of the former branch contend that the Bill is a money Bill, and the Council has no right to amend it.

TARIFF CONFERENCE.

Brisbane, October 26. At the request of South Australia the intercolonial conference respecting Customs duties, fixed for November 1, lias been postponed for three months.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB.

The programme for the Spring Meeting of the \shburton Hacing Olub will be found in our advertising columns. We. have already referred to its liberal character, and now remind owners that nominations for all handicaps to be run at the meeting close Next Saturday at 9 p.m.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

A deputation from the Ashburfcon Trotting Club waited on the Directors of the Saleyards Company yesterday, with reference to the formation of a trotting track at the Show Grounds. The deputa tion pointed out that the rent proposed to be charged, and the cost of forming the track would be almost prohibitory. Ihe directors heard the representatives m PB t courteou ß lr,and after consultation allowed the club a liberal concession for the farst year, and pointed out that as the track would be of great advantage to the A. and P. Association, for showing teoistin»j, carriage and other horses at the shows, that body might fairly be approached with a request to bear part of the cost of laying out and forming a proper track. This suggestion will be acted upon m the course of a few days. The programme for the Ashbarton Trotting Club's Summer Meeting, on Anniversary Day, December 16, has been approved by the Trotting Association. It comprises-Maiden Handicap of lo soys, 1| mile; Lagmhor Handicap, in harness, of 20 soys, two miles; District Handicap of 20 soys, two miles ; Ashbur fcon Handicap of 40 soys, three miles; Selliug Handicap of 20 soys, 3.J mile; Electric Stakes Handicap of 20 soys, one mile Full particulars will be advertised in due course, and meantime programmes may be obtained from the Secretary, Mr David Zander.

Chbistchtjbch, October 25. At Biccarton to-day Awarua Rose was sent a mile and a half at top speed, finishing well. Launcestoa, Flinders and Captive performed good gallops over a mile and a half. St. Hippo was stretched out fora mile, Liberator and The Dancer as3isting in the gallop. Crackshot covered the Cup distance, Inez and The Winch man acting as pacemakers, the gallop registered being a good one. Crown Jewel put in a fast once round. Strong halt pace work was given the rest that were out, Chkistchurch, October There was comparatively little fast work done at Riccarton this morning. Most of the horses engaged at the forth coming meeting were out, but nothing of note occurred.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

(PEE PKBSS ASSOCIATION; Melboukne, October 25. The following are the acceptances for the Melbourne Cup, a handicap sweepstake of 50 soys each, 10 ft with 10,000 soys and a trophy value 150 soys added ; second horse to receive 2000 soys and the thiid lliOO soys out of the stake. Two miles.

Autonomy* has been scratched for the Derby. In an action for the recovery of wages to-day, Snowy's clerk swore that four thousand tickets were issued on a Caulfield Cup totalisator, over fifty being added after the race was run.

TIMARU SHOW.

+ OUR KEPOKTEK.) Timaru, October 251 Only sheep were judged at the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Associations Show to-day. There was very little com petition in any of the classes, and Ash burton was represented only in English Leicesters. where Messrs Mawson Bros, took two first, four second, and four other prizes. A ram lutely imported by Mr ft. Kelland, Timaru (who was the largest prizetaker in this section), was passed over by the judges, though local opinion was that he was one of the finest sheep of the brepd ever seen here. Mr A. B. Smith, and Messrs A. and C. Hoaro com pleted closely in the fine-woolled merino classes, but Messrs A. A. and R. Mc- Master had little opposition in strong woolled. Messrs Little Bros, took all the first prizes for Border Leicesters. lhe Land Company (Pareora) were tho only exhibitors of Lincolns, and the Levels estate of the same proprietary were un opposed in the Romney-Marsh classes. There was a good display of Implements, most of which, however, will be seen at Ashburtoa on Friday.

THE AsHBTTRTON ft tT AUDI Aft: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER £6, 1893.



st lb Malvolio ... 9 8 Paris (inc. 141b pen.) 9 8 The Admiral... 9 1 Oxide 8 13 Correze 8 12 Althotas (inc. 141b pen )... 8 9 Portsea 8 8 Tirailleur ... 8 6 St Albana 11. 8 5 G'Naroo ... 8 4 Clonard 8 0 Enuc ... ... 8 0 Pilot Boy ... 7 13 Glenlotli ... 713 John S 7 12 Fwty Winks 711 Clements' Tonic 7 10 Affiance.,. ... 7 10 Chatham ... 7 9 Little Bernie 7 8

Theodore Jericho Malolo Titan Penance Camoola Deerswood ... Swordbearer Azirn Candour Norbert Hopetoun ... E.K. ... ... Sternchaser ... Star of Erin... Attalus All There ... Eurus Polly Mohr ... Ronda ... ... Cherry Girl ...

st lb 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 5 7 6 7 5 7. 3 7 2 7 2 7 3 7 1 6 13 6 13 6 12 6 9 6 8 6 8 6 7



J Tim agreement to close on Saturday after- I noons-, for the we.-kly half-holiday, ha 3 been signed by fifty.three of the principal busi ness people of' Ashlmrtoii, ineliulim? all the auctioneers. The list will be advertised iv our columns to-morrow. We regret to notice that comp'< to unanimity has not been secured, a meeting I-ecu caile ' for to-morrow evening " to consider the most suitable day for the half-holiday.j The Onslow Biscuit. The latest^ and most delicate biscuit nwriufootured by Aulsab^ook and o Holloway's Pills axd Ointment.— Health's Defences.—None save the strongest can with impunity pass through the sudden transitions from wet to dry, from cold to muggy weather so prevalent during the autumnal and early winter months. Influ enza, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, or quinsey will attack those most watchful of their health ; but they can readily arrest any of these complaints by rubbing Holloway's Ointment twice a day upon the akin over the affected parts, and by assisting its corrective action with appropriate doses of his pills. This well-known, safe, and easy mode of treatment efficiently protects the patient both from present and future danger with out weakening or even disturbing the system in the slightest degree. Health : The New Method shows how much can be done without drugs by the secrets ot flushing, massage, exercise, diet, deep breathing, etc. Flushing is all that is in a now famous secret pamphlet; but here, besides that there are other important prin ciples, and five times the matter at less money, and no pledge of secrecy. Of the original work by Dr Forest, the " New York World " remarked :—" The book is a model of lucidity and compression. It will un doubtedly create a revolution in the popular treatment of prevalent diseases. It is the most practicable, sensible, and instructive little book ever published ou a medical topic." The new, greatly enlarged, edition, just published in Christchurch, is edited by W. Corrie Johnston, 160, Tuam street. A descriptive catalogue, with special offer during July, sent,post free to any address. —(Advt.)



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. Specta^ea to suit all sights^ from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 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 Jeweller* East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay. "" PIANO TUNING. ' MR WOOLDRIDGE is now in Ash burton on one of his usual visits for piano tuning. Terms, three visits £1 Is ; single tuning, 10s. Orders may be left with Mr Harry Friedlander, East Street. 10 181 HAVE HAD MADITUFICO MY ORDER,



MOSGIEL, ROSLYN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS, Men's, Youths' andßoys', longand narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes. MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables rr.e to sell at LOWER PRICED THAN EVER. R Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING i MEN'S QUARTERS at Westerfield for Mr P. Roberts. Plans and specifica tions at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, October 29, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 10tl84 R. BIRD, Architect. ~~MrTIFRED HARRISON



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. sale oe~building material. satubday,~~octo:ber 29, Two o'clock sharp. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by Mr Crum, will Sell by Public Auction, on the PREMISES, EAST STREET, The whole of the MATERIAL contained in the Four Shops situated between Collier's Corner and the Bank of New Zealand. TONS OF CORRUGATED IRON, TIMBER, SASHES, DOORS, etc,, etc. The whole ot which mudt be immediately removed. Without Reserve, ALFRED HARRISON, 10§173 Auctioneer.



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF TFE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a School at Upper Ashburton Forks, near the old Spread Eagle. Plars •• '1 Specifications can be seen at the office • i Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and endorsed Loaders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received up till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, October 31. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, J, V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary, Christchurch, October 18, 1892. 10 170 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements for ishburton Agri cultural Show, October 28.



Orxcknblli and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AUSI,EBROOB AND Co. HOW ARE YOU ? ♦'Quite well, thank you, since using Aiilsabrook's Arrowroot. Biscuits. Thej are fiu*d« *ac s0 strong."— [Avr-v Thk Best Remedy foe Indigestion— Norton's 'OirnQmUe ViOa are confidents recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the roue of nearly all to which we ar« subject, Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthen* of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstanwa. Sold in bottles, at In lR 2b 9d, 11a, by all m ,dicm e vendors throughout the world- TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Use Aulsebkook's Self-fiwßin« Flour. Tlie Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and ' free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK YOUR GEOCEUH. CpLKXAJtfK AND So X 3E-UCALYPTB Ex tract is the only genuine in the market, and was a yarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the 'fehfist'and Luna;*!., Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc has no equal, Agents— A shbwkW P*W Comi Ajrv,



ON the 28th inst the 8 a,m, and 11 a.m trains from Christchurch ; and 11 a.m. and 3-40 p.m. from Ashburton will stop at the Saleyards Siding for the con venience of passengers to and from the Show Grounds. Fares from Ashburton 6d first class, 4.d second, A train will run from Timaru to Ash burton at 11.55 a.m. as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and there will be an evening train to Timaru which will i start from the Saleyards Siding at 5.15 p.m., Ashburton 5.35 p.m., and run I hour 45 minutes later than the train on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The train for Springburn will leavi Ashburton at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 horn 20 minutes later than timetable timed. W 169 B? ORDER.



I Fubhe l v o ;c j ikSHBURTO N A.U X! c JLTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28. UPWARDS OF 800 ENTRIES. LARGEST ON RECORD. Admission to 12 noon, 2s 6d ; after 12, Is. • ASHBURTON BAND. JNO. J. C. QUANE, 10*105 Secretary. Half-Ilolidajr~" A PUBLIC MEETING of Employers £\_ w^l be held on THURSDAi' Ev^ening, at eight o'clock, afe the Arcade Chambers to consider the moat suitable day for the Half-Holiday. R. ALCOftN. 10 185 ANDREW ORR.



f gUU<:. iNoxi Unertsey Sale will bb feeld L on. MONDAY, NOV. 14, 1 8 S 2. t. McDowell, Secretary. AsHBURTON jLIACING CIUB SPBING MEETING, 1892. To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse ON (WEDNESDAY aot THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 23 and 2*. President—E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Vice- President—Chas. W. Puruell. Judgb-- MatthewiStitt. Stewabds —J. M. Tweed, E. G. Crisp, J. C N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, W. B. Denshire, W. Rollitt.. Treasurer—H. Friedlander. Ct-erk of the Course—R. Curtis. Handicaitj-jk— J. Cresswell. Starter — Dr. Thomas Leahy. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Coinmkteu of the Canter-, bury Jockey Club). | First Race each day to start at 1 p.m. I



FIRST DAY. 1— Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 50 sovd ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Over eight nights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district horses, three-year-olds and upwards, which have never won an advertised race. Wsight-for-age. One mile. Entry 1 soy 3—Ashburton Cup Handicap, of 100 soys ;■ the second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. I Nomination, 2 soys j acceptance, 2 soys 4 —Windermere Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s S—Novee. Rack, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight, Bst, any overweight to be declared. Half a mile. Entrance, 10s 6— Spring Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 7—LONGBEACH HiGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District hoises only. Minimum weight, lOst. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10s.



