THR ASHBtTRTON GtAIfcDIAJN I ttfttJfrSDAir, MARCM 16, 189^.

Printed and published by the Ashburto* Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aeh burton. THURSDAY, Muoh 16, 1893,



1' j # c ROBERT MURRAY. /ds\ Watcb and Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <kc., BAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clas* Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wMi the large stock already >m hand, 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 &c. Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents Ac. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE P ROMP T CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are alto prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ULL SIZED CORNSACK9 & TWINK SUPPLIED at LOWEST CURRENT BATES Jttollitt & Co., Canterbury Mills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. WE ABE LANDING. FX AIiDEBGBOVE, 1000 BALES C O B N SACKS, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PBEPARED TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST CtTIiRENT RATKS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. CTTE ARE PURCHASERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND IiYEGRASS IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES. FRIEDLANDER BROS. X¥TE ARE PREPARED TO SHIP WHEAT OB OATS For Salo on Fanners' Account consigned to our London House, and Clients may clapend upon their interests being well looked after. Having made specially favorable freight arrangements we can offer very lowest CASH ADVANCES made upon Grain placed in our hands for ship aient, free of Commission and Interest. FKIEDLAffDER BK<H Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matehlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, tOO 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 out-STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANGING Department i under the supervision of Mr J. R. Chap Mar, and all material used is of Genuine ""*■ C O A 1,. ' W« have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIRCH TIMBEB AT SB 6d PER lOOfl W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —V — WILLIAM SPARROW, KLate of the firm of Sparrow »nd BerrymanJ, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do thw I have decided to charge Prices that have neve- beet heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWESI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, :jotk the address : 83B* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s anc H. C. Segers. KALI STREET. ASHBtTRTONJ



Business Notices. STUDY HEALTH. IrOii SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln 1 Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic *nd Nutri tive properties SOLD IN 5, 7, U, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, A.ND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, eic. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powdt r being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Aahburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson X Co., TIMAR^ THE COMING DRINK KOLA NUT^HAMPAGNE. THE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" says.:—"This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel sine, supply the want so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drink, It is manufactured from the now celebrated West African Kola Nut, whose remarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused the attention of the medical faculty." Non-Intoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant Numerous physiological experiments have lately been made with the Extract of Kola, both in Germany and France, and it was found that under its influence men were enabled to perform feats in' moun taineering and marching of unusual kind, without food and without fatigue.—Ex tract from "Daily News," April 10, ■* Standard " and " Pall Mall Gezette," April 12. CM DDnnifC Ashburton, hay . IYI. DnUUIVL, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz ; quarts 7s per doz, including bottles. Returned empties, 6d per doz pints, Is per doz quarts allowed, Kola Nub Labels on only; not other wise. To be obtained from all Stoerkeepers and Refreshment Rooms. R. T. BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. 'THHROUGH the influence of friends in 1. America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession* THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOR TUB LIQUOR, OPICM, AND TOBACCO HAtoITS. it absolotelyldestrots the APPETITE AND ALL CIU v-JNGjtok ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. XT JSOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY { ALL MODERATE~"dRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging 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. | Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thaaiaidi h«T« be«a Car**! For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. 1 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—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, 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 X T. BOOTH'i GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABE MANUFACTURED BY R. T BOOTH AND CO., LIMITBD, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. H4YMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bcttie, Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vgndore. R. T. BOOTH, Mai aging Director WUEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, C6NVOl.fi/ONB, ETC. Preserve • healthy state ef tto»j£sn»ti> tution during the period of Teeptintf. Vte word* "JOHN BTE£DXAJBT, gMMPM*tf W»lworth, aUrroy," Mi* tocraW <« tb*omrnment Stamp cffixtittiachTackpt Saw> Bt I KEMPTHO^Fi W*™ & °°'



.fusiness^ Notices » Tucker and Bean FT A V,E F U P SALE ALL KISDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINH FIREWOOD LlfilE AND CEMENT, AKD BUILD NG MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE, OAIS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THR&SfIING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS. OTiiFTain dm HAS JUST LANDED and Has NOW ON SALE -160 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valvoline, in 1 »nd 4 gallon tins | 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 6 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed. Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 6-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and Cloths in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizes Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed and Fencing Wire Standards, ready punched Hornsby sandßansome's Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Finest Continental and .Foreign De licacies, A complete assortment of the best Brands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER. ri ENERAL TITERCHANT AND DIBE€JT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Vrovide^fc Pociety New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. J T, Ford and Co. JOHM O. RESTJGIjL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT; SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT &c. CASH PURCHASER 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 Matfne Insurance Company. Howard's Pigging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, j£.c, JOHN O, .REHXJErJL, In conjunction with the WBOT 2BEAI.A.WII lOAI * HER. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGaTNST ENSVJING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES QF TNTFREST ' r "~ LONGBEACH COACH. ~~ ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at $ p.m. m * R. R .BROWNE, oQ»chm* ft ,



.oiisiness Kotices. ( - ,i 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 OIP FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MI SNOWS in great variety, including the well-knowii Whitebait-, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinrer. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fiwh 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 Frledlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieefe, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred r INARIES a few splendid singing birds left. THE ASKBUfiTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Bkookb will be conducted j in future by Mr li. E. Prlebard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and any 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 F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site oi the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. CHRISTMAS, 1892. T\r EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE xl SEAfON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow* ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING 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 warer races and tank water. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block. The latter in used all through Australia in Hospitals, 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 water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 6 ASHBURTON S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS OP THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHOROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI-S, AND KILDERKINS, A* PHRISTCHXJROII BREWERY AND Of! Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



/"\UR Clients and Readers are reminded \ that all communicaiions having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and efcters referring | thereto—to THE KDKVMt cm ™ HIM larson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTK. AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF |j»bor Waved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. CuNNiNOTOjf & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 ASHBURTON MACHINE WOKKS AND BEASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. rpHESE WORKS, without doubt, con -*- tain the most complete Engineering Plant; in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. Kllworth, PROPRIETOR. IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & 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 sell at LOWER PRICES TiiAN EVER. R, Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ~TO~~THRESHrNG MACHINE PROPRIETORS. mHRESHIFG Machine Books on an I improved principle printed on fche 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, 11/ ANTED KNOWN V* . THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock 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. ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUREsIIORSES OP Sore Shoulders and B <&«, fairth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, C>n k-rl Heels, Splmte, Cuts, Mange, <fco. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &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, Christqhurch, . Ashburton Agents: Joijn Okk & Co., Ashpueton Deug Co. h. c. bonningtqn. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO, INGRAVEBS ON WOOD, PHOTO-EfCHERS, AND ELEOTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDON W.C.



Business Notloes_ I NOW~IS A CHANC~E~TG SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODVNEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. iF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashbuiton 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, TINORED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager. TT\O NOT WEAR BADLY FITTED SPECTACLES. Or run the risk of ruining your eyesight by buying Spectacles you "think will do,' but make certain and have your eyes properly tested, each one separately, by N. Lazarus and Co.'s patented system of sight-testing.. Correct lenses for different sight for each eye it required, fitted to frames adjusted to fit the face, ensuring comfort and correct vision. N. Lazarus and Co., Oculist-Opticians, Sydney. Melbourne, London,and Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S SAL.EX. WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER. G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T^TATCHES, CLOCKS, t JEWELLERY Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. K&. Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c,, East Street, Ashburton. , WING TO THE SUCCESS l)' .. - ■ 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 & I)KUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE VLVFV 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 bi and for themselves and their children. Once buy a Ze&landia Boot anJ 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 districts j can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE | ASHBURTON. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HAVE NOWON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to s«jt the Ash burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES op ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE^HE ADDRESS. ■QRESDEN piANO QOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOKAOB A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ,iW;



Business Notices. - STOVES. TERRA OOTTA I PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (iM PROVED). Q.REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four VX Hours for about One Penny with ia" w°S;« *t*>'' ESS'S* i sine ±»rra-Cotta Stoves for Coal rive authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112. Victoria Street, Westminster. PETTIFEB'S HERBAL TONIC OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Reoismmd. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms in Larabs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prevents and cures the worst cases of the STuff"'*" •» ">"»'■—•• One Dose will prevent Disease; in bad cases two or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to have the proper quantity, forwarded. Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Petti fer d Son, M.K.C.V.S.L ORUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS TREES, FLOWERS, AND SEEDS. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Roses. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Seeds, Bulbs, Jbc. PAUL'S,NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS For the Beßt Fruit Trees and Grape Vins#. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Evergreens, Park and Roadside Trees. PAUL'S NURSERIES, WALTHAM CROSS, For the Best Camellias, Azaleas, Lapagerias, drc. PAUL'S NURSERIES Waltham Cross, Close to the Waltham Cross Station, Great Eastern Railway (Half an hour from London). Inspection Invited. Prices low as possible: Priced Catalogues free. Goods packed by experienced hands for all parts of the world. Observe the Christian Nam* WM. PAUL & SOM k I Rose Growers by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen, Tree, Plant, Bulb, and Seed Merchants ... -** AGENTS WANTED. 11 /ANTED Agentu for a GOOD YV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early "ajg i only a limited number is required. ~ 1 NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 97fi « P.H , Sydney. N.S V»