THE ASHBURTON &PABDUN I TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1893.

Printed and published by the Atabnrto Publishing Company, at their refills Printing Office, Burnett ■treet,Afhbartoq lUESD4Y, September 19, 1393,



WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. •|yE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE At Ashburton, or for Ship' n>ent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORKS are very suitable for the proper display of Clips entrusted to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are value* most carefully prior to sale, and no lot i* sold under our valuation without the consent of the owner. Vendors can depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Abhburton will be properly picked and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. —:(o):— WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL, ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT BATES- Date of Sales will be advertised shortly. FBIEDLAJTOER BROS. W O G T ° AX N D E JOTS ORR & CO. FIRST SPRING SHOW OF Cotton Dresses. SEE WINDOW. * MITCHELL & TURNER. W. H COLLINS & CO. 11AVB JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, !*akeha, and Duke of Devonshire * j | magnificent afsortment of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AKD TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of PailfTlliingillg'S of Choice Patterns and splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order and will be'told at lowest possible prices. NISW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWEES, TIMBER ex "Glencairn" and "Gisbome" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and lining. W. H. Collins and Co., m;b roha nt s and import js r_s f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOB{ Grey Valley Coal Company. I.Springfield Pottery Compan



j^9^^ TO MAKE ROOM NEW SEASOHS SHIP- X^^^j^^^^^^^^^^^Ex "Duke of Devonshire IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Eeductions FOB FOURTEEN DAYS. W. H. Collier, ".The Corner.' STEPHENS BEOS., MAEKET HOUSF, A SK THI 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—2s, 2a 4d, 2s 63. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS I CLOCKS 11 xzzS*^ RODI7DT IWTTTDD A V f\ /gpr^L iiUDJDai IViUnaAi> JsL UV^HBlwroil^/fl HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER IQ^#O^ N§yy^P WATCJJIES,* OLOOKB, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATOHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED &TOCK of WATOHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forma of HOROLOQICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysto Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,- Tente—Calico,'Duck and Drill j Tarpaulin^ Dray »nd Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroi* - •nd Wooden Blocks, Belling, Seaming andJ|Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Hone Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marqueti on hire, from 12 [x 24 to 25 x 60. -: SEASON 189J3.:- ANDREW ORR Til/ ILL MAKE HIS FIRST SHOW OF VV SPRUNG NOVELTIES -ON— MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4- IN MILLINERY, CORSETS, &c. MANTLD«, GLOBES, DRAPES, COSTUMES, — THE FAVOR OV A VISIT ESTEEMED. — ANDREW ORB.



Fpsiness Notices, lilewclljn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. arcade Chambers. (Dances not attended.) 421 GREAT SALE AT B. ALCOM'S, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 8d 4 II — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THE3E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S akd BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. 1 GEEAT Clearing Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to DISPOSE OF MY WELL SELECTED STOCK OF TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, BE3ARDLESS OF COST. The Sale will last for FOUR WEEKS ONLY, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE POLD. My Hairdressing and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the Bale as usual. HARRY FBIJDLANDEB — JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN.) BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbutton and surrounding distric that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner SPECIAL.—R.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.—No need o 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 is a guarantee ot reliable Workmanship. SATISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Solo importer of the femed -PAUSODONOPTIG SPECTACLES- Beet Glasses in the world. To be had only from It liiynsDEHT, R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit ajl defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by latest optical nstruments 1 m i— -——< ~ = —^^- :MJ-z*rief 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 comfort 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 fUEASONABLE RATES J. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET



Stud Notice. ' THE STANDS RD-BBSD AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TRACEY WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT LONGBE/vCH. Services— 5 sjuineas. rf 'HE Standard-bred American Trotting I Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, baing by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.; This mare was im ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving Americs, 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—" If 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 tacky and General Tracey contain the very best) strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu no responsibility. J, 0 N. GRIGG, Longbeach. 'THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUJNG CHEVIOT, Will Tbavei* the ASHBURTON, ALFORD FOREST, METHVEN, And Surrounding Districts, during the Coming Season. Further particulars, terms, pedigree, Ac, in uture advertisement. ALEXANDER, 9tll Allenton Ashburton. Business Notioes X. Nicholas, PRAOTIGAL BOOTMAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street. GvJESSQN, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, 4c. JZFAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLFSS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market. SPECTACLES to suit; all sights from Is per pair. ELECTRO-PLATING and GILDING done on the promises. Watches CLEANED and Guaifttiteed for twelve months, 4s 6 1. Zealandia Boots. THE Wonderful 1 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 no confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they oannot 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 Boors and the. Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distr) can now obtain these FIXE BOOTS tUOM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BGOT STORE ASHBURTON, THE RONGO PAI TENEI Kii"~ KOUTOU KATOA ffiactoean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA "STEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepared from the Mou^*ta »»d fores* Plants of New Zealand j In Asthma the New Gure has proved Itsa to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies 1 mHE NEW CURE Is the only Specifi i «L yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURK has no rlvaJ It saves emetics, li 6 nting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental o the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid tfever the NEW CUR! disinfects, soothes^ and gives refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Disinfectant In no Instanc has a death occurred from diptheria whßn the "New Cure has been free! / used from the first ou|»e 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, 8a &1; Grindelia Robua 4" Ci«« Asthma Tobacco, 2a 6d



■ Business Notices. s i n « i n «. Misss Veuie Flower, T ATE of the Royal Co'lege of _Lj Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon app'ication. Residence, Oox Street. At home Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 4, 8 139 [A CARDj, *11X& A.. C. CLAKIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE <fc ORGAN, " COX STREET, ASHBURTON. IERMS ON APPLICATION. THE ASHBUfITON ARCADE ■OAINTING & J>APERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choioe Selection of PAPERHANGINGS In New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass tad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. IT JS THE BEST, SO Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous ..testimonials already received:— Dear Sirs, —Having used your soap I 6nd it the best I have used both for washing and scrubbing or cleaning of any kind. I should recommend it to any* body.—lremain yours, MbsWm. Bryant, Wills Street Bakery. - Alford Forest Road, August 23,1893. Having used Messrs Craighead Bros.' soap for spring cleaning and household washing, I am very much pleased with it. It saves a good deal of labor.—M. A Meddins. I can recommend the soap for scrub bing aud washing. It makes the water very soft, and makes a nice lather. —Mrs Sheabbr, Ashton. Messrs Craighead Bros. Gentlemen, —The sample tin of soap you left with me for trial has been used in my home and has given entire satisfac tion to my daughters and myeelf.—Emma L. Bsax. Ashburton, August 22, 1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal So&p and found it to be the best house hold soap I have ever used.—S. A. Ford. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it equal to representation. I can highly recommend it.—W. Trezise, Messrs Craighead Bros. - Sirs,—Your "Crystal Soap" for 1 cleansing purposes is perfect, I have never used better.—A. Inglis MacLkan Dvkn. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBURTON. Fruit Trees. HAVING DECIDED to give up . NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself cap guarantee they are true to name ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARiS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J.THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. ~WHX RUN UP DQCTQ.ES BILLS? _ THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH withoub Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! Tha weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic. nervous, and debilitated may qulokly recover health, strength, tone vigor by using Ccnhington & 06.^8 Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used intheChristchurch Hospital and by til the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to OTOninoton & Co., Electricians,* 190 Gloucester street, Christchuroh. 9 5 AGENTS WANTED. 11 rANTED Agents f Q r a GQQD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bo* 976 'iPO, Sidney, N.S V>



LONGBEA.OH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the I Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, r Vtftchnaan» Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J SAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ' RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREPOLT, ETC, ETC., KTO. And having purchased whiU tha 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 Sty any Commission or termediate profits, I am in a position to oiler the Choicest Seeds ATA LOW PRICK. 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 Cloven Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hana. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES An"d SPIRITB Of Every Desorption. * . HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society '. ■ ■_"'. *'^ PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAITGtEIt T>EGS to announce that she hai 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 Room, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to oater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6JI ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS "NEVEB FAILED to NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR OURI MANKIK*> of Rheumatism^ Sciatica. Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, fo. CUREsIIORSES ow Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels. SpHnta, Cuts, Mange, Ac. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*. DOGS of Mange, Outo, *o, To Farmers' it Is Invaluable. No Household can afford to be without il« GUARANTEED THE BES'K EMBROCATION IN THE WORM}, Manufacturers.' S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative t A. PARSQNS, Morten's Buildings, Chrlsfehurch. Ashburton Agents: Johk Orr & Co., Ashburton Drug Go J H. E. Bonnington. 50 Country Agent* Wanted.