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..-. IhtfilircrlleCaic. ' Dunbdin, May 7. In the Ginger Ale case Mr Carew gave judgment for the defendant. , ' ■ |Colonl<ftl Bank . '« f > On dit that Mr Beal severs his connec .'''.,' iion with the Colonial Bank shortly. ,-, Dtßthfron I»floew». * Inveroargill, May 7. ; : Wong Chong, a Chinese digger at ; , Skippers, has died of influenza. :',-'.--.. She Bmllio., . , r ■ The fact has just come out that two of the sailors who took part in the alleged improper stowing of the Emilie deserted, v, and it is stated that they are still in the •;*■ ; district. ' It is quite possible that a > further inquiry will be made. ■ ■;,-.... •; - -, ftfclp Arrfr««t '"•'■■ Port Chalmers, May 7. '. Arrived—Hudson, barque, Captain Kemp 122 days from Glasgow.

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(Received May 7, noon.) :V THE BALANCE OF POWER. • Berlin, May 6. In his speech at the opening of the ' Reichstag, iihe Emperor said any dis placement. in the balance of power , would endanger the equilibrium form : ing the essential condition for the maintenance of peace.

RECONSTRUCTION.

, . . London, May 6. The company of Dalgetty and Co. is being reconstructed.

THE WELSH GOLD MINES.

Mr, William Pritchard Morgan has conpelled 70,000 shares allotted to him in his great mining concern.

(Received May 7,1 p.m.) LIVE STOCK RETURNS.

f ."I":- ' Sydney, May 7. , The stock returns for the year show the number of horses to be 430,000 being an increase of 19,000; cattle 1,744,000,. an • increase of 118,000; sheep 50,106,000, an increase of 3,603,000. ~,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1890.



T. Bullock. ' I LENDERS are invited for the lease, IJ- for 3or 5 years, of R.S. 28837 con taming 304 acres 2 roods, CAIR? KHAE, the property of W. H. Wynn-Will ams Esq., Christchurch. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned i on or before MONDAY noon, MAY 12th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ! T. BULLOCK, 5*16 Estate Agent. \ Acre together with 5 COTTAGES £j : East Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has, received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, May 10th, on account and by Order of the Mortgagee Lots 74 and 85, each containing 38 perches, having three frontages, viz., on East Belt, road in a line with Grey Street, and Green Lane on which is erected 5> Cottages.



Inspection Invited. Terms to Suit Purchasers. Sale at 12 Noon T. BULLOCK, 5|21 Auctioneer. SATURDAY MAY 10th. "* The unsold sections in Block, known as Savage's, Hampstead. "Vi~R T. BULLOCK has received in -13lJL structions to Bell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, the whole of the unsold sections of this Block viz :— Lots 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, each containing \ Acre fronting Trevor's Road Hampstead. Also Lot 4 containing i Acre corner section, fronting Beach and Trevor's Road. Persons desirous of purchasing a small paddock near Town, are invited to inspect these, and attend the sale.



Terms at sale. Sale at 12 noon, T. BULLOCK, ---6+17 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 10th MAY. ACRES WHEATSTONE. MR T, BULLOCK has received in structions from the Proprietors to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, 41 acres 29 perches being LOT 10 on Mb Grigg's Survey Plan, lately in the occupation of Mr P. Tully ; it is fenced and cultivated and small Cottage thereon, well situated fronting the main thorough fare to Longbeach.



All arrangements for the production of Little.Lord Fauntleroy at the Oddfellows' : Hall on Monday night have been completed, - and Mr Joe Brown, the agent, has, therefore, been able to proceed to Timaru and Oamaru ', toprepare for the Company's appearance in those . Little Lord Fauntleroy ;is ;f described 1 as a beautiful poem of childish love, truth, arid purity, charming in it 3 sim plicity, .fascinating in its gentleness, and . grace of motion, touching in ita sincerity and fdelity. to nature, and appealing to the tenderest feelings and purest emotions of man and woman with a force that is irresist able, and which is productive of results not .to be lightly estimated. The season of the ,-. Company at Christchurch has been pheno . monally successful.



LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. fnENDERS are invited for,—  Deepening Drain on Ford's Road, about .120 chains. Specification may be seen at our office. Tenders Close on MONDAY, May 12th, > at 12 noon. , .., C. E. FOOKS & SON, ! -.6+44 > District Surveyors. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. t; fT\ENDERS are required for sundry 1 works at Library Building for fixing ■ Jubilee Clock. Plans and specifications •at our Office. Tenders with deposit of £3 until 4 p.m., MONDAY, 12th inst, at Town Clerk's Office. C. U. FOOKS & SON, 5 38 Architects & Surveyors.



Liberal terms of payment. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 5*20 Auctioneer.^ p. Thomas SUBDIVISIONAL SALE OF PART O F THE CELEBRATED WESTERFIELO ESTATE. 1150 AC ES CHOICE LAND TO BE DISPOSED OF. I HAVE been instructed by C. G Hawdon, Esq., to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, The Undermentioned FARMS OM2OOD LAND, NO. I—Containing 272 ACRES, well fenced and subdivided, with large Plantation (forty acres) in the centre of it. NO. 2—Containing 560 ACRES, with splendid improvements, farm build ings very complete, well fenced and subdivided, with frontages on three roads. NO. 3—Containing 125 ACRES, re claimed swamp, very rich land, would make a splendid Dairy Farm. NO. 4—Containing 175 ACRES re claimed swamp, well fenced and subdivided. NOTE.—Running Water in every Pad dock in the Block. Inspection Confidently Invited. Terms—One-third cash; balance, three - years at 6| per cent.



A A ST. JOHN'S LODGE, NO. 1858, E.C. fpHE MONTHLY Meeting of the JL above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, TO-MORROW EVENING, Bth ijaat, at 7 p.m. , ' Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A. VESTY -461 Secretary. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A ; PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. ITREPHENA BUTLER, of Ashbur * ton, spinster, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting of the Licensing - Committee for the Licensing District of Ashburton, be holden at the R.M. Courthouse on the FOURTH DAY of June, 1890, apply for a certificate authoris ' ing the issue of a Publican's License, for ''-& house situate at Ashburton and known as Butxeb's Family Hotel, containing twenty-nine rooms, exclusive of those re quired for the use of the family. Dated the Seventh day of May, 1890. ■ '" " TREPHENA BUTLER. E. G. CRISP, * 5*51 Solicitor.



Also, — I THE WELL-KNOWN 'barford estate Containing 9aft n acres of choice land Subdivided into 20 Paddocks, with running water in every one. Good Plantations. Land excellent, either for cropping or grazing. Large area now growing good turnips. For particulars, apply D. THOMAS, 95 Ashburton.



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Under the Direction of Messrs Williamson, Garner and Musgrore. Business Manager ... Mb W. A. Jinkins Agent inAdrance... Mb Joe Brown. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. MONDAY MAY 12th. *t I FILL be presented Mrs Frances iW Hodgson Burnett's stage version of her beautiful atory LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY. The piece is produced by Special arrangement -with Mr George Wother 'Bpoon, representing the authoress and Mr Weßley Sisson, of New York. • - Little Lord Fauntleroy will be enacted by precisely the same Company engaged in its original production at the Princess Theatre, Melbourne, and now touring ' New Zealand prior to their reappearance in Melbourne in this delightful play, which has everywhere been received with' overwhelming success. Prices: Reserved seats, 4s; second seats, 3s ; pit, 2s. Plan of reserved seats at W. Zander's, Tobacconist. 5t49



1Q SHILLINGS REWARD. X OST from Hinds, aged bay Hack, J_J switch tail. The above reward will be given for information that will lead to its recovery* McKENZIE BROS., 5 47 Hinds. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS FOR 1890.



"VTOTICE is hereby given that a copy JLN of the Electoral Rolls for 1890 of the various Ridings in this County, are [on view from 27th April to 15th May, 1890, at the following places :— Wakanui Riding, Schoolhouse, Wakanui Ashburton  Upper Ashburton Road Board Office, Tinwald. South Rakaia,, Road Board Office, South Rakaia. MtHutt „ Road Board Office, Lismore. Rangitata  Road Board Office, Methven. Mt Somers  Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Upper Ash burton  Miss Bishop's Store, Store, Alford Forest Road. COPIES of the above Electoral Rolls are on view also at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, during office hours, during the above stated period. All appeals against the above Rolls \ I must be lodged at the Resident Magis trate's Court, Ashburton, on or before I 31st day of May, 1890. I " BY ORDER, F. MAINWARING, * Clerk. Aehbwton. A ril 22, XB9O, 4*17



EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR. CLEARING SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and STOCK of FANCY GOODS. SATURDAY, MAY 10th, 1890. BLAND AND HUMPHERYS have received instructions from Mr A. Cook to Sell by Public Auction at the Auction Rooms, East Street, all his valu able Household Furniture including Sitting Room, Bedroom and Kitchen requisites, -I Grand BOOK CASE nearly JL new . -i Tricycle. " ROYAL SALVO " ' Balance^ of Fancy Goods and Stock on hand. Without reser.ve. . Sale at 11 o'clock sharp. £EA#D & HUMPHERYS, £J52 Auctioneers.



SPECIALLY AUTHORISED WHOLE SALE AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND. MESSRS P. HAYMAN & CO. DUNEDIN, CHRISTCHURCH, WELLINGTON, AND AUCKLAND. The above carry a complete Stock of H. E. KUGEJjMANN & CO.S STANDARD HERBAL MAGNETIC REMEDIES, Which may be obtained from all Chemists and Storekeepers all over the globe. Local Agents for H. E. Kugelmann and Co.'s Magnetic Remedies— These Goods can be procured from the following— ASHBURTON—C. M. Brooke, Chemist; John Orb, and Co., Merchants. RAKAIA—C. Hardy and Co., Merchants



pi TpAWCIT "P) 0D s ] SURGEON DENTIST, (Formerly with A. W. Chatfikt.t>, Auckland.) —CHARGES— , Ordinary-Extraction 2s 6d j Painless 5s Od Stopping 7s 6d Full upper and lower set of Artificial Teeth 10 guineas, and *11 work ' equally moderate. —CONSULTATION FREE— All work done by him guaranteed to fit and look well. A»dress :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer East Street. Private Residence, Havelock Street Opposite Presbyterian Churc O-| TO O A PER DAY to by cW.L di/tfc made by persons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Any one can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publi cation circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us a once. Address Stinson and Co., Potrtland, Maine, United States. WM. SPARROW, TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER VABT CTUHET



npHESB unrivalled Herbal Medicines X are universally acknowledged to be the best in the world. Tbey are quite different to all others known, being absolutely unsurpassed in their universal excellence. They are absolutely specific for those complaints for which they are specially prepared, and are free from poison and all mineral drugs, and are quite pleasant to take. THE BALSAM OF PARADISE For all Lung and Throat Diseases. ' As Bronchitis, Asthma, Wheezing, Coughs, Colds, Fog Fever, Sore Throat, Bleeding from the Lungs, Tightness on the Chest, Inflammation of Lungs, Collapse of the Air Cells, Induration of Lungs, Congestion of Lungs, &c., &c. It is the only medicine known to mankind that will completely cure consumption in its early stages. It is composed of choice fruits, flower seeds, ■ gums, balsams, and herbs. It renovates and fattens the weakest constitution, alike of young or old. It is exceedingly pleasant to take, and causes an immediate improvement, in all who take it. Sold in bottles at 2s 6d, 4s, 6s, and 10s. "THE BOOM OF THE COMING CENTURY." H. E. Kugelmann'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 have 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, lumbago, 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 scalds. Price, 3s 6d and 7s. H. E. KUGELMANN'S EYE OINT 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 compare wibh this Ointment for its marvellous excellence, elegance of com bination and superior effectiveness. It will cure all eye diseases, as sun blight, sandy blight, watery blight, matter or humory blight, inflammation of eyes and lids, chronic ophthalmia, and all and every eye disease; and as well it is the best and nicest thing possible for fly bite, mosquito bites or stings of scorpions, centipedes, spiders, etc., and for sore throats, coughs, mumps, quinsy, etc., it is simply splendid. xYll weak nervous persons should use it to rub well in down the spine and on the stomach. We guarantee that all who use this once will never be without it. Sold only in jars at 2s 6d and 5s each. H. E. KUGELMANN'S HERBAL MAGNETIC OINTMENT. This unrivalled Herbal product is un doubtedly the best ointment ever elabo rated for curing old sores, bad legs, ulcers, fistulas, piles, bleeding piles, eruptions of the skin, broken chilblains, cuts, wounds, etc., etc. In jars at Is, Is 9d, 2s 6d, and 5s each. THE HERBAL MAGNETIC TONIC LIVER AND STOMACH RESTORER.' For all liver complaints, biliousness, jaundice, congested liver, enlarged liver and spleen, languor, drowsiness, pains between the shoulders, chronic indiges tion and all stomach complaints, heart | burn, flatulency, sour stomach, vomiting of food, loss of appetite, sick headache, nervousness, nervous debility, prostration, and the convalescing stages of all acute Sold in bottles at 5s and 10s each. THE NATURAL ELECTRIC .BLOOD PURIFIER.



This medicine has no 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 in the blood. It will work wonders in every case, with out exception. See handbook. Prices, 4s 6d, 6s 6d, and 12s 6d each bottle. 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, Is 9d and 3s per bottle. HERBAL MAGNETIC LIVER PILLS These Pills are unrivalled, and superior to all others for all liver troubles, bilious ness, costiveness, giddiness, indigestion, wind, and heartburn. They are composed solely of the vital properties of herbs, are coated and tasteless. At Is 9cl and 3s each. These should be kept in every house, as they are a sure cure for number less ills. THE CHILDREN'S VITAL ESSENCE. This is a liquid food medicine, prepared and adapted exclusively for permanently removing the ailments and diseases of infants and children in every country and climate. It gives life, energy, flesh, bone and muscle to the frail and wasted infant, and will restore the health, vitality, vigor, and plumpness of the weak, diseased, or sickly child. Being pleasant to take, it lis readily taken by all. Sold in two sizes only, price 2s 6d and 5s each, with our guarantee attached, without which it can not be genuine.



THE ASHBUETON FUENI TUBE WAREHOUSE I TANCRED STREET. ! "OICKFORD and UNDRILL have a |JL large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ture from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads in various patterns. Bedding in great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, just tho thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment of CHINA, ' GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS V9ry suitable 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 —Npte the address— TANCRED STREET Opposite the Arcade : AUTU MN & WINTER 189O OUR NEW GOODS, now on hand, comprise the following :— Fancy and Plain DIAGONAL. Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEAVY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. We have also a few FANCY WORSTED VESTINGS, very Stylish. HJP-r- TP /^RAIGHEAD , OC JQi, V_yRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, .; ASHBUETON.



HERBALMAGNETICASTHMACURE This unrivalled Herbal Compound is undoubtedly the best inhalent in all asthmatical complaints and difficult breath- ; ing, as dry asthma, humid asthma, spas modic asthma, nervous asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, tightness on the chest, catarrh, hay fever, colds in the head, &c, &c. Sold at 3s 6d, 6s and 10s. HERBAL MAGENTIC SNEEZING POWDER. This is a most useful little remedy of a very uniform and positive character. It has been devised and used for many years for colds in the head, catarrh in the nose, hay fever, ozena, nasal polypus, and all obstructions in the nose and nasal pas sages. Sold at 2s, ss. H. E. KUGELMA NN & CO SOLE PROPRIETORS. MANUFACTURERS OF ELECTRIC AND PRO PRIETARY MEDICINES. Distillers of Essential Oils and Medical Liqueurs, &c, &c.. FOURTH AVENUE, NEW YORK CITY. U.S.A. Australian Head Office and Warehouse, 172 and 174, William street, Melbourne, Victoria. Plantations and Reducing Establish ment at "Mount Paradise," Gembrood, Gippsland. Don't fail to read our Des criptive Handbook, mailed free to any ■ address or may be had upon application,



IF YOU WANT GENUINE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY W. W. SPENCER'S HE is now offering the best value ever had in Ashburton. A large and well assorted stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS Flannel Is a yard. I Good heavy dress tweeds all colors B|d per yard. j Winter Homespuns 7^d. Cashmeres and Merinos in all colors at very low prices. Blankets, in grey, white, and blue, al very low prices. Quilts, calicos, flannels, hollands, and shirtings, Cheaper than ever. Double width white sheeting 7|d. Mens, boys, and youths suits. Sox, shirts, and hats at prices before never known. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS. The cheapest Boots and the Best Boots ever had in Ashburton are at W. W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE. Men's Bluchers 6s lid. Men's shooters 10s 6d. Children's patent leather slippers, shoes and boots. Extra value very cheap, lhe best school boots for boys and girls in Ashburton at W. W. SPENCER'S AUCADE, ASHBURTON,



