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TBB ABHBUBTON GTJABDIAN: THURSDAY, JTJLX 27, 189 S.



iiemy Zander. Clovers. Glovers. CLOV£R3. £ HAVE IN STOCK AKD TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKB, TIMOTHY, TRBPOLI, WTO,, ETC,, ETC. ' And haying purchased white 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 not P*y any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest. Seeds ATA LOW PRIOK. Their Germinating Qualities hare 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. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AMD PROVISIONS Always on hand.. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Desorption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEA3T CHAFF, OAT 3, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT., HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AKD DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire insurance Cempany, Canton Marine Insurance Otnuiany, Australian Mutual Provident SoBtotf«~ -~~ •J. ITlcfiolag, 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 NEATLT EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Stick's, Watchmaker, East Street. G. Jesson, (Ute J. Qoinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER k JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ETAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS ft JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 4s 6d Clocks oleanedand guaranteed for twelvemonths ... «,, l*6d Brooch pins fitted .". 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is pw pair. Note the Address: €L Jemoi Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. THE """ ASHBURTON ARCADE T>ALNTING A J3APBRHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Design. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass tad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. __ EXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGB COACH FACTORY John Pajret. Jour, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effedently performed. Coach Painting and Repain » specialty, Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mitt Offioe.



j Watches! Wa?e£res!!. W ehes CLOCKS ! CLOCKS 11 JiL ROBERT MURRAY. £ UWBHBWnCH^y HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oJf^O N^J^g^r WATCHES^ CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved fo*ms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magsetlsm, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept In Hunting and Orysta Oases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTE are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lOjd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6sd to 10_d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4}d. Art Muslins 4jd, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Toweling*, &c., Ac. «--—--. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCEDJN PRICK. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street. STEPHENS BROS., Market House. (:) BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS to the fact that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and as there is every pros* pect of a scarcity we wou^d advise customers to make EARLY PURCHASES. We are also Sole Agents for Aahburton for PEEK'S, OAMARU KILN DRIED OATMEAL, the very best Meal in the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous in many brands now sold. ALL » _____ ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY AND SUPPLIED AT THE VERY LOWEST PBIOKS. Stephens Bros./ Market House, William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TXAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irob and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twice, Pig Nets, Horse Coven (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x Si to ; 25160. ! STEPHENS BROS., MARKET HOUSF, A BK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the : Most Economical, Purest, & bM Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 63. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. i Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY A SON, DUNEDIN. [ UNPARALLELED CHEAP BAL E. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING. AND BOOTS, , *<___» ¥ j){^_—»i —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24 —-*••}— Astounding Bargains.



COMPULSORY SALE OF 3- W- ALCORN & GO'S. STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. QowunßOK THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCORN & CO, EAST STREET. p -■ - -■"*\ c' ■ ■" / • Av^k \ ' OAT W AIV *£' /TV vu»\C Tho Corneri 1 ' iI tit H<Mirntiig Department W. H. COLLIER. Specialty. OR.VSS AMD (LOVKR SEEDS. Season 1893. WE aro in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terma thai 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 TIMOTHST. DOUBLE MICHCNE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT j SEED. WE ARB NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOB J BOHEDUSL ALSO LAWES'SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates itfll have the per centage of Phosphates soluble in wafer branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FKIEDLANDEB BROS. JUST LANDED OF PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, wiM enablajfua to give | Cuatomers'a very varied range of patterns to choose from. -ALSO PAINTS OILS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. ——o—i— HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMP 3 TABLE LAMPS _ BRACKET LAMPS We are offering SPEOIAL"BAR3AIN3 IN LAMPS, and we request Intending Purchasers to Irspec j, John Or & Co., 3ARDWARE AND PROVISION .MERCHANTS.



— JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, " PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ash but ton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TAKCRED STEEET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—-R.L-, being a thoroughly experienced (thirty yearc) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, »nl at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need to send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SITISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed —PAUSODONOPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from H liITIWSDEW R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision, Sights accurately tested by latest optica' nstruments. " LONGBEACH COACH. 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, QcKhttUH J



NOTICE. G. H.lJyrant BEGS to announce to bis Customers aud the PuMie generally, of Aehburton and District, that he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by Mm, in East Street, a» Baker and Gcnfectioner, to H. P. MADDEN,, and trusts for the continuation of the sr.pport bo liberally accorded him in the jy,st to his successor I IfTpTMaddcn BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly taV.-ty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorjed his predecessor in the past. l)nly the best material and ingredeints w ill be used in the manufacture of Bread, 'Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at easonable Bates. 7§5 Thoß. E. Kilwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS i a ! BRASS FOUNDRY, j CAMERON STREET, [ Ashburton, T GOAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MCLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION^ ENGINES. Estimates given for all kindi of Mechanical Works. | Correspondence Invited* i t i



TTT E HAVE JOST LANDED, EX "FANGITI 6 Balei PAFERIIANGJNGS, choice Patterns. " 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander^i VARNISHES, GOLDSIZJS, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LTQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SOISSOBS. Also, ex " Tongariro, \ 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Casea Diamond Boiled PLATE. 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, etc., etc >V. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS DISSOLUTION OF_PAKTNERSHIP {CLEARING FURNITURE SALE K)R ONE MONTH AT T^ H. TJndbill and Co.'s, &ate Plckforcl & Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS,,UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. TIJ TT Jfir C*t\ BEG to thank thair Friends and General Public fo • Xl* U• Ou \J%J» their past support, and hope, by careful attention fco Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. All work entrusted to us trill now be promptly executed* ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. If. UHTDRIIiIj A Co., TAN ORKD STREET, 144 Next Building Society's New Office. WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR; PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEJCDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANO? TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO OBDERJ MEN'S UNDERCLOTHING OB 1 EVERY DESCRIPTION, ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN^ ; HATS AND SCAEYES. WILLIAM SPARROW, east street; Next to J, SEALY & CO., Seed Merchant* LADIES' AUD GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. | WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, I OOLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, f HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles ; at the BRine time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position,^ assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to be^trorpassed. • J129



Business Notioes i IT IS THE BEST, SO Sold by all Grocers and Storekeepers in Ashbarton uistrict. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timani. KINOSBUKY'S PATENT SELF RAISER "TjlOR raising land let«r of three-farrow and other Ploafitifl. Can be obtained "* MESSRS P. * D. DUHOAN, 103 Chrlstchurob and Aahburrnn Pfiltt OE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS BADGER "tIBGS to announce that she has OIVEH UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURKETT STREET, And concentrated her business as afore. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Famished Bed and Sitting Rooms, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT~ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. SJI Llewellyn Owen* PIANOFORTE/TINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBER . (Dances not attended.) 4. 21 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington.' Local Board of Directors : The Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D, C.M.0., MX.O. (Chairman) the Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Bdward Richardson, O.V.G, M.L.C John Duncan, Km) Medlca 1 Officer: Dr W. O. Kemp, M H.C.3. (England) rE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AXD MOST PROSPEROUS AtJsTRAiiAN Life Offiob, ajm> th« LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE, The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONTTS ETKRY YKAU The 'Hcthod of Valuation adopted by th'a Society Is Of Ibe moat Stringent Character, nnd ensures a Consi derably Larper Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any otter office in the Australasian Colonies. AOCUMULATKtTpUND EXCEEDS? £i 1,000,000 (KLEVEN MILLIONS) Steruko All forested to field nearly 6 per (teak POLICIES IN FORCE ... HO f »OS Pum Asrarm) .. *W,R8f1,!83 Accumulated Fund! .. .. 411.328, h8 Annual Incom*.. .... , £i,MV&I Caih Bonuses Divided. .*. .. 43,43*.1 M* CASK BONUS for OCT. ye r, 1802, fSCH.Stt, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after nwking SPECIAL RESERVES, amount ing to CASH BONUSES declarei for la=t FIVE rears, orer TWO MimONP,yi«Mlnji Revenionary Bonuses weeding roVJX MILLIONS. ASSURE LIFE IK THR A. M. P. SOCIETY ■* And Secure a BONUS EVERY *EARv Expemes of Management 9$ per oont oa> the total income. EDWARI>W, LOWE, Keaident Secretary, Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. m DERRY r District Secretary, Christchuroh. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. jQ&O- if!a vovm section 31,4& XUO-iOBO, i-acre, corner btWalker and Peter streets west. Capital titefor a cottage; e«ay terms. 5 ACRES FOR SALE.—An Orchard well stocked with fruit trees, great rarJfly ;,, conveniently situated at the corner ;'o|> Cambridge and Wellington ttreets,' Hampstcad. To be sold as a whole or in two or three allotments as may be desired, on exceptionally easy erms. ■ T. BULLOCK. 4w)Q ACRES forS*K Nice little home- XiiOgtoad. Situated about 4|. milea from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camfortable Dwelling Howse, Gar den^ Orchard, Stable, and. ©ther build ings. Inspection invited.. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. m AfBEB « »»ma?Km*»lyp4t Isiracl There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract fn the market now., products of simple distilMwa fonnini; erode retjnoua oila. In order tbat these crude oila way ret be taken, Our Pure V<>lMtll« JBuew l«Mi Kltm(, which is reeogn'sed by th, m»dicalidiTi«lon of tbe FruMlnn Government tobr 0 rer/ectly pore oririn, as peHijtormatJoii f rwardp 11< dm through the Consul a* Melbonrne, March 2, iejg It is proved by t*st3 miide by <h« Medicisl O*a n j C g 0 | 4e TTLiTersittei at Bonn awl Orelfswal , Prussia, and »eport«4*yDrßchttli:, Professor of Pharm-jcoio-yy ft t Donia, and Prefes* xDr Most- r. Direct* jt of t!<c Medical Clials at Greifsw;.H, tbat only products that Me satniatcd with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous aid other substance*, adherent to primary distillation, wiH dereVip the sanative qualities proper to the plant, SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI KCTKAOT neoordioK to these authorities, and according to Pro. ItMMT Vi Listey, of England, and to Drs Bauer, McTniire, Wood, Hazard, e^., cf America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only one which poeseg.acs the proper therapeutic value. All other crude oils ar« to be classed among the tur entinr*, which have, when used as medicine; no ttierapentic effect ami ere abandoned as an internal medicament. Iheeso calld Eucalypti ExtrncKs, which mny'hftve received dist nctbn it Exhibitions o» jiommwc^l artielefe and nrj tiscd for mechanical pur ooks only are dfsnernibla :— 1. By their deficio cy in pnnrent odour (which onr product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract, de rcloj» most f rc.:ly through its snrplna of oxygen). 3. By their alcoholic th n and mobile appearance, being reduce in specific density through tho presence of acidh t. «y their taste, tbe rcanlt of the contracting ten dency of reiius and tennates. Jf these cru'le oil?, to cu'lei eucalypti extracts are nrpllcd by mistake In cocc« of croup, bronchitis, diph theria, intcrual inflf.miretton?. dysostery, wonndr, etc., thee-nseqnencesat«most appalling. For sifetv sake a«k Mways for N<k»>H*-r anil S<m.' EucMlTntl MxtrumUulgot the old, well-tested and reliable prtMUf»tt«.-^»ndhmit, Victoria, AustraU*,—