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. \ ■ . . ■ Printed &nd published by the Aahbarfcon PuhliajMng Company, Ltd, at th< vteav* '"vrintinp office, Burnett Street Ashburton WEDNESDAY Jaauairy 2, 189SJ; Vg|



USE LITiTjLE'S S BEEP DIP Ij I I 111 Pj n JZxjW JLsJEJmm IIJ [j . u fe A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experieo Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing all other Poisonous Dips. Sales have TREBLED eich year sin&s introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS t WOOL |OF£& BRIGHT, EA3ILY MIXI Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP m th^ Market. - yr . rpT - (In Improved Iron Kegs) 50s per cwt NV I b*y fKIUJi —^ In Oasea o f 10( 101 b packets) 50s per case One Owt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Amenta— BLAOKBURNB A 00 , OhrUbohuroh. district AGENTB-Miles and Co., Limitei Aahburton and Rakaia.



AMCADB HOTJBk Spring Goods.' Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO JJ^RE 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 LACES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and CHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS- BOOTS- « NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CliOTIllIVf;. CliOTHOre. CXOTHIWi MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, V^ESTS, «feo SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fee. SPENCER and CO., ARCADE HJOTIS E.



A GREAT NATIONAL GR(SIS, I THE high prices that have hitherto been charged m Ashbarton for good and I reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like 1 THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, J a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon thi*l question, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of mousy that ," | CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S, ""whose systemJM catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular pHwjjf direct from the Importers and Manufacturers >." Oft Producers, to theTonsumer, clearly proves howeasily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. | We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton. and district to show thnl appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODjM COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JUDGIIff FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPfI TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store m town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money chwerf ully returned for any goods not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101 b fins 15a 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of che best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake m the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. Goods delivered by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. Bread deliveries m town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc./entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed.' NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOR, OLD| ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.*^



MILES AND CO, LIMUm ■n« ...I. i *°* B Farm Jc Station Stores BEDUCEfD TO CHEAPEST BATES FOR CASH ■'* Seeds, Seeds. Seeds. We Sell Fresh, Genuine, and Reliable Seeds of Primest Quality and Specially Selected. Farmers may confidently rely upon securing from us SEEDS which will give every Satisfaction. NEW SEASON'S TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS JUST LANDING Horns!*}'a Extras SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on "Wool for Sale m Ashburton or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO; Limited, * W. HANDIER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



Wool. Wool. Wool. ! mE ARE PREPARED TO MjAKE Liberal CASH Advances On the ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to U3 for sale, either afi ASHBURTON OR OHRISTOHURCH, Or for'shipmenttojiLoNDONJJwhere we have Special facilities to conserve Our Clients interest) HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zeala Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock atirwts^extra facility has been acquired for the display o! all Clips. FEIEDLINDER BROS.



Preliminary Notice, GIVING UP BUSINESS. TXAVING MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, I HAVE DECIDED T3 GIVE UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. In consequence of which I shall offer the "Whole of my New and Extensive Stock of— DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC., FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY AT A CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT. The Shop will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, December 6, m order to Mark Down the dtock, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER T. Resiembeh — Every Hoe MUST BE CLEARED, as Ido nob wanb to take any of it away, I shall offer some Exceptional Bargains and NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED, as the whole of the atock must be cleared within ONE MONTH, LOOK OUT FOR LATER ADVERTISEMENT AND HAND BILLS G. H. Mogri dg e f (Late S. W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET.



TO THB_ LADIES, ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure m intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS m every Department. IN MIIIINERY 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 m all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of~La~die"s' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED.



JOHN _WIJLSO N. AX TI ST?S~mXt E RIALS. I have Seceived am a position to Supply j chers, Foreign Canvas, i Selec*> 3tock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 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 Bate. House Painting & Paperhan^mg. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—-None but the A Large Stock of Paperhanginga, Window Glass, and Picture ¥rame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET. ASHBCRTON, CLEARIM^SALE. H. M. JONES, WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS KEDUCTLON FOR BUSINESS FIRMS— Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Prize Booka at Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN - Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, EO NOT, MISS THE CHANCE. H- M- "76 NE S, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 32 ,



T HAVE pleasure m intimating that 1 -*• have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees m Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be » saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', %nd 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 m 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 mosfc favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin auishing business, and will oflfar the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with m the usual manner at Market Rates.



An Inspection is cordially Invited. j A. LAWBIE, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, EAST STKEET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBTTRTON. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtox, Agents for the AUSTRAL OYOLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, inoor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY ARE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Huraber 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 Eapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus Bearings, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ppnents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham; The Westwood Wheel Go» West-wood Rims, Birmingham; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmiogham; 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 Machinery Co, Coventry, Holding such Agencies as the above, we are m a poition to cater for the Cycling community, as no other firm m Canter' bury can Barrett Brothers. ! DKAPERS, CLOTHIERS,' etc. " THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DEG to notify that all business "con *-* nections aa partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by mutual consent, as from May 1, 1894k ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MEROERY, ETC. To which they respectfully bejj to draw thejattentior of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. » 107



R. J3. RESTELL, j COMMISSION AGENT, |AROADE J AGENT FOR WALTER A. WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Itecardus Henry HAVrNG Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Andjehson, begs to notify that as hereto fore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may ba relied on, and having been formerly m the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge ot the requirements of the Ashburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet. A CAKD Mrs A, C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING |COX STREET, ASHBURTON.: TRB. S ON APPLICATION. Llewellyn Owen, 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, London. ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Saving of 2* per c«n*. on Your Coal Bill. HWE APPOINTED JAMfcS ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALK is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It,r an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a name. Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westporfc Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. m stock. Important Notice.



Hlr 1 »V %* T^R*"! ■ r J r *m J<eduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKER TTAVIKG decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole oi MY VALUABLE STOCK OP 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 m 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 GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVEE WATCHER STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONS » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15§ f REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 53 MAINSPRINGS 43 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2s ___i i All £!God§ X Work Guaranteed.



FOR INFANTS AND INYALIB& MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOS E OS?. tSS3JTSi FCOD. SPECIAL!.*' ADAPfED FOR B3JHTHIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OSTAiffill That Goods are free from Aniin"J fc'»-t>v and hf.evseod m tmu GUmaic. To be obtained, from all Drnggwt ana titton* WALKERS ISfLY REMEDY. IMPOKTANT° NOTICE. OWING to numerous requests of large owners these ramedies have been redaced to 7s 6d, and where two sets or more are taken to 6s 6d per set. No remedies fiver introduced into this colony have proved so successful m restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT-FLY REMEDIES. Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastorial Association Show. Awarded the highesc Order of Merit at the Northern A and P Show, very highly commended afc the Metropolitan Show afc Christchurch Mr Seisenger, Veterinary Surgeon, Dun- work hearty and well I believe it to be a edin, writes:—l am acquainted with that medicine unequalled, and can recommend it nuisance more than any veterinary m thae with nil confidence to all horse owners, as the Colony, having had great experience m best horse remedy m the market. America U S and practised my profession m Edward Cobbett Victoria and New Zealand to such satisfac Greenwood Farm, tion to tbe pubio that no veterinary m the Southbridge, August % 1892 colonies can produce testimonials of tbe Mr Walker, Sir, —I am, triad to bear testi. cures affected as myself. I have had mony to the wonderful effects of your Bot hundreds under my treatment, the game Fly-fly Remedies; One of my beet horses be whioh I gave Mr R Watker, and every came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life worse I treated reovered when taken m time. less and a bad color, ahd got low m condition Walker's Bot-fly Remedies therefore are tbe Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did only proved guaranteed oure for the bots and not want to lay him up until he became un should be given to ever; horse at once, able to lift his feet or do any more. We had whether he shows signs or not to htilp him into a stable I gave him your . Remedies, and tne treatment you pre- Lauriaton, August 18, 1894 scribed, and m a few days he was quite Mr Heeeltine,—Sir, I think it is only rifiht better, and now at bis work, hea:ty and well that I should tell you and my neighboring I quite believe, had I not given him your farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied with Remedies, he would have died. You can use Walker's Bot Fiy Remedies I got from you. this fia you please. After seeing tbe state of tbe stomach of my Robert Thompson horse that died, I becams 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.DearSir,-I have great pleasure m a few days there was a wonderful change . informirjg you th J, the bot f fl J xture i for the better I can highly recommend v t from M « > Heaelti y OQt J and would advise farmers to lose no time m wonderful suocegß . j/ J ad &/ horse! drenching their stock lest they have then seriously ill on December last. After using all l° tBZ IT'Zt'tf ii!fi itlVtil remedies I could think of I was induced ,«LJL . and certain cure for the to t.ry your mixture. Tha result was mar suffering of horaes vell0(1Si j striotly followed tbe direotionß JAMES ■LIEMOI' given and m a week the horses were out of .i.t. i ~7T", »* v i i Ot , a danger and recovering rapidly , I drenched Ashburton Fork?, March 1, 1894 two more m February with the same result Mr J Heseltine Sir-I am very glad to Thej . an puton flesh rapid j y an<J are now jn tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies p r i me or( j er I got from you proved quite a success with p_ g TEWAKT my dying horse. Hi was ailing for soma days, „__ j h}3 coat got very dry, the ekin tight, a running Mr Cross> Burnhami ot the Remed fa at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was horße suffering la6t year B on reaoh i ng °b ome scarcely able to walk about; we quite expected he dead _ Thi / Beaß^a one took b ß ad , also he would die. I heard a good deal abou showing the symptoma. He gave the Remedy, Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, and gave it aad th | EecoD^d P day a{fcer , f be horae passed with the most satisfactory results, and shortly bots • hundreda and is d^in welh *" afer begot the last bottle he began to lm- b rove and by the end of a week was able for „ AGENT FOR ASHBURT UN—J Heseltink, Saddler^ MANUFACTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston BEEOHAM'S PILLS I7IOR Bilious and JServous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick ? Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Lass 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 m twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " VVORTH A GUINKA BOX.' BBECHAM'S PIXELS, taken aa directed,, will quickly restore females to com plele health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system 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 j physical energy of the human frarnfe. For throwing off fevers m hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, m 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 m the world. Ful diections with each box. bkpabed only BY TBOMAS BEECHAM, St. Hkleits, Lancashire, England, Sold by atjvDrttogist tn the Colonies. I



ASHBURTON FUBNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TT TTN DRILL 0_ ft 0. Xi XI. U N DRILL 06 ho., 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. Those having Pictures Framed would do well m inspecting oar Stock. "We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames aba j ▼cry low price, and ensures peifecb j Corners, etc. .—Please Note the Addeess — T. H. U» DRILL & C°-> CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, \ AND I PICTURE FRAMERS. j Tanoked Street, (Next to Building Society's Office.) "clearing out sale. HAVING a good deal of Stock ye'c to dispose of, I have made arrange ments to occupy my present shop (only) until the end of the year. I am giving special inducements for cash, not wishing'to have any goods left for removal. Come and pay me a visit before you lay m your supply for Christ mas, especially if you want a handsome Teapot, or Cups and Saucers, Plates, Disbes, Gooseberry Pie Dishes, especially cheap. I have a quantity of Christmas Annuals, also two large Illustrated Family Bibles FOR SALE CHEAP. TEA being my specialty, and having a large stock, I am making allowance equal to 3d per lb on ten pound lots, I have vinegar on draft at Is 4d per gallon, also a few sacks of good old Potatoes, Note the Address— E. WILLIAMS, P^RK STREET. Close by the Convent, Ashburton. 2 58 , MX HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Fhmington, Waterfcon, Longbeach, Eiffel ton, and Hinds during ths ensuing year. Intending pup'ls please communicate at once. SCHOOL ~F MUSIC, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR TEE DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY. 12 142 * AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Cuftomboure-tinay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : fhe Ko'i Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) rhe H rn Charles J. Joliasfcon, M.L.C. (TJepniy Ohairmaa) Alfred dp Ratho Brandon, Esq ThoHJii B'iwanl Richardeou, C.M.G., M.L.C John Dunoats, Bsq Me-'ica' Officer:' Dr a.E, AnsO:).M.D.,M.R.C.S. (England) fIiHE OLDEST, WEALTHIER I ANT) MOST PR >SPEROUS Australian Life ' »ffice, *nd THfc LARGEST IN THE B^TTTSH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Wetfcod of Valuation adopted by thfs Socfety Is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £19,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) STBBLINa ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FOKCE .- 11©,S3S 6am Assured • ... £ 39,333,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. <E6,£ 83,412 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £4-18,790, yielding CASH Eeversionary Bonuses amonnting to jE910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared lw laßt FIVE vearß, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonusei exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And b scare a BONUS EVERY *XEAR Expenses of MaDagemenfc 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, .Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAI3, District Secretary H ZANDER, !.< cal Broker Anhhurton Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure indigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains m back and sides, biliousness, sick headache: remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large bo 6«; two boxes,, 10a, post free. J. W. Clayton B x 234 Dunedin PRECAUTION AVOID HOTELS wliirhdonot SELL Wolfe's I Schnapps]