The Ashburton Guardian.

PRICE : OA>3 PENY.

vol. xiii. no. 2510.

Ashbubtow : Tuesday, NoTember 10, 1891.



J Business i\oticee. ; THE STANDARD f fire &c Marine luHuranoe Company of new Zealand: With Unlimited Liability or Shareholders. CAPITAL -£.I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING, LURE and Marine Risks accepted on all -*- descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine v - Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Tkust,Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD. SCQ3T, Manager for Canterbury, ROBERT ALCORN, Ageu^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. TTNVVALD GROCERY, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY ESTABLISHME S T AVDREW TKRRAS, (Latr op Hinds,) HAS much pleasure iv announcing that he will open the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, m me premises next to Mr J. Hesbltine's Saddlery Shop, Great South Road, TINWALD, and trusts his old friends m the District, and many new ones, will f??iv him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any m the District. CARTS will i un for Orders and Delivery fco Customers. ANDRE W~TEKBAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IT I N WALD. 9 179



TIIWiID RACIM Ml ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, ON Friday, January 1, 18 9 2, President—Dr. Tweed. Vice-presi dents—Messrs D. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, and 11. H. Wright. Judge Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Messrs G. James. 3VI, Scott, D. Thomas, M. Stitt, C. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. Gates Dr. Tweed, T. Stone, E. G. Ciisp, B Hanks, J. M. Hampton, R. M. Cuthbertson. Starter—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr E. Gates. Handicavver—Mr J. Cress well. Clerk op the Course—Mr A. Hewson.' Cleric of the Scales —Mr A, J. Kelly. First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. Canterbury Jockey Oub and N.Z. Trotting Asseciation.} 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys ;. nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soya out of the stake. Over six nights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. One mile and a half. 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; entrance, 15a. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile. 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 50 soys ; nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a. half. 4. Timwald Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptances, 10s. The second hors3 to receive ! 5 soys out of the slake. Weight not le'S than lOst. About three miles. 5. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s, The second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the stake. One mile. 6. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and the second horse. Entrance, 10s, on night of general entry. Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. 7. Flying Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The secor.d horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. In the event of a horso winning both the foregoing events, such horse to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs. 8. Hurky Scjurry, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses thit have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under th Rules of Racing. The Trctting Raca under the Rules of the . New Zealand Trotting Association. . 2. No entry will be received except on the condition i.hab all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Theirdecision on al) points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse commonly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period 4. The district above-mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, and on the south by the Waitaki River. 5. Five per cent will bo deducted from the gross of all moneys payable ia accord ance with this programme for the expenses of the course. 6. All nominations, acceptances, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS; Nominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee. name, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be m writing and m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 12, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights -will be declared on or about December 26 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Nomi« nations for Maiden Plate and Novel Race must bo m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1891. E. J. FQOKSj 10tl5* Hen, Sec,



Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. FTIHTS Company is prepared to advanck _L money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to th«> Branch Office of the Company, East Stkeet ASHBURION. Wool. Wool. Wool. PC. TABART is making " CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP FitEE 'of roMWissioflr. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the firjt one being early m November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lois. . ■ ' Prompt ACCOUNT SALES: and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, ' A.uctionqe'-, Woolbroker, &<:., Christofcurch.



I TURKEY ft WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED ft RAW LINSEED OILS, GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. j GROCERIES ill PROVISIONS. Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is giving up business, f am m a, position to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for CASH ONLY, and those m the habit oJ^gi^CARH--"'-* - -——~ I do not advertise prices as they are generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at any other firm m Ashburton. 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 /ustrahan SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, > CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Cmnpany, Canton Marine Insurance Company, i Australian Mutual Provident Society T. G. ROSSELIT"" BARRISTER and SOLICITOR CHIiIIKHUBCII. Branch Office—East Street, ASIIBI RTOi (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882.



Business Notices. IJENEY 7AINDER n L T HAVE JUST LANDED, ex lonic, -*■ my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ■ ALSO, — MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED, RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GfJANO IIANUItES. : j (Received First Order of Merit at lash ' Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurch,) , It AllS lT—(Specially ior li^ht soils.) SHEEP SHEARS!! gHEEP^g BEARS] ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, '. BURUON & BALL'S.



W HEAT WHEAT "WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT GASH BITCERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest maiitet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRALN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, Weat Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Ri'^s, R O L L I T.T & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street/Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY Pure Blended '-Teas,. NEW SEASON, 1889-90, : IN |H> and lib PACKETS, 2ft> FANCY CANISTERS ak» 51b am 101 b TINH TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS (f 2s // 2s 41 \ /2s 8d ff 3s \ (( CROWN]) |{ EAGLE !) RBaOiibitioiiH £/.. C yjß j) \\^ pc? lb.'// V per lb.^' V pß r lb J \ per lb / One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H. ZANDER



H. M. CABSO^, 'agent, _ANb SOLDJ3YJHIE PHINCTPAL STOREKEEPERS ~ SfEED»WWS —— SOOTHING POWDERS •FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested mi all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl a| to have deceived many purchaser. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due I the public to rite a.^'- 1 aeaiast the use of SUCH lAOT-4JELfVfcis.. rui-uuiisers are therefore requested fn onrefufj> n >, OOOTrn *-!.» lout following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— . Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet 2nd.—Each single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—-The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.,—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey, Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l^d and 2s 9d each. ••■■•: Kempthorne, Prosser akd 00. ■ New Zealand Fire andlarine Insurance Company BSTA BL I S H*Eli> o'~.. ../ 18 59] CAPITAL--ONEMILLION. PREMIER AND~wiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES] G-EORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON



,By Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ' ASK YOUR GROCER FOR B* ,inI>AAA. M -/fl\ VHZ^DFBTKAtGAZETT* uv T I fl9v! m £ J7*&\ m" c blending is entirely *t*en- Vk V I VW # :|«fl|ft-.\4edto.byMr. NeS^JISSSI ■-m- M JESfils&Sk \ *a °lS a Taster of g^at eiperi ... . r . ,« W ■/jMfiAJITTi' % enoe, and. has had a special IN THE B: #r*fP^»PSk % training m the art." # \m M 'A*2ssiMS*\-' \ TIBrABU HERALD, ' v\/f\ f\ i X\ M / "iSiiOnV \" -'■!s firm deserves the sup. WII P 1 W m '§ ■ \ % port of all purchasers of Te« ** f\ v* - M- y<j-rjaß^£Kif*\- mas theai ticle thw otter* ■■■■■■ m iff 'fTStfESS^S "^\ % superior to anything w* C\j M if* J&BXS^>J' %\ «k "aye seen m this Colony." Ill** 1 * ■:M jff£* '. l^cJa^agjJL- %\ % fessmnal, Taster ano PURE BEENDED TEAS, ATJOKLANT), WELLINGTON, CHBISTCHtTROH, AND DUNEDIN. *GjiiNT3 EVERYWHERE.



Business Notices. Mr W. F. Thompson, Q URGE ON TVENTIST, OURG MO N \J EN TI ST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m j 1 ; ! I Having purchised Dk N. A. Nebly's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2.



11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j • Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr 0. 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 bhe toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No, &, extra fine, m boxes, 3 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Otfza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. I Oriza-Hay—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 ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water j 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 scenting linen and the handkerchie 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 re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white, com plexion with the clearness and velvaty softness o f youth. Or zaline-Coloiante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle* only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Inc.Qlore Ytoletfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets, Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quet of the fit wat



