ME ASHBtRfON atfABBIAN: FRIDAY, Not EMBER 20, 1891,



ALSO- Some Very Choice Lines us PLATED WARE AND CHINA, Suitable for Presents.' ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN Town, Suburbs, and to Railway Station. ALL GOODS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. STEPHENLS-BROS. MARKET HOUSE. GRASP THIS FACT! AW DREW ORR TT AS JUST OPENED THIRTY DOZEN op . JAY'S FLORENCH Kid Gloyes PURCHASED AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE. B-'st Six-Clasp C lured or Black, all siz* formerly sold at 8s Gil, now sold for :lh iid. REMEMBER ALL SIUDES AND COLORS AT THESE PRtCES ANl> THE BEST GLOVES MADE



BOOTS- BOOTS. Men's Colonial Bluchers, 5s lid Men's Strong Nailed Colonial Shooters t 8s Ud Women's Strong Elastic Side Boots, 6s 9d Ladies' Shoes, worth 9s 6d for 6s 6d Children's Slippers, Is a pair AT W. W. Spencer <&Vo's THE ARCADE. Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. X\T-i3 HAVE JUST LANDED OUR SEASON'S SUPPLY OF B.W. A. SHEEP SHEARS WITH AIL THIS NEWEST IMPROVEMENTS. Turkey Stones Red Raddle Lamp Black Taloo Oils &c, &c. Coarse Castor Oil, Linseed, Boiled and Raw, Valvoline. ALL KINDS OF DAIRYING UTENSILS. In addition to Pocket Cutlery,TlTabls Cutlery, Watches, Clocks, Pocket Books, Mirrors, Bedsteads^ Sawfy Planes, Chisels, Axes, Tomahawks, Spades, Forks, Rakes, Staples, Nails ; Hinges, ScfOWs, Copper Rivets, Hammers, and Gro'rse Knives.



FACTS WORTH KNOWING W. W. Spencer & Co HAVE just received Iheir Second Shipment of SPRING GOOD S, And to ensure a speedy clearance they are marked at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES For Cash. New Spring Dress Goods, 4s lid per dozen New Prints from 3d per yard White Fancy Muslin, 4^<l Brown Holland, s^d Flannelettes, 3:4 lid per ddecn Heavy Cotton Shirting, worth B£d for 6Jd Leather Shirting, worth 10^d for 7id White Calico, 3s 3d per dozen - Men's Heavy and Strong Tweed Trousers 7slld We have reduced our Men's Colored Moles from 9s (kl to 7s lid Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6<l Boys' Tweed Suits, dirt cheap Men's Rush Hats, (id each Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, at half^rice A splendid range of Men's White and Regatta Shiits. • Boys' White Shirts, Is lid



' Icalf iwillit, ~. mmuimkn C O M P '^ IT V JITAVE FOR SALE m large or ariiall uaatities, — LirTLES DIP, So highly recommended )>y Mr JMurpiiy, and other well-known Horticulturists a ihe BEST JF ALL REMEDIES FOR Scale on Fruit Treek



©ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, '^Bb^^^F^CTmßb \L Guilds Institute of London '■ - Institute, BRONZE MEDALLIST FOR WATCHMAKING, LONDON, 1887, HAS to hand a very Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ; comprising Chronographs, London made Levers m full ptote and Rothorham's English Levers, «fee, &c. These Goods are of the best make and finish, and for quality and cheapness are second to none. JEWELLERY of all kinds ; a very larg^i selection to choose from. CLOCKS by the best Makers, at all prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preservers, &c. REPAIRING. Watches of every description, Repeat era, Chronographs, &c. &c, accurately repaired, adjusted, and examined. Troublesome and stopping W&tches thoroughly cured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Old Gold and Silver bought, taken m exchange, or made up into Jewellery. Electro-Plating and Gilding. All work done on the Premises, and guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. trial solicittd- ANDREW BLACK, i. Watchmaker, East Strottj



