A Big Joint Stock Company

It i» reported that <he buainesa of Messrs Briecue Mid Co., havuig I'-rge tradiog houses at Li'k'od, Sj"dnty, Melbourne, Dunedin, IttvercargiU and Wellingtm, has b • i formtd into a l.mitad liability company, With & eosasidr r»b;u capiiai. Tho head sffic«9 wilt be in London n.a heretofore. Tha bufinesa is ptrheps one of the largest and •oundest iv the colonies, and it ia repotted thai the receot, boom in the worlu'd meral anaikets ha* plaoni ihobueiuets iv a poßiliou fur excepri »g that of previous years. Mr Hugh Mucneil, so woil known in Duncciin for mary jfßre, ia largely responsible for the firm's tucceeK ;n the cnlonief, aiid the fixa tion of Britcue and Co. (Limited) promises to iorge .ftoofcher joint stock oompuny link of magnitude in the irade of theea ooJoniea with that, of tho United KuigJum. Mr Hugh Maoneil, juo., we uadtreuod, will be tho muDßgißg tiireotor of the new company.

A Boom in Stamps

HIGH PKIOE FOtt *• SURCHARGED DOTLESS FREE STATERS."

The oro?saion of » comma has cd t a good deal aa damages in a libel action ere now. bufc surely never before did the absence of a dot count for so much as it Is now doing in fche case of th« postage stamps of the ('range Free State Issued by the 'late President St»yn.' The stamps were primed in London by Mesaru De La Rue and Go., but when tfloemfuiitei'i waa occupied by the British tro« pa (said yoang Mr Bright, of Mesßrs Bright aia Son, stamp dealers in the Strand), I'ord Koberts recorded that fact and the establishment of British govern ment throughout the Free Slate by * commandeering ' all the postage stamps, and printing tho significant initials V.R.I, upon them in bl»ck. Aa no new stamps had been isNued for some time, and the * surcharge' V.R I. gave them an additional value in the eyes of collectors. Bab some of the first stamps dealt with by command of ' Boba* were only sur charged V.R,, the I. being omitted. Very few of them were isiued, however, and their scarcity mak.a them all the more valuable. Consequently there has been a great demand for them, and they have brought high prices. Wow all the Free Sfate stamps were printed originally in sheets, elxiy to the sheet ; so in surcharging thtm the Bloemfontein printer had to do bixty at a time. Evidently, however, he had not a sufficient number of ' fail points ' of the same 'fount'of type as the initials, so ho was compelled to use another fount. The difference between the dots produced by this stop gap fount and the others is very marked, and that variation in these surcharged stamps has had the effect of Btill furtker Increasing iheir raaik it price.

But another thii g happened. Wht-tfaer tha BlotooiiOQtein printer conld not master 180 full points, even with the aid of a " wro g fount," does not appear. It ia certain, however, that the point was m'n ed after one of the six y Vs. The omission wtß subsequently discovered and corrected, bat not till a number of sheets had been printed ; with the resnlc that the stamps cut charged with the ' dotless V are now the mosc vfinable of the lot. there bfii.g at least 69 of the others for every one without rhe dot. The more scarce, the more valuable; and the rarity of Free State stamps having benn increased by the loss of many of thenl on board the Mexican, they are all now worth many times their original prfce The Free State hsd issued si&mpß with f(\ca values latiging from |d to 6 , and their maakst prices n)W range fn m 6d fora|i6tarop to 25s for a five-shilling stomp. The private soldier may be an • absent minded bt-ggor,' but the valun of those stamps speedily became known among Lord Rob<rt.s's men. for Mr Ernest Smith, the Morning Lmder war corres pondent, ppeaks cf a veritable stamp mania tin ng the troopo. ' From Tommy to General,' he hays, ' the last biscuit or a drink of whisky, or * pass to be out after Bpm can te extracted after a dozen refusals by pr- ducir.g a ' dotl2Kßß:amp ' Whin ' Bobs' reaches Pietoria one of his first acts will probably be'to convert the Transvaal staims by sarchargfng them V.R.I, as was done with the Free Btaterr. Philatelists are daily expecting them in this country, where th y will fcich very high prices, especially if there a; c any curious variations in them euch as there wore induce i*r.upd at Bloem fonteln.— Daily News Weekly.

AN EXTRAORDINARY CASE

CHARGE OF LIBEL AGAINST SIH ROBERT PEEL.

