THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1803.



, Business Fotioeß _ Wl^rATr TUJSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen u.iles North of Dunedin. .' • . '- • ■"■—«- ■ • To Architects, Builders and Conine tow. ; TTAVING secured tie Extensive -"■ Bush at W aitati, ti here we hay« just completed pur 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 Cut tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes.. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. ___^. _ — DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget- • compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for whith we hay?, received numerous medals andhighr**ommend»tioß», amongst which we may mentipjp, that of Pro* fessor Da Zura, who after many careful. ,' analysis and experiments pronounced these . biscuits t <be of the greatest exceUeaee, and to ntain double the quantity of newish ment that is to be found m the flesh, tfctaa farming he best and most successful rtd for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hUlines per c wt, carriage paid] SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L7MEHOUSE, LONDON, E C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE ft FACTCBY, 754 Washington Street, N»w YomK W. J. BUSH AND CO. TVISTILLERS and IMPCBTBBS or ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES, N SQLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers^ Extra Super Lemon, which is doable the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. HERCULES MAKING POWDER ~ TS THE BESTi Those who hk^e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, 6* TRANSPARENT BLOCK TOE 1 MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED PORTER BLANOHAR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. Mahufactubers of and Dkalsbs all kinds of JDalr-r Groo4« speciJlttty tames pain and sonjb-r" O 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FD3E WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the moat reasonable terms. 40, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. mm . m , M r- The Largest Wholesale Houm m the World Illustrated Price Lint on application. PHILADELPHIA* 1576. . "T ---HAUTHAW.AY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction * Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,' Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deaoription,2noludin . Billheads Memo* - Pamphlets ; ; Handbills ' Invitation Cards -'■[■ M«ou^ Receipt Forms } Poster* ' t "' .-3 Oper Dodgers' :. Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Prognoune* Concert Prognrams' *** ' ■ ?



IMMENSE SUCCESS "'- OF ANDBE'W ORR'S CHE A P 8 ALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. IHE WHOIK HOOT SVOUE OI Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, A Co., OHRISTOHURCH. IS BEING SLAUGHTERED AT A SACRIFICE. .. . -. ■■ ■■o ' ■-" - BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, 1* 6d, la 9d, Is lid -WORTH DOUBLE XHIiJ MONEY. LADIES* BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR. A^LL CLASSES OF G 0|) D siGRE A TLY REDUCED. ANDREW QRR. v ■'■■■. r1 a«4- lAm t\n • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Oceana,' ex VTt7lltltslllCll « " Doric," and s.s " Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturer a Splendid Lot of Mew Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST' DESIGNS m BSST QUALITY, BEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL B ANffOCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FAtfCV CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also* just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port', manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS'and YOUTHS'NEW WINTER SUITS m all s zes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOT^ and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. gH9* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR, SPARROW FbERRYIAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. TIMBER RANGES GRATES. We aro, Wow SelllPff BIRCH TIMBER AT 8. &o PEH 100™ COOKING BANGES AT R B D U C B » F B I C E 8. REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.) ' FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES, " ' ■ '"'"■, ' ;■■ • ■ .'■.....- SPI^KNI3II> >'. >4uLitJE.; JUST LANDED ex "Tekoa." W. H. Coilifis & Co, IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPEHHANGIN GSf ET 0 TIMBER & COAJi MERCHANTS, -#V- — ■ \ inwwTQ » np /Royal Insurance Company' AGENTS FOR j Gr^y Valley Coal Company. FIRB! FI«E! GREAT SALVAGE SALE DRAPEKY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, A* S. W. Alcorn & Co/s. ~~ Stephens Bros., market House. WE JBF.G to draw Special Attention to our TE\S, which we have just Imported direct from the Tea Growers' Association, and will, vo think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Coylon, Indian and China. Tip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. . KSROSENE -Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments. Very Finest Quality. ' LAMPS 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 English prices. CROCKERY, CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to. |=jp WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STBEHEFS BROS-, ; Market House.



IMPORTANT TO LADIES. jo ■o-- — •aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS weevil OFFER SAMB to the Public, TO-DAYand FOLLOWING JDA.YS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eighb inches wide, usual pric 30s, special price 18« 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2-^All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-tour inches wide, w Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special prise SOS for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33f 9d, special [ price W3»1©«1 for dress of seveu yards. | READY-MADE GLOTHINO SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suite, usual price 49s 6d, special price 73 Men's All WooTco'lonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 6d j and 49s 6d, special prices fSSm and 35«0a each. 47 Youths Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 30s to 29s Bd, special prices. 08 lid and OS lid each. ,,„, 112 Pa fr'of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special 137 Pair? of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s S • special price 13* 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND JFLANNEJL.® i In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Specia Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usuallylcharged for similar and qualities. SJHOPPIIVC* BY POST, By means of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all tho advantages of purchasing at.our Establishment brought to you very door. LETTER ORDER DEPABTMENII The LotteilOrder Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter m when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular], Cheap Prices, are thus brought withiu the reach of. all, PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. I W. STRAME AND CO.. OHRISTOHTJEOH. Special Purchase ! A Warehouseman's Stock OF EMBROIDERIES. All New Patterns 6,780 Yards AT LESS THAN COST All Fresh and Clean. Figured Black Silk Velvets 1 4s lid 280 Yards f « AM •*«•»■* OS Ott Mitchell and Turner, TANGRED STREET, Zealaudia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. J BISHOPS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, THE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still as popular as ever with the ABhburton public. 11 A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. PLB ASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORBD STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. jjj ; : _ ,___. _ „ — — 1 —— ■ — • S ROBERT MURRAY* Watcb and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN] *c ■ o ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, <fee Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEtTIISHBUKTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRTf ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH,



