were considered by the conference, and j a large amount of information .as to the ( prevalence of diseases w*s given by the delegates. The conference unanimously recommended that an efficient staff of inspectors be maintained in each colony.' It was resolved that a laboratory for the purpose of investigation of diseases in sheep, cattle, and horses, etc, should be j established. Mr Coleman Phillips read a paper on the rabbit pest for which he received the,! thanks of the Conference. A number of resolutions were carried affirming the principle that the responsibility for rab bits must resb on landholders, the State accepting similar responsibility for un occupied Ciown lands; that the rabbit pest has made the continuance of a system uf an annual lease of Crown lands impos sible ; that no finality in rabbit destrue tion will be obtained without making the erection of rabbit proof fences compul sory ; that the department administering the rabbit destruction Act* should be empowered to permit the fencing of hold ings in groups ; that simultaneous opera tions for the destruction of rabbit in in fested country with netting 42 inches wide 3 feet above, and 6 inches in the ground, with mesh of 4£ inches, forms a practical and efficient barrier against the increase of rabbits ; that the system of compulsory trapping with professional trappers is radically bad ; that legislative measures be taken compelling landowners and lessees in infested districts to join in the erection of rabbit-proof netting and fencing, arid to make additions to existing fences. The Conference resolved that triennial Conferences should be continued, and that Conferences of delegates from agri cultural societies should be hald annually. The Conference then adjourned till next morning.

The Presbyterian Synod

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Dcnedin, October 25. The annual meeting of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland was opened this evening. The Rev. Robert Ewen. took his seat as moderator. He delivered an address, a portion of which was devoted to the tendency to drift in a direction away from Calvinistac ideas. Coming to the Church's attitude towards great, social movements, he said that the greatest service which the Church could render towards remedy ing the evils of society was to show by teaching and example what Christianity is, and to leaven society with the spirit of it The great need of the Church was not a new theology nor, probably, new methods, but greater faith in the Gospel preached. He concluded by referring to the deaths of two ministers, the Rev. Mr Stevens and the Rev. Mr Taylor. Dunedin, October* 6. At the Presbyterian Synod to-day the report of the committee on the state of relicion was received, the chief subjects dealt with being gambling, impurity, and family religion. It stated that it was evident that society was pervaded by a spirit of gambling, an indescribable amount of which was carried on in connection with the hotels in town and country. The totalisator encouraged the gambling spirit and this under the guise of fictitious Respectability. No effort should be spared to repeal the Act making th» totalisator an instrument of public revenue. Impurity existed to a wide extent, although those within the church were to a great extent free from this vice and gambling Family. religion was stated to be on the decline, In the deliverance adopted it was resolved to issue a pastoral deafing with gambling, impurity, and family religion.

SPORTING.

KICCARTON NOTES. PER PBBSS ASSOCIATION, Chbistohurch,. October 27- At tticcarton this morning St. Hippo went a mils and a half fast, the last portion of the way being accompanied by The Dancer ; the Cup horse was much too good for his companion. Flinders, Laun ceston, and Captive were associated at racing speed for a round on the plough, the three-year-olds finishing in front and cutting out splendid time. The last mentioned started before his companions, covering the full Derby distance. Crack - shot was spnt a fast circle, out Cynisca, Merri« England, Vogengang, The Dreamer, Wyvern, Strephon and Rosefeldt were kept at half pace and gentle work, and Crown Jewel was on the walking list. Several of the two-year-olds and horses with minor engagements did useful work.

THE AaTTMTTVPON GUAtttHAN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER _g^ ! _jggg L J^



Advertisements for to-morrow's Guardian j must be handed in by 11 a.m. Mr W. H. Rule returned to-day from his trip to England, looking as jovial as when he started. Owing to having to extend her season in the south, Miss Fitzroy's appearance m Ash burton is postponed until Tuesday, JSovem ber 8. The Primitive Methodists again remind their friends and the public of the tea to-morrow, beginning at four o clock. Also oi the attractive programme of the meeting in the evening. The Ashburton Rifle Volunteers paraded at four o'clock this morning, under the com mand of Captain Dolman, for the annual volley and independent firing. Captain Oleman, Wellington, was the inspecting OlHolloway's Pills and Ointment.-- Health's Defences.-None save the strongest can with impunity pass through the sudden transitions from wet to dry, from cold to mnm weather so prevalent during the autumnal aad early winter months. Influ enza, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, or nuiosey will attack those most.watchful oi their health ; but they can readily arrest any of these complaints by rubbing Holloas Ointment twice a day upon the nkin over the affected parts, and by ass Ming. itoconeaive action with appropriate doses of his pins. Th swell-known, safe, and easy mode of leatmTnt efficiently protects the patient Si from present and future danger with out wSSiSg or oven disturbing the system in the slightest degree. CkackW and Digestive Biscuits or Invalids are unsurpassed. Mado by Auslkbrook mr> Co. mm



