*HB ASHfctiRDON GUA«l>iAJ>f : fRIDAif, DECEMBER 28, ? B^>2

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WILLIAM SPARROVT, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman>j Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And ta enable me to do thin 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. m)TB THE ADDRESS i gflffr* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 820 " The Corner " to be Rebuilt. JLMt Few Weeks la the Old Premises. A LOT OF 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.7e 6d. PRINTS, SIIII/IHTERY, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETHEST DESIGNS.; HOISERY and all .the various Articlea of DRAPERY, GENTS' MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING T)A? 8. W. H. COLLIER, Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—" SUPREME " AND :« UNION." WE have must pleasure in informing the public that we have secured our re. quirements of SOUND MILLING WHE AT from Limestoae districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREYIE" being equal bo any other brand in tha market. We thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. Rollitt & Co. FULL SIZED OORNSAOK3 ALWAYS IN STOCK. F< BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISE S-B ULLOCK'S ARCADE. rPHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of JL Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, W^chnwkers 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 SUED FOR without further notice F. BLACK. Great Cheap Sale SUMMfIK DRAPEBY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NO W 0% TN Conseauence 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. AND BATTBNS FOR REPAIRI TiIARMERS S GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT iTHE STOCK BEFORE -^ YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, BAST STREET SOUTH; 12 70



WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE 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 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 vendor. OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAK T PLACE ON MONDAY. JA.JNXJA.RY S3, 1893 i ■ ■ WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUBRENT RATES FBIEDLANDEB BEOS. A Stylish Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOB 7s 6d. EXS. S. ELDERSLIE! -JUST OPENED -OHOIO- CARPETS, RUGS TO MATCH, Linoleums and Oilcloths. MITCHELL and TURNER. |il|||i| ROBERT MURRAY*/dEn $MM®k : Watcb and Clock J^|^j§j^ss?(3pp£ MAKERi GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee, EAST STREET. T~ HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class X. Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stool* already on hand, enable? 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 GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.T\ WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OOIMTKT ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, TIfISHES to call the attention of persons in want of YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell 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-class order. An early inspectioi invited. Feveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. WibUAir»racKo. Important to Farmer* and Shearers. RED BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK. ' AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS? 8,8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES, I f^r\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatafoot 1 \J\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. * TIMBJER. TIMBER TIMBMR] Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices, BIRCH TIMBER AT Ss 6d PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. OoiiTns & Co., MERCHANTS ASP IMPORTERS ACHStf TS FOR| Gr ! y y ftUey Ooal company



. i ; .ess .; otice j HENRY ZANDER. I ' A S the Harvesting Season is now /\_ drawing near, I beg to intimate that T have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly larsre demand. Binding Twines!, Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can conn dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA^ HALF-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twineß, of the most popular makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. "Pakeha, 'j my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every, probability of a scarcity later in the seMcn. Reapers & Binders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices ; properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS (McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience of Farmers. Oils! Oils! Jufit Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolza, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine, ■* A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE,: 5 AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUxMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, . KTC, ETO. specially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. jGreneral, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WIKES, SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF The Finest Delicacies from all parts of the woi Id. Also, —Some French and Serman Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY r^ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT] AND 1 IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— §un Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Instance Company, , s Austtalian Mutual VrovideMfc Society, c



». IflA^lliMM^ & Co., LIMITED i BREWEKS OF THE j FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH ■ SPARKLINU PALE & BITTER ALES TO BR OBTAINED IJf HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT pHRISTCHUROH BREWER'S AND OF Me H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ' ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOT EL? WIN3LOW FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED .STOCK 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 EViecUnncler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. . R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. nHHROUGH the influence of friends in ■J_ Amerioa, 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 3SVER DISCOVERED FOR TUB IIdtQUOR, OPIGM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA VINGfor 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 liie Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thousand* have br«n (,'nred. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. I A Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for ' DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. REAdTThIS : 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 roe, 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. 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., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.a Agencies* 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 retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Managing Director- AGENIS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORIING CO.,



LONGBKAOH COaCU. /"\N and after MONDAY, •''ctober 3 . for the summer months, the Longbehch Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Cciichman T HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY x ORDER, MOSGIRL, RGSLIN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUIT?, \ Men s, Youths' and Boys , long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE PROM LAST SEASON'S WUOL. Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcoru, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART; SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. • THE pEOPLE'S "pHOTOGRAPHBR Professor Robottom AET STUDIO, MOORE STREET,^ i Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. He haß now got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which w second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. MANURE. WE HAVE For Ba[l c, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker A Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE! MERCHANTS' ; WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TT EALTH without Medicine, Hum -IJL bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly reoorer health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnmjgton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchureb Hospital and by »11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtox A Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchuroh. 9 50 STUDY HEAL EH. U TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGK, Kiln % X 1 Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGK, FARM, 4WD 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 pure and contain* no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson A Co., TrMARU. \ „ SS>^ KLIEYE FEVERISH HEAT. PREVEMT FITB. CONVULSIONS, ETO. l£MN»rv« « Iwalthy state of tt» oonvtl. The words «JOR* ITUDIAI, Art encnifd on VttimrHmnt Stam^gSSCmih Tmk+ Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. PUBLIC NOTICU,. rHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Company, limited, WILL BB CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. (or dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. AJsnmTRTnYa vrrrtT.TsnTwn nr\ ■



I 0..:^- -■ ■ ".-.- ". ■ ..." F Vt.Ji.TS IS. O AL>, JUito vt Attbimou Forks, I LJORSK SHOER, General Black Li Kinich, Wheelwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. 1 VVAKANUI ROAD, behind i>ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p ornbtitude and despatch. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. fire and M.arine. CAPITAL-£500,000. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current XI Rates. Agerts for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W~HORNE, Manager. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY. NOW 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 numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new>prons, new pinatores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Weigei's Journals , and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS ADAMS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. BKGISTHY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS. Zcalandia Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these X grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than &ny other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of those Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. T — Once buy &/ Zealand ia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS ixom Mr «J. Bishop, ZEUOr.II BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON XOHST CX REBTELL, GRAIN «fc WOOL STORES] WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super* phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Gape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, use. JOHN O. RESTELL, In conjunction with tne CASTXXJB AfiEXCV 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 MADE AGUtNST ENSJING ULIPS. ?o Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST* AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF I*abor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Citnnington & Co., 190 i Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /~\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should bo addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and Tetters referring thereto-to THE EDITOR.