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Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICF. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. ; i. I | AVINGJust Competed Extensive i ' ' Alterations, so as to provide betuv facilities for the extension and rc quiremonts of oar Rapicily Increasing; "Trudrt. we have thoroughly renovated the; adjoining Promises, where we will carry: on m conjunction with our GFOCRRY& CROCKERY BUSINESS. A First Class Assortment, of > HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look-; n s?-G lasses and Mirrors,' Watches, Clocks, Crum Trays and Biushes, Kettles, — ; Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron, —Ena- melled and Tinned Saucepans. Boilers and, Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps m. great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers ; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils! Lubricating &c, &c.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs. All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station,' Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, poods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon - for orders. J3?* Satisfaction is our Motto. "^S£J| Stephens Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSB. B 0 G 8. |L,f ANY years since we had the pleasure IV*. to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOG'S^ BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget - compounds which, may be added to any ; ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr« 'clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food c possesses, and for which we have received .numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, Who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits* (be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, tlms farming he best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—-"Buffalo Meat," Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paid 5) SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L T WEHOUSE, LONDON, E -0. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 7&i Washington Street, New Ycsk, GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S COCOA BPEAKFAST] BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of ; digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of we\ a selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our 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 strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around|us ready toattack wherever there isa "weak point. We maj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frams.—See article m the "Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD? ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Takcekd Street Ashburtoh TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound. deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have I been deposited,up to the dabe'on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at & per cent „■>•.•■ 6or longer periods at 5J „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. W. T. Kingston, WILLS STREET, NEXT OOOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBTJRTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M. R.C. V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Clapharn Com mon, and ten years with George' Balls } M.R.C.V.S., Brixfcon, all of London and has also gained a good reputation m the Colony. 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 bsei'ved : — : ■•■'•. 1. A shoe should never be removed without first ctftting off the clinches, because by simply turning back thelclinch m drawing the'nail a piece of the clinch is often ]en m the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe conies 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 sitnptons of navicnlar disorder, tqe sole should hot: be cut. 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of ; the fo-ot, and should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a. fearful lever upon the " tendoiis: ::'' ' ■ ■ ■•■■'-■ •■■■ The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on thrf toe side of the inside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greate * Weight of the body being sustained there. There is no compariso; points of qualit \ between the hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mperted andit should be insisted upon that they b 6 oQtttsedintk«c.olonvl



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i ow-m lity j . £jl CHUI&HILL & Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility i t contain! two of the principal ingre i dients necessary tor building up the Human Frame, which are considered leficient m the above complaint's, viz., ku*)>!io>n* a ltd ■ nu: It canxot be tor highly recommended for Delica Childre l)r Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSriTITKS i.s real Brain Food, and m oases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat inquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature iVice, prepared only bj v WANN HHEMfSI HWANN UHBMIST, ,' jie Oastiglione v*atis MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m.,, 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon . days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30: a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.31\ a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m.; Methven.; daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslov, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m : Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs lays, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Watei'ton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and charged one^shilling. THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as ifc pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation it carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed m the mottle. Designed to* one use of hotels, rsstau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special term's to jobbers. Manufactui'pd by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMKS PAIN AND SUNS O 9. St. Mary Axe, E,C\, and2l, Walworth Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. . .10, LI 6 ; L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, '/Vie largest Wholesale House m the "'<>rW UKtrared Price List ippllcation. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH !! ! j HOLLOWAY'S PIUS All! JUTMBfff. THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD iSEQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the '■ Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BuWELS, j Promoting Digestion and assimilation, 'and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicdy yield to the potent free of thesa well-known Piils, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known, THE OINTMENx HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salve. Its marvellous penafcratin.; powers render, it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES 1 curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing G andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a to remove Scurf and every species of .skin disease,. The Pills and Ointment are mauufao tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for ue« m almos every language, jg^ Purchaser should look to tte. Abel va the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouaf



THOS. SEALY, '■"■ " " " "THE" OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN.! ASH BUB TON, HAS tsow ready for planting at | Reduced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consist ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported fcom England and America, and now offered to the public for the tirst time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or srcall gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of 'merit, or m any way unsuitable for cuHivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried out at considerable expense during a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony : and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. j And not less than 850,000 FovesiTrees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch,- Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, O.tk, Maple, Walnut, and numerous,) other kinds. i 3000 GOOSEBERRIES \ And Currants (very choice sorts 111 Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a , endless variety of Ornamental Trees J Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower- J ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus) Roots, and all other things usually found j m. a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and j the traded THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, j "T HBTJRTON QOTJNTY HUSTjjDIiCB, I ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 21, 1891. PATRONS—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Sdtt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-presidents—G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, I D McLean, W. C. Walker. Stkwards -~G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Rollitt Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Haxdicapper—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to reseive 3 sovsfrotn the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Aehburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft. Gin. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course anil jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B. —The winner of this race to have the option of roceiying the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsovsi no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of Id soys; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open, to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m tront of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, About one mile and a half GENERAL RULES. 1. The Co.nmittee reserve to themsc yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bal weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden m colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be m writing, and accom panied by fcts, name, a«e, and description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will bo declared on MONDAY, August 17, IS9L ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances must be made to the Secre tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, August 19, 1891. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. I'he Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, for a Trophy value 10 soys, given by the Club, will be hedl on MONDAY, Augast | 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, by 12 o'clock on the day of the Race, |E. J. I'OOKS, i 7sloi} Hou, Secretary.



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