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William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TX AS ALWAYS IN STOCK- Tentß—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and R»ck Covers (all sizes;, Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Hope (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 (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. i a^BERT MURRAY* i Watcb and Clock GOLB AND SILVERSMITH, <ke., BAST STREET. T HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent of high-claw I iVwity-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wUh the large Rtdck already on hand. enabW me ♦» »how a Variety cf Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, to. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E,P. WARF, P4NCY GOODS Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. t William Stocks, * MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TI7ISHJCS to call the attention of persons in want of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll rosult in a sale. Williaji Stock* WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PRO MPT CASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farin«ra' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WIST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. T7LL SIZED CORNSACKS k TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Jiollitt & C<,., Canterbury Wills, OFFICES, AND STORES, WEST BTBEET, ASHBPRTOK. \V E ABTC.LAND- ING. FX AXDSRGROVE, 1000 BALfiS 0 OK N 8 A V X 8, FOLL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARK PREPARED TO SUPPLY :at LOWEST OTTIIRENT RATKS. FRIEDLANDEH BROS. CTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS. •TITE ABB PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OB OATS For Sale on Farmers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may depend upon their interests bein* well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest rates current. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship ment, free of Commission and Interest. FRiEDLAN rDER BROS Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matcniining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES. 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our P AIMING ani PA PER HANGING Department i undpr the supervision of Me J. R. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine CO A 1,. W« have made special arrangements for supping per truck, to any station during the oominj< thrashing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIBCH TIMBER AC 8s Oil PER tOOft. W. 11. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS V AfiwiNTK wnTi/ IRoy»ilns*irance Company,



jousiness Hotieea. LWJGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer month*, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ocftp.bman Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVBLOCK 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 jtf Couches, Chaira, Tables, Sideboards, Cheftbniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES op ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DONT MISTAKE^HB ADDRESS. CHRISTMAS, 1892. "\r EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE i-^ SEAFON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK or Qlass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Jroumongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. , STUDY HEALTH. TPOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln Jj 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, COTTAGK FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson & Co., TIMARU IH WE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLTN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, Men a, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which onables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Vrledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK- OF FISHIIVO TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait. Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Wavers, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATPRIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry Friedlnnder, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred r INARIES a few splendid singing birds left. 5. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWEKS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI-S, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT A'U \ THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL,' TINWALD, ANB RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Business notices /"\UR Clients and Readers are reminded . I that all communications having reference to advertising imd subscriptions should \j be jvddroMHod to THE MANAGER; literary contributions »nd oUora roferrtag thereto—to THE EDFJ'OR. ASHBURfON MACHINE WOBKS i AND BEASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, . Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, con ■*• tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore, jure are able to execute all work entrusted to «» with ; ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. Kilworth, PROPRIETOR. F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills t The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old 7udge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. THE ASKBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb 0. M. Bbooke will be conducted in future by Mr I#. K. Pricltard. The pi-esent stock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stocl; 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 wi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING X WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREEIS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, Americt, 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. Ifc can be new supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is 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 sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 1 69 ASHBT7RTON. Zealandia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFtf 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 Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FKOM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. LpfJ POWDERS I REUEVE FEVEMBH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a h*«lthy atmto of tfctt ««H»ti tution during the period ofTaathinr- The word. "JOHW STBUDMAH, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey," Are enir«v*d on the Gmtrnmtnt Stamp affizei to each Fatktt Sold By KEMPTHORSE, PROSSER & CO.



Business Notices. HENRY ZABQP, HAS JUST LANDED AND HAS NOW ON SALE' 150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valv«>line, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 5 gallon drums 100, drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils ' 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and Cloths in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizes Perforated Zinc, allsfees Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed and Fencing Wire Standards, ready punched Hornsby sandßansome's Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland i Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies. A complete assortment of the best Brands OF WINES ANT SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER, p ENMtAL TITERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mu.'ual Provided £ooiofy New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. .1 T. Ford and Co. John Orr and Co, IMPORTERS. "TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Boat Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a i>U line of these Goods, In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPKRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, ALSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers requisites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MA.OHINE OWNERS, &o. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CABTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BSLTISTG just arrived ex Dpric. i All sisjes Perforated ZINC, from l-33nd to I-inch, JOHN ORR & CO. uimu & provision MERCHANTS.



tr'nsiness Notxces. CARD. "• IHI&s Carson, TEACHER OP MUSIC, - PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors 1 BY USING , The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store ■ ceepers, etc., and wholesale from the nanufacterers. Cunningtok & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, (Christchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS'. « -■ HRHiSHING Machine Books'on an I improved principle printed on the 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. WANTED KNO W*N THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. fie has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which w second to nons 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. Tucker and Bean rqr aye for sale! ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAfS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE 4 PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. R. T, BOOTH'S ftolden Remedies. HPHROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possessionll THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOR TUB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAtoITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CR A VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nasging of 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. Thouavad* bar* !»••■ Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 i Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonio. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP 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, I 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, Dquedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and Iv, T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABE MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNgDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies aijd Continent of Europe. HIYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N,& Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vgncjors. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director i



Business Notices. STOVES. , TERRA OOTTA ! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). pi REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four \JT Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cot ta Stoves for, Coal give 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 btreet, Westminster. PETTIFERS HERBAL TONIC OR FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kiDd« 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 ; in bad cases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L CRUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, &c. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vine* 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 (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low as possible. Priced Catalogues free. Goods packed by experienced hands for aff parts of the world. Observe the Christian Name, WM. PAUL & SON, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Tree, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants *"" AGENTS WANTED. \\T ANTED Agent* for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976 « P.O t Sydney, N.S V



Business Notice^ j "pvO NOT WEAR BaDLY FITTED J SPECTACLES, Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight by buying Spectacles you " tliink will do,' but make certain and have your eyes properly tested, each cue separately, by N. Lazarus 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-Opticians, Sydney : Melbourne, London,and Calcutta Sole Agent for Ashhurton, S SAIjEK, WATCHMAKER 4; JEWELLER. ____________ KOLA NUTXHAMPAGNE. THE *'Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" says :— **■ This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcohoiic tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel suie, supply the want so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drink, It is manufactured from the now celebrated West 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," April 12. 0 M DDOfWC Ashburton, hay- U. 111. DnUUIVt, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pkasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz; quarts 7s per doz, j including bottles. Returned empties, 6d per doz pints, Is per doz quarts allowed, Kola Nut Labels on only; not other wide. To be obtained from all Sto keepers and Refreshment Rooms, . WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS 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 Ashburcon for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christenurch Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 (loucester street, Christchurch. 0 50 i?wwgQu jut /fniflP'J ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, <fee. cures~lorses OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, « Splints, Cuts, 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 ii. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX <fc CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch, Ashburton Agents: John Our & Co., Ashburton Drug Co., H. E. Bonndhjtox. 2 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, ELEOTROT V P I S T S, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDON, W.C.