THE ASHBURTON GUABDIM, SATURDAY, JULY 1. 1893.

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Stephens Bros., I Market House, [ WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. S THE TIGER BLEND is a mixture of the very finest quality of India andt Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery paugen Chinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand placed in the market, and we claim for thorn the premier position for Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2a, 2s 4d, and 2a Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON"— fetephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. Agents for Ww Zealand-J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDTN. 4 1 ~ M a Fk^tTTT o v s c. LAMPS7 O)~LAMPS. ALL NEW AND FASHIONABLE. JUST receivd Lamp Fittings, and Lamp wicka. We invite intending purchasers to give ua a call. . "'■ "' HONEY.-""' HONEY. This Season's extracted and Virgin Honey retailed in any quantity to suit pur chasers. , > N.B.— Allgooda sold at the bottom legitimate prices, aad delivered to all parts of the' Town and Suburbs and Railway Station. Country orders attended to. Town Customers waited upon if requested. - ' BTEPHB^S" BROS. ' ' NIBBLES! NIBBLES! NIBBLES! LADIES SKIRTS ... 2a 6d ■ ' LADIES' FUR LINED CLOAKS ... ... 15s Od , LADIES'FUR MUFFS ... 3s 6d HEAVY DIAGONAL DRESS ... ' ... 7s 6cV * OREWDSON'S CALICO 2s lid FLANNELLETTES ... 3s Cd TABLE DAMASK. ... Is *2d SLATE SILESIA ... 2s lid UNION SHIRTING ... B£d ■..MITCHELL' and TUBNEI'L



tA CARD]. MRS A. ' O. ~cL AJB!TX>&&, TEACHER OF ! PIANOFORTE <fc ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLIOATTON. JOB PRINTIHGT POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms, Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, Irs vitation Cards, Order Bkcks, Threshing Machine Bonks, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds^ THE uHHunii nmm «o LIMITED, ""f" Having « supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable raten GREAT SALE AT R.ALCOWS, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ■■ —-■'■ " ■ i * DOUBLE BLANKETS __ from 8s 9d to 12a 6d ' io* ■■•■-. — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d from 16s 9d to 22s 3d THEiE ARE THE BEST VALUB T2.YER , OFFERED IN NEW 'ZEALAND. ..MEN'S -tin BOYS'COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, ' SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, , LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES, j I EVEBYTHING REDUCED ; ' FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. I



ITXCEJUSIUR SHOEING FORGE | JjJ AND 00A0H EAOTORY Jofin Pa^et, Jnnr., PROPRIETOR, Shoeing promptly and effeciently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. KIN GS BURY'S PATENT SELF EAISEB T7IOR raising land lever of three-furrow and other Plougns. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, S 205 Chtistchurcb and Aahburtnn. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE AND THE liAHGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office whicl declares a . Bonus KTery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by h?s Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per con . BONUSES CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceed ing FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONF, Year, IS9I, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 424 per cent on the premiums received during the yea/. - IK^URE YOUR LIFE J . \ IN THE j. A>M. P. SOCIETY j TAnd Secure a j BONUS ETSRY IEAR. Policies in Force ... * ... 109,333 Sum Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,447 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9£ PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. } EDWARD W. LOWE, | llesident Secretary. j Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. ""■""ageots wanted.. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976 U.F.O, Sydney, fI.S Y> *



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & OO'S. STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C omm«c E8 on THURSDAY, 11th INST. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MOST BE SOLD. ■ - ". 0 ' ' ■ ■ ■ ,: S W. ALCOM & CO. j EAST STREET. Mourning Department WJ. COLLIER Specialty. \T7E ARE PREPARED SL'J SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER- FLO TIB . AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES> AND TO TAKE THISIR WHFiAT 'Firsts^or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MAiBKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. rTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WEEAT, OATS, BAELEY, AND EYEGRASS [IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, t!7E AYE.FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHKAT. SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MAOHINI DRESSED IF DESIKED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. :'FBiEDLANDEB BBQB JD ST LANDED * SHIPMENT OF PAPiiRHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, Loxidon, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable.'£us to give Customers a very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO— PAINTS OILS COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMP^ TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS —v- — . We are offering SPF.CIAL'BARGAINS IN LAMPS, and we request) intending Purchasers to lrspeC;) John Or & Co., IARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS,



