tfliJS ABHBURTON GUAR&iAJS : WE&NEgDAY, DECEMBER 21, fB&2

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WILLIAM SPARHO W, {(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t3 enable me to do thfo I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. vTOTE THE ADDRESS : Etfl* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. RAST STREET, ASHBURTON 8 20 " The Corner " to be Eebuilt. JLast Few Weeks la the Old Premises A LOT OF GOODS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Price to ' avoid damage by removal, A Lob of DRESS GOODS, double widths, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all sizes, at half price. Ladies " Invigorator " CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7a 61. PRINTTS, HILLIJVERY OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. HOISERY and all the various Articles of DRAPERY/GENTS' MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING !>A*B. W. H. COLLIER, Canterbury Holler Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. «"""■ - REGISTERED BRANDS—" SUPREME " AND « UNION." "TT7 E naVe musfc pleasure in informing the public that we have secured our re YV quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in tha m-vrket. We thank you for p»st favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE, Bollitt & Go. FULL SIZED CORNSAOK3 ALWAYS IN STOCK. F< BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARC AD H. THE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of Bobert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Wstchmnkera to the (^ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SITED FOR without further notice b". BLACK. Great Cheap Sale ~ -OF- ( .| SUMMEB DBAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NOW ON. IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains. S. W. ALCORN & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. KEAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIR?. TjIARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, 12 70



Important to Farmers asid SStcarers. RED, BLACK, AND BLUF, TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LIKPBLAOK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS'! 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEAES. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES, 1 Kf\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neafcsfoot LLJ\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. , TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBER] Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT §s 6il PER lOOft., Newcastle^ Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. ColHris & 00/> MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS --V— \GBNTS FORJ^ al *™ura™e (.Grey Valley Coal Company t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street SoutH, /"* XJ" X> 7" CW T-* T 7 D Z" 1 IT TITISHES to call the attention of persons in want of YV Monumental Work that he intends to Bell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, 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 the trade done in first-claes order. An early inspection invited. .- everal new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'Jl result in a sale. jpsjla ROBERT MURRAYr/ocK Plllll^ Watcb and Clock 3ss§&&£&sQ MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, dkc., EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wUh the large stock already on hand, enables me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND OOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STEELING SILVER and E.T\ WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. GREAT SALE OP Drapery, Clothing & Boots.] MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-TSuild the Premises occapied by me/in the month of February, I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP BALE, COMMENCING WiriHDiY, UToTember 19. THE STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, So that-it njay be reduced by about £6000 before building commences" Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Claaa Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. SALE— SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. ANDREW ORR. WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. / TIT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FEEE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IK 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 salo, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their CLIPS. ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the'veador, OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAK 1 PLACE ON MONDAY. «TAW imRY «3, 18f>3 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OtIURENT BATES. FHiEDLANDEE BliOS



I SPORTING. jLinwald Xvacing Club ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dknts—G. A. M. Buckley, E. Gates, and H. H. Wright. Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John Clark, E. G. Crisp, R. M. Cuthbertson, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. HanVs, Geo. James, M. Red mayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H. Wright. Starter—T. Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone., Handicapper— John Cresswell. Clerk of the Course—A. Hewson Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. I—HuRDLERACEHANDiOAP,of2Osov<i;second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6m high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, iOs 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15s 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; second horse 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 horse to receive 5 aovs 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 horse. Weight, Bst. Any overweight to be I declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s I 7— Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second I horse to receive 6 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 horses that have never won public money, Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 103, immediately after Flying Handicap is run RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing ; 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 shall 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 horse 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 Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colors ofi4dsr, 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 published on or about december 26. acceptancesTnd 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 Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29, 1892 G. BISSET, t154 Hon. Sec. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93., Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex A orangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest 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 Frie<ilan<ier s TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. 8. lttAHn¥l]VU X Co., LIMITED: BREWERS Of THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES- ' 1!O BE OBTAIWBB I + f HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT /^HRI&TCHUROH BREWERY AND OF Mr H ZANDER, ABUBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AHP BA I E-W A V HOT E L WIN3LOW |



