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UPBTAIP" ;■<..■ onw in tiie V'o^oria Build iogu, <><*) 'iniDg t'se Af! rip. t. bullock; Jb'OH BALto A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Bural Section 32643, mostly in K»g i«h g abßce. For terms and partiou »rs Apply 10 T. BULLOCK, Agent. ~ T 0 LE T. HOUSE of 6 Rooms centrally Bituated in Burnett Street App'y to T. BOLLOCK Agent. M. MlforLadies.Jl JrL JUm3 Are the ftcknowledged leading remedy for atl Female com plsints, Recommended by the Medical faculty. The |9fluin« bear the signature o( Wm. Martin < registered without which none are genuine). No Lady should be Without them.Order of all Chemists throughout the World. Fxoprletor.MAßTlN Fharm.Chemist.SOUTHAMPTON.EIia. Afonts: SharJand *Co.,Ld.,Auckland&Weinns;ton ■"■ wilt Mew SEaalaad Drug Co., Chrlttchurch. , * BAKERY AtiD SHuR FpO LTCT at a Low Rental. The Triangle _L Bakery aad Shop, fitutted near the Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Olteu n feel worn o blown out After tired out, and utfib for work Mea> Sal! energy eeemi to have left You awaken with a bad taste In mouth, your sleep has been disturbed and msrefreshing. These are all symptoms tt Indigestion that should be attended to. LO&SBY'S WAHOQ Will upeedily alter all this. It stimulates the liver, renders the bowola active, ■treugthens the stomach, and imparts tone and strength to the whole sys.em. One bottle usually cureß. Price, Is 6(i ; obtaiuabl* everywhere. Sole Manufacturers : LOASBY'S "WAUOO" 212 MANUFACTUBJKG COY, LTD S~ HKARMAN BROS, have large stock Loasby's Wahoo, Benjumia Gum, Koo!ib»h, and Cinnamon Cure. MRS ALCOKN i 8 now showing a well selected stock of Now Winer .Milli nery, Dress Goods, Capeß, Jackets, Mac intoshes, etc Ladies' and Children's IJnder •lothiog in stock and made to order WANTED KNOWN—Removal of the old established firm of Mitchell & TURN KB, from old piemises in Tancred Street N*w Shop in Pnrnefct Street. WE ASE— Yoar inspection of our EXCELLENT TWEEDS AND OVERCOATINGS. We have now been in business 26 year?, and still retain many of our first customers, wh^ch alone is proof o our HONEST WOEK. McDonald & Co, Tailors, Etc; Jubilee Buildings Burnett Street A. AGER, .AKCHITECT. ABOADK CHAMBER!?, ASHBURTOF. TP you want a NEW HOUStf, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER CaII aod see the NEW FIBBOSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, at half the price, ____L_ 5 19J MIVATTHOSPIfAL 11 Burford House." Conducted by—Mes Mackay. P-jitients can be received on an after MAY 14, 1900. MRS MACK AY trusts that her lonj connection with the Ashburtoi: County Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee that ait Patients (who can be attended bj their own Doctors,) will receive every oare atcention, and comfort. n^_ For terms apply to 7*%"-~ - - • MRS MACKAY. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS THE ONLY RELIABLE fHIKT POLISH IN THE WOBLD. "JL/TRS MILL mi, of Dunedin, the Pro foßaional Lannckese, says :—lt is the best j h&ve ever used. It makes Shirt Ironing pleasure. Wise Mothtrs and Sisters try i »r.i gave your strengtl, temper, and patience Once tried, always used Stld in tins at SU.n: ARM %N BROS' & JOHN ORR & CO __ j L_?! EGGS. MINORCAS are recommended by th< Government Expert aa being the bes lay era, I have Purebred Minorca Cockereli ealc, cheap, bred from first priza Stock. 71 H. G. BERRYMAN. H, UNOBIL& , [E. OBDBILL 1 H. UNDBIJjL AND CO., FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS URNISHING UNDERTAKERS fANCRED STREET, ASFBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Poushed Coffins a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreath n Stock. -—• Private Address, Peter Street, directl behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care o Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. i ■TO LET. SUITE of Rooms, centrally situated in the new Victoria Buildings next) Ar cade, Burnett Street, T. BULLOCK.



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BROKER, k GENERAL CORN AGENT. TANOBED STREET, ASHBCRTON TAM Agenbf.for Messrs D. and W. GtblV Sheep Dips and Disinfectants. Uee Gibbs* Sheep Dip for disinfecting yrur back houses. Asa tin, mixed with water, wil disinfect your premises for 2 years. 1 his is the cheapest Disinfectant you can use. Large i quantities have been shipped on board the [ New Zealand Troopships It ie heing naed extensively on the wharfs in Wellington, Auckland, Lyttelton—with good results. , 1 htn Agent for the Petaluma Incubator, the moat suooessful machine need in Orders booked for machines to arrive in Ju'y. To eneue success in poultry farming for the export trade you must use these machines to get early chickens. If you want your ronchines here by July you must order now. Orders booked now for breeding Btock for the coining season. The success of the Poultry Export Trade depends on tho QUALITY. To get quality you must aae pure bred stock. Order now for nexb season. I am Buying Agent for all classes of Merchandise in the British, American, and Continental Market. Indents a Specialty. Get y< ur goodß direct from the manufacturers and save money. A FEW ARTICLES YOU SHOULD USB: Use Gibbs' Sheep Dip Use Richmond and Co, London, Gas Stoves Use Henry Wells' Oil Co (London) Oils for machinery U*e J Holis and Sens' Bicycles, "The Hollib," easy terms Use 8 McCausland (Balfast) Field and Garden Feeds Use Murchison's Somb Exterminator on | Californißn Thistles Use Knowles (Melbourne) Spray Pumps in the Orchard , Use Krowles (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Bl'ght Use Preaervativ for preserving bu'tcr Use Petaluma (America's bett) Incubators for raising chickens Use K> mp'a Sheep Branding Liquid to brand your Bheep Uee Jar!oo Fibre to grow Pot Plan's Use Glaik's Cilf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridges when out shooting Use Nortoi»'d Egg Preservative to preserve Et-gs Use Kempthorne'B Crupfec! Bones and Poultry Spice in the P<* jltry Yard |__JJ i__ ' ■,' '■"!.!.,' L.IL. JIIJJ TO THOSE WHO ARE Not 'Jheir Own Landlords. \¥7HY Pay Rent when for a cash * * deposit you may become yonr own Landlord, and then the weekly Rental you are at present paying would leave something eve-ry week to go towards reducing ihe purchase money. As an example—A house for which a tenant pays 7* per week could in all probability be purebflssd for £160. Thin, by keeping the weekly rental paid for 14 years, would leave the property fully paid for ; while if I a Unanb rem-ins in the same, house for the same time without acquiring the fie - hold, and continues to }ay the 7s por week renral, at the end of that time he will not own one foot of the timber oi which the house is built. The following are a few of the Proper ties I hive on wy books for sale :— A comforfahlft Dwelling,, situate ir Burnett Street, the property of Mr Johr Newman, together with £ acre or land p'anJ-erl with fruit trpes. This property acj ,ma Dr. Hunter's residence, and a! Mr Newman has recantly purchased i laigsr h use, thh Is for immediate sale. F. FERRIMAN. A well built house of 7 rooms. situat< in Peter street, together with £ acre oi land. There id ate > a dCached wash-hou^* with copper and tank), woiksbop, am bathroom, ** P. FERRIMAN. SMITH'S ROAP, NErHERBY. A honse of 5 rooms, together wih I acres of hnd. This is an opportamtj eeldom offered to those working at th< Freezing Works Giving the workmar the privilege of keeping a horse. F. FERRIMAN. A house of 6 rooms with KsuU*ry, I acre of land, eitua^ed on tho Wakanu Koad, within ea^y distance of the cen'rt of the town. F. FERRIMAN Half acre of Land on the Beach Road apon which h erected a cjmforfabh house of 5 rooms »nJ scullery. The lao< is well sfcecked with fruit trees. F. FBRFJMAN. Four Acres of laud atTinwald, sitoati on Carter's Terrace, upon which is erecte( a Dwelling House of 9 rooms, detachet washbftuse, dairy, etc. Also convenien stabling, consisting of 4 loose bexes, trap hove, and chaff-house F. FERRIMAN. A capital Bailditig Site, situate on thi North West Town .Belt, containing on> acre, belrg Lot 71. F. FERRIMAN A Farm of 320 Acres, situate withir easy distance of the Freezing, Works. Th( prrparfy