe on bc.arrl ship eats daily 10 b of hay, sb < f oala, S!b of bran, and |- zof nitre, Hia drinking alow ance is hall a gill of vinegar and eight gallons of water.

Amberley, Dec 7, 1899 , [Copy] ! weßsr9 craighead and blsrryman Afhburton, Dear Sire,-—O->uld jon make a su't at once lam eorry I fo-gnt to order it sooner. Tht last one is still wearing. It fi:te<i beauUtully in& hae given the greatest satia'actiop. If yju have tima to m*.ke ono for my son at Oeraldine, I will get him to ride up on Satur day to be fitter). If the ra is not tima to at>nd patterns, I will trust you to choose for me, something like the Let —Yours truly, j



Shipping 89AW, SAYILI. ISB ALBION COMPANY. LlMrTfijn. FOR LONDON. Ai "DOYAL MAIL BTEA figraShfet. •■ MX MERS, with saperlor jglllsßir' accommodation for all classes '■^^a^^l* of passengers, calling at Monte Video or Rio, Teaerlffe and Ply month. __ Vessel Ton Tommaodei From Data. lonic «. 4748 Kempson... Wel't'n Marohl listhio „ 7730,K1d10y - April 26 ~~~~~~ CARGO STEAMERS. Mamari .>|3sß3!Banka Well'ton Deo 23 Matatua... 3322 Holmes Pb Ohal. Dec 30 Delphic ..8273Sowden WWton J*n. 9 Waiwera |6500! — — ■ — _ E. W. HANMKR. - _/, Agent. _ ffiJEL B jyjfjmSt*-* ■ NKW ZEALAND j|Bpi|i|fcs:HlPPlNG OO.'S LiNB ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, 71a Mente Videe, Teneriffe * Plymouth. Besfe Aooommodaiion fer all olauea of Passengers at Lowest Ratea. ' Port *f Steamers. Tons. Departure. Date. Rakftia 5628 Wellington lan 2 Waikato 4767 „ J 2 Paparoa 6372 „ J| 25 Ot»rama 3808 „ J — W*kftnoi 6600 — To follow F«r farthe? partlaalan apply t» FRIftDLANDER BROS,, lon. '■' ''•'■' Agentw, Ashharfeca. Off NEW ZEALAND. Lnoxn feTSAMERS« PAH FRCMLITTELTON ASUNIpB: For Wwtportand Grey mouth—Waekly. i Wellington— Monday, Taeiday, Thurt day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise meet in Chri»tohurch 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 subject to alteration; eference should therefore be made to Chrlstchurch daily papers for dates and hour of sailing For farther particnlarg apply to F. FERRIMAN, Agent, Awhbnrton • (oxtccesaor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY 8 ALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, HcueeooldFurnl are, etc., as per arrangement, in any part the ocranby. Advanoeii made oa Gooda plaoad in my Bands for S*le. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit sold privately through the week, and at Auction on SATURDAYS. Aoei:t : ! Norwich Onion Fire Insurance Company 6 Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Agency Company. ! PJANOS and ORGANS on time pay mants from $$O& per month. HEHRY STEPHENSON, AUCTIONEER THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS"! " The Bdmblerr HAVING sold oat of ray old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have jqsc opened op a f reeh consignment of the LATENT PATTERN " RAMBLER/ SPECIAL LIGHT R4CERS, ROAD BAOER3, & ROADSTERS n all "foes' and all'fitted with the eve*, asting Q & J detachable Tyre. " XJE3LE M.A.MBJUE2K.' AL'^AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK OTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES, D. THOMAS. A OABD MRS A pi tp-LARIDGB J\.»'\Jk ULIRIDGE TEACHER Qi PIANOFORT% ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Terms on Application. REMOVAL NOTICE. MR 0. 3MITHELL, Carpenter, wishes to notify to the Public that he has removed from his late premises to the shop adjoiniog Mas Taster's Refreshment • Rooms, All kinds of woodwork executed in the very best manner. AH communications to addressed to C. Smitheli,, East St£st_b. 12 58 SV/^RnJEVEFEVtR'SH HEA™ PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. ' preserve a healthy state of the const}* fution during tho period of Teething, The words «' JOHN STIEEDMAN, CHE.VH3T, V/ALW3RTH, SURREY," 4|-e engraved on the <ii<ivmneiit Stamp affixed t* C.flrh I'li 1:4. Uoequalled and Invincible Woods' Great Peppermint Care for Coughs and Colds, Is 6d



A OABD.J \ Branoh;Offica; has been'opened by the undersigned &t Messrs Nicoll Bbos., East Street, where they will carry en practice as Barristers and Solicitor MAUDE $ HABMAN, Solicitors, Christohurch. Money to Lend at Lowest Ourreut Bates on Freehold Security. J j MAUDE & HARMAN, Hi 48 ' Ashburton.



