THE ASHSIMOtf 80ARD1AK j WEDNESDAY, jrANtfARI? 16, 1898.

Printed Mid published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their itea>» -rintinp office, Burnett Street Ashbnrton ~ i WEDNESDAY, January 16, 189$ «



FATAL ACCIDENT 10 DAY, IN HAVELOCK STREET, TUST avoided by Buying the Balance oi NIKD WARD & CO.'s Stock r.j CROCKERY, GLASSWARE. akd fancy goods AND TOYS J usb Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, AND THE CHRISTMAS TRADE These G^ods were bought afc a discoun of 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cos Vtice. -JAMES BAIiEH. 12 15! ESTABLISHED 1873. ' Saddlery and Harness Rccarcfiis Henry HAVING Purchased the Business s successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late Williai Andebson, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be relied on, and having beei formerly in the employment of th late owner, has a thorough knowledge o the requirements of the Aahburtoi Public, which he will spare no pains t meet. THE LONDON RHEUMATIC OUBI THE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Rheumatics, Goat, Scistios, Lumbago Sprains, Stifl Joints. Bronobifs, Son Throats, Chilblains, Bruises and all Ghee Complaints. Gust, September 8,1890. Mr Walker. Sir,- I have greit pleasure h testifying to the wonderful cure effected on tn; knee by using your London Rheumatic Cdbe I bad suffered for three years, and ppent i good deal in doctors and medicines, but go no re'ief. I was ob'iged to walk with tb< help of a etick. and had given up all hopes o ever getting better. I *ras unable to bend m] knee, suffering great pain, which made mi sometimes faint. I got one bottle of thi LONDON RHEUMA'UC CURE, and th< first rubbing gave me suob relief that I ooulc leap for joy, and the day following I wai able to walk without my etiok and go oboul my work aa usual. Ob, such a change ! I was suffering also with my wrists and hande and was unable to sew or knit for a lodr time I rubbed them well with the Cure, and oat sow do my sewing, knitting, and bouse wort as fresh as ever. It is marvellous! Mj neighbors are astonished at toe, and I advifM them all to use the LONDON RBEUMATIC CUBE for all their complaint?. You can üb< this as you please. Mas Andbiw Gardser, Sefton, October 21, 1890. I hereby bear testimony to the g eat relic go by using the LONDON RHEUMATK CUBE. I was suffering terrible pain ia mj shoulders with rheumatism, preventing me frcm working and sleeping. I used on< bottle, and am thankful to say the pain has gone. I believe it is a remedy everjoni should have in their possession. I naver hac its equal. P. Bebrym n. Springbank, Moeraki, Maroh 5, 1891. To Mr Walker. Sir,— I think it right it add my testimony to the wonderful t Riots he LONDON BBEUMATIC CUBE. I bav< suffered with chilblains for years. I triec everything, but never got be ter. I net" let LONDON KHEUMATIC CURE, and three tubbings completely cured ire. lam thank ful there is einli a remedy. I advise every one to always have it in their houss. Yet can make this publio if you wish. Feedk. Mitchell, Doykst^n, January 8, 1891 Your LONDON EHEU.\fATIO CU&B ii marvellous. I had a very soe back-* Und was suffering with rheumatics, both cf whcl have b-en completely cured by its use. 1 h'iv^ also cured my neighbors of fheh rheumatism, sprain?, chilblains and sore thrca's. It tae no equal; everyone Bhonld use it. Mbr Mc&avslatxt). Springbank, Moeraki, Match 5, 1891. Mr Walker. Dear Sir, -1 cai trs ify to the wonderful curp I f»nt bp csiiig the LON DON RHEUMATIC CURE. I was suffering bally wiih ihfurrntioa io my bands and w istes | the back of my hand was bsdly dis oolond- I rubbed them well with the Cere, BnJ a a ihankfu! to tell jen they are q site h tter, Tn jus Ciakcey A^hVurton, O tober, 1893* Your LONDON KHEUMATIC CURE ia a remedy worthy to be jraireJ. I txk ?hr u matio ftver and wa? a good while in. irje hands of the doctors; «t last it sennet^ to lodge iv my Bnk'e. I had to waik. -with a Clutch and Btick. The doctor at last • idviVed me to go to ChriEtcburch and get he foot taken eff, which I obj cted to do. 1 got vsry disheartened, as there reemed nc cura for me. I heard of the LONDON RFi2UMA.TIC .CURE, and got one bottle, an 4 before i wag done I was able to lay neido my at oks arid to resume business, and have bad no troub'e since. It is a valuable remedy. I can highly recommend it, as I believe it hm no equal. D. MACPHER3fN. L'wer High Street, Christchureb, Miy 1893 _ I have been a suilarer from .Chilblains since a boy; my hands brcke out evtry winter, and my feet were so bad ihat on Saturday nights I bad to fill my boots at the artesian eni stand in this (ill thutting lime I tried everything, but nnver got a euro. was advised this winter to try the LONDON UHEUMATIC CUBE, and to my aa'OQisb merit and de'igbt it belled my wcundtd hands, relieved my puffering feet, aod for the first winter I can renou mber kept me free from suffering. lem rfconimend it wih all con-, fideace to thoße suff irin^ with Chilb'ains So d by all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent for Colony R. WALKKR. Woolston Canal Reuarvew >yv. IS THE GBEAT jdlood-Purifier, NERVE TONIC, —A> rD— STRENGTIi = BUILDER. Mo^^. Rnd breaks up every Iminor, cures skin enii) £*■)/ r* JZu* \ \ lions > rest ores VrV T VO)/ Suftcrcvs from \OS\J^^ oral debility, or nny oilier ail ment arising from impuro blooH, should t;ike Aycr's Sarsapa.rilla. It givi.s strength io the weak, am! builds up the system gener ally. l)y its use food is made nourishing, sleep refreshing, and life enjoyable. Ayar's Sarsaparia Miiflel»r Dr. J.C.Ayor &('<>., Lovc!lUiass.,U.S.A. l^p*l!>!wnrß nf clifnp imitation i. Tlio riiitno — A j'it'n Sit rs;i|>iirilJji — i< tirxmiiii'iit mi t lip vr;i|i|'(T. i'tia i.s blown in tin; };l;i.s3 of each o£ unr lidltles. DOLLAR CIGAPETTES — 3d. Yo holdere orpbotQß,~'l^ENßX Zai*peb, Whole »Je agenl!



W. H. COLLIUS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COA.LS, we are *-»■ prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, dirsct from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL COAL WFSTPORT COAL I And the Celebrated WESTPORT GREY VALLEY OOAL | CARDIFF COAL TIMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. Bailding Materials of every description iii Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotatione, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO. X A IjAIP 01 HOUSE. V • A HAPPYj &J PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL MANY THANKS JfOR PAST SUPPORT. WE HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS] YEAR. LARGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIR PRICES. MITCHELL & TURNER. TANORED STREET, Thomas B- Ki] worth, E N G I N E E JR, rr a s KEMOVED T0 HIS new premises, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON. W> H. COLLIER APPROACHING END OF SUMMERgSEASON. I HAVE bought at fa heavy discount many manufacturers clcarijjg lines, and among them am offering the FOLLOWING BARGAINS "White Calico Is lid per doz, worth 4s Wide Fancy Ribbons for Hat Trimming, &c, 6]d yard, formerly Is* A line of Striped Flannt jlettes 4-J-d yard, usually 7^d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, .plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, worth 2s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints <Ud, much under value Fancy Colored Art Musjin 3d yard Lndics Blouses from Ist 6d, and many other bargains. Til JK 4iC ORVE II." T>. B. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADE. AGENT TOR WALTER A. WOOD'S SINGLE APRON HARVESTERS, MOWERS SIDE DELIVERIES, for Peaa, Clover, etc. Mowere, Rakes, Knife Grinders, Twine, Oil. Extras day and night throughout harvest. OiiiOES oi': Alliaiico Assurance Company, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance, Co., Ltd. Tradesmen's Books Kept, Debts Collected. B. B. KESTELL, ARCADE.



Public Notioea \ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTIOE is hereby given that from this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling will be given to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 70 E. C. PRICHABD. F. E. WHITE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Manager THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Just to hand— Hellebore Powder for Fruit jTrees Sparkling Summer Drinks Fruit Preservative Powder Insect Powder, Fly Papers THE SUNDAY Hours at this establishment on and after January 6, 1895, will be 2 to 3 in the Afternoon, and 8 till 9 ia the Evening. Important Notice. I HAVE pleasure in intimating that 1 have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees in Mr R, Alcorn's estate afc COST PRICE, which will be » saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out in each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keeping with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockery ware, etc, on most favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward ' and Co., Christchurch, who are relin auishing business, and wi'l offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with, in the usual manner at Marke Rates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. j A. LAWRIE, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. Lan dells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtox, j Agents for the AUSTRAL OYOLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers in the Southern Hemisphere, inaor porated with the Johx Griffiths Cycle Corforatiox. THE AU3TBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus Bearines, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Cc ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham; The Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham; Messrs W and A Bate Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Machinary Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are in a poition to cater for the Cycling community, as no other firm in Canter ury can ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TT TTNDRILL 0 f\ 0. !• n. Undrill X i/o.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, i A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. UioßiLL&co., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. ■ Tancred Street, (Next to BuildiDg Society's Offiea



TO TffF_ LADIES ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure in intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS in every Department. IN MILIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DREBs"~I)EPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS in all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. MILES AND CO, LIMITED. Grain Season 1895. ■~™*""^O ■■"■ TIT E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Wheat, Oafs, Barley, AND Grass Heeds. FOR, SALE, CORNSACKS, TWINE, AND MACHINE OIL, Etc., Of Best Quality, at Lowest Current Prices. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPEB PHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. Farm & (Station Stares REDUCED TO CHEAPEST KATES FOR CASH. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES made on Wool for Sale in Ohristchurch or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO,, Limited, ». W. HANMER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. DRAPERY SALE ! DRAPERY SALE I DRAPERY SALE! UKEAT I* V Uplift* DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ■ FOR NEXT TO NOTHING. EVERY ARTICLE TO CLEARED OUT. CUSTOMERS are delighted with their Purchases the last Fortnight, and we are v^ induced to CONTINUE THE BALE for a short time longer. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lines we are offering:— Dress Goods 2f <J, 3|d, and 4|d White and Grey Towels 2id Double Width Dress Materials Ihd Lace Curtains Is 9d per pair All Wool Serges 4§d Ribbed Hose 6d per pair or 3 for Is Flannelette 2M Ribbons all shades Id per yard Yard Wide Tw^ led Blannelettes 5Jd Pure Cambric Prints 6|d, usual price Silesia Linings ljd 10$ d White and Grey Sheetings B|d Good Prints fast colors, 31d and 4|d AND EVERY OTHER DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE FIGURE. Gr. H. Mogri dgl c, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. BINDER TWINE. AS WE HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THE BINDER TWINE MANUFACTURERS' COMBINATION, We are thus enabled to SELL TWINE at much LOWER RATES than we would otherwise be able to do, and we would request all Farmers, Contractors, and others TO GET OUB QUOTATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING, MACHINE OIL FOR HARVESTERS. We have Large Stocks of all the different makes, including our celebrated LUBROLEINE, Whichjis unapproachable as a lubricant for the harvest field, being unaffected either by heat or cold. [SOLE AGENTS FOR THE McCORMICK REAPER AND BINDER. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS,



JOHN WILBO N. Aft T I ST'S MAT E RIALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas Seleco 3tock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur- ! Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- j Very Cheap Rate. House Painting 1 & Paperhaii^ing. I HAVE Kspecially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used in the work* of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhanginga, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Moulding* on the Premises. j. wiLsok, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STRBET. ASHBCRTOH. CLEARING SALE. H. M. JONES. WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOOK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS— Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Prize Books at Less than Published Prlce|. FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN— t Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN— „ , Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS S A GENUINE REDUCTION, DO NOT MISS THE CHANCE. h. m. "Jones, EAST STKEET, ASHBURTON. 12 32 . . Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. EGBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVIKG decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHER STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6d DIA gOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE " "WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from Sis to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 53 MAINSPRINGS m 4s 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from ... 2a . i All tfoods A Work Guaranteed. BEECHAM'S PILLS TpOR Bilious and JServoua Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Ij Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive* ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try on c Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA BOX.' i BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com Dlete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system P WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER; They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost^complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecharo's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Ful diections with each box. „ bepabed only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashibe, England. Sold by all Druggist in ihe Colonies. USE LITTLE'S SHIEEP 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) Ss 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip ■'. * v-S''.','".:''fiM "^^^^Sh \L tire i»»""°!£t4" "*lh"*KP'A %tftm ft *mL fcT fi^P' r* L**k.*2!!jisTp \k, LITTLES'" POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing ftll other Poisonous Dips, I Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. __, wl , Tri c' (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NOI E t'RlOfi- — j ln Oages of 10> 101b packets) BOs per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Agents— BLAOKBURNE & 00, Ohrbtohvrob. pistbict AGENTB-Miles and Co., Limited, Aahbnrton and Bakoia.