.Business once ■■■■J3\RA.NK r>^VJL.Y, Late or Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &a. ' REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUT ROAD, behind ?ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. CAPITAL-£oOO,OOO. f^ISKS taken at the Lowest Current -m~v Hates, Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co,, Chris tchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, ____ Manager. John G. Retell, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &c. CASH PUECHASEB, OF . ! I WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, eto. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Comsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass,' Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CrTRRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Copper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, uec. JOHN G, REHTELL, In conjunction with the CASTIIK AGEXCV CO., MM. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, 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 MAD* AGaTNST ENSJING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST R. T, BOOTH'S GoMen Remedies. '""THROUGH the influence of friends in JL America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession* THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOR THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT*ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALfc CRA. v"lNGjtor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. tt NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, 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 tihe Blood. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. \. Cures the Disease by" Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thousand* hay« bean C!nr«d. j For you there is Hope, Help and Health 1 THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 — .—- -— —L i A. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A! certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ*THIS: 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 and composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the fofmula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted I to J»e, is the best I have ever seen. From Imy long experience of articles of this nature, I have no doubt that it will aot promptly and ejfeptually in g,lj cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders, M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R.T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No, 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco ' Habits and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T. BOOTH AND CO., LIMITBD, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents fi,r N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor?. BOOTH, t69 Managing Director 1



.- >NGBi":ACH COJC'f. ? - >N arid after MONDAY, ■ ctober 3 " for the summer months,' the Longbeach Coach will start" from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coucbmant T H4VE HAD MADE UP TO MY x ORDER, Men s, Youths' and Boyß, long and narrow, and short and wido, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WUOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTOB CLOTHING MART. SA.UNDERS' BUILDJNGS. THE "PEOPLE'S ■pHOTOORAPHEB Professor Robottom ABT STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ash burton. \\/ ANTED KNOWN T V THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which in second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest noticp. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. r * J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, ' Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker.. WHS RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. REALTH without Medioine, Hum bug, or Quackery 1 The weak, depressed rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, .and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and rigor by usm ? Cunkington & Co.'s Direct Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by »lithe leading medical practitioners and medical eleotriciuw throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunotnotcv & Co., Eleotriaians, 190 Gloucester street, Ohristchureb. 960 STUDY HEALrH. TTOR StJMMERTpORRIDGE, Kiln ifrt. 1101? Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, IOT> STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes. etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pore and contains no Alum. SokTby all Merchants and Storekeepers in Acihburton. . r^ WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS; Vntlcrflon 4 Co ? , TIMARU. MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offend to the Public For S a l ■ BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, - WHOLESALE BT 0. fe. KNIGHT. '"* PREVENT FfTB, 00MVUL8I0R8, ETO. n«,iwmto -JOB* eTUOMAV, T.~ —. Sou> Bi KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSKR & CO. * PUBLIC NOTIOII. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing I Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 18.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliaaoe with the Factories Act. . .. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO.



, business iNV.p.c--..^ THE ART NEEDLEWORK AKD FANCY RKPOSnoiiY. AT OW showing some lovely New Goods -1-1 (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Hand painted and em broidered fans, screens and pnoto frames, ' in eilk, ivory and crystal, and numeroun other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds 1 to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAMB, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS. G: Jesson (Late J. Quinu), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watcheß, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectacles' to suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve mouths, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own golt made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, I East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay ' AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved TN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors X BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cukningtox & 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. ~~AGENTS WANTED^ WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 OT.n, Sydney, N.S W TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON & 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli ir Protection. By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie McCormick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggie by Old Prince of Wales. ** For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught Stallion," Argryle, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares ct 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 2s per week, without responsi bility. A pply to F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton (W\O Scand this Season, and Travel the X ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG BEACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang 1. , BOOMERANG iv a dark bay, rising ' seven years old, standing 16 hands 3inches 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 Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is*also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Traoey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang wm bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prise at Rangiora in 1888, also second priie at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage hone travelling the district. Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stack having taken first prize wherever shown. He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Tbkjp—£2 for the Season ; guarantee £8 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing hands in any way first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashtoa. iTO STAND THIS SEASON. .*. AND TEAVEL TH*J RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBU»N, ALFORD, MAYFIELD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young Talcrl Tom. This horso is a bright bay, 5 years old, stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has taken two first prizes at Christchurch Shows, competing in. large rings of good horses. Young Taieri Tom ia by Tweri Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., by Heather Jock; Dot 11. out of Dot, by Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmanian mare. terms : Season, £3; payable January 1, 1893. Guarantee, £4 ; £2 to be paid on January 1, 1893, and the balance when the mare proves in foal. Groomage fee, ss; pay able at first service. For further particulars, apply to A. SAUNDERS Groom in charge; Oi, W. WHEELBAND, Proprietor, 0 5 Rft&gitotft Traffic Bridge Hotel.