1 A LL ACCOUNTS due to me must be XJL paid to me or to Mr J. C. Corr, Solicitor, Ashburton, on or before the 21st DAY of MAY instant, or legal' pro ceedings will be taken to recover the same without further notice. Dated this 6th day of May 1890. JAMES GUDSELL, Grocer, &c, 5 46 Tinwald. i , : A» jft b 0 vJP Q ft BAKER BE. S., Builders, Undertakers, etc. Corner Wakanui Road and Cass Street (Next Central Hotel). Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory, HAVELOCK STREET. 290 (Next the Court House.) |



.If"* V. : ' 's JOHN -fIyfOISON OHN JXLOISON HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS, and having had considerable Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for his business. STOCK is large and season able and for sale at his usual Low Rateß. gg^" Repair? Promptly Attended To. JOHN MOISON



MILNEix <& THOMPeON': GREAT PATENT TUKM' DEYiGE BY WHICH A PIANO STANDS PERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGS ARE ONCE STRETCHED IS THE BEST PATENT EVER DISCOVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEARS. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the Dunedin Exhibition, — . A L S O ® A First Award for Gland Pianos. ■ A First Award for Cottage Pianos, — ' Or Three First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could be gained. The Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hirei Purchase System, &c.' the Union Fire insurance Company, Limited Head Office, CMstctorch. CAPITAL £2,000,000 PAID UP £100,000 RESERVE AND RE-INSURANCE FUND £65,000 DIRECTORS,— Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Chairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Webb, G. G. Stead, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Esq; 5, Hon. W. Reuses, M.L.C. J. Anderson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq., General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES^ Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. Special Features : The only Institution of the kind with its Head Office in Christchurch. ' " Liberality in Settlement of Claims. j / Ra""gs, fhe lowest current. ' AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, JOHN G. EEST.ELL ; WEST STREET. 4 4o



TK7B AEK BUYERS AT ALL TIMFSS OF WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY HYEeRASS, PEAS, ETO., KTO. I FiiXir.DLA.EDER BROS. WHEAT" SHIPMENTS TTTK ARE PREPARE!* TO WAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES, FBBB OF COMMISSION AND INTEREST, ngulcst all kinds of Pfodnco placed la onr haaor for shipment xo the United Kiußctom or the Ocntlne-u. HAYING our owu hont« In London is a anffiaieat guarantee-' that the Intereal of Clients, who wtil entrunt tho obipment of thoir grain to ne, will bo well looked af tp.r. OHerte may also tdl? that expanses will bo kept »s low as poaalbla, and the bl^ha* coarkot v&iae realised. EACH Farmer's Lot is ahJppod nador n distinct and separate brand, " no in lots being branded slika, and et»ch lot ia aold oa ito own merits. Prompt acc:n:) j Sales as in the past. • WE ate alac prepared to etoro grain and othot rroduoe at A.inbnrton, Lyndhani Lvttelton or Addlngtcn apoo o»By torons, and make ro«on*ble advances on *amj.



FRIEDLA^DJiiIt BROS. ~ iJSIOW LANDING <M»udiGr*h»m" 20.000 Feot DUTCSBTCD KAURI T. &G. FLOORING U> T, & G. MATOH LINING AMD BOARDS. EX "Spray" 30,000 Feet SPLENDID RED PiNW. EX "Zlor" 20,000 Feet MA^NIFIOBNT WHITE PINE! FLOORING, LINING, AND SHELV FROM HAVJSLOOK. IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE WEBTPOBT, ISfBWOASTLtf, GiiiiY VALLSY ANP MOUNT SQM&BS COAX. W, H. COLLINS & CO, Timber and Coal Merchants ASHBUETON. ABUNDANT OKOP3 OV GOOD WOOL, OF TflK BIQIiBST MARKET VALUE FOR ITS CLASS, SJXSURIiD BY THE USE OF little's patent sheep dip (NON-POISONOUS.) ATiYA^TAGES OP LIT iLE'S PATENT FLUID DIP :— IF PROPERLY USED nocordlni? to the lostjuoilons, tt Is the boat, tbe m> tffectual and most valuable Dip kaovrc-.



IT IS NOT POISONOUS to animals, there fa therefore no dangar of poisoning Horeep, Sheep. Cattle or other animals, by the Dip draining on iba grass or herbng ■ ; thtre ia no danger Id lesvicg it about in the way of children ur others j nor la thjro any danger of wholesale polaoninp, from neglect, acoldeufr, or design. ITS KFFEOT UPON Tttifi WOOL ia exceedingly imporUDt to WoolgrotrerH. Ii apidly taoce&aos the vatao ; It ioaa cot arrest tli'o growth at my time but promo uo tha natural accretions, and inorojusea the weight, of the flaoco ; It does not ettila or dlocolot the wool, nor Uke oct auy of tha yolk, but; la at all tlaioa the beot Dip for the wool that o»n be mod, IT IS CHEAP and repays itself tenfold to tho eheep-o;rner. IT IS EASY TO USE, requiring very little proparatfon, qjlxeß'lnnlnntly with aold wttor, leaven no nedinaom. wo ocura. no waste. One gallon of Dip to 100 gallons of water—tha vva&h is thc-u ready for uae. ITISSAFS, While Poleououa Dlpn can only be aged with oautlon upon theop, thti Dip may be used upon all aulnialis: Horece to kkll Icatcta and the manga ; also Doge ror tbo B»me putpone ; also for extiertnlnatirg inseotß, end allaying ell Irritation of tbe kn of Dnl<y Cittle, Oilvss, Plga, etc., for which purprse it la almply iuvaluible. ~ ■ FOR SCAB, MOB, TICKS, and Ineeate of all |klndß,git ta|»J mo 6 t| effectual Dip, i d thoroughly reliable at all ttmea, and in all cllmales. LITTLB'S PATENT FLUID DIP hau a world-wide rppatatloa of^the fblghest vosatble obarnoter. I? has received morn GOLD snd SILVER MtCDALS snd other AWARDS OFffyOELLKNf a AND MERIT thta pejhapa all tha other SheeplDipi ■ at togaobet'C •-t. n I. _ i jij ;/LQBKT FOE ASHBUIiTON COUNTS UEO. JAMESON



ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ "P EA N, D. -Dean, OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CHAFF ETC. ETC. C. M. BROOKE PRESCRIBES FOR LA GRIPPE, COUGHS, COLDS, And other Common Ailments. AND in future will be in personal attendance at "The Dispensary" from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and from 7 to 8 p.m. Sundays—Afternoon, 2 to 3; Evening, 7 to 8.30. The Ashburton Doctors prescriptions accurately dispensed by C. M. BROOKE. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. A Large Stock of the best COD LIVER OIL, CHEST PROTECTORS, and other Requisites for the season. ; Orders by Postjpromptly attended to. G M. BROOKE THE DISPEXTSAR ViY i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. JA , /"CLOTHIER has!for • /. \-» V^ 1 Sale—Best N;ew 'castle, Westport, Grey Valley, and Mount Somers Coal, 'Firewood and Stakes. Prime Oaten Straw and Sheaf Chaff, at shburton prices. ; ; - !



1 om**\ J^^^^^ —NOTICE— • ■.:.;■ I HAVE pleasure in announcing that I * have appointed Mr J. Quinn, Watch maker, as sole agent in Ashburton for. ■ my Improved Pebble Spectacles. Signed 10 15 WM. RICKETTS STEPHENS BROS. NOW having opened their Establishment . IN .''■'.'' ';'• \ ■-.'■<- - - f. BURNETT STREET. , !; Beg to intimate that they have been:. < so fortunate as to haye secured , ''\,~:< a egular supply of .:.* }, -. BUTTEE & CHEESE j FROM the well-known Dairies, o Messrs Small, Wilson, and Horsey, so customers can rely upon getting their choice from any of those Dairies which we consider are equal to any in Canter* bury. ■ ; We also wish to draw attention to our , TEAS, which are now just Blended, and ;> we would like anyone who loves'ftreal ,: good cup of tea to call for a sample;' We have too inaddition to the above a Very ; nice assortment of \\] ,r CROCKERY :£i ■ ; AND . ■ -■ ■;■ ■: -,V GLASSWARE ; BRUSHWARE I ETC., ETC. : : And any goods not kept Stock will i . quired be procured promptly. Parcels ; will be delivered and Customers waite* ■■.)" upon if desired. ; t;; STEPHENS TJROS , ; TEPHENS JJROS, Burnett Street.