Pubhe Notices THE PEOPLES PHOTOGRAPHER. PROFESSOR ROBOTTOM. ART STUDIO, MOOKE STREET, I ASHBUETON.



TEA WAKEHOUSE. TTAVING removed to New Premiaes, | Cheap Sale will be continued in first brick shop, two doors from old utore^ round Colliek's Corner. H. M. Carson, TANCRED STREET. October 19, 1892. __^ Ashburton Agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW FBIDAY, OCTOBER .28. UPWARDS OF 800 ENTRIES. LARGEST ON RECORD. Admission to 12 noon, 2s 6d ; after 12, Is. ASHBURTON BAND.



JNO. J. C. QUANE, 10*105 Secretary. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. PUBLIC TEA ON SHOW DAY, From 4 to 7. Tickets ... .«. Is 6d each. PUBLIC MEETING AFTERWARDS. Anth6ms, Recitations, Addresses. ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, Sermons will be preached Morning, Afternoon, and Evening by Rev. W. Harris, of Waimate, who will also Lecture on following Monday. Subject—"Common Mistakes." j 10*178 R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in X America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful > possession, THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED



FOB TUB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAi>ITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRAVING tor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. i^- NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS , With Perfect Ease, with No Naggins: of , the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights, THK LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. i Tlionnanrt* Imve been «J«re«l. For you there is Hope, Help and Health. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. | A 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 /amihar with the formula and comp^tion of nearly every tonic preparat'<»n on tne market—that in ninnioi) c^e formula of R. T. Booth's (jijUDp^ REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to mo ls c eßk have ever seen. From mv iong experience of articles of this ,dture, 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. I M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits ; and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, i Burton's Studio Buildings, j DUNEDIN, N.Z. I ——— Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5a per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Will be supplied through the post by all retail medicine vendors. R.T, BOOTH, 10;i5v> Managing Dirwtor,



""UWhENCE, ARTISTIC PHOTOCRAPHEP ( B y Special Appointment to P s 1 CBLLBNCITTHB GOVBKS**') x x.-eir Friends and BEG fco announce to *- „• n .- f ,. P following RKDUC the Public that thr T lON3aremad^ IChlistmas- OABOT- l2sperd°Z> C^T^ DE VISITB 756: l „ „ n LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre- Re^ith a dozen cabinets for los. "IMBIJUTON HORTICULTURAL / SOCIETY. nHE First Annual 'General Meeting of i Members of above Society, ™il bo Qd in the Arcade Chambers, TUJi&DAY, / November 1, at 8 p.m. / Business, to receive balance sheet and ' rrfttmort. oloftion of officers and general. ,/ U&]^ ' JNO. J- 0. QUAKE, / 10*197 Secretary.



NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the " Banks and Bankers' Act, 1880," and the "Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Act. 1882," FRIDAY, the 28th October, 1892, from 12 o'clock noon, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Half Holiday, at the Ashburton and Rakaia offices of die vmdermentioned Banks: — For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld. G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, | E. W. MOP RAH, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. HOLMES, General Manager. 10 151 A GENERAL MEETING of the above -&- Club will be held this THURSDAY Evening at the Templar Hall at 8 p.m. Business: Important, F. DENBY, 10 181 Hon. Sec. T7IERNS, Fuchsias, Palms, Cinerarias, Calceolarias; Tricolor, Zonale, and Ivy leaved Pelargoniums ; Deutzias, Azaleas, Begonias, Heaths, Camellias, Heliotropes, etc., to be seen blooming in my window. For sale from 9d each upwards. J. T H. O M A. S, PRODUCE DEALER, Havelock Street,



It have had made up to my -L 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 WOOL, Which enables n,e to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "Tlie Corner," Ashburton, September 20, '92.



Madam, — 1 RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you that lam now making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear 9 The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very cJwice, and in the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained in Christchurch or elsewhere] I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs in Flannelettes bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to your notice Although ih& quantity is large, I anticipate tlie price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection 1 am, Madam, Your Obediently, W. II COLLIER.



