The Ashburton Gurardian.

TOL. xiii. no. 2485.

Ashbubton : Tuesday, Octobef 13, 1891.

PRICE: OXK PEN^Y.



| Bu^iacss Notices. I 'R OOKSI ' BOOKS, BOOKS. | \^ rANTED, m every Town throughout 'JAustialia and New Zealand, MEN to HANDLE our fast selling. ENGLISH. BOOKS. £5 to £J5 per week can, and is b.-ing made, by honest effort. Enclose stfimisfor'uM pailieulan-, and apply to Box 070. f1.y.0., .^yrircy, N.S.W. ." 5 167- F IS 11 ING HKASON, 1891-92 ja "FISHING TACKLE. ' f m 5 * ' ■ m -B ft (ID I g. * ■ -.-•. G' g E FISHTI,G TACI<LK; '/J fel TUST aniveil. <x "Rimuhika,"' nm - " hoat English anl An.yiiciii Manu- ' faclureii,, a Lu-»e ai)4 WfllAssor*-.e.l aU ck of all FLshiii" requisites. - - .Rods, Lines. Reels. IM-nnws -J?lteH; Giiff Jlodks, single, C.< u!*l , nu<l tiehle ; Moun'ii_ps ; asapi-tcd Hunks ; Watcr pror.f Slockinjrs, fndia Rubber cinckjironf Oitiii !)>»■ ts, u'.uor proof Kish l»;ies, In proat varisty. includinf,' latest patlcrns. Kveiy aiti.lc (j* the suison at lowest prices, Fi^hir.g lio<»nsos can n- x» hv obtained from mo. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNjS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIKDLANDER, Direct In porter Fi.-,hinQf Tackle, TOBACC OKI S T tfc FAX CV GOOD S. SALONS L'U CUIFhJJUb



JAMES BAKER . TIMBITv MERCHANT, AND GENERM, FU«KITURIS «ID VANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, • Opposite Harbisons Auction Mart, TjIURNITURE and Picture ■'Frame I ' m-.de to order m any design at "ihovtcst notice. Sole Agent m Ash burton fcr Olo^'g erambulators. A'so WlEpy'R PIANO^ THUS. SEALY, ?:he . OLD ExSTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON. HAS now ready for planting at Re duced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES ! o.insisting f Apples, Tears, Hums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarine.-, Apricots, Qnnces, &c, includ ing f-evm-al excellent Rf>rts , recently imported from England and Aineiica, and now ofFircd to the public for the-first time. They are all grafted"-in the most approved manner, en the best stocks ■suitable either for. large orchard planting or s.nall'gardens. , All jho'strife have i been tested m our trial grounds, and an> pinds not reaching a high sta.id.ird of merit, or iii any w.iy un^uitablo. for cultivation heie, are rejected. "This system has been carried out at considerable expense during a loug service of years. The results are - recorder., and shall, if required, be piaced at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years odd, the linest and best gropn.frees ever oderi'd m this district, probably m fche coJony ; and a special live ,of 30,000 . ; m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than. 550,000 IToreisi Trees Including Finus Insignis, cne and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and jtfenziesii (red and-white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Ou: -*»nfc3 (very choice sort9 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 Nureery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] . -  THOS. SEALY, " South end of Bridge



T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR < nuts-re ntncir. ; Branch Office—East Street, ' A S II « I U T O \ (Near'H. Zanueii's.) .' G Wl THE MKROANTfLE FIXANOK AND AGENCY COMPASV- ' (IiiMiTED OF CHRLSTCHURCtT. I Incorpornie'l under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. ■ ■ Registered Offict— MORTEN'S BUILDING?, Cfl HI&TCHURC-H. 'T"<H. rS Company is [ircpared to advance L sionky on Freehold Property, m Large or Snvill Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security/of Bi'Ls of Siile, Mortgages ff Stock, \Yool and Agriciiltural Liens, and Porsonnl Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T G. UUiSSKLL, Solicitor, Chrisivliuruli, Or to the Branch Oilico of Lhe Company, East Street ASHBURION.



1 tJEKKY ZANDER Jl L T HAVE JUS! LANDED, ex lonic, -*- my Season's Suf)ply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, - TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ALSO,- MANGOLD WEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED , RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can he seen at my office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO 41A9TUKJES. (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterhury Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Christen urch.) X£A.ITN IX—{Specially. for light soils.) SHEEP SHEABS!! SHEEP ftOEABS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURG ON & BALL'S. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILEO & RAW LINSEED OILS. GROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC, ETC. ; GROCERIES if I'illllS. 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 CASH ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH will effect an CRormous saving. I do not advertise prices as they are generally copied, hut come .-and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at anyother tirm mAshburton. Remember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept m Stock, and Goods delivered any where m town or^t station. A complete Assortment of tho Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS A usTBALiAM SHfcttMES & CLARETS, FixVbst German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARF, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, Tn all their Branches. HE NJt V r/ AND ER, EMY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, *. Canton Marine Insurance Company, .' . Aust|:aliau Mutual Provident Society



Business Notices. VLOB 8s CO General Auctioneers, Land and Kstal Agents, 20 r Coliin? Street, West, Melbourne^ A Rj<i prepared to undertake Sales x i7\. Freeheld Property, Huubuhol Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Liber; advances mado on "goods fcr unreserve sale. Monthly li&t of Property for salt or to let,. issued free Loans negotiated I *bsenteesrepr«sented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt Land sales conducted. '«: :_-1- ■•■■:'.■'■ I \^^ : 7 '^ t■ \ the cHra^rcs^ciioH^Dp.KTAii Corner of Cash el and High street*. '■ " ;J>U]IGKON I'ENTIST, ' / :'■' at Dunedin \Vestp :rl. iTTE have gained the FIBST AWAItD VV at the Dunedih Exhibuion fcr Artificial Dentures and• Mechanical Appli wees for the Moutli, and it is wit.-!v the greatest confidenoe that ye guarantee tlie highest class wprk and perfect tit at the most moderate cost . Asu%le Artificial Tooth, 10.5.. Complete Set —Upper' and' Lower-r temporary and permanent, £10 10s, Natural, Durable, Comfoktabm Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al .nost .immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee c.'C charge. Arrangements car. be made for part or monthly payments* ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDB GAS several times daily.for the past ten years, wfe fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly oainless and positively safe. Foe for Administration ss. Extraction, 2s Gd. • Artificial Teeth and Denturefc made by lother dentif-ts repaired or remodelled a owest rates. • . ]



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE ARE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest mat set pric<*. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIJN on Farmers' account m. our'NEW GRAIN STORKS, We3t Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Ocrnsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Ri'«s, ' - ■ """" llll—, \j * ROLLIT T & C 0., CANTERBURY MTLLS. OFFICEhS and STORES.: West Street, Ashburthc GREGG AND COMPANY, Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-00, US p> and ltt> PACKETS. 21b FANCY CANISTERS and 51b a«o 101VTLN3 TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY TUE3E BLENDS /• 2s '\\//2s 41 >ff2s 8d ft 3 5 \ [ CROWN)} (| EAGLE I \ Exhibition \ j CLUB f Ciic trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from H. ZANDER



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company establish!:!) o"™.. ... 185 9 CAPITAL—ONEMILLION. PREMIEH ANITwiALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEORGE JAMESON", AGENT, ASHBUETON



SIEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDKEN CUTTING TEETH i' , ■ ■■•■ ■ .. . . CAUTION TOJ>URCHASERS. The value of this well known Family.Medicine has been large y tested iv all parts of the^orld, and by all grades of society, for upvyards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, extensive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as v vi- °c many P. 111"0"8'86"5- The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t tiih^pubkc.to give a spec^l cautian.ftgainst the use of SUCH IMITATIONS \ m Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the fout following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— WfmTOn« VeryCaSe the words "Olm 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 Ud and 2s 9d each. . •■ ", ■ -■ ■ ■ '•■_ ■■ Kempthorne, Pbosser and Co.



