known at present only four persons have been drowned. Houses are lying about in the streets in every direction. The water is now receding. The Governor has reached Brisbane^ in safety. One firm, Messrs Wilson and Co., estimate their loss at ,£12,000, and the woollen factory at £4000. In many of the warehouses in the city the water is twenty-five feet deep. The disaster is the most appalling in the history of Australia. Ipswich, February 7- A man, named Jardine, has been drowned in the floods. The whole country is an unutterable scene of desolation. In the Mary Valley hundreds of families are homeless, and in Gympie two hundred houses have been swept away.

SUPREME COURT.

PER PKESS ASSOCIATION-. Dunedin, February 7. In the Supreme Court to-day, argument was heard in chambers on a motion on behah of a Southland defendant in a Picturesquo Atlas case, to have the action tried at Jnvercargill. Mr Justice Williams made an order for a trial at Invercargill. In dainjf ho he siid that plaintiffs need not have come to the Supreme Court un less they had liked, there being another tribunal provided by law for the trial of these cases. No duubt they were within their rights in coming to the Supreme Court, but the Couit was perfectly justi fied in taking into consideration the existence of a competent tribunal close by the residence of defendant to which plaintiff ought to have resorted. Argument was also heard before Mr Justice Williams on an appeal against an order made by District Judge Rawsqn, sitting? in bankruptcy, by which, notwith standing that Alexander McKillop had filed in bankruptcy, proceedings under the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Acfc, 1874, should be allowed to go on, McKillop had been sued in the Supreme Court at In»ercargill lot breach of promise, and a verdict given for £25. An order was made by Mr Justice Wi'liams for payment of the judgment by instal ments of 15s per week. McKiliop then filed, and Judge Rawson trade an order allowing proceedings under the order by Mr Justice Williams to go on notwith standing the bankruptcy. The question on appeal was whether Judge Rawson should have granted leave to proceed under the order. The appeal was dis missed, Mr Justice Williams saying that there was practically only one creditor, and where the claim arose out of disgrace ful conduct on the part of bankrupt, the Court was perfectly justified in allowing proceedings against the bankrupt to continue. .

County Hunt Club.

ANNUAL MEETING. The adjourned annual general meeting was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening, when there was a stood attend ance, and a good deal of enthusiasm was shown. Dr Leahy presided. It was reported th.it in response to the j special appeal, contribuliona had come in freely, and that with the money already in hand, and several further sums promised, there would be sufficient to meet all liabilities, and the Club would be able to start the next season with a dean sheet. It was unanimously decided that the hounds be hunted next season. Consider able discussion ensued letter in the evening on the amount of annual subscrip tion, and in response to the wishesof many members it was decided that the annual subscription for hunting members be £3 3d, and £1 Is for honorary members and farmers and farmers' sons over whose country the hcunds are hunted. Officers were elected as follows :—Patrons : Hon Major Steward, M.H R., Hon .1. McLean, Mr K. G. Wright, M.H.8., and Mr M, Stitt; President—Mr J. Grigg ; Vice- Presidents—Dr Leahy, Messrs G. A. M. Bucldey, W. B. Denshire, D. McLean, J. 0. N. Grigtr, R. W. Hart; Master- Mr G. A. M. Buckley ; Deputy Masters —Messrs,!. 0. N. Grigg, H. H. Wiight, E. P. Chapman, and Dr Leahy ; Hon Treasurer-r-Mr J. Heseltine ; Hon Secre tary—Mr E. J. Paul \ Auditors—Messrs Graves and A, Curtis j Committee— Messrs F. Russell, J. Sawle, E. W. Boberts, E. Saunders, H. McLean, C. Wroughton, Helmore, A. J. Kelly, JR. Curtis, J. 0. N. Grigg, H. H.Wright, E. P. Chapman, J. Heseltine, L. Markey, W. B. Denshire, G. A. M. Buckley, S. Brown, R. W. Hart, and M. Stitt. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to all those who had so generously ponj tributed towards 4he funds of the Club, to the farmers over whose land the hounds had hunted, the outgoing committee, the master, the huntsman, and the secretary and treasurer. The position of huntsman was offered to Mr JF. P. Claridge on the same terms as last year, and Mr Claridge accepted the offer. After the transaction of some routine business the meeting adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

(per press association) I London, February 6. The average price of whfiat in country markets is 26s 3d, and Australian wheat, off coast, is quoted at 33s 3d, At the wool sales there is keen com petition for good wools, but heavy faulty sorts are slow of sale. Victorian wool ia bringing 8J to Is l^d. About four per cent of the Duke of Westminster's Brisbane beef is damaged, but the mutton is in good condition.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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The Rival Steamers. I

Auckland, February 8. Arrived—Miowera, three days, fourteen hours, filfcy minutes, from Sydney, with 250 passengers ; Rotomithana, three day?, sixteen hqurs,lien minutes, with 200 Basaenaers.

TecliMicHl education. I

A meeting here last night decided to establish an Auckland Working Men's College, to advance the cause of technical education. TheGovernmenthave promised £i for £1 subsidy, A public meeting on the question will be called.

i Bnictae.

Wes3tpoi-.t, February 8. David Bennett, aged'between fifty and filial a-rfesirdent of the dlst'nc^ committed suicide in h's hut at Waimangaroa yester day, JTe had been drinking } 'a,nd left his pompaniops with the remark that he intended to blow his head off. An explosion was heard in his hut, and Bennett's body found lying in a bunk, with his head blown almost completely away. Deceased had apparently inserted a plug of dynamite in his mouth and exploded it. Ho served in tho navy during the Crimean war. A few years ago he lost an eye by an accident.

A Pahiatua Mystery.

ALLEGED MURD.FR.

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Pahiatua, February 8. The man Aldiidge, alias Smith, who has been arrested in Melbourne for the larceny of goods belonging to his mate, Jacobsen, is a widower with three children who resided at Danevirke until about two years age. He will be charged with, murdering Jacobsen when he is brought back to Pahiatua. Constable Cooper le*vtß for Melbourne on Friday next to identify Aldridge. The men were engaged in bush felling on Hambrook's property at Tutaikttra, when Jacobsen disappeared. Ever since foul play has been suspected, and a few weeks ago Jacobsen's remains were found by Constable Cooper and an acting detective who had been sent up to investigate the caie, The discovery was kept secret until Aldridge's whereabouts were ascer tained, when the charge of larceny was preferred against him, evidence having been obtained of his disposing of goods known to have belonged to Jacobsen.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

I PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received February 8, 10.45 a.m.)

AUSTRALIAN EXPLORATION.

London, February 7- Mr J. Angus Suthei land is equip ping a, private expedition to explore the unknown regions of Australia, on the tracks followed by Gosse and Giles; also to search for relics of Leichhardt. ! He is in hopes the Koyal Geographical Society will co-operate with him.

JEWS FOR AUSTRALIA.

The Jewish Charitable Society is sending four hundred refugee Jews to Australia this week. They will be followed by a larger contingent in a month.

A WHEAT TAX.

Buenos Ayrbs, February 7. Three thousand settlers of Santa Fe have revolted against the wheat tax imposed by the Argentine Govern ment.

THE HAWAIIAN CRISIS.

Washington, February 7. It is believed the President will wait for information from Hawaii, especially as to Great Britain's attitude towards the new Government, before taking the final disposition of Congress on the question of annexation.

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Paris, February 7, It has been elicited that the Panama Company spent three and a half million dollars in America in obtaining subscribers to loans. (Received February 8, 11 a.m.) Paris, February 7. The indictments against MM' Rouvier, Daves, Grevy, and Renault, in connection with the Panama Canal disclosures, have been distrissed. Sena tor Berat and MM. Provis and Fan conneries, members of. the Ohainber of Deputies, with the directors Dahiant and Sans Leroy, will be ordered to stand their^trial at the next assizes

THE GILBERT ISLANDS.

Washington, February 7. Mr Daily, the American commis sioner for King Tuburierao, has for warded to the American Government a protest against the British flag being hoisted over the Gilbert group, and asking the United States to annex the Islands.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 8, 11.40 a.m.) POLITICAL;. Sydney, February 8. The Legislative Council has inserted a property vote in the Electoral Bill, on the condition that two votes are not exercised in one electorate. The Assembly has rejected the sec ond reading of the Totalisator BiU by 33 to 26.

THE ASHBURfON GUARDIAN * WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY S, 1893.



A few days ago (ays " Mercutio" in the " Auckland Herald ") a curious incident occurred on a road near Auckland. A lady and gentleman had been at a party at the house of a citizen residing in the suburbs. Dancing had been kept up till an early hour. Then the lady and gentleman got into their buggy and took the way towards their home, which was further in the country. They both fell sound asleep and the horse, perceiving the condition of affairs, stopped and fell asleep too. As the day dawned one of the sleepers was aioused to the comicality of the position. The couple haye incurred no small amount of banter from their friends. Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (manufactured at Mittagong and | Cootamunrtra, New South Wales) has attained a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the chest, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints. It numbers among its patrons Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Carring ton, late, Governor pf New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza epedimic scarcely a house or office was with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons' whole sale depot is in Chri&tchurch. Sharland and Co. are wholesale ageutf fqr the jjorth '



MR D- THOMAS. IMPORTAirCLIARING SALE. SATUEDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 18 93, -4? BULLOCK'S ARCADE, MR D, THOMAS has received in structions froni Mrs Black, to Sell by Public Auction at her Shop in the Arcade,— SHOPFITTINGS, Including Glass Cases, Mirrors, Clocks, Watches, and Jewellery, &c. Sale |o commence at V 4 o'clock sharp. No Reserve. DAVID THOMA*. 2*3(j Auctioneer. ' [a card.] MISS SOLOMON, of Dunfdin, exr perienced Teacher of Music, Voice Production, and Singing, will give lessons at Ashburton in the above. Late pupil of Professors Scherek and Latimer, Mesdames Woolridge and Pickering. For particulars, appl> to Mr H. Zahbbr or Mr H. M. Jonbs. 2§32 ' ~ A CARD, M.X&S A. C. CLAKIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, : ' ASEtBUB'f QM. * ; TER>I9 ON AfPWCATION,



j C/OLKaiANU AND So f JCuCAtYPTJt! Ex* i -kci! is the qnly genu.nc in the market, [jiid was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest; and Lun^s, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Cravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc haa np equal. AgeuU—■



| IMPOHTAKT CLEARING SALE. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1893. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. MR DAV[D THOMAS has received instructions from Mr G. P. Mil son, to HOLD A CLEARIING SALE On the above date, of the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURMTURE AND EFFECTS, Of which full particulars will be given in • future advertisements. Sale to be held at his Private Residence, WILLS STREET EAST, 1 Commencing at 12 o'clock sharp. DAVID THOMAS, 2§37 Auctioneer. Business Notices



MR T. BULLOCK. ON~ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEES JOOA f\ PBICE wantedforTS.649, 3*fC<kU- containing QUARTER ACRE, centrally situated in Cox street, ! on which is erected a DWELLING HOUSE of six rooms with bay window and verandah, gas laid on and other im provemoiits. Conveniently situated, beiog near the Railway Station and Post Office. Most exceptionally easy terms. OAO ACRES. Alford Forest. R.S's <*\J\.r 20246 and 20420, on account of the executors of the late J.--H. Ross. — Not having disposed of this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK.



i. Business Notioes IjljEwellyn Owes, ' TEACHER OF PiAsoroßTi; * oROAar, i ARCADE CHAMBERS, i ■ ■ ASHBURTON. Tucker and Bean O AY E Pu R SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, '! WHITE & BLACK PINE FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND ' '■ '■ V '•''' ' BUILDING MATERIALS.« of every description. PRODUCE. OAIS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Luiding—Splendid Shipment of. NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker & Bean, COAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.



T)EOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their houses, are invited to call on Plckford & UndrllJ, AT THE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. i —NOW ON VIEW- Dinyig-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse HahyKapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesso and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the addrea— TANCRKD STREFT, Nexb Building Society.



PUBLIC NOTICE. ■ J. T. Ford &. Co. Have the pleasure to announce to their OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIKRS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock j Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and tak« all instructions, and also render prompt i ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. 'JT. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc.. committed to their oare for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Clients^ may have entire confidence that their^ interests will be fully-protected. i CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. I



MOUNT SOiUERS COAL MINES. i T WILL NOT be hold responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Coil 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 ; Zcalandia. Hoots. rMHE Wonderful Reputation of these J_ grand BOc)TS 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 paif branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfct 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 Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealand ia 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.



J. T. FOKJ) & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT, ASHBURTON. 3 Preserve **our E^es-sijrht, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of M. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICAN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, "11TH0 has been thoroughly instructed in ' * this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses fit required) fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort.



G. JESSON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, &J,E.WEL.L,ERY ' ' ' '"w Every description, Repaired and made to order on the shortest notice. The Trade and Country Stores supplied. K3fe» Please note the address— G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, East Street, Ashburton. IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & KAIaPOI TWEED SUIT?, Men s, Youtbj and Boys > long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, ■■■•;'MADETmOM LAST SEASOSf^ "" WOOL,



The Ash burton and sarroundina; dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Mr J. Blsliop, ZEUAAIIIA IiiKIT STOUE, ASH B V R T O N T\RKSDEN piANO i IOMPANT, PIANOS, ~ ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, , VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School af M^sie, SAUNBERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162



Hampton's TpURNITURE yiyAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOX 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 Wife Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS, 'EAST. STREET, Below Patching's. ; GREAT ASSORTMENT '■ oi? ..... .. ■ .- CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS.-* 2^35 OHE\P.



Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R, Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.. Tho Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for tho nwney, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. AfiK; YOUR GftOCBBJi



BEEOtTAM'B PILLS "CpOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind hIJ Pain in th» Stomach, Sick JL 1 Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and t Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minute*. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box nf these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they •re specially renowned. These are fact* admitted by thousands, in all classes cf society, and one of the best, guarantees to the nervous and. debilitated is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Full directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Druggists in the Colonies*



WILLIAM SPARROW, |(Late of the firm of Sparrow and BerrymanJ, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE ...-.■ Tailoring Trade of the Town And t3 enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have^neve- been heard of in Ashburtonj Come and See for Yourself i NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, ?OTE THE ADDRESS : SH* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segera. RALI STREET, ASHBURTON 820



CHRISTMAS, 1892. IV EW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE -^ SEAT ON. 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. HENRY ZANDEB, HAS JUST LANEEI) < AND HAS NOW ON SALE-



150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valv'>line, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 5 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and cloth J| in endlbss variety Best English Leather Belting, all sizas Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round ) Barbed md 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 Ceylan Teas Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies.



A complete assortment of the bestPßrauds WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AND ' CLARETS, FINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY ZANDER, riENERAL "jyTERCHANT AND DTRE6T IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company Australian Mutual Provident Society New Zealand and Australian s.s. Coy. .JT, Ford and Co.



CARD. Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTR AND ORGAN. BU RNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Bast Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. | Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a full line of these Goods.



In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPERHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards. ALSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers requisites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased.



TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &o. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, " CASTOR, etcT^^- i 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & GO. HARDWARE & PROVISION MERCHANTS.



BOROUGH OK ASHBURTON. VTOTICE is hereby eiven that the J.I owners of all Logs within the Borough, unitL'istered for the curr nt year, WILL Bfi PKOSKCUTFD afi*r thy 28th FEBRUARY ifcST. I By Order. I CfIAS. E. FOOKS, Registiar. February 3, 1893. 214 FRANK I>|A>l^Y, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN "HI BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAiTbeliinci ?o*i Offie^ opposite the Wesley an Church. Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. /"\UR Clienh) andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and efcters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. S. MANNINGIUdCO^ LIMITED. BREWERS OF THE



FAVORITE CHRISTCHDRCH SPARKLING PALE BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN lIOGvSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDKRKIKS, AT CHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND Otf Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURI\ N. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



PEniFER'S HERBAL TONIC, •R FLOCKM ASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kind* of Worms in Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. THIS Invaluable Medicine prsvents and cures the worst cases of the above diseases when all other Remedies have foiled. One Dose will prevenc Disease ; in bad 1 cases Iwn or three are required. In giving orders state the number, to , have the proper quantity forwarded. i Dose bottles gratia.



INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Petti fer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L., CRUDWELL, NEAR MALMESBURY, WILTS. STOVES. TERRA COTTA ! PORTABLE! FOR COAL! I Roberts's Patent \ (IMPROVED). f^ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-four \JT Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberts's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coks. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pninphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent.



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," alwuys kept on hand, or nude ro order on the shortest nolicp. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? rfTHEN you can get a good fit, good Vv workmanship end good material at. the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LuPLowia capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low c^st for caab. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, . Coating:, and Tweeds of great assortments to chooee from. KF" Note the old addreas— TANCRED STREET, Noar Arcade, ASHBURTON



THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. HXSE~3g~OOT, ENGRAVERS ; ON WOOD, PHOTO-EfCHERS, AND ELECTROTYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDO>, W,O,



Business i,ouocn. H. JE. Boanlngtop, BEGS to announce to the public el Ash bur ton And surrounding dutriete THAT HE HAS COMMEf OKD BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STREET. The shop dm talk MftVeUbnlfy «ai elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every recspoct. MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve yean experience with Mb Geo. Bonnington, of Chriatehnreh, trusts with careful attention to merit« share of patronage. WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHESE WORKS, without doubt, con -*- tain the most complete Engineering Plar.i in tho County, therefore we are able to execute all wotk entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATM. FACTION to our Customer*. A TRIAL SOLICITED.- Tlios. E. litlu ortb, PROPRIETOR. JOHIV O. RKSTEIiL, GRATN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL k COMMISSION AGENT, Ac : ! CASH PURCHASER i o» WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEOKASS SEED, no. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CUBRKNT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsaclrs, Woolpacks, Twine, Saner phosphates, Pearl-Guano, Oeneral Farm and Station Stores, Ac. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the beat quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Union Fire and Marine b Inrannoa Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, jtc.



JOHN O. JEUBHXJEJ^X., In conjunction with the MBIT XBAKAItI» KOAf * HOU OAIIIU A«BWCIT C«., I^. JOHN R BLAND, Aactiooeer. Auctioneers, Wool Broken, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ars prepared to transact Farm and Station Business . on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES HADI AGaINST ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATKS OF INTFREST BOT FLY! THE WELL "KNOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tested bj experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. Oma application a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin. ! IHE~iIORSE iSl iRIEND. "T)AGE'S No. 1 Horae Oils. Sure cure _L for sprains, bruiaeti, or swrilinjfs oi any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound?. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell, Store* keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, BaddJer For Tinwald, Ur Clark, Sadjler. For Oeraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Prioe, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, OHJCRTSB?.. 0 VNTKRBURT, JlB7