HB& ASHBtJRfON &PARIHAN : TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1893

Printed and published by the Aahborto Publishing Company, at their regiiter* printing offioe, Burnett Street, A»h barton. TUESDAY, Avgutt 8, 1883



Business Notices. j BURNETT STREET -BE ITAII A A M T.— MRS. G. I BRYANT I)EGS to notify that sh« has taken that > centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNJTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to bo farared with the same liberal suppor that was aocorded to hor predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders CATERING undertaken for balls, etc •nth*shortest notioo. 6 142 [A CARD]. MRS A. C."oLaRIDGHS, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE * ORGAN, COX STREET, aSHBURTON. •IKRMB ON APPLICATION. I PASS I •' As strong as the oak," •• As pure as the lily." *' As fragrant as the rose." In 1, 2, 6 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. - OLEATE'd TW"EW yEALAND ORADSHA AVD A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New .Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of aU places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal towns, tines of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings sank*, and hotels throughout New Zea land. Maps of the North and Sooth Islands, aad Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedia. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Duuodin and InveroargilJ to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Faros, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s.s. Company's full timetable and fares. 1 Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co.. | ITT PRESS OFFICE. AUCKLAND. MRS A. T RCBOTTOM BTCGB <o inform the numerocs friends j and clients of her late husband, A. T. »OBOTIOHf, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER OS THE SAME PREMISES, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. And »he trusts tint she will receive as liberal support as was accorded to 7 189 him.



Pnsiwess Notices. LONGUIACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Hoftchmant ThOB. E. Mil worth, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton, T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. THE ASHBUJRTON ABCADE "DAINTING A X»APERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. John Wilson (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass &nd pioture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Outs, Wounds, etc CUBES~HOKSEB OF Sore Shoulders and Baoks, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinta, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS / Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat#, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Farmers it ia invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTFED THE BES'x EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX <fc CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chritrttnurch. Ashburton Agents: Johk okb &■ Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. Bomnikotow. 15) Country Agentf Wanted.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAIGER *DEGS to announce that she has 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 Rooms Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT~ALL HOUKd. MRS TIANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. s{l Zealand!;* Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUtfF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZKALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in tho Colony. The Manufacturers are so oonfident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort thej cannot be excelled, and thcy^ 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. yoa will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Bcors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FBOBi Mr JT. lftlsfeop, ZEALANDIA BOOT S7TORE ASHBURTO-



.TTWiOII STEAMSHIP COMFANI U OF NEW ZKALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL ron'M. UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, w.d Saturday. Kelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Erjry Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday, Melbourne—Tuesday. For pwticu.an apply to MILES * CO., LIMITFD. AGEJSTS, ASHBURTON. aiinEll* »»m*'m»«»*7P*l JEztrMct There are imitations of Kucalypti Extract" in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils Sir cot be taken, O«r Pnr* Volatll* «««*- Iwaitl Kxtraart, which is recognised by the msdiciil dirision of th« Prussi»in Government to be of nerfectlr pure origio, as per infonnatijn f rwardod to STthrongrtbe &wl at Melbourne, March 8, 1878, by tests made by tht Medicld Clinics of tl» Vi.frersitfMat Bonn and Grelfswitl , Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulis, Professor of Pharmacology at VvAomr Dr MosKr, Director of SSteilCTinte a»Greifsw>ll,tbat only produce that «T»atnrat«d »ith oxygen and freed of aflids, resinout 'mi other substances, adherent to primary d stUlaUon, $Sl develop the laßaWre^ &^S"SP2Jsjfc& •"*' BAKDKH * SON'B KUOALYPTI BXTRACI aeoording to th. re antborities, and accor Ing to Pro toSiVlrt Lister, of England, and to prs Bauer, Mclßtire, Wood, If«»rd,e(W..ot America, ta the on y Strict wrra^nding to scientiflo tests, and the only ©BeVbteb possesfos the proper therapeutic value. Allotbarcrude oils are to be cl«ssed among the ttir.entlne*, which have, when used as medicine, no th*r»t«ntic effect and are abandoned as an internal which may hare received dist uctbn at Exhibitions . pommwcial articles and are used for mechanical pur eoses only are discernible :— I By th»lr deficiency in punfent odour (which our product, the «nly genuine Kucolypti Extract, de tclojs most fre-ly through its surplus of oxygen). t By tbi-ir alcoholic th n and mobile appen ranee, belnit reducmi in specific density through the presenoe of »cW* I. By their taste, th« result of the contracting ten dency of resins and teonatcs. If thest crude oils, *> ca:lel eucnlypti extracts are ippttol by miHtnlt* in cooes of croup, bronchitis, diph tUerla, tiiterii*! inaiinimist(.onK, dysnntery, wound', etc., !l»c>ni«qu«>e*s*tewu*t appalling. For sifetv sake uk always for #*«.«n-r »«rt **>»*' *l»*»l J|»»» KK*rw«« and get the ol'i, well-teiited and reliable ■KWrttiMl.—^"rtburst, VictoHfi, Anstfali», -