.«y Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.] ASK YOUR GROCER FOR B A iA|\ AAA , M /fl\ \WZI»D^STKIALOAZETTR HS L I Has m *Mjrf£k\ "%", Tl te bl? ndinß >s entirely «t;e n - Vk V I VVVM # llfi^^W %de?'? b?, Mr. Nelson iimseU; -^ M ErtgsSs&Sk » VIXO IS a laEter of great expert iki r, ,r- M ' JTiMMMX mcnc<?>.and has had a special IN int m /rTTT3&R\ m trai;;ine >n the art." m \a . a /^mmm\' \ Tl»*Btj hibali*. ¥l/r\r\\ O # / VIZ HP \ % v Tiis firm deserves the sup. * UmJ \ ■ m m *£M ffiKS5C5v \ T^, port of all purchasers ofTeii 1 it •*" -M ' #a lIS, S»Sn»*\ %a s "se aiticle they ofier it . . m j git/ tnSSTJ^fS^^,f\ -m.sj'Perjor to anything vn ' ' C\J m': M& LsPdSXSRitI •»% m have?eeninthisColony." ''siN^- M- f$ HMmzMMt^ PRESS. . ■ \jv*» M g£* fSBaBafJ. lo\ Taster anci PORE BLENDED TEAS, AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, OHRISTCHTJROR, AND DONEBIN AGENTS BVEBYWHEEE. H. M, QAEBON", ANb SOLD BY THR PRINCIPAL STORBKeIpEKS



Business Notices. "Though imitated by many surpassed by none LKVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu'ion) ' ; DUNEDIN. MRS Sir.X, PROPRIETRESS! I"*HIS very popular Establishment 001. ---tinnes to afford very superior accom modation; to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. " SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. r I iHESK old efitablished and favoritt JL central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my constant fiffort 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 ths Ashburton County. Buggios Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al alwa on hire, with skilful drivers rend the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other paft tes. C»bi at any hour, daj or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions ancprflce horses. Country customers are guariin teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates JOHN NEWMAN, ■ . - _ Proprietor



PROGR AMME. (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 boy; acceptance, 1 soy. 2. —Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district horses, three years old and upwards, which have never won an advertised race,. Weight for age. One mile. Entry I soy. 3.~ASHRURfON CUP HANDICAP, of 100 soys ; second horse 10 soys from rlie stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 2 povs ; 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. s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to. be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Entrance, 10s. r 6.— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys fiom the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15b 7. —longbeach hlgh-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. I.— Lagmhor Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina-1 tion, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN DICAP, of 55 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 to be declared. Six furlongs. Entry, 10s. 4._..\Vinchmore Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s. 5.—-Oven Welter Handicap, of 40 boys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s. 6. —Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second hoise 5 spvs from the stake. District horses only. One. mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s. 7. —Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 153. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be hsld under the Rules of Racing. ' No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of Hie 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. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, accorn pa> ted byjve, name, pedigree, a»e, descrq>\ tion and perforvia-nces 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 ■late; 1 than 9 r%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. ACCEPTANCES for the first day's handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maiden 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 Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first day's races. EDWARD SAWDERS,. * 0$ Secretary,



Sporting. TxiiiSniiiflii} clubT : SPEING "MEETING. We<anescl«y & Thursday, NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1801. Pkksident—E. G. 'U'right, M.H.R. Vick- Pkesident^—Chas. W. Purnell. Judge— Matthew Stiti. Stewards—o. W. Pivr fiiell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlander, E. , Gatts, J. 0. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lytlelton, F.Russell, and D. Thomas. Treasurer —D. Thomas. Clerk of the ! Scales —R. Friedlamler. Handicappee— J. Gresswell. Starter~l). Thomas]



ORIZA PERFUMERY 11, Place cle la Madeleine, Paris v T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS ±J Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza- Velonte, exquisitely per" fumed for the toilet and bath?, Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, B salves, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Or?za-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white j violet. . Aqua-Orjza— New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the ' perfume of neW mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water— Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza • Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the tenth 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 - Qriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren dering the hair soft aud brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Ori&vLacie (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive • lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots an 1 preventing wrinkles on the face, Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencips) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvpty softness? of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair, dye) — For instantaneously clyeing 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 Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quitp a nosegay of violets. Ess-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou quetoftheflcww



Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPH&t^, 218 High StrecJ., Christchurch. LADIES, CONSULT DR T. EAS TOE ABBOTT THE ONLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL EXPERT ON NERVOUS AILMENTS DISEASES OF WOMEN j Advertising m Australia. Consulation by Letteb Fre Address—l9 Queen's Walk,Melrourno GRATEFUL -COMFORTING EPPS'3 COCOA ■jiPEAKFAST 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 wel 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 be built .up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease.. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundjus ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We maj escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the "Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus JAMES FPPS and CO. H 0 M CE P AT IC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND ASHBURTON PERMANENT BDILDi" ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY." Offices—Tancred Street Asiibcrtok T) Encourage the saving of small sums 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 allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day j on which a complete Pound shall ha.vo-j been deposited, up to the daie 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 m? the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „  6 or longer periods at 5£  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager.



ttfW VITALITY BR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility Jt ohtains two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Vlumphorm and Lime. It can Hot be tor \ ghlyrecommendedforDelica Childre Or Churchill 8 Compound Syrap c HYPOPHOSFHITES is real Brain Foed, and m oases "\luscular and Nervous Exhaustion hab icquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Chui chill's fdpnature Price, Prepared only bj Ci VVANN HHEMISI . OWANN UHEMIST. ue O&stifjlione \*ari!«



READ "THE MIEEOR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politica Literary, and Dramatic paper to b 6 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne PLice, Russell Street, Melbourne. Tpj TO Q 1 PER DAY to be dZj 1 30 r made by persons of either sex, m their own localities, at work tor us. New business. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will stai-t you. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and m s ructions mailed free. Now is the ti-n don't delay, but write to ue at once.— SiNisON ami Co Portland Maine United States . __ THE~ART NEEDLEWORK AND F\NOYKEPOSITOBY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \J Fancy and ArtUticNeedlework direct from Hoint. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened npecial Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Tiifenta' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by j ..atest irrproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Offic or Servants. EAST STREFT^-SHBURTON ajJB& YOUBii-ELF! jjMHy Do rot rely ;<i. .( >!n: p "^. s !? r }] \& gfcff^jg GoiVorrlwt or <.l-i*, whites ■■, or ai»y I SfST^l^^it a^loulf/r. /' i■ If 'i><>rer*«l An.rriau,



THE STANDARD ■Fire Sc Marine Xiisurttiiee Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders, CAPITAL -£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING. XjiIRE and Marine Risks accepted on all -*- descriptions <g£ PropeHy and Mer chandise ; also Cropj-Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium.. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions op Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, ? Agentf 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. SUI7S 70 MEASURE rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choos* from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and sec the prices ASHBURTOA CLOTHING MART, MUNDERS BUILDINGS TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES Mb§ Pope, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCK OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. T A DIES will find-the Stock very I J Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Moetbn's Buildings, 0 H R IST CHURCH.



Business Notice?. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, BURGEOK-DBNTIST <*^ ; CHRISTCHUItCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU R T ON n dates to bo announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST



-[RATIONAL TI/rUTUAL -1 T IFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Year, ABOSS. T'NTENDING Policy Holders m this JL very Popul ir 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 j Years. 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^ j 8*57 Ashburton.



KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A HCRKLY VEGETABLE SWEEXMEAT, 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 ia especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins, by all Druggists. Proprietor, THOMAS KEATING, London. BLANCARDS ~ lODINE OF IKON pTT TO A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine *\ of Paris, are especially recommended w lhe 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. Nore genuine unless signed Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies _^ _^ THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTpLON is an Infallible remedy J? for Catarrhs, Bronchitis Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by fche Medical Celebrities. GEORGE'S PASTE OF EPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOF is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thaoat and Chest. , BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists 28, Bub Taitbout Parts. 8. -B. 8e t&OU X BUMGEON DENTI&T, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Cortiei: o<f Gloucester Street.) ustabmshed ••• 1869 Scamb of .Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber rerjqire attending, AkTIFICIAI" TEETH, The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances 'is cases present, 0 such materials m patknts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adiminiistered when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 pan 13 Colombo Stkeist, Cuhisxcuukl-u,



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