was backed, and though Vog«» -----gang iron pretty comfortably he had not much to spare, Awarua Rose's final effort being left rather late. Aquarius appeared to have the Wakanui Handicap won a furlong from home, but Brown held Frivolity too cheap, and goi only a dead heat verdict, although he Bays that he won by as much as he wanted to, in view of the horse having another engagement during the after noon. The same consideration induced Mr Markey to divide instead of running off, . Warrington ran a somewhat erratic course. The Nursery Handicap was the medium of some peculiar betting transac tions,as a result of which the winner, Mr Sam. Brown's very promising colt Erring-1 to» paid odds of nearly two to one. Langley was too good for his eleven opponents in the Disposal Stakes, and his owner was fortunate in being able to retain him at such a moderate price. The Open Welter Handicap was won by Awarua Rose in good style, after Crown Jewel, Maria Martin and Erin go-Bragh had all looked dangerous. The thiee competitors in the Har vest Handicap ran a splendid race, and Rosehill, who was the first to fall back, persevered wonderfully and but for losing his position on the rails must have secured the verdict outright. In the run-off he was again crossed by Warrington, but his owner'declined to protest. The management was again good, and Mr Piper was even more successful with his starting than on the previous day, a couple of fines when some of the jockeys began to evince an inclination to take their own way having the desired moral effect. The " walking totalisators " gave a good deal of trouble, but after about a dozen of them had been called before the stewards, and live ot them (besides four on the first day) ejected from the course, the legalised machine got more patronage, and the sum of £1708 was passed through for the day, making £3011 for the moet ing—£442 less than last autumn. The Committee having made rules deserve credit for carrying them out, disagreeable duty though it was. The ncing was concluded punctually, indeed, by consent of owners the final event was started before the advertised time, and the dead heat was run off while there was still light enough to distinguish the horses. The following are concluding results : — following are the results after we went to press yesterday :^— Disposal Stakjk, of 30sovs. Three-quarters of a mile. Weight, Bst. 118 Mr M. Sheehan's eh g Langley, 6yrs, by Gorton—Dione (Buddicombe) 1 35 Mr Q. Murray-Aynsley's eh g Chester Lad, syrs (F. Kingan) 2 84 Mr H. k. Knight's eh g White Squall, (car Bst 31b) ... (Cusdin) 3 6 Mr M. Sheehan's Hanlan (Connop) 0 5 Mr J. Bull's eh m Wet bail, syrs, (car Bst 111b) ... ... (Lawry) 0 7 Mr M. Patterson's br m Flyaway, 0 6yrs ... ... ... (Warne) 0 7 Mr S. Brown's blk m, Lady Styles, 4yrs (McConochie; 0 51 Mr W. O. Rutherford's eh g Tornado, aged (car Bit 101b) (Brown) 0 11 Mr B. R. Macdonald's eh g Invader, syrs ... (Kennedy) 0 12 Mr M. Rooney's eh g The Diver, aged ... (R»y> 0 3 Mr M. Frieclander's eh g Rose bloom, 4yrs ... (C. Coohrane) 0 0 Mr J. Craw'B b f Fawn, 3yrs fAyers),o Chester Lad led to the straight, where Langlej took command, and going on won easily by two lengths. Time, lmin 22sec. Dividend—£2 10a. The winner was brought in at £23 10*. Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys j second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. 92 Mr H. Redwood's eh c Awarua Rose, by Ramarama —Rosalind, 4yre, 9st 81b ... . (Matthews) 1 55 Mr P. Butler's b m Crown Jewel, syrs,9st6lb ... ... (Mann) 2 6 Mr L. Markey's bmMa< ia Martin, 4yrs, Bst3lb. (Connop) 3 19 Mr W.-O. Rutherford's ggKrin go-Braghj aged, 9st 71b (inc. 71bs penalty) ... ... (Brown) 0 28 Mr P«. Ray's junr oh g Specton, 4yrs, 9st 51b ... ... (Owner) 0 32 Mr S. Alexander's eh c Frivolity, 3yrs, 9^t 41b (inc. 71bs penalty) (Mcllroy) 0 12 Mr T. Harris' b f Roseguard, Syrs, Bst2lb fF. Kingan) 0 Roseguard led for three furlongs, when Awarua Rose took up the running. In the straight Erin^ga-Bragh, Maria Martin and Crown. Jewel challenged, but Mr Redwood's horse held his own and won rather comfortably by a length and a half. Time—lmin 49sec. Dividend— £2 63. Harvest Handicap, of 85 soy*, second horae 5 boys from the stake. Three quarters ot a mile. 190 Mr S. Brown's b c Warrington, Gorton—Mountain Lily, 3yrs, Bst 41b (F. Kingan) 1 99 Mr S. Alexander's eh c Rosehill, 3yrs, 7st 101b ... (C. Cocbrane) 2 85 Mr h MarkeyV eh g Aquarian, syrs, Bst 131b,- (mcL 7lta pen.) (Brown) 3 The three raced almost abreast into the straight, where Warrington drew a length ahead. He stalled off a challenge from Aquarius at the distance, but Rosehill then came on the outside, and to ap pearance gained a good head victory on the post, but another dead heafc was the awwd. Aquarius was two lengths away. Time—lmim 20sec. Dividends—War rington 17s, Rosehill £113s. Run off—7B Warrington beat 61 Rose hill. They ran together into the straight, where Warrington appeared to be beaten, but coming againjunder the whip, and Rosehill tiripg, he won by a couple of lengths. Time—ln*in 21sec. Dividend

