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WHEAT. WHEAT. TTTE ARE PROMPT CASH -BUYERS PRIME MILLING WHBAT^HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORK, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. FULL SIZED CORNSACKS ft TWINE SUPPUED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Rollitt & Co., Canterbury Will*. OFFICES AND STORESrWEST STREET, ASHBURTON. F, BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PRfl MIS EB-BULI OCX 3 ARCADH. abUandafficient'workmanship, hope* for a continuance of the support ,minerio accorded to Mr A. Black. Good line o! Marble Olocki, writable lor presentation. Good Second-hand Watohejk Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, ANITwRKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. X.8.-All AOOUUKTS not paid forthwith, WILL BB SUED FOR without farther notioe 81.B 1. BLACK.



t ROBERT MURRAY. Jk Watcb and Clock xQ&£r £3<mmk MAKER j GOLD AND BILVEBSMITH, 4c., EAST STREET. CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL " *—"'*"" A IWiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; W^ND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KIEPJCR Klaus. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WABJB. FANCY GOODS Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c PROMPT ITBTOrg^Cj^I ORDERS t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MARON, Mndrasi Street Soutlii CHRISTChURCH, lITISHKS to call the attention ef persons in want of W Monumental Work that he intend, to sell the present Larw Stock, consisting of OnijUbrth nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Son Penoe., also Concrete and Stc>ne Kerbm«s reduced \n price Inwriptions and all *ork in connection with the SSde done in first-cla«s order. An early inspectioi incited Feveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able dier for the present Stock trll ro.uk in • sale.



' W E ' A R"8 LANDING. FX AIiOiBGEOVB, 1000 BALES O OR N S ACES, FULL SIZE AND2FULL WEIGHT, * WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST OUKRENT BATKS FRIEDLAiSTDER B ttOS Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, * 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5Q Cases of CASTOR OIL. Lr^e^Uion 0" MkUlcLm,, and all material used is of Genuxne "** co i i. cne ooimiiß^ gett . n | degpatch tQ fcheir orderß . BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss 6d PER lOOft, W. H. OolUiis & Co.. MBRORANTS AND IMPORTERS * *



Business Notices. LLEWELLYN OWEI, TEACHER OF PIASOieRTK * ©»«Alf f ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. Preserve jt'our Kye»t|rfct, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef M. LAZARUS, OCUriST OPTIOAN, of / London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, 8. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, TT7HO has been thoroughly instructed in * » this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (if required) fitted into frames made to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. TIRBBDEN piANO QOMPANY. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. 1 162 m 0 ■ ■■■ ■■ ■ ■■■' '■ ■■ ■ ■ i —^m***—*— ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY,, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. fTIHESE WORKS, without doubt, con- J- tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. luiwortb, PROPRIETOR. To Shcepowners, r GIVE One Shilling Each for Five' Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also l£d per pound for Clean Fat, or ljd for tallow. C. iff. BROOMS SHEEP DIP MANUFACTURER, ASHBURTON I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM ANDTANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided rhat death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage? made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE A MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 165 ASHBmtTOH, PUBLIC MOTICE. J. T. Ford& Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged .to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ' ATTENTION OF iHlr J. X. FORD will be given to til Btopk, etc., committed to their oare for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Clients may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either m Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchureb. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT, ASHBURTON.



f l^siness Notices. LONGBEAOH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, < fctober 3, for the summer mouttiH, the Lungbebch Coach will start from Ash burton, at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, CoHchroan. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? W' HEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material I At the Scientific Tailoring Company, where 1 you know Lublowjs capable to thoroughly i rig you put at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fanoy Trouserings, 1 Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. §y Note the old address— TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, " ASHBURTON Tucker and Bean IT AYE FuR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE ft BLACK PINH FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAIS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. THE ASKBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Bbookb will be conducted in future by Mr li. E. Prlchard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and asy article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSART' a well appointed establishment in every respect \\ f ANTED KNOWN W THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers, He- has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which is 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. Davis Bros., FURNITTOE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE N<>WON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to s«?t the Ash burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call i and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DONT MISTAKE~THE ADDRESS. G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PR A CTICAIi WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS,* JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. £^tp Please note the address — O. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c,, East Street, Ashburton. IiCT'R^MH^SHHBVsVHriHHHBHHHB BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVIRT FITS, CORVULBIOHS, ETC. tutlon Muring thcVtHoO pf V«*thln K . The wcrt. "JOB* BTUBKAI, in «mM «» thtOtvtnmmt BfrmmffTtitoMtH p at ut Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSER & CO.



Business i^otic-s AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunnington & Co., 190 Gloucester Street.X'hristchurch. » 31 TO THRESHING MACHINK PROPRIETORS. r G Machine Books on an improved principle printed on the : shortest notice atMuL Office. Save time, : and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by: sending in orders for books ' i early. : ASHBURTON PUBLIBBING CO., _ ' — Burnett Street. /*\UR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to. advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and ekters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. HENRY ZANDEB, HAS JUST LANDED AND HAS NOW ON SALE -160 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valvoline, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 6 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and Cloths in endless variety Best English Lea.li r Belting, all susss Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed md Fencing Wire Standards, ready punched Hornsby'sandßansome's Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies. A complete assortment of the best Brands Of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LABGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER. ViENBRAL jITERCHANT AND DTHEOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Bun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provident Society New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford and Co. John G. Rebtell, GRAIN k WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, S7TIPPING, FINANCIAL & OOMMiiSIOH AGENT. At. CASH PURCHASED or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SBED, no. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Gornsacks, Woolpaeks, Twine, Super* phosphates, Pearl* Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, Ac. 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, ace, | JOHN G, .RI2STJBJLJL., In conjunction with the ■■W lIAUIO I^Ali * MKK CAIIIU ACfBMGV CO., MM. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Vuctioneera, Wool Broken, Land and Financial Agents, <ftc., ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business. . on the most favorable terras. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES . MAPS AGAWST ENSUING CLIPS. ■id OoQunission on Advances, «nd at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES Cf TNTFRBST



Business Notioes I CHRISTMAS, 1892. IV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOB THE xl SEAFON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. ; STUDY HEALTH. TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JD Dried^ Whole Meal isl recommended by the faculty for its Dietetio »d Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 261b BAGS. FOR GAMPi COTTAGE, FARM, A.WD STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder Ming absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROBLIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUIT?*, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, t MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at | LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. ■ R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAXJNDBRS' BUILDINGS. ~" BOflliY! rpHE WFXL "KNOWN PAGB'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin __ THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi «ny kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark. Sadiler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY CANTERBURY, JlB7 _, FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander i BEGS to announce to his numerous i patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF * FISHING 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. Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. I A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Frledlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, EastStieefc, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred IN ARIES a few splendid singing birds left, S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IK HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AMD OF : Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ' ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, > THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



tfusiness Noi.cos.'' ,;■ .l%': v — ■ jVii j :i -? STWEB. 1 TERRACOTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Roberta's Patent (iMPROVED). /GREENHOUSES Heated twenty-four VJT Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port- k able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, L or coal and ooke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. r KTTIFErS HERBAL TOWC, j I * c* . -'fi FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Rkwtmucb. , For Tapeworm and all kiods of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. rIS Invaluable Medicine prevents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies . have (tiled. One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases two or three are required. - In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, , Stephen Pettifer d Son, M.R.C.V.8.1. ' OLUD'WIH NEAR "; MALMESBURY, WILTS. ; TREES, FLOWERS, < AND - SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES,' , t WALTHAM CROSS. % For the Best Rom. . . PAUL'S NURSERIES, - WALTHAM CROSS; • For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Ac v PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Viner. PAUL'S NURSERIES, ' WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Amlets, Lafagerlas, ' *c.. « *|- ' PAUL'S NURSERIES ! Walthah Cross, ; Close to the Waltbam Croat Stotion, Great Eastern Railway (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low as possible. Priced Catalogues free. Goods packed by experienced hands for all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Name, WM. PAUL & SON\ Rote Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Thee, Plant, Bulb, asd Seed Merchants AGINTS WANTID. IirANTKD Agentu for a GOOD W SELUN?LISK. Sttiiersex and earn good Income. Apply early as '' only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., _ • Bex 976 «I».O, Rfdoey,; ».8 V n



Business Notices Zealuntfla Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these X grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than auy other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent Wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH fchey cannot be excelled, »nd they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can tie accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once bny a Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys' and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. \ The Ashburton and surround.ing dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from .-■■- Mr J. Bishop, ZEAUIfiIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH withftpt Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly reoover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Ccwotnoion A Oo.'s Direct Acting liedleal Ooils, as used in the Ohristchuroh Hospital and by *11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Oomnofotox A Co., Electricians, 190 ( loucester atreet, Christchurch. 9 60 R.T; BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. npHROUGH the influence of friends iv JL 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 FOE TIOS LIQUOR, OPIOM, AND \ TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE - appetite and aia -'■ CRA VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &* NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE~DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging oi the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1.1 I -j: L' Cures the Disease by Removing the ' Cause, and along with it all desire to return to tbi drink. »■»■■—<• h»v« ■>••■ tfenwd. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. S. I A 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 yean experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and twing. familiar with the fonmulatnd composition of nearly every tonio preparation jon the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 8, as submitted to me, is bhe best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of ~ this nature, 1 have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all eases 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.!, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BT R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITKD, Burton's Studio Buildings. DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies In the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers j Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELECTROTYPISTS. * Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. ; 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, \ LQNDO*»,W,C.