New Spring Fashions. W H. eotiiLißHr 7* The Corner;" ITS SHOWING A LARGE AND S ELECT S TOOK OF DRAPERY, MILLINERS, GLOVES AND LACES, PRINTS, * MEN'S AND BOYS'CLOTHING, &c, '". = Of Choice Design for Spring and Summer Wear. FOR SOCJND VALUE THE PUESENT~~STOOK IS SELDOM EQUALLED AND CANNOT BE SURPASSED. LADIES are Respectfully Invited to Inspect and Compare before PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. t A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' FRENCH SHOES AT Ss lid. SEE THEM I ALSO —Many Special Lines too numerous to mention. W. H. COLLIER, "The Corner."



New Zealand Clothing Factory. "M" EW AND ■■ FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION I ARRIVING DAILY. NEW SUITS FOR LITTLE BOYS,"" " NEW SUITS FOR YOUTHS. NEW SUITS FOR SCHOOL BOYS, j NEW SUITS FuR MEN. NEW HATS, NEW TIES, NEW COLLARS, NEW. SHIRTS. 'SUITS MADE TO MEASURE.' ' ] TWEEDS AND COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. }. i WERTHEIM CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES can be obtained on EASY TIME PAYMENTS, Hew Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. *



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] " [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr John G. Rksxell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following : — BUILDERS' JUTERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri and White Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— J FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8 and 9, Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS —Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIR OOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRO CE- Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS ANBKESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHRURTON. 11 3



STOP AJ¥ P REA JD ? rpHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTORE, NO OLD STOCK. ALL NEW GOODS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. All goods Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS combined. 1* E ?~A"T. R..S AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTICE. Note the Address— -'•'■■ J. BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. ■f. BROCEELBANK, Manager.



HORNSBY STEEL Fft&ME .BINDER 1 THE SIMPLEST, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, THE MOST DURABLE. WINNER of fcO First Prizes at 38 Field Trials held last Season. The English Machine, AND THE BEST ALL-ROUND BINDER IN THE MARKET] \ GEOHGHJ JAMESON, AGFNT 4sli§Hirton and Kaltah?.



CLOVERS. ; TURNIP. SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. o 1 HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. [ HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OP JTi JL xCGrK AB3 GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIRST CLASS COOKS KOOT f^ 5- CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D. THOMAS, 4SHBUI.TON. Land for Private Sale. KYLE—4OO Acres, U.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSKY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, srood land MCTHVKN—43 Acres, well fenced, sjood land 3HERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved ,■ 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD—7IB Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance of the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57|bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-class home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAY FIELD—I 26 Acres, first-class land, on the banks of the Hinds TINWALP—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace ?o further particulars and terms apj.ly ■X T It O M A S, ASHBUHTON



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall he wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied •t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON



S DURABILITY IS TRUE F-CONOMV ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT.3 of the latest and moat approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, and Crystals, &c. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees &c. &c. Al IDepartments of works done on the Premises with despatcP and at modera c charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, AS HBURTON.



H. M. JONES. ~^TOW opening up a very choice assortment of Fancy and Commercial Stationery, JLN Boxed Paper and Envelopes, Cream laid and Tinted; Floral Note ; Corres pondence Cards; Light and Heavy, Rough and Smooth, Writing Papers. Journals, Cash, Ledger, and Day Books, various sizes; Account Books, made to order ; Schools supplied with every requisite LEATHER AND PLUSH GOODS. Tourists' and Blotting Cases, Purses, Wallets, Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Casts; Albums for Midget, Cartes and Cabinet Photos: Jewel cases, and Ladies' Com; panions, Ladies Hand Bags. , . EIEOTROP L~X TE D G6O DS. Inkstands, Teapots, Butter, Jam, and Jelly Dishes; Biscuit Barrela, Teaspoons, Napkin Rings, Carvers, Cups, Waiters, Butter Knives, etc. BOOKS. "~~~ BOOKS. Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books. New Stocks now to hand from various publishers. liberal discount to School Committees purchasing prizes. Sunday, Chatterbox, Little Wile Awake, Infants' Magazine, The Prize Now In. BOOKLETS, and CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, m great variety. IJMSJPECTIOJV^ INVITED. h m. Tones. ______ 11 64



