THfi ASHBUBTOtf fctTARDIAJX i THTffifcDAY, O0*OSB!K 20, 1892

Printed and published by the Auhburton . Publishing Company, at their reguter«4 Printing Office, Burnett Btreet.Afinbur.tQ THURSDAY Oototor 80, l«t



DEATH TO PARASITES ! 1 ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIEa pip. 11l Ii I 13M1 i>ip v tMHBiBMBWBmBWBiBPI (poisonous.) »JEESSSSLnL»t- ' ■ I «»*—~--—*«- **, J D Bmchib Chief Inspector Damety & Co., Otago ... »A"W of Stock (»s M»nas« »f HiKDYSM, Robeets & Co., Mo«ri* mJL)  |J,ooo J W^»4- OantMW ;;; gfcooo r< r Tbtpt Canterbury ... 50,UU0 O. J.-u.ab.pkr, j&niwuucy ... -'/^n g-.^Moß^ilri^n 18,000 B. W..Ch^n ... JjjjJO MiK*o!iß'^y 0 r g»°m« i6'ooo And ty many other weU-known Mock W. Gbkard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep Newly introduced. in New Zealand, and many millions ■p rice __^ in kegs ) 50s per cwt. throughout the world. 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. , lPrice-dr^k^Ss eel per weluknownPowder DipCoßtahalf 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100^Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the pnce ß , <jKief Affeiit^-BLACKBTO^, * "°» Ghristc :I hurc% pistbiot agents— Miles and Co., AsKburton and Rakaia. OftBAT 830-W OF EMGA.NT BPEINQ NOTELTIES. ANDREW ORR Special Attention of the Ladles is called to the MESS DEPARTMENT, WWATITTIPUL RANGE 0? PRIZK MEDAL DRESS GOODS, BEAUTIFUL and elegant> • BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, Far in excess of any previous year., 12,000 yards o£ RIBBON", quite new, at half price. OORSBTS in all the best makes, V and N, Invigorator, Featherbone, Quillbone, Corded Zone, Oestua, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID GLOVES, at 4s lid. 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42s 6d. 500 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9s 6d worth 14s 3d. [A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS-BRUSSELS AND TAPESTY £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES. Every Pair Guaranteed. ANDREW ORR.



HENRY ZANDER. I HAVE ON BAND MY SEASONS SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including tfosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. mangel and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL Kj™|< NE OLEANEDi RAPE SEED. RAPE SEED. | All of the purest quality. | SHEEP SHEARS, SHEEP SHEAES. 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. Bed, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Raddle. Lampblack. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. JGTC, ETC., ETC. General Ironmongery, ANtJ Groceries. WIKES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. ISj&w Season's Teas. MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZiANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT] AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fir© Insurance Cc laapany Canton Marine Insurance Company. JWuiual Provide** Society I



ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. /~VNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds in the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainabe. "Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the choicest and best. . . | As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASABURTON. John €*. Restiiljlj, grain & wool stores WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, i FINANCIAL & COMMISSION | AGENT &c CASH PURCHASEK OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS ; ' SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT JCURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twino, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CHRRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan »nd Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union. Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard'B Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure vi.c. JOHN O. .RE&SXELL, In conjunction with trie wjew JBEAX.Aar™ liOaut ac wbb« CA.'MVM.Ha'E AGEHCV CO, X,«I. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wocl Brokers, Land and financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL, LIBEEAL .CASH ADVANCES MADK Awa^ST ENSUING OL'i'PS. jfo Commission on Advances, and at ih# LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST 1



