THE ASHBURTON QPABPIAIT, MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashborto Publishing Company, at their reciter* printing office, Burnett Street, Ask barton. MONDAY, August 7, WW



Buainesa Notices fconry Zander. ■C/okm\ Clovers. H CLOVERS. HAVE IN STOCK AKD TO LAND My Season's Supply of H . WHITE CLOVEB, H COWGRAS9, H R>ED CLOVER, ALSIKE, H TIMOTHY, TREFOLT, ITC, ETC., BTC. And haring purchased whiU the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds »t an ex- oeedingly cheap figure. My Seed* come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or B^bV ■ iii-i nan ifu i i ni * * ■ . ■■ uKViuieuiate prraxs, Tnnn a position to offer the B Cholcett Heeds ■ . LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested ■ by a Seed Expert, and they , are pronounced I THE FINEST SEEDS ■which come to the market H iMnplef and Quotations of Clorers H Ryegrass and Cockfoofe on application. I A COMPLETE STOCK B GROCERIES, TEAS ■ AND ■ PROVISIONS H Always on hand. ■ IRONMONGERY, ■ FENCING MATERIAL, M CROCKERY, B AND ■ GLASSWARE In all Blanches. B WINES AND SPIRITB m * Of Sfery Desorption. ■have always for sale,— ■STRAW MtiD OATEN SHEAS ■ OHAI P, I OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND ■ CHICKWHEAT.; I HENRY ZANDER, ■ GENERAL MERCHANT m and I DIRECT IMPORTER. I -AGENT FOR- I. !»u» iTire Insurance Company, ■ Canton Murioe Insurance Company, ■ Aoatralian Mutual Provident Society. I G. JKSSON, ■ (Uto J. Q iinn\ ■ 2RAOTICAL WATOHMAKER I JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, £c. I TT AS on hand a well selected stock of I WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. B NICKBL KEYLESS WATCHES from Wti etwh ; the cheapest and best in the ■ sßftrktt. ■ SPECTACLE 3to suit all sights from I Is per pair. § ELKCTKO-PLATISG and GILDING ■ ionc en the p~ooiises. fc-Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed HFor kwelre months, 4s 61. p J. Nicholas, I PRAOTIOAL BOOT MAKER. ALL duecriptions of BOOTS and Jt» SHOES made to order on the i premises. The Best Material and Work* menihip guaranteed. A Urge 4xA varied stock always on hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. Ij. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Saltk's, Watchmaker, East Street.



Hn si ness Notices. LvjaiiiJjttACH 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, Henchman • Thos. K. Kilwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A ' BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Aahbnrton. T OOAXi AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanioal Works. Correspondence Invited.



THE ASHBURTON ARCADE T>AINTING A pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANOINGS 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. i JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. Vb^b^b^Bf MM k'U aa* - • ACTS LIKE MAGIC, A ND HAS "nKVEB FAILED NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cote, Wounds, &o, CUREsIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splint*, Cuts, Mange, Ac. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*. DOGS of Mange, Outs, Ao, To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without It, GUARANTEED THE BESt EMBROCATION IN THE WORLt). Manufacturers: S. COX A CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christcaurch. Ashburto'j Agents: Johh Ok* A Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. BONKINGTO3T. 15) Country Agent* Wanted.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAWGER "DEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above, Thankins; 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 HOUP.ft. MBS RANGEP will continue to cater for binquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6£l



IJLjU'S'T OPE » B'l)7— R LfJMSDEff, PRACriCAL WATCHMAKER, AND * OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEOS to Inform the inhabitants o Ashbutton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRKD ftTKEET, four doors from Collier's Corner. ■ SPECIAL.—X L , being a thoroughly experienced (thirty year*) workman, Customer* can confidently rely upon him meeutimr'all work efficiently, quickly, SSTVERY LOWCHARGES' KOTE CAREFULLY.-No need o •end your Watchos, etc. to Chrietchurch for lUpairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. Th« name of Lumsden h a guarantee of Sbwlworkmanßhip. SUISFaCTICN A CERTAINTY. Sole importei of the I*m*i —PAUSODOKOPTiC SPECTACLES- Beat Glasses in th# world. To be had only R IiUIISDEM I* R. L. has just returned from London, I where he has made a special study of f Optics under one of the best oculists and t hue with him a superior stock of [Spectacles to suit all defects of vision. [ Sight* »ocuratfly t*#t<d by latest optical r HtnnitL •



Zeafandia lioota. THE Wonderful Reputation of 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 go 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 tidings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zeslandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boya' 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 FROM Mr X Bishop, ZEALAKDIA BOOT STORE A3HBURTCY



COMPULSORY SALE OF & W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY/MANTLES, MILLINERY Em C OMMENOEBON THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. AICORN & CO. BAST STREET.



vJ. **-- * ... ■ mc^armnfir nepartment W. H. COLLIER. Specialty.



