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Now Landing — 90,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O bases of CASTOK OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING and PAPERHANGING Department i undmr the supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine uality. €O4L, We 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 TIMBER AT Ss 6(1 PER lOOft. • \V. H. CoUins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS *^»



t ROBERT MURRAY* JL Watcb and Clock Xs&^ gyv££&r&& MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Ac., EAST STREET. T HAVE just landed diroot from London a magnificent assortment of high-claw I Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on hud. mabler me *> show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, *o. 4 Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND OOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, Ac. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUtfThY ORDG«S BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



WT E ABE LA N D I NG. FX ALDEBGBOVE 1000 BALES G O B N■ S A C E 8, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, WHICH WE ARE PBEPABfIO TO SUPPLY AT LOWEST OUIiRENT RATKS FBIEDLAN rDER BKO^



F- BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISE S-B ULJOCK'S AROO X rrSSE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of X Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, \V»tchnwkera to (he (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good line o! Marble Clock*, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All AOOOUftTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR witbour further notice F. BLACK _ GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. |CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. TTUKMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK BEFORE TOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



1 William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, "TI7TSHES to call the attention of persons'in want of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi j invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'fl result in a sale. William Stocks *0 16



Business Notioes Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. | *I> E HAVE N<)WON VIEW a Large ' " " and Select Assortment of FURN I TURE, specially made to suit the Aeh. I burton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and 6eo our stock of Couches, Chains Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Ohes'-s of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE^HE ADDRESS.



Business Notices F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER A TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISE*; EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castlrs, 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. STUDY HEALfH. TTOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln X* Dried Whole Meal is reci mmended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum; Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU



THE ASKBUtnrONDISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke will be conducted in fuljure by Iff r JL. K. Piichard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and ar,y 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' % well appointed establishment in every respect



Stephens Bros,, Iff ABKET HOUBK. JAM JAM JUST ARRIVED, special "Consign nient of English and Mauritius SUGARS- Crushed Loaf, etc. Also One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— all drw and specially selected. A few nice parcels FA.NCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BEOS.



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frl<M!lander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorsngi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED STOCK 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 FViecilnnclei*, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left.



R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Bemcdies. rjIHROUGH 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 THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED J-OK THE LIQUOR, OPICM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CR A VlNGjtor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. . i &' NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY I 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 HAWT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervoup System and of the Blood. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1.1 Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. nwuaiit bar* beea t:ur«<4. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. K. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA. AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD.



I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING IN WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREEIS. 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 beverage? made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank wa'er. It* can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc.,.or the Limestone Block. The latter is used all throush 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, 1 65 ASHBHRTON. PUBLIC SALE FOtt Fourteen Days PKIOR TO REMOVAL OF STOCK. Building operations have comrnehoed by Messrs Crum.



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 R T BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AUK MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITRD, Burton's Studio Buildings, \JUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HVYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5a per Bottle. Sold by »!! Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied tfriwwgh the post by retail medicine ygndpr?. r. % JKxyra, 'J|at aginfif Director



ALL GOODS will be Slaughtered for the next Fourteen Days to save cost and damage by removal. LINOLEUMS 3s 6-3 per yard for two yards wide, usually 5s 6d. HEAVY GOODS of all descriptions sold at half price. i^- REMEMBER, ONLYFCURTEEN DAYS. AWDREW ORR. TO TIWESHTNG MACHINE PROPRIETOR?. npHRESHIPG 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 parly. A§H»ITRTON PUBLISHING CO., gurnvtt Street,



uuaiinesiii Notices. ' %c»lan<fia Roots. I'HE Wonderful Reputation of these grand BOOTS is still nmntnined, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BJbUFF 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 ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfo't they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different actings that every kind of foot can be accommodated**. Householders should buy this Bran 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 surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from ITIr J. Bishop, mm\k boot store, ASHBURTON FRANK DALY,



Late ot Ashburfcm Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, Ac. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind Pout Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omotitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Tucker and Bean r_j ay c fur sale ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAPS, BRAN, CHAFF, Ac. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.



A nice piece of Furniture is a very ! appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, — And at— Plckford A Undrlll'* ASHBUR *ON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE THERE is on view a very Choice and Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Large Stonk ol Choice Patterns in Carpets, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., etc., at the ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANOREt) STREET, Opposite the Arcade



To iUieepowners. J GIVE One Shilling Each for Five- Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also ljd per pound for Clean Fat, or lfd for tallow. , " . . .1 C. M. BROOKE SHEEP DIP MANUFACTURER, ASHBURTON.



£>usiness iiouc&A. \ H. E. Boaming-top, BEGS to aunounco to the public cf Ashlmrton and surrounding districts THAT HE HAS COMMEKWJ.D BUSINESS Ah CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STREET. The *hop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, aad completely appointed in every respect. : MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with Mb Gbo. Bohningtow, of Christchurch, trusts with careful attention to merit a share of patronage.



MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. *T WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written. order. All Coal obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being ! a sufficient discharge. 0. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



.1 ANTED 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 Bell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which in secoffii to i 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. WHY NOT CUT A 1M SH IN i THE HOLIDAYS ? I \T7HEN you can get a good fit, good V V workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Li t-L .wis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cast for cash. New : and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from, ; E~pT Note the old address— ! TANCRED STREET, i Near Arcade, j ASHBURTON



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE 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. K. "Kilworth, PROPRIETOR.



JOHM O. RESTELL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT, fto. 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. Cap* 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. I Cooper's Sheep Dip ■* * Sutherland's Manure, -jtc.



JOHN O. JREHXJEILJL, In conjunction with tfie nrnw jeeay,.4jvh loam a hub- CANIfIU J^BIVCV CO., M. JOHN U i^AND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wocl Brokers, Land knd Financial Agents, &c., ar* prepared to transact Farm and Station P.nsmesa on the most favorable ujtms. ■ WOOL WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MAM AGAINST ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTFREST'



BOT FLY. rpHE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy ' for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate ' the skin. THE HORSE'S FRIEND. TDAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Sadiler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHJ3RTSEF. CANTERBURY. JlB7 s !



Business Notice "{ HENRY ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawiugnear I beg to intimate that T have houhsta very large stock of Harvesting MntorialH, anticipating a correspondingly larsie demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA, HA!.F-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popula makers. Binding Wire I Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. '"Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Fanners will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity aterin theseatcn.



Reapers A Binders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices; properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS (McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, ana can be j obtained at any hour, day or night, for j the convenience of Farmers. Oils! Oils! ; Junt Landed—A large quantity of ', Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvp line, Oolzh, Lard, Goldeu Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Horosby'a and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, B»rbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine.



A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO* PLATED WARB, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Having been frequently requested by % large number of Farmers, I have recently •ulded tx my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOK MATS,  ETC. specially import 1, and 60 per cent ; cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS.



CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON .■■ Teas, wises spmrrs, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT or The Finest r>elioa«iew from all parts of the woild. Also, —Some French and 3e man Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HE.NRY 7ANDKR, ENRY ZiANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT IMPOBTEB AGUJNT FOR— Bun Fire Insurance Company 3anton Marine Insurance Company, . Australian Mutual Provident Sooiely



___J^^es^Notices. G JESSON 'Late J. Quinn), PRACT I O A 1 BAST STREBTV^ASHBHRiXiN. W ATCHKS ' CL°CKS. * JEWELLERY Re i »iired^y m S^S to Orderon the shortest notice. The Trade and Coiy stores supplied. CX Please note the address— Q-. JESSON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c., East Street, Aahburton. T HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY X ORDER, Men s, Youths and Boys .Jong and narrow, and short and wid? as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SATJNDERS' BUILDINGS. S; MAmiWNG * Co., LIMITEDj v



BREWEBS O# THE Favourite chrtstchurch sparkling PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BR OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, A* QUuISTCHUROH BRBWERY and or Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL. TINWALD AND RAILWAY HO TEL TINALOW LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for. the Bummer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash* burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, - - ' Coachmani ■» . ~ ' WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS f THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. -^—— ■ ■ •' TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum -IJ. bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunhinqton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, m used in the Christohurch Hospital and by *. 11 the leading medical practitioners and medical eleotricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to . Ccnninotox A Co., Electricians, 190 loucester street, Christchurch. »60



pßitfl /S^ RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVERT FITS, GORVULBIORB, ETO. n« wortt ojoXV ITUDKAir, AN MUM sb the OMNtfjMimi awH-rtjJL^j firrtif Sold By KEMPTUORNE, PROSSER & 00. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor (iared IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale fr >m the manufacterers. Cunninotox & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 931 AGENTS WANTXD. \I/ANTED Agent* for a GOOD V V SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as ' only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00.. Box W6 O F.O f Sydney, N.S fa f\VR Clients and Readersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and otters ntferrlag thereto—to THE EDITOR