*Hts ASHStTRtfON GtJABDIAN : SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1698

Printed and published by the Ashburtott Publishing Company, »t their ngutered printing office, Burnett Str^tT aE burton. • SATURDAY, April 28, 1881,



\**7 William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, K^k^u\2gr\ Madras Street Soittli, 2?? C f CHRISTChURCH, YE7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of YM^Y VY Monumental Work that he intend* to sell the ■fl^H present Large Steck, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd HHH other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. ■IHH Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerhings reduced in MfSj^H price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the ■fflg|H| trade done in first-class order. An early inspectiot < invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason jHHS^jBI able ofter for the present Stock will result in a sale. MMWfiiagfl ■ WILLIAM Stock*.



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, IT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; xarpanlina, Dray and Rick Covers (all sieesy, Oilskin Clothing, , Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 z 24 to 26x60.



TO FARMERS. TtT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES 12 Tons ROOFING IRON 20 Tons No. 8, 9, 10 FENCING WIRE 6 Tons BARB IRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT BEDUCED PBICES. SHEKP NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, all kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest ia the County. PAINTING AND PAHERHANGINGS a Speciality. BIROH TIMBER at 8s 6d per 100 ft. ._, * * ... W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS [AND IMPORTERS. AfioNfa wrm/^y*l I^urance Company. AGENTS FOR| Qr | y ValloyCoal Company.



FOR EASTER. ARTISTIC~~DISPLAY OF EVERYTHING THAT 13 NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED IN THE WINDOWS AT fo "The Come r." OUR Home Buyers hare sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable. They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure the best Goods at the Lowest Trices. Customers will have the full benefit of buying as direct as it is possible from the manufacturers. LADIES who desire to be in the forefront of fashion and refined taste, with a due regard to economy, will find "THE CORNER" in closer touch with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choice Stock of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and untrimmed, Mantles, Cloaks, Sealette Jackets (some with most elegant braid and fur trimming), Ulsters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Furs, Ac., Ac., all marked at prices that cannot be beaten in New Zealand. THE SHOW OF TWEEDS FOR LADIES' DRESSES is very fine and should be seen by everyone. «Te hare bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at Exactly HALF PRICE and recommend them to special notice. j New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, Ac, in endless variety, CLOTHING hr Men and Boys, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best make only, for Children, Indies, and Men—offered at prices that defy competition. Call and see them. COME AND SEE THE WINDOWS ON SATURDAY .NIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H.~GOLLIER, "The Corner."



ryE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS EOLLER FLOUE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AND TO TAKE THEIR WHEAT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MARKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. fX7» ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BAELET, AND RYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, \\r E HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF, SEED WHKAT* SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. FBiEDLANDEB BtfOS.



WALKER'S BOT FLY REMEDIES TOTARB ANTJfiD LX> CURB ANY HORSE AFKKCTKD WITH tfO HS, IF GIVEN * IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Buta or not, given in two drenches. LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Gray's road, Amberley, lin all stages of transformation, I lecame September 6,1892. I much alarmed about the rest of my siock. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly I used your lioT Fly Remedies ot^ me Remei>y reached me in duo course. 1 that was very bad, and had every symp gftve them to one that was very bar 1, and torn of dying, and in three days she was as I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely cured, and is doing well. I got very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is the pipper thing, and ;if one mass of bots in nil stages, with the given at tho proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I »m glad to tell more deaths from the Bofc Fl>. you that the one I drenched according to David Brown. your instructions got quite boHor, and is —— now at his w-rk aaain. I would highly Brookeide, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the same in Mr Walker,—Sir,—l wish to add my time, %s I am-satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects of your and greacly improve the condition of the Bot-fly .Remedies. 1 had a valuable horse. Send m* some of your Bot Fly horse which got very bad and gradually Prkvbntjvb for the summer, and oblige got worse, I quite beliwd he would —Youra vety respeeSfuliy, have died. He kept losing flesh, got a Edward Watson. ~ dry coat, tight skin, careworn expression __ of the eye, a cough, running at the nos- Killinchy, September: 14,1892. trih,, and could ncarce walk^ I got your Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch, remedies and gave them as directed, With Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Bbmediks have the most beneficial results. The necond proved a complete success with my horse, day after getting tne last drench he betran He had been very bad for some tims ; the tapass bots in handfuls, some of which coat dry. a tiaht skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and *oc scarce able to walk. I pawing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all n now as fat as butter, hearty and well, toe symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walkers Bot-fly Remedies, lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, as you directed, with the following re- an<i I will convince them that your reme -Bnlts :—The horse,' after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse, t Every horse should rolling and groaning with pain, in the have them m the season, as lam conn paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. JUse this as you please. ous matter from the nostrils, the like of H. LOTiLt. which I never saw before coming from a "^~ horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2,1892. ing from the fleets of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of your effects of the'oough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. One of my best the|horse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartyjand well, the eve lifeless and a bad colour, and got You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might knew there is a ploughing a paddock I did not want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up »ntil he became unable to lift me some Preventive' for keeping off Uw his feec, or do any more. (We had to fly n summer, —And oblige, help him into the stable. I gave him Robert Molorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment you —— prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his work, ) To Mr Robert Walker, Ohrbtchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had I Sir, —Having lost three good horses, and not given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of tho stomach thickly covered with bots A ENTS FOR ASHBTJRTON—W. Anderson &J. Hesbltinb, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston 4 50



t ROBERT MURRAY* xfx Watcb find Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac, EAST STREET. T" HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class 1 lVenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on bud, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS~EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION 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 fto., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTKT ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our • NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ULL SIZED CORNSAOKS & TWINE SUPPIFeD at LOWEST CURRENT,RATES Bollitt & Co., Canterbury mils, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET ASHBURTON.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. w —^JUST LANDED — 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND lOOCtases Zurllte Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, we would adrise our Cus tomers to ioako EARI.Y PURCHASES. Stephens Bros., market House.



