THE ASHBUHtfOtf GtJAHDIAA : WEDNESDAY, OCtfdflßifi 19, l 8&2

*W$ ,a" Publisllcd by the Ashburto a. ■■• Publishing Company, at their registered Office ' Burnett street, ABhburta. " WKDNKsDAY Obtober 19,1892, -(



F-^— — ==■ L SUMMER,. 18»«. ( ti 01 BBEAT SBOW OF ELEGANT SPRING NOVELTIES. a! ANDREW ORR 18 NOW SHOWING HIS SECOND SHIPMENT OF NKW GOODS FOR THE SEASON; ex AORANGL Special Attention of the Ladies is called to the DEESS DEPARTMENT, BEAUTIFUL RANGE OF PRIZE MEDAL DRESS GOODS, All of them rich, chaste, and elegant, BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, Far in excess of any previous year. 12,000 yards of RIBBON, quite new, at half price. CORSETS in all the best makes, V and N, Invigorator, Featherbon^ Quillbone, Corded Zone, Oestus, Gaiety, etc., etc. 60 dozen Ladies' 4 and 6-clasp last KID GLOVES.at 4s lld.l 300 Men's SUITS, Colonial made at 33s 6d, worth 42s 6d. 500 Boys' SUITS, Colonial, 9a 6d worth 14s 3d. [A LARGE STOCK OF CARPETS-BRTJS&ELS AND TAPESTY £1500 worth of Ladies and Gentlemen's BOOTS AND SHOES. Every Pair Guaranteed. ANDREW ORR. WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. -TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE} " Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer |apeciaJ 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 prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Aahburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. IHE DATES OF OUR SALES WILL BE DULY ADVERTISED. j ■ •WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OITHRENT BATES FKIEDLANVDJER BUGS. dea"tiTto FAP^sif££77T~ sheep tick magnified?" dip. IHHHIMI 0IP: J. D Bitohie Chief Inspector I Dalgety & Co.. Ofcago ... 93,000 of Stock (as Manager of . Hajtbysidb, Roberts & Co., Mount Hoyal Station) ... 2-1,000 Wellington 37.000 C G TrfiP#;CanWrbury ... 50,000 C. J. Hajwuk, Oantorbury ... 20,000 G. W. MeE&e, Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R. W. Chapman „ ... o,00() W. O. RUTHERFOKD, „ 20,000 A. H. AYRTOW . 3i ... 1,000 F. H. Richmond, Marlborough 14,000 G. Armstrong „ .„ 5000 R. D. McLean, 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 Flook W. Gbrakp, Canterbury ... 56,000 Ownere. And by ownerß of over 5,000,000 sheep W«wfy tmro.iuc<-<i. in New Zealand, and many millions Price _ (in M sOs per cw t, th^uUhe worW. per x Cwt mahes mo Gallom Oallon. t Another wel'-known Powder Dip costs half 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the prices Ohief Airents-BLACKBURNE & Christchurch. district AGBNTs-Miies and Co., Ashburton and Eakaia.



A.GKNTS WAITED. fIfANTED Agent* for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. | NOVELTY IMPORTING JO. , B>x97P, GP.O Sydney, N.S.W ~'".£2 A WEEK AND UPWARDS may be made by either sex, working even ines and taking orders for us. Permanen: work if required, Enclose stamp for partnular^^^ IMPORTING CO., 0 U . Sydney. POTATOES. 1 DBRWENTS, Is 6d a sack. Oamarirj Derwents, a splendid line for table j or seed, extra heary sacks 2s ; also best I varieties of early seed Potatoes, ' FLOUR. « 16s per sack. Best, 19s per pack. PRTME OATKN SHEAF -and SHUW OHAFF, VEGETABLE & FLOWER SEEDS, POT PLATSTS, etc., ... At 10-w rates for cash. ■t o lii "o m: a. h, Padlock Street. 10^1 ■ 1



GERAT SALF AT Pickford X I uwrlßJ PREMIER ASHBQRTON FURNITUKE WAREHOUSE LARGfc DfSCOUKT TO CASH PURCHASERS. ijIDRNITUREof.aII kinds, Carpets, J ' Brussels, Tapestry, &c. ; Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, | &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ment/s to arrive. Come and Inspect oyr STOCK yf Locally Manufactured , . Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c— Also—Chesfca Drav/ers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, an.l American Chairs, in great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFOED & UNDRILL, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



