TVTE ASHBtJRTON GtJABDIAN : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1893*

Printed and publiahed by the AshbwtOß ': Pnbliihing Company, at their retrittered printing offibe, Burnett 'fitott, Ath- ' FWOAy, Ftbrnrj 17, M*. . '



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PRO m"p T CASH BUYERS PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICKS. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. FULL SIZED CORNSACKS * TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT FATESi Rollitt & C<,., Canterbury Mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. f. black:, WATCHMAKEB & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISE S-B ULJOCKS ARCADK. rT>HE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of _L Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto looordsdtoMrA. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N,B.—All AGOOUKTSnot paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without farther notice JT. BLACK. S ROBERT MURRAY, JjL Watcb and Clock Nb£&K GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, *c, EAST STREET. THiVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class rwenty-one Day MARBLE OLOCKS, which, with the large etoak already on hand enable* me *« show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY ÜBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &a J A Beautiful Selection of DIAMONO and o°ther 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 &c .— "PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OOUtfTlvY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras* Street South, CHRISTChURCtf, lITISHES to call the attention of persons in want of VY Monumental Work that he inters to sell the present Lame Stock, consisting of Granit*, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Store Kerbins-s reduced io price; Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-cWs order. An early inspectioi invited- Beveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w«ll result in a sale. WiiiUffl Stocks ig



Vf E ABE-'LANDTNGh FX ALDEROROVE, 1000 BALfiS C O ft N.-S A C E S, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, ;V"TCTt 'HS A^tf PBEPABfin TO SUPPLY ' ' ' AT LOWEST OUBRENT RATKS FRIEDLAWDER BKOS Now Landing — 3O 000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES. ; 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5Q Caaes of CANTOR OIL. Tvirn<«f »T«a about to Bt/ILD or to 11E-T3ECORATE their houses should inspect P our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPEBHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mr J. K. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine ■-""• ' CO A*. V^e have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clientH can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIBCH TIMBER AT Ss 6(1 PER lOOft W. H. OolUns & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMJPO&TJSRS —V — *.<t'W*wr wr^iTti Boval Insurance Gomp&u-y, !



Business Notices. liiiEWKLi/rN Owes, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE * enCAM, AROADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON. Preserve xour Eye»iflrl»t, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef N. LAZARUS, OCUiJST^ OPTICAN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, 8. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (if required) fitted into frames made to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. TVRBSDEN piANO QOMPANY. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOEAOE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER SchooL of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162 ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. THESE 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. Thou. K. Kilworth, PROPRIETOR. PUBLIC MOTICJ3. J.T. Ford& Co. Have the pleasure to announce to their ILD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will recite 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 be 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. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT, ASHBURTON.



.f I'siness Notices. LONGBEACH COACH. /^\N and after MONDAY, «'clober 3, V ■ for the summer montns, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ccuchman. WHY NOT CUT A UASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LußU>wis 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 choose from g^° Note the old address— TANORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON Tucker and Bean FT AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINH FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AMD BUILDING MATERIALS ■; , of every description. PRODUCE. OAIS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, OOAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. THE ASKBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb C. M. Bbooke will be conducted j in future by I Mr li. E. Prlchard. ! 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 wi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect 11/ ANTED KNOWN 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 is 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. 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 evit the Ash burton climate, ; Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards,, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ches** of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DONT MISTAKES-HE ADDRESS.



I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING 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 rhat death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beveragec 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 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 & MANUFACTURES, ; w. 11. Rule, 1 g5 ASHBHBTON^ To Shcepowners, I" GIVE One Shilling Each for Five- Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also ljfl per pound for Clean Fat, or l|d for tallow. I Jtt. BROOKE, SHEEP DIP MANUFACTURER, , ASHBURIQN.



G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY or Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. lEfj^. Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c., East Street, Ashbiirton. j^— KIVoOTHIN^I LwJpQWDERs| RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVERT FITS, CORVULBIORB, ETC. tutlen durlns th* period of Teething. The wordi "JOHN STUBKAV, I . OhamUb Walwerth, eurr«y,» ! Art nvnti OB UttOattrnmmt Btam F qfieHf *oth P«W Sold By KEMPTHORNE, PHOSSER & 00.



Business - otices 1 CHRISTMAS, 1892. GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE SEAFON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, t 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.



Business None s AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Waved [N SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cu/toingtox & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHTNG MAOHINK PROPRIETORS, |'<HRE£HIN rG Machine Books on an '■■ improved principle punted on the shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASUBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street. /~\UR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be,addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR.



STtfDY HEALTH. pB S(JMMER~PORRKKIE, Kiln JJ Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR GAMP, OOTTAXm, FARM, AND STATION. 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 pure and contains no Alum- Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU



IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & 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. Alcorn, ASHBjrjRTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS'BUILDINGS.



BOT FLY. f|IHE WELL ~KNOWN PAGE'S A HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One application a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. TDAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi %ny kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound*. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell. Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSE7- CANTERBURY, JlB7 FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Vrledlander 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- ITriedlancler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred IN ARIES a few splendid singing birds left.



S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTCHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHUROK BREWERY AND Or Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET JJOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AHD RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



HENRY ZANDEB, HAS JUST LANDED AND HAS NOW ON SALE -150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valvoline, in 1 »nd 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 Cloths in endless variety Best English LcVlur Belting, all sizes Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed md Fencing Wire i' Standards, ready punched ' Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches ! General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland j Sugars China, India, and Ceylcn Teas Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies.



A complete assortment of the best Brands Olf WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND . CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER, ri ENfcRAL TiTERCHANT v AND DIRECT IMPORTER, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insuranco Company Oanton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Vrovidetjt Society New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford and Co.



JOHM G. IIESTEIiIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCI3AOT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & Ci» EMISSION AGENT &c. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEUKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. i ALWAYS "ON SALE— I Cornsacks, 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 Union Fire antt Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip, Sutherland's Manure, *#c. JOHN G, «EHXEJLJU In conjunction with the IBW EIILAIfD LOA9 * MMU CAIVIU A«1)BIOT GO., MM... JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ars prepared to - transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAUTB? ENSVJING ULfPS. ?o Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES 9|P TNTFRBST^



'* Business Noi-ice's. :' ■. ;}. STOVES. 1 TERRACOTTA! PORTABLE! \ ' FOR GOAL , Robertas Patent ■, ■ ■■& , (/MPROYED). i ■ I /"I REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four \JC Hours for about One Penny, with- , nut attention. Roberta's Patent -Port able l>rra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For GreeahooeM, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112. Victoria Street, Westminster. i PETTIFER-S HERBAL IWK, OB FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Rboistekkd. For Tapeworm and all kiodn of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prevents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases Iwo or three are required. In aivinsr ord'em Hfcat-R >h«t number, to



Business Notices j ZealaiMffa Boots. "PHE Wonderful Imputation of these J_ grand BOOTS is still maintained, md to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS I manufactured than any other make in the Colony ""~~ i 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 he accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand 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 md the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTH from Mr 3. Bishop, ZEAUIBU BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON



WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by usinfrCuNMNOTON&Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by »lithe leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians. 190 < loucester afreet, Christchurch. 9 60 R. T, BOOTH'S Goldeti Remedies. rpHROUGH 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 THB LIQUOR, OPICM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND AM. CRA VINGfob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAK 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 Biood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. I Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. > VlMsisamds fc«v« kc«a CsuredL 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, NEURALGIA, -AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being 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 this nature, ( have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in nil cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No.l, 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., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agenoies 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 medloine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director



HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOmEfOHERS, AND ELECTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESBEX ST., STBAND, LONDON W.C.



have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.B.C.V.S.L ' CRUDWBLI* \ - NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS. ' TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For .the Best Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Ac. ;"• PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vines. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and . Roadside Trees. " PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagerias, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Cross, ■ * Close to the Waltham Cross Station, Great Eastern Railway (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low as possible. Priced Catalogues f rue. Goods packed by experienced hands  tot all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Name, H>M, PAUL & SON, {■- Rose Growers by Appointment to Her , s Majesty the Queen, Tree, Plant, Bulb, ksu Seed Merchant* AGXNTS WANTED. IirANTED Agents fot a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either set and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ie required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 » F.O, Rvduey, N.S V»