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Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company,, at their registered Printing Office, Burnett street.Aßhburton, TUESDAY, October 25,1892 *



DEATH TO PARASITES 111- SHEEP TICK dip. ihhhsmi nip ,' / ■...„» WBBBBBBBBBBBBMIBMMi (poisonous.) cXSS 01: SStSSS c.j^SCoant^::: g RH/SK^lbo^ei ".«S» G. AB« S ™>™ 6,000 W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep H«wiy t««ro«inc«d. in New Zealand, and many millions I , rloe _( in k egs ) sOs per cwt. throughout the world. xg t ma j ce§ iqOO Gallons Dip. i jjPrice—(ir. casks) S» Ocl per ti^rnco w oall ' 011> Another well-known Powder Dip costs hal 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the pncea <shLie* A«e«t«r-BLACKBURNE k 30., Christchurch district agents—Miles and Co., AsKburton and Kakaia.



WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. -TTT X ARE PREfABED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FttEE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE! Our Stow* being commodious and vrell lighted, we can offer [special advantages for the proper display o! WOOL. ALL LOTS, large ot small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and venlorß may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. O)HE DATES OF OUR SALES WILL BEIDULYIADVEKTISED. WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUItRENT EATKS. FEIEDLANDER BROB.



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING L?O., Box 97P, G P.O , %drey, N.S.W GREAT SALE AT Piekford & Vmiriir* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c., most be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards. Tables, &c.-~ Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, an.l American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANOREI) STREET, ASHBURTON.



HENRY ZANDER. T HAVE ON RAND MY SEASON S 1 SUPPLi OF Finast Turnip Seeds, Including f mtarton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green ar.dPurple Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and .# Yellow Tankard. Mangold and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS,^ cleaned RAPESF.BB. RAPE SEED. All of the purest quality.



SHEEP- SHEARS, SHEEP SHEARS. ALL BRANDS, HAVING ordered early, I was one of the few fortunate ones to have my order completed. A large stock on hand, come early fco secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OIL?. Bed, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Raddle. Lampblack. WOOLPACKS, WOOLPACKS. ETC., ETC., *«>• General Ironmorisreryv Gri-oc cries. WISES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT.



JTOHM O. RETELL, GBAJSF <fc WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL * COMMISSION AGENT. &o, CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT ICURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Unio» Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manur. y&c.



JVe^iv Season's Teas. MAURITIUS SUGABS, wo., etc.. etc. HENRY ZANDER, .EN R V /j AND EX, GENERAL MERCHANTj i.JHt> DIEEOT IM POBT B B agent mm^ Sun Fire Insurance C< mpajiy jfimon Miirinc. Insurance Company,.



JOHN CS-. WESTELL, In conjunction with tiie vjiir ZEALAurn i.oav * meb- CA3III1! AftEXCT CO., I-rt. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers. Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENSJING CLIPS. [<3gfa\-si)isj;on on Advances, and at the LO-WE&T RATES OF



THE STUD \ . .... '%*&> VrW;.-iV>."» „. SEASON, 1892. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON In the Districts of LONGBEACH, WILLOWBTf, • FLEBIINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Troitbr General Tracey* i General Tracey is by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full brother to Kentucky. His dam was im ported fronc America by the late Mr Robert W'ilkin; and General Tiacey's pedigree shows his descent from the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms—Service, £5 ss. ALSO Xerxes.



Business Notices. LONGBEACH COACH. ( MS and after MONDAY, < >ctober 3, \..y for the summer months, the LongbeHth Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF STUD HORSES. rjORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES.



ASK OUR GROCER FOR JUMBO BRAID* BAKING J^OWDER BEING absolutely pure, and made from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavening power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use ib is, thftt it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. Anderson A Co., TIMARU.I 9 1



Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known taoroughbred mare. Terms—Service, £3 3s. All mares grazed free until January % 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. For further particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge; or, J. C. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longlwach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BCRTON, The Imported Carriage Stalmok, Viscount. FOR Pedigree and full particulars apply to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstonb, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Saunders, Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 \ Christchurch.



NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Ckaigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock at a Bargain I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly afc ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, i PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80



Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. T3ERKIN WARBECK 11., is by Per- JT kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer—Sporting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. ia sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has eft a lot of good stock about this district. For further particular a apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald 5 9§123 Or, Groom ncharge. TO TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Pure bred Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, sire Young Vanquisher (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and pnrfciculars of prizes see carda, Ternus—Benson, £3 10s payable 2nd .January, 1893. Guarantee, £5, payable Ist September, 1893, Groomage fee, ss, payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, Tinwald P.O. 10*26



TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Protection. By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie McCormick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maccie by Old Prince of Wales. For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught Stallion, Ar^yle, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New lands, near Asbburton. Terms—On Application. Groomage fee, 6s ; Payable afc first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for raaros at a dis tance, at 2s per week, without responsi bility. A pply to F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton.



mo STAND AT NETHERBY FARM |_ Ashburton, AND VTSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands If inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved in foal. Terms £3 3a per mare ; payable January 1, 1*93. Guarantees, £5 6s ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 6s ; payable first service. L. MARKEY, *62 Proprietor.



TO Scand this Season, and Travel the ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG BS3ACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang 1. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out of Argosy. Wis dam, the trotting mare Bess, by \ Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches ! high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good perfermers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his s+nok having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Teems —£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing handa in any way, first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashton.



TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. ■iO^d Cranley, LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse rising four years (foaled October, 1888) with immense power and grand action. He has abundance of good flat bone, with immense quantity of the right kind of hair, fashionably set on his legs. Lord Cranley out of Miss Palmer, winner of several first prizes in Otago. Jf-he was by Lord Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp.) Lord Cranley's sire, Laird of Kilbride, was by Prince of Kilbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) second dara Rose of Keilor (imp.) sire Baron of Glenlee. Lord Oranlpy was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, whare he gained second prize oujb of the largest ring of yearjing colts seen in Ashburton. As a two.-yearrojd he gained fi^st at Timaru, also first at Ashburfcon same year; at three years second at Timaru, first at Ash burton, and first at Christchureh. Tepis ; Season, £3, payable January 2, 1892 s guarantee, £4 lQs ; payable Sep tember 1, 1893. G'roomage fee, ss; pay able first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as geason niafps. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, but no responsibility. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, ?8 TinwaWP.O,



nro STAND THIS SEASON, }. AND TRAVEL THU RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS SPRINGBURN, aLFORD, MAYFIELD and HINDS DISTRICTS, ' The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young: Taieri Tom This horse is a bright bay, 5 years old, stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has taken two first prizes at Christchurch Shows, competing in large rings of good horses. Young Taieri Tom is by Taieri Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by Olasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam Nancy (iwp-) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock ; Dot H, out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. Ti^jw: / Season, £3 ; payable January 1, J893. Guarantee, £4 i £9 to be paid on January 1, 1893, and the balance when the mare proves in foal. Groomage fee, 5s j pay able at first service. For further particulars, apply (o A. SAUNDERS Groom in charge ; Or> w. wheklband! Proprietor, 0 5 R»ngitata Traffic Bridge Hotel.



Business Notices E. E. Dowle, "THE TIMES TAILOB," HAS just received thw latest novelties in YWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call, Greatest assortment in the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. - Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, D E.



Business Notices. n. n a\\i\^ a Co.. LIMITED EBEWEKS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRXSTCHUROH SPARKLINa PALE & BITTER ALES -10 BF, OBTAINED IJff HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND " KILDERKINS, AT /^HRISTCHUROH BREWER'S AND 07 Mr Hj ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD' AND RAILWAY H:0 TIE L} WIN3LOW



FRANK r>AJL,Y 9 Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind r»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omotitude and despatch. HOP.SE SHOEING A SPECIALTY WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic,' paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover I health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Citnnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50



THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. "T^jTOW showing some lovely New Goods ■*■* (purchased during Mr "Adams' visit to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and photo frames, in eilk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinatorea. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAMH, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL!



Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. FORS A h £ BY AU COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE C. B. KNIGHT. AN ENORMODS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Ctjnnisjgtojt & Co., 19C Gloucesta Street, Christchurch. 9 31



lIR HIHVTER, TITISHES to notify to his patients \ THAT JHE HAS REMOVED HIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING ROOMS TO TANCRED STREET, Middle House between Cass street and William street. HOURS OF CONSULTATION : 10 TO 11 A.M. 2TO 3 P.M. 7 TO 8 P.M.



James McGregor, \ TOBACCONIST and HAIRDRESSER TTAS just opened up a LARGE STOCK -*-*■ of Purity, Vanity Fair, Scented Japanese, Old Judge, Cameo, Dog's Head, and Three Castle Cigarettes. —Also— CIGARS and TOBACCOS of all the lead ing Brands, including Cameron's, Allan and Ginter's, Wills' and Dibbs' Factory Cut Tobacco in Tins. A Lwrr*-Sf-^nlc -f Loewe, 888, VV, G £»!», uud other Pipes. Toilet Requisites in endless variety. James UlcGtrecior, east street.



Wool. Wool. Wool. /CLIENTS entrusting their clips to me for Rale, either in Ashburton or other markets, may rely upon their best in terests being looked after. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES without Commission made on same where required. Wool packs and other Shearing requisites supplied at Lowest Current Rates. I have on hand a large quantity of Purple Top, Green Top, and Devonshire Greystone Turnip Seed, Rape, Clovers, I etc., UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY: on Sale at Lowest Possible Prices. John GTftegtell, AGENT FOR The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited.



JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Ekcks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THIS " ASIIBUKTOV PUBilSllhli (0 LIMITED, Having « supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rates. dbl xua6H l persons of either «ex in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil? start you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment ia particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., "Portland, Maine, United



Tjl L I X I R -TTT IT AB FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exacLy suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate * If your cold is slight, a dose or two o I Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. It your chest is weak, or you seem iv clir.ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vit» will york wonders in your case. ifilixir Vitae is sold in Bottles atls6d and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most chemist)



J. T. FORi> & CO "VI *EW ZEALAND WOOL SPORES. JJN (Late R, Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, CHmsToHriicH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sol either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingtou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES in 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.



£2 A WEEK AND UPWARDS may be made by either sex, working even ings and taking orders for us. Permanent work if required, Enclose stamp for partisulars. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., 0 41 Sydney



biii sin ess one i ■ ———— ————• FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne <fee. ) . ' ■'■ ~"~ . . .. Artillery Lane Lovrno TT A N HO-U TEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations



W- 11. l»aget, pLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, JL> and COaCHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Mb George Tait, at Wakanui, which ho will carry on together with Coach Building in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF AND COACH FACTORY BURNETT STREET to his brother, John Paget, j\m. 9 who will carry on the business as usual. W.H.P. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran tees that all work sent out by JOHN PA GET, Junk., will stand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be equally favored in his new venture a WAKANUI. 9t t



Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churn* Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.fi., U.S A Established 1818



VENUS SOAP i •Saves Rubbing Jffever Fails if Directions are lollowed Sarei Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all ether Soap] One trial is sufficient to convince you WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and 'Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, wihere we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, ¥c/rth and South of Wataoi, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, Dunedin,



MIS OH & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publisners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties contmually added



t WE HAVE FO R SAL E f ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOOK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, COAL AND PRODUCEJ MERCHANTS.



RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. PnMMnr* « h*althy atat* «f th* comtf. tutlon dv rln* th* p*rf od of T**thlnff* Il»« worti "JOHW BTSJDHAir, Ch«ml*t,Walwerth,*urr«y," An CBgrwtd ok the Gntmmmt StampqUatttm&lmh*. Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO.



W. J, BUSH AND CO TYLSTILLERS and IMPORTERS or ESSENTIAL OILS <fc FRUIT ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ASP SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extena.ofl o- fire. Color cards and test shingles with instraa tions and proofs of on materials ell furnished SUITS TO\.MEASURF£ 7TIHE Largest Stock o' t X TWEEDS ever »hQT m in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GU ARANTBE Come and see the prices ASHBUF.TON CLOTHING MART. BAUNDER& BUILDINGS H. Alcorn.



Gk Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered.. Private Residence—Wills Street. West



THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its nro prevents the agitation ci carbo aated or other beverages, and allows th • ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed tor che use of hotels, rsstau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full'nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. £inufactiuad by the TEB WALKIRTOOL COMPANY



Zealand!*?, boots. THE WINTER hiiviny fairly set in, one of tb. e mO st important questions discussed it. eV ory household is where Ca m we T o>"^ain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep Ol*t '..he 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 in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman* ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zsalandis Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer 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 Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is 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 in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEAtANDIA. Thss Brand has in the p&fJt bt«n favorably known in the A&hburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE,. TANCRED STREET, rASHBURTON