THE ASSfitTItTON mJAfcDIAJfY TttURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1891.

P"Ulßhed by «" Ashburtc.il PuMwhfim^CcmipMiy, at their reijistere pnutwjf offico, Burnett :Stweti Aah burton, . ,...'



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DOG S. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the publw our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITM, extensively used m the principal kennels | of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any oorl of a trifling coat, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingra clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Foode possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which yve may mention that of Pro fessor Dj Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits*; ibe of the greatest excellence} and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thhs farming he best and most successfulfood for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark" the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paidj - SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK I/MEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY, 754 Washington Street, New Yobk, ' GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S COGOA BPEAKFA3TJ BY a thorough knowledge of the nutnral laws which govern the operations of digestion -and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of yne\ t selected cocoa,. Mr Epps- has provided ou*r breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavyC doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use <>f much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even, tendency to disease. Hundreds, of subtle, maladies are floating around|us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We ma> esoape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futifijed .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. HOMCBPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUItBI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY; Ofiices—Tancred Street Ashbcktok* rpo Encourage the saying of small sums J_ the Society will take : MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — - - - Sums of One" Pound and. Upward* received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on " every complete . Pound deposited^ to be reckoned from* "the dhy on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dale 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  ,« 6or longer periods at 5|- „ ■ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS. Manager. W. T KicgstOD, WILLS STREET, 1 NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, I ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.0.V.5., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., CLipham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London' ard has also gained a good reputation m the Colony. Our specialty is. well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the,hprse's foot. Tn a well ordered bhooing forge the. following standard rules will always be bleated*;— 1 ; A ih'oe should never be removed without . 'first cutting off the clinches, because by . pimply turning back the clinch m drawing the nail a piece ol the clinch is" often left j m the foot, endangering the horse when I j! the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting m a regularly attended foot. Andin a healthy J foot where there are no sitnptons of-j navicular disorder, tqe sole should not be cut. 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud. 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 urn" form, and .only'on the toe side of .theinside quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the create * weight of the body being siwtairea there. There is no compariso .* points of qnalit between the hand made and the. machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a ooarser material, softer, and is mperted andit should be insisted upon that they be not mcd m tbe o^nv Oloyer Seed, QHOICE QUALITY OF COWGEASS, RED, WHITE, AND ALSIKE CJLOVER», NOW LANDING ex "RANGATIRA. PRICES WITH SAMPLES ON I APPLICATION. John Orr & Co.



