THJB ABHBtJRtOff GtJAHIUAA : WEDJfESnAT, MARCH 8, 18&8.

Printed and published by the Ashbnrton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aeh< burton. WEDNESDAY, Mwoh 8,1888,



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, "D AS 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. § ROBERT MURRAY* Watcb and Clock Xs£K GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee., EAST STREET. ~r HAVE just landed direct from London a magnifioeut assortment of high-claw I IVenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, enable* me te show a Variety c* Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, fto. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS Ac., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents 1 Ac. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVBS TO OOUNTKY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TTTISHES to call the attention ©f 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 the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited "everal new lines lately arrived. Any reason able ofler for the present Stock w>)l result in a sale. William Stocks WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fanners' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. IJLL SIZED CORNSACKS & TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Bollitt & C,,., Canterbury *lill§, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. WE AR TH Jj ANDI. N G FX ALDSBGEOVE, 1000 BALES 0 O ft N S A 0 X S, full size and full weight, which we are prepared. to supply :at LOWEST CUIiRENT BA.TKS FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND KYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. ■fYTE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OB OATS For Sale on Farmers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may depend upon their interests beinsr well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest rates current. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our handa for ship ment, free of Commission and Interest. FBIEDLANDEK BROS Now Landing — 311,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of Honse and Carriage VARNISHES. 5O Drums of PAINT, OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to • BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAISTING and PAPERHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mr J. R. Chapmas, and all material used is of Genuine udi' 7- ' C©A I. We have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIECH TIMBBE AT 8s O«l PE B 1 ©Oft W. it. Collins & Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS i —v— a(i w> NT* vrYR i ttoy*ll I&surance Company. AOfaNTS FOR j Qf^ y alley Ooa] Cojpmnr



Business Jfotioea /^\UR Clients andßeaderaare reminded Chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR.



ousiness Notices. 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, Coachman-



Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to ewM: the Ash burton climate; Intending buyers are invited to call j and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffonier6, Wash stands, Ohes** of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAEE^HE ADDRESS.



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, con -*- 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. llllwortli, PROPRIETOR.



STUDY HEALTH. TTK>R SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JO Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, IND STATION. 1 JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely puro and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson & Co., TIMARU



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is.



THE ASKBUhTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke will be conducted in future by Mr I*. E. Prlchard. The present etock will be largely augmented, and any 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 ajpustomer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders wiU receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather ia set in no one should be without a Filter,. as the most emineut authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that 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 raoee 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 saiiitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. il. Rule, 1 65 ASHBUP.TON.



CHRISTMAS, 1892. KEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE SEAPON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Ewthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLXN, & KAI^POI 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 t Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. FISHING TACKLE. ! SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS co announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHINGS 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. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry Friecllniicler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, i East Stieefe, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred rVN ARIES a few oplendid singing birds left.



Zealandia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these 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 any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real h3rd wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children,



5. MANNINGandCO., LIMITED. BKEWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTCHDRCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI-S, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OF Ma H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (P&tent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDTA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. lv^j powders i RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prmwnrm a healthy etate of the consti. tutlon during the period of Teething, The word. "JOHH SrfcEDJf AN, Chemist, Walworth, Surroy," Are engraved on the Gotimmmt stamp ctfixtdtotach Patktt Sold By KBMPTHORNE, PKOSSEB & CO.



t'nsiness Notices. . card 7 ~ * Rli*s Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTK AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN KNORMOCS AMOUNT OF fjubor 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. Cunnington & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHING MACHINK PROPRIETORS. 'T'HRJiSHIf'G Machine Books on an I improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street.



\\f ANTED KNOWN ■ 1 V 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 w second to non« 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.



Business radioes.' HENRY ZANDEB, HAS JUST LANLED AND HAS NOW ON SALE- JSO cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valv^line, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 5 gallon drums , 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Oliv«, and j other Oils 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and Cloths in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizes



PEOPLE about to marry and furnish their houses, are invited to call on Plckford A IJndril!, AT THE ASHBDBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, j Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses,.English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANCRED STREET, Nex Building Soaiety. R. T. BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. '"THROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possessionl THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOE THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLOTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL ORA v'lNGfor 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 of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OP 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. Tbo»a*da fear* b«ea Cored For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1



Perforated Zinc, all sizes I 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 LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER. r\ ENERAL TyTERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER.



AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provident Society New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T, Ford and Co. John Orr and Co. IMPORIERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Bast Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a vll line of these Goods.



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 y«j*vs experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and 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 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 8,11 cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDFjN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits: and Iv T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, , ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, TONEDIN, 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 Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai agios Direotor



In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPKRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, ALSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers requisites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &c. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & GO. HARDWARE & PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Business Notices j Tucker and Bean ET AY E Fo P SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILD ?NG MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAPS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing— Splendid Shipment of ! NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean,



Business Notices.



STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). pi REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four \JT Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give * pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed* rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent.



COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. G. JESSON (Late J. Quint)), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, Ac., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. Please note the address— G. JBSSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c,, East Street, Ashburton. , WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ash burton for their kind patronage, and to Hay that I hope to continue to merit their support.



THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC OB FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. ImHIS Invaluable Medioine prevents X and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies ; have failed. 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 gratiß. INVENTORS AND SolE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Petti fer & Son, M.R.C.V.9.L ' O.itJ'DWB L L, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS



H. E. JBonnlngton, CHEMIST & DBUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WffS RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS ! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunjsisgton & Co.'s Direct Acting Med'cal Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by »11 the leading medical practitioners and medical eleotricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 ' loucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 John O. Rebteljli, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STRUET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PUKCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, kto. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES.



TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Roses. j PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, |. For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES, ! WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vinet. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagerias,



ALWAYS ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, <fee. Cape Barley, Grass, Clorer, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST OnRRBNT AGENT FOR THE New Zealand. Loan and Mercantile Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, ytc. fJOKN G, JEtEHTIiLL, In conjunction with the HIT ZBAIiAITO KOAir * MMU caiiiu Actsircir c©., mm. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSJING CLIPS. io Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF TNTFREST HARE & 00, ENGRA V E R S ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELECTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDO>, W.C.



PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Choss, Close to the Waltham Cross Station, 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, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, i Tree, Plant, Bulb, and Seed . Merchants AGENTS WANTED. , 11 7 ANTED Agent« for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early aa only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORITNG CO., Box 976 a F.O , Sydney, N.B V