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Business IMotic s GKEAT BAIJ "~ Pickford & Umirill'g PREMIER ASHBURTON PUBNITUEE WABEHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. IpUKNipRE~aII kinds, Carpels, *r »i Bru««eI«. Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths. ... „ &c, &c., must be sold to make room for new ship meats to arrive. t/ome and Inspect our STOCK of *.X . L^"yManufactured Hibomaed Sideboaras; Tables, &o.— Also-ChestoDniwew Washstands, Famy Tables <6e.,inßimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, an! American Chairs, m great variety; Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFOBD & UNDBILL, TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON. X. T. FORD & CO. "VpW ZEALAND WOOL SCORES. -1-T (Latoß. Wilkinand Ud), 154, Hereford Street, Christchtjeich. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALEsTn 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 and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. Zealandla 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 1 »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 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 tho Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» tin tee every pair bearing the Zealandia Brand 13 give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor ia authorised, to adjust the claim of the purchaser. , In addition to the every day lines* ft 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 tho Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots b 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's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—i am n,win a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m ABhburton* The above have been made to my own ppecial 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 Riveted, iuadc on c Premises ; also Repairs. GBEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN 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 Galley Coa Company, Ltd. W) H. COLLINS & CO., Agent*. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONG BEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, £06 Coachman.



Business Notices ) KIN DEKGABTE S SCHOO3 CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSEN & GRAHAM. At their Rooms, Ea&t Street, Pupils taken from Ihe age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied theaf^iem m Germany, EXTRAS TAUGHT— MUSIC AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN SATURDAY °AFTERtfDON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises madt a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. KSYsOOTHINGd PJPOWDERS| RELIEVE FEVERIBH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULBIONS, ETC. Preaerv* m h««lthy «t*t« of th« consti tution during th« fwrlod of TMthlnff. The wordi "JOHir ITUDVAV, Ch«ml«t, Walworth, Surr«yi" Are engKYtd on tbc Qmtnmmt Stamp <$i*rt to *at\TtuM Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. .; Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contract tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at "Waitati, where we hav4 just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to ,i Deliver Timber and Mining Props, , Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen b Profits* Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND~ MURDOCH, Dunedin. ._■ SUITS TO MEASURE. 7TIHE Largest Stock of JL 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 r— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... lls 6d Weather Boards at »;. ••: v to S cj White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) Ids t>d WhifcePine,|in Match-lining, do.los _> DOORS & CORRUGATED IFCN and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. ,___- AGENTS WANTED. lITANTED, Agent? for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either, sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ie required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 *P. 0., Syddcey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. j Never Fails if Directions are followed Sate* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-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 12 months, <4s 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelvemonths, 2b 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, \ Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to Buit all sights at Is per pair. I 1 EAST STREEtTZsHBURTON*



Business Notices. 1 JJ 0 R 8 E - 0 W NEKS 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 LIPS, And a host of other ailments. ■TO-HORSE-OWNERS, T IS INVALUABLE FOR G&reasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PATN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— i THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY, W ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne. Sole Representative for New Zealand-^- A. TAiISOXS, j 161 Hereford street, CHRISTCHURCH AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Cloyers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIEE 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 deeds AT A ■ ' ■ ! LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Cloyers ftyegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, 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. HE N R V~7 ANDIR, EN R V ZJ A NDEB | GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance pompany. i Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society i



_Business Notices. J QALE VOW ON AT j THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. ** New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladiea and Children's Clothing, Infants Tjayettea. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILD? WS L'KAPER /"I RISEN T3 P O S. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— Bushsi^e. Gt. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Ga3 administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. MTSOH & STOOK 55 Jewbn Street, London, E.O, Publisners of OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, OARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN I EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 6 FRINGED OARDS 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, JErated "Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagnej «fee. Artillery Lane London T7" AN HOUTENS 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 PackJ ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper] And everything needed m a omplete 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. DISTILLERS and IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES; SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER COEK EXTBA.CTOE. 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 of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th lediment to remam undisturbed m the ■jottle Designed toe che use of hotels, restau .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jabbers. M»aufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



Jolin Orr and Co. EAST STRIET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HABDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS O " ' I3NVITES INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS. W3IOH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM RTCQT7IREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEBS* AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAFEIi THAN KVKR. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURBISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSH WARE CLOVJbiRS Var Stocks ot Clovers will be landed \n a few days, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application. East Street H. M. JOITE®. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY OHINA, rGLASS' and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m tho Colony to select from. i ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. i Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos &nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch t Rubbe.' 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 3|l FIRE! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OP DRAPEUY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT3R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, •AT 1 8. W. Alcorn & Go's. ——- —■—■—— ■<—-i TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are pow (iclliiigr BIRCH TIAIBEB AT *s 6d P2B. tOOfl. ■ COOKING RAJ\GE» AT j REDUCED PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDID ex "Tekoa." "W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, APWxrTa T?m> S Royal Insurance Company, AGENTS FOR j Gr^y y aUey Ooftl Company ■|^^S|'. ROBERT MURRAYi^^^ Watcb and Cl^ck' i^T^^^^h . MAKER. GOliß AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIANJ dkc o—— ALWAYS IN STOCK A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, «fee Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. FAST BTREBtTaSHBUBTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GUVKS TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH.



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR/S CBEAPBALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. ins whole boot siotK ov Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, & Co., CHRISTCRURCH. BEING SLAUGHTERED AT A SACRIFICE. ■ c ■' ■ LACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d, Is lid WORTH DOUBLE XHE M.OINEY. LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR, ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUCED ANDREW ORE. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aUi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DATS fTAVINU PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THBEE THOUSAND (300 C) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS •nail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY anr JS'OIjIL.O'WINO p^YS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot 1.-—All Wool Colonia. Dresa Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual ptic 30s, special price ISsJ Od. for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special pri-je 3Os for dress of seven yards. Lot. 3—All Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33? 9d, apecial price 338 Od for dress of seveu yards. REA.I>Y-MAI>E Cr-OTHI1V« SECTION, 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 493 61, special price 9&n O<t each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat, without capes, asua/ price 36a Gd and 49a 6d, special prices SSss and 3S» CM each. 47 Youth's L"ng Tronser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29a 6.1, special prices €Js» lid and OS lid each. 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 11s 6d, special price *¥& lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trnnsors, usual price 19s Gd special price IS** 6d per pair. BLAJVELEX S AND .FLATSNB2JL-S In all fcbe leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling afc 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. SHOPPING* BY POST. By means of be Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to youi very door, LETTER ORDER »EI?ARX3MLE2N'r) 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 witbiu the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goodi sent m execution of Post Orders, if nob approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO.. niiRISTOHTTBOH. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXOELLED. "" ■ ivi X BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET; m " THE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still Dopular as ever with the Ashburton public, popmar LaRGB BT OCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to suit; everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. Stephens Bros., Market House. WE #MG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have jusr Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, coaipare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornaby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, anrl Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. K3ROSKNE —Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments Very Finest Quality. LAMP 3 and Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Balance'of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. . ' CROCKERY. CROCKERY.—The best selection to chooso from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries Bought Kpecially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to. ■> (£jr WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STIEEFHIIEiNrS :BIiOS» 'Market Mouse