WALKKK'S BOT FJLY KEjVEDJJ -'& WARRANTED TO OORTC ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS. IF GIVEN » IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he hasßot" or not, given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Gray's road, Amberley, in all stnges of transformation, I hecame September 6, 1892. much alarmed about jhe rest of my stock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly 1 used your Bot Fly Remejhks on one Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, and had every syrop gave them to one tha<; was very bar 1, and torn ut dying, and in three days she was as I bad lost a splendid young horse, I completely cured, and is doing'well. I sot very anxious, as the otomach presented believe it is the praper thing, and 'if one mass' of bots in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the Bofc Flj. you that the. one I drenched according to Davih Bkowm. your instructions got quite better, and is now at his work again. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the same in Mr Walker,—Sir, —1 wish to add my time, as lam satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects of your and greatly improve the condition of the Bot-fly Remedies. I had a valuable horse. Send ma some of your Bot Fly horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would —Yours ve*y respeciifuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- Killinchy, September" 14, 1892. trils, and could scarce walk. I got your Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Remedies have the most beneficial results. The second, proved a complete success with my horse, day after getting the last drench he began He had been very bad for some tima ; the to pass bots in handfuls, some of which coat dry, a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and got scarce able to walk. I passing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all is now as fat as butter, hearty and well, the symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies. lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, as you directed, with the following re- and. I will coiivince them that your reme sulta :—The horse, after gettilng the late, dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse should rolling and groaning with pain, in the have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. Ctae this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H. Lovell which I never saw before coming from a — horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which lam cerain were the bots burst- J Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the fleets of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of your effects of the'cough. After this oc»»ed, 'Bottlt ''Bißßopm..- -.'! n « .nf jpv best the|horse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartyjand well, the eye lifeless anda bad colour, and got You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. * Anxious to finish so that farmers might know there is a ploughing a paddock I did nob want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feec, or do any more. We had to fly n summer, —And oblige, hajp him into the stable. I gave him Robert Molorkaw. your Remedies, and the treatment you —— prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and Is now at his work, To Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had I Sir, —Having lost three good horses, and not given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W Anderson & J. Heseltine, Saddle ANUFACTURER—ROBERT W ALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston 4 William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill j Tarpaulins, 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 Nets, Horse Covers fall qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to ___ 25x60. Watches! Watches!! Watches!! CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! - JX\ ROBERT MURRAY, JJT fit P^n.MURRAT]££%M - PRACTICAL ' i^^'V^Ol^ W#^ SHn Uz RTOI%# HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER fenpwH N^g|g^r WATCHES* CLOCKS, . JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. A N UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, XX including latest and mosb approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aflected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery, • * All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture. ■m"EHAVE JUST LANDED, EX "EaNGITIB 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LE^D. 23 Cases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLPSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES', GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVFS and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tpflgariro, 132 Cases SHEET GLASS 2 Cases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oases Diamond RoHed PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc "W. «H Collins & Go.,' MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. *n. c wv« ffn » f Royal Insurance Company, AGiSiNTS FOil\G«y Valley Coal Company. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DEAPERS, 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 4a 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, 6Jd to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 2?s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4|d, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. • SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A>plendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. ASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED IN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old eTown Hall, East Street



Business Notices LONGBEACH COACH. if \N and after>4loKDAY, A pt \] 3, ! * ' for the winter raonthu, the Longbeach Coach will start fxoh» Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. T?. BROWNE, Hoftchma*. T. GRAINGEE, WATCHMAKER, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton, ANNOUNCES that he has Commenced , the Business of I WATCH AND CLOCK EEPAIEIXG, At the above address, and in soliciting patronage would intimate that he h;<» had twenty-five years' practical experience in I some of the best shops in England, and can guarantee satisfaction with al) work entrusted to him. ' 5§227 WANTED KNOWN THAI J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP j IN EAST STREET, __.£orjblia convenience of Customers. He has now cot a well selected Stock BUOTSAJMD SHOES, Which he 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 1 executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker, Titos, E. Kilworth, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MCLAREN'S j CELEBRATED TRACTION ,| ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of ; Mechanical Works. . j Correspondence Invited. G. Je.sson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T*"TTAS on hand & well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed io»-— twelve months 4« w» Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths ... ••• 2s 6d Brooch pins ficted 3d Spectacles to suit all sigWs from Is per pair. Note thr Address: Watcimak'er and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. 3HERS RAIVOER T>EGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS; BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms.. Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. , iU w ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLT RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism^ Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. CUKEsIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpUnta, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cute, &c. To Farmers it ia invaluable. No Household can afford to.be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. -Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John okb & Co., Ashbubtow Druo Co. H. E. BOHNIKOTOIC. 150 Country Agents Wanted. t. 1



Business Nonces. ! . THE ASHBUJRTON ARCADE J>AINTING A pAPERHANOINO ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Hm In Stock a Choice Selection of PAFERHANGINGS in New Designs , BOR%?|S,J c>ADOs7 AND CEIUNG PAPERS in Gnat Variety. A large stock ot glass tad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Deooratlng given. All work executed promptly, with tht very best materials »na workmen. John/wilson, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. STUDY HEALTH. TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JO Dried Whole Meal is reoommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, U, and 261b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM. AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc., made with this Pewder are Whole some and Digestive, and will not Soar, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merohants and Storekeeper* in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co.* TIMARU. OLEAYIF3 : J^EW OAADStfA , aitd A.8.0. COMMERCIAL QUIDS, AKD 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 tawno/ 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 Ipveroargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff Trades Direc tory, Watermen's fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegi*phio Guide, Mail Timetables, Unlo* M- Company's full timeU&leand fares. ■-. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Snhsodptlon, Is. Posted, Is 6dV ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co, CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. > S. MANNING and GO., LIMITED. BKEWERS OF TBB . % FAVORITE GHRISTOHUROH SPARKUKQ PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BK OBTAIRID IH HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND : KILDERKINS, it . OHBISTOHUBOH BREWERY aho or Mb Hi ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, ▲*» BAILWAY* HOTEL, vYIWSLOW. Zealandla Boot* f mHE Wonderful Reputation of Am X Grand BOOTH is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVBR. ' There are more 3EALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other, make In the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of -; the excellent wear of these Boota that they guarantee every pair branded ZBA i For real hud wear and oomforl they,; oannpt be exoelled, and they are mad* 4m $ so many different fittings that every Uni' of foot can be aooommodated. i Householders should bay this brand lor | themselves and their children. : , ;^ Once buy a Zealandla Boot and J«t"' will never but any other make. :■'■ ; ;; The Boys' and^GWa' DepesMlaoh Sohool Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular wantMp* £ The Ashburton and surrounding dbtrt " v can now obtain thaw , ii* FINE BOOTS y;-;!j nan * . :-'^Hi Mr J. BUhop, ZEALABTDIA BOOT »TOBI ■- ■^■':'| ASHBURWL. ■ -.****«