The Ashburton Guardian.

Voh xxi. wro. 5145

Ashbubton Thurslay, June 21 1900

price One Penny



SHAW, SAVIL- '-ND * I.BIOS' COMPANY, LIMITfCT), FOR LONDON. j&kk OOYA.L B-iAiL J4TOA ofs£s^^ *-S"1 M¥RS, with superior aooomniDcUMon ( oral' ckaser "l*:W"' '■ of p&assngars, calling at M mte Video or Rio, feneriffe and "Ply niGith.. Vessel Ton Commander From Date. Gothio _ 7730 Kidley Wel't'n Apri'26 lonio .. 4748 Kempson .. — July 19 CARGO STEAMERS. ~~~* Delphic )8273 Sowden Lytfelton June 2 Waiwera 6200 Stuart Aotea 6364 Evans "" ~ E. W. HANMBK, Agent. ...- rwi a E jSfMBt \J3 N?W ALAND V.LINE ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS FOR LONDON, Meat* Video, Xeierlffe & Plymouth. Probable final Ptenmers. Tens Port. Date. Fakaia 5628 Wellington June 16 Waikato 4767 Wellington June 28 Paparoa 7000 Wellington July 12 Tekoa 4050 — to follow Otarama 6372 — ,» Papauu* 3803 —  Wftimate 5610 —  Wakatane 6000 — „ Wakanui 5706 —  Rimutftka — — . ,% angifcikei — — " New Sto'm'i J 8000 —It, F«r farther particular* apply tm VRIRDLANDBR 8R03., LflD. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Limited -TEAMERy PAII FKCMLITTELTON ASUNDER: For Wesbpore and Gray mouth-—Weekly Wellington— Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturdays NOTE—For extra sailings see advertise tnent in Christchurch papers Danedin — Mondays, .Fridays and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays Nelson and Picton, via Wellington— Tuesday and Saturday Sydney, > via Auckland — Alternate Thursdays The above are aubjecb to alteration ; eference should therefore be made to Ohrtstchureh daily papera for dates and hour of sailing For further particulars apply to F FRRRIMAN, Agent, Ashburton ""fIENRY "sTEPHENaoS, " {oucoossor to Alfred Harrison.) Established 20 years. AUCTIONEER, LAND ESTATE AND jOMMISSION AGENT AND VALUER WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock Produce, Furniture, etc., EVERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Clearing Sales of Stock, Household Furni ture, etc., as per arrangement in any part of the county. Advoncea made on all goods placed in my hands for Sale. Regular Consignments of Colonial Grown and Island Fruit Bold pivately through the week, and at Auction on BATURDYB. Agbiti: Norwich DuJon Fire Insurance Company & Dresden Pianoforte Manufacturing and Ageaey Company. PIANOS and ORGANS on time pay menta from QOs per month. HENEY STEPHINSON, AUCTIONEER. WAN TED KNOWN—That our old pre mises will be closed on and aftei Saturday, March 10. easterners will find us in New Shop, Buruett Street.—Mitchell & TOT-WEB. ■ - Fj.ank Curtis.- ■ "Watchmaker, & Jeweller. WEDDING PRESENTS, A VERY Choice variety in Electro-plate /\_ and Sterling Silver, including a beau tiful lob of Doulton ware, etc, at prices to suit the times. INSPECTION INVITED Aa [[usual my stock of Gold Rings and Brooches, Charms, Muff Chains, Watches, etc., is the largest "and^best selected in the district). SPECIAL ROOM,FOR CHOOSING IF REQUIRED. Wedding rings and keepers 18ct, of my own manufacture I make a special line of, and are well worth inspecting betog far and away better finished than the ordinary article, and costing no more. It will pay you to call and see them. Your old gold, rings, etc, re-made in the sama style and finish at nominal cost. Wedding rings ALTERED IN vSIZE WITHOUT OUT TING WHILE WAITING, BY SPE CIAL MACHINERY. Silver watchea from 30s upwards, a fu stock of Roth.ern-M.fs, Waltlianas, etc, always on hand. Spectacles specially fitted for reading at night). Spectacle fitting by my system is not guess work, glasses being fitted to suit the sight perfectly m every case. A special room for testing. Glasses from 2s 6d. Test ing free. Repairs as usual, neat, prompt, and reason able. Silver charms in great variety from Is upwards* . HOloTOarda, Ball Pogrammea, M 0 dams, &c , juab received ab the h burton Publishing Company. Inspection nvitedo MBS JOHNJSTON rp EAOHSR of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Street. OUNSBL THAT IS BRIMFUL OF WISDOM, übs only Hottdai-Lanka Ceylott packed and sealed tea and you will thus ensure " Tea Pot" satisfaction equalled by no blended tea on the market—Name on very genuine packet) and box. Smoke JMew Venus.



I LLW tLYP OWES. M-G.H.M. CERTIFICATED TEAOBER. LOOAL Representative of the London College of Music, and of the Mug|i'u International College. PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MA?J" DObINE, SfNGING, HARMUN*' AND COUNTERPOINT. H. UNDBICiI. , (", OKDtttU, TANORED STREET, ASHBURIX^ EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. - Ponehed Coffins & Specialty. A Choice Assortment of Artificial Wreaths in Stock. —— Private Address, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfellows' Hall; also care of Mr T. Andrew**, Kant. Bat. I OSBORN COOMBE, PIANO TUNER k EXPERT (Late of London}, % VISITS Ashburton aad surrounding Dis> trieta every four months—viz, March,. July, and November. ORDERS may be lefb with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at his Music Studio, Area.de Chambers. Aahburton. or at Commercial HofceL E& S. KNIGHT are buyers of al • kinds of Second hand Goods. Ad oining; Mrs Knight's Boardinghouse- J. V. DTC BEER WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, HAS JUST RECEIVED a Choice Col lection of STERLING SILVER & E.P. WARE, SUITABLE FJR WEDDING PRESENTS, ETC., Comprising Specially Selected Articles, both Useful and Ornamental. Not having Window epace to display the above Goods. INSPECTION INVITED. To thrge interested in RACING, TROTTING, CYCLING, Etc I h&ve jusfa received a Special line of STOP WATCHES', INCLUDING SPLIT SECOND CHRONOGRAPHS—A wonder in Watch construction. Hunting and Open-face High-class CHRONOGRAPHS. Also, a New line of two Dos9n, " The O'oiifiMiltntlon *• Nickel] Keyless STOP WATCHES Price 20j. This is a far superior time-piece to any thing of the same class yet offered to the public. A full etock of all other classes of Gold and Silver Watches on hand, at prices to sui everybody. For the Latest Novelties in Gold and Sihe Jewellery, inspect Window display. Silver Charms in endless variety from Is eac A new stock of Spectacles 60 hand. J. V.DE~BEER, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, East Street, Ashburton. IVING SOMETHING for Nothingii all poppycock and hu.nbujj, and any sensible person-must know this—lt's a sprab to catch a mackerel. HONDAI-LANK& pare unblended/Ceyion packed tea is sold purely on its merits—You pay for the tea and you get the best value in the market— THAT'S ALL. A CARD, A Branch Office has been opened by the undersigned at Messes Nicoll Bbos , East Street, where they will carry on practice &s Barristers and Solicitors. MAUDE & HARMAN, Solicitors, Christchurch Money to Lend at Lowesb f-Currenb Rates on Freehold Security, No Procuration tee, MAUDE & HARMAN, 12 48 Ashburton. B.W.HANMBB, TO FARMERS. IS. d 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 aale by my representatives in London. I shall nob charge any Commission here for the advance —and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, 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, ia a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them. E. W. HANMER. PRIVATE HOSPITAL "Burford House.",; Conducted by—Mas Mackay. Patients can be received on an after MAY 14, 1900. MRS MACK AY trusts that her long connection with the Ashburton County Hospital will be a sufficient guarantee thafr all Patients (who can be attended by their own Doctors,) will receive every care, attention, and comfort.



