The Ashburton Guardian.

Vol xxi. No. 5656

Ashburton : Friday, May 9, 1902

Price - One Penny



SHIPPIHG. THE NKW Z SAL AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE OF ROYAL MML STEAMERS . FOR LONDON, via Monte Video, Teneriffa and Ply month * I Prob&biy fin&i Steamers. Teas. T?orS Date Tongavlro* 7661 Wellington vUy 29 Blmatakft* 7765 Lyttelton May 31 Ocaifama 3935 June Papanuilff 6582 • Ja!y 17 Tekoa 4050 Co follow Kakaia 6623 Waimate s*>lo Raapehu 7705 Waikato 4767 Wakatane 4715 Wakanui 5706 Paparoa* 6565 1 * Twin screws For further particulars apply to FRIBDLANDER BROS, Ltd BHAW, SAVILL AND ALBION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR LONDON. -a&Jk 'R OYAL MAIL STBSA- •«* MESS, with superior jSv^Sl^^ aeeommodafeiori rbrallelaaaes «S*-u^Mfiss 0 { paeaeagepg^ calling at - Monte Video, Tecerlffe aud Plymouth Vessel Tea Oommanderf From ( Data Kamisra 6034 W Scotland/Wel'gßfßilay 8 •Ath'nic 12234 0 Kemoaoo/Wel' nlMay 8 tßogbirs 5317 TMi ff*t> Wei' n May 31 4043 J Nicole Lyteltu May 31 j ; \ I * Twin Sorew f No passengers oitrried For farther partioakre, apply NIOOLL BROS. COEOEATION  .CELEBRATIONS. /I BEAT NATIVE FESTIVAL " SUVA. JUNE 28ed to 28th Next Cor particulars of steamers, aaliirgi, and faros apply F FERRIMAN, Agent}, dshbaetoti HENRY STEPHENBON ■ HBKBT STEPHENSON. IN reipooge to appeals frcm a nrnnber of my Clients bo include the Sals ef Farms, Town Propertiep, Suburban Properties, SeotiooOt cto., in my buainese, I have decided to do ao, aoii am prepared to receive particulars of such, and my terms will be exoeptiaiaally e*sy, NO SALE, NO CHARGE. I have several Town and Suburban Properties on my books, which I will be pleased to receive offers for, and all business In this direction will receive my prompt snd best-, attention. My Weekly Sale of Poultry, Plge, Cattle, FurnUate, eto, ac usual, EVERY SATURDAY, 12 o'clock. Clearing Saks of Stock, Household Furei lure, etc, as par arrangement ia any part Of the cotmtyi AS?aiaoes made on al! goods plaoed in my lianda for Sale. MONEY—I have several tumn awaiting lovestKieat. Oolooia! Grown and lahiod Frcit Bold ps-ivatoly daring the week, also all kinds of Prodaoo Norwich Unioo Fire Insaranoe Company Bresdso Flaaofoi-ba Manufacturing and Agency Oompainy. PIANOS and OECJANB on time payments front &sOis per month I bf-vs also several seoond hind Inabiu meats oq han-j, cheap HENRY STiPHINSON, AUOTIONSEB, L4ND ESTATE AND COMMISSION AGENT AKD V&LUER AehburtOß BUSINESS NQTIOEB Moautnects.l Sculptor, 60 Stafford St, Ttmaru tA LWAYS in Sbook—A firßt jt%. class eolfe;Mon of Marble and Granite Monaments, Designs and Eabimates may be inspected ab the establishment of Mr John Wiison, Painter, Burnett) Street;, Aahbur'con. Latter Qu\&\ng in any style PRINCE Albert Private Hotel, Wills Street (ntmr Railway S abion and Post Office), Ashfaurton. Under New M»nags menb. First Olaas Aooommodatioa for BoarderB s the Travelling Pablio, and Fanir lies. Good Table kept), Hot and Cold Bathe, Tariff moderate. Loose Boxes foe Btoreeß. Letters and Telegrams promptly, replied to. —A, H, FELLIJSGHAM Proprietor, 11176 KOYAL HOTEL, BSHBtTETON. MR A, WBITAKEB, late manager of Ashbnrboa Olub,, has entered into po9se3sicn of the above Hotel. Every comtorti &nd oouvankucc, Fishing Hob at month of Aehburtoa Kiver COOKING BANGES. ■ *T>ARNINGHAM AND CO. 8 IMPBOYED ZEALANDIA, NEW PATENT; Needs no Setting. Can be nsed aa Opoa Firs. ask sob rax IMPROVED ZEALAND!A. WHAT prize takers for pastry hbo Fatty Paa baking powder, the great novelty. .



BP3INB.SS NO HOBS FOR ~ CYCLING SHOES * GO TO H, Pa.iineli j Bootmaker & Importer, 90 and 95, Manchester Street, Christ charch Cycling, Running. Tennis,^} And even description of Athletic Sht es mads to order and in etoct Wrifce for instructions for self raua^uremeni FIT GUARANTEED FARMERS. HARVESTERS, AND TBS GENERAL PUBLIC, Fleask Take Notice That GEORGE BtJTHEBLAND HAS taken over the Hairdreasiog Parlour and robaoooniafc Shop NKXT EMPIRE HOTEL, HIGH STREET, CHBIsTOHUROH. 4 838 BLANTEKOA OINTMENT To the Relief of Bronchitis, Oamphorate Oil Superseded. Piantekoa Ointment •A UNIVERSAL HEALKR. 1 Landsdowne, Masterton, June th 1900 Sir,—l wish to testify to the efficacy cf your PLANI'KEOA QiNTMENT. I have found ib a good Universal Healer. [We gather from the statement * universal healer* fchabthis lady has used the Ointment for any and everything as occasion required, and fouod it equally good ail round.] I have received great bentfibfrom its uee io theoaee of BRONCHITIS. I applied it nightly between the shoulder blades, and it gave me wonderful relief; and I wish to reoojrmenci ib to others who suffer in like manner- I remaia, yours sincerely, MRS HENRY JONES. Storekeepers & Oharlea Jiokson Sauadera "*" Bui!dinga, Agent. OHEAP MONEY CHEAP MONEY IN SUMS OF MQQ to /COUNTRY, CITY, AND SUBURBAN FREEHOLDS AT 4§ PBB 08OT. Terms of repayment of the moeb liberal character, which can be ascertained on enquiry; For forms of application' apply to the District Manager Government Life Iceur' anoe, Cbriatchuroh, J H RIUHARBSON, Goverainent lasuranoe Oomtnisiiioaor. 0. PAN.NELL; j TAILOR AND MERCER, 127 Manchester Street, Christchurob, TTAB a Choice Assortment of Suitings suitable for the season, Oheeterielda and Oovorb Coats a specialty. Samples sent to aDjr Addreßß. Gentiemen'e Mercery of ever description, and the L&'IEOT FASHIONS IN BTOLK. ROSB' ANTIDOTE <fe OINTMENT THE GREAT BERBALBEMEDY FOR FURIFJING THE BLOOD I^HTS following unsolicited Testimonial by a gentleman well known In Ash' barton, speaks for itaelf :—■ Masterton, Auguafc2B, 1901 Rosa Antidote Ccmpany, Dear Sirs, —I feel It my duty to give yon this enclosed testimonial In favor of Ross Antidote for purifying the blood; I have been a great sufferer for many yeats from ulcerated stomach j Indigestion, eta, My life was a perfect misery, and I was almost a wreck, I grew tired of trying different medical men and remedies, of which I had tried almost every known one but yours, and one day come eighteen months ago a gentleman came Into the chap where I was employed. He remarked ' Jack you look very 111 (and you may depend I was^. He added—Will you take some medicine If I procure ib ; I replied I will take anything He brought me a bottle of yoar Antidote and I took Ib accordingly as directed and to my delight I began to get well and after taking three large bottles I was a nJw man—thanks to your great discovery I always keep It by mo, and find a few doses occasionally keep me in perfect health, and I wish yon the success wich ib tfaaD such a medicine merits. You can make what atse you like of this.—l remain yours, etc, J H. Pauling, Masterton Bfay be obtained from Messes Fletcher Bros and Shjgakmak Bbos, Aahburton L I 8 TflE 1L I ■ BEST "b2? STARCH USE 10.. OTEEB Procurable from all Grocers and Storekeeper® i throughout the colony Manning & Oo's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLE! ALES 110 STOUT* IN QUARTS AND PINTS, TUB- BEST IN THE MARKET Egßal to the Leading Brands of ■ENGLISH-ALES. Agents fop Aahbrarton—Mrasas Sheab \ mjn Bbos