Railway T'in^-Tatile ■ ■—.—— ■ - ' i i • I. CHRIOTCHURCH to DUNEDIN-(Week-Daya). ~T" " fares*. nsr&TABEE; r SOUTH. —— ~ : — ———4- ', I ■ Single. | Return. \ iEtfp ( : Ist. 2nd. Ist. 2nd; a..n, a.ir. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m.; 2Clmstch. to dep. s. d. s. d. s. d. & d. 815 ... 11 0 3^5 355 415 3Addington Jnc. 060 4 0 604 8 ... ... 3 52: 4 2 a 4Middleton... ... 0 9 0 6 1 0 0 8 * ... ... * * a 53ockburn ... ... 1 00 8 1 3 010 * . * * « 6Hornby Jnc. art. 12 0 916 10 840 ... 419 a ...Hornby.. dtp, ... 822 ... ... ... 412 ... ... 7 Islington 4011 1 91 2 * .. ... ... * ■■'... a, 9Templeton ... 1 9 1 2 2 3 1 68 34 .„ ... ... 4 251/.. a 13\Veedon's ... ... 2 9110 3 9 2 5 * ... * a. « 14Rolleston Jc, mr. 211 2 0 311 2 88 51 443 /,. & . . Rolleston Jc. dep. ,v. 854 ... —^ . ... ISBurnham 3 92 6 5 0 3 49 ii ... ... ... ... ... 512 22 Norwood . ... 4 7 3 16 14 1 * * ; 23Selwyn ... ... 410 3 3 6 9 4 49 21 ... ... ... ... ... 533 25Ditrisandel... ... 5 3 3 6 7 0 4 89 29 ... ... 541 31fBankside ... ..6 6 448859]* ... . : . • Jj.m. 2 14 6 2.1 41lQhertsey ... ..8 7 5 911 7 810 151 642 = 47Dromore 910 6 713 18 9 * ... ... ... * i 53Ashburton arr. 111 7 514 99111 d 45 12 48 A ... 730 ...Ashburton dep. ... ... ... ... 10 55 12 58 345 ... • 55Tinwald 11 6 7 815 410 311 4 ... ... ... 359 ... ...•' 59Winslow 12 4 8 3>i6 11 01118 ... 411 61 Windennerc ...12 9 8 617 11 4 * * 64Hinds ... ... 13 4 8 1117 911 1111 39 ... ... ... 435 72Ealing ... 15 010 020 013 4 * * 74Rangitata Island 15 510 420 713 9 * ... *•-. ... 75Rangitata ... ...15 810 500 1113 1112 2118 15 518 BlOrari ... ...161111 3122 715 012 45 840 ... 153 548 85 Winchester ..,17*9111023 B|s 912 59 859 ... ... 6 3 89Teniuka ... ...18 712 524 9i6 7114 9 9 ... 2136 10 «. ... 91Arowhenua ...19 012 885 116 11 * * * ... 93Seadown ... ...19 512 1125 1117 3 * * .... * 97Waahdyke June. 20 313 627 018 0144 939 ... ... 649 .. .„ lOOTimara arr. 20 1013 1127 9" 18 7 155 950 B 240 7 0 C ... Timaru dep ... , •... -—>-.—-— 720 3 0— 425 ... i 104Normanby... ...21 814 628 1119 4 ••■• * ... ■ lib St. Andrew's ...22 1115 430 720 5 803 24 ... 510 ... lHOtaip ........; 23 9151031 881: 1 ... ... 814 ... ... 524 ... llSMakikihi ... ...24 716 532 9. $111 832 ... ... 542 ... 121Hdok ... .:.25 316 1O3»• Jig 2 $ * * 124|Studholme J. atr 86 -10(17 3t34 -^3 Oj 855 357 ... 6_5 ... >§fcops on y when requiied to pick up .or set down passengers. + Starts ffom Kangitata on Saturdays only; on other days starts from Orari. * Stops to pick up passengers for stations south of Rolleston if necessary, h Stops to allow paßsenjef»rsf m stations north of Oamaru to alight, c Stops to allow passengers to alight only .. ;CHRISTOHURCH to DUNEDIN~(W«ek-Days)— continued, — FAKES"! ~~ TIME-TABLE; : ~~' SOUTH. Single. Return. Ist. 2nd. Mst. 2nd. S Exp. ■ C dip s. d. s. d. s, d. Si d. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 131 Studholme .. ... ... 9 5 4 1 ... 615 ... 138Waihao .. ...27 418 336 524 4 f \ 139Waitaki North --28 919 238 425 7 9 52t4 29 ... 7 2 ... 143W Taitaki South .. 29 019 4)38 825 9 + ... ... % 145 Hilderthorpe ... 29 1019 U39 92*6 7 t ... ... % 147 Richmond 30 320 240 426 11 ... ... t ... ... X 15lPukeuri ... .» 30 820 540 1127 3 ;.. ... 10 40 ... ... 750 ... 152 Town 8e1t.., .. 31 621 042 028 0 t % Oamaru urr... 31 821 242 328 3 ... ... 11 0 5 2 ... 810 ... '• dep .p.m. daily ,V:oamaru 30.4215 510 ... 350 ... {„ Waiareka Jne. ...32 121 542 928 7 ... +2 35 % {^Deborah 32 421 743: 128 9 ... + + J tXXTotara 32 1122 0431129 4 .... + + + {xVTeacliemaker's ...33 422 344 529 8 ... + + t T^qMaheno 33 722 544 929 11 ... 813 3 5 b ... 455 ... {^VVairaotn 34 022-845 430 3 ... + i f {r?«erbert ... ...34 723 146 180 9 ... 8333 23 519 ... |i"Wainaknroa ...35 523 847 331 7 ... + + + {ijHampden 36 324 248 432 3 ... 911350 610 ... 620 .. TaAHiUgrcve 36 1124 749 382 9 ... 924 + ... ... 636 .. {^Kartigi 37 625 050 033 4 ... + + „. ... 651 .. \ll Shag Point Jnc. ...38 4|25 751 134 1 .. 950 + 714 ... f°?|B«shey 38 92& 1051 834.5 ... .+ + ... ... t I!>yTa]merston arr... 39 526 352 735 6 ... 10 13 4445 647 ... 743r.. ■- dep ' ..;, • * ••• Palmerston ... ... 6251020 450 51 ... ... I . .', J9 4Go dwood... 527 053 1136 0 + \0 35 + . 7T\. {^Tumai ... 10 1027 354 586 4 f + j^jWaikoiiditi ...41 6127 855 43g 11 7 010 55 30 *'-.;. ... ---1»» Beach Street ...41 627 855 436 11 + + +... 