FENCING MATERIALS. STAKES, STAKES, STAKES. Barbed Wire. Plain Wire. IRON STANDARDS to order [in any] quantity. GOAL. COAL. COAL. TF YOU Want Good WESTPORT GOAL! IF YOU Want Good BLACKBALL GOAL! IF YOU Want: Good NEWCASTLE GOAL! IF YOU Want the Moat Economical Goal in the market, gat -SHAG POINT." Send your Orders to us, and you will save money, and keep yanf temper good. We bava all the above Goals, and can supply your wantsj immediately. W. H. COLLINS & CO., KEMOVED TO MITCHELL & I ÜBNEK'S OLD PEIMISES, TANORKD STREET H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. STATIONERY BOOKS. ACCOUNT BOOKS. QPxA AAA ENVELOPES, imported direct. Commercial Envelopes £tJ\J*. \J \)\J from 3s 6d per 1000; 5000 at 3s per 1000. Boxed StaJonerj, latest styles, from 6d, 9d, la, Is 6d, 2s box. PIANOS. ORGANS. 44 payments o£ £1 each will purchase a splendid overstrung?, full trichord, massive iron-frame Piano, up-to-date in every particular. Only £1 required to be paid at time of purchase. Call and see this bffore you bay elsewhere. Organs from ICs per month ; Pianos from 20s per month. BICYCLES. BICYCLES. A thoroughly well built, strong, well finished, tip to date Lady't or Gentlemen's Machine, guaranteed, for £14 10s, for one Month Only. h. m. Tones. David thomas, AUCTIONEER LAND, INBUS.NCE & BHCirffl k®&S£ .VALUATOR, WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock—Tinwald and Aahburton|alternabely Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc.fon Mondays Sales of Wool Throaghout the Season Grain Bought «na Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements Arcade Horse and Fnrnitnre Sales {held on Saturdays Horse Fairs held Monthly AGENT F|Ojß— Matson and Co., Chrlsbchurch Booth, McDonald and Co., Ohrlslchurch White's Sheep Dip Walter A. Wood Co. Bowron Bros.' Belting London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Font Rot Composition Wright, Stephen^on and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures Vacuum Oil Company's Agricultural Oils PLANET JR., TOOLS. RARAIA DISTRICT SALES. I Have made arrangements with MESSRS HARDY & CO., Merchants, Rakala, to act as my AGENTS for all Auctioneering Work in tint District, and in con wlth them it will be my endeavour to make the RAKAIA SAjIE A SWCCESS. DAVID THOMAB, Ashburton ■"""""Jl" tJL tk """^a^aM I HAVE STILL SOME BLOCKS OF THE LAGMHOR LAND FOR SALE Either for Residential Purposes or in Farming Blocks. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST LAND AT PRESENT IN THE MARKET. ALSO,— That Magnificent Property known as BARFORD, containing 3760 Acreai. ALSO,— A complete Suburban Property, containing 87 Acres, Grabaiu's'Road D. THOMAS, ASHBURTONJ



NOTICE TO FARMERS. are CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price, CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) J. B, HOBART, Manager 17th Mar-rfi. 1900 ' ' ._, ' GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. Cartridges C^tri<iges! Cartridge?. Shot, C_ap__. Wads. BEFOK.fi Buying any of the above Sporting Requisites call on "THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGER," who has a splendid selection of Quns, etc., by all the best known makers. TO Bulldws'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 Lowest Pricas, TOOLS! TOOLS' TOOLS" I have an immense Stock of Carpenters and Mechanics' Tools, all of the very best makes, and warranted, at pricea which are now recognised as the Standard Bedrock Hardware Prices in the Ashburton County. """ „„, CT-REMEMBER THAT MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED k BUY FEOM d^ TarTPT\T\T~KTCI \ THE PEOPLE'S PRACTICAL IRON KJT m Jxl Hi UJJi.JM O, / MONGER, Burnett Street. Agent for Cleveland and Imperial Kover Bicycles.