BUSINESS NOTICES NJSW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY Established, 1859 Capital—One Million THE Premier and Wealthiest Oolonial Company JiMoted for Prompfmeeg and Liberality Paid Up Capital and Reserves, $400,000 Fire and Marine Risks, Albo, Bisks en Growing Crops, Threshing Machines, &o, accepted [at Loweefc Ourrent Rates NICQLt7 BROS. Agents FAT LAMBS AND TO tCHE FARMERS OF ASEBUBTON AND Surrounding Distriot. Of/ E Have pleaeare to notify that w . we will be BUYING either by the head on the farm, or at per 1b In the Factory, at TOP MARKET VALUES throughout the coming season, NICOLL BROS. ASHBUETON-



T H Undriix E Usdkill T H UNDRILL & CO FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS AND BMBALMERS. OJANORED STREET, ASHBURTON EVERY REQUISITE ON HAND. Feliahed Ooffint & Spsoialty A Ohoioa Aasortmeot of Artlaciftl Wreath Stock. —- Private Addreaa, Peter Street, directly behind Oddfeilowa' Hall ;alae care of Mr T, Audrov7a, Earvb Belt) WILLIAM WOOD & CO., MERCHANTS, 139 HEREFORD STREEH' OBBIBIOHUBOH. /~>|ASH Bayers of SHEEP and LAMBS for Freezing. Agents for John Fowler and Go, (Leeds Limited, Traction Engines, Etc, Ruatcm & Proctor, Limited}, Thrashing Machines, Etc. ABHBURTON OFFICE,' The Arcade, Representative in attendance every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. 1 147 FJSRMANENOJ BUILDIJBG AKD INVESTMENT SOCIETY. J OANB GRANTED Fit O M £2® ! and upwards*, ab current ratou Full Particulars on application. Office — Tancrod Streeti ! Office Hours—9.so a m till 4p tn \ Fireb Tuesday In Month—9,3o a m til! 4 • ' p m j and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBERTS, Manager J". W. Mdlcolmson, FARMERS' AGENT, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. I LM A BUYER OF MEAT AT Fairfield Freezing Works. Also,— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, & PEAS, On Trucks Ashburton or Country Stations Agent for North Queenaland Insurance Company (Fire and Marine.) * 2 188 JUST FANCY — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store is selling Ladies Good Leather Shoes at 69 3d. I cannot make it out how Mellor can manage tg giro j such wonderful value for so little money j for yon always getjthe very beat bootsJJor shoes at Mellor's



BUSINESS NOTICES. p^P "^O.OOO im— 1 M* _ CootinsT Banffes e^^^^TT^l^ZZ^^^^^ : -~TO Q ÜBe*n tho Colony . They bnrn Lignite, True Coal, or Wood up *"!". IW; !I7_" 1 3is»=roa=»^^jiiiwMiiwiii^ inn mnmiinimiu 'tO 2fo 6in B^^^^^^^^^^ m BETHNG REQUIRED I *^*^slfe With Stove-iPipe can be worked oat in the liiiipsiif Jp *^°ss£T N-'* o^en Splendid Breiid Bakers fc" aB-^ IS a^^»^ I With cast Iron or copper boilers Theoopper Is^SS**'! if Ji-*^>^*V I-, boilerrtre large and tin lined inelde Jtil&ig*! j? *^S»s!t*] X Repairs are a Minimum | jpS^^j^f isEeßaßßiSii I Made in all 6i'ze»| -alngle or double fa.' „l 4 *^"~^a^^^^^^ £_ Ri&h .or low preeeure boilers Ij^ Sold by 'all Irormongers, from whom W** "™llwS*<s*fi'EW4»3BT-i™H*i«j M jii,^^ Catalogues c*n be obtained, or from the ■ makers H. E. SHACKLOCK. LTD fOUTTHEND POTINDRy, Princess Street, Danedin ™~~M ELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE THF LSADINO BOOT SHOP, PRONOUNCED by the Aehburtoa Public to be the roost reliable Boot Shop in Ashburton Wipe fathers and mothers, if yea wish to save Money go straight to Mellor's Notfd Boot Bhop, where you will get the best value in footwear, I The f blowing are a few of our Prices ; Men's good strong 10=1 Men's Lace BootP, great value, 7s lid Girls' Shoes, wonderful quality, 10 to 13, 5^ 6d Ladies' Pretty Strap Shoep, only 6s 3d . Girls' and Boys' School Boots from 4<j 6d And a thousand other lines that cannot,be beaten for price or quality Remember, if you give aa a trial you will be convinced that MELLOR'S Zealandia Boot Store leads for value in BOOTS and Shoes. Note the address-— J- HBLLOB, ZEALA.NEIA. BOOT STORE, Tancred Street, Ashbarton WE ARE CASH BUYEKS OP PEIME MILLING WHEAT OFFICE IN AROADE; Open TUESDAYS & SATURDAYS COR^SAOKS SUPPLIED. GRISTIJNG "is"N^^T ßMEas' CANTERBURY EOLLEB FLOUR .MILLS COMPANY, D. WOOD, Manager.



