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" The Comer >? to be Rebuilt Xast Few Weeks In the Old Premises. A LOT OF GOODS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Price to avoid damage by removal, A Lot of DRESS GOODS, double width?, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all sizes, at half price. L»diea>Hnvigorator" CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7« 63. PRINTS, WIIiJLIJVERY, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. i HOIBERY and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS' MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING DAIS. i W. H. COLLIER, A Stylish W asking Dress wn?H EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOR 7s 6d. \ ' . -■■■■ .'.■'■ •*■ EX S. S. ELDERSLIE , -JUST OPENED- • CHOICE CARPETS, BUGS TO MATCH, JLlnoleiung and Ollclotbs. MITCHELL and TUBNEB. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sorrow and BerrymauJ, I Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE i Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to da tbit I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Aahburton] Gome and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, i ■ ri -*r rvt SOT*) THE ADDRE3S : 3gg* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. 11l RAST BTRBBT, ASHBURTCVtf 8 2C E|| SCOTT BROS*. fJIHESE RANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT THE LATK CHRIST CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FOR EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND SIMPLICITY PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT OUR STOCK €tariHtchureh Prices, WITH CARRIAGE ONLY ADDED. John Orr and Co., JMPOUTBKS Of HARDWAKE]



RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. Ij GREAT SALE OF ] Drapery, Clothing & Boots. p MR T.BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Premises occupied by me, in the month of February, I WILL HOLD AN UNrAKALLELED CHEAP FALE, COM M HINGING NIHRD4Y, WoTember 19. ( . i THIS STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, So that it may be reduced by about JB6OOO before building commences] Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. $ The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Class Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. ' «■ SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. ANDREW ORR. Important to Farmers and Shearers. RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS* RB.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. 1 Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot AtJv/ Valvoline, Lubricating Oila. TIMBER, TIMBER 0T1M813R.5 Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6d PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. ■W. H. Coliias & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —V —: / mVNTQ ,i, n p/Royal Insurance Company. &Wl!jJNlb *UK\Grey Valley Coal Company WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OP COMMISSION IUPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE} Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the salo, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the veudor. * OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAKE PLACE lON MONDAY. JANUARY S3, 1893 WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CUERENT BATfcIS. FRIEDLANDEK BROS. r    ■■ • : : ■ : ; '; ■ „, , , , wt j t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras) Street Sou tin, \ 17ISHKS 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 thf trade done in firstrdasn order. An early inspectiot invited Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'U result in a sale,. Wii,i,iv7"nt«.h.. Jl^^K; W»tcl> anil ClocK ;fymm^§% 'MAKEB. GOhD AND SILVERSMITH, Jfcc, EAST STREET. IHAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class J'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large .stock already on hand, enablee me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UJNILQUA LLED IN UANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMON 9 and o°ther GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions ; WEDDING and KEENER RINGo. STERLING SILVER and E.l\ WARP, FANC¥ GOODS, Ac., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS ®y pys? or mBGRAPH.



SPORTING. Linwald Xyacing Club ANNUAL MEETING. r To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse ".'■■; on \ :" . ■■. MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. -- ■ W resident—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dknts>—G. A. M. Buckley, E. Gates, and H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John 'Clark, J5. G. Crisp, R. *-*■ M. Cuthbertson, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. HanVs,Geo. James, M. Redniayne, M. Scott, C. M. Sfcrachey, and. H. H. Wright. Starter - T. Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone. Handicapper— John Creoswell. Clerk of thk Course—A. ■> Hewson Clerk of the Scales—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.m. I —HurdleßaceHandicapj of 20sova;second i horse to receive 3 soys from the stake Oue mile and a half. Over six nights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, iOs 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 eovs from the slake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15s 3—-Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 boys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Timb Trot, of 30 bovb; second horse to receive 5 toys < from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10a s—Wkltek Handicap, of 30 boys ; second horse to receive 5 soya from the stake. Winner of Cup to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, lOs 6—Novel Race, of 25 boys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 15 boys to be divided be tween the Club and the second horse. Weight, Bst. Any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s 7 Flying Handicap, of 30 bovb; 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, 10a 8— Hubry Scurry, of 10 sovb. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules pi 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 shall 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 for 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 grois 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. 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, at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY, December 10, 1892. HANDICAPS. Handicaps will be published on or about DECEMBER 26. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29, 1892 G. BISSET, f154 Hon. Sec. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LABGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FJLSHIItO 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, Heels, Hook Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Frledlander, TOBACCOOTST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton I For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. s. niMira & Co., LIMITED] BREWEKS OF THB FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES IO BF. OBTAINT3T) Kf HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND I KILDERKINS, AT /HHRISTCHUROH BREWER? AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD and RAILWAY HOTEL WINDOW



business once } FRANKDALT, Lute ot AsLburton Forks, fORSK SHOER, General Black _.i binith, WhwulwrigJit, <fcj. to REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. not! —_ot! f AKANUI ROAD, behind i>ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. orders attended to with p omotitude and tO despatch. r pt HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. fcr THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED, Fire and Marine. CAPITAL-£500,000. P^ISKS taken at the Lowest Current * .*_•; Rates,  Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anders,on, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency ' Company, Limited. W HORNE. , Manager. JOIIW O. RebtEUL, ' i GRAIN & WOOL STORES • ■■ WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &c. CASH PURCHASER WHEAT, BARLEY?OATS RYEGHASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, <&c. Oape 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, vce. JOHN G. HEHXEUL, In conjunction with tne CAIUM AOESTCY CO., MM. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Vuctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES HADE AGUTNST ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST R. T v BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. riIBOU-JH i,he influence of friends in 1_ 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 THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAi>ITS. ITaBSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND AIL CR A v*ING*roR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &T NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATIpDRINKERS, 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. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thousands have !»•«■ Cared. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 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 »nd 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 the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M, MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco ■' Habits and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, , ARE MANUFACTURED BY , R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LTMITRJD, < Burton's Studio Buildings:, < WNEDIN, N.Z. ] 1 Agencies in the Australian Colonies and ' Continent of Europe. 1 P. H\YMAN&CO., fi Wholesale Agents for N.Z. ( Price, 5a per Bottle. p Sold by all Chemifits and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor?. BOOTH, I t 1$ Managing Director



Business Nonces. TlUi AJftT A'KKDLKWOitK AND FAS CIT REPOSITORY. JOW showing some lovely New Good* * (purchased during Mr Adams,' vi.-ii England). Hand painted and *m oidered fans, screens and pnoto frames, eilk, ivory and crystal, and numerous her beautiful art good's. Also New sun bonnets and hate, new aprons, iw pinafores. New fashions of all kinds ■ choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut itterns always in stock. Layettes and ousseaux made to order. JIJUH AIUMN, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS. ! G. Jesson (LateJ. Quinn), 'RACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET* ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, md Jewellery suitable for Birthday and (Yedding Presents. Spectacles to suit all rights, 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 : So cure no pay AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT 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. Cunnikgtox & Co., 190 Glouceste Street, Ohristchurch. 931 /^\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. ■ AGENTS WANTED. 11 /"ANTED Agent* for a GOOD \V SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 G P,O , Sydney, N.BF I'o TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli n . Protection. By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Youni Vanquisher, dam Maggie McCormick b\ Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggii by Old Prince of Wales. For further particulars see cards or applj JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught Stallion," Argryle, By the king of stallions Young Banke (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 sei vice. All mares for either horse guaran teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foa! Paddocks provided for mares at a dit tance, at 2s per week, without respons: bility. A pply to F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburtoi HMO Stand this Season, and Travel th 1 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONC BiSACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang*. , BOOMERANG is a dark bay, risin ' seven years old, standing 16 bands 3inch< high, with good action, sound constitutioi and even temper. Boomerang is b Bundoora, by The Peer, out of ?Araosj His dam, the trotting mare Bess, b Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inch* high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan t Ljttle Reiver. Touchstone is also the sii ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey I] and numerous other good performers,. Boomerang wao bred by Mr Williai Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secure first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, i 1886, and seoond ptiae for the best croc country horse on same date. First prii at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize i Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horc travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sui foal gette.r ; his stock having taken fin prige wherever shown. He sired tw first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarante £3 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing handa in any waj first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashton. HO STAND THIS REASON .'. AND TRAVEL TH^l RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRJNGBUBN, ALFORD, MAYPIELI and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young Talerl Tom This horse is a bright bay, 5 years old stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He ha taken two first prizes at Christchurcl Shows, competing in large rings of gooi horses. Young Taieri Tom is by Tmieri Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by M James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Si Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, b; Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dan Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., bj Heather Jock ; Dot lE. out of Dot, b] Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Fasmanian mare. terms: JeHfon, £3; payable January 1, 1893 Tuarantee, £4 ; £2 to be paid on January , 1893, and the balance when the maw troves in foal. Groomage fee, 5s ; pay ble at first service. For further particulars, apply to A. SAUNDERS Groom in charge ; Oi, W. WIIEELBAND, Proprietor, 0 5 RftngitaU Tjsfl|o Bridge Hotel.



