THJK ASHBURTON OPAfUxiAfl i_iftt|lflMT> AtTQUST 23, 18(»2

. -***■ vp —s Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash. TUESDAY August 23 IM2,



Uiiii,Al jSAJL. AT Plckford A Untirllf'4 PREMIER ASHBCRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TTtCRNITURE of all kinds, Carpels, X 1 Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Ac., Ac., must be Hold to make room for new ship. ments to arrive. Come and L.&..ect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, Sec.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables Ac., m Rimu. • Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UKDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. JT. T. FORD A CO. "VTEW ZEALAND WOOL S POKES. JJN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, CHRiSTcnrftcH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock' en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. Zealandla boots. mHE WINTER having fairly set m, JL one of: the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boote that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman* ship are employed, and so confident ars the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» "»n ---tee every pair bearing the Zealandit Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Wintei Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men anc Women a Specialty, and attention « directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past been favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr jr, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i am n,w m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my^'wn special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Notts "the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, mad* on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent mow heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack, No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. Wl H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LQNGBEAOH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, 206 .-■*■'; Coachman.



Business NotlCva \ i KENDERGARTEIST SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSEN & GRAHABf, At their Rooms, Fast Stwei, \ Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained b^ Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whosfe KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such \, wide spread reputation; -she having studied the s"-^fcem m Germany. kxtras"taught— music and sin gin g. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREI| ■ : ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— j A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises madt> a special •■■..., feature. s TERMS on application at the School, East Street \ LCfJpOWDERsI RELIEVE FEVERIBH HEAT! PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. j Prmmmnf a healthy state O# ttw eomrti tutlon durlna* th« p«rlo«l of T««thln*. \ Tfce word* "JOHIT BTSJDMAIT, ! Chamlßt,Walworth,«urr*y,» \ An eatrmd on the Gomrnmmt 6(tmr^fi*ti u*achPatlu* Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. WA.ITATI BtTSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. \ TTAVING secured the Extensive' •*-*• Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, < t "We are prepared to ; "Deliver Timber and Mining Props,] Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cnaf tomers ..-.■■■.. , • . ; .■,■■, •;, \ Middlemen's Profits. \ Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes, j FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, j Dunedin. ! SUITS TO MEASURE^ rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown \ m ABhburton to choowfrom. i QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS ft. Alcorn. Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ffc Red Pine Scantling ab ... ... 11s 6d Weather Bonrds at v ... ...10s White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, *m Match-lining, do 10s ; DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IFON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg'a Perambulators, ; REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, I Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. __TJL—. .. ; AGENTS WAOTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number i» required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 -* P. 0., Syddrey N.S.W VENUS SOAP i Saves Rubbing. : Never Fails if Directions are followetl Sarefc Money, Labor, and Time. Pufcs an end to Washing-Day Worries > Clothes Preserved-^-Never Injured; Purities and Sweetens Everything. Can be need m the ordinary way for: a Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap ! One trial is sufficient to convince you. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. - • . . WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 1.2 months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2o 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. i HORSE- O~W~N E~E fe FOOTBALLERS, AND EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE : RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUlf SCIATICA, LAMBA.GO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS, > CHILBLAINS, S6RE LIPS, And a host of other ailments. TO EORSE-OWNEBS, j T IS INVALUABLE j fob i Queasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, <fee. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OS FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford etrcct, CHBISTOHURCHJ AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Cloyers, CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profile, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly u-qfed by a Seed Expert, auo' they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL. CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE 1 In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SAUfi,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE N R Y~"Tz ANDER, ENRY ZiANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR™ Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Proyideirt Society



Business Notices. I C ALE NOW ON AT THE AfeT NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* OVELTIKB m Fancy Work for the V present season. New Aproris. Piriafo^es, Dresses, Ladiea and Children's Clothing, Infanta ■ ■ . - ■ layettes. •> Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. i Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILD? EN'S DRAPER Q.REEN TVFOS. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity ojF Fencing Materials, viz.,. Heart Posts- Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood,. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— Bushside. G. Fawcit Doddsj SURGEON DENTIST. I Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence— Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. MTSOH & STOOK ■ 55 Jewbn Street, London, E.O. Publisnerg of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, Ac, CARDS Embossed Soraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stools and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne! &c, Artillery Lank London TT AN HOUTBN.fi PURE SOLUBLE COCOA] I Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper] And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818 W, .). BUSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS and IMPORTER? OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. < THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th •ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot one use of hotels, restau »ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers Manufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



