fVTR ASTTBtmfO^ GtTAftDIAN I MONDAY, MAY 1, 1898,

Printed and published by the Ashbarton Publishing Company, at their registered printing offioe, Burnett Street, Aah« barton. MONDAY, May 1, 1898,



Jj^y William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, K^^JjL^rA MtidraM Street South, 2?^i\ 1 CHRISTChURCH, &SBSm tlf ISHRS to call the attention ef persons in want oi nY W Monumental Work that he intends to sell thf B^l^H present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, no B^^^H "fher Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbinns reduced ir B9^^^H price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf .Hnj^^H trade done in first-class order. An early inspcctioi jHB^J^^L Invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason jflSrH^^^ *ble offer for the present Stock w'H result in a sale. MHHBHMI William Stock*. WKjHHHy i.o 16



William Patching, BAST STREET SOUTH, tTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill j xarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sues), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees- op hire, from 12 z 24 to 26 x 60.



TO FARMERS. ——O VTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY 1000 HURDLES 12 Tons RO()F TNG IRON 20 Tons \ To. 8, 9, 10 FENCING WIRE 6 Tons BARB WIRE IRON STANDARDS punched to order, ALL AT BEDUCED PEICES. SHEF.P NETTING in any quantities PLOUGH SHARES, a#kinds OUR STOCK OF BUILDING MATERIALS is the Largest in the County. PAINTING AND PAHERHANGINGS a Speciality. BIRCH TIMBER at 8b 6d per 100 ft. W. EL Collins & Co., MERCHANTS [AND IMPORTERS. AOh,NTS FOR| Qrey Valley Coal Company.



FOR EASTER. ARTISTIC~~DISPLAY OP EVERYTHING THAT X NEW AND FASHIONABLE NOW EXHIBITED IN THE WINDOWS AT "The Come r." OUR Homo Buyers have sent a beautiful assortment of all the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable. They have bought for cash, and have thus been able to secure th» best Goods at the Lowest Trices. Customers will have the full benefit of buying as direct as it is possible from the manufacturers. LADIES who desire to be in the forefront of fashion and refined taste, with a due regard to economy, will find "THE CORNER" in closer touch with the fashion centres than ony other firm. THE SHOWROOM Is filled to overflowing with a Choice Stock of Hats and Bonnets, trimmed aud uAtrimmed, Mantles, Uloaks, Sealette Jackets (some with most elegant braid and fur trimming), Ulsters, Pelisses, Feathers, Flowers, Furs, &c., &c, all marked at prices that cannot be beaten in New Zealand. THE SHOW OF TWEEDS FOR LADIES' DRESSES is very fine and should be seen by everyone. p We have bought two SPECIAL LINES of these Goods at Exactly HALF PRICE and recommend them to special notice. New Flannelettes, Gloves, Ribbons, Embroideries, Quilts, Belts, &c, i in endless variety, CLOTHING f>r Men and Boys, and BOOTS of all kinds imaginable, and of best make only, for Children, Ladies, and Men—offered at prices that defy competition. Call and see them. COME AND SEE THE WINDOWS ON SATURDAY NIGHT. GRAND ILLUMINATION. W. H. "COLLIER, "The Corner."



11; B ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS ROLLER FLOUB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WH^iT Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABKET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. CT7E ARE PURCHASERS OF— WEE AT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYEGRASS VS LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, 11/ E HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHEAT. SEED OATS, & SEED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. FBIEDLAJSTDER 8803.



WALKEE'S BOT FJ.Y REMEDTO VVTARKAMWtUOnRE AMY HORSE AFFF.OTBD WITH i'-O^S, It GIVEN j * IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he has Hols or n(>t, yivtm in t wo drenches. „ LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. . Gray's road, Amberley, lin &n sfcages ot transformation, 1 . ccanie September 6 1892 I much alarmed about the rest of my stock. Mr Walker. Sir,-Your Bot Fit I ™ed your Bot Fly Remedies on <ne Remeiy reached me in due course. I tLat was very bad, and had every symp 4ave them to one that was very ba<\ and torn of dying, and in three day* the was *s I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely cur.>d, and is doing well. 1 ?ot very anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is the proper thing and if one mas« of bots in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the Br>fc Fl>. you that the one I drwhed according to David Bkown. your instructions got quite better, and is ~~ now at his w..rk airain. I would highly „ «?^° kßldS'. Dec, em! ie. r 12 ' 1892' reei-mmend 'armers to use the same in Mr Walker,-bir,—l wish to add my rime, ss lam satisfied that they will save testimony to the wonderful effects of your and greatly improve the condition of the Bot-fly Remedies. 1 had a valuable horse. Send m« *ome of your Bot Fly h»™e which got very bad and gradual y Prevkndvb for the summer, and oblige, B ot t'' J_quite behevpd he wjuld —Yours vety reppecriuliy, hRVe d>ed> He kept losing fleth, got a Edward Watson, dry OOftfc» fclßnt s*?u' °areworn expressions ' of the eye, a cough, running at the nos-; Rillinchy, September! 14,1892. trilp- »nd could BC»r^ walk,. I ?°* y°.uJ Mr Robert W'Jker, ChriJchurch, remedies and gave them as dirtcted, with Dear Sir-Your Bot Fly Bjbmediks have *he »<»* beneficial results. Ihe second proved a complete success with my horse. day after v getting the last drench he beean He had been very bad for some tima ; the 'o Pass bots in handfuls, some of which coat dry, a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and%oc scarce able to walk. 1 P MBins? fch« bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all »™" »f 11 bu^ fcer ' and well, tbe symptoms of one that my neighbour t^nks to Walker s Bot-fly Remedies, lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any T who, doub. t lhem Bend fchem to me ' as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme salti :-The horse, after gettilng the Ute diei ■" • boon to the community »nd the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Kvery horse should rolling and groaning wilh pain, in tho have them in the season, as lam confi paddock. He began to cougfi very hard, denfc i« Mfdthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- fr°m fche bot-fly. JUse this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of °- L« , which I never saw before coming from a _. . „. I horse. This oontinued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the ffects of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir,—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of your effects of thecough. After this ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. One of my best thejhorse began to mend, and in six days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartland well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got You should make these Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might knew there is a ploughing a paddock I did not want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feec, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,- -knd oblige, help him into the stable. I gave htm Robert Molorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment you __ prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his -work, 1 To Mr Robert Walker, Chrietchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had I Sir,—Having lost three good horses, and not given hinu your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots A ENTB FOR ASHBURTON—W. Anderson &J. Hesbltine, Saddlers MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston 4 50



f^nSf ROBERT MURRAY* >Jk S pSgfjSUj PRACTICAL ' Jlflilß Watcb and Cloc'te f^§§^&&% MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, *c., EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortmpnt of high-class I'wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on land, enable* me V) show a Variety cf Elegant Designs UN&QUALLfcD IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERmTStENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. X Beautiful Selection of DIAMON D a"ndTther GEM RINGS j DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARF,, FANCY GOODS &0., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &o. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OP PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HIGHEST MARKET PRICES. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in our NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. ULL SIZED CORNSACKS & TWINE SUPPITeD at LOWEST CURRENT.RATES Eollitt & Ci,., Canterbury Hills, OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET ASHBURTOI*.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House, —JUST LANDED — 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Age. AND 100 Cases fcurllte Kerosene. Best on Procurable. AS there ia a possible rise in the price, we would advise our Oua tomen to make EARbY PURCHASES. Stephens Bros, Market House.



Tucker and Bean rr AYE FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINB- FIREWOOD LIME AND CEMENT, AND BUILDING MATERIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OAfS, BR*N, CHAFF, &c. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just Landing-Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL T ticker & IScan, COAL, TIMBER, AND 'GENERAi PRODUCE MERCHANTS. '



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON7IB92-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED i • 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 Friecllancler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred fIN ARIES a few splendid singing birds left,



Business Notices longbea.gr coach. / and a rter MONDAY, April 3, * / for the winter months, the Longbehch Coach will starb from Ash-! burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman i /"\UR ChentH and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference o Advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to TIIE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters rftferriag thereto-to THE EDITOR. STUDY HEALTH. TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JJ Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGfc, 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 Powderbeing absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU OLEAVE'3 ]W"EW rjfEALAND OBADSHAW AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of ali places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout New 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 Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Direc tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co., CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. R. T BOOTH'S tiolden Remedies. HPHROUGH 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 CX RE EVER DISCOVERED FOR TUB LIQUOR, OPIOM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALI. CRA VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. XT JKOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging ol the 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. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire o return to the drink. XhoMaada ht»Y« been Cored For you there is Hope, Help and Health I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 V Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OP THE BLOOD. 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 »nd 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 mj long experience of articles of this nature, 1 have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in 9,11 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 IS. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK 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., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Mm aging Director



.business Notices ' AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF~ Bailor fcavett IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunning-ton «fc Co., 19C Gloucester Street, (Jhristchnrch. 9 81 T\RhftDEN piANO / IOMPAN , PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YISARS HIRE SYSTEM SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGENT AND NANAGKR School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 162 IH4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLIN, & KAI^POI TWEED SUITS, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Eitablishments, and all Icemakinp and Refrigerating Purposes t * . SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, As for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions ~~TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. qp HRESHING 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 early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Street. WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For ttoa convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop iD town. His own make—" which w second to 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, Jpon ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. CUEEsIiORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy HeeJs, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinta, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. 00X & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative : A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Ocr & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. BONNINGTON. 150 Country Agents Wanted. HARE & CO., E N%G RAVERS ON WOOD, PHOTO-ETCHERS, # ■ AND ELEOTROTYPISTS, Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STKAND, LONDON W.O,



. SPECTACLES!. SPECI'AULKS ! JEWELLER, ASHBrjRTON, IS Sole Agent for Lazirus Patent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. The perfect sight that has been given to f.ll vwho have been fitted by this new and perfect method of Sight Testing is making LAZ\R rJS' SPECTACLES A household word throughout the district. S. SALKK his been thoroughly in structed in the system, and will shortly publish a few testimonials from those who have had their sii^ht tested and remedied. NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE Money. NEW" GOOJ)S~NEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. XF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will hare a grand assortment of Fancy Trousering*, Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. m . «„ -HS?** for&et the address, TJLNORED STREET, ASHBURTON, G. J. F LtJBLOW, Manager. Hampton's TGIURNITURE VITAREHOUSE fANORED STREEr, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner s. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulator* Reversible Hoods from 365, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads , Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Matfcnwses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT AisORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANC* GOOD& ---2135 CHE IP THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Proneunced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw, Its use prevents the agitation c! carbo nated or other beverage^ and allows the •edunenl to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed ton one use of hotels, rest* a *auts saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nick* Elated. FWuI terms to jobbers. Uaufactured by the the walker tool company pubZic hotice. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theiz CLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, " feU to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to set in conjunctior with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all. instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THB PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. X. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc, committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also hare their careful attention either in Town or Country. J.T. FORJ) & CO., LA2?D» STOCK, A WOOL BROKERS^ 164 Horeford Street, Christchureh HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON - ' , Zealandla Boots. mHE Wonderful Reputation of these 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 th* Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots tha6 they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort 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 brand for 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 warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr JT- Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON



'; Business .Notices. : """ THE"" ASHBUKTON AROADJB J3AINTING & | ? APKRRANOING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice (Selection of PAPEKHANGJNGd in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials jmd workmen. JOH3 "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3§Bo TINWALD TO THE FRONT. C. HAWKINS HAS now got settled in his new Shop with a nice assortment of ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, AND BOOTS, which he is selling at prices that are bound to give satisfaction, as C. H. is determined to merit a share of your kind favor. Men's Watertight* and Shooter Boots made to order for 17s 6d. REPAIRS NEATLY & CHEAPLY DONE. Call on your way to town and see for yourselves the price and quality of Goods. Tlie Dispensary ASHBURTON. iHAVE just opened up a direct ship ment of GOODS, from Maw, Son, and Thompson, of London, Consisting of Feeding Pottles and Cups, Enemad of various kinds, Elastic Stockings, Knee Caps, and Anklets, Indiarubber Hot Water Bottles and Air Cushions, Trusses and other surgical appliances, Sponges and Sponge Racks, Hair, Bath, Tooth and Nail Brushes, and an endless variety of Druggist's Sundries, Toilet Requisites, &c,. all of which will be sold at MODERATE PRICES. o Ij. E. l»rlcbard, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, (Successor to C. M. Brooke). I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. 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 beverages made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank wafer. It can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block, The latter is used all through 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 U6e 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, ASHBURTON JAWING TO THE SUCCESS WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSISTANCE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE tbe opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for their kind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to merit their support. H. E. Bonnlngton, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ~ . ■■■ ■hi | i . mi., i i ^ & MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWEBS OF THB FAVORITE GHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARREI-S, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, t, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WItfSJjQW,