WOOL SEASON, 1899-190.) WE" SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Ohristchurch and Tiraaru fixtures, and have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately at Ashburton. Consignments will be received at our Ashburton or Tinwald stores, and sent on to either Ohristchurch or Timaru, free of ali^charges, except railage. Ciients who wish to send their Wool direct from their nearest railway station will please consign as follows :— If intended for Bale at Ashburton--Friediander Bros/, Ltd, Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Christohnrch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—-Mill and Co.'a Siding. Timaru If intended for'shipment at Lyttelfcon—N.Z. Shipping Oo.'s Dumping Bhed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE, BRANDING, and other Shearing Requisites SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES, Our Next Sale will take place at Timaru on FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1900, For which Catalogues close on TTXFSDAY, January 2, 1900, FBIEDLANDER BROS., LTD. WOOL SEASON 1899-1900. T AH now making {LIBERAL |CASH ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all "WOOL placed in my hands for Sale either in Aibbnrton, Timara, or for Shipment. —-—— NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS WHO WISH TO FORWARD DIRECT TO PL4CE OF SALE. {Second Sale TIMARU takes place there on sth January, 1900. CATALOGUES CLOSE on 3rd JANUARY, 1900 Consign—NEW ZEALAND LOAN OOMPANY'B SIDING, Timaru. Account D. THOHA?. IN BOTH CASES ADVISE ME FL PARTICULARS PROMPIXY TO ASHBURTON. DAVID THOMAS, ASH BURTON. OWING TO THE UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL OP *■ 30 CASES 30 ' OP New Goods per s.s, lonic f 'tfITHIOH were intended for our New Building, we have taken TEMPORARY PREMISES. (BELOW MR BURNARD'S) WHERE WE INTEND MAKING A GRAND DISPLAY OF Oilcloths, Linoleums, & Curtains, MITCHELL & TURNER.



Nc°H Bros. ( Nicoll Brother?, H. F. Nicoll.) (L. A. Nicoll. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKKRS, VALUATOHS, LAND, ESTATE, & GENER& ASKKTS. CENTRAL A OCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, & PRODUCE, in oor Rooms every SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p.m. CLOSURING SALES conducted in any part of the district at lowest current rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed in our hands for absolute sale. FRUIT.— We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands. NEW SEEDS always in stock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to receive samples fro»> farmers who have parcels for disposal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4| :snd 5 per cent Farms, House Properties, and Building Sections for Sale. Particulars on application. We invite those wishing to dispose of their properties to communicate with ua SKINS & PELTS.-'We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolscourera and Fell mongers, Christohureh «71 ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND I OtBS AT HIGHErjT MARKEP RATES. mcollTbeos., East Street, Ashburton. FREEZERS^ FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own arcount can book space at any time to suit tneir own convenience, by com municating with us. ( NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, [ CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. i Limited. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT CO Limited ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnipß, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE NiooiiL Bros, store five varieties of thin celebrated fertiliser. Price on application, Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt' attention. NICOLL BROS., ! DISTRICT AGENTS (



Bicycle Harvest. LANDELLS & SON, ENGINEERS & BIOYOLE MAKERS BORKETT STREET, i Next the Club. TO the Farmers and Jeneral Public of Ashbarton,—We beg to state that we have reaped » harvest in Bicycles, h&vir just landed a big consignment of first-daea | jiggers at £14 ids. We are the oldest bicycle firm in Ashburton and intend to uphold our reputation. Agents for White Flyers, Budge-Whit worth, Waverleyg, Cyclops, The Parrot, eta Repairs by experts. All work guarai eed RAKAIA— AKB! AXE JWe don't want to fight, but meanwhile ask for M'Kerz c's Hondai-Lanka Tea, packed in Ceylon, and 3sold by C.;|&. 0. HARDY &Co. *



I I I * New Zealand Insiraaoe Company. i 88TABLIS hTB ' 1 «~ 18 5 9 capital^o'nF million. THE-PB&MIKB AMHpiALTHXISI OOLONIAI COMPANY, NQTSD FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBVRALTTY PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES—^OO,OOO. FIRS AND 'MARINE RISKS ALSO,- RISRS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, tfco., AOOBPTBO AT LOWEST WRRKNT RaTBS E W HANMER BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS JMANUREB, ARE THE BEST TjTOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE » can. be mado for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACKS. Orders received h/ DAVID THOMAS, OR |THB N.Z. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE il BSOCIATION OF CAIMTERBtJBY, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 83 F. WAYMOUTH Secretary.