John Orir and Co. EASTSSTRBET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. ■ ; 6 ....... INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND -VARIED STOCKS. WHICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest i*<kjsibli Prices, STATION* AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS' CQAfililrtjiliDEftS' AND MiNTERS'MATERIAL C HEA 1? EJK THAN EV E )wt. ! exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS. GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS- I MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE CLOVERS Uar Stocks ot Clorera will be landed tn a few day?, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. East Street H. 11, JOHTES. i BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINAJGLASS* and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. J*ianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £l upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christen urch. Rubba/ stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for E onomic Fire Insurance Company 3{l TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling? I BIRCH TIMBER AT 8§ 6d PEEflOOf*. COOKING RAIVGTCS AT REDUCED PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Tek&a." W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF 0 I I£S, PAINTS, PAPERH'ANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. Minn «»B{g2?^a <SSS&: SRSS^"^ESBw LJII LJ Lj LJ ' I IV/I ll\jU A* \/ Wgwm IVlUiinAi>^^ #^^p| l¥atcl> and ClucK GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, DPTIOIANJ &o —■ o ■" ■ ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. PAST STREET",°^LiHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. , „. , - -* -■-„ ■■ i FIRB! FIRE! GEEAT SALVAGE SALE OF DBAPBKT. SLIGHTLYIDAMAGED BY REMOVAL ANDgWAT^tJR. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT S. W. Alcoru & Co/s.



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S titilJAP SALE OF r CflotMiig, aM Boots; EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. *m* WHOA* JMM»T HOOK Of Heftgra Edwards, Bennett§, A Co., CHRISTOHURCH. 8 BEING SLJUGHTIRED AT A SACRIFICE. BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, li 6d, Is 9d, Is lid 'WORTH DOUBLE THE 2 MONEY. LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4s PER PAIR, JLLL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUCED AJNDREW ORE. IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. 0 ii idJi WOOL COLONIAL DBESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DATS TTAYING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS Off ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS •Mil OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYasb FOLLUWING DAYS, »t SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 90s, special price 18s* 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special price SOh for dress of seven yards. Lnf. 3~-All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety ef Ghoio* and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33t 9d, special price SSs^Od for dress of seven yards. REAJDY-MiUDE CJL.OXHIIVG SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price SUS« bleach. 73 Mea's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, asual price 36s 6d and 49s Bd, special prices £Blss and 3*s** ©«51 each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suite, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices &m llcl and **m 11<1 each, 112 ?a r of Men'« all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us Od, special price *¥* 111 per p» ir. 187 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s fld special price 18M ©<l per pair. BLANKETS AJST> JF'LA.HJNJBJL.S In ail the leading English and Colonial Makes wo are now selling at Special Prices, whioh, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPING BY POST. By nmns of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantage! of purchasing at*our Establishment brought to your very door, LETTER ORDER DEPARTMEIN 'JL«S The Lettet Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular. Cheap Prices, are thus brought witbiu the reach of all. PLEASB NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Poßt Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AID CO.. nHRISTOHTJROH. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. JT. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET; THE uteadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still popular as ever with the Ashburton public. P ' A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS— J. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STRKET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. Stephens Bros., Market House. "\ITE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just W Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, co nfwe f«>r Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip T>i. Vhluo *t the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace OhainH, Plough Lines, Gorse Knivos, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocki, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. K4ROSKNE-Must clear atCosttjo make room for further shipments. Very Finest Quality. ■ # , , ■ LAMP J and Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. ; C UiJKJIty, CROCKEPY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed from rhe h«me Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upcn for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to ■ §3T WE GUARANTEE TO GIV^J SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STEIPHIIEiIISrS BBOSi '•Market Rouse