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111-CHLORIDE SF GOLD CUBE. ■BRINK HAD NEARLY DESTROYED IT ■X SUFFERED from an Insatiable Appe ■ X tite for Liquor. The Bi-Chloridb of HGold Treatment cured me permanently. ■ It Eradicates ALL Deeire for Intoxicants ■ The desire will never return unless yon re ■ oultsvßto it. No ours—no pay. I Address : ■ BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE ■ oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, ■ Kempt borne, Presser and Co.



9©ld Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND Hay-F©ver, Oppr^tawioH, Neuralgia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medina! authorities. The pectoral Fumi gratoir Ee»pio< is the moat efficacious of all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. * evenly years of success.



J. ESPIC, Pan** 20 rue SU Lazare



Melbourne, Messrs w. Ramsay Uol lins and Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Require the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions, j THE GENUINE DR~~GUILLIER ELIXIR Tonic, Glairoua. and Anti-Bilious i pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of thab remedy, j line de Grenelle, S. Germain, Park, j Dr Guillie'a Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Parga tire and as a Depurative, it is the best remedy against all bilious and glairloue disorders. For more than seventy-five years Dr Gaillie's Eiisir has beea employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, gout, fevar, Influenza, sHn diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr GuiHie's Elixir, which bears the signature of Paul Gage, and mark that each bottle is accompanied Treatise on Glairs. Sold by Druggists, Patent Medicine Dealers, and by AUSTRALIAN DRUG CO.. Sydney. B.S.W.



Immediate and sure recovery from all the diseases of the Stomach by the ELIX fi GRKZ More than Twenty. Yeabb of estab lished success affirm the really marvel* lous properties of the Elixir firez which taken at the end of every meal j 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 St MELBOURNE WO2H>ERFIDIy OTBJttICIJIJE. ' BEEGHAM'S PILLS



For Billious and Nervous Dssord* rs, such as Wind and Fain in the Stoma h, Sick Heartache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Plumbings of Hea\ Lgss of Appetite, Shortnew of Breatb, Ccs fiveness. Blotch, s on the . Skin, Disturbed Sic p, Frightful Dreams, an i all Ner vous nnd TremUinß Sensationg. etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE KJ-LIEF IN TWENTY j MINUTES This i no Fiction. Bvery sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pill?, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth » OtrilVKA a BOX: i BBECHAM'S PILLS, tnken as directed will quickly restore Females to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of th« system. For o| WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, i They act like magic— a few doses will work wonders tipon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring the long lost complexion, bringing %ack the k- en edg« of appetite, and arousing with the Bosebad of Heaith the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing ofi fevers in hot climate they are sptcialiy renovned. These are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Society, ar.d one of the best, guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that BEECH *MS PIILS have the Largest Sale oj any Patent Medicine in the World.



BRECHAM'B PIJL^S Hftre for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PBBPA.BKD ONLY BT XHOffiJ MMK€WLAm, ST. HELEN'S,En« Sold ivtrywhwe in bottles—9Jd, Is ljd and «s Bdeaob **> EATING'S POWDER •^-EATING'S POWDER, EATING'S POWDER, **• EATING'S POWDER, EATING'S POWDFR, EATING'S POWDER, i BUGS ; FLEAS, ' KILLS 4 MOTHS, BEETLES, MOSQUITOES. HABMLESS TO &MMAL% HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLE-S TO ANIMALS



HARMLESS TO ANIMALB HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS t is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Bugs Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and every other ppeciea of insect. Sportsmen Will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in the dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs' The Public are Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of Ihomas Keating Sold in Tins only KEATING'3 WORM TABLETS KEA'iING'S WORM TABLETS KEATING'S WORM TABLETS KKAIING'B WORM TABLETS KEATIJSG'S WORM TABLETS (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) hoth in appearance aad taste, funnelling a j most agreeable method of administering, the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is » perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially •dapted for Children. Sold is Tins by all druggists. Fiopriftoc; TEQ3SAB KuxiNG, Loedoit ,



1900 GREAT ANfIUAL SALE — OP — DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, WILL COMMENCE SATUBDAY, JANUARY 20. ANDREW ORR.