is w^ll fenced and watered, an< !s foi immediate sale. F FERWMAN. CAPITAL BUILDING SITES IN AITKES & GREY bTREJfiTS. I have for Sale a block of 5 Towi Sections, admirably adapted for baildinj purpoeas. T 0 Te T SEAFIELD ROAD. A VERY Convenient AccoramodatJoi Paddock, containing seven acres laid down in grass. F. FERRIMAN. F. FERRIMAN. E. W. HANMEB. TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for sale by my representatives in London. I shall nob charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the fall knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may reaeive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will not sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. B. W. HANMER.



Nrtcqll Bros. 1 Nico 11 Brothers, H. F. Niooil.) {L, A. Nicoia. AUCTIONEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, SHAREBROKfcRS, VALUATORS, LAND, ESTATE. A GENERA AGENTS, i CENTRAL AUCTION BOOMS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON WEEKLY SALES OF MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE &\ PRODUCE, in our Rooms every I SATURDAY, commencing at 12 30 p m CLEARING SALES conducted In any part of the district at lowest current- rates. ADVANCES made on goods placed In nnr hands fo- absolute sale. FRUIT.- We receive regular consign ments from Auckland, Sydney, and the ands. NEW SEEDS always in Btock, including Clovers, Ryegrass, Rape, and Turnip Seed IRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION. We shall be pleased to leceive samples row farme a who hare parcels for ispoaal. Station Books kept and audited We have various sums of Trust. Monies, ranging from £300 to £5000, to lend on Freehold Securities, at 4£ .-\nd 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 us SKINTS & PELTS.—We are buyers at highest market rates, as agents for Messrs Murgatroyd Bros, Woolseourers and Fell mongers, Christohurch VFTE ARE CASH BUYERS OF FAT SHEEP AND I AMBS AT HIGHBoT MARKET RATES. NICOLL BROS., East Street, Ashborton. FREEZERS. FREEZERS. T7IARMERS wishing to consign Sheep on their own account can book space ab anj time to suit tneir own convenience by com municating with us. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS, OHRIBTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. Limited. rrtHE OHRISTOHUROH MEAT CO X LIMITBD ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared for Wheat, Turnips, Rape, and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. 3REATLY INCREASED PRODUCTION WHEREVER USED. I SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE Niooll Bros, store five varieties of this jelebrated fertiliser. Price on application. Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive proinpf' attention. NICOLL BROS., DISTRICT AGENTS M~RS~ALCORN hopeaTbylieiling fora few weeks at—and in some caaea below Wholesale Prices to make more room. Several cases New Goods bought at large discounts will be included, so that customers may rely on getting genuine bargains at this Sale. - THINGS - WORTH KNOWING mHAT You can SAVE MONEY if you Buy your Boots from NICHOLAS & PiCKFORD, MANUFACTURERS ft; IMPORTERS.OF BOOT 3 AND SHOES East Street, Ashburtom BOOTS & SHOES Of Evary Description Made to Measure Ease and Comfort Studied. Skill and Judgment being exercised ofjthe Formation of the Feet, Workmanship and Materials CHARGES MODERATE. Bring Your Repairs *o — NICHOLAS & PICKFO U Late McDonald >& MoDiarmid. ~~ NOTICE. ~~~ tl/TR CffARLES CKCIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collector for the Ashburton Publishing Company (MAIL& GUAEDUN.) HENRY WILLIS, Manager. Ashburton, 20th April, 1900. MKS JOHNSTON mEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelock Streets. THE SHOWj SBABON~~ PRIZE "POULTRY. OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelham Poultry Yards, rendering poultry keeping there inconvenient, the Proprietor is prepared to sell cheap the whole stock, including Exhibition Birds, Prize Winners, Young Birds, Etc. For particulars apply the Guardian Office, or at the PELHAM PQCLTRY YARDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON. EMPTY Crees for Sale ssuitaole for Sheep Feeding. Only 1 6d each. Flktohkr Bros., Cash Suppy Store.



JNGRTHCOTE &,HEV.Fom> ' i - ... Tj AYE now landtd their Third Winter Shipment uf Up-:o-.late Drapery and Clothing, pa chased for Ca«h from the leading Manufacturers, In m •»y cases at old prices, and in some oases at slight; advances only. & HBFFOBD for ..-H K oORNKfc for FuTkcklets, f n WhJte Color lalUlankets, Grey and; | Black, Brown, and White, 2* lid White English Blankets, all sias-s. ■ to 17s 6cl. T*l ORTHCOTS & HEFFORD for New .—~ ; —_. ll Dress Materials, a splendid variety, rpHE CORNER for New Millinery, plain and fancy j also Serges and New X Stylish Hats, also Obi'dren's Face Oloths (he si valu-» in Ashburton) Millinery, all the newest goods. NOHTHOOru & HhFFORD for —« Velveteens, all tho newest colours, rpHR CORNER for Fur Trimming, Is, Is 6d, and 2, 6d per yard. ± Bud Octnroantj, Buoklee, and ~~~~ : " : : " Dre's Sets. VTDRTHOOTE & HEFFORD for » yard _ ORTHCOTE & HifiFFORD for New f THK CORNER for Kid Gloves. 2s 6d, Season's Maointoshta. a splendid * 2i lid, 4<, 9d, 6s 6i ; Suede Gloves lot, all the beat colors and shades, at 2a lid ; Fur topped, grand value, 3a 6d. moderate prices. , « —-—-————• ■ — — fin . Pflrim , H , Apm wrmn * *r f\ HE CORNER for Ladies' Combina- OR rHCOm & HEFFORD for New | tionß . Corsets, Merino and L.W. Jackets in Black Fawn, Brown, Underclothing, our leading lines. Very and Blua, just fresh, ]5i to 39s 6d. Special. B1 * * NORTHOOTE & HEFFORD for ___„„ nr t W ZT~ T^~T ~ Ladles' Capes and Mantles, worth fTHE CORNER for Dressing Gowns seeing, all prices.' JL and Morning Wraps. Oar Men's Boy and Boys' for Clothing, Cash Mercery, from and Boots " The are noted Corner" for their of Cheapness, East" Variety, and and Stylish Tancted! Appearance. Street | NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS & CtOTdIERS. THE NEW DRAPERY." A 'Beautiful EVENING DRESS WINDOW. SOMETHING NEW AND 0 HJA S T^E. I I MITCHELL & TURNER. TdOD NEWS FROM THE FRONtT^ . Kruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for alTin South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashbarton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all oar numerous lines. We have just landed, per the as" Whakatane," the fineat assortment of Brans and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Call early and see for yourselves. Abont 100 Bedßteadg to choose from ; all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We have also jast received a choice shipment, per the 11 Kangatira, of • TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, tTTREOHT 7ELYETS. fJRETTONES, Eto, for Farnitare, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (Ute of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in up-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Carpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per si" lonic.': " ' At the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort ment of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have fust opened up in splendid order. Call and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else where. B Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables,, and Flower Stands with fancy stand and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, al' sizes and prices Duchesse Tables and Chests, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, Go-Carts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, At ; . " T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS. & UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite ABCADI. GUNsT~GrUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot. Caps. Wads. Bl3^^™^l^ an? o£ fche ftbove Sporting Requisites call on " THE * i^? 