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I RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES- I GBBAT SALE OF Drapery/ Clothing & Boots. MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Premises occupied by me, in the month of February, ; I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP PALE, COMMENCING SATURDAY, JtfOYember 19. THE STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, So that it may be reduced by about JE6OOO before building commences] Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. 1 The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Class Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. W SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. * 'i . ANDREW ORR. Important to Farmers and BED, BLAOK, Atf D BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. , 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS! 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. 1 P\f\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoofc JLOXJ Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBER] Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss tf <J PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Som^rs, and Malvern Goal. f , W. H. Oollins & Oa, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS ■» ♦ ■ * ArtTTVTQ ffnTi/^y*l InßUrai»ce Company. AGENTS FOB\Grey Valley Coal Company WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TT7 B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS K>B 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 sale, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburfcon will be properlyj packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. OUR FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, JXECEMBER 8, ;iB9S WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, 6d, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUERBNT BATES. FEIEDLANDEK BROS t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCff, TiriSHKS 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 ct>ne Kerbings reduced ie price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able ofter for the present Stock w'Jl result in a sale/ William Stocks |r§# ROBERT MURRAY,^|L Watcb and Clock C^isiii^ie MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, 4c., EAST STREET, T HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class I Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wiHi the large stock already on hind, enablep me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND a"nd~o°ther GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions: WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.l', WARF, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTKY ORDERS ■ * »y POST OR TELEGRAPH,



THE STUD SEASON, 1892. To travbllhis season In the Districts ot LONGBEACH, WILLOWBY, ILEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Tkotter General Tracey. General Tracey is by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full brother to Kentucky. His dam was im ported from America by the Jate Mr Robert "W ilkin ; and General Tracey's pedigree shows his descent from the very beat strains of American trotting blood. Terms—Service, £5 ss». Al**O Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundcora—dam XaDtha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known taoroughbred mare. Terms—Service, £3 3s. AH mares grazed free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. For further particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge; or, J. C. N. GRIGG, 10§12 Longbeach.



Business Notices. \ THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FAiSCY REPOSITORY. IV OW showing somo lovely New Goods ■*-* (purchased during Mr Adams.' visit Ito England). Hundpainted and em ! bruidered fans, screens and pnoto frames, 1 in silk, ivory ani crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinatores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Wei^el'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 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 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early aa only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 G P.O , Sydney, N.S W AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OP Labor Bayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cujitninotox & Co., 19C Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31



TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BCRTON, This Imported Carriage Stallion, Viscount. Tj^Oß Pedigree and full particulars apply ■*• to groom in charge or to Mr Johnston b, Haketere 1 Or Mr Edwabd Saundrrs, Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A, Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkln Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. "OERKIN WARBECK 11., is by Per il^ kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate (imp), by Adventurer—Sporting 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; 9§123 Or, Groom in charge. fn^TtTA^EITthTASHBURTON 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 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, Meadow Bank Farm, Tinwald P.O. ■ ■ ■ •■ - ■ ■ "-, " 10*26 mO STAND AT NETHERBY FARM J, Ashburton, AND V7MT..THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION (Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, put of Tasmania, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands H inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved in oal Terms £3 3s per mare ; payab.e January 1,1*93. Guarantees, £5 Is ; payable July 1,1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NEfHERBY FARM. Ue is by St. Albany out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares 5 payable January 1, 1893. Grocw fee, ss; payable first service. L. MARKEY, ♦62 Proprietor.



/"\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. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & I SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli n 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, 1; Arg-yle, 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—Ox Application. Groomage fee, 5s j 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. j*pply to F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton]



TO Scand this Season, and Travel the ABHBURTON. WAKANUI, LONG BiSACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HOBSE, 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 lArgooy* His dam,, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and wab bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River, Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang wad bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and eecond prize for the best cross country horse on came date, First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prige at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. ( ■ Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown, He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Tekms —£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. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashton. 'I O STAND THIS. S EA S ON, X AND TRAVEL THK RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, MAYFIELD, 41jd JfINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebi'fid Clydgsdaje Stallion Young Talerl Tom? This horse is a bright bay, 5 years old, stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has taken fcwo first prizes at Ohristchurch I Shows, competing in larg^ rings of good horses. Young Taieri Tom is by T»ier; Tonx— dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir Colin (imp.)! dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Geordie (imp.) j second dam Nancy (imp.) Hia dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock; Dot 11, out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Pot's dam, an imported Tasroanian mape. Seapon, £3; payable January 3 1803. 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. Groom in cfcarge ; Ol W. W"HEELBAND, ' . Picprietor, 0 5 R*ngitl*» TI»S»0 Bridge Hote*.



TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING PIS' CRICTS. bora QraDley* LORD CRAWLED is # 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 Crftnley out; of Miss Palmer, winner of several first pri#e§ in Utago. fc'he 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.) sire Baron of Glenlee. Lord Oranlpy was shown once as a yearling at Ashburton, whdre he gained second prize out of the largest ring of y6»rli»g colts seen in Aehburton, Asa two-year-old he gained first at Tfmaru, 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 10s ; payable Sep tember 1, 1893. G^oomage tee, 5s ; pay able first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season marps. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week. All care taken, bnb no responsibility. IOHST SMAIiU Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, 7>pvni(i.r,o,



SPORTING. XINWALD LIACING V.. LUB ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald, Racecourse OS MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dents -G. A; M. Buckley, E. Gates, and H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Sthwards—John Clark. £, G. Crisp, P». M. Cuthbertsou, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. HanVs, Geo. James, M. Reclmayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H. Wright. Starter - T. Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone. Haxdioafper— John Creoaweli. Clerk of thk Course—A. Hewaon. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) lirst Race to start at 12.30 p.m. I—Hurdle RACEHANDicAP,of2osovß;second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, iOs 2—Maidkn Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15s 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; 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 sovB; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10a «. s—Welter Handicap, of 30 aovs'; 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 bovb. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to be sold by 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 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, 8-Hurry Scurry, of 10 soya. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run



Business notice FRANE I>A.l^V, Late ot Ash burton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &<s. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind i»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omotitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANT, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. I "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current !X« Rates. . Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch, ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager.