H. M. JONES. STATION JER,Y, ACCOUNT BOOKS, ACCOUNT BOOKS. FANCY GOODS, FANCY GOODS New Shipment now opening up kora London Houses. ijf\ A LARGE tnd Well Select«d|Stock of Goods for all Departments, imported direobjfrom leading London, American and Japanese houses, consisting of BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, LEATHER GOODS. Fancy China, Glasi and Eleotro-piated Wa-e, Clocks, Va*es, Nic-nacs (suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR Gift*. BIRTHDAY t WEDDING PRESENTB. BOOKS—Excellent Variety of prtee, reward and presentation Books. Historical, Biographical, Scientific, Poetioal, Travels, Novell, sod various Bindings. Bibles, Hymns i and Prayers, (various styles) Church Praise, Wesley's Hymns. STATIONERY—PIain, Fancy and Commercial Paper, Envelopes, Boxed Stationery, Whibe and Tinted 6d ar.d I*, Specially put op for me by Marcus Ward md Co., of London Arl. values. Repolnic, — vellum. Linen and Bank papers ruled and plain. LEATHER GOODS—Purses from 6d to 20s. Wallets, Card and Letter Cases, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dressing Cases, Hand Bags, ———, Penoil Cases. Companions! FANCY GOODS—Photo Frames, Screens, Workboxes, Inkstands, Vases, Ornaments, Olooks, Albums, Eaules, Batsketp, Glove & Kerohief Bets, Cabinets, Trays, Flower Stands, Spill Bonls Teapots 6d each, Vases. Ornaments too numerous to particularise. BASKET WARE—Open and Closed B*iin Lined, all sizes and piioea from 61 np, TOYS—A Great Variety of Wood, Tin and Rubber mechanical Toys, form Horse and Carts, Barrows, Go-carts, Tea Sets, Boats Watches Balls, Cube», Block's, Arks, Puzzles, Skittles, Masical Toy Rattles! Steam Boats and Engines, Magic Lanterns, Microscope, Prams and Tricycles, and 1000 articles from Id tip. SEWING MACHINES—The Anchor Machine, well finished and up-to-date, good machine, band and Treadle from £410s to £9 10s. Makes a splendid present. PIAISOSud ORGANS From 108 per month* I ©west Cash Prices. TRADING STAMPS GIVEN TO CASH PURCHASERS. H. M. JONES.



OUR COMPLIMENTS TO LADIES RESIDING IN THE COUNTRY, 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 XTTE ARE PROUD TO THINK THAT THE FIRM OF W. STRANGE & CO.



is as highly thought of in the Country as it is ia Town, and our particular desire is that LADIES RESIDENT IN THE COUNTRY should participate in the benefits offered by this Great Sale ? 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 d«) and Post to us 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 conidence 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 parson 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, Robee, Costumes, Mantles, Jackets, French Millinery, Gloveg, Sunshadw, Cottons, Woollens, Men's 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.



Com« up for the Sale by all means if you can, bat, if you can't why then SHOP WITH US BY POST! We hare Hnndrefa of Post Customers. Why shouldn't you be one, too f W. STRANGE & CO.. OHRISTOH¥ROH.



MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, T8 the Mott RELIABLE Home lot GOOD AND OBEAP^BODXS. 0 «!m Uto give you tha bbst talui for littlm hokbt. HONESTY it oat {Polio Ws nil' eot Guarantee yoni*n Mtiole anleu we^know it willjgl»e youj 6Tery*(B«tf<.»oSion, On* 1 Trtalji «H we|tik-Oar:Good«;Sell themaelves. , «-no™™a»™.- j MELLOR, DANCRED STREET, ASHBURT3N



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A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. DON'T FORGET npO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOODS, suitable for PBESENTB, and those preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEADS, BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, il^^^J^is*^ 1 PIANOS, ■BcsNsWZ '' SEWING MACHINES FANCY CHAIRS- '/ DRAWING B (( I DINING ROOM WICKER CHAIRS. PURMTURK, Em Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. UST ARRIVED—A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO;VERANDA BLINDS] T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, cpposlt* Aeoadi.



