TH« ASHfttTKfOff GtTAllDiA* : gA#TJftOAf, MARCft Is, 1891$.

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William Patching. BAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— TenlH—ChUco, Duck and Drill; .tarpaulins. Dray and Rick Covers .(all sizes/, Oilakin 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 Neta, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents »nd Marquees oh hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. WHEAT. WHEAT. WE AR E PRO MP T CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICiSS. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ULL SIZED CORNSACKS * TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Jtollitt & Ou, Canterbury Mills, OFFICES AND, STORES, WEST STREET* ASHBURTO*. WE ABE LANDING. EX ALUBRGBOVE, 1000 BALES O O X N .8 A 0 X S, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PBEPARfID TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST OUKRBNT RA.TKS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. TTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY, AND KYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. "T¥TE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OB OATS For Sato on Farmers' Account consigned to our London Houne, and Clients may dnpend upon their interests hem? well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer verF lowest CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands !or ship tnentf free of Commission and Interest. Now Land in g — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of BOOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VAKNISHES 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOK OIL. PKRSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPEBHANUING Department i trader the supervision of Mk J. R. Chapmas, and all material used is of Genuine ■**-- CO A 1. We have made special arrangements for auppling per truck, to any station during the ooming threshing season, and our clients can depend ! on getting despatch to their orders. BIRCH TIMBER A 1 Sa 6d PER lOOft W. H. Collins & . Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —V — AOh.NTB FOK| Qfey v »Uey Coal Gorooany Great Cheap Sale —OF— BUMMER DRAPEBY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NO^ OK. IN Conseauence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GRFAI REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W. ALCOKN" & CO., BASTSTEEET. THE PROPRIETORS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HLVR much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arrangement through the Agency of IH£S»R» HTEPIIK** lIROM IMLAJKKfcirr HOUsJE, for the introduction into the Ashburtoa District of those now universally fnvored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS ate a skilful combination of the Choicest Teas o China, India and Ceylon. I THE TIGER BRANDS are the first Blends introduced into the colony contain w« a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylona with thz rich strong ladians. I Retailed at 2s, 2a 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, jind half chests. Every sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial against her pTHmpleß maybe obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. V J. RATTRAY <fc SON, Dunedin, «r Wholesale Agent?.



-tfi'siness Notices STUDY HEALTH. "TPOa SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln S? Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, eic. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powdtr being absolutely pure and contains no Alum Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS 4«uierson & Co., TIMARU THE COMING DRINK." KOLA NUT^CHAMPAGNE. *yHE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" •*• says :—" This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholio tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel sure, supply the want so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drink. - It is manufactured from the now celebrated Wast African Kola Nut, whose remarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused the attention of the medical faculty." Non-Intoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant Numerous physiological experiments have lately been made with the Extract of Kola, both in Germany and France, and it was found that under its influence men were enabled to perform feats in moun taineering and marching of unusual kind, without food and without fatigue.—Ex tract from "Daily News," April 10, " Standard " and " Pall Mall Gazette, 1 April 12. CM QDfMIfC Ashburton, hay . 111. DnUulVt, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz; quarts 7s per doz. including bottles. Returned empties, 6d per doz pints. Is per doz quarts allowed, Kola Nut Labels on only; not other wise. To be obtained from all Stoerkeepers a d Refreshment Rooms. R. T. BOOTH'S dJolden Remedies. rPHROUGH the influence of friends in X America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possessionl THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURB EVER DISCOVERED FOR TUB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. it absolgtelFdestroys the APPETITE AND ALL ORa VINGfob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &t NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging oJ che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF 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 to return to the drink. Th«M«MMI« han !»«•■ Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. i 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 and 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 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 GOLDFjN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and K. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABB MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITRD, Burton's Studio Bjgildinge, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in che Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 6s per 3cjjt!|j9. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aginsr Director ipj POWDER SI pfeW** Jtflf '*JIiMMMNHM(JIMHiHHBHi N/ RELIEVE FEVEIttII'IIMTf PREVENT FITS, CONVULBIONB, ETO. Prmmmrwm a healthy state of the consti tution during the period of Teethings The word. "JOHH ST£,SDMAN, Chemist, Walwerth, Surrey," j Ait entTHl*<i on the Gortrnmml Sttmyitfi'cl to each Facket I Sou> By JOTPTBOItNE, PROSSEI* & CO.



Business Notices. i Tucker and Bean TT AY E Fu R 8i LE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAfS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE CO4L. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. Guns, Guns, Guns. JUST LANDED. FROM £2 TO £20 EACH. SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL, BREECH AND MUZZLF, LOADING, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PKICKS, BY THE BEST MAKERS AND GUARANTEED NEW STOCK. Cartridges snot, Powder, AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. WE ARE SHOWING NEW STOCKS of Stove Register Grates, Fenders, Paverhanginga, Electro-Plated Ware, Tools, Oils, Colours, Ploughshares, etc. LAMPS AND LANTERNS for the Winter jusfc opening. JOHN ORR & GO. IRONMONGERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS." John €3. Rebtoix, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, to. CASH PURCHASER 07 WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc., COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super* phosphates, T»earl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and ""' other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWKS? CPftRENT PRICES. AGENT *OK THM New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Goopsr'B ftheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, -^c, JOHN O. £&EHT:p?JL4L., In conjunction with tfte MJSWT SEBJLI.A.WII XOAST * MJR» JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. wool, wpor-. wool LIBERAL CASH AWA¥C$§ M4.DK AOaTNST ENSJING OLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF TNTFKEST_ IoNOBSICH COA6H, ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash* bu«on. t sp.m. iiiB _ BBOWNBi CowhBMH



■, ■; • ■:■ a xausiness Notices. j FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlandejr BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex A orangi, \ A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF i FMHHITV<i TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, MeUl I 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. Harris Friedlanclei*, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM/ FISHING TAOKLE DEPOT, East Sti eet, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred rIN ARIES a few splendid singing birds Jeft. THE ASKBUiITONJISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb C. M. Brooke will be conducted in future by Mr JL. E. Priehard. 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 it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and R.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. CHRISTMAS, 1892. X EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, 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. I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING a 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 wa^er. It can be new supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter in 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 saiiitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. h. Rule, Q ASHBURTON «' • S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE CHRISTCHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITIER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHEISTCH-TJBOH BREWERY Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, * ASHBURTON, IRE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALB, i AND I RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



I / \i)iit Clients anuxvettutsibiueryunndtii I f chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring , ■ ■ i: thereto—to THE EDITOH | ____ - Ml** Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC,- PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BDRNETT 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 manufacterero. Gvsmß&rox & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31' ASHBURTON ! MACHINE WORKS ! AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE 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. Thoa. H. Kllworth, PROPRIETOR. IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROBLIN, & 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 mo tn cell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER, R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. | rpHREF.HING Machine Books on an 1 improved principle printed on Hie 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, \\t ANTED X N O.W N V « THAT 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. f His jown 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. (taw 1! ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c, curesleorses Of Sore Shoulders and Backs, C>>!'i Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinta, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it, GUARANTEED THR BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX <fc CO., 422 Bourke Streeb, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chriatchurch. Ashburfcon Agents; John Okr & Co., Ashburton Deug Co. H. E. Bonningtox. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO., 1 ENGRAVERS an WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AN© ELEOTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural! Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRA.NB, LONDON, W.O



Business Notices. STOVES. TERRACOTTA! PORTABLE! ■;--. FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). C\ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four \J Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal rive pure and ample heat with common coal or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent; THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. KTTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC OK FLOCKMASTER'SFRIBND, Rkgistkkd. For Tapeworm and all kinds 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 j in bad cases two or three are required. I In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. ; Dose bottles gratis. I INVEHTOKS AND Soiß PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L ORUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS i 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 Vinet, 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 (Hall 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 6* SOl^i Rose Growers by Appointment \o Hep Majesty the Queen, Tree, Pi,ant, Bulb, aijd Sesp MERCHANTS AGENTS WANTED. 11 7 ANTED Agent* for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 97C « P.O , Sydney, N.S V»



_ Business Notices { now is a~chaMe~to save MONEY. NEW GOODS~NEW GOODS, %JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don'i forget the address, T.LNCRED JsTRfiET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. TTVO NOT WEAR BaDLY FITTED SPECTACLES, 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. Lazarua 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-Opticwns, Sydney, Melbourne, London,and Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S SAL.EX. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. G JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER <fe JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T*7ATCHES, CLOCKS, k JEWELLERY Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. g^_ Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, East Street, Ashburton. , .WING TO THE SUCCESS U WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE tbe opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburcon for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnington, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUfV tS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are co 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 biand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Ze»landia Boot and you will never but any oth*.r make, The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding- districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit 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 GUARANTEE^. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. "QRESDEIJ piANO /JOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOBAO.E A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS" BUILDINGS. U6S