The Ashburton Guardian.

vol. xiii. no. 2514>

Assbubton : Saturday Noyember i 4, 1891.

PRICE I ONE PKNY.



ii m iii) ipuwi ANNUAL MEETING." To be held on the - RACECOURSE; TIJSWALtj, on ' ; %p Friday, January r. 18 9 2. Prehdeet—Dr. Tweed. Vice-Presi ients —Messrs D. McLean, G.A. M. . Buckley; and H. H. Wright. Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Messrs iJ. James, M, Scott, D. ThoniajfrjfflT. Stifcfc, C. M. Strachey, H. H.JMRghfc, E. Gates Dr. Tweed. T. Stigk E: G. G i«p, B Hanks,J. M. E&impton, JK, M. CuthberUon. Sjrfjjflßßß—Mr D. Thomas. Tkeasubiml—Mr E. Oates, Handxcaj'VEß—Mr J. Cress well. Glekk of thjb Course—Mr A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales —Mr A, J. Kelly. - */? .._„„, Viral IXnva tv sum, at~l2.9o~p'.tb. PROGRAMME:.,. - (Approve I by the Committee''df the- Canterbury Jockey Ci'ub and N.Z. Tro'ling Association.) 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. One mile and a half. 2. Maiden Piatk, of 20 soys ; entiance, 15a. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile. ; 3. Ti2fWAi.ii Ct*i' Handicap, of Bunovs;* nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half. 4. Tiiswald Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptances, 10s. The second horss to receive 5 soys out of the stake. Weight not le<s than lOst. About three' miles, 5. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys; nomi- = nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Thai second horse to receive 5 sots out of the stake. One mile. ■ 6. Novel Rack, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club; and to be sold by auction,. Th amount realised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and the second horse.. Entrance, 10s, •• night of general entry; Weight, Bst; any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. ; 7. Fl\ing Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10a'.' The second horse to receive 5 "soys out of the stake. ;T]ie winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to, carry 71bs penalty. In the ; event of a horso winning both the foregoing events, such horse to carry lOlbfi penally. tttf-fltftoogB:"--*"** 8. Hurry Scjurry, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch .weights. Half a mile. RULES AND BESUEATRWS. . 1. The meeting will be.held^lirtder th Rules of Racing. Tlie'*Trcttinjf Race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. . * - 2. No entry will be received except on the coudition ibat all claims,.disputes, and objections arising out of the racing, shall foe decided by the Stewards, or whom'tfeey may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. The race* are open to aay;horse commonly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1801,40 Jbe.dafce of the meeting, and owned by a person wh« has resided m jslie.dißtricfc.for the §a,me^riod 4. The «t«tftet above-mentioned f& iiounded on the nottfe by the jßelwy* River, and on the sC'^h ib» Waitofci River. 5. Five per cent wrllbe deducted from fiie gross of all moneys payable m accord ai«B with this progi-unmo for the expenses of the course, , . 6. Ail nominations, acceptances, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. : ' Nominations for Hurdle, Tiiiwald.Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee. name, age, descrip tion and performances of home, and colours of rider, must be m writing and m the hands of the Secretary at-Stone's Hotel Tinwald, not Liter than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 12,1891/ WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or About December 26 ACCEPTANCES. 7 Acceptances for Handicaps and Nomi nations for Maiden Plate and NQyel.Race must be m the hands oF the Secretary at Stone's Hotel. Tinwald,. not later 1 than p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1891. ■■ ■••' -. ".' »*i ', E. J FOOK6, .'i 10tl5i Hw, S^—



[ Business Notices. THK STANDARD Fire & 3Vfnrlno lusurauoi Comuaiiv; -• OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Ljabluty or SHAFEh6m>EUS. CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING. TEIIRE and Marine Risk*, accepted on all •*- descriptions of Property ; iand Mer chandise ; also Crop', Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest. Rates of Premium. Fidelity or Pkusos Holding Situa ticks of Tkust 'Guabastked. ARCHIBALD SGGgET, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Bui'din^s, Ashburton. XTN WALD GIiOOJBBY "B^KEKY BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT ANDREW TFRBAS, (Late of Hixks,) XX^S much pleasure m announcing -*-■- that he wiil open the above Business on TEJURSDAY, October 1, m vie premises next to MitJ. Uksbltine's Saddlery Shop, Great SouLh Road, TINWALD, and tiusfs hisold friends m the District, and many new oftea, will farcr liim with a slwre of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any m the District. CART 6 will i un for Orders ?ind Delivery to Customers. ANDKEW TERRAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, ,T I N VV A L D. 9 17tf



T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER anp SOLICITOR CHIIISTCHURCH, Branch Office—East SwiEsisr, ASklB U It TO I« (Near H. Zanuek's.) 6 157



Wool Wool. Wool. FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP 1 FRE£ OF C-OMMISSIOJf, PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the firit one being early m November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, Ac," my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS.  Woolpacks, Twine, &c, nb Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, '. Auctioneer WooJbroker, &c., \ Chri&tchurch.-



THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AKD AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF .CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions ofcthe Companies Act, 1882. Registered Ofjficb— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, | CHRISTCHURCH.! fTHHTS Company is prepared to advaijcP/ i X money on Freehold Property, m! Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates* of Interest; also, upon the Security of lfflis of Sale, Mortgages r,f Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchnrch, Or to th*. Bransh Office of the Company, East Street ASHBUR7ON.



I Business Notices. • IJEKKY 7ANDER. * T HAVE JUf?T LANDED, ex lonic, -*- my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ALSO,- MAXGOLD 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 niMUKN, (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christchurch.) ICA.IIN IX— (Specially tor light .floila.) SHEEP ftHEARS!! SHEEP SHEARS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURGON & BALL'S. TURKEY ft WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED & RAW LINSEKD OILS. GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED h BLACK BRANDING OIL, KTC, ETC. GROCERIES Affl PROVISIONS. Having made spucial and most favor able arrangements for ci supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is giving up business, I am m a position to undersell any loonl Grocer. ThePfici^i-ha."-* l'"nn ..^jmuUJj* *o«luC9d f6r"OX!>H ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH will effect an eEormous saving. I do not advertise prices as they are generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than afcanyother firm mAshburtou. Renumber 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 /wtraijan SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7AND ER, ENRY ZiAND E», GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, i Canton Marine Insurance Company, 3 Australian Mutual Provident Society



GREGG AND COMPANY* Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IK itt. and lib PACKETS. 2ft. FANCY CANISTERS and stt> asd 101 b TI.N3 TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS ©// 2s 4 r /^2s 8d // U \ (( EAGLE l] p^ibitibny g CL ub }1 V per Ib. vj^ V. perlb j/ \ per lb ' *L^--jy^ ■ ' ' ' ' ' j-r. . One trial will establisn tlieir constant use. ] To be obtained from H ZANDEKI



WHEAT WHEAT WH-E AT WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WfHEAT at highest maiset price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN bTORES, We3t Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Ccrnsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rt'as, mn"' mm% O * fc*—* ROLLITT &-C 0., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICES and STORES: West Street,|AshburtODj



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED ... .., 185 9 CAPITAL^OnFMILLION. PEEMIEB ANdTwEAI/THIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. also,— :\ RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c. s ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES} GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON



StEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS "FOR CHILDBEN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large y tested mi all parts of theTTorld, aad by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-3arned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which.in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the jtpjri^Las. to have deceived many purchase-s. The proprietor, *kci'erore,~tseli~ltaife ""~IT t fr^^ the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— ---Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST WAL 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.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l£d and 2s 9d each, : Kempthorxe, Pbossbr and 00.