MR T. BULLOCK. ." LUNGBEACH DISTRICT. TTK)R SALE—An Improved Farm ot JD 262 Acres, originally part of th« j Celebrated Longbeach Estate. It was a very early selection, being part of R.S.s 6800, 6807, 8343, 17176, and others. It is m good heart, not having been, cropped for a number of years. Price—£l2 10s per acre. Easy Terms of Payment Apply to T. BULLOCK Estate Agent. CHEAP~COTTAGE PROPERTY. 2 Sections, together with Cottage of four rooms, Humpatead, the property of Mr Maraden. Price, £80, liberal terms, WANTED, Tenders for Grubbing Gorse, Cutting Fences, and Trimming up the Bottom of the Treoa of the Winslow Cemetery. Specifications to be seen at Mr .Arthur Wilson's, Winslow. * STEPHENS. CHAPMAN, 7 Chairman. TENDERS FOR TREES AT BOROUGH SCHOOL. A LTERNATIVE Tenders called by JjL 5 p.m.. MONDAY, Julyll:-- Firs*, for the PURCHASE of the whole |of the POPLAR TREES and a few [ PJNES as th«y now stand; and second, for TELLING and CUTTING into 12inch lengths, and STACKING the same. All branches and rubbish to be cleared away. Further information from any Member of Committee. W. CRAIGHEAD, 7 16 Chaiiman. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. "VfOTICE is hereby given that Audited _LN Balance Sheet of the Hospital Board, for the year ending March 31, 1892, is on view at the County Council's Offices. By Order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 7, 1892. 7 64 KINDEKGABTEfI SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY BYMRSQUINN, THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAY, At their Rooms, East 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 the system m Germany. EXTRAS~TAUGHT- Music, Singing, Painting, Drawing, and Art Needlework. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS Will be Formed for Boys and Girls ON TUESDAYS, From half-past seven to ten o'clock p.m. Cahsthenic Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at Mrs Quinn's residence, Havelock street. TREES. TREES. TREES, James Porter, The well-known Nurseryman of so many years' standing, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON, HAS now on Sale rear* > Planting, at Gi-eatly Re iced Prices, consisting of— Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Quinces. Many of the above are new sorts which I have imported from America and England at considerable expense. Others which I have proved by long experience to be uusuitable for cultivation, I have dis carded. MY APPLE TREES are all twice grafted on the Northern Spy and Winter Majetin Stocks, which have been proved beyond all doubt to be blight proof. Those m want of good, clean, well-grown Fruit Trees can rely on getting good value for their money. I have about 150,000 Cupressus Macro carpa, one and two years old. AH have been twice cut under, and should giro every satisfaction to those about to plant. Also, —Thousands of Forest Trees, Finns Insignia, one and two years old. Silver Birch, Abies Menziesii, Abies Douglassii, White Spruce. Also, a grand line of the Best Gooseberries ant Currants m cultivation. Ornamental Trees and Shrubs ; also Rosas m great variety. I have the largest and most complete ©llection of Chrysanthemums m New Zealand. All orders shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application. — Orders may be It ft at W. C. Davih', "asfc Street. 7t27 John dr. Rebtell, GRAIN <fc WOOL STORES, I WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, I FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PURCHASEE Of WHEAT, BARLKY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, etc. ! COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Corasacks, 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 CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. ! Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, &c. JOHN G. BBBTELL, In conjunction with the SEW ZEAfcAftn lOAI * MKR oaiiiu A«Eircir co., m. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms, WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADK AO*WBT ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST,



( Public NotlOes. FIVE POUNDS HE WARD. ffIHE above rewind will be paid oh con- X viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate. r J. R. WILLIAMS, ' Manager WENDERS WANTED for making I TRAINING TRACK on ASHBUR lON RACECOURSE. Specifications to be seen at the Office of the undersigned. Tradm close on SATURDAY NEXT, the 9th inst., at 4 p.m. E. SAUNDERS, ♦17 , Secretary. ft RBE N~ ~T3 ROS., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz:-—Heirt Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straininf Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. f Postal Address— Bishside. THE FIRE. fames McGregor HAS RE-OPENED IN SHOP AND SALOON NEXT DOOR TO FORMER PREMISES, ORR'H .BUU-raNGS, EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC. SPECIALS NOTICE —The Damaged part of the Stock, consisting of Pipes, Tobacco, JCigars. Brurbee, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking-Sticks, Pocket-Cutlery, etc., FOR &ALE AT ANY PRIOE;TRAT CAN BE OBTAINED. 7 49 " TIIK IUBPEWBABY." 0. M. BROOKE WILL OPEW ON SATURDAY WITH A COMPLETE STOCK IN THE SHOP LATELY OCCUPIED ■T Mr POLLOCK, TA*CRKI» SVBIBI, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. HENRY ZANDER. CLOVER* CL.OVEBS, CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LANE MY SEASONS SUPPLY OP WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, E'lC, ETC., ETC. AND. having purchased while the Market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly Sheap figure. My Seeds cone DIRECT FROM THE GROWERS, and as 1 do not pay any Commission nor intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds at a liow Price. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a S«ed Expert, and they are pronounced THB FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THIS MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye Grass and Cocksfoot on application A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS and PROVISIONS ALWAYS ON HASD. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, and GLASSWARE IN ALL BRANCHES. WINES AND SPIRITS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE - STRAW AND OATEN SHBSAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHICKWHEAT HENRY r/ANDER, EN R V LA AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT} AND DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— , Sun Fire Insurance Cc mpany 'Uanton Marine Insurance Company, . Auatialian. Muiual Provide*!* Society



NOTICE. £ DVBRTISBMENTS for the First (Country) edition of the Ophidian must, reach this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Secoiid (Town edition will be recalled up to 3 p.m. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO May 23, 1892. Pubin Notices T H A N X JT I BEG to sincerely thank those who so kindly and willingly assisted m Saving my goods during the late fire, and for the care taken m removing the valuable stock. 7 65 S. SALEK. ~~? H , A ~N X S. - I DESIRE to thank all those who bo willingly assisted me during the late fire m removing my goods. 7 62 JOHN W. HARDLEY. T HA N X S. I BEG to thank those *vho endeavoured to save my stock on the occasion of the late fire and to inform my friends that my business will be carried on as usual m the Arcade. 7 69 FRED. CLARK. f»cbool<4 Exhibition. THOROUGH SCHOOL, TO-MORROW, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—ONE SHILLING. Afterwards-SIXPENCE. Children Half-Price ENTERTAINMENTS Kink »c Paris. TtrONDAY and THURSDAY EVEN IVL INGS, and SATURDAY AFTER. BOON. Children, 6d. Selections by the Ashburton Brass Band LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, 1,0.0 J.,M.U. j THE atwve Lodge will celebrate its j Nineteenth Anniversary by a TEA AND SOCIAL TO BK HELD IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON FRIDAY, July 8. 1 Tickets for Tea and Social, 2a 6d ; Children, Is. Refreshments provided. Tea, 6 o'clock. Dancing, 8 o'clock. A large numbe of prizes will be distributed amongs the children attend* ing tea. 37* MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, JULY 9. TOWN SECTION 231, Centrally situated m Havelock street. MR T. BULLOCK has received m« struofcions from Mr John Turner, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — HIS VALUABLE T.S. 231, containing QUARTE-ACRE, FRONTING HAVELOCK STREET. This Section is centrally situated, being only about three chains distant from th County Council Chambers. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, ' 7§3 ' Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 16. 3 TOWN SECTIONS 3 and one Section with two Cottages thereon MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction . With Messrs Friedlander Bros;) has received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, the following properties, viz. :— T.S. 581, containing £ acre, corner of Cameron and Park Streets, on which are erected two four-roomed Cottages. This property is well situated, being only a few chains distant from the Rail way Station. T.S. 1060, containing £ acre, situated at the corner of Walker and Peter Streets. T.S.S 1046 and 1047, each containing I acre, Peter Street, West. Inspected Invited. Liberal terms of Payment. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7560 Auctioneer. ~saturday7^lFi67^ TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 163 ACRES 163 19 ACRES f» WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. By order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to SeU by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, On account and by order of the Mortgagee,— R.S. 26728 and 26922, containing 163 ACRES, Wakanui Road District, originally occupied by T. Greenaway. It has not been cropped for a good number of years. ALSO— lIS. 26708, containing 79 ACRKS On the opposite side of the road. Both these properties are watered with County water races ; well situated, being only about four miles from the County Saleyards. Very suitable to work with heavy land. MUST BE SOLD. Easy Terms of Payment. sote time of Sale—ll a.m. T. BULLOCK, |66 Auctioneer^ MONEY. •HQATIA 1(m > £503, £365, 3&OVAA/I £200, and other Sums o Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Bates of Interest. QQVtO BEAUMONT, and CO., |23 Hereford Meet