THE ASHBURTON OtJAHDIAK: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1893.

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FIRST SPRING SHOW OF Cotton Dbesses. !1.,.. ; ." '•, . SEE • ■ . ;;,;:^ r '^..' window. MITCHELL & TURNER. STEPHENS BROS., Market House. POTATOES. POTATOES. [DfiBWENTS AND KIDNEYS. SPECIALLY SELECTED OAMAEU POTATOES. BUY EARLY. PRICE ADVANCING. Stephens' Bros., Market House. ~~ tIFe hXll, eXst street. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTE »re 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 10$ d per yard. FLANNELS -FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtinga, 6£d to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. PRESSES CRETONNES 4Jd, Art Muslins 4W, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quiltß, Bed Ticking, Towelingfi, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 25a. CLOTHING CLOTHDSG Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RFDUCEIPIN PRICE. THI STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street. COMPULSORY SALE OF & W- ALCORM & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. qomme^on THURSDAY, 11th INST. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCOBN & CO. EAST BTBEET. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24. Astounding Bargains. 4 ... ■ "v.. ,\Q). •atmmm ...5" f. t , t ;■•■..■ i- ■ . . •: • ' ' ' ■



j^^^^ TO MAKE ROOM Ntw SEASON'f SHIp: '^^^m^^^^^^B^^ THE BALANCE OF MB) "Drapery, IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOR F|OURTEEN DAYS. W. H. Collier, "The Corner." W. H, COLLINS & COr HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke Devonshire magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, . , . ' ■:: '■ . - , "AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Paperhailgillgg of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order, and will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MEROHANTS AND IMPORTERS] f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR- Grey Valley Coal Company. [Springfield Pottery Company. QMikSH AISD CLOVER SEEDS. Season 1593. WE are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade, WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHST. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRA.SS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOB BONEDUST, ALSO , I LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE guaranteed to contain 36 to 38 per cent. soluble phosphates; This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates will have the per centage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on .each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIEDLA NDEB BEOS WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WOEKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS •. SERGES, , ri .:, ..■  . ■ .■■ ■ ■' ,■ MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, . OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER MEN;S UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS..AND SCAEVES. WILLIAM SPABKOW, BAST STREET, ; Next "to J, SEALY & CO, r Seed Merohants.



LADIES* AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mr Hoult's). HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles ; at the' same time gaining more experience in the leading Ladiecs' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to be surpassed. 7J129 DISSOLUTION £F_PAETNERSHIP [CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T, H. Undrill and Co.'s, Late Pickford A Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. TTI TT fI A BEG to thank their Friends and General Public of • x-i-# XJ • **> V>W« their past support, and hope, by mreful attention Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. A work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. H. UI¥ DRILL A Co., TANCRED ST RE BT, Next Building Society's New Office. STEPHENS BROS-, MAEKET HOUSE, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2a, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Uros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNBDIN. \ William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TXAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulin*, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Eope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroi* and Wooden Blocks, Belling, Seaming and jßop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquee* on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS II § ROBERT MURRAY. Q HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER BjpS/j 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 forma of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAONETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. AU ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept In Hunting and CrysU Oases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture* JOHN OBR & CO. TTAVE LANDING ex Copth, Pakeha, and Tekoa from London and Mary Hasbrouck and Alice from New York— { LARGPJ AND WELL SELECTED STOCKS OF } i LAMPS, HEATING AND COOKING STOVES AND RANGES, REGISTER GRATES AND FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, GARDEN SPADES, FORKS, HOES, ETC. CARPENTERS' TOOLS BY THE BEST MAKERS. TOBACCO CUTTERS, DRAY AND CARRIAGE AXLES IN ALL SIZES. PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS AND OILS, AND VARNISHES. WIRE NETTING, TRAVELLING TRUNKS AND BOXES, TABLE CUTLERY, SCISSORS, RAZORS, AND CARVERS (IN CASE), POCKET KNIVES, TINJ WARE OF ALL KINDS. ■ — ■ 0 ■' John Orr & Co., IRONMONGERS and GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Fusmess Nonces. LONGBEACH COACH. ; f\H and after MONDAY, April 3 ■ V_7 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachmani THE ASHBUBTON ABCADB pAINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass and picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. - - . Mm Aßa^sW^fefltttfi^BT' ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED to NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, fto. CUREsIIOBSES or Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Spltatv, Cuts, Mange, Ac. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Fanners it b Invaluable. No Household can afford to be without Is. GUARANTEED THE BBS* EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX <fe CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chrutehurch. Ashburton Agents: John Obe A Co., Ashbukton Drug Co." H. E. BoKNiwoTOjr. 160 Country Agent" Wanted. P* > Eii ► # Bfe " » o I B to M M W B * J8 w I i § 121 ° I *■■■ FRINGE ALBERT TEMPERAKOB HOTEL. IHRB RAHTCtGR "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will oontinne their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS ATTLL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to eater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. SJI Zealandia Boats. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS Is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THB BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make In the Colony. ; The Manufacturers are so oonfident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA 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 dlatrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS nou Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE BHBUB ..



Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. I HAV® IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whils 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 • • A* A ■ - - LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have be»n thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced m THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET 1 Bamplee and Quotations of Clovers ' Rjegrau and Oockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or ' GROCERIES, TEAS AMD PROVISIONS Always on hana. IRONMONGERY, fENOING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AnTT SPIRITS Of Every Deserptlon. HAYS ALWATS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHBA9 CHAFF, OATS, BRAN. SHARPS- AND OHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AITD DIRECT IMPOBTIR. -AGENT FOR- , !■ Son Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Compaay. Australian Mutcal Provident Society. G- JESBON, (Late J. Qdinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER > A»D JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, eta CTAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS A JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES fro* £1 eaoh; the cheapest and best in Urn market. . ■  SPECTACLES to writ all sights from Is per pair, < ELECTROPLATING and GILDING done on the premises. '.! Watches OLICANEp and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. J. mcholae, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on tfc» premises. The Best Material and Wsrk# ; manshlp guaranteed. . '. A large and varied stock always oo " , hand at moderate prioes. REPAIRS NEATLY EZBOOfSD. £ NICHOLAS:V. '"■ ; BOOTMAKER, Next MrSalek's, Watchmaker, East Btwet. X MANNING and 60± LIMITED. ; BRBWEBS or ihb . . FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. to bi obtadtid nr HOGBHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS,  '-."'..; AT . OHRISTCHUROH BREWERY and or Vk m ZANDER, ASHByRTON. ON DRAUGHT AT ! : THB SOMERSET HOTEL ASHBURTON, THB TINWALD HOTELv TINWAJQD AMD RAILWAY HOTBi; wiNSLOW.