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Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aeh* burUw HONDA?, Jwuary 9, 1893,



Great Cheap Sale —OF— SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINT?, &c, N O W_ OK TN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER. GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains. S. W. ALCORN" & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. [CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. TjURMBRS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT |THE;(STOCKIBEFORI, YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH 12 70 The Beering Twine Binder, Over 250,000 Mow in Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KtfOWTNj EARLY Application is necessary, fco save disappointment, for the balance of this years 5, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The besfc|in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS.FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND; TUCKEiT~& BEAN, AGENTS, WEST STRETT 2{ Canterbury Boiler Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—" SUPREME » AND » UNION." TX7 nave must plßasvire *n informing the public that we have secured ouTre" l/\ quiremenfcs of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal fco any other brand in the market. We thank you^for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE, *Rollitfc & Co. FULL SIZED CORNS ACRS ALWAYS IN STOOK. F. BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISE S—B ULLOCK'S ARCADE. rpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of JL Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,-ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A, Black, Good Lin 1! of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations] Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR [without further notice^ F. BLACK. *T r - ii i ■ i , , _ „ ,  - .. i William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MABON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited. Feveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'3l result in a sale. Santa Clans is Comings AFD SO IS FATHER. CHRISTMAS. H- M.~~JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, ma things useful and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the abo distinguished visitors, calculated fco please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzlea, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Tea Spoons, Toast Rackß, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Books. OUII excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura andTekoa, from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H, in. Jones.



Now Landing— 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IKON, tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOK OIL.- PERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANGING Department is under the supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine Quality. C O A li. We have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the com ing threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6(1 PER lOOft. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —V AawvTQ wvt> (Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS Foß| Gfey Va lley Coal Company WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do thw I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton} Gome and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy SDTK THE ADDRESS : JJj^ The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 820 TEMPORARY PREMISES OP W. H. COLLIEK. WHILST "THE COENKR" ISJ BEING; REBUILT, W. H. COLLIERS is HOLDING A CLEARING SALE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF DRAPERY IN •: COLEMAWS NEW SHOPS, BETWEEN « THE CORNER " AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND] *^—f—-,— — — r -^ rn -»n»—TT — i' i " i. —- i ■ WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TXT E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES i FUEE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OK ELSEWHERE] Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the salo, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAK T PLACE ON MONDAY, JTA.rVXJA.R,Y J33, 1893 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUKRBNT BATES. FEXEDLAND.EB BROS,



Business Notice j I HENRY ZANDER. AS he Harvesting Season is now drawiug near I beg to intimat that I have bouhgta very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can conn dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA, HAUT-and'HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popula makers, Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ox s.s. "Pakoha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity later in the ooaien. Reapers A Hinders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices j properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS(McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience of Farmers. Oils! Oils! Just Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolzi, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Bed, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS, Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description. Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine, A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-eelected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH. CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, KTC, ETC. specially imported, and 50 per cenfc cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF The Finest Delicacies from all parts of the woild. Also, —Some French and German Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7AKDBE, ENRY ZiANDER, GENERAL MEROHANT AND IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— - Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual trovideut Soojety ■i



Business Notices FJSHING TACKLK ~~ SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlancler T3EGS to announce to his numerous f- 9 patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOOK OF FISHING- TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS, CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers. Harry Friedlancler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, furebred CANARIES a few splendidßinging birds left. 8 MiOl]|«& Co., LIMITEDj BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAINED lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Qhristchuroh brewery AND OF Me H, ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTELS WDMLOW R. T, BOOTH'S Goltlesi Remedies. mHROUGH the influence of friends ia JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession* THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURB EVER DISCOVERED FOR THE LIQUOR, OPICM, AND TOBACCO HAJbITS. it:absolutely destroys the APPETITE AND ALL CRA HNGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OP The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing* the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thousand* have been Cured. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. A. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD. READ THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with t!io formula end composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best I have ever seen. From mj long experience of articles of this I nature, I have no doubt that it will act i promptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders, M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMIT ED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. lIAYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Managing Director AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn gocd income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., fiQX 976 a.P f O, Sydney, N.S W



[ Business Notices LONGBEACH COACH. (\N and after MONDAY, October 3 t i. °f ■«c summer months, the £S g A Owlch wiU 6tarfc frora Ash burton at 5 p.m. j B. K. BROWNE, I Coachman. T H4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY X ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & KAI^POT , TWEED Sum, *Al^ol Mens, Youi^ ' and Boys, long and narrow U..U short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S Wool. Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICESJTHAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, BUILDINGS. THE pEOPLE'S TDHOTOGRAPHER} Professor Robottom AET STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ash burton,, WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tha convenience of Customers He has now got a well selected Stock ot ™ L .  BO°TS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which is second to none xn the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. r * J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. ASHBURTON MACHINE WOEKS AND BRASS FOIJN DX V, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKsTwithout doubt, con ■*■ tain the most complete Engineering riant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to US with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. Iftlworth, PBOPRIETOR. STUDY HEAL fH. XpOR SOMMER-PORRIDGE, Kiln JL 1 Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGK, FARMLAND STATION. . JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, th* Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson A Co., TIMARU, ■ ~* ' ' * WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum- J.X bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Connington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Ohristchurcb Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medical eleotricians throughout the colony., Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9go RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. The worts "JOHN BTEEBKAH, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey." Sold Bjt KEMPTHORNB, PKOSSER & CO. PUBLIC NOTICE. T^HE Office of the Ashburtcm Publishing 1 Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON IUBLISHING CO. I



Business Notices. Davis Bros;, FURNTTFBE WABEHOUSL HAVELOOK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE FOWON VIEW a Large * * and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashhurton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, lables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITE of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. FRANK X>A.JL«Y, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind Post Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p, omptitude and despatch. HOFSE SHOEING"! SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. fire and Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current i-Ei Rates. Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager. Xoiisr C*. Resteijlj, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASE PUKCHASEB OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip, Sutherland's Manure, ucc, JOHN G, .EfcEHTEJLJL., In conjunction with the SIBW ZEAIAITD X.OAM * MKR CAHTIIE jLCtEarCY CO., Id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ars prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL, WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSJING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' - Zcalandki Boots. npHE Wonderful Reputation of these X grand BOOTS ia 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 ZEALANDIA. 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 Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS I'from Mr X. Bishop, fliUiliU BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF liabor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY ÜBING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. CujmiNGTOif & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /"\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER;, literary contributions and etters referring , thereto-to THE EDITOR.