THE ASHBtfßtfOff GrtTARDUiN t SAttJftnAY, MARCJH 11, 181)8.

Printed and published by the Aahburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Afh tarton, s SATURDAY, Mwob U, 1898,



S ROBERT MURRAY. ,Jk. ! Watcb and Clock x£&!^ OOliß AND SILVERSMITH, <kc, EAST STREET. T.HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-olas* J_ fwenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, *o. A Beautifnl Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E ? P. WARE, FANCX GOODS Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &a PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTMT ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. WHEAT. WHEAT. TTT E ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES, We are &l»o prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ULL SIZED CORNSACKS ft TWINK SUPPLIED At LOWEST CURRENT. RATES Rollitt & C«,., Canterbury mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTOb. VfE AKELANDING. FX ALDKBGEOVE, iooo bales C O X N ■ S AC X S, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, wutgh we are prepared to supply :at LOWEST CITIiRENT RATUS FRIEDLANDER BROS. CTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND KYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. *T¥TE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OR OATS For Sa^o on Farmers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may dnpena upon their interest* beinjr well looked after. ' Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest rates current. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship ment, free of Commission and Interest, Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drams of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CABTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANOING Department i under the supervision of Mji J. U. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine uality. _ \ € O Jk 1.. We have made special arrangements for .suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIBCH TIMBEB AX §s 6(1 PER lOOft W if CoUTris & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —V — 4»**.>TB FOR| G^y y sl i ey ootJ Oonfoanv 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 tn enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have nete- beev ' heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, IOTIG THB ADDRESS : {13}* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s anc H. 0. Segers. BAU STREET, ASHBURTON;



Business Notices / \UR Clients andßeadersare reminded chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring _ thereto—to THE EDITOR ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, con -*- tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able co execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. JE. ibUlworth, PBOPRIETOR. F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NSW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort, ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. THE ASKBUTTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by . Mb C. M. Brooke will be conducted in future by Mr 1«. JE. Priehard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will bo immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders wi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the mosc eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided >hat death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or , beverage? made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now I supplied, charged wich Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter in used all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. 11. Rule, 1 65 ASHBHRTON. Zealandia Boots. fnHE 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 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 Zenlandia Boot and you will never but any oth^.r make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS ( FEOM Mr JT. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. P^JSOOTHINai KUliri FEVERISH HMT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. Prm*9rvo a h*af thy state at the consti tution tfurffiff tftf period of Teething. The word* "JOHK BtfiEPMAW. e*i«mt«f,W*lwarth,^rpMf;M' B Ait cngr*Te4 an the OoMrnm«>< StnmfafflxeHtitaehPacW Sold By JHSMPTHORNE, PROSSF.R & CO.



ousiness Notices. longbeach~c6ach. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbe&ch Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. E. BROWNE, Cofcchman. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE,, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and oppose Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FU RNI TURE, specially made to exh the Ash burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ches** of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER, WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. CHRISTMAS, 1892. TV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE 11 SE-IfON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK or Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET; H. M, CABSON. STUDY HEALffI. TT'OR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln Jj Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, <LND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers ' in Ashburton. ' WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS ' \jHU»rson & Co., . TIMARU, I' H4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, r MOSGIEL, RCSLIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and 3 narrow, and short and wide, as. I well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at I LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. ; R, Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, ! SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. I FISHING TAOKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. i Harry Frledlander I "DEGS to announce to his numerous 3 -D patrons and friends that he has I just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHINO 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 i and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. , A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Frledlander, 5 TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS 9 EMPORIUM, FISHING. TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ashburton t For Sale, Purebred r INARIES a few splendid singing birds left. 7 t 1 S. MANNING and CO., r LIMITED. BEEWERS OF ?HE 9 FAVORITE CHRISTCHDRCH SPARKLING 8 PALE & BIT! ER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI-S, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OW Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, t TO'WALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLGW.



Easiness Notices. ' cardT * Mia* Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC,— PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunnington & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Uhristchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHTNG MACHINW PROPRIETORS. rpHRiiBHl^G Machine Books on an I improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books ! early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., ! Burnett Street, U? ANT ED KNOWN Vt THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thu convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which i* second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made co order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. Tucker and Bean fTAVE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD* LIME AND CEMENT^ AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAfS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just, Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. R. T. BOOTH'S (jiolden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possessionlll THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOB THB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT aBSOLOTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA VlNGjtob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. tt NOT FOR DRUNKA RDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging ot che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE or The Nervous System and of the Blood. j THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. I Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. TMoaaaads h«T« beca Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. i Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years experience as a pharma* oeutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula »nd composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—thar in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to roe, is the best I have ever seen. From mj long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in ell 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 K. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABB MANUFAOTUBBD BY R. T BOOTH AND CO,, LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. 5.0.14 by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through tha post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mj»»gu>? Director



Business iSotices | HENRY ZANDER HAS JUST LANLED i ■ ( AND HAS ■ NOW ON SALS ; JSO cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valv->l»ne, in 1 »nd 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in i and 5 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 6-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and Cloths in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizes Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed and Fencing Wire Standards, ready punched | Hornsby sandßansome's Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies, A complete assortment of the best Brands OF WINES ANE SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER. r\ ENfiRAL TITERCHANT AND' DJRE6T IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Muhial Vrovide'?*: Pocie*y New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford and Co. i John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. "TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Bast Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a I'll line of these Goods, In addition' to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPERHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranjjing from bd to 10s per piece of twelve yards, AJjSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paper hangers tequlsites WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, <fee. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, / LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, ISTO. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All size* Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & GO. BARDWARE k PROVISION



Business Notices. STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Roberts's Patent (HI PROVED). /-^REENHOUSKSHeated twenty-four VT Hourg for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberts's Patent Port able Twra-Cotta Stoves for Coal mve pure and ample heat with common coal or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bedr ooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria fetreefc. Westminster. PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Wormj In Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. mHIS Invaluable Medicine prevents JL and cures the worst cases of the abovediseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases Iwo or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer d Son, M.R.C.V.S.L ORUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS Ti-i_. . . | ' TRhES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, „ WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vinci. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azalea*, Lapageriaa, &c. PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Cross, Close to the Waltham Cross Station, Great Eastern Railway (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low as possible. Priced Catalogues free. Goods packed by experienced hands for all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Nam* WM. PAUL & SOJV t Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Thee, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants . -«•' AGENTS WANTED. 11 7 ANTED Agentu for a GOOD YV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box W6 « P.O , Sydney, N.S V



Business Notices. J -pvO NOT WEAR BADLY FITTED | SPECTACLES. Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight by buying Spectacles you "think will do,' bui make certain and have your eyes properly tested, each one separately, by N. LazaruN and Co.'s patented system of sight-testing. Correct lenses for different sight for each eye it required, fitted to frames adjusted to fit the face, ensuring comfort and correct vision. N. Lazarus and Co., Oculist-Opticians, Sydney ; Melbourne, London, and Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashhurton, ■8.-SAUTSK. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. WING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say "that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngtoii, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WBY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without; Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cuniungton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurcn Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners end medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtox & Co., Electricians, 190 loucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 THE COMING DRINkT~ KOLA NUTjiHAMPAGNE. THE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" says:—" This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcohoiio tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel suite, supply the want so long felt of a really, nutritious and wholesome temperance drink. It is manufactured from the now celebrated West African Kola Nut, whose remarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused the attention of the medical faculty." Non-ltitoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant Numerous physiological experiments have lately been made with the Extract of Kola, both in Germany and France, and it was found that under its influence men were enabled to perform feats in moun taineering and marching of unusual kind, without food and without fatigue.—Ex tract from "Daily News," April 10, "Standard" and "Pall Mall Gazette," April 12. CM DDfInUT Ashburton, hay . IVI. DnUUIVt, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really plwasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz; quarts 7s perdoz, including bottles. Returned empties, 6d per doz pints. Is per doz quarts allowed, Kola Nut Labels on only; not other wise. To be obtained from all Stoerkeepers and Refreshment Rooms. j/tM£*yEt.ioojS si*- ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. cukesliokses OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splints, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c, To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX <& CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten?s Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: Jo&n Obk tit Co., Ashburton Drug Co., H. E. Bonkiwjton. % 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO., ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-EfCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDO>, W.C.