The Distance Traversed.

Thorn's a young man in Detroit who, while of superior intelligence, is as awkward as a cow, and though he loves to dance he never yet has learned how to do so gracefully and not walk over the girl's feet. At a ball one evening during the ball season he was talking to a young woman after a waltz. "Do you know," he said, "that a person traverses about three-quarters of a mile in the course of an average waltz f" The girl wasn't in a very good humor. "Well," she responded with some signifi cance, not to say asperity, "I should have put it at a little more than that; say three quarters of a mile and two feet."—Detroit Free Press.

A Very Well Posted Man

—Harper's Baear.

The Orchestra Stopped.

' The poetic looking man with long haft, and the woman with pale blue eyes were especially Interested in the love passages of the play. They sighed deeply and ex changed soulful glances every time the heroine and her best fellow had any trouble. Worldly people In the immediate vicin ity were convinced that the man with long hair and the woman with pale blue eyes were recently married. The curtain descended upon a thrilling scene wherein several pairs of devoted hearts, rudely held apart by dire and dis tressing necessity, were severally reunited. "R-r-r-rum-tr-tat-tat." The leader of the orchestra had waved His baton and the drum was responding with vigor. The man with the long hair and the woman with the pale blue eyes * were conversing earnestly, with ineffable tenderness they gased into each other's faces. ' Worldly-people in the vicinity fel* sure the man and the woman were Speaking in violent terms of endearment '.'Roottl-ti-toot-too-root" The trombone had suddenly discovered clear sailing ahead and was snorting bois terously. •'Tant-a-ra-ra-rum." The cornet had started late, but was making a notable spurt The long hatred man leaned closer to the blue eyed woman. Worldly people In the "vicinity were fully assured that he was talking very loud, and hoped in their hearts the orchestra would stop without warning. _ .. ,^_ -. "Tat" — "Root" "Tant" The leader had thrown both arms fran tically into the air. The drum, the trom bone nnd the cornet knew what it meant. Clamor was instantly succeeded by silence. The worldly people held their breaths. "I tell you cockroaches cantyl—— The man with long hair paused, lowered i his voice and proceeded with his conversa* tion. Only the worldly people were disap pointed.—Detroit Tribune.

He Consoled the Widow.

An aged colored woman named Amanda Sykes, who owned a house and some cash, lort her husband, and the Bey. Whang doodle Baxter went to the window in order to connote her. He said: "Hit's mighty tuff dat you loses yer husband, Mandy, but you must try and b'nr up under hit. You has sustained a hfuby lose, but you must brace up wid de consolashuns of lidgeon. You knows dar am one who sticks closer dan a brudder. Kp am a berry present help in time ob trubble. He will never leab yer nor for tuke ytr." "Dats a fac', parson," replied A»mguffaT drying her eyes. "He calledUe^rteeme lar ni^ht and staid eberasif Jiong, an he am . gvrinter take me oujj^CKlin in a buggy ter nTtin'vn'- ■ — -~"~ r~^ "What's yer talkin about, you fool nig gftlif" "1 'se talkin 'bout Parson Aminidab Bled* so, tie cullud pasture ob de new Temple ob Si on; be has been payin me 'tenshuns eber teuce de obsquious."—Texas Sittings.

How He Saved Himself.

"Talking about the battle of Gettys burg," bo said dreamily, "I had a narrow escape from being killed at that point." "Tell us about it," suggested half a dozen voices. "Ob, there's nothing to tell," said the Btraugcr modestly. "It was through no bravery of mine that I escaped. I have nhvayß been in the thick of the fight if nny fight was going on where I was, and there is only one way of accounting for my . not being hurt upon that occasion." "And that?" Everybody leaned for ward to hear his reply. "I wasn't there."—Detroit Free Press.

"M. A."

According to a New Zealand paper the " H<.v. lluj,h Price Hughes, M. A., never fails to have these initials written after his prune; but sometimes, in places where issuers of arts are rare, the cabalistic let tors fail to make their proper impression. A rifacrm in an out-of-the-way township r^u to hia congregation the written notice o» ...r, iiu^liea' impending visit thus: "The pulpit of this church will be occu pied on Sunday next by the Rev. Hugh Price Hujflies' ma." He added the gallant reflection, "And we have no doubt the old lady will give us a very telling discourse."

Two Points of View.

Mr. Longcourt— Ah, that it might be ever summer! What a joy ia such a night - tin this! How calm, how peaceful, how full of more than earthly bliss, how-*— Siiwi Impaeiente—Yes, pa likes it better too. Mr. LongcotJvfc—Has he then attffttd at ■tjTiiMl to the beauties of nature, the har - inoiiy of — ?,"iss Impaciente—l don't know about - th;;t,' but he cays the gas bills are lots emaller.—Detroit Tribune.

Realistic.

Witlierby—l got ahead of my wife the Other day. She had some money saved up to buy me some underwear, but (puff) I headed her off and (puff) persuaded her to buy these (puff) cigars instead. Quite an idea, eh? Yon Blumer~Yes. lean (puff) almost taste the wool in them -—Truth.

