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Printed and published by the Ashbnrton , PaUishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, A»b. bark* •' :' ■ '■'■ THURSDAY Augucl 2o 1893.



either »y Auc^^^^^^^^^^^^H WiU attend Ad^^^^^^^^^H Ashburton and^^^^^^^^^^^^H Tuesday. Kinree and Darfil^^^^^^^^^H CLEARING SALESid^^^^^^^H Will receive prompl^^^^^^^H MR ROBERT JEFF will rt^^^^l Receiving and Delivery of S^^^^l trusted to us for Sale at the Asit^^^H and Tinwald Yards. Postal Add^^^H ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. '^L^H J. T. FORD, Aoctioneer^^B Zealandia boots. THE WINTER having fairly Ret m, ; one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can vre 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 be obtained, at moderate prices without any" trouble or risk, by purchasing nothing but thecele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. The«e Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the univercirfl 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 «• the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandic Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer 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 snd Women a Specialty, and attention is .; directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Bpys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole 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, Bishop* ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE; TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. W J ANTED KNOWN.-i am n .win a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m 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 RiveteiLjnad/llr c Premises ; also Repauw. — : GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR vH THRESHING MACHINES . - SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal, . STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. 1 No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. Wl H. COLLINS & CO., Agents, LUNGBEACH COACH. QN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 806 Coachman.



KINDERGARTE^^^^B THE MISSES CUSSe!^^^^^^| At their Rooms, J^^^^^^^^^^l Pupils taken from the a^^^^^^^^H One of the teachers hs^^^^^^^^^l Mrs Bendeley, of Chr^^^^^^^^^H KINDERGARTEN SC^^^^^^H wide spread reputatio^^^^^^^^^^J studied thes^vtem m P^^^^^^^^^l EXTRAS TA^^^^^^H MUSIC AHD l^^^^^^H DANCING FOR YOt^^^^^^H SATURDAY °A^^^^^^H From two to f<^^^^^^^^^^| Also-^^^^^^^^^^H A DANCING^^^^^^H Calisthonic Exeroise^^^^^^^^H featur^^^^^^^^^^H TERMS on applicat^^^^^^^^l East Street. mtjiT fits, oo^^^^^H tutfwt during th« IM^^^^^^^^H AM flßflWVv Oft tftv wVMTMM^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^l SOLDl^^^^^^Hfl KEMPTHORNE, P^^MH^^ W4ITATI BUSH SAW MILI&. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our MiHs and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and Soujth of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomera Middlemen s Fronts. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHM Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to ; choo«jfrom. QUAUTY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ashblFrton CLOTHING MART. BAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— ■ per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... Ils6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, *m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBCN and Ml necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. »87 . ~~^ AGENTS WANTEfr WANTED, Agenta for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early- as only! a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 * TP.O-. Syddpey N.S.W VENUS SOAP i Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sara* Money, Labor,! anU-Ttm*^ Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for ft Household Purpose Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. CLEANED & G U A'Jt A N TEED 13 months, 4s 6d. •. . ■ ; PJLpCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months,' 2» 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and m^tci oder. Customers" own gold rcade up. Gentc' silver watches at 30s Clocks from 4s 6d, ' Gold Broache:, f rom 15 « , i * Sll.ver B JO acK es from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit aHs^hts at Is per pair. EAST STREET, AfeHfiURTON. I



Business Notices. i gORSE-OWNBRB FOOTBALLEBS, AND EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON JOLUTION. WHY! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE LIPS, And a host of other ailments. TO HORSE-OWNERS, T IS INVALUABLE ro» Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, be. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANT SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store* keepers and Saddle/s 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, 161 Hereford otecot, OOTUSTCHURCHj AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clorers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANP My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASB, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., EIC. 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 In a position to offer the Choicest Seed§ AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly fasted by a Seed Expert, mv ih«.y are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers ftyegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. iro»msngery, 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. j HE N R y"~* TJ AND ER, \ EN R V £J AND E R GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER. , -agenFfor- Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business Notices. GALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS' VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the JL* present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses. Ladiea and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Ordera taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAJfcfS, LADIES'AND CHITJ>F UN'S DRAPER Q.REEN "pPOS. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepare! to supply Fanners, Con tractors, and others with any Quantity of Fencing Materials, viz.,_ Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yatd Rails, Straining Post*, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address-— . Bushside. Gk Fawoit Bodda* SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Rksidknce—Cameron Street I East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. JTjtSOH 4 STOCK 55 Jbwkh Street, LowDWf, 8.0. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c., CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of tTbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * 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, Ales Cider, Champagne) &c. * Artillery Lank Lonhoh AN H 0 tTT EN fl 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 ' PaperJ And everything needed m « v jmplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818 W. J. BUSH AND CO. TjISTILLEKS and IMFCRTEB? OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOB. 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 she use of hotels, restau »ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke pkted. Special terms to jobbers. MAiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



■ -•■if T T ■ i ? ■'":•- . John Qfr janf Co. EAST STREET. WHOLESAJLE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERdHANT^ AND GBNERAt i . - ■■ ' = °—r- . ■ INVITE INSPECTION o^ their large and varied stocks, which they are. NOW OFFERING AT I/O west Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARlfif IT IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHpELWft^ AND !>All!iteEßS f]M:ATEMAL Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVJCS, RANGES, OTENB, ORATES, LAMPS/, FENDERS FIRKIRONS, ELECTROPLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS. GUNS, AMMpiPTION AND SPORTS ; M«N'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS ' AHD i BRUSH WARE CLOVJiiRB Uar Stocks o£ Olorars wUlbe landed (n a itm dxye, Quality is deaoribed|as Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. East Stebbt H. M # JOHTES. IBOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GJDODS, FANCY CHINA,|GLASSI and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. j Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch* Rubber Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Christohurch AGENT for E onomic Fire Insurance Company 3|l FIRE! FIR£! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OB 1 DBAPBKY. SUGHTLYpAMAGED BY REMOVAL ANDJWATm COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, At S. W. Alcorn & Co>. TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. 5)We are now Selling 1 BIB^kITIMBEB AT ** 6d PERJIOOft, COOKING RANGES I AT ' , ' • BEfD UCJP D FBI C E 8. REGISTKRIGRATBS,: Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID V A L V B JUST LANDED ex •• Tekoa" W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF 0 I ITS, PAINTS, PAPER-HANGINGS, H T 0 TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS, »« wlBT q wnTI ( Royal Insurance Company, AGENIS FOR j Grey Valley Goal Company^ : t ROBERT MURRAYj^^^^ Watcb and Cl^ck Mf®£&e&G% MAKEB. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIAN| 4c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VEKY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WAjTCHES, JEWELLERY* PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, die Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH.



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR/S c mm ap sal ft OF Drapery, Clothing^ and Boots. EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. 181 B SOOT IVOVK OV Wea»r« Edwards, Bennetts A Co., CHRISTOHURCH. 8 BEING SLAUGHTERED A;T A SACRIFICE. BLACK AND COLOHED FRENCH MERINOS >T la 4d, la 6d, Is H Is 1M WORTH DOUBLE TJHS2 M.OINEY. LADXKB'BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR, ILL CLASSES OF GOODS GRSATLT REDUCED ANDREW ORE. IMTOKTANT TO LADIES. aHi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT gFEOIAL PRIOES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DATS TJAVINU PURCHASED UPWARDS OF TRBEE THOUSAND (300G) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS mill OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY ans JFOI^LoWHNO DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, v below. tat i. All Wool Colooia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 30s, special price \&H ©d. for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, \n Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special prioe 33 Os for dress of seven yards. Lftt»3~-All Wool Colonial Dtess Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety ef Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual prioe 33* 9d, special price w3l 6d for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Mien's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual prioe 49s 6d, special price ' 30«<3<leaoh. '- , ■ . , ' . ' . ' , 78 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, asual price 36s fld and 49s od, special prices fiSm and 35« 6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s Bd, special prices <3« lid and O« lid each. 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price Vii lid perpsir. 137 Pain of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s fld •pedal price 1«« 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND JFtiANJ^EI-iS In all fche leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, en comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities, shcxpfij^c* wit post. By roians. of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantage! of purchasing at^our Establishment brought to your very door, LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT) The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as 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 NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. W. STRANGE AflD CO.. Zeal an di a Boots. s SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVEB EXCELLED. ■ * - ' ' a ■■■■*Q* - mi ■ JT* BISHOPS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCEED STREET, THE oteadily Increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still popular as ever with the Anhburton public, popular as LaRGE gT OCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. BW PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J, BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK p Manager. Stephens Bros., Market House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just j Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. T .™ ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. . ,  , „ K3ROSKNE —Must clear at Cost fco make room for further shipment* Very Finest Quality. ' ..„,.,, LAMP 3 and Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before §nd « the season GIJNS, WNS. Balance of Season's Stock* Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. , «» T \ « ■■,' , C'KOCKEIiy, CROCKERY'—The best .selection to choose from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting! TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially Attended to. §y WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto, STSiFiHmasrs :BH<iNSi 'Market Borne