fHB ASHBtTBTON GUAHDIAjN : THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, ißl>2

Printed and published by the Ashburtou Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aih- Durte* THURSDAY, September 1,15»2.



fciiiStness otiees — - - • i __ STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George, Brother to Chester, the Premier sire of Australia, TBRMB: bjngle mare, £5; two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7< payable by promissory note due J ANUARY4, 1893. pr°miMOry Groom'E fee ss, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park ; 8§199 Or, Groom m Charge. GKEAT SALE 1 AT Plckford X UmirlU'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FUBNITUKE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE o7"all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Sec., &c., must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c,— Also—Cheats Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c M m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety, .Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— kcKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. Zealandia boots. THE WINTER having fairly set m, one of the moßt important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and ' 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. These 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. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» -an tee every pair bearing the Zealandi* 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 Boots, 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 been 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 n>w fat 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, made on c Premises ; also Repairs. OBEY VALLEY COAIt IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent mow heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW ISaNUFACTURINO BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W. H. COLLINS & CO., Agent*. LONGBEACH COACH. (~)N and aft«?r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman.



Business Notices { •THE I>ISPE,¥HAItV/ ABHBGRTON. CM. BROOKE OEGS to notify that HE HAS RE TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr John Orb's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED BY the FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESH. BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Prvaarv* a healthy «t»t» of th« oomtl* tutien during ttw p*rtod of T««thln*. The wort. -JOHH BTUOKAV, Ohwnlst, Walworth, •*>rr*ff An CBfTSftd OB tk*G*tnmtnt Sfcmt/^mtffeMKfrftfft* Sold Bj KEMPTHORNB, PROSSKR & CO. "W ATI ATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin; ■ ___ ' To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at V 9 aitati, 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 merS Middlemen's Profite. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND* MURDOCH, Dunedin. i ; ■• ' , SUITS TO MEASURE. rUHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FT? GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ashbTTrtoN CLOTHING MART. BAUNDERS BUILDINGS It. Alcorn. .. — '■ — —* BuiIDIKO TIMBER at following prices m any quantity^ per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... IJf 6d Weather Boards at ; .. ...}«» White Pine, linfloonng(Heaßoned)lJa m White Pine, Match-linii^, do 10a ___ DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBCN and necessaries for Building^ FTJRNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. Jame* Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents 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. 0.. Syddrey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saret Money, Labor, and Time. Pub I an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens. Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way fori Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap [ One trial is sufficient to convince you G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEEI 13 months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guarantee Twelve months, 2& 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Breaches from 2s 6d Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair EAST STRBEtTaSHBURTON.



I Business Notices. 1 igORSE-Qf NEBS FOOTBALLEBS, AND EVERY SANE PERSOK SHOULD USE SOLOMON JOLUTION. WHY! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE LIPS, And a host of other ailments. TO HOKSE-OWNERS, TIS INVALUABLE FOR Ctreasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c. TO FAKMER& IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments ; .■ IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AKD POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS—* THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDER3ON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne. Sple Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, id H.rtLrJ tticct, CURISTCHURCHj AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. . . i HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clovers. 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 haying 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 I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds LOW-PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Beed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS ... WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Kyegrass 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. HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AITD DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— * Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business Notices. ] CSALE NOW ON AT I I THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT BAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS' NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Drosses, Ladies »nd 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. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDF^N'S DRAPER Q.R8.8.N TDP. OS. ALF(StD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Material*, viz., Hear* Posts. Heart Stakes, Sheep yaid Bails, 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. G. Fawcit Doddg, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hoars from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street. East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. WTSOH & STOCK 55 Jewhjt Stliebt, Lokdon, E.O. Publisners ot CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee., CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM G CJM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, JErated.Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] •fee Artillery Lane Loxnos ~TT AN HOU TE N S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest' It is the Original All others are Imitation? Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack] ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper, And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Oongobd, N.H., U.S A Established 1818 I W. J, BUSH AND CO. DISTILLERS and IMFCBTEBS OP ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCE? SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as lit; pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th lediment to reman* undisturbed m the •x>ttle Designed lot one use of hotels, restau -ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanao and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. k%iufactui«l by the THE WALKER TOOL OO?i£RANY



■ \ SAVED FfiOM THE FIRE!! A LTHOUGH all our Goods are new and clean none having lefc the Building IX during the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTEB GOODS IS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM 15 to 25 per cent IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW D€B. ■ ■.■... ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TOfBE REBUILT. ; ■ • . ■ ... I W. H. COLLIER, i "THE CORNER." John Orr and Co. EAST STREET* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS ■ 0 ■ INVITE IJVSPJBCTION OF THKIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS. WHICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBDRTON. - . . . _ BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS' COACHBUILDEBS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL OHKAPEU THAN KVK K. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVKS, RANGES, OVEN?, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS BRUSHWARE Vat Stocks ot Clorers will be landed m a few day?, Quality is described m Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application, i - ...... .. _ -.. , . FIRE! FIRE! GEE AT SALVAGE SALE OF DBAPEKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT*!R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Cos. Kast Stkeet HT. M, JTOHTEiS. B3OKS, 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. Pianos &nd Ougans sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites afe prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. Rubber stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insuaance Company 3{l 1 M ROBERT MURRAY* Watcl» and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIANj <fco ■ o ■ '" ALWAYS IN STOCF. A VEKY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, «fee Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. FAST STREeSTaSHBUBTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH.



Extension of Premises. mOENABLK C 3 TO CARRY OUT THE ABOVE, Funds we must hare. AND NOW THEREFORE DECIDE TO GIVE A DISCOUNT OF Two Shilling* m the Pound ON ALL CASH PURCHASES SFROM AUGUST 11 .- ... y llitcliell and Turner, TANCRED STREET, IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TJAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TBRMS ■*sll OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY ahr JFCHLX^WING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. ! Lot I.—AU Wool Coionia. Dre3B Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prlc 30s, special price 18s Od for dress of twelve yarda. Lot 2—All Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, fovty-foar inches wide, xn Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special prfce SSOs for dress of seven yards. Lot. 3—All Wool Colonial Diess Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclnsive Designs, usual price 33? 9d, specia' price J33»,0d for dress of seveu yards. ready-made clothing section. 97 Men's AU Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special price 35s Gel each. 73 Men's AH Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat*, without capes, osua' price 39s 64 and 49s 6d, special prices 35i and 35* 6d each. 47 Youth's Lena Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices 6tS 114 and *»• llcl each. 112 Pat of Men's all*wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 11s Bd, special price *?» lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lgg 0d •pecial price l&tt Od per pair. BJL.A.IVHLETB AND FH.AINNEJL,S In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, winch, en comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices Usually charged for flimilar makes and qualities. SJHOPFINC* BY POST, By nmhs 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 advantages of purchasing atTour Establishment brought to your very door, JL.ETTJKR ORDER DEPARTMENT] 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. STRAW AND CO., HHRISTOHTJEOH* SEED POTATOES ] ' ~~" AND I BHUBAKB BOOTS. /«. MATOUra & Co., Now is the time to plant your Gardens. LIMITED BEAUTY OP BATH, or BEAUTY OF HEBRON POTATOES, -ft-RWWPPC earliest and best, true to name, heavy DMh VY -CiHQ croppers and good quality. RHUBARB ROOI'S of best varieties or the gr?^' FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUKCU A. W. Randell. sparkling B<M TOWNHAIJ- _ PALE & BITTER ALES r\UR Clients and Readers are reminded \J I TO BR OBTAINRB Kf that .11 communications having reference HOGRHEADS) BARRELg AND to- advertising and subscriptions should j KILDERKINS, tie addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring p H RISTCHTTROH BREWER'S thereto—to THE EDITOR. _____«»_ AKD °* NOTICE. Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON. A I)VIRTISEMENTS for the First ON DRAUGHT AT Country) edition of the GnutDUv must THE SOMERSET HOTEL, retch this office by 2p.m. ASHBURTON, Advertisements for the Second (Tuwn TINWALD nmEU editioa will bo recced up to 3 p m. TINWALD ~ AND ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO UILWAY HOT EL> May 23.1892. WINDOW I i