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NIBBLES! NIBBLES! NIBBLES! LADIES SKIRTS ... 2s 6d LADIES' FUR LINED CLOAKS ... ... 15s Od LADIES' fUR MUFFS ... 3s 6d HEAVY DIAGONAL DRESS 7s 6d CREWDSON'S CALICO 2s lid FLANNELLETTES ... 3s 6d TABLE DAMASK ... Is 2i SLATE SILESIA ... 2s lid UNION SHIETING ... BJd 1' ■ i MITCHELL and TURNEii. ' "" UNPARALLELED GHE A P SALE. HICJH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS.  %■  —COMMENCING-- Saturday, June 24. —i-.y — Astounding Bargains.



[A CARD], MRS A. C. CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. GREAT SALE AT R. ALCOfIFS, SAUNDFRS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS "6 — from 6s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12a 9d to 17s 3d 11 m. from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THE3E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S and BOYS' COLCNIAL SUITS, JHATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RIfGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVEBYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday; Wed nesday, Thursday, Mid ■■. Saturday. ; Nelson'—Tuesday and Saturday. j Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. For particu-an apply to MILES k GO., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



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COMPULSORY SALE OF ' S- W- ALCORN & GO'S. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPEEY, MiNTLES, MILLINERY Era C OMMBNOEBOtt THURSDAY, 11th INS f. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCORN & CO. EAST STREET. Rlournlngr Department W. H- COLLIER Specialty. TT7B AXE PKBPiBED 10 SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER FLOTJE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AND TO TAKE THEIR WHB4T Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MAEKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. nrr c are purchasers of— WHEAT, 01TS, BARLEY, AND BYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, IT7B HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHEAT. SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. FRIED LA NDEB BKOS. l JUST LANDED ASHIPMENTCF PAPJSRHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable^ua to giv« Ciutomers> very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO— PAINTS OLS COLORS AND ALL PAINIKR'S REQUISITES. HAND .LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS ■3—*-* We are offering SPECIAL BARGAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Purchaser* to Irspec y John Orr & Co., IARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



VVALKEH'S 801 FL.Y I:JbQl\iJtti 131 >»• CTTARRANTED TO CORE ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS, IF GIVEN V IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Bots or not, given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. 3ray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I became September 6,1892. much alarmed about the rest of my stock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fit f used your Bot Fly Remedies on one Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, and had . every symp gave them to one that was very bar 1, and torn cf dying, and in three days she was as I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely cured, and is doing well. I got very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is the proper thing, and [if one mass of bots in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the Bot Flj. you that the one I drenched according to David Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is now at his w<rk aaain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the same in Mr Walker,—Sir, —1 wish to add my time, %s lam satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects ef your and gready improve the condition »f the Pot-fly Remedies. I had a valuable horse. Send me some of your Bot Fly horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would —Yours vety respectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- Rillinchy, September" 14,1892. trils, and could scarce walk, I got your Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Remedies have the most beneficial results. The second proved a complete success with my horse, day after getting the last drench he began He had been very bad for some rim a ; the to paw bots in handfuls, some of which coat dry, a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and got scarce able to walk. I passing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all is now as fat as butter, hearty and well, the symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, lost with the bofcs. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme salts :—The hone, after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse should rolling and groaning with pain, in the have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. Cfce this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H. Lovell which I never gaw before coming from a $ —— horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the fleets of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of your effects of the cough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. One of my best thef horse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartyjand well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might know there is a ploughing a paddock I did nob want to remedy for this destructive pest.' Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feet, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,—And oblige, help him into the stable, I gave him Robert Molorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment; you —— prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his work, To Mr Robert Walker, Chrietchurch. hearty and well. I quifee believe, had I Sir,—Having lost three good horses, and not given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as yon completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W Anderson & J. Hesbltinb, Saddle ANUFACTURER—ROBERT W ALKER, Oanal Reserve, W oolston 4 William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TJAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. " ;;- Watches ! Wat dies !! Watches !! CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! JiL, ROBERT MURRAY. <j> \VCp^nWWJ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oJP'^p'rjf Ngy^^ WATCHES,* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNEITSABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS 'IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, ~ Stephens Bros;, Market Bouse, WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention, of their Customers and the Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND Is a mixture of the very finest quality of India andt Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery pangen Chinas. These Teaa will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position jfor Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2a 4d, and 2s Bd. ' SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a tnal. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON— Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. Agents for Tfow Zealand-J, RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDTX. 4 1 WILLIAM SPARKO\Y, \ Tailor and Outfitter- HIGH-CLASS WOKKMANSHIP GUABANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLB —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, v MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, &c. WATERPROOF GOATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER] MEN(S UNDERCLOTHING OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS ANDSC ABY E & WILLIAM BPARKOW, |E AST STRE ET, Next to J, SEALY & CO., Seed Merchant*.!



