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THE A6HBUBTON OTARDIAN t TUESDAY, FEBRWABY «, 19O«2



—~"n1 81-CHLSRIDE OF COLO CUBE. DRINK HAD NFARLY DESTROYED II I SUFFERED from im Insatiable Appe tite for Liquor, The Bi-Chloiudh oi Gold Treatment cured mo permanently. It Eradicates ALL Desire for Intoxicants The desire will never return unless you re oultivate it, No cure —no pay. Addbess : . BICHLORIDE OF GOLD INSTITUTE oray House, Rattray Street, Dunedin, Kempthorne. Prssser and Co. .Agei 9old Medal — PARIS. ASTHMA AND CATARRH May-Fever, Oppression. Neuralgia, etc. Cured by ESPIC'S CIGARETTES OR POWDER. Recommended by the highest Medical authorities. The pectoral Fumi fator Eeqpio ia the moat efficaeioue all remedies to combat the diseases of the respiratory organs. * eventy years of success. J. ESPIC, *«™. 20 rue Si- Lazare Melbourne, Messrs W. Ramsay Cob lias and Swanson Streets, Wholesale Agents. Sold by all Chemists and Druggists. Kequire the signature on every ciga rette. Each box of Cigarettes and powder contains a prospectus with directions. mHE GENUINE DRTgUILLISR X ELIXIR Tonic, Glabrous, and Anti-Billoaa pared by Dr Paul Gage Fils, Chemist of the Ist Class. The only proprietor of th*>,b remedy Rue de Grenelle, S. Germain, Park. Dr Goillie's Elixir is one of the most economical medicines, both as a Parga tlve and as a Depurative, it is the boat remedy against all bilious and glairious disorders. For more than seventy five years Dr Guillie'a Elixir has been employed with success against diseases of the liver, the spleen, the heart, rheumatism, goat, fever, influenza, si in diseases, etc. Beware of imitations, and see that you get the Genuine Dr Guiilie'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 ft GHiZ Morie than Twenty. Years of estab lished success affirm the really marvel lous properties of the Mixir Grez which taken at the end of every meal as a delicious liquor at the dose of a - .small glass, is unquestionably the beat 1 remedy to facilitate digestion. Tha £lixiiuGr*z has heen 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 BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billions and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stoma li, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fnlne?s and Swe'ling after Meals, Dizam rBS and Drow siness, Cold Chilis, Plu-hings of Hea\ Less of Appetitu, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness. Blotch's on the Skin, Disturbed Sle'p, Frightful Dreams, ani all Ner vous !>nd TremMln? Sensations, etc. THE FIRST DOSE WILL GIVE RELIEF IS" TWENTY MINUTES This i no Fiction. Every sufferer ia earnestly invited to try one Box of ' hese Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be WortH a GUINEA a BOX: BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed wiM quickly restore Females to complete Health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. Fora WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DIBORDEEED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses will work wonders Mpen the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the Muscular System, restoring the long lost complexion, bringing back the k en ertg« of appetite, and arousing with the '"**"■ Rosebud of Health the whole Physical Energy of the human frame. For throwing oS fevers in hot climates they are Bp cialiy renowned. These are "facts" ad mitted by thousands, in all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Norvotts and Debilitated is that BEECH > MS PIILS have tha Largest Sale oi any Patent Medicine in th« World. BBBCHAM'B PILLS Have for many years been the popular family medicine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. PEeP\BED ONLY BY »H«MAI BEECHART, St. Hemn'B,EN» Sold everywhere in bottles—9Jd, Is IJd and isfldeack \F ' ' ' " ~~ IV EATING'S POWDER **• EATING'S POWDER, 1V EATING'S POWDER, ■"^■EATING'S POWDER, "* EATING'S POWDPR, •& EATING'S POWDER, TRDGB FLEAS, KILLS -I MOTHS, BEETLES, mosquitoes. HAPMLESS TO ANIMALfe HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS HARMLESS TO ANIMALS t is unrivalled in destroying Fleas, Buss Cockroaches, Beetles, Moths in Furs and , every other species 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 Thomas Keating Sold in Tina only KEATING'^ WORM TABLETS kea'i ing's worm Tablets keating's worm tablets KbAiING'B WORM TABLETS KKATIJSG'S WORM TABLETS (a PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT) both in appearance and tas^e, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTES lINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in Tins by all druggists. Proprietor; Tsomaj Keating, Londoa *



ASHBU RTONFE KM SNESCxra viUJiw AND INVESTMENT BOOIETtf. rilHB SOCIETY is now taking MONEY X ow DEPOSIT Fixed Twelve Months 4£ per cent, Full particulars on appliofttion, EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Office: Tancred Street FOR &ALE, mOWN Properties-Good Building Sites, JL i acre fronting Wills Street West, being Town Section 1121, and i acre No 795 fronting Cos Street East. Apply to T. BULLOCK^ ALFORD FOREST. FOB "SALE, 4O ACRES 4O BEING Rural Sections 22038 and 2?039 fronting Taylor's Stream, on Winter stow Bun. Liberal Terms. T. BULLOCK. "~~ ~~J "FOX SALE, 2 ACRES C% ACRES A mOGETHER with Cottage recently I erected, containing 3 Rooms, Easy terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ' ! ' TO LEI 1 "DOOMS oentrally situated in Bank Build- Xl) ings, Arcade Chamber?. X T. BULLOCK ___1-jj j '£ f £~ ——— DWELLING of 6 Rooms, also Stable ; together with 2 acres of Land, front ing Charles Streec, Allenton, and near the Woollen Factory, Apply to (L BULLOCK, Agent ~~ TO FARMBRST .FOB BAL6. QQCV AC^ES mostly First-class Land, s£)frj § suitable for all round farming. Further particulars furnished on applica tion. t. bullock. "sWulrran~~pkope"rty 5 ACRES, 5 Good Land, all in grasß, well situated on I Winter's Road. A nice site for a house. ) Exceptionally easy terms of Payment. T BULLOCK^ FOX HALi£ SHEEP COUNTRY—HINDS DISTRICT Not far from the Rtilway Station. 509 AC^_ BS 509 MOSTLY in its native state, being R.S. 33453, 33456, 33457, and others ; all fenced, watered with County water races. Liberal terms of payment can be arranged. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, TO LfcT PREMISES in East Street at present occupied by Mr E. Knight. Possession can be given next week. , Apply, EBULLOCK



IN USE IN THIS COLON? j| «RNN S j jy^rjf jsra • ' ' »UMod THEY BURN LIGKIfE, TRUE GOAL OR WOOD UP TO 24ra NO SETTINGpREQUIRED. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat n the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS, With Oast Iron or Cop er Boilers. The Copper Boilara are large and Ti easd REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made in all sizes, single or doable ovens. High or low pressure boilers. Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can be obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK, LTD., 80UTHEND FOUNDRY, Princes Street, DUNEDTN, BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST JTIOK TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made 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 b/ £<lilf£l>X> < A.lNX>l&R ÜBH.OH., XJLmlteA.,! DA.VO3 THOMAS, OR THE N.Xr FAJBCMEJIIS 00-*.»JPJKSKA.TIVI3 A SBOCIATION OF CANTEUBURY, Limited., CAfITEBBUKY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED B go F. WAYMOUTH Soor'":ary.



R. T. CLARK, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Tanored Stbbet, Next bo McDonnell and Comptoa's Stables BICYCLES (THE K.A.HSIGS-H AND THE HOLLI!^. TO MAKE BOOM FOR ERESH ( SUPPLIES, T HATE DECIDED to Sell ray Stock of Maohines at COST PRICE for CASH. Now ia a ch&noe for Racing Men to get a Flyer at a small cost, A few Road Racers at cost price. Ladies likewise. The RALEIGH is one of England's beat machines, Plunkett, Roberts, Maxwell. Ltrsen, Kirkwood, Smith, Greenougb, Edwards, Walsh, and Sot-onsen, of the North Island, all ride RALEIGHS. The HOLLIS, made by J. Hollis and Son, Birmingham, of gun renown, is a great favorite in the North Island, over 130 Machines having been sold this last year in Palmerston North. The name "Hollis" ia an everlasting guarantee. Don't misi the opportunity* AT COST PRICE FOR CASH. For One Fortnight Only. B. T. CLABK, Tanored Street, Ashbnrton _ MISS "CARBON. mEACHER of Pianoforte and Organ s JL For terms, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wills and William Streets near Wakanui Road East. The Term will commence on February 1. D LAVILLE'S ® LIQUOR Has a world-wide reputation as being the best specific. LITERATURE ON APPLICATION F. COMAR & FILS, 20, Rue dcs Foss6s-St-Jaeques, PARIS AND OF AUL, CHEMIBTB 518 •



