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-"The Corner > to be Kebiiilt. Last Few Weeks In the Old Premises. A LOT OP GOODS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Price to avoid damage by removal, A Lot of DRESS GOODS, double widths, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all sizes, at half price. Ladies " Invigorator " CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7s 6a. PRINTS, niLLIIVERY, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. HOISERT and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS' MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING DAJS. W. H. COLLIER, A Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, 7s 6d. i ■. '. 1 EX S. S. ELDERSLIE -JUST OPENED- "* CHOIfCE CARPETS, BUGS TO MATCH, Linoleums and Oilcloths, ♦ •.'■■. MITCHELL and TUftNEB. t WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and ferryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do thU I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Aahburton} ■ji;■■ ' ' " I Gome and See for Yourself *_ NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, SOTE THE ADDRESS : f££F* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an* H. C. Segers. ( EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTONJ 8 20 '-''' " "V^ JV.XJLJ si IffpHBSE KANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT IHE LATK CHRIST !B?fe CHURCH SH )W, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FOR ||;|:'|WKraKCY,' ECONOMY, AND SIMPLICITY I PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT OUR STOCK y.,!*■,■■■" ■■■■■' ■.' , • ■ .' ,' .■■■■■■ I €hrl»tiliurcli PrJcos, |B^:V:'.■■■'■; ■ ''• with'Carrugkomly; ; ,^|)ded. : :- : ;. • ' '•:. ■ ■ ; I Jolni Orr and Co., II IMPORTBHS OF HABDWAKE^



RE-BUILDINQ OF PREMISES. GBEAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing & Boots. MR T. BULLOCK having decided to lie-build the Premises occupied by me, in the month of February, „ I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP PALE, COMMENCING SATURDAY, November 19. THIS STOCK WILL jK|SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, So that it may be reducet^H about £6000 before building commences] Reduction inTrices will be marked in red ink. ! The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Clasß Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. 6" SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. ANDREW ORE, j ___________ ■ . —* i Important to Farmers and Bhearer§. RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS^ 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY SIONES. 1 J^ums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatrfoot. 1 O\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBER Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices, BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss 6d PER tOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Coal. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS ■ ■ . ■■ ■■ •■ . ' ' —v>-^- . - : . ■ Am?NT*j KYYfcJIIO?* 1 Insurance Company. AGENTS G rey Valley Coal Company , • ■■=-.•..., \ . • WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT » A R E P RE P A RED T 0 MAKE LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE! Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly* picked and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAKE PLACE ON MONDAY. JANUARY S3, 1893 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, <fee, SUPPLIED AT ; LOWEST CUIIRENT BATHS FEIEDLANPEE BHOB f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCff, TI7ISHES to sail the attention of persons in want of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the presenfc Large Stock, consisting of Granito, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with th? trade done in fir.st-cla^s order. An early inspectioi invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able oiler for the present Stock w<H result in a sale. fc^^l ROBERT MURRAY*'^flfe^ pf^^^^, and Clock $!^§§§^[k MAKER. GOLD ANI) SILVERSMITH, Ac, EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortmpnt of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already an hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN OANTBRBURT SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c M Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, <fee, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVES TO COUNTRT ORDE^ BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



SPORTING. j XINWALD Xl ACING C LUB '' ____ " ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dknts—G. A; M. Buckley, £. Gates, and H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John Clark. Jil. G. Crisp, R. M, Cuthbertson, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. HanV.B, Geo. James, M. Redmayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H. Wright. Starter-T.Leahy. Treasurer -^-Thomas Stone. Hakdicappjsr— John CreiwwelL Clerk ok thk Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. j Kelly*. PROGRAMME i (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand J Trotting Association.) I First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. I—Hurdle RACEHANDiCAP,of2oaov(j;second hone to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, jOs ' 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys; second horse to receive 3 boys from the stake. Weight-forage. One mile. Entry, 15s 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; second hone to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys; second hone to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s s—Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the' stake. Winner of Cup to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept* ance, 10s 6—Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 15 soys to be divided be tween the Club and the second hone. Weight, Bst. Any overweight to be' ' declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s 7— Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six fur longs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s ! 8— Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For hones that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racine; the Trotting race under the Rules of the New Zealand^ Trotting Associa-. tion No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing rhall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final The races are open to any hone commonly resident in the district from October 1,1892, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period The district above mentioned is boundtd on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club NOMINATIONS,. Nominations for all Handioaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY , December 10, 1892. HANDICAPS. Handicaps will be pu'jlialieJ on or about DECEMBER 26. ACCEPTANCES~AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hofcl, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29, 1892. G. OISSET, 1154 Hon. Sec. FISHING TACKLE. 5EA50n7i892,93. Harry Friedlander BEGS to announoe to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OP FISHING TACKLE Of Lateßt Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reels, Hook Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, Harry Friedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. s. MAiomira ft Co., LIMITED] BREWERS OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTOHUIICTI | SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BK OBTAINED lit HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRISTCHTJRGH BREWER'S *NP OF Mb H ZANDER, ASHBDRTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THK TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL' WJN3LOW



Business i otioe , FRANK IXA.J.-Y, ! i Late ot Ashburton Forks, ' HORSE SHOER., General Black I Hmich, Wheelwright, &s. ! repairs in 111 branches. WaKANUI ROAD, behind x»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omDtitude and ! despatch. I HOPSE SHOEING^ A SPECIALTY. | I _ . THE UNITED INSURANCE COM ; , PANY, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. CAPITAL-£500,000. OISKS taken at the Lowest Current Xl Rates. — Agents for Canterbury— ; Jameson, Anderbon, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance.and Agency ' Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager. JOHM €*. RESTELIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, ' FINANCIAL & COMMISSION ! AGENT Ac. I CASH PURCHASES, ! Of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, bio. I COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. I ALWAYS"ON SALE— Oornsacks, Wdolpacks, Twine, Super* phosphatos, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, Ac. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AQENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Maaure, vcc. JOHIV O REHTELL, In conjunction with the M«W XKA.M.JLIfn LOAX * HCR ci.min A«sarcir co., jm. JOHN R BLAND, Aactioneer. tuctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ara prepared to transact Farm, and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSUING ULIPS. ■Jo Commission en Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies, •••■» THROUGH the irfhonce of friends iv America, and utter the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURB EVER DISCOVERED FUP THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HABITS. ITTaBSOLOTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE ANP .JLLJ, OR A yiNGfOji ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. &* NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATeTdRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW - QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. \. Cures tho Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to tub drink. TfcoaaaMtU Mity* been Cared. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 8, A. Btatn, Nerve, and Blood Tonio. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD, RKAITiHIg: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' experience as a pharma ceutical druggist and manufacturing chemist^ and being familiar. with the formula »nd composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's' GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of thin nature, I have no doubt that it will act; promptly and effectually in 8,11 cases of ' exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M MARSHALL, , Punedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and r R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, AKK MANUFACTURED BY R, T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Golqnies and Continent of Europe. - P. H ATM AN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. BOOTH, } 53 Managing Director-



Business Notlc-'B -'■■i -' ■ LONGBEACFI COACH.- > J ! / \N and after MONDAY, « ctoWer 3 - V / for the summer monttm, the Longbeuch Coach will stare from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, r . Coachman* _ I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCBLIN, A KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS', Men b, Youths' and Boys, long and narrow, and Bhort and wide, as well ai ordinary sixes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to lell ab LOWER PRICES TEAK EVER * R # Alcortt, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE PEOPLE'S ■pHOTOORAPHER Professor Robottom ABT STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ashbnrton, I PUBLIC MOTIOH. ; ■ • . .-.- y. ... •r HE Office of the Ashbnrton Pnblfchlng JLJ^SWV' Limited, WILL HB CLOSED daily from 18.30 to 1.90 p.m. for dinner hour in complisooe with tht Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING 00.. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF 6TUD HORSES. rjORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and, Guardian Office with Neat., ness and Despatch, and At MODERATE CHARGES < RELIEVE FEffIUIH lEAT, PREVEIT FITS, OQNVULBIOHS, ETB. Sou> Bi KKMPTMOR3E, PROSSKR A 00. WAITATI BUBH SAW MILLS] Seventeen miles north pf Dtrasdku To Architects, Baildem and \, ' Oontncton. HAYING secured the Bxteitti^ ; BuahatWaiteti, w»we wehftVf just completed crar Mills andTrNnw»y to the Railway Station, ,-,: . .We are prep«red to . , - Deliver Timber »^ Miniß* Prop*, Direct at RaUway Btations, Wwtftana South of WaiUla, thus saving to Qm tomers - :>..•. ■ *„.. ,- ■t /" Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks oft Doors and Sasfae* FINDLAY AMUBDOOH, : Dunedin. , , * %. VAN H OUTirB " PURE SOLUBLE 0000 A - Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations] ' PHILADELPHIA, 1875 HAUTHAWAY'B • I Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS - A NECESSITY in every family A It blacks and polishes Ladies and . hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchela, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be "the Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. .. ; , "" VENUS $OAP ' Saves Rubbing I Never Fails if Directions are tollowt4 Sare* Money, Labor, «* *#* an end to. Washing-Day Worr>»:f, Can be used in the ordinary way foe ■ HotweholdParpoes Ovtshinei ill other Boay . One trial is tußciwit to op*i»iaot y<W '



Business Nonces. THE ART NEEDLKWORK AND FASCY REPOSITORY. "M OW showing some lovely New Goods -*-" (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Handpainted and em broidered fans, screens and pnoto frames, in silk, ivory and crystal, and numerou* other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and -cut patterns always in stock. Layettea and trousseaux made to order. MBS AT>AJMtfe», SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. EBGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, """ \~~ - G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), ] PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. j , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on band and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectac'es to suit all sight*; from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. i CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description 1 neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), , Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING. LINE. Either sex and earn good iucome. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976 G F.O , Svdoey, N.S W *AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF j Labor Saved ; IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunhinotow & Co., 190 Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /~\UR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. , a .j 10 TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Trie Purkbbbd Clydesdale Stalli w Protection. By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie McCnrmick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggie by Old Prince of YVales. For further particulars s*e cards or apply JAMES. PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught Stallion," Argyle, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), dani Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New lands, near Ashburton. Terms—On Application. . Groomage fee, ss; Payable at first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 2a per week, without responsi bility. A pply to * - F M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton] fjhP Scand this Season, and Travel the 1 ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG BEACH and surrounding district*, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang:. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven yean old, standing 18 hands 3incfces high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out' of (Argosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by ILuchstone, standing ,17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Traoey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang vu bred by Mr William Topp, at Seftori, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prise for the best cross country hone on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also seoond prise at Ooortenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. < Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his B+nck having taken first prise wherever shown. He sired two first prise takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing handa in any way first owners will be held liable. JR. BKGG, Proprietor, Athton. HO STAND THIS SEASON, A AJfs TBAVSL TH* RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMBRS, SPRINGBUBN, ALFORD, MAyItiELD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young: Taierl Tom. 1 This horse is a bright bay, 5 years old, glands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has taken two firat prises at Christohurch Shows, competing in large rings of good horses. Toung Taieri Tom is by Taieri Tom— dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, in 1879)' by Sir Colin (imp.); dam Toung Nancy, by Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second, dam Nancy (itpp.) His dam Dot II M by j Heather Jock; Dqt It. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. .TBJtll?: Seapon, £3 ; payable January 1, 1893. Guarantee, £4 • £2 to be paid on January 1, 1893, and the balance when the man proves in foal. Groomage fee, ss; pay able at first service. For further particulars, applrto A. SAUNDERS t Groom in charge; i Oi, W. WHKELBAND,; Picprietor, 0 5 RangiUU Traffic Bridge Hotel.