THR ASHBURTON OUABBIAJN : TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1898

Printed aqd published by the Aahburtoft Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Buruett Street, Ark burton. TUESDAY, April 4, IW|,



TRADF /^jbt MARK. STOP! STOP! I JJ AND READ 111 WE HAVE NOW UNPACKED OUR STOCK OF NEW GUNS FORTHfS SEASON'S SHOOTING,— Consisting of Single and Double Barrel Breech Loaders; also Hammprless Guns, of the noted Martini Henry Pattern. AS FOR FINISH, STYLE AND QUALITY, WE CAN RECOMMEND THEM. Our price is from £1 to £7 103, and ifjonce in the hands of a sportsman, will be found in every respect equal, if not superior, to many gans sold at three times the price. So those anxious to procure a gun which will give them thorough satis faction, ire invite their inspection. All kinds of Ammunition and Sportmen's Requisites in Stock. Stephens Bros, Market House. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TJAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; xarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches). Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PRO MPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORF,, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. *ULL SIZED CORN3ACKS k TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Eollitt & 0r,., Canterbury Wills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTO&. TXT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS EOLLEK FLOUIi AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WHBAT (Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE, FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND KYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. -TYTE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OR OATS For Salo on Farmers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may dnpend upon their interests beintf well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest rates current, . LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our handa for ship ment, free of Commission and Interest. FBI ED LAN" DER .BROS 1 William Stocks, ■ MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, II7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want**of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited- Several ne% lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. WIIiIiWIT'STOCKfI Now Land in g— 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage 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. R. Chafmas, and all material used is of Genuine con. 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. BIBCaTIMBEB AT Sa 6(1 PER lOOft. W. H. CollTus & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS lawwiKi vnn /Royal Insurance Company, AGH.NTS Foß\Grey Valley Coal Cowmny



Business Notices. " LOJSGUEkOki COACiu 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, — Coachman» Tucker and Bean n aye for sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description, PRODUCE, OATS, BRA.N, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL Tucker & Bean, GOAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Guns, Guns, Guns. JUST LANDED. FEOM £2 TO £20 EACH. SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL, BREECH AND MUZZLE LOADING, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PRICES, BY THE BEST MAKERS AND GUARANTEED NEW STOCK. Cartridge* Snof, Powder, AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. j WE ARE SHOWING NEW STOCKS of Stove Register Grates, Fenders, Payerhangings, Electro-Plated Ware Tools, Oils, Colours, Ploughshares, etc. LAMPS AND LANTERNS for the Winter just opening. JOHN ORR & CO. IRONMONGERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS. John O. Bestel.l,, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &o. CASH PURCHASER, OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpaeks, Twine, Super phosphates, TVsarl-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 Shoep Dip Sutherland's Manure, use, JOHN Gr, fUBHXJBJLJL, In conjunction with the HEir ZEAI.AXD lOAI A HUB CAJEBVKX.K ,I«KSCY CO., lid. JOHN R BLAKD, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Laud $nd Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm an A Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOJL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSUING ULIPS. -fo Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF 7NTFREST



Business Notices STUDY HEALTH. TTIOR SUMMER PORRIDGkI Kiln JD Dried Whole Meai is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGL, FARM, IND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, (Jakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powdtrbeing absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU OLEAVE'3 T^-EW rjTEALAND OftADStfAW AND A.8.0. OOMMEROUL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance in 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 fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout New 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 Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s.s. Company's full timetable and fares. I Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLKAVE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. 161 R. T BOOTH'S €iolden Remedies. fTIHROUGH the influence of friends in JL 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, OPII7M, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL / OR A VlNGjfok ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATITimiNKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS . With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OP The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire o return to the drink. Thousands hare been Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. \. 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 end composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in ray opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to we, is the best J haye ever seen. From my long experience of artiples of thja nature, I haye no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all 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. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits: and X T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY Np. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABE MANUFAOTURjEIp £V R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in che Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HO-MAN&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 vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai agiiig QirectQ? soothing! lvj powders i K%y' RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FlfS, COMVU^IONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the e«ktßti> tution during: the period of Teething:. The words "JOHN STEED MAN. CShemiat, Walworth, 3urroy,» Are «ngWT#4 S»> t/je Qtfirnrnent Stamp itfixe-J tg 4<tch Ectckft Sold By KEMPTHOiOT, PROSSF.R & CO.



