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I Business; iNpUets !Mckfor<l& Unuril! * PREMIER* &^B^RTOI^^ . FURNITURE! LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH ) PURCHASERS. "rnURSITURIJ idF all kttidsi Gargets JD Brdte^Js, Tagestry, &6. Mattings, linoleums, Flbbr Cloths,; must be sold .to make room for liew^hip .. ' ' ,, < men* kto arrive, ''".,,,-,.'■''-^ Come aijiai'M'^fcou* STOC|C;of -..- * Locajjy Manufactured r , :| 1 Ebonised Sideboardn. Tables, &c.^- Also—Ghesta Drawers Washstands, Fancy Table* <fco., m Rimu. I ; Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order.' -N6TE ADDRESS— HCK^O!R& & VfifMlXil TAN OR ED STREET, ASHBURTON. •the dispensary/ 0,1 BBOOIE n\# RE-OPEI¥ED WITH A COMPLETE STOGR IN THE SHOP LATELY OCOtrP lED ■. ! ■■■■ W-- ' .;-"-.' »' ' 7 Mr POLLOCK TAICBID 118111, ' OPPOSITE UNION BANK. Zealandla Boots THE WINTER haWng fairly? set In, one of the most important quefttibns discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Bopts that will keep t>ut the dump, 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 the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» -an 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 lor country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Rots 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, TANCRED 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 Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory ia 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, made on t Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi I FOR THRESHING MACHINES) SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Co»I. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW itfANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Cos Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LONGBBACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACE COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 906 Coachman. Notice to (Correspondents . Correspondents are requested, to forward their communications m uoiealed.envelopes or m wrappers ■ ' OPEN AT BQIH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations, No words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover ofc he letter. Letter rates of postage mus be paid on advertisements! • "■_ h



Business *bticfes | XT. IWjHKO «fc CO. I "VfEW ZEALAND WOOL i PORES .UN 'Lato R. Wilkiu and Co.), < , 154, Hbkefoel) Stkebt, CmusTeF* kch; AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stocky Wool; Skins, i Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and soil either by Auction or Private Treaty. ; Will attend Adding!* Market weeklL Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. :-,■. ,-.- .,<., .;,;;.■■ •• ; v - Kirwee and Darfield monthly. | CLKARJ NGK SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. } MR RORERTiSf will attend to tie Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. j Postal Address— <.;: \- ROBERT .JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, : ■-'; Auctioneer , KYsoothingl PfJPQWPERSI BH^l*n'' lsS____B__M_M_M_B__B_H_P. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FfTB, GONVULBIONB, ETO. \ Nmi> a h««tthy«tet*«f th« eonttl. tutlon during *hrn paried of T««thln«. Th. wortt "JOHIT BT«DMAF, ' OhamlattWalworth, Surrey," Sold Bj v KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. W4ITATI BUSH SAW MILLS.? Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors, i HAVING secured the Extehsivje Bush at 'WaiUti, where Mre ha\^e juit completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, <: We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props,j Direct at Railway Stations, North anil South of Watati, thus saving to Cvi tomers , Middlemen's Prbfits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. : FINDLAY AND* MUBDOCH, j Dunedin. _____ ] -■ ' i SUITS TO MEASURE rnHE Largest Stock of \ X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooso from. j QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE : Cone and see the prides < ASHBURTON j CLOTHING MAR7.\ SAUNDERS BUILDINGS "\ ■. _____ ' R. Alcorn. KINDERGARTEN SGHO(|I CONDUCTED BY I THE MISSES OUSSBN & GRAY; At their Rooms, East Street, j Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachera has been trained \sy Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, wheise KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has sucli a wide spread reputation; she having studied the ?-^em m Germany. . ■ iCXTRAS TAUGHT— , MUSIC AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ■■--;■■ os '■ ■ :: .- SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— ' A DANCING CLASS. Callsthenic Exercises made, a special feature. I TERMS on application at the School, East Street. j \\r H V WE A R SLOPS, VY when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day* It. £. I>owle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Taildr , can give. LOOH! AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH KV|RY SUIT. N.B.— FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. "THE TIMES' TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, 4. R C A D E. Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at Us 6d Weather Boards at 10s, White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, *m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and. rU neoewarles fdr Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg'ft Perambulators, REDUCED PRICKS PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. m • '' AGENTS WANTBR WANTED, Agents for a GQQD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early U only a limited number is required. Ku NOVELTYIMPORI'IIfG CO 976 0.F.0., Sydney N.S.W



Business Noticed HORSE- O WNiEll 8 FOOTBALLEBS, AND i EVERY SANE PERSON ( SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY! \ BECAUSE' IT WILL RELIEVE , RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUf, SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, j WOUNDS, SORENESS, 1 SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS/ CHILBLAINS, SORE LIPS, ; And a host of other ailments. TO HORSE-OWNEBS, IT IS INVALUABLE FOR Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sort Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats Mike all Ailments HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES/CATTLE, DOGS, AND ' | POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDERSON, Saddler. I . ' . '- MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422Bourke street, Melbourne, Sole Representative for New Zealand f- A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford atreet, CHRISTCHURCB; AGENTS WANTED IN ALL ! DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Gloyers. Cloyers, CLOVERS. '■'■■[ T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAlio My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRAS3, l RID CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, BTC, ETC., STC. And having! purchased while , , the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at ah ex- I oeedingly 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 Beeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinal ircr Qualities have been thoruiigniy tested by a Seed Expert, ant? they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE Sl-OCK 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 SIJEAF QUAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE N Ey"|/A N D E R, ENRY Zi A NDEfc GENERAL MERCHANT AKD DIRECT IMPORTER, , Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. | Aa3tr»lmu Mutual ProYidont Socittj:



Business Notices. JOHM O. RESTEIdb, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTOtf. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHTP.PI#G t FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH hTkCHASER ■■ ■ i • . OF . ■ ■■'•}■ WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGkASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYB~pN SALE— .'■;. -'■ . " .' , ■ ••• ) bbrnisa^k^; Woolpacks, Twine. , Supejr phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General , Farm and Station Stores, &c, j Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Tuciiip ianji other Seeds of the beat quality; j AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICEI AGENT FOR THE ] New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agenay Company, Ld. ; Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, etc., JOHN G. RESTELL, In conjunction with tne \ iricir zealaud ion * mbh- CASTIXE AOEXCT CO., M. ■ JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. ;. Auctioneers,. Vfooi Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared t» transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. ' WOOL.. WOOL WOOIJ. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADK AOaTKST ENSUING OLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' i O ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* "VrofELTIES m Fancy Work for the i_N present season. , New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND OHILDPEN'S DRAPER nRKEN T>ROS. ALFORD 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 Post*, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may l>e sent from Hpringburn Railway Station. Postal Address— BushsHe. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinnt, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED I£2 MONTHS, 4«Od. /"ILOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed v-/ Twelve months, 2& 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 Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Gr. Fawcit Dodds f 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. 8. MAlßnVTlirti A Co., LIMITED BBEWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINBI) IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, i AT /^HRTSTCHUROH BREWER"? AND OF Mb H- ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL., | ASHBURTON, THE iTINWALD OTBIL, TINWALD, AND RAUWAY HQTEL. WIN3LOAV i



Special Purchase! i " A Tf arehou^eman's Stock OF MBROIDERM All ifew Patterns \ 6,780 Yaffltf flf LESS fHAN G(Mi AH Fresh aid Clean. Figured Bladk Silk Velvets 1 4b lid 280 Yards \ j>»6* aii*i«ii« Mitchell and Turner, TIMBER, " '■": RANGES, GRATES, We are how Selling BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6d PER lOOft. ——— : . . . | COOKING RANGES 'at BE D UC E D PRICE S. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID TALTJE JUST LANDED ex " Tekaa." W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS] PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, |T C. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, AnwWT«: par 5 R°yal In««r<»nee Company. AGhNTb *UR } Grey Valley UodCompafay S ROBERT MURRAY^ J§^ Wrtitli and Cl^ek MAKER. 001 J> AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN} *c -o —••■ ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VEKY LARGE A¥D VARIED ASSORTMENT OB WATCHES, JEWELLEHY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST BTBEET~,°TSHBUETON, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUtfTRY ORDSft-? POST OR TELEGRAPH,. East STRBitf HI. M. J"OWEB. BOOKS, STATIONERT, TOtS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select trom. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. x»ianos and Ort?ana sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchdrch. Rubbe; Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI FIRSM PIKJ3! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DRAPEKY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, v ■ ' . -| AT •-..■■ S. W. Alcorn & Cos.



i Immense success op ANDREW ORR'S CHEAP SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Booid, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. . «■ othojjß moot stock, o* .., . , Messrs Bdward», Bennetts, A Co., ; CHRISTOHURCH. IS BEING SLiU.GHTERED AT A SjA.O ,R i;F 10 E. - ~. .0—- '"' BLACK AN» COLORED FRENCH* MERINOS AT Is 4d, U 6d, la 9d Is lid LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4s PER PAIR. ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUIOE.D ANDREW ORE. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aIJi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF TEPEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ifo WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS ■mil OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYanu FOLLOWING DA yO, »t SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All WoolColonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 30b, speci»l price 18» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, to Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special prise J3O« 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, apecia' price &3M*Odl for dress of seveu yards. »KAX>Y-MAI3E CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suit*, usual price 49s 6d, special price 345« €J«l each. , , 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat*, without capes, astiai price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices SlSmi and 355** 0d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 30s to 29s Bd, special prices Gm lid and f>» lid, each. , 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special price *?* lid per pair. 187 P»iw of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 18s 6d •pecial price ISM 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In all fche leading English and Colonial Makes we are now soiling at Special Prices, which, on 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. Bf rawna of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, aiid though living m the most, distant country district, you can have all tlio advantage! of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMEN A's The Lettet Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence yre can guarantee the same prices and attention $o orders when sent by letter a* 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. FLBABB NOTE—Goodt sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRAME AND CO.. <IHRISTOHtTBOH. Zealandla Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. M. BIIHOPi ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET, rE itteadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still normlar as ever with the &»hburton public. popularm ever^ / LW AYa ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowent Possible Prices. J BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, j ■ Manager Stephens Bros., Market House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just, Imported direct fiom the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip Tod Value at the LOWEST PRICE. S Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace ains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. . KEROSENE—-Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments. Very Finest Quality. , , , , - , LAMPS and Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Reason's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. CROCKERY, CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All now 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. &zrm&JErjsn<n3 beo s , Market House