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STUD HORSES. NOTICE I'o HORSE BREEDERS. "A/TR J. R- BEGG'S Carriage Stallion I£ooine_rai?g' 'Will travel the same Districts as la<» year. 9 180 if 10 TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horee, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old at Chrlsfcohurch and Ashburton j m 1891, beating large fields, and has I never been beaten In the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plurapton and Dash Handicap at Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom In charge or the owner 9 IU D. McCORMICK, Taletta - _-___.___ _ TO STAND this Season and Travel the LAURISTON and neighboring Districts, The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PROTECnOI. PROTECTION ia a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of hair. He is compactly built, has splendid sound feet, and is a magnificent move.. He is perfectly quiet and good tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He has proved himself a sure foal-getter PEDIGREE I PROTECTION was bred by Mr James J Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and j is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher. Extinguisher's dam i-s Maggie McCormack, j-y Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McCormack. Miss McCormack by Lincoln shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported). Miss McCormack was 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 Pr nee of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Mcintosh's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION haa descended from the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS—On application. Guarantees as per agreement. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable ab first service All season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held as in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 254 Lauriston. TO stand at T. Harold s Stables, Weat Belt, near Hospital, snd travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING S.TALLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Oolt; star in forehead, snip on nose both hind pasterna white. Foaled May 21 1801. Bred by J. B. Haggin, Ranoho de Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W„ 11333. Record, 2.20. lßt dam, Promptress, by Prompter, 2305 ; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2.20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17_; Dudly Alcotr, 3yre, 2.26 i ; »nd Flowicß Tide, 2,14}. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamot. mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08|; Paio AHo, 2.08f; Mazanits, 2.16; An'eso, 2.16J; Adair, 2.17|; Lot Slocum v 2.17*; Nerval, 2.17J ; Bonita, 2.18|; and 145 others with rlcorda better than 2 30. By Hamble lonian, JO (Ryedyk's) I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dunn. S .o.amento ba* star el three times, nnd won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton laat season. Paddocking socommodation provided for mare., Is 6d per week. Terms on epplioat-on to T. HAROLD, Groom in ohsrpe. or J_angan and Wilson THIS .JdOBOIGHBRIiD 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 shows 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 miie on record—l.:3B). the only time they met; 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 of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the aire of such well-known per formers as B izzard, St Malo, Pique, Con jurer, Emmason, Langley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, Errington, Rancor, and Euroc ydon which ran second in the autumn Challenge Stakes and won the New Zealand Cup, Derby, and Canter bury Cup. For further particulars apply tm SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton. T'n_f__TG___slH^Y_^^ HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable" LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white etar 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 Trncy (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 A drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and .ays in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duly. It is thus evideii • that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the vp.ry best strains of American trotting blood 'J kkms—i t.ree guineas per mare ; groom age ss, pay»h!c at first service Maiei lakf-n in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care takeu, but no responsibility DENIS MoKENDRY, S 181 Lauriston TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangiutl. Alayri«]i( >u>d "droning districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZTJLTJj BY CAMKL-RUTH Tn- m 3 f or Reason x_llO3, payable January 1, 1896. I'or particulars, apply to 1018 R.WBHiiTT,fo_bM^ I



