INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, February 6, With reference to the Armstrong case, the Education Board state the rule observed for many years past is that until the lad uassed the fourth standard or attained his fourteenth year every thing else must give way to education. The registers of the Auckland Industrial School have been sent for, and will be examined to ascertain if they bear out the statement of the boy that he only attended school about once a month. The Porirua Aaylum is approaching completion, and will be ready for patients' occupation in about two months. The building is designed for some two hundred patients. The investigation recently made by the Land Department, into alleged breaches of the Land Act in Taranaki land district, resulted in information being obtained which led to proceedings being taken to punish the offenders. There are numer ous casen, involving in*ny individuals, and the charges include ilummyism, making false declarations, conspiracy to evade the Act, and perjury. The penalties range from forfeiture of land to forfeiture and heavy penalties, and to penalties of £500 and loner tdrms of imprisonment in canes which will be brought under the criminal Jaw as well as under the penal chuses of the Act. In every case it is individuals and not members of the AsbOsiati.:»n who Hie involved. Mr O'Hara Smith, of the Lands Aidit Depaitment, is at >ew Plymouth instituting proceedings. The Government stace farm will shortly be inaugurated in a 1500-acre block, some miles beyond Feilding. The anivals in New Ze*l*nd during January were 3418 persons, and ' the departures 1513—leaving a gain to the colo/iy of 1900. The same month last year the arrivals exceeded the departure* by 673. The man J&cobsen, referred to in n. Melbourne cable as disappearing from Pahfatua district, formerly woiked at bush falling as a mate of the man Smith, alias Aldridge, arrested -in Melbourne. Jacobsen disappeared unaccountably two years ago, and so far as known has not since been heard of. Aldridge is now alleged to have disposed of some clothes which had belonged to Jacobsen. The Government steamer Stella will shortly be submitted to auction. A young woman, giving her name as Mrs Friend, died at the house of a mid wife in Cuba Street to-day' The woman bad been confined of triples—one born alive on Friday nighc,- and two born dead last nighii. When medical aid was sought the woman was lying in bed pulseless, blanched, unconscious, ami dying. The doctor concluded there hid been severe hemorrhage. An inquest will probably be held. Deceased was about thirty or forty' years of age.

CORRESPONDENCE.

.*. (We do not hold ourselves responsible for he opinions expiessed by our Correspondents.)

SWIMMING BATHS AT CHERTSEY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —Some of us school boys agreed yesforday that I was to write and ask you to be kind enough to allow us to reach the Domain Board and public by means ot your paper which most people here get. A large number of schools now have baths, and it is thought by some people here that one could be constructed in the Chertsey Domain for veiy little cosfc. A friend of mins who knows something ; about sucli matters s;tys that £15 would I be quite sufficient, if the use of water from the water race were allowed. I hope our School Committee and the Domain Board will do something ; for we boys ii» the country have no means of learning to &wim. It is rather late in the season; but better late than never. School Boy. Chertsey, February 7.

SPORTING.

THE ASHBURTON STAKES, 1893.

The following have made the second payment for the Ashburton Stakes., to b« run at the Autumn Meeting of the Ash burton Racing Club:— The Ashbtjrton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake. For two and three-year-olds ; weight-for age, with penalties and allowances. Five furlongs, Mr RandeU's b f Persuasion, by Apre mont—Flattery, 2yrs Mr S. Brown's be Warrington, by Gorton—Mountain Lily, 3yrs. MrS. Brown's b c Errington, by Gor ton—Mountain Lily, 2yrs Mr S. Alexander's eh c Rosehill, by Liverpool— Roseda'e, 3yrs Mr S. Alexander's eh f, by Stonyhurst —Flatter, 2yrs MrW. Russell schcToken.bySbGeorge —Charm, 2yra. Mr J. McKellar's br f, by irtillery— Bribery, 2yrs. Mr C. Stratford's b f, by Johnny Faulk ner—Novice, 2yrs. Mr G. Murray-Aynsi-ya f, byßavens craig— Luna, 3yrs. Mr E. Gates' bg, by The Wmrd—Ala baculia,3yrs. Mr B. Allen's br c Saracen, by St George—Fair Nell, 3yrs Mr Grigg'B b c Rawbiti, by King Cole— Awatea, 3yrs. Mr D. O'Brien'e br cTaranna, by Tasman Waterwitch, 2yrs.

Hampstead Town Board.

The ordinary meeting of thd Hamp stead Town Board was held on Monday evening. Present — Messrs Andrews, Tanker, Macpherson, Rickman, and Orr. An apology from Mr Crooks, the Chair man, was received for absence en account of ill-health, and Mr Andrews was elected to preside. The County Council wrote stating their willingness to allow the Board £30 on account of expenditure on the Great South road. The Council also stated that they did not see their way to increase the slaughter-house license fees. The Rev. A. M. Beattie wrote regard ing gerse on South street, which had caught fire and burned his fences. He asked the Board to clear the gorse. The Board decided to see that the owners on the other side of the road clear then' gorse, and also that Mr Beattie clear his own. , , Payment of £5 10s lOd accrued thirds on reserve 1261 was advised by the Ra ceiver of Land Revenue. Resolved that the Works Committee inspect the reserve with a view to further improvement, and also report on the state of the South road, and inquire as to the letting of certain reserves. The Committee's re port on street naming was approved, and the Clerk was instructed to place the names on the map. The Ranger was instructed to take steps to enforce registration ot dogs after February 28. This was all the business of importance.

COMMERCIAL,

(per press association; Lokj^n, February 5. Tallow, medium mutton 29s 6d ; beef, 28s. The English wheat market is declining and weak, the Continental dull, and the American unchanged. The total quantity of wool catalogued up to date is 134,600 bales, of which 125,800 were sold. At to-day's sale there was a good attendance of buyers and competition was brisk. Victorian combings brought 9jd and lamb 10£ d. For other sorts prices were unchanged.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

I [PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.J

I ln<tll«n »-Mill in m nilllnnl Room.

Auckland, February 7. In the billiard room of the Cnrltoii Club Hofel, Newmarket., last nisjht, a young man named John Q 'ig'ey was seized with a fit, in which he expired. He, whs a single man and had lately been niling.

Workmen* l.l»n».

A claim, has been made against the Newton Borough Council, under the Contractors' and Workmen's Lien Act, for wages due to three men engaged on an earthwork contract let by fche Council. The contractor states the men are n I fourteen days in arrears with wages. The matter was referred to the Legal Com mittee.

The Queensland Floods.

APPALLING DEVASTATION.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Sydney, Feoruary 6. Reports from Toowoouiba state the water is receding in Ipswich, though it is still at a high level. It is be lieved twenty-two lives have been lest, but nothing definite can be ascertained till the floods subside. The Governor, who is residing at Toowoomba, has left on a pilot engine to try to reach Ipswicb. Communication between Toowoomba and Brisbane is still interrupted. It is reported that a family named Gellick numbering seven has been drowned. By means ot another line communi cation has been opened with Rock hampton, and hundreds of people are homeless at Bundaberg, and are shelter ing in churches and public buildings. There is appalling devastation in Maryborough. Tt is reported that a bridge collapsed, drowning thirty per sons, but the report lacks confirmation The town is in darkness, the gasworks being submerged, and hundreds of houses have been washed away. Granville is inundated. The schooner Marchioness of Lome drifted three miles, and Captain Suges was washed overboard and drowned. Some of the leading business premises are complete wrecks, and Howard Smith's wharf and Walker's shipyards have been washed away. A man named Bell was drowned in 1 Gympie. The main street is thirty feet under water. No further details have been received, but news from Brisbane is expected by the steamer reaching Sydney to-morrow. Receive.! February 7, 11 50 a.m.) Sydney, February 7. All northern rivers are in flood, and much damage has been done to the maize crop at the Clarence, while at the Tweed nearly all the early maize has been ruined. RocKHAMPTON, February 7. Eleven miles of railway have been , been washed away but no loss of life . is reported. At Toowoombathe flood is steadily ! decreasing*? At Ipswich there are i terrible scenes of desolation, and the J streets are in a frightful mess, emitting ! a horrible stench. The Governor has ] reached Ipswich, but is unable to get i to Brisbane. A fund for relief of the sufferers has been started. Passengers by the Sydney train have been camped at Redbank since Friday, and provisions are despatched to them by boat. A man named Heenan and his sister have been carried away in a boat at Goolwa, and it is feared they have perished. The Gellick family are safe. Thorehole mine at Blackstone, and Lindsay mine at Bundama, have collapsed. The water has reached the top of the Catholic Church in Gooliva, and houses are floating about in all directions. It is surmised that the whole country between Woolsfcon and Brisbane is one sheet of water. I

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

MSB, FKESh ASSOCIATION.

NEW CALEDONIA.

(Received February 7,11.15 a.m.)

Paris, February 6. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day a debate took place on the French Colonies. The Under-Secretary for the Colonial department favored a re vision of the laws of New Caledonia, as the presence of criminals prevented emigrants from proceeding there.

THE HAWAIIAN CRISIS.

Washikgtok, February 6, A despatch received from Hawaii states that Great Britain has recognised the Provisional Government, "The New York Herald" says eighty members of the House of Rep resentatives are in favor of annexing Hawaii, and forty-six are opposed, while seventy-seven have not yet an nounced their opinion, Twenty Senators desire annexation, thirty-five prefer a protectorate, and twenty-five have not declared their views.

EGYPT.

Caiko, February 6. The Khedive met with an en thusiastic reception on his tour up the Nile. .■■;..■■■"-■■ Caloutta, February 6. The seventh Bengal Dragoons have been ordered to prepare to proceed tc Egypt.

A DEAD HEAT.

The Cirencester electiun has Ljeen declared void cm the ground, of. equality of votes.

OBITUARY.

Lonlon, February b Lord Hrabourne.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 7, 11.50 a.m.) POLITICAL. Sydney, February 7. It is asserted that twenty members .of the Labor Party have agreed to support the Government in passing non-party measures. The Premier stated in the House that he would decline to take notice of any further motion of want of con fidence, and if the Opposition persisted in obstruction he would apply the cloture.

TSE ASfIBURTON Gt/ARPIAft • fttTEgDAY, FfiBBTTABY ?, 1893.



The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringeiicy. pOtfISTESS 2s. AHK YOUH OROCBUS »' I; • ■'



I MR T. BULLOCK. onTccount~of the mortgagees 00/ i( \ PKIOK wantedforTS. 549, ZJ(£Q:VJ- containing QUARTER ACRE, centrally situated in Cox street, i on which is erected a DWELLING HOUSE of six roon.s wiih bay window and vci uidah, gas laid on and other 'im provemeiits. Conveniently situated, beiiig near the Railway Station and Post Office. Most exceptionally easy terms. <Of\f\ ACRES. Alford Forest. R.S's .20246 and 20420, on account of the executors of the late J. H. Ross.— Not having disposed of this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK.



His Worship the Mayor was the presid ingjustice at the Police Court this morning. He dismissed a drunkard with a caution. This is the fiftieth caae of drunkeness since New Year's Day—truly a •' wet ' harvest. A cable message rece.Tdd through the Press Association a few days ago stated that Lord Ousiow hud "wiitten to the Zoo logical Society, suggesting that they should extend their collection by 'he addition of specimt-ns of new Zealand birds." This telegram appears in a different shape in Sydney papers, where Lord Onslow i.i represented as writing to.the Zoological Society, urging them "to take action to secure the adoption of measures to extend the preservation of New Zealad birds from extenction." Harvesting operations at Longbeach this season have been of their usual magnitude. Fifty reapers and binders have been at w »rk almost continuously ; about, fifty drays and teams belonging to the estate, besides as many others as could be hired; and up wards of four hundred men were engaged in actual harvest work. Cutting will be finished to:iitorrow,. and the usual expedi tion is being observed in threshing and stecking. As a whole the crops are good. . The following is the, handicaps for the Swimming Club's 220 yards senior race to morrow, at 6 p.m.—G. A. M. Buckley scr., T. Grubb 3sec, R. Upton ssec, H. E. Cartis lOsec, T. Pauling lOsec, E. E. Clowes 12sec, WV Bums 14sec, G. Culverhouse 16sec, F. Henry 24sec, P, Cookson 28sec, F. Cook son 30sec, The junior race has lapsed. J



Business Notices [a card.] MISS SOLOMON, of Dunedin, ex perienced Teacher of Music, Voice Production, and Singing, will give lessons at Ahhburton in the above. Late 1 pupil of Professors Scherek and Latimer, Mesdatnes Woolridge and Pickering. For particulars, appl) to Mr H. Zander or Mr H. M. Jones. 2§32 A CARD MRH A. O. CLAKIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE <fc ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON'APPLICATION.



lilißWfililiYM: iIWBW, TEACHER OF . PIIKOrOBTX *. OR^AJ, ■ AROADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING A<ND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. ""PHE Monthly and ocher payments will ■■*■ be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DaY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1893. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. ■■.-'■. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. V EVV GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE ■-L" SEAfON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow- Wdre, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. NE^ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Sfiktfc^gSkm npHE Company's" Mag- I nificent Steamships will be despatched from Lyttelton as under:— MIOWERA on FEBRUARY 11, for Port Chalmers, Bluff, Milford Sound, (weather, &c, permitting), Mel bourne, Sydney; thence Auckland, Wellington and Lyttelton. The above vessels are the swiftest- and finest steamships running between New Zealand and Australian Ports,: and each has a capacity of 5000 tons. Passengers and cargo at reduced rates. For further information apply to HENRY ZAJSDER, Agent for Ash barton. "TVRESDEN "piANO #i()MPANY.



Hampton's B>URNITURE V\r AREHOUSJE» TANCRED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOR . Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulatorf Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tire 3 Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS. EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS.— 2J35 CHE IP.



I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends', 1 have ccuimencad Business of FILTER-MAKING IS WILLIAM. AND TANCRED 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 ihat death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage:3 made from or cooked in it. THE ACME .FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plaihs water races and tank wa(er. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or *h" Limestone Block. The latter is used u.i 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 & MANUFACTURER,



W. H. Rule, 1 65 ASHBUPTON. TO THRESHING MACHINIb] PROPRIETORS. mHREBHING Machine Books on an JL improved principle printed on the shortest notice at MAit Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street, F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot 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 Diva S Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is, '



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. _____ . 1J62 PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to their, OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well aa to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will j . REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander,



STUDY HEALTH. XpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln P 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, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesomo and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. ' Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson & Co., TIMARU /^\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to TJIE MANAGER; literary contributions and eUers referriag thereto-to THE EDITOR



who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. FORD will bo given to all Stock, etc.. committed to their care 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 in Town or Country. J. T. FQRJ) & CO., LAKII, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Cliristchurch. HENRY ZANDER, '. MERCHANT, AStfByRTfON, 8 3



Business Notices Tucker and Bean p_l AY E FOP SA. L ALL KLNDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOI LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE, OAfS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing— Splendid Shir.nenb of NEWCASTLE COAL.



Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. FRANK UALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN "ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUT ROAD,;behind i»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omutitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING*! SPECIALTY.



A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Tear's Gift, —-And at— Plekford X Unclrilf'«i ASHBURx\)N FURNITURE WAREHOUSE FTIHERE is on view a very Choice and J. Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Laic;e Sto^k ol Choioe Patterns in Cirpcts, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Clu»irs, etc., etc., ab the ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANOREI) STREET, Opposite the Arcivl^



To SlieepownerSt I" GIVE One Shilling Each for Five- Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also lid per pound for Clean Fat, or l£d for tallow: €. M. BROOKE, SHEE? DIP MANUFACTURER, ASHBURTON,



MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. T WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All CoU obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. " ' ■ C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



Zealandla Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these J_ 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



Preserve icur Kyesfgrht, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of M. LAZARUS, OCUMST OPTIOAN, 1 of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, TX7 HO has been thoroughly instructed in * * this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses fit required) fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and contort HENkY ZAHDEB, HAS JUST LANCED ANl> HAS NOW ON SALE-



150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valv»Hne, in 1 Mid 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 5 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and cloth J\ in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizM 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 Ceybn 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 LAKGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER, pENERAL TkTERCHANT AND DIBE^r IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— I Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marino Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provident■Pocie ty New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford mid Cu.



