THE ASHBURTON GUARDIN TUESDAY AUGUST 25 1891,

"Tinted and published by the Ashburtoi* Publishing Company, at their registers ■ printing office, Burnett Street, A*h: burton, TUESDAY August 95 mi %



MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY B\ APPOINTMENT IHE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HOBBS, HABT, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, and Party-Wa^ Doors, Locks for all purposes 7G CHEAPSJDE, LONDON EKGLAXD. Manufactories Wharnclifle Works, Arlington street London N ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers or VtJLCAN PAINT AST* SOTERU, , Absolute protection agains exteng.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instate tions and proofs of on materials well furnished, HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who htv e not tried it, ahooio ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, astry, &o. Family Dairy Clmim, Factory Chum* Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy PaperJ And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA Established 1818 .__———— ———— ' ' •* H m.j READ "THE MIBBOB," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politic* Literary, and Dramatic paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY, Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne. W. .1. BT7SH AND CO. TUSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEB9 OF ESSENTIAL OILS & ERUI3 ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturer! Extra Super Lemon, which is dpuble the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagnef «fee. Aeiiueky Lanb LondowJ £1 To£4- PE? DAY**» . <zrs+: n^oyby persons of either sex, in their own localities; at work us- business. AH meet with wonderful success Any one can do the I work. You don't need capital,. or | the same as none. We wlft start you Na space explain here. But you canmak. a snug httle fortune honorably an dW The employment is particularly adanted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particular, and ii s ructions mailed free. Now is the ti-n don t delay, but writ* to us at once— i THE" ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN/" 7 From and after the 30th November, 1888 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz ;— IP PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ..„ 6s 6d^by post, 9s S „ Half-year.., 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ lear ... 24s Od, by pogt, 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by pout, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od,bypD6t, 21a 6d  Year ... 30a Od, by post,.43b Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notice*, it paid for at the time of insertion, 2k W if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent w p*y.~mt



Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. l Co our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. J TOfA VING Just Completed Extensive \ n Alterations, so as to provide \ better facilities fur the extension and re- j pirements of our Rapidly Increasing i'racla, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Premises, where we will carry • cm in conjunction with our &POCKRY & CROCKERY BUSINESS. A First Class Assortment, of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD j FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, including a very Choice Selection of E.P. Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look hg-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks, Clrum Trays and Btushes, Kettles,— Copper, Casfc and Wrought Iroii, —Ena- " n|elled and Tinned Saucepans., Boilers and Tfinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps in great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Guiis, b^st makers; Cartridges, Brown, Blue aiid Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Snovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tutoo and other Oils. Lubricating &0., Sip.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets atd/Tubs. All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs. AH Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, sroods returned if not satisfactory, Customers waited upon for orders. J3P* Satisfaction is our Motto, "^^j 'Stephens Bros/ MARKET HOUSE. : DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public bur BUFFALO MEAT DOG'S BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in 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 t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre diehts which no other Biscuit orDogFoode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, ambngst which we may mention that of: Pro fessor D.i Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these bispuits *i »be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourisß mcpt that is to be found in the flesh, thus farming he best and'most' successful food for dogs hat is pbssible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—-"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which, we guarantee Twenty hillings per c wt, carriage paid V ; SOLE MANUFACTURERS, ; : Iff. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK { L TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. . Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY, ;■ ,754 Washington Street, ! v New Ycbx, '-. ■.. . GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'SJOCOA BPEAKFASTS 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 oocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors 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|ui ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well f utified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article in the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or rhilk. Sold in ;J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIO CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND., ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD 3 ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Ofiices—-Tancr*!) Street Ashburtok rjlO Encourage the saving of small sums JL 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 PouMd deposited to be reckoned from the <?ay on which a complete Pound shall have | been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be«vithdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except-when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent  ■■,-«■ 6or longer periods at 6J „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. fi-t. Kingston, ~ WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, 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., Clapham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London' and has also gained a good reputation in the Colony. Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. Iri a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be b&erved:— 1 ' A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch in drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left in the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on, 2. The frog and bars require no cutting iv a regularly attended foot. . And in a healthy foot where there are no simptons of nayicular disorder, tije sole should not be cut. 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, and should not be sprung at the heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inßide 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 ihperted andit should be insisted upon that they be not used in bbe. oploay