3L L? S IRONMO^ER,» who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by all the best known makers. Mh2 SSftl!' ?f d f fchoß» *boub«» bow I hare in Stock a Choice Aa.ortmenb of Tile and oth^ Register Grates, Range,, Manfcelpieoei, and all builders Ironmongery afclLowest TOOLS! TOOLS.!.....TOOLS' ai tTra*nf tSH^S^VP"*™*™ *nd Meoh»nl™' Tools, all of the very beat makes, MPREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FROM GMEDDTMS \ THE PEOP^'S PRACTICAL IRON ' K^Mra X;^ L~ MONGER, Burnett Street. ', Agent for Cleveland and Imperial tfover Bioyoles. \



THE AFFLICTED EEJOICE ! THte POLYP/THS H iVtf CAPTURED the HEARTS of the PEO|LE of-CANTERBURY. COMING FROM ALL°~OVKB THE COLONY THE PO^YPATHIC^MEDICAL. N.Z. BRANCH- Corner of Latimer Sqnare & Gloucester Street, CHUISTCHURCH POLYPATBIO, the NEW METHOD OF HE A \ I&Q, Is the surest and most rapid System, as a ** ' cureß wifch abeo'«re oertaln«y each diseases m ml i jJMfc Cai)Oer * Epilepsy, «»d Asthma, Incurable under the 35HLMMT_HIIHi B/stem, as well as ail Chronic and Nervous Offim%SKBS*&2SP(EM Complaints of Womtn and Men. MORE CURES fPJB|ggSJI SYBTKMBIN TOsi9* m' *"* &^ °*™* 7Ka|jS3H^9CJ3 The wieest» best educated, and most enlightened jJraßsdPK&JKfef Feople are daily becoming converts to those new ,'TTf 'ifTB T^TXprfn'Tll Principles and methods which are supported by such t-^i»BrM|^SM overwhelming evidenca, t>uatained by the public, IHS&j^B^HH who have had an opportunity of testing the [^HH^^nfl remarkable success of the POLYPATHIO SYSTEM. Their wonderfnl success has spread like wild fire H^H|^Wn through an enlightened community, and amongßt those who had given up all hopes of ever being well fSHSH^^HI again, and they are by hundreds availing themselves ■■MOB of the POLYPATHIC SYSTEM of treating Chronic |^BdBHH|H Diseases, which has proved to be the surest, quickest, j^Bjj^Bnj^nßj^QW and most relirble means of Cure ever offered an -_I^H](flßfflMHßKHH%l| t filleted people. When eick, is the time we need the [ffiBHHHHHHBJP beet advioe fttld treatment. Therefore we say: ZZ^£^Z*^^Jt POLYPATHiC INSTITUTE, and then accept proofs of the mysterious skill—more convincing than words — that Unpossessed by the Polypathe. " 'Ihey^treat'all Female Ailments by the Polypathic Method, which does away with all examination and all local treatment! 1 hey also de sire to impress upon all men who are Buffering that they have the justly celebrated Hindoo Remedy, so well and favourably known in the Old World as the " Anti-Agnechal Tabloid Method." All desiring to test the system will have inch opportunity. If you cannot Vieit, WRITE for Question List to Chrlstchurch, with Stamptd Envelope, and you will receive an immediate reply. Medicine packed Free from Observation. Carriage Paid Parcel Post. THOUSANDS OURKD BY LETTER. V HOLLOWAY'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 bilioua attacks and sick headache", and hay« always found them most beneficial.'" ■ ——  - • •■■ 'T)k ■ Manufactured only at 78. New Oxford Sheet London. Hold by all CheJaista and Medicine VendoM. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JJIOR (TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP; SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EfviRYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt, or 2 Owt. SACKS Orders received by FBIEDLANDEB BROK, limited.,* DAVID THOMAS, OR THLEI IN.Z.. FABMERB CO-OJPJKiJRA'X'IVB A BSOCUTION OW CA^TERBUEY, Limited , OANTEEBURY FEOZBN MEAT AND DAIRY PBODUOE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. ____.;., F- WAYMOUTH Beor»t»ry. M E L LOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE AI MM ffimf THE LEAPING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE Home for GOOD AND CSEAP.BOOIB. 0 is to give you the best value for littlh money. HONESTY it oat Polio We wil/ sot Guarantee yoa an article unless we know it will give you every'.Bfttii lotion. One Trial is all we ask—Our Goods Sell themselvoF. «->«-^»- j MELLOR, QDANORED BTREF ASHBUBTDF i



MU*TO Self«r a -IflHher nf the Vlolirt, Musjoal instruments of ere., deeoriD tion TIOLINB a SPECIALITY. mSJ and Bongi by every mall. Firat-oltM Qoad I t) U..Uvi. --' Burnett Btree\ ■? 35 Oppftmt-ft PnS-iiJuog Company \* ) ANTED Known— That J. Mouoh tV bw received a Urge tupply of 'umme* Boots and Shoes, suitaVe for he Holidays. They are all of the )eßt brands and makers, and M?e quailed in Ashburton. J.M. being the •nly practical and experienced Bootmaker in he town, thus gives him superiority and jollity to know beet what to get., f bore lore the public have no need to woadw where to go for reliable Boot* and Show Discount for oaiih as usual. Pepain done -t once. Bett Sole Leather us> d and work in tMhipt at The Hall, Kaat Street, A«h. barton* I Established 1876. FOR CHRISTM.'TpRESEKTS i»HD NEW ffiAR GIFTS, Amo WEDDING PRfiSEMia oo to GEORGE JESSON, «Mt Street), Aehbttrton, THE OHEAPESt"pIaOK IN lOWK OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, ▲KD JBWBLLBEY Of Every Description. ___INSPEOTION~ INVITED. FOR SALE PRIVATBLY* I At?. nl W P"PRrt«? * troat privately Jrf —***•—■ f,ot3 c ~Greenitrwf< Farm, oonUlning 166 L'fc:lcri! Orth Ri"r FMm» eonkafafag Si ——-*Jf: J[4NjyE?i. S. H. GKAVES, SHAREBBOKIfiR AND FINANCIAL AGEKT, 186 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredjt'n Stocks. " * Correspondence Invited. Copbs : Bedford McNeil^, Morelng and Neal's, a.b.o. Code (fourth Edition, MR ALBERT ROBBRTB, Aibbnrton Repreientative Teiegbaphio Addkbbs: GRAVES, Christchurch. 3 21 LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT SOMERS COAL. OUTPUT haa Trebled daring th« U twelvemonth*. IT IS USEi) EVERTWHERK. This Coal ie the Bart and Ohear«t "hf m& Hoiuehold Coal in the mutaST GIVES SPLENWD RBBULTB WRITE FOR PRIOBS O. T.*°PARK, MOUNT BOM RB. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform you that I have aevertd mhi ml- °. onaeotio» with the Oaatorbory Mvi, which waa under my manaonum far WAKANUI ROLLER:FLOUR MILL&I The Canterbury Mill, which k Urn property of the Bank of New Zealand AMeta hvii i ?S 11 fcwdii«uad*«»«-T3 Rollitt k 00., m to avoid oonfuion with oorreepondenoe, I would like to aik yon te addrew all orden to THOMAS ROLLITT < WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MIILS, ASHBUJRTON On acd after October lit, I shall be pleated ; to supply you with firab-olaH ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL.BRAX k SHARPS, at lowert carrank rate. rORTHE^NVENjE^EOJFARMBRS I have "ranged to keep a aupply of Flour Bran, and Sharpa at the Store* of the K.Z. Fatmen' Association, Wast BtnMt, woon Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholden THOMAS ROLLITT, WAKANDI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS 9 265 ASHBURTON. r PEaPLF &&$ Sounp thi •mUflliftCo'. PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED TEA&