NEWi ZEAIANB CONTINGENTS ARE doing their duty nobly and well, and everyone ia this fair land are proud of " OUR BOYS " as we so foodiy call them, and while they are fearlessly and manfully braving all dangers, and fighting the Empire's battles, it behoves US to also do our duty here by attending to our farm and business. Farmers are always in want of DRILLS, BINDERS, PLOUGH SHARES, OIL, STEEL HORSE COLLARS, CORNORUSHERS, "^LITTLE WONDERS,"! £Eto. r i Theno things we can supply you with, at prices to suit all. Give us af call before going elsewhere. MORROW, BASSETT & CO., ABHBURTON. BAKER BROS., ! BURNISHING TTNDEI^TAKERS, E URNISHING U NDERTAKERS, DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Deslgnsin FONERAL FURNISHINGS. FUNERALS conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oass Streets, and Baker and brown's Coach Factory. THE DAINTIEST LITTLE WHEEL THAT EVER WAS " I * The Bambler." HAVING sold out 0! my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have uso opened up a fresh consignment of the j LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD RACERS, & ROADSTERS In all dzes and all fitted with the ever lasting Q & J detachable Tyre. " THE UAMBL.EB,' ii AJND INSPEOI THE STOCK. Price Easy. Riding Easy. Machines tho Strongest on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK, 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH G & J TYRES. D. THOMAS. ,



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OANS GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager, Offic;— Tancred Street. MONEY TO LEND PRIVATELY. TANCRED STREET, Next Gas Comp,a»jt's*[Oificb jy[ONEY "~TO LEND According *o Arransement from Jgg AND UPWARDS, Upon any Security. TRADE BILLS Privately Discounted. Weekly or Monthly Payments can be arranged. All Business Stbiotly Oonfidhuwal. DAVID ZANOE^ COMMISSION & FINANCE AGENT. AGENT FOR—Sun Fire Insurance Office and Canton Marine Tnsurance O£Eoe. NEW GOODS FOB WIN TEK. NICHOLAS & PICKFO I) TTAVE pleasure in informing their numerous Patrons that they h»re landed ' ex Mamari' another shipment of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, and By eni ng Shoes FOB WIINXKK, T-^AOJE Included amongst these are Ladies', Gcntlemans', and ChildreoV Warm Slippers, (A, splendid variety,) The whole of our Imported Goods I have been purchased direct from the Manufacturers and marked off at the very lowest margin of profit; and we confidently assert that in no other shop in the district can a better aasor ted Stock, at such uniformly low prices be found. EVENING SHOES Upwards of 20 different Styles in Laeies' Evening Shoes to choose from, prices from 3s to 18s 6dj Gentle mens' Court Shoes in all styles, and at wonderfully low prices. NICHOLAS I PICKFORD, EAST STREET. Wade's Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children Smoke New Venus '



