tfMJS ABHMJK*Ot dUA»HiAA : MONDAY, AUGUStf 22, iB&2

Printed and published by the Ash burton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Strife, A*h~ burton MONDAY Au^t 22 1893,



GREAT SALii AT i Pickford & ITnUrill'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TTtURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, _U Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c., must ba sold to make room for new ship mi inn to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured fibonised Sideboards, Tables, Ac.— Also—Chest* Drawers Withstands, Fancy ; Tables &c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian," Vienna, and • American Chairs, in great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, '— NOTE ADDBESS HCKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORBD STREET, _ ASHBURTON. JT. T. FORD A CO. "\JEW ZEALAND WOOL SPORES. JM (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 164, HskKTOXD STREET, CHEMTOHrmCH, 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 Addingtou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfietd monthly. CLEARING SALES in 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. Zealandia boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in, one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots thac 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 in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman* ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu»«n tee every pair bearing the Zealandic Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor 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 and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. Every puir is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has in the past been favorably known in the Ashburton district, and in- future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED , STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I amn,win a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order in the best factory in 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, mad* on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COIL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. J l* STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd." W}H. COLLINS & CO., Agent*. LUNGBEAOH COACH. f\!S and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACE COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 ' Coachman.



B>.SinehS otice^ / KIKDEEGAETIQN SCHOOL > CONDUCTED BY TE|E MISSES OUSSEN & GRAHAM, ? At their Booms, Kast Street, Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whof3e. KINDERGARTEN SCHOOIi has such a wuje spread reputation; she having studied the»"?4era in Germany, I \ EXTRAS TAUGHT— MUSIC AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ■\ ON \ SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises madfc a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. ' ; ISiVoothingl ipj POWDER Si i<3r BELIEVE FtVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITB, CONVULSION, ETC Pr««*rv« m. HmmKhy ateto of th« oon«tl> tutlon during th« period of TMthln* , Thi wort. "JOSV STUDXAV, Oltamlat, Walwerth, •urrvy," An nftteni o» tbt Otttnunmi $tumrioUiiSUmh *•** Sold Bj EEMPTHORNE, PROSSEB & CO. WA.TTATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at "W aitati, 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 Watati, thus saving to Cvi tomers Middlemen s Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes, j FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, , Dunedin. ■ SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largesb Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEK Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MAR 7. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. 33 UIIDIN6 TIM BE R at following prices in any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Bohrds at ... ... 10s White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13s 6d | WhitePine,*in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all'tiecessaries for Buildinjr. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. .JJ7 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required; Bo NOVELTYIMPORTINTJ CO 976 .»P.0.. Syddrey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Savet. 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 you. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED \2 MONTHS, 48 €*«!. (BLOCKS Gleaned and Guaranteed V' Twelva months, 2s Bd. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made , "P. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bi oaches from 2a 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



! Business Notices, __ : J£~O~R S ETnjy^N~B¥s FOOTBALLEBS, AND ■ J , 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 UPS, And a host of other ailments. TO BOESE-OWNERS, T IS INVALUABLE FOR dressy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, Ac. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPABABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, BELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE 01? FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony, ASHBUKTON 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 street, CHRISTCHURCH ] AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Cioyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE 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 in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, mil they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass 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. i HENR Y~7/ ANDE R, ENR V ZJJi NDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual ProVident Sooitty



Business Notices. FOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS' TCT OVELTIES in Fancy Work for the L y present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladiea and Children's Clothing, Infants ; Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and i ' Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socka and Stockings, home knitted. I MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND OHILDPTgN'S DKAPKR f^ RE E N "DP 08. ALFOBD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yaid Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Sprmgburn Railway Station. Postal Ai>dhess— ____ Bushside. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—-Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. "ITTSOH <fc STOCK 55 Jewrn Street, London, B.C. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromoa etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Ghampagm J &c. Artillery Lane London yAN HOFTENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA] Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitation? Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chums, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper?) And everything needed in a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818 W. .7. BUSH AND CO. ■niSTILLEKS and IMPORTERS 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 EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the beist Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as tfc pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation tf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th tediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot one use of hotels, r9stau *ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms fco jobbers. If tiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL {WTPANY