FiTsiness Notices FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Anrangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED frTOCK 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 Frledlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred r iNARIES a few splendid singing birds left. THE ABHBURTON DISPENSARY THE "Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke will be conducted in future by Mr li. JE. Prlebard. The present efcock 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 1 a well appointed establishment in every respect » F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW 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 Diva s Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. CHRISTMAS, 1892. TV- EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE SEAT-ON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF I Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow- I ware, Brushware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET* H. M. CAESON. I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTEK-MAKING N 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 that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage? 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 front the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H- Rule, ASHBHRTON S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BBEWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTpfID^CJI SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. 'j?0 W OBTAINED IU HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT „' ■' CHRTSTCHT7RCH BREWERY 4ND OF { Mr H. ZANDER, A|HBURTON. QN DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, Aip RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



C / \Uli Uhenta and Headers are reminded | that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters roferriag thereto—to THE EDITOR . . . CAR] £ — ■ Hi*H Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTK AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Waved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunnihgton & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 IH*tE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLll; & KAUPOI 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, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "To THRESHING MACHINK PROPRIETORS. rpHRIiSHIPG Machine Books on an 1. improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street, ASHBUBTON Ail ADB X>AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials »nd workmen, JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3§Bo_ | 11/ AN T EJ) KNOWN \V THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tha convenience of Customers. He has now gob a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he 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. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts,, Wounds, <fee. CUKES~HORBES Off Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinta, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sorp Teats. DOQS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it, GUARANTEEiD THE BEST EMBRQCATION JN THE WORLD, Manufacturers s 8, COX & 00., • 423 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative : A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Ojbr «te Co., Ashbukton Drug Co. H. E. Bomnington. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & 00, ENGRAVERS QK WOOD, PHOTO-EPGHERS, AJT» ELBOTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agrbultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STMHD, LONDON W.O



xsusiness Notices. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. REALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, itrength, tone, .and vigor by using Cunmngton <fc Co.'s Direct Acting Medical JoiJs, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtos & Co.. Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 0 5 I \O NOT WEAR BADLY FfTTED SPECTACLE a Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight by buying Spectacles you "think will do,' but make certain and have your eyes properly tested, each one separately, by N. Lazarui* and Co.'s patented system of sight-testing. Correct lenses for different sight for each eye it required, fitted to frames adjusted to fit the face, ensuring comfort and correct vision. N, Lazarus and Co., Oculist-Opticians, Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, 8- SAL.EX. WATCHMAKER k JEWELLER. G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, t JEWELLERY OF Every description, , Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. ££. Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &0., East Street, Ashburton. JJRE&DEN piANO QOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOEACE A. GATES, AGENT AND f MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162 I^WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. JBonnington, QHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREE T, next Court House and oppose Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to sv*t the Ash* burton 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 REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. Zealandia Boots. TTTFi Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTvS is still maintained, and to-day th.c demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFI? IS GREATER THAN EVER, 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 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 Boors and the Paragon (Patent) aye wonderful; they are regular warriors, The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDTA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. STOVES. i TERRA COTTA! j PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). G"3K2^Stt-sr THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. PETTIFER'S HERBAL TOKfC OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Rtottittto. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. mHIS Invaluable Medicine prevents X and cures the worst.cases of the One Dose will prevent Disease j in bad cases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTOKS AND SOLE PROPBIBTOKS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.8.C.7.5.L : ORUDWELL, NBAK 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, *c. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CR6SS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vines. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURBERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagwias, 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 free. Goods packed by experienced hands for all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Namt> WM. PAUL & SO#> I Rpae Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Tree, Flaut, Bulb, and Sup Merchant*! —^_ * — AGENTS WANTED. 1 \\T ANTED Agent* for a GOOD \ V SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 d P.O , Sydney, N.S V