THR ASHBUKtON GtTABDIAA ' 'MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1898.

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William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, XT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; xarpaulins. Dray /*■ - and Rick Covers (all sizes;, Oilskin 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), TenU and Mwquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. ~ WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ABE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRIOIfIS. We are alio prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ,ULL SIZED CORNSAOKS & TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT RATES Hollitt & C<,, Canterbury Wills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. \yE ARE LANDING. XX ALDEBGBOVE, 1000 BAL£B OOKNB A 0 X S, FULL SIZE AND ,FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST OHItRENT RATKS. 1 *" FRIEDLANDER BROS. CT7E ARE PURCHASERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND KYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FaiEDLANDER BROS. •TVTE ARE PREPABED TO SHIP WHEAT OR OATS For Sale on Farmers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may finpend upon their interests beinsr well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest r*UBERAL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship- Went, free of Commission and Interest. FKJ M;I->LA\ tI)EK IW<H Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of Honse and Carriage VARNISHES 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PmtfiONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspeot STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANOING Department i under the supervision of Mr J. K. Chapman and all material used v of Genume **» con. W* have made Bpecial arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to fcheir orders. BIROHTIMBEB AT 88 6(1 PER lOOfl W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS »ni?Knrfl wm ,/Royal Insurance Company. j Great Cheap Sale -OF SUMMER DBAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS BUn GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NOW ON. IN finnaeauence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GRPAT ■ REDACTIONS m all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Pu^w are invited to OOME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W, ALCOKST & 00, EAST STREET. .J ■ THE PBOPBIETOBS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HAVE much pleasure in announcing that they have now made arrangement through the Agency of MESSR* STEPHENS I*H<>* MAIfcKKT HOUSE, , for the introduction into the Ashburton District of these now universally favored THE MANDARIN BLENDS aie a skilful combination of the Choicest Tea* o TIGER BRANDS are the first Blends introduced into the c«lony contain ins a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylons with the rich strong Indians. Retailed at 2«, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, and half chests. Erery sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial against her P^SSSIei 1 W*be obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. BMDpiM mmj RATTRAY & SON, Dunedin, .. Wholeaal^Agente,



Fnsiness Notices STUDY HEALTH. ]TOK SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln ? Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 8, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGfc, 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 Powdtr being absolutely pure and contains no Alum Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS i Anderson A Co., TIMARU THE COMING Dlt INK. KOLA NUTJJHAMPAGNE. |r"PHE "Irish EcclesiasticAl Gazette" ■*■ says :— '* This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel sure, 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. 1' 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 DDHDI/C Ashburton, hay* . 111. DnUUIVL, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant 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 Stoerkeepere a d Refreshment Rooms. R. T BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. 'TVHROUGH the influence of friends iv X 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 FUR THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL OR\ VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &T NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAK NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THR LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN .REMEDY No. 1. j Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Tfcoa«««<U liar* !»•«■ Car«d For you there is Hope, Help and Health I TBE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 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 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 me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of thin nature, ( have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in 8.11 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'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AER MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITBD, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in che Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HiYMAN&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, Mai agin i? Director BELIEVE Fivf«l6R H|^J» PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Wrmmmrv a healthy state of the eonati. tution during the period of Teething. Ttit word* "JOHN BT££DKAir, JBhmmi*tt Walwerth, Surrey," JU* tngtKniwtiSvwrmMt Blamrttit**4foiach Facitt I ' ' ') ' Sotp By KBMPTHOUNE, PROSSEfI & CQ.



Business Notices. \ Tucker and Bean TT AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAIS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, GOAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCT? MERCHANTS. Guns, Guns, Guns. JUST LANDED. FROM £2 TO £20 EACH. SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL, BREECH AND MUZZLE LEADING, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PlfclOEH, BY THE BEST MAKERS AND GUARANTEED NEW STOCK. Cartridges Shot, Powder, AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. WE ARE SHOWING NEW STOCKS of Stove Register Grates, Fenders, Pa^erhangings, Electro-Plated Ware, Tools, Oils, Colours, Ploughshares, etc. LAMPS AND LANTERNS for the Winter just opening. JOHN ORR & GO. IRONMONGERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS. John €?. Restelij, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, *c. CASH PURCHASER WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, bto. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl* Guano, General" Farm and Station Stores, <fee, 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, see. [JOHN <Gh EEBTELL, In conjunction with the WBOT JBKAIiA.iri» lOAH ft MJB. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. *ucfcloncers. Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agentg, &c., ar« prepare^ $ ! transact Farm and Station Bueine§g j on the roost favorable terrag, j WOOL. WOOL WOOL ! LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSVJING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF 7NTFREST LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash' b^n'tSP*lß,R ( BROWOT, GoActfmißl



that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR * CARD. ~^ HI Inn Carson, TEACHER OF MCJSIC, - PIANOFORTK AND ORGAN, i BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USINO The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Skore keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunnikoton & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 ASHBURfON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. THESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engineering Platvfc 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. X- ISllworth, PROPRIETOR. IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, 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 *ell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TO THRESHrNG MAGHINK PROPRIETORS. rpHRJteSHIFG 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; ANTED 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 BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which w second to none 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. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism; Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUREsIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Git M-> '"Mis, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splints, Cutß, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. I To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN TfiE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative 1 A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Ageats: John Ojrr & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. BONNINGTON. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO, ENGRAVERS WOOD, PHOTQ-ErCHERS, ELECTRO TYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. * 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDON W.C



[ ousiness Notices. [ i ' •' FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE A WELL ASSORTED aTOCK OF FISHING TACHX.E 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, CRICKEIr AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every deacrfption by the beat makers. Harry Frledlnndex*, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, 'FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stjeefc, Aah burton For Sale, Purebred rIN ARIES a few splendid singing birds left. THE ASKBUrtTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb 0. M. Brooks will be conducted in future by Mr JL. E. Prlehard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will 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 will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make •• THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect F. CLARX HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of 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 Fudge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. CHRISTMAS, 1892. TV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE x> SEAFON. Now Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OP Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST.SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 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 loug wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water- It can be new 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 sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 6 ASHBURTON 5. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS Of THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES, TO 8E OBTAINED JN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OF Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE £OHBR§ET !P TEk. ? ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTELj WINSLQW.



Business Notices. STOVES. TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMiKOVED). V_X^ Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent/ Port 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, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. PETTIFER'S HERBAL TONIC FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Rjbgistebid. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms In Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. FflHlS Invaluable Medicine prevents X and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad oases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND I3OLB PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L ' ORUDW B L L, NKAR MALMESBURY, WILTS TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Beat Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, ftc. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vinef. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For th« Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagerias, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Grow, Close to the Waltham Gross 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 6* SON, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Tree, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchant^ AGENTS WANTED. 11 T ANTED Agents for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVBLTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 « F.O , Sydney, N.S V



Business Kotioea __ I NOW IS A~CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS~NEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit at a low 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, TINCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. T\O NOT WEAR BADLY FITTED SPECTACLES. Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight by buying Spectacles you "think will do,' but make certain and have your eyes properly tested, each one separately, by N. Lazaruo and-Co.'s patented system of sight-testing. Correct lenses for different sight for each eye if 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, S- SALEK. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &0., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TI7ATOHES, CLOCKS,* JEWELLERY Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. tr^. Please note the address — G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &0., East Street, Ashburton. . iWING TO THE SUCCESS VI ; 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. JK. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Zealandla Boots. fF|HE Wonderful Reputation of these X Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFb 1 IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured thin 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 oth*,r make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and ths Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE HAVELOCK STREET, Uv\t Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE N( )W ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ash burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ones'* of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. "TVRESDEN TOANO fiOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMQNIUip, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM, SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.