"The Corner," Ashburton, September 20, '92. Madam,— T RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you thatlamnow making a Display of the Nevxst and Prettiest Goods procurable, iiith due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear' The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very choice, and in the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained in Christchurch or elsewhere] I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs in Flannelettes bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are novj on view, and I confidently recommend them to your notice Although the quantity is large, I anticipate the price and quality vnll > cause a speedy clearance. ' '• Soliciting the favor of a \ visit of inspection' I am, Madam, Your Obediently, W. II COLLIER.



SECOND DAY. 1— Lagmhor Hubble Race Handicap, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Oae mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft Bin high. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 2—Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of 75 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 30s; acceptance, 30s 3—Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole oi the proceed) to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared, three-quarters of a mile. Entry 10s 4—V7inchmoke Handicap, of 40 soys ; the second horse to receive ssovs from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s; ac ! ceptance, 15s 5— Open Welter Handicap, of 45 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s 6— Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Five furlongs. Nomination, 15s ; accep tance, 15s 7—Allenton Handicap, of 35 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10a.



NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 29, 1892. WEIGHTS. Handicaps for the first day's races will be published on or about November 14. Handi caps for the second day's races will be pub lished at or about 8 6'olock in the evening of the first day's racing. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretory not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, November 19, 1892. Acceptances for the second day's Handicaps and Entries for the Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o'clock in the evening of the first day's races. EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary.



AUTUMN MEETING, 1893. The Ashbukton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year-olds bred in the district, or that have been commonly resident in the district and owned by persons residing in the district from the day of entry and up to theldate of the meeting. Two-year olds, 7st 71b.; three-year-olds, 9st; fillies | and geldings allowed 31b. Winners after August 1, 1892, of any race or races (ex cluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of £25 to carry 4lb extra ; of £50, 71b extra; of £100, 101b extra; of 200 or upwards, 141b extra. Maidens having started twice or ofteHer allowed— two-year-olds 51bs, threo-year-okls lOlbs. Penalties and allowances to be calculated to the time of starting. Five furlongs. Entrance, 1 soy, on Saturday, November 26, 1892; second payment, 1 soy, on Saturday, February 4, 1893; sweep (2 soys), by 9 p.m. on day of nomination for " Autumn Meeting, 1893. 10*176



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered in Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fou SPRING SOWING Which have jusc come t» hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot,, Ryegrass, Golden Ta^es. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowftake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, new patent J. SEAIT? & CO.



Tj^ERNS, Fuchsias, Palms, Cinerarias, Calceolarias; Tricolor, Zonale, and Ivy leaved Pelargoniums ; Deutaias, Azaleas, Begonias, Heaths, Camellias, Heliotropes, ' etc., to be seen blooming in my window. For sale from 9d each upwards,, J. X H O M A 8, PRODUCE DEALER, Havelock Street. TTAVING removed to New Premises, Cheap Sale will be continued in first brick shop, two doors from old rftore, cound Collier's Corner. H. 11. Carson, TANCREI) STREET.



Oaten Sheaf C huff T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFPi AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also,— 3RUSHED OATS, BRAN SHARPS, ETC. John C*. ftestell. , WORTH KNOWING. THE only Establishment in Ashburton where you can get a Perfect fit, Good Material, and Workmanship with Moderate Charcea, is at ;ho SCIENTIFIC TiILOBING COMPAIST, G. J. F. LUBLOV, Managkr, Who is acknowledged to be the right man in the right place. Coaie and the Stock, everything jiewand clp.oice. Note i;he oi^ajd^^Wu TANCJtED! SlMß^'*- sfis> ..-ac the Arcade



1 JTST P T'MB FOR THE HOLIDAYS. o - - n| "\HE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W JL Crai«head, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landod, must be cleared before Cht is: ma.-s. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £4 —cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £?> 17s 6d—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £i 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. POYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. i Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, Roffroi«/ MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducer ►JjJCL.Id.I UdlgcUll^ tolojs6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craighead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



M ROBERT MURRAY* /fsx Watcb and Clocfc MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, be, EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent asaortmpnt of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions ; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF Fisriirsro 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, Hooks, 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, Harry Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Sheet, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. TDISKS taken at the Lowest Current JIL Rates. Agents for Canterbury- Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W. HORNE, 10 109 Manager.



PHOTOGRAPHIC INTIMATION. GREAT SUCCESS.—The Professor announces that he has again opened a froe list for a month, and is prepared to take Ladies', Gentlemen's, & Children's ".PORTRAITS, 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 1 Enlargements on Bromide paper or Opals, and town or country re sidences taken at me derate prices. A new instrument for taking children instan taneously. Note the address— Professor ROBOTTOM'S Studio, Moore Strtet (opposite the Royal Hotel).



R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in _I_ America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession, THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED POll THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, I AND TOBACCO HAjbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL OR AVING.for 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 Nasrgins: of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights, THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervousl System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. VliouMandM liavo been t'nrnil. For you there ia Hope, Help and Health. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. ] 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 »ml 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 roe, is bhe best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will agt promptly and effectually in all cas<»s of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.3S. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No, 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits ; and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY ! No. 9 % A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AKJ3 MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for I*.!Z. Price, 5a per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Will be supplied through the post by all, retail medicine vendors.



Lost! Lost!! Lost!!! A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not have his binders re paired in time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have them done at onoe, so that you may reap A LIBEEAL EEWAED ! for your past labours. Also bear in mind that your TRACTION ENGINES and COMBINES need looking to. For the execution of such repairs THE ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS and BRASS FOUNDRY are well equipped with FIRST CLASS MEN and MACHINERY. O^ Note the Address.—CAMEßON STREET, new che POST OFFICE, Thos, E, KitlwoFth, PROPRIETOR, f \UR Clients suid Readers are reminded that all communiqaMo&s. hwsng referent to advertising and sui**-' should be a**' 5* tressed, to THE MANAGER; I literary contributions and letters referring thereto-tq THE EDITOR.



R. T. BOOTH, 10J153 Managing Direstwr.. LAZAEUS' PATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHf TES-TING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBU**" "WatehHQaker at" 1 .-.» i .a Jeweller | Tim©*" jM* *" -oe of Tests and Lenses were in .^ iSalek's fire proof tafe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone wibh LAZARUS' | "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, I A new system of Measuring, Adjusting *id Ensuring Perfect Vision,



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW. SPECIAL. Gband assortment OP LADIES' TRIMMED HATS AND BONHETs) SUNSHADES, GLOVES, COBSETSJ GENTS* TIES, HATS, BOOTS, &c., FOR THE ,« COMING SHOW-



WILLIAM SPAEROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow »nd Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Priced that have'lievw been heard of in Ashburton] Come and See for Yourself, ...... : ..... ' NEWEST ■■' • ' ' '' Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, NOTE THE ADDRESS : s|SJ*3The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.?s ana H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTCW 8 200



Important to Farmers and Hhearers. RED, BLACK,;AISfD BLUE TATTOO TnUNDINa OII A LAMPBLACX^ ? AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS~~B.B.A. SHEEP SHMBB. TURKEY STONES. TURKEY STONES. 1 K(\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, (folza, Neatafoot J.U\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT §8 6(1 PER 1 OOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. IW. H. CoUins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. , —v — . ; ': ' ■ ir<i?i«nni irn"n/^oya" Insurance Company. AGIIINTS Foß\Grey Valley Coal Company,



MITCHELL and TURNER'S NEW SH 0 W R OOM NOW OPEN. 1 INSPECTION INVITED. | JfOVEIiTIUS IN < THREE-QUARTEIfe CLOAK® • t)UST CLOAKS, JACKETS^ MILLINERY, FEATHF^Vs and FLOWERS, UNDER CLOTHING. CHOICE{,STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOLIFABRICS. i •.,■■• . TANOESD STRhIET, 1 ASHBUHTON. 10*73