Concerning Women, Their Clubs, Their Votes, Their Brain.

(2) Their Clubs.

Margaret Poison Merry, of Was hington, g'orifies in the Jineteenth Century the women's clubs of America. . Soixki of these clubs seem to combine practical and educational work. The Wcme * ducatiorul Industrial Union of Boston is njrntioned as one of the best j but everywhere the woman's club seems to be an element which makes for righteousness. That, at least, is whit womea &%y themselves, and aa there are 150,000 of them already in club?, they say it to some purptad. It is claimed by thia o ganl sation that they have aystemetised existing charities, taught school chil dren civ"c duties, improved city streets and country roads, renovated town and village market-places, and promoted bettor tram facilities • that they have founded children's penny savings banks, Iraining schools, jubilee halls, libraries!, reading rooms, gynasiums, art galleries, Sunday afternoon concerts, and scholarships in American colleges and European colleges for American wom^n'; that they have erected hia t(foa]|aonun](Btß and public drinking ftttataim, planted trees in streets, and built music stands in public squares;, * id that th»y have secured for working girls tenement-house inspection, model lodging hoHS* I*, holiday nr,d convales- j cent homes, inexpensive lunch and r?Bt j rootm, club rooms, funds for aid in sickness, and legal counsel which, in j 1896, was able to nettle out of court) j eighty-three per cent of cases.

(2) Thbie Votes.

Mrs Green contribute! to the Nine teenth Century an article entitled |; Growing Bureaucracy and Parlia mentary Decline." This title ia in geniously devised to conceal the fact that Mra Green has felt herself constrained to launch a manifesto against the agitation in favour of the female franchise. The gist of her paper ia an argument that Parliament itielf is becoming such a broken-down institution that it is not worth while worrying to have any share in electing its members. Every day buieaucracj becomes more and more powerful. 11 Every day Parliament becomes of less and less importance ; the lakoar questions, which are the questions of the future, are of such dimensions that they will be no more subject to the Hotsßß of Commons than the catac lysms of nature j the critical business of negotiations will be withdrawn from Parliament by the Foreign Office, while pr»ctical administration must be given over, as a factory bill now before the country very clearly shows, to the several Home Offices and tr> local bodies, leaving to the House of Commons little more than the function of asking quea ions. If women desire to do honourabl« service to the State, Mrs Green thinks they had better keep away from the ballot boxe?. "If we _ cannot get prestige elsewhere, believe me we shall never get it therp. If we want to do practicil, us(fu! work urder the new conditions of Engiißh life, we must go to the local bodies of all kinds Jf we neglect such work as lies ready to our hand, how can we certainly know that the vote will turn our hearts and inflame oar intelligence ?"'j

(3) Tiiiir Brain.

Mr Alexander Sutherland writes in the Nineteenth Century upon " Weman'a Brain." Mr Sutherland points out that as the result of recent inveetiga tions, it is proved that the average man has from 10 to 12 per cent more brain weight than the average woman, but in proportion to the weight of her body woman has 6 per cent more brain than man hap. Her average runs about .50 oz of brain for every pound of weight in her hotly, while roan in proportion to his body has only .47 cz But smaller animals always have bigger braius in proportion than larger ani mals. A ttrrier has six times bb much brain in proportion to hia weight as a Newfoundland dog, and a baby has in proportion to its weigbt five times as much brain as its father, Mr Suther land mentions many curious methods of comparison, one of the oldest of which is to compare the weight of the brain to that of the thigh bone! He himself has been making many experi ments on the brains of fishes and birds, and he finds that in the case of fish the surface of the brain is in proportion to the length of the individual. As we rise in the scale, the size of the brain grows less and less, depending on the «i.ze of the animal. But, oa the whole, he says that" howevar or wherever we make the enquiry, it is always seen that when men and women are of equal height and equal -weight, the men have something like 10 per cent | tBor« brain thsn the women." The average brain of a m«n of genius is only 9 3 per cent more than that of the ordinary individual—that is to say, the average woman is to the average man as the average man is to the man of genius, if the weight of brains were te settle it" Lest the average man should be inclined to vaunt himtelf unduly oyer his sisters, Mr Sutherland tells him that "aven if it should be demon itrated that the average woman, be cause she had 10 per cent less brain weight had therefore 10 per sent less intellectual capacity than the averse man, it still has to be remembered that even then 90 p«r cent of the women ••re the equals of 90 per cent of the men, and this would seem to Imply that the average man has to recognise •boat 40 per cent of the womea ss being his superiors in intellect."-—

Sevkw of Reviews,

T E A cpbUßToß GOaBDIAH; SATURDAY JULY 21, 1900

Printed and published by Alfred Jomy Tyrrelvßaxtee, of Wills street weat, for the Proprietors, Robhrt Bill mm HiNßif Adah Mackai, at their Fdablnf Office, Barnetib Straet, A«hbnrtoo, SATURDAY, July 21,180.



11 Oobselvibs as Othbbs See Us."~ Our friends are generally too polite to tell tisour faults ; but they seldom fail to observe the Stand Biyle oi our clothes. Young men who want; to make good impressions, must near in mind that " appearance goes a loDg way." An ill-fitting suib is uncomfortable, and an " eye-sore "to your friends. Don't *fsk it I If yon are a stranger here, fche first w«l! dressed citizen yoa meet will gladly fiifect you to •• The Leading Tailors where yoa will always find a large assortment of 1 Up to date" suitings to aekot from, and where you can always depend on gettinj? aafciifeetioo; The large and atill inoreaßine businene done by JMisssils Craighead and Bsrrymaw speaks voiuoneff. Thia him has joit importdd probably the finest stock of fl#w seasons tailoring goods ever shown in Aibburton, including a beautiful range tf fht new rain proof Beavers and Meltons for Cavert coats and Chesterfield orßrconti, both fathion&ble and durable.



"I Cained Flesh Rapidly." f ■ If You Are Run Down, Losing Strength, Are Greatly Debilitated, and Suffer from the Long, Hot Summer, There is one Medicine That Will Quickly Cure You. It is Ayer's Sarsaparilia Mr. A. Smith, of Chief Street, Brompton, So. Australia, very kindly sends us the following letter with his photograph, both of which are given hero. "I have used Ayer's Sarsaparilia for loss of appetite, indigestion, and to ;;ivc tone and vigor to my system when training for bicycle racing. I only'used three bottles; but it was enough to improve my appetite and thoroughly restore my strength and health. I also gained flesh rapidly to my normal weight. ""As a blood-purifier and general tonic for those who are affected by tho long, hot summers of Australia there is no medicine like it." It is because of such testimonials that Ayer's Sarsaparilia is called "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." We could show yon hundreds of such letters as this. They all say that Ayes'f. Sarsaparilia helps every one who tries it. It always does good and sometime;, makes such wonderful cures that they seem like miracles. If you are feeling poorly just now, get a bottle of this grand old medicine. The very next day you will feel better. Gives Vigor to the Nerves. AVER'S FILLS act gently; they cure constipation. SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT " THEIJCORNER." TfljTto WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to reduce oar Stock— PRI R TO STOCKTAKING 103 Yards Black Oaphmeres, each, Sale Price la lld,[2a 6d, 2alld, 3s Jld 40 Yards Blacq Fancy Dress, SbJs Pries Is 36 Yards Black Silk Striped Credon, Sale Price 18 61 80 Yards Black Fancy Brocade. Kale Price Is 11-1 200 Y*rdß Fancy Dress Tweeds (,*H shades) B|d yard, worth 3s 125 Yards Check Dresa Tweeds Is us»a^y Is lid 100 Yards Heavy Molton Cloths (new shades) Is ldd 2 Pieces each Black Velveteen ll£l, 191, 2s 2, lid yard 3 Piece each (ill shade.l-) Colored Velveseen Is 6d and 2s 6i yard 25 Pieces WiJo Fancy wjbban from Is to 2i yard, Sale Price 4£i 65 Pipcos New Shades Fancy Ribbon 3s, Sale Prica 6£d and 8$ 20 Boz;n Children's School Handkerchiefs la 6i per dozen 50 Doßen Women's Black Oashmfre Gloves, 6 pairs for 1? 18 on'y Ladies' Silk Serfs 1-s each 10 only Girls' Mackintoshes 7a lid, 8* lid, 9s lid c Job 25 Ladies' Flannellatte Nights 3a lid, 4* lid each, Job 6 <>nly Ladies' F,anne'lette Skirts, Sale Pric« 3s 61 200 Pairs Ladies'and Children's Corsets 2; 6d 40 Ladies' Capes (to bo cleared) 6s 9i lid. 14* lid 65 Ftatbers ranging from 2iGl to 7s 6.1, in 6 1 and la lots 6 only Ladies' Trimmed Hats 4i 111, worth 13* 61 6 only Ladies' Paris Hats 12- 6 '« worth 26< 6i 12 only Child's Cloth Panic 4 lid, worth 7s 6d 10 Pairs only Men's Tweed Trousers 4s 200 Pairs Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 5j 6J, 7s 6d, 8, 6d 20 Dozen Boys School Caps 3d each 100 Dt zin Bow Ties 6 fur U 30 Men's Regatta Shirts 2s 61 each 300 Ladles' and Children's Slippers la each pair 20 Pairs only Women's Calf Shoes 3t 61 pair, very sp da, 225 Yards Fancy Art Muslin 31 and 4H 800 Yards Cretonnes (new goeds) 4£d, fid, Bhd 50 White Quilts 5i 6d and 6a 6d 40 Dtzen White and B own Turkish Towels from 61 e-ich 75 Pairs White Blankets 7s 61 and 12s 6d per pair 1 