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"THE, .CORNER" TO BE •? I, •=REBTJILT=r Great Slaughter OF DRAPERY AND X ABIES Black Beaded SHOULDER CAPES, usually 15a, being sold at Is lid JU a nd2s6d. y |New Double-width DRESS GOODS, usually Is 6d, being sold at 9d|per yard' W. H. COLLIER, \ William Stocks, SfthLPkl monumental mason. Madras Street South» /f?\ i CHRISTChURCff, fIBEBB i TI7TSHES to call the attention of persons in want of '' ' YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the J^H^^^H trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi J^^^^^^A invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason __ J^^^^^^^^L aD^eoocrn *er f°r *fte present Stock w'll result in a sale. tflH^HlS - William Stocks. 9iB9I^HK io i6o Important to Farmers and Shearers. BED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS! 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEAR?. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. 1 fCf\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot LO\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBER Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT 8* 6d PER IOOfC. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Coal. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS %*— WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. •TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OP COMMISSION |UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IX OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE] Our Stores being ootamodioug 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 prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly] picked and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor, OUR FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, |18Oa WOOLPACKB, TWINE, OIL, &c, supplied at; LOWEST 'oniiRENT BATES. FBIEDLAN TDER BEOS. S ROBERT MURRAY* yo^ Watcb and Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac., EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortmpnfc of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wi'h the large stosk already on hand, finable* me to show a Variety of Elegant Desipna UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND find other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. . STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FA.NCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. 4»ftOilPT ATTESTrON GIVKN TO GOUNTKY ORDERS I BY POST OR TELEGRAPH, !



THE STUD . SEASON, 1892. rO TRAVEL~THIS SEASON In the Districts of LONGBEACH, WILLOWBY, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, Fhb American Standard Bred Trotter General Tracey. • General Tracey ia 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 btrains of American trotting blood. Terms—Service, £5 5.*. ALSO Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xaotha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known tnoroughbreel mare. Terms—Service, £3 3s. All mares grazed free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. Forfurther particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge; or, J. 0. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BCRTON, The Imported Carriagb Stalidn, Viscount, "CIOR Pedigree and full particulars apply ■*- to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstons, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Satjnders, Ashburtcn. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkln Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT : ' ' GROVE FARM, TINWALD. "DERKIN WARBECKII., is by Per- XT kin War beck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by' Adventurer—bporting 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; 98123 Or, Groom in charge. flKf TRAVEL the ASHBURTON and J_ 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 10s 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, ATeadowßank Farm, Tinwald P.O. - . . 10*26 TO STAND AT NETHERBY FARM Ashburton, AND VJSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmania, half sister toTagman. Stands 16 hands 11 inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last yaar which all proved in o»l Terms £3 3s per mare ; payab,e January 1,1893. Guarantees, £5 6s ; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Albans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Grocrr> fee, 5s ; payable first service. L. MARKEY, ♦'61 Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. liord Cranley. LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse rising four years (foiled 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, fc-he was by Lord Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp.) Lord Crauley's sire, Laird of Kilbride, was by Prhue of Kilbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) ueoond dam Roue of Keilor (imp.) sire Baron of Glenlee ; Lord Cranlay was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, whare he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ashburton. Asa 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 10a ; payable Sep tember 1,189.3. Groomage ice, ss; pay able first service. Maree changing hands to be paid for as season maws. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, but no responsibility. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, s Meadow Bank Farm, Tinifild P,O,



Business Notices. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND i FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW showing some lovely New Goods (purchased during Mr Adams'. visit ;o England). Hand painted and em broidered fans, screens and pnoto frames, n eilk, ivory and crystal, and numerous jther beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hate, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stuck. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAMH, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS. 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. Spectac'es te suit all sights j from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description I neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay AGENTS WANTED. 11/ ANTED Agent* for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING DO., Box 976 G P.O , Svdoey, N.S W AN ENOR3«oaS~.\MOUNT OF Labor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunningtok & Co., 19C Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31 f\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. 10 TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON ~& SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli y 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," Arjrjie, 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 riftO Stand this Season, and Travel the 1 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG B £ AOH and surrounding district*, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, . 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 Sheonan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous ether good performers. Boomerang wad bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal scoured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cries country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1688, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure , foal getter, his stack having taken first 1 prize wherever shown, lie sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms —£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 ,' groomage ss, payable at first service All mares ohangipq hands in any way first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, I Proprietor, Ashton. TO STAND THIS REASON, AND TRAVEL THW RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, MAYPIELD. and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young Talerl Tom/ This horse is a bright bay, 5 years oiji, ! 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 T»ieri Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr ' James Shand, Otago, In 1875) by Sir; Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by j Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam | Nancy (iu>p.) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock; Dot It. out of Dot, by 3ir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Fasmanian mare. TEEMS 5 3eat>on, £3; payable January 1, 1893. Guarantee, £4 ; £2 to be paid on January L, 1893, and the balance when the mare >roves in foal. Groomage fee, 5s ; pay ible at first service. For further particulars, apply to A. SAUNDERS Groom in charge ; 0,, W. WHEELBAND, Proprietor, 0 5 Rftogitato Traffic Bridge Hotel,



Business Notice FRANIi OALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, 1 ITORSE SHOER, General Black | Z_L smith, Wheelwright, &c. | REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. fAKANUI RQAD, behind r>ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. >rders attended to with p omutitude and despatch. HORSE SHOEING"! SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. , CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current ITw Rates. for Canterbury- Jameson, Anderoon, and Co., Chris tchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS- The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager. JTOHM CL RESTELIj, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL ft COMMISSION AGENT, fto. CASH PURCHASER WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best 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, «cc. JOHN G REHTELL, In conjunction with the lIW ZIALAID lOAST * KIR. CAMIU AGIIOT CO., 14. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ara prepared to {transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AG*tNST ENSUING CLIPS. STo Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. /■PHROUGH the influence of friends in JL 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 FOR TUB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA 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 Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. I Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. OThoaraßiU bar* !»•«* Cared. For you there is Hope, Help and Health TBE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A. Brain, Nerve, and* Blood Tonic. A oertain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READTmS: 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 and composition of nearly every tpnio 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 mj long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act' promptly and ejfegtually in jJI oases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Duaedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY . No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARB MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO,, LIMITBD, Burton's Studio Buildings, BUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor*.' ... BOOTH, 169 Managua Director.



arUrU'JLMx. LINWALD .H AGING (JIUB ( ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tiuwald Racecourse ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. 'resident—Donald McLean. Vicf-Presi dekts-G. A. M. Buckley, E. Gates, and H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John Clark. IS. G. Oriap, R. M, Cuthbertsou, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. HanYs, Geo. James, M. Redmayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H Wright. Starter-T.Leahy. Treasurer —lhomas Stone. Handicapper— John Creiswell. Clerk op the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scalks-A. J. Kelly. PROGRAMME Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12.30 p.ro. I—HURDLKRACEHANDIOAP,of2OsoVd;second horse to receive 3 soys from the Btake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, iOs 2—Maidbn Plate, of 20 soys; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight-forage. One mile. Entry, 15a 3~Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 roys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 4-TinwAld Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s 5-Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Cup to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s 6-Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to r"5? uy auction- The amount realised above 15 soys to be divided be tween the Club and the second horse. Weight, Bst. Any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10a 7— Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six fur longs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s 8— Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. F6r hones • that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run . r RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Associa tion No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing rhall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final The races are open to any horse commonly resident in the district from October 1,1892, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district foi the same period The district above mentioned is boundtd on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club NOMINATIONS. NombatioES for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrtp tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel. Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATUR DA\, December 10, 1892. handicaps. acceptancesTnd entries. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary at Scone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29, 1892. G. BISSET, T154 -^ Hon. Sec. 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, r ,_ Coachman. I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MI ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLYN, & KAIAPO] TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths' and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well ag ordinary siges, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at ' LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Aicoru, A.SHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. LIMITED] BBEWERS QV TflF, FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHURCTI SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES to :bf. obtahpto i;f HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, *« piIRTSTCHUROH BREWERY AND OF Me H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TIXWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL! WIN3LOW