Bus&ir^ass Notices I INotice to Oorfesspoiiciexixj" Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes or rappers OPEN AT BOTH 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 of the letter. Letter rates of postage must be paid f advertisements NOTICE TO OWNERS OF STUD HORSES.,. r_T ORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Gtjakdian Office with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES. | ASIT"IfUR~GROCER~FORr JIMBO BRVXI), BAKING _POWDER BEING absolutely pure, and made from the finest incredients, it pos sesses more leavening power than any other brand on the market. True verdict of all who uae it is, that it is unsurpassed for making Cakes, Scones, Bread, etc. J. ilnderson & Co., TIMARU. 9 1 NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Mr James Cbaigib, the whole of his STO 0 X I OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS. \ etc will j I CONTINUE THE BUSINESS ' : IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bought the Stock afc a Bargain i I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGBR, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 I^o TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Ptjeebred {Clydesdale Stallion Protection, By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie MoCormick by Sir? William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggie by Old Prince of Wales. j For further particulars see cards or apply ° JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught A rmrip Stallion, rsyiC> 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-Ok Application. Groomage fee, 5s ; Payable at first ser vice. All mares guaranteed, sold or ex changed, he]d as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 2s per week, without responsi bility. A pply to P. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton. TO Scand this Season, and Travel the ASHBURTON, WAKaNUI, LONG BSACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang. | BOOMER AM Gis a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches 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 sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Trapey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured tirst honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prizes for the best crops country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horee travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal gette'*, his sfock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first priz« 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, Asfcton. nr~Q STAND THIS SEASON, AND TRAVEL TWi RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, aLFORD, MAYPIELD. and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young* Taieri Tom. This horse is a bright bay, 6 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 Tajeri Tom is by Taieri Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tpm (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 It. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dani, an imported Taamanian mare. Terms : Season, £3; payable January I, 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, $f. fyVHEELBAND, Proprietor, ' 10 5 Rangitatft Traffic Bridge Hotel.



THE STUD ..■, w -.-. -40*K I SEASON, 1892, ro travel~this season In the Districts of LONGBEACH, WILLOWB^, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trotter General Traceyv General Tracey is by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full brother to Kentucky. His dam was im ported fronj America by the late Mr Robert Wilkin; and General Tracey's pedigree shows hiß descent from the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms—Service, £5 ss. 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 grazed free until January 2, 1893. .Every care taken but no responsi bility. For further particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge : or, J. 0. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BURTON, : The Imported Carriage Stallioh, Viscount, FOR Pedigree and full particulars apply to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstons, Haketere J Or Mr Edward Saunders, '! Ashburton, H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. TDERKIN WABBECE 11., is by Per- JT kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer—Soorting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin j 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 partiqulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald; 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 His payable 2nd o anuary, J893. Guarantee, £5,, payable Ist September, 1893. Groornage fee, os, payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, Tinwald P.Q, __________ 10*26 fpO STAND AT NETHBRBY FARM 1 Ashburton, AND VISIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands Ik 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, 1*93, Guarantees, £5 cs ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faiilksier WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, oufcof Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. , Groomage fee, 5s j payable first service, L. MARKEY, *62 Proprietor. - * ' '■"" ■' "■■— ' * % TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. liO^d Cranley. LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse rising four years (foaled October, 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. yhe was by Lord Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp.) Lord Cranley's sire, Laird of Kilbride, was by Prinze of Kilbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) second dam Rose of Keilor (imp.) Hire Baron of i Glenlee. r Lord pranley WAS shown once as t\ yearhrjg at Ashburton, where lie gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ashburton. As a two-yearrold he gained first at Tjma.ru,' also first at Ashburton same year ; at three years second $t Timaru, fjrst §fc 4sh : burton, and first at Christchurch, Terms ; Season, £3, payable January 2, 1892 ; guarantee, £4 Hte 5 payable Sep, tember 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; pay, able first servioe. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season marps. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, but no responsibility. IOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, 10 28 Tinwald P.O. ,



Business Notices i Co., LIMITED BKBWEB6 OF THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHUROH SPARKLfNtf PALE & BITTER ALES TO BK .OBTAINED IW HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT I QHRISTCHUROH BREWER? AND OB 1 Mb Hj ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HIO T;E h} WIN3LOW lIR 111 *TKR, TyiSHES to notify to his patients THAT HE HAS REMOVED I 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 P.M. NOTICE. A OVERTISEMENTS for the First IX. Country) edition of the Guardian must ••each this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Second (Town edition will be recalled up to 3 p m. 1 ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23. 1892. /""\TJR 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. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery J Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THTQ ASllßffli PIlBllilSni) LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest noiice, ifl the best style t an,d at reasonable rates. jpimQ jpn per uay w> oe made by oUi o&Hr persons of either sex in their own localities, at work foi? us. New busings, AU meet with wonderful success. Anyone ca,n 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 honorabhj and easily. The employment is partioularlj 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 Tjl L I X I R TT IT AE FOR COUGHS AND C0&D&. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over ftv 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 suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu, nately too frequent in our c^u&s^^ Jfycqr cold is slight, a dose or two o Elixir Vitse will cure. If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitse. If your chest is weak, or you seem ip dined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vita* will work wonders in your case, Elixir Vitro is sold in Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. A Grocers and most dismiss