Pt€C%^ach Hemp Carpet 4sd, 7Jd, and Is 250 Paifs Lace OorHlns from 2) 6d (specially remarked) 50 Pieces Striped Flannellettea 2a lid, 3s lid, 4,9 lid, 5s lid dczsn 21 Pieces Fancy Blouse Flannel let tes 3|d, 4^d, 6d, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) 64 A Line of Ladies' Straws at la lid, were 3s 6d. Worth your spiral notice. NOTE THIS SALE, AND CALL EARLY TO SIOURE NIBBLES. SPECIAL. DRESSMAKING AT 10s 6d FOR ONE MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. ISruger learns that the JBriiish mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Aehburton have learned that we give Justice to our Customers in all oar numerous lines. We have just landed, per the ss '«Whakatano," the fineafc assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. D:rent from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Oall early and sen for yourselves. About 100 Bedsteads to choose from j all sizes; all prices. BEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. "We have also just received a choice shipment, per the s s Kangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT VELVETS, HRETTONES, Etc , for Furniture, And having secured the services of a First-class Upholsterer (late of Mel bourne), we are prepared to make New and Repair Old FURNITURE in tip-to-date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rags, Mats, Matting, Oarpets, etc, just opened, New patterns, grand designs, per s s *' lonic' Afc the request of numerous Customers, we have imported a choice assort mont of OILCLOTHS for Dados, which have just opened up in splendid order, Otll and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed acd unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before buying else wiere. ' Pictures* framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Ohalrs, Oamp Stools and Wicker Chairs, Bamboo Tables, and Flower Stands with fancy etaud and hanging pots, also a few Bamboo Overmantles. Bamboo Cornice Poles, all 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. UN DRILL & CO., 1 CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, &ANCRED STREET, opposite Aeoadh.



Wm. Strang. { 4 } Thos- o°™""tato 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. as 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, as HUNDREDS already do, because they know we are LARGE BUYERS, LARGE IMPORTERS, LARGE MANUFACTURERS. It is also pretty generally known now that WE BUY EVERYTHING FOR READY MONEY, and that we have a LONDON .HOUSE which keeps us supplied all the year round, not merely with plainj 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, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department closely 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, ire have acquired a HIGH REPUTATION. We make Stylishly-cut Suit (splendid workmanship and material) from £3 3s. Those who prefer Ready-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 FACTORY (for supply of pure, sweet bedding), a WIRE MATTRESS FACTORY, and a BLIND FACTORY (under the charge of those famous Blind-Experts, Messes. 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 a? though you had delivered it in person. POST FREE ON APPLICATION. Estimates for House-Furnishing, Blind-Making, Bedding, Wire Mattresses, &c, Pattebks 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-Frej on application to STRANGE & CO., CHRISTCHURCH. - 28.000 Oo >kingr II If lIIIV Ranges IN USE IN THIS COLONY fl/|^^^^^^_^P|^ ____Dli I i j .r^-^^X ft j_?^M l-__^___:i|'-3 THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 2ft 6in no settingTreqtjiked. With Stove Pipe can be worked ont in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Ca.6 Iron or Copper Boilers. The Copper Boilers are large and Tin-lined inside REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, tingle or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers Sold by »11 Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNEDIN. •• Todblin' BUT and Toddlin' BEN, I'm nab sooner slookened Than drouthy again,"—Old Song. NOTHING WILL QUENOH A RIOTOUS THIRST LIKE HONDAI-LANKA OEYLOU PACKED TEA. SOLD by Mewrs Oooch, and Carson and Co M Aahbnrton jMr Gndsell, Tinwald. SMOKE ONLY NE W VENUS (0) , A PERFECT TOBACCO.



!MELL O R' 8 :ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE **~ * '"~~~' ' IfVHHH!ISZMtMHMMHHHiHMSi^MMtfHP|I THE LEAMNG BOOT SHOP, T8 the Mosb RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. 0 aim is to give yo« the best value: fop mttlb MOKBy. HONESTY la oai Polio We will' not Guarantee you an article unless we know It will give yon every Satis aobioD. One Trial ia all we aek—Our Good* Sell themselves. Irl""i~- J. MELLOR, TANORED BTRFF fISHBUI?TDN New Zealand Insnraocs Coippani. BSTABLISHIsib' L „. 18 59 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. THBPREMIKB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMfTNBSS &ED LIBBRALITT, PAIP-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— FIRE AND 'MARINE RISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRf HING MACHINES, &o. t ACGKPTKP AT LOWEST 7URRBNV RAT AGSHT Study Economy and. Buy for Cash from GEORGE DUNCAN & Co., "THE PEOPLE'S DBAPBBS," TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. f*i EORGB DUNCAN & Co have DECLARED WAR AGAINST BIG PROFITS, and an VjT encouraged by former successes to further please their numerous Customers by seHiDj All Classes of Drapery, Men's and Boys' Clothing and Mercerj At Lowest BEDROCK PRICES, and do a maximum of trade at a minimum of profit. Undernoted prices will convince the most sceptical that for QUALITY and PRICES we CANNOT BE BEAT. All Good* freah and new. NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY— Special shipment, a job lot Faced Meltoi Reduced prices in Colonial Blankets (beab Dresa Matefials quality made), 5s to 8j pair less than Note the pricei— Ohrittchurch firms, 40in wide, all useful colon, B|d, wortl For Single Beds 18i 6d, now 13b 6d pair la 3d ,*«* '» 4fln wide, ll^d Double Bedi 24s 6d for 19, 6d „,, S orfch ll 6d,y^d , Extra Large Size 32s 6d for 27s 9d pair Fall Dreawß for 4b 9d and 6a 6d English do, three-quarter size beds, „, , W ii. * . .-. 10s 6d for 7a lid Colored Velyeteens, reduced prices, 1b 3d Double do 16s 6d for 13a 6d, 14i 6d Black do Is ' for lla 9d. Several useful and good hnei Black Cash ail IHSr d Dress M*terißl<at s*"ll3 !aS,!°af9|<fu ftnnelß 'White'Pink'and Bhet" I**'" Hemmed-iUtohed Haodkerohlete R^i!FrJnm!^u\!to^Amt Pink and c* } Collars sd, Cuffs 6d aPf Ml,!- FU°?« ll6tte dU P „ Mualin Aprons lOid, Holland do U3d Art Muslms 2£d up, Crotonnes 3|d up, Fur Necklets 2s~6d upward., Corsets U lli Reversable Cretonace, double width, 9|d up and 2a 6d upwards TuTeySnr z g4id l uPeoial "^ UP' Black Cashmere Hose 1« WhSffSiSlilSV Talue> "P> Grey and Men'B and B°ys> Clothing, all made fron Special value in 2jds width Grey Twill T.!. o o , Sheetings 9f d, lIJd, up, 80iu 16^d Men 88 B Sao Suits, latest atylei, 2756 c Colored Counterpanes 2s ild up, White upwards; Tweed Trousers 7s 6d Satin and Honeycomb do 4s 6d up Mosgiel Saddle Tweed (extra good' Barnsley Crush Towelling 3|d up, Brown 12s 6d P»il" and White Turkish Roller do 6|d up B°yß' Knicker Suits 10s 6d up Clearing at half original prices, Ladies' »»» «...«,, m Jackets and Capon Men 8 Pnnbad Mole Trousers 5a lid Direotßhipment (extraordinary value) Lace t^tiA Coti 6* 6d| Denim 3a 7d> do J*okitl Curtains at 1* 63, Is Ild, 2s 6d • also 3yd« sUa t°& t°m 15' 4' 6d t0 6s 6d *3J do IODS Lar?e Vft«efcy Braces, Collars, Ties, Belti 3« 6d to 10a 64 Caps,*o,&o. Colonial Knit Sox lljd xt a N(> 0^ pressed to buy, All Goods, marked in plain figures. JNote Address—Tancred street, next to UndrilPs, Cabinet Makers BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JpOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN ivSYWHKRE LAST SEASON. l MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN % Owt. or 2 Owt. SAOKS Orders received by . F*RIEDIL,Am>E2Ei BROS., I^imiteA., OA.ITII> THOMAS, OR 1?W£1 JV.SZ,. FARMERS CO-OPKRATITE ASSOCIATION OF CAWTERBCJKY, Limited., CAETEBBUEY FEOZBN MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUCE EXPOKT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOU'UH Seor-Ury.



TINWALD "" TO LET—Square Dwelling Houte of four rooms with imall stable, fronting Archibald Stuofc, osar the Railway Station, Possession c»u be given on THURSDAY, I9thinab T. BULLOCK, Agent. ." FOB SALE A FARM of 265 Aorei, Springfield -O_ District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For ternu and partiou* ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agen*, MBS JOHNSTON rpEAOHER of the Pianoforte a»d Singing. Havelook Street, ®~ Mrs" Aioobn's Sale—A large loYof Jacket a and Capes just bought at great reductions will be offered much under usual prices to make room for the Builders. Also all her Dress Goods, A choice variety, ab prices from In per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Drew Muslins all much reduced to clear. MOTHERS ! Have you delicate children who *r« always taking cold and sub eofc to croup? If ao, try Tonking's Linseed Emulsion, which will cure where all other medicines fail, Sold by local ohetntsU and grocers in bottles, Is 6d and 2s 6d. 246 Established 1876. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW fEAR GIFTS, Also WEDDING PRESEMS oo xo GEORGE JESWN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND j JEWELLER, ! East Street, Ashburton, THE CHEAPHJBt""pLaOE IN JTOWN OR WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELLERY Of Every Description. INSPECTION INVITED; S. H. GKAVES, SHARBBKOKBR AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTOHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgla Stocks. Correfipondeßce Invited. Codes ; Bedford McNelll's, Morelng and Real's, A.8.0. Code (foartb Edition. MR ALBERT ROBERTS, Aihbutam Representative Telegraphio Addrkiss; GRAVES. Chrhtcbarch. 3 21 LOOK OHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT JSOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during (he Is twelve months. IT IS USEJ EVERYWHERE. This Coal ia the Best and Cheapest Steam via Household Coal in the market. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO G. T. PARK, MOUNU SOMERS. A CARD. ' A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at MissusNroou, Bsofl.,BMt Street, where they will oarry on practice ai Barristew and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Ohrlatchuroh Money to* Lend at Lowest jCurrent RatM on Freehold Security, No Procuration *cc, MAUDS & HARMAN, ___f8 Ashburton. THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS TUM ONLY BELIAXLE BKIBT POLISH IN THE WOULD. "JUTRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pro. fetsional Laundrets, says:—lb is the best I have ever used. It makes Shlrb Ironing * pleasure. Wise Mothers and Sisters try 16 and save your strength, temper, and patience; Onoe tried, always ated. Sold in Tins at SHEARMAN BROS' & JOHN ORB & 00. 5 IS MURGAT_ROrD BROS. WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERS Chbistchokoh, Auckland, Patea, mo, B&Qt to inform the FARMERB AND BCJTCHEES of the Ashbartoo Dis trict that they have decided to Establish a WOOL & SKIN COLLECTING AGENCY IN ASHBURTON, and in furtherance of this object have ap* pointed Mb C. E. Kendall as Buyer, who will be in constant attendance at the below address, prepared to PnjfohMe for Cain, SHEEP SKINS, HIDES, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORBE.HAIR, EW, At Highest Rates Current. MOBGATBOYD BROS., NEXT RULE'S BUTCHERS SHOP. Burnett Street, Ashburton.