- THINGS - WOSTH KNOWING. mHAT You can SAVE MONEY ,if|you Buy your Boots from - NICHOLAS & PIGKFORD, MANUFACTURERS as IMPORTEBS OF BOOTS AND SHOES, East Street, Aahburton. BOOTS & SHOES Of Every Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised of the Formation of the Feet. Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. | Bring Your Repairs to — NICHOLAS & PICKFOFD Late McDonald & McDiarmis. E. W. HAjSMEB. NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO NEW PREMISES. HAVING arranged premises with the Farmers' 00-operaciva Association, have much pleasure in stating that in future I shall carry on my business at the offices and store lately ocoupied by the above As eociation at the corner of West Street and Havelock street (the Loan and Mercantile old premises* STORAGE AT LOWEST RATES. CORNSACKS AT CURRENT PRICES. 133 ~ W. HANME CHEAP MONEY! OHEAP MQN^Y CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS JF £100 ™ £10,000, < ON COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLD, At 4| per cent. Terms of repayment of the most liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry. ™r forms ofTpplioatios and " full information Apply to the DISTRICT MANAGER, Christchurch. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. WE can afford to spend money in adver tising, so much Hondai-Lanka Tea is selling everybody likes it. Smoke New Venus



Frank Curtis. THE LEADING UP TO DATE Watchmaker, k f«Tew«Her JUST ARRIVED FROM HO VIE NEW "GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON. I HAVE now the largest and best assorted stock iv East Street. INSPECT INSPECT A fresh consignment of ,the latesb and tnoßt up-to-date styles IN Rothern'ti Watches 55 also NICK&L WATCHES made to my own order These watches are fasti becoming tie FAVOURITE WATCH in the district! foi STERLING WORTH AND TIME. KEEPING. LABGE ASSORTMENT u.b in of NEW DESIGNS in rings, brooches, bangles, alberta, ladies' chains, etc., etc., in gold and silver. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS of my own make 18 cara*, guaranteed best value in town in all sizes and shapes. I have just landed a MACeiNE for ALTER KG the above RINGS to ANY SIZE without outtitg or in any way injuring the ring. Altered wliile you wait. REPAIRS AS USUAL, neat, workman like, prompt, and reasonable. FRAHK CURTIS, THE LEADING^ • WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER BUSINESS CHANGE. I HAVE awsch pleasure injgannouncing that I have purchased theT SADDLERY BUSINESS Lately conducted by Mr J. H. Jamieeoi, And respectfully solicib a continuance |of the liberal support] accorded to my pre decessor. ALL JORDERS promptly execute^,'>cd all work GUARANTEED. Robert Anderson, EAST STREET, AsHEOivTOsr li 107 88.A.. and T.U.B. Sheep JShearß 3s 6<* • per pair at Fletchsb Bbs, Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—Thab Mitchell & Turner have taken Temporary Premises below Mr Bernard's, there to make a display of the largest range of Oilcloths and Linoleums ever shown in Ashburton* BLUE Derwenb Potatoes Is 6d per bag, or two bags for 2s lid ; Fig Potatoep Is per Base- Delivered free within the Belts. Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—That now it the time to make selections of Costumes for the Summer. Full ranges of choice materials in Novelty Colorings. See ours sb»-~Mitchell & Turner rpHB Newest Designs in Stamped Mounb X Mellick, Moldavian, Countess, Ceylon Ribbon, Brooklyu, and Lace Work now in stock. Linen Goods, Colored Linen ; Canvas, Giant, Reliable, ButterEy, and Berlin Woolf. Crewel, Leviathan, Embroidery and Knit ting Silks. Floss, Araeene, Perline, Zanzi bar, and Congress Cottons, and all the etcts necessary for Art Needlework to be had at Mas Aloorn's. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the la twelve months. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest) Steam wad Household Coal in the market. Used in the Woollen Faotory and Cants oury Flour Mill?. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO g G. T. PAKE,-' MOUNT ERS. WANTED KNOWN-6CoDozen Tamb lers Just Arrived per as Gothic. Good strong Tumblers 2s 6d per dozen. Jelly and Jam Jars from 3s 6d per dcssin at Fletcher Bros. Ashburton and Christ church. OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER & EXPERT I (L be of London), "YTISITS Ashburton and surrounding Dis- j V tricts every four months—viz, March, July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN afc his Mueio Studio, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. or afc \ Commercial Hotel* A SHBURTON—We can afford to spend XjL money in advertising, so much Honda • Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes it. Sold by £heirman Bros, in packota ; 5 and 101b boxes packed in Ceylon. Smoke New Venm