Ashburton Jliacing Olub SPRING MEETING, 1892. To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse ON WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 and 24. President—E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vice- PitESiDENT-—Chas. W. Purnell. Judge— Matthew Stitt. Stewards—J. M. Tweed, E. G. Crisp, J. C N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, W. B. Denshire, W. Rollitt. Tkeasuber—H. Friedlander. Ci.erk of the Course—R. Curtis. Handicapper— J. Cre&swell. Starter — Dr. Thomas Leahy. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club). First Race each day tc-start at 1 p.m.



f FIRST DAY. 1— Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 50 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district horses, three-year-olds and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Wsight-for-age. One mile. Entry 1 soy 3—Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 100 soys ; the second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 2 soys ; acceptance, 2 soys 4—WINDEKMEKE HANDICAP, of 40 SOYS ', the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s S—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after tlte race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entrance, 10s 6— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, ISs 7 —LONGBEACH HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Minimum weight, lOst. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s.



SECOND DAY. I Laomhok Hurdle Race Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 aovs from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 158; acceptance, 15s 2—Asuburton Racing Club Handicap, of 75 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 30s; acceptance, 30s 3— Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole oi the proceeds) to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bat, any overweight to be declared, three-quarters of a mile. Entry 10s 4—Winchmore Handicap, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive Psovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 153 ; ac ceptance, 15s 5— Open Welter Handjcap, of 45 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 6— Flyings Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; accep tance, 15s 7—Allenton Handicap, of 35 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s.



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered in Busy Spring, SEALY & CO Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fou SPRING SOWING Which have iusc come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. , WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot,, Ryegrass, Golden Ta^es. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Saowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent J. SEALY* & CO.



NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 29, 1892. WEIGHTS. Handicaps for the first day's races will be published on or about November 14. Handi caps for the second day's races will be pub lished at or about 8 o'clock in the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps I and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November 19, 1892. Acceptances for the second day's Handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in the evening of the first day's races. EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary.



Oaten Sheaf Chaff. T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAE CHAFF AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also, — ORUSHED OATS, BRAN SHARPS, ETC. John €*. Kestell. WORTH KNOWING. THE only Establishment in Ashburton where you can get a Perfect Fit, Good Material, and Workmanship with Moderate Charges, is at the SCIENTIFIC TAILOBING COMPANY, G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager, Who is acknowledged to be the right man in the right place. Come and inspect the Stock, everything new and choioe. Note the old address, TANORJ3D STREET, near the Arcade



AUTUMN MEETING, 1893. The Ashbubton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year-olds bred in the district, or that have been commonly resident in the district and owned by persons residing in the district from the day of entry and up to the date of the meeting. Two-year olds, 7st 71b ; three-year-olds, 9st; fillies and geldings allowed 31b. Winners after August 1, 1892, of any race or races (ex cluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of £25 to carry 41b extra; S £50, 71b extra; of £100, 101b extra; I of 200 or upwards, 141b extra. Maidens having started twice or oftener alowed two-year-oldsslbs, threo-year-olds lOlbs Penalties and allowances to be calculated to the time of starting. Five furlongs. Entrance, 1 soy, on Saturday, November 26, 1892; second payment, 1 so\, on Saturday, February 4, 1893; .sweep (2 soys), by" 9 p.n, <mW of nomination or Autumn Meeting, 1893- *v *'°



McOORMICK'S STEEL BINDERS. FIVE, SIX, AKD SEVEN-FEET CUT. THE " Machine o? Steel," would never have been built had McCormick been con tent to stoo when their self-binding harvester was> considereL by^thousands to be good enough. 1 "Advance and improvement»the policy ofthe McCormick.Com pany. It is striving at all times to anticipate the wants f.^J^^^K^ to make machines & handling grain and grass more perfect.than.any othermachines on the farm. The fruit of this policy is seen m the immense sale of the McCormick The people of the world demand and will buy the best, even though the cheap is offered them atfar less price. While McCormick machines are J^gmsed world wicie as the best, the Government of the U.S. specifying them as the standard, still at home and abroad, in the competitive field trial with a combined oppositwn whose cry is « McCormick must not win," nine times out of tenahc• Mrfbnurt: a,«te. The aggregate of all the prizes won by all makes of machine, both home and forei^ do not equal the prizes won by the McCormick. But the MrCormick has done more than this ; it has pleased the critical farmers of the world.



John Orr and Co., AGENTS. mmr Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W T CrSad" w itSlarge Shipment* of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christmas. ; Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5 now reduced to £4-caah. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 64-cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for~GOOD PIT and BEST Workmanship We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. EOYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MEETS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description, Large i^LTof ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear. • 1 t> • fMEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducec bpeCial xsargaill( tolOsGd. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craigftead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



ROBERT MURRAY* Watcb and ClocK MAKEE. GOLD AND SILVEBSMITH, 4c, EAST STREET. L r3K"^£TO* £5l Megant Designs UKBQUALLKD IN CANTERBURY. SPEOULLY ÜBKEA, Tg^^gfD «• PKESBNTAT.ON . B . utiW Se^. ™«^!^ IS S° ND ««- PUOMPT AT TES ™^IT !fT TO gggTgT O B O««!



MR T. BULLOCK. | FOB SALE-Four acres near the County Saleyards; would make a capital paddock for farmers living at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for sale. TO LET—2SO Acres near town. MONEY.—To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special sums of £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House ot nve rooms near the Woollen Factory. I have several To*n Properties for sale at low prices and on liberal terms. £125 a bargain, three-quarters of an acre, first class land, fronting Creek Road, not far from the Canterbury Mills, (half acre in Orchard), together with 4 roomed Cottage. Those desirous of purchasing, are invited to inspect this without delay. Easy terms. . ■ Full particulars on "Mlgjjjjggg Estate Agent. THE UNITED~INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. JJlre and Marine. CAPITAL^£SQO,OOO. "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current J£t) Rates. —— Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Ander^ and^o. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. WrHORNE, 10 109 Manager.



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design i MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. I Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooka, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags * and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A. Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry JTriecUancler* TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieefe, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left.



LAZABUS' PATENT SYSTEM OP SIGH! TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, S. SALEE, Watchmaker and Jeweller The case of Testa and Lense t s were in Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of 1 eAND ABE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly j Teat and Fit anyone with I LAZARUS' « SFECIALITE " SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ~ Train Arrangements for ishburton Agri cultural Show, October 28. OR the 28th inst the 8 a.m, and 11 a.m. trains from Christchurch ; and 11 a.m. and 3.40 p.m. from Ashburton will stop at the Saleyarda Siding for the con venience of passengers to and from the Show Grounds, Fares from Ashburton 6d first class, 4d second, A train will run from Timaru fco Ash burton at 11.55 a.m. as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and there will be an evening train to Timavu which will start from th« Saleyards Siding at 8.15 p.m., Ashburton 5.35 p.m., and run 1 hour 45 minutes later than the train on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The train for Springburn will leftv o Ashburton ab 5.45 p.m., and rug, I_' llour 20 minutes later than tW»S,!*^V times. l W W?, by q&per;



G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, H\S on hand and to arrive a well ' selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents.. Spectacles ,0 suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. _ , CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 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. r\VR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring fo«tfQ~fc9TBEBPI T0B<



ASHBUBTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW. SPECIAL. Gband assortment LADIES' TRIMMED HATS AND BONMETS, SUNSHADES, GLOVES, COESETS, GENTS' TIES, HATS, BOOTS, &c, FOR THE COMING SHOW-



WILLIAM SPABROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrym&n), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE ■■■ . - Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never faeea heard of in Ashburton] Come and See for Yourself, NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : SsSl* The Shop between J. Scaly and Go.'s ana H. C. Segers. RAST STREET, ASHBURTON 8 200



• : ■■'■■ ■■ "■' Important to Farmers and Shearers. RED, BLACK'AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING Olli, LAMPBIACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS" 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES. TURKEY STONES. 1 XCi Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatefoot Xllv/ Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss 6d PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Coal. W. H. Collins & Co., . .. * MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, —V . ■■; » n.vKwk vt\n JBoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| G^y y ßlley Coal Compamr



MITCHELL and TURNER'S NE W SH 0 W B0 0 M NOW OPEN. . ■ , ' INSPECTION INVITED. tfOVEI/IIES ■m  ■ ■■--•■ ■ '■■-■< ' ■ THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS DUSt CLOAKS, ■ . ■ j JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHEUS anj» FLOWERS, UNDERCLOTHING. CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON ANDJ WOOL FABRICS. TANOBSD STREET*, i ASHBUB'-^ 10*7