THE ASHBURTOJf GtTARDIAN: ftIOKDAY, DECEMBER J2, 1803.



CHRISTMAS, 1892. NEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON. New Fruits, New Teas, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK or Glass, China, and Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance cf the Public Reserves j»ct, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashbur ton Caledonian Society's Sports, on MONDAY, the 26th day of December iost,, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following . scale, viz: — ; For each Adult ... One Shilling For each Horee ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 12, 1892. 12 81



FOR SALE, Q MASSEF RE vPKRS & BINDERS, v-f Stationary Axle, at Specially Re duced Prices. 12*fe FRTEDLANDFR BROS, GREAT SALE AT Pickford & Untfrlll's PREMIER ASHBORTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. TTUJRNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, JD Brussels, Tapestry, &c. \ Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, I Ac., Ac., ! must be sold to make room for new ship. ! ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables Ac., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDBESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STKEET, ASHBURTON.



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BEASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. fl HESE WORKS, without doubt, con- I tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATI3- FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. k/kUworth, PROPRIETOR^ STOTITHEALTH. TpOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JO 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, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER i invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson A Co., TIMARU. TO LET, at a Low Rental—Those com modious premises in East Street, at present occupied as a Kindergarten School. Possession can be given about December 26. £125.—The price requfred for a quarter acre, with a 4-roomed square house thereon in Cox street. Cheap property. FOR SALE. —A number of improved Farms, varying from 100 acres up to 700 Full particulars on application. MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Mb JiV T. Mayo's Suburban Property adjoining the Parsonage Grounds, Hamp stead, ten acres odd, with commodious dwelling, Urge orchard, &c. Not having disposed of this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it up to Monday Estate Agent. "AifordT^sitate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars a^to^^ Or MILES AND CO., a shburton and Rakaia Stephens Bros., Market House JTAM. JAM. TUST ARRIVED, special Consignment tl of English and Mauritius SUGARS —Crushed "Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CUR RANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crys talised Fruits— all new *nd specially se lected. A few nice parcels fancy CROCKERY and CHINA WaRM, SILVER WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas present*. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices, Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN.



J. SEALT & CO., SEEDSMEN. TUBNIP SEASON, 1892. "VTOW Arrived, our Season's Stock OF PURE TURNIP ftEEDS, Specially Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above. Samples and quotations on application to J. SEALY &. CO-, EAST STREET. Zealand la Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these _L 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 any other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these 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 f ooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia 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 from Mr J. Bishop, ZK4L.OIJIA KOOT STORE, AS HB Xr^R TON CM. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON' BEGS to announce that he ]ghas DISPOSED of the tl Dispensary," and solicits for his successor a continu ance of that support so freely accorded to himself. ORDERS for Brooke's Sheep Dip, Poisoned Wheat, and JSrated Waters may be left with Mb Pkiohakd, and will receive prompt attention.



THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY *T*HK Business hitherto carried on by 1 Mb C. M, Brooke rill be conducted n future by ! ir'LE.; Prichard. The present stock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for I a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor's endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every respect. 10*203 HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. NEW PREMISES, EAST SI'REETY ASHBURTON, Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and i H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Pair. Old .fudge, and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars. Five i Cigars ana Cage, la.



Stephens Bros. F y SHING tXokle, SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to hia numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHINQ TACKLE Uf 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 G*t, 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 ITriecllaii«ler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieefc, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few * - ; gpl&clidsinging birds loft,



FURNITURE FURNITURfc, CARPETS FURNITURE PARPFT^ CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS Oo not fail to visit ,o»dt>i?hic FURNITURE A. J. WHITE FURNITURE CARPETS His Extensive Showrooms coutain „,,,,„, FURNITURE CARPETJS THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS .„«--- FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES nnma FURNITURE CARPETS i I to be found „».-,„ FURNITURE CARPETS HJew Zealand. URNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE MMS, CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET FURNITURE CARPETS CHRISTCHURCH FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE JARPETB ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTERIOFiA CENTURY. • URNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE ~~" CARPETS T> B ARTISIIC, INEXPENSIVE. „.„„«««■ FURNITURE CARPETS URNITURE " CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY URNITURE CARPETS " HIGHLY !MPOfITINT™AUCTIOJN SA.LE. TO GRAZIERS, FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, BUSINESS MEN, AND OTHERS. By order oi the Administrators in the Estate o! the late John Manson, Esq., of "The Pines," Feilding {^ ORTON & SON and R. d. ABRAHAM, in conjunction with FREEMAN VX R. JACKSON & CO., will offer for sale by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 and 12,1893, at 1.30 p.m sharp, at the Rooms of the Borough Saleyards, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 115 Farm*, each varying from 20 to 1000 Acres, being the four magnificent properties of the late John Manson, and respectively situated as follows, namely :— EDINKILLIE PARK, 3115 ACRES, 2£ miles from Palmerston North ; THK WANGANUI HA.UBOR BOARD BLOCK, 2697 ACRES, 9 miles from Feilding; ; THE MANCHESTER-WAITUNA SMNWAY BLOCK, 7262 ACRES,' 4 miles from Halcombe and 12 from Feilding; THE MANGANUI BLOCK, 720 ACRES, fy miles from Midhuwt and 3£ from Straliord ; the total comprising 13,860 ACRES of splendid land, which, in point of position, richness of soil, crapping and grazing qualities, are UNSURPASSED IN THE NORTH ISLAND. Therefore^ whether as a paradise for Dairying, grounds for the early maturing and fattening of Stock, rich fertile lands suitable for the successful and abundant growth of cereals, root crops, vegetables, and fruits, they at no distant date must greatly increase in value, and are now a grand, sure, safe, and most profitable investment. That this is no overdrawn picture, as regards at least the Edinkillie Park Estate, see two letters in the "New Zealand Times" of 13th and 23rd January, 1891, from the travelling correspondent of that journal—an entirely disinterested witness—entitled "Op the Wellington-Manawatu Line ;" also see Plans and Descriptive Catalogue. * Terms Liberal; Title, Land Transfer 4lct. Intending purchasers wighing to inspect th« Estates, can do so on giving notice to the Managers— Me A. Allan, P. 0., Box 63, Palmerston North ; Mr C. J. Bridle, Stanway, Halcombe ; Mr P. Lynch, near Colyton, Feilding j Mr Thomas Viokehs, Mid hurst, near Stratford. For Terms, Plans, aud Descriptive Catalogues of these valuable properties apply to either of the Auctioneers, Palmerston North, Feilding, Bulls, or Wanganui; D and W. Manson, Feilding; The Bank of New South Wales, Auckland, Wellington Christchurch, Dunedin, &c.; Bank of New Zeahnd, Wellington, Palmerston North Feilding, Wanganui, &c. 12 2 w PILLS F r Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Tab in the Stomach, Sick H, ,1a he oSincss, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Duziness Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of I^ *J£SL on th« Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and aU Nervous and Trembling S nations &C THE FIIST DOSE WILL GI7X RKLI«» IN TWENTY SIINUTES. Tim tS^Sfar is invited to try -»*»£*« aJ? d the^ »»rin h*. arknowledeed to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. {'■FCiAm^SILS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete Wi", They promptly remove ant obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a a 7v£ Sbomacli: Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver; Pr. r *ro« only toy THOMAS BCCCHAM, St. H«l«ii«, LanCMhlr*, Bnslantf.



Preserve Your ISyesftgflit, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, OF Melbourne, and Calcuttta. , Sole Agent for Ashburton, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately and different. Lenses, if required, fitted into frames made to fit the different styles of faces. Thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort.



FLOUR, BR4.N. SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHTSAF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SKFiD, ktc, of Best Quality. All Produce Low for caali rXUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants _LIL to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. *T. T H. O M A. », HAVELOCK STREET.



INCOMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR HALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN 6. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. U. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest ' School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Cow Shed, &c The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason able price and on easy terms. Apply to JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres first-class Tussock Feed. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H ATE rOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Coaches, Chairs, Tables, Sidefcpift'ds, Cheffoniers, Wash gtanap, Chests' of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITE* 3 of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE Tflß ADDRESS. ■' ■ ' "■- " - ■ ■ iw



WANTED KNOWN THAT ' J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, I For the convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which is second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest i notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker, GREAT SUCCESS OF THE A.B.T. CO YIP ANY. T7VERY Customer expresses themselves il» satisfied that this is the only Estab lishment in Ashburton where a perfect fit can be obtained, and the material cannot be surpassed for excellence and patterns. All who want a good thing for Qhristmas should call and inspect the stock and have their order early s as we expefit a big rush. So come early and save disappointment. Don't mistake the address— A S.T.C., TAKCRED STREET ! G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager. toIMPEBIALINSURANCE COMPANY, Ld. Established a.m., 1803. Pt»id up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING, MR W. W. WltlTE having relin quished the Agency of above ofh'ce, wehavelppointed Me Robbkt McCaixum Sub-Agent for Ashburton and District. S SCLANDERS & CO., 12 la Chief A^nU (or Cant«bury,



Hie Masscj-Harris Open-Back BINDER. STRONGEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER: With Stark simple Knotter; no parts to tear, and surest Tyer made. /^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest W —more than were sold by all other makers together in the last three years in that market. PEERLESS OIL — SPECIALLY IMPORTED. The only Reliable Machine Oil; Best far all kinds of Machinery; THFCKESS IN HOT WEATHER. D. THOMAS.



» Great Cheap Sale 5 -OF— 5 SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS 5 GOODS, PRINTS, &c, ! NOW OK. 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. , ■ 8. W, ALCOBN & CO., EAST STREET. I ~~ H. M. JONES STOCK-TAKING CLEARING SALE. F " RF.DUCi.IONS A.LL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED, SALE TO LAST tFIL DECEMBER 11. Books, Books, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. r NOW LANDING atd TO ARRIVE, ex Taianui Ruapehu, KiuWa a nd Tekoa. from the well known publishers, "The Religious Track Society, Ward, Lock and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sone, and others, thus, securing great ■ variety of reading and best values obtainable. , . VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SOHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize , books ' in order to^tHroraoTS«^rig : ■ Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ' * ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS-"SUPREME" AND "UNION." TT7 E have must pleasure in informing the public that wo have secured our re VY quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand ia thd market. We thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. Rollitt & Co. PULL SIZED CORN SACKS ALWAYS IN STOCK. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. KEAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. [CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS, TpARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE! WiUiam Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70 r ■



F- BLACK WATOHMAKEE & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADK rPHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of J_ Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmskers 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. justln time fob tbe holidays. » '0 ■ " TIHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berry man and H. and W. J_ Craighead, 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 64—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 15s, now £3 15s—cash Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship \ f , 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 (3d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOE* of every description. Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imparted direct from the matters. Every pair guaranteed to «*ive, good wear, bpeCial D^gc*inl to lOa H G"^ froods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in grea.* varioty. Craigliead <fc Beiryman Tailors) and Outfitters, I EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I



v The Corner " to be Ket)tii|i fiftst Few Weeks in the Old Premlnei. . ■ A LOT OF GOODS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Prto« |« avoid damage by removal, %? m^m-^mm _ • ■ ' A Lot of DRESS GOODS, double width?, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all sizes, at half price. Ladies "Invigorator " CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7s 6.!. -, proti Hift.&iJirisßir, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIBST DESIGNS, HOISERY aud all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS 1 MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS I THIS AND FOLLOWING DAiS. W. H. COLLIER, ] A Stylish Washing Dress WITH " f, EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOB 7s 6d