. 1 Business Notices. WHY RUN UP DOCTOPS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. I J EALTE without Medicine, Hum 11_ bug, cr Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated "may quickly recover health, strength, tone, find, vigor by using Cixnnington.& Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Ohristchurch Hospital and by >11 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. "IVTOW 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, np,w pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. 1 Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. ; MJEfcS ADAMB, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, LAZAKUS' PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHr TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON. 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" SPECTACLES, I A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision, MOUNT SOMERS ' COIL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public. Fob Sale BY ALT COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE Jby ■0. B. KNIGHT. w AN ENORMOUS~4MOUNT~OF~~ Labor Clayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunningtox & Co., 190 Glouceste Street, (Jhristchurch. 9 31 PHOTOGRAPHIC INTIMATION. GREAT SUCCESS.—The Professor announces that he has again opened a frae list for a month, and is prepared to take Ladifs', Gentlemen's, & Children's CABINET SIZE, and anyone can have a beautifully finished copy for a Shilling. This small charge is j made simply to secure legitimate business and cover a per centage cf the expense. To avoid the crush of the Jast 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 doaen. The work is equal to portraits taken elsewhere' Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opala, and town or country re sidences taken at moderate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address — Professor ROBOTrOM'S Studio, Moore Strtet (opposite the Royal Hotel). FRANK DALY, Late oi Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind Post o%e oppqsite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omotitude and, despatch. hop.se shoeing a sp ecxalty R. E, DOWLE, THE TIMEB TAILOB,' HAS just received the latest novelties in TWEEDS, COATINGS, WORSTED TROUSERINGS, COVERT COATINGS, Ew) Before ordering a Summer Suit give me a call. Greatest assortment in the town to choose from. 1 LATEST STYLES IN EVERY DEPART- w, Note Address. - Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, iEOJ D E. "\"1 "EW ZEALAND WOOL S TORES. JLN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, CHRiSTCBrRCH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, SJkjng, Hides, Grain, or other Brod.uc,e. LA¥,D and STATIONS valued and sol either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Adclipgto.n Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald, every alternate Tuesday, Kirwee and Darfield 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. 1 J. T. FORD, « Auctioneer.



wTifTpiist-oc. ;;i 0 LAOKSMITH. SHOEING SMITH, U and COaCHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken over the business of Me George Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Coach Building in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be oromptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF AND COACH FACTORY BURNETT STREET to his brother, John Paget, jim., 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 PA GET, Junk., will stand inspection. He desires also co tender his thanks for the 1 patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be equally favored in his. new venture afc WAR ANUL 9 1 LyJ powders I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT* PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Pr—orvm a traalthy state of th» eonstf> tution during th« period of T««thing. The word* "JOHW BIUDIAH, Ohamiat,Walworth, feurray," A» tngtnti on the Qntnmtnt Stamp <&**{ to tach Pads* Soldßjt • ■ KEMPTHORUE, PROSSF.R & CO. I■.■ ■ ■ ■ ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT A»P SOTERIA, Absolute protection agains exteiu^fl o^ fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials well furnished SUITS TO MEASURE rpHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to chooßefrom. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MAR?. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. Q. 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 set in, one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can Tfe obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? 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 ceJe 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, *nd so con£dent sre the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots th&b they actually qua tin tee every pair bearing the Zealandu Brand to give good wear. Should any, pair fail, the Retailor is authorised 'co adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lip.ea, a large number of new lines ha% 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 Boot*;, 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 pa rj| b«*n favorably known in the Ashfaurtoti district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA. BOOT STORE; TANCREB STREET, ASHBURTON



, t-msmess otices t FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Ricl> ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters Beers, Ales Cider Champagne <fee. Artillery Lane Lowno T7 A N H OUT EN S 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 Pack 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 SOUS Ooncokd, N.H., U.SA Established 1818 VENUS SOAP • Saves Rubbing 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 in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap] One trial is sufficient to convince you WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and 'Contractors. TTAVING secured the Extensive .IJL Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are pr#pared to Deliver Timber and Minin§ Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Wataii, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, j Dunedin. IT T S 0 H & S TOOK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publisners of OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, AI FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added W. .1, BUSH AND CO TkISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, -which is double I the Strength of Ordinary Oommfrcial Qualities. i THE WALKER COBK EXTBA.CTOK. I • ' ■ 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 ledjment to remaik undisturbed in the ootfcle : Designed to* one use of hotels, rest* v saloons, clubs ami families. Orna meptal iv appearanae and full nicke pkled. Special terms to jobbers. M%|iufactured by the TiiilJ WALKIBTQOL COMPANY



G. JESSON. (Late J. Qoinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. ' WA.TOHJES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 1/3 MONTHS, 4g *J*«l, CLOCKS Cleaned any Guaranteed . Twelve months, 2& 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' owe gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 3Gs, ! Clocks from 4s 6d, ; Gold Broaches from Ws\. Silver Bioache»froint 21? 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights: at Is per pair ( ;east street, ashburton.