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Commercial. , ..; .S. , OHRISTOHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKETS. : Space being available in the direct (team en this winter has caused attention to be tnroea to the export of wheat to London by this mean?, and this has brightened up the local market to some extent. Both farmers and merchants have obtained space, and the next two steamers are likely to carry fairly Urge quantities. The following are current prices paid to farmers, t.o.b, Lyttelton, for direct shipment from country et at ions and free of commission, except where otherwise specified :— Wheat—Hunter'a 2s 2<i to 2« 3d, pearl and velvet 2s 3d, and Tuscan 2s 4d. Oata—Canadian Is 81 to la 9d, abort feed U B<i, Daas and Danith Is 7i Bai'l^y (nominal)-Prime malting Is lOd to 2s 3d delivered Beans—2s 3d to 2j 4d J Peas — Prussian blues 2s to 2s 3d, partridge 2s to 2s 3d Potatoes — Derwent*, June delivery, 22* 63 to 25* country stations Onions—22* 6d to 27s 6d, delivered Oateheaf Chuff—4ss to BOa at near country statiocs Hay—£3 5; to £3 10?, delivered; primeat baled, £4 fob Grass Seed—Ryegrass, farmers' lota 1b 9i to 2i, prime heavy, town dressed, 2s 64 to 2s 3d, cocksfoot 2£d to 2| i for bright seed,' to 3d for extra good, cow grasa Sd to 6d, white clover 6d to 7^d. Dairy Produce—Cbeese, factory, 4d tos<s, loaf I sd; butter, factory, local Is, dairy 81 to lOd, salt (in boxes) 84 to 9d; bacon and hams, 6d to 7d ; factory bacon and hams |4 higher. SA^vr>Ew won* jESnoaf lypti Extrnct, Under the distinguished patronage of His Majesty the King of Italy, at per communica tion made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs through the Consul-General for Italy, at Melbourne, Maroh 14, 1878. Awarded diploma at the Amsterdam Exhibition, 1883. Acknowledged by Medical Clinics and Universities all over the Globe. There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market, products of simple distillation forming crnde resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, OUR PURE VOLATILE EUCALY PT EXTRACT, which is recognised by the medical division of the PruseianGovernment to be of perfectly pure origin, m per iuformation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, »f bate:— It is proved by tests by the MedicaYC'.ient of the Universities at Bonn and Greitawald Prussia, and reported by Dr. Sohulz, Professor j of Parmacology, at Bon, and Professor Dre Mossier, Director ?f the Medical Clicica st Greifswald, chat only products that are saturated with oxygen aid freed of actd?, resinous and other substances, adhert nt \ 0 primary distill&tiou, will dovelope the sanative qualities proper to the plan, All crude oils, or eg called Eucalypti Extracts are to be classed according to the named •uthorities, among the turpentine*, whioh mb abandoned long since as an internal medicament. These orude oils, or to called KuoaSypti Extracts, are discernible :— 1 By their deficiency in pungent odour— which our product, the only genuinf' 1 uomlypti Extract develops most freely thiong'i its surplus oxygen. 2 By thflr alcoholio thin and mobile appear ance being reduced in specific density through tae presence of acids. 3 By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tennates. if these crude oils, so-e ;led eucalypti extracts, are applied by miata :e in cases of croup, bronchitis, diphtheria, internal incarnations, dysentery, etc., the ' con sequences are moat appalling. For surety sake ask always for SANDER St SON'S' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. — Sand ■ nr-: Victoria, Australia. SANDEK & SONS. EGGS. MINORCAB are recommended by the Government Expert as being the belt layers. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels j for sale, cheap, bred from first prise Stock. 71 H. G. BERRYMAN. NOTICE. A NY person or persons found Trespassing on the Riveredale Estate in pursuit of gam or otherwise will be prosecuted. W S STRANGE; THE BHOW SEASON PRIZE OWING to the number of new houses recently erected in the neighborhood of the Pelhatn 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 POOLTIiY YAKDS PETER STREET, ASHBURTON A AGER, ARCHITECT. . ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. TF you want a NEW HOUSE, or Altera tions, or Newest Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR AGER. Call and see the NEW FIBROSE BLIND, Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. 5 191 ALL Loasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, VVahoo, and Benjamin Gum—at JtU Coocir. Storekeeper



R. T. CLARK, GRAIN AND PRODUCE BFOKBR, k .GENERAL OOBN AGENT.. TANOBED StBEKT, ASHSUKTOir, TAM Agent for Messrs D. and W Qibh Sheep Dipt and Disinfectant*. U« Gibbs' Sheep Dip for disinfecting your Wo bonus. Ass tin, mixed with water, wll disinfect yonr premises for 2 years, lbii 1 the cheapest Disinfectant you can nee, Lars* quaatii ies have been shipped on hoard tha New Zealand Troopehips It !■ being tuad extensively on th« wharfs in Wellington, Auokland, Lyttelton—with good resottt. ■ lam Agent) for the petaluma Incubator the moat successful maohlne used la America Orders booked for machines to arrive ia July. To ensue *ucoes* in poultry farming for the export trade you must om thaaa machines to get early chickens. If you want your machines here by July you musl order now. Orders booked now for breeding stock for the'coming season. The success of the Poultry Export Trade depends on th« QUALITY. To get quality you must nta pure bred stock. Order now for n«l season. T am Buying Agent for all olasaet of Merchandise in the British, American, aad Continental Market. Indents a speoially. I Get y«ur goods direct from the manufacturer* and cave money. A FEW ARTICLES YOU SHOULD USBt Use Gibba'Sheep Dip U«e Kichmond and Co, London, Gat Btova Use Henry Wells' Oil Go (London) Oils for machinery Use J Hoi!is and Sens' Bicycles, "The Hollis," easy terms Use S McCauslaud (Bslfaet) Field and Garden Seeds Use Murchison's Sorub Exterminator oft California Thistles Use Knowlen (Melbourne) Spray Pumps ia the Orchard Use Knowles (Melbourne) Insecticides on American Bl'ght Use Preeervativ for preserving batter Use Petaluma (America'! Met) Incubators for raising chickens Use K'tnp's Sheep Branding Liquid td brand your sheep Use Jadoo Fibre to grow Pot Plant* Use Clark's Calf Feeders to rear Calves Use Normal Powder Company's Cartridge* when out shooting Use Norton's Egg Preservative to preserv* Eggs Use Kempthorne's Crushed Bones and Poultry Spice in the P*jltry Yard p«»MMMpSSMSMMMSMMB| TFB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. (Connected With Press Aseocia tion of New Zealand.) PUBLISHED EVERY EVENIN? T ARGEST Circulation of any Country Paper In New Z?aland< PRICE .. .. O»« PENNY Subscription—ln advance .„ 22« per annum „ Booked .. 26i per annum Postage M .. I3s extra THE ASHBURTON MAIL. (Connected with Press Association of New Zealand.) Published every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and SATURDAY Mornings in time for outgoing Mails. Subscription—ln advance .. 20sporannuta i, Booked .. 26rp«r annum Postage 6a Extra RATES FOR ADVERTISING Casual Adbkrtiskxents —3s an inch la either paper ; 5s an inch in both paparSt Church, Schools, ft CHARRAiMrOBGAiitSA* tions—2s 6ct an iacb in one paper and 4s au inch in both. ' ' * Theatrical & Tbavellino Compakibs — 4s an inch in each paper: Cash must accompany order. Birth, Marriage, ft Fuperal ForiOTiJ-* | 2i 6d each inseition. Wedding notices us per arrangement* Wanted Column — Sixteen wordt. For notices te To Let, for Bale, or employ* ment only, one shilling cash each inter* tion. Toable rates when cash does aot accompany order. Standing Advertiskmbnts—According to special arrangement. Racing handicaps and acceptances charged for at speoia rates. Joh Printing. THE Plant in this Department ha? recontly been much enlarged, some Pntty and Tasteful Founts of Letters and Borders having been added to it. Specimens of tha work done will compare with any in thY C looy NOTICE. 11/TR CHARLEB CECIL WILLIS has been appointed Canvasser and Collastor for the Ashburton Publishing Company (Mail ft Guardian.) HENRY WILUB, Manager. Ashburton, 20th April, 1900. x "VTO SOONER? does an artlole of genain* | iAI merit meet with popular favour and i approval than up springs a multitude of I spurious imitations, ** Pitfalls" safe to catch the unwary. HondaiLanka Tb* must be on packet and box to ensure tha Genuine, Unadulterated ARTiOti; sold by lisinterested grooers • very where.