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t Musical Musia ~~ MISS CAESON AS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte J ard Organ and will b« able to give ' hols attention to her Pupi'si For , etc., apply toMits Alcorn, Favc- Stroet, oi at residence, Williim t. Pupils could be bo*rded if re g u»cd. 4JL4 1 THE \IOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDB, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. r "" A CARD } ,Mrs A, C. ClaridZe, V TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBORTON. Term Commences January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. Mewellyn Owen, W. Member Canterbury Society of Musicians B^ ani Certificated Teacher. 1 PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY W fpHK New Term will commence ■ X January 14, 1895. ■ Pupils trained for the Trinity College I Examination, London. | EXTRACTED HONEY. I DETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA. ■ X SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY ia I now ready, %nd Is the best sample his I .Apiary has yielded since its establishment Siven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, *nd by the hundred wei ht. -" HAKATERE APIARY, Uampsfead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). Andrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL [DRAPER. NEW SEASON'S GOODS- Tl«-AKVJ!iLLOCS A SSORTMBNT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidly in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT is Stocked with all the Newest Shap33 in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jet Bonnets, etc. Ladies Corsets in s?raat v ritfy ; V and N Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Corded Zme and the P.D. ALSO, - ICASE LADIES' UMBRFLLAS, sp'endid value. MEN'S CLOTIIUSG. Grind Show of Kaiapoi and Ro lyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Sld-ts and Socks in great variety. ] IAH PAIRS OF MOSGIEL J.UU BLANKI^TS Wi be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in (he AGHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLUOR CLOTffS, LTNOLIUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW 801 LANDS, Rxc Inspecfion Invited. PRIOE3 TO St)IT THEjTIMES. ANDKEW ORR. DEbTINY, OR I'O LIV^ Full Tlil> DAY ONL> ! lt And Buch is hum tn Hfp, so g iding on ; h g'i"Draerß lika a me'eor, ani is goat! ! A'hat higher aim c >.n :mn attain than con quest over human piin i. | EADACHE : rd Di ord nd btomcoh — t% "Aii.rfiuff-.ring for tn^rlj tw^> and a h li ytft a from s;vtre hrad.che and di.- ordorei btomGch. t»nd ahcr Tying tilmO3 everyibin?, aoi spending much money with out finding any benifi , I was recommended by a friend to <ry ycur ' FfiUlT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a prent deal of gond, and now I am reßtoied to my UfUil health; and othorß I know that have tried it hive not enjoyed suob Rood hea'tb for years).—Yours moßt truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Ofifke, Bttrrasford. ENO'S FRUIT SALT, Is an imperative neoesJity in every Hoase ,,%old A Runaway Knock—Douglas Jerrold, des cribing a very dangerous illness rom which his drUghfer had ust rrcovred, said: '• An Sir, it was a Bunawiiy Knock at Death s Doer, can asßtne jou. How to prevent death from dieeaue by natural moans—use Eno'B Fruit Salt. Id is 'he beat known remedy I removes cc id or poisonm c matter (the groundwork of diarase) from he blood, allayß nervous excitement, depresfiou, ani reatoree toe nervous system to its proper condition. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping he blood pure end free from disftase. FIRB ALARMS AUenton" - one toll Borough, north of railway , two tolls Borough, louth of railway ... three tolls JJftßiPitwd , M , M tli , M ,„ {our toll!



R. B. BESTFLL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADF. AGENT for Walter A. Wood Mower and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Aesuranc Society, Limited. Office of All ar.ce Aseuranca Company Tradesmen's Books kept. Debts collected IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the Estate of the late Dn Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mb R. B. Restell has been authorised to j COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J M Tweed. IHE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MR ALBERT ROBERTS, of West, s lreer, Agent for Ashburton. j Fire risks accepted at the lowest current rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealaad. Chrlstchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 BICYCLES. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGIN BERING & CYCLE WORKS BEFORE Buying Jiggers elsewhere ccc above firm's New Slock of up to date Huaabers, Premiers, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest Machines and on easiest terms with a guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business. Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Btjenett Street, Ashbtxeton. DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES. Mr W7~H. Talt, ARTIST, C.S.A. f LASSES ARE HELD EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THUBSDAY and SATURDAY, In che above Subjects. A special reduction is made to teachers, pupil tt achers, and pupils actually attend ing a public Echool, For card of terms, appty to Mr W. H. Collins, or at Studio, care Me H. A Gates, School of Music, Ashburton. Pupils prepared for Kxamination in Plain ar.d Solid Geometry, Model Drawing ai;d Perspective. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, j HAVE DECIDED TO G) INTO BUSINESS here on my own account, and I am a CASH BUYER OF Wbeat, Barley AND ANY OTHER PRuDUCE AT Market Rates. I fch*ll be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON SALES, and hive arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutche-t. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The Bust in the World. E. W. JHKMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE. SHEEP DIP Must be Free of Duty, because NEW ZftALAND is the happy hunting ground of jfiOOPSR, LittK Q'libell, Cumon. **J .battle, Carbol Crysial, Thoma-, ! Ness, Lawes, Odams. McD usf^ll, j-.yts Peeler, Climix, Orown, ec, and th< Agents of these Dps are beginning to cj out, and inciting their clienta to do so, in case New Zealand should imitve Fre ■ tiade New South Wales, which colony, with over fifty million sheep, imposes ten per cent duty on all these gentiy. DUTY, OR NO DUTY, BROOHJE'** "Perfect" Sheep OJp; (Registerc d trade mark) | WILL NOT BE RAISED IN PRICE, And hereby Challenges all the above TO A PUBLIC TRIAL. £10 cr £20 each To be deposited for expenses of same, and conducted under the auspices of the Government S^cck Department, in con junction with either the Wellington, Canterbury, or Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association. P.S.—A special invitation is extended to the lepreeentatives of Cooper's and little's Dip ry C. M. BBOOKE, ASHBURTON,



a a, t i s i '.< "tii c r i iii v, I have Received a in a position to Supply chers, Foreign Canvas, Pelect Stock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur- Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, Easels, fttc, Etc., at a Materials, and am now J Brushes, Canvas Stret- j Very Cheap Rate. ' HOUSE POINTING AND PAPERHANGING. I have Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Gils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months Lead used in the.work. of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Lirge Stocsk of Paperhangiugs, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J Wi 1 son, i CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. — IMP ORTAN.T.— rpHE CORNER —Has the pleasure to intimate that it ia to*day JL prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear. Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, Is 3d par yd HEA.VY DIAGONAL SERGE 3, Very Strong Is 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN BEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINERY DEPARTMENT- We are now showing the Newest Stylos in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hats, trimmed and untrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps Os 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed 9vercoats with Capes 8s 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, at prices that will astonish you. W. H. COLLIER THE "CORNER" rTHE Undersigned, beg to thank the Public oi Ashburton and Surrounding Dis • tricts, for the liberal patronage bestowed on me since commencing Business here, and having admitted MR J. A. HYNDMAN, into partnership, wish to an nounce that it will be c >rried on in aIJ its branches as hitherto. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS 3 BUILDINGS. SAUNDEES' BUILDINGS. — TO the Public of Aslibutton and Districts. In connection with the above we have much pleasure in ?.nnounoing that we have bought an entirely new and well telected stock of CLJTHIKG, BOOTS, IRONMONGERY, GROCERIES, ETC., and trust by personal supervision and thorough knowledge of the several departments to merit a ccntinuanca of your favor. A. LAWRIE AND CO. . 4 33 SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR A MONTH FOR CASH ONI/X. H. M-"JONES f T AS determined to further reduce his lam} and varied stock of Books, Stationery, I 1 and Fancy Goods, China, Glass, and plated ware, by selling as LOW ST PRICKS for CABH. School Book->—At published _ prices. Novels—At published pricea. Piiza and Reward Books—At published prices. Beautifully Bound—Poets and Standard Works AT PUBLISHED PRIOES. STATIONERY AND ACCOUNT BOOKS. TBE ASHBURTON la AND 6d BOXES OF STIIIONERY. Specially imported from the manufacturer, London. Exceptional value. PJain commercial and fancy Stationery, Fancy G oAp, Ornaments, China and Glass, and plated ware, Albums, Purses, Wallets, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Watches, Clocks, Photo Frames, Toilet Requisites, Bibles, Prayer and tfymns, Church Praise, datholic Prayer Books. Footballs and Linings. - New Stock. Pianos., Ohgans, Bicycles on Easy Terms. Cycle Extras. H. M- JO NE S. WALKEfS BOT-FLY REMEDY. IMPORTANT NOTICE. OWING to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 6d per set. No remedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horteas WaLKTCR'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Elleemere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highest Order of Merit afc the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended ab the Metropolitan Show at Chria church Mr Selsenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun- , work hearty and well I bolieve it to be a edin, wi'es:—l am acquainted wih that I medicine unequalled, and can recommend it nuisance more than any veterinary in thae with all oonfidenoe to all horse owners, as the Colony, having bad great experience in best Loree rem-dy in the market. America U S and praotif ed nay profession in Edward Corbett Victoria and New Zealand to such aatisfac- Greenwood Farm, lion to tbe pubio that do veterinary in the Soutbbridge, Augusts, 1892 colonies can produce teetimoniala of the Mr Wa'ker, S.: r,—-I am Rlad to bear testi cure) affected &* myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the came Fly-fly Remedies. One of my beet horses be which I cave M* ft W*:ker, and every came very bad; the ekin tight, the eye life horse I trea'ed renvered when taken in time, less and a hnd co'or, ahd got low in oondition Walker's Bot-fly R randies therefore are the Anxious o finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for the bote a>;d not want to l-iy him up until he became U'i ahould be pivi n to everj borse at once, Bb'e to lift, his fact or do any more. We had whether he shows ei^n3 or not to help him in oa. stable I gay« him jour __ fif-medies, and tno treatment you pre. L->.uris;on, August 18, 1894 ecribed, and in a few days he wae quite Mr Heeeltine,—Sir, I biuk it is only rU-hi betier, and new at bis work, hearty and well that I should tell y,u end my neighboring I quite believe, had I not givpn him your farmers that I am thoroughly fatiffhd wih Remedies, he would have died. You can use Walker's Bot Fy Remedies I got from you. ihia as you please. After aeeiog the state of the stomach of my Robert Thompson horEe that died, 1 became alarmed about the . rest of my sock ns they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenohed eigh , following carefully the direc- Wakanui, April 14 1894 tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleafure in a few days there was % wonderful change in i n f orm i ng you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I can highly recommend it got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a and woulJ tdvise farmers to lose no time in won( j er f u i euccess. I hart four horses drenching thtir a ock lest they have their Ber iously ill on December last. After using all horses dropp ng dead sb I had, I beli?ve it to tno reme dieß I could think of I was induced be the only cafe and eeitaiu cure for the to try your m i xture> The result was mar suffering of noises vellous, I strictly followed the directions James Lemon given and in a week the horsea were out of — danger and recovering rapidly I drenched ABhburion Folk?, March 1, 1894 t wo more in February with the same result Mr J Hes limp. Sir—l «m very glad to ihey all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in tell you tint Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order I got from you proved quite a success vith P. Stewart my dying horse. He was ating for som days, _____ hit ooa got very dry, the ekin tight, a running Mr Oroaß< Burnham, got the Remedy for a at tbe noao and a very bid cough ; and was horse su fl er j ng j aßt year •on reao hing home gcaroely able to walk abou'j we quite expected be waß dead§ Tniß BeMon one took bad| algo he w old die. I heard a good deal about s howing the Bymptoma. He gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fy R medie.^, and^gava it and the seoond day after, the horse passed with the mastaitisfaotory resu ts, and shorty { botß j n hundreds and is doing well, after he g< t the last bottle he began to im- Drove n'l by tbe end of a week waa able fcr I AGSNTFOR AS m BUR I ON—J Hesblwne, Saddler j Recakdus Henry, Saddler. MAKUFACXUWSR—ROBKRT WAULSB, QMMl.Bmnrtf Woobtoo



GUAKANTKF, William ttpanviw UHARANTRES to give ihe Best Quality Tweeds and Coatings that; money c*n procure at the following prices :— BEAT QUAliri! TWEED SAO SU[T - £3 15s BEST QCJA.LHY TWhED THOU^ERS £1 2' 6d BE T QUaLITT hOUQH SERGE SAC VIT ... £3 15< BEST QUALCTV WrLSONS BANNO KB(JHN SAC SUIT £3 15i BEST QCJALITy NO. 4 PCXES sERGK B*o StIT ... £3 12s 6d BEST QUALUY VtORS'IED CUTTING (Bound), \VA with BEST IRUUcERIISG J ** Remember these Prices are for High Class W orkmauship. No Inferior or second class work turned out. FIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET. $&r N. B.—l have not imported any new and Improved Botch MakiDg Machinery into the Trade. PAGE'S t^ OILS TEUDE f J^^^H MARK THE HOKRE'B FRIEND. PAGE'S NO 1. HORSE OILS. SURE cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in horses and cows. P^GE'3 NO 2. HOUSE OILS. Sure cure for open sores on horses' backs cr shoulders, or any kind of broken wounds on horses. PAGE'S Rhuematic Oils—Ruematism, lumbago, stiff joints, sore throats, braises, sprains, gent, chapped hands, mumps, bunions, chilblains and tender feet. Sold in bottles at 2s 6d each by all Storekeepers. Directions for use on every bottle. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs H. Zinder, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J. Hardley, Fast; Street; Heselrine Saddler Burnett Street ; Patterson Saddler, Tancred Street, and J. Baker, Havelock Street. These Oils have been made by me since 1874 and used with great success. No connection with any other firm. E3L The Original maker and Proprietor, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. 4 1 Thomas E. Ki] worth, ENGINEER, TTAS BEMOYED to his new ipremi es, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON Latest Gold Discoyery. Great Rush to the Fields. WHILE the people have been seeking other SHOJES.ES in searuh of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. — FOR - WE J. MBILLOB, LEAD, WASTE (Late Bishop,) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store. WANT WHO nas discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than NOT than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW AO „.„ GOODS for £600 He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER A 8 MAY. THAN EVER FOR CASH. SURE 0 .,. TT NOTE A FEW LINES. ■SMALL AS Men's Bluchers, from 4a lid; women's slippers, Is 6d j children's shoes, Is 3d ; youths' school boots 10-3, 4a YOU PROMTS lid ; women's lasting slippers, 2a lid ; men's shoes, 7s 6i ; men's tan shoes, 7a 6d; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTE 4s ; women's ES, usual price 103 6d now 7s 6d ; girls' AND best kid shoes, 5a 6d; maids' best kid boots 10a, now 6s;  n _ men's boots 12s 6d, how 83 6d. YOU QUICK STACKS OF OTHER LINES AT THE SAME WILL CUTTING PRICES. WANr RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. KOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE.', TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. A A A A MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I MdT i A A 1 A 1 A A TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT. A A ! A A 18 Bales ex Ruapehu. FIKST AUTUMN SHIPMENT. New Patternsj^in Oilcloths, New Patterns in Cretonnes, New Patterns jin jTable Baize f ABIES' JACKETS AND PURS. NEW SERGES NEW TWEEDS NEW MELTONS A FEW CHOICE DEESSES. MITCHELL & TUENEE,



A 0 4DR H-- ■•(/- \ Spriug- (iood» Spring; Goods*. W. W. SPENCFR & GO- now showing tome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS L4.OFS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, F&ILLING, and OBEFFONS. BOOTS. BOOTS- BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions CI.OTBQIIVtt. CLOTHim CLOTHING. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, <fee SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, dta *PEJNCER AXb CO, ARCADE HOUSE. JOSEPH TAYLOR TN Retiiing from the Bakery Business, takes this opportunity of thanking tha Public for the support extended to him during the past twelve months. All accounts owing to the Bakery will* ha received at the store, Faat Street, where Me Taylor will still carry on the GROCERY, BREAD AND PASTRY. Customers owing accounts for Bread will receive a liberal dUcount if paid before the 10th of April, MR FRANK LEWIN. An experienced Baker from the South, will continue to supply MR TAYLOR'S round from April 1. Customers can rely upon getting full value, also the best quality of Bread. Orders for Small Goods will be delivered daily by the van. Trusting for a continuance of the patronage so kindly extended to MR TAYLOR. FRIEDLaNDEK BROS., AUCTIONEERS COMMISSION AGENTS, & GRAIN MERCHANTS* \X7 E ARE CASH BUYERS, AT FULL MAIRKET VAL|UES OF Wheat, Oats, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we 'are able > give prompt attention to our Clients' interests and requirements ; sampling being effected at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local firm. CORNSAOK3 AND SEAMING TWINE FOR SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES OP RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress and Clean these Seeds to the highest state of purity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES AGENTS FOR- Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders and Farm Implements Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, limited Cooper's Sheep Dip; Crown Sheep Dip, FJRIEDLANDER BROS. USfc LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) 3s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES' POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many ye%n' experiooM Wonderfully Successful. It displacing all other Poisonous Dip*. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KMRPS WOOL SOFT A BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST P9lS< iNOUS DIP in the Market. VHTP ppirp <In Ino Prot ed Iron Kegß) sOs per cwt NOTE PRICE - (In Cftßeg of 10> IQlb p^/^ gQj „„„ One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Clilef Aff<mt«-BLAOKBURNB ft 00, Ohrbtohonh. distbict ageht-E. W. Hanmer, ASHBUETON.