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Duiuro^ir, May li. At a meeting of the creditors of a man pained Pickworth, tho unusual step was taken of sending a roan to search his house at Paln>erston while he was at Dunedin, The sum of £§ was. found secreted, On bankrupt's own showing he had in his possession, immediately before filing £43, while his debts amountecUo only £88.

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Melbourne, May 11. The Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works is placed in » Miiou* position through thy recent suspensions of the Commercial Bank and Bank of Victoria. The board has £600,000 of the last loan tied up. . . A firm of solicitors has received in structions, en behalf of the Scotch d<* positors, to oppose the reconstruction of the Standard Bank. (Received May 12, 11.16 a.m.) : Londow, May 11 The shareholders of the Aiutnlhn Joint Stock Bank unanimously approved the reconstruction scheme. A meeting consisting of three hundred depositors is now being held to discuss the question. At the shareholders' meeting an amend ment was moved hostile to the scheme, and that the meeting should adjourn pending the receipt of a special independent audit of the affairs of the bank. Mr Blair, I Writer to the Signet, opposed the scheme, and urged liquidation. He suggested it should se ze the asseli in England. Mr Williamson combatted the arguments of Mr Blair. Only twelve voted for the amendment and the scheme was adopted by an enormous majority. _ _ The directors of the Knglish; Scottish, and Australian and London Chartered Banks are conferring over the scheme of amalgamation. It is expected they will agree upon the terras to-day.

Melbourne, May 10. Three months' bills are discounted at 3£ per cent, Bank of New Zealand Bhares, £10 paid ftp, £6 15s ; £5 paid up, £4 14s ; National Bank of New Zealand, £1. The silver market is demoralised, and there are no quotations. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom ■, is 3,700,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,312.000 quarters. Several parcels of Australian wheat have been sold at 31s and two cargoes at 31s 4|d. ■

Chessplayers are reminded that there is to be a meeting in the Arcade Chambers this evening, and that those wishing to play should if possible brin« boardsr and men. *The writs were issued to-day for the Wanganui and lnangahua elections, and are returnable on June 19. It, of course, rests with the respective Returning Officers to fix the dates of nomination and election. :' Six candidates have been nominated fof each of the four new licensing districts in Sydenham, The prohibitionists have not nominated candidates, preferring to wait till direct "veto is obtained. Applications will be made for licenses for several of the houses closed by the late Committee. At the meeting ot the Board of Education, on Thursday, the Hamp»tead Committee were allowed £12 towards cost of repairs at themaster'abouse. Mrs Bowler was appointed sewing mistress at Greenstreet. A letter was received from Mr Wiehell stating a room for the aided school at Lowcliffie would soon be be ready, and that a salary of £65 would be guaranteed. He asked the Board to advertise for a teacher, which it was agreed to do. The Springburn School Committee for warded a letter from the master asking for seven months' leave of absence in order to, attend University classes in Dunedin. It was resolved that the request could not be complied wit h. Decision respecting legality of the Eating School Committee election was deferred pending the receipt of further information. A Committee was appointed to consider whether two inspectors were sufficient for the proper inspection and examination of the schools in the district. A motion was proposed that the regulation at present generally enforced by the appoint ments committee, whereby appointments of teachers to vacancies under the Board are confined to .teachers actually employed in the Board's service, be relaxed, bo as to render eligible teachers who are now engaged in teaching in other Educational Districts in consequence of not being able to obtain employment under the Board, although for merly under the Board and trained m the Board's institutions. After being discussed at some length the motion was lost.