GEOEGEfJAMESON f WOOL, GKAItf, AND GSNER.\L MERCHANT, HAS FOR SALE 1 : ( Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. : ' • ' .' ... i —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOUI 10AP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM. STORES. DRAO I»IIM;^-A1I Nize§. FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEA.LAND, /V • Fluid Dip /§ \ Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). M . (POISONOUSX . MR. BELCHER, of XI|TTLE'B\mR. C J. HAEPEE, • Kaiapoi (writing August, M _______ % Canterbury Runholder, 1890).—« Found Sheep Wy^' (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's M l 'P Tiri%\. " Found the Powda JPluidproduced l\lb: M \Kttle trouble to mix; more wool each M %vu Tery efEective; (which fetched id. #V^3f *^ **^ t>^S\. leftthe wool m good perlb.more) than Ayr condition; wfer the wool of M/j*m m j,^_ «\_k tnftn other poi s^? d if Gam m Wool ILto^ ? ips; M; V^besides being • #/MR. GILLANDERS, of Southland^\ Tery cheap*' i,G) B I (writing Mnrch, 1S00), said:—Two years 1 (©1 £^5 M lin succession he dipped i a flpclc of about I <5^2. lw i JB\ 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid IS\ Qj} r* M. and the rest with other Dips, and each imk *^ * "m \ year found the Sheep dipped with / # Lltt|e?S V mO re wool per jleece than / Ltttle'S % /FLUID DIPN. t)ie other she°p ,/POWOER DIPy y (NON-POtSONOUS).^^^ "'- -^^ (POISONOUS). \ LOCAL AGENT,~ "" am. jameson. 4SHBURION AND RAKAIA Mi.t—l Gallc"of FluM, it Powder, makes 100 Gallons tefep^WJy DURABILITY *IS TRUE FCONOMYj I^R BOBERi: MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLAT.3 of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.— a old and' Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Crystals, tfce. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally Hberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees &c. &c. - Al 1 Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at modera © charges. -; SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. j EAST STREET, AS HBURTON. 2; PUBLIC TRUST h^T OFFICE OF NIT THE Public Trust' Ofbc<?> of Nsw Zealand offers great advantages to its elien* including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trusts The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made:— 1879-80. 18895 Cash receipts .„ ... ... .. , £41,813 .„ £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835 202 Securities- General Investment Account ... , £70,864 ... £216 943 Special Investment Account .... £2,655 ... £245*839 Expenses Account —Total receipts ... ... £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... * 172 ... *258 Probates and trusts ... ... 14  30 Wills provisionally accepted ...... ... 1 ,„ 42 Letters received ... ... ... ... ... 2,122 ... 10 326 Letters despatched ... ...  ...N 1,432 h'j 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. TIT E ARE LANDING EX.."OTAK.Ig AND JULETRAE Bed Clover White Clover Cowgrass Alsike Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATKS DOUBLEj£MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT MEDLAIDER BROS



PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Ohristchurch. THE BEST PAINT in the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest f\, paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected.by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is in every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to bne-four*h cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only- There has never been a paint offered the pjblic that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac icfn as the Rubber Paint. ■{ \£>R,IZ,EI MiEXD-AXi; I COD LIVER OIL, 4itDE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST ; LIVERS' URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE ,'ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,', Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street;, Ashburto Printing of every deacriwtion, including HffT'y On\J Billheads* Ol :]:-■ Memoa famphlets Handbills Invitation Cardsp.2 Menu/, Receipt Forms' 1 Poster*, Oper Dodgers'' (£3 .■■... Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Progjrasimeb^ Concert Programmes* etc FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one oi Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar dian Office. ORIZA PE_RFOMERY."~ 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, t c grand's special products ' JLj — 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, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oma-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. ; Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-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 Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau^le- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in 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 otj^ Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on die face, Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the bests hair dye)i~ For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or in boxes, the bottle only* without accessories' Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. Ess-.Orizi* Suave white heliotrope Bou qu^b of the flc wp| " f



