T&& AbJ3BtJBT?ON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburtoij Publishing Company, at their registered Printing Office, Burnett street, Ashburton t WEDNESDAY, Oqtober 11, IS^



JOHN OKB & CO. ARE now showing new goods in the following lines suitable for the coming season :— LAWN MOWERS, PLANET JUPITER HORSE HOES GARDEN TOOLS, HEDGE SHEARS, PRUNING KNIVES CUTLERY AND ELECTRO PLATE, PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES, BLACKSMITHS' UPRIGHT DRILLS, VYCES AND ANVILS, BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, ALL OF WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO DO AT VERY LOW PRICES. JOHfl ORR & CO.



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 tha Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2a 4d, 2s 6i. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand-J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN.



-■ SEASON 1893- •• ANDREW ORR Tl/ ILL MAKE HIS FIRST SHOW OF SPRUNG INOVELTIEB -ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4- IN MILLINERY, fim « &G' M VNTLE* 3, GLO fhs> DRAPWS, COSTUMES, — THE FAVOR OF A VISIT ESTEEMED. - ANDREW ORR.



Watches! Watches!! Wacches CLOCKS! CLOCKS 11 JsSs^ RfIRFRT MURRAY* Q V^ H?? W!W HOROLOQIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER iSS^CO N^^^^F WATCHES^ CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. A iff rnenTCATTT?n &TOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, A 'Sni^^^^l^'^ HOBOWQIOAL SKILL. NON- MAGNETISABLE WA^^J^f Electricity, Magnet!^ or All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. Tm<* TH mv WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta TBIS IS TOE Sth ~W. "hTcoilins & co. HAVE JOST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshire magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE IBONS, JIBE BBASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GBATES. 5 Bales of Paperhan^iflg* of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturer, 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 AMD IMPOR T E BJS f Royal Insurance Company. AUENIS FOll] Grey Valley Coal Company. Pottery Company