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Mr D. .Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATUBDAY,~M*Y 13, 1893. On account of a Client, J WILL OFFER I i BAI MARE ; trial in harness. -t BAY MARE ; seven years in harness. i CHESTNUT i four years in harness. -i CHESTNUT; six years in harness. -i"spaing dray. Also on account of a Client— -i BAY MARE, four years, by Wizard ; -*- broken to saddle and harness. DAVID THOMAS, 6J92 Auctioneer. 9i ■ . - ■* Friedlander Bros. FOB SALE. 244 ACKJB F^Rl at Ashburton Forks. SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, under instructions from Messrs Toolan and Johnston, will sell by Public Auction on above date, at Mt Bullock's Arcade, the farm now in the occupation of Mr James Johnston, situated in the. Ashburton Forks, comprising — G)A_A ACRES of good grazing and Nrf^fcT: cropping land, subdivided into nine paddocks and all in English grass. This farm *'s for absolute sale, on ac count of present owners wishing to dis solve the existing partnership. Full particulars on application. Sale at 11.30. R. FRIEDLANDER, '• 5§45 Auctioneer, N.Z. L-oan and Mercantile A genoy Company, Ld. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. A VALUABLE FARM PROPERTY. THE Undersigned have been-instrncted to Sell by Private Treaty for John Withell, Eeq., The Whole of his Valuable Property, Known as the OLD LOWCLIFF HOMESTEVD, Situated nine miles from the Hinds Railway Station, and containing 880 ACRES, MOSTLY OF BIOH RECLAIMED SWAMP LAND. It can be sold a3 a whole or in three Block*, as follows :— HOMESTEAD BLOCK of 350 Acres, with 8 r6omed Houso, 9-Stalled Stabta, Men's Hut, Water Power, Ac. 150 Acres adjoining Home stead, and 350 Acres.also adjoining. The improvements are good. The whole property has been well cultivated, the fences and buildings bring m good repair. Mr Withell having taken a farm in the Ellesmere district, a reasonable price will be accepted, and liberal terms of payment. N.Z. LOAN & MERCANTILE COY., Ld. 09+9 Ash burton and Rakaia. Entertainments /"Y DDFEL LOW S' HAL L. Lessee ... Robert Elslon. 1* ALL OVEK THE HOUSE Is POPULAR CONCERT, Crowded house last week. People turned away at the door. THIRD GRAND PROGRAMME. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17. I Not having room last Wednesday night in the shilling seats, the management have decided to charge one shilling all over the house. Musical Director ... Mb Hob ace Gates. Bueinesß Manager ... Mk Pit.k Wjlliams. 5 55 f\ DDF EL LOWS' HALL, TO-WIGtUT. TO-IIOHT. Fanntleroy Dramatic AND Comedy Company, Under the Management of Mr J. J. Kbkhedy (Organised 1890.) GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, FRIDAY, MAY 12, By special request, the play of the Century, i Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett's Charm ing Idyllic Play, in Three Acts, LITTLE LORD FU^TLEBOY. , A well-known New Zealand Clergyman writes :—•" Little Lord Fauntleroy is a beautiful poem of childish love, truth, and purity, charming in its simplicity, fascin ating in its gentleness and grace of motion, touching in its sincerity and fidelity to nature, and appealing to the tenderest feelings and purest emotions of man and woman with a force that is irresistible, and which is productive of < results not to be Rightly estimated." TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, H. J. Byron's Famous Comedy, in three Acta, Our Boys. New Music. New Appointments. New Costumes and Scenery. Box Plan for Reserve Seats at Mr H. Friedlander's, Tobacconist. Day Sale at Mr M'Gregor's, Tobacconist. Prices of Admission—3s. 2s, a,nd Is. 5f98. J. A.'MONTQQjtERX, Agent, PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Mrs Ranger "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated hex bustneiH as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furni«he4 Bed and Sitting Rooms, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. AIRS RANGER will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parlies. Cutlery on hire. 6*ll



f\T7 ACRES for Sale near Pendarves \j L School. Easy terms. T, BULLOCK. OYSTERS may be had at Whixting: 1 ton's To-night or To-morrow. Rea sonable "chargea ; opposite "Mail" office, P 102 W' HAT^hall ire "do with our Girls % Take them to ace " Our Boya " at the Oddfellows' Hall, To-morrow Kight, Saturday. 5 9^ TMPOUNDED, from Graham's Koad, X one Chestnut Mare, white face ; one j Bay Mare ; one grey two year-old Colt j and two Bay Foals. If not claimed and expenses paid, will be gold on June sth, ut 12 o'clqck Sfoon. W. de B. COMPTON, Poundkeeper, 503 A.Bhburton. T OST on the road between the Ash | burton Racecourse and Tinwald a Qrey Covert. Coat. Anyone returning game will be rewarded, • •J.C. H. GRIGG, 0 $4 Longbeach«



UP TO DATE. i ........... ■■■■ THE SUCOEBS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enables us to give constant employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) in the district, proves that our Customers appreciate ' FIRST-OLASB TAILORING A.T THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. The advantages of many years' experience as Practical Cuttersj coupled with the Best Skilled Labor, are observed in every Garment which bears our name. Come and see our New Winter Goods, Comprising the Latest Styles in Suitings, Fancy,; Serges, Real Irish Tweed", Real Bannockburni), West of England Trouserings, Coatings, All Wool Meltons, Beavers, Real Irish Frieze, and the finest productions of all the New Zealand mills. Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £3 10s (cash) in a large variety of All Wool Tweeds—warm and durable. CBAIGHEAD & BEBRYIAN, THE LEADING TAILOBS AND OUTFITTEES, ASHBURTON.



£37 10s.-—Capital Building Site, fronting Alford Forest Road, being Lot 31, containing half au acre and two and a-half perche*. Apply T. BULLOCK. MISS B iRRATT'S SCHOOL will RE-OPEN May 15. Subjects taught—English, Music, Drawing, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from May 12. 5 88 ANAMA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE, " I HE BO Alt D pr< .pose to CLOS X the x » ronrl lying between Perpetifal Lease Section 36162 and Rural Section 3P197 on the one suits, and Perpetual Lease Section 36163 and Rural Sections 31204 and 30642 on tho other side, and in lieu thereof to open a lino of road through Perpetual Lea?e Section 36163 and Plan tation Reserve 2573, leading direct to the Anama Railway Station. The plan showing the proposed altera tion is on view at the office of the Board (Mr Coskerie's), Valetta. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. April 14, 1893. 4 107 NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the " Public Reserves Act 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Football Club's matches on WED NESDAY, the 24th day of May, inst., on which day charges will be made for ad mission on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horse >M One Shilling For each trap ... One Shilling R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. May 9, 1893. 6 82 f}-J"j^ —By Order of the MoT di;J._LtJt gagees. One acre with Cottage thereon, being sections 523, 524, SSI, 532, situated between Harland and Grove Streets, Tinwald. Must be sold. . T. BULLOCK. HOWARD'S DIGGING PLOUGHS. \ TRIAL OF THESE CELE BRATED PLOUGHS Will take place in a Paddock adjoining the RANGITATA BRIDGE HOTEL, NEXT TUESDAY, This 16th Inst. JOHN G. RESELL,/ 5100 Agent. F!OR SALE—Private Residence, cen trally situated, corner of Cameron and William streets, half-acre, being T.S's. 715 and 716. Easy terms of pay ment. T. BULLOCK. LAND FOR CROPPING. LAND for cropping with Tuscan Wheat or Oats, 185 acres at Lyatt, Western eld, now in turnips. Conditions with the undersigned or H. Rosendale, Terraces, Methven. Tendeis received to 26th inst, by W. F. SOMEftVILLE, 5 97 Lyatt, Ashburton. W. J. BUSH AND CO TdSTILLEBS and IMPCBTERB or ESSENTIAL OILS k FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Mannfacturera Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities.



We well jn Owen. mHE iNew Term commences May 17. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND \ HARMONY. ARCADE CH A MBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 215 TJWWAiVD. 0. HAWKINS TS NOW SUPPLYING FIRST-CLASS Hen's Boots made on the premises at prices that wil be sure to give satisfaction. A Large Stock r.f Boys' and Youths' Strong Boots for Winter to hand. DRAMEY of every description; very cheap and reliable articles. Rosjyn Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, and Wools always on hand. Men's Water proofs and Leggings ; call and ccc them at the* price. Boots irade to order, and repairs neatly done by a tradesman kept on purpose. . THE ASHBUBTON ARCADE J3AINTING & pAPERHANGING -.\ ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON •". (Late Jas. Craigio), 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. 1 All :work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. U JOH3 "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. Hyp- ■■- "-•■■-• .:•■-'- ■■;.. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING .).... COMPANY'S LINE. REUUOED FARES FROM LON sDON TO NEW ZEALAND. s ■ ■ , . ■ . .•■ A RRANGEMENTS can be made ~£jL. with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon ... ... ... £28 Oy Intermediate .« ... ... £18 18a Third Class ... ... ... £13 0s For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, 5 21 Ashburton and Rakaia. - HINDS PUBLIC DIP. BROOKE'S ASHBURTON DIP. GHERTSEY PUBLIC DIP. f\WING to the Delay caused by the wet weather the Charge will still be One Fenny per head until FBIDAY, May 18, after then l£d per head. C. M. Broqke, ASHBURTON.



PUBLIC MOTI£». J.T. Ford& Co. Have the pleasure to announce totheii CLD FRIENDS AND CLIENT^ as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton distriot generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stook Markets, and have arranged to aot in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all Instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. X' FORD will be given to all Stook, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention cither in Town or Country. J. T. FORD * CO.. LAND, STOCK, * WOOL BROKERS; 154 Horeford Street, Christchiiroh HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASffBURT



U,S.S. 00. • ; iPy 1? IJAS QQ m ■I ' ■ ■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL jw>m LYTTEL TONAS UNDER: j '. For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, wd ' Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. For particular:" apply tQ Mi4ss * od,, ltd: A«t t for AJihbarton w———■—^ THIS ASHBURTON GUAFDIAN. from mA after the SOth November, 1889 th* terms of Subscription to thu journal will he as follows, tv» :—• If PAID IK ADVANCE. PffOqartei ... Ai 6d, by pes*, 9s 6d I , Hfcllyew... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d Yeu ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IV BOOKBD. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ HaU-year... Us Od, by port, 21s 6d , Year ... 80s 9^. by post, 49s Od Birth Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid tot at the live of insertion, 2s 6d, 0 booked, 4seaQb, Stamps may be sent as pyn«nt|



WILLIAM SPARKOVV, - i(lAte of the firm of Spftnow end Berrym»n}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETEPMINEI) TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of tpi'^Town And t» enable me to do thic T H«ve decided to ehugt Arioen *o»* b»Tt aerer W« Uttrd of in Aahburton r-i/f ■-. Come and See for Yourself Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings <TOT& THE ADDRESS c between J. Scaly and Oo.'s ano H. 0. Segers. , ... KAbl STREET. ABHBURTON! a, ,'^ ""../*



S.S. HUAHINE ON FIRE! Salvage! Salvage!! OAAA YARDS WHITE CALICO 3s lid dozen, usually 6s 6d dozen. LADIES' FUR CAPES 3s lid each, usually 8* 6d each. j ' ■' :f t, ' i RIBBONS 3d and 4}d yard, usually 6d and 9d yard. I GENTS' CRIMEAN SHIRTS, with Collars, 2a lid, usually 5s 6 j each. GINTS' TWEED SUITS 28s 6d, usually 40s. ALSO,— A Special Purchase of Heavy Colonial Saddle. Tweed Trousers, 14i 61 pair, usually 18s 6d pair. SUITS of all kinds made to measure. Fit Guaranteed. One of the Choicest .Stocks of Drapery, Millinery, and 01 thing in South Canterbury to select from. W. H. COLLIER, "THe Corner."



