TFTtt ASFTBTfRTOy GTTAttDTAIT FRIDAY. SOVET&BKR 7 1890

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SUITS TO MEASURE rPHE Largest Stock, of X TWEEDS ever shown m ' Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Come and sco the prices, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDEBS BUILDINGS T3. ALCORM ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. R 8. BEAN Has secured some of the celebrated KAITANGATA AND SHAG POINT :I Cheaper and cleaner than Newcastle R. S. BEAN, West Street. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHUROH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON on dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. *9J* OIOOftBB tflfiU «*«< isA *K& WOETB HOLLOW A TO PILLS & JNTMENT. 'ijiHIB UNIVERSAL MKDIOIHtf IS * HOUSEHOLD nKQCISITK KTlftt VHKBB. THE PILLS ?n?t?f the Blood, tmpiirt tone to ifa* Xerwr** 73tet««, »rid act mott jK>w«rWlryet »abthi<vl^ "on tbt LIVER AND BOWEJ S, Promotfng DigMtidtt awl Auirnation, ml <mdowiiiß the vhelt bodily fame with Strength *nd n?rr, Ntrvow Hwidaebm, Tremblings, with Laasitndt and C«wr» Debility quickly yield to tit* potent r orct o the«c well'Vnown Pilb, aad 'hey ue "* T-tvtllea '-n theii eficaeV m all 1 !SMAL« COMPLAINT 8:,. Removing all obitractioni, «W bkMfat oimplti and boils better thaa tny othi ' ♦awily nwdieinc, known. THB OUST»fis!rr HAS A WORLD. IDR R^PIJT/ITT^ It heal* evwjr k ot Sorai UJoer «»4 Wound, more oortatnly thsib *ny othv^nown »Its, Iti manrelloms penetratin< powv*\ render it inr*!uahJe m all THROAT AND CHEST DSFASBS, C«uvj Broochitw. Qttin«ey», Ba Jk^uim, redncintj Glandalar Lamm, claaiitc andt healing Absceuu apt yjatwl**, sad <<n lUeviatiD'e tht cscrucintiqtr totWjw ol RHB^MATISK, COtftj . And Neuralf^. 4 is -MMitpfuuecL . It —•» fails to cmove Sc«fta»d every >peciin nt nV|t disease ": ' . ' The Filh anl Ointntit an iwawlactwt at No. 8, Nev Oxlord street <lat» 533 Oxford street London), and**?, sold by *ft vendor s of Pattst Unas thiewbwM tK Civi tdWocld. D so .»> 'v i;e r :'ti f> '-.fv l*i -HP" Twrc hf-.wrs. .}if,i.ld V» L. : t> ,'1« ■m °. t -n<l Tores. T* -i« *' '' ' . »i\\ " OKiZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCT J_J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From toe fo mule of Dr O. Revell. The beat son for rendering the skin white and sof Sweetly and refreshingly scente (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza- Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths, Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extr fine, m boxes, 6 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality rose tea, white heliotrope, and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay; Oriza-Acidub'ne—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Orusa-Scotch-Lavender —Sprigs of Scotch lavender flowers'; a rich toilet water. Eau -de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water. Oriza-Water —Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne* Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract. for preserving the teeth and sans m good health and preventing «tcay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powdtr, for whitening the teeth witkont affecting the enamel. ' *; Ess - Oriza - et - OriM-Lys—'Perfnaiea to 'scenting Unen and the hahdkerchie without staining. ; Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed; for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk>—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, ' removing red spots and preventing wrinkieß on the face. ' Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios)—Fe* producing a beautiful white'com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth! Orizaline-Colorante (th 6 best hair dye}— For instantaneously dyeing the. hair to any shade, and with no danger to health. In boxes/ each with bru«bei comb, prospectus, and bottle \• wr m boxes, the bottle only irithon .'. accessories:. ■{'>'" '■■ -'■. Ess-Oriza-Incolore VibteMie ole y, most exquisite. perfume, quite a nosegay of violet*, ! ■ Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bob quet of the flower ■ w~~GItAI?£FUL—COMFORTING EPPS'S"CQGOA UPEAKFASrr. BY a thov«ii\gh knowledge of the ttutura Jaws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition,. and by a careful application of the'fine properties of wel selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided oar breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. . It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until sirong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of sub aladies are floating around us ready to atta wherevw there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well satisfied with good food and » .properly nourished frame.—An article m the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or . milk. Sold m \-Xb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES EPPS and CO., HOMGEPATIO CHEMICT, LONDON, ENGLAND.