Business Notices HENRY ZANDER. v: ! I" HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON S < * SUPPLY OF • finest Turnip I Seeds, Including Foaterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green ard Purple Top Aberdeen. Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and TeUow Tankard. Hiangold and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE SEED. RAPE SEED. All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEABS, SHEEP SHEABS. ALL BRANDS' HAVING ordered early, I was one of the few fortunate ones to hare my ocder completed. A large sftfck on hand, come early to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS, Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Saddle. Lampblack. WOOLPAOKS. WOOLPAOKS. ETC., ETC,, ETC. General Ironmoiiffery, AN Groceries' WIKES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. New BeaMonß Team. SIADftITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., bto. HENRY fTANDER, ENRY ZjANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Awtmlian Mutual Provident Society MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! uperior Quality now being offered t< the Public FORS A L J BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, i WHOLESALE •T 0. B. KNIGHT. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURB IS THE BEST, HEALTH without Medicine, Hum. bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, ana" debilitated may quickly recoTei health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmingto* & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Ohristchurch Hospital and by *11 the leading medical practitioners and medical eleotriciana throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Ocnionotox A Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester rtrtet, Christchoroh. 950 £|TO JUL PB* W *» "wTnaaTby their own localities, »t work for us. New bußipeaa, All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. . You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil' Btarc you. No apace to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honwmbh and easily. The employment ispartiftnlam adapted to the region in which thir publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly M muoh as men. Full particulars andinstructioiw mailed free. Now U the £?£^ OIL^ deU% Stinson ft Co., Poitland, Maine, United —^^^ 12; JOB PRINTING. TDOSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, w jr r°Kf am n»es. Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blcoks, threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery i°°JrV • *!Wrt Menus, and Tioketi of all kinds. TH-IC~ ASHBUfiTOH PUBLISHING (0 LIMITED, H™« « supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, andSpeoial Lines ° j aP? r» can execute every description of Printing on the shortest, notice, in the best ttyle, and •t reasonab/e rateik '. ' :i- ■:: ■



W. It. I»a«^i. BLACKSMITH, SHOKINa SMITH, and COaCHBUILDEB, has to enounce that he has taken over the )ÜBineßs of Mk Geo&gk Tait, at W.Unui, * Z h*..yllcßTry on with Building in all iv branches, and my work entrusted to him will be sroaptly and carefully executed. He las sold. rHE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGF AND COAOST FACTORY BURNBIf STREET to his brother, Ww SL 0?"7, 0, 11 the b«»*ne» as usual. w.u.f. would commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and suaran- PAGET, Juwk.,wUlstandiaspeefcion. He desires also to tender his thank, for the patronage he has received while in —STj* Aahburton, and hopes to be XKANUL^fahUnW^g THE pEOPLE'S "pHOTOGRAPHER ProfeMorßoliottom ABT STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ashburton. - PUBLIC NOTICI. THE Offioe of the Ashburton Publish!* ArSSZPf 0?* # Xin»i'«>. WILL Bl CLOSED daily from 18.30 to 1.30 p.m Factories*'^ 01" inoollipliluwe witi ** ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF feTUD HORSES. V J£ORSE CARDS Printed at th< Mail and Guaediax OflSce with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERAT] CHARGES : " ■'T^—y— mekit Fen, wnviinn, at l*. wort. -70XV •»I1»»A»7^ -miasßaatSac^m Sold Bi KBMPTHORNE, PROSSER A CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of. Dunedin. To Architects, Builden and Contractor!. HAVING second the Extensiv Bush at Waitati, where we havi just completed our Mills and Tramwa] to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North am South of* Waited, thus saving to Ou» Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY iTMURDOOH, Dunedin. ' VAN H OUT EN'S PURE SOLUBLE OOOOAJ Best and Goes Farthest] ItisthToriginal. ( All others are Imitationt] PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTUAWA^ffI - \ Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction ' ' Isconoeded to,be Cf The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed 3are» Money, Labor; and Time. Putt an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preeerred—Never Injured. ■ Purifies and Sweetens Everything. 7anbeused in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all ethiv Soap Onetdal issuffldtnt to«*viuoayoo ,