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Business JNotioes LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash' ' burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, rSoachmani J. HTlcliolas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock Always 00 hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED, J. NICHOLAS* BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek'a, Watchmaker, East Street. Titos, E. Kllwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburtos. TOOAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOB MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. G. Jess on, (Late J. Qninn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I~TAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 4a 6d Mainsprings fitted Cbest quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for' twelvemonths Isßd Brooch pins fitted 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per Note the Address: Gr JTEBSOI Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Rtreet, Ashburton. ALBERT TEMPERANOH ffIRS RANGER "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET^ And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for thelf patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors* Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Room, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURtJ. MRS RANGEP will oontfame to oaten for banquets, balls, weddings, andpertlM. Cutlery on hire* Ifl VM^^ AsT^B^^aA^ksVßifls^Br ACTS LIO MAGIO, AND HAS "nEVEB FAILED w> NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR OURI MANKIND of Rheumatism, Soiatioa, Lambago, : Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, Ac cubes"horsbs Of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splint*, Outs, Mange, fto. COWS Of Uloerated Udders, and Son Teafr. DOGS of Mann, Outs, Ac. To Farmers it b invaluable, i No Household oan afford to be without It. GUARANTEED THE BEST I EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX 6 CO., 422 Bourke Street), Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chriatahnrch. | Ashburtoa Agents: John Obb A Co., Ashbuktov Dsuo Oo«' H. E. Bomrnrarow. 1 60 Country Agenti Wanted. EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGI COACH FAOTORY John Pairet, JoDr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeclently performed. Coaoh Painting and Repairs a spedalty, Note the Address ~ BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office.



THE HALT, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS TTTE are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from 10$ d per yard. FLANNELS_ FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6£d to 10|d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment. 4s 6d to '/7s 6d. DREbSBb CRETONNES 4sd, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quihs, Bed Ticking Toweling, <fee, Ac. „„,„„,„ CLOTHING Men's Suits from 25a. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid HBsoitment of Shirts and Underclo'hing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED IN PRICK. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Dock and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sires), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iro» ---and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x Si to 25160. Watches! Watches*!! Wstcheft ! CLOCKS! CLOCKS I! Jik ROBERT MURRAY. Jj> v 5^ HWS™ 1%W1 %W HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER yW'W \s^j^pr watches,* clocks, y*t*gs' JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS ofaU descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NONIIA(J»SIgISA 3grgr^4TCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Mag*etism, or Swifrltfflriniig^^yjjsry^ All ENGINEERS »nd ELECTRICIANS should wewf-ffiSmj- - — THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, STEPHENS BEOS., Market House. BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS to the fact that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and as there is evnry pros pect of a scarcity we would advise customers to make EARLY PURCHASES. We are also Sole Agents forAshburton for Bf EEK'S, OAMARU KILN DRIED OATMEAL, the very best Meal in the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous in many brands now sold. ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY AND SUPPLIED AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. Stephens Bros., Market House, STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HQUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas m Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 63. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY A SON, DUNEDIN. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24 — i-y — Astounding Bargains.



COMPULSORY SALE OF S W- ALCORI^ & CO f3. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C™™™™ THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCORN & CO. EAST STBEET. mourning: Department *■"""**■"■ ' . GRJISS AID CLOVER iEEDI. Season 1893. WE are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOB SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRASS. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. , WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE j GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the* Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates will h<tve the per centage of Phosphates soluble in wafer branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIEDLANDER BKOS JUST LANDED ASHIPM E N T OF PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable>|?os to give Customers'* very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS OILS COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. wwl-wri« — o » HAND LAMPS | HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BEACKET LAMPS —v — We are offering SPECIAL'BARGAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Purchasers to Irspec], John Orr & Co., HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Piisiness Notices. Henry Zander. i Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE TN STOCK AND TO LAND My "erwoi.'s '"'upj/iy of WHITE CLOVER, OOWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, HTC, ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Weeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced ■v ■-'•■" •■■ i THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES.^TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE [In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT V , AND >^ -AGENT FOR -Bnn Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society, NOTICE. Q. H.lJyrant BEGS to announce to his Customers ( aud the Public generally, of Ash burton and District, that he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of ihe support so liberally accorded him in the past to his successor H. p. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor in the past. Only the best material and ingredeints will be used in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc, Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at | easonable Rates. 7§5 — JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, ' PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbuiton arid surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPEOIAL.-R.L , being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need to send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SITISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from V IjUMSDEV-. R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision, Sights accurately tested by latest optica 1 nstruments. __ . Mcwellyn Owen* PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. * (Dmioh mt attended,) 421



Notice?. IT IS THK BEST, SO ||KTllgS£^SsSS>lvlrel Sold ty all Grocers and Storekeepers in Ash burton District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. THE ASHBUBTON AKCADE ¥>AINTING & T>APERHANGING ESTABLTPHMENT. J0 K% W"l LS 0 N (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice {Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of ((la'snd picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given, j; ■. AH wprk executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. OLEAYE'i TW'BW rfEALAND OJtADSHA A.8.0. OGMMbROtAL GUIDE, AlfD TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical »r- j rangement of all places of importance in j the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fara and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings 3anks, and hotels throughout. JSew Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Duuedin and Invercargll) to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mai) 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^. S.JAHHmand CO., f^ LIMITED. BBJJWEBS Of THE ; FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, ' AT OHRISTOHtTROH BREWERY AND 07 Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTONi — » ,". ON DRAUGHT AT I THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, ' THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD] AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. Zealandia Boot*. 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 co confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. 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. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children, Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but 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 distrJ can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Illshop, ZEALAWDIA BOOT STORE A3HBURTIV



KINGSBURY'S PATENT SELF RAISER TJV)R raising land leter of three-farrow and other Plonchs. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, SOS Chrjgtchurcb and Ash bur ton ______ TOWN ~~ g£CTION 3t"W^ X\Jn— loso, J-acre, corner ofWalkor and Peter streets west. Capital sitefor a cottage ; easy terms. SACRF.S FOR SALE.—An Orchard well stocked with fiuib trees, great variety; conveniently situated at the e»rner vt Cambridge and Wellington fctreets, Hampstead. To be sold as a whole or in two or three allotments as may be desired, on exceptionally easy ■' ctms. T. BULLOCK. TINWALD.—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South ; Boad and Railway, capital site for ootUge. ; Apply to T. BUfcLOCK