W. T. Kingston, WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLER ASHBTJRTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Cornelius Saunderson, M.R.C. V.S., Clapham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls, M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London; and has aleo gained a good reputation m the Golony. f ■ j- • Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge; the following standard rules will always be observed:--? , % ■1. A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch m drawing the nail a piece of the clinch ii often left m the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. •2 The frog and bars require no cutting m a ' regularly attended foot. And m a healthy foot where there are no symptoms of navicular disorder, the sole should not be 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of bhe foot, aud should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons . 4. The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greater weight of the body being sustained there. There is no comparison points of quality between the hand-made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe mof a coarser material, softer, and is imported, andit should be insisted upon that thtjy be not used m the colony jTme"s"pain and s« : m8 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FREE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasoiilable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House inthe World II ustrated Price List on apylication. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. KEATING'sJ POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING S POWDER. fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS {MOTHS, BEETLES, [mosquitoesl harmless to animals. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS. BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS {MOTHS, BEETLES, [MOSQUITOES, but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS. BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES MOTHS m FURS, and every other species of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their 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 m Tins only, ■ - KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, T^oth In appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal m thread worms. It is a perfectly sate and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children Sold inTinsiby all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London*!! ■ ■ ' ■ '*.



CI.O. ! OB CANTERBURY IMPORTING COMPANY HAVE opened up a large supply of Seasonable Goods m those central premises m East Street, formerly occu pied by Mps John Ranger (next Brooke, chemist) where they will Sell for Cash Cheaper than any house m Ashburton. Groceries and Teas Of all descriptions, and guaranteed only of the very best brands and qualities will be kept m stock, and every chance taken by purchas ing m the best markets and for CASH to break the record for quality and lowness of price. GLASS ~~ CHINA. EARTHENWARE For all household purposes m great variety and lowest quotations. Note the address— - C.I.G. EAST STREET. _ ■ 1 ttJXITTEETa AITHQUTTCETH , CHRISrCHGRCH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashel and High streets. Q "V|"ye"rs and no, * SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin and Westporfc TTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple Set —Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natubal, Durable, Comfoktablk Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al« most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra, eeor charge, Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, We fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe; Fee for Administration, os. , Extraction, 2s 6d. I Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by j other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost • .



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W. H. COLLIEB " The Corner," IS NOW SHOWING A'.GBAND ASSORTMENT OF SPRING Sc SUMMER DRAPERY, DRESSES m all the new colors SUNSHADES of all de^. riptions ZEPHYRS m plaincplors and checks Light and Dar PRINTS Silk and Fabric GLOVES Fane APRONS RIBBONS, HATS, BOYS' and MEN'S CLOTHING. The addition of my new Show Room enables a fine displ*y to be made: of the Latest Styles m Millinery, Trimmed and Dntrimmed, Flowers, Feathers} Dust Cloaks, Corsets, &c, and is placed under the management of an experienced Milliner from Christchurch W. H. COLLIES. "THK COBNEB.' WE ARE CASH BUYERS ALL TIMES OF WHEAT OAKS BARLEY* RYEGRASS PEAS] \ :— SS— ; ■ ! ' WE HAJVE FOR SAIiE ARTIFICIAL TURNIP MANURES. JTRIM>LANJDER BROS. PUEE TEAS STANDARD TB A S MANDFACTURKTD BYRMACHINERY UNDER EOROPEAH SUPERVISIuKj THE CEILON ANBJNBIA^ TEA AB6UCIATION JbTD,,' COLOMBO, CALCUTTA PRINCES STREET, DLNHDIN % ONE^TRIATi SOLICITED. JOHN CV. RESTELL SOLI < AGENTS ASHBURTON j IMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. HAVING purchased the TIMBER BUSINESS of .Mb Jomn G. Restbix, we have amalgamated the same with our Business m East Street, where Both will be carried on conjointly ; —ON SALE— 300 casks best Portland Cement 15 Tons Galvanised Hoofing Iron, 1© Tons No. 8, 9 and 10 Fencing Wire, 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, It %m Sheet Lead, 2 Tons Sheet Zinc, 50 Boxes Sheet Glass, 5© kegs Wire Nails, all sizes, I©© Drums Baw and Boiled lin seed Oil, % a Tons Genuine White Lead, 1 Case MandeVs Oak Varnish. MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. < KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W. BL Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASKBtrRTOISr WHEAT WHEAT "WHEAT CASH BUYERS ROLL PT & .CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBPIITOK, Aam still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market rates Flout, Bran andSbups always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller proeons Fhortesh notice *D ~X^4- 'mmStilmi W\TCU and CLOCK JttODt, K^S5Sa MAKER» JEWKLLB! E ' *• muiray JH^R Ashburton ALAItGE and Taried Aawrtinea* of New Jewellery, Pl»t« Ac. A mamificent Stock of Watches and Clocks, aft prices waring fr«m a few «MUli«gs to £30. Erery Watch «r Clock s«ld wiU be guaranteed. I »»ke a *p«*d lme, c High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Wowhops tjuder My perwwul s upeti»tendeiice •ftsMes all werk being turned out promptly and m orat-class condition . EVERYTHING SOLD WAR* VST 5



JSIMfiIOK Bl« ffl, SPRING MEETING. Wednesday & Thursday, NOVEMBER 19th and 20th, 1890. President—E. G. Wright. Vice-Presi dent —John Grigg. Judge—Matthew Stitt. Stewards—C. W. Purnell, E. G. Crisp, W. B. Denshire, Hugo Friedlander, J. C.-N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton D. Thomas, and J.M. Tweed. Treasurer —David Thomas. Clerk of Scales— R. Friedlander. Clerk of Course—A. Hewson. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. Starter—David Thomas. PROGRAMME, f AoDroved by the Committee of the Canter* bury Jockey Club.) First Race each day to start at 1 piin. First Day. 1.— Handicap Hurdle Rack, of 45 soys the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdleß, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. j 2. —Maiden Plate, of 20 soya. For district horses, three years old and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age One mile. Entry, 1 soy. 3.—Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 70 aovs; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomi nation, 1| 'soys; acceptance, 1 soy 4,--WiNDERMERE Handicap, of 30 hoys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole.of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entry, 10s. 6.— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b penalty, One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 7.—District Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Winner of Windermere Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomi nation, 15s; acceptance, 10s. vSegond Day. l.w-DiSTRiCT Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Diitricfe horse only. One mile and a half. Over ss flights of hurdles about 3ft. 6in high. Komination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. i 2.—-Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of I 50 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, Isov; accept ance, 1 soy. 3— Disposal Stakes, of 30 boys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to goto the funds of the Club" Weight Bst, any overweight to be I declared Three-quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s. I 4 -Winchmore Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 sots from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15ss, acceptance, 10s. s>.~ Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys, the second horse to receive 5 »ovs from the stake. Winner of the A.R.C. Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s (.—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the *take. District horses only. Winner of Winclunore Handicap to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 15s. acceptance, 10s. 7,— Flyino Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing* No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision 011 all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that haa been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20th, 1890, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period ! Five per cent will we deducted from the 1 gross of all moneys payable m accordance [ with this programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entranc fees x, Co to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion, and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November Ist, 1890. WEIGHTS Handicaps for the first day's races will be Eubliahed on or about November 10th. [andicaps for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock m the evening »f the first day's racing. ACCKFrANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's handicaps and entiles for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November 15th, 1890. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps and entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 6 clock m the evening of the first day b races s G, BISSET ■ '' 3<cr«



