THJE A»uBtJRtON <JtJAI*mAA : WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, l 8&2

Priated and published by the AAbwtoa Publishing Company, thtir Ncbtorwl orintiag office, Buwto Btr>e^ -Alb WEDNESDAY Only M|"i»|



or Boiling nirh Ciotl.es, ( . ■ ,3. VENUS SC AP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sates Money, Labor, and Time. Pub an end to Washk>g-Day Worries. Clothes Preeerred—New Injured. Purifies and' rßwectens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary ay for a Household Purport* Outshines all other Soap " . ■■. <f One trial is svffioient to eon* yo« THE WALKER CORK EXTBACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, a* \k pmlls the Cork the easiest; / and remove*it quickest -■■ from the Screw. . Its ure prevents the agiUUon if oarbo lated or other beverage*, and allows th •ediment to remain, undisturbed in the oottie , Designedtoi sheuseof hotel*, restat ; ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nieke 'plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufacture by the B WALggR TOOL OOVPANY /A9HBURTON GUAKDLaH, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Aahburto Printing of every deaeriptMA,*inol«din Billheads Memo* , Pamphlets ;. ty»^^in f ' . ■ (nvitaOoa Oards Mehvi* fteodpt JPormt Posters , Oner Dodgers ■■■. ■ Mourning Card* Hone Cards, Ball toognounea, Concert ProgrsnmMf ""^^ VENABLES, MIG9CLASS PIANOS; Pianos for India and Extreme Olimatea in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist .every variation of temperature. , C. VENABLES 4 00. m and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICfi TO ADVKRiISBRBT~ (XWIXQr to an alteration in the tinw of vy closing;some;of the eouotry mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Qvamvux must be published earlier* ftdmtlss ments must therefore reach this oflbe before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisemmti oannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent in on the day previous to that onwhiohthef are intended to appear. -; ASHBURTON PUBUSHING 00. April 4, 1899. OBEY YAXLEY COAL IS THE ' ~. J FOR ....-■■ THRESHING MACHINES] SIXTEEN per oent more heit than Newcwtle Coal. STEAMERS arriv^g tw*os Wetkly. WE ARE KOW TfANUVACTURIKG BRXQVJU'I-'JL'MaiV THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Ooa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LONGBEACH COACH. QN and afu-r ttONDAt, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBIACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R BROWNE aOß^^^^^^^^^^CoaDhman^ Notice t© €JorremtH3mtimuTM Cornspoadenta are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelope! . or in wiappem OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, m required by the postal regulations. Ne words that are not intended Tor pubUoatioß murtbe writtw either en Urn aMaoKripter ■ on the ooVer of o he letter. Letter, rates of postage mus be r tiaid on dvertisementsl I F-



WINTER SEASON, 1892. H. & W. CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure in informing their numerous friends ana customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted in Asbburton, compruing, Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, B<innockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CTTTTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H. 4- W. CRAIGHEAD, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANORKD STREET, ASHBURTON. G, Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Oanwron Street East, opposite Asbburtoft Brewery,



SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prioes ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS K. Alcorn.



HERCULES 4AKING POWDEB TS THE BEST Those who h*^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it.. Makes splendid Oakes Scones Pastry, ko. mRANS PARENT BLOCK ICE _L MAKING MACHINERt, ESTABLISHED -pORTERBLANOHAR OOKCORD, NH. U.S.A. M.AKUFACTUBKRB OF AHD DSALKBH ALL KINDS OF Ualrv Good* SPECIALTTTY TAMES PAIN ANDBONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and2l,% Walworth Koad, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. .10. Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Markot. The largest Wholuale Bmue in the World Illustrate* Price Lint on application. PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWA Y'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS k NECESSITY in every family il. It blacks 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.



Business i oiicea WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Aroliitfcfcs, Builders and Contrac tors. TTAVING secured the Extensive ■LA Bush at W aitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station* We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, I'irect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus savibg to Cut tomera Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. W. J. BUSH AND CO. TJISTILLEKS *nd IMFCBTBBP or ESSENTIAL OILS * FRUH ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturen Extra Super Lemon, which is dotble the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. '



Wheat Ship ments. ttfTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBEKAL ADVANCES, FREE of COMMISSION & INTEREST,, AGAINST WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY OR CTHER PRODUCE Placed in our hands for Realisation in the HOME MARKETS. Our Mr Gould, having just returned from London, has made most Advan tageous Arrangements for the Reception and Sale of Produce in England. Our Brokers are of high standing and great ex perience in the trade, and shippers may rely upou their produce being sold at the VERY HIGHEST PRICE Obtainable \n the Market, while Charges will be upon the MOST MODERATE SOALE, AND ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. We are prepared also to Make Advances Free of Commission against Graitii' being held in Stack or in Store, prior either to Shipment or Sale in our Local Market. Freight space in iron ships of the highest class available at 30s per ton. GOULD, BEAUMONT & CO., 193 HEREFORD STREET.



pRBEN "D ROS., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz:—Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep ya^ 1 Rsils, Straining Posts, and also Firewood, Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent' from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— Bushside.



KINDEKGARTEfI SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY BY MRS QUINN, THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAY, 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 reputation; she having studied the system in Germany, EXTRAS~TAUGHT- Music, Singing, Painting, Drawing, and Art Needlework. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN , ok ! SATURDAY AFTERNOON j From two to four o'clock. j Also— A DANCING CLASS Will be Formed for Boys and Girls ON TUESDAYS, From half-past seven to ten o'clock p.m. Calisthenic Exercises made a special ■ feature. TERMS on application at Mrs Quinn's Residence, Havelock street.



THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kbi KOUTOU KATOA. Macbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP] NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and Forest Plants of New Zealand^ Tn Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. mHE NEW CURE is the only Specific 1 yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CCRE disinfects, soothes, and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Dioinfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria whsn the *' New Cure" has been freely used from the first outset of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3* fid ; Grindelia Robusta CigarattfM. 2s ; Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



Busii.ess Notices h.]HA]i;mim^ x Co.. LIMITED B!<EWEt<fe OF THB FAVOURITE OHRTSTCHUnOH SPABKLINi i ( PALE & BITTER ALES TO BK, OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHRTSTCHTJROH BREWERY AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTFL, TIXWALD, AND > RAILWAY HOTEL, WIN3LOW.



EEMEDY, SOLOMON SOLUTION. AN OINTMENT . FOR MATS OR QUADRUPCD: A POSITIVE CURE FOR Rheumatic Gout, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Sprains, Wounds, Swellings, Ringworm, Chilblains, Sore kips, &c., <fee. It cures Br***di'y and Permanently. ASHBURTON AGENTS— The Ashbufton Drug Company W. And*. m)n, Saddler. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street; Christohukch. Manufacturers S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne] AGENTS WANTED



REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. igi ■: - ' ■' ■'■ ' ' - NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT | SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS! XTPVELTIES in Fancy Work for the JN 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 Wintet Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMB, LAWES, AtfD CHILDIWB DRAPER



'FOOT ROT TO BE GIVEN AWAY, TWENTY SAMPLE TINS OF RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paint. TjIAR SUPERIOR-TO ARSENIC, BLUESTONE, on BUITER OF ANTIMONY. Prepared only by O M. B » O OK E, CHEMIST/ ASHBURTON. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn}, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 1& MONTHS, 48 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to crder. j Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bi oaches from 2s (Jd. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. east street, ashburton. Building timber at following prices in any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring(seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, £in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBCSF and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators,



Bu<=ineis« Notices. HOW TO FIND OUT WHEhE prii HonsE is mi EVKRY MAN HIS OWN FETERIYinr SURGEON BY THE , ID OF SOLOMON SDLUTIO . TT has often puzzled the brains of many good practical men to find out the EXACT PLACE where their horses are lame. The following simple method is I POSITIVELY A CERTAINTY of ascertaining that fact :— Take a little of the Solution in your hand, and rub gently from the upper portion of the horse and down the leg to the hooTfthe 0- l**ve it tor two hours, and upon returning you will find that the injured place will be heated to a con siderable extent more than any other portion of the body. You must the^ rub in lightly the NEW AND MARVELLOUS



X T. FORD & CO "VfEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES iM (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Stkeet, Christoh^ach. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and Bold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addinsftou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES in Townor Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Slock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ! ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, +90 Auctioneer. JOHN €r. RESTELti, GRAIN <fe WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGE^T, Ao. CASH PTJKCHASEft OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS 1)N SALE— Oorasacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, <ftc. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES, AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, &c. JOHN Gr. BESTELL, In conjunction with the JJTEW SREAJLAMIft lOAlf * MEB CASTUE ACHBWCIT CO., I.*. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, 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 i r MADE ACUXNST 1 ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST, MONEY. IIQAArt 1000 > £800, £300, £365, JbOvJUU) . £200, and other Sums o Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Seourity at Lowest Current Bates of Interest. GOULD BEAUMONT, and CO., 193 Hereford street AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976, G.P.0., fe*li>ey, N.S.W



