TllE ABHBUKTON GtUftiUAJN : WEDNESDAY, AtJGWJST 24, I&>2

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash. hurt"* WEDNESDAY Ay 4 1892,



GBEAT SALh ""* , AT Ptckford & XinirlU* PREMIER ASHBORTON FUBNITUBE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TTICRNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, JJ, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Ac., &c. t must bs sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and L.^-ecfc our STOCK of < Locally Manufactured Eijtonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.—. Also^-Chesta Drawers Washstands, Fancy ; Tables &c., m Rimu. llron^Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety, iVenetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PicKFOKD & UNDRILL, TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON. J. T. FORD A CO. "VTEW ZEALAND WOOL SPORES. -L>l (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christchtkch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. Zealandlaboot§. TH|3 WINTER having fairly set m, one of the most important questions discussed m ev«ry household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and I re comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. Those Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best value. Tbel finest material and best workman -1 ship are employed, and so confident an the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually qua -an tee every pair bearing the Zealandut Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the."Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boot*, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys*, Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past bten favorably known m the Ashburton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am nvir m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own ppecial order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, inadr on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Callcy Coa Company, Ltd. Wl H. COLLINS & CO., Agents, LONGBEAOK COACH. QN and aftpr MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 906 Coachman.



Business JNotiets KINDERGAETEN SCHOOI CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSEN & GRAHAM. At tbeir Booms, K.asfc Street, Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs: Bendeley, of Christchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied thes»""tem m Germany, ifIXTRAs"TAUGHT MUSIC AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises made a special j feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. _ -..- -——-~ *- '- —' - "'*~;_^_j_. RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PRIVENT FITS, COHVULBIONB, ETC. Prvaftiv* a healthy «tat« of th« eonstl* tutlon during th« pmrlod of T««thln*. The word. «7OHIT IIUDIiV, ; OlMmlafcWalwerth, Surrey," An eafOTtd on tb« QmrtmtM Btumr t&mi U —eh TuiMt Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at "Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props,^ Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. _ SUITS TO MEASURE. TTIHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever «hown m Ashburton to chooM from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 . superficial ft Red Pine Scantling a#... ... lls 6d Weather Boards at ■ \.. ... s }™ OJt White Pine, linflooring(Beasoned)l3s fed White Pine, Match-lining, do 10s .__■. DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON ard all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. *87 ._ , . "~" ageßts wanted. WANTED, Agenta for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 -* P.O. Syddcey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for ft Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. G. JESSON. (Late J. QuinnV, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. "WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 12 months, 4s 6d. (BLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s. 6d, Jewellery of every description re paired and made to crder. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver^Bioaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREEtTasHBURTON.



Business Notice 3. gORBE.()¥NEIS FOOTBALLERS, AND EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY ! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, i SCIATICA, LAMBA.GO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE UPS, And a host of other ailments. iO EORSE-OWNERS, T IS INVALUABLE FOR Qreasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Babks, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, Ac. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OH FOKM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGEHTS— THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS- S. Cox and Co,, 422 Bourkc street, •Melbourne. Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street,- <3HRISTOHURCHj AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, BTC, ETC., ETC. and having purchased while the market was low, I offer . these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as Ido not . pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thorough]y tested by a Seed Expert, nud ili^y are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Byegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HE NR V T7 AN DE R,, ENRY Zi ANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provide^ Society



; Business Notices. j C ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* VJ OVELTIES m Fancy Work for the ■L. present season. J New Aprons, Pnwfores, Dresses, Ladiea and Children's Clothing, Infanta Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. i JMLRS ADAMS, LADIES'AND CHILD? UN'S DRAPER fIREEN T3 P OS. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yatd Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— . Bushside. Gr. Fawcit Doddg, SURGEON DENTIST* Booms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. MTSOH & STOCK 65 Jbwen Street, London, E.O. Publisners o! CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne) die. Ariillery Lank London TT AN HOUTENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA] j Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitation? Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ %gm, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy PaperJ And everything needed m at jmplete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A] Established 1818 W. J. BUSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS and IMPORTERS Of ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. ■ * ■ ' "»* THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. I Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th 'ediment to remain; undisturbed m the oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, restau »ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY i



John Orr and Co, EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. — i | ■ 0 » INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS. WHICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBDBTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDERS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAPEN THkN EVER. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS • MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AMD BRUSHWARE CLOVERS Unr Stocks ot Clorers will be landed m a few day?, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application. ■ ■ ■ i , - -. . .... - .^^^^_____^__^_ . East Stbxet H. HI, JOHTEB. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA^GLASS^ and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. jPianos »nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch, Rubbe; Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for E onomic Fire Insurance Company 3fl TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. 'We are now Selling* BIRCHjTIMBER AT $9 6d PER|lOOfl. COOKING RANGES AX B EfD UjC E D PRICES. REGISTERIGRATBS, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID VALUE JUST LANDED ex "Tekoa." W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF 0 I LfS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINQS, ETO TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, i/irivtma pnw S Royal Insurance Company, AGENIS FOR { Gr^y VaUey Coftl Coia - any p -I^^^ ROBERT MURRAYj^^^, gi^^^B| Watcb and Cli^ck GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN| <feo ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREET", 07SHBURT0N. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. FIRH! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE ♦ OP DBAPBKY. SLIGHTLY£DAMAGED BY REMOVAL ANDjWAT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT S. W. Alcorn & Co/s. 1



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S V B E A P 8 A L E OF Dffrpe*yv Clothing, and Boots. EVEOTONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. IHI WIM&K JBOOS »*OCM Off < We*»ra Edwards, HeniicUg, A - Co., CHRISTOHURCH. 6 BEING SLiUGHTERED AT A SACRIFICE. 1534: BLACK AND COLOHER FRENCH MERTNOS AT Is id, 1« 6d, Is 9d, Is lid WORTH DOUBLE TH£ M.OINEY. LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR, ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUCED ANDREW ORR. r —————i——— wm — ■ I ■ mi m ~.^~^m^m-m~mmm^mmm^> IMFOBTANT TO LADIES. '■' ' 0 'I aU« WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRIGES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS ITAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THBEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS 0* ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS i^U OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY ani> JTOULiO'WIMO DAYS, ftt SPECIAL PRICES, m belew. Lot I.—All Wool Coloni». Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual pric 30«, •pecial price 1S» 0d for dreas of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, In Plain Colours niuftl price 33s 3d, special price SOs for dress of seven yards. Tx>ti 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m % Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33* 9d, special price »3s d 6d for dress of seveu yards. BEADY.M.IDE OJL,OT.HIK» SECTION. 07 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suite, usual price 49s 6d, special price 3J5« «3d eaoh. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 6d and 49t 6d, special prices SSs) and 35» #3d each. 47 Youth* Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s Bd, special prices «3<9 lid and OtS lid each. IVi of M»?n'«i all-woo! Colonial Tweerl Trotisers, usual price Ils6d, special price "y* lldl per pair. 137 Pain of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s fld ipecial price 1«M 6d per pair. BI.ANMLEXS AND JBTLANJNJE3LB In til the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. 8HOI»I»I1N<* BY POST. By muni of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all the advantage! of purchasing at'our Establishment brosght to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMEIN r ] The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular. Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO.. rSHRISTOHTJBOH. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVEB EXCELLED. ..I 111 "lyi*™^ J. BISHOP 8 ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TAKCRED STREET: THE steadily Increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still nrmular as ever with the ishburton public, popular as eve^ LaRQE stock / LWaY s ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. uwxo ro eui f LB J SE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J, BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. Stephens Bros., Market House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, Compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip *,*■.»». WEg™*^ T0 LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace ChainoTPlough lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, hpades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KSROSENE—Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments. Very LAMP 3 and' Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance.. Selling at CROCKERY, CROCKERY.—The best selection to choosa from. Just landed from the Home Potteries. Bought Specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to, XT WE GUARANTEE .TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto, -Market Rouse