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William Patching, EAST STREBT SOUTH, TJAS ALWAYS IN STOCK- Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes/, Oilakin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron 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. i^^ 1 iobert mdrra y> ms\ Jf||§f|Bj| Watcb and Clock X^^ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <kc., EAST STREET. T* HATE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clam I l'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, enable? me *-o show a Variety of Elegant Desi?n« UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &,o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMON 0 and other GEM RIN6S ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KIEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c. PROMPT ATTENHOS GIVEN TO OOUsTTKT ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MABON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TITISHES to call the attention of persons'in want of YV 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 Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. William Stocks WHE/VT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. IJLL SIZED OORNSACKS & TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Rollitt & (V, Canterbury Wills, OFFICES AND 9TORE3, WESI STREET, ASHBUEtOh. WE ABB LANDING. XX ALDEBGBOVE, 1000 BALES COUNS A 0 X S, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, which we are prepared to supply :at LOWEST OriKRENT RATKS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. CTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF WBEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND KYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. T¥TE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OR OATS for Sale on Farmers' Account: consigned to our London House, and Clients raajr cfnpend upon their interests beiojr 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 ttent, free of Commission and Interest. FEIEDLAI^DER BROS Now Landing— 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, 6 |OO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BCILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING an! PAPERHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mk J. R. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine "*"*• "COA>. 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. BIKCH TIMBEK AX 88 6(1 PEE lOOft ' W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS v _



Business .froucea /"\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 ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS ANJD 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 to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. Till worth, PROPRIETOR. F. CLARK, j HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. g Site or 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 ASHBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb C. M. Bkookk will be conducted in future by J Mr li. JB. JPrlebard. The present stock will be largely j augmented, and any article not held will f be 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 wUI receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect ■______ i T BEG to announce to my Customers iJL and Friends, 1 have commencsd Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters I in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage? made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the loug wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is 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 saiiitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, w. 11. Rule, 1 65 ASHBHFTON. Zealandla Hoots. 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 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 Boors and ths Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FKOM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. KysooTHiNaj BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve » healthy state of the eon»ti. tMtion tfMrinjr foe period of Teething. The words "JOHN SlfiJJDMjlif. Cbarniat, Walworth, Surrey,'' Art entrCTCd on ttac Qwtrttment StamyaffttdtosachTacW Sold By ' KBMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO.



ousiness Notices. longbelch ooaoh. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the, Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Cc;»chman. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREE T, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURJNI TURE, specially made to eirt the Ash burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches,. Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ones 1* 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. T\TEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE -^ SEASON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Etrthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H, M. CARSON. STUDY HEALTH. TiDR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln X 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, COTTAGE, FARM, A.ND 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 Anderson X Co., TIMARU IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUIT?, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER, R, Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-03. Harry Frledlamler BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK 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 Friedlandier, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred r iNARIES a few splendid singing birds left, 5. MANNING and CO., LIMITED, BREWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHORCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Business Notices. 1 HENRY ZANDER, HAS JUST LANDED AND HAS NOW ON SALE -150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valvoline, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in i and 5 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 5-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 OP WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER. ri ENIRAL TLTERCHANT AND DJBEOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company danton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provident Poeie+y INew Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford and Co. ' _Wl .. W— ■ - i in—mi John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. 11/E HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Best 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 vM 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 PAPKRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards. ALSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PALST, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers requisites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has 1 been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &c« WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All ekes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE 4 PROVISION MERCHANTS.



ir"nsine'ss Not'ces. . , "card. : *' '■ IfllM Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BORN ET T STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cuwnihgto* & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. 'pHRfciSHING Machine Bobks on an t 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. WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For th'a 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 is second to non« in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker, Tucker and Bean rr aye for sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATEKIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAIS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & llcan, GOAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. the influence of friends in .!_ 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 CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOB THE LIQUOR, OPKJM, AND TOBACCO HABITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL ORA VlNGjtor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &T NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUXT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging oi che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. . THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE op The Nervoue 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. Tboaaamfla bar* !»••■ Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health j THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 1 Brfttn, 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 ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and 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 roe, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, t have no doubt that it will act 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 X T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABE MANUITACTUBED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITBD, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle, Sold by all Chemigts and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R, T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director



Business N ■;■■■:, <oes. STOVES. f TERRA OOTTA I \ PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). [" (^\ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four a VIT Hours for about One Penny, wirh "' nut attention. Roberta's Patent Pott ,* able Terra-Cotta Stoves 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, i '' THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. *"* " «. I PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC id sn OR n d» FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registered, ■0, For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in '» Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. *v ed —, Lly in rpHIS Invaluable Medicine prevents jz, X and cures the wont cases of the 6d above diseases when all other Remedies id, have failed. 3r- —— irs One Dose will prevent Disease ;in bad — cases two or three are required. 58 In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer <6 Son, M.R.C.V.S.L CRUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS TREES, FLOWERS, \ AND r» SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, i WALTHAM CROSS, IT. For the Best Roses. ,k, ' e s; PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, p ™ For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, &c. ns Id *[ PAUL'S NURSERIES, 50 WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vinci. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Treeß. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagerias, &c. D PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Cross, Close to the Waltham Cross Station, Great Eastern Railway s> (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 Name, WM. PAUL & SON, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Tree, Plant, Bulb, and Sesd Merchants AGENTS WANTED. lITANTED Agents for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bo* 976 O p.O, BvdD«y, N.S F



Business.- Notices ■pvO NOT WEAR BaDLY FITTED SPECTACLES, Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight, !.y buying Spectacles you "think will do, ' but make certain and have your eyes properly tested, each one separately, by N. Lazarus 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 Ashburton, 8- SAJbEKV WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. THE COMING DRINK. KOLA NUTJHAMPAGNE. THE ''Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" says :—"This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic and stimulant, and will, we. feel rare, 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, whoso remarkable stimulating and invigorating , properties have aroused the attention of the medical faculty." Non-Intoxicating, 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 DDnnifC Ashburton, hay . Ifl. UnUUIVC, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz; quarts 7s per doz, 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 Sto keepers and Refreshment Rooms. : 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. Bonntngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ; WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC (JURE IS THE BEST TT EALTH without Medicine, Hum XJ_ bug, or Quackery I The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recovei health, strength, tone, and vigor bj using Cunjnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Ohristchurcl Hospital and by *■ 11 the leading medica practitioners and medical electrician! throughout the colony. Sufferers shoulc write for circular and full particulars to Ctjxniitgtox & Co., Electricians, 19( Gloucester street, Christchurch. 0 EH 9P pug! ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cute, Wounds, &c. • CUREsIIORSES 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: John Orb So Co., Ashburton Drug Co., H. E. Bonnington. 2 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELECT ROT YPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDOfc, W.C.