THE ASHBtJRTOtf GUARDIAN . gATUEDAY, SEPTEMBEK 30, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburto Publishing Company, at their registers Printing Office, Burnett street, Athborto^ SATURDAY, September 39 1393,



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, iND ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR 8 WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON Loans Negotiated Weekly Saleß of Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fat, Hides, etc., on^F^IDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per^arrangement AGENT FOE- Matson and Co., Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, McDonald, and Co., Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company utraham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stephenson and Co., Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Toote. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton Grass Seed Cleaning. Having Breoted (regardless of cost) one of the Best Grass Seed Cleaning H»nt« in Canterbury, I am now prepared to CLEAN RYEGRASB m it ought to be done at Reasonable Rates. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. WOOL SEASON. 1893-1894. I AM PREPARED TO MAKE CASH ADVANCES UPON GROWING CLIPS OF WOOL, Placed in my handa FOR SALE LOCALLY or elsewhere, and CAN SUPPLY ALL SHEARING REQUISITES, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. IV TltOlltaa* Ashburton. I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED LOCAL AGENT FOR THE SALE OF BELFAST CHEMICAL MANURES, And can Supply— SUPERPHOSPHATES. BLOOD MANURE, POTATO MANURE, BONE MEAL & BONE DUST In large or small quantities. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. SKIN SALES. 1 »HALI, HOLD A FORTNIGHTLY SALE OF SHEEPSKINS, FAT, HIDES J_ TALLOW, &0-, throug' out the season. NBXT SKIN SALE FBIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1895. David Thomas, ASHBURTON WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. TTTB AXE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE of Commission, on the ensuing Clip. SEEDS. We have for Sale Large Stocks of .„„,,, #RESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected Including Colonial Red and White Clover and Oowgrass Timothy, Byegnuji and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Akyke, Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MAN ORES WTfiW VI \<W MANURES suitable for all conditions ;of soil. Anglo-Ooptinenta 1 S«p^n^Si^Sd™tim.of shipment to contain 3713 per cent of soluble Phwphafcfiß, also Bonedust and Guano. station A Farm More*. Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipea, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. oALES OP HIDES, SKINS.ITALLW AND^VOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY Miles and~Co., Limited. jii. W. KANMEI?, Auctioneeb. «slit»iirton »iul Rakala. J\. T. H. TJndbill and Co., LATE PIOKFORD AND UNDRILL, CABINET-MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, ETC. — NOTE THE ADDRESS — TANCRED STREET, next Building Society's New Office.



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Stud Notices. ] TO TRAVEL in tlie Ashburton district), THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Q 0 R TON, (By Thunderbolt—Lyra, by Thormamby Clotilde by Touchstone.) Poi further particulars apply to G. A. M. BUCKLEY, 9t185 Lagmhor. TO STAND this season at Longbeach, THE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENERAL TRACEY 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 Americe, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18£secs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—"lf 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. TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvep and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. YOUNG CHEVIOT was two years at the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Yotjkg Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. TOUNG 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, with9st3lb, beating Sincerity i Bst 9.b, and several others, At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bsfc lib, and in the WeUor Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, B<b 21b. At Hororata ha carried 7st 121b in the Bix furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bdt 131b, and Kegina 9.-fc 31b. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight, (Bst 61b) to the fronb, and at the same meeting he carried 10-Jt and ran third to Cajolery, lOat 9!b, and Bay King lCbt 121b. At tha South Canterbury meeting he won the Distiict Plate with 8 t 51b up, beating Affection, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOdt 71d, giving away heaps of weight to evaiything. On the following day he carried 9jt 71b in front of Victim, 7st 71b, in the County PJate, and on the same day. with lOife up ho ran second to Finetta Bst. At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot carriad list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flying Han dicap and beat Samoa, 10-st 2ib, and he woo the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9st 51b, baating Kate Grepnaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with lO.^t 51b up, beating Lord Zet* land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robert 9it, and several others in the Members' Pkce. At the C J C. meetiui? Young Cheviot-, carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42|sec*; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, in lmin 16|-sec. Both wore 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 & bare half length, the mare carrying 7»t 51b. and Young Cheviot, Bit 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as » 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 soundnes?. TERMS—£3 10s payable first week in January. Thoroughbred ma*ea, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee. 5?. Paddocking wiU 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 ov Groom in Charge. TO STAND thl" Season and travel the Afchburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HOUSE, i BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper, Boomer an» is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. His d a m, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone,, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was brfid by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone js also the sire of Keor's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per formera. Boomerang was bre4 by Mr V ;lham Topp, ab Set" on, and as a foal secured first honour)* at Kaiapoi Fo \l Show, in i 1886. and second prisjd for the best cross | country horse on same date. First prize at Raiuriora in 1888, al&o tecoiid pU»e at Courtenay in 1891, for the best carnage horse travelling the district j also first and special at Ashburton A. <md P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved himselt a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Teium—£2 for the Season ; guaran^e, £3 ; groomage 7a, payable at first service. All mares changing handa in any way, j first owners will be held liable. J. It. BEGG, 9 17U Proprietor, Ashto»,



| smd JNotices. ' PERKIN ~ WAKBECK IL, WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. fpHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Bakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray byDonizette—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, 1894, £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, Fducational Reserve, South Kakaia. Terms for season, £110 a j guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee ss. Mares for both horses crazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility, J. & W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia. TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. T/OUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old X and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the riaht sort. He is by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros— Leevina.. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Dioraedes, 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 shouid 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^ Th b PUR EBRED C LYDESD A LE ENTIRE EMPEROR. Emper'iius a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, on short legs, wirh 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 ab Ash burton A and P. Association's Show. EMPwROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizes, three seconds, and three special prizes, for 1 est draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness 1., the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than sixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prize 3, 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 ha& 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 j his grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jesß, 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, £2 10s, payable January 1, 18(34 5 guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1594. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season marea. For other terms, apply to Groom in 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 Young 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 Loohfergus Champion, AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On one side he is sprung irom Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lochfergus; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sires 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. bras never been beaten | wherever shown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate and comment on all priscetakers that have sprung from Awamoa. Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring. As a yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, first at Christchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin ; as a two-year-old, first at Christ ekurch and second at Oamaru; as a three yea r-old, first at Oamaru and champion of £he yard ; following year se;ond at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion &t Oamaru. It will thus be seen that Awamoa has been successful in the ring ; he has been very successful as a breeder ; he has proved himself a sure foal getter; hence his value a 9 a sire, and breeders should pot niiss such a chance, as they have not had such a stallion in the district before. Terms—Guarantee^!, four guineas. Season mares as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. For particulars ft.r>ply to SAMUEL TIERSEY, Proprietor, gf.jS4. Or Grroom in charge. "AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., 3ox 976 tiPO, Sydney, N,S Y>



Business Notices. _______ TDLANS, Specifications, and Estimates JL for any kind of Buildings can be had from George W. Andrews, East Bel.t. Ageat 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 work 9 15 POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Memouiam Cards, In 3 vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. THE AsiutißTov numm to LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Typo, Fancy CaTds, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute very description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rates, *it;is.the best, so Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton .District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. To The Ladies of Ashburton an TRICT. A WORD WITH YOD, PLEA I F Thinking of getting marked try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond iced, required. If you like a quiet afternoon^cup or tea send along to MADDEN S for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings case of M A D D E N'S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselves a lot of anxiety by entrusting your orders MADDEN for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be refarred to. In fact anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street. Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE steadily increasing demand for the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and cornforfc 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 Zealandia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUtF 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 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 you 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 distrf can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FUOM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAHDIA BCOT 9TORE ASHBURTON.