toJifiTMLrrV DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility 1 t ontaine two of the principal ingre I. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., lho»pho>-ns and Lime. It cannot be tor isjhlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and in cases iHuscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat icquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature ihri.ce, Prepared only by CJ WANN f(HEMIST M ue Castiglione Paris 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, 6.30 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, Winslovr, Hinds, and Temuka,- daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, 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 V 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 Ashbnrton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, 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. ; Wheatatono, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, 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 jharged oue"shilling. THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the • ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle. Designed to* one use of hotels, rsstau .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanao and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORE MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. -ilO, Lls, L 20 s and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Zargest Wholesale House in the World usbrared Price List application. SUCCESS IHB BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! HOLLOW AY'S phis AiijiiTipr. THIS UNIVERSAL MF^ICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BuWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puic<dy yield to the potent free of these well-known PHls, and they are unrivalled in their enicae\ in 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 hoals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salve. Its marvellous penetratin.; powers render it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES* 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 h to remove Scurf and every species of jkin disease. The Pills and Ointment aro manufae 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 upe in almo'* every language. D3f Purchaser should look to tbv. Abel un the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouif



0W bALfc 1 BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDIKG MATERIALS 'of EVERY DESCRIPTION. coals : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also,— GBEY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, s' Long And Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &O 1 JOSHUA~~TUCKEK RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes stroats, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RaKAIA*] WINTER ~~ CLEABING SALE AT "IB pi." Stock must be REDUCED- ,£IOOO —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, now s*d. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, <md the prices must clear them. A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINGS & BIRDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W# H § "Gollieb " The Corner." ukw business, new management, new goods, a long felt want supplied. James JMcgregor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Ojkr's Buildings, EAst Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigais, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note,—This is net a Ten or Twelve years' coWection of antiquated odd.s and ends, the balance of an old stock. Tha HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithout doubt the best appointed m South Canterbury patkonage solicited. James McGregor, 1^127 Orr's Building 3, East Street 77/05. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting at Reducod Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oons-st ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and l ow offered to the public for the first j time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the scrts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable 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 iri boxes for fencing. No risk m removal I to a distance. And not less than 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and twj years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, ish, Oik, Maple, Walnut, and numerous jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, <fee. Also, a endless variety e>f Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (.splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a fiist-chtss Nurswry .Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and Ide iracle, TIIOS. SEALY, South end, of Bridge,



y~g—i >a g ASK YOtTR GROCER ' FOR CAN'T 8.3 BEAT BAKING POWDER r*\ UARANTEEt) absolutely pure, and VX proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by, all leading Grocers m Tins, *sd, Is, *md 2s each, and wholesale by the manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, "The Pharmacy," ; 6+loo T I MA R U. JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE A»D V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOGK STREET, OmwiTE Harbison s Auction Mart, XnURNITURE and Picture Frame JP mads to order m any design al uho'rtest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg eraxnbulators. Abo' WIESNBR PIANOS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO P.ESIDENTS~OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. IVixon, Tailor, Op Christohuech, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. |^y J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give eilttre satisfaction to customers wJ o will be disposed to give him a trial. ■■■ ■ v •• ' PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Streft, Ashburton, & Colombo Street, Christchurch. 6 COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WOR T H 0 F DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s ~ MUST BE SOLD 4- PREVIOUS to that awful day, the day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins m July. x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20.s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, ?|d each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men s and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels 10|d. ll§d, and Is, worth double. Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id esich Women's and Children s Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth llsOd, for 3s ; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS, We defy New Zealand to compete with us m BOOTS for quality and price. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 9s lid Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d, Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worihlos6a. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' Elastic and Button Boots, from ; 2s 9d at TO" QPENCTSR & f^O W . W . Dpencer * \jo 9 THE ARCADE. Andrew Orr's t;REAT SALE, MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS/ liMt 14 Days OF THE /~1 R E A T G A L E OP HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CtbTHING, AND BOOTS, AT Andrew Orr's. 90 PIECES FRENCH MERINOS wd C-\3HM'!i'RIi.S at 1S i^i& iorinorly 3s O<T