THIS ASHBtTRTOtt GtTASDIAjy : tftTBSIUY, JAXtTARY 3, 189^

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The Massey-Hnrris Open-Back BINDER. STRONGEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER: With Stark simple Knotter; no parts to wear, and surest Tyer made. /^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvasf I ' J —more than were sold by all other makers together in the last three years in that market. PEERLESS CIL — SPECIALLY IMPORTED The only Reliable Machine Oil; Best for all kinds of Machinery ; THICKENS IN HOT WEATHER D. THOMAS. Santa Claus is Coming 1. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M."JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, man things useful and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the abov distinguished visitors, calculated to please all Ages and sizes. TO"£S—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horna, etc. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Tea Spoons, Toast Backs, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Book*, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura andTekoa ; from the well known publishers, "The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warns and Sons, and others, thus securing great Variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize books, in order to keep the trade in the district INSPECTION INVITED. H. 91. Jones. The Deering Twine Binder. Over 350,000 UTow in Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWM rp ARLY Application is necessiry, to save disappointment, for the balance of Xv this years 6. 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OP EXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND] TUOKEir& BRAN, AGENTS, WEST STRETTJ 2% Canterbury Roller Flour Milk, ASHBURTON. _ i REGISTERED BRANDS—"SUPREME" AND "UNION." r "\T7 E have must pleasure in informing the public lhat we have secured our re VV quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. We thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE, Bollitt & Co. FULL SIZED OORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOCK. F BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE rPHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES Wit SON (late of JL Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations] Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N t j N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice] If B~ACK. Great Cheap Sale -OF SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINT?, &c, NOf OK. TN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT 1 REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER. GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME E-A RLY and Secure Bargains. S. W. ALCORN & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. .CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. ; T7IARMERS 1 GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT |THE STOOK;BEFOBJ, YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



1 ra||i ROBERT MURMYt >dtH, mg||l% Watcb and CiocK Xjg^ MAKER. HO\,D AND SILVERSMITH, <fee, EAST STREET. rHAVE iust landed direct from London a magnificent assortment oIE high-class JVeniy-one Day MARBLE OLOCKS, which, with the large stock »k«*y "} hand enables me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED UN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TEEMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions j WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS, &0., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTK? ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. V§7 William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street Skrathi y^\ CHRI^TChURCtf, M=~=~s^ lI7ISHKS to call the attention of persons in want of P*WlliiM * * Monumental Work that he intends to soil the ralliii'iilli present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marblo. nd Kill %M otner tone Monuments, at considerably "Reduced Prices. Hill 'ill Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in ■ 111 111 price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the Si II I trade done in first-class order. An early inspeotiot ff !l invited Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason jdfflHfSmTnh able offer for the present Stock w"ll result in a sale. WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT B ARE PREPARED* TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR 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 prices for their CLIPS 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 TAK 7 PLACE ON MOINDAY. JAINUAJRY S3, 1893 WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUKRENT BATHS. FRIEDLANTDEB BROS, WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and BerrymanJ, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade, of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, "TOTE THE ADDRESS : The Shop between J. Scaly and Co/s ana H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET. ASHBURTON 8 20 CHRISTMAS, 1892. * ""■ "■"""■ 0 ' »■■■"» 1" rrTK HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT New Suitings-& Trouserings IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EABLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIG HEAD & BEBRYIAN, i Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURTON & RAKAJA,