Fvsiness Notices, I Clearing Hale. > 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 Sale will last for FOUR WEEKS ONLY, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE FOLD. My Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the sale as usual. HARRY FRLEDLANDER CLEAVES |W*EW HfEALAND DRADSHAW AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE AND TRADES BIRECTORY. A COMPLETE and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alpha betical arrangement of all places of impor tance in the colony, showing at a glance the distances and bearings from principal towns, times of departure and arrival of all trains, coaches and Bteamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, tele graph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout New Zealand. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Likes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc, Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mai Timetables, Union s.s, Company's full timetable afid fares. Published Monthly, price Id. subscription, Is ; posted. Is 6d. ABTHUR CLEAVE & CO., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. — JUST OPENED. - R. LUMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ash but ton and surrounding distric that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner SPECIAL,—X.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, and at VERY LOW CHARGES note carefully. -n 0 need. 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 ?s a guarantee ot reliable Workmanship. S iTISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importei of the faxaod —PAUSODONOPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from It lil J!SI>F\ R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optica 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 nStrunoerjts THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kfci KOUTOU KATOA OTaebean Stewards NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA "STEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prept red from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved itee to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies mHE NEW CURE is the only Speelfi J_ yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rivaJ It saves emetics, lifting 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 U the only true Lung Disinfectant In no Instanc has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure has been freel / used from the first outae 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 ; Grlndelia Robuß* Cigar Asthma Tobacco, 2s 6d STOVES. TERRA"COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Roberts's Patent (IMPROVED). /~1 REENHOUSES Heated twenty-tour \JT Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberts's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stovea for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 1J.2, Victoria Street, Westminster. THE WALKER COfiK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. \



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.Q-., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Richardson, CM.G, M.L.C Johnßuncan, Bsq Medica 1 Officer : Dx W. a. Kemp, M.B.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, and thb LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR The method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED~FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Steeling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 116,305 Sum Assured ... ... ... £38,888,283 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 Annual Income.. .. „ £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses Divided ..  £5,434,623 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL EESBRYBS, amount ing to £234,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Beveraionary Bouuse* exceeding FOUR MILLIONS. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR. Expenses of Management 9£ per cont o the total income. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. f HARE & CO ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. % ESSEX ST., STKAND, LONDON W.O "PETfJFEB'S HERBAL MvT OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kin da of Worms In Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. fTIHIS Invaluable Medicine prevents X and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease ; in bad 3ases two or three a required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Petti fer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L ORUDW E L L, NEAR MAT,MESBURY, WILTS rre« nr\ W|ot U.S.S, CO. Hf fTNiON STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, snd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday and Saturday. Sydney—Every Second Tuesday and Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—At frequ?nt intervals. For particu-ar' apply to MILES & 00., LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON The letter-box will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-rfientioned places as follows:— For a.m. p.m. p.m. Burnham and Duneandel (daily) ... ... ... 3.15 Chertsev and Rakaia (daily) 6.30 3.15 6.20 Christchurch and North (daily) ... 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays... 10.30 Drorrore (daily) 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays... .~ 10.30 Elgin, Wakaniii, River side, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days ... ... ... 630 Flemington Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 3.45 Geraldine (daily) 10.30 Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Hackthorne and Lismore, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10,30 Methven (daily) 3-15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, ani Alford Forest (daily) 4.0 Mayfield and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays 4.0 Newlands, Tuesdays Thursdays, and Satur days I. 6.30 Timaru, Dunedin, and . South (daily) 12.30 Temuka & Timaru daily) 10.30 12.30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays ... 3.15 Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Waimate (daily)... 10-30 and on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays ... 3,15 Westerfield, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur? days ... .;• ••• 4*o Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach (dally) ... - 3.45 jq\B. — Letters containing anything or value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, or bank notes, posted unregistered, will be compulsorily re gistered ani cfraroed double registration fee



» i n « i i c. Miss Veiiie Flower, LATE of the Royal College of Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's i Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till - 8 139 Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, OOWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIEE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLT, ETC, ETC., ETC. And having purchased whila 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 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 Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. k COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hana. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WJNES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAI CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIEECT IMPOBTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. IRI RANGER T3EGS 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 continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURa. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. sjl ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, &o. CUBEsIIOBSES or Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Spltata, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teate. DOGS of Mange, Outs, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without 16. GUARANTEED THE BES'i- EMBROCATION IN THB WORLD. Manufacturers: S. 00^ <fc CO., 422 Bourke Street), Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Obr * Co., AsHumtwwr Daw 00/ H. E. BONNINGTON. 50 Country Agent* Wanted.