THE ASHBUHTON frt/AftDUK i WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1891

Printed and published by the Asaburton Publishing Company, at their registered Printing Office, Burnett •treet.Ashburtoa WBPNTOAY, September' 6, WW



FIRST SPRING SHOW OF / i Cotton Dbbssbs. ... ■:••■■ ' ' SEE WINDOW MITCHELL & TURNER. finSsSh TO MAKE ROOM /SK^lffiSg^^ NEW SEASON'S SHIP IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FORFOUBTEEJN BAYS. W. H. Collier, "/The Corner." ■ ■ , ■ i •— --- •■- - ' - - -



■tIBH WISE IN TlME.— Consider your Health. 111^ —in cases of Weakness, Nervouunest, , U L" Palpitatlon.lncapaclty.DebUity.Losa rl f\ of Vital Power, Impaired Health or ' ■J IJ Stremtb, Severe Pains, lea (iv either i S^PBH sex), no matter how chronic or severe, '. j£ PARR'S ELECTRIC PILLULES are the i grandeßt,moßtspeedy,anUpowerfulremedy f on earth. One package is sufficient in even the weakest, i the Oldest, and most shattered, to "WoiiK a xiraclh. \ Being perfectly harmless, they leave no bad after [ •Sect*. Guaranteed never to fail. Full particular* free, \ under cover, from tbe N. Z. sole agents— DRUG SUPPLY CO., Box 80, Dunedin. FARR'B Elkctiuo FILLULKB are north their veight in gold and act like magic, giving instant relief,and working a certain and apeedy, permanent cure in kvebv co.se. 7Vjr them. TPXOELSIOR SHOWING FORGE JJj AW OOAOH FAOTOEY John Pagret, Junr., PROPRIITOR, Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed' OoMh Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. IT IS THE BEST, SO .■ •» <• «-. j Sold by all Grocerg and Storekeeper in Ashburton Jiistricf , Wholesale by ANDERSON atxd CO.» T Coffee and Spice Factory* Tiniaru. \ ~. _—_, : j £AH JOSH * ft*«»'*acalyptl Kxtr»f < Tbew are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming onde resinous oils. In order that these crude o!!a Bay not be taken, Oar Pnr«t Vnltttil** Knc^< •y»*i Kxtrwct, which is recognised by the Radical division of tfae Prussian Government to I* of perfectly pure origin, as per information f rwardert to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state:— It is proved by texts made by the Mndicinl Clinics of tbe Universitir# at Bonn and Qreifswal , Prussia, and repotted by Dr Schnlß, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosl^r, Director of the Medical Citato at Gretfswuld, that only prodncis fiat are Mtnrated with oxyjren and freed of anids, resinous and other snbstanow, adher- nt to primary distilktion, will develop tbe sanative qualities proper to the plant, SANDBB * SON'S BTIOALYPTI KXTRAOT •coordlnf to these authorities, and acoor lug to Pro lessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, MoTntlre, Wood, Hawwd, et"., nt Aninrfcn, is the only extract corr«pondlnrto scientific tests, and the only one which pom/mm the proper therapeutic value. All other cr,ude oki are to be classed among the tnrixmtliH*, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. Them so calld Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received dist nctbn at Exhibitions ss commercial articles and are used for mechanical pnr poaw only are discernible :~ 1. By their deficiency in punvent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extrac de velops most fresiy through its surplus of oxy <• ). 3. By their alcoholio thin and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the presenos of acld« I. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, w oallei eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in oases of croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal inflammations, dysentery, woundr, etc, tb« consequences are most appalling, i'or safety ask •ft* always for H»st«l«>r »■<! »«m«' EncMi^ptt Stmtra* > and gat the old, well-tested and reliable IWWUHW. .SOTdhmt, Victoria, Australia-



GREAT SALE AT E. ALCOBN'S, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s Sd 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 {THESE 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 SHOE 8 EVEBYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. i Fruit Trees, i 1,,.. TXAVING DECIDED to give up XJL NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large-stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the besb sorts obtainable, and having grafted then> myself can gu3ranbee they are true to name ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. ' A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J.THOMAS, HAVELOOK STREET. lilcwcllyn Owen* PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 421



W. H, COLLINS & CO. J HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshiie a magnificent assortment of __, FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AMD | TILED REGISTER GRATES.] sßales!of Paperhaif $3ng9 of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order, and will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex «Glencairn " and " Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MBEOHANTS AND IMPORTERS f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS^FOR-lGrey Valley Coal Company. V3p«ngfield Pottery Oompan . BEECHAM'S^ILLS TpOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, snch as Wind and Pain in th« Stomach, Sick JJ Headache, Giddiness, Fulnesa, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi. ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fictinn. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be «• WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to cora- Dlete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER j They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringin back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whol physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates the are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes o society, and one of the besb guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is tha Beecharo's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Full directions with each box. Prkpabed only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Druggists in the Colonies. WILLIAM SPAEROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUABANTEBD. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TfITEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, &o. WATERPROOF OOATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER; MEN£ UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND BCAEYEB WILLIAM SPARKOW, BAST ST|KEET, Next to J. SEAT,Y & CO., Seed Merchants. OJRAJMi AWO CLOVJBR SEEDS. Season 1893. WE are in a position to offer Reliable Ciover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF. ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR 80NEDUST, ALSO LAWES' 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. Lawes' Superphosphates will have the per* centage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIEDLANDJEB BROS. COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C OMMENOESON THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCOKN & CO, HAST gpEBX,



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. i 1 WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mb Hoult's). ; HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles ; at the same time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that'orders intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to be surpassed. 7J129 I'ME HALL, EAST STREET." Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DBAPEES, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHEKS. TT7E are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS BUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. BUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from IOJd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6sd to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES Aid, Art Muslins 4W, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelinge, Ac, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid«ssortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLBASB NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RXDUOED^N PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street. STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 63. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, btephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS 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, Iroi? and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and }Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquee on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. Watches ! Watcbes !! Wsttcheg CLOCKS ! CLOCKS 11 Jlgk ROBERT MURRAY, <2 UW^BWnwi^y HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oS#O \§gU^^r WATOHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATOHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not affected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS TSE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Orysta Caaes, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, I » i i r ■ i n JOHN ORR & CO. TTAVE LANDING ex Copti:, Fakeha, and Tekoa from London and Mary Hasbrouck and Alice from New York— /"IARGB AND WELL SELECTED STOCKS OF } LAMPS, HEATING AND COOKING STOVES AND RANGES, REGISTER GRATES AND FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, GARDEN SPADES, FORKS, HOES, ETC. CARPENTERS' TOOLS BY THE BEST MAKERS. TOBACCO CUTTERS, DRAY AND CARRIAGE AXLES IN ALL SIZES. PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS AND OILS, AND VARNISHES. WIRE NETTING, TRAVELLING TRUNKS AND BOXES, TABLE CUTLERY, SCISSORS, RAZORS, AND CARVERS (IN CASE), POCKET KNIVES, TIN] WARE OF ALL KINDS. John Orr & Co., IRONMONGERS and GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANTS. i



Biisirc«>3 iNotiees. v LONGBEA.CH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbcach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R, R. BROWNE, Hoacbman. " THE ' ASHBUftTON ARCADE T>AINTING & OAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN ?"ILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEBHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass & nd picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. WJWmgf ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED JT» to NSTANTLT RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, &o. CURES~HORBES o* Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpHnfa, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teate, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it, GUARANTEED THE BESi' EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Streeb, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chriatchurch. Aehburton Agents: John Obk & Co., Ashbtoton Drug Co. H. E. Bonnington. 160 Country Agents Wanted. H 5* 8 * -a W * a I is * S g a t. 5 S PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. IRI RUOER T3EGS to announce that she haf GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above, Thanking old Customers for theii patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors. Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to oatei for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6} 1 Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still 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 brand for themselves and their children. Onoe buy a Zealandia Boot and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful j they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS raou Mr X Bishop, ZEALANDIA SCOT STORE] ASHBURTON,



ttenrv Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J HATE IN STOCK AND TO TAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, .ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREPOLT, 1 ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whils the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex -1 oeedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission of intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicett Heeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and the/ are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET" Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Oockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. } IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. W w iNES AND BPIRtTB Of Every Descrption. » HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEA* CHAFF, . OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHIOKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND BIKEOT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society, G. JESSON, '■ (Late J. Qainn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, Ac. FTAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS A JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair, ELECTROPLATING and GILDING done en the premises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4a 6d. . X. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions-of BOOTS tad SHOES made to order on the 8 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'fl, Watchmaker, East Street. : & MANNING and GO., 1 LIMITED. BREWERS 01 SHI b FAVORITE OHRISTOHUBOH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES, TO BK OBTAINED IK \ > HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND f KILDERKINS, ' ■ ' ' AT CHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AKD OT Ye H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON, ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL* WINSLOW.