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Business Notice-. 'JO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, ' . TERMS: . : Single mare, £5 ; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due .IANUARY 4,1893. (Groom's fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park; |8§199 Or, Groom m Charge. ""GKEAT SALE ~* AT Pickford A Untirlll'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FtJENITUEE WABEHOITSE I LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TSIURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, JD Brussels, Tapestry, &c. i Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Ac., Ac,, must be sold to make room for new ship :- ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured "libonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c., m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PIOKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Zealandla boots. THE WINTER having fairly set m, one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boots 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 oi 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 ar« the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu»-an tee every pair bearing the Zealandii Brand to give good wear. Should an] pair fail; the Retailer is authorised tc adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, i large number of new lines has beet especially manufactured for the Winte: Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men aw Women a Specialty, and Attention i directed to the Splendid Stitched Watei tight and Shcoter Boots, very suitabl and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Bo*ts o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. i Thss Brand has m the past btei favorably known m the Aehburtoi district, and m future the public cai obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i am mw In a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of In Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Wwte. The Grey Galley Coa Company, Ltd, W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBBAOH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4: p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Business Notic s j 'tTHK mSPENSARY." ASHBURTON. C. M. BBOOKE IJEGS to notify that HE HAS RE TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr John Orb's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED I BY the FIRE, ALL Drug* PERFECTLY FRESH. B^HOB^^B!^eHimifMCUTTINCTEETU RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, (PREVENT FITB, 00NVUL8I0N8, ETO. PifaMrv* m twalthy «t*t« *f th« aenstl* tutfon during th« period of T«*thlnf. The worts '70RVHUD MAX, OhamlattWalworthiSurray," An mgrvM on tb« Qmnmmt at*mrififito—ch futkm SOU) Bl KEMPTRORSE, PKOSSER & 00. WAIT.ATI BXTSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HATING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where 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, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND~ MURDOCH, Dunedin. SUITS TO MEASURE. rjiHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever »hown m Ashburton to choose from, QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE j Cone and see the prices ! ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Boards at >.. "•.,X 8-, White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s bd WhitePine,*in Match-lining, do lw DOORS &"SASHES, CORRUGATED IB ON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing, Nerer Fails if Directions are followed Sate* Money, Labor, and Tim©- Pots an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for » Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. Q. JESSON. (Late J. Quinni PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED I£s months, 4=B Od. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2a 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers 1 own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair, j BAST STREKtTZsHBURTON. AGENTS WAITED. 11 r ANTED Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only ft limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 *P. 0., Sydduey N.S.W



1 . Business Kot ices r _ - ■ — ' JFOIIiY €r. ReSTELI,, | GRAIN <fc WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &c. CASH PUKCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, kto. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, 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 Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, utc. JOHN Gr REBTELL, j In conjunction with the IJfßfr ZBAIiAIfn X.OAIT * MSIt- CAH TIKE AChBMOIT CO., Id. | JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. ! Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business I on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaXNST ENSUING ULIPS. No Commission on Advances, and ab the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST LAZABUS' TIATISNT SYSTEM OF " SIGHT X TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H, SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is, prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 NEW SHOEING FORGE AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP FBAN K~l> A. L V, Late ot Ash burton Forks, WISHES to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth's bhop Good roomey stand for Horses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a rpeciality. HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, t ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., ETC. . And having purchased while I 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 I pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest; deeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, anc? they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK o* GROCERIES, TEA 9, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY r/ANDEE, ENRY ZiANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provi lent Society



I Business Notices. OALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS'- XJOVELTIES m Faricy Work for the JIN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER pREEN "D PO S, ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers^ Con tractors, and others with any quantity of 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 bo sent from Springburn Railway Station, Postal Address— Buahside. TLTTSOH & STOCK 55 Jbwew Street, London, E.O. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Novelties continually added W. J. BUSH AND COg AISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. G, Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton BFewery. 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 London XT AN HOUTENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest' It is the Original ' All others are Imitation? Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed m a cjinplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls 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 toi one use of hotels, restau k ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers Manufactured by the J««oers. THE WALKER TOOL OOVpA^Y



FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPET ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF:A CENTURY. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS GOOD, ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. .»t»™ FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS BEFORE YOU BUY nioWr , FURNITURE CARPETS! FURNITURE FURNI TU RE CARPBTS FURNITURE CARPETS OARPHTS, FURNITURE .' CARPETS Do nok f*il to yisit niPPVT* FURNITURE CARr&iSJ A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS His extensive Showrooms contain ,iat>t>pt« FURNITURE UAKirJJiio THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS m _ OTrrs FURNITURE .„„,„„„ CAKPKIS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES ni|)Wm , FURNITURE CARPEIb to be found m ruTfowr* FURNITURE CARPETS ]¥ew Zealand. FURNITURE CARPE ;;~ nui cuiht m vmiinn ;™ FURNITURE HORKB, CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STKEET hatipvts FURNITURE CARPETS CHRISTCHUBCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS John Orr and Co. EAST STREET, WHOLESALE AND KETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS ■ o—■— INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIKD STOCKS. WHICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEBS' AND PAINTERSVMATERIAL cheapek than ever. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS. GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'B REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE CLOTJfiRS Var Stocks ot Clorera will be landed tn a few days, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples^ with Quotations, on application. FIRH! FIKJE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE of DBAPEKT. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Co/s. East Street H. H. JOITES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS ■ 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. Jfianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurah. Rubber Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGrENT for Milner awd Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI ROBERT MURRAY* "Wfhtch and Clvtk :*?lfliSsSW£fe MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIANJ <fee -O ■" '" ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VEHY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OB WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLAH E, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STRBEtTTsHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDEaS POST OR TELEGRAPH. i



is.MAmmra & c©., LIMITED] i — BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUKOU SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BR OBTAINTSD Iff HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AX pHRISTCHUROH BREWER? AND OF Mn H ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THK TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3WSW



SBEJD POTATOE S AND EHUBAEB EOOT3. Now is the time to plant your Gardens. BEAUTY OF BATH, or BEAUTY OF HEBRON POTATOES, earlieit and best, true to name, heavy croppers and good quality. RHUBARB ROOIS of best varieties grown. A. W. Kandell, ♦22 TOWN HALL. f\VR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto-to THE EDITOR. NOTICE. A DVMITISEMENTS for the First Country) edition of the Oitirdian must nwch this office l>y 2 p.m. A'lvertisotnnnts for Hie Second (Town edition will be recst.ed up to 3 p m. ASHBURTON PUBLL-HING CO Mft? 23,18%. a?,



SAVED PBOI THE FIRE!! ALTHOUGH All our Goods are new and clean' none hating left the Building , daring the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS IS BEING OI*FEKED AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM 15 to 25 per cent Ijr UJMDBIt TO MLAXV. ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW DX3B. ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE A3 THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO 8E REBUILT, W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THBEE THOUSAND (300 C) STARDB OF fa, WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS wall OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAT-m' FOIXuWINO X>AYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All WoolColonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 30s, special price 18» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—AVI Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special price SOs for dressof seven yards. tjnti3—All Wool Colonial Dresa Tweeds, forty-four hohea wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33« 9d, special price 233 a6d for dress of seven yards. BBADY.MADB CLOTHING SECTION. 97 MenV All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s Gd, special price 73 Me&'s All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36a 6d and 49s 6d, special prices £2*s«s and 35s Ofi each. 47 Youth's L"ng Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s Ba, special prices O« 114 and «» lid each. , . 112 V* t of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special 137 Pairs* of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19a 6d •pedal price IS* 6d per pair. BXiA.IHK.ETS A.ND FX,ATNJNJEr.Si In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now soiling afc Special Prices, which, 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, Br nmns of he Parcels Post you can do your shoppim? by letter, ar.d though living m the moat distant country district, you can have alj the advantages of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to your very door, LETTER ORDER »EI?ARTMJEN'A' The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same pricen and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visits is made. Tho Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEABE NOTE—Goods Bent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STEAM km CO.. nKRISTOHTTEOH.