GRASS AID CLOVER SEEDS. Season 1893. V\J E are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that YV compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trado. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MVCHtXa DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Manure is matfo only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates gu»vanteed 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. FRIEDLANDEK BROS



JUST LANDED OF PAPKRHANGING3 OF THE LATEST DESIGNS Irom the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, w.th our already Large Stock, will enabta]>B to give Customers a very varied range c patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAiNTS COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS —v — We are offering SPEOIAI BARGAINS IN LAMPS.Pand we request intending Purchaser* to lpspec> John Orr & Co., ,IARDVTARB.AND PRO VISION MERCHANTS



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, JTAS ALWAYS IN STOGK,- 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, Irou and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. Watches! Watches !! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! j|L ROBERT MURRAY. <j^ vSPS^TyJ HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER Ej^^Tr! X^S^r WATCHES* CLOCKS, Ng^T 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 forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magaetlsm, 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,



-AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Seams, for 13s 6d. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams, CASH PRICE 3Ps6d COLONIAL KNIT SOCRS, Double Heels,[for Is MEN'S TWEED CAPS, all Sizes, for 9d MEN'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d SEAVy ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2 3 6d MEN'S REVERSIBLEJTIES, ALL'COLORS, for^g TANCRED STREET. stepheSs~bros., MAEKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced bj all Competent Judges to be ths Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, otephens iiros., market house. / gents for New Zealand—J. RATTBAY& SON, DUNEDIN.



TIT E HAVE JOST LANDED, EX "EANGITI 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 28 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAP, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, E.NIVES and SCISSORS. ■ ■ o—' Also, ex " Tongariro, < 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Cases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., eto" VY. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS AaffNTO TTOJll^y*l Insurance Company. AGENTS FOll| Gre7 y^ q^^^ LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, 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 Ladiea' 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.sorpassed. 7J129



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. (:) BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS to the fac that they hare just landed from Oaraaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought; at the early part of the season, and as there is every proa pect of a scarcity we wouM advise customers tG make EARLY PURCHASES. We are also Sole Agents for Aahburton for JTKKK'S, OAMATU7 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 PRICES. Stephens Bros., Market House,



THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DBAPEES, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TT7E 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 10£ d per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted lecther Shirtings, 6£d to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 44d, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintc 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Toweling*, &0., &o. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 265. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 27s,.Boys'10s 6d CLOTHING A cplendid assortment of Shirts and Underolothing. Z. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RXDUOBD^N PRtOl. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- OldfcTown Hall, East Street.



UNPARALLELED C H EAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ANP BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24. —<'>V— [Astounding Bargains. | -• ' ■ •:(<>): DISSOLUTIOITT)!^ FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MOKTH AT T. H. Undrill and Co.'s, Late Flckford A Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancrtd Street, Ashburtui. Tyw ttt O BEG to thank thmr Friends and General Public fo • JuLt U« OkJ \J\J» their past support, and hope, by oareful attention to Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. All work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. H. HUT DRILL A Co., TANORED STREET, 144 Next Building Society's New Office.



SOUTH CANTERBURY LABOUR EXCHANGE, :o: REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS AND ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR MISSING FRIENDS. THE ARCADE, ASHBURTON, WT^UFFIKLD, begs to inform Employers of Labour, and the Public generally • LJ that the above office is now open, and being in daily communication with the Principal Tabor Offices in the Colony will be found a convenient medium for Employers of Labour to make known their requirements, and also to persons seeking employment to obt%in same without unnecessary delay or expense, the fee in eaoh case being fixed at 2s 6d. Special Facilities for placing Domestic Servants whose characters will bear the strictest investigation) in first class situations. Ch'TSn^^^ THK COM SOUTH CANTERBURY LABOUR EXCHANGE. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS AND ENQUIRY OFFIOB FOR MISSING FRIENDS. ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



THE fcEW ZE-i AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUOED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made X\_ with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduoed rates:-- Second Saloon £28 Os Intermediate £Jg "■ Third Class ... £13 °" For further particulars apply at offices MILES & CO., Limited, Ishburton *nd Rftkaia. Mewellyn Owen, pianoforte7~singing and HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421



Fruit Trees, HAVING DECIDED to give up NURSERY GARDENING. an* attend entirely to mj business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stook of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES— OHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLEK FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Lin* of ONIONS. J.THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET.