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Business Notices. j V f. CLARK,"""* pAIRDRESsIfiR & TOBACCONIST .[' NKW PREMISES, EAST STRBKT, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and 8.0. Wills, The Three Castle, Firefly, j Va-iify Fnir, O'd Tud<?e and Camoc. j G.B D., V V., and other Pipes. Solo Agent for Divas Cigars. Five Cigar* and Case, Is. MOUNT SOMERS COAL , MINES. I "I WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Co \\ obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being » sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON HERCULES xJAKINO POWDER IS THE BEST ThOM who hfc*'e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendio Cakes, Scones, Pastry, fo. rpfcAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE A, MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED •pORTBR BLANCH AB CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. ttunjrAOTUBSRs or and Dkalibr ALL KINDS Or A>alrv Good* «PECTAI?rTTY VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Bare* Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpos* Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you THtf WALKER CORK EXTJUCTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as U pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw- Its art prevents the agitation cf carbo nated or other beverage*, and allows the •ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed to* one use of hotels, resta n .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna  mental in appearanae and full nicke SUted. Special terms to pbbers. Etaufactured by the THB WALKER TOOL OO'CPANY At TO I*M P« uay to ue made by •wl xv mrr penone of either sex in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the came as none. We wil' start you. No space to explain here. Bui yon can make a snug little fortune honorably and easily. The employment its parthularh adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstractions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Brnsoy Jt Co., Portland, Maine, United .. TT A N HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA. Bert and Goes Farthest, ~" It is the Original. All others are Imitation?. Philadelphia; 1876. HAUTHAWAJT'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family. It blacks and polishes Ladies' and children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and satchels, without brushing. Always ;■ fives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard " Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. "TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On ths Lincle System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stoics, Freezing and Chilllßf Ktfablishments, Mid all Icemskinp anl Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, &z for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s 1 Mera°>i, for making Ice and pre \ serving Passengers' i Prov-sions Otj Air Refrigerators on Lightfonft* System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied^ I to the end of 1889. ' I A r.de British Refrigeration Company .limited > j Hashing Director : MR. T. JB, UC HTJ FOOT, O,E, i i



Business NotiC'S • • Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSL, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE II WE FOWON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. I Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, CSieffunierf, Wash stands. Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITE of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. FRANK J3-A.JL.Y, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &a. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD* behind i»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lußiowia capable to thoroughly rig you out at a.low c-jst for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. Bar Note the old address— TA.NCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON JTohm €t. Resteia, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. Ac. CASH PURCHASER or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Beeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST OnRRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. " Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip . Sutherland's Manure, vie. JOHN G. HKHrJKUL, In conjunction with tne VKtr zra&aivv ion * ntß* i'AIIIJJi AOEIiqV CO., X.d. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wocl Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ars prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENSUING uLrPS. io Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTFREST Zcalandfa Boots. fTIHE Wonderful Reputation of these X 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 ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH 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 Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealand ia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from — Mr 3. Bishop, ! nmm hoot store, ASH B U R T 0 N AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Hayed TN S6RUBBING Passages and Floors _L BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, .etc., and wholesale from the a anufacterers. Cunnimotow & Co., 190 loucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /*\UR Clients and Readers are remindel chut all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and eftters referring thereto—to THE EprPOR,



Business IVotioe HENRY ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawiug near I beg to intimate that I lihvo bouhgta very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines /, I keep nothing but what I can conn dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA, HALF-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popula makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex b.b. "Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own, interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity later in the eeaien. Reapers & Binders. ANT MAKE supplied at Agent's prices ; properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS (McComnick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience ot Farmers. Oils! Oils! .lust Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolzi, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Bed, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine, A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Having beea frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH. CHINA and COOOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, KTC, ETC specially imported, and 50 par cent ! cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. « "■ A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF The Finest r>elicacie» i from all parts of the woild. Aixo, —Some French and 3e man Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7AND ER, EN R V ZiANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australia!? Mutuaj tcovUfest Society



Business Notices i H. Ei. Boiuilngtop, BEGS to announce to the public ef Ashburton and surrounding districts THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DKUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STRE T. The shop has been conveniently and elegantly totted, and completely appointed in every respect. i ~ MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with Mb Gko. Bonnington, of Christchurch, trusts with careful attention to merit a share of patronage. „, ii. aiAiviftrora & c©. t LIMITED] BREWERS OF THB FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUKCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. 10 BR OBTAINED Uf HOGSHEADS, BARBELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /"I HRISTCHUROH BREWER'S and or Mr HI ZANDER, ASH BURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINW A.LD AND KAIL WA V HOTEL)! TINSLOW R. T BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. npHROXJGH the influence of friends in L America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THB SAFEST AND SUREST CURE * WVER DISCOVERED FOB THB LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL , CRA VlNGjtok ALCOHOLIC LIQUOItS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. KBT NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nasrging of che Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. I Cures the Disease by Removing* the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. TfcoMMds liar* b««a Cared. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. 4 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD. READ~THIS : I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and 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 me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of thu nature, ( have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all 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 R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AXE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITKD, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. 1 Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor*. R. T. BOOTH, Mai agin? Director AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. I NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., I BoiW« CU\O, Bydo«y, N,S V



Business Nonces. Preserve Your 15ye»Igrlit And have your tyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of IS. LAZARUS, OCUMST OPTIOAN, ! of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, 8. SALEIC, Watchmaker and Jeweller, TX^HO has been thoroughly instructed in 1 ' ' this unequalled system. Each eye I tested separately, and different lenses fit i required) fitted into frames made to if j different styles of faces, tluiß ensuring accuracy of vision and contort THE ASHBU-TON [DISPENSARY riIHE Business hitherto carried on by X Mr 0. M. Brooke will bo conducted in future by Jilr JL. B. _Prichard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and aty 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 will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make " THE DISPENSARY " a well appointed establishment in every respect WANTED KNOWN. . ■ i A T THE REQUEST OF MANY OF MY CUSTOMERS, I HAVE ENGAGED A FIRST-CLASS BOOTMAKER TO TAKE ORDERS AND REPAIR ALL BOOTS PURCHASED ON THE; PREMISES, AT EXTREMELY MODERATE PRICES, 4STIIREW ORR. BOT~FIX fpHE WELL KNOWN PAGE'S A HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot" Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin. THE HORSE'S FRIEND. "DAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oila. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings ol any kind in horoes. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ash burton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Af r Clark. Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor: F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY. ÜB7 Tucker and Bean rr aye for sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINH FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE, OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment, of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker X Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. A nice piece of Furniture is a very * appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, —And at— Plckford A Undrlll's ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE THERE is on view a very Choice and Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Large Stonk ol Choice Patterns in , arpets, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron | 1 Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent;' Wood Chairs, etc., etc., at the i | ASHBURTGN I i Furniture Warehouse, TANORED STREET, I Opposite the Arcada



' Now Lan ding — 30,000 FeetPicton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, i i 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES ! 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. , ' 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD, or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING an! PA PER HANGING Department is under the supervision of Mb J. R. Ckapmas, And all material used is of Genuine ualiiy. v CO4L. We have made special arrangements tor suppling per truck, to any statioa during the coining threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIRCH TIMBER AX gg 6d PER tOOft W. H. ColUns & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS * # * -__ _ . _ wBjM ROBERT MURRAY* jSag^ Watcb and Clock X£^ GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, 4c, EAST STREET. -y HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificeut assortment of high-clam [_ Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the largo stook already on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED/ CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION 1 COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, Ac. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. t (^William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street &<mtli, CHRISTChURCH, Tl/ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of .YV Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inapectioi invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Atty reason able offer for the present Stock w*H result in a sale. WILLI^r~ST«»CK*. Santa Claus is Coming. AND SO IS <"> ■ FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~TIONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many things useful and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the above distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and China ware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—.Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Ta» Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and </reams, best qualities. , PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, exlainui, Ruapehu, KaikouraandTekoa. from the well known- publishers, "The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values-obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing piz« books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. HI. Jones. WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TT7 E APxTC PREPARED TO MAKE, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES I FREE OF COMMISSION . UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON Oft ELSEWHERE Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the salo, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest I prices for their OLIPS t ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. :. OUK NEXT SALE WILL TAX* PLACE ON MONDAY. JANUARY S3, 1893 i WOOLPACKS, T\rasTß, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUKRBNT BATES. FRIKDLANDER BHOS



Business Notices. . , LONGBEACH COACH, i ON and after MONDAY, Vctober X "y, for the summer month*, th« Longbeach Coach will start from Ash* ; burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman* ; I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUIT?^ "*- Men s, Youth*' and Boys, long and -; :;■' narrow, and short and wide, as > well as ordinary sises, : MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, . Which enables me to sell at. LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R # Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, BAUNDERS'BUILDINGS. THE ' >M ■' '' "i "OEOPLR'S "PHOTOGRAPHER | Professor Robottom li ART STUDIO, ■ ■If I ' ' 'vfi MOORE STREET, n| Ashburton. I (, . -{? WA NT ED KNOWhI'i 1 THAT - J. NICHOLAS ! I HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP h; IN. EAST STBEEr, t ■- YS For thy convenience of Customers, He has now gpt a well selected Stock o BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any pther Shop in town. : '4 ' His own make—" which w second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. ■ " , r (..['jJl J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Mf Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. " - - ASHBURTON |j MACHINE WORKS | A»D ' >t" ■ -,~ - -:4b BRASS FOUNDRY^ CAMERON STREET, (^ Next the Post Offioe. "y THESE WORKS, without doubt, oon tain the most complete Engineering:^ Plant in the County, therefore we are able co execute all work eatrasted to ai)i|i with ■ , ••-• j.» ECONOMY, DESPATCH ah» SATW- i FACTION to our Customers. M 1 1 I A TRIAL SOLICITED* - ■ ~'~'M —" ■ W Thos. E. Kllworth, PROPRIETOR. I , \j:\ . STUDY HEALTH. |! TJX)R SaMMER PORRIDGE, B3b(^ JL 1 Dried Whole Meal is reoommsaded by the faculty for its Dietetlo and Nutrf. | tive properties. . Mi ! SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 261b BAGS, pj FOR CAMP, COI?AGK, FARM. AND! 1 STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome ' ',' and Digestive, and will not Hear, d»< Powder being absolutely pure tod contain :■ no Alum. . '" 'i Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton.^ - \.t WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., I ■ , TIMARU. .".:-.' "-' WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS f 11 THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THK BEST, jf} TTEALTH wi^ Medidn^ Hom^ XX bug, or Quackery! The wwk, ¥ ! depressed, rheumatio, paralytic, nerroo%l|;{ and debilitated may quickly reoorer health, strength, ton^ and vigor by using CcnrnnroTON & Co.'s Direct Actinc T Medical Opils, as used intheChristehuraS J U Hospktal and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical eleotridans throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to CtminvoToar A Co., Electrioiaos, 190 f • b loucester street, Ohristchureh. 0 SO i / ' ~. : —■ --'^ -» $£ i mmrr nre, oewuisitn, eto. Pi SoiTiy • " 'fl KEMPTHORNB, PROSSER & CO. }) PUBLIC NOTIOk, ! fTHE Offioe of the AflhburtonPubhshJng I Company, Limited, WILL BE <v CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compli«ooe with the V- Faotories Apt. ■ ■" '$& ASHBURTON tUBLISHING 00. IIW