I— l?> t —-?» ' "*\i-^ > : ■jti-^>.-^^^^^:^^^iiiiiiiz=jL=====—-JI-' J—-1- -^ ■ ■ "Strives to Excel," and comes in "Easily First."



«3T The original letter as above from a well known gentleman and many others of equally high compliment may be Been at our office—ClUlGHEAD AND BeRRYMAN, thf I Leading Tailors and Outfitters, Ashburtor. TO THE DEAF.—A, rich lady, cured of her Deafness and noises in ihe head by Dr Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, has sent £1000 to his Institute, so that deaf people unable to procure the Ear Drums may have them free. Apply to Popartment, N The Institute, "Longoott," Gunneraburrg London. W England. •' , ,■; '■ kk -« IT ADA $10 THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. ANOTHER GREAT TRIUMPH OVE "HYDATIDS'% A grateful Patient gives unsolicited and valuable testimony to the efficacy of this steat Herbal Hpim—iy. Read carefully and investigate for yourself. 29 Pack ings ton et., St, kilda. Mr S A Palmer, Vitadatio Institute, Bourke si Sir, —As I consider Webbers' Ureat Herbal Remedy, "Vitadatio," has been, the sold means of saving my life I think the least I can do is to hand you this testimonial, so that others suffering the same as myself may know that there is a certain reliable cure for them in " Webber's Vitadatio," if it is only given a fair trial. The simple faces of my case are as follows:—For the past 10 years I have Leen under thetreatmentof doctors in Fitirby and Br, Kilda, as wetl as some of the belt in Collins street. Some were of opinion that I was suffering'from consumption, whilst others stated it was pleurisy, At any' rate they could give me no relief, let alone cure me. You can easily imagine that I had little hope of ever being cured. But one day I noticed an advertised cure by "Webber's Vitadatio," and the symptoms of the patient being somewhat similar to my own, I thought I would give it a trial, with the result 'that much taking only two large bottles, I felt after better, and continued the medicine. By the time I had taken eight bottles I was wonderfully recovered, but one day took very ill, and vomited up a lot of slimy matter, which was .afterwards examined by the doctor, and pronounced to be Hydatids. I oontinned to vomit these "Hydatida" for some time, but at last it died away This naturally left me weak, but I continued with the " Vitadatio," and gradually my strength returned, until to-day I can honestly state I have never felt better in the whole of my life. I consider " Webber's Vitadatio" a miracle-worker. I am well-known in Fitzroy, and there are many others just as much astonished at my cure as I am. I shall be pleased to speak to anyone and give them my own experience of the worth of " Webber's Vitadatio." You are i*t perfect liberty to make what use you like of this testimonial. I may add I sm now able to do ail my own household work ; a thing I have been unable to do for years.—Yours very gratefully, Mrs) CARRIE HOCKING Witnesa-G X Richardson, 19/9/99 VITADATIO IS A TRULY WONDER | FUL MEDICINE. Vitadatio sold everywhere, 53 6d and 3a 6d 'Head Office for N.Z -39 Uaunoes Street, i Wellington. 1 Ask your Chemist or Grocer fo it, * Smoke New V««u«



