The Ashburton Gurardian.

yoL xiii. no. 2484.

Ashbfrtok: Monday, October 12, 1891.

vMcb: ..one FEisn^Yf



MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, OH RISTCHURCH. 'T"IH7S Company is prepared to advanc* L money on Freehold Property, m Large or Simll 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 the Branch Office of the Company, East Stkeet ASHBURION. Wool. FC. TABART is making CASH ADVANCES on th<T ENSUING CLIP IHEE OF (OMMtSftIOJT. VKRIODICAL H\LES held tliioueh- O'lt tho sfiison, the fir t one being ea:]y m November All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodiv'ion, lighf, Ac, my Store is unsurpassed for tie dit-play of alllois. Prompt. ACCOUNT SAI ES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rate?. F. C. TABART, Auctioneer, Woolbroker, «S"C, 146 Christchutch, ANDREW BLACK/ WatchurikiH', .Jeweller, and Optician, East SLreet. Late Student British Horologicallnstitute, London ; Certificated from the City atid Guilds of London Institute ; BronZ3 Medalist for watch making, London Kxhi tion, 1887, HAS to hand a veiy l.n\'e Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ; fompvi-iiiK Chronographs, London made Levers m full Pinto and Rother ' ham's English Levers, Ac, &c. These Goods aro of tho best. m;tke and finish, and for quality and cheapness'arc second to none. Jewellery of air kinds ; ft very large selection to choose from. Clocks by the best Makers, at all prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preserves, j&c. REPAIRING. Watches of every description, Re peatirs, Chronographs, Arc, Ac., accu rately Repaired, Adjusted and Examined. Troublesome and Stopping Watches thoroughly cured. Satisfaction Guaran teed. Old Gold and Silver bought, taken m exchange, or nwlu up into Jewellery. Electro-Plating and Gilding All.work doi:<» on the i'reiuioes, and «'iiav>ir.teiHl 10. give Satisfaction. A trial solicited. ATSPRI3W . ]^jI,A.CJS, East Btreet,



JAMbS BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNTTURK. AND v 4 3SCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, * ■ IIAVELQCK STREET, )i IVOS[TEIVOS[TE HAHBISONS AUCTION MaBT, IT^URNITURE and Picture Frame ? irr.de lo order m any. (kpign.at shovtest nofico. Sole Accent m Ashburtou for \Jlejs; erambuUtors. A'ao ■ -■. ~. , wiEsy^R pianos l-.;* T.~G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER anp SOLICITOR, ciiiiasTi iiuu ir. Branch Oißcc—East Strict, ASIIRI R TOY (Near H. Zandeu's.) 6 157 THE IVIERCANTILE FINANCE* AND AGENCY COAIPA.\y (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorpora{e'][ under the Provisions of the Ccmpanies Act, 1882. Registered Ofjpicb—



/ BUSINESS KOTIOKS. . f; ... '-THE MllUiOß,'%,r A H lOH-CLAfiS Weekly Sccia), Volitiqa *»• Literary, anil Dramatic paper to be PUTUJSHKD EVERY FRIDAY fiicc 3d, by the (Jeutcnni.il Printing and Publishing Company, Liuiiied, Me'bourne PLacp, Iln-E^U Si root, Melbourne (i ■ TO £_. !' O'ER S'DA ytf bo ■^O i -^" ' nnde l»y persons x>f oilher sex, m tlieiroiy.)'!o"'JtUries, at work for us. New bu.sim-*s. AH meet wiih wonderful bucuess Any one can do» fche 'vtnls. You don't need capital, or »M>ve lie .simie as none, * We mil stai t you. No space ox plain here. L'ut you can make ■v smvi little fortune 1m nonibly and easy. The employment is paitioularly adapted to the tc^ion m which' (Ihk- publication ciroulr»ces. l>oys and jrirls earn iiea'»]j*Aß mucli as miMi. Full particular- .nid ii» s ructions, mailed free' Now is"the tl*ii don't delay, but wiii" to ti& at once".— SIN>OV fin J fn V.'rM.Mul MtAne Hnitid S. L , ' THE ART 'NKBHIJBWoilfAlffi P NCY !•! POSiTORY, / U)NTAL\B tin- latest Nuvdlie* m } y Fjint-y nud.-iitis ioNi-tf-'lowMikdirect irotH llf>nn. Jn rulditioii to die aJxjvo llaf> opened -.pcci.il Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's aHd Tuf-nts'CLOTHING. SUCKS and STOCKTXOS knitted \ y safest m proved KniKin^r Machine. Agent for Mebdam'js Weiij.'l and liullepck'b cut paper palr,ei;i^, *aid for t!i(, 7--clips« liye Wmks. Ile^iciry «)fiice for Scr\ ants. KAgT STRKP7. ASHBUHI ON



A complete Assortment of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS Australian SHKISRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARF, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, Iv all their Branches. HE Nll V r/ AND XR, EN R V Zi AND EX, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —A.GENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance 'Cmupany, Canton Marine Insurance Company", Austtalian' Mutual Fiovident Society



fIHEEP SHEARS!! gHEEPg BEAKS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PASS'S, BURGON & BALL'S. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ; ETC, ETC. GROCERIES li ill Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is giving up business, I am m a position to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for CAbH ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH will effect an enormous saving. > I do not advertise prices as they are generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at anyother firm m Ashburton. Remember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quility kept m Stock, and Goads delivered any where m town or at station.



■ -BUSINESS-NOTICES.-: .U; -.I : General Auctioneers, Land arid Estate . Agents, ": ' "■■; ; 20, Collins StiWet; West, Melbourne ! ARjiJ prepared to undertake Sales- o Freeheld Property, Housbhol Furniture, Merchandise, .'etc, Libera advance? made on goods fcr unreseryed sale- Monthly lkt of Property for sale!, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated •Vbsen'teesrepresente'd^nsuranceseffectpd 'harge moderate settlements pronipr. T^and sales coi:(Jucted. f ■ ■^JTB TEETii' ; . -jAf:.:IiOUT JZZ ..i*. •• THE CHRISi'OIICKCH DENTAL ' SDROERt. ; Corner of; Oashel and Uigh:siircpt". Q \i ; YEp AND / U O. IVI ;,■■:■,■ '' <"\ SUKOEdN I'ENTiST, . \ And at I>unedin Mil 'WostiKi'r* 1. ! \\p: have gained the FIRST AW A RTJ VV at the Dunodin •Exhit.'iioii f<r AxtiJicial Dentures and Ilech»uio.iil Appii \nces for the Moutli, and it is with the 'rcntt'st confidence that ye guarantee, ihd highest class work and perfect fit at t!»«J most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. j Complete Set -^-Upperi and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfoiatable Artificial Teeth Replaced Tempoiarily al aaost immediately after the . extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee <.'c charge* Arrangements car be made for part or monthly payments, . i ; ■'. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE G/AS "several times daily for the past ten years, we foarlessly assert, that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly yainless and .positively safe. ' ; Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2s Od; Artificial Teeth and Deniure& made by lather dentists repaired or renwdclled a on*est rates. .. ;



TTEKRY 7AINDEB T HAVE JUST LANDED, ex lonic, -*- my Season's Supply of the Fin<, st TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY., alsoT- . '":""■ " '"' 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 IHAIIK£§, (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurch.) JCA.l3N lX—(Specially for-light soils.)



GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK |ft and Ift. PACKETS. 2ft FAiSTOY CANISTERS and 51b aso 101 b TUNS TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS (f 2s A/2s 41 N /2sßd \\ // 3, V j CROWN)) (i EAGLE ;) [KxbibitionH j CLUB il \\ pr- lb-7 \pcT ib'J \ er V \ per lb, "■^.;^^" y K-<i^x£* One trial will establish tlieir constant use. To be obtained from H. ZANDER!



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AEE PROMPT CASH BUYERS. Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest roatiiet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORKS, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks aiid Twine supplied at Lowest Current B.v, ?s, ROLLITT & CO,, CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburten



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Hll|| , 'Q * 1 i ■„ ESTABLISHED 1859 CAPITAL^ONF MILLION. PEEMIEK AND~WEAMHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT.KATES' GEORGE JAMESOJST, AGENT, ASHBURTON



S'EEDMAN'S SOOTHING .POWDERS FOR 0 H ILDKEN C-TJ TTI X G TBE T H CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large'y tested i-u ail parts of the -vorld, 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 purchase-s. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special cautioa against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the foui following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :—  Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet ■■ - '■:■-'' .. ■:■:. r. .'.;■ ■ 2nd.—Each sing. 3 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 Ud and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Pbossbr and 00.



: *?y Appointment to Hia Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR B A ,L f KAaaa. # /a\ ■\ !rA I»»Wn«AL GAZETTE fliT I flaQ M Mjmk>\ %" The blending is entirely tt'en- V< V ■ VWM # MfflKfo % ded to by Mr. Nelson iiffiseU; M M/m^^^k \ vr"°lS a Tas'er of great experi m #iHS£xeT\ m enc ?' an 4 has ha<* • special IN THE m Jrsr*^m\ m training m the art." * I* W fJjMBX\ \ T*M>l"r HERALD. YlSf\ —^ . M g n±'l|l" tPGln\ %"T-is firm deserves the sup* r I I Dl m m .■Xt#, \ m portofalfinirchasersoiTTet ■• •*" M I a nEEHI|H~t^\ %as the article they offer it m iff t^eS&mW^, "f\ % superior to anything w« M gfc Lj?3& Jraßfs' ?r\ have seen m this Colony." iivVV # Is THmSOTn v\ % press. .^mNl n M M& \'^Hrrmvi-t- "*% m" Rfn Nelson is a pro. O»* ,M Ik? WTWmMf^Sfr-i- m fessional'T aster nj PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, OHBISTOHUROH, AND DUNEDIN^ iGJdiNTS EVERYWHERE. H. M- CAEBOX, AGENT, AN}; SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOBEKEEPERS



NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, aca.m f.anfod byjec, name, pcdifjne, age, descrip tion and perjormaturn of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Asliburton, 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 «f the weights to c irry 71bs extra. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maidan Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretaiy not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, November 16, 1891. Accept auces for the second day's handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later ! thai 10 o'clock m the evening of the first day'SraCCS-EDWARD SAWDERS, nj Secretary.



SECOND DAY. I.—Laumhor Hubdlk Rack Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the ( stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 15s; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept ance, 1 soy. 3. —Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight fco be declared. Six I furlongs. Entry, 103. I 4,—Winchmoke Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. s,__o?en Welter Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. 6. —Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 7, Flyixo Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; accept - : ance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be hslcl 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 this programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club.



Sporting. ; TMiliijym"S7 SPRING MEETING. Wednesday As Thursday, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. Pbesijjext—E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Viwf- Pkksident—Chas. W. Pnrnell. Jvwe-t. Matthew Stiti. Stewards—o. W. Pud nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlauder, E. Gates, J. O. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W, Lytfcelton, F. Russell, and D. Thomas. Treasurer —D. Thomas. Clerk of rufe Scales—R. Friedlauder. Handicapper-*- J. Cresswell. Starter— D. ThomasJ PROG R^A M M E. (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. 4 2.—Maiden Plate/oC 20 soys. For district horses, three ye*rs old and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age, One mile. Entry 1 soy. 3.-ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, of 100 soys ; second horse 10 soys f rora^ths stake. One mile and a half. Noimua tion, 2 eovs ; acceptance, 2 soys. \ i.— WINDERMEEE HANDICAP, of 30 !>VS ; second horse 5 soys from £he savke. District horses only. Si* f« r«ogs7 | Nomination, 15s; acceptance, IG\\« j s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The ■v.JTiner 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 from the stake. Seven fiirlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 7.—LONGBEACH HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 30 soya ; second horse 5 soya from the stake. District horses only. Minimum weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, v 15s; acceptance, 10s.



BUSINESS NOTICES. " Though imitated by many surpassed by none LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» Sion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment cot. tihues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges, , " SOM^Si^ri^RY~STAT3L I0 <T" JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. rpHESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stable 3 &:e 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 Ashburton County. t Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., ftl-, alwa on hire, with skilful drivers read ' the shortest notice. Open or Close 1 Carriages for Wedding or other parties. ■ Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses.;: Country customers are guaranr teed every accommodation at the lowestf current ratea . ; JOHN NEWMAN, ; Proprietor..



BUSINESS NOTICES. PffOTOGRAPHB-t^, 218 High Streeh, Christchurch. _ LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EAS TOE ABBOTT THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON NERVOUS AILMENTS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN Advertising m Australia. Consulation by Letteb Fre Address—l 9 Queen's Walk,Melrourne j GRAT IUFUL -COMFORTING EPPS'S'COCOA uPEAKFA&T BY a thorough knowledge of the nutnral laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful applicat:on of the fine properties of wel^ selected oocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured' beverage whicV may save na many heavy doctor's bills, It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built np until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hnmfrods of subtle maladiesare float ing arounttyiß ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. We ma) 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."



11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRANDS SPECIAL PRODUCTS J_J — Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap I for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza. Velonte, exquisitely per^ i fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —No. 2, extra , fine, m boxes, S calces. 12 exquisite > I perfumes, No. 1. I Onza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, | rose tea, white heliotrope and white riolet. Aqua-Oriza —New toil c* water, refreshing v to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduliue —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. Gouttes - Oriza ■ Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the te«th 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-LaCi-e (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on die face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com- \ plexion with the clearness and velvt»t,y softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each Avith brw'ies comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessories^ Ess-Oma-lucoloro Violctfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quit? a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quetofthefl(Wß»



Bfi CHURCHILL &■ Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility Jt ontaine two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., I'hosvkonw and Lime. It cannot be tor I ghlyrecommended for IJHica Childre Dr Churchill s Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Food, and m cases Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion haa inquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr dim chill's signature Price, Prepared only bj Q WANN nFEMISI OWANN Vy HEM IST. ue Castiglione Varis "iffIZIHpIFUMERY.



Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m i-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FTPS and CO. fIOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDJ~ ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Ofbices—Tancred Strket Ashbukton '"710 Encourage the saving of small sums X the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT [In sums of One Pound <md upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be j allowed on every complete Pound I deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the da be 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. "TwrrmTrr" \



IHERE AIJi^i REASONS' I—The whole of the MATERIALS are most carefully selected by Experts, and ko- THING BUT THE BEST is used. 2. —Great attent ion is paid to the Gut and Fitting. 3,—The Newest Styles are constantly added to the list. 4.—The largest variety m New Zealand to select from, 5. —Only the best workmen are cm i ployed on tnis brand, and every man is responsible for his work. 6 t —Every pair is absolutely guaranteed to the wearer. 7. —The largest staff m the Colony is employed at this Factory, thus tending to economy m the manufacture. -8. —Fifteen years' experience has proved that the Zealandias are the best m the world. 9.—Thousands of Customers telling eacli other of the excellent wear and lit of these boo^s. 10..—The determination to never per mit the Zeabndias to be excelled by any other make. Sold by Boofc Retailers and Storekeepers throughout New Zealand. Specialties to be had only m our make. The Paragon and Dependable School Boots for Boys and Girls. Perfect Marvels for Hard Wear. We also have a Second Quality Boot really good hard wearing lines. These we brand " UNION." The outlook for Zealandiaa is brighter than ever. Every pair branded Manufactured by ,__,,_,.„,„. . nn SKELTON, FROSTICK & CC, Zealandia Boot Factory, »n hristchurc



IyTATIONAL IyiTUTUAL T IFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, l89?i. "TNTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four 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.



56775 70 MEASURE fTIHK Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND PIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ashbTFrtoa clqthivg mart. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS *?. ALCORN TO~TOWif AND COUNTRY LADIES Mr* Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. 1 A DIES will find the Stock very J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, CHRISTCHURCH.



BUSINESS NOTICES MR 8. B. SEYMOUE, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU R T ON n dates to bo announced, and m?»y be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST THE STANDARD .Five & Max'irte Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shabeholuers. i CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO—STERt IN TG. FIRE and Marino Bisks accepted on all descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. • Fidelity of Pekhoss Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, A-thluirtoiii



Establishes ... 1869 Scale ov Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per 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 is cases present, or such materials as patents prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free." .Nitrons Oxide Laughing Gas adiministereci when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m %$ COWMBU STUBET, CORIfIXGBVICHi



(BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, FLIES. TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, TT ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, T_l ARMLESS TO ANIMALS, /-BUGS, FLEAS, . KILLS-^ MOTHS, BEETLES [flies, but is unrivolled m destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, MoSQUITOhL, ana every other species of The Public ate Cautioned that packages oi 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. A HUKKLY VEGETABLE SWKEXMEAT, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for intestinal or thread worms. It is a perfectly safe and mild pre paration; and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT TC A PPROVED by the Academy oi Medicine /». of Paris, are especially recommended '5y fche Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consxiraption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies TheHlentti ye pectoral syrup. HTPLON is an Infallible remedy XJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGE'S PASTE I OF BPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOI is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Throat and Chest. BGWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chbmists 28, Bur Taitboitt Pabts. 8. B. 8 B V M O U U SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.)



BUSINESS NOTICES. TIX)R COUGHS7COLDS, Bronchitis, X* Asthma, Influenza, Consumption, *c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Tplu, et«,, with Chlorodyne. "T7" AY'S Compound, a demulcen* expoc - Jt\i. torant, for Cougha, colds and chesfc complaints KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceab'e for .Horses and Cattle. "TRAY'S tic Pills, aspecific inNeuralgia JtV Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron, etc T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, JL J an agreeable aperient. f^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken V/ articles. « Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England TjpOß the Blood is the Life. Clark s work? Ju jfamed Blood Mixture, warrantedtc cleans* the Wood from all impurities, from whatever causes arising. For scrofulla scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Solo m bottles 4s 6tl, and I.ls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England rpOWLES 1 PENNYROYAL AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and re lieve the distrassing 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 and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses, Beware of imita tions , ; ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills U war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acqnired Or constitutional), gravel and pairs m the back. Guaranteed, fi-ae from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Ceunties Druse Co., Lincoln, England for sale by the wholesale Houses. firoOiiiOiiws i A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a moat agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or ] THREAD WORMS. It is a ( perfectly safe and mild preparation, and 'is especially <. adapted for Children. t JSold m tins by all k Chemists PROPRIETOR: THOMA ft KB ATING, London. Exfotj* Chemist asi* P&wmisT t/^tfilNG* POWDER, ~ """^ - J£ EATING'S POWDER, ,\r EATING'S POWDER, XV J£ EATING'S POWDER, 17 KATING'S POWDFR, T7 EATING'S POWDER, XV.