13 929 258 438 11 + + . + .._ 204 Puketeraki ...43 929 258 438 11 + + i 43 929 258 438 11 7 401123 6 15 7 41 2<)!:>|omimi ... „43 929 258 438 11 +.+ + rrington —*2 929 258 438 11 + + ■+• '^Evansdrle ... 45 1030 761 140. |i 9 + + + 21.3Waitati ...45 1030 761 UQ il9 8 1311 56 651 bS ■.-■ :. ... 2}B purakanui *. to IQm 761 140 9 8 4512 24 720 219Mihiwaka ... 15^1030 76l 14^ 9j! + + t ... ... ... 222Pt. Chalmers Up. 47 1132 063 1142 8 9 512 40 7388 35 223 Sawyers Say. ...47 1132 063 1142 Bf9 10^1243 742 ... 2255t. Leonard's ...47 ii»f 063 1142 8 + r. t 226 urke's '47 1132 063 1142 Bft 22 c +7 53 ... . . Ravensbourne v..|471) ?,2 063 1142 8 + + +  229 Pelichet Bay ..,'47 1132 003 1142 <8 • y 14+ ... ■^30panedm-'. J -,v,;^w' f ...(47.1182 tl|63 11)42 8} 940 1 8 8 10 8 55 > + t Steps only when required to pick up or set down passengers « Buns, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. IS Runs on Mondays. Wednes ~days,« and Fridays only ; on other days train starts from Studholme. C Runs through n Tuesdays, Thursdays and jaturdaya only ; on other days runa to Stud..olme only. ASHBURTOK-SPRINGBURN-(Week,Bay 3 ). OUT. FARES. TIME-TABLE. : . Single. t Return. Ist. 2nd. Ist. 2nd* p.m. Ashburwmto .. dep si d. s. d. s. d. a.. d, 425 TinwaldJnc art 6 6 0 4 0 • 0 6 433 Tinwald Jnc. .. ..  .. dep ... ... ... .. 434 Chelmsford .. .. ... .. ..18112315 * Westerfield .. 2 4 17 3 12 1 Hackthorne Road 311 2 0 311 2 8 * Valetta , 4 0 2 8 5 4 3 7 t '.'.'. Anama.. 4; 73161 41 $ Cavendish ... ...50346845 $ Mount Somers .. 5 5 3 8 7 3 411 6 0 Buccleuch .. ... ... ffi 10 311 7 9 5 3 $ Spricgbura .. .. ..  arr 6 3 4 2 8 4 5 7 820 m ; a .m.. ::: Springburh to,. :.. .w .v dep « „ 755 „ Buccleuch .. '.. .. 0 6 0 4 0 9 0 6 ' J  Mount Somers .. .. „, .. 1 2091610 % Cavendish .. .. ... .. .. 1 4 010 1 9 1 2 % Anaina.. ..  ». ...... 110 13 2 5 18 i Valetta. i# .. .. 2 4 17 3 12 1 + Hackthorne Koad .. ...... 3 7, 2 5 4 9 3 3 % Westerfield .... .. , 42 1 210 5 7 3 9 % Chelmsford .. ..  ....47316141 % Tinwagjne. .. ... .. ..aw 5 10: 311 7 9 5 3 935 TinwaldJnc... dep '.;. \ ... ... ... 937 Ashburtoii .. ... ... ... <trf| 6Jt428 45.7 j 945 *" lyw 0 pick up or set down passengers. ~_.."..' THE GO^EBATIVE SYSTEM, WHICH insures mufcuai help and identity of iiiteßeSts; has mifc with pheno menal success wherever it has been applied to a^y object. In the United Kingdom some over sieveti millions of peop;le, or a fifth 'ql, the whole population enioy the benefits arising, ftoin Membership of over a thousand. ;Co-operative Societies thus saving all middlemen's profits, and the Chief Wholesale Co-operative Society 'there holds invested capital of over £11,000,000, and the annual trade turnover exceeds £25,00(\000. This success is owin» to the fact that the investor sees not only a fair commercial return on his investment^ but proprietary division of profits which he would not jreceive from any other organisation. It has been left to Australia to apply tais grand principle to , rr * f, I R R I G ATI ON. And the Co-operative Irrigation and Mercantile Society of Australia Limited Who have already secured three Irrigation Colonies which are partially settled and Mahted, are negotiating for other large areas of many thousands of acres each' Of virgin land, specially adapted for^ruit, poultry, daily, arid general agricultural forming, to be followed at an early date by application to the respective Australian Governments concerned for Government concessions from time to time of lands as the Society's resources admit of colonising same. ' ao l p n m s, Partially populated, awaiting the small resident or noii-resident capitalist the employed worker, or the man Whose Sole Capital ia his labor The , Board of Management comprises amongst its Members some of the best and : most favorably known men m Australia. THE CO-QFEEATIVE IRRIGATION and MERCANTILE SOCIETY or AUSTRALIA, Llmxted. HEAD OFFICE OI THE SOCIETY IN AUkSTRALIA, 49 QUEEN STREET. MELBOURNE. BRANCH OFFICES IN GJiEAT BRITAIN (LONDON AND LIVERPOOL), THROUGHOUT ALL THE COLONIES OF THE SOUTH SEAS. • ■ !r Write for all Information, Sent Free, i Agents (with references) Wanted where not Already Represented : ARTHUR TREMAYNE, General Manager



