The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON : SATURDAY^ JUNE 28, 189(3

PRICE 7 ,i)NE^PENNY



.-■;,- .*«,.■ »>^..BnUc .Notioea : [^. ASHBPRTQN COAL & FIREWOOD ,'.v ..n..jii .-.-., ..pEPOT. '•'■ :"• ' j-, k ■"■../.■■..-. ;;^t;' -:■ > ; ; f ;.'b.■.Jp;*AN, i'...:. ii y X COJa.fc FIREWOOD |tfERCHA]jrT ; OATB BB^N CHAFp& r ■;V"r j ;';;';'-';^,ETc.'ET?6:' :"; ;•' -j



--.! - \y.^^^t*■.. ■ •!■■• ' ' .■, ; »T'c>HN.'''-ik>r!ois ( ON. ;. -, r. d oiHNf U>lLoison. ! . r^^ NOW REMOVED to- the JOlt. i TOWN [HALL BUILDINGS, nd > having: had' considerable Alterations made, the premises are How Complete "for ii business.- ■■■ STOCK is large and season able and for salftat hi»;Ußuailiow. lUtes ■;: . r\ •i-i-n\\ iUw-a r'lj v. • !'.>■' <<]■' ."' ' ' ! '• j|y Bxpaiw Peommiy Attended jTo



rijl'VlßßYOJirjii should see the, following , Jli : OLJiABUIG IJNES, now being offered*at. / ;,-<; ,!;■■; ;!.,'.-<>'•_ Corner/ 1 9d; Fancy tiress Goods for -"■','" ]'l''[ ''^id^ryard. -". ;' i/3 Heavy Homespuns t for V" 4;' :r f)d per yard; v•. \ ' ; I/© I.Amason Cloth;, in plain colors fof Is per yard;l i %/Hf, ill; Wool IStripe for Is per yard. JsTTnio^ Shirting for 8d ; per >.','.■ ; '•, - .;.'•'" '-yard.'- ,-• ' • .'.:■. \ 581/ Children's Plush Tunics ;18/ Fine Serge"l?unics * haiid- ; l somely, trimmed' for d/(6d. „ i;3/^d do handsomely trimmed :.or/.v :; . for-0/6ai t "r\- r:--;: 16/6 Ladies*' Tweed Jackets V:\. ;:.; ior,.By^d : :'.;";., ;. A ; line iof impQrted^ "^Tbol, black only, equal' to Colonial ; .S/lldierlb, „ Heavy yhite Twill Sheeting. 2yds yide,, lO|d per yard. All the atx>ve bought at Special Prices and to be sold at Special Prices—an opJMjrtunity that may never occur again. \Y. H. COLLIEE, "THE CORNER."



' rFISCH'S Mail Coach runs from Alford I - "' Forest Hotel to Springburn Railway Station daily, leaving the Forest at 7 a.m. ' hd- arriving at Springburn in time-for the rain to Asbburon;' ' ' ' • : >■> ASHBUPCON HIGH SCHOOL. ■ Established 1881. T3UPILS of both sexes are taught the ■■JC/ 1 elements of a liberal education. , : , Special subjects of study may be pur sued I'where 1 circumstances require a de* ' pattufe from the ordinary school course. Head Maßter. Mk J. E. Buchasait. Ist 8.A., (London),, ; per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age... £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of agr ,L. J ' ... ... 22 0 •Music (extra)... 110 The School year is divided into thre Tftms All fees are payable in advance



" ASHBURTQN GUARDIAN/ Publiehed Daily, Offioes : Burnett, Street, Aihbarton Printing of «f«ty description, including Blllhaadß, \ MeraOs . Pampiilote Handbills, 1 invitation Oardi Menus, Race C rd JUotipt Forms, Poatera, Opera Dodgers, Mourning Card Horse Cards, : . Bftll Proframmes , Conoeit ProgrMMaw, '•;" -."!."iip'v'A' 1' ' ' ■



:-;;:. :■;/■ ABli;,.,i'.aa(RJ .GROfiER',fOR ■•■ ': S] rIA #J /Ji\' \IIIZ<INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE. 4Ai|> H 'A Afn 83 '' Aj^\ " The blendiiiß is entirely atten-; 3Sb' 7' H BOib ' # fiAwSSfflrt ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, : •^Ti" r. JL -T W-X» ,# S^fevfS \ is a Taster of great expeH- • ' i , sjf i «k ence, and ■ has had a. special '• 'IM' TI-! P '"' ''''JBr ' ' Jf--MWPsaA m trailing iv the art.". a f'riv - ■ «*N / f*"'viPVii \ "'"■■ ::i"'<i-.'iirrva«theiup * ]f n D I VJ m M /*J m -r~**. \ mI- ■..:!» liKwliasewofTaa : ■ '" *s . V^'l^ V>« "^ J^ " § t\fc *" *• jC'I -*\ •.■■»'. aiiiciinhejr; sfler it » #<c ' jfel"-ir^^lF T?\ i-'i*««'•■'■■■■ inihfcColony*" ' V\\AW ' ! S §** T^.-ilj.^J^'t' yV :.!■•! Tatter and ; '"■"' fTH6UG" #^ /*■ JS'Vij^rs! 1. *\ % PRICES' ... -;■ jaaiiS^iMtef ■ :-PORS Bif|DP TEAS. '" AUCKLANO; WE: llVcrTp^ CHRI6iT(SHURCH, DUNEOIN. • —-AGENTS EVERYWHERE. •' SOLD OT.^OTDIiTOk-BY ■■"'■. • H; M jGARSON :nd all ,tb<o. .pi^qipajl Btorekeep.eri



S(K)T|™| POfDERS CUTTING TJEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. , The value pf t this .well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested in all parts ..of the world, and by all grades!of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS 1 Its well-earned,, eixstence has iridoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due: t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefote requested to carefully observe the four- following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case the. words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY^ are engraved' on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. ' 2nd.—Each single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. . 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l|d and 2s 9d each. : j Kempthorxb, Prosser and Co.



New Zealand Kre and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. i ■' ' , . , ——:o: CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PKEMIER AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY « . ' FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. i '' als*,- ■ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THBEBEOKG MACWNHS, Ac., ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEOEGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON.



COAL. COAX. COAL. "TT7E HAVE just landed "Ex^Jessie a Shipmenc of Hourelu d Coal of ■ PRIME QUALITY, TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. - Ex Spray 30,000 ft Bed Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gates, Hardies, Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS V . ALSO,- j PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING of the Beet Quality and Choicest Patterns. LoVers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks; W. H. GOLLi°NS~AND GO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTTKTON. „



WHEAT SHIPMENTS \Xr% ARE PBKPAREP TO WAKE- LIBERAL ADVANCES, FREE OF COMMISSION ANT) INTERJECT,'bb*I> ft »H kinds of P*odnc« jiLorc? in,oar land* lor shipment t,o the United Klnedom « r the Continent. ! HAYING our owu house in Ljncon, Is a sufficient gnurtnte' that tho lnteres 1 of Clients who will entruet the shipment of their (?r»in to ne, will bo well looked af Ur. Clients may also rely that expeDscs v 111 be kept ta low be poes»ble,.«tdtho bights* market valoe ro»Used. EACH Farmer's Lot Is Bhipiad ocder • distinct ad eepßtato btana, no U lots being brtnded alike, and esoh |. v i is sold on He own mettls. Prompt acoouw WE are »lsc prepared to store grain and other Produce at Atbbnrtcn, LyDdhnrtt Lyttolto-x or Addingtcn.npm 9Uj terras, Bed make re^oD«ble Bdv«uct:» on s»n)t). FRIEDLAtfDIOS BHO6.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND offers the advantages of efficient and confidential management and provides for the administration of Estates under Marriage Contracts, Settlements and Wills at reduced Rates of Charges. Persons who are about to .marry, or who may be desirious of constituting Trusts, for benevolent or charitable purposes, should consult the Public Trvsthb, or any of his Agents., : ■ | ''" ', ' •.''',". .'. f--i'.. •' • > /!■-, ..■..-. ; Arrangements are made for the continuance of the services family ! •' Solicitors. '' ' ' . ' '" ' ■• ■* '" •■'f <'-"•'"' '• ■ - •' ■ '■'■'[ ACLAND, BARNS AND CO.yChristchu?oh, Local Agents ; Money lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. %l ' ' ' ■'■')'' The Unioif Fire insurance Company, Liiaitifi M Office, GMstclW. T r CAPITAL ... ... ... ... •:» £2,0Ck),0p0 '{<; ?aid tip ... •.;. «. jeioo,oos ! RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND -665,000 j DIRECTORSj— * : Hon. J. T. PeacocKj M.L.C., Chairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Webb G. G. Stead, Esq., Deputy Chairmani Esq., Hon. W. Rejs.ces, M.L.O L* J. Anderson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq^  . .. : . General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES i , Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. ; . . , , SwjciajO Fbatttkes : The only Institution of the kind with its Head Office t Christchurch. • • . . ■■' ■ • ' J Liberamty in Settlement of Claims - . ' \ ;;-; Rates, lowest current. , ■ ,  ' AGENT FOR ASHBURTON : AND DISTRICT, ,•, j



I AM A CASH BUYER OF— ,\ 1 . ' WHEAT,'^ ',' ■ ';■.; ;ii ' /;, /' • -■'! . ■ . . oats,';;' ■; ; ; ; ■■ t I ■ 'and ' '". [ ,', t ■' ' '' i ' - " \"1 'kye-geass ■ ; ■ " ■;..' ■;' : ■ ' ■■ in"any QUANTirr " rCORNSACKS, TWINE, Etc., ALWAYS ON HAND STORAGE AT~QUFRENT RATES. : ALBEKT ROBEETS, j : | WEST STREET,. ABHBURTON \



WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RVEGRASS, rJiAS ETC., ETC FRIEDLAKDER BROS.



WHEAT. WHEAT. "WHEAT OASHBUYEBS ROLL IT & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBXJETO N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. ■■„■- • ■ MILNER c& THOMPiON. GREAT PATENT TONING DEVICE BY WHICH A PIANO STA NDS PERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGS ARE ONCE STRETCHED 18 THE i BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEAKB. A SPECIAL First Award has juat been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the JLA. Dunedin Exhibition,— A L S 0- A First Award for Giand Pianos A First Award for Cottage Pianos,— ■ Or Three First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could he gained. The Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frame« from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hire Purchase System, &c. HM. JONES AGENT. "MITUiiEL..:. & TUtiNKK T3EG to inform the Public that, in order to bring their DEAPEKY DEPAETMENT On a level with the Established and well-known Excellence of their CLOTHING and BOOT DEPAETMEKTS, They have lately, at Great Expense and much Painstaking Care, made such Enlargements and Alterations in their Premises as will now provide ample room for their Large STOCK. , A Splendid LIGHT is now available for the Inspection of GOODS. The End of the WHOLESALE WINTER SEASON *>"'~' Has enabled them to increase their \ DRAPERY STOCK By an additional £1000 Worth of NEW GOODS, at Very Low Rates, and they have no hesitation in saying that they can now offer in EVERY DE P A X R TME N T Goodß of such Quality, Variety and Price as are-^econd to none in New Zealand, which must command the largest turnover in the district to them., 1 MITCHELL AND TURNER are anxious that the whole Public of Ashburton 1 and District should inspect their Enlarged Premises and Stock. They have therefore : decided to offer the inducement of a Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash Pur chases from SATURDAY, 28th inst. (until further notice); This amounts to THEIR GOODS being Sold at within a shade of ... WHOLESALE PRICES. MITCHELL &. TURNER: KAIAPQI HOUSE.



r"'•'' ; yuiaib.';Nbti|6fs. rt ;'„ I" 1 '.  , 'pya"\i n:!t ;;■;,..',' ",/'.. "■ ' -^ / j '■': " •■'^QKLD^.V'.'i 1 ■'•,'■": ! Any shade from Pnre White to Jet B^iack: \ of. • the ..purest JjJl. paint with»lnd.ia Rubber,; forming a smooth,-;' glossy, i firm; durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, ■unaffected; by eh&nge of temperature,; is; pprfectly waterproof, and adapted to.all classes;jof work,- andjis in .every, way a .better,,,paint, for either inside or putside painting, than any other | pain* in the world. Being from one:third to one-fourth cheaper atid lasting at le^st three times as ldngas'the 'besfe lead and oil paints.' Be sure that our trade ma.rk on every package. Prepared'and-ready for use and • sold' !by the: halloh 'only. There has never been a< paint /offered tne public that has become* so popular (ni tihe same time) and given as perfect- satisfac tion as the Rubbei?rPaint. •j! . ! /r \



', '. - ■ ' D id. G.'.S..'' '^, V", ] •": vii i ■ i MANY years sincere had- the- pleasure' to • introduce i! /to theipublitf the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS, BISCUITS[ now bo extensively used in the .principal.kenflels; of the w0r1d.,,.. ■ r;,, ,- «.,';' v.' 1 Sinoethat time we have made many im portance lmproyements in their manufacture —improvements riot of the" nature' 'of' veget ablccompounds -which may .be added to any food of a trifling' cbstj'bttt of thCtiature to produce gbod'h'ard and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which.! we: ha've 1 Teceived numerbus medals and.high recommendations, ' amongst which we may mention that* of Pro fessor Dj r-Zurn, \^ho ;after ; many, careful analysis, and experiments pronounced. these biscuits ito be of the greatest excellences and to contain double the quantity of nourish ment thatiis to be found- in ,^he;.flesh, thus farming the best and most successful food for dogsthat is possible,^ produce. i It is important to notice that every biscuit is stamped—'^Buffalo .Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of -which we gJuAMntee. Twenty shiiluigs'per c'wt, carriage paidi ', ' - 11 'SOLE MANUFACTURERS, ; W. G. CIiARK & SONS, ANCHOR ' PATENT BISCUIT'WOR^S, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY, j  ~ 754 Washington Street, : -■';'•' ; NKW YOKK. '■ " »



■&si/Qnrrawr'l w< <•> f,\^,;ecc. I it and "' Mraonly tyt?w j.^ it t0 r u F ,:IT<-rorsJ \*m. CiaciaJi»ti."*%ptifa Docatur, lit. ' oyn>#^ TmcE.- sb. |



ABSOLUTE '■' PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT .<• •; • ; ;, AND • ' SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extension of fire. i Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials ; furnished. r— —— J THE WALKER COEK EXTBACTOB. '■■ ! ' ' '_ ' ' ' i Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it , pulls the Cork the easiest, < and removes it quickest ' from the Screw. '(, ! Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed in the bottle. __ v • , i Designed tor the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons; clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the



Public Notices. '.>.'. ; ASHBURTO^ "GUARDIAN." ] DUNEDIN AGENCY. j i' TTTR R. ,T WHEELER^SteffoU Street, Dunedin, has been appointed oUr Agent,- and will be able to arrange terms" with;, advertisers for ''contract' • advertise imente.•, . . / ; ; ,i• ;;> j->



\ \/~E are instructed by Mr L. Markey* W to Sell by Private Treaty fjhe balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, in eluding a number of Brood Mares', Colts and Fillies by "Johnny Faulkner:" * BLAND & HUMPHERYSi



BLAND AND H f UMRHERYS. U BLAHD AM HDMPHBRY^ , . Hold Weeky Sales of, , T i HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, &b. j : : ■ '! '" 's EVERY SATiIJRtIAV 1-' |. ;LI,VE STOCK SALES! Every Tuesday at Tinwaldand Ashbur^o Yards alternately] •,-,' i C L]E A, RING, S AL»E S ; : TOWN AND COUNTRY' j According to arrangement. \ —We have for Sale -Privately— ; i 0,. REAPERS; AND BINDERS \ ••-.■-' '«. -.5! 1 I CrosskiU^ ROLLER, G^ASS STRIPPERS



• " ' FOR SALE. ; . -. O H.P. Engine, Chaff-cutter, 12-inch *^ mouth-piece Riddle amd Elevators in perfect working order. ' BLAND & HUMPHERYS; . ; /,



I . ]- WE have ttlaced in our ■ hands for Private Sale, ' ■■, - ' ' . A Compact little Farm of 200 Acres, situated three miles from /Town. It is sub-divided into several Pad docks, and laid down to English frasses, with plenty of Water, 'he Buildings consist of a Comfor- table 5-roomed House and 4-stalled Stable. . • , Also,^ — FOR SALE PRIVATELY— : A Qf\ ACRES at Maheno, in the ttO \J Otepopo district, well fenced and'divided into 8 paddocks, with a, w^ell built 11-roomed House, 6-staliod Stable, Coach, House, Cow Shed, Sheep Yards, 4-roomed Cottage, Blacksmith Shop there on. All in good order and' condition. The Farm has been • well worked. The half is in English grass and the balance 4n stubble and turnips. This property 'is within a mile and a half from the Maheno* Railway Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. ; . ' / " 'r' . Also, — ' . f *)A.C\ A9 RES four miles from tne Lj '3: \J Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. % BLAND & HUMPHERYS. c have been appointed Agents for < JOHNSON andCo's,:,^, ; ARTIFICML MiiTtTltE 1 ■



E. WALKER; TOOL COMPANY | THE ASHBURTON, FUENf TUBE WAREHOUSE 1 .. TANCRED STREET., r PICKFORD and UNDRILL have a large and carefully selected stock'of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ure from well seasoned rhaterials. Iron Bedsteads in various patterns. Heddine in great variety. . Special line of PERAMBULATORS, vat the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment of CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS : Very uitable for Christmas presents ; JUST ARRIVED. | Ex "WAKEFIELD." ! A consignment of Assorted , CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and,made to ,order !at shortest notice ' '; ■ : ■' ' '' '! —Note the address— T A N C R E D STREET Opposite the Arcade O. ThorntoMuJOiidley, LAND, -ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of *« ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Several Faxmi for Sale . ' ''



WE HaVE ON HAND 5 TONS ; Sample and Particulars of which can be had on application. BLAND and HUMPHERy? '■": itICT ONEE^sf \



AUTUMN&WINTER 1890- i c OUR NEW GOODS now on haiid, comprise the following :— i Fancy and Plain DIAGONAL. : ' Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. ; -j Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEAVY TWEEDS FOR WINTER AVEAR. j We have also a few FANCY WORSTED VESTINGS, very Stylish. \ TT . O -tj\ /HRAIGHEAD xi* (SZJ'-Jjj* vvraigheAd 'jAILOKS, tancred street 4 : ashbuet(6t| j



THELEkITIVB ', PECTORAL SYSUP., ' ';^^r;-:' .- '-. -'■'■::;•"}tX ' \ %: H- 1 T7ILON is nhlnfallii)le remedy jO for Catsirrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all. Bronchial Affections. ' It is for over Sixty Years pres3ribed by the Medical Celebrities.^ ». - • ! r^EORG^ PASTE EPINA L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Thioat and Chest. ; ■ BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. ] ■ REYNA'LSONS et'Co., CHBrasxs, ' , ;, 28, Rub Taitbpux,.Paris. | :



T7IEOM time to-Mm a Umlted portionoHlM 'monrl^r^tif dnttoo'df repaytneWbyfcfti !»• ■talmenta, ■pread over IS, 16, or 90 yean. Period of Loan— 4 a. d. Twenty yean ... J^tflS • , i X<(Miiurap«yftblri>rii)«UlßiaaU#)ianl^Drl» cipaJ and interest v* bottajUq]^d«^d within » given time, and. on t^noa of,k mort fovoonbl* . , chat»oter y prewnt tntrtad ■tfTwaUasrtd ictttau andothen., / f^j f . ( - i. t: j,, £ jJ{ 'nhS'ff' - , The borrower may, before In* «xp«ry of ttas fall period, redeem the loarf/wlfc orSHthort notice, on termii which can be ascertained at this onice, or at any. of.the officetpf thit Denartment, wbere aIRO forme of application cah btTobuOned. For full particular! M^toiloaDV.'appljl to tb« ; Head and branch Office* >ud Poet Qfl|oaay -. ■ 111 " ■ ' Cointoitoloner tad QoriXetauyt FARMERS OF THEs CHERTSEY , :, ;. /ri .l M ' Have much pleasure) in. Bt*ting itpat my tender' for "the "CHERTSE"inDIP has been accepted,,and that,}! wtflufe MURTON ANnttWto^^SPREAUEIV^jDIP through out the season? ,.; ;T, ,7/ ■> ,i, H ] ,<,,(. A. r~ ; ;My man will *be at the Cherteey Saleyarda every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and i FRIDAY,7 -diving 'the,, Season commencing |MAiEICH i9th',>pm;B;o ( ;clock.t^l'4:" , Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t ' Aril, IJd to 14th May. ,-,,, r / "I wburd'Wirdngly *dyui& Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with Mr McD^welli,<Sh%t^yp W W Ashburton.



STEEL PENS ,!„;-,■! / ARI/THE {BEST;. UT '■:,; ■■■ ■y ; ..,-". ::-w:». f Y7 ,■- Though 1 iniUated by ( nian.y, surpassec! by\ .., . . none 1." 1. .""'..**:! ; - .LEVIATHAN RAILWAY JTEMPEb ■ V," '<'\\'" 'AtfCE,HOTEL./''' //•-■- ; "' ■ (Opposite'theßailwaV'Statioh)  ; '■ ; DtJNEDIN: • •''•■*' *' \ -' ..."■ ,'• r.n:,-:> \. . ,iW- :* MRS S2LK, PROPRIETRESS > : 'T'BISi very popular! EsfaibKshifjeiitf con «- , timies to afford very.; kuperioc *ccpm lnodatioiv. to* tourists rand others;, whp idesire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with, - Very Moderate Charges. ._ ._l^ The --1:- :v.-vr:'n-—.' <<".):. ■■.'■■>e^as as the "i:i:'i.'- " ' 'i ic, .•■■'. ■:.! !■•:■ it.»'pprsonal ; supervision of , Mrs =, Silks -.: • TJie hoilse is situated" within, ;a" fpwiTaitut^B,wal^,of'the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. - '--;''. f TOBINE OF; IRON -T)TT'f <! • «v .'■'.'.• , :-»'i«iljjy'O-'.- A PPROVEDby the Academy :of Medicine • tx of Paris, ."r rt p«y" tJp.Ily rocommended bp the Medical i" '.'■•• ■■; ■ <-'i -! i<! World for, Scrofnla (Tumors, King's ( Evil, etc.), tho early stages of Cqnstunption, Coiifitiiutional Weakness, Pooniess* of: Blood, an^ a stimulating ■ and ' regulating' 'its course. None Senuiue unless signed , VRl.vir-.rrV. 10. rr.pTSir.aTnrto.JV.n-. ' . , ■»<>'■.■ i.;. l):..j_:.- :^ :.:.-i Li., siimis ilirougli but the Colonies. t , , ( -_ , Ujlll>' "TT^OR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world P v famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse-the blood from all impuiitios^rom - ivrhatever causes.' arising:^ iFoW scrofula sciirvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all< kinds its effect's afe'm^vel lous. Thousands":of 'testimonials.: RSol in bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemisfc and patent 1 medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and"; Mid land Go'unties Drug Co,, Lincoln' England



FOC CbyGHS,: COLDS,.' t|ronci&fcs ; Asthma,- Inflnenzivj |Consumptaon, &c.. , ' f,.-.) V ii i ,i,./,; j;.. j/'» KAY'S ■ Comppund j, Esse.nc^, of Lin seed Ainseed, ''Seheg^", "Squill,, Toin,'etc.,{With Chlorpdyne.! f ' i"/;-i^ E AY'S'Compound, expec (; torant,- for Roughs, jcolds and chea C'liiplvn^s. '"•';.. '•/{" I (Vi:ii>-,i;;iil. for Cpughs^and _I'\. C ■!.!- i- \ .iU-iily .serviceable,for Horses and-Cattle. -,■ •, ■ ■;,. TT^AY'S Tic Pills, a specific ihNi/urj*lgia JIA. , Face-ache, etc., ,Contains Quinine Iron.etc-  , ; ,.- v.; . r , , r .,t| , Sold Everywherejj,.  Sole Makers— ' ' ! : , KAY, BROTHERS, Lim., .  ,,.. Stock ort,Epgl,, ( --V



G W; TAYJjOE <fc CO- General Auctioneers, Land and , Estat * ' ' - 'Agents, '-'A [ 20, Cbllins Street, ;West, w\ RE prepared to- .undertake Sales o £jL v Freelield^ Propeiiyi'- Household Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods: li otfrunrci^Ved sale.. Monthly list'ofi Property fbrlsalo, or to let, issued;free, :Loans, negotiated, \l)!«enteosroprcsentpd insurances effected, char^i' lii'idciMtc syilluniuiit-s pi'i)in]il. Land sales cor.ducfcedi'.'"/ ■»> '.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. PAID-UP CAPITAL' .:.' £5000 DEPOSITS of '£5 and; upwards? re f;ceiyed a^ the; 'following;»rates of interest:— '_"-'; •""' <' '* >^'V *"""v» At calTor 3 months ' .:. ; s*per cent.' Six months '■ ,'..; ";.■..msß^,v ?»j-l|"'v-^ Longer Periods...' '•' ;.V r; 6";! ;; * \ '. ■ , •' ' ' > 'M ';',•"' '*:"':?M^V i - ..,!**!*»;»!":• All information' on applictitioh 1 o  .„ .^: ■■{ , • ',/n'l m't .!«,*>; -iii, - ,' EDWARD STEPHENS,v . " ! '" [■' • ■- • ' "<!;". ;i^lManager. r fii e—Tanarecl Street ■ •/ •; ' >.. *i . *~ NE' B*c.x /of, ; ;Ckrk'a, JS^IJPiIId "fa.  .' warranted' to',cure." all ft:6m ihe urinary; 'organs/in' either ' sex (acquired oi: /constitutional),'' gravel- and pains in the tack. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes'4s'Ckl each, by 'all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietorsj,Tlie'ijihcoln and Midland Counties' Drug Co.,' Lincoln;' Englaadj For &&lo by the wholewlejHouees. ,