v Business . otice ; ! HENRY ZANDER. A S he Harvesting Season is now XJI. drawiugnear I beg to intimate that I have bouhata 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, HAI.F-and-HALF, FLAX, aod HEMP Twines, of the most popuk makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have jusfc landed ox h.h. " Pakehft,', my Season's Stock of tho Owlebrafced i White Cross Brand. Farmer* will study their own interest by ordering early, jib there fa every probability of a scarcity later in tho hoihoii. Reaper* A. Binder*. ANY MAKE supplied ftfc Agout'a prices ; properly pub together {MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTR\S(McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience of Farmers. Oil*! Oils! Just Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Vatvo line, Oolz i, 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), Hotnsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and j Staples, Seaming Twine. ' A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding 1 and' Christmas Presents. CHINA, -GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, ETC,, ETC. specially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Eetail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Tli^ ITinest I>eJicaeies aS from all parts of the woild. I Also, —Some French and Serman Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7ANDEE, ENRY ZiANDER, GENERAL MEROHANT AND IMPORTER. AGENT FOR - Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company j Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business .Notices 8. HAinrOlti & Co.. LIMITED] BBEWBES Off THE FAVOURITE OHHTSTOHUUCH SPARKLING PALE A BITTER ALES TO BE OBTAIHRD lit HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND I KILDERKTITS, AT QIJRTSTCHURCH BREWERS AND Of Mr H ZANDER, ABHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THIS ftOMBRSJBI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TiNWALD HOTEL, TINWALD A*t» RA I L WAY HOT EL? WILLOW FT BUI NO TAOKLET BKASON, 1.892-03. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, I A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal i Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hook 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, XTatrry IJViecllandei', TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieefe, Ashbur'ton For Sale, Vurobred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Kennedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded ' in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THS 9AFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOX, TUB LIQUOR, OPIcTM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT.'ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA 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 of the 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. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cnusj", and along with it all desire to return to the drink. ThoaKMndft hare be«n Ourtid, For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2,1 4 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A 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 ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula and composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—tha* 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 this nature, I 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, ARE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies^in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. H4YMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5a per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T, BOOTH, Managing Director AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agenta for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bo? 976 Q F,O i Sydney, N,S V



ij • "■»■'> •■■'• .U ,v . ( *X and after MOS DAY, cfcober 3 LnnaiJS" n ,fiU!nmer months, the tentsp Cr hWiUstßnfromAsh- R. B. BROWNE, .... Coachman Mens, Youth,' ai)d Boys, long and narrow and s ,hort and'wide!*? well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S wool. Which enables me to sell at • LOWER PRICES THAN EVER R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE pEOPLE'S pHOTOGEAPHER Professor Robottom ABT STUDIO, MOORE STREET. Ash burton. WANTED 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 of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he 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- MAOTKE. WE HAVE For Sale, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE, LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE| MERCHANTS' WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, ard vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used intheUhristchurch Hospital and by 111 the leading medical practitioners and medical eleotricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to CumriNGTO* & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchuich. 9 60 STUDY HEALfH. TTTOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln X 1 Dried Whole Meal is ttoommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and Sib BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE. lARM, A.ND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKIN*POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Semes, Cakes. etc. made with this Powder an Wholesome and Digestive, and will n»t Sour, the Powder being absolutely pun and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants andStorekeepera in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Antfcraon A Co., TIMARU. —————— at PREVEKT FITS, COIVUUIOHB, ETC. ' The words -JOHW STE£DKAK Sou> Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. PUBLIC NOTICE. —— i fPHE Office of the Ashburtjn Publishing I Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.90 p.m. for dinner hour in complinee with the Faotories Act. I ASHBURTON tUBLISIING CO.



Busines- Noucso. 1 ' F lit JL IS IS. 1> >V J_, "V , Late ot Ash burton Forks, HORSI SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &a. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. • WAKANUI ROAT), behind Post Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omotitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. fire and Marine, CAPXTAL-£500,000. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current _2_\ Rates, Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS ~ The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, limited. WJHORNE, Manager. Davis Bros^ FURNITURE WAKEHOUSL, HAVELOOK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H *.YE FOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMiNSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. 12*7 Zealandia Soots. rnHE Wonderful Reputation of these JL grand BOOTS is still maintained, ' and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are more ZBALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that I they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, md they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of fooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia 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 sarrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Mr J. Bishop, ZElliililA 101 STORE, ASHBURTON JOHM €h RKSTELL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES] WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL k COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PUECHASEK OF 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 Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT 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, utc, JOHN G, REHTELL, In conjunction with tne WCVr XEAX.A!fI» IOA« * KCR. CAXIIIS ACHRIfCir CO., id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool 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 AOaINST ENSJING ULIPS, >To Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' AN ENORMOCJS AMOUNT OF li-abor Hayed TN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors ■JL by using The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. CUiVniMGTOif & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /"\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference :o advertising and subscriptions should jo addressed to THE MANAGER; itorary contributions and etters referrlag hereto-to THE EDITOR,