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V : i WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. •ITT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS ¥OR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE] Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest I prices lor their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. ~ HE DATES OP OUR^ALBS WILL BE DULY ADVERTISED. WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUIiRENT KATES. FBIEDLAN rDER BKOS Important to Farmers and Shearers. RED. BLACK, AND BLUB TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS^ 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARB. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. 1 p*f\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot JLIJV/ Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT §8 Oil PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. —V — AfTfeiA Lb *OK^ Gfey Valley Coal Company DEATH TO PARASITES ! ! SHEEP TICK MAGNIFIED.



fluid ifsn>sn9l POWDER (NOIf-POISONOTJS.) |B^^^^^^^M^M^^^^^^^^W| (POISONOUS.) Uw« and rvc«Mm«B«l»«l by '• U«*«l wnri r*comm«a<lr<l Dy— Flock. J. D. Ritchie Chief Inspector Daxoety & Co., Otago ... 93,000 of Stock (as Manager of Handyside, Roberts & Co., Mount Royal Station) ... 24,000 Wellington .* 37.000 C. G. Thipp, Canterbury ... 50,000 C. J. Harper, Oantprbury ... 20,000 Q. W Mcßae, Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R, W- Chapjuw „ ... s>ooo W. O. Rutherford, „ 20,000 A.M. Ayrton . „ ... 1,000 F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 14,000 G. Armstrong  ... 5,000 R. D. McLkan, Hawke's Bay 60,000 J. Hurst „ ... 3,000 ■—Manager, Ida Valley, Otago 28,000 J. B. Blair, Otago (Public Dip) .- „ Waipaoa, Gisborne 16,000 And by many other well-known Floe* W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. Aid by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep —■__._ ■.«_« J - M ._ - Sew Zealand, and many millions _ ,  , .__ throughout the world. Pf?^°7 (ui JTi/S^iP^iv 1^41 | |Prtoe— (in ca«k«) &m 6d per 1 Cwt makes 1000 Gallons Dip. Cvallon. Another wel'-known Powder Dip coats ha 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dtp. as much again. Compare the prices Chief Auremts-BLACKBURNE *3O , Christchurch. distbict AGENTs-Miles and Co., A&hbiirton and Rakaia. ||M^Mii^««^B^H^MMMHMHM»«MM>W«MMaMMMII4 " ■ '■' ' ■■»"'— ■m — ■ ■■ —i ■ - ■ > » 1 William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Mndras Street South, CHRISTChURCH y TTriSHES to call the attention of persons in want of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stack, consisting of Granite, Marble, and other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced io price. Inscriptions and all work in'connection with thf trade done in first-claps order. An early inspectioi invited Feveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. WIM.I A^Tsxm it* w<@n^ ROBERT MURRAY>^^^ Watcl) and Clocic makeb. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, fee, EAST STREET. *T" HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent aeaortmpnt of high-class I ' J'wenty-one Day MARBLE 01-.OCXS, whith, wi^ the lar«e stock already on hand, wnableF me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERJI9~EXTENDED-TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, ftr. A Beautiful Selection of DTAMON 0 and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WaRF., FA.NO* GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, «fee, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVES TO OOUSTkY ORDERS BY POST OR TBLEGRAPH.



lousiness notice PUBLIC NOTICB,. I HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing i Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. NPTIC& TO OWNERS OF fcTUD HORSES, fj ORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with Neat- j ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Gunitingto* & 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 eilk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. 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 AOAM&, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, AMOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! SuperiorJlQuality now being offered [to the Public. FORS A L £ BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE C, B. KNIGHT. I



Business Notices \ John G. Restell, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. i GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &C CASH PURCHASED or WHFAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGHASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT JCURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-GHano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. , Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the beat quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, u«5. JOHN Gv REHTEUL, In conjunction with tne KBIT ZBAXAirn X.OA9T * HIB CA.BXIIIK ACHRnCY CO., ltd. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, <fee., ar» prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENS JING UL*PS> Sfo Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi,, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hook Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harcy Friedlancler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street., Ashburton, For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left.



R. T BOOTH'S Golden Itentedles. ' THROUGH the influence of friends in I America, and after the expenditure j of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession, THB SAFEST AND SUREST CURB EVER DISCOVERED FOR THE] LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HA±>ITS. ITS ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND Alt _ OR A.VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS^ AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bud Nights, THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. ThoaaaMda have been Cared, For you there is Hope, Help and Health.. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. I 4 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula ami composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio BniJdingp, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. H ATM AN & CO., Wholedale Agents for N.Z. Price, 58 per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers i Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R.T. BOOTH, 1153 Managin Director



HENRY ZANDER. JHAVE ON lUND MY SEASONS SUPPLY OF finest Turnip Seeds, Including Foaterfcon, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green at d Purple Top Aberdeen. Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. Mangold and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE SEED. RAPE SEED. All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEARS, SHEEP SHEARS. ALL BRANDS, TTAVING ordered early, *-*- I was one of the few fortunate ones to have my i order completed. A large stock on hand, come early to secure supply. " OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins, Ground and lump Raddle. Lampbhck. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. ETC, ETC,, ETC. General Ironmongery, ANn Groceries. WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. INctv Seasons Teas. MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT^ AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Companj Oanton Marine Insurance Company.. j Australian Mutual provident S'Ksiety



THE STUD SEASON, 1892. rpO TRAVEL THIS SEASON _L 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's pedigree shows his descent from the very | best strains of American trotting blood. y Terms—Service, £5 5». also" Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known thoroughbred mare. - ■ . . Terms—Service, £3 3s. All mares grased free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. For further particulars, apply to Grooms in Chargv; or, J. 0. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH* BGRTON, JThb Imported Carrugb Stallion, Viscount. "GIOR Pedigree and full particulars apply J- UTgfcqom in charge or to > Mr Johnstons, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Saunders, Ashburtcn. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 . Christchurch. Perkin Warbeck 11. .WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. "DERkIN WARBECK 11., is by Per- J7 kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer— Soorting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. is sire of Lady Z»t 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 ; 9§123 Or^ Groom n charge. TO TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DFTRICTS.| | The Pure brei Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, B i re Young Vanqui»her (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms—Season, £3 10s payable 2nd January, 1893. Guarantee, £5, payable Ist September, 1893. Groomage fee, 6s, payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, tfeadow Bank Farm, Tinwald P.O. tAJLAA



fno STAND AT NETEERBY FARM JL Ashburton, AND VJSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands lit inch high ; he is four yearn old and served five mares last year which all proved in foal Terms £3 3s per mare ; payab.e January 1,1893. Guarantees, £5 Es ; payable July 1,1893. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. , Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT ■ . . . NETHERBY FARM. Ue ip by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service, L. MARKET, *62 Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. liOrd Oaiiley. LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse rishig four years (foaled October, ]888) 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. Bhe was by Lord Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp.) Lord Cranley's sire, Laird of Kilbride, was by Prinae of Kilbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) second dam Rose of Keilor (imp.) sire fßaron o Glenlee. Lord Oranlfly was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, whore he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ashburton. Ah a two-year-old he gained first at 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 ice, 5s ; pay able first service. Maree changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, but no responsibility. 10HN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, 8 Tinwald P.O. I



Business Notters "" GREAT SALE Pickfortf & I nuriEJ ~ PREMIER ASHBURTON VURNITUKE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TjpURNITURK of all kinds, Carpets, J? Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c., must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Eboniucd Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976, G P.O , SydDey, N.S W VENABLES, HIOHCLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES <fc 00. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London. /'AUR Clients andßeadersare 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. JO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli n Protection. By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie McCormick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam ! 8 by Prince R°yal «>»* «* Old Maggie by Old Prince of Wales. jfcFor further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught Stallion,; By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp*), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New lands, near Ashburton. Terms-On Application. Groomage fee, ss ; Payable at first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran 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. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton



flnO Scand this Season, and Travel the 1 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG BEACH and surrounding district*, THE CARRIAGE HOBSE, Boomerang. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and 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 Bire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang wad 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 at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage home travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two j first prize takers at last Northern show. ! Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee ! £3; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing handa in any way first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashton. TO STAND THIS SEASON, AND TBAVEIi TH«! RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, MAYFIELD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young Taleri 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 Tcm— dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Geordie (imp,); second dam Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock; Dot 11. 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 Groom in charge ; Or, W. WHEELBAND, Proprietor, 0 5 Rangitata Traffic Bridge Hotel.



.Business Notices. ~- ■ : B.*lA*miM*& Co.. LIMITED BHEWEK& OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BR OBTAIMSD Ut* HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Qhristchuroh brewery and or Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THH TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD akd RAILWAY HOTEL!) WIN4LOW JAMES MoQREGOR, TOBACCONIST akD HAIRDRESSER* HAS just opened up a LARGE STOCK of Punty, Vanity Fair, Scented Japanese, Old Judge, Cameo, Dogs Head, and Three Castle Cigarettes. —Also— CIGARS and TOBACCOS of all the lead; ing Brands, including Cameron's, Allan and Ginter's, Wills' and Dibbs' Factory Cut Tobacco in Tins. A Large Stock of Loewe, 888, VV, GBD, and other Pipes. Toilet Requisites in endless variety. JAMEd IflcGHEftOß, EAST STREET. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunningto^ & Co., 190 Gloucerte Street, Christchurch. 9 31 LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, _ : Coachman £\to JPA. p61 * a*y M niMle by •#■ «& Br persone of either «ex in thoir own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or abont the same as none. We wil 1 start you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easily. The employment v partienlarh adapted to the region in which thu 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, i Stinson ft* Co., Portland, Maine, United



G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectacles te suit all sights; from Is per pair. WATCHES - cleaned and guaranteed twelve mouths, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jewelfor, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLIN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS', Men's, Youths' and Boys', long and , narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. JOB PRINTING. TDOSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, _L Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. TH "* ASHBURTON PDBUSHII6 €0 LIMITED, i Having t 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 fctyle, and t reasonable irates.



Business Notices. , , H H rajtct - ~ I BLACKSMITH, SifOKINU SMITH, JD and COaOHBUILDER, has to announce that hejm*. taken over the business of MrGcokoeTait, at Wakanui, tfhich he will carry on totrether with Coach Building in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will lie promptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF ANDOOACH FACTORY BURNETT STRBET to his brother, John Pagkt, *uw., who will carry on the .bubfoess 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 PA GET, Joint., will stand inspection. He desires also' to tender bis tnaaks for the patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be , equally favored in his new venturer at WAKANULo ' »t THE pEOPLE'S TDH<yrOGRAPHER Professor ftobottont ART STUDIO, MOORE STREET. Ashburton. LAZARUS' 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 ire 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' 41 SPECIALISE " SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, GONV(H.BIORS> ETC. twtkm d uriSrthS pSTod of TitttT."^ Tl» wor* "JOXV STHBVAV, Sold Bi EEMPTHORNE, PROSSER A CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. V •< ■' " "i HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, w*»ere we have just completed oar Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Saahei. FINDLAY Dunedin.



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIBI Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT AMD SOTERU. Absolute protection agains exteukaa o. fire. Color cards and test shingles with inslra tions and proofs of on materials ell furnished .PHILADELPHIA, 1876 *~ HAUTHAWAY'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It black* and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Mways gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. VENUS SOAP I Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollowed Ba?e*; Money,. Labor, and Time. Put* - ah end to Washingr-I)ay Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purißes and SweetaM Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way. for . Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you