John Orr and Co. jEAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHAOTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS, ... .-0 ".■'■■.■ INVITE .INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS. W3ICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT ■ ■■■■■■■■•■ | l/owest Possible I»rlce§, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDERS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CIIEA.I> El* THAN KVJ3K. , Exceptional jßargaln* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS* FIRE IRONS, ELECTROPLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS and : BRUSHWARE CLOVERS Vat Stocks ot Cloven will be landed in a few days, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application. f | - . - - ■ ■ ■■ ) 1-11 ■»! l«ll~« I East Strict H« Ml, JO^TES. B^OKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values in the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. jPianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch, Rubbe. 1 stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for E onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling BIROH TIMBER AT «* 6d PER lOOft. COOKING RANGES AT REDUCED PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. ANB SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex •• Tokaa." W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF 0 I L-S, PAINTS, PAPERHAKGINQS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, AfIVNVQ vcm $ R°yftl Insurance Company, AGENTS lOR | Grey Valley Coal Company". M ROBERT MURRAY* WjUcli and Clt,ck ■£&^%&&gk MAKER. GOLJ) AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIANJ &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OB WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, <fee Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 ASHBUKTON. . PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. FIRF! FIBB! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OP DRAPBKY. SLIGHTLYIDAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND^WATER. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, S, W. Aloovn & Co/s,



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORE'S CHE AP 8 ALE OF Drapery, Clothing, aiid Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. in yjrmoMja Moot «xouk ov , Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, & Co., CHRISTCBURCH. ft BEING SLJUaHTEREB AT? A SACRIFICE. ■-■ 0" BLAOI AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d t Is 9d, Is lid 'Worth double the: money. LADIES'BOOTS FROM 4b PER PAIR, | ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUCED ANDREW ORR. »—————■ —'■ * ' ' " '"' "*" ' ' "* IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. ■ " "0"" ■'>«■ Alii WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THBEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS imII OFFER SAME to the Public, TO«IXAIY and FOLLOWING DAYS, •» SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Colon!*, Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual pile 30s, special price 1®» €Jcl for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—AH Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in Plain Colours usual price 33« 3d, special prioe £$O« for dress of seven yards. Lots 3—All Wool Colonial -Dress Tweeds, forty-four inohes wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33f 9d, special prioe S3g.6d for dress of seveo yards. »B3AI>Y-MAJDE CXiOTJttm© SECTION, 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price It Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overooats, without capes, nsual price 36s 6d and 49s «d, special prices S5« and 35* 6d each, 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices 6g llcl and Oi lid each. 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousors, usual prioe Us 6d, special price •y«B lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual prioe 19s 6d «peoi»l price IS* 6d per pain BLANKETS AJST* JPLA.IVJNEJLS In ail the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Pricea, which, en comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually oharged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPING BY POST. Bf mtana of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most, distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to your very door, I.KTTBB ORDER DEPARTMEKT) The Lettoi Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter aa 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. PLEASB NOTE—Goods sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO., rsHRISTOHXJEOH. ! 1 Zeal and ia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. J. BISHOPS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET, • j THE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are etill VO^m^M^^g^S^ 0N HAm BOOTS to suit everybody^ Ljweat Kg*™*^ J. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE MANURED STREET. 3. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. Stephens Bros., market House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just Top^lue at the LOWEST PRICE^ tq Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace Chains, Plough lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, ! at Cost to make room for feirther ehipments. Very FiLAMpTans'Lamp Fittings all Reduced in price to dear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at GROCERY 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 Urders specially GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto, I STBIPIHIIE33SrS BEOS> •Market Rome I