THIS ASHB&RTQN GUJVRP!4N JPIJFBI>AY AUGUST 4, 1891.

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Stephens Bros.' MARKET HOUSE. NOTICE. NOTICF. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. TTAVING Just Completed Extensive f I Alterations, so as to provide better facilities for the extension and re-.; fjuirements of ottr Rapidly increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Premises, where we will carry on m conjunction with our GBOCRRY& CROCKERY B¥SINESS. • A First Class Assortment, of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P. Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look up-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks, ■ Crum Trays and Blushes, Kettles,— Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron,—-'Ena melled and Tinned Saucepans. Boilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps m great variety ■;■ and Lamp Fittings ; Guns, best makers ; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Qreea; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tafcoo and other Oils. Lubricating &<?., &c. ; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs. All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail-' ; way Station, Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, poods returned if not , satisfactory, Customers waited upon ( for orders. l^* Satisfaction is our Motto. "^£3| Ktkpiie** Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSE. ______ _—_. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT BOGS BISCUITS, 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 ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingr* dients which no other-Biscuit or Dog Food" c possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Pj-.Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits t ibe of the greatest excellence, and to iitain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to* be found m the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful food 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 hillings per c wt, carriage paid,} SOLE MANUFACTURERS, i W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 75* Washington Street, New Yobk, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING EPPS'ST COCOA BPEAKFAST] 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 v/e\ M selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our :breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may ibe built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around|us ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. We ma> escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well fntified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the "Civil Service Gazette." Made sinjply with boiling water or '..■■■ milk. Sold m |-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus I ■•, '.FAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILEH ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY." Offices—Tastcred Street Ashbcrtos rilO Encourage the saving of small sums :JL the Society will take MONEY OH DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n jthe following conditions :—...■ '. Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and'lnterest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the <?ay 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 in£f the account....... Deposits taken for 3 months.at 5 per cent  ,> 6 or longer periods at 5J „ ' For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. W. V KicgsS~ WILLS ■ STREET,-. ■ ■' 'NEXT CGOKSON'S OTABLE& . ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience .with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Sauhclerson, M.R.G.V.S., Clapham Com mori, and ten years with George Balls |M.R.iQ; : V.S, yi Brixton, all "of.. London ' and has also gained*a. good reputation m the Colony. . Our specialty is well-know iv to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. m, a well, ordered shoeing forge the following standard . rules will, always be b&erved :*— . " '...' ,;' ■.■' ;' \. A shoe-should never be removed without first cutting off .theuclmcheSj-because by silnply tuirning-back theclinch m drawing the nail apiece of the clinch is often left m the foot, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2.'.'The frog .and bars require uo cutting m a regularly attended foot., m a healthy foot where there are no simptons of navicular disorder, tije sole should not be cut. ' ■''■■■ '■"■' ■• ; ■;'. "/ ■ ••■ 3, The shoe shduld have a level bearing upon the wall* of the foot, and should riot be sprung at jbhe heel, as is too common, thereby acting as a fearful lever upon the tendons: ','..'• The nails should be driven level aud uni form, and ojily on the toe side of the inside 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 machiue-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mported andit should be insisted upon that thsy he uotusedin fcfeecoiony^



GEORGE JAIE^OS WOOL, GRAIN", AND GENERAL MEROHANf, HAS FOR*SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley* —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING. 'WIR&i STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUI >OAP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STOREb. ■ iij mi ■"" 1 0 * lllJ " ■""■ |»i|||«|»« DKAIIT PIPES—AH Slaes. .^a-IBTSTT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND^MARINE INSURANCE CO. THB^NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND, J H iXJLI.Jui!i o #\ XjXXXXjXU&I Fluid Hip \ /s|\ Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). M (POISONOUS). MR. BELCHER, of #LiTTIE'S\MB,. C. J. HAEPER, » Kuiapoi (writing August. M Canterbury Kunb older, 1890) :—" Found Sheep £L<^~ "**""**">3k (writing Junp, 1890):— Dipped with Little's j# t3i?"ffP T) rr^\. " Found the Powdei Fluid produced Hiha. IF %Httle trouble to mix } more wool each m WM Ter7 effectire; (which fetched id Jr^^^J^'^"^*'^^W*\% left the wool m good I p«r lb.more) than MS . jtf^kL* >^k condition; «afer the wool of gf—,l m ll_ ■ J^^,^ 8-11 ot^er P°i* $28? f Gain m Wool =M • J ///MR. GILLANDBRS, of Southland VV cry Cheap' ¥*) .^^ I (writing March, 1890), said :—Two years I @X fi^j ''M' ■I m siicccssion he dipped a flock of about 1 C^s ■C(39 . gBl 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid /S\ X§) M- SLY and the rest with other Dips, and <?iu:h /ifi M I*"" V year found the Sheep dipped with / %. Y-.. 1.. ,\ Little's Fluid produced i T | f J| ,\ jpT JLlttl© S '^l tH o r<J tccol per Jleece than lilttlC B%^ JFLTJID DIP N^the other Sheep. >^pQWDER DIP\ y (WON-POISONOUS). ■^ S>*»^ w ,|. | „ . ,„•,.r-***^ (POISONOUS). LOCAL AGENT, GEO, JAMESOI. 4SHBUR7ON AND RAKA/A V i -1 Gallc" of Fluid or ] libs >t Powder, makes 100 Gallons Ifo^jS^Pgig DURABILITY IS TRUE ECONOMY. j^M BOEERT MURBAY PRACTICAL WAI'CH AND CLUC&iIAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCJflif:^ CLOCEJS, JEWP]LLERY PLATJI of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—rSoid and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Crystals, &c. _  . ■:,;■" - JEWELLERY. -An almost enclless variety of Fine Gold,. Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, LacVes' and Gentleme_n'sjG.uards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of a!l sizes A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Joininitbees, School Committees &C. &C. • ■ . -,'y ...::■. All Departments of works done on the Premises with,despatcr and at moderate charges, SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. * ■ 2 PUBLIC TRUST \y^~¥FiCHTNZ~ pHE Public Trusty Oftico of Nsw Zealand offers great advantages, to its.eiien\ I mcludin^ htibe ga irantee agiinst the fra^l or dishonesty of tlie Public Truste Ihe following cjinp.irisrm ot bunuajj bsbwjon tin years 1879 a,nd 1889 will showth progress made :— r, , 1879-80. . 1889J Cash receipts .„ ... .. ... £ 4 i j813 . £ i B 3 )3 J 36 lotal transactions, per balance-sheist £92,318 ... £835 202 Securities- ' ' ' General Investment Account ... . , £70,864 ... "£ f>l6 943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £545*839 Expenses Account-Total receipts ... ... £2,139 ... £14 482 Administrations ... ... ... ... . 172 ... '258 Probates and trusts 14 ''.'.' 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 ■ V 42 Letters received ... ... ... 2,122 ... ]O;j-"'(J Letters despatched  . 1432 13003 _J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. TIT E ARE LANDING £ X .« OTA XI" AND JULET RA E ■ Bed Clover White Clover Coivgrass Ateike Timothy ALL OF;cHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATkS. ■ ■'■■■'■ ■ ..' -—ITOR, . SAJUE ..-; . •'" DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED ; RYEGRASS; AND COCKSFOOT PRIEDLiNbER BROS.