Tucker and Bean rr aye for sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAfS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PEOPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GifINERAi PRODUCE MfcROHAUTS,



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frlcdlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooks 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, Harry FriecUander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieefe, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred PAN ARIES a few splendid singing birds Jeft.



Fi'siness^otioes j AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF~~ Labor Saved TN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors J BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunninqton & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 TiRKBDEN T>IANO /jOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, hobaceT. gates, AGENT AND HANAGKR School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162 IH4TB HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLTN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to tell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R # Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Frsezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions TO THRESHING MACHINE^" PROPRIETORS. rTfHRteSHING Machine Books on an I improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mail Office. Save time, and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street. WANTED KNOWN THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tha convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop ix> town. His own make —" which is seoond 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. ipoo ACTS LIKE MAGIC, ' AND HAS NEVfiB FAILED NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. .;' CUBEsIIORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splmhi, Cuti, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cute, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it, GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Obb & Co,, Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. BoNNINGTON. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO., ENGRAVERS ON ' WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31/ ESSEX ST., STR4to> LONOOJN



Business Notices LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3, for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman • /"\UB Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference 0 advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and el.ters referring thereto—to THE EDKWR. STUDY HEAL EH. TTK)R SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JD Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetlo and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, A.ND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powderbeing absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A, Co., TIMARU OLEAVE'd TtfEW 2 EaLAND fJBADSHAW AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, 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 tawns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post* office savings banks, and hotels throughout New Zea land. c Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington> a°d Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s.s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEWE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. R» T BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the etpenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession* THE SAFEST AND SUREST C\ RE EVER DISCOVERED FOB TJHK LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL OR A VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE~DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAN 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. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire o return to ths drink. Thoaiands bare beea Cared i For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 1 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READTmS: 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 this nature, X 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 X T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, * t)UNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies In the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. : , R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director



SPECTACLES! SPECTACLES!! ». Gtelefc, JEWELLER, ASHBURTON, ES Sole Agent for Laztrus Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. The perfect sight that has been given to alt who have been fitted by this new and perfect method of Sight Testing is making LAZARUS' SPECTACLES A household word throughout the district. S. SALEK has been thoroughly in structed in the system, and will shortly publish a few testimonials from those who have had their sight tested and remedied. NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. new goodsTnew goods, JUST TO HAND. XF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trousering*. Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. Hampton's ICIURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANORED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turners. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS. EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS— «135 CHE IP THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its use prevents the agitation of carbo* aated or other beverages, and allows the • ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tor the use of hotels, rests a -auts saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nick* plated. Kpecial terms to jobber*. Manufactured by the THE WALKTOtTOOL COMPANY PUBLIC KOTICE. J.T. Ford& Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit OLD FRIENDS AND CUENTS, as well as to the FARMERS anil GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to aot iv oonjunctior with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OP Mr J. X. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, eflherby Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 164 Hereford Street, Christchureh HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON 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. Once 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; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts oan now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr X. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE . : ASHBURTON



Business Notices. ~~ THE " .■*"* ASHBU-ftTON AECADE "pAINTING & pAPERHANOfNG ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHANGJNGd in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials »nd workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3§Bo TINWALD TO THE FRONT. C. HAWKINS HAS now got settled in his new Shop with a nice assortment^ ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, AHD BOOTS, which he is selling at prices that are bound to give satisfaction, as 0. H. is determined to merit a share of your kind favoifc - '■.■"■'■■■ ", Men's Watertight* and Shooter Boots made to order for 17s 6d. REPAIRS NEATLY & CHEAPLY DONE. Call on your way to town and see for yourselves the price and quality of Goods. TUe Dispensary ASHBURTON. I HAVE just opened up a direct ship _L meat of GOODS, from Maw, Son, and Thompson, of London, Consisting of Feeding Bottles and Cups, Enemaa of various kinds, Elastic Stockings, Knee Cap?, and Anklets, Tndiarubber Hot Water Bottles and Air Cushions, Trusses and, other surgical appliances, Sponges and Sponge Racks, Hair,, Bath, Tooth and Nail Brushes, and an endless variety of Druggist's Sundries, Toilet Requisites, &c,. all of which will be sold at MODERATE PRICES. li. E. Pricbard, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, (Successor to 0. M. Brooke). I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, I have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING X WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. *^t can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all through Australia in Hospitals, i Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered *ater, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, ASHBUBTPN AWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE tbe opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburcon for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OF THIS FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINEDIN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHT7ROH BREWERY AND OV Ma H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TIN"V#LLD HOTEL, , TINWALD, aits RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW,