DBB ASBBtrtfl!O» flttAKftlAK: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1893

Printed and published by the Aahbnrto Publuhing Company, at their njptteic printing office, Burnett Street, Aak barton. WEDNESDAY, Augtut 9, 1893



Business Notices. j BURNETT STREET | —B EB T ATBAI T.— MRS. 0. 1. BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT In BUfENKTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be fav»red with the same liberal suppor that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders CATERING undertaken for balls, etc. on the shortest notice. 6 142 • [A CARD]. MRS A. cTIABIDGB, TEAOHBR OF PIANOFORTE * ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. 'IKBMB ON APPLICATION. /^""\ I PASS 1 Xros/ "As strong as ths oak," •• As pure as ths Itty." "As fragrant as the rose." In 1, 2, 6 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. t TffEW rgTULAXD fJ*ADSI!A A.8.0. OOMMKROtAL GUIDE, AlfD TRADES DHIBCTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and 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 oauks, and hotels throughout ftew Zes land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street) Maps for Auckland, Christ eburch, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Duuedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Oab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mall Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co.. VIY PRESS OFWOB, AUCKLAND. MRS A. T. ROBQTTQM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. V. BOBOXIOH, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OP PHOTOGRAPHER OS THE SAME PREMISES, MOOBB STREET, ASHBURTON. A nd she trusts that she will receive as liberal support as was aooorded to 7 189 him.



Pnsiness Notices. LONCiBIfIACH OOACII. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longboach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. n, BROWNE, rjoftchmatii THos, B. KUwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT TOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. THE ASHBUBTON ARCADE •pAINTING A TpAPERHANOING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGING3 in New Designs BORDERS, DADOsT AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A Urge stock of glass and picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN mLSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET.



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVES FAILED TO NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURI MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, Ac. CUBES~HOKSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splints, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and ko.'a Teat*, DOGS of Manse, Cues, &c. To Farmers ifc is invaluable. No Household can afo?d to be without It. GUARANTEED TIE BES'jl EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: 8. COX A CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christciiurch. Ashburton Agents: .Tom Orb A Co., Ashbubton Drug Co. H. I*. Bohkinoton. 153 Country Agent* Wanted.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL MRS RAIVGER T3EGS 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 Showt * Baths. _ MEALS AT ALL HOURd. MRS RAVGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6JI Zcalandla Boots. THE "Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS in still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUM 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 fillings 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 i will never but any othf.r make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (P&fcenfc) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS JT.OM 91r X Hisfiop, ZEALAMDIA BOOT »TORE ASBBURTO*



SRIOII STEAMSHIP C3OMPAN7 OF NEW ZEALAND. AMftRS BAIL from LYTTEL TOK AS UNDER: for Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, %&d Saturday. Nelson—-Tuesday and Saturday. .Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Etery Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. For p»rticu.an apply to k GO., LIMHFD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. flliMll* teaVjßai'cal>p«l Kxtr^ct Tuere are imitations of Eucalypti Extract In tha market now, products of simple distillation forming cru'!» resinous oils. In order that these crude oils Bar tot be taken, Oar Pnre Volatile JBncw lwi>tt Knr«tt, which is recognised by tha ttaucal division of tha Prussian Government to be of wr'ectly pun origic, as par information f rwarded to us t'irough tha Consul at Melbourne, March 3, 1878, by tests made by tha Medicial Clinics of tha Uaivcwitiej at Bonn and Oreifswal , Prussia, and mwrtad by Dtechulr, Professor of Pharmacology at BflSraTiwd Profess, r fir Moskr, Director of the w-dical Clinic at Orfifswil'l, that only products that Moording to th^e authorities, and accor ing to Pro fcmar Or Lister, ct England, and to Drs Bauer, McTntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract correspondine: to scientific tests, and the only ane which possesses the proper therapeutic value. All other crude oils are to be chssed nmonp the tarrentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal BMdicameiit. lliee m <•»« d Encalypti Extract*, which nay hax-e received dlst nctbn at Exhibitions as commercial articles and Am used for mechanical pur ooaM only aw discernible :— .■■ I. By their deflcie-.cySnT»unpent odour (wbf. h «'ir product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extr>fft|« retops most freely through its surplus of o> j |jaj|. S By thi-ir alcoholic th n and mobile appehi-...^!.-, being vAntaA in specific density through the presence of »cid«. 1. By their tn»te. tho result of the contracting ten dency of re*tes and termites. If these crude oils, to calel eucalypti extracts ere ■rolled by mistake in «**» of croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal inllaKßaitions, dysentery, wournlf, etc., the e'-nseqaraees at* most appalllnft. Far g fetr sake Mk always for »»«•»►»• »»•« •"«•' K»c»lyptl Uwtrmtt and cat. the old, welt-te»ted and r«li»bl« S«3tM.-«w»«»>w»t. viqtori*. Australia, -



Business Notloes Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whila ths market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex csedingly 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. Seeds IT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have 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 and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OP GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AHD GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEA* CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEA.T.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT A>"D DJEECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR- Son Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society, (Late J. Q!ucn}, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AKD JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, la 1"TA8 on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLF.SS WATCHES from £1 e»ch ; the cheapest and best in the market. BPECTACLE3 to suit all sights from Is per pair, ELECTIIO-PLATISG and GILDING done on the promises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6J. 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 Sakk's, Watchmaker, East Street^ — JUST OPENED. - R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbmton and surrounding district that ho has commenced business as above in TANORED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—X.L.. being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing'all work efficiently, quickly, and at VERY LOW CHARGES' NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need o send your Watches, etc. to Ohristchurch for Repairs, Any and all kinds of Watch i Work personally attended to by R.L. 1 The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SATISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the fasoed -PAUSODONOPTiG SPECTACLES- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from IK liiJisn*:tf 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 cult all defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by latest optics' nßtryroentß, I



COMPULSORY SALS or S- W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. 1 c OMMENOESON THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCOM & CO. EAST STREET.



,!' ' .^ V...... • *^^&P* m 0t ' ~ HMournlnff Department W.H. COLLIER. Specialty.



GHAJIfI AUD CIOVF.It SEEI>S. Season !«!>:*. 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 EOB SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGBAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE M!OH[NE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOB BONEDUSL ALSO LA WES' SUPERPHOSPHA TE 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 tuve 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. FRiEDLANDER BROS



JUST LANDED ASHIPMKfIT OF PAPKRHANGING3 OF THE LATEST DESIGNS trom the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, w.th our already Large Stock, will enabb. as to give Customers a very varied range c pattorns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS OILS AND ALL PAINTER'SIREQUISITES. "^ —~-o —- HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPa TABLE LAMPS _ BRACKET LAMPS We are offering SPEOIAI BARGAINS IN LAMPS.^and we request intending Purchasers to Irepec> John Orr & Co., .IARDWARIIAND PROVISION MERCHANTS



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, XT AS 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, Irel and Wooden Blocks, Belling, Seaming and Rop ing Twice, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60.



Watchca! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS 1! Jfajjk ROBERT MURRAY. <jT \SSjfa?$F*WM HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oJ^T?« >SS^^y WATCHES^ OLOOKS, >^£jP^ JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed, j AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and OLOOKS of all descriptions, including latest and most) approved forma of HOROLOGIOAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS 18 THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Oryata Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture,



AW MITCHELL & TURNER'S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Seams, for 13s 6d. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams, CASH PRICE 38a 6d COLONIAL FtflT SOCKS, Double Heels.^for Is MEN'S TWEED CAPS, all Sizes, for 9d MEN'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2s 6d MEN'S REVERSIBLEITIES, ALL^COLORS, for> TANCRED STREET.



THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TT7 B are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s Ud per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. mFFmx* a FLANNELS Colonial, from lOjd per yard. JJ'fi^HL™™,, FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELKPTEB SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6Jd to IOJd. SHmTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 44d, Art Muriins 4^, Turkey Chinte 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Tioking, Towelings, &c., Ac. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 265. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys'los 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED JS PRICK. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY, NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street. Miles and M Limited Plough Shares. fTTE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY BOTH *^ HORNSBY'S AND RANSOM'S, At prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton, being in; direct oommunication with tke 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 Bed and White Clover and Cowgrass, Timothy, Ryegratt and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke, Clean Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES OTfTT PT ASS MANURES suitable for all conditiona of "oil. Anglo-Contbental Bn^*£l&l™*rS™™t™*i .hipment to contain 3713 per cent of tolubl. Phosphatftß, Bonedust, Guano. station A Farm Stores. We always ke« P in stock the following; leading^S^^dSSftS: ££%*■ Tea, Sugar, Currants, Raisins,. Kerosene (Royal Oil Brand)^°gJJ k ° T P oa £or Coarse Salt, Boiled and R»w Linseed and Castor Oils, J^S/mJL aU numben, Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire, au num , Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, eto. Auction Sales, Stock, etc. bALES « HIDES. SKINS. SAUgW. A^WOOL. HELD rORIKIOHILT 'Miles and~~Co., Limited. IS. W. HANMBB, Atohonsbb. and »»k«l»»



Mewellyn Owen pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY. AROADE "ciiMBEBS. (Dances not attended.) 421 THE AEVV ZEU AND SHIPPING OOiIPANY'B LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. ARRANGEMENTS can be made with the Agent-General in London to procure passages by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon fgjg fa Intermediate £18 18a lliird Class £13 q, For farther particulars apply at oftoea MILES & CO., Lhotkd, Ajhbwton And R*kala.



GREAT SALE AT B. ALCOBFS. SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLK BLANKETS — from 8i 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s S« to 17s 8d 11 — from 16s 9d to 23s 3d 4 THEJE ARE THE BEST VALUE EYBB OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. MEN'S akd BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, CHATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, f LANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVERYTHING REDUOED FOB OASH FOB ONE MONTH.



& MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BBEWEBS Of XHI FAVORITE CHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO Bl OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AND OV f b Hi ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AMD RAILWAY HOTEL. WINSLOW. T7TXCELBIOR SHOEING FORGI XLI akb OOAOH FACTORY Jolin Paget% JTmur., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeclently performed. Ooach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. . To The Ladies of Ashbubton and Dn« T&ICT, A WORD WITH YOU, FLBASI. IF Thinking of getting married try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond ioed, if required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup of tea, send along to MADDENS for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shiilingagcase MADDENS 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.