fHfi ASHBtJRtfON GtJARfcIAJV : MOXDAY, MARCH lfl, 18ti&

Printed and published by the Ashbnrton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, A«h burton. MONDAY, March 13,1888,



M ROBERT MURRAY.^^ Watcb and Cluck GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac., EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-da** l'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hand, nnablee me to show a Variety cf Elegant Desijm* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY * SPECIALLY LD3ERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions * WEDDING and tfIEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c PBOMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTKY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. WHEAT. 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. vULL SIZED CORNSAOKS & TWINE SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT .BATES Rollitt & Co., Canterbury Mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. WE ABE LANDING. FX ALDERGROVE, 1000 BALES C O II N-.'.S A 0 X S, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PREPABED TO SUPPLY LOWEST OCTIiRBNT RATKS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. TTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS. "^tTl ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OR OATS For Salo on Farmers' Account consigned to our London Houae, and Clients may dnpend upon their interests being well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest rates current. , . .. LIBERAL CA3H ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship ment, free of Commission and Interest. Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining, 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES. 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. TIERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect vJT our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PA PER HANGING Department i tinder the supervision of Mb J. R. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine "^ CO At. 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. BIBCH TIMBER AT gg 6d PER lOOft W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —, v _ xavufß wnu/^y*l Insurance Company, AGSNTB Foß^ y VaUey Ooal Oon^n|r WILLIAM SPARROW, ((Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrymao}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t9 enable me to do thit I have decided to charge Prices that have neve- bee* ' heard of in Ashburton r Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, tfOTB THE ADDRESS : ggß* The' Shop bet yean J. £ealy and Co.'s ano ' H. C. Segers. EAUI STREET. ASHBURTON)



Business Notices /" \UR Clients audßeadersare reminded chat 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 AND 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. Tho§. E. JHlwortll, PROPRIETOR. F.CLARK, 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 Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Afent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. THE ASKBUeTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke will be conducted in future by iff r I*. E. Prlchard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and ar.y 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 wi'l receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY' a well appointed establishment in every respect I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced 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 i eminent authorities on sanitary matters ; in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided rhat death in its most appalling forma lurks in impure water or | beverage? made from or cooked ia 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 medicaj man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised < j by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. il. Rule, 1 65 ASHBTIBTON Kealandla Hoots. I f pIIIS Wonderful Reputation of these JL Grand BOOTH is etill 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 bland for themselves and their children, Once buy a Healandia Boot and you will never but any oth*,r make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the 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. RYsoothingl LvM POWDERS I RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO ; Preserve a healthy etate «f the copstii tution during the period of Teething?. The worts "JOHW ST££DXAN, Chamiat, Walworth, 3urr«y," >re entrrvtd on the Qmtrnmtnt Stamp affix** to tach Fathi* Sold By KKMPTHORNE, P^QSSER * 00.



xausiness Notices._ longbeach~"coach7 ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the, Longbench Coach will start from Ash burton at 6 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman Davis Bros, FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOW ON VIEW a Large . and Select Assortment of FURNI TUREi, specially made to sirt the Ash barton climate. * Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash- I stands, Ohes** of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. I WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. CHRISTMAS, 1892. TCEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE \ i.^ SEAFON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. | FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. ; STUDY HEALTH. [ TPOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln S? 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, COTTAGfc, FARM, AWD 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 & tit! ergon & Co., TIMARU. I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIF.L, RCSLYN, & 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 WUOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 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 & WELL ASSORTED I bTOCK OF i ! FASHING TACKLE | Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. j 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 Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred BINARIES a few splendid singing birds left. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED, BREWERS OP THE FAVORITE CHRISTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BI TIER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI-S, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND 0F Me H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HQTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND I I RAILWAY HOTEL, 1 WINSLOW,



fusiness Noyces "card.""' ~" "" ■ mi*fi € arson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTK AND ORGAK. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS .AMOUNT OF liftbor ttaved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floorb BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cumjtihgtoh & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, t'hristchurch. 9 31 TO THRESHrNG MACHINE PROPRIETORS. 'V HREfIHING Machine Books on an " 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 thy 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 is 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. Tucker and Bean r ray c fur sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, | WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD* LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAfS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tiiekrr & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. R. T. BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. *~PHROUGH the influence of friends in 1. 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 TUB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAJ>ITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND AIL CRA vlNGjtor 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 Nagging ol che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. j Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Vbo«MMMls h»re been Cared For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 I 1 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A j I 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- I ceutical druggist and manufacturing < chemist, and being familiar with the formula end 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 mo, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this 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' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY I No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO,, LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, VUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P.HA.YMAN&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, M.%i aging Director



.business ot ices 1 HKNHY ZANHBB HAS JUST LANLED AND HAfc NOW ON SALE. 150 caseß Castor Oil 40 cases Valv-tfine, in 1 »nd 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Jil, in i and 5 gallon druuib 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 sizas Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed •wid 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 I. . Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies. A complete assortment of the best Brands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER. /GENERAL TyTERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPOBTER. i AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provident ?ocie+y New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T. Ford and Co, i John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Bast 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 v>U 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 Steak of PAPGRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from ba to 10s per piece of twelve yards, ALSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, 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 been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &o. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, YALYQLJNE, CASTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE I PROVISION MERCHANTS,



Business ".oiio^-. T^o~wr~WEAR badly fitted SPECTACLES. Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight by buying Spectacles y«fU "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-itstin^. Correct lenses for different sight for each eye it required, fitt<d to frames adjusted to fit the face, ensuring comfort and correct vision. N. Lazarus and Co., Oculist-Opticians, Sydney ■ Melbourne, London,and Calcutta j Sole Agent for Ashburton, 8- BAI/MK. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. WING TO r THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROOUBE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. 1" TAKE the opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburcon for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Honningtoii, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WH* RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery I The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Ccnnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used m the Christchurch Hospital and by *11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to CtTNHiHOTON & Co., Electricians. 190 * loucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 THE COMING DRINK. KOLA NUTJCHAMPAGNE. 'THE ''Irish Ecclesiastic*! Gazette" ■*■ says :—" This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholio 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 DDfini/C Ashburton, hay . IYI. DnUUIVL, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz ; quarts fs 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 Stoerkeepert and Refreshment Booms. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds^ &c. CUREsItORSES 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 Obr & Co., Ashburton Drug Co., H. E. BoNNINGTON. 2 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO, BNGRAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELBCTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDO*, W.C.



BUS:T..-..V ' tK : ..,- ' STOV£B. TERRA UOTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (PROVED;. QREENHOUSESHeated twenty-four \J Hours for about One Penny, with -3e wT?"H Ro s bertß'8 **2 KS. *ble lerra-Cotta Stove* for Coal rive pure and amp c heat with common <£5! or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed. rooms etc Pamphlet. Drawings, \nd authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. PEniFERS HERBAL TOHIC OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Regismrm,. For Tapeworm and all kiDds of Worms In Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. mHIS Invaluable Medicine prevents JL and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies nave tailed. One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity forwaided. Dose bottles gratis. . INVENTORS AND SOLE PrOPRIBTORS, Stephen Pettifer <£ Son, M.R.C.V.B.L ORUDWELL, NEAR * MALMESBURY, WILTS TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best /loses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTfIAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, &c. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Beet Fruit Trees and Grape Vine*. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapageriaa, Ac. PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Cross, Close to the Waltham Gross Station, Great Eastern Railway (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low ss possible. Priced Catalogues free. Goods packed by experienced hands for all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Nam* WM. PAUL & SON, Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Tree, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants — .. -* AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as 1 only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 « P.O , Sydney, N.S V