; By Appointment to Hia Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR JE!S»S!A m w«o is a Taster of great experi- ' 1M • -i_i p iyS^^A %™a?:'in n1n h h S ''^ * spßcUl VU*r\ f% i f\ M I %"This firm deserves the iup> "(IL? I V' ' # \ m port orall purchasers of Te» •• ■""" • ■#o rSwS^ffiTt^X mas theaiticle 'hey offer it W # **/ r*™T!£Kß^^ m sliPer'or *o anything «• gSf L/aeslEgw^ %i have seen m this Colony." ird^^ # if? T*^3iSv \" f Mr:Ne! s°ni*»Pn% m #<v -r-JmKlnSsSßi-L «V m fession*1, Taster aao PURE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHTJRCH, AND DUNEDIN^ aGjuNT^ EVERYWHEBE. H. M. CABBON, 'agent, ANb SOLD BY THE PKINCIPAL STOREKEEPERS



Limited. fiASH ADVANCES mado on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DIPCOUNTED DAILY. Off»ck. —:Cornsr of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE. •'. •■ ■ • Manager



1 1. Salek &fo., W4TCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, -t i(Nexfc Bank of New Zealand..;. I"*TJLVING obtained the assistance o J— \,. v another first-class \ watchmaker, custqiißrs may rely on getting their work done^promptly. First classworkmansliip at Li*rest ChristcUarch Prices!. Every detcr^ption of Gold and Silver Jewellery madeto order or nearly repaired 6n the premiMß. Our special line of Rotheram's EngliaJl Levers, expressly made to our own «Wer, extra jewelled, dust proof cases, 3Mud all the latest improvements, are thljftboat reliable timekeepers m the | world guaranteed. A few good >Mt|ond-hand English and American levefty^Rotheram's, Erhardt's Bennett's,, Waltha^p and others m first class order and ne»d/ new, very cheao and guaraiv teed. ■ I. SALEK & CO WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, ' (Next of Bank New Zealand.) ASHBTJETON"FINANCi3 &' AGENCY COMPANY,



IRONMONGERY, j ■BIB) TTAVE now m Stock and Landing ex • • Rakaia " and '' Mamari". 2 Tons Hash Weights. 5 „ Barb Wire. 10 Casks Plough Shares, 4 Bales Plough Line. 8  Room Papers, Choice patterns. 75 Drums Boiled Oil. 2 Tons White Lead, 281 b tina. h  Red Lead. |  Mixed Paints. 1 Case Aspinall's Enamel. Varnishes of all kindi. 20 Tins Olive Oil. 30 Tins Colza Oil. 50 Oases Castor Oil. 100 Tina Lubroline Oil. 50 „ Valvoline Oil. 30  Tins Sheep-marking Oil. 3 Cases Leather Belting, l| to 6in, !■ 2  Perforated Zinc for Threshing Mills. 5  Bedsteads. 1  Spring Balances. 2  Engine Packing. 1000 Yards Wire Netting. 2000 Feet Iron Pipe 1| to lin. 2 Casks Pumps. j 3 C;vses Carpenters' Tools. 25 Coi 7s Rope, Ito 3in. Z Cases Spring-blind Rollers, 2 Casks Horse Shoes, 2  Files and Rasps. 4 Cases Boot Protectors. 1  Augers and Brace Bits, 1  Table Cutlery. 1  Pocket Cutlery. 15 Tom Bar Iron. 2  Black Sheet Steel. 2 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 4  Bolls, Locks and Hinges. 4 Cases Steel Trunks. 1  Hay liakes. 3 v, Hay Forks, 12 Packages Spades and Manure Forks. 2 CasesE.P. Goods, consisting of Spoons, Forks, Butter Knive.s, &c, &c. HOUSE FURNISHING IRONMONGERY IN GREAT VARIETY. nun mil! 11 il Ironmongers & Importers



AJVJDItKW BLACK, Watchmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, East Street. Late Student British Horological Institute, London ; Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute ; Bronze Medalisb for watch making, London Exlii tion, 1887, HAS to hand a very large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery; comprising Chronographs, London made Levers m full Plate and f-Plate, Robher- \ ham's English Levers, &c, &c. These ] Goods are of the best make and finish, and for quality and cheapness are secsnd to none. Jewellery of all kinds : a very large selection to choose from. I Clocks by the best Makers, at all prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preserves, &c, REPAIRING. Watphes of every description. Re peaters, Chronographs, <&c, <&c, accu rately-Repaired, Adjusted and Examined. Troublesome and Stopping Watches - thoroughly cured. Satisfaction Guaran teed. Old.Qold and Silver bourfit^ taken m exchange, or made up £.a^ VeWeUery. Eleclvro-Plating and Gilding. AM work doiifi on the Premises, and (Guaranteed to give Satisfaction A trial solicited. Andrew Black, Watchmaker, East. Street.



PROGR AMME (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. 1.;--Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 aov; acceptance, 1 soy. 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district borsss, three years old and upwards, which have never 'won an advertised ! race. Weight for age. One mile. ! Knfcry .1 soy - — • i 3.— ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, of ! 100 soys ; second horse 10 soys from the ' stake. One mile and a half. Nomina- ! tion, 2 fovs ; acceptance, 2 soys. 4.—WINDERMKRE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. ' | 5. —Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner , to be sold by auction immediately after ! the race, the whole of the proceeds to j go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlong 3. Entrance, 10s. 6.—Spring Handicap, of 40sovs; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s 7.—LONGBEACH HIGH- WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses Only. Minimum weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. SECOND DAY. 1.— Lagmhor Hurdle Race' 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 soya from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept ance, 1 soy. 3, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; the v, inner 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, 103. 4,_~Winchmore Handicap, of 30 s,ovs; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a I quarter. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, j 10s. 5.— Oi'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 hotse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. ; 7, —Flying Handicap, of 40sovs; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five urlongs Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be received except on the condition that ail claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all point 3 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 tne gross of all moneys payable m accordance with programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of'the Club. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree,, age, deterip tion and performance* of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Ashburton, 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 of the weights ;to carry 71bs extra. „  , 1 ACCEPTANCES for the first day's ; handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maicbn Plate 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 Entries for the Disposa 1 Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first day>SraCeS'EDWARD BAUNDBRS, , Secre »ty



Sporting. j SPRING MEETING. Wednesday £c Thuirsclay, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. President—E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vice- President —Chas. W. Purnell. Judge— Matthew Stitt. Stewards—C. W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlander, E. Gates, J. 0. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, F. Russell, and D. Thomas. Treasurer—D. Thomas. Clerk of the Scales— R. Friedlauder. Handicapper— J. Cresswell. Starter—D. ThoroasJ



Business Notices. "Though imitated by many surpassed by none . LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. ; (Opposite the Railway St» tfon) DUNEDIN. : ■ MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. < SPRING*. WE have much pleasure m calling attention to a Line of Beautiful Worsted Suitings just opened up —just the thing for the incoming season. Alsp just opened up, a splendid line of Worafced Trouserings. These ai c all English Goods. Also m Stock, — HAIRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle Tweeds <b & Worsted Coatings |3 <*», Fancy Vesting^ , % 5" Covert Cbatingcs *a .r , •, : j ;., '■-.;.■ . c g? Irish Friezes j| §- Wilson's BannocUijrns »• Fox's Series r* g Tweed Suitings *2 jL Worsted and Cotton ,2 Cords. S H. & E. Craighead, MERCHANT TAILORS. Premises lately occupied by Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, Tancred Street.



