The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. THtTBSfIAY, JANUAEt 5. IB&8

VOii.Vll.-No. 1732

PRICE-UjNE HKJNN 1



!; MMM mm. JN thaukinej our Customers for pisi favors received and hoping f o . g continuance of the famoj we beg os announce that wo have just received t large assortment of Summer Tweeds, onmprising all ihe latest designs, and of _ the Best Quality These Tweeds consist principally of Ashburton Manufacture, and the success :, .the ABhburton Goods obtained af. tho recent Show 1 is a suffioient guairaihtce to their quality. J we haVe AiiS" In sibcK— HE4VY , SADDLE; tWEEPC 1 • WOBBTED COATINGS, f \u25a0 ; \u25a0\u25a0 - ; - \u25a0•!..\u25a0 .*. i.-. .?\u25a0 «« SBBGES, eto. Cußtomers may~ rely on getting the , lateßt style, first-class fit andworkmaii 'f ship, ''\u25a0'\u25a0\u25a0 ' ' \u25a0"\u25a0'\u25a0'\u25a0 " : "' { ' '\u25a0 "'\u25a0'\u25a0-'\u25a0 r . , H. &E. Tail orb, TANCRED STREET, ASH BURTON, ) —^ ;"~ — \u25a0 rpHE TRAMWAr having been com- , f- pleted, the andoralgned cag supply : OOAL m Any quantity ; \u25a0'• ''h'.y 17a per ton, by the Truck- TINWALD ..!l7s^,i v.'/ | , WINSLOW:v..I7s H •,••-.,>/\u25a0 : hinds \u0084,i7s ;,,.,....;•\u25a0.... EIUNG ...18a '.^ ; i, ' DROIVfORE ;.;1^ ;: i „ OHKBTSEY ... 17s „ -! -n^-.y- • ..- ;Termß Oash^;-.: ; ; .^ lilBSSBs: TUGKER :ani> RESfi£L, .Sole'agepi^fot^Bhburton, s *30 V(K^R WBIGEfT. OH YES 1 This recurring Christmas •Season gives me the opportunity to thank most heartily my numerous customers for their continued patronage -^ of my plaoe of buainesjs,, nnd to express my great satisfaction. •it the marked increase m my trad 3 during the year. Disc|aimfagriaC|L^f all 'Bqjoifciig^ i|wi«h to sfty that v y&y IMbitien?lil the )arge6jk tradb in v Ashburton,.acd if I don't do quite that, 1 mean to try to deserve it by giving constant and prompt attention »o all orders, and good value m every department. This will, I trust, sr cure at least a further large inorease m the coming year. To those who have not hitherto patr.-nified me, I would respectfully suggeet that they give mo a turn. A new picture almanac awaits each of my regular customers, and I wish a merry Christmas and happy New Year to all. It is not necessary to enumerate the various articles m my well-selected stock, which embraces- groceries, Italian and fancy goods, pr -visions, orockery and glassware, fruits, confectionery, &o. &o. Prices will be found very reasonable. Agent for Arthur Yates 1 garden seeds. Wholes 4e and retail agent for Nelßon f Moate and Co. 'a pure blended teas m chests, boxes and pockets. —H. M. OabsoN| KaHfc street, near Bank of New Zealand. CHRISTMAS isT APPBOAGHIBtG. r I THEREFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that I have just landed the Chrißtmas requisites, viz; :— New Currants, Elemeß^- Valences, and Sultana Kaisins, and as thoae Fruits men* tioned are both largo acd Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Lovers ot good FBUIT ; also, m addition to the foregoing Lin e, I have secured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and ttitter, also ALMOINDS m Shells, Barcelonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied Peels', Lemon, Orange and Citron ; also a variety of other parcels, which include seme excellent value m Italian goods! Crystallised I'm ts, Prize Packets, Lucky Bags,' and many other interesting and amusing commodities for the Little l'olks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock. I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for tho support wh'ch I have received from my Frif nde and the Public during my.bueiuess career, assuring them too, that as I am now the olde&t and largest Betaller of GROCEKIES m Ashburton, it gi^ea me an cxc ptional odvantase over smaller bouses, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Marketß ; consequently my Customers and the Public can rest assured that they will get the best value for their money if they will but CALL and inspect cur large and assorted Stock of GKOCEBIES, coupled with House- hold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensile, Crockery, China, Glass, end Earthenware, Majolica Wara, Clocks, and many other remarkable lines too numerous to .quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legitimate Prices, Country orders punctually executed and i despatched without delay, whether by ' Poet Caids, Telegrams or Letters. As my staff of assistants are efficient and re.- poneible, Cu&tomers will be waited ujiun with civility. j Please >otb the Adi»kess,—- v 8 D. McFarlane, WHOLESALE &. RETAIL GROOEB. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASS, OBINA & GBOOKJfiBY IMPORTER. BRANCHES— East Stbeet, Bubnett BXRBHTT, AND HAVELOCK SxBEET. WAREHOUSE ANP; OFFICE?, BLUETT BTBBfIT, Af SMUTON. I



George Jameson. Feed Oats. FOR SALF, m large or small quantitiei at ONB SHILLING & SIXPENOI per bushel, for CASH. GEORGE JAMESON, 12°173 Aehburton. BINDER Twine and Wire. I HAVE on hand a large assortment o TWINE and WIBE, of the bes make. GEORGE JAMESON; 12*174 Ashbutton. OILS FOB THRESHING MACHINES EEAPKKS and BINDERS, etc, fo Bale m any quantity. > GEOBGE JAMESON, . 12*176 . Ashburton. TURNIP AHD_RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE- Pzu-ple rand Qieea Toj Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystone.anc other varieiiee, . These have been thoroughly tosted ; ftnd are guaranteed new and fresh \u25a0\u25a0' GEORGE JAMESON, Aehburton. Wool Season 1887-88. : TIBER At OASH ADVANCES u»U \j on Large or Small Clips at Curftc^ Bates, •'" \u25a0\u25a0••\u25a0•\u25a0 •' -' ' : - : " ;: '\u25a0 $- ' Woolpaoksand Twine Supplied. : GEORGE JAMESON; • Ashbacton Wool, Wool( r MB SSB S M I LE S AN D VO . beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Mctt Siles of tool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to- make Liberal Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rate of interest. , v '\u0084 . '. % : SALES will be held as formerly *iu MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED/wESI . , . , STREET, WbVro.pyery care and attention will be given' to' each lot entrusted to our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display WooL WUULPAOKB AND TWINE supplied at iiowest Current Kates. > J Ti FOBD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMEBQN. Agent. BUILDERS, UNDEBTA.KBaS, Ac, Corner Waksnai Bond nnd G&bb stieet, (Next Cektral Hotbt/ ) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Havelock street llfl JUST LANBINa. 15 TONS BINDING WIBE, ANCHOR BBAND. 10 TONS BEST MANILLA TWINE. Reapers and Binders. —TO ARRIVE— 1000 Bales Cornsacto FULHIBKE,. FtllJ. VBMHT. 10 Bides Superior Seamini .Twine] FEIEDLANDBE BEOS.



