TUB ASHBtmtOff fItUSDIAA : VUBSDAY, NOtflMßEft 32, 1892

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WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FEEE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE j Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer[|spccial advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to tbe 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. HE DATES OF OURISALES WILL BE DULY ADVERTISED. WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT , LOWEST OUIiRENT BATES. FRIEDLAN TDER BKOS.



• Imporcanl ti> Farmers and Shearers. RED, BLACK/AND BLUE TATTOO~BRANDINa Olli, LAMPBLACK, * AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEABS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. 1 p*f\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed ,Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot lOv Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Every descriptioa of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss ad PER lOOft Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. Ooiliiis & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, *r ♦ , a « M m Q ,j, n pJßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| Gf^y y alley Ooal Oo rapanv DEATH TO PARASITES !! , j SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED. FLUID |ffn3fs9l P()WI)ER (NOK-FOI9ONOUS.) Sf^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^*' (POISONO08.) Ua««l iiad n eomm«»ii<l*<t toy * 1T«««I wnH rcc«mm«n<lf(i »j— Flock. J. D. Bitchie Chief Inspector Daigety & Co., Otago ... 93,000 of Stock (is Manager of Handysidb, Roberts & Co., Mount Royal Station) ... 24,000 Wellington 37,000 C. O. Tiuriy Canterbury ... 50,000 0. J. Harpbk, Canterbury ... 20,000 <?. W Mcßae, Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R. W. Chapman „ ... 5,000 -V. O. Ruthbkfokj), „ 20,000 A.H. Ayrtos „ ... 1,000 F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 14,000 G. ABMSTRONa „ ... 5.000 R. D. McLean, Hawke's Bay 60,000 J. Hurst „ ... 3,00 C Manager, Ida Valley, Otaj?o 28,000 J. B. Blair, Otago (Public Dip) „ Waipaoa, Giaborne 16,000 And by many other well-known FloA W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. Aiid by owners of over 5,000,000^66? M«wi T i.tr.«. M «. in New Zealand, and many millions __ .—,*-%. throughout the world. m IWSfif I,?**£**' | |Price-(in canks) &m 6d per 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. Gallon. Another wel'-known Powder Dip ccmtß ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as mttoh again. Compare the prices Chief Ajrent»— BLACKBURNE 430, Caristchurch. district AGEHTs-Miles and Co., A&hburton and Rakaia. IWUUctm Stocks , MONUMENTAL MASON, Mndras Street South, CHRISTChURCff, TI7ISHKS to call the attention of persons in want of W Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, and other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Store Kerbings reduced ie price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-claps order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. WniuTlncu. M ROBERT MURRAY* Watcb and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac., EAST STREET. I TTWBiust landed direct from London a magnificeafe assortment of high-class Pwentv-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, whxh, wUh the large stock" already :m ivmd enaoL me to show a Variety of Elegant Design. UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. o _^ SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. STERLING SILVER and E.l', WARE, FiNCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS r BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



Business notice PUBLIC NOTION, r HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing 1 Company, Limited. WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in compliance. with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF feTUD HORSES. r_T ORSE CARDS Printed at the I Mail and Guardian Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES WHY RUN UP DOCTOBS BILLS ? i THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunhington & Co.'s Direct Acting i Medical Coils, 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 Cunnington & Co., Electrioiiins, 190 Gloucester street, Chriatchurch. 9 50 THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW showing some lovely New Goods (purchased during Mr Adama' 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 f»"om. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stuck. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAM(9, " SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. BEGISTKY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. —_ |F O R S A h E BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BT C. B. KNIGHT. R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. f pHROUGH the influence of friends in L 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 FOR THE liquor, -;zz^ AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRAVINGjpor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &• NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY 1 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 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. ThonaandN have been Cnr^d. For you there is Hope, Help and Health. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 K. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. ! RKaJTtHIS : 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 R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to noe, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, T have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all 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, AXE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITRD, Burton's Studio Building?, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor?. R.T. BOOTH, J153 Managm Director



jjusmess JNotloes , JOII\ O. RESTEIiIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STRU.ET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT ,&o. CASH HJRCHABEtt OF WHFAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT I ICURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Oape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICKS. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile genoy Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, «cc. JOHN G. RKMXXSUL, In conjunction with the IRW ZHAKJfcJTir !OA.l* * WJB. CAHVXJLB A«BHO1T CO., I.d. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &0., ar» prepared to transaot Farm and Station Business on th« most favorable terms. WOOL. -WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES HADE AGaINST ENSvJING ULIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST*



PISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous uatrons and friends that he has



just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, MeUl Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hook . 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 Friedlnnder, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. HENRY ZANDER. T HAVE ON HA.ND MY SEASONS ■I SUPPLY OF finest Turnip Seeds, Including Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green at>d Purple Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. Mangold and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE SEED. RAPE SEED, All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEAES, 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 to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Raddle- Lampblack. ! WOOLPAOKS. WOOLPAOKS. ETC., ETC,, ETC.



General Ironmongery, Groceries. WIKES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. IVe^v Season* Teas. MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. XT ENRY 7AND ER, OENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT} AND DIRECT IM P ORTEB AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company Oanton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Sicie«y ,



THE STUD SEASON, 1892. TO TRAVE LATHIS SEX SON In the Districts of LONCBEACH, WILLOWBY, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trotter Genera. 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 the late Mr Robert Wilkin ; and General Tracey's pedigree shows his descent from the very best strains of American trotting fclood. Terms-Service, £5 ss. ~ ~ALSO Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mattock's well known tnoroughbred 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 j or, J. 0. N. GRIGG, 10gl2 Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BCRTON, JThb Imported Carriage Stauxon, Viscount. "EIOR Pedigree and full particulars apply -*- to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstone, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Saunders, Ashburtcn. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. "OERKIN WARBECK 11., is by Per- JL kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer— Soorting Life, Miss Kate is 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 Curther particulars apply to MR P. LEWIS, Tinwald; 9.^123 Or, Groom n charge. TO TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Pure brei Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, sire Young Vanquishe 1 (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms—Season, £3 10s payable 2nd January, 1893. Guarantee, £5, payable l s t 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. __L 26 'PO STAND AT NETHERBY FARM I. Ashburtoo, AND VJSIT 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 yearn old and served five mares last ysar which all proved in foalf Terms £3 3s per mare ; payab.e January 1,1393. Guarantees, £5 5s ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NEIHERBY 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, *62 Proprietor.



