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WOOL SBA.SON, 1892-93. TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FB/EE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT * - ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE] Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and vendors 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. OUR FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1893 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CUItRENT RATES. FBIEDLANT>ER BEOS. Important to Farmers and Shearers. RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS7~B.B.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. -| Drums of Boiled and Raw Liuseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoofc .LOU -Valiroline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER TIMBER TIMBER. Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT §s 6(1 PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS] —V— aav NT* FOR / 1 Imwww* Company. AGBNTS Foß\Gfef Valley Coal pompanv DEATH TO PARASITES 1 ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID jfVFXJPMgpOWDER (XQK-POISONOtrS.) »^^^^^^^^^^P*l (POISONOUS.) Um>4 aad rrconimriiHrt .fcy-ai j U«»«1 ««<t ncoumn'*' »y— Flock. J. D. RiTcniß Chief Inspector | Daigety & Co., Otago ... 93,000 of Stock (ms Manager of Hjndysidjg, Roberts & Co., Mount Royal Station) ... 24,000 Wellington ... , ... 37.000 C. G. Tun*, Canterbury ... 50,000 C. J. m»pzß, Oant(*rbury ... 20,000 G. W Moßae, Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R. W. Chapman „ ... 5,000 sV. O. Rutherford, „ 20,000 A.II. Ayrtox „ ... 1,000 P. H. Richmond, Marlborough 14,000 G. Armstrong** „ ... 5,000 R. D. McLban, Ffowke's liny 60,000 J. Hurst „ ... 3,00f Manager, Ida Valley, Otago 28,000 J. B. Blair, Otago (Public Dip) „ Waipao*, Gisborne 16,000 And by many other well-known Floe i W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. A»d by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep W—l» ■ *.«.■..* iv sew Zealand, and many millions ._ , ftr«,i,.c«d. throughout the world. Price—(in kegs) SOs per owt I ..Prtoe—(in cask*) Sm Od per 1 wt makes 1000 Gallons Dtp. -„■.-. «. .t » ti •»*. Another well-known Powder Dip costs h» : 1 Gallon Flutd makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the prices Chief Ajrenta— BLACKBURNE &30., Christchurch. distbict AGBNTs-Miles and Co., Ashburton and Rakaia. William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, i Madras Street Soutli, CHRISTCh URCfT, TXrISHKS to call the attention of persons in want of VV Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd Other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbinga reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. Wii,.,iv7"st»,hs jpl||se ROBERT MURRAY* /ptK iffisss%Li>w^ xitACTiCAij y' &x%r*sst)nf and Clock f&?^&&^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac, EAST STREET. rHAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of hisfh-class J'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wUh the large stosk already m hand, unablee me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNKQUA LLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selecl ion of DIAMOND and other GPM RINGS; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &o. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO QOUjSTTUY ORDIStS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH,



Business notice PUBLIC NOTICBi. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing I Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF STUD HORSES. riORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guakdian Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health; strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtox & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW 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 pinafores. 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 ADAMS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTBY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, AMOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior' Quality now being offered to the Public. F O R "S A L 15 BY ALL* COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE C. B. KNIGHT. R. T. BOOTH'S ~~ ~ Golden Remedies. rriHROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded n obtaining, and now hold in lawful ': possession, the safest: and surest cure everjdiscovehed FOX THE] LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbETS. IT;ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRAVINGjfor ALCOHOLIC LTQUuRSJ AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. ) NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervoue System and of the Blood. 1 THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thouattiad* have been Cured. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 \. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion' the formula of It. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to roe, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in 8,11 cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood,*and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits: and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A. Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T. BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Building?, DUNEDtN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. H ATM AN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 53 per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers | Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, U&3 Managing Director-



Business Notices JOHN G. HESTEIiL, GRAIN k WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, , FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &6. . CASH PUKCHASEB .! •■■;■-.■■ '■-. m ;■■"■■■■ WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super pnoßphatos, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Oape Barley, Grass, Glover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, «tc. JOHPT G, JREWXJEILL, In conjunction with the WBW ZBAI.AITO lOAI * Hlß* OAIUII AGBHCY CO., MM. JOHN'R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land «»nd Financial Agents, &0., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGUJNBT ENSJING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. Fire and M.arine. CAPITAL-£500,000. TJISKS taken at the Lowest Current JTV Rates. Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderbon, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W~HORNF. 10 109 Manager. FJECAIVIC DA^Y, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Blaok smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind i»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p.omDtitude and despatch. HOP SB 1, SHOEING A SPECIALTY. HENRY ZANDER. f HAVE ON HAND MY SEASONS J SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Foaterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aberdeen. Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. Iff angoltl and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE SEED. RAPE BEEJD. All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEAES, SHEEP SHEARS. ALL BRANDS HAVING ordered earlyy> ' I was one of the few. , fortunate ones to have my order completed. A large stock on hand, come early to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Saddle. Lampblack. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. ETC., ETC,, ETC. General Ironmongery, ANn Groceries. WISES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. 3Ve-*v Seasons Teas, MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. XT EN R V ZANDER, jTI EN R V LA AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT} AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR-- ; Sun Fire Insurance Company , Canton Marine Insurance Company, Auctialian Mutual ProvidedSiejVy



THE STUD j SEASON, 1892. I rpO TRAVEL THIS SEASON JL In the Districts of LONGBEACH, WILLOWBY, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trotter General Tracey* General Tracey is by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full brother to Kentucky. His dam was im ported from America by Ihe late Mr Robert Wilkin; and General Tracey's pedigree shows his descent from the very best strains of American trotting blood*. Terms—Service, £5 ss. ALSO Xerxes. 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 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. : For further particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge; or, J. C. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach.