ORIZA PERFUMERY.  11, Place tie la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRANDS SPECIAL PRODUCTS \ j Savon-Oriza (Oi'iza 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). Savbn-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. 1. Oriza-Savon-Ineorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet, Aqua-Oviza—New toiled water, refreshing to the skin. ; Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the; perfume of new mown hay. Oma-Aciduline-^Toilet vinegar, aromatic; and disinfectant, specially adapted* for ladies' toilets. ! Oriza-Seotch-Lavender— Sprigs oi Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water— Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-fle- Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice -—An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, fdr whitening the teeth without affectihg the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the Jiair sbft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off". Oriza-LacLe (Oriza; Milk)-^Aa; emulsive ! lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spotsi and.preventing wrinkles on che face." ■ Creme Oidiza (6f Ninon de tencicis) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or zalirie-Oolorante (the best liair 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-Incolore Viojette of the very niofit exquisite perfum©j: quits a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Svwto white heliotrope JJou <j«etofihpficwe| -'ti



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SUCCESS IHPJ BEST TESTf CJT ■ .. : WORTH!!;!' • ■>'-■■ : .-- HOLLOW AY'S PIUS Aiy.IIJMIIT. THIS UNIVERSAL MFTTCINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act raost power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the ' whole bodily frame with strength and .vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings,, with Lassitude and I general debility puickly yield to the potent free of these well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimpled and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMENI HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salvs. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is. unsurpassed. It never i to remove Scurf and every species of .ikin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the ; Civilised World ; wiith directions for us?o m almos every language. • I Purchaser should look to ,th». Abel on the pots aud boxes, If the ad i dress io not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spurioua



I OW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft XJiitaiuE two of the principal ingre 1. dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., ' h>sp\orns and Ltme, It cannot be tor i ghly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES i . . ■ .• id real Brain Food, and m cases •Vfuscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat icjuired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Ohm chill's signature Price* . Prepared only bj CJ W ANN HHEMISI ! OWANN UHEMIST, •wue Oastiglione fc'aris 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 v , 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,;6.3o a.m.; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, And Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffeiton; Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismoro, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m^ 12^30;p.m.Jjj and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, nnd Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ash burton 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. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemingfcon, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and: Frjidays, .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 comptilsorily registered and iharged one'shilling, THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Ifcs ure prevents the agitation cf carbo uited or other beverage.*, and allows the ■ ediment to remak* undisturbed m the ■jottle Designed toi che use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY • f AO3 PA IN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E.O», and 21, Waiworrh ; Road; S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AO, Lls, L2O, and L 25. Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale House m the. World ustmed Price List ippJication. .