Business Notices Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK ASD TO T4AND My Season's Supply of 1 WHITE CLOVER, ■'';. COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whila the market was low, I offer these fint Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Heeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass arid Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hana. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEA! CHAFF, OAT 3, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEA.T.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AffD DJBEOT IMPORT3B. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society. ~G. JES ()JS^ (Lata J. Q/iiun), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, la FT AS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESd WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest aud best in the market, SPECTACLES to suit all sights from la per pair, ELECTRO-PLATIKG and GILDING done en the premises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6>L J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. 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, Eaat Street. — JUST OPENED. - R. LCMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Aehbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED «TKEET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.— K.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani 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 of reliable Workmanship. SITISFAOTION A CERTAINTY. Solo importer of tho f«.BH»d -PAUSODONQPTIG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from II IiUMSDEIT, 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 all defects of vision 1 Sights accurately tested by latest optic*! Rafcrumeuta, i



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. commenced* THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCORN & CO. EAST BTBEET. mourning Department W.H-COLLIER, Specialty.



GRASS V\B> Cl*OV£3Bft SEEDS. Season 1893. WE are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOB SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RID CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE M\CH[NE DRESSED RYEGR.ISSAND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUSL ALSO LA WES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawea' Superphosphates will have the per centage of Phosphates soluble in wafer branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. v FRIED LANDER BKOB JUS r- 'LANDED A SHIPMENT OF PAPttRHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS trom the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, w.th our already Large Stock, will enable; as to give Customers a very varied range c patterns to choose from. —ALSO— PAINTS 01LS AND ALL PAINTEB'SIBEQUISITBS. UK© HAND .LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS TV* *.* . # We are offering SPEOIAI BARGAINS IN LAMPS.'and we request intending Purchasers to Inspect John Orr & Co., aARDWAREfAND PROVISION MERCHANTS



William Patching, I i BAST STREET SOUTH, XTA.S ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Dack and Drill j Tarpaulias, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroi and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop- j ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Corers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 z 24 to 25x6D. Watches ! Watches!! Wtiteher CLOCKS! CLOCKS 11 Jmk ROBERT MURRAY, Jj> UO^nWjUl HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER lOJPNriil \t^^of WATCHES* OLOOKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forma of HOROLOGIOAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Eleetrioity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and a kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture.



—AT MITCHELL & TURNER'S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Seams, for 13s Gd. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams, CASH_PRICE 3Ps 6d COLONIAL KNIT SOCKS, Double Heels,7or Is MEN'S TWEED CAPS, all Sizes, for 9d MEN'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2s Gd MEN'S REVERSIBLEiTIES, ALL^COLORS, for^ls TANGRED STREET.



THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTE are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lOjd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6|d to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to ii7s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4id. Art Muslins 4sd, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c., &c. „,„„,„ CLOTHING Men's Suits from 265. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. I PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RXDUOEDJN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDIESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



Miles and Co., Limited Plough Shares. TTTE AXE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH HORNSBY'S AND RANSOM'S, At prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton, being in direct communication with the makers, and having received large shipments from both manufacturers SEEDS. We have for Sale Large Stocks of FRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected] { Including Colonial Red and White Glover and Oowgrass, Timothy, Ryegraas and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke, Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions of toil. Anglo-Continentel Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to contain 37*13 per cent of «oluw« Phosphates, Bonedust, Guano. station & Farm Stores. We always keep in stock the following leading lin£-Bour, Bran, Sharps, OatmeaU Tea, Sugar, Currants, Raisins. Kerosene (Royal Oil Brand) Candles, Soap, Fmt «d Coarse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed and Castor Oils, Red and Black Tattoo, OiTfor Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire, all numbers, Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, etc, ASHBURTON AND TINWALD-WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS, TALLOW, AND WOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY AT ASHBURTON 1 Miles and~~Co., Limited. Hi. W. HANMEB, Auctioneer. Aibburton and H*k»l»» j



Me welly n Owen. pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY. arcade Chambers. rpanccwno* attended.) 421 THE ZK. AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LOff DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRAKGEMENTS can be made xA- with the Agent-General in London to procure pastures by the above line at the following greatly reduoed rates :— Second Saloon . £28 0s Intermediate ... £18 18a Third Class ... £13 On For further particulars apply at offices MILES A CO., Limited, Ashburton And Rakala. GREAT SALE AT B. ALCOBN'S. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS h — from 8s 9d to 12s M 4 10 — from 12s 9« to 17s Id 4 II — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THEJE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, :hats, caps, shirts, shirtings, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVERYTHING REDUCED FOB OASH FOR ONE MONTH, S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWEKS or ths FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO B3 OBTAIHID IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY and or Vb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. nmxcELSioft shoving forgr XLi AND 00A0H FACTORY John Pa?et 9 Xunr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeclently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Hail Office. To Thb Ladies of Ashbukton and Dis* TKICT, A WORD WITH YOU, FUABR. 'I F Thinking of getting married try maddens: for your Bride Cake—almond ioed, if required. . If you like a quiet afternoon cup of tsa, send along to If A DD EN'S for your Cakes and Pastry. Sriiool Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings, case M AD DEN'S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselres a deal of anxiety by entrusting your orders to MADDEN for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be referred to. In fact anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street.