THE ASMtfBTON Gtf ABDIAK : MONDAY, SEPTEMBER ,11, 1893.

MONDAY, September 11, 1883*



COMPULSORY SALE S- W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DBAPEBYi MANTLES, MILLINBRT Ero. QOMMEscEsioN jhuRSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN lAS] STOCK MUST BE SOLD.! S. W. AICORN & CO. EAST STREET.



THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT, Will TbAvel the ASHBURTON, ALFORD FOREST, MBTHVBN, And Surrounding Districts, during the Coming Season. Further particulars, terms, pedigree, &c, in uture advertisement. ALEXANDER, pfll Allenton Ashburton. • —J V S|T OPEN Blx^-



Uc c n(\ JlP^^P^! U.S.S, Cot ,StS. v\)> at ■'T| UNiON STEAMSHIP COMFANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, wd Saturday. Nelson —Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday and Saturday. Sydney—Every Second Tuesday and' Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —At frequent intervals. For phrticu.ar' apply to MILES & CO., LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON



8.. Lumsden, ' Practical watchmaker, and [OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants o Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STKEET, four doors from Collier's Corner SPECIAL.— X.L , being a thoroughly experienced (thirty yeare) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW£HARGES 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 ot reliable Workmanship. S ITISFaCTICN A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the faxpw? -PAUSODONGPTIG SPECTACLES— B st Glasses in tho world. To be had only from



Spectacles! Spectacles! "JZTAVE YourSighb Tested, and use only PROPKBLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZ4HU3 & GO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYPJNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA,



R. L. has just returned from London, Where he h*s made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and h%% mth. him a superior stock of &3?ctacles to suit all dofects of vision. Sights pccu ately tested by latest optical instruments * A jjSI'RALTA» MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETF New Zcnland Branch Head Offlco, Cus'omhoiwe-qiw, Wellington: Losal Board ol Direc or* : Ibe Hon Morgun 8. Grace, M.D, C.M.0., MX.O. (Chairman) The Hod Charles J. Johnston, MX.C. (Depjty Chairman) Alfrtadeß*theCrandon,E«q The Hon Edward Kicbardson, C.V.a, M.L.C John Dancan, B»q Medica' Officer: D» W. G. Kemp, M R.C.S. (Bugland) fffHß OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, I AND MOST PROSPEROUS AtJSTBAIIAN LIFJE OFFICE, AND THIS LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE.



A Very complete Btt of trial lenses and frames for testing —ensuring perfect vision and oornfort. N,B. — Do w.i t risk spoiling your eyesight, by raring badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors, Smoked Glasses of variou3 shades with straight or nuried sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Foldur Clip. • S' SAJLEK! OCULIST-OPTICtAJXSj AGENT, 115



The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS BVKIIY YKAR The Method of Valuation adopted by thte Society is ci the mr»t Stringent Character, anil ensures a Consi lerably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that bold by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Sterling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent, POLICIES IN FOKCE ... J 1O,?3OS Sum Assured ... ... ... f??-S$«5J! Accumulated Funds .. <• -, *J.}«H'!J t ? Annnal Income. .. • *i«i' fi a' C»sh Bonuses Divided .. •• £5,i3ifi22 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE ye-.r. 1892. *•".*"• yteWiny Reversionary Bonuses «***?»s*£•&/ ' P> „♦' after owMdR SPECIAL KESERVBS, amount rASH^BOSUHES deciarci for la't FIVE vcart, over XW(> MILLIONS, yielding Roverslonory Bonuaen exceeding FOUR MILLIONS. assure Tour life IN TIIK •■-■ ■>. A. M. P. SOCIETY ■ And Secure a BONU3 EVERY XRAB. Expanses of Managcrnent 9J per cont o thetOtaIiIiCTDWAP.DW.LCWE, Kesidunt Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quny, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, Dißtrict Secretary, Chnstchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broler, AKhburfcon.



GO to Hardley Bros, for Bargains in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white suitable for double beds only, 16s 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10s 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidly,— Hardiey Bros, Arcade. WHERE do you gee your Ironmon gery ? At Hakdlby sof course, where we get the bet value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knetfcing, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Iron*, and anything ou reqnirp - AN INCOME* FOR LIFE FOR £1 Banks and Building Societies' assets rendered unsaleable by the commercial depression, The Mutual Freehold Property Dit/ tributlon Society of Sydney an itsuing 146,000 SHARES at £1 Each ; . also HALF-SHARES at lOa.l | QUARTER SHARES at sa. Anyone Can Afplt. No Liability. 3441 PRIZES



ALL BYONEV jL tIDOT and JgL £fr, FIRST SUBURBAN fji j*L PRI7F PROPERTIES Jm I WWlt rnUiC| Andrei, VALUE ?aS n in ' illiffl 35,000 value from :g |S[ I MWSgt nniiuno 485,000 to PSI! SSB - rOUNuS ThoM Magnlfloent Offices and Banking Chamber*, Jfark and Castlereagh Streets, Sydney, having an annual rental value of £1750 per annum. 14 CHANCEB FOR EACH SHARE. Apply Personally or by Letter with Cash, Money Order, Stamps, or Cheque (include exchange), with two Stamped Envelopes lor reply and result. Bankers: City Bank of Sydney. THE DRAWING (which will be held in Sydney, ander the supervision of representative citizens and ihareholders), will positively take place not lat than NOVEMBER 7th (Melbourne Cup Day), For Shares, Prospectuses, and Full Particulars, ipply to Manager, Cfo R, Hope Atkinson, J,P. ( Imperial Avon.de, Sydney* i Or to J. Gale Pottenqek, i Melbourne Agent, 2 10 aai EkssabotU atrtet, Melbourne,



JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Bfeinuriam Cards, In ▼itation Cards, Order Bkcka, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and l>»yer, Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of *ll kind^ _. THK LIMITED. Having • supply of Superior Jobbing Typo, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute verj description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best btyle, and §X reasonable fife**



WILLIAM SPAEROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WOKKMAtfSHIP GUAEANTEED. AN ESTABLIJSHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS^ OVERCOATINGS, &o. WATERPROOF GOATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER MEN.S UNDERCLOTHING OE EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAEVES WILLIAM SPARKOW, BAST STREET, Nei J. SEALY & UO., Seed Merchant*.



TO MAKE ROOM /S^^^&fjf^. KEW SEASON'S SHIP- "D«ke of Devonshire " Tainui/' and " Otaramn," lsKfeffld£!i.^^^^PJßm^ THE BALANCE OF W^/^* %Ir^iiWf "Drapery, '^^^^^^^^P' MUllDery ! '"" *if%%f STOCK IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOB FOURTEEN DAYS. W. H. Collier, "Xlie Corner."



W. H, COLLINS & CO. HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, P»keha, and Duke of Devonshire a magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIEE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED BEGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of PapertiangJng'B 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., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS] f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR-! Grey Valley Coal Company. \,Springfield Pottery Compan .



FIRST SPRING SHOW OF Cotton Dresses. SEE WINDOW MITCHELL & TURNER.



STEPHENS BROS., MABKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the fliandarin and Tiger Teaß, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be tba Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Scld fcr the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6i. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTBAY & SON, DUNEDIN.



Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS I CLOCKS!! Jggjk ROBERT MURRAY. <j> UOKnW&jy HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER fefi^Kui \^j^fr WATOHES,* CLOCKS, N^|og^' JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LABGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED &TOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Orysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture.



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,- Tents—Calico,'Duck and Brill } 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 JNets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 69. BEEOEIAM'S FILLS FOIv Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushinsrs 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 fictWi. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINKA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. 1 hey promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER; They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs : Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame, For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best, guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Full directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Druggists in the Colonies.



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH. THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made 'the Stocks 2 in all Departments most Oomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM] FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stock. COTTAGES FXJIWVISHKD, Including CUTLER Y, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Em TWO KOOMS, COMPLETE - ... ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to *25 FIVE ROOMS, from *35 to £80 j?IX ROOMS £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREET 3, CHRISTCHURCH



FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INYALIDB, MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COWS MILK CAHHOT BE OBTAINED.



Fiisiness Notices. LONGBEA.CH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for tha winter months, the Longbeach Coach will starts from Ash-' burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BPvOWNE, Hoachmant . _- - ASHBUBTON ARCADE T>AINTING & "pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN FILSON (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 arid 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.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAVGER T>EGS 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 ATALL HOURa. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. SJI



tienrv Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J H4VE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLT, ETC., ETC., ETC.. And having purchased whila the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My 1 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 , ATA 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*



Fruit Trees. TXAVING DECIDED to give up XX 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 best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee 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.



GREAT SALE AT B. ALCORN'S, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. DOTTBLS BLANKETS — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 / 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THE3E 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 FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH.



Samples and Quotations of Cloven Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGER^ FENCING MATERIAL* CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Desorption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEA.T.;



HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society



Zealandia 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 thai 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, Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BGOT »TORE!j ASHBURTON.



G- JES^ON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATOHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c. FT AS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in thr, market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair, ELECTRO-PLATING and GILDING done en the premises. Watches CLEANED *nd Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. J. STlcliola!^ 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. NICHOLAB, 1 BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek'* Watchmaker, East Street



& MANNING and GO., LIMITED. BREWERS Of TH* FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED 19 HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AND GW Hi ZANDER, ASHBURTON, ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEI* TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL,. WINSLOW.