ON SALE j BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUIIDIKG MATERIALS' OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ! WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HO ME BUSH. GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cub, RAILS, STAKES. SIMPLES, \ FENCING WIRE, WIRE &AILS, -ill Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &0 1 JOSHUA~~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET, OFFIC : Corner of Tancred jand Wes strcsts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA^ THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED IWRSERYMAR. ASH BUR TON. HAS now ready for planting afc Reduced Prices, — 30 000 FRUIT TREES Oons ng o Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and ow offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting pr small gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed afc the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of • 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less-than £5!5O,OOO Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two. years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous JFher kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Filberts, &c. Also, a tndless 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 m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the traded - • ■ ■ THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, NEW BUSINESS; NEW MANAGEMENT/ NEW GOODS, A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AME S Mlo Glt EGO R, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Oitß's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT- : MENT, of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis,- Cigarettes, and Smokers'requisites generally. NoTE.^This i 8 net a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithqut doubt che best appointed m South Canterbury SJYOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, 1^127 Orr's Building 3, East Street THE ASHBURTON mM HIM 2P* WAREHOUSE OF piraiiiiiim In Tailored Street JS replete with Superior Furniture m the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings/ Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety m ■stock, . ; FURNITURE made to order m any design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and LeatMei-s for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call andinspect our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired With promptitude. 6JBI YOURSELF! ■■^F^nßf- Oo not . rely on Quacks or ■ WW Inipostors, hut if tj?O!,iWc<l with Gouorrlnx-a or Gleet, Whites, or any Ulniatunii discharge, go to tiiuCln'tiist ; I^J iin.l ask lot JBi'g O» It cures m : WJI a fen- toys witliout tbc ujilor publicity ■ '■ oi mUxtvt. lliilhe universal American | «'""«• Pcoprititors, the -^^^^_ ; Wfl^k Evans Chemical Co.SHB \ CINCINNATI, O. 3^H^



ASK YOUR GROCER | FOR CAN'T BJ! BEAT ■•! BAKING JPpWDEB. y,i&RANTEED absolutely pure, and SJF J proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, *»d, Is, *»nd 2s each, and wholesale by *>He manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, " The Phakmacy," 6tlOo T I M A R U, JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FORNITORE AWD V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mabt, "FHORNITURE and Picture Frame SJ made to order m any design at ahovteat notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for C'iegg •rambulatora. A'so" WIESJNBR PIANOS. __ j£ IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. i jr. irixon, Tailor, Of Chkistohurch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. ..",..... f£3P 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 besK houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers wl o will be disposed to give hint a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Stbbft, AsHbujrton, & Colombo Stkeet, CHRISTCHtJRCH. 6 MON EY "W AJN T JS» IOODS IST BE » AT W. W. Spencer & Go. 's TO MAKE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. fTTO ensure a speedy clearance every- X thing will be sold at ridiculous orices. Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low -**' prices. Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, ard Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, Col'ars, Jackets, and Mantles at your own prices, ess Goods worth Bid for 4kl, 10|d In Black French Merinos, French Cashmeres, Cathmerettes, Satin Cloths, Brocades and Coburgs we stand unrivalled. White Lace CurtaiuF, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheetinar, two yards wide, ll£d. . Men's IVeed Suits, 22s 6d. Mens' Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 6s lid, 7s lid. Men's Ties, 3d each. Men's Unbleached Cotton Drawer.«, Is. Men'a Heavy Woollen Sox, 7|d. Btoys' Braces, 4d. - 4. few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s 6d. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 8s lid Women's strong Elastic sides, worth 9s 6d, for 63 9d. Women's Kid Button Boot* from 5s lid. n v , Erery pair of Boots we sell guaranteed AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s THE ABCADB. SIPKIire, 1891. Andekw Obb IS NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF I^"EW UPWNG JJHESSES, MANTLES, MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS AND GLOVES. Bf OO T anOi DEPARTMENT. ._T U S T ARRIVE D- A lurge Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOES. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOTS IS AW, MAKES. ANDREW ORR.