Business Notices LONGBEA.CH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. U. BROWNE, n<mchman> T. GEAINGEE, WATCHMAKER, COLEMANS BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton, ANNOUNCES that he has Commenced the Business of ' WATCH AND CLOCK BEPAIKING, . At the above address, and in soliciting patronage would intimate that he haß had wenty-five years' practical experience in some of the best shops in .England, and can guarantee satisfaction with all work entrusted to him. 5§227 WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tha convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop ix> town. His own make—" which w second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly ' executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. Thos, E. Kilworth, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS a ? BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. • Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited* G. Jesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 TAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths ... ... 4s6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths ... ... 2sßd Brooch pins fitted 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Note the Address: €k Jessost Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANGER "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS. BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. s|l ACTS LIKE MAGIC, A ND HAS "NEVEB FAILED Xl^ TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism^ Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Outs, Wounds, &o. CUfiES~HORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Spllnta, Cuti, Mange, &o. COWS Of Uloerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without It, GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE. WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Streeb, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Obr & Co., Ashburton Dbuo Co. H. E. BONNINGTON. 160 Country Agents Wanted.



Business Notices. THE ASHBUfiTON ARCADE pAINTING A pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), _ ."as m Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New jS£e» 3011 pßWS*?** and cmLING rATifiKS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass & ni picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Deoorating given. " All work executed promptly, with tha very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, PURNTETT STREET. STUDY HEALTH. .. ETQR SUMMBK^PORRIDGE, Kiln . . Dried Whole Meal ia recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 261b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, AND STATION. : JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Soones, Cakes, etc., made with this Powder are Whole some and Digestive, and will not Sour., the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum,. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers m Ashburton. " WHOLESALE sy MANUFACTURERS Anderson •* Co., TIMARU. OLEAVB*d J^EW yrEALAND OfiADSHA AND A.8.0. OOMMBROIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DHtBCTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of ali places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis* tances and bearings from principal tswns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with lares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, poet office savings, banks, and hotels throughout New Zea. land. Maps of the North and South Islaadfa. and street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedi*. A. Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Duuedin and Inveroandll to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Diree* tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mall Timetables, Union s.s. Company's ! full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. 8. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BBEWEBS j . or the FAVORITE OBCHISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO Bl Or jTAIKED j R HOGBaEAT,s t BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHR'isTOHUROH BREWERY AND Of >«b H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOS'ELy WINSLOW^ Zealandia Boot*. mHE Piep^taHon ©-!*•■• X Grand BOOTS v still maintained, and to-day the den* . an d from AUCKLAND THB BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are ir lore ZEALANDU BOOTS manufacture i than any other n^e Colony. The Ma' aufacturers are to confident of the excel' >cn t wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZBA LANDI A. For real hard wear and oomfort they oannof: be excelled, and they are mad* in so ma ny different fittings that every kind of foot can be aooommodated. Householders should buy this brand fof" themselves and their children. Onoe buy a Zealandia Boot' and fon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon TPatant) are wonderful j they are regular warriors* The Aahburton and surrounding dlftrt can now obtain these FINE BOOTS nov Hlr X. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT 3TORB ASHBUBTO^ * ': .;.