j Public Notices '[ A CABD Mrs A. 0. Claridne, I TEACHER OF \ PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING I COX STREET, ASHBURTON. I TERMS ON APPLICATION LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIAUTE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, SC A L E X, • »_> I JEWELLER, j EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TAZARUS Patented System ensures J comfort and correct sigh.. Don't ' spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 6 9 THE TEA OF THE AGE. Saxon Tea. Saxon Tea, fIIRY IT, AND YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER. SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. Professor Bickbkton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality TyBS'T RUN SHORT of White*. I XJ Feed, Carson and Co. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Carson ano Go's. They are large buyers and can offer the best assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Carson^and Co. They have just got in a fresh &tock of Indian, China, and Ceylon at the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the ' Snow Baking Powder' (registered) ; manufactured by Carson and Co. I. ia the purest and best, and is packed in handy Glass Jars. IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Nimmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go to Cakson and Co. ■ They keep the Besb 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 Raw OU, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Turpentine, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire Netting from f to 2-lnch mesh, call at Carson and Co 's where you will get very thing up to date both in piic. and quality. C_lßßolt. __I_l* CO., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, Tiiifrßßn wrnnw■_•. _____ ST-iATHMORE PRIVATE HOSPITAL i FOR I DISEASES OF WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply fco the medi.al superintendent Strathmorb Hospital, II 170 Chrict church. * Stud Notices. HPHK THOROUGHBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadogax—Nonsense, Albany—No Name Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jckr., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui q_lE Fuil„Mt_F~T^ j 1 STALLION, I Cavalier, I Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and j travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and Methven districts. CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful 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 guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various j shows in Otago and Southland. Polly was J also the dam of the champion horse Hard I Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with foal at foot, while his aire Crown Prince ia admittedly ■ one of the beet draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten I in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, i including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin- j burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two J Champions, and four Champion prizes for i either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, i and cannot be beaten for breeding and J appearance Number of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary | Terms—four guineas; groomage 5s j T. ROGERS, ! !ÜB3 Dromore and Ashbvtflea



(Business Notices. j EVERYBODY NOW HAVING • Hi Heard of the '"BLUE MOUSE;'' | and its Wonderful Value, it means to Sustain its Reputation for i SILLING CHEAP. Therefore, until After the Show week from this date, have Determined to dispense with all idea of profit and SELL CHEAPER THAN EVER —* Remember — the Goods are ALL New, No old shelf-worn goods at the "BLUE HOUSE." Our trade is Strictly Cash. You Oan't refuse our goods for your money; the value tells. COMPARE "OUR PBICE_. Men's Tweed Suite to Measure a Specialty. The Newest Patterns, The Best Workmanship, The Latest Style, In fact a Perfectly Made Superior Suit to Measure for 45s Trousers to Measure from 12s 6d ; 1000 patterns to choose from ; Fit Guaranteed. Men's Ready-made Suits 14s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 5a lid Men's Serge Trousers 4s lid Men's Moles, Good ... 5s lid Men's Felt Hatß from Is 6d A Splendid Line at ... 2s lid Working Shirts ... Is each BC Undershirts and Pants ls 8d A Beautiful lot of Scarves, Collars, Braces, and Handkerchiefs, from 6d each, worth Double, White Calicoes 2s lid per dozen, Sheetings 9d per yard, Silesia 3£d, Hollands from 4|d, Table Damask from Is, Prints. Prints. Prints. Washing Prints Cheaper than Ever.' "Nobody looking for Cheap Goods passes the "BLUE HOUSE" Special Line 4s lid Dress worth 7s 6d, other goods from 3d per yard. " Sateens, Cambrics, Persians, Cords, Crepoßg, Drlils, Etc, All at prices to Suit the keenest buyer. Millinery. Millinery. Millinery. Do you Want a First-class Stylish Hat in the Newest Shape with the Latest Trimming . THE "BLUE HOUSE" Is the place for you. Go there and Save Disappointment. A New Line in LIGHT FANCY STRAW, Well Trimmed, including a Beautiful Flower or Ostrich Tip, Only 3s lid Our Net and Lace Millinery are the Cheapest and Most Stylish. The numbers sold up to date prove to us that the public know how to appreciate our efforts in bringing Down the Price of Millinery. Pick your Shape and Trimming and we will Trim you a most Stylish Hat Free of Cost. Best Value in Every Line at THE •' BLUE HOUSE." sunsha d;e_s. The Best Value ever shown at 2s lid A really Superior line with Stylish 1 Handles at 3s lid. Good Shape. IN BOOTS AND SHOES THE "BLUE HOUSE" | I Cannot be Surpassed by city traders, and in many special lines it is impossible to compete with the "BLUE HOUSE" VALUE. Another gross of the well-known 3s lid Ladies' Strap Shoes Just I Opened. Be Quick if you want a pair, Also— A New Line of Men's Shooters at 7s 6d worth lis 6d. Every article Equally Cheap. In act to Save money find THE "BLUE HOUSE," the Only place in Ashburton where trade is conducted on Strictly Cash principles. Everybody treated alike ; no good ; Customers have to pay for bad ones 5s saved is 5s earned To earn money go to the "BLUE HOUSE," Next Clothing Factory, And second door from Mr John Orr's I Ironmongery Department, j EAST STREET,



