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DISSOLUTION £J>F_PABTNERSHTP CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T. if. Undbill and Co.'s, rate PI cb ford A Undrlll, OABINOTMAKBRS, UPHOLBTKI|IRS, etc., Tanered Street Ashburton. T 1 PI TT Sir f^rk BEG to thank their Friends and General Public fo • XX. \J* OU \JU» their past support, and hope, by careful attention Buslnws, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGB. All work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. II ITIfDRIIjIi A Cd., TANCREDBTREET, 144 Next Building Society's New Office, THE HALL, BAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPEBS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TT7S are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS BUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4a lid. BUGS FLANNELB ColonW, from 10W per y»rd. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIKIINGB The noted let thw Shirtings, 6H to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment. 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4yd. Art Martin* *X Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. BHEBTINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Toweling*, 4c., Ac. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 265. CLOTHING OLOTHIHG Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10a 6d . - CLOTHING A nplendid vuortment of Shirts and Underclothing. : PHASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RSDUCED.IN PRICS. THE STOCK OPEN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIOH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOffilNG ANP BOOTS. ;ii —aMMBNOINGnr • Paturday, June 24 —«(:}.— '*• Astounding Bargains.



TrxoELsioß saoisiNa forg* JOi A»0 OOAOH FACTORY John Paircr, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly find effcciently pjrtormed. Cotch Paintinglind Repairs a specialty Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Oranga TTall and next Ma it , Office. TClewellyn~Owcn, pianofortbTTinging and -—■""' HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. t fDanom not attended.) 431 GREAT SALE AT F. ALCOKN'S, SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLK BLAN4ETS — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4■■-, . ■ - . 10 — from 12« Pd to 17s Sd 4 '■■■ ii — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d IHBJE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S avd BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, IHATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, IFLANNBLLETTES and FLANNELS r RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. BTBBYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. TINWALU—2* Acres with Dwelling Unas* and other buildings, on account of M» HorwooD.—Not having »o Td this by Auction, 1 am prepared to receive offers - f«ir it. Desirable home for an industrious I?* 11 T. W7LLOOK.



| BURNETT STREET —R EiTAVBAI T.— MBS. C. I. BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BOIINI.TT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Banger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal euppor that was Accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS t&Weekly Boarders CATERING undertaken for balls, etc. on the shortest notice. 6 142 ~/™*\ I PASS J 2*4. "As strong as the oak," •* As pure as the Itfy/' •'As fragrant as the rose." In 1, 2, b and 101b Tins. Heiujy Zander, SO L E AGENT, ASHBURTON. MRS A. T. ROBOTTDM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her la^e huaband, j A. T. HOBOTXO2W, THAT SHE WI&&.CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES, i . MOOBB S'fUEET, ASHBURTON. And she trusts that she will receive as liberal support as was accorded to 7 189 him.



Business Notices. Henry Zander/ Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whila the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do nob pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest deeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qoalltiqi have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Cloven Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. j • —— A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVX ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAI CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIKECT IMPORTER, -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society. G- JES-ON, (Lato J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, Ac. | f"AS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLISS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and beet in the market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair, ELECTROPLATING and GILDING done on the premises. Watehea CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. ___^_ J. Nicholas, 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's, Watchmaker, East Street. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OV TBS FAVORITE CHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AND OF M* H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW,



Business Notices LONGBEACH COACHr 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, Ooftchman. Thog, E. Hfilwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OOAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. * THE ASHBUJRTON ARCADE •pAINTING A pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass aad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials ana workmen. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. V^M^r s^ ~t'o ■% ~ tB ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS "nEYEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, Ac. CUREsIIORSES Of Sore Shoulders and Baoks, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, BpHnta, Cuti, Mange, <&c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*. DOGS of Mange, Cute, &c. To Farmors it is invaluable No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THR BES'i* EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: - S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative : A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chritsttnurch, Ashburtou Agents: lohk Obe & Co,, Ashburton Dnua Co, H. E. Bosnixoton. 150 Country Agents Wanted. PRINOE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANGER T>EGS to announoe 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 Batha. MEALS AT ALL HOUR a. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties, Cutlery on hire. SJI Zealandla Roots. THE Wonderful 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 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 Boots and the Paragon (Patent) art wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ash burton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTO*.



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents-Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray i and Kick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irou and Wooden Blocks, Belling, 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!! Watcliea CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! JiL ROBERT MURRAY. <2 uJSJSshbSrTO!^^ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER ES^^O N^j^^r WATCHES* CLOCKS, \l^£r JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES f^JSS^tci^W^ o ''' Including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGIOAL 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 b kept in Hunting and Orysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, STEPHENS BROS., MABKET HOUSE, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Scld for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. ___ gents_for_gewjeajand--J. R ATT RAY & SON, DUNEDIN^ _ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, COLEMAN'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 same 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 surpassed. • 7J129 T¥T E HAVE JUST LANDED. EX "EANGITI 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMIOE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, i 132 Oases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Gases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etcj >V. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS}] AnffNTO wnnJ' Ro lral Insuranoe Company. AGENTS *vil| GfeF valley Coal Comoany. -AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S* YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Seams, for 13s 6d. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams, CASHfPRICE 38s 6d COLONIAL FNIT SOCKS, Double Hee.ls,Jfor> MEN'S TWEED CAPS, all Sizee, for 9d MEN'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2s 6d MEN'S REVERSIBLE TIES, ALL'COLORS, for;is TANCRED STREET.



COMPULSORY SALS OF S- W- ALCORN & GO'S. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. qommencesok THURSDAY, 11th INS f. EVERY "ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. ' . 0 S W. ALCOBN & CO. EAST BTEEET. mourningl department W.H. COLLIER. Specialty. GRill AHfO CIiOVBR SEEDI. Season 1893. WE are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGBAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MiCHINE DRESSED RTEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF. ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES' 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. FEIEDLA.NDER BROS. WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WOKKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. an established reputation for PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANOY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. , WATERPROOF OOATS IN BTOOK AND MADE TO ORDER MENiSiTJNDEROLOTHING OF EVER* DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCARVES WILLIAM J3PABKOW, EAST BTBE ET, Next to J. SEALT & CO., Seed Merchant*.