The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. XIII. ho. 2488.

AsHBURTOtf: Friday, October 16, 1891.

fBICE: OKE PEJVNY.



Business Notices. "m>B COUGHS, COLDS* Bronchitis, JD Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, "T7"AY'S Compound Essence of Lin-' JX. seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Telu, et*., with Chlorodyne. I KAY'S Compound, a demulcent expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints , KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic.Pills, a specific inlSeurnlgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron, etc I- INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, _J an agreeable aperient. /"10AGULINE.— Cement for broken \. J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, gtockport, England "TJTOB the Blood is the Life. Clark s world JD famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever causes arising. For sctfofulla scurvy, *kin and blood diseases, and Bords of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England TOWLES' PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distressing symptom 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 and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of imita tions . ' ' ■ • . . ■ WE box cf Clark's B *fPiUs v war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs in either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pairs in iho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold in boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine'vendors Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drua; Co., Lincoln, England For sale by the wholesale Houses. llfM'S IUM TffllS; A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both in appearanoe and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only ] certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe t and mild preparation, and is especially k adapted for Children. Sold in tins by am. Chemists PROPRIETOR : THOMA 8 KB ACTING, London. Expoßff Chemist and Dkitbgist 1Z EATING'S POWDER^ " XV XT EATING'S POWDER, XT' EATING'S POWDER, - f T£ EATING'S POWDER, T7 EATING'S POWDFR, tt EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, KILLS] MOTHS, BEETLES, IFLIES. TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, JJ ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, /BUGS,, ; FLEAS, KILLS-! MOTHS, BEETLES < , [FLIES,' feut is uhrivolled' in destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, MoSQUITOEL, and •vtry other species of The Publi* are Cautioned that packages; «f the genuine powder bear the autograph Of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in Tins only. KEATING^ WORM. TABLETS. KEATING!S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM. TABLETS. A HCRKLY VEOETABLE SWEEIMEAT, both in appekrance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread •wokmr. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold in tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON n|T T C A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine 2\ »f Paris, are especially recommended W Mie Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumora, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of. Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for' stimulating . and regulating its periodic course. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rtte 1 Bonftpartei Paris. '• Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies ■T~ THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. H XpLON is an Infallible remedy JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOKO#S PASTE OF EPINA L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOS 'is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Throat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS bt Co., Chemists 28, Run Taitbopt Pabt3 I__1___ j WBQEOIf UENfnT, \% ■dolbjntjoV (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) eßtabmßhbd ... ... •■• 186{ Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber requin attending. aktificial tep;th. The charges for artificial teeth are mad with a view to strict economy, regulate by such circumstances is casvs present, f such materials as patents prefer. Pa ticulars given on application. Consulti • ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing G,t adimlnistered wheji yetmired, J^tteiidftnt If! a. jn.' to (j p.'ni lg COLpM?O SXEB£T, CIXKISTCHUBCH,



Business Notices. ME S. B. SEYMOUE, Surgeon-dentist! OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU R T ON n dates to bo announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST THE STANDARD JTire & Marine Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING. FIRE and Marine Risks accepted on all descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Peksonh Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, - Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. SUITS 70 MEASURE rpHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chouse from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Co-ne and sco tho prices ASHBURTON CLOTHIVG MART. BAUNDERS BUILDINGS T?v.- A LCORN; TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Mb m Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. I A DIES will find the Stock very I J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, OHRISTCHURCH. IyATIONAL ly/TUTUAL T IFE ASSOCIATION ov AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. 13 on v h Year, 1803. "TNTESDING Policy Holders m this X very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, Avill 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 R&te 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. •"" " ' READ ~"~ H "THE MIBEOR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politica Xi Literary, and Dramatic paper to be PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne, i Tpi TO O 1 PER DAY to be gCj_L gj 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 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 writ's to us at once.— SiNhON and Co. Portland Maine United States ' THB~ART NEEDLEWORK AND F vNCY REPOSITORY, CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m Fancy and ArtistieNeecUework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adalns Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies 1, Children's and Infants' CLOTHING, SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by zatest improved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Ofhc or Servants. EAST_^TOEFT^ASHBU_RTON jf^Cw^ Impostors, but if trouliM with



Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHS^, 218 High Streeh, Christohurch. LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EASTOE ABBOTT THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON . NERVOUS AILMENTS ANl> DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. Consulation by Letteb Fre Address—l 9 Queen's Walk,Melrourno GRATEFUL -COMFORTING EPPS'ST COCOA /iPEAKFASTJ BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a care'ul application of the fine properties of wel_ selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided o.if breakfast tables with a delicately flavoure 1 beverage which may save us many hea^/ ) doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use o" j much articles of diet that a constitution may | be built up until strong enough to resist even i tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around|us ready toattack I 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.' HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND.. ! ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDJ ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Of* ices—Tancred •Stbeet Ashbuhton r) Encourage the saving of small euras 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 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 5 per cent „  6 or longer periods at 5| „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. tow viTaljtT~ DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility Xt ontain* two of the principal ingre dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Vhoaphorm and Lime. It cannot be tor i ghly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES ia real Brain Food, and m cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chuichill'a fupnature Price, Prepared only by 1 QWANN /"I HE MIST OWANN \J HE MI ST. ue Castiglione Varis ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS I j Savon-Orissa (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 fche toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes^ No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white Tiolet, Aqua-Oma—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. 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 Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Goubtes - 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 * y^e 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-Lacie (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 velvoty softness of youth. Or zaiine-Colora,nte (the best hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hau te any shade and \yith no danger to health. Is. bwces, ea,ch, wiljh brumes cpm,!), prospectu^, "^ W»*tie ; or m |p^j, ths [' mttkv only without K^Ori^lncoloye VioMfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quetofthefl<wet