\\T HY WEAR SLOPS, VY w^en y°u can Befc YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. U. I>owle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. look: an extra pair of trousers GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.B.- FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. '«THE TlAfi¥ TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, A ROAD E. KYsoothingl lg/J powders! RELIEVE .FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULBIONB, ETC. Prm—rv m healthy ataf* «f th« const! tutlon during? th« period of Teething. nw wortt XJOKIT STfiJDKAK, Ofcamlst, Wsfworth, Surrey," An mtrnni en tht a*4r*mt*t Bt«mr .-tfitrftfach Fack? I '■ —— • . "■■ Sou> By KEMPTHORNE, PJftOSSER & CO. Boots. Boots. BOOTS. \\7 ANTED KNOWN.—i am n>w in ■VV a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above have been made to my own rpecial order in the best factory in Canterbury, thorefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for - very little money. Note the address— O'Cotf NOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Shock's Arcade. N.8.-Ordered woiL r of e™ry kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or RiveteS »»& on c Premises ; also Repairs. Zealandla Boots. THE WINTRR having fairly set in, one of the most important questions discussed in ev«ry household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS i The Public want Boots that will keep out the dnmp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. . All these qualificalions can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Aiftkland 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 guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandia Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer w authorised to adjust the claim of the purchase*. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been e?Q«eftlly manufactured for the Winter Trade".  , Strong Farm Boots for Mm 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 Boots of this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. EvefV pair is branded on the sole " ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand haf in the past been favorably known rin the Ashburton district, arid in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr X, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, A^HBURTON,



■ fl>?Fc:- > j c~-!i> t *^*^> *-S!» Scott's] Unrivalled Cooking Ranges. *c . GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE& LARGE HHIfMENT OF LAMPS WORTH INSPECTION, IN RNDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES} • "■' "i»'.'''O John Qrr and Co., __ '"" EAST STREET, Kast Stree* HE. t, JO Iff Eg. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOO DM, FANCY CHINA, GLASS, and PLATED GOODS. Piauofbrte & Organ Show Rooms. L<ir»ost Stock and Best 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, Christchurch ! AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3sl



TIMBER RANGES GRATES. We are Wow Helling lim TIMBER IT U» PER 10IW • COOKING BANGEH AT REDUCED F B I C B » i REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES Asm SPiyEITOrD VAX.T7S2. JUBT LANDED ex "T«ko«." W. H. Ooliins & Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF O1L8» PAINTS, PAPEHHANGINGB) ETC TIMBER ft OOATi MERCHANTS. imcwro wtml^f^ Xmbimw* Company} AGENTS FOB j Grey Valley g^ (forefoiy. * GREGG AND COMPANY, Pare Bonded Teas, NEW SEASON 1889-90 \fb a*j> Ub PACKETS. 8»> FAtfOt CANISTERS ahd 51b ako 101b TINS TRY THESE BLENDS •■ TRY THESE BLENDS ffu \i FJ«■'\ /r 2s B(t^i // ba v f[ CROWN )] [( EAGLE !j bxhibitioß )j (( CLUB )) One trial wiH establish their constant use. To be obtained from H ZANDERiI— |w| ft I* rj.il. vHEBLL_J3^^v EAST STREET, ASHBURTON UKDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Meda'lUt for Watchmaking, London, 1387. Oertincatpd from the City and Ouilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horologica' Institute, London. kin Awwd of Merit m a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition London. remov^lTnotioe CUSTOMKRS are requested to note-that we have RE?^/VED from Orr 1! Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zeala/id, next tc Ifr Oaraon (grocer) — .. . o • Ml work will nor be done pe«onally by MR BLACK. Stoppinc and Troublesome Watches T&OROUGHLy CURED. Wool. Liberal emh adrances on the ensuing clip of Wool either for local sale or else Where. All wool ia weighed both on arrival and before delivery, and on Being openec oat ia carefaDf valued. WOOLPACKS A TWINE SUPPLIED AT LOWEST RATES. FOR SALE Cement. Cement. In Quaatitiea from One to One Hand**) Casks—Cheap D, THOMAS, Ashhurton. D. THOMAS. Bite of MatsoQ, Oox, and Co.) luotioneer, land, insurance, and estate agen\ Valuator, wool and grain broker, ashburton. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fa*, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIK BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission} CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder ■ London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot But Composition Redsrood'n Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a>4 Field Tools. D THOMAS, Aahburton. \