ttflEß ASHBtTRTON GTTABDIAJV J MOffDAY, JANUARY 16, iB&3

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Now Landing — SO,OOO Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining 15 Tons of ROOFING IKON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. &O Cases of CASTOK OIL. PWRSOVS nhout to BUILD or to REDECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING ani PAPER HANGING Department is unfor the •uperrMioii of Mr J. H. Chapmas, and all material used is of Genuine ualttj. . C O V 1,. Ye hare made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the ooming threshing season, and our c'ionts can depend on getting despatch to their orders. BIRCH TIMBER AT 88 Oil PEG lOOft. W. H. CoTiTas & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS —V — WILLIAM SPARROW, (Ls>to of ih« firm of Sparrow and Berryman}* Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town Aid t9 enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have neve- been heard of in AahbortonJ Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, 30TE THE ADDRE3S : {05* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. KAL.T STREET, ASHBURTON 8 20 TEMPORARY PREMISES OP W. H. COLLIE K. WHILST i'THE CORNER jj 19 BEING REBUILT, W. H. COLLIER HOLDING A CLEARING SiLE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OP DRAPERY IK COLEMATS'S NEW SHOPS, BETWEEN "THE CORNER" AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND* WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT E ARE PREPARED TO MA X h LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES THEE OF COMMISSION , UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IX OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTOX OA ELSEWHERE] Oar Storef being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS t ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly ptcked and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAK 1 PLACE ON MONDAY. JANUARY «3, 1803 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUKRBNT BATES. iiIiiEDLANDEB BJiO&



Great Cheap Sale -OF— SUMMER DBAPEEY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NOW OK. TN Consequence o! the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EA RLY and Secure Bargains, S. W, ALCOBIsr & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASE& CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. TpARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT |THE3STOOK£BEFOR& YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH 12 70 The Deering Twine Binder, Over 250,000 ITow in Use. THK MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWHJ EARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance of this years 6, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT OA HANDJ TXJCKER~& BEAN, AGENTS, WEST STRETT 2J Canterbury Boiler Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—» SUPREME " AND « UNION." WE have mufit pleasure in informing the public that we have secured our re quiremente of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can raly on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. We thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE, Bollitt & Co. FULL SIZED CORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOCK. FvBLAOK, WATCHMAKEB & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PRE MI SES-BULLOCRS ARCADE. rpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of _L Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. , REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR >itbouf further notice] F. BLACK- J^jjT William Stocks, £fes£%£ MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, j^T \ CHRISTChURCH, "lI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of ■HuShF YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the Hn||^H present Large Stock, constating of Granite, Marble, nd ■HnRH other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. ■Hi|| Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in Hlffll - price. Inscriptions and all work-in connection with the .HfilluUiSlM trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason __ jfIKHHB. »ble offer for the present Stock w>ll result in a sale. IfifißlD^ WII^IAJI iTIICKS Santa Claus is Coming. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. hi M.""JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many things u>etul and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the above distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Fuzjsles, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc. F DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Wprk Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELECTRO-PLATED GUODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Tea Spoons, Toast Racka, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Hooka. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVES, ax Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikeura and Tekoa. from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tragfc Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, {thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing plze books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. 91, Jones.



Business Notioes { FISHING~TAOKLK SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frlcdlander T3EGS co announce to his numerous ■*-* patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi ; 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, Hooka, 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 FriecUander, i TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid sin ging birds left. s*MAiori]!ira& Co., LIMITED] BREWERS Of THE FAVOURITE CHRISTCHUKCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER AIES> TO BK OBTAINED lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT QHRIBTCHT7ROH BREWERY AND OF Mb H ZANDER, ASHBTJRTON ON DRAUGHT AT JtHE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, T¥E TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL] WIN3LOW It. T BOOTH'S Oolden Remedies. rnHROUGH the influence of friends in _L America, and after the expenditure [of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession' I THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE i EVER DISCOVERED I FOR TUB LIQUOR,- OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA VlNGjpok ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. KP NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE~DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUXT 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. I Cures the Disease by Removingl the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Th««a»a4a hara !>••■ Vmr*4l. For you there is Hope, Help and Health * THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD. REAiTtHIS : 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 1 exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, IHmedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits 1 and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY Np. 2, A Brain and Nerye Tonic, ARE MANUFACTURED BY = R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholeaaje Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor?. R. T. BOOTH, Managing Director Tgents wanted! lIT ANTED Agent* for a GOOD W SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., , 80x976 G.F.O, Sydney, N.SW l



Business Notices. FfiANK I>_A.JL_Y, Late ot Ajhburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &o. REPAIRS IN "ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind i\>st Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. I I Davis Bros.* FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, = HAVELOCK STREET, uext Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE rOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton 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 REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs mado to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. ' __ t DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. fire and Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current H Rates. Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. . W~~HORNE, Manager. John Q. Hebtell, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PUKCHASER or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, kto. 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 CHRRBNT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. . Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, _c, JOHN G. JEtEHXJEILL, In conjunction with the nir zEAiAirn ioam * mbr> CAHTXX.K AftEHCV CO., I'd. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Vuctloneers. Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES HADE ACU.TNBT ENSUING CLIPS. STo Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST* »—— ___________________ Zealandia Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these _L 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 I ZEALANDIA; For real hard \ -..a- ;>nd comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that; every kind of fooc 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 ltfr jr. llis-iop, ; ZEHVMIIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF .Labor Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. , Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. CutfjjriNGTOH & Cq., \9O Gloucester Street, Christchurch'. 931 /^\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAQER; literary contributions and oilers referring thereto—to THE EDITOR



; — ■'/-- ' j .«} 1 STUDY HBALfH. -:[: BIOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Site :! by the faculty for its Dietetic and JTotri* ':" tive properties, . ': SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGfc, FARM, AND ' JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDKR is invaluable. Bread, Scones, : Cakes. etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and o«<»tive, and will not Sour, the> Powder being aboolutely pun and oontaiM Sol4bFnllMe^hants*ndStoreksepe» T in Ashbun ",. ' r WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson Jfc Co., TIMARU. LONOBEACH. COACH. * ON and after MbNDAY, OctoW 3 tot the, summer , -<w4m».w ' »*» '- Longbeach Coach wffl atwrfeom Aah burton at 5 p.m. . R. R BROWNE, < , ■ Coaobnuu ' : : JT-?,; T H4VE HAD if ADS UP TO MY x ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLIN, & KAUPOI TWEED SUITS, 7™- 1™ Men 8, Youths' and Boys-, loos and : narrow, and short and wide, as " well as ordinary sises, ' MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, _ . • Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, 5 ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, LAUNDERS' BUILDINCMS. THE * -t - T>EOPLE'S TDHfJTOGRAPHBR,; Professor RobottoH AST STUDIO, / MOORE STRBETr " Ashburton. - WANTED K»OWlit THAT J. NICHOLAS I HAS REMOVED TO NEW BHOpt IN EAST STREET, •" For th j convenience of Customers. ; He has now got a well selected Stock o BQStS ANDSHOEIB, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which iiieooadto none in the district," always kept m& hand, or made to order on taelanwtaatT 1 notice. Repairs neatly and, promUl*V executed. J. NIOHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, ;. Next to Mr Salek. Watchmaker. '•< ir"" 1--" "«-*;£ ASHBURTON V MACHINE WOBKS BRASS FOTJISrD#TS| CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Offioe. !; mHESE WORKsTwithout doubt, con- < tain the most complete Enjrineerin* Plant in the County, therefoTwTiS able to execute all work entrusted to us with DESPATCH ahd SATM FACTION to our Customtn. A TRIAL SOLICITED, Thos. E. Kllwortta, PROPRIETOR. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS t THE ELKCTRIC CURE IS THIS BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Ham* '* bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic nerrous. ana debilitated may quickly reoorS : health, strength, tone, and rigor far using Cuniungtoh A Co.'s Direct Aetinc *' Med'calGoil^aeuwdintheChriitchurA '- Hospital and by -til the leading medioal '' praotitioners and medical eleotrioians throughout theoolony. Sufferers should write for circular and full partioalan to OoKHiHoiox A Co., Electrioians, 190 Gloucester street, Ohriatchurcn. »60 mwiit fn», sowuunn, m' Sou> Bi ; KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. T , PUBLIC NOTION,. '"." 'THE Office of the Ashbtuton PttUiahinff t CompanT, Limited, WILJi BE > CLOSED daily from 18,30 toJ3» p!m! <■} for dinner hour , in complisaM wtik th* Factories Act. -*■»— ««■• ASHBURTON >ÜBLIBHINO, CX). ;



HERCULES MAKING POWDEH IS THE BEST Thobe who ht^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splcndta Cakes, Scones, Pastry, ka, HHRANSPAKENT BLOCK ICF J_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "pORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A Manufactubehs or awd Dkalera ALL KINDS OF l>airv Grooctm SPECIAI/TTTY VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington, London. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Save* Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. , Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yow THE WALKER CORK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the >ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tor che use of hotels, resta v .ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appeajcanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THE WALF^RTOOI. COMPANY £I TO J?/L ?** aaT w w made by Al "'mPT persoQE of either tex in their own localities,, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil' stare you. No space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment in partioularh adapted to the region in which thu publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time —don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson k Co., Portland, Maine, United . ■ . 12 ---yAN HOUTEN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original ■>. All others are Imitation*] PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWA Y'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every fcimily It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. * * TOE MAKING 4KB REFRIGERATION On ths Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakin? unit Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and prt> serving Passengers' Provisions Ory Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied-' to the end of 1889. Tke Linde British Refrigeration Company jjimited Managing Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT FOOT. C.E, WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. i To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensiv Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North ana, South of Wai tali, thus saving to Cus tomers I Jliddlomen's Promts. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashesv' FINDLAY & MURDOQH, Dunedin, i ' • : ; ■