\orili ISiitisli and Mercantile INSURANCE COMPANY, Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament. AUTHORISED CAPITAL, £3,000,000. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £2,750,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL, £687,500 TOTAL ASSETS NOW EXCEED £11,000,000. RESULTS FOB, 1892:—,. FIRE DEPARTMENT. NET PREMIUMS, after deducting Re-insurances £1,467,318 12 4 NET LOSSES by Fire, after deducting Re-insurances ... 998,384 1 | This embraces not merely all Losses actually ascertained and paid, but a full Estimate of all Claims that had arisen prior to December 31. THE FIRE FUNDS, after providing for payment of the Dividend, and irrespective of the Paid-up Capital, are as follows :— Reserve , ... £1,550.000 0 0 Premium Resebve , ... 489,106 4 1 Dividend Reserve 150,000 0 0 Balance Carried Forward ... 62,447 18 8 £2,251,554 2 9 ASHBUKTON AGENT— W. FBRUHAW. See that Substitutes are not imposed upon you—PUSHED FOR GAIN ! FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE By Royal Letters Patent THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE ! PRICE, 17i PER GALLON, W TWO GALLOSf TINS, WILL DRENCH 320 SHEEP The following are a few of the Testimonials received this Season from the extreme North, testifying to the efficacy of Ford's Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture r - A Backhand & Sons, Auckland. Waipipi, May 17, 1893. Gentlemen,—ln answer to your ecquiry re the efficacy of Ford s bcour and Lung-Worm Mixture, I may say that I drenched my lambs with it on the 31st March. Some of them were looking bad, and I expected some deaths, but so far none have died. I have no doubt that the mixture is good for internal parasites.-I remain, yours, etc., Mr Joseph Ford. Ho. teo North, May 18, 1893. Dear Sir,—We, the undersigned, have very great pleasure in testifying to the efficiency of your Patent Scour and Lung-Worm Mixture. We purchased two 2-gallon tins from your Auckland agents, Messrs A. Buckland and Sons, and have used a portion of it for drenching our flock of about 400 lambs with the very best results. About three mouths before we dosed them, they were scouring very bad and a great many had lung-worm, some having already died ; but, thanks to your Mixture, we have scarcely lost any since giving it to them, although we consider that this continued wet season has been greatly against lambs doing well. Yet, we can conßdentlv say that our lambs began to improve immediately after the use of your Lung-worm Mixture, which haa no doubt been the salvation of a great number of them, as they were in a bid state before being dosed.—Ue are, dear sir, yours faithfully, J. and R. GRANT. Messrs A. Buckland & Ahib, Auckland. Wairoa S., May 10, 1893. Dfiar Sir? —I used some of Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture and am well pleased with the results^ I think it will pay me well to use it in the future. My sheep have always been very healthy, and this is the first season I have done anything to them in the way of drenching We picked out the worst of the lambs and drenched them once. Afterwards, only two of them died, and the others seemed to thrive and do welll~Yon{J )^J l^ K)W Messrs Buckland and Sons, Auckland. . . Auckland, August 15, 1«93. Gentlemen,—We have much pleasure in advising you that we have used six tins of Ford's Lung-Worm, and Scour Mixture on both calves and sheep, and that it has given us every satisfaction, we consider it the best and most economical mixture that we have tried.-Yours truly, REID BROS,, Motu Tapu. IT IS ALWAYS ADVISABLE TO DRENCH LAMBS AFTER WEANING, although no signs of Scour are apparent. It will always pay to Drench with FORD'S—He is well paid who is well satisfied. CAUTION TO BUYERS -Don't purchase imitations ; see that you get FORD'S Mix ture Acts promptly : sure cure. Once used always used. FORDS Mixture is also a first'claw cure for Scour in Calves. It will also improve the condition in unthrifty Calves, F. FEBRIMAN, ASHBURTON, PATENTEE & PROPRIETOR, PROFIT AND LOSS IN CUTTING CHAFF Depends entirely on the machine you use. TO MAKE IT PAY it must be done EASILY, RAPIDLY, EFFECTIVELY, and ECONOMICALLY. This can only be accomplished by getting a machine that will Cut the Chaff, Clean it from all Impurities, and put it into bags at the one operation, and this is exactly what ; Andrewes & Beaven's TRAVELLING CHAFFCUTTERS, with SELF-ACTING AUTOMATIC BAGGERS do, Made in four sizes, as under—ZEALAND IA No. 3, with llin. mouth, three Knives, Riddles, Elevator, and Patent Single Bagger. Capacity up to ten tons per day. CANTER BURY No. 4, with 12in. mouth, three Knives, Riddle, Elevator, and Patent Double Bagtrer. Capacity up to 18 tons per day. CANTERBURY No. 6 with 14in. mouth, three or four knives, Riddle, Elevator, and Patent Double Bagger. Capacity up to 24 tons per day. AUSTRALASIAN, with 14in. mouth, four Knives, Extra Knife Wheel, j Riddles, Gearing Balance Elevator, Patent Double B-igger, and Bag Supports. Capacity j up to 30 tons per day. Every one of the self-acting Baggers on these machines is fitted with the New Patent Chaff Screws, so that the chaff is NOT crushed or broken, and at the same time the power is reduced One-third, and up to 1201bs of oaten sheaf chaff has been put into an ordinary grain bag. The bags arc supported by our Patent Bag Supports. Then a"am every machine is fitted with the New Diamond Hard Chill Mouthpiece (which is as smooth as glass and harder than steel), or with Detachable Steel Slips, as preferred. Improved Feeding arrangement, which is always Sure, always Positive, always Reliable. Improved Straight-bladed Knives, which cut through hard, dry stuiF quite easily, besides fcakijjg only about half the ÜBual time to sharpen. The best and finest Steel Spindles throughout, Ugsides large and wide brasses, giving ample wearing surface. Extra Strong Gearing and Balanced Fly Wheels, and lots of other good points. A No. 4 Canterbury machine recently cut 96 teas of hay in SIX days, besides travelling Sixty miles, as this amount was divided amoDgst 14 farmers. F. FEKBIMAtf. |



Stud Notices. j PEBKIN WARBEOK 11., j WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAND this season at Longbeach, THE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENERAL TRACEY Services—s guineas. THE Standard-bred American Trotting Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mare was im ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, bub before leaving America, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2rnin 18|-secs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley ; and Mr Woodrufi says in his book on trotting—" If ever there was a horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Ken tacky and General Tracey contain the very bssfc strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu no responsibility. J. C N. GRIGG, Longbeach.



stud JNotiees. TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old aud is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the richt sort. He is by Bunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros — Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Naucy by Diomcdes, imp., Talisman by Traducer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Highbank, who has used him solely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inspect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at i th« young ones got by him on the station. Terms—Season ±2, payable January 2, 1894 ; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894. All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee Ss, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, Proprietor.



TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvep and Surround- : ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. "\7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at X the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. YotnsG Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. YOUNG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession he won 13 rices, 7 times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. la 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, with 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 9!b, and several others. At the Tin wald meetiner, he won the Flying Handi cap wi'h Bsb lib, and in the Wetter Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, B.sfc 21b. At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady ZeLland, Bst 131b, and Kegina 9*t 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bat 61b) to the front, and at the same meeting ho carried 10^t and ran third to Cajolery, lOst 9lb, and Bay King 10 it 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the Distiict Plate with Bit 51b iip, beating Affection, j fist 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying 10s171b, giving away heaps of weight to eveiything. (Jn the following day he carried 9.st 71b in front of Victim," 7at 71b, in tie County Plate, and on the name day, with 10^b up he ran second to Fmetta Sat. At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot cariied list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flying Han dicap and beat Samoa, lO.st 2!b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting,, carrying 9^t 51b, baating Kate Greenaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with lOsfc slb up, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robert 9sfc, and several others in the Members' Plate. Afc the CJ O. meeting Young Cheviot carried Sat 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lrnin 42isecs ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, in lmiri 16|sec. Both were very easy wins 3 and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser Hlbs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a' bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b. and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot wen all his raoes very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. His sire Cheviot, is one of the most sought after sires in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 10 s payable first week in January. Thoroughbred ma^es, £5. Three or more mares the property I of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee. ss, Paddocking wiU be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week, Allcaire taken, but no responsi bility For further particulars apply, S, ALEXANDER, 9 177 or Groom in Charge.



TO STAND this Season and travel the Ashburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomer ang is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. His d&m, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 1^ hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone U also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per formers. Boomerang waa bred by Mr "Wjlliam Topp, at Sef con, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foil Show, in 1886, and second priz3 for the bast cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prizs at Courtenay in 1891, for the best carriage horde travelling the district ; also first and special at Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion's bhow in 1892. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers -at last Northern show. T^rms —£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 ; groomage s, payable at first seivice. All mares changing hands iv any way, first ovraors vail be held liable. J. B. BEGG, 9 173 Proprietor, Ashton,



TO STAND this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts^ The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. Emperor is a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 hands 3 inches high, on short legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action, and was foaled Novem ber 23, 1887, and was only shown once (in 1890) i when he took second prize at Ash burton A- and P. Association's Show. EMPEROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has i gained six first prizss, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioneßs 1., the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than sixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medal, aad has been first seven times in succession for best mare (and two of her progeny), and in this respect she has never been beaten. General Gordon, sire Victor. Victor has been very successful in his show yard career, gaining seven first prizes, four second prizes, and four special prizes, including champion gold medal twice : Victor's dam, Diamond, a noted prize-taker in Southland, always gaining first prizes when shown. Victor's sire, Conqueror, imported from Scotland; hie grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker ; grand-dam, by Old Major. Glenroy was bred in Victoria, his sire, Prince of Wales, dam Darling, by Redman. The above will tend to show that Emperor has the best strains of blood in him that it is possible to procure. TERMS —Season, £2 10a, payable January I, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview. TO STAND at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HTGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse Yourg Banker (I, N Z. Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Pcofc land, by Luck's All; g.d. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergu Champion. AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage ; in fact he is one of the best bred horsss in the world On one side he is sprung from Prince of Wales, and on the i other from Lochfergus ; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sires were the ■ most successful stud horses that the world has ever known. Awamoa has been a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors cf the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guineas The filly Nonpareil JI. has never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate and comment on all prizetakera that have sprung from Awamoa Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring. As a yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, firs at Ohrlstchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin ; as a two-year-old, first at Christ church and second at Oamaru ; as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seen that Awamoa has been successful in thp ring j he has been very successful as a breeder ; he has proved himself a sure foal getter; hence his value as a sire, and breeders should not miss such a chance, as they have not had such a stallion in the district before. Terms—Guarantees, four guineas. Season mares as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERSEY, Proprietor, oflß4 Or Groom in charge.