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 fhall 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 bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deduoted 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. NominatioEs 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, aot later than 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY , December 10,1892. HANDICAPS. Handicaps will be published on or about DECEMBER 26. acceptancesTnd 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, +154 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-



IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLTN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths' and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL. Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. 9. JtAinVll¥U & Co., LIMITED] BREWEKS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUROU SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES 10 BF. OBTAINUT) lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKQTS, Qhristchuroh brbwert of Mr H ZANDER, ASH BURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND BAILWAY HOTEL]



JOHM Gh REBTEIX, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL k COMMISSION AGENT. Ac. CASH PURCHASER Of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, xto. 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, utc. JOHN G. JREHTELL, In conjunction with tne wbvt ZBAiAnn koait * kbr. CAHIILE ACtKSTCY CO., M. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. luctioneers, 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 AGaWST ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. 'THROUGH the influence of friends iv X 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, OFItfM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND AIL CR A VlNGjtok ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' i AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. EP tf OT 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 1 return to the brink. Taoasaaa'a aav« been tJare4, For you there ia Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for I DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD. REAdItHIS : I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the i formula end composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in I 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 my long experience of articles, of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in $1) cases of exhaustion from whatever oause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, i Fqr the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABB 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. H ATM AN & 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, .. ;;' f f>3 Managua Director-



Business Notices HENRY ZANDER. ■'— • a b fHAVE ON HAND MY SEASON S jj SUPPLY OF , ■ Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Foaterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green ard Purple Top Aberdeen. Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. Nffangold 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 have my order completed. A large stock on hand, come early to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS, Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oik, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Saddle. Lampblack. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS, ETC., ETC,, ETC. General Ironmonirery, AN Groceries WIKES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. New Seasons Teas. I I MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. j j HENRY^ 7ANDER, ENRY ZjANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident SToiety ' I MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public i FORS A L £ BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE C. B. KNIGHT.



WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by ; using CraNiNOTOir & Co.'s Direct Acting I Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Ctonington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christohuroh. 9 60 £\ TO £.&. P*r °*y w "• ■ "xlB "»y «i VT persons of either tex in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success.' Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same aa none. We wil' start you. No spaoe to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorablj adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Bqjrs and girls earn nearly aa much as men. Full particulars ftndinstruotions mailed free. Now ia the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United . - 'g JOB PRINTING. "p OUTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, J~ Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In. vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshii|g I Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and TiokeU of all kinds. , ""■ THTS uinmi pifmisHii 4 LIMITED, , lHtf?* ■■ BUPPI 7 ot Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines o Paper, can execute every < i I description of Printing on { the shortest notice, in j - the best style, and i at reasonable ■ * i »te»\ - ■ -■• , ; . i



Business Nolle- s ■ ,T W. 11. Pagt't, O LACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH. LJ and COaCHBUILDER, has to nnounce that he has taken over tin* rtwiness of MrGeorob Tait, at Wakanut, rhich he will carry on together with ,oach Building in all its branches, and my work entrusted to him will be >romptly and carefully executed. He ias sold CHE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FOBGF AND COAQ7? FACTORY BURNB^r STREET :o his brother, Johw Pa«et, svm. 9 W.U.P would •ommondtbe new pro prietor to his old Customers, and suaran -11 wo^ Bent out JOHN PAGLT, Juhr.,, wUlstand inspection. He desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has jreoeived while in ' business in Ashburton, and hopes to be WAaAiNUI. - ■ *a THE PEOPLE'S "PHOTOGRAPHER ■ JL ■ _ 'r Professor JRoboUoM ART STUDIO, MOORE STREET,."' : Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTIGk, T HE Office of the Ashburton Publishing JL^SSSSW* Uuforif WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in compliance withi the Factories Act. ASHBURTOM PUBLISHING 00. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF STUD \ HORSES. JLTORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guakdiak Oißoe with Neat ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES IS^JKSrL3slwwfclwMiigiiiwi|gTM.Bßl RELIEVE FEVERISH KMT, PREVENT FITS, COKVULBIOMB, ETO. ' n. ww* -jo»» STUSMAJr, OlWtVllslL VHsKIIHSBHV#ItW^BBUBISBafeB«JI * ' Art wwri o. ttt^m,V<*&rJSn.m+r*+k Sold Bi KEMFTHQRNE, PROSSER A 00.^ WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS ■ Seventeen miles north of Dunedio. To Architects, Builder* and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensiv Bush at Waitati, wtare we han just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, . We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Btatiohs, North ana South of Waitati, thai saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profit*. Large Stock* of Door* and Sashe*. FINDLAY jTmURDOOH, . Dunedin, T7AN HO UTBN'B PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All other* are Imitations]



PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAT'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOW A NECESSITY in every family , It blacki and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" ; Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing : Never Fails if Directions-are tollowed / Savm Money, Labor, and Time. Pats aa end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserted—Never Injured. . Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be toed in the brdmary way for Household Purpose Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to eonvinoeyoff