BE NOT DECEIVED i BY OTHER SALES, BUT REMEMBER THAT THE SUMMER CLEARING SALE AT "THE COBNER" is GENUINE, 4 B ARE OVERSTOCKED IN Towels, Flannelettes, Drew Goods, and Clothing (Men's and Boys'). To make room for NEW GOODS these shall go to yon at Cost Price for Spot Gash. mmmmmmmmm i ALL REMNANTS AND SUMMER GOODS AT NOMIHAL FIGURES. Onr Word is Our Bond. NORTHCOTE & HEFPOM MELLOK'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THE LEADING BOOT SHOP, TS the Most RELIABLE House lot GOOD AND CHEAPiBOOTB. 0 aim Is to give you the best value for little money. HONESTY it oat ;Polio Wa wit' Dot Guarantee yon Jan article unless we^know it will give you} every^atiMobion. One Trial is all wefask—Oar*Goods^B«ll themselves. w»—-*—- j. MELLOR, (DANORED BTFEETJ, ASFBUFTDN A MERRY CHRISTMAS T 0 AL L. .'q\ DON'T FORGET mO Call and See our Stocks of FANCY GOOD 3, suitable for PRESENTS, and those "preparing for Friends should see us for BEDSTEAD^ BEDDING, AND ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLD FUBJSISHINGS PERAMBULATORS, TfpfeS^lZl^J^' PIANOS, WR=^SB/f SEWING MACHINES FANCY OHAIRS ,^ -. I DRAWI NG R(( It DINING ROOM WIOKER OHAIRS. FURNITURE, Em Carpets, Linoleums, Rugs, Mats, Etc. DST ARRIVED—A^LARGE;ASSORTMENT OF BAMBO4VERANDA BLINDS T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, opposite Arcadb. miNWALD--"Tonal, fat's makin' Tout ,y>^»» *-•*-,%.. X gal sue blyth like." "Ib isa the Hee- I WDM RTfiN land tea o' the Mackenzie he is drinkin', to ffWUtUIVM be surely!" Hondai-Lanka Tea, recom-* Qiaonn Wf\f\l \Afnmlst\ mended by GODBEtL, Storekeeper. 0163171 YV 001 YVOrKS^ __ _ OHRISTCHURCH. PARLIAMENTARY Decision against (Established 1868.) JL Trading Ooapons. No such legislation —— neoeseary in the case of straight-out system HP HE Undersigned begs to notify that of giving Cash Discount at the rate of la in X he is SCOURING as heretofore. Pound off orrery purchase of Ninepence worth Saaatters' Consignments to the Christ and over. The game all round sterling «-alue • church or Woolston Stations will receive as usual m General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, { prompb attention. etc., at H. 0. Babbitis (late Barrett Broe.) l Oll fl k Desoatch and Lowest R^«b " I'he Hall," East Street. yulcK ueßPaM'» > ™a uoweec tfates. i Smoke New Venus ~" T. X OIlxL. XO



MOVING SALE. I OPENING ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th Inst (o) NEW BUILDING READY. STOCK TO BE CLEARED. mHB FOLLOWING LINES ABE SPECIAL THIS WEEK — Val Lace 4|in wide, la 6dl a dozen ; 300 dozen lace to be cleared Small Women's Cashmere Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, 2 pairs for Is id Women's Black Bibbed Hose, fashioned, heels and toes, Is per pair Women's Black Bibbed Hose, Is 6d ; Is Bd, Is 9d ; to clear at Is 3d Boys' Scotch Knitted Hose from Is per pair Boys' Boslyn Knicked Hoie from Is per pair Grand Line Printed Crepons, 10|d and Is, now 6£d Costumes from 4s lid Lace Curtains from Is lid Large White Striped Towels, 6d A Pile of Art Muslins from 3|d MITCHELL & TURNER.



NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NT) ALL OUR FRUITS ARE WASHED AND CLEANED • X>« BY PATENT MACHINERY. Finest New Currants M ... Ob 5d Finest Dried Apples .. Oa 9d Finest New Sultanas  .. Oa 7d Finest Dried Peaches .. ... Os lOd Finest Selected Raisins .. .. Os 6id Finest Dried Apricota .. .. Os lOd Finest Mixed Peel .. .. .. 0« 81 Finest Preserved Ginger .. .» Oe 8d Finest New Figs ... ..  Os 8d Ship* Lime Jaice Is 3d Finest New rrurie* .. .. .. Os lOd Lemon Squash (quart bobtle) ». Is Od Finesb New PrnEes (71b tine) ... 5i 4d Pineapple, Lemon, Raspberry, and Finest Icing Sugar Os 6d Black Carr&nb Syrup .. .. la Od Finest Cu* Loaf Sugar .. .. Os 3Jd Mason's Herb Beer Extracb .. Os 9d Finest Deisicated Coooanui „ Os 7d Mason's Wins Essence „, .. 0« 9d Van Boaten's Cocoa, per 1b .. 3i 3d Ci earn of Tartar    la 3d Jelly Powders, aworted ...  Oi 6d Carbonate of Soda Oa 3d SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. Now that the Jam Season kas started, and yon wish your Jam to keep well USE MILLAQ¥IN Al FINEST OANB SUGAR, 701b bag for Hi. Every bag stamped " Finest Cane Sugar." JAM JAKS. JAM JAES. MASON'S IMPROVED SCREW TOP JAM JARS-~The Obeapeit and Best Jam Jars in the Market. ALSO—THE FAMOUS AMERICAN FRUIT JAR. Those desirous of Preserving Fruit in Syrnp, will find these Jars superior to any other in the market. The month of the Jar being made wide so as to enable the whole fruit to be placed in the Jar with ease, also being fitted with a strong spring lid, making it completely air tight. WINES A~ND SPIRITS. We have a large and well assorted stock of all lines, ASSORTED OASES PACKED FOR CHRISTMAS. English and Colonial Ales and Stout always inJStock. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. MAMET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON Telephone No 53



LLEWELLYN OWEN. M'C.S.M. CERTIFICATED TEACHER. LOCAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Musical International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAN DOLINE, SINGING. HARMONY, AND COUNTERPOINT. The new term will commence January 22nd, Intending pupils kindly communicate early. FOR SALE. WAKAKUI ROAD. I HAVE for Sale, as excellent bußioeis efce, having a frontage of 75 feet; ats present occupied by Mr J H Stephen* F.FBBRIMAN,



THE ABIEL CONFECTIONERY. mHE REFRESHMENT BOOMS for the reception of Ladies are sow completed. Fruit Salad, Ice Cream, Summer Drinks, and all the latest Fruits in season at the Misses Pages* > New Shop, lately occupied by Coopbb Bros, East Street, next Craighead & Berryman, ' 1 99 ASHBURTON-Weo an afford toiplo"d money in adyertwing, so much Honda Lanka Tea is selling, everybody likes It. Sold by Sbbabman Bbos, in paokotw ; 5 and 201b boxt* packed in Oeylon. <







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Established 1876. FOR OHRlSTMaTpresekts AND NEW TEAR GIFTS, Amo WEDDING PRESENTS, GEORGE JESSON, fiaat Street, A»hborton, the oheapestTlaoe ur rowH OB WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY Of Every Deacription. INSPECTION" IHVITED.J



T H. UNDBILL AM) CO., TjiURNJSHING UNDERTAKERS. JD URNIBHING UNDERTAKERS. lANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND,: Polished Ooffinf a Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths a Stock. __ Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care tf Mr T. Andrews, East Belt. 2



J. L. HIGGS, PAINTER, PAPERHANGEB, SIGNWRITBR, Etc. BUSINESS PEOPLE requiring Sign writing would find it to their interest to consult J. L, HIGGS, >s fat doea the work himself, therefore there fc no second profit to pay. His ability is well known as formerly signwriter to Mr J. Wilson, with whom he haa severed all connection, ESTIMATES GITEN FREE For all classes of painting and house decorations. ARTIST'S MATERIALS, and latas esigna in WALL PAPERS, in stock. TANCBED^STBEET. TO ALL MY OLD CLIENTS FARMERS, AND RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON COUNTY. I BEG to inform yon that I have severed my oonneotioQ with the Canterbury Mill, which was under my management for over seven years, and have PURCHASED from Mr Edwin Thomas the WAKANUI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. The Oanterbnry Mill, which is the property of the Back of New Zealand Assets Board, ii still trading under the name of Rollibt ft Co., so to avoid confusion with correspondence, I weald like to ask you to address all orders to THOMAS ROLLITI/1 WAKANUF ROLLER -FLOUR MILLS,! ASHBUBTON On and after Ootober Ist, I shall Em pleased to supply yon with first-class ROLLER FLOUR, WHEAT MEAL, BRAN * SHARPS, at lowest current rates. FOR OJHE CON VENIENOE OF FARMERS DOING GRISTING, I have arranged to keep a jrapply of Flout Bran, and Sharps at the Store* of the N.Z. Farmers' Association, West Street, whera Farmers, Shareholders or non-Shareholders, can leave their Whaat and get Flow, Bran, and Sharps in exchange. THQMA&IIQLLITT. WAKA.NOI ROLLER FLOUR MILLS, 9 265 ASHBURTON.



Jf|ft9&' Sound ths PURE CEYLON OR BLENDED METHVEN-Why is the British toldie like Hondai-L*nk» (Tea? Beoaa the quality is quickly shown when in ho water I Hiebs Bros, sell it in paeketo and . C ylon packed boxes. Smoke New Venus