BE NOT DECEIVED BY OTHER SALES, BUT REMEMBER THAT THE SUMMER CLEARING SALE AT "THE CORNER" is GENUINE, 4 tif B ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Dress Goodi, and Clothing (Men'i and Boy*'), To make room for NEW GOODS these shall go to yon at Cost Price for Spot Cash. ALL REMNANTS AND SUMMER &OODS AT NOMINAL FIGURES. Our Word is Onr Bond. NORTHCOTE <fc HEFFORD



MOVING SALE. OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12cm J>st (o) NEW BUILDING READY. STOCK TO BE CLEARED.



rpHE FOLLOWING LINES ARE SPECIAL THIS WEEK — V»l Lace 4|in wide, Is 6d a dozen; 300 dozen Uce to be cleared \ Small Women's Cashmere Hose, fashioned, heels and toe*, 2 pairs for Is €d Women's Black Bibbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is per pair Women's Black Bibbed Hose, Is 6d, Is Bd, Is 3d; to clear at Is 3d Boys' Scotch Knitted Hose from Is per pair Boys' Boslyn Enicked Hose from Is per pair Grand Line Printed Creponi, 10£ d and Is, now 6|d Costumes from 4s lid Lace Certains from li lid Large White Striped Towels, Gd A Pile of Art Muslins from 3H MITCHELL & TURNER.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED • _£>• BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants _ ... Os 5d Finest Dried Applet   0* 9i Finest New Baltanas .. .. Oi 7d Finest Dried Peaohes o*lol Finest Selected Kalsins .. .. Os 6|d Finest Dried Apricots .. .. Oi MM Finest Mixed Peel .. .. .. Oi 8i Finest Preserved Qingei  .. 0»B8d Finest New Figs ... .. .. Os 8d Ship's Lime Juice  .. .. lss3d Finest New Prunes ,„ .. .. Oi lOd Lemon Sgnaah fqu»rt bottle) .. Is Od Finest New Prunes (7lb tins) „, 6s 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest laing Sugar .. , M .. Os 6d B!»ck Carrtnt Byrup .* «• Is Od Flnesb Cv» Lo»f Bug*r .• .. Os 3*d Mmod's Herb Bser Eztnob  Os 9d Finest Dessio»ted CoooftDnt ... Oi ?d Mmoh's Wine Essence .. .. 0* 9d Van Hoaten's Coooft, p«r 1b •• 3s 3d Ctes.ni of Tartar «• .» .. Is 3d' Jelly Powders, assorted ... tm Oi 6d Oarbonale of Soda  .. •» Os 3d SUGAR- SUGAR. SUGAR. l Now that the Jam Season has started, and 70a with yoar Jam to keep well USE MZLLAQFIN Al FINEST OANB SUGAR, 701b bag for 14s. Every bag stamped " Finest Oaae Sugar." JAM JARS. JAM JARS; MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS—The Cheapest and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrup, will find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The mouth of the Jar being made wida so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spriog lid, making it completely air tight. WINES Anß" SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines. ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always iu|Stock, SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINB & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MA'HKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 63



LLEWELLYN OWEN. M-C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER, LOCAL Representative of the London College of Muaio, and of the Musics) International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING, HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January I 22nd. Intending pupili kindly communicate early. FOE SALE. ~~\ i WAKAKUX ROAD. i — I I HAVE for Sale, an excellent btulaeu site, having; a frontage of 75 feet; at preient occupied by Mr J ft Stephen! i F.FERRIMAN.



