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Business Notices. EX ARAWA. Fifthlng Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. TITE ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSORI'MENT OF FISHING TACKLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAMB O BODS With Snake .Rings and Bickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. , Dtron and Whitebait Minnows. Braided Waterpioo! Silk Lines, All sizes. Traces, Swivels, Gaffs, Flys, Hooks, Wading Stockings, Fly-Books, Ferrules, And Anglers' Goods of all kinds. WK ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY Silver AND Electro-Plated ftiooda BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUR WINDOWS John Orr & Co, IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Henry Zander. IHAVE JOST LANDED ex Tainai and Tongariro, My Season's Supply of the Finest Turnip Seeds Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Bosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Yellow Tancred, etc. Bape Seed, Bape ?eed, Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed, Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed, All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. Blieep Shears. SHEEP SUEAES. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.8., It A 75, Riverina. Turkey and Washita Gil Stones Sbeep KrtMKl'iij*- Oils, BLUE, RED. AND BLAuK, In one and Five-gallon Drums. Ground and Lump Baddle Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil Wool Packs WOOL PACKS. Full Size and Full Weight. Garden Tools in Great Variety Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout. Kew Season's Teas. Mauritius, China, and Queens land Sugars. Henry Zinder, GENERAL MERCHANT, • AND DIBECT IMPORTER



WHY IS THIS? o ■■■ FUNDS ARE LOW, CASH IS SCARCE. ITIHKSE AB El NIBBLES, DON'T MISS THEM Good White Blankets at 10s 6d| Men's Flannelette Shirts Is 9d *Heavy White Calico 3fr yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 6s lid Slate Silesia 2*d yard White Honeycomb Quilta at 36 6d Cream Holland 4fd Heavy Twill Flannelettes 3Jd Unbleaohed Table Damask ll*d Cotton Shirting 3sd yard • White Table Damask 2s Heavy Forfar 4sd Honeycomb Towels 3 or la Three Pieces Cretonne 4|d 2yda wide Brown Twill Sheeting lOfd White Twill Sheeting BJd Womtn's Fast Black Cotton Ho«e Bjd Men's Leather Shirts 2a 94 and Is 4d. No seams Men s Colonial Twetd Suite 26s 6d ODD LINES CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOE 3 ANY PRICE TO CLEAR, MITCHELL & TURNER TANORED STREET WOOL SEASON 1893-1894 m ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL plaoed In our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for^Shlp V juent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display: of CHps>ntr«sted to^ua for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valuei most oaref ully prior to c, andnolot is sold under our valuation fithout the consent of the owner. Vendors oan depend upon ottr obtaining highest pnces for their dips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Abhburton will bejproperiy packed land delivered jntojtrueks free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL. ETC., |BUPPLIED AT LOWEST QURRKNT B&TE& OUR FIRST SALE OF THE SEASOtf WILL TAKE PLA'3E ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER S, 1893. FRIEDLANDh;B BROS q ROBERT MimAYT" 3s^ ASHBURTON, (l\ Eil?^) HOROLOQIST, DIREO IMPORTER, /S^^^k n^^J^ manufacturer OF ALL KINDS OF OLOOKB, WATCHES, OPTICAL GOODS, PL^TE, JEWELLR^, AND MATERIALS. Only High-claes Goods kept in Stock. £600 worth of Witches to select from. Jewellery and Plate in fcreat variety. AS I intend making extensive Alterations to my business premises at an early dateVthere will be a SPECIAL DISOOUNf of TEN per cent given on afi CASH Sales of Jewellery, Clocks, and Plate up to January 20, 1894, in order to reduce moie quickly the very large Stock now on hand. Just to hand—A parcel of Rotheram's World-renowned English Levers. A Beautiful Stock of specially imported Spectacles and Optical Goods. TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. IN THE ESTATE OF S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCJC OF Drapery, Dress Goods, Mantles, Iflilllncrj, Etc., To Be Sacrifioed Regardless of Loss. NOW IS THE mfE^FOR BARGAINS, THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S W. ALCOHN & CO/S EAST STREET. ¥. H, COLLINS & CO. ITAVE JOST LANDED, tx Coptic Pakeha, and Duk o evonshre,— M magnificent Rssortment of ENDERS, FIBE IKONS, FIXE BRASSES, TILED GRATES. 5 Bales of PapcrUangrlD||r« oi. Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from thelfanufacfcurer* to our order and will ■old at lowest possible prices. . NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS] TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gwborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. Springfield Pottery Company



Stud Notices. PERKIN WARBECK 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d I per week. . E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAttDlthis Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts^ Till PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. EMFBROBis a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 han da 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), 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 gained six first priz3s, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the snow yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness 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, and 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 ohampion 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 Sootland; hit 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, £210s, payable January 1, 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 the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION i YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is 6yrs old JL and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the riaht sort. He is by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros— Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, 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 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 sa, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or | JOHN BLAKE, I "Proprietor. I TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Foresb, M ethvep and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. "\7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at I the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Youao 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 races, times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. In 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, with 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 91b, and several others, At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bst lib, and in the Welter Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bat 21b, At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in] the six furlong race,'and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bat 131b, and Regina 9st 31b. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bsjt 6lbj to the front, and at the same meeting he carried 10*t and ran third to Cajolery, lOsfc 91b, and Bay King lOst 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the District Plate with Bst 51b up, beating Affection, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying 10st7lb, giving away heaps of weight to eveiythinir. { Un the following day he carried 9at 71b in front of Viatim, 7st 71b, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOat up he ran second to Finetta Bst. At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot carried list 61b at Plumpton Park in the Flyini? Han dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9st 51b, beating' Kate Greenaway, 6at 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi ' cap with lOst 51b up, beating Lord Zet-1 land, 7sfc 61b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robeit 9st,' and several others in the Members' Phpe. At the C.J.C. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42Aaec9 ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with 10st81b up, In lmin 16£aec. Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare halfjlength, the mare carrying 7st 51b, and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races 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—£3 103, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. I Groomage fee. ss, ' Paddocking will be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. All care taken, but no responsi bility. For further particulars apply, I S. ALEXANDER, 9 177 of Groom in Charge, '



stud. Notices. ri ,0 "STAND This Season at Owner's X Stable Ashbu-ton, the STAKDARD-BRED TROTTING HORSE, BLAGKWOOD ABDALLAH, The sire of the fastest horses in New Ze*land. DUNCAN ABDALLAB, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner's Stable, Lyndhurst, For terms apply 10 13 MAX FRIfcDLANDER. TO STAND"at~Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse YouDg Banker (1, N Z. Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Scot land, by Luck's All; g.d. Jeasie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochferga Champion. AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On one side he is sprang from Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lachfergus; 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 oeen a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two yean old, and was sold at 350 guineas The filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much pace to enumerate and comment on prizetakers thai 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, firss at Christchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin; as a two-year-old, first at Christ church and second at Oamaru j as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and chamtoion of the yard; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru; and when seven yean old was champion at Oamara. It will thus be, seen that Awamoa has been successful in the ring; he has bsen very successful as a breeder; he has pro/ed 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 mates as per agreement, Groomage fee fa, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first wnen will be held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, ' tl Or Glroom in charge. jffiC TO STAND this season at Longbeaoh THE STAN! ARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENERAL TRACEY Services—6 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, but before leaving Americe, Hiram Woodruff 1, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18£secs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Marabrino Dudley; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—"lf 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 besc strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu o responsibility. Gr omage fee, sa; payable at first service. J. C N. GRrGG, Longbeaoh. TO STAND thi» Season and travel the A»hburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, an 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 dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per ormers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefcon, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foil Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenayin 1891, for the best carriage hone travelling the district; also first and special at Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved himselt a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first priza wherever shown- He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 ; groomage s, payable at first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J..R. BEGG, 173 r Proprietor, \shton mHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Mai ton—Spray by Donlzotte—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledpn—Laura, by Young Emigrant- Maggie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage cc 53. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £1103 ; 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. [A CARD], JKRS A. C CLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. tERMS ON APPLICATION.



TO STAND and travel this Beaton in the' flinde, May field, Mount Someira, Willowby and surrounding districts. THE HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Lord hopeioun. 6 years old. LORD HOPBTOUN ia a riob obeatnut standing nearly Bixteen bands high, ia well made and Bhows a lot of quality. He waa at the stud last season and pioved him self a sure foal gatler. Lord Hopeonn was raced twice. At bis first attempt he ran third amongßt a large fiold. The next time he started was at Riooartoo with Hat 10!b top [ weight on hia baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Matsku, by Tradueer out of tJpeargrass, she being the dam of Tussock engaged in the next New Zealand Oup. Lord Hopetonn's dam, Cbrise mer, is by Montrose, dam by Blood Roy a). Terras : Guarantees £3 10s for one mare, two or more mares as pet agreement. Sea son £2 ss, payable January 1,1894; groomage fee 6s, payable first servior, All mares ohanging hands first owner * held liable, and to be paid for as season mares. THOMAS ANNETT 10 56 Proprietor, Hinds. LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 2 for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will stars from Ash i burton at 5 p.m. ! R. R. BROWNE, Ooachman* ;■ NOTICE. "OLANS, Specifications, and Estimates JIT for any kind of Buildings can be had from Group • W. Andrews, East Belt. Ageiit fot ArW. A, P. Clarkson, ■ Architect, A.R.1.8. A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Wattera' Celebrated Ranges and Austin and Son's Chimney Pots and Glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, nnd Asphal work 9 51 W.AJNTEI>, " ~ BY a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and publle places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. lam young, well built, powerful, with a constitution of stone. lam a good worker, willing to work night and day, as I never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to oau on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join an society. I require no food, and am a total ab stalner. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationa ities and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, bat will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, particu larly on Old Rule's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred street East, to which you are all cordially invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER -209 Zealandia Boots. ! ___ mHE Wonderful Reputation o thes 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 ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort the cannot be excelled, and they are made so many different fittings that every kin of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand fot 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 warrior;. The Ashburton and surrounding distort can now obtain these FINE BOOTS rooM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE] ASHBURTON. Zealandia Boot Store TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. rfIHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae 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 jr. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STREET The Best Tea N CANTERBURY for the money, and ?roo from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s.



Xorth llrlli§b and Mercantile JNSURANCB 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 ASSISTS NOW EXCEED £11,000,000. RESULTS FOR 1892:— FIRE DEPARTMENT. NET PREMIUMS, after deducting Re-insuranoes ... ... £1,467,318 12 4 NET LOSSES by Firs, after deducting Rt-insurancei ... 998,884 1 This embraces not merely all Lowe* aotually ascertained and paid, bat * full Estimate of all Claims that had arisen prior to December 31. THE FIRE FUNDS, after providing for payment of th« Dividend, and uiMpwtivt flf the Paid-up Capital, are as follow* :— Reserve - M £1,650,000 0 0] Premium Reserve ... , M «. 489,108 4 1 Dividend Reseeve .., 150,000 0 0 Balancs Carried Forward „» 62,447 18 8 1 £2,251,554 S A ASHBUETON AGENT—F. FERRIMJIW. See that Substitutes are not imposed upon you—PUSHED FOB GAIN 1 FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURL By Royal Letters Patent. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE RICE, 174 PER GALLON, IN TWO GALLON TINS,.WILL DRENCHI32O|SHKBf F.JFERRIMAN, ASHBURTON, PATENTEE;* PROPRraTOR. WALTER A. WOOD.' TUBULAR STEELT MOWER: BAT RAJCB. To Our Farmer Friends. We greet you in 1893 with a finer line op harvesting machines than ever before. our RELIABLE MOWERS, HAY RAKES, REAPERS AND BIND ERS LEAD EVERYWHERE. Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Compan}. > < Send for Annual Catalogue. HARYEfITBR AXTO BINDER ENCLOSED OBAR RBAPB* F. FERRIMAN, LOCAL AGENT, : Reapers and RakM. ' \ ■ CROPS. HBDW. A GOOD MACHIHt." XK4 yrho most reliable machines the world has ever had JS| mm a7wood"mowin6 & reaping machihb co. I WOOD I WOOD I WOOD WOOD WOOD Binders Twine |mio*»r»| Reapers) Rafce* # CALL QUICK AND BXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY. F. FEEEIMAN".



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