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Business Fotice HENRY ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawiug near I beg to intimate that I have bouhgta very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly larue demand. Binding Twines! , Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi * denbly recommend to my Customers —■ MANILLA, HALF-AND-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popuk makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. "Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity ater in the seaton. Reapers & Hinders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices; properly put together I MACHINE EXTRAS. A LargeStoek of EXTRAS (McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience of Farmers. Oils! Oils! Just Landed—A large quantity of j Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolza, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Baw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS, Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine. A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents) CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VAEIETY. Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added tt my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH. CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, ETC,, ETC. ■pecially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT 01? The Finest Uelicaeiew from all parts of the woild. Also,—Some French and 3e man Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HJE NR V 7ASDH, EN R V Zi AND EX, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPORTER MJEKT FOR— Sttn Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Austtali&E Mutual Froviderit .Society



business Notices. ; Mount somers coal MINES. | T WILL NOT be held responsible; for Debfe' contracted on my behalf without I my written order. All Coal obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own feeing a sufficient discharge. ' 0. B. KNIGHT, ;M' f '.< PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ABHBURTON . FTuTaTTKT" 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, Yauity Fair, Old J udsre and Cameo. G.8.P., Y.V., and other Pipes. Sole Assent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. HERCULES xJAKIJVG POWDER IS THE BEST; * Those who hfa^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Oakes^ Scones, Pastry, &c, npRAN SPARE NT BLOCK TCK i_ MAKING MACHINERY ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCHAR OONPQRD, N.H, U.S.A Manufactubers op and Dealers all kinds ojp Dairy G^oodia SPECTALTTTY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails jf Directions are followed Sarei Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One ferial is sufficient, to convince you THE~~WALKER CORK EXTTUCTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and r< moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the lediment to remai" undisturbed in the oottle Designed t(n ohe use of hotels, rssta v ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms bo jobbers. M*aufacturc>d by the - ; . ■ THE WALKER TOOT. fIOHPA^fY aUI aU^ persons of either sex in their OM'n localities, at work for us. New busine3B. All meet with wonderful success- Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We !r";11 stare you. No space to explain hern| But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easily. The employment is ptu.. wj adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andihstructioMs mailed free. Nowis:the time —don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United "TT A N H OUT EN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Best and Goes Farthest. It is the Originai. All otherg are Imitation?. PHILADELPHIA, 1876, HAUTHAWA ST'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's.Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and sa&hels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be <f The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. -TOE MAKING, AND REFRIGERATION : On th« Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling I Establishments, and all Icemakinp &nl Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, . . As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, 4w for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s i Merapi, for making Ice and pre ■ serving Passengers' PxoyisioHS i)vy Air Refr.gerators on Lightfoot System XOOO Machines Ordered and Supplied? to the end of 1889. : The Linde British Refrigeration Company limited 1* Mt^n^ing Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT' ' FOOT, O.E,



i Business IS'otic-s i . ■.. ..„„„ -.-— — ■.■——.. ...■ - ...4—.-hi. ..!■!■■■.!-— .111.. ■■ I «'- 4 Zealandia. Boots. TTIHE Wonderful Reputation of these JL grand BOOTS is .i>till maintained, and to-day the demand from r i AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. I 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 ZEALANDIA. For real hard -wear and comfort they cannot bo excelled, and fch»y are made in so many different fittings that every kind of fooo can be accommodated. ' 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 Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Jflr J. Bisiiop, mmmm stor ASHBURTON Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOOK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE FOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit, the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands,' Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. »«■■ ■ ■ h. 1 ■ ■■—■ miii ■■ in — inn HIW«PW*^H^ FRANK DALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, FTORSE SHOER, General Black XIL smith, Wheelwright, &c./ REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind Post Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omotitude and despatch. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LußLOwis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to chooee from. Kf* Note the old address— TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON John O. Restelij, GRAIN & "WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PURCHASED OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsackfj, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. 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, -j£c, JOIIIY G, JBtESXEJLJL,, In conjunction with the WJEW ZKAIAVD lOAV A MX»- CAIIIIE ACUB2VCY° CO., I<<l. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOJL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSJING CLIPS/ Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF JNTF.REST' i ' AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF fiiilior Haretl IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors , ■ By usiNa The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtaing,blolrom all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and vfrolesale from the manufacterers. CuNNpGTQX & Co., £9C Gloucester Street, Christcliurch. 9 3J. /^\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference jto advertising and subscriptions should ! he addressed jtp THE MANAGER;:, literary contributions and e,<;tjers referring thereto-to THE EDITOR. . J



i Business Notices /? R. T, BOOTH'S \jf'f ; :-' Ooldeei sieiiHMlies. | r pHKOUGH the influence of friend? in a 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 FOR THE LIQUOR, - ; OPIUM, AND > TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND Alt, ■' I CRA. VlNGjfok ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKH). i^* NOTFOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, \ ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT WEIM HABITS ; With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nighte, THK LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE __ OF . The Nervousisy^nf a)id of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. h Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the dkink. Thonawndit lmv« be«n Cured. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic; A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NE?7RALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ~THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' 1 experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and compositioaof nearly every tonic preparation on the market—thai- in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to roe, ia 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 all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of b|opd, and general nervous disorders; ! M.MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDt No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and j R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, j A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTUKED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, ; WNEDIN, N,Z. Agencies in che Australian Colonies and Contingent ,of Europe. P. HAYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, oa per Bottle. Sold by all, Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai agintf Director ■ "'' ■• ! M. JE. Boiifiiin^top, BEGS to announce to the public of Ashburton j,nd surrounding districts THAT HE HAS COMMENCED" BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STRE T. The shop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with Mk. Geo. Bonnington, of Christchurch, trustß with careful attention to merit a share of patronage. * MVIVNIAU & Co.. LIMITED, breWSes i OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES JO BR OBTAINED IK HOTHEADS, BARRELS AND KILPERKIIfS, /nHRTSTCHXIRgH BREWERY AND OF ■ IMb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, ,■ .-. TfIfWALD ! RAILWAY HOT E L WHMLOW AGENTS WANTiJD. lITANTED Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE, Either sex and e^rn go.od income. Apply ear|y as I only a limited number ia required. \ NOVELTY IMPORTING CO.W , 80x876 GP.O, Sydney, N.S f>



Business jsotieeh. Tucker and Bean ri a v c fob sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND . ' I ■ ■ . BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. i OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. '■ s Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of :. , NEWCASTLE CO*L. i Tucker & Beaii, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS, j WAN TED KNOWN. : A T f HJE IiEQUESk 1 OF MANY OF MY CUSTOMERS, I HAVE ENGAGED A FIEST-CLASS BOOTMAKEK TO TAKE ORDERS AND REPAIK ALL BOOTS PURCHASED ON THE^PREMISES, AT |: EXTREMELY MODEBATE PRICES. AIDREW OUR. BOT FLY. rpHE WELL KNOWN PAGE'S A HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found .to be the best remedy for the Bofc Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin. TRE HORSE'S FRIEN D. PAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any 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 ForTinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. ; For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY. tW !; :,;'■■ ■■? I - t ; :./Iy 1 " Preserve xour XCyessigrlit And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef N. LAZARUS, OCUS.JST OPTICAN, - '''■'■ ; of. .: •' London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton,* 8. SALEE, i Watchmaker and Jeweller, ; i TTTHO has been thoroughly instructed in', * » this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses 1 fib required) fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. ~ —T^" ~-— ASKBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke will be conducted in future by I Mr 1.. JE. Prlcliard. 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 ifc will be the new proprietor 8 endeavor to make • "THE DISPENSARY" a well appointed establishment in every respept A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, — And at— JPickford X IIn<lril)« ASHBURTON FUENITUBE WAKEHOUSE mHERE is on view a very Choice arid 1 ' ' '■■..■! FUkMITURh Manfactured by the Firm and guaran teed to wear we|l. : ' ■■■..■. -W-w ... . .i. '; A Large Stonk oi Choice Patterns in Carpets^ Lmoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads,, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, ebc., etc., at the : ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANOREI) STREET, Opposite the Aroada



I Now Lan din g — 30,000 Feet Pieton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of KOOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of House and Carnage VARNISHES * 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOJ* OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING and PAPEBHANGING Department is under the supervision of Mr J. R. Chapmas, and all material used is of Genuine ualiiy. ; COAL. Wo have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can. depend : on getting deep'atch to their orders. BIEOH TIMBER AT $8 ffd PEB lOOft W. R. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS — ** aovntts Fr»p/^°yaHnißurancß Company. ; \\3tey Valley Coal Company I HVE?VKSI 1899-3. i John Orr and Co. i HAVE now in Stock a complete Assortment of every requisite for the Harvf Field. 55 McCORMIGK LATEST IMPROVED STEEL BINDERS. I§oo Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil 70 Cases Binding Wire 3 Cases Hay Forks 50 Cases Valvoline Oil 500 Dozen Knife Sections 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 Casks Bolts, Rivets, and Washers 50 Cases Castor Oil LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIC— 2 Cases Plated Teapots, Cruets Half Ton Red Lead Frames, Jam Spoons, Butter Half Ton Assorted Paints Dishes 5 Bales Wall Paper 2 Cases Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 Cask Files, and Rasps 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Cases Copper Rivets 2 Cases Locks and Hinges 1 Cask Preserving Pans 50 Drums B >>\] > 1 Oil , 2 Cases Holloware 2 Tons White Lead 5 Cases Handles GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF First-Clas* Goods 4T WHOLESALE PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO. Santa Claus is Coming 1. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~JONES SAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many things useful and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the above distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. . Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ■ ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Gruete, Tea Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura andTekoa, from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and ■ Co., Casselland Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and.others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. •' • I VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasingSpize' books, "in^order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. 91. Jones. f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRfSTChURCIf, ! , T^nSHES, to call the attention of persons in want of V 1 Monumental Work that he intends to sell the i .present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fci'^s, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf trade done'in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'H result in a sale. - William Stocks. SDODITDT IUTTTDD A V _y_ iiUJjUril IVLUnaAI>X|^ Watcb and Clock n!^^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, &c, EAST STREET. TT HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortmpnt of. high-class 1_ Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which,, with the large stock already on hand, enable? me So show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS, STERLING SILVER and E.l\ WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



Business Notices. ■"gTJesSOn" 'Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER OPTICIAN, &c. f EAST STREET, ASHBTTRTON. TX7ATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY 1 -. .OF Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. ' iS&, Pl«■•«*> note the, address— G. JESSON I PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN* Ac^ _ Ewt Street. Ashburton; LONOBEACH COACH. ( )N and after MONDAY, October 3, /■■ for the summer months, the Longbeach Cmm* will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. .....<■■• R. R: BROWNE, , Coachman* T H4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY X ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & KALiPOI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths and Boys, long end ' narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEAgQNi'S Wool, .. ; Which enables me to sell «t>■', LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R # Aleorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE PEOPLE'S "PHOTOGRAPHER Professor Robottom AET STUPIO,; MOORE STREET, Ashburton. - WAN TED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tlu convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock a BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town, j His own make—" which in 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 te Mr Salek, Watchmaker. "" .'•'. •'<•■ ■ r l-., v:(^ —- ASHBtRTON MACHINE WOBKB AND  ' ' .• .- •.' BE ASS POUNBRY, CAM ER O N BOJR E B T, Next the Poit Office. ' npHESE WORKSf|ithout doubt, con ■*■/' tain the most complete Engineering Plant iii 1 the County, therefore wb are able to execute all work eiitruslAd'to us with' ■ " '■ ■"■'; • '"'?'''■ ECONOMY, DESPATCHi^afitis. FA(3Tl^too«CustoW^;' f A TRIAL SOtICITEp: , Thos. fit Kllwortiu PROPRIBTOR.. ;;,;-o WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CUkE IS THE BEST. TT EALTH withfit Medicine,, Hum ■l-Ai. bug, or QBackeryJ The weak, depressed, rheumat**, p^nvlytip, norrous, and debilitated . may, quickly reeorer healthy strength,; tqney sfld tigor by using CuSNiNOTOH & Cq.'b Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Chrißtchorch Hospital and by »11 the leading medical practitioners and., medioal eleotvieians throughout the colony. Sufferer* should write for circular and fuU(|kart{cttla|B to CuiriOKOTpx & Co., Eleotriqianp7l9O t > loucesjer B«jreet, Chrißtoburoh, :..,.'« 60 L^Jpow TderH RELIIVE FEVERISH H£AT, PREKJiT rm, couvuLsiens, etc. Th« word. "JOHW STKEDKA* AM ngtMft on the Anrlmnl Hump VP**^^ j^j^ i Sold By KEMPTHORN^ FROSSER A CO. PUBLIC NOTICI!*, ryUE Office of the Ashbiirton 3 Publishing I Company, >Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. , for dinner hour in cbmpli«ace with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO.