The Ashburton Guardian.

Ashburtox : Saturrday, October 17, 1891.

VOL. xih. no. 2489.

MUCK: ONE PEIOfY.



Business Notices. "TpOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, _O Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, &c. ' . ■. . - - ■■ ; ' KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Tolu, et«., with Chlorodyne. T7"AY'S Compound, a demulcen f expec _Ou tornnfc, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints ■ ' ; EAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. *T7"*AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inKeuralgia x\. Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron, etc" . ' .. " ■ T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, .JLj an agreeable aperient. /'"IOAGULINE.— Cement for broken \^J articles. Sold Everywhere. . Manufactory, Stockport, England TjiOß tlie Blood is the Life. Clark s world JP famed Blood Mixture, warrantedto cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever causes arising. For scrofulla ecurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and I Is each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid Hand Cwttnties Drug Co., Lincoln England TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]£d to 2s 9d of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions , "KSTiox cf Clark's B 4*l Pills v war ranted to curs all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (aequired or constitutional), gravel and pairs m fcho kick. Guaranteed f*"oe : from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by »U chemists and patent medicine vendors Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England lor sale by the wholesale Houses. IIIWS WORM TABiETS A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m •ppearanoe and taste, furnishing a most »ereeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins by all Chemists ■. .-■ ■ ' .-•' • ' PROPRIETOR: THOMAS KEATING, London. Expor* Chemist awi> Drproist IT EATING'S POWDER, ~" T£ EATING'S POWDER, %T EATING'S POWDER, IV T^ EATING'S POWDER, |^ EATINGS POWDFR, | 'V EATING'S POWDER, | IV ( BUGS, j FLEAS, KILLS] MOTHS, BEETLES, I.FLIES. TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, IT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, O ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS- MOTHS, BEETLES FLIES, but is unrivolled m destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, MoSQUITOEL, and ewry other species of The Public ate Cautioned that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m Tina only. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A HITIMELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins, b/all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine _rV. of Paris, are especially recommended W *he Medical Celebrities of the World for 3croful» (Tumors, Kipg'a EviL, etc.), th« ef*rly stages 6f Consumption, Constitutional We*koess, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancafd, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paria. j Sold by Druggists and Chemists through, ottti the Uoloriic* ' r- LENITIVE PE&FORAL SYRUP. HTjTLON is an Infallible remedy i) for Cutarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections, It is for over Sixty Yba«s prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOtfrVEJS PASTE ' OF ~Ei P IN A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBO? is proved to b§ eftpa.cioms( against Colds Ifervous: Coughs, and all irritatioßs of th Thioat and Chest,, MEW ABE OF IMITATIONS. REY3SAL SONS bt Co., Chemists 28. Rub Taitbout Pabts. B. B. 8 F, V M O U 11 BURGEON DENTIST, •Ijj Colombo Street (new B,uiltli«ls,' s nea Cqrngr-^f Cf^oucester Street.) Established ... ♦•• ♦•• 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, §s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending. AKTIFJCJAL. THJET3. The charges fqr artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances •»» cases preeent, fr _uch materials as patitnte prefer. , Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adiminiatered when required. Attendance 10a.ra.toep.nl



MR S. B. SEYMOUB, SURGEON-DE NJIS T OF CHRISTCHURCH, Will, VISIT ASHBURTON n dates to bo announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST THE STANDARD -Fife &c Marine Insurance j Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shabeholdebs. CAPITAL -£1,000,0000-STERLING. "EIIRE and Marine Risks accepted on all -*■ descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity oir Perhojss Holding Situa tions OF TEUST GtJARASTEIed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ash burton. SUITS 70 MEASURE ■ i. ■. ■■' . rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choosM from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see th« prices f r ashburton clothing Mart. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS T?. ALCORN Lto town and country ladies Mrs Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to • REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. "J A DIES will find the Stock very I J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, 0 H Jl I S T C H U R 0 IT. IITUTUAL ' T.IFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, iB9S. TNTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000. T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. ! CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Atshburton. READ "THE MIBROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Sccial, Politica Literary, and Dramatic paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIPAY Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, U1 TO O 1 PER DAY to be BZf"l -c& T made by persons of either sex, m their own loialities, at work tor us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and m s ructions mailed free. Now is the ti-n don't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinwon and Co. Portland Maine United States _, .. thFart needlework and FANCY DEPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants'CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by improved Knitting Machine, Agent fqr Mesdames Weigel and Butterick't} put paper patens, .and foi the Eplipse Dye Works. Registry Offlc or Servants.' EAST grRjFT^jgTBURTON__ unireruil American



Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Streeh, Ohristchurch. LADIES, qONSULT BR T. EASTOE ABBOTT ' TOT! ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT on . ' ■ : ■ - ' NERVOUS AILMENTS ANO DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. Consulaf ion hy L'*tteb Fre Address—l 9 Quean's Walit, Melrourna GRATKVUL -COMFORTIN* I EPPS'S COCOA. i»PKAKKABT BY a thorough knowledge of the imtural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of wel selected cocoa, Mr Epp3 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 b*> built up until strong enough to resist even tettdency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundjus ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well fntified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—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 CCJt HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ENGLAND ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Omices—Takcred Street Ashburtok rilO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY OH DEPOSIT li> 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 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 month.s at 5 per cent „  6 or longer periods at 5^  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. 10W VITATTfY" DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility Xt ontaine two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., ; Fhoxphorus and Lime. It cannot be tor ii ghlyrecommended for Delica Childre , Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSTHITEB Lj real Brain Food, and m cases Muscular and. Nervous Exhaustion has *cquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's piy nature Price, Prepared only by SWANN /H HE MIST WANN UHEMIST. no Caatiglione Paria ~~Wk PERFUMER! 11, Placed© la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j ' ■ ___. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented ,(rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza- Velonte, exquisitely per* fumed for the toilet and baths, Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, S cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. J, Onza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. Aqua-Oriza —New toilet, water, refreshing to the skin. OrizatHay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. , Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets, Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs or Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet Avater. 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 gums m. good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for; whitening the teeth without affecting ; the enamel, ' Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for soeuting linen and the handkerchie without staining, Oriza-Oil—^-Variously perfumed ; for ren • dering the hair s,offe and brilliant, and preventing it fypm, falling off. Ori^Lacle (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenoias) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion, with tb,e clea.tfn.ess a^d velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye)— fox frysfantaneously dyeing the hair ft} any s,ha,se and with no danger to health, In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories Ess-Qriza-Incolore Violette of the very most exqujisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets, Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou <^uefcofth«ifl<wef J



Business Notices. "Though imitated by many •arpassed I none > LKVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. ■'-;: (Opmwite the Railway Sto ion) dunedin; : MRS SH-K, pltOPßlßTitfc^ THIS very popufcr Eateblialiinent ooi tinnea to nfford very wapeffer accon modation to tonrwta Mid others irho desit the GOMFORTS of HOME, condone<l wit Very Modemte Cbargm. "\ i SOMERSET LIVERY BTJjBLBS f JOHN NEWMAN, PaorwteToß. —• — i THESE old established and • 3favorit< central Livery Stables krs now ii my hands, and it will be my constan effort to again bring their business int< he front rank, and make these stable* what their position and acconnhodatioi warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County, Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, jetc., al alwa on hire, with skilful drivers read the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for WSedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are" guaran teed every accommodation at fcha lowest current rates JOHN NEWMAN,, ■ _ . ■ ' . Proprietcm Sporting, lljiljpfili" SPRING MEETING. Wednesday & Xliur^day, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. President-E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vice president—Chas. W. Purnell. Judge— Mattliew Stiti. Stewards—o. W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlander,' E. Gates, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, P. Russell, and D. Thomas. Treasurer—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Scales —R. Friedlander. Handicapper— J. Cresswell. Starter—D. ThomasJ PROGRAMME, (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. I.—Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse 5 eovs from the. stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 soy; > acceptance, 1 soy. 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 sovs^ 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 100 soys; second horse 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 2 eovs; acceptance, 2 soys; 4.—WINDERMERE HANDICAP, of 30 SOVB ; second horse 5 sors from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs* Nomination, 15s j acceptance, 10s. s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Entrance, 10a, 0. —Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s ' 7.~LONGBEACH HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Minimum, weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I.—Lagmhor Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina-' tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept ance, 1 soy. 3,— Disposal Stakes, of 30 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 Bsb, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. Entry, 10s. 4.—Winchmore Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. s.—O?en Welter Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept*: ance, 15s. 6.—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 7^ —Flying Handicap, of 40sovs; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 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 on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20, 1891, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the game period. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with this programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to. the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, aoeom panitd by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrij) tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than a p,m, on SATURDAY. October 31, 1891. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on November 12. Handicaps for the second day's races will be published at or alwiit 8 o'clock m the evening of the tlrst day's racing. The winner of any handicap after the pub.lioat.ion of''the weights to carry 71bs eJctriT^ ACCEPTANCES for the first day's handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, November 16, 1891, Accept auoea for the second day's handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. EDWARD SAUNDF.RS, > Secretary.



#5y Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow,] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR BAsii'lA*** # /fl\ \w.Z,IHDUSTBIALOAZETT* VV*V ■ VMfM # ||rafuso» % d«d to by Mr. Nelson hiaiscH "^ Z&iSsSam %*•■'«> >s a Taster of great ezperi ... ..._ M /iBBEEirV % ence, and lias had a special IN IHE M A4"t^3Ehk % •racingin the art." . w U W 1 # «*ss*P3HSfik \ » port of all purchasers o£Te« .■* "*• m go rMSfe^n-A % as theaiticlethey ofler «• , M gff fTSmTS^H *\ % superior to anything wa C\f W WIF L^BraaUTsK %havesaeninthisColony." **«»* I/i <BBs\ V*s2A— Uv* 1^ #<5» '^Mgt^ailT , <P\ fessional Taster «no THOUGH #^ 1T(HP!I TjTS|''f" Blender." PURE BLENDED TEAS, AtIOKLANTI, WELLINGTON, CHBISTOHUROH, AND J3UNEDIN AGBNTS EVEBYWHEEE. H. M. GARBO7sr, AGENT SIEEOMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS / ■ ; FOR ■' ; ■ ' '.'■' ' ■'■;• - ■ CHILD KEN CUTTIXGf TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. 'I . The value of this -well known Family Medicine has been krge'y tested i-u all parts of thetrorld, a.id by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some I of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl aS | to; have deceived jnariy purchaser. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caiitW against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe' the foui following important characteristics, without which none are genuine r— Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST WAL "WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet, 2nd.—Each singfo 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.-—Th» manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey, Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is Hd and 2a 9d each. - - . Kempthorne, Pbosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED , 1859 CAPITAL^ONEMILLION. PEEMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, . THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES] GEOKGrE JAMESON", AGENT, ASBBURTQ^, WHEAT WHEAT "WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest matnet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, We3t Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacka and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rtvas, ROLLI T.T & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton # GREGG AND COMPANY, Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-00, IN *lb and lib PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and sft and 101 b TUiS TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS /■'"'" 2s N\ //'-as 4i "\ J//h' 8d \ / ,3. S V (/ CROWN;) (' EAGLE i| 1 ionVi CLUB )) a; per Vo.// \pct lb.^ \ Ib ,J \^ per lly One trial will establisli their constant use. To be obtained from ! H. ZANDER



j Business Notices. ~~ :—— —. ■—. jD'KJKs, BOOKS, BOOKS. f WANTED, hi every Town throughout i-Auhtialia arid New Zealand, MEN to HANDLE our fnsfc sriling ENGLISH I HOOKS. £5 i 0 t.»5 i- ■ •.••.■.•!. -..-». .*n..i ;. being made, by ho,,unt "lf'»rt. ISuolom* ■ unufor'ul] jtsrtiunlawi, and apply to Box jgglg^K N-S.W. 5 167 TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERA F, FUKNITURK AND V4NUY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HA7BLOCK STREET, JPI'OSITB IJaKKISOXS ACCTJOti MaUT, TTDRMTURE And I'icture. Framo X m-.de to order iv any dcfign at shortest iioticp. Sole Agent m Ashburtonfor c'le's eranibulators. A'so ° WIEMX R PTAT9O9 F 1 sli ING b ]<; aS O .N, 1&91-92 H FISHING TACKLE. •* s 2* * a g QD © g a * »■ 1 g FISHING TACKLE. W TUST arrived, ex "Rimutaln," rom " host English and American Manu facturers, a lar«{e and well assorted stock of all FLshing requisites. Rods, Lines. Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, nwje, dnuMc, and treble; Moun :ii,f;s ; assorted Hooks ; Water jtrof.f Stockincra, India Rubber craukproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Basra, In great variety, including latest patterns. Kvery article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing Hocuses can new be obtained from mo. ALSO.—New Stock of PRICKKTING and TENNiS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLIOIt. Direct liuportor Fishing Tcckle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. S/ILOiVS JiU COIFtUItE t. .7g7jrusse£u BARRISTER xun SOLICITOR rim istchu n en. Branch Office—E.«ST Street, AS iff BUKTOff (Near H. Zaki>eu's.) - 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCK AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limitbd OF CHRISTCUUIICH. Incorporated under t]ie Provisions of the Companies Act, 18S2. , Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. THJS Company is prepared to advance money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages nf Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further p irticulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Bran oh Office of the Company, East Stkkbt ASHBUR7ON.. Wol7Wal?T~ THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERY M4N, ASHBURTON. HAS now ready for planting at Re duced Prices,— . , .„ , ... 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting I Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now oft'ored to the public for the first time. They arc all grafted m the most approved manner., en the best. stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or is.nall gardens. Ali tlio sorts have been tested m our ti-ial grounds, and any pinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried out at considerable expense during a long service of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. »#©,«)©© MACRQCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in'this district, probably m the colony : and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 550,000 Forest Tree« Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Orik, Maple, Walnut, and numerous jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Cl. -ants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, «fee. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Hunts, and all other tiling usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock* - Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] THOS. South end of Brid^o .



I Business Notices. & W> TA\LiOB(fcCO General Auctioneers, Land . and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne j A RlSprepared to undertake Sales o i -£* Freeheld Property, Househol I Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera I advances made on goods for unreserved I sale. Monthly list of Property for sale. j or to let, issued free Loans negotiated j Absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. WITMTEETtf AiltlQJT TCLTB THE CHRISJ'OHCJROH DENTAL i SURGERY, Corner of Oatihel awd High streets. O \JT YERS A.N D r^U SURGEON I'ENTIST, And at Dunedin *nJ Weslporl. CITE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV ah the Duncdiu ExhiVi'tion f< r Artificial Dentures and llechanic;il Appii *nces for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower temporary and permanent^ £10 10s. Natural, Durable j Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Tfitnpoiariiy al .-nost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements car be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fnarlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. . Extraction, 2s Gd, Artificial Teeth and Dentures, made by lother dentists repaired or remodelled a owest rates. TJBNBT 7ANDEB T HAVE JUST LANDED, ex lonic, -V my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ALSQ,— MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED , RAPE SEED, v RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at jmy office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO Iff A i\ lit K^. (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurch.) l£Al2NlX—(Specially for light soils.) SHEEP. SHEABBI;! ---gHEl^g BEARS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURGON & BALL'S. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. . GROCERIES if PROVISIONS. Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is giving h up business, lami v a position to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for CASH ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH wf.l effect an enormous saving. I do not advertise prices as they are generally- copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at anyother firm inAshburton. Remember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept m Stock, and Goods delivered any where m town or at station. A complete Assortment of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS /ustralian SHERRIES & GLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7AND ER, ENRY /JANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, ' ' AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT, FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, < Austialian Mutual Provident Society