SPARROW & BERRYMAN HAVE now m full swins; on their New Premises the largest staff of Tailors ever employed m this district. Tnc!+ ClvxtmckA . / A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW SUMMER SUIT- O llht V/|JUIItyU. \ INGS IN ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. With our Large And Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we are satisfied with half the Usual Profits, and are now making Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from £2 lOg, Cash. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers to measure, 15$ €»<l &c- Tennis and Cricket Suits. Best Quality Cricket Trousers to measure, X 7» 6d{"BSSSJ ljr TENNIS SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, AND SHOES m great variety at REDUCED I*ItICESS. New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (with 2 collars) . usual price ?a 6d, reduced to ... ... ... !5h Od. all eizes. MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from ... ... Os Od. BOYS'NEW SUMMER SUITS from 3w Oct. MEN'S and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TIJERRYMAN TAiriOKS Sc OXJTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBV RTO N.



•PUBNITUBE \^^AREHQUSE PICKFORD it UNDRILL, T A NCET^D STB.EET, ARE now exhibiting ew Styles and Designs m Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawers, Wash stands, Suites for Drawing and Bitting Rooms, m figured Rimu and other superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for Uphols tering work, NEW SIHPMENT of Linoleums, a»d Oilcloths, m original and special patterns. Come and see our local manufactures now on view. Note A odiums — H3k» Nexfc Buildin" Society's office. TaucreU HtreetJ



Spring 1 Fashions. m. W. Alcorn & Co., TUT AVING decided to remain m Ash- JLJI burton, are now showing a sp'endid assortment of NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS m every which have been marked off at consider ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a greatly increased trade. Newest Stylos m Millinery, New Mantles and Tudor Capes. Beautiful assortment of Ribbons, Flowers, &c, Newest Styles m Costumes and Dress Materials, New Delaines, French Cambrics and Prints. Inspection and Comparison invited. S. W. AUom & Co., ' EAST STREET



James McQreg'Or, TOBACCONIST, AND HAIRDRESSER. I AM now show ing a choicj assortment of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes, being a complete set of samples of one of the largest wholesale houses m Dunedin, and when added to my present stock of Meerschaum, Myall, Asbestos, G.8.D., and other leading makes are well worth The Attention of Smoker . CIGARS A SPECIALTY. I have also a large and varied assortment ] of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is j .vithout doubi die best appointed m South Canterbury INSPECTION INVITED. James McGregor, East Street.



Public Notices. u.s.s co. ra|™ u.s s., cc if"" UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON COMMENCES DECEMBER 1. GEO JAMESON, Agent for \shburton



TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBEE. —**** — TITE ARE NOW LANDING EX "KASSA" direct from HOBART, t\s\ aaa FEF.r, V.D.L. HARD WOOD, suitable for DRAY FRAMES, ZU , UUU GATES and HURDLES, also DRAY SHAFTS. JUST OPENED UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP FARM & GARDEN TOOLS, BRUSHWARE & CARPENTERS TOOLS Ridging and Spouting. Paints, Oils, Colours, & Papcrliangipgs. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PApERHANGrNG, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMAN", whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. lTiresH Supplies* of Kerosene to Haud. W. H. Collins and Co., iIRONMONOERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAI.NTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOj TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insurance Company.



PUBLIC TRUST jgg. OFFICE 0: ='.". *T«HE Public Trust Ofbc? f Now Zeajand offers great advantages toils dients , 1 including State guarantee against theTraod or dishonesty of the PuUVtc. Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe progress made: — 1879-80 ISB9 Cash receipts ... £41,813 ... L 183.336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account ... £70,864 ... 1216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Adminißtrations 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts ... 14 •• 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 .- Letters received ' 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched ._ ... - ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent.



ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF WERY DESCRIPTION SHB~" COALS : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SrAFLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, nil Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o joshua"tuckek RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIO : Corner of Tancred and Wes gtrosts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia ' 4VP 47 RASAUj



FOR SAKE T> V THE TJNDERSIG?™,— SUPERPHOSPHATE] BONE DUST, AGRICULTURAL ITME IN LAEGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES' TURNIP SEEDS CLOVERS RYEGRASS, Mill Dwss'td. JolmG, BestelL



Public Notices ' ' NOTICK THE RAKAIA BRIDGE will be blocked against Road Traffic, for repairs, daily, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. from November 19. until further notice. Trains will cross as usual. BY ORDER. Resident Engineer's Office, Christchurch, November 14, 1891 11+73



MR T BULLOCK ""FOR SALE.—An Improved Compact Farm of 180 acres, divided into paddocks, six roomed dwelling house and other buildings on the property. Situated within half a mile of a school. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK CHERTSEY SECTlONS.—Numbered 52, 54, 72, 74, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111. 112, 113, 141, 143, 145. lam prepared to receive offers for any of the above.—T. BULLOCK.



Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. Buildings for Removal. Buildings for Removal. ON Account of Mr Barrett, 4 Cottages fur removal, now on Sections 74 and 85 continuation of Grey Street, East Belt. As there have been several inquiries for buildings for removal this sale offers a favorable opportunity for those requiring same. - Sale at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 11J112 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. Cottage and Half an Acre, East Town Belt. MRT. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — LOTS 68 and 69, each containing 38 perches, on which is erected a two-roomed Cottage. The owner's instructions are to sell at a sacrifice. Terms if required. Sale at 11a.m. T. BULLOCK, 11+113 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOYfiMBER~2B7™ Town Properties well situated, Peter Street West. "II /TB. T. BULLOCK has received m JAIJL structions from Messrs Barnes and Smith to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date the follow ing Properties, viz.— 'I.S. 1007, containing JAcre, Peter Street West, on which is erected a new 4-Roomed Cottage, with Scullery, well built with seasoned timber, Coal Rhed, and other outbuildings. T.S. 1006, containing £ Acre, adjoining the above. On this there is also a 4-Roomed Cottage, with Scullery, alt m perfect order, and almost equal to new. Both Sections »»re substantially fenced, land of good quality for garden purposes, amplt water supply, which is of great im portance. These Properties are situated m a rnosl healthy part of the town, Inspection invited. Easy terms. Note time of Sale—ll a.m. T. BULLOCK, lljlll Auctioneer.



SVJTtt-TSETtt A'.'HCkJT TECJH THE CHRISrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets. S JVP*^ AND Co: SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin anJ Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AWARD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that we guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortablb Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. rADMINISTEttING NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we f narlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. ——"• , if.- Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2a 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by lother dentists repaired or remodelled a est rates. ■ ""~ASHBUR'ION "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN~AGENCY Tlrß R T WHEELER, Staffor Street Dunedin has been appointed our gent; will be able to arrange term •with advertisers for contract advertise



Removal notice. mHE DENTAL SURGERY X of MR G. F. DODDS, Will be Removed to the Premises lately occupied by Mr C. M. Brooke, m BURNETT STREET (Opposite the Mail Office), From and after WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. MR DODDS trusts his friends and patients will find his New Rooms more convenient and comfortable than his former ones. G. F. DODDS, XIJ29 Surgeon Dentist.



Public Notices. "PEOPLE'S POLITICAL ASSOCIA TION. ANNUAL MEETING. A MEETING of the above Associa tion will be held m the Orange Hall, on FRIDAY, evening, a 6 Bp.m. Business ;—Election of Officers W. McRAE, 11 103 Secretary. - wanted"k:n town. * -TTTT B ARE BUYERS OF GOOD Feed Oats. MOSS & RESTELL, 11*114 West Street.^



MILES AWD CO. TINWALD SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer at the above Yards on Tuesday tfext, A f\f\ HOGGETS i«i the Wool, Fat and Store Sheep, etc. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. 11 115 GEO. JAMESON, Agent.