(THE ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. mHB REFRESHMENT BOOMS for the reception of Ladiee are now completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruit* in MMonafe the Misses Pages' New Shop, lately occupied by Ooonmßftos, Bait Street, next Oraighead 4 Berryman, 1 99 \ BHBURTON-We o»b aford t» ipeod J\. money in adTertidng.M much Honda Laoka Tea in felling, everybody likes it. Sold by BBMimuAV Bbos, ia paokote; 5 and 101b boxei packed In Oiyios.



WANTED KNOWN.—A few it fch nibbles to bo bed at Mitchell & Tvrslr' removing gale. Beautiful Laoes 4£ inches wide. Is 6d per dkzn; Lttdiea Black Glows, 2d per pair; Children'! Stoo* ings, 2i per pair ; Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose, Is a pair ; Ladies' Colored Silk Glovei, uew goodi, 1« 3d » pair, were 3s ; dark colors Berlin Wool, la per read. Delay ■ ar« dangerous. TX7ANTED KNOWN.—To be had for J v 10r 6d six 42b Ladies' Black Jackets, 25s Dust Oloak* for 2s 6d, Ladies'i Merino Umbinations 3b 6d, Knitted Wool Combiß» -ocn2irJld' v6d Cooking Aprons for Ib, 25« 6d Molntoshea for 12s 6d, Ladies' 2s 6d bailors now Is. All torta of underclothing, children s pinafore*, coats and bats at) cleai ic/prices at Mitohkll & Tcbnkr's remov iog Sale Eatablishud 1876. FOR OHRIBTMAS PRESENTS AND MEW YEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESENTS, ;, GO TO GEORGE JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, fiub Street, AsbbortOß, THE CHEAPEST PLACE IN JX)WN OK WAIOfIES, CLOCKS, . AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. InspeoteoF invited.)



T. H, Umraiu.., [i, vmnau, T H. UNDBILL AM) CO., TiIORNISHING UNDERTAKERS JO URNIBHINQ UNDERTAKERS. DANORED STREBT, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Polished Ooffioi * Specialty. A Choice AuertaJMt of Artificial Wreatht n Stock. — Private Addreat, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care ef Mr T. Andrews, &ast Belt. 2



J. L. HIGGS; PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGNWRITBR, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their intereßt to consult J. L. HIGGS, sa ht does thfl work himself, therefore there is no second profit; to pay. His ability Is well known as formerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he has severed all connection. ESTIMATES GIVEN FREE For all classes of painting and house j decorations* ARTIST'S M ATP RIALS, &nd lates esigns in WALL PAPERS, in stock. t ancked"""" stbeet. 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, wbioh wat under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR HILLS, The Canterbury Mill, which is the property of the Bank of New Zealand Asset* Board, is still trading aader the name of Rollifeb ft Co., to to avoid oonfasion. with correspondence, I would like to ««k you to addreis all orden to THOMAS^ ROLUTIn WAKANUI ROLLER -FLOUR MILLS, ASHBTJBTON On and after October let, I shall be pleated to inpply yon with fint-olaM ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT HEAL, BRAN ft SHARPS, at loweet current rate*, FOR (THE CONVENIENCE OF FARHERB DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a supply of Floor Bran, and Sharp" »t the Storet of the K.Z. Fatmen* Aeaooiation, West Street, where Farmer*, Shareholder! or non-Shareholden, can leave their Wheat and get Floor, Bran, and Sharps ia exchange. WOMASIOLUTT, WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 266 ASHBURTON.



M&m- Sound the JpC PJRMiS£S PURE (?E?LON OB BLEMDfD TEAS. METHVEN-Why is the Eriti.h toldis like Hondai-Lanka Tea! Beoaa the quality it qaiokly ihowD when in ho »ajber! Hibbs Beos, tell it in paekeU and 0 ylon packed boxea. Smoke New Venua