frHE ASHBtJBtOtf QftAfiDlAft, SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 18S3.

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, at their regutert * printing ofioe, Burnett Street, Aah barton. SATURDAY, August 5, 1888



Business Notioes t Henry Zander.] Clpven.^CllfiXfirs, T HAVE IK STOCK AKD TO TAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, BED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ITC. And haying purchased whila the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex oeedingly oheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a positionto offer the Choicest Seeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Cloren Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK GROCERIES, TEAS AMD 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 SHEAI CHAFF, OAT 3, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR 9nn ¥ re Insurance Company, Canton M trine Insurance OompagX;-^-'— i Aastraiian Matu*j > EMy>«lait <Bocirty.



Notices. L'JJSOBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbcach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. "-" B. R. BROWNE, rjoachman. Thos, E. Kllwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates giren for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited.



THE ASHBURTON ARCADE "DAINTING A pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGING3 in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass tad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Fainting and Decorating given. A|l work executed promptly, with the very best materials ana workmen. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STBEET. ACTS LIO MAGIO, AND HAS "NEVER FAILED TO NBTANTLT RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism^ Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuti, Wounds, 4c. CUBES"^ORBES Of Son Shoulders and Backs, ggsg, Hwhi BPrIIBBT-eracked Heeli, " SpHnM, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Fanners it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without It, GUARANTEED THB BESV EMBROCATION IN TEE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX A CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chriuteaurch, Ashburton Agents: TOKW OCR & CO., ABHBUKTON DeUO Co. H. £. BOKKINOTON. 153 Country Agent* Wanted.



G. JBB>ON, (Late J. Quinn), PKACTtOAL WATCHMAKER AHD JEWFLLER, OPTICI/tf, Ac. f"TAS on hand a well selected stock •! VVATO lES, CLOCK I & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYL*h» WATCHES from £1 eich ; the «heapest and Lest in the tnarifet. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair, IgJJCCTROPLATISGand GILDING done *n the premises. Watches CLEANED tnd Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 61. J. Mcliolas, 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 on hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek'u, Watchmaker, East Street. —J U S T 0P E B BD 7— R LCMSDJEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND FKA OCULIST'S OPTICIAN, BEGS t« inform the inhabitants o Ashbuifon and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—X.L , being a thoroughly experienced (thirty yeara) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him •xecatinff all work efficiently, quickly, Unfa?VERY LOWCHARGES NOTE CAREFULLY.-No need o ■end »our Watches, etc. to Chnsfcchurch for R^ir. Any and .11 kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden js a guarantee of relibleWorkmanship. SiTISFACTICN A CKRTAINTY. Sole importei of the fw»erf -PAUSODOKQPTiG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from ft liUJISDEN R. L. has just roturned from London, where ha has made a special study of Optics under one of the bebt oculists and has with him a snperior stock <f Spectacle to suit all defects of vision, Sight* accurately tested by latest optica/



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL, MRS RANGER 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 Room* Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOUR a. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. s}l



Zealandia Root*. THE Wtnderfui 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 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 mado in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should bny this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any othr.r make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Bcors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. I The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J- Bishop, ZEALAKDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTC j



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W« ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C ommence S on THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCOM & CO. EAST STBEET.



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_ w»-e&eirfir mount; Season 1893. \T7 E are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that VY compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOB SALE,- BKST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRASS. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHKH3 DREUSED RYEGRA.SS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES 1 SUPERPHOSPHATE 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 have the per ' centage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FBIEDLANDER BROS



JUST LANDED » SHIPMENT Of PAP KRHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS trom the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, w.th our already Large Stock, will enaWa'[us to g!r» Customers a very varied range c patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS O|LS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. - HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS _v— Wo are offering SPEOIAI BARGAINS IN LAHPS.Iand iro request intemJlng Puchaß«rs to lvßpec^ John Orr & Co., .IARDWARB.AND PROVISION MEROHAKTa |



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, | TJAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to fire inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroi? and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS II J|L ROBERT MURRAY. <g> \S& ay£ ntyJ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER Ejp3fT§ N}§A^r WATCHES,* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATOHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and ■ kept in Hunting and CryaU Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture,



—AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Seams, for 13s 6d. SADDLE TWEED SUITS. Raised Seams, CASH PRICE 3Ps6d COLONIAL KNIT SOCKS, Double Heele.Jfor Is MEN'S TWEED OA PS, all Size?, for 9d MEK'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2s 6d MEN'S RfcVEKSIBLE^TII S, ALL^COLORS, for^ls TANGRED STREET.



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be th« Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s id, 2a 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. i gents for New Zealand—J. RATTBAY & SON, DUNEDIN.



WE HAVE JUST LANDED, EX "EANGITI 6 Balea PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kecs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, t 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SORIM. 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, etc., etc YV. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS Anffwro wniiJllo^ 1 Insurance Company, AGENTS FOA*(Grey Valley Goal Cowoany.



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, OOLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles; at the Bame time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him, will be finished in a style not to be.Bwpassed. 7J129



fell PHEJNS BROS., Market House. /.\ BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS to the fact that they have just landed from Oamavu, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and as there is ev«ry pros pect of a scarcity wo wouM advise customers to make FiARLY PURCHASES. We are also Sole Agents for Ashburton for MKfcK'S, OAMARU KILN DRIKD OATMEAL, the very best Meal in the Market, being absolutely pure and frea frcm pollard, which is very conspicuous ia many brands now sold. ALL ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDKD TO WITH PUNCTUALITY AND SUPPLIED AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICKS. Stephens Bros., ____ Market House, THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DKAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TX7R 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 IOJd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted le.thor Shirtings, 6§d to 10M. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES | CRETONNES 4*d, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &o. t &o. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. Z PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RBDUCED^N PRIOB. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old •Town Hall, East Street



UNPARALLELED CHE A P BAL E. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —OCMMENOING— Saturday, June 24. — i-.y — sAstounding*s Astounding* Bargains.



DISSOLUTION £F_PAETNERSHIP FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MOKTH AT T, H. Undeill and Oo.^s, I,ate Plckford A Undrlll, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tanored Street, AahbnrtaD. rw% *w TT 0 n^. BEG to thank thair Ftienda and General Public fo 1 . H. U• OC VjO* their past rapport, and hope, by careful attention to Bus" 8 , to merit a SHARE of atdlTOTuS ESTEEIrfB) PATRONAOB. All work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. II UtfDRILL A Co., TAICRSD STREET, W 4 Next Building Society's Mew Office. SOUTH CANTERBURY LABOUR EXCHANGE, EEOISTKY o*™* THE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. WTVUFFIBLD, bees to inform Employers of Labour, and the Public generally • D that the above office ia now open, and being in daily communication with SOUTH CANTERBURY LABOUR EXCHANGE. REGISTRY OmOK FOB^RVA^^I) ENQtnRY OFHOB ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



THE *EW ZE.i AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. ARRANGEMENTS can be made with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates: ~- Second Saloon ••• *•*} .£ Intermediate .. *}° "■ Third Class ... ••• »• *13 Ufl For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Lwrrro, Ashburton *nd Rakaia. Mewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. arcade Chambers. (Dances not attended.) 421



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Fruit Trees. HAVING DECIDED to give np NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of tht best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to ALSO,- A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d v BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR* and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET.