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ASHBURTON ' FURNITURE WARE HOUSE, Tancked Stbeet, TTT TTNDRILL 0 f\O. . 11. UndrillK Uo, 5 PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE, PRICES. Thosa having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very Jow price, and ensures pet feet Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U«°R"-L&CO-> CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanored Street, (Next to Building Society's Offica ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Saving' of 35 per rent, on Your Coal Ail!. H4VB APPOINTED JAMKS ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDaLK is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i" an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, s-plendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREEII, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. in stock. FATAL ACCIDENT TO DA*, IN HAVELOCK STREET, "T UST avoided by Buying the Balance of f) NIND WARD & CO.'s Stock of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE. akd FANCY GOODS AND TOY 3. Just Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PIUISENTS, and the CHRISTMAS TRADE. Those G°ods were bought at a discount of 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cost Price. JAMES BAITER. 12 159 E. 0. PIVCHABD. ]? E. WHITEI, PIIAUMACEUTICAL CIIEMIST, MaNAGEB THE DISPENSARY, EAST STUBfcT, ASHBURTOV Just to hand— Hel'oborc Powder for Fruit ,Trees Sparkling Summer Drinks Fruit Preservative Powder Itscct Powder, Fly Papers » 1^ H E SUNDA V Hours at this pßtabl'fchme'it un and utter January 6, 1895, will be 2 to 3 in the Afternoon, and 8 till 9 in the Evening. Notice, IHaVE 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 at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public cf SKVRN SHILLINGS IN EVtRY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', md Boys' Clothine. Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Sloea, Groceries, Crocker, nnd Glassware, Ironiuongeiy, Cutlety, Tin waru. etc., together with a f-pefially select pd and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out in pach department, which will be cold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In kef pi jg with the above linps I hive also made a large purchase of Crockerywnre, dc, on most favorable t' rms from Messrs IS md Ward and Co , Christchurch, who are relin ouishing business, and wi 1 oflfcr 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. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, A SB BURTON. "Ho is it that Clarke Blood MrxTtruE has obtained snch gre-t popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The ftnr,v«r i?, thst it is unquestionably the finwt Blood Purifier that science and mcdi" eal skill have brought to light. Thousands 0 f wonderful cures ' have been effected W jt. For Scrofula, Scurvy, I'czema, Skin and lllood rliseas-s, Bui Legs, Sores ami Pimple* of kinds it effects are mar vellous. --oM everywhere, at 2s 91 pc bottk. Beware of worthless imitations tn, |nb«tUßtc«f (2)



Musical [ PIANO. MISS FRIEDLANDER will Resume Teaching an her Resi dence, Tanererl street, on MONDAY. January 28, 1895 1 13*7 lilcvellyn flwen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, Londan. PIANOFORTE. AMERICAN ORGAN, THEORY OF MUSIC HARMONY MRS W. BOWMAN FOX, PUPIL OF LONDON MASTERS, With Certificates from Trinity College, London, Pupils prepared for Trinity College Examinations^, FIRST TERM will commence Second Week in JANUARY. Trevorton and Saunders' Buildings. 12+182 ~~the~violin: " MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, A SHJBUBTON. A CAKD Mrs A, C, CI Bridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, akd SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. Term Commences January 14. TEFMS ON APPLICATION. ME HOEAOE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, IX7 ILL visit Flsmlngton, "Waterton, ** Longbeach, Eiflfelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL ~F MUSI 0, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 Public Notices '^EX^AC'rEirHOISfEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is now ready, md Is the lest sample his Apiary has yielded since its eatabli-hment seven years ago. Sold In 12!b and 301b tins. And by the hundrerJwei lit. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampsiead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 171 ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Bfccardus Henry HAYING Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the la le William Akdepson, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BE^T CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP m-iy be relied on, and having been foim rly in the employment <f the late owner has a thorough knowledge ol tho retirements of the Aahburton Public, which he'will spare no pains to meet HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT ASHBURTON. I N thanking the Public for their liberal I support during the short season I have opened this business for the treat ment of ALL DISEASES by the system of Hydropathy, I have pleasure in snnouncing that we have been successful in all cases taken into the establishment. Among the various cases, we have had congestion of the lungs, chest, liver, stomach and kidney complaints, lumbago, ; sciatica, rheumatism, bronchitis, influeim, inflammation, bad legs, neuralgia, weak ness and debility. The following is one of the many testimonials : — Christchuroh, November 30, 1894 I have great pleasure in testifying to the good reßults obtained from the course of baths and treatment adopted at Mv Rules Hydropathic Establishment. My wife had sustained a very severe attack of bronchitis and congestion of the lungs, and was evidently binking from exhaustion when she became an inmate of the above institution. After a fortnight's baths and .■■killed nursing she quite recovered and whs able to resuma her domestic duties Too much canr.ot be said in praise of the care and attention bestowed upon patients by Mr and Mrs Rule, and iraimd nurars and both attendants engaged.-E H Bkown. W. H,"SULE, PROPRIETOR BICYCLEI. ASHBURTON EXPRESS ENGINEERING & CYCLE WORKS Bl FORE Tuying Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Hu.nbers, Premier's, Raleighs, Australs ; also, our own Express. We are now offering the Very Latest Machine-* 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 ahort notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton,



W. H. COLLIER APPROACHING END OF SUMMER SEASON. IHAVE bought at a heavy discount many manufacturers clearing 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 Flannelettes 4|d yard, usually 7|d Ladies' Cashmere Hose, plain and fancy ribbed Is 6d pair, -worth 2s A lot of serviceable Washing Prints 4|d, much under value | Fancy Colored Art Muslin 3d yard Ladies Blouses from Is 6d, and many other bargains. THE "CO RUT KB/



FRIEDLANDER BROS. "IX7E BEG TO |ADVISE^THE SHEEP OWJSIEKS AND OTHERS OP THE ASHB^URTON DISTRICT [THAT WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS^FO.R THE SALE OF COOPER'S CELEBRATED DIPPING POWDER, AND ALSO FOR THE DIPPING CF SHEEP AT THE TINWAID DIPPING PREMISES, And for this portion of the business we have msde arrangements with MR M. REDMA YNE, and can rely upon his giving every attention and satisfaction to those who may entrust us with dipping their sheep. FRIED LAN DE R BROS-



Reduction oi 20 Per Cent on all Liaes. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TJAVING dccidod to dispose of ray 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 OP HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOOD 3. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PEEFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... 5j MAINSPRINGS 4<» 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from ... .2* All {woods X Work Guaranteed.



Thomas E* Ki] worth, E*N G;I N E, E B, ttas BEHOVED iTO HIS new pbsmi ejs, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODE STREETS, ASHBURTON



WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDY. (o) IMPOBTANT NOTICE. OWINCi to numerous requests of large owners these remedies have been redaced \ to 7s 6d, and where two sets or racra are taken to 6s 6d per set. No remedies I over introduced iato this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering I horse as WaLKWR'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES, Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highest Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended ab the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch Mr Seiaenger, Veteriuary Surgeon, Dun- i work hearty and well I believe it to bfl a edin, wri'ea:—l am acquainted wi h that I medicine unequalled, end can recommend it nuisance more than any veterinary in thae . with all confidence to all horse owners, as the Colony, having had groat experience in best horse remedy in the market. America U Sand practised my profession in • Edwabd Cobbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfac- Greenwood^rm. tion to tbe pubic that no veterinary in the Soutfabridge, August % 1892 colonies can produoe testimonials of the Mr Walker. Sir,—l am glad to bear testi cures affected aa myself. I have had mony to tbe wonderful tffeots of your Bot i hunireds under my treatment, the same Fly-fly Remedies. One of my beet horses be wh'ch I gave Mr R Wa'.ker, and every came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life or3e I treated reovered when taken in time, leas and a bud color, abd got low in condition Walkei's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are the Anxious io finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed cure for tbe bots and Dot want to ley him up until he became un- Bhou'd be given to every horse at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he shows signs or not to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and ton treatment you pre. Laurieton, August 18, 1894 ecribed, and in a few days he was quite Mr Heseltine,—Sir, I think it is only right better, and now at hia work, hearty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quite believe, bad I not given him your farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Remedies, he would have died. You osn use Walker's Bot Fiy Remedies I got from you. this as you please. After seeing the state of the stomach of my Robert Thompson boree that died, I became alarmed about the _— rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I Seaside Farm, drenched eight, following carefully the direc- Wakanui, April 14 1894 tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in a few day a there was a wonderful obange in i n f orm i ng you that the bot-fly mixture I for the better I can highly reoommend it got from Mt Heseltine, your ngent, was a and would advise farmerß to Jose no time in won derful success. I had four horsaa drenching their stock lest they have their geriously ill on December last. After using all noises dropping dead as I had, I believe it to tho reme aießl could think of I was induced be the only safe and eutua oure for tbe t0 try your m j xtute# Tne reßult waß mar . suffering of horses vellous, I striotly followed the directions Tames Lemon given and in a week the horses were out of — danger and recovering rapidly I drenched Ashburton Foikf, March 1, 1894 two more in February with the same result Mr J Heseltine. Sir—l am very glad to They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies prime order got from you proved quite a success with p_ s IEWABT my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, ____ hia coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running Mt Croaß Burnham, got tbe Remedy for a at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was horße Bu ff er j ng j aßt yeßr . on reaob j ng home scaroely able to walk about; we quite expected be waa dead Tbia MMOn one took badf algo he would die. I heard a good deal about Bhow i ng the sy mptoma. He gave tbe Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gave it and tbe Be cond day after, the horse passed with the most satisfactory results, and shortly botfJ ia bun< i t eds and is doing well. af'er begot the last bottle ha began to im rove and by the end of a week was able for ! AGENT FOR ASHBURTON—J Heseltine, Saddler; Recardcs Henry, Saddler. MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston



W. H. COLLINS & CO. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING made special arrangements for this season's supply of COALS, we are prepared to execute all orders entrusted to us with despatch, direct from ship or ex yard. HOUSEHOLD COAL A SPECIALTY. NEWCASTLE COAL | BLACK BALL COAL WFSTPORT COAL I And the Celebrated WESTPORT GREY VALLEY COAL j CARDUb^ COAL TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Bailding Materials of every description in Stock, Dry Flooring and Match-lining in any quantities. Call and obtain quotations, which will be to your advantage W. H. COLLINS and CO.



A GREAT NATIONAL GRfSIS, ■""™ "■""""• 0" m ■■ THE high prices that have hitherto been charged in Ashbnrton for good and reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion about the vast sum of money fchat CAN BE SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, whose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers aud Manufacturers OB Producer?, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district t& show their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JQDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b tins 15s 9d, 31 bs any brand Tea 5s Bd, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. ' Goods deliver dby van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc.,'entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly'executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOK, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



ARCADE HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring: Goods. W- W. SPENCER So CO ARE now showing some beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS] LA.OES, FLOWERS, 'iFEATHERS.IGLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS^ BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. . Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CLOTHIIVU. CIiOTfHITGI. CLOTHING}. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &c] SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &c. SPENCER and CO., ARCADE HOUSE.



BINDER TWINS. as we have no conkection 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 ieque3t all Farmers, Contractor*, and others TO GET OUR QUOTATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING. MACHINE OIL FOB JHARVESTERS. We have Large Stocks of all the different makes, including our celebrated LUBBOLEINE, Whichjw unapproachable as a lubricant for the harvested, being;uuaftected either by'heat or cold. 1* tt ' * * SCLE'AGENTS FOB THE McCORMICK EEAPER AND BINDER. JOHK ORR & CO. HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. DRAPERY SALE ! DRAPERY SALE I DRAPERY SALE! GREAT lIIR4U UN*. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR NEXT TO NOTHING. EVERY ARTICLE TO CLEARED OUT. /CUSTOMERS are delighted with their Parchases the last Fortnight, and we are V^ induced to CONTIISUE THE SALE for a short time longer. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lines we are offering:— Dress Goods 2|d, 3£d, and 4|d White and Grey Towels 2§d Double Width Dress Materials 7£d Lace Curtains Is 9d per pair All Wool Serges 4|d Ribbed Hose 6d per pair or 3 for U Flannelette 2£d Ribbons all shades Id per yard Yard Wide Twilled Flannelettes s|d Pure Cambric Prints 64d, usual price Silesia Linings l|d IOJd \ White and Grey Sheetings B£d Good Prints fasts colors, 3|d and 4|d AND E7ERY OTHER DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE FIGURE. G. H. Mog ridge, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SALE. SALE. —o—. pRIAT SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS COMMENCES AT POKE'S ON - FRIDAY, JANUARY 18. 'GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED USE LITT£LE'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) 5s 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES' 'POWDER* DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Poisonous Dips, Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EA3ILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. NOTF pnTPF <In ImProved Iron Kegs) SOs per cwt WO Ths £»RICE - (In Oaseß of lOf IQlb pack / te) BOg^ er Cftge One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Affento-BLAOKBURNB k 00 , Ohrktohwoh. district AGENTB-Miles and Co., Limited, (IN LIQUIDATION. } Aahburton and Rakaia.