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" OLBAVE'd ICTEW OfUDSHA , A.RO. OOMMBBOIAL GUIDH, AMD TRADES DIRKOIORT, . A Complete and Reliable Guide to flair ZealandToontaiiiing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of jmporteMe fat the oolony, ehowing at) a glanoe the dk> tanoes and bearing, fabmnrh^pal town., times of departureand arrfTal of aU trjina, eoaoheft.and ateamen, togeth« with farei and particulars of poital, telegraph, money order offioaa, poet office earlngi sanka, and hotela throughout Hew Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invwoargfll to Lake Wakattpu. Cab Fares, Customs Taring Trades Dire* tory, Watermen'i Fares, eta. Postal Guide, Tetographlc Guide, JWI Timetables, Union c.a, XtompanjV full tlmetableand farm Publiahed >^%'£Si di - -x Annual BnbeflHptlon, U. Posted, la Od. ARTHUR CLKAVE & Co, ITY PRESS OFPIOK, ATJOgLAXP.



G. Jes son, (L*te J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTOH.' TTAS on hand % well aelaoted atock of WATOHK3, CLOCKS A JEWELLERY, Of erery Deesrlpdbn. Watehei eleeaed and piaranUed for twelve months ... ..» 4s 6d Olooki oleaaed and goaranteed for twelve months ... ••• laU Broooh pins fitted... ... ••• H SpeotMbsto salt all sights from Is per psfc KotetheAddNss: O. Jeiioi Watchmaker and Jeweller. Eart Street, Ashborton*



HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AXD DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Frorident Society. J. micliolas, ; PRAOnOAL BOOT UAKSR. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on till* premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED* J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Sefak't, Watchmaker, East Street.



Samples and Quotations of Oloren Ryegnss and Ooekfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK GROCERIES, TEAS PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, TENOIMG MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AKD GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND* BPIRITS Of Erery Desorption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE, -BTRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHIOKWHEAT.;



Business Notioe* Henry Zander. Clovers. Cloven. CLOVERS. J HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season 1! Supply of WHITE CLOVER, 00WGRA8S, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, SIC*, KTO., WSOt And haying parohated white the market wai low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ez- ~ oeedingly cheap fifure. My Seeds oome direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission, or. .. ■ intermediate profits, I sin m • position to offer tfce Cholcef t Seeds LOW PRftE. 1 Their Germinating QdaUttes 1 hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounoed ' THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH OOME TO THE MARKET



Al TrL Ift %\ Xbe Corner.' /V A^HIHKj'IWW :SHOULD SEE THE NOW BEING OPPERKD. :. ■ ' ■■ Iloiiriilng' I>epartmenf W. H. COLLIER. Specialty.



COMPULSORY SALE Of S- W- ALOORN & GO'S. GTOCK OF GENERAL DRAPE tV, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Em qommenoeson THURSDAY, 11* INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCOBN & CO. EAST BTBEET.



JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OV PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enabfegus to gir* Customers'a very varied range of patterns to choose from. -ALSO PAINTS OILS COLORS AND ML PAINTER'S REQUISITES, — o —j HAND LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS „ BRACKET LAMPS We are offering SPKCIALIBARGtAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Parehasera to Irspeo > John Orr & Co., SARDW'ABE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. I■, • '



GRASS AUTB CXOVJER SEEDS. Season 1893. WE are m a position lo offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those of any other responsible house m the trade. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRASS. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WP ABB NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUSL ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE \ ■.'■ GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. i This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble m water. Lawes' Superphosphates will luve the per- j centage of Phosphates soluble m water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FBIEDLANDEK BKOS.



UNPARALLELED CHE A P SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPEfIY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24 Astounding Bargains. :(o);



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN^ HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, OOLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles; at the same time gaining more experience m the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen s Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore m a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him will be finished m a style not to be^urpassed. 7;129



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH; TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,- Tents-Calico, Duck and Drill j Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Coven (all siies), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Hope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irok and Wooden Blocks, Baiting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 z 24 to 26x60.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPER tojthe fact that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and^aa itherefa every pros pect of a scarcity wewouW advise customers to make EARLY, PURCHASESL We are also Sole Agents for Ashburton for BfEBK'S, OAMARU KILN DRIED OATMEAL, the very best Meal m the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous m many brands now sold. ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY AND SUPPLIED AT THfi VERY LOWEST PRICES. Stephens Bros., Market House,



THE HALL, BAST STUB El. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DBAPEES, CLOTHIERS, HOUSE FDBNISHERS. TT7E an now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. rLANKETS Prom 6e lid per pair. BLANKETS EUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNEtiS Colonial, from IOJd per yard. |?jA^SSiHrm™.a FLANNELETTES A Bplendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd F^NNELETTES SHIRIiHGS The noted tether ghlrtings, tyl to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choioe Assortment, 4* 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES OBETONNES 4Jd, Art MwUns 4^, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, QuUt«, Bed Tiokins, Towelings, &0., Ao. -__-- CLOTHING Men's Salts from26s. CLOTHING OLOTHING Men's Orerooats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RSDUCED^N PRICE. THE STOCK OPKN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street



TWT S H A V ■ J OS IXANOID, EX "EAHOITI 6 Bales PAPEBHAN^tNGS, choice Pattsins. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's TARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAP, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, i 132 Oases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc i ■■.-.■' ' ' >V. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS



THE ~WuLde<a. K;pc.st!on of these Crc il EOOT3 i* stVi maintained, and 10-day t!:e desca^d fio.u AUCKLAND TO THE BLUitf IS ( P.EATER THAN EVER. 1. c:j p.re more ZEALANDIA BOOTS »»':?. ~v. ::catred than any other make m the Co 7. Ihe Ma.?c!!actarers are so confident of ihe eire^enj wear of these Boots that the 7 guarantee every pair branded ZEA LAKDIA. For real 1: .td wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made m so mr.ny different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandla Boot and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) an wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Asbburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS VBOII Mr J. Bishop, ZEALASTDIA BOOT RTORB ASHBURTC*v



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. nRIRAIOER TDEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DICING BOOMS, BUBNEIT bTEEET, < Afd concentrated lie: business as abore. ( Tbankina o'J C^omers for H.k? j. .Lfouaje, sle tivsis tl.ey will cort^r cc lie?? favo :s, Tve J Fi:;:"a! cd Tt 1 ? I SLivijf Rooms Hoi, Co!d, er:U fc. ore- Baths. MEAT/VAT ALj aoURa. M..'ij T?*T( J v ineto cat»r fo'be oua.y, i. -. * w ... 1z^8,> and parties. Oatlery o.i hire. sjl Zealand fa Boots.



1 m bI ibb I ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED x<) NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Solatlea, Lambagp, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, Ac. CUREsTIORSES Of Son Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpKnfc, Cuts, Mange, &o. - COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat». DOGS of Mange, Cute, Ac. To Farmers it is inraluable. No Household can afford to be without 11. GUARANTEED THR BES'r EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: 8. COX <fc CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representatire: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christtiiurch. Ashburton Agents: Joror Obb A Co., Ashbubtok I^tro Co. H. E. BOKNIKGTOir. 1 60 Country Agent* Wanted.



THE ASHBUBTON ABCABB T>AINTING A jpAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), - Has m Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS m New Designs BORDERS, DADOsTaND CEILING PAPERS m Grtat Variety. A large stc :k of gb.yt a ad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for PainJng and Decorating All work executed romptly, with the rery best materials and workmen. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, iiUl^raTT STREET.



Puslness Notices. "TTMGBEAOfI OOAOtt. J ON Mid after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coaoh will start from Aih , burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachmani Thos, E. Kllworth, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS BRASS FOUND RY, CAMERON STREET, Aihbnrtoa. T OOAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MCLAREN'S CELEBRATED TBAOTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited.



.-AT— MITCHELL & TURNER'S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Beards, foe 13s M. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams, CASH PRICE Ms.M COLONIAL FNIT SOCKS, Doable Eeels,|for Is MEN'S TWEED GAPS, all Slies, for U MEN'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for Ss 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 8s 6c! MEN'S RKVERSIBLEJTIKS, ALL;COLORS, for'.ls TANGRED STREET.



BTEPHKNB BROS., MAEKBT HOUSK, A BK TAB PUBMC and THETft CUSTOM; B* io UiY fie Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pi-onomicsd by ft!! Competent Ji- C^o* to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Scld for the Ptlx—2s, 2a 4^j 2« C-. SAMPLES GRAT3. SOLE AGENTS rOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., maes^t house. _ A-enU for New Zealand~J. RATTBAY A SON, DUNEPIN. . W FOOD V FOR IHMNTS AND INVALIDS. MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD* SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COWS MILK CANNOT BE OBTAINED.



WILLIAM SPAEROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WOBKMANSHIP GUABANTBBD. AN JBSTABLISUED REPUTATION FOR* PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LAPJK ASSORTMENT OF TWEKDS AND COATINGS UKRCE3, MELT°^dFANCY TWggggfrm. *- WATERPROOF COATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER] MENS UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLUS IN^ HATS AND SCAETES. WILLIAM SPABKOW, BAST BT..BEE T, Nest to J. SEALY A CC , Seed Meratacia.



Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! J|L ROBERT MURRAY, <2^ ySffSmw3 HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER 'gJsffZ"9 xSj^y WATOHEgf CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LABOE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. AN UNRITALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approred forms of HOROLOQIOAL SKILL. NON MAONETISABLE WATCHES. Not afleoted by Electricity, Magnetism! or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS It THE WATOM OF THE FUTURE, and s kept In Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Mannfaotare,