Public Notices. DOLLS, TOYS, SILKS, & FANCY GOODS. WOOLS IN ALL COLOURS & MAKES Mrs Adams riAN ASSURE the Public of Ashburton V^ County, or any part of Canterbury, that for Variety, Quality, and Price you cannot do better than call at Saunders' Buildings. 1 Inspected Invited. Noonesolicitedto luy. APRONS, PINAFORES, AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING A SPECIALITY.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUIL» ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Ofuces—Tancred Street AsHburton rilO Encourage the saving of small sums J_ the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound nnd 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 M  6or longer periods at b\  Manager. MV^MDo not rely on Quacks or ftmlw Iliil-o^tors, but ir trouble..! with W£Zjß tJoimrrli-wi or J;1^ I'^"^'ohenirt ||jjj|*i """^"'(.''rEif SG. It euro* iii *3((7^l oUUc'ciir.*/' ''"'/•« "mvenal Au.trieft,i



Mr W. I\ Thompson, SURGEON "pvENTIST, URGE ON I^ENTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m Having purchased Dr N. A. Nbely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may bo consulted ab the above address. 2.



(J -I TO O A PER DAY to be dw/ J. op: r made by persons of either sex, m their own localities, at work for 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 tim don't delay, but write fco us at once.— Sinson and Co Portland Maine United States _ t _—



TV"ATIONAL Tt/TUTUAL TIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRA L A S I A. SPECIAL NOTICE. Sonus Year, 1898. TNTESDING Policy Holders m this 1 very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before Mia 30th SEPTEMBER, NKXT, will 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 Eate 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.



TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Ir§ Popk, 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 > Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, ' Morten's Builmwos, CHniSTCHURCE



SUI7S 10 MEASURE. rpHE Large** Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices. ASHBURTOA CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDING'S .R. ALCORN



Busin^rs Notices. Eftoß COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, ' Asthma, Influenza Consumption, &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Tolu, et«., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, ademulcen f expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints j TRAY'S Compound, for Coughs and' X. Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inN suralgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron, etc T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, \.J an agreeable aperient. i^OAGULINE.— Cement for broken V.y articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England



~THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP, HT7\LON is an Infallible remedy . l} for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is f<|r over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GBORO^ PASTE ,-..; ;.EtP. 1 n'a.l . ■ •■ A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOF h proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th ThJoat and Chest. BEWARE Of IMITATIONS* KEYNAL SON& kt Co., Chbmists 28, Rob Taitbout Parts. _^ B. B. 8 X V M O U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... ... ... 18^9 Scale of 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 #r such .materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adiministered when required, Attendance 10 &.ra. to 6 p.m If Colombo Stks£T, Guhisichcbch,



BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine l\ of Paris, are especially recommended jy Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil; etc.); the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nor.c genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris., Sofchby Druggists and Chemists through + odt the Colonies



KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A HURELY VEGETABLE SWEEIMEAT, , both m appearance and taste, furnishing a; most agreeable method of administering the only, certain remedy for intestinal or Thlkkad 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.



fflfi's mm taim A Purely Vegetable Sweetmeat* 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 preparation, and is especially adapted far Children. Sold m tins by all Chemists PROPRIETOR: THOMAS KBATING,tondon. Expos* Chemist and Druoqist IT EATING'S POWDISRr ft> EATING'S- POWDER, T£ RATING'S POWDER, 17 EATING'S POWDER, TT EATING'S TO WDFR, jr EATING'S POWDER, (BUGS, FLEAS, kills-! moths, ieertles, \flies. o armless to animals, vj arm less to animals, o armless to animals, fBUGS, FLEAS, . kills|moths, BEETLES \FLIES, but. is unrivolled m destroying FLEAS, BTGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS IN FURS, MoSQUITOEL, and every other species of The Public are Cautioned that packages of the.genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m Tmsjonly.



ONE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills; ia war ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex - (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pftiis m the back. Guaranteed f e^e from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent, medicine vendors Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, , England For sale by the wholesale Houses.



rrowLES' pennyroyal; and I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly c6rrect all irregularities, md jre ,,'heve the distressing syniptons so; preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is ]|d tti 2s 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Yen dors.i Prepared only by the LINCOLN »n4 MIDLAND :COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the WholesaJe Houses. Beware of imita tions :



T7K)R the Blood is the Life. Clark s work' X? famed Blood Mixture, warrantedtc cleanse the blood 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. Sold ,m 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 I