Before Mr Demnan, at Marlborough Street Police Oonrt London on May 28th last, bir Robert Peel, Bart, was summoned for unlawfully and mali ciously publishing a defamatory libel concerning Daniel Yon der Hsitdt on the 18th and 19th of May. Mr Blan cbarn Wontner was for the complain ant, who it was stated married the defendant's sister, and who, with Mr Burt, a solicitor, was appointed a trustee of the Peel estates. The case for the complainant was that arising out of the High Court's judgment with regarh to the Peel heirlooms. A question arose between the defendant and the trustee;. Upon that the de fendant wrote violent letters to the complainant. In the last two, in respect to which complaint was made, terms such as * scoundrel/ 'black guard,' « blackmailer,' ' low hound,' were used, and the defendant intimated that copies of the epistles had been tent to the complainant's co-trustee. After the evidence of the complainant, an argument arose between the solicitor for the defence, Mr Harry Lewis, and the Magistrate, consequent upon the former's endeavour in cross examina tion to show that there was justifica tion for Sir Robert Peel's writing the letters in consequence of complainant's conduct of the trusteeship. On this point, he stated, proceedings were pending, and he urged that the present ease should be stayed until the result of thosejinvesugatioß. Mr Den man, how. ever, held that the document which h»d been put before him was libellous, and it was his duty to see it went before the proper Court. Subsequent to the evidence of Mr Bart, who admitted that he only received one letter, that of May 19, Mr Lewis argued that the words complained of constituted but vu'gar abuse, and were not libellous. The Magistrate, how ever, thought otherwise, and committed the defendant in his own recognisances of £200 to appear at next sitting of tbe Central Oriiuinal Court.

THE ASHBUBI-ON fttiAßpfAfl t FRIDAY, JDLt 27, 1900

Printed »nd published by AhYßxn Joutt TYBRKLt-BIXTES, of WiHl Street WMt, fcr the Pr prietorß, Bobibt BKiZi «b« Fbnry Adam Maokav, at their Printing Office, Burnett Street, Aihburton, FRIDAY, JULY 87, 1900



NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY— Reduced prices in Colonial Blankets (best quality made), 5a to 81 pair less than Ohriatchurch firm?. For Single Beds 18a 6d f now 13s 6d pair Double Beds 24s 6d for 191 6d Ex' ra Large Siza 32i 6d for 27s 9d pair Engl'sh do, three-quarter size bade, 10* 6d for 7d lid Double do 16s 6d for 13j 61, 14, 6d for 11s 9d. Bush and Bed Ruga, Colored Blanket*, all at proportionately reduced prices. Colonial Flannels, White, Pink, and Shet land, at Sfd up Stripe Flannelettes from 2|l, Pink and Stripe Twill Plannellefcte 4|d up Art Muslins 2|d up, Cretonnes s|d up, Reveraable Cretonnee, double width, 9| 1 up Linen Tsiblings (special value} ll£d up, Turkey Chintz 4£d up State Silisias, Al value, 3£i up, Grey and White Calicoes 2d up Special value in 2yda width Grey Twill Sheetings £f 1, ll|d, up, 80in 16£ d Colored Oouaterpanos 2? ild up, White Satin and Honeycomb do 4i 6d up Bftrns'ey Crush Towelling 3§<i up, Brown and White Turkish Roller do 6£d up Clearing at half original prices, Ladies' Jackets end Capes Direct shipment (extraordinary value) Lace Curtains at 1* 61, Is lid, 2* 6i ; also 3yds long do 3s 33, 4? 6d to 5s 6d ; 5J do long 3a 6d to 10s 6d



FOR SALE ATA LUW FtQURK, T7IREEHOLD Town Section No 56, having JD about 82 feet frontage on Weat Stree' and running back a depth of about 2 shaiii3, on which is » commodious Grain Store, erected on raaeatve concrete foundations with concrete cellar; former'y occupied by Messrs Kilwobth &. Son. The store covers exactly half the eeotion, having & space for Another building alongside of the same dimensions For terms and full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, HARDJiEY BROS. Ashburton, supply windmill and stand for £12, Well | linkipg *c moderate r»tea.



