TfflS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, !&%.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1893.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND 1 - SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. I ? Solo ajeut for Ashburtou District, I S. S A L B K JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct eight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 9 John Orr & Co IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON. /\UR BSf STOCK OF SHBBPBHBARS, TURKEY & WASFITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL fob SHEEP BRANDING IN Blue; Bed and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT TARIITY THI F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, H, and 16 inches wida at specially Low Prices. WIRE. "NETTING 86 x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards



FISHING TACKLE \ BY Messrs Joseph Warner and Sons and William Babtlebt and Sons. Including— Rods in Greeoheart, Bamboo, Cane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, Steel Wire and Gut Traces Fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Books, Plies, Gut, Swivels, Etc, Etc. SPECIALTIES Electro-plate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. John On £ Go.



I DRAGEES I ofsssqui-Bromursorlron. B ■. i in ■ t'Every outlay made for the benefit of health B is an economy. » . Dr. ROGHABD. ■ X>r. Hecquet's Brsgress are the best ■ Qfall the ferruginous medicines against: ■ ANEMIA, CHLOROSIS, HYSTERICS, MENSTRUAL M DISEASES, LEUCORRBGEA. EXHAUSTION, PALPI ■ TATfOHS of the HEART. CHOREA, and all ■ diseases proceeding from the impove ■ rished condition of the blood.— Why? I Because ft is the only remedy which ■ without ever constipating, regenerates 9 tne blood and soothes the nerves. B For, out of ten chloro-anemic persons. ■ nine are enervated, excitable, subject to ■ headaches, palpitations, and all nervous ■ symptoms, ■which are only to be cured ■ by JBr. Hecquet's ©ragees, because m these alone, are at the same time ■ reconstituant and anti-nervous. flj Doss :To take at first two, later on, four or alx ■ <Iragt3B a day, before the meals. B I ELIXIR and SYRUP of DR. HECQUET 1 S ofSesqui-Bromureoflron. I MFRAKCS, MONTAGU, 13, Rue Lombards, PAttIS I B^ STDNEY, AustraJlaia Drug Company Ld. AT AWB^ItY AU'CHtMISTS. 10193 THE UNIVERSAL c-IN^PU-M MUSTARD LEAF IB uf an easy employ, clean, takes little space, is readj *■ for Immediate nse ani aota jiromply Everyborty shotfM always have at band a few Mub tard leaves, for they are known to prevent a great number of indispositions Tiw Sinapism is employed withßaccoss in cases of Neuralgia, Diseases of the Throat, Palpitations of the Heart, Coaviilsiocs, Lumbago, Rheumatism, Gongea tionß, Pamiysiß, Apoplectic Fits '•■ ftfeptteil with choice Mußtard Powder the Utti- TBISUI Bfaapiato jmissssscs all the qualities of cccstjrr& ---t ion and activity Dtf«;tfeßa for use accouupuny each ainapism P MUTTMY, IU Kue St Antoine ~fo bo hoU from ail Cbemista and from AtrfffHAUAt* Drug Compaht Ltd Sydney ~~~" ' "*Sjt«»BK" •— ■*- —-# ■ — ** Niofoe," the best h Uf-orown Ki<l Glovps in the market. To be had at the Ashburton pjapery Company,



Blach Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., oat of Miss Cave- g.d, Wait-a-While. Both dams aie winners of several fast races. This colt standa 16 hands, i powerf ally built, aplendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Aehbur ton District. TERMS—Three Guineas, season. Groomage, 6s. Abdallah Shales WILL Bland at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising foar years, by Blackwood A.bdallah, imp., out of •Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover, TFißMS—Three guineas, season. Groomige, ss. Full particulars, and ood paddocking, can be had on application to MAX FRIKDLAWDEII, or 10 U The Qtwm in Charge. .



STUD NOTICES pfIO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallab, dam Jeas by Quloknilver BALTIMORE won first prize ac a two year-old afc Chrietchutch and Ashbarton | in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten In the show ring Raced throw times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Da&h Handicap ao Ashburton i Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or the owner 9 114 D. McCORMIOE:, Valetta npO stand at T. Harold s Stables, West Belt, X naar Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING SJTASLLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Golf.; star in forehead, snip on nose both hind pasterns white. Foaled May 21 1891. Bred by J. B. Haggiij, Bancho de Pa bo Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired By Albert W,, 11833, Reoord, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptness, by Prompter, 2305; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2i20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:174 ; Dudly Aloott, Syrs, 2.26& ; and Flowing Tiae, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson; 2nd dam, Lamotfi mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08J; Palo AHo, 2.08|; Mazanits, 2.16; Anteeo, 2.161; Adair,2,l7Jj Lot Slooam, 2.17^; Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18J; and 145 others with reoords better than 2.30. By Hamble tonian, 10 (Eysdyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is oorreet J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dunn. Sacramento bag started three times, and won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. Paddooking accommodation provided for mares, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson



Sporting. ANNUAL MEETING. To fee held on the Racecourse, TIN WALT), ON WEDNESDAY, JANUAKY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gift Handicap, open, of 25 soys j second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10a. 2—Pony Race Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 boys from the stake. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 10si Ponies to be on the ground for measure-, mentat 12 30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 soys; second horse to receive 10 soys from the stake, Oae mile and a quarter. Open to horaes that have never won a stake in an advertises! race exceeding in value 150 aovs. Winner of any handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion ot weights to carry a penalty of 7lbs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance 1 soy i-~TiNWALD Handicap Time Tbot, of 30 boys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10s s—Welteb Handicap, open, of 30 soys? second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs penalty- One mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s j—Novel Race, open, of 25 soya. Winner to become the property of the Club, Ifg"and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, '^1: any overweight to be declared. Six *grfurlongs Entrance 10s. r —Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the s^ake. Winner of the Tinwald Cup, Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 71bs penalty, or of both races to carry 141bs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination 10a, acceptance 10a i—Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. The Trotting Race under



TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangitata, Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL-RUTH Terms for Season £210s, payable January 1, 1898. Bor particulars, apply to 10 18 R, BURNETT, in charge.



the rules of the New Zealaud Trotting Association 2 —No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. " Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final 3 —All races are open, with the exception of the Trot and Hurry Scurry, which we open only to horeei resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period 4__The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river s—Five5 —Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of the course 6—All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club 7 —ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning ) any race after the declaratfon of weights to I carry 71bs penalty



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE I STALLION, Cavalier, Wi3j Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriaton, and ■ Methven districts. CAVALIER is a masaive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautif nl mover, and has •■ a perfect temper. He is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Prince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darling, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred I guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various J show 3in Otago and Southland. Folly was t also the dam of the champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with foal at foot, while his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, and four Champion prizes for either sex. CAyALTER is thus descended from the greatest prisaetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance Number of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Teems —Four guineas; grftomage 5s T. ROGERS, 9 1&2 Dromore and Ashburton



. THAT GRANDLY BItED TROTTINO I HORSE, ISxptfriesscft, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANKY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable, LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribun , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 2 13£ before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus evident that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare ; groom age ss, payable at first service Marea taken in to graze at la 6d per week. Every care taken, but ho responsibility DENIS McKENDRY, 0 181 Lauriston Blacfowood AbdallaK THIS well kuown sire will travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Four Guineas, season. Groomage, 6s.



Musical A CARD Mrs A, (I G1 aridge, rTEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEPMB N APPLICATION THE VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 1895. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F^ltfAKEilG, WILLS STREET WEST mHE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN X MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above. Terms on application. PIANOFORIE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. TNTENDING PUPILS kindly com L municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets 1 on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON, HATOFOi^TET^IoEKiAN 0! GAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDKRS 1 BUILDINGS, ' (No 5 Entrance up Photographer's Sfcalr cane), and Traverton. Theory Clasa Eveiy Ftiday Afti noo at four o'clock



MUSIC, MISS CAESON Flf AS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte I'll and Organ and will be able to givs her whole attention to her Pupils, For terras, etc., apply to Mrs Alcokn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Papils could be boarded If re quired. 4 41 LF. A3SDREWES & CO.—Sale now • on o Snrplns Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced * priQet lot cash, *t L. F, AirDRJiWJiS &Qq j



National Mortgage & Agency Company, "\TATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 11 AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. qapltal £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Ohristchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamarci, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT, THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making .Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Bates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to—• NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHCJKCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place oar clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South lulaad alone last season amounted to over iaooo Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE I and all Station Requisites supplied^ at I Lowest Bates I Note—Wool consigned to the Company 1 ab Lyttalton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free at Charge I G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatohurch. 1 W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashbnrfcon.



Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Bale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, 0 Ashbnrton. Flowers. Flowers.



NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Fiying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomi nations for Trot mast bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel "Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FOOKF>, 11 68 Secretary



A LL lovers of Flowers are reminde( ■£*- that my Annuals, etc., from mi first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz :—Asters Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Drummondii Petunias, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or ®therwis< will receive my prompt attention. JAMES™" POKTBB, Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 107 Allenton, .Ashburton. lIIA¥IIG. T\ESIRING- to supply a long felt warn jLJ in Ash burton, I am pleased tc notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvemants, and so am now able tc give my customers the most comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGeegok's) in the premises of f Me C. PERCY - ,' Tobacconist, East Stbert,' (Next Ashbarton Drug Company). 10 66 DON'T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed, Carson and Co. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrofc, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Cakson and Cos. They aro large buyers and can off«r the best assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Cakson and Co. They have just got in a freUi $tpok of Indian, China, and Oeylon at th® REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit.



IP YOU LIKE nice Scones try the * Baking Powder' (registered); manufactured by Carson and Co. Ifc ia the purest and best, and ia packed in handy Glass Jars.



IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Nimmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Carson and Co. They keep the Beat Selection in town. IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weight!?, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Ra«v Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Tutpentine, Wire "Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire letting from | to 2-inch mesh, call at Carson and Co.'s where you will get verything up to date both In price and quality. CARSOI? AMB CO., Grocers and Ironmongers, IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, xavc»xa svitmv. WANTED kIs~OWN. —"f. "s *T Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of Easts Streat, next the Corner. Hob Pies at any hoar and Te» and Coffee also. N.B, Lady Attendant Fruit of ever^ description, Ladles Hoom »apecl*lt7, I*ls



public Notices. Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY. TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LAOES RIBBONS, Ixo. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESSTWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roalyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment o! Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Oartains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2s §d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety; well cvt s make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in *very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent , Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.



Immense v^v\^ I Linoleums Stock I I I Wholesale Carpets ,^« I 1 \ f-| • THE CHEAPEST LIFE POLICY IN NEW ZEALAND IS ISSfED BY THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Specimen Rates; Whole-life Assurance without Profits. Annual Premium during ° " first five years, 20 £0 15s lOd 25 £0 18s 9d 30 £1 Is 9d 35 £1 5a 4d 40 £1 10a 3d 45 £1 17a Id THE MUTUAL LIFE OF AUS TRALASIA is the only office which issues Limited Premium and Endowment Assurance Bblicies at half-premium rates. I Send for a copy of "The Helping Hand," which contains full particulars, to Local Agjjt^^ Jhugo Friedlahder. Branch Office, 160 \Chas. H. Cotton, Hereford at., Ch.Ch./ Acting District Sec W 1-0



A. Lawrie &Co.> SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. ARE now Showing a full'assortmen of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, SATTEENS, DELAINES,! GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs. Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, Sun Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, Ribbons, etc., etc. Men'fa and Boys' Straw Hats, Suits, Ties, Shirts in variety. Ladies' and Gents' Tan, Leather and Oanvas Shoes. —i THEStL§?°a D£ ARE ALL ENTIRELY NEW AND FASHIONABLE. All other departments are fully stocked with the Best Carefully Selected Goods and will be at | EXTREMELY LOW RATES FOR CASH. A. Lawrie & Oo^



WHAT D()f'>! TiJIS Mi'A/ ? IjURING 30 J OBER, 1895. we took wore order* forJ-ults, & c ., tlnn ev*r -*-' we had before for any month since the Establishment of rmr Business (1888) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our bS°e BsatiSti"Sn 'hat tl>ey "° re'y °a mt reputatio°£or AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rash before the show COME EARLY . CUSTOMERS requiring Salts, Ac, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as poasibli to avoid the inevitable rash and disappointment CBAIOHRAU ~"*T BfiRBYMA-ff, THE LEADING TAILOBB & OUTFITTEBS, ASH BURTON n1 """''' '' '""""™ ""'" •"*"'" * ""■■»"«»l"«*"ll'l"»Tlir"""""1' •*■!■■ 11l II I.IU j I .nilllllll -111-Til I" ■ 111111111111 Im I 1,111,,^ SHEA RMAN BROS,-, OROOERS AND IRONMONGERS, WE HAVE jusfc received from the well-known firm of Maoonoghie Bkos. ; London, a consignment of ENGLISH MARMALADE, in lib Glaas Jars HERRINGS in Tomato Sauce. Fresh Silvoceas KIPPERED HERRINGS, Etc. All the above being this season's goods, are perfectly freah, therefore we can, with confidence, Btrongly recommend them to our customers as splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's Lime Juice, Lime Juice Cordial, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. SHEEP SHEARS. mmP SHEARS. We have in Stock the famous 8.8.A. Sheep Shears; also a nice lot of Turkey Oilstones. Soie Agent for the Tiger Blended Teas, In £lb and lib packets, lib and 101b ««A A J^S sicA I7? l reddaily Orders by Post despatched with panotuaHty. CHEAPEST HOUSE in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BEOS., MARKET HOUSE-



PAPERHANGINGS OUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 WILL PAPERS have just cometo hand, and for Quality, Design, and Cheapness, have never been approached in Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choosr from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers are direct from the famous manufactory of Messes Oarlyle & Clegg, London J. WILSON, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITER, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashbarton.



£19^0 T° LEND in One or More Sums» »^Lowest Oarrenf rates, on Jirst-elass Freehold security. F. FERRIMAN.f



mHE undersigned is a Cash Buyer of Dry Bones, in large or small quan tities'delivered at the Bone Mill, Wakanui Road. F. FERRIMAN.



■pOR SALE—A very Desirabie Residence of eight rooms and Stables, together with half-acre of First-class land on S.E. Belt. Small cash deposit, balance at low rate of interest. F. FERRIMANJ



FOE SALE. TOWN SECTIONS— 30 Acres First-class land, well watered, close to Dairy Factory B|Acres Land and Small House. F. FERBIMAN. PUBLIC NOTICE, npRESPASSERS on the land o£ the undersigned j(frontingj'oa Jones, Road)'will be prosecuted, without respect of persons. F, FERRIMANJ MALCOLM MILLAR. Ashburton, September 20,1895, BRIDGE WORKS, ASHBORION. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEEK. gTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AN|D GOLD WAfTER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines NelwWi Portable Blaat Funwoaa.



JSOTJCE TO HORSE BRliKDftKa. TI/TE J. I*. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang Will travel the same Districts as las year. 9 180 q^Hi~THOROiGiBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadooan-—Nonsense, Albany—No Namk Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS ■THIS SEASON. Fop further particulars ccc Cards or apply to D. COCHBANE, Junk., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree Bhows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most; brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest mile on reooid—l.3B), the only time they met j he is also rhe sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being By Thormanby (sire of Albany), one ol England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such well-known per formers as Blizzard, St Malo, Pique, Con* jurer, Emmason, L&ngley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, Errington, Rancor, and Euroclydon which ran second in the autumn Challenge Stakeß and won the New Zealand Cop, Derby, and Canter, bury Cup. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton.



SEASON 1895. TU STAND this Season and Travel the LA DRISTON and neighboring 1 Districts, The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PROTBGTIOI. PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of hair* fie is compactly built, has splendid sound feefc, and is a magnificent movei. He is perfectly quiet and good tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He has proved himself a sure foal-getter PEDIGREE PROTECTION was bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher, Extinguisher's dam in Maggie McCormaok, by Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McCormack. Miss McCormack by Lincoln" Bhire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (Imported). Miss MeCoriHackwas imported by the late David Nesbit, from McCormack Bros., Tasmania PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by Mr Henderson, Southland, is by Mr McKellar's Prince Royal, Christchurch; grand-dam, Old Magpie, by Old Prince of Wales (imported). Prmee Royal is by Mclntoah's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It wilt be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION has descended from the best and most) fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS—On application. Guarantees as per agreement. Groom&ge fee, 5s ; payable at first service All season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held as in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 254 ** L&uriston.



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y COAL | MOUNT SUMERS j COAL COAL | HOUSEHOLD | COAfc COAL fT* HIS well-known and favorite House A hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton track :-— Westerfield Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid. Ashburtqn Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth- Ten, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied , cheque or PX), *tder. * GEORGE PARE, Mount Somers. mH E COLONIAL MUTUAL Lin ASSORANCI SOCIIIY. (limited) OFFICES IN ALL THE COLONIES AND IK THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the Society exceed TWENTY^ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for eaoh year of its existence. PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force oat of Sur render Value as long as there is suffioieot to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Forms and all informa tion to E. 0. YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent. B, B, RESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New • Zealand, Wellington. 10 154 _ WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost priq&— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.