Business NotietS ■■:«SBS' ' "~ —— — GREAT BALF Pickford & UnUrill' PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITXJKE WAREHOUSE LARGE, DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. THORNITURK of all kinds, Carpets, JO Brussels, Tapestry, &c. * Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, Sec., mush be Hold to make room for new ship i ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured fibonised Sideboard b. Tables, &c— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fanc\ I Tables &c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and ) American Chairs, in great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, — NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILLf TANOEBD STREET, ASHBURTON. AGBNTtS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for ft GOOD SELLING LINE. Either Bex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00.. 80x976, GP.O, Sydney, N.SW VENABLES, HIOH-OLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, boch Internal and External, { [specially prepared and secured to I resist every variation of '' '""T temperature. -*? * I ' sKiP.C. VENABLES <fe 00.1 i , 111! "p.-, ' t -Z3 v : and 189 Essex RoadJ Telingtop, London. j



flno Scand this Season, and Travel the 1 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG B-3ACR 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 *Ar«osy. 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 Bire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous otfxer good performers. Boomerang wa<* 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 crocs country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Oourtenay in 1891, for best carriage hone travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing hands in any way first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGO, Proprietor, Ashton. T!O STAND THIS SEASON, AND TRAVEL TH« RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, MAYFIELD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, t The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young Taierl 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 IT., by Heather Jock ; Dot It. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. • , i terms: Seapon, £3; payable January ], 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 charge : Or, W. WHEELBAND, Proprietor, 0 5 Rangitata Traffic Bridge Hotel.



/"\UR 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. JO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli n 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 Maggie by Old Prince of Wales. For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Diuu^Lt Stallion," Argryle, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), clam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve-ma Yes at my farm New lands, near Ashburton. „ Tekms—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, F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton.



TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Lord Cra»ley« LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse 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 Cranley out of Miss Palmer, winner of several first prizes in Otago. tfhe 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 fßaron o Glenlee. Lord Oranley was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, whare he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ashburton. Asa two-year-old he gained first at Tiraaru, also first at Ashburton same year; at three years second at Timaru, first at Ash burton, and first at Christchurch. Terms : Season, £3, payable January 2, 1892 ; guarantee, £4 10s ; payable Sep tember 1, 1893. Groomage tee, 5s ; pay able first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, bafc no responsibility. 10HN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, 8 « TinwaldP.Q, ,



H'usiness Nonces. —— —_ dt ' ■ W. II B'a^ct, OLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH, J_> and COaCHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Coach Building in all its branched, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He has said THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF AND COACH FACTORY BURNETT STREET to his brother, XOHIV PAGET, JVM., 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 , PAGET, Jcnk., will stand inspection. He i desires also to tender his thanks for the I patronage he has received while in I business in Ashburton, snd hopes to bt equally favored in hU new venture at WAKAHUI.Q 9% THE "PEOPLE'S ■pHOTCORAPHER I Professor Robottom AET STUDIO, MOORE STREET. Ashburton.



I ousiness Notices. LIMITED BREWEIte i *> OF THE I FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUKCn SPARKLING PALE** BITTER ALES. TO BK OBTAINED IK HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKTT7S, AT QHRTSTCHUROH BRBWER7 AND 07 Mr H ZANDER, ASH BURTON OK DRAUGHT AT THB SOMERSET HOTEL, - ABHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL? WINJLOW '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 Stock of Loewe, 888, W, I GBD, and other Pipes. | Toilet Requisites in endless variety. JASiwum UleCitafiGOß, EAST STREET.



AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OP 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. Cuwnimchon &Co., 19C Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31 LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY,. October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman •Pl to 4?/l p*^ ""y w lje maae OUI OkrT 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 wiP stare you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorabl} and easily. The employment its partioularl3 adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstruc tions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson ft Co., Portland, Maine, United 12^ G. Jesson (Late 3. Quinu), 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 te 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



IH4VB HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLTN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUIT?, 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 me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BFILDINGS. JOB PRINTING. POSTERS. Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In« vitation Carda, Order Blocks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. TH TJJ ASIIBUKTOV PUBLISHING CO LIMITED, Having t supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, andSpeoial Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best bt jle, and t reasonable , rates.



LAZARUS' PATENT SYSTEM OP SIGH! TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, S. BALEH, 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' "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision, BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GONVULBIORB, ETO. PrwMrv* a Iwalthy atato «f th« ooiMth tutlon tfurln* th« p*rtod oTTMthln* Tk* werti "/OX* ITUOIAT, Ait utnvtd em Ung.-nwuwt -—r Tf ~"t mA Tmh* Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders snd Contractors. HAVING 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 Waitaii, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. PINDLAY STmURDOOH, Dunedin. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRM Manufacturer* ot VULCAN PAINT as» SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extencaa •- Oi fire. Color cards and test shingles witk inslrat 1 tions and proofs of on materials ell furnished i PHILADELPHIA, 1876 .HAUTHAWAT'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Lajfies and hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists.



VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Sate* Money, Labor, and Time. Putt 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 ©thor Soap One trial is sufficient to oonvinoe you