A PBOMIKENT CHICAGO WOMAN SPEAKS P.of. Koxa Tyler, oJ Chic<g", Vice Presi dent llthiois Wemau'a Alliance, in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, 8»ys~'l Buffered with a severe cold this winter which threatened to run into pneumonia. I tried different remedies, but I seemed bo grow worae, and the medicine upset my stomach. A friend Advised me to try Chamberlain's ; Cough Remedy, and I foued it was pleasant < to Ulte, and it relieved me at oncts. lam j now entirely recovered, saved a doctor's bills feinie ami eafferi»g, and I will nsver be with nb this epleudid mediciue a^aio,' For sale y Asbburtoo Deng Ootapmy



M EL L O R'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TB the Most RELIABLE House for GOOD AND CHEAP BOOTS. O aim 1b to give yon the bkot value for LrrEWii money. HONESTY Is oai Polic We wiW not Guarantee you an article unless we know it will give you every Bati<aobioD. One Trial ia all we ask—Our Good* Sell themselves. * """■""^J. MELLOR, TANORED BTREE 1 ASHBUBTDN



Study Economy and Buy for Cash from GEORGE I)UNCAN & Co., "THE PEOPLE'S DRAPEBB," TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, OPPOSITE AROADE. — * —:o: —— f^ EORGfS DUNCAN & Co have DECLARED WAR AGAINST BIG PROFITS, and are vJT encouraged by former successes to further please their numerous Customers by selling All rksses of Drapery, Men's and Boys* Clothing and Mercery At Lowest BEDROCK PRICES, and do a maximum of trade at a minimum 0! profit. Underrated prices will convince the mosb sceptical that for QUALITY and PRICES we CANNOT BE BEAT. All Gooda fresh and new.



Special shipment,, a job lot Faced Melton Drejß Materials Note the prices— flOin wide, all useful colors, 8f 4, worth la 3d yard; 42in wide, ll£d, worth Is 63 yard Full Dreasca for 4s 9J and 63 6d Colored Velveteens, reduced prices, Is 31, Black do Is Several useful and good lines Black Cash mere (all wool) Black Figured Dress Materials at greatly reduced prices Ladies Hemmed-stitchod Handkerchiefs, 4 for Is j Lawn do Is 6d d< z Ladie&' Fathionable Collan sd, Cuffs 6d, Mnslin Aprcns lOf i, Holland do Is 3d Fur Necklets 2i6d upwards, Corsets Is lid and 2s 6d upwards Ladies' Black Cashmere Hose Is Men's and Boys' Clothing, all made from Colonial Tweede— Men's S B Sao Suits, latest styles, 27»6d" upwards; Tweed Trousers 7s 6d ; Mosgisl Saddle Tweed (extra good) 12* 6d pair Boys' Koicker Suits 10i 6d up Men's Printed Mole Trousers bs lid, Arsian Cord 6s 6d, Denim 3s 7d, do Jackets 3b lid Large variety Braces, Collars, Tien, Belts, Caps, &c, &o. Colouial Knit Sox ll§d



No one pressed to buy, AH Goodh marked in plain figures. Note Address—Tailored street, next to Undrill's, Cabinet Makers,



BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TmOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. BATISFAOTION GIVEN EviRYWHERE LAST SEASON, MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 Owt. SACHS Orders received b/ JDAVID THOMAS, OR I?M£J SS.&. FABMEBB CO-UFIiBATITE i> SSOCIATIOW OF CANTKRBURY, i,i»wite<l., CANTEBBUKY FKOZBN MEAT ABD DAIRY PKODUOE iiXPOBT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAY MOUTH Secretary.



"THE INGIE-NBUK with routh o'bannocks and bairns" —Dean Ramsay: ADD TO THIS TO PERFECT YOUR COMFORT, A PLENTIFUL SUPPLY OF HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON PACKED TFA. Just as it comes from the Ceylon "Factory Pure as the Lily, Fragrant as the Eose, Genuine as the Thistle.



TO Lfc/T NEW Dwelling houae of five rooms, plastered, with verandah, centrally situated near the Post Office and Railway Station, T. BULLOCK FOJK BALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. AA ACRES ab Aiford Forest, being R,S sC\J 22038, situated on Wiaterßlow Run. ;43l$$ lOw—Th-3 owner has authorised the acceptance of this figure for a prompt sale. T BULLOCK Agent,



Wm. Strange { wi*£££*~ d } Thos. Cowepdala A TRIP TO TOWN Is not always PRACTICABLE. Consequently, MANY LADIES residing in Ashburton and District Hnd 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 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, &c. And Our Dressmaking Department Mosely resembles a West-End of London Establishment. Our cew 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, ive 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— and 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, Messrs. GEE). j COUNTRY RESIDENTS, If you CAN'T come to town to see us, you can always . • • 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 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-Fbeb on application to GHRISTCHURCH.



SMOKE ONLY  NEW _ (o) _VENUS A PERFECT TOBACCO.



GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING JULY Bth GREAT REDUCTIONS InT GENERAL & FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. Splendid Opportunity for Cash Purchasers. ROSLYN Blankets from 16s 9d English Blankets 8s 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10a 6d to 12s*6d Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers 5a 6d, 63 9d, and 7s 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Capes, and Mantles half price 60 Maids' Macintoshes at 4a 6d ; Ladies' 7s 6d Black Cashmeres from Is 6d per yard Grand Stock of Ladies' Corsets much under usual price Navy and Black Serges, all wool, much reduced Every Article in Stock largely Discounted



TAILORING DEPARTMENT,—Having secured the services of a first-class cutter, Suits now made from £3 38, perfect fit. DRESSMAKING.—This Department; is giving every satisfaction; fit and style, at moderate prices. ANDREW 0 R"R. GUNST~GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges Cartridges! Cartridges. Shot, Caps, .Wads. BEFORE Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on "THK PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Guns, etc., by ail the best known makers. TO Builders' and those about to build I have in Stock a Choice Assortment of Tile and other Register Grates, Ranges, Mantelpieces, and all builders Ironmongery at t Lowe«b Prices, TOOLSI TOOLS! TOOLS' I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Meohanics' Tools, all of the very best maket, and warranted, at prices which are now recognised a 8 the Standard Bedrock Mardware Prices in'the Ashburton County. IarREMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED & BUY FEOM GTI/n?T*TIT~\TQ \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON • IXLJJJ±JIJ±J\ O, / MONGER, Burnett. Street. &gent for Cleveland and Imperial Hover Bicycles,



Ist Zealand Insurance Coupij. ESTABLISHED '"""L. « 18 5 S CAPITAL^ONE MILLION. TBB PBSKDEB AKD WEALTHIEST GOLONIAt • COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIRI9BALITY. PAID-UP CAPITAL AND RESERVES— £400,000. FIRM ANdImARINB HISKS ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING tPOPS, SHRI HING MAOHI^SS, Ac, ACCKPTKD AT LOWEST CURRENT RAT EW HANMKB AGENT



- 28,000 Co)ki;i- 1111 |ll M Ranges IN USE IN THIS COLONY in*ei.l»c.j! jj b| —^ | j 3Sg6sS3>j!: | j *>ij —■• v .l/*fl?>! THEY BURN LIGNIf E, TRUE GOAL OR WOO DUP TO 2ft 6in no settincTbequiked. Wifcb Btove Pipe can be worked oat in the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Caaft Iron or Copper Boilera. The Copper Bolters are targe wad Tin-lined hilide REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in ail sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilera Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., SOUTHEND FOUNDRY, Pbinoks Street, DUNEDIN. Tl Ml' ■ !■! lIM !■■■■■——llllMH_——nj ■



1900 WINTER 1900 A SEASONABLE HINT TO TJIE PUBLIC. « TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for BLANKETS, TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for best value in FLANNELETTS TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for LADIES' JACKETS, each one a Novelty TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for all kinds and sizes of knitted UNDERWEAR TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for DRESS GOODS and DRESS MAKING TRY MITCHELL AND TURNER for MENS and BOY'S CLOTH ING of every description. GRAND NEW PREMISES IN BURNETT STREET.



GOOD NEWS FROM THE FRONT. iiruger learns that the British mean to get Justice for all in South Africa. WE HOPE the People of Ashburton have learned|that we give Justice to oar Customers in all our numerous lines, We have just landed, per the 8 s " Whakatane," the finest assortment of Brass and Iron BEDSTEADS ever landed in Town. Latest styles and designs. Direct from the Manufacturers in Birmingham. Gall early and see for yourselves. Aboat 100 Bedsteads to choose from ; all sizes; ,all prices. ! EEDDING of all kinds kept in stock and made on the premises. We h*ve also just received a choice shipment, per the a s Rangatira, of TAPESTRIES, SERGES, PLUSHES, UTRECHT 7ELVET3, ORETTONES, 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 up-to date styles, at lowest prices, on shortest notice. Linoleums, Oilcloths, Rugs, Mats, Matting, Oarpets, etc, just opened. New patterns, grand designs, per s s <• 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, Oe.ll and inspect them. For Bedroom Ware, Dinner and Tea Ware, Fancy Goods, Pictures (framed and unframed), Photo Frames, Vases, etc, see our stocks before baying else wl ere. Pictures framed in latest styles. Largest stock of Mouldings in Town to choose from. Colonial, American, and Austrian Chairs, Folding Chairs, Camp Stooli 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 Ducheeee Tables and Cheats, Washstands and Wardrobes, kept in stock and made to order in any design. Perambulators, GoOarts, Children's Chairs of all kinds, at various prices. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, <fe UNDERTAKERS, TANORED STREET, opposite Aboadi.



THE DAINTIEST LITTLE JWHREIi THAT EVER WAS"! " The Rambler." HAVING Bold om of my old stock of these saperior Bicycles, I have use o eaed np a fresh consignment of th« LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RAOKRS, I & ROADSTERS In all ise» and all fitted with the ew lasting G * j detachable Tyre. 'THE MAMBJLiKK.' ii Ai\l> INSPEOI THK STOCK. * Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines the Strongest on Earth. AOCESBORIEB IN STOCK. OTHER MARES FITTED WITH



G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. Fruit Trees and Boscs. fTIHE undersigned taring the largest stock X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES in New Zetland, begs to offer them to the pablio at; the following prieei— APPLES, on blight-proof etooks, 2yrs old, 61 per dozen ; 3yrt old, 9* per doz j 4jrt old, 12sperdoz;5yr§ eld, in (all bad and bearing, 15* per doz. PLUMB, Zyrs old 6s per doz; 3yn old, 9 per doz; 4yrs old, 12s per doz; Syri old 15s per do/,; 6yrs old, J8« per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 5s per do* | „ Tea Scented, etc., 8a per doz. SEEDLESS GORSE, Plante lOe per 100 { £4 per 1CO0; Getting!, 20i per 100 a Unkaown oonetpondente nn»t tend ft remittance with their orders. Catalogue! and prices of Fruit and Forest Trees and Ornamental Shrabi of all dctorlp tion forwarded on applioatioa. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercargill, N.Z. K»Ub!i»hed 1868.



S. H. GRAVES. SHAREBKOKBR AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. RELIABLE Information on Dredgln Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Oodbs : Bedford MoNeiU'e, Morelng «nd Neal's, A.B.C. Code (fourth Edition. MR ALBERT ROBEBTS, Ashbartoo Repreaeatatire Teleoraphio Address t GBAVEB, Chrktcharch. 3 21



LOOK OHBAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT BOMEBS COAL. OUTPUT hM Trebled during tht to twelvemonths IT IS ÜBSi) EVERYWHERE. Thli Coal Is the Beat and Cheapeat Stain wd Hoiuehold Coat in the market. Uaed in the Woollen Factory and Quito vuf Floor Mill*. GIVES SPLENDID REBULTB WHITE FOR PRICES MOUNT BOMERB.



A OABD, \ Branch Offio* h M been opened bj ttl anderalgned at Mssaas Nwoiti Bkm., Sail Strwfc, where they will oarry om praotlot m Barriaten and Solicitors. MAUDE * HARMAN, Bolicitor*, Ohritiohotok ■ r Money toJLend at LoweitJCurrent RaUn on Freehold Beonrity. No Procuration £««, MAUDE ft HARMAH, 12 aa Aahburtea.



THE RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS TBl OHLT SEtUSLK SMIM FOLIgB IN THE WOBIiI). "[TTRS MILLER, of Dunedin, the Pie. feuional Laundreca, tayi ;—-It U the bttfe I have ever ueed. It makea Shirt Ironing ft pI«Mon. Wiie Mothen tod Siitentry II and iarf your strength, temper, and patlenee. Ones tried, alwaye »ed« Bold in Tim »t SHEARMAN BROS 1 k JOHN ORB k 00. 5 18 MURCATJUIYD BROS; WOOL BROKERS & FELLMONGERB Ohbibzohobos, Aocklatsd, Patba, bvq, B KS±J5 fom «*• ■: FARMERS AKD BUTCHERS of the Aibburton Df* triot that they h»Te decided to Ettkbliih % WOOL k SK^IN COLLBOMNQ AGENGV IN ASHKURTON, and ie furtherance of fait objeob hi7«ip* pointed Mr O. E. Kbndau. m layer, who wilt be in constant attendance %t the below addreu, prepared to Pn«jha«e for Oaah, SHEEP BKINB, HIDES, ROUGH FAT, TALLOW, HORSE-HAIR, Kw, At Highetc Ratei Current. MDROATJBOYB BEOS., NEXT RULE'S BUTOHBRS SHOP. Bornttt Street, Athbnrton.