The Clydesdale Howsb Springhanky By Young Banker (imp.) dam Farmers' Lass. Will stand at my farm, Fleminjton. For fees, apply to P. Hyland, Groom m charge. Grazing free to January Ist, 1891. Every care taken but no responsibility. o{fes7 JOHN GRIGG. WOOL WOOL WOOL ! " '. , T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on the «nsumg WOOL CLIPS At the Lowest Current Rates of Interest GEORGE JAMEsbN, Ashburton and Rakaia. 9319 "SHAG POINT COAL. rpHIS silperior Coal, for household _and JL steam purposes, can now be obtained from Messbs J. G. Restell, W. H. Collins & Co 4 and R. S. Bean m any quantity. Special quotations for truck oads. This Coal is perfectly safe m using, leaving no live ashes or soot, and is very cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. W. H. WILLIAMS, 10§18 Manager Shag Point Mine. Sporting.



TllO TRAVEL m the Ashburton and JL Surrounding Districts, and Stand at Cookson's Stables. , The Carriage Stallion Bobbie Burns Bobbijs Burns is a dark bay, standing lfii hands high, with fine symmetry 'and' splendid action, and is well suited for getting -weight-carrying hacks, carriage horses", and horses suitable for the Indian Re-mount Service. Bobbie Burns, by Young Detractor, dam .Jess, by Ttisman. Detractor, by Traducer, dam Enieline, by .Sleight-of and, junior. , ! .Bobbie Burns Avon tv o first prizes at the Timam Show, against all comers j first pi jap at Oamavp against all comers, ed second against *' Berlin,"at Oaniaru, 88. He has also proved himself a sure foftl-getter, I Miss Cave, winner of the Miutlen at Lancaster Park Trotting racek, is daughter Bobbie Burns from W!aira-tou. He is ive p'f: several, npted trotters £3. Groomage tae, 5s payable t- •. -^rviee, All demands payable to r™ o^ January, 1891. F^Sai,^^ Groom m, E. COOKSON, Ashfc^ft 



To Stand this Season and Travel the Wakanui and Rakaia Districts. Th»3 Purebrjed Clydesdale Stallion Sir Archibald SIR ARCHIBALD is a bright bay, six years old, stands 17 hands high, was bred by Archibald Yates, North Loburn, sire Chieftain, Chieftain's sire, Prince Royal, was imported by John McKellar, Esq., Doyleston ; Prince Royal's sire was old Prince Charlie, imported from Scotland to Victoria ; old Prince Charlie by Farmer. Prince Royal's clam, Blossom by Bothwell, imp.; Chieftain's dam, Jess, bred by John Deans, Esq., Jess's sire by Prince Charlie, imp., Jess's dam, Madam, bred by John Deans, Esq., sire King Fergus, imp. Sir Archibald's dam, Baroneas, bred by Archibald Yates, sire Baronet, imported from Scotland. Baroness's dam Empress, by Campsie III; Empress's dam by Napoleon. ; As will be seen from the above, Sir Archibald has descended from the; best strains of blood on the dam's side that has ever been imported, and Baronet was the Jpng of sires. Sir Archibald possesses ex ceptionally good quality, with plenty of hair of the right sort. Terms : (Season) £2 Each Mare • £3 Guarantee. Any other terms as per agreement. ! CHARLES BAYLIS, 10J34 Asht urton.



TO TRAVEL ASHBURTON, WAKA NUI, WATERTON, FLEMINGTON AND WILLOWBY DISTRICTS; The Thoroughb Bouser* RQUSER is a Grey Horse standing 16 hands, by the renowed Messenger (sire of the Lad, etc.), clam Kate O'Sliane, Caledon (imp.) ; Kate O'Shane out of Laura, by Emigrant (imp.), out of a daughter of Spaewife, by Skeleton (imp.). ROUSER is the she of Mexico, winner of many races;, of Balderdash, who trotted 3 miles m Bmin 42secs, the fastest record for a three year old m New Zea land ; also Miss Lyle, and other grand trotters. , : , Terms: Season, £3, payable Ist January; guarantee, Ist July, £4 10s ; groomage, 6s, payable first service. First owners responsible if mare changes ands. For further particulars, app y to Groom m charge, or 0 43 J. PORTER, Ashburton.