Business Notice?. j GREAT SALE 1 AT Plckford A UmlrllJ« PREMIER ASHBURTON FUKNITUKE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TTIURNITURE of »H kinds, Carpets, Jj Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths,. &c., &c., must 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 Tablea'&c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PIOKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED. KIT ANTED Agent* for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976, G P.O , Sydoey, N.BW



TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BCRTON, JThe Imported Carriage Staliiok, Viscount, "CIOR Pedigree and full particulars apply -*- to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstons, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Saunders, Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M.. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkln Warfoeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. PERKIN WARBECK 11. j is by Per kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer—feoorting Life, Miss Kate ia the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. is sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has eft a lot of good stock about this district. For further particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald; 9§123 Or, Groom in charge. mO TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Pure bred Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, sire Young Vanquisher (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms—Season, £3 10s i»ayable 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. IQ*26 fW\O STAND AT NETHERBY FARM L Ashburton, AND VJBIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION. Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands H inch high ; he is four year* old and served five mares last yaar which all proved in foal Terms £3 3s per mare ; payab.e January 1,1595. Guarantees, £5 5s ; 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, 5s ; payable first service. L. MARKEY, j *62 . Proprietor.



VENABLES, HIOHOLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* in Solid Walnut Oases. Al'. parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London.) /"\UR Clients andßeadersare 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. TO TRWEL THE ASHBURTON & 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Rtalli » Protection. By-Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Van^ s». er> dam MftS«ie MoCnrmick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggie by Old Prince of Wales. For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. ~ aTsT, The Heavy Draught Stallion,; Argryle, By the king of stalliona Young Banker (imp.), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New lands, near Ashburton. Terms—On Application. Groomage fee, ss; Payable at first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 2s per week, without responsi bility. .Apply to F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton fttO Stand this Season, and Travel the 1 A^HBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG BEACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang:. 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. His 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 ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, ! and numerous other good performers. Boomerang wad bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured, first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and Becond prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize nt 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^ock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 j groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing hand* in any way first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashton.



TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON ajTb. SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. JLord Craoley^ T ORD ORANGEY is a dark bay horse -L* rising four years (foiled 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 Oranley out of Miss Palmer, winner of several first prizes in Otago. She 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 dam Rose of Keilor (imp.) sire Baron of Glenlee. Lord Cranley was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, where he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ash burton. As a two-year-old he gained first at Timaru, also first at Ashburton Game year; at three years second at Timaru, first at Ash burton, and first at Christchurch. Teems : Season, £3, payable January 2, 181*2 ; guarantee, £4 10s ; payable Sep tember 1, 1893. Groomage ice, 5s ; pay able first service. Mares -changing hands to be paid for as season marps. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, bttfc no responsibility. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, TipW»W P.O,



qro STAND THIS SEASON, .1. AND TKAVEL THIS RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, M AYHELD 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 Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock ; Dot 11. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott ; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. terms: Season, £3; payable January 1, 1893. Guarantee, £4 ; £2 to be paid on January 1, 1893, and the balance when the mare proves in foal. Groomage fee, 5s ; pay able at first service. For further particulars, apply > o A. SAUNDERS Groom in cbanre • Or, W. WHBRLBANd! ' Proprietor, 0 a JUngitata Traffic Bridge Hotel.



Business N6tic; s ' LONGBEACH COACU. ON and after MONDAY, f-ctober 3 for the summer months, the Longbeuch Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coitchman james McGregor, TOBACCONIST and HAIRDRESSER HAS just opened up a LARGE STOCK of Purity, Vanity Fair, Scented •Japanese, Old Judge, Cameo, Dogs 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 Large Slock of Loewe, 888, W, GBD, and other Pipes. Toilet Requisites in endless variety. James UlcCtairaoß, EAST STREET.



~"N oUoes. ; W7n. PayeC BLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, and COaCHBUJLDEB, bus to announce that he lifts token over the business of Mr 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 said THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF AND COACH FACTORY N BURNETT STREET to his brother, John Paget, ju*., W.tl.p. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and guaran »?i iis* M *<? rk ■** °»t »>y John PAGET, Junk., wiU stand iaspeotion. He desires also co tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be THB pEOPLE'S TDHOTOGRAPHER Professor Robottom ABT STUDIO, MOORE STREET, * -. Ashburton.



s. HAiraiirci * Co., LIMITED] BREWERS or thb FAVOURITE CHRISTCHUKOU SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED I* HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^IHRISTCHUROH BREWER? axd or Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL? WIN3LOW G. Jesson (Late J.Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectacles to suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve mouths, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2a 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLYN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS, Men's, Youths' and Boys', long and narrow, and short and wide, as | ■ well as ordinary sizes,  MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S W<X)L, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. AN ENORMOUS 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 fram the manufacterers. Cunningto* & Co., 19C Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31



LAZARUS' PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHr TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 8. BALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller The case of Tests and Lenses were in 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' ; "SPECIALISE " SPECTACLES/ A new system of Measuring^ Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision, .' PREVEMT FfTB, 00HVUL8I0M, ETO. ' Prmamrvm » hasUfthy mtmtm 4/tthm a»nelli tutton duHnrth«WlslSfTiS»riiii. Xlm wort. -JOXV STUVKAV, SOU) Bl KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSKR & 00. WAITATI BUSH SAW MIIiLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedini To Architects, Builders and . Contractors. HAVING secured the Extenslv Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, . ■• r We are prepared to • Deliver Timber and Mining Props* Direct at Railway Stations, North ana South of Waitati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlomen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY 4 MURDOCH, Dunedin. <! TTAN HOUTIF '8 PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original. All others are Imitation!



Philadelphia; me HAUTHAWAY'B Reliable " PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family l\ It blacks and polishes Ladies ahd hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and . atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be 'f The Standard" ' Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sftrfti 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 other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yotf



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