I PTJBLIO NOTICE. John Orr & Co. IIIPOETEES, ASHBURTON. AUR HEW STOCK OF SHEEP SHEARS, ___■_■__________. TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES, to Hand, TATTOO OIL for SHEEP BRANDING! IN ! " J Blue, Bed and Black, IN One, Two, and Five Gallon Drums. PAINTS, ' OILS, COLORS, VARNISHES, and PAPERHANGINGS GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT 1 VARIETY THE F&M BAY STATE and CHAMPION LAWN MOWERS 12, 14, and 16 inches wide at specially Low "Prices. WIRE "NETTING 36 x 2, 2d per yard by the coil of 50 yards FISHING TACKLE BY Messrs Joseph Wabneb and Sons and William Bartleet and Sons. Including— Rods in Greenheart, Bamboo, Oane, Ash, Hickory, etc.; Lines, Minnows, I Steel Wire and Gut Traces'! | Fishing Waders, Gaffs and Gaff Hooks, Flies, Gut, Swivels, Etc, Etc. SPECIALTIES Electro-plate, Cutlery, Stores and Ranges, Register Grates, Lamps, Bedsteads and Bedding, Enamelled Ware, Etc., Etc. John Orr & Go. Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINEKY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. COMETS, InP.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DEESS TWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES,^ guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. i MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING ! i __ji In endless variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPABTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in [ ?very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oanvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. j AH sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense v_\V^ / linoleums AA I Wholesale Carpets /^A 1 and V \ Prices,



Henry Zander. HEJSBY ZANDER. Wool Season, " 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that owing to the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, INO PUBLIC WOOL SALE CAN BE ) HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Ashbnrton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Bayers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My Clients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season; or, failing to sell here, will be orepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold at Christchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton National Mortgage & Agency Company, TgATIOfiAL MORTGAGE AND IN AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. i Capital £1,000,000, Paid-up £200,000 , HEAD OFFICE: j 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. MORTGAGE AND ■TtMnCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Srnfeil Wool Clips intended for either locak«a*fe cr shipment to London, at Lowest Rates of Interest and FREE of I(CMi_ISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUttCH, 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 our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last seaßon amounted to over iaooo Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany s Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trnst for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all "Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Note—Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttelton for Shipment will be recsived into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Fkeb of Chakge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchurch. W. WILLIS, 10 Jl9 Agent, Ashbnrton. A, Lawrie & Co. 9] SAUNDERS'IBUILDINGS. A RE now^Showing a_full*assortment ii. of SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, including— PRINTS, ZEPHYRS, CREPONS, SATTEENS, DELAINES, GALATEAS, DRESS MATERIALS in all the Latest designs. I Muslin and Linen Aprons and Blouses, 1 Sua Hats, Sun Bonnets, Laces, {Ribbons, etc, etc. Men's, and Boys' Straw Hats, Suits, Ties, Shirts in variety. Ladies' ands Gents' Tan, Leather and I Canvas Shoes, I I _____ THESE GOODS 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 & Co,, Wool seeouring*. W. T. WEBSTER BEGS to remind Farmers and othera in the Ashburton and adjacent counties that in his Wool Scouring Works, on the Aahburton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Homersham) he has every facility and I appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under- I take for Farmers and others on commis { sion, and Is besides a Cash purchaser of [ Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products at full market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hi. premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally with Clients W-T. WEBSTER, i ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS , v m



-™- —"" ■■■■ '■■' ■■■i ii iii ■ ii miti"''"— "■"— 1 PAPERHANGING^ AUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 W_LL PAPERS have just U cometo hand, and for Quality, Design, and Cheapness, have never been approached in Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choos* from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers are direct from the famous manufactory of Messes Carlyle & Clegg, London J. WILSON, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITERg 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Oo.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. ' Loans Negotiated ( Weekly Sales of ' Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales it Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOB— Matson and 00, ChristchurchJ Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition 1 Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures • I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointee! Mr W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc, every fortnight throughout the season Belfast freezing Co.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREATS REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS- David Thomas, ASHBURTONJ i FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, LTD. ;o: W^E HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial 'Green Globe, Green Top Yellow S jvede, Etc. —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. — RAPE— t % ' No 1 Broad Leaf Essex, * Also— —CLOVERS— Colonial Red, White, Cowgrass, Timothy and Alsike, — GRASS SEEDS — Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot;. MANURES | For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust _________ :o: — We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FfiUEI.K.AA^^ Umiied. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited* MANUI^SEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices mißing from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for I the drill. J For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Offioe, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to D VVII> THOMAS, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57



Public Notices. H *"~ C_ITMANNINin KKGALAND VICEREGAL PHOTO^B GRAPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons^^^H ryo THE PUBLIC OF GAlS___\_\\\\\\___\ L BURY.-IbegtothankyouJ^^^M for the liberal support ACCm*_J_\\_____________\\\\\ late husband during bhe past terf^^^^^^H the above business, and am pleascfl^^^^H able to inform you that I have ENT^^^^^l INTO PARTNERSHIP Wlt!_^^H I MR LEONARD W. APPLERY^M Who will take entire charge of the busi-^H ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which "^ will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above address, under the title of C. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with Falk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios of Australasia. FIRST-CLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue in oharg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 245 EMMA L, MANNING Wool, Wool, Wool ' T AM PREPARED TO MAKE 1 LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. 1 SHEARING REQUISITES ' Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES, D. THOMAS, Ashbor-oti. LEXANDER THE GREAT was terribly annoyed when, through the lameness of his Cavalry horses, he was obliged to halt the entire army while the horses rested, and their feet grew. If he had only known (but he didnt) that a certain farmer had a horse which was lame for six months, and said he (the [ farmer) " I tried everywhere and every thing, bnt it was all no use, until I heard of KINGSTON. I sent for him, and in three weeks the horse was at work, and is perfectly sound. I wish I hsd known before." Why didn't he? KINGSTON'S SHOEING Is easy and adaptable to the requirements of each horse THE WORKMANSHIP Is the Best: based upon a thorough knowledge of the structure of the foot and leg. ASK ANYONE! SIIAVIJVe. ' DESIRING to supply a long felt want in Ashburton, I am pleased to notify to the Public generally, that I have just received a Specially Imported Chair From America, with the very latest improvements, and so am new able to give my customers ihe most comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (Late McGregor's) in the premises of Mr C. PERCY Tobacconist, East Street, (Nest Ashburton Drug Company). 10 66 REPORT ON WAI-RONGOA NATURAL MINERAL WATER SPRINGS, Bottled only at the Springs, NORTH TAIERI, N.Z. pOVERNMENT REPORT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES-It la invaluable for maintaining alkalescence of the blood, and, therefore, this particular water will be much more beneficial for that purpose than preparation* of mineral water much stronger, artificially pro duoed. I may compare the Wai-rongoa Springs to the celebrated mineral springs at Plombi.res, lit France, where the late Emperor Napoleon 111 of ten visited for the purpose of benefiting his health. As the results of my investigation, I |am of opinion that the Wai-rongoa Mineral Water Springs are of perfect purity and especiallysuitablefor preparing high class natural Mineral Water. A. G. KIDSTON HUNTER, Analytical Chemist- Strongly Recommended for GOUT, DYSPEPSIA, AN_E>_IA, AND COMPLAINTS OF THE STOMACH AND BOWBIft. For particular-raid price apply to HENRY ZANDER, 6 203 Sole Agent for Ashburton 15s and 8d worth for ss. POST free, any colony, Norton's Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N.8.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals, a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of ' Ferret Brand,' and a block of * Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers in salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing Washing, scouring, and as a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30 x 20, entitled « The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good. Thing," all for ss, simply as an_ advertisement; or particulars, 3dj stamps. 1173: WANTED KNOWN. — F. S Jbffbies, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the* Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant. Fruit of every description. Ladies* Room a specialbr. I*l6