The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. i Householders should buy this Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy 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 Ash burton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fino BOOTS from ITCr J. Bishop, fIUON! SOOT STORE, ASHBURTON



BEECH AM'S PILLS "TjpOlt Liuous and Nervous Disorder*, such as Wipd mid Pain in tfc» Stomach. Sick i JJ Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling offer meals, Dizz?n> hs and Dj ow-ti ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appeute, Short net" uf Bre.th, C .»m. v ... noss, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, aiui all Nervous nud Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minute*--. Thin is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box nf these Pilla, and they will be acknowledgtd to be •• WORTH A GUINKA A BOX." BEECHAIi'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rombud of health the whole phybical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all c!a«se« cf society, and one of the besr guaiitnutea to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecliaro'a Pills have the Lirg«t»t Sale of any Patent Modicine in the world. Full directions with each box. - Prkpared only by THOMAS KEKCHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all. Druggists in the Colonies.



WILLIAM. -SPARUOW, - "(Late of (he firrr of S)»anow and Betryman), Tailor and Outfitter, 1 AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have^neve- been heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself FEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. JOTK THE ADDRE3S : rsS* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.?s ano H. C. Segers. KALI STREET, ASHBURTON 8 20



CARD, JHi&s Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTK AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. TT7E' HAVE now on view at our Stores by for the Largest and Basfc Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ash burton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade.



Our Stock of 11N, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a full line of these Goods.. In addition to -our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPttRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards. 4LSO.-PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARfiTISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers iequisites.



WJS can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &o. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINK, COLZA, OLI7E, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, ktc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sized Perforated ZJNC, from i-32nd to 1-inch. . JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE k PROVISION' -JPCBANTS.



.fi>sines» Notices. !! Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, | HAVELOCK STREET, i next Court House and opposite Bafinc Square. TO X HAVE NOW ON MEW a Urn J* T and Select Assortment of FURNI. TURK, specially made to suit the Ash burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call •ni»« our stodk of Couches, Chairs. Tables, Sidehouds. Ciheflbaitta, We*. 855 ft Stefiv&Jte!*" *?# Bouse. HOLD REQUISITE* o» A£b KINDS. «/*"?**» Mp**l niI(MH made to ORDER. • WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DO2TT MISTAKE^HE ADDRESS. — — THE ASH6URTONDISPEHSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr 0. M. Bioon will be conducted in future by iff r I* JB. Prlchard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and ai.y article not held wjfi be immediately procured and kept in stoc!; afterwards. A coirect copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be inon—is 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 1 "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect, FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Hurry Frlecllander T3EGS to announce to' his numerous MJ patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aarargi, a large & well assorted ) STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the woll-known Whitebait. Metal Devon's, and the popular . v Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooka, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and liatkets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TKNNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Hurry Frfedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS . _ EMPORIUM, FISHTfNG TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ash burton For Sale, Vurebred r\NARIES a few splendid singing birds left. It. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. ' PHROUGH the inflttetjee of friends in 1- America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in jobtainiug, andi&ow hold in lawful possession THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURS EVER DISCOVERED LIQUOR, -'." OPIUM, . '> ■ " ■ AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DEffTROYg THE . :-.■ • APPETITE ■'. ■>, * * AND AIL CRAv*INGk» ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS* "■"■ AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. ET NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATe'dRINEERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN VOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous. System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1.1 Cures the Disease by . Removing thej """*■ Cause, and along with it all desire to ■ return win drink.. v Tfc«*ie»4« *•>• ■«•■ Osneel. For yon there is Hope, Help and Health i THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 4 Brain, Nerve, ani 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 oeing familiar with the formula vnd 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, ( have no doubt that it will act prbmpUr And effectually in all cases of exhaustion- from whatever cause* for neural«U, poverty of blood, and, general nervous disorders. .^ M. MARSHALL, , Dunedin, NX R. T. BOOTH'S GOrDRN REMEDY For the Liqiior, Opium, and Tobaooo Habits and .. - R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY . No. 2, - . A Brain, and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANtnrAOJVUD BY R. T. BOOTH AND COi, UMITIED, Burton's.Studio Buildings,' ' VUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in che Australian Colq|tiei and Continent of Kurope. P. H\YMANACO., Wholedsle Agent* for N.Z. Price, 6a per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Stotekispwi , Will be supplied through the pott by retail medicine vendors. r * R. T, BOOTH, ! * Maiagiof DirMtot ¥ ...