Business .Notices. ' INotice to CorrespondentH Correspondents are requested to forward their commuuications in unsealed envelopes or rappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. Mo words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid 1 advertisements 1 NOTICE TO OWNERS OF STUD HORSES. rjORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with Neat ! ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE i CHARGES. , ——r«——^ ourgrocer for JUMBO BBAI». BAKING-POWDER BEING absolutely pure, and made from the finest ingredients, it pos sesses more leavening po\rer than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who use it is, that it | is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. Anderson & Co., TIM^RU. 9 1 NOTICE.!] TTAVING PURCHASED from Mr .r~l James Craigie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will , CONTINUE THE BUSINESS ! IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock afc a Bargain I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, btc, Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 TO TR4VEL THE ASHBURTON & 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred 'Clydesdale Stallion 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 Draught Stallion, Ar&yle, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New iands, near Ashburton. Terms—On Application. Groomage fee, 5s ; Payable at first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran- j teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 2s per week, without responsi bility. A pply to F. M. RTOKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton. T'J Scand this Season, and Travel the ASHBURTON, WAKaNUI, LONG BSACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HOBSE, Boomerang 1. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, ami even temper. Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out of Argosy. 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 sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang was 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 cross country horse on same date. First prize «t Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his s*-ock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Teems—-£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. BTCGG, Proprietor, Ashton. rro STAND THIS SEASON, ..' AND TBAVEL THE RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBUBN, aLFORD, MAYFIELD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Toun^ Taieri 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— | darn Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr; James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir Oolin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock ; Dot IT. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. terms : Season, £3 ; payable January 1, 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 to ■ A. SAUNDERS j Groom in charge ; Or, W. WHEELBAND, Proprietor, i 10 5 lUngiUU Traffic Bridge Hotel,



THE STUD SEASON, 1892. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON In the Districts of LONGBEACH, WILLOWB^, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trotter General 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'a pedigree shows his descent from the very i best strains of American trotting blood. Terms— Seryice, £5 ss. ALSO ; Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known tnoroughbred j mare. Terms—Service, £3 &a. All mares grazed free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. Forfurther particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge : or,, J. C. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BGRTON, JThb Imported Carriage Stallion, Viscount, TjlOR Pedigree and full particulars apply J- to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstone, Haketere ; Or Mr Edward Satjnders, Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkin Warfoeek II WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. T3ERKIN*WARBECK 11, is by Per- JL kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer—Sporting 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 further-particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald j 9§123 Or, Groom in charge. *•'"" ■' ■• - ■ " *** mo TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and X SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Pure bred Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, sire Young Vanquisher (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms—Season, £3 10d payable 2nd .January, 1893. Guarantee, £5, payable Ist 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. 10*26 mO STAND AT NETHERBY FARM J_ Ashburton, AND VISIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Stnith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands lj inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved in foal. Terms £3 3s per mare ; payable January 1, 1893, Guarantees, £5 Es ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; paj'able January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. L. MARKEY, *62 Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. liO3'<l Cranley. LORD GRAN LEY is a dark bay horse rising four years (foiled October, j 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. ir'he was by Lord Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp,) Lord Oranley's sire, Laird of Kilbride, was by Prince of Kiflbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) second dam Rose of Keilor (imp.) sire Baron of '< Glenlee. Lord Cranley was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, where he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ashburton, As a two-year-old he> gained first afc Timaru, 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 fee, 5s ; pay able first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Good i paddocking for mares at 2s per week. : All care taken, bulyao I|g^j bility- I Proprietor, i Meadow Bank Farm, ga TtaiwWP.O, '



Business Notices- 2 H- IMIII'S & Co., LIMITED BBEWEBS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES i 10 BR OBTAINED lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRISTCHUROH BRBWER? AND 07 Me H] ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY H:0 T;E;I4 WIN3LOW I»ft HIXTER TITISHES to notify to his patients THAT HE HAS BEHOVED HIS RESIDENCE AND CONSULTING ROOMS TO TANCRED STREET, Middle House between Cass street and William street. HOURS OF CONSULTATION : 10 TO 11 A.M. 2TO 3 P.M. 7 to 8 r.M. NOTICE. A DVERTISEMENTS for the First ./"3L ;■■ Country) edition of the Gtjaedian must '•each this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be received up to 3 p m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO- May 23. 1892. /""\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. JOB PRINTING. I POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. ~ THE Aißlli PHHIi GO LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rates. Olmrj jpyi per aay to oe made by oUi o&H" persons of either sex in their own localities, at work for us. New busineas. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil? start you. No space to explain here. Bui you can make a snug little fortune honorahrj and easily. The employment is partiaularlj adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United .1.2- Tjll I X I R TT" I T A E FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over fiv years, and has been judged to be with exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly smc all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent in our climate] If your cold is slight, a dose or two o Elixir Vitee will cure. If severe, you may have immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. ] If your chest is weak, or you seem iv \ cllr>ed to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitae will work wonders in yoar case, Jilixir Vitse is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and *2s 6d each. A Grocers and most chsmipf» '



r Business Notices. Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind iVwt Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. HORSE SHOEING A SP ECIALTY B. E. Dowle, THE TIMES TAILOK; HAS just received the latest novelties in TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Etc? Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment in the town to choose from. LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART MENT. Note Address. - Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, i R 0 A D E. WH? RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum ,JL JL bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, »and vigor by using Cunjsington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Ohristchurch Hospital and by t. ll the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW showing some lovely New Goods (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and photo frames, in silk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinatorea. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAMS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SBRVANTS, LAZAKUS' PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGH! TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, 8. BALEK, . 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" SPECTACLE?, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. """" MOUNT SOMERs" COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. FORS A L B BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE C. B. KNIGHT. ~AN~ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF j Labor Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and. wholesale from the manufacterers. Custnington & Co., 19C Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31 PHOTOGRAPHIC INTIMATION. GRE.VT SUCCESS.-The Professor announces that he has again opened a frae list for a month, and is prepared to take Ladies', Gentlemen's, & Children's CABINET SIZE, and anyone can have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. This small charge is made simply to secure legitimate business and cover a per centage cf the expense. To avoid the crush of the last free list, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays have ' been set apart for children and the other [ days for adults. This concession reduces Cabinet pictures to 12s per dozen. The work is equal to portraits taken elsewhere* Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opals, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address — Professor ROBOTTOM'S Studio, Moore Street (opposite the Royal Hotel). jT^IP. FORD* & CO "VI ZEALAND WOOL S CORES. _1M (Late R- Wilkin and Oo.), 154, Hereford Street, CHRisTCflnjftcH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sol either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingtow Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEAR-ING 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 arid Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer,



Business Notices W. El. P- ■<!-' QLACESMITH, SHOEING. SMITH, J3 and COaCHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, j >vhich he will carry on together with Coach Building in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be inomptly and carefully executed* Ho has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF AND COACH FACTORY BURNETT STREET to his brother, JOHI PIGET, tftJW., 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, Junk., will stand inspection. He desires also co tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be equally favored in his. new venture at WaKANUI. % KySOOTHINO| RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preeerv* a healthy etkte or the eonetf* tution during the period of Teething. The worda "JOWW fITfEDMAIT. Ch«ml«t,Watworth, Surrey," An tagtmi on toe Gowrnmen* Stamp «lfto«**»««<*JP«** SOLD Bl KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. ABSOLUTE . PROTECTION AGAINST FIBB Manufacturers of r VULOAN PAINT ANJ» SOTERIA. Absolute protection agains extena.oxi o* fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruct tions and proofs of on materials well furnished SUITS TO MEASURE rpHE Largesb Stock of _L TWEEDS ever shown i in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ashbTTrton clothing mart. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. GL Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Wills Street, West Zealandia boots. THE WINTER having fairly Bet in, one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS % The Public want Boot* 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 ZEAL ANDIA 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 conldeot are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandit Brand to give good wear. Should an/ pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, v large number of new lines has beta especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men awl 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 pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has • in the past htm favorably known in the AshJburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop* ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON G. JESSON. (Late Jv QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARAKTEBO IS MONTHS, 48 O«Jh pLOCKS Cleaned and Guarantee* V/ Twelve months, 2& 6d. Jewellery of every description re*' paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made ■ .. ■" J2: ■"'■■ - '"' Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches irevt I6s» Silver Broaches from 2sr 6d. Spectacles to suit all eights at Is per pair EAST STREEtTaSH»PRT6N.



! Business FRENCH CREAM GCJM EXTRACT, ' For producing a Head of Creamy Ricb ncsa upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Ciiar Champagne dkc. Artillery Lank Londo TT A N HOUTEN S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original. All others are Imitation! Family Dairy Churns, Factory Qhuriur Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack ages Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a c jflaplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices, PORTER BLANOHARD'S SOKS Concord, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 VENUS SOAP •Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed S»»e* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. | Purifies and Sweetens Everything, i Can be used in the ordinary way for j I Household Purpose I Outshines all other (Soap] One trial is sufficient to convince you WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS I Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and 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 Watabi, thus saving to Cus* tomers : Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, Dunedin. MTSOH & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. Tha original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, *' FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added W. j. BUSH AND CO TUSTILLERS and IMPORTERS or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. "Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in 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 >ediment to remain, undist-urbed in the oottle Designed to* ch.o use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke I pkted. Special terms to jobbers. Miiufactured by the ; THE. WAXKIRTQOL GOOTANY