Business Notices. 11 Though imitated by many surpassed bj none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stt> non) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS HPHIS very popular Establishment oou •■ tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. " somersetTi^ry stables" JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. rpHESE old established and favorite J_ central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my constant effort to again bring their business intc he-front-rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES - - of the Ashburfcon County. Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al alwa on hire, with skilful drivers read the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers aro guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest surrent rates JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietw; Sporting. 7sra«ijA«Mclub. SPEING MEETING. Wednesday & Tlmrsday, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. Pbesident—E. (J. Wright, M.H.R. Vice- President—Chas. W. Purnell. Judge-1- Matthew Stiti. Stewards—C. W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo 'Friedlander, E. Gates, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, P. Russell, and 13. Thomas. Treasurer—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Scales—R. Friedlander. Handicafper— J. Cresswell. Starter—D. Thomas] * PROG RA M M E. (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. I.—Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 aovs; 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, 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 soya from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 2 povs ; acceptance, 2 soys. 4. —WINDERMERE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10.3. 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, 10s, 6.— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys fiom the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 7.— LoNGBEACH HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 30 soya ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Minimum weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. j SECOND DAY. L— Lagmhor Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina-1 tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 sovb ; 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 Bst, 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, 103. 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 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15a. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be hsld 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 same period. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accordance with thi3 programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees io go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS-for all Handicaps, a&eom-. ■patied byjee, name, .pcdigrrc % age t descrip] tion and 'performances of horse* and celor» of rider, must be m waiting, and m the hands of the Secretary, at the Qlub Room, Com mercjal JJufceJ, Ashburton, not later than fl 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 o{ the first day's racing. The winner of any handicap after the publication of the weights to carry 'Hbs <u^tra. i\CQE?tI'AMe^S for the first day's handicaps an(l ENTRIES for the Maiden yiate 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 I Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. EDWARD SAUNDERS, r Secretary,



/Sy Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR B A ,1 n(A ▲ ▲ # /A\ \KIZ- INDUSTRIAL GAZETT* Mi- L I HrtJS m JLd£k\. %", r rle' le bl?ndinß is entirely atjen "^ M MMweSbX % '■'101S a faster of great eiperi ■». T-, .r- /jMuSxeTA mence, and has had m special IN |HE /r<4SK*!H§EJL tracing m the art." » V\ff\ r\ i T\ M / nS^TOPX \" This firm deserves the sup. TII D 1 W # rfi^KbSiek \ m portofatl purchaseis ofTet ■ -%^ ■* **" M #O nlwiMftn^X %as tl'eai tide they o«erta , W gff rTmTEtrefß^ *\ m s!II)e' !or t0 anything m fy M gff ->&SugPTSP^, y\ llaveseenintliisColony." ...OlNl^ . # MS Jf^f^mk^- "A 'm"Mr. Nelson Is a pro- BY ALL mff''^^^^^^^^nw^^^^^S^^*^^'^^fL 9/Q q/- ■ PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHBISTCHtJRGH, AND DT7NEPIN- EVERYWHEEE. H. M. CAESO^, agent ANJjLSOLI) BY_™:. lE.J^. lyOTP^[L STOREKEEPERS SUEDMAN'S ! SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of tins well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested m 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 as to have deceived many purchases- The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS, Purchasers are therefore requested to* carefully observe the foui following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN 5 CHEMIST WXL 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. —-Thismanufacture is carried on.solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is Ud 'and 2s 9d each. *■ ' Kempthornk, Peosseb and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTAJBLIShII) 0' ",. ... 185 9 CAPITAL—~ONF MILLION. PEEMIER AND~WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o. } ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES; GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON: WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PROMPT""CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest maucet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRATIS on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Oprnsacka and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rt'.ss, R O L L ITT & C 0., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN and lib PACKETS. 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b asd 10ft TINS TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS (I EAGLE ''I frKxhibition \\ d CLUB )) \ per lb. Jf \ par tt> / \J er lV One trial will Establish their constant use. To be obtained from H. ZANDER



