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Printed and published by the Ashburttm Publishing Company, at their regaterej} printing office, Burnett Strpet, Ai THURSDAY, February fc UN,



WHEAT, WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PKICaIS. Wo are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmer*' account in our NEW GRAIN T STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. PULL SIZED CURNSACKS * TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT FATEH iipllitt & (V, i/ Canterbury ft ills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



KAIAPOI HOUSE. THE ONLY CARPET SHOWROOM IN THE COUNTY NOW FULLY STOCKED WITH LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, AND MATS, ALL MAKES. WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED AN IMMENSE PURCHASE OF LEADING LINES IN DRESSES, CALICOES, EM BROIDERIES, LINOLEUMS, &c, &•. INCLUDING AN Enormous Stock of Glores Which we hare determined to Clear. MITCHELL and TURNER.



W. H. COLLIER'S CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON IN TEMPORARY PREM IS E!S NEXT BANK OF NW ZEALAND. About 15 dozen GentaJ New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually U. About 8 dosen Ladies Leather Belts 6d t usually Is. A lot of Children's pretty and fashionable Silk Hats and Bonnets 1m 6J, Is lid 2s 6d, wonderful value, usudly 4s, 5a 61, 6s 6d. New Ladie^ Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18s 6d. As "THE CORNER will be ready for occupation early in February, we must clear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do this we are offwrin Bome>ondcrful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery. LADIES SHOULD CALL AND SEE.



Great Cheap Sale -OF SUMMKR DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NO|_ ON, IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREiAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Porchuen are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W.. ALOORN & CO., EAST ST R EJEjT.



PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC, en FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. 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; in bad oases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded, Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SoiiE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.CV.S.L, CRUDWELL, SEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS.



STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL! Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). f^ REENHOUSE3 Heated twenty-four \JT Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able* Twra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coks. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster.



F. BTLAOK, WATCHMAKJiR & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISE S—B ULJ OCX'S ARCADE. -TM?E Business will be under the Man lament of MR JAMES WILSON (late of f Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, VWchmskera to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes fur a cuntinuauoe of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clock*, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACtJOUKTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice X \i~kCK.



GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. JCANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. TTURMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70 Sf E AX B LA N DIN G. FX ALDERGROVE, . 1000 BALtSS



0 O^R N S A 0 X S, FULL SIZE ANDJFULLI WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST CUIiRENT RATKS. FBIEDLAISTDER BKQS. J William Stocks. MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCtfy TI7ISHES to call the attention ©f persons' in want of W 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 Feveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able ofier for the present Stock w;ll result in a sale. William Stocks



Now Land in g— 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. SO Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to REDECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mr J. R. Chapmah, and all material used is of Genuine uality. C O i L, We have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and bur clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss 6d PER lOOft. W. H. OolUns & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS} —v — k nv> MTKi mm /Royal Insurance Company, AGENTS FOR| Gr £ y y aUey GofjX CoT^r



§ ROBERT MURRAY* Watcb and Clock n££^/ 1 MAKIfiR. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee., EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clam I'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wifh the large stock already on hand, enable? me '» show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, Jfce. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING. SILVER and E.P. WARJt, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents 1* <fee. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTKY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



Business Notices [ Tucker and Bean ( IJAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OArS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just binding—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean* COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. • ■ - — MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES.



Business Notices. LONGBEACH COACH. ( \N and after MONDAY, October P, * ' for the summer months, the Lon^beKch Coach will start from At»h burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS ? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. M EALTII without Medicine, Hum -1 1 bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytio, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health; strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Soils, as used in the Ohristchurcli Hospital and by tll the leading medical' practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to CUHMNGTOS & Co., Electricians, 190 loucester street, Chriatchurch. 9 50 AGENTS WANT3D. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 « P.O , SydDey, N.S V



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISE*, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Tudge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. Premeirvo x'oitr ICyeslfrlit, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System ef ». LAZARUS, OCUi IST OPTICAN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, WaU h'naker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses fit required) fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort.



T WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Co<tl obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no »ther receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON Zealandla Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these X grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF if 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 ZEALANDIA, , Fqr real hard wear and comfort ihey cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of fooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealand ia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ash burton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Jflr JF. Bishop, ZEmilill BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON



BOT FLY. THE WKLL "KNOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin, : THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in homes. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark. Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY CANTERBURY, JlB7



PUBLIC SALE FOR Fourteen Days PRIOR TO REMOVAL OP STOCK. Buildiiig operations have commenced by Messrs drum. ALL GOODS will be Slaughtered for the next Fourteen Days to save cost and damage by removal. LINOLEUMS 3s 6d per yard for two yards wide, usually 5s 6d. HEAVY GQODS of all descriptions sold at half price. REMEMBER, ONLYFCURTEEN P^YS, ANDREW ORR,



G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBFRTON. VX7ATCHKS, CLOCKS,fc JEWELLERY Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice.



The Trade and Country Stores supplied. K^. Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c,, East Street, Ash burton. I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLYN, & KAI*.POI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youthi and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S ... WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS. f\UR Clients and Readersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR.



S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE CHRISTOHDRCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mr H. 25ANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSfcQW. /



business NoUces. ' Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, ITAVELOCK STRFET, next Court House aiid opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to sv;t the Ash burton climate. * __ Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chain, Tables, Sideiiotrds, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ones'* of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDEU. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. THE



Business Woticea n £. BoDntngtop, B Ep? to announce to the public of Asnburton And surrounding districts THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STREET. T! *■ >hop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with, * Mr Geo. Bokningtok, of Cbristchurch, trusts with careful attention to merit a share of patronage.



ASHBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Ms C. M. Brooke will be conducted > in future by Mr JL. E. Prlehard. 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' swell appointed establishment in every respect FISHING TACKLE. j SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF FISHING TACHLE 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, 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. Harry Frledlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred rIN ARIES a few splendid singing birds left. R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. OTHROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I havo succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOE TUB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND tobacco habits, it absolutelFdestrots the APPETITE AND ALL OR A VlNGjtob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATiTdRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights.



THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1.1 Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. VheutMriU h«v« feeca <Jar« 4. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A. 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 »nd competition 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 eJI ca&es of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z.



WANTED KNOWN 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 Bell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which in 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. *■



Sold By i KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSEB & 00. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF liabor Bared IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterera. CuNNUOTOir & Co., 190. Gloucester Street, Ohristchureh. 9 81 •-■.■' ' ■ . * ■ I BEG to announce to my Customer* and Friends, 1 have eoinmenoai Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STRREI'S. 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 beverages 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 noir 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 I for the body. Every medioal 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,



R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, - For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. - Agencies In the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. : P. H4YMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeeper? Will be supplied through the pcf t by retail medicine vendor*. R. T. BOOTH, Maj aging Directop



w. n. Rule, 1 65 ASHBT7RTON. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. mHRftSHIPG Machine Books on an X . 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 CQ M Burnett Street.



WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where _ you know Lublowis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cust for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from (5F* Note the old address— TANORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTOT ASHBURTON MACHINE WOEKS AND BEASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, eon -■■ tain the most complete Engineering Place in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH an* SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thou. E. luiwortb, PROPRIETOR. PHEVEMT FIT*, CONVULSIONS, ETQt. * n» w«r* -job* iimiu, Ar. AM