DO YOU 3IVE YOUR CHILDREN———* _ —■ - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ *B" _ j-. .-,-.,- - -™— _„: __ ■ -.--- - . ■ AULSEBROOK'S COCOA. AbMigffi,a!Wft™SS?IHI BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TJIOR TURNIPS, RAPE, WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER OR9P SPECIAL MANURES are mad 3to euifc any kind 0! Soil or description of Crop, Samples of SOIL ANALYSED free of cost to Farmers asirg onr Manure For the present season an all round reduction in price of 7s 6d per Ton has been made, SATISFACTION GIVEN; EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON, II there is no agent in your district, send to the Office for Price List and Testimonials OAKTEBBUBY FBOZBNIiiIT AND DAIRY PRODUCE BXPOBT COMPANY, LIMITED, F. WAYMOUTH Secretary 139 Hereford Street:, ChrietobufC iiiiMmiiiwn .1 111111 [■■■iiiwimi I—i—m ~ ' [ r-inirn — rr~T r'TTTTT 1 SMOKE ONLY NEW VENUS. A PEBFEOT TOBACCO,



' BUSINESS NOTICES ENGAGED COUPLES TTEADS of Families, andjall who may be thinking of POEKISHIJNG OB EEFURNISHINe are advised to place their orders with as as]we SUPPLY FURNITURI FROM THI FACTORY TO THI -I—-PUBLIC DIREOf. WE make all the Furniture we Sell, and are complete House Furnishers, and in addition to supplying Furoifcace of oar own make at the lowest possible price,.we supply *PUBE SWEET BEDDING,' of the best quality, and every bit of which we can guarantee, because we have a Bedding Factory of our own, and make ail our Bedding; Prices to Bait «1I pursea. .. . WIRE MATTRESSES. Wire Mattress making is another of our industries. We »re daily producing these comfortable, durable, and hygienic mattresses at oar Mattress Factory, All prices. N.B—Oar Wire Mattresses are in use in HUNDREDS of New Zealand Homes VENETIAN AND OTHEB BLINDS. We also manufacture of the "B*st Qa*lity Only, yet oat prices are very Moderate. No beetor Blinds than ours are procurable CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, MATS, MATTING, RUGS, , BLAKKETS, CURTAINS,] Etc , Etc., we import in enormous quantities from the WORLD'S LEADING MANUFACTURERS. : We have also a Department for furnishing Ironmongery and all sorts of kitchen requisites, and a Special Department for Crockery and Glassware. A stroll through oar great Furniture Warehouse will astonish and delight yoa, STRANGE & COMPANY, OOMPLETfi HODSE FURNISHERS, Ohristrfmroh.



I II Beautiful Booklet for tin jfsßittg, I Any cyclist can obtain a copy cf our fine 32-p*ge Booklet. "ALL About DUNLOP Tyres," for „ 1902, by apphing for same. "Absolutely the finest and most interesting brochure yet given to 8 cyclists. Splendidly illustrated with cycling sketches, etc. Send your name and address to— 1 THE DTJNLOP PNEUMATIC TYRE CO. OF AITST. LTD. I 12S Lichiield ruEfcr Chri iciiukch, and at Melbourne, Sydney, AdslaMe,. Perth, Brisbane i for Opc-d, Comfort and Durability. f GUJSS. GUNS. GUNS. JUST LANDED.—SingIo nnd Doable Barrel Breech Loading, A real Good S.B. at 45*. P B from 65a upwards. AMMUNITION TO SUIT ALL. CARTRIDGES, including Eley'a Universal and Blue. Nobel's B«llistite, Smokeless, NKWCLUB. - NEW RIVAL. Powder, Shot, O*ps, Loading Implements, Gun Oases, OleaniDg Rods, <fee. LkM?%: ANO LAMP WARE. Library or Diaing Boom from 278 6d to 559; Table from 2s 6d to 30s; Call and inspect the " New Mil.lpr," ~ Hand Lamps from Is. LAMP GLASSES AND WIOKS OF ALL KINDS. OAKPBNTBB»S TOOLS Of all Descriptions at Reduced Prices, Greatest variety and Cheapest in Ashburfcon. RANGES & REGISTER GRATIS TO SUIT THB TIMES; G. MEDDINS, The People's Ironmonger, Burnett Street, Opposite Arcade j PROPERTIES FOR SALE ! T HAVE FOR SALE— SEVERAL GOOD FARMS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY Amongst Them Being 90 Acres, near Tinwald, improve* Acres, Rnaptraa. subdivided, well 1000 „ Laarisfcon, no buildings watered, with houße,fatable. black' 233 „ Mitcham Road, improved smiths shop 420  Chertsey, wail improved =■ 290 Acres, Wlnchmore, subdivided, 3000  grass land, Lyndharst house of six rooms .-... 5000 „ Hinds to Ealißg., in tueaock, 1936 Acres, Bankside, subdivided, well In blocks to pulb purchasers watered, house of eight roomsi 53  Carter's Terrace, extra heavy stable, wool shed, etc laud 330 Acres,-Mayfield, subdivided house 476 „ Sprlngburo, improvements, of 3 room', stable, chaff house nearly new, knd good 140 acres, Ashburton Forks, subdivided 200 Acres, Buccleach, subdivided, house into 5 paddocks, house, stable, and wool shed, stable; all in good chaff house, well fenced and order watered 3 Shops, with five roomed Dwelling, 962 acres, Mount Hutt good house and Tancred Streab, Aehburton stable 3500 Acres, good land, Woodstock, South 404 acree, Elgin ; heavy and light land, land subdivided, well watered; honsei 302 Acres, good land, thoroughly stable, shed'and sheep yardß Improved, Woodetcck, Southland 1800 sores, Newlands ; subdivided and 900 Acres, Falrfield, thoroughly im- well watered, Improved j good house, proved Btable, and granary 45 Acres, Tinwald 112 acres, Hinds 2500 Acree. Lanriston 87 Acres Hinds 155 „ Ttawald 80 Acrrs, Elgin 123 Acrea, Dromore 122 acres, Hinds 1180 Acres, Springburn, thoroughly im 596 acres Hinds proved, good house and all neces- 100 acres Oairnbrae eary outbuildings 600 acres R&ngitata '1200 Acrea, Dorle, subdivided into eight 1693 acres Rangitata paddocks j 12 stall stable and chaff L 250 acres Laurieton, weli.lfenced,| sub house, hut; all Bown down in divided, land of good quality, stable English grasa this year 4 roomed house.thor 400 Acres, Barrbill, subdivided ; qeven proved roomed House, stable, trap!houae, ', 500 Acres Weaterfield _ etc 1400 Acree^Coldetream, Hinds ] D. THOMAS,



FUBLIO KOTlOifi. iWIASLUW SJfcfOHXM AND Racing Club. THE Anneal Meeting, to be held »t WINSLOW or , PRINOE OF WALES'BIRTHDAY Tuesday, June 3, 1802. President—Mr Donald McLean ; Vice* Presidents—Messrs J. 0. 2?. Grlgg, ii. A. M. Buckley, W. Sutherland, L. d« 0. Malet, T. Stone, C. Dalgetfcy, £. Gates, J. Farrell, J. Stndholme, Jan., A. B. Grigg, H. Ford; G, MoEUe, W. Ohisnalij Judge-Mc D! G. Crisps Starter—Mr D. Thomas ; Clerk of the Coarse—Mr W. Huston ; Olerk of tht Scales—Mr P. OlBalloran; Handicap* per—A Committee j Treasurer, Mr W. Motherland j Stewards — Messrs W. Sutherland, W. Hasten, J. Mi Hampton, G. James, A. Wilson, Jan., J. Oaaaok, W. Thompson, J. Farrell, H, Raiuey, T. Pearoe, J« Campbell. PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and New Zealand Trotting Asao* oktlon.) I—Maiden Hamdicap, ol 5 sots; for horses that have never won a race. domination, 5a ,* acceptance, free.. Six furlongs. 2—Maiden Tjbot Handicap (optional In saddle or harness}, of 7 soys; for horses that have never won a stake; Nomination, 7s c*d ; acceptance, free. Oue mile and a half, 3—Winslow Cup, of 10 sovsj leoond horse 1 soy from the stake; foe horses that have never won over £20 In one stake. Nomination, 10n; acceptance, free. A valuable Silver Cap will also be presented to the winner of this race. One mile.*" 4—Publicans' Trot Hand;cap (in saddle) of 10 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy. from the stake. Nomination 10s, acceptance free. Two miles. s—Lady's Bbacsiet, value 7 soys; second horse to receive 1 soy j for horses thab have never won over £10 in one stake at time of starting (amataur riders). One mile and* half, 6—Lagmhor Whiter Handicap, of 5 boys ; for horses that) have never won over 10 soys in one stake at time of starting. Nomination, sa; acceptance* free. Six furlongs 7—Consolation Trot Hahdioajp (opV tlonal In saddle or harness), of 5 soys ; for beaten horses. To be made immediately after Lady's .Bracelet, Nomination, ss, One mile B—Consolation Handicap (Flat), of 5 soys ; for all beaten horses. Entries to be made immediately after tht Lagmhor Welter Handicap* Entrance fee, ss. Six furlongs



RULES AND REGULATIONS I—The meeting will be held under the rales of racing, 'f rctblng races under thft rules of the Now Zealand Trotting Association 2— JSo entry will be received except on condition that ail claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing ehkll be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, Their decision on ail points connected witb the carrying oat of this programme shall be final 3 —All Nominations and entrance fees tojejo to the funds of the Glob 4—Wlunere of any event to incur a penalty of 101 bs s—dominations for all racee, except events 7 and 8, accompanied by Fe«, .Name, Pedigree, Age, Description, and Performances of Horses and colours of riders must be in wilting, and in the hands of the Secretary, at his office, Arcade, Ashburton, nob later than 9 pat on TGtiSD&V, 20th day ; of May, 1902" ~ 6"—All Riders to wear colours, and weights in 1 rotting events to be nob less than 10s6 7 —All stakes to be paid in fall HANDICAPS Handicaps will be declared on or about THURSDAY, 22nd May, 1902 ATHLETIC SPORTS (An athletic event will be ran Imme diately after racing events Noa. 2, 3, 4, 5) I—Men's Race, 100 Yards Handicap, First prize 30s, second 10s 2—120 Yards Handicap. Jfirsb pr'2e 80s, second 10s 3-Men's Eace, 220 Yards Handicap. First prise 30s, second 10s 4—Men's Race, 440 Yards Handicap* First prize £2, second lOsi REGULATIONS Entrance fee 5 per cent on value of first priz9 The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events h Nominations, with Entry Fees and previous Performances for these events must be lodged with the Secretary, at his Office, Arcade, Ashburton, not later than 9 o'clock on TUESDAY, 20th May, 1902 ;-• Winners to be subject to re handicap* ping :' ■■■■-. ' .^2.''-■■""'■■' ;- v ; Any surplus on the Meeting sifter paying allexpenses to be equally divided between the Ashbnrton Mounted Rifles, Ashburbon Guards, Ashbarton Rifles, Ashburton Brass Band, and Winslow Spotrtß and Racing Club. W. SIMPSON, 4 303 Hon. Secretary^ Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is fnettQed especially for ceaghs, colds, croup whooping coagh and influenz). It has become famous for Ita cures, of these diseases over a large part of the civilized world. Themoßt flattering testimonials hava been received, giving accounts cf its good works j of the aggravating and persistent coughs it has cared ; of Bevere oolds that have yielded promptly to Its soothing effects, and of the dangerous attacks of croup it has cured, often saving the life of the child.' The extensive asa of it for whooping cough has shown that it robs that disease of all dangerous results; 1 It is especially prized by mothers because it contains nothing injurious, and there la nob the least danger iv giving it even to babies, It always cures and cures quickly, The New Zealand Farmers 1 Coopet*tl?« Abbociatlon of Canterbury, Limited Aahburton sells It. i Smoke New Venus The efficacy of TU3SICURA In alllang I <mv throat) complaints la undeniable, Iti touohaa the apoti' ewy Urn««