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LOWViTMin £>B CHUEUHILLS Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime | prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility It contains two of the principal ingro dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., hvaphoru.l and Lime. It cannot be tor Highlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES id real Brain Food, and m cases ■Vluscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat; iciniired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's signature Prico, prepared only bj CJVVANN HHEMISI hwANN UHEMIST, jie Oastisjlione i'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, 6.30 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 Fiffelton, 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., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oaniaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashburton 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.; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, r.esdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, anc Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—Letters containing anything oi value should be handed to the Postmastei to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered and jharged one'shilling. THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork "Extractor m the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tt carbo lated or other beverage,*, and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed m the wttle. Designed toi <:he use of hotels, rgstau ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearauac and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. ManufeotuiPd by the E. WALKER TOOL CX>n?ANY TAMES PAIN AND SOWS 9. St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and2l, Walworth Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. -.10, L.15, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, The largest Wholesale House m the World ustrared Price List ippl'.cation. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S PILLS ASli JISIMEIfT. THIS UNIVERSAL MFMCINE IS A HOUSEHOLD JtfiQUiStTK 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, arid 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 thess well-known Piils, and they are unrivalled m their efticacv m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMEKi HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It haals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m 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 i, •• to remove Scurf and every species of jkin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manu.fac' tared 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 upp. m almos every language, Jsgf" Purchaser should look to thy, abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouaf .;



THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN. ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consist ng of | Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches I Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now 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 or small gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kind.s not reaching a high standard of -merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. Tins system has been carried outafcconsiderable 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 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine). Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (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 m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, ~TsHBURTON QOUNTY KUMTJDIiCB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINWALD RACECOURSE ON ; Friday, August 21, , 1891. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Satt, andE. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-presidents—G. H. Aiington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, 1 D McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards ~G. H. Aiington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKcndry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W. Rollitt, Judge —M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk of the Course—A. ; Hewsou. Clerk of the Scales— R. Friedlander. Treasurer—A. J. Kelly. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HURDLE RACE, a handi cap of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 8 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters ' the property of members of the Aehburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allow ed > 71hs. Nomination,' 10s'; acceptance, ss. r About two miles; over eight flights of himlles, about 3ft. Bin. high. 2. HUNT CLUB CUP STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 30 soys ; second horse to re ceive 5 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of mem bers of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; accept ance, 15s. About three miles, over such course and iumps as the Stewards shall ' direct. N.B. —The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HACK RACK, of lOsovs, no weight [ under lOat. F*r horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Thrc-uuartcrsnf a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, j of li> soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Htm* Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71'>s. En trance, 15s. About two miles. 5. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys; the second horse to receive* ..a bracelet of the value of . 5 soys. Open to all quali%jd hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m trout of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION STEEPLECHASE, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; accept ance, ffee, to be notified to the Secretary " within 10 minutes of the declaration of weights, About one mile and a half ' GENERAL RULES. 1. The Committee reserve to themse yes the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. 2. A qualified huntei? shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, and members' tickets must be produced at the scales if required. 4. All horses must be ridden m colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be m writing, and aceom panwa 0;/fcti, nams, a?e, anl description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 8, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, Augustl7, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances must be made to ihe Secre tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, Augu&t 19, 1891. POINT TO POINT STEEPLE CHASE. The Annual Point to Point Steeplechase,' for a Trophy value 10 soys, given by the Club, will be hedl on MONDAY, Aiigast 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, by 12 o'clock on the day of the Race, [ji. J. FOOKS, +102 P°n- Secretary,



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