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S,B. INDRAMAYO. BY THE ABOVE VESSEL, "WE HAVE BECEIVED ANOTHER LARGE SHIPMENT OF THE Latest Novelties in Dresses, ALSO, Choice Wool Delaines. In Cotton Ooods. Crepons, Delainettes, French Satteens, Zephyrs, Fancy Nainsorks, in Delightful and Endless Profusion. TANORED STREET. MITCHBLL& TURNER STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSE, A SK TBE FUBLIO and THEIR CUSTOMBBS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be tha 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. R ATT RAY & SON, DUNEDIN. Grand Show of New Goods EX OTORAMA. ANDREW ORR S SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF NEW GOODS, Millinery, Dresses, Sunshades, Corsets, Umbrellas, Collars, Laces, Ties, etc. New Prints, Ginghams, Flannettes, Gloves, in all the new makes. NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. THE LARGEST STOCK OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS & SHOES In Ashburton to Select from. AGENT FOR THE CELEBRATED STANDARD BOOTS. Every pair guaranteed. Just opened a few dozen of tho STANLEY SHOES. 72 dozen Gentlemen's ties, all shades Is each. Watches ! Watches !! Wa I ches CLOCKS 1 CLOCKS 11 JiL ROBERT MURRAY. J> uSSfnwW| HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER {qS^^O X^Mj^ WATOHES,* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS, A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATOHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and mosb approved forma of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETI3ABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS TEE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and a kept in Hunting and Cryflta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, H. M, JONES, H. M. JONES. PIANOS. PIANO 3. OEGAN?. ORGANS. —*{: V—Y — BBST Values obtainable Cash or Terms : Christchurch pricss. Show Rooms re^ plete. Inspection invited. Agent for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch. CYCLES. CYCLES. CYCLES. Ladies. Safety Cycles, Gents do Cash or Terms. All machines guaranteed. Ex tras kept. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS. GLASS, CHINA, AND ELEDTRO-PLATED WARE. FISHING TACKLE, LAWN TENNIS, AND CRICKETING MATERIAL NEW STOCK. Account books nwdejjto Orde . Envelopes from 5s per 1000, C<ish. Agent for Economic if ire Insurance Company. H. mT~JONES.



It is Just as Easy to Grow a Good CROP — OF — POTATOES, CAEROTS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, FLOWERS, FRUIT OR CORN, AS A POOR ONE, PROVIDING YOU GO ABOUT IT THE RIGHT WAY. 'VTEXT to haying good seed, the most important consideration is the MANURE. Experience has proved that the best results are obtained by plant ing it with a good and liberal dressing of BONE MEAL, which is the most lasting of all Manures, not only increasing the yield in the first crop, but the good effects lasting in the ground to the third and fourth crops. SOLD in Large or Small Quantities by the Undersigned, F. FERRIMAN. WALTER A. WOOD: TUBULAR STEEL MOWER; HAT RASE. To Our Farmer Friends: We greet you in 1893 with a finer line of harvesting machines than ever before. our reliable mowers, hay rakes, reapers and bind ers lead everywhere. Walter A, Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company, Send for Annual Catalogue. HARVESTER AND BINDER.  ENCLOSED GEAR REAPER. STOP WASTE! :- AND SA^YE THE WASH, BY USING A POETABLB BAIiEOW AT THE BACK DOOR. Gives Health and Wealth to the Buyer, for the pigs thrive better for it<use After the Barrow you will need a GOOD TROUGH. KVERY FARMER SHOULD OWN ONE OF TFIE3 SEED CLEANERS. [■■ 10 Let, 1) AORBS^of Land >ith House and.Stable, Apply to F. FERRIMAN.



aiua JNotiees. j rt\O STAND This Season at Owner's A Stable Afehbu'ton, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HO BSE, BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, Ihe sire of the fastest horses in New ZeJand. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner's Stable* Lyndhurst. For terms apply 10_13 MAX FRIHJDLANDER. mHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Bakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rousor, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray by Donizette—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant— Maggie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1891, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage fee ss. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £110 a ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee ss. Mares for both horses grazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility, J. A W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia. TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the right sort. He is by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros— Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, imp., Talisman by Traducer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Highbank, who has used him solely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inspect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at the young ones got by him on the station. Terms—Season £2, payable January 2, 1894 ; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894. All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, Proprietor. TO STAND^this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts^ The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. Emperor is a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, on short legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action, and was foaled Novem ber 23, 1887, and was only shown once (in 1890), when he took second prize at Ash burton A and P. Association's Show. EMPIUROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizas, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness L, the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than Bixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medal, and has been first seven times in succession for best mare {and two of her progeny), and in this respect she has never been beaten, General Gordon, sire Victor. Victor has been very successful in his show yard career, gaining seven first prizes, four second prizes, and four special prizes, including champion gold medal twice : Victor's dam, Diamond, a noted prize-taker in Southland, always gaining first prizes when shown. Victor's sire, Conqueror, imported from Scotland ; his grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker ; grand-dam, by Old Major. Glenroy was bred in Victoria, his sire, Prince of Wales, dam Darling, by Redman. The above will tend to show that Emperor has the best strains of blood in him that it is possible to procure. TERMS—Season, £210s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview. TO STAND at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse YcuDg Banker (1, N Z. Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Scot land, by Luck's All; g.d. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergu Champion. AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On oae side he is sprung from Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lochfergus; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sirea were the most successful stud horses that the world has ever known. Awamoa has been a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guineas The 'filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate a»d pomment on prizetakers that have sprung from Awamoa Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa ha a a good career in the show ring. As 3. yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, firs at Christchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin ; as a two-year-old, first at Christ church and second at Oamaru ; as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years pid was champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seen that Awamoa l^as been successful in the ring ; he has been very successful as a breeder; he has proved himself a sure fyaji getter; hence his value as a sire, and breeders should not miss such a chance, aa they have not had nuch a stallion in the district before. Terms—Guarantees, four guineas. Season majes as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares chapging hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, fl Or Groom in charge. LONGBEACH COACH. 1 ON and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooftchmam



(_ Stud Notices. 1 PERKINWAEBEOK 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAND this season at Longbeach THE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TBACEY 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 mare 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 18Jsecs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—" If jfjver 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 contaf ivthe very best strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu 0 responsibility. Gr omage fee, ss; payable at first service. J. C N. GRIGG, Longbeach. TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, MethveD and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. X7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at JL the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Youkg Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. YOUNG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession he won 13 races, 7 times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. In 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, with 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 91b, and several others. At the Tin wald meetins, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bst lib, and in the Welter Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bit 2lb. At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Regina 9st 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b'; to the front, and atjhe same meeting he carried 10*t and ran third to Cajolery, lOst 91b, and Bay King Ktet 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the District Plate with Bsc 51b up, beating Affection, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOst 71b, giving away heaps of weight to evatything. On the following day he carried 9st 71b in front of Vistim, 7st 71b, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOjt up he ran second to Finetta Bst. At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, La&t season Young Cheviot carried list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flying Han dicap and beat Samoa, lOat 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9dt 51b, beating Kate Greenaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with lOst slb up, beating Lord Zet land, 7sfe 51b, and later on ran home, with list 101b in front of Sir Robeit 9at, and several others in the Members' Place. At the C.J.C. meeting Young Cheviot, carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stake* —a mile in lmin 424secs ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, In lmin 16£ sec. Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b, and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot won all hia races very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. His sire Cheviot, is one of the most sought after sires in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 10s, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groom age fee. ss. Paddocking will be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. All care taken, but no responsi bility. For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 9 177 or Groom in Charge. „ 1 ■ ■ . -'■ —■— —— • TO STAND this Season and travel the Ashburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, an surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, soun4 constitution, and even temper. Boomer r ang is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tpacey JJ, and numerous other good per ormers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sef ton, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize afc Courtenay in 1891, for the best carriage horde travelling the district ; also first and special at Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown- He sired two first prfoe takers at last Northern show. Teejjs—£2 for the Season 5 guarantee, £3 ; groomage s, payable at first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, 173 Proprietor, Ashton



i TO STAND «nd travel this Season ia the Hinds, May field, Mount Somers, Wiilowby and surrounding distrusts. THE HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBRED | HORSE, LORD HOPEIOUN. | 6 years old. LOED HOPETOUN ia a rich chestnut standing nearly sixteen handa high, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at the stud last season and pioved him self a sure foal getter, Lord Hopeioun was raced twice. At hie first attempt he ran third amongst a large* field. The next time hs I started waa at Riccartoo with list 101b top weight on his bank, and can creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Mataku, by Traduoer out of Speargrasa, she being 'he dam of Tussock engaged in the next New Zealand Gup. Lord Hopetoun's dam, Chrise mer, is by Montrose, dam by Blood Boyal. Terms : Guarantees £3 10s for one mare, two or more mares as per agreement. Sea son £2 ss. payable January 1,1891; groomßge fee ss, payable first service, All mareß changing bands first owners held liable, and to be paid for as season mares. THOMAS ANNETT 10 56 Proprietor, Hinds. WAIN TED 7 "DV a Suitable and trustworthy servant, -*-* a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, powerful, with a constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work night and day, as I never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join an society. I require no food, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationalities and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, but will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, particu larly on Old Ruib's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred street East, to which you are all cordially invited. My name is , RULES ACME WATER FILTER- ; 9 20 Zealandla Hoots. THE Wonderful Reputation o 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 the cannot be excelled, and they are made so many different fittings that every kin of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children, Once buy a Zeaiandla Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boya' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (P&tent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dlstrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS tVLOU Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED xjL to NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CURES HOKSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Grails, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splints, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teate, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is Invaluable. No Household can afford to be without ib. GUARANTEED THE BES'i! EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne 1 New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christehurch. Ashburton Ageuts: John Okr & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. BONNINGTON. 0 Country Agenh* Wanted. LANDELLS AND PRESTON, ENGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERTS, GUN AND LOCKSMITHS. "XTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engrav- J3| 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 9t 9 Ashburton Club



GREAT SALE AT B. ALCOM'S. SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS — frojn 8b 9d to 12s 6d 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 11 — 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 RUOS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. THB RONGO PAI TENEI KM KOUTOU KATOA (ffaebean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA 'jfrEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Preps red from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved its* to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies THE NEW CURE is the only Specif) jet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the jSEW CURK has no riva; It saves emetics, Hunting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURB disinfects, soothes*, and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE b *he only trat Lung Disinfectant A In no instanc has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure has been freel / ased from the first outse 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, 3a ctJ ; Grindelia Kobna* Ctaar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d Henry Zander; 1 HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tainul JL and Tongariro, My Season's Supply of the Finest Turnip Seeds Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Eosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Eed Yellow Tancred, etc. Bape Seed, Bape Seed, Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed, Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed, All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. Slieep Shears. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.8., lIA} 75, Riverina. Turkey and Washita Gil Stones Sheep Branding* Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and Five»gallon Drums. Ground and Lump Baddle. Boiled and Baw Linseed OiL Wool Packs. WOOL PACKS. Full Size and Full Weight. Garden Tools in Groat Variety, Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout. New Season's Teas. Mauritius, China, and Queens* land Sugars, Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER