THE ABHBUBTON GUAHDIAIN : TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, -fß9'2

Printed and prtlifad by the Afttmrfam PuHwhing Comply, th* ntfitera pdntinf offloe, Bonetc Stt^t, Aid TUESDAY, Angwt 2, 1892.



Business j\otic s 'THE MJAPEKBAIIY." C. M. BEOOKi ■I MM RE-OPEIVED WITH A COMPLETE STOCK IN THE SHOP LATELY OCCUPIED BY Me POLLOCK TAlcmiD ITBUT, - ! OPPOSITE UNION BANK. GREAT SALS Plckford &Umtirili'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOJJSB LABOR DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. "I7U7KNITURE of all kind., Carpets JJ BrussekyTapestas Ac. Mattings, linoleums, floor Cloths, &o>, Ao> } . ■ - must be sold to main room fo* new ship. ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured iSbonised Sideboards. Tables, Ac.— Also—Chests Drawers Withstands, Faasy Tables Ac., m Rirau. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. lYenetian Blinds made to order. -NOTE ADDBESS PICKFORD & UNDRmty TANORED STREET, ABHBURTON. Zealandla Boots. fpHE WINTER having : fairly set m, JL one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS t 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 am the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gusVi tee every pair bearing the Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to ad just the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has bseei especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. ■ Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitohed Water tight »nd Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and WomenV Botts, 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 STORK, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KN,OWN.—i, am n >tr m a position to supply BOOTH and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of, m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory, hi Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon; getting a genuine artiole 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, Bade on c Premises; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES] SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW "MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Calley Coa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS & CO., Agents. LONGBKACH COACH! i -' ■ ■ * QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R, X BROWNE 206 Coachman.



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■Business i otices —■ — — — - WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. TXAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have ijuat completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, l»irect at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Cus tomers ! Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. RELIEVE FEVERISH HMT, PREVENT FITS, 00RVUL8I0R8, ETO. PfMMvt a hMtHhy starts •» wm o#im*m tution during tit* period «f T«wthln*. Tht wotfe "JOS* ITUDIAI, Aft Mcrmtf oi ttuOtvmmm* **••«■ <tfUmfi»M*rmM Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & 00. " VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme Climate* m Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, boch Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. 0. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. Notice to~advertisers. SYWING. toan alteration m the time of *J closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Gixabdiaw must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. _____ HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hk-re not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, 6a rnRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE ii. MAKING MACHINERY, ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. Manufacturers of ash Dbalkm all kinds of Dairy Croocta SPECIAI/TTTY a ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* "VTOVELTDjIS m Fancy Work for the JJN present Beason. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants 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 CmUWUN'S DRAPER j ISC/ITS TO MEASURE. rjIHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices *- ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUDLDINGS R. Alcorn. WINTER SEASON, 1892. H. & W. "CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure m informing their numerous friends and customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season ; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted m Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeda, Bannoekburns and Hairlines, Worsteds," Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIGHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CT7TTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Frc and WoiucMAKsrfrp H. $ W. CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS. TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required, r-i NOVELTYIMPORTING CO •W G.F.0., dp«y N.S.W



PHILADELPHIA, 1876] HATJTHAWAY'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS ,4 NECESSITY m every family v 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. IjAMES PAIN AND SUKS v 0, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, Waiwortk Road, S.E. WHOLESALE ANiTeXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable ; terms. A0 t Lls, L2O, and~L2s Cases suitable for every Market. The Largat WholetaU Route m tht World Illustrate* Prioe Lint on appHoation. W. J. BUSH AND CO. niSTILLEKS And IMPORTERS ESSENTIAL OILS <fc FRUII ESSENCES SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturer! Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities, • HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC, ETC. And having 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 AT A LOW PRICE. a Their Germinating Qualiiiss have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE SIOOK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. ironm"ongery, 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. HE NR V T7 AND ER, ENRY ZiAND ER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sa*ei Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. J Can be used m the ordinary way fora Household Purpose '' ■ I Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yow. THE WALKER! COBK EXTBA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it 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 oottle Designed tor che use of hotels, restau wants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae .and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the ■; E WAINR TOOL COMPANY



John O. Retell, -GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. , GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, Ac. CASH PUKCBASEB or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpicks, 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 Firs and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, uce. JOHN O. REBTELL, In conjunction with the ITSW HAIAID KOAff * If KM* CASTIII A«EI»CV CO, I.d. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. .Auctioneers, Woe/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. WOOL, WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Mads agaWst ENSUING l/LIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST ■ i n RKEN T3 R 0 S. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining I 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. THE FIRE James McGregor HAS RE-OPENED IN SHOP AND SALOON NEXT DOOR TO FORMER PREMISES, ORB'H BUIJUOIIVCJH, EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER^ ETC SPECIAL NOTICE—The Damaged O part of the Stock, consisting of Fines, Tobacco, Cigars, Brurbes, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking-Stioks, Pocket-Cutlery, etc., FOR SALE A.T ANY PRICE THAT CAN BE OBTAINED. 7 49 G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED 12 MONTHS, 48 Od. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made "P- Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4a 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 13 UIID IN G TIMBER at following prices m any quantity:— -per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d WhitePine,*in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBCN and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg'a Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. TB7 G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Booms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. / ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto Printing of every deacription.'includta Billheads Memo* Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu.'" Receipt Forraf Poster* Opera Dodgers Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball ProgflMtunes Concert Programme*



MILES & CO. Ashburton and Rakaia. AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS, GRAIN, 101, k LAID BROKERS Stock and Station Agents, and. General Merchants. HAVE FOR SALE SEV3RAL BLOCKS OF FIRST CLASS LAND, CONTAINING 160 ACRES AffD ufWards'j whll improved, —ALSO— Clovers, Grass Seeds, r AND ALL KINDS OF ]J*ann and Station Stores, AT THE LOWEST CURRENT FRIGES. TIMBEIC ~ RANGES, GRATES. We are now Helling 1 BIRCH TIMBER AT §tg Od PER lOOft COOKING TEIAJSGJSIS At REDUCED PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. AND SPLENDID V A L U E JUST LANDED ex " Tekoa." "W. EL Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ET 0. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, %« - mvi nyN m« wn r, (Royal Insurance Company. AGLNTS FORj Gr | yVftlleyooaloomp^ y H ROBERT MURRAYr/|sx' \¥*Ub and Clock gow) and Silversmith, optioiani Ac . o ■-- - ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS,;;&c -o— ,■.■ Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEf",°7iHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUtfTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. Kabt Street H» M. JOMEB. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte fa Organ Show Booms. Largest Stock and Bast Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. jPianos »nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch. 1"- Rubber Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3JI FIRK! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DBAPBKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Go's. I



IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aUi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPBJOIAL TRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS tJAYING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF TRBEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF AIX WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS •Mil OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY akk JTOILX.OWING I>AY», at SPEC] AL PRICKS, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dreas Tweeds, twenty-eight inchea wi^ aro*l prto ■ r.- *)•, ppeoial price 18«Od for drew of twelve yards. Dot«—AU WoolColoniarDwM Tweeds, forty-four iaehos wide, m Plain Colours usual prioe 39s 3d, special price »€>• for dress of saTeriyards. . LntS^-AU Woof Colonial Druse Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choiea and Ezolmive Designs, usual price^33» fld, speoial price 93<6d for dress of seven yards. RBADY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 VLm'u All Wool Celonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, »peoial price 73 Me&'aAU Wool Colonial Tweed Ov«roo»U,without capes, asualprioe 36s W and 4fc fd, special prioes SIS* and 3«s« ed each. 47 Youth's Long Ttoumt Suits, usual prioes 20s to 29s Bd, speoial prices 112 Pa r of lien's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trouetrs, usual prioe Its 6d, speoial 117 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Tronsers, usual prioe 19s fld special pries 10M o<l per pair. OLAJVK.ETS AJST> F"LA.INiVEJL.B In all the leading English and Colonial IMtee we are now selling at Speoial Prices, which, on oomparimn, will be found to be from 20 to 26 per cent under the prices usually oharged for similar nukes and qualities. ■HOPPIING BY POST. B/Bamni9( h« Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all tho •dvantagts of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to your y*ty door* LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT] The Lsttei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the aame prioes 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 Prioes, an thus brought within the reach of all. PLBASICNOTE—Goods sent !n execution of Post Orders^if not »pproved, can be returned, W. STRAME AND CO.. HHRISTOHTTBOH. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S CHEAP SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. VBEB WHO!,* JiOOX fITOUK OV !Hes§rs Edwards, Bennetts, A Co., CHRISTOHURCH. 18 BEING SLAUGHTERED AT A SACRIFICE. 1534: BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERTNOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d, 1« lid WORTH I>OCTj3r,E X«K MONEY LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4s PER PAIR. ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUIOE^D ANDREW ORE. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. I :o: 9. BISHOP S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBE, TANCRED STREET, fifHß steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still as BOOTS tosuit^^a^w^P^^Pnce^^ J BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON UNDER THE MANAGKMiNT'OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. *iiß Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition London. removaTTnotice- CUSTOMERS are requested to'note that we have REMOVED from Orr's Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Carson (grocer) 4JI work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and TwublwmtW&hw THOROUGHLY CURED,