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER anh GENER AL COMMISSION AGENT, •Tanobb» Btr«et, Next to MuOooneil and Ctmpton't Stable Samples of Wheat, Oate, Barley, Clotw, an. 1 other Seeds submitted to Buyers, and highest price obtained AGENT for all kinds of Farm Maohinerr -2^ ncr cent commiesion added only to coat price ' I am a purchaser of all kinds of Farm Produce, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Beeswax, Honey, Hoae Hair ; Cash given BUl'lEß—Now thattlMT-shipping seaton has snarled, 1 am prepared to treat) with farmers for salt butter for shipment Hornet Boxes supplied. Call for circular Farmer,' and Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts rolleoert. Houses let, Firms sold; Trnat Money to lend at current rates I AM AGSNT FOP- Howden aod Moncmfs Famous Garden Seeds MUROHK UN'S SHRUB RXTR*MIVA TOR-AtaTrial at Tinwald last week Call fprnian ihistlua were killed 2 feel m the . gttfstidt with one npplicatio*-. Vac applica tion will kill a. 1 weeds on garden paths. Price, Is per Ih J -DOO FEBKE—Pot Plants do bstter in Jadoo than earth. Ensures brilliancy and intensity of colour. Price, 3ls for Is, 6l per bushel. Field and Garden Manures supplied f otn five tons d->wn to ]4!b bags. Billings Spray Pumps—*' hese Pumps are the be.-1 Price, complete £2. Knowle's Reliable Insect cides for destroy* me Scale, Blight, etc, ©» Fruit'J'rees and Flowers; grow Fruit, not diseasedßtumps ; death io the green and black nph s now attacking Roses; infoinruticn given te al" inpfct nod fungoid pesU Clark's Calf Feeder—One of the greatest successes of modern dairy appliai car, 3) 6d each. L'icservatis, for preserving Butter; grfatlr used now in all factories in Victoria, 2* per lb. Ksrrp'B Sheep Brandirg Iv'qnid will brand wet or' diy.'< One gallon will innd 860 ► heep. Brand will not tvn —viiil scour out. Pi ice, 5s per gallon. _ Norton's Kpg Trpsprvativi—ls 9' p'«K" half g.llou lir. Enough to prcsct\e 27 do pgg"- Norton's Celebrated Dofa°e and Ma's Sugar. Incubators—l have a few Machines t© arrive shortly, recommended by tbe Govern ment, A and W McCarthy's Fishing Taokle and Guns . BICYCLES—I am Acent for the Raleigh and Ffolli^ 8 cyolp». Prices~-«aleigh'«Path Rarera £26, Ro»d Racer- £24. Ruadntprt £22, L.riies' £20 Holm P-iih R ners £22 lOj, Road Racers £20, Ladies' £20. Easy ■erms oan be urrajged for either mschtne. Iwelv^months 1 guarantee divert. , I OFFER YOU AS FOLLOWS FOR OASH POTATOFS—2s 9 1 p-r sack, Oat Shfa! CiißfT£3 5 pc-t-ii, I- 91 and 2i per saok -vVl'6le''O*b. In 51, Ih 61, and Is 7t per hushe', Cns ? hed O»tn 1 - 101 and Is lid per tmsh 1. Chick Wheat U 61 to Is lOd per but-hel, F our at lowest rate*. Bran 3s 3d, Sharps 5 61 ¥a.-^ory <'hpose 61, Californian OnioDß 21, Butter Boxes 2* eaoh. All sacke to be returned, £re<3 delivery within the Belt. FOR SALE CHEAP— Town PecVions Nus. 15, 16. and 17, Dob son Rtr*»etj nixt to O. Htin. Coachbnilder. ASHBURTON PEKMANENT BUILDING AND INVEBTMENT 800IBTY. THE SOCIETY is now taking MONEY TIN DEPOSIT Fixed Twelvo Months 4£* per cent, Full'partieularß on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Blanager. Office: Tancrod Street Established 1880 Telephone 69 BAKER 8808., E UENISHING U NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Beet and Latee Designs in FUNERAL FURMSHINGB FUNERALS conduoted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wak»nai Road and Caei Streets, and Baker >nd Brown's Coach Factory WANTbt> rvuown-Tbat J. MOIBOK has received a largo supply of Summer Buots and Shoes, suitable for the Holidays. They are all of the best brands and makers* and never equalled in Ashburton. J.M. be^g the only practical and experienced Bootmaker in the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know beßb what to get. There* fore the public have no need to wonder where 10 go for reliable Boots and Bhoe*. Discount for cash aa usual. Bepain dona at once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, at The Hall, Bait Btr*et, Ash burton. I~~MPORTANT to Cash Buyers of Drapery. Clothing, Boors, to. Early Summer Clearance Sale ot Seasonable aod Reliabl* Goods, Cash discount at the rate of on« shiiliug in the pound to «very Bayer Of uinepence worth and over. Inspection in vited.—H. C Babektt, late Barrett Broju, The Hull. Bast Street. ll r .2CP~' Smoke N«w Veaui .