;xa real Brain Food, and m oases 'Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has inquired a world-wide reputation. Each j bottle bears Dr Chuichill's signature | Price, i rtepared only bj O waww •"i'iTEßf:iiß?f OWANN UHEMI ST. »Ie Oaatfelione , Varia .... .... . iigljyi „ ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILB ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Takcrßd Street Ashbukton rpo Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound *nd 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 months at £> per cent   6 or longer ' ■ periods at 5| „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. ORiZA perfUmeryT"



t GRATEFUL-COMFORTING 1 EPPS'S COCOA iSPEAKFAST 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 wel 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. Hundred? of subtle maladies are floating arou ndiw ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the " Civil Service Gazette.^' Made simply -with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOM(EPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.. TOW VITALITY ~ DR CHU&CHILLB | Syrup o Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft ontainc two of the principal ingre., 1. diente necossary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered ieficient m the above complaints, viz., I'hosphorus and Lime. It 'cannot be tor ghlyrecommended for Deljca Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES



NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, deserip 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 9 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 about 8 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. The winner of any handicap after the publication of the weights to carry 71bs extra. 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 ances 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. BDWAR]r> SAU NDERS, Secre ary



All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club.



Sporting. AsiifflfßTO! jpilF SPRING MEETING. Wednesday 'Sc Thursday, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. ( President—E. G. \Vright, M.H.R. Vice president—Chas. W. Pnrnell. Judge— Matthew Stiti. Stewards—C. W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlander, E. Gates, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, F. Russell, and D. Thomtts. Treasurer—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Handicapper— J. Cresswell. Starter—D. Thomas PROGRAMM'fe (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. I.—Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 soy; : - acceptance, 1 soy. 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district ' horses, three years old and upwards, j I which have never woa an advertised I race. Weight for age. One mile. Kntry 1 soy. 3.—ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, of 100 soys ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. Onp miln n,nrl a hsjJf. v*»-—— "" vtvu, z'povs; acceptance, 2 soys. 4.—WINDERMERE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS J second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomiaation, 15s; acceptance, 10s. j s.—Novel Race, of 25 sovb. 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 \ f Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Entrance, 10s. 6.— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven '-i furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, • .



Business Notices. j " Though imitated by many surpassed by none '< LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sty -.ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the GOipORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. \ SPRING. T\JTE have much pleasure m calling "» attention to a Line of Beautiful Worsted Suitings just opened up -just the thing for the incoming season. Also just opened up, a splendid line of Worsted Trouserings. These ai c all English Goods, Also m Stock, — HAIRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle Treeds . © |3 Worsted Coatings o 09, Fancy Vestings « jjT Covert Coatings "3 -■— ■ , § $p Irish Friezes ; Jgj S. Wilson's BannocV'ums sj" Fox's Semes ~j g Tweed Suitings -g Oi Worsted and Cotton .2 Cords. . ; £ H. & E. Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS. { Premises lately occupied by Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, ] Tancrep Street.



15s I 7.—LONGBEACH HiGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, j of 30 boys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Minimum ; weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, j 15s; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. I.—Lagmhob Hurdle Race Handicap, of , 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys irom the • stake. One mile and a half. Nomina- i i tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 soya j second horse 5 aovs j from the stake. One mile and a i quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept- j ance, 1 soy. i 3,— Disposal Stakes, of 30 boys ; the winner j to be sold by auction immediately after i the race, and the whole of the proceeds ] to go to the funds of the Club. Weight j Bsfc, 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 jand a ; quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, j 10s. ' j 5. —Open Wklter Handicap, of 40 soys; ; second horae 5 soys from the stake, j One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept- j ance, 15s. 6.—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. i 7. —Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five urlongs Nomination, 15s; »«;ept ance, 15s. RULES ANd"~REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be receired 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 name period. Five per cent will be deducted from tne gross of all moneys payable m accordance with programme for the expenses of the course.