! BusinfebS iN o't'ioes 1/ T3OOKS, BOOKS, JiOOKS. WANTED, m every Town.throughout Australia and New Zealand, MEN to HANDLE our fast selling ENGLISH BOOKS. £5 to £15 per week can, and ia being made, by honest »fiyrt. Encl.M stamnfor full particulars, and apply to Bo* 976, G.P.0., bydrey, N.S.W. 6 IC7 FISHING SEASON, 1691-92 W FISHING TACKLE. W ■ S g- » 5 eS ft . ». j g * • •■ p a - »,,§ £ FTSHIKG TACKLE. W TUST anivetl, <x "Bimutaka." Tom *J bfst English and American .Manu facturers, a hi rue and well ;iSKOi*eljg&>ek of all Fiatiing requisites. Rods, Lines. Reels., Mi: nows. Flies; Guff Honks, hiiiyle, ffr-uliM, and treble; Mnun'ii,jrK ; nswrted Hooks; W^ror* prof.f Stockings, India Rubber crackproof Guni Boots r #«tJ>iyV|" proof Kisli B;»<rs, " ' ' In great variety, including latest pattern*. Kveiy article of the season at .lowest. 'prices. '. V" Fishing licenses can ni w be 6b(«ined from mo, AL^O.-New Stock of HRICKKTING and TENNiS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDLANDER, Direct In.porter Finhintr Ti'.ckle, Tobacconist & Yancy GooijSr. SALONS DU COlFtUltk * fT^rRUSSETL7 BARRISTER asi> SOLICITOR cnntncircnciE. .. . Branch Office— "Kakt A SUB 1J R TOl (Near H. Zasukb's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCIf. ; ' . " ——' ' ' Incorporated under the ProvinoiM of tho Companies Act, Isß2. ,'. l Registered Omitf:'-*'!'.' ; ■ MORTENS BUILDINGSrw, CHRISTCHURCH;/ 'T'HJS Company is prepared to aiwasicx. L money on Freehold . Property/ m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rutes of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages »«f Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. KUSBKLL, Solicitor, Clnistchurch, Or to the Bransh Office of the Cova\mt»^y Easi Stkeet ASHBURION. JAMES B&KER TIMBER MEKCHAOT,; AND GENERAL FURNITURE AMD V4SCI GOODS WABEHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, • )pvosite Harrisons Auctioh Mi*it, "TnURNITURE and Picture Frame X) made to order m any design at sihovtest notice- Sole Agent m Ashburton fcr Ol»jg erambulators. A'so WIBRKBH PIANO"; t~hos.~~sealy; THE "- " OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERIMAN, ASHBURTON; :  HA^now TOjw!y. for., planting#t^ - duced Prices, —" ' *** " 30.000 FRUIT TREEf Consisting ./ Apples,. Pears, Plums, Cherries, PeachcH Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent .«orts jj*«|ently impovted from England and America, and now offered to the public for" the first time. They are all grafted m Ummo»fc manner, en the best sEockt suitable either for large orchard planting or s.Tiall gardens. All the .Borte b»v« been tested m our trial grounds, and any pinds not reaching a high utajdard of merit, or m any way . unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. Thin 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 oC customers to assist jn their selection, 140,000 MACROCARBA One and Two years old, the finest andbesjt grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of • fc  -30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal toartisfance. ..,.,, ' &nd not less than J3£50,000 forest Tree* \ Including Pinus Insignia, one and two- years, Larch, Bitch,.: Abies Douglasii, and Menriesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous .>ther kinds. ■ 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Cv: tants (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c... Also, a endless variety of .'Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (Splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things, usually found hi a urst : claßß Nuniery»Stocls. .'■ \ \ Special quotations to large buyers and the tradej THOS. SEALY, < South end of BrVlgt



Business Notices. f a- w> taylob & co~ j General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, : 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne  A RuJprepared to undertake Sales o XjL. Freeheld Property, Hpusfchol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated 1 absentees represented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt Land sales conducted. WJTH TEETtf a • fICJT TCtlTtt the chrisj:cticrch dental SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High street". b. JVL ( o. SURGEON I'ENTIST, And at Dunedin MiJ Westport, rrTE have gained the FIRST AWARD VV at the Dunedin Exhibition fcr Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appii -mees for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit »t r-lie most moderate cost ; A Single Artificial Tooth, Ms Complete Set —Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s, Natukax, Dfbable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charger Arrangements car. be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction; 2s Cd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by lother dentists repaired or remodelled a owest rates. . ; ■TJEKBY '7ANDER. T HAVE JUSr 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 GUANO MAHTUItJES. . (Received First Order of Merit at last , Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurcli.) Xt:AII!NIT-(Specially for light soils.) ftHEEP SHEARS!! SHEEP SHEARS! ALL THE .FAVORITE: BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURGON & BALL'S. TURKEY Sr. WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILEf) & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND * LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. mm if provisions. Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply- of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is giving up business, I am i n a po&ition to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for CASH ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH wi?l effect an enormous 1 saving. j Ido not advertise prices as they are generally copied, bub 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 /ustealian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German L \GER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7ANDKB, ENIt V ZiANDE X, General merchant, AND DIRECT IM PO It T-E 11 —AGENT FOR— j Sun Fire Insurance Company, , Canton Mwrine Insuiance Company, Austialiaii Mutual Provident feiocietv