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Printed and published by the Ashbnrton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash. burton. THURSDAY, April 20,1W1,



WALKER'S BOT FLY REMEDTW. WARRANTED TO CORK ANY HORSK AFFECTED WITH BOTS, IF GIVEN IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Bots or not, given in two cfrencl.es. m LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Gray's road, Amberl.y, lin all stages of transformation, I) (came September 6,1892. I much alarmed about the rest of my acock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly L used your Box Fly Remedies on one Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, and had every »ymp gave them to one that was very ba<*, and torn of dying, and in three days she was «s I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely curod, and is doing well. I got very anxious, aa the stomach presented believe it is the proper thing, and jif one mass of bots in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the B^t Flj. you tfiat the one I drenched according to David Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is — — now at his work aaain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the name in Mr Walker,- Sir,—l wish to add my timu, »s lam natisßed that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects of your and greatly improve the condition of the Pot-fly Remedies., 1 bad a viable horse. Send m« some of your Eot Fly horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse. I quit* be)i»m d he wjuld —Yours very reepectfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. dry CORt» tight skin, careworn expression , of the eya, a cough, i mining at the jics- Killinchy, September! 14,1892. trils!. »nd CO"M ucarce walk I got your Mr Robert W*lk*r, Christchurch, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Bemediks have «10 "•<»* beneficial results. The second proved a complete success with my horse, day "ter getting the last drench ho beuan He had been very bad for some tims ; the to pass bots in handfuls, some of which coat dry. a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and got scarce able to walk. I P"sing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all » n°™ as fat as butter, hearty and well, the symptom* of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, lost with the bofcs. I gay« your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, aa you directed, with the following re- a™ I w"l convince them that your reme salts :—The horse, after gbttilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse ehouW Wiling and groaning with pain, in tho have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent lf, usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. $"* thls " y°u Plcftße ous matter from ihe nostrils, the like of **• Lovell. which I never saw before coming from a horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which lam cerain were the bot« burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from, the fleets of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of j6Hr effects of the'eough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. One of my best theghorse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, hearty|and well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might knew there is a ploughing a paddock I did not want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me Bonw Pkbvbntivb for keeping off the his feet, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,- -And oblige, help him into the jjtable. I gave him Robert Mclorbaw. your Remedies, and the treatment you ■■ prescribed, and in a few days he was Ambeiley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his work, To Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch, hearty and well. I quite btliove, had I Sir,—Having lost three good horses, and nofc given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots A ENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W. Andersoh & J. Heseltine, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT "WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston 4 5q



William Patching, BAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill j larpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oihkin 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 Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees oi? hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCtf, TIfISHES to call the attention ef 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 K«rbins>s 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 oflor for the present Stock w!ll rosult in a sale. WH.LIAM~STOCKS



WHEAT. WHEAT. ttrE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS 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. Vth SIZED CORNSAOKS & TWINK SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT^RATES Rollitt & Cc, Canterbury Hills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET ASHBURTOI*.



TTTB ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER FLOTJfi AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE TIIfSIR WHEAT (Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. TT/E ARE PURCHASERS OF— Wl-EAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, I \A/ rE ARE PHEPARED to SHIP WHEAT OB OATS ForSa.oon Formers' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may depend up<m their interests bein« well looked after. flavin* tu.vde opecially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest I WSbBRaL CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship jient, free of Communion and Interest. L JUUEDLANDEB BROS



KAIAPOI HOUSI. fll H E CHOICEST PRODUCTIONS IN Dresses OF ENGLISH, CONTINENTAL, AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURERS. MILLINERY OF THE HIGHEST ART. Sealette Jackets AUTUMN Fur Trimmed Jackets AND Fur Trimmed Cloaks WINTfi 11. Three-Quarter Oloaks Ladies' & Girls' Waterproofs A Handsome Winter Dress from lOs tid. MITCHELL & TURNISR.



fe^^U ROBERT MURRAY> /wn Watcb and CloeH; §*F^&S&t MAKER. GOLJ> AND SILVERSMITH, Ac., EAST STREET. IHA"VE just landed diroct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clas» Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on siand, enables me show a Variety of. Elegant Design? UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A. Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARP., FANCY GOODS &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents* &c PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. ):( —JUST LANDED — 15© Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 10© €ases Zurlite Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, we would advise our Cus tomers to make EARLY PURCHASES. (:o:) Stephens Bros, market House.



TO FABMGBS. TiT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES 12 Tons ROOFTNG IRON 20 Tons No. 8, 9, 10 FENCING WIRE 6 Tons BARB IRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT EEDUCEO PEICES. SHEEP NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest ia th« County. PAINTING AND PAHERHANGINGS a Speciality. BIRCH TIMBER at 8s 6d per 100 ft. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS [AND IMPORTERS. ftatwre WfVR 1110I 110?81 Insurance Company. AG&NTB FOR| Gr £ y Valle? Ooal Company.



FOR EASTER. ARTISTIC~DISPLAY OF EVERYTHING THAT IS NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED "The Cor n c r." OUR Homo Buyers have sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable. They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure the best Goods at the Lowest Trices. 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 closer touch with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choice Stock of Mats and Bonnets, trimmed and untrimmed, Mantles, Cloaks, Sealette Jackets {some with most .laganfe braid and fur trimming), Ulsters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Furs, Ac., &c, all marked at prices that cannot be beaten m New Zealand. THE SHOW OP TWEEDS FOR LADIES' DRESSES is very fine and should be seen by everyone. We have bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at Exactly HALF PRICE and recommend them to special notice. New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, &o, in endless variety, CLOTHING f)r Men and Boya, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best make only, for Childreu, Lidies, and Men—offered at pncea that defy competition. Call and see them. COME AND SEE THE WINDOWS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H. "COLLIER, "The Corner."



Business Notices Tucker and Beau r_| AY E FUR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE k BLACK PINH FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATEBIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OArS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL * Tucker & ilcan, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.



Business Notices f~\ UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and efcters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. CARD. Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, — PIANOFORTK AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



CLEAVED T^EW yEALAND OBADStfAW AND A.8.0. OOMMIiROEAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of ah places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances nnd bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout JSew Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin, A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEA.VE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. 161



BOT FLY. mHE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S JL HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. "DAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure _L for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken woundi. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSRY, CANTERBURY



I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING s 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 ill at death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beveragep 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 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. 11. Rule, ASHBT7BTON



FISHINQ TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlamler BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOOK OF FISHING- TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devonls, 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. Hawy Friedlandor, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred PINARIES a few splendid singing birds Jeft.



S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS 0* THE FAVORITE CHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHXJROH BREWERY AND OP Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND ' RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW,



THE ASHBURTON ARCADE "OAINTING & J3APERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials »nd workmen. JOHN' "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3§Bo



R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Hemedles. fTIHROUGH the influence of friends in J_ 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 Cl RE EVER DISCOVERED FOB TOE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT aBSOLOTELY~DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRk VlNGjtor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. KF NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE~I>RINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with It all desire o return to the drink. Thoa«»nd« ta»T« t»««n Cured For you there Is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 1 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 this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in e\l 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 I No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY 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, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by .retail medicine vendors. R. T, BOOTH, Mai aging Director



Fpsiness Notices AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF ~" Labor laved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers,. Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. CuNiaNGTOX & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Ohristchurch. 9 31 TOB MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakin? artf Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHD? USE, As litted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the b.b' M«rapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions THOS E. KILWOKTH, ENGINEER, ASHBURTON. MAKES Water Wheels for Pumping, Chaffoutting, etc. Makes Circular Saw Benches Makes Grain Cleaning Machines Make Grass Seed Separators Makes Flour Mill Machinery Makes any kind of Machinery Makes the A D Sack Truck Makes the Unbreakable Garden Seat Makes Brass and Gun Metal Castings Magnolia Metal for Journal Boxes. ALL KINDS oF MACHINERY REPAIRED. Enquiries Solicited.



IH*VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & KAUPOI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, ! MADE PROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R # Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MACHINK PROPRIETORS. rpHRESHING 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.



WANTED 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 he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop iv 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 NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism; Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUKEsIIOItSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth <• Us, 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, Chris tchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Ocr <fc Co., Ashburton Dkug Co. H. B. BONNINGTON. 150 Country Agents Wanted.



HARE & CO., ENGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agrisultural Blocka on Application. 81, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDON W.O,



Business Notices. STOVES. TERRA OOTTA I PORTABLE! FOR COAL Roberts's Patent (IMPROVED). [ ■ GREENHOUSES Heated twenty-four Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberts's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal mve 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 OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Rbgistbmd. For Tapeworm and all kiod* of Worm* In Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prarenta and cures the worst cases of tha &S IS aeßWhen •"other Remediw One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVBNTOHS AND SOLE PrOPBIETORS, Stephen Pettifer £ Son, M.R.C.V.S.L * ORU DWELL, NBAB MALMESBT7RY, WILTS



TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, &o. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Best Fruit Trees and Grape Vines. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For th« Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, I For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagwiai, Ac. 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 Namft PPM. PAUL & SON, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Treb, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants



AGENTS WANTED. IirANTED 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., Box 976 O P.O , Sydney, N.S F