THIS ABHBUKTON GUAfIIHAA i Woff tUY, AUGUST 8, lßs2

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I Business .\-otr s ' GREAT SA.LK Plekforcft & UmirUP* PREMIER ASHISi:RTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. "UWRNITURE of all kinds, Carpets -U Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Ac, &c., must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and 1 .. o pect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured libohised Sideboards, Tables, Ac. Also—Cheat* Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and Americau Chairs, in great variety* Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. 'THE DIBPJSNgARY." CM. BROOKE HAJJ RE-OPE9TED WITH A COMPLETE STOCK IN THE SHOP LATE L V OCCUPIED BY Mr POLLOCK waitcmm* ••treut, '. OPPOSITE UNION BANK. Zealandla Boots, T]p:;Wi|}Tl!i6.^yii^ 7fdi^ set in, one of the most important questions 'discussed' in every household iB where can we obtain really GOO® fBOOTS 1 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 cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND; These Grand Bootß are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is.—the most satisfactory Boot in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and: best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» -an tee every pair bearing the Zealandit: Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Btrota o this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has in the past been favorably known in the Asliburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at ' Mr J, Bisliop*s ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTOJf Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.-i amn>win a,position to supply BOOTB and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above have been made to my own ppecial order in the best lactory in Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE .SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, /nade on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BUST COAX FOR THRESHING MACHINES} SIXTEEN per cent more beat than *** Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQXTJBXXES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agenta» " LCNOBBAOH COACH 7 ' QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACfi COACH will leava ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p. m . R. R. BROWNE *Qp ■ Coachman. Notice to Con-e»pon*lenit» (Jorrespondente are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes or in wrappers - OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required fey the postal regulations. No' words that are not intended forpublication»< must be written either on the, manuscript or on the cover ofo he letter. Letter rates of postage mus be paid on adyertmementu? . *^



Business notices 1^^ POWDERS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the consti tution during; the period of Toethins;. The word* "JOTTW gTEftPKAK, Cttamiat, Wmlworth, aurray," Are encrmd on the Gmrnmcnt Stamp qfftrat to tachParttt Sold B.r KEMPTHORNE; PKOSSEE & CO. -VTA.TTATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Arshitects, Builders and Conttfec tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we hive just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to "Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North jjnd South of Watati, thus saving to Cub tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. i SUITS TO MEASURE. , mHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever nhown in Ashburton to i choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices 5 ASHBURTON .] CLOTHING MART, BAUNDERS BUILDINGS \ R. Alcorn. i ; - ■ I - KINDEKGARTEH SCHCjOL CONDUCTED BY j THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAJY, At their Rooms, .East Street, [ Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputat ion; she hiving studied thee--"^em in Germany* iCXTRAS TAUGHT— : MUSIC AND SINGING. , DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ■ ' • ■■ ON ■ ) .. SATURDAY AFTERN OON From two to four o'clock. ; Also — A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises madb a special feature. I TERMS on application at the School, East Street. '  ■■ !: ' [ , t , .■ '  ;_. Building timber at following prices in any quantity :— pertlOO ■ superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Boards at » 10$ White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13« 6d WhitePine,*in Match-lininjt, do 10f DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Builpinsr. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. /87 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good inconae. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 «P. 0., Syddrey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Save* 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 the Walker OOBK EXTHACTOB. 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 ' lediment ko reman* undisturbed in the mottle Designed tor the use of hotels, restan -ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearahae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the Bj WALKBR TOOL COMPANY



{ Business Notices- ! H ° B~B~E~O W NE B S FOOTBALLEKS, AND ' I EVERY SANE PERSON I SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. : I WHY! ;, j BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE ; RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOfiT, SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS; SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS; CHILBLAINS, SORE LIPS, >'' And a host of other ailments. TO HOBBE-OWNHBS, IT IS INVALUABLE FOE Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c. TO FARMEKs. \ IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IN ' HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke strefet, Melbourne. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, CHRISTOHURCH , AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAN C My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, KTC, ETC., ETC, And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My , Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest; Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoi uiiyhly tested by a Seed Expert, an<7 they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. : IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL^ CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE U R Y~7/A NDE R, ENRY Zi AND BR GENERAL MERCHANT AWD DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT~FOR~ | San Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business Notices. QALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* OVELTIES in Fancy Work for the ~. * present season. New Aprons. Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Ijayettea. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socka and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND ClilLfcPXN'S L'KAPER /n REE N T3 R O S. ALFORD f6rEST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts,' Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery «an be had at a very convenient place,? or orders may be sent from Springbarn Railway Station. Postal Address— . Bushside. _ G.JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLJfIANED & GUARANTEED IS MONTHS, 4» 6d CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2b 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. G. Fawcit Do&ds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours'from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. MTSOH & STCOK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C, Publisners of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, & FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GCTM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Hick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne dec. ▲btillkby Lake London T7 AN II OUT E N S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitation* Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churn Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Packf ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper And everything needed in a omplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A} Established 1818 W. J. BUSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBS o* ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturer*- Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities,



■ Special Purchase ! A Warehouseman's Stock OP EMBEOIDERIES. All New Patterns 6,780 Yards [at LESS rHANCOST All Fresh and Clean. Figured Black Silk Velvets 1 4s lid 280 Yards |*« Aiiatiriid OS DO. J Mitchell and Turner, TAMGRED STREET TIMBER, ~~~~ ~ RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6d PER lOOft. COOKING RANGES AT ■RED If OED PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDEHS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. ▲NO SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Tekoa." W. H. Collins and Co, IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS] PAINTS, PAPERHANGINQS, ETC, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, Afjwwpss vnn I R°yal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR j Gr^y y aUey Coal Company : M ROBERT MURRAY* WtUcb and Clock j^ggaßßßf MAKER. (JOl«D AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIANJ <feo ,— —o ,—" ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT Of WATOHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, Ac Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window; EAST STBEEtTTsHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUtfTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. Kast Street If, ]|f % JOITEB. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS. FANCY GOODP, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Bast Values in the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubbe; Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christcharch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI ■ FIRB! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DBAPEKY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT*)R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Cos.



IMMENSE SUCCESS or ANDREW ORR/S C B E A P SAL E OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THI WHOLE BOOT WOLK OF Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, & Co., CHRISTOHURCH. IS BEING BUU;GHTERED AT A S]A.aKi;FIOK. BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d, la 9d la lid WORTH OOtTBLE TMZM WLONEYJ LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR. ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDU:OE|D ANDREW ORE. IMPOBTANT TO MDIfiS. iiLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAJYS TJAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS Of TfIBEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS ■nail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY ash tfOI-XiOWmQ IXA.Y®, »t SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dreaa Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 30s, special price 18*1 Bel for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, \n Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special price SOi for dress of seven yards. Lot3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33« 9d, specia' price ?33»IOdl for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suite, usual price 49a Bd, special price &Sn O«t each. „.„, 78 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat?, without capes, ttsua; price 38s 6d and 49s Bd, special prices 53i5«l and 355** Of! each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s Ba, special prices 68 lid. and OfS lie! each. 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lla Cd, specia! price 7h lid per p*ir. ,„,,„, , . \B7 Pairs of Mien's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lgg fld ipecial pric* ISBN 0d per pair. BJLA3VKJETS AND FLAJINKLB In 411 the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices Usually charged for similar makes and qualities. »ttCMPPIN<* BY POST, Bf mians of he Parcels Post you can do your Shopping by letter, a?.d though * living in the must distant country district, you can have all the advantage* of purchasing at>ur Establishment brought to your very door, LETTER ORDER DBPARTMEIM T] The Lettei Order Department, is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLBASfi NOTE—Goodi sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can bo returned, W. STRANGE AND CO.. nHRISTOHITBOH* Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. J. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET, rE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still nnnnlar m ever with the 4ahburton public. popUIMM 1 LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. "ROOTS to suit eyervbody at Lowest Possible Prices. BOUIS to buk ere j^fa NQTB NEW ADDRESB _ 1 BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANtIRBD STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager Stephens Bros., market House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have Just f Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and wil, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas in the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip ***** rtthß "238!iTItock ahd to land ■ Plough Shares, Hornsby'a and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace i Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorae Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. -ir KSROSKNE— Must clear afc Cost fco make room for furthor shipments. Very j 'liAMpTand'Lamp Fittings all Reduced in price to clear before end of the^season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is. your chance, belling at ICBX)CKERY. CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially 10T WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STBPHOENB BEOS. Market House