•\u25a0XMAS. XMAS. XMAS. WE HAVE M4DE r XTENSiyE PURCHASES \ FOR THIS XMAS TRAife IQO pairs Kaigpot Tweed Trousers, ;• from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton TWeed Suits froD?. 38s 6d One Case Stockman's Col. Moles 5s lid And Bico;;givmg (Jrand Value m IHatsy Shirts, Jlannels, \ Drawers, Boots, &c *' MITCHELL~&' TURNER X )f ~ — -— : New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 185^. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION, THE PBEMIEK & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. IjiIBB AND MARINE RISKS, alao RIBKS ON GROWING CROPS J THJREBHING MACHINES, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUBTON. P- AND D. DUIsrOAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. j Is ß^nD2w h ,°^m ! l?K?, I S p i 1< ? n S ntß In nBO oa Farxne, we are manufacturing tho following s > GOBBE OUTTBKB, Keit'a Patent, Bimple, strong, effective, and cheap? TMa Machine ?\u2666 I 5!. 11 ? 3 * 1 " 6 «,1 Dd?r Lette ™ Patent, and aU tbo pajtu thereof. Anyone infringing Btid Fateat riKht« will be prosecuted. DISO HABBOWB, tbe almpleet, cheapest, moat convenient for haK ling, and moat effectire Dlec Harrow m th* Market. —PSK 18 ' bj £ Btr l?. t J 1 '* 11^^^ 0 tho wanfc- of fche Jtontog Oommnnity, wo have been enabled to produce the beat DRILL yet made m ISew iSeoland. We have, after due consider* ion, adopted the SPOON PEED Onr Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or C RTl?fc. f S°n t ? o T ???^^S cd i?r, B S arfl; Enßlfehoi Amerioan Coulters same prioe. -W'Wtt'B AUTOMATIC FisEDEBS for Threfhlng Macbineß. Although th« genius of sngliah Englneerß has been at work on this question for tho laat 20 yea»s, it has been reßer rod 'hiu vwwnvn J iri w ld to , B ? lv^S problem. We hare every oonfider cc m recommendinij ™™ W U ° w °» ld »s k Machine Owners not to listen to interested penons who deory these PBEDEBB, but to apply to anyone who ha« given them a FAIR TBIAL, ' We mention the followina gentlemen as being exporienced and Bnccessful Threshew, who have used our FEEDEBS witE satisfaction to themsdv-js and their Clients J— Aflrcßara " WflO MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEADj Anyone desliinglinformation ro our FEEDERS, can obtain the s»n7e from any of th«ie Gentlemen. . Repabs to MacWnnry. We are favorably Bltuated for repairing every clasß of Machinery. a^SSKiffiSSK^"' Ir ° D ' BtCel ' Braßß « Or I g.stf,rrepa£,c a aS; Repairs to Reapers and Binders. Wo keep a large Btook of extras for repairing theie Machineß, and^ we have « number ofimprovaa fittings hepaire efiEeoted to a proper manner oo tbe ehorttet notioo, and at reaaonab * e«.«u TO u *v » V w V qs amuuiT



PICKFORD AND UNDRILIi T7IURNITURE WAREHOUSE, OABINETMAKEBS AND UNDEBTAKE,&js V TANORED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. , NEW GOODB.— Chairs of all kiadts, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet GUsaei Mattreasea and Palliaaes, Couches, Cheap Perambulators. FUBNITDBB 10 AMY DESIGN MADE TO ORDEB. Having procured a very superior HEARSE and MOURNING COACH;' Plnmes and complete fittinps, they are now prepared to undertake PUNERALB IN TOWN OR COUNTRY With Despatch and Economy, combined r with reasonable charge ' VICTORIA HOUSE. DIMANT AND COE ' HAVB extreme gratiGoation m announcing their Third Annual Distribution c Beautiful, Üb if ul, Rare and Valuable Works of Art, which comprise,-— QLASB BUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN, AND ENGRATED WATEI JUGS, BCJTTBB DISHES, &0., &0., to Cash Purchasers o£ Parcels to the Talue c 20s, 40s, and upwards. COUPONS ABE NOW BEING ISSUED. GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIMANT &OQE, General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TANCEED STREETS. 12 2! W. PATGHISG 1 - TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSEOLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE BTOOK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OP ALL SIZBI CALIOOi DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS; HtxuU» Bope Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and GawJenlLlnfT* r IRON AND wbopSlN BLOOKB, [Speoial Attention \u25a0 called to the welhassortedj STOCK OF HORSE COVERS All made on the Premiaei. Tuf ftCHlnß from 6 x 8 to 24 x 30 always ;n stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the fttmliM. MARQUEES from 12x24 to 25 1 65 ON HIRE. J&L OBDXBS BT LETTBII OB TBLEaBAM PboMPTLI ATTENDIDTOo W. PATCHING 10861 EAST B^TBEET, ASHBURTON ASK YOUR GROCER FOR 8.. i fT\. . . # /fi\ V NiZ ' IKI>T]rBTBIAI ' GAZETTE AQt I Hrlvl M MsMsK. %" The blendlns is entirely atten- VM¥ 1 VVVy M (IRA % ded t 9 by Mr. Nelson himself, H 1 **- T M JQjS^E»K % who 1S a Taster of great experi- MB ence, and lms had & special IN THE m A^nHba training m tlio art." • M /I^H^EV % TIMABTJ EEEAIS, ' wrifj**. \u25a0 X M r»J_i_l'S"lilll' •* \u25a0 " Thta firm deserves the sup-< wVCm Dl V^ m M' \ W portaf»ll purchasers of Tea \i/ f\ W\-, m \u25a0 Me% riffl^liynf^X m M tna ar t«cl« they ofler is B #<v (^r™™**^! 1 to anything wo --Q M \u25a0 : [ft ' JwjS^TSM X ?\ m llaVe scon '" thisCblony." \u25a0ib\A* m 1 i& ijESrl n % pbesb. . rt\Vj ** M- #4? i^Sfffit^ BSS3&!^.' "£\ " Mr. Nelson is a pro« > V)v*»^ m f£f T^M^jjO^T. VTA faster and HmnBBBHHHHU per lb, : PURE BLENDED TEAS. \ AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, GHRISTGHURCH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON ; And tbe principal storekeepers.



B OKA F§BE SALE. GITING UP BTJSOTSS IN ASHBUETON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MESSRS HAIIEISTEIN BROS., HAVE DECIDED TO GIVB tff THEIE ASHBURTOISr BRANCH. To lose no time m winding up, all Gddtto Will bo sold lit and BELOW COST PRICE. NOTICE is drawn to the fact that the LARGE STOOK consists of the Very Best Class of Goods, comprising,^- "' MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING OF COLONIAL TWEED. Hosiery, Shirts, Scarves, Ties, HiKy pderclofliing, Umbrellas Portmanteaus. lc, THE COMMODIOUS PREMISES &B& FREEHOLD, AND ARE FOR SALE. HALLEN^EIN BROS. GBEAT "WINDIim IIP SALE HOW GIST.- new Zealand Nothing factory. .i y \u25a0' ... . . . ...



IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY MOETEN'S BUILDINGS, OEBIBIOBUBCH . N* Imperial Tea Company's Pure Blended S^Teas. v' TUBITiEB GIFT has been awarded to O Mrs Warten, Bonth Belt, West Ohrlstchurch, value, £15 10s. Christmas and New Year Gifts, very Chaste, Handsome, and Valnable Christ- mas and New Year's Gifts, six m number, now on view m the Company's Window, and drawing for which will take place on Januar 7th, 1888. Get COUPON with eaoh Paoket of Tea pnrohased ; to be had of all Grocers and Storekeej «rs m Town and Country. Over £40 g**en away In Gifts during the last eight months. The best TEA m the Colonies. Try it once and you will use It always. These Grand Teas are sold by) Mb D. MoFabluhs ... .»• . Ashbnrton Mr Wm. Baylis Ashburton Mb John Daly ... ... Bakaia Mi Wm. Cox BakaJa Mb Jas. Patterson ... Chertsey E. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIBBWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform his Friends and tha PaoUo generally" that he has some HiaTV Bridge Timber on hand, and is prepa * to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or House Building v poses. BEBT NEWOABTLE, MALTERN, AND WBSTPORT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST BATES. B. B. BEAN, West Street, Aebburtoß. til Byron says — I never, no, I never, Baw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? x (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Ohristcburch, March 9tb, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachio Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. Garjobth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS.NEATB, ' Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale, OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING:— BLACK Straw Hata only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, 1M White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2b 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all l< dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is i Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were Ss.Cd now 2a 3d Heavy Dress Goods, s|d Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id Good Shirtingß, 4&d Wool Squares, 6d Lot of Diagona Coatc we ©21s now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awful! Cheap, and a quantity of otLer goods numerous to mention m this adverti ment. -— In addition to the above, H. & Co. wi during thd Bale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00.,S 1 LOW 'VITALITY. DB. CHDBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in* gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m tbe above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound 'Syrup of HYPOPH.OSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world.wide reputation. Each bottle bears £*, ChnrcbiirsJ 1 signature, Priqei 4fr. |Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist. Era Cabtiglioke, P/py,



. j} THE ABHBTJBTON WOOLLEN HAKUFACTUEING COMPY ' (Limited.) deposits BEOEIYBD In large or small snmi al i the following Ratea of Interest ;- jßtlzpe? oent If fixed for 0 months. ; . 6ey«n pet . cant if fixed, lor 12 monthi "^.SBMPLE, 0*66 Seoretary, . ~ &\u25a0\u25a0>\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0'\u25a0\u25a0 tkv. ABHBTJBTON WOOLLEN MAKOTACTUBING COMPT. Ifl TBB^A^BD TO PUKOHASE FOR CASH AIL XXKDS 09 WOOL ' • I» Labob oe Bmalx. QoAKxirns. H. SBMPLE, *M • Seoretary. 5 ' Boots HAVB the Eigheit Beputation m \u0084 the Colonieß, Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Ixhibition. For tubfltantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WOKLD. Bny a pair of •'ZEAtiAtftftAS'' and you will never ote any other Brand, Our Painted ." PARAGON BOOT" and \u25a0« INDEBTRUOTIBLE TOEB. n For Boji and Girls are Splendid Lines for Sard Wear. Hone we Genuine unless branded on tlw&ole And every pair is Absolutely Warranted •o gitdGood Wear. . , Sold, by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores, throughout New Zealand, and .Wholesale by - . ' UGHTBAND, ALUN & CO, C^ISTCHURCH. fij ) : ; '\u25a0\u25a0..- --:: r Messrs [FRIEDLANDER BROS, BATIIIOB ?S AXB THE FOLLOWING— \u25a0\u25a0-^\u25a0.'\u25a0'\u25a0\u25a0- EHBBP, ! " «j^VQ G0 mbbwo mm 1 ' --I VlAri 4-TQOTH Merino "fttnr\ 2-TOOTH Merino 'A XOUU - Bwes and V >.-;\u25a0,\u25a0.;-; Wethers , • », ,OUUU Merino Bwes O ; moot *• ** J ' -' "ofUr\f\ LAMBS, lat - :^-? m\J\J\J Grota, delivery s?:: end of PebnwrT * ,^f4* .(- ':..'\u25a0 mmmm V^j..;V : "\u25a0' AlrSO,- .'\^T^ r .I<IIiMWIB'O'rJSOFBV£IBBK> 4 JttA^a, btAnt 3.8. No. 20078, ; XXO • ' «tiO79. 20295, at Ashton, c lately oooopied bj HrTnos. Magee. AOBB3,helng R.8, 28885»28586 at ''AY^Sfk- AOBBB, laid down In grass for 6 *fcUv yewe, divided into 2 paddooks, P With iUble f^wreon, at Kyle. Hr\(\ AORB3 m grass, for fi Tears, at jf. \Jf, %J promore. ' A.(\f\ . AOBBS>t Aehbnrtoa. ti\f\ AOBBB,beiDg part o! R. 8.7186. 7186 at AXJKJ Wakanoi, now oosnpied by Mr jfl Admas. LOTS 16, 17, is, 19 and 20 each'containins \u25a0boot t *n acre, fronting Winter's Bo»d nid Oha'l'i street, being immediately opposite the Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Booth-east Town Belt, Aohbnrton, eenUining /.acre, with Dwelling*Lonse kbenons ' ' TOWN PBOTIONB No 1046, 1047 1060 . Put r street • TOWN BBOTIO»S Fo]'.6Bo ( 681, "with 4- roooed Hove on each Section, Gameron •tieet. ' ' ' ' ' TOWN SECTIONS No 605 and 666, Pftri -. Fox price, terms, and full particular q^apply , to the vodetfigaed. OUR SECOND WOOL SALE OF iTHE SEASON Will bo held on 6th JAftUAHY,_IB3B. Bales of Horses, Figs, Cattle, Produce an Furniture on Batordaya: Stock Baleßjon.Taesdays. Bhtepskin Bales every second Friday! BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, Ist THUBS DAT of thftjmonth. - \u25a0 , ' * —•3 FBIEDLANDER BEOS., FETER WILLIAMS, ticnier*