T«JS ASHfitTRfON GtJAfIbIAJN : fti^OMUiT, FEBfctJARt tl, 1893

Printed and published by the Ashbnrtoa Publishing Company, at thaur reriitered printing offioe, Burnett Street, A* UTOZDAY, Mxutriuim. ;., T ; .



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PRO MPT CASH BUYERSJ OF | PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICifiS. I Wo are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHbURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. FULL SIZED CORNBACKS k TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT PATES Uollitt & Gu, Canterbury Mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



KUAPOI HOUSE. THE ONLY CARPET SHOWROOM IN THE COUNTY NOW FULLY STOCKED WITH LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, AND MATS, ALL MAKES. t > WE HAVE JIWT COMPLETED AN IMMENSE PUHOHASE OF LEADING LINES IN DRrSSSES, CALICOES, EMBROIDERIES, LINOLEUMS, <frd., &C. INCLUDING AW Enormou* Stock of Olotcs Which we have determined to Clear, MITCHELL and TURNER.



W. H. OOLLrKH'B CI-EARING S\ L E STILL GOING ON IN TEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OP NW ZEALAND. / About 15 dozen Qentaj New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually Jh. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Bales 6.1, usually Is. A lot of Children's pretty and faihionahle Silk flats and Bcmnets La bd, Is lid 2s 6d, wonderful value, usually 4s, 5s 6.1, 6$ 6d. New Ladie» Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18s bd. As "THE CORNER will bo ready for occupation early in February, we must clear out a lot of- Goods before returning to it. To do this we are offerin some wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery. LADIES SHOULD OALL AND SEE.



Great Cheap Sale —OP SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NOW ON. . r»^^^ ssa VERY GRPAT Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W. ALCORN & CO., BAST STREET.



PETTIFERS HERBAL TONIC, OR FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine pravents; and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have foiled. 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. investors and Sole Proprietors, Stephen Petti fer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L CRUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBTJRY, WINS.



STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Roberts s Patent (IMPROVED). /""I REENHOUSES Heated tweuty-fuur ijT Hours for about One Penoy, wit li out attention. Roberta's Patent Port sble Terra-Cotta Stoves for Oo*l give. pure and ample heat with common c<a', or coal and coks. For Greenhouses, B^d roomfl, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent. THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westmiaster.



F* BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISE S—B ULJOCKS ARCADE. ] XHK Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of I Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmaker* to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto worded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. i Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. tf.B.—All ACCOUMTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR witbour further notice F. BIACK> GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER OANVASE& jCANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. I TpARMERS I GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK BEFORE. YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



W E ARE LA N DIN gT FX ALDEBGROVE, 1000 BALES C O X N S A "0 X 8,« FULLpIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST CUItRENT RATKS.



FBIEDLAISTDER BROS. \£/ William Stocks. MONUMENTAL MASON, K%^ 40^ Madras Street South, jTa' CHRISTChURCff, JBi"hiiii,mi.im TI7ISHES to call the attention of persons* in want of MHJBMw Monumental Work that he intends to sell the BfflPpH present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd HS^HH other Stone Monuments, at considerably Tleduced Prices. Bifrai^W ron ences» *^so Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in HHmKq price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in firat-claes order. An early inspectioi j^KiSimSKfk invited Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason jfl^^s^^™L able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. iflH^S|R Williak Stocks.



Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, fOO Gallons of House and Caniage 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 PAINTING ani PAPERHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mr J. K. Chapmar, and all material used is of Genuine COJLI 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 TIMBER AT §s 6d PER lOOft. wl H. Colons & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS} ■—V — • : Aavwro iwm/ I*^ Insur»nce Company. AGBNTS Foß\Grey Valley Coal Company



M ROBERT MURRAY* Watcli and Clock n|^x 1 MAKiDtu GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee, EAST STREET. EHAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand enabln? me to show a Variety of Elegant DesijmK UNEQUALLED IN OANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMrTTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMONO and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND OOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents 1 &c. PBOMFr ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTKY ORDEIS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



Business Notices 1 Tucker and Bean I I AYE FOB SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE, OAfS», BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Zealandla Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these Jl grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There anymore ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony



LiuSilieS > ISOiICKb. LONGBEACH COACH. »N and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer inontnn, the Longue»ch Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman < WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. I I EALTH without Medicine, Hum IJL bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytio, nervous, Mid deoilitatfld may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used intheChrihtchurcii, Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Ouvhikoto* & Co., Electricians. 190 loucester btaset, Christchurch. 9 60 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either eez and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 076 « F.O , flydcey, N.B V>



The Manufacturers are so confident of the exoellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every paw branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH; 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 Brae 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 fine BOOTS from Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANCIA BOOT STORE, AS HBUR TON CHBISTMASy 1892.



TV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE ll 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. TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. Paul's nurseries, waltham cross, For the Best Roaet.



PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, , For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vine*. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azalea*, Lapagerias, <fee.



PAUL'S NURSERIES, ' Waltiiam Cross, 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, Tube, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACOONIBT NSW 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. -rag* G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, | OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBFRTON. TX7ATCHES, CLOCKS,*JEWELLERY Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. (3U Please note the address — G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c , East Street, Ashhurton.



S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTCHDRCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES, TO BE OBTAINED IX HdGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OF Me H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLYN, & KAUPOI TWEED SUIT«, Men s, Youths p.M Boys', long and narrow, and aiioi t and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WUOL, Which enables me to sell at ' LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R # Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. /"\UR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference! to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and efiters nvferrtag thereto—to THE EDITOR



Preserve iout JByeaifrlit, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef ». LAZARUS, OCUriST OPTICAN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALBK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, YITHO 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 comfort.



J- PSiiiess Noli-;., s. ' Davis Bios, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STRFET, next Court House ai>d opposite Baring Square. \\l E HAVE NOW ON VIEW a T*rge T T and Select Assortment of FU KM I TURE, specially made to er^. the Aeh burion climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our ptock of Couches, Chain*. Tables, Sidelwards, Cheffoniers, VV»»»h stands, Ohes 1* of Drawere and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES op ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DONT MISTAKEirHE ADDRESS.



THE ASHBURTONDISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Bbookk will be conducted in future by Mr X. E. Frlcbard. The present stock 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 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 DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect



*I JE. fftoitfiiiifefop, R^L* o.*" 1500"06 to the P°Mc rt -M-J Ashbui 'on >»nd surrounding districU THAT HE HAS COMMEKOBD BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DBUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STREET. elSmV'l'l! I* 8 l>6en coo^niently and in Sv«y fc *ad «»'«Pletely appointed MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve yews experience with Mr Geo. Bokningtoh, of Christchurch, trusts with cartful attention to merit a share of patronage. WANTED KNOWN 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 be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which in 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. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS? \.\THEN you can get a good fit, good \ v workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lv plow is capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cust for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to chootie from. gST Note the old address— TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous 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. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, PISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieeb, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred p INARIES a few splendid singing birds left.



R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. '"THROUGH the influence of friends in L America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THB SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOB THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HABITS. IT aBSOLOTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA VlNGjtob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATeTdRINKERS, 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 OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. | THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1.1 Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to thb drink. «*•■••■*• h«v« !«•■ Cfemtd. For yon there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No, %. j K. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A oertain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA. i AND POVERTY OP THB ! BLOOD.



WILLIAM AND TANCRKD 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 that death in its iriost appalling forms lurks in impure water or beveragee 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 throuph 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 medicra man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sat.ita.ry point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognise! by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 1 65 ASHBT7RTON. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. mHRfcSHING Machine Books on an I improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mvi Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street,'



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. " rriHESE WORKS, without doubt, eon -*■ tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to as with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS* FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. Ittllwortli, PROPRIETOR. ,: I PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. i Tlwwort. -JOHN STEED*AH, Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER A 00. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors by wane The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Siore keepers, etc, and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cuhnijjoton & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 931 I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING



BEAD THIS : I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing ohemist, and Hoeing familiar with the formula »nd 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 thin nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all eases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralipa, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. r, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits: and : R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABE MANUFACTURED BY 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 Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor*. R. T. BOOTH, Mai agin? Director