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' Watcl|es an<! H|a<clies and 'Watches. ! -'■■Xi-1' , CLOCKS AND CLbCKS. t ROBERT MURRAY. J> HOROLOGIST AND DIRSCT IMPORTER BATCHES,* CLOCKS, •:_--^^:^== JEWELLERY, AND MATERIAL. AN Untivalled >>tock of Watches and, Clocks of all descriptions, including the latest and Jno^t approved specimens of horological skill obtainable, Non ' Mn^netizable WatcheH, Not attec|ed by Electrcity, Magnetism, or Swifb Running ' Maihinety AH Engineers, Mechanics, and Electricians should wear them. >'>.v \ T^K WATCB OF THE FUTURE, kept in Hunting and Crystal Cases, r * ' both of Knqlish and Foreign Manufacture. ♦ ROTHERAM'S WORLD-RENOWNED ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES. All dworiptionß of Timekeepers. Jewellery, &c, made to order on tha premisss. Over 46 years of English and Colonial experience. Repairs effected with an aim to lasting satisfaction. ALL WORKS AND SALES GUARANTEED. , William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TEXAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— 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, Iron y^'l and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop- ; •3* - * > Ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), o**"'* ; Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to w,.. = 26x60. ' ""> STEPHENS BEOS., Market House. —JUST LANDED — 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 100 Cases Zurllte Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, we would advise our Cus tomers to make EARLY PURCHASES. Stephens Bros., Market House. FOR EASTER. .'■ ARTISTI"C~DISPLAY OF EVERYTHING THAT IS NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED IN THE WINDOWS AT "Th c Co m c r." i \UR. Home Buyers have sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and t * Prettiest Goods procurable^ They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure the best Goods at the Lowest Prices. Customers will have the full benefit of buying as direct as it is possible from the manufacturers. LADIES who desire to be in the forefront of fashion and refined taste, with a due regard to economy, will find "THE CORNER" in closor touoh with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choice Stock of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and ufltrimmed, Mantles, Cloaks, Sealette Jackets (some with most elegant braid and fur trimming), Ulßters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Furs, &c., *,f *N marked at prices that cannon be beaten in New Zealand. ;H* SH<>v\ X TWKE'»> F«>rt LADIES' DRESSES i.- very ti»<' and shouM he nt?en l»y everyone. y e h*vf bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at TfliUetly HALF PRICE and recommend them to spbci<*l notice. New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, Ac, in endlesw variety, CLOTHING f>r Men and Boys, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best mane only, for' hildren, Ladies, and Men—offered at prices that defy competition. Call and see them. COME AND SEE THE WINDOWS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H. "COLLIER, "The Corner." TI7B ARK PREPARED TO J&UPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER PLOUfi at' LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WHFAT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MA.BKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTTB ARE PURCHASERS Of— WBEAT, OATS, BAELEY, A^ RYEGBASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, ll'T'E HATE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF " SEED WHUAT. SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. BROS.



WILLIAM 8P.4.8.H0V\ r, 'JLate of the firm of Sparrow and Berrym&n), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do thi* t have decided lo charge Prioe* that bave never be* heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tvreeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suiting** «*OTBi THE ADDRES|, '$38* The Shop betweenJk :ioply l and GoJs wot H. Collegers.  ij'i^n-w 1 •'■■:) ■•••"■,■■. Kj^jmtßteirr. ashburtoh T- ' TO FAKMEES. —°— i ;. -.-■■.-'■ :"-V. TT7- E ARE PREPARED TO StTP PL T ■Ji : 1000 HURDLES ' v^ v 12 Tons ROOFTNG IRON '^•'^ap Tons No. 8, 9, 10 FENCING WIRE WIRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order. ALL AT EEDieEp PRICES. SHEBP NETTING in any quantities ' PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds "^; 4,. OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest in the^ v ■* County. PAINTING AND PAHERHANGINGS a Speciality. BIRCH TIMBER at 8s 6d per 100 ft. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS ;AND IMPORTERS. kciwianKi wnij/^y*l Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| Gf £ y y alley Ooal Company. AS WE ARE DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUR STOCK OF GUNS THIS SEASON, WE HAVE MADE FURTHER REDUCTIONS, & CAN NOW QUOTE B^^Py*^*?^»**tflßß m we stock only the best AKD ALL uaran^ee *° Rl^O CustO SPORTING AMMUNITION HrVHBHHHImHp mers every satisfactio HlSnl c are ma^'n? a specialty of HhISbIII GRATES, and our assortment lIIbbBBH comprises over thirty different itX**^T'"V l_-jMiiiiMW''''''™ftßllHW patterns of Heating and Cooking ''i^'r^TrilililiM Stoves and Ranges, including Scott's MppHffir^^^^^iwnw^Bi^M(m>!v^m| celebrated Stoves and Ranges, for Jpffii^ / 'FL'ta""l^. X- =~i wJlose Roods we are Agents for filMfcßlHlfc|iiiiMiMMirißl||W fc^e Aehburton County, and for which we charge the exact Christ W^^^^^B^^SSBlP'^^^^CwmM cnurcn price, with carriage only IBlß^'jfflWdßWSßlßiWi; I W^-- HIBll We are JUBfc Opening a Large at prices that will be hard to beat. John Orr & Co., HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. GE AND DISPLAY —os- High Class Drapery § Clothing. ANDKEW, ORE TTAS OPENED his NEW PREMISES, next Union Bank, with a MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY -OF liadies 9 Jackets Millinery Dress Materials Corsets Underclothing* &c. •(°): " NEW SHOW ROOM Contains an EXCELLENT SELECTION of MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FJCATHERS, and all the Latest Novelties. CAEPET AND BOOT BOOM Is well stocked with BRUSSELS CABPETS, LINOLEUMS, etc., FLOOR CLOTHS and HEARTH RU&S, SPLENDID STOCK of LADIES' and GENTS' BOOTS in all Makes. I Special Agent for the STANDARD BOOTS^y *« the best Colonial Boot made. j^ 100 PMRS BLANKETS, slightly soiled, GREATLY REDUCED. mmmm <o» '" ANDKEW ORB. i



Pnsiness Notices. Thos v K. Kllwortli, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Aahburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MCLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ! ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. G- JESSON (Late J. Quinn), pract i c a l Watchmaker & jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. T3 AVING just landed direct from the JO Manufacturers a large assortment of thirty-hour and eight-day AMERICAN CLOCKS Of the Latest Designs, I am enabled to SELL CHEAPER Than any other house in town. Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ol every description repaired and made U order. Customers own gold made up. g. jeTson, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET. Tlte Dispensary, ASHBURTON. iHAVfi just opened up a direct ship meat of GOODS, from Maw, Son, and Thompson, of London, Consisting of Feeding Bottles and Cups, Enemas oi various kinds, Elastic Stockings, Kne< Caps, and Anklets, Indiarubber Hot Watei Bottles and Air Cushions, Trusses anc other surgical appliances, Sponges anc Sponge Racks, Hair, Bath, Tooth anc Nail Brushes, and an endless variety oi Druggist's Sundries, Toilet Requisites, &c,, all of which will be sold at MODERATE PRICES. li. E. Prichard, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, (Successor to C. M. Brooke). OWtfcWsfc 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 ■ay that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonningrton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, I have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING N 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 in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages 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 new supplied, charged with Charoal, 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 »ater, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pare water is recojmiaed by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. 11. Rule, ASHBUBTON, S. MANNING and CO., 1 LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE / FAVORITE OHRISTdHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES, TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHURCH BREWERY AND OF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBU^poj^ ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



Business Notices LONGBEAX3H COACH. /\N and after MONDAY, April 3, V / for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman i STUDY HEALTH. Tim SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JD 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, AND 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 & Co., TIMARU AN ENORMO OS 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. iCunndjoton & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, (Jraj^fcchurch. 931 IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN,. j& KAIaPOI i TWEED SUITS,, Men a, Youths and Boys,, long jand U, 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. OUR Clients andßeadersat'e reminded chat all communications having reference < o advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. TO THRESHING MACHINK PROPRIETORS. mHRESHING Machine Books on an 1. 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 •arly. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO.. • Burnett Street. TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Lindo System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp anc Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Aa' for the Dead Meat Trade, and the fl.s" Merapi, for making Ice and pro serving Passengers' Provisions ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. CUBEsIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinte, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Uddera, 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, Chriatchurch. Ashburton Agents; John Orb, & Co., Ashburton Dbv<j Co, H. E. BONNINGTON, 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO., ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO.' ETCHERSt AND ELEOTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STBAND, LONDON W.a



WANTED KNOWN J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tha convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop iD town. His own make—" which w second to nona 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 Or AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE * BLACK POJB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRD3TORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE OOiL Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAi PRODUCE MERCHANTS. T3EOPLE about to marry and furnish .JL their houses, are invited to call on Plekfora A Undrlll, AT THE ASHBURTON FURNITUEE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET, Next Building Society. -NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restu/fed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Balding Soaiety. R T, BOOTH'S Golden Kennedies. mHROUGH 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 possession* THE SAFEST AND SUREST CI"RE EVER DISCOVERED lUX TH» LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HABITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA VINGfor 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 N/agginj? of the Nerves, and with No £ad Nights. THE LIQUOR. SaBTT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. I Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire b return to the drink. For you there is Hope, Help and Health I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 i Bratn, Nerve, and Blood Tonic 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 fair.lliar with the formula »nd 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 my long experience of articles of this nature, X have no, doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all eases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders* M. MARSHALL, ' Dunedin^.z. ( R. T. BOOTH'S GOLT^sn REMEDY N^. i f : * For the Wa^'or, Opium, and Tobacco r ' " Habits; and K. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABB MANOTACTUEBD BT R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, 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, 6s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R.T. BOOTH, Mai aging Direoto*



Business Notices SPECTACLES! SPECTACLES! *. Salek, JEWELLER, ASHBURTON, XS Sole Agent for Lazarus Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. The perfect sight that has been given to &li who have been fitted by this new and perfect method of Sight Testing is making LAZARCS' SPECTACLES A household word throughout the district. S. SALEK hss been thoroughly in structed in the system, and will shortly publish a. few testimonials from those who have had their sight tested and remedied. NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODiVNEW GOOJPS, JUST TO HAND. T F you want a Good Suit at a low 1 price, go to the Ashburton Scientific. Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, TANCRED STREET; ASHBUBTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. FISHING TACKLE. SEASOIMB92-93. Harry Fiiedlander "DEGS 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. Reek, Hooks Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks! A Complete Stock of FFiHXNG RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS waiO Of every description by the best makers, O^BAC^T^fSS^^Dg FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashbnrton For Sale, Purebred BINARIES a few aplendid singing bird* J e ft. LEAVE'S J^EW 2EALAND jgjRADSHAW AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE AVI> TRADES DrftECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of al\ places of fmportance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and barings from principal tswns, ■ times of departuresfcd arrival of iS trains! coaches, arid steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout fcew Zea land. Maps of the North and South islands, aad Street Maps for Auckland, Chris* churoh, Wellington, and Dunediu. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff; Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. P*S al PS de» telegraphic Guide, Mad Timetables, Union s,s. Company's fnll timetable and &rw. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Zealand la Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of thess 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 thai &DU* ntee eVOIy *** bnmded ZEA" For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made In to many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Onoe buy a Zeslandia Boot and you Will never but any .other make* The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paw.gon are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Aahbnrton and an /rounding distrlote can now t>btain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr jr. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE ASHBURTON THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mech-'inlcal Cork Extractor in the Market, as Is palls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its use prevents the agitation of carbo* dated or other beverages, and allows the lediment to reman* undisturbed In the oottle , Designed tor the use of hotels, restas) •.ants saloons, clubs and families.. Orna mental in appearanae and full nick* plated. Special terms to josbers, M%nufaetnred by the THB WALKIBTOOL OOVPANY