TO TRAVEL in the Ashburton, Long beach and Lagmhor districts, and to stand at owner's place, Melrcse Farm, Wakanui; also at the training stables, Ashburton, from Saturday to Monday, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON, (By Thunderbolt—-Lyra, by Ihormanby- Clotilde by Touchstone.) GIORTON'S Pedigree shows him to 1" be descended, both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probably the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buc caneer (who is credited with the fastest mile on recjrd—-1'38) the only time they met; he is also the sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by thormanby (sire of Albany), one of England's most fashionable sires, out of Touchstone mare. Gorton is tlje sire of such well-known performers as Blizzard, St. lyes, StMalo, Pique, Conjurer, Emmason, Langley, Enlield, Mistral, Rothatnsted, Warring ton, Errington, and otherst T^Rars— One mare, £5 ss; two or more mares, £4 4s each. Groom's fee, ss. Owner at time ©f service held responsible for fee. Good paddocking free of charge till January 1, 1894. For further particulars apply to groom : ia charge or to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, J.O J.O Melrose Farm, Wakanui. Mewellyn Owen, PIANOrORTBTsiNGINa AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAMBERS. ppces not fttyenged.} 4 %



n O STAND This Season afc Owner's 1 Stable A&hfauW-on, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HO BSE, BLAOKWOOD ABDALLAH, The sire of the fastesb horses in New < Zj»laud. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner's \ Stable, J-yndhursfc. For terms apply 10 13 MAX FRIiiDLANDER. rilHli CARIUAGE STALLION I SILOHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Fakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILOHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray byDonizette—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant- Maggie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage 1 fee ss. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season ab Owners' farm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £110 a ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee sa. Mares for both horses grazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility. J. & W. A. STRACHAN, > South Rakaia. TO STAND and travel this Season in the Hiude, Mayfield, Mount Somere, Willowby and surrounding districts. THE HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LOED HOPETOUN. 6 years old, LORD HOPETOUN is a rich chestnut standing nearly sixteen handa hign, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at the stud last season and pioved him- Belf a Bure foal getter. Lord Hopetoun was raced twice. At hia first attempt he ran third amongst a large fiold. Tha next time he started was at Biocarton with list 101b top weight on hU baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Mataku, by Traduoer out of Speargrass, she being the dam of Tussock engaged in the next New Zaaland Cup. LordHopetoun's dam, Ohrise mer, is by Montrose, dam by Blood Boy a). Terms : Guarantees £3 10a for one mare, two or more mare 3as per agreement. Sea son £2 ss. payable January 1,1894 ; groomage fee ss, payable first service, All maree changing hands first owners held liable, and to be paid for as season mares. THOMAS ANNETT, 10 53 Proprietor, Hinds.



IT IS THE BEST, SO Sold ly all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton .District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. To The Ladies of Ashburtox and dis TRICT, A WORD WITH YCC, PLEASE. I F Thinking of getting marked try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond iced, if required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup or tea end along to MADDENS for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shiilings case of MADDE N'S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselves a lot of anxiety by entrusting your orders MADDEN or Suppers, &c. The beat South Can terbury spreads to be referred to. In fact; anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) ab the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street.



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rhemnatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. 0UBBs"H0R8BS OP Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Spltntd, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable.. No Household can afford to be without ifc, GUARANTEED THE BESi> EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S, OOX & 00., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne] New Zealand Representative * A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agent*: John Omi & Co., Ashburton Dkuo Co. H. E. Bonninoton. 50 Country Agent? Wanted,



Tlj-ONEY TO LEND on approved securities, in sums to suit borrowers, ifa LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. C. ORBELL, ~—^—-. Solicitor, Ashburton. GREAT SALeT AT B. ALCOEFS. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS "7 frow 8s 9d to 12s 6d 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 H — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d THESE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, 1 MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS) HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES] EVERYTHING REDUCED [FOR OASH FOR ONE MONTH. Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. fpHE steadily increasing demand for JL the "ZEALANDIA \ BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they we still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT {^REASONABLE RATES] ! J. Bishops, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET 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 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 you 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 distri can now obtain these FINE BOOTS vttou Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BCOT STORE] ASHBURTON. LANDELLS AND PBESTON, ENGINEERS akd CYCLE EXPERTS, GUN AND LOCKSMITHS. VTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engraw JJM ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &c.j repaired, LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, in the Premises in Burnett street, next 9t69 Ashburton Club AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either Bex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bot 976 QPO, Sidney, N.Bw