TO PARMBBg. TIT B ARE PR EPARBD TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES , , -•/ 12 Tons ROOFTNG IRON 20 Tons No. 8, 9, 10 FENCING WIRE 6 Tons BARB WIRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT EEDUCED PRICES. SHEBP NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest in th« County. PAINTING AND PAHERHANGINGS°a Speciality. , , BIRCH TIMBER at 8s 6d,pejbl£oft. : W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS |A»D IMPORTERS. . n .i Krva tprtp/Royal Insurance Company. AGhNTO Foß\Grey Vallet C)oal Comoany.



GEAND DISPLAY —OF— High Class Drapery § Clothing. ANDREW Olfi" XT A3 OPENED his NEVT PREMISES, next Union Bank, with a MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY | -OF— JLadies* Jackets Mllllaery I>re«B Materials Corsets Underclothing:. Ac. :(o): NEW SHOW ROOM Contains an EXCELLENT SELECTION of MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FURTHERS, and all the Latest Nwelties. CABPET AND BOOT BOOM Is well stocked with BRUSSELS CARPETS, LIJfOLEtJMS, etc., FLOOR CLOTHS and HEARTH Rfc^ v S PLENDID STOCK of L HOIKS' and GENTS' BOOTS in all MakM. Speoial Agent for the STANDARD BOOTS, by far th« best Oolottipl Boot m*i*i 100 PkIRS BLANKETS, slightiyi^ilLcl, GRKATLT RKOUOX&; . ANDREW Ofiß.



fnsiness rsTbt^ce*". Tlioh. F. Hilwortb, A«HBURTt»N MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS i? 0 UN D BY, CAMERON STREET. Ashburtoii. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR McLAREN'3 ; CELEBRATED TRAOTIOK ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondenoe Invited*



Q. JESS ON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER, East Street, Aahburton. £3 AVING just landed direct from the 171 Manufactarers a large aseortment of thirty-hour asd eight-day AMERICAN CLOCKS Of the Latest Designs, I am enabled to SELL CHEAPER Than any other house iv town. . ■. Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery of - every descriptioa repaired and made to order. Customers own gold made up. FRAOT2OAL ' "'' *"" WATOHMAICSE & JEWELLER, ■EASP STREET. \ ' •' '•



STOVES. TERRA UOTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent ' (IMPROVED). f^ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four VX Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port-. able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give' purs and ample heat with common coal, or coal and cok3. For Greenhouse, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112. Victoria (street. Westminster. . TUe Tbi§pe»qary~ ASHBURTON. I HAVE just opened up a direct ship* X mentof GOODS, from Maw, Son, - and Thompson, of I-cnion, Consisting of . * . - • Feeding Vottles and Cups, Enemas of various kinds, Elastic Stockings, Knee - C^ps, and Anklets, Tndiarubber Hot Water Bottles and Air Cushions, Trusses and other surgical appliances, Sponges and Sponge Racks, Hp.ir, Bath, Tooth and" Nail Brushes, and au.endless variety of Druggist's Sundries, Toilet Requisite*, Ac,, all of which will be soldat . I " ■- MODERATE PRICES...'. ; 1. li. E. f'rlcbard, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, ■ (Successor to 0. M. Brooke)., ; /vwi^o to TBfc suooaifr WHICH Hiß , '" 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 Ashbunon " for their kind patronage^ and to. ; ' say that I hope to continue to/~ merit their support. . ; H. is. BomilDgrtoii, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I BEG to announce to my Customer* and Friends, 1 have commenoad 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 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 Utter is used : all throuph 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 nan advises the use of filtered »ater, a«d apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognkei by all. - PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, ASHBTIRTON /"\UA Clients andßeadenare remindfl that all communications having refenaea o advertising and subscriptions should W addressed to THE MANAGER; Htetaryoontribtttk>iManjl illinrafanln tk««to-toTHEKimV>sV