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SOUTH RAKAIA-FRIPAY. claim £7 3s od for goods supplied. Judg ment for the amount claimed and costs, Tbe paid at the rate of ten shillings p.r month. Primmer vJ. Greenaway, claim £7 Is lid, for goods supplied}; a number of items were disputed, and judgment given for £5 13s 2d. J. McDonald v J. Copeland, claim £12 for services of a horse ; no appearance of the plaintiff; Bit Purnell appeared for defendant, and asked that the case be struck out.—Case struck out with £2 8s costs.

Thb Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident} recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of noarly all fche diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the •Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at la 1R 2a 9d, lls,by all medicine vendors throughout the werlo- Cole*:anb and So* Eucalypte Ex tract is the only genuine in the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lunsjs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— Ashburton Pxua Cobiiany. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nwnufootured by Aulsebrook and o

ME ASHBURTON GUARDIAN i MONDAY, OCTOBER U, 1883.



MR T, BULLOCK. ] FOR SALE—Four acres near the 1 County Saleyards ; would make a capital paddock far farmers living at a distance and sending stock to the yards for sale. TO LF.T—2SO Acres near town. MONtfY.— To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special suma of £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. I have several Tov>n Properties for sale at low prices and on liberal terms. £125 a bargain, three-quarters of an •ere, first class land, fronting Creek Road, 1 not far from the Canterburj' Mills, (half acre in Orchard), together with 4 roomed Cottage. Those desirous of purchasing, are invited to inspect this without delay, lasy terms. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent.



Public Notices LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will atarfe from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. £2 A WEEK AND UPWARDS may be made by either sex, working even ings and taking orders for us. Permanent; work if required, Enclose stamp for partisulars. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO.. 0 41 Sydney NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the "Banks and Bankers' Act, 1880," and the *• Banks and Bankers' Act Amendment Act, 1882," FRIDAY, the 28th October, 1892, from 12 o'clock noon, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Half Holiday, at the Ashburton and Rakaia offices of the undermentioned Banks :— For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld. G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. HOLMES, General Manager. 10 151



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS., Train Arrangements for ishburton Agri cultural Show, October 28. ON the 28th inst the 8 »,m- and 11 a.m, trains from Christchurch, and 11 a m and 3.40 p.m. from Ashburton will stop at the Saleyards Siding for the con venience of passengers to and from the Show Grounds. Fares from Ashburton 6d first class, 4d second, A train will run from Timaru fco Ash burton at 11.55 a.m. as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and there will bean evening train to Timaru which will start from the Saleyards Siding at 5.15 p.m., Ashburton 5.35 p.m., and run 1 hour 45 minutes later than the train oh Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The train for Springburn will leave Ashburton at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times. 10 169 BY ORDER. THE EDUCATION BOARD d¥~TFE~ DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. rNDERS are invited for the Erection of a School at Upper Ashburton Forks, near the old Spread Eagle. Plars and Specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton, and endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received up till 4 p.m. on MONDAY, October 31. The lowest or any tender not ne«essarily accepted. J, V. COLBORNE-VEIL, Secretary. Christchurch, October 18, 1892. 10 170



WORTH KNOWING. ft! HE only Establishment in Ash burton *- where you can get a Perfect Fit, Good Material, and Workmanship with Moderate Charges, is at the SCIENTIFIC TAILOKING COMPANY, G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager, Who is acknowledged to be the right man in the right place. Come and inspect the Stock, everything new and choice. Note the old address, TANCRED STREET, near the Arcade 10J136 . "tea warehouse. TTAVING removed to New Premises, Cheap Sale will be continued in first brick shop, two doors from old utore, round Collier's Corner. 11. M. Carson, TANCRED STREET. October 19,1892.



/■\DDFELLOWS' JJ ALL ASHBURTON. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! Jubilee fUin&ers. Grandest Combination in the Universe of COLORED MUSICAL TALENT. Ten Eminent Artists. MOOAI lIHT, OCTOBER 24. POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT.



11 The Corner," Ashbur-ton, September 20,92. Madam, — T RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you thatlamnow making a Display of the Newest and Prettiest Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wean The new stock of Millinery, Flowers, Laces, Silks, Ribbons, Prints, Muslins, etc., is very choice, and in the closest touch with the latest fashions, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained in Chrietchurch or dsewhere\ I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs in Flannelettes bought by my Agent at a dis | count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, and I confidently recommend them to your notice Although ihs quantity is large, I anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. Soliciting the favor of a visit of inspection] 1 am, Ufadani, Your Obediently, W, B COLLIER,



I^RAND Change of Programme. VX New Solos, Glees, Quartets, and Recitations. On Saturday Night rapturous applause greeted each item rendered, Popular Prices—3a, 2s, and Is. Plans and Tickets at .Friedlander's. FLETCHER R. McADOO, Business Manager. 10*119



' WR ALFRED HARRISON __ "^oTfabmers and others. SALE OF~~BUILDING MATEBIAL. SATUBDAY,~OCTOBER 29, Two o'clock sharp. MR ALFR^"hARRISON, in structed by Mr Crum, mU Sell by Public Auction, on the PREMISES, EAST STREET, The whole of the MATERIAL contained in the Four Shops situated between Collier's Corner and the Bank of New Zealand. TONS OF CORRUGATED IRON, TIMBER, S ASHES, DOORS, kcc, etc. The whole of which niuat be immediately removed. Without Reserve, ALFRED HARRISON, 4 rtei »(j Auctioneer. ° __ — - — " ' »t a<i pl llfil i cr.s.s.co. 111 SPECIAL EXCURSION. rnsggjk 'THE SPLENDID S.S. WILL BE DESPATCHED FROM LYTTELTON FOB MELBOURNE, Via Port Chalmers, Bluff, and Hobart, on Tuesday Oct. 35, At the following SPECIALLY REDUCED FAREb : SALOON fSiasle) £4 Return £6 5s STEERAGE („) £2 10s „ £± UISION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF N.Z., LIMITED. Agents for Ashbwton.



ASHBUPTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW, SPECIAL. Gband assobtment OF LADIES 1 TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, SUNSHADES, GLOVES, COESETS, GENTS' TIES, HATS, BOOTS, &c, FOR THE COMING SHOW-



TpBRNS, Fuchsias, Palms, Cinerarias, Calceolarias; Tricolor, Zonale, and Ivy leaved Pelargoniums ; Deutzias, Azaleas, Begonias. Heaths, Camellias, Heliotropes, etc., to be seen blooming in my window. For sale from 9d each upwards. J, T H. O M A. », PRODUCE DEALER, Havelock Street. TostTTost!! Lost!!! A FARMER cannot tell how much grain, time, and temper he will lose if he does not have his binders re paired in time for the coming harvest. Take Time by the Forelock and have them done at once, so th&t you may reap A LIBEKAL EEWAED for your past labours. Also bear in mind that your TRACTION ENGINES and COMBINES need looking to. For the execution of such repairs THE ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS and BRASS FOUNDRY are well equipped with FIRST CLASS MEN and MACHINERY. K^* Note the Address.—CAMßßON STREET, near che POST OFFICE. Tlio§. E. Ktlwortli, PROPRIETOR,



mHE Next Onertsey Sale will be beld I on MONDAY, NOV. 14, 18 S 2 t. McDowell, Secretary. Oaten Sheaf Chaff T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OP GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also,— CRUSHED OATS, BRAN SHARPS, ETC. John €t. Rcstell.



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered in Busy Spring, { SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their 1 numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS fou SPRING SOWING Which have jusc come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAPE. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot,, Ryegrass, Golden Ta^es. | Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS I'OR SALE, new patent J. SEALY" & CO: theljnited insurance com^ pany, limited. Fire and Marine. CAPITAL-£500,000. "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current Jl*j Hates. —- Agents for Canterbury- Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS- The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. w7horne, 10 109 Manager.



R. T, BOOTH'S Oolden Remedies. FTTHROUGH the influence of friends in J_ 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 TUB i LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRAVING*oii ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. 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 the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thoneandii have been Cor«<l. For you there is Hope, Help and Health. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. 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 and manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula end composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in j 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 this nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z.



Wool. Wool. Wool. riLIENTS entrusting their clips to me for Rale, either in Ashburton or other markets, may rely upon their best in terests being looked after. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES without Commission made on same where required. Wool packs and other Shearing requisites supplied at Lowest Current Rates. I have on hand a large quantity of Purple Top, Green Top, and Devonshire Greystone Turnip Seed, Rape, Clovers, etc., UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY: on Sale at Lowest Possible Prices. John Gr. lies!ell, AGENT FOR The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited.



R T BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY ' No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits ; and R T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tome, ARE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, ' Burton's Studio Buildings, DUNEDIN, N.JB. Asenciea in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. ' P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5s per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers. Will be supplied through the post by all retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, 10|153 Managing Director,



MANURE. WE HAVE For S&l c, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, GOAL AND PRODUCE! MERCHANTS.



WILLIAM SPARROW, (late of the firm of Sparrow and Kerryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been * heard of in AahburtonJ Come and See for Yourself, NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : 83J* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ank H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 8 200



MITCHELL and TURNER'S NEW SHOWROOM NOW OPEN. INSPECTION INVITED. JVOVEJL.TIES IN THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS DUST CLOAKS, JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHEKS and FLOWERS, UNDERCLOTHING. CHOICE STOCK OF DKESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABEICS. TANOEED STREET, ASHBUKTON. 10*73



JUST IN TIME FOB THE HOLIDAYS. • 0 'TIHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W JL Cralghead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christmas.. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £4—cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 6d—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £i 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. BOYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, C :~1 T*~~~ n <~ /MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducer* OpeCiai JDargainj t olos6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. CraigQiead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE JARPETS ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF A CENTURI. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS [GOOD, ARTISHC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE PARPFT^ CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS Oo not fail to visit FURNITURE CARPETS ( A. J. WHITE URNI'IURB . CARPETS His Extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE CARPET& THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS NURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS J to be found in FURNITURE CARPETS Mew Zen land. FURNITURE CARPETS mnam*. sTEAW CABINET ANn UPHOLSTERY OARPETS FTRNITURE r CARPETS FURNITURE MMS, CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS *UKm HIGH STREET^ FURNITURE CARPETS furniture, CHRISTCHURCH, FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS I FURNITURE CARPETS



Important tii Farmers anil Shearers. RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO~nRANDINtt OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS* 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEABS. TURKEY STONES. TURKEY STONES. 1 ftO Drums of BoUed and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatafoofc. Xfj\j Valvoline,.Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIECH TIMBEE AT §s 6d PEE lOOft, Newcastle, Wesiport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. Collins & Co., ME&OHANTS AND IMPORTERS. AGENTS W*{^:^ZC^;,



WOOL SEASON, 189&93. TTT E ARE PREPARE© TO MA X B LIBERAL CASH 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 fipecia] 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 packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. THE DATES OifOUR SALES WILL BE;DULY;ADVERTISED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUKKBNT EATKS. FEIEDLAJSTDEK BKOS



W. STRAME AND CO., ARE NOW SHOWING IN ALL DEPARTMENTS NEW SEASON'S NOVELTIES EX COPTIC, HAKEHA, AND RIMUTAKA.. THE Home Manufacturers have been most energetically looked after, oui Buyers having visited every Producing District in the United Kingdom. The depression existing in all parts has enabled them to procure for cash large quantities of choice goods, in many instances at their own offer. Never before in the successful history of the Firm have we been in a position to place before the Public of Canterbury such wonderful value. Those desirable features ao much appreciated by our friends in bygone years have this season been greatly accentuated. ENORMOUS STOCKS, NEWEST AND FRESaEST MATERIALS, AT LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. Already we are very busy in all departments, our Warehouse and Showrooms being crowded with Customers daily, and the quick and cheerful eagerness apparent during the past week to get our beautiful goods, and from the satisfied expression of all purchasers, we know we have succeeded in pleasing our numerous patrons, AN IMPJOBTJANT PUECHASB OF A wAß^fAV*^* JBHTTIRE STOCK, AT AN ENORMOUS DISCOUNT FROM COST PRICE. We have succeeded in SECURING on most favourable terms a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN'S ENTIRE STOCK, Comprising Men's Stiaw Hats, Print and Galatea Shirts, Coloured Silk Ribbons in Summer Shades, Satin and Velvet Ribbons (Black and. Coloured), Coloured Silk Velvets, Surah Silks suitable for evening wear, White Muslin Aprons for ladies' and children's wear, Ladies' Garibaldis, Ladies' Chemises and Niehb Dresses, Children's Dorothy Pinafores, Ladies' Black Lace Pelerines, Boys' W»»h ing Tunics, Infants' Pelises, Ladieß' Capes and Jackets, Children's Diaper and Holland Pinafores, Ladies' Holland Aprons, Fancy Flowers, Feathers, Millinery, etc The whole Stock is in perfectly clean condition, and has been bought at such an enormous discount from cost as enables us to offer it at Considerably Under Half-Price.



SPECIAL CLEARING PURCHASES. 97 MEN'S ALL-WOOL COLONIAL TWEED SUITS, stronly made Usual price, 39s 6d ; Special Price, 29s lid each. 320 MEN'S REGATTA SHIRTS, with Collar attached Usual price, 6s 6d and 7s 6d; Special Price, 2a lid and 3s lid each 136 LADIES' JACKETS in Summer Shades and Materials Usual prices, 13s 6d, 17s 6d, 25a 6d ; Special Prices, 7s lid, 9s lid and 14s 6d. 30 LADIES' IHREE-QUARTER COLOURED CLOTHS and TWEED CAPES, new shapes and Lined Silk ; Usual prices, 39s 6d, 49s 6d, 59s 6d; Special Prices, 29s 6d, 35s 6d, 39a 6d each 147 LaDIES' COSTUMES in new season's Materials. Skirts made in the now pre vailing '■ Umbrella " style and trimmed braid and niching with material for bodice to correspond. Usual prices 29s 6d to 47a 6d ; Special Prices, 17s lid and 19a lid each; 13 000 YARDS of COLOURED ILK RIBBON, in Assorted Shades and Widths. ' Usual price, 4id, 6Jd, Is and Is 3d per yard ; Special price, lgd, 2}d, 4|d and 7^d per yard. . DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT. In this Department we are showing the most wonderful value that has ever been submitted. Ladies visiting the Dress Department cannot fail to appreciate our efforts in bringing before them so magnificent a collection of the Newest Fabrics, which cannot be equalled,for variety and moderate prices. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. We are being congratulated daily on our superb display of New Season's Millinery. Ladies tell us day after day that our Styles are incomparably Superior to any others STOAV^StS f An Infinite Variety of } STRAW HATS STRAW HATS New Straw Hats and Bonnets STRAW HATS 'STRAW HATS I ' in . n . I STRAW HATS STRAW HATS \ Plain, Fancy, Swiss, Chip, j STRAW HATS STRAW HATS Crinoline and other Straws. STRAW HATS STRAW HATS { FROM I^EACH. J STRAW HATS KID AND FABRIC GLOVES, HOSIERY, SUNSHADES, ftc, In Endless Variety, at Astonishiug Prices. ENORMOUS STOCKS-LADIES' CORSETS, UNDERCLOTHING AND BABY LINEN. MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OP CARPETS, FLOORCLOTHS AND LINOLEUMS In all the Newest and Choicest Designs. SAMPLES OF ALL GOODS, POST FREE, ON APPLICATION. Purchases of £2 and upwards are sent carriage paid to any part of the colony '■ Carpets and Floorcloths excepted. * *» W. Strange and Co,