-tT AN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original AH others are Imitations. YOURSELF I v£W Impoutors, but if troubled with "™ *2* Goiiorrhnja or Gleet, Wlute., or spy I ■■■■ tmnntnral discharge, go to the ammist ; * • »—' *sk for Bfttf Or. It cures m ■■^B a few days without the aid or publicity KflPm of aaoctor. /' Uthe univertal American K^fl^L ■ ' cure. Proprietors, the ■■' Brans Chemical Co-WKJBm. CINCINNATI, O. JHM£"" U.S.A. j^H



And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLAKOHARD'S SONS, ! Cgncokd, N.H., TJ.SA] Established 1818



RATIONAL Tt/TUTUAL JIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. JJbmis Yea*, JLBOS. I NTEKDING Policy Holders m this I 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 Tears, 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 Ashburton. (j -i TO O A PER DAY to be c£j JL c&'r made by persons of either sex, m their own localities, 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 startyou. No space explain here. Bui 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.— Sinson and 00, Portland Maine United States Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chum Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper|



LAUNDERS BUILDINGS .;. *?• ■■ Jy<^ r'>K! TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Mr h Pop k, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. ] A DIES will find the Stock very •. J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, MOETEN'S Buil-DIIfGS, ! OHJIISTCHURCE



Public Notices. DOLLS, TOYS, SILKS, & FANCY GOODS. < WOOLS IN ALL COLOURS & MAKES Mrs Adams /""UN ASSURE the Public of Ashburton County, or any part of Canterbury, that for Variety, Quality, and Price you cannot do better than call at Siiunders' Buildings. Inspected Invited. Ko onesplicited to buy. APRONS, PINAFORES, AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING A SPECIALITY^ SUITS .70 MEASURE. rnHK Large*** Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown • m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASH BURTON CLOTHING MART.



Established ... 1869 Scam of Charges : Extraction, 2s # 6d per tooth ; fillings, 6s pet tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH, The charges for artificial teeth are made, with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances *s cases present We guch materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given oh application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide ILaughing Gas aduninistered when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m ~\ COWKIO SXBBBTj CHRJSICHCJBCH, ,



HTjILON is an Infallible remedy .1? for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. ' It is for over Sixty Ybabs prescribed i by ihe Medical Celebrities. GEOEOT^ PASTE SPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Throat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. RETNAL SONS rcr Coi, Chemists 28, Roe Taitboot Pabts. B. B. Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of GHoucester Street.)



BLANCARDS JODINE OF IRON njT TO A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine J\ -of Paris, are especially recommended W *he Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating *nd regulating its periodic course. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through oat the Colonies ~"~ THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP.



fBUGS, FLEAS, KILLS MOTHS, BEETLES FLIES, but is unrivolled m destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, M O SQUITOEL, and every other species of 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. AHURELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intxstinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London.



TpOR the Blood is the Life. Clark s worl _JD famed Blood Mixture, warrantedt< cleanse the blood from all impurities, fron whatever causes arising. For scrof ull scurvy, skin and blood diseases, an< sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sole m bottles 4s 6d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Littcoln and Mid land Caunties Drug Oof, Lincoln England TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AftD STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptons so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d to 2s 9d. of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN »nd MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG C<>., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions . ':■:', Nl box cf Clark's B 41 Pills ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pair, sin fcho back. Guaranteed frae from mercury. Sold m boxes 45,6 d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Solftprpprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England lor sale by the wholesale Houses. iffiTMTIWi IABMf A Ppbely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and tasfe, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectlysafe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins by all Chemists PROPRIETOR : THOMAS KEATING,London. Expoei Chemist ako Dbpqqist \T EATING'S POWDER, TZ EATING'S POWDER, Tr EATING'S POWDER, \r EATING'S POWDER, T> EATING'S POWDPR, TT EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, FLIES. TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TTARMLSSS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS,



Businers Notices. BIOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza. Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin-, seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Tolu, et«., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demuleen* expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints ■.. " KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. T7"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inlS suralgia Jl\_ Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron, etc y INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, J J an agreeable aperient. /"IQAGULINE,— Cement for broken \..J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England