I T STAND THIS SEASON, 1890-91 At hi s Owner's Farm, Donnybrook, Methven, (And to travel the Methven-Rakaia Dis tricts, The Thoroughbred Chestnut Stallion, Harkaway HAUKAW4Y is a beautiful chestnut, over 16 hands high, and grandly proportioned. HARKAWAY, foaled m rßßfr, bred oy his owner; by ■ Johnny: Faulkner, one of the best racehorses that ever? trod the turf of New Zealand, and whose sire, St. AlbanS was sire of Tasntan, Maltia, Sheet "Anchor, Blink Bonny, Stockwel!, Wimbrel, Lady Betty, and other famous racehors while on the dam's side, Harkaway's pedigree contains some of the best blood ever imported to the Colonies. HARKAWAY will serve a limited num ber of mares. Terms : £4 4s, half guaran tee ; £2 2s, payable January Ist, 1891; £2 2s, payable August lat, 1891; groomnge fee, 5s ; payable at first service. Good paddocks for Mares at 2s a week ; every care taken, but no responsibility. SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, 10+33 , Methven.



mo STAND AT OWNER'S FARM X AND TRAVEL THE WAKANUI RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON DIS" TRICTS. THE Purebred Entire Clydesdale KELVIN KELVIN is a bay horse by Prince Royal imported from Victoria, dam Bess, by Napoleon, imported by the late John Nimmo Esq., to Otago. Terms—Season, £2 10s ; Guarantee £4 45.; Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particulars and cards,— johSFgilmour Proprietor, o§3B Wakanui. TO TRAVEL THE WILLOWBY AND ASHBURTON DISTRICTS. The Clydesdale Entire Horse Young Beaconsfield Toiing Beaconsfield is a dark bay horse, with black points, six years old, by Lord Beaconsfield. Dam by Old Major, im ported, by F. H. Brittan, Esq., of Avon side. . Terms : Guarantee, £3; season, £2, payable Ist January, 1891; groomage, ss. For fuf ther particulars apply to H. GRAYBURN, Proprietor, Willowby.



pEUIAiiLV AUTHORISED WHOLE l ALE AGENTS FOR NE tf ZEALAND MESRSP.HAYMAN&CO DUNEDIN CHRISTCHjRCH, WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND The above carry a complete Stock of H. B. KUGELMANN & CO.S STANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemists and Storekeers all over the globe. ocal Agents for H. E, Kugelmannand Co.'s Magnetic Remedies — These Goods can be procur,1 * ,tom th following— ASHBURTON—C. M. Brooke, Chemist; Jons Orrand Co., Merchants RAKAIA—C. Hardy andCo.,Merchants fHESE unrivalled Herbal Medicines 1 are universally acknowleged to be the best m the world. Tbey arc quite different to all others know, being absolutely unsurpassed m tneir uiversal excellence. They are absolute specified for those complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from oison and all Mineral drugs and are ttite pleasant t6 take. THI BALSAM OF PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases. As Bronchitis, »sthma, Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever, Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapse of the Air «,ells, Induration of Lungs, Congestion o Lungs, <fee., &c. It is the only medicine known ,to mankind that will c mpletely cure consumption m its early stages. It is composed of choice fruits, flower seeds, gums, balsams, and herbs. It renov«it*s and fattens the weakest constitution, alike of young or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take» and causes an immediate, improvement m all who take it. Sold m bottles at 2s 6d, Is, 6s, and 10 "THE BOOM OF THE COMING CENTURY.' H. E. Kugehnann's Electric Essence.— An external remedy for all pains or aches. Nothing like this has ever been known, and nothing else will ever equal it. If you liave a rheumatic or gouty pain that you do not care about, obtain a bottle of this Electric Essence and it will make you happy. Use it for sprained backs knee joints, all swellings, dropsy, back ache, sciatica, neuralgia, weak spines, umbago, contractions, lameness, cramps, quinsy, mumps, diphtheria, croup, and for all pains and aches. Never be with out it for snake bite, and all bites of insects or stings, and for burns, cuts, and If SU^SmS 7 W OIHT MENT AND ANODYNE EMOLLIENT This is undoubtedly the finest Pharma' ceutical Product of the century. An immediate cure for chilblains and frost bites. Nothing hitherto known can ompare with this Ointment for its marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will cur© all eye diseases, as sun Wight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter or . qumpiy blight, inflammation of eyes and Uds, chronic ophthalmia, and all and every eye disease; and as well it is the a and nicest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings o scorpions centipedes, spiders, etc. and for sor throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy etc., it 1« simply splendid. All weak nervoua persons should use it to rub well m down the spine and on the stomach. We guarantee that all who use this once will n»rer be without it. Sold only m jars at HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. Thi unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment ever elabo rated ior curing old sores, bad legs, ulcers, fistulas, piles, bleeding eruptions of the skin, broken chilblains cuts wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is Id 9%A HERBAL MAGNETIC TONIC LIVER AND STOMACH RESTORER. For all liver complaints, biliousness jaundice, congested liver, enlarged live «nd spleen, languor, drowsiness, pams between the shoulders, chronic indiges lidn and all utoAach complaints, heart mini, flatulency, liour stomach, vomiting of food, loss of appetite, sick headache, nervousness, nervous debility, prostration -anfltlie convalescing stages of all acute diseases. Sold m bottles at 5s and 10s THE NATURAL LECTRI BLOOD PURIFIER. This 1 medicine has m equal for all blood And skin diseases, perfectly free from mercury, arsenic, and all mineral drugs. Never fails to cure the worse forms of scrofula, scurvy,, eczema, itch, ulcers, abscesses, sore legs and breasts, and' all diseases having their origin m the blood. It wiU work wonders m every case, with but exception. See handbook Prices 4b 6d, 6s 6d, and 12« 6d each botde. THE FLUID HERBAL LIFE. This is the soul of plants, an- absolute specific for chronic neuralgia, faceache, toothache, tic doloreux, swollen face, gumboil, and earache. Price, Is9d and H^RBAfMAGNETIC LIVER PILLS These Pills are unrivalled, arid snpenor to all others for all liver troubles, bilious ness, costiveneas, giddines, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. They are composed solely oj the vital properties of herbs, coated and tasteless. At Is 9d and 3s each. These should be kept m every house as they area sure cure for number- TI^CHILDttEN'S VITAL ESSEIS CE This w a liquid food medicme, prepared and adapted exclusively for permwntly removing the fti mente and diseases o infants and'ehiidwn m every oounnry and climate. It gives life, energy, health, bone iiui muscle to the frati wfcl wasted infant, and will restore thetaaith, tffrHty, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, tewad, or «ickly child. Being pleasant to tak*, U> is readily t»ken;byalL Sold m two size only, price 28 6d and 5s each, with our guarantee attached, without which it can HERBirMAGNEMGABTHMACURE Tain unrivalied .Herbal Compound is undoubtedly the best inhalent m all Aathmaticalcomplainis and difhcult breath ng as dry asthma, huroid asthma, spas m«Uc asthma, nervous asthma, bronchitis, This is a mostWul little remedy of a ,cry untiorm and positive character. It Wbeen devised and used for many years for colds m the head, catarrh i,i the nose hay fever, ozeiin, Jiasal polypus, and .all Mtructiansin the iiose and nasal pa;* fa'ges Sold, at 2a, ss. : Hl-.-jfc KUGELkANN & GO CLE PROPRIETORS] . tfANOTACTUREErf ™ ELECTRIC AND TK FRIBTAK-r MEDICINES. Distillers of Essential Oils and Medic Liqueurs, &<!.< «£•. FOURTH AVENUE ]S>W V CITY. U.S./ Austmlian Head Office and Wajv-iioti^' 72 and Ij4» William street, Melbourne y Victoria '" , Plantations and Reducing Establish* | menfc- at." Mount Paradise, ' Gembr of Gippslahd.' Don'b fail to read our de sciptive Handbook, mailed free to an «h? ;*or ma I c upon appliratjon