*HB ABHBURTON GtTABMAJM : TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, l 8&2

[ Printed and published by the Ashhurton Publishing Company, at their rejjwterf6 printing office, Burnett Street, Afb* burttfr | TUESDAY, August 90,1892.



Business None* s ■ • ' X T. FOSU* & CO XTEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES. ±S\ (Late R. Wilkin and Oo.), 154, Hereford Stubet, Christcbtjrch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and Bold either fey Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. TutSa " ftnd Timrald <»™ry alternate Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEAR ™N, G SALEB~7n 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 J.T. FORD, Auctioneer. ~ GKEAT SALE ' .■ ' ' AT ' ; Plckford A tlniirill?* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITUBE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. IjIURNITURE oTlll kinds, Carpets, ' ( Brussels, Tapestry, <&c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c,, must be sold to make room for new ship - menls to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fane? Tables &c., m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. .Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDBESS PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Zealandia 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 ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualifications can bo 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 are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandfc 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 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 m a great variety, Every pair is branded on the solo 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 J, Bighop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE; TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—! am n>w m 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'CONNOJR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on c Premise ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS Tffß BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES CJIXTEEN 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 Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agents* LUNGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Business ot ices  KINDEEGAKTEN SCHOOT CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSE.N & GRAHAM: At their Rooms, Kaat Strpefc, Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Ghristchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied thep-^em m Germany, EXTRAS~TAUGHT-- MUSIC AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— # A DANCING CLASS. Calistherric Exercises made, a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. _____ feySOOTHINGI KWiiCnTUW^MMHiHHHHBB|i SssJS^ RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAf, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. Pfmmrvm a twalihy state of the eenstl. tutlon during th« period oTTeethln*. The wort. "JOHlf BTUDMAK, Ohamlat, Walwerth, •urrsy," An engWWd on tbtQoftmment Stamr «fi*eiU*acH PatUt Sold B i KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO.. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin_ To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at W aitati, 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. rpHE Largest) Stock of X TWEEDS-ever shown m Ashburton to chooso from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come 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 Us M Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, £m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBGN and rII necessaries for Boildine. . FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. ■ JB7 - .__.;. , • AGENTS WAITED. . WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORMNG CO 976 ■* P. 0., Syddrey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sates Money, Labor, and Time. Pute an end to Waehing-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. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn\ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED IS months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2» 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Genfcs' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, * Gold Broaches from 16s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair, I EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. JJOKSE-QWNEKS FOOTBALLEBS, AND ** EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE UPS, And a host of other ailments. TO EORSE-OWNERS, T IS INVALUABLE FOX Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Gall*, Sprains, Splints, &c. I TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IK HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR 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, LGI ILi-uf.rd sticct, CITRISTOHURCH] AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS J 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 profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, an<? they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers fiyegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AKD GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN StIEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ,AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER, ENRY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Prorident Sooittji



Bifsiness Notices. I QALE FOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* OVELTIEB m Fancy Work for the M present season. , New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layetfcea. Madame WeigeFs Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socka and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDPKN'S DRAPER Q_ RE E N "OPUS. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con* tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Material*, viz., Heart Posts; Heart Stakes, Sheep yatd Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. •* 6 Postal Address— Bashside. 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 Brewery. VTSOH ft STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, 8.0. Publisners ot OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publisherß of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, ft FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated "Waters Beers, I Ales Cider, Champagne] &c. Artillery Lane London VANY AN HOUTBNB PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest) It is the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter "Workers, Family ! Butter Workers, Butter Pack] ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper t And everything needed m a cjmplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A i Established 1818 i W. J. BUSH AND CO. TjISTILLEKS and IMPCBTERS i or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES. SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ' ■ ■*■> THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR. t 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 remain undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot one usa of hotels, restau k ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke ptated. Special terms to jobbers Lltnufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



John Orr and Go. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IKON MONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS -' 0 ■ INVITE INSPECTION OF THFJR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS. WBICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, — o—-~ ■ . ' STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEBS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAPEIt'TH^LN EVER. exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS. GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE CLOVERS Vat Stocks ot Clovers will be landed fn a few days, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application. Kau* Street H. M, JOITEB. 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. jPianos &nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurchi Rubbe. 1 Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI FIRB! FIRJ3I GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DRAPEKY. SUGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATKR. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Aloorn & Cos. TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling* BIRCH TIMBER AT $9 Od PER lOOft. COOKING RANGES AT B E D V C E D PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AMD SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Tekoa." W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETO TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. ArVN mo VCi n ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR{ Gr £ yValleyCoalCoi £ pa £ y t ROBERT MURRAY*^I^ Watcb and Cl^ck GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIANJ <fee o ALWAYS IN STOCK, j A VEKY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OB WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, <fee Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEtTTsHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH.



*UWWTUIII! CARPEIS TORNnTOE OAEPBK FURNITURE FUBNITURE ESTABLISfIED OVER * QUARTER OF^ CENTURY. CARPETS CARPEIo FURNITURE "" r . Rprps iTRKITimir GOOI> ' ARTISTI°. INEXPENSIVE. CARPEr v FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARVFTS FURNITURE »**°™ ™ «™ " FURNITURK FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS CARPKTS FURNITURE CAJBOmS FURNITURE ° "I™ CARPETS A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS Jlw extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE nARPffT*? THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS m««". FURNITURE CARPPTS ,„,■ „ OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES wuu-«.±» FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE *° f°and "* CARPETS Hew Zealand. FURNITURE _ CARPETS ™ »Mi Mwn m irowiir ~ FURNITURE IIOHKS, CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET FURNITURE CARPETS CHBISTCHUBCff. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS/ AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS until OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY akb JFOHXiOWKVd DAYS, »t SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dre3s Tweed 3, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 30s, special price 1©» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, foity-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special price 2Om for dress of seven yards. KM 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33f 9d, special price 33«r.C1tl for dress of seven yards. BBADY-MADB CLOTHING SECTION. J 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49a 6d, special price 345* Od each. 73 Mea's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices 35» and 35g Ocl each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29a 6d, special nrJces O» lid and 98 lid each. 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price *y8 lid per pair. 137 P»irs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19b Ad ipecial price l^H Od per pair. BLANKETS AJVD FLAININELB In ftll the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling 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. fly mttils of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, aiid though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at>ur Establishment brought to your very door, J^BXTJE3» ORDER X>EJ*A.»XM.EIN'X^ The Lettei Order Department m now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter a« when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE KOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not; Approved, can be returned, W. BTRAM AND CO.. Zeal an dirt Boots. SELDOM EQtTALLED. NIJVEB EXCELLED. JT. BISHOP S ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET; TIJE flteadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still popular as ever with the 4shburton public. A Large stock always on hand. BOOTS to suit ereryoociy at Lowest Possible Prides. PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. Stephens Bros., market House. \lfE BKG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just VV Imported direct ftom the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tin Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. v ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND — Plough Shares, Horn.sby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KJSROBKNE--Must clear afc Coat'to make room for further shipments Very Finest Quality. LAMr 5 and Lamp Fittings nil Rcdiiced m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Bilanoe of Season's Stock. Now ia your chance. Selling at English prices. OUOCKKRY. CROCKERY.-The best selection to choose from. Just landed trora the Home Potteries Bought specially. aII new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upcu for Orders. Country Orders specially Attended to C3T WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. S?S|3PHB^S -BIROS-, Market House