ME ASHBUBTON .-filfAJftDUtf: TfldBSDA^, [SEPTEMBER 21, J893.

Printed and published by tht Ashburto Publishing Company, at their registere Printing Office, Burnett street, Ashburioa. THURSDAY, September 21 j 1993,



W. H. COLLINS & CO. HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshite a magnificent assortment of j FENDER!?, FIRE lEONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. sßales^of Papcrliaiigjngg of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality, The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order^a id^will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex "Glencaim" and "Gigborne" ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MEROE ANTS AND IMPORTERS ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENIS FOR^ Grey Valley Coal Company. \ (.Springfield Pottery Compan i^^^^ TO MAKE ROOM >^^^^S^^^ NEW SEASONS SHIP- Ex " Duke of (< Devonßhire IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOB FOURTEEN DkYS. W. H. Collier, 11 The Corner. ' WOOL SEASON 1893-1894 «ri! ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL phced in our hands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or foe Ship roent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORKS aro vary suitable for the propar display of Clipsjentrastdd to us for Sale, they being coranndious and well lighted. ALL LOT 3, however larg9 or small, are valuel most carefully prior to sac, and no lot ia sold under our valuation without the consent of the owner. Vendors can depend upon our obtaining highest prioas for their clip?. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delir&ecl into truaks frea of all charges to the vendor. —:(o): WOOLSACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL, ETC, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RA.THS. Dates of S&les will be advertised shortly. FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. ■ -■, | - ■ ■ -■ ■ -— . ITi I "I '■■■ i- - - 11. " * " "I. FIRST SPRING SHOW OP Cotton Dresses. SEE WINDOW MITCHELL & TURNER.



N T S. KB L W O a x r jst D E JOHK ORE & CO. STEPHENS BROS., MARKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC «nd THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY th« Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judgeß to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! J|k ROBERT MURRAY, Jj> UW*" yjT^y'M HOKOLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER Oj^flj) WATGHES* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKOE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED 6TOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest aud most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL 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 s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, pDuck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Draf and Rick Covers (all skes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroi« : and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming andHßop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 [x 21 to 25 x 60. -: SEASON 1893- :- ANDREW OER WILL MAKE HIS FIRST SHOW OF SPRUNG NOVELTIES -ON— MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4- IN MILLINERY, CORSETS, &c, MANTLES, GLOVES, DRAPES, COSTUMES, — THE FAVOR OF A VISIT ESTEEMED" - ANDREW OEE.



'THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT, Will Tbavel the ASHBURTON, ALFORD FOREST, METHVEN, And Surrounding Districts, during the Coming Season. Further particulars, terms, pedigree, &c, in uture advertisement. ALEXANDER, 9+ll Allen ton Ashburton. THE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TBACEY WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT LONGBEAOH. Services—s guineas. THE Standard-bred American Trotting Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mar© was im ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving America, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18£secs. He also used to I drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley j and Mr Woodruff says in his j book on trotting—" If ever there was a horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Ken tucky and General Tracey contain the very best strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu no responsibility. J. 0 N. GRFGG, __ Longbeach. NOTICE. PLANS, Specifications, and Estimates for any kind of Buildings can be had from George W. Andrews, East Belt. Agent for Mr W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Watters'Celebrated Ranges and Austin and Son's Chimney Pots and Glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphalt wrok 9 15 ~~ J\ Mciiolas, 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. Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. riIHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they &ie still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT [REASONABLE RATES J. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET — JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN.) BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbuiton and surrounding distric that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner SPECIAL.—R.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, an* at VERY LOW CHARGES NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need o send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.IP The name of Lumsden is a guarantee ot reliable Workmanship. SITISFAGTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from H IjITMSDEIV, 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 optical nstrumenta] "~~IIGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agenta for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Boi 976 <* ?0, Sydney, N.S W



Piisiness Notices, ' A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser In the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received :— Dear Sirs, —Having used your soap I find ib the best I have used both for washing and scrubbing or cleaning of any kind. I should recommend it to any* uody.—lremain yours, MrsWm. Bryant, Wills Street Bakery. Alford Forest Road, August 23,1893. Having used Messrs Craighead Bros.' soap for spring cleaning and household washing, I am very much pleased with it. It saves a good deal of labor.—M. A Meddins. I can recommend the soap for scrub bing and washing. It makes the water very soft, and makes a nice lather. 'Mrs Shearer, Ashton. Messrs Craighead Bros. ' Gentlemen,—The sample tin of Boap you left with me for trial has been used in my home and has given ontire satisfac tion to my daughters and myself.—Emma L. Bean. Ashburton, August 22, 1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l hare used your Crystal Boap and found it to be the best house hold soap I have ever used.—S, A. Ford. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it equal to representation. I can highly recommend it.—W. Trezise, Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,—Your "Crystal Soap" for 1 cleansing purposes is perfect. I haye never used better.—A. Inglis Hag Lean Dunn. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBUR WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum- XJ_ bug, or Quackery ! Tha weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic ■ nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone aad vigor by using Cunhington & Co.';s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by til the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Gunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. ft 5 CWESSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, 4c. J f~AS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair, ELECTRO-PLATING and GILDING done on the premises. Watches CLEANED »nd Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. Zealandia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUJFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are co 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 yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful ; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS *KOM Mr JV Blsbop, ZEALANDIA BCOT STORE ASHBURTON. THE RONGO PAI TENEI KB.I KOUTOU KATOA jffacbean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA, .'JTHW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS Prepared from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved itse to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies 1 mHE NEW CURE Is the only Speclfi JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. ' In Croup the NEW CURK has no rivaj It saves emetics, Hunting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In fyphoid .Fever the NEW CORI disinfects, soothes^ and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no lnstanc has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure has been freely used from the first oufcse of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; Grindelia Kobns* Ci«ar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d



Business Notices Me well jn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE UhAMBEKS. (Dances not attended.) 421 s 1 ar « i w ©. M.iss Venie Flower, T" ATE of the Royal College of J_J Music, London, ia prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 4. 8 139 LANDELLS AND PBESTON, ENGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERTS, GUN AND LOCKSMITHS. "VTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engrav 1\ ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &c, repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, in the Premises in Burnett street, next 9169 Ashburton Club, THE ASHBUBTON AKCADB T3AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON (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 &ad 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. ~ GREAT ' Clearing: Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to ! DISPOSE OF MY WELL SELECTED STOCK OF TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, REGARDLESS OF COST. The S»le will last for FOUR WEEKS ONLY, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE SOLD. My Hiirdressing and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the sale as usual. HARRY FRIEDLANDEB, it:is the. best, so ES^S^BBfi^'^^'^/MV'^ml^Pi^^ I Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton mistrust. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. GREAT SALE AT R.ALCORFS. SATJNDERS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s Sd A — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THESE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES EVERYTHING REDUCED \VQIL CASH FOR ONE MONTH.-



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, Ooachmani Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. I 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 whllo the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex oeedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET 1 Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrasa and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. W;INES AND SPIRT|TS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS,*AND OHICKWHEAT.; " HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANGIER "DEGS to announce that she haa GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above* Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will oontinu« their favors. Well Furnished 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 ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLT RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts,. Wounds, Ac. CURESIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Baoks, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpHnte, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teate. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is Invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BES'if EMBROCATION IS THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S, COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: ! A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christehurch. Ashburton Agents: John Oeb & Co., Ashbttrton Dauo Co.^ I H. E. BONNINGTON. 50 Country Agent* Wanted.