IRONMONGERY. ', JOHN O lilt & CO Are Offering ; SPECIAL VALUE FOR CASH: Prior to their Annual Balance, j AND Having Large Stocks of Lead' • ing Lines now landing,' Purcha sers will save from 10 to- 20 pe. cent 12 cases new Bedsteads at all prices Guns of all kinds, grand value 10 cases Sporting Powder 15 cwt Shot 4 cases Fenders from 6s to £5 50 sets Fire Irons from 5s to 30s ' 4 casks Holloware and Kitchen Utensil 3 packages Lamps, Globes and Chimneys 1 case table and pocket Cutlery, grand value 3 casks Plough and Trace Chains 100 drums Raw and Boiled Oil 2 tons White Lead Paints and Varnishes of all kinds ' 5 bales Wall Paper 50 Register Grates from 14s 6d, 6d to £5 Ranges and Stoves of all sorts 20 tons Bar Iron 1 ton Bolts and Nuts all sizes 4 packages Wringers and Mangles ■ New "Home Sewing Machine" best and simplest .'. \ j Leather Portmanteaus and tr elling i Trunks Leather Belting 1-Mn to 6in Manilla arid Flax Rope, l^in to 3in 40 coils of Plough Line 2 cases Sellar's Mould Boards Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, all sizes 3 casks Buggy Springs and Axles 40 kegs Bluestonc 75 kegs Wire Nails 20 kegs Fencing Staples 40 coils Barb Wire 2 bales Seaming Twine 1 case Babbet Metal 20 bundles of Spades and Forks, &c, 4 packages Screws, Locks and Hinges 4 packages Saws, Chisels, and Planes - 6 cases Picks and Axes 4 cases Gorse Knives 8 cases Axe, Pick and Hammer Handle 1 case Hammers VALVOLINE, LUBROLINE, CASTOR, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, andNEATSFOOT OILS 2000 yds Galvanised WIRE. Sheep NETTING. The simpliest" and most economical fence for feeding off turnips. d oh n \J R & (X) V_yo..



JOHNOBR&C3* i A RE offering special value in '; v, xjL ' ' ■■..-■• _"_'. "V SUGAR ■ ■ ■.-' TEAS. '/ . ■'.•• ■■ <;;^ . ,-•";" '■-' ■•'candle* 1 ; "' "."."'.'!'': ; v soap '-; FLOUR OATMEAL . ; BACON & HAMS ', i CHEESE GENERAL GROCERIES [ pf f\ CASES Light of £he age KERO ' fJU SINE. The best in the mar keb and GUARANTEED not to explode >5 CHINA GLASS and - - , ■'; EARTHENWARE i Some New and Choice GOODS. " ? J. ORE & CO.; TO LADIES WHO WOULD DRESS ■'; FASHIONABLY AND WELL AT THE SMALLEST PO k SIBLE COST. ; "TNSPECT the New Dress Fabrics, Plushes, Ulsters, Ribbons, Gloves, - and Feathers, latest styles, now on View at "THE CORNER." V' - w Stock o Flannels, Blankets Flannelettes, Hosiery, Men's and Clothing. "' .



GO TO .ITCHEIJLj <X» XURNEXi TANCRED STREET FOR BLANKETS ' '", • - -FLANNELS ' " DREBS TWEEDS HOSIERY CLOTHING ETC., ETC. A SPECIAL LINE OF MITC|HELf fr mURNER'J ITCHEIL *» 1 URNER Q TAKCRED STREET. LONGBEACH^OACH. /"\N and after Monday 21st inst., the above coach will leave Ashburton for Longbeach at 4 p.iri in place of at 5 p.m. Arriving at Lonpjbeach at 6.30 p.m. dwly. 411



The Soundest Yak OFFERED. Wrr /jollier 4 Jll. VOLLIER. (tTHE CORNEH." WANTED KNOWN TMMENSE arrivalsof NEW AUTUMN _L DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, ex Kaikoura, at ANDREW ORR'S. JD OR MANTLES, MILLINERY, and SLoe DRESSES see A. ORRs New FOR WEDDING Outfits, Family Mourning, and General DRAPERY go.to ANDREW ORR'S. ',' IVTEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.— ±N ANDREW ORR is showing ex nctly tho same Goods in Roslyn Worsted Dress Tweeds, as exhibited at the Exh bition, also Blankets and Flannels. QAA PAIRS of BLANKETS at /i\)\) Old Prices, contracted for when wool was Cheap.—A. ORR. BOOTS, BOOTS, for Variety Quality, Style, ami Make Ladies', Children'^, and Gents' Boots g at once to ANDREW ORR'S. 1 f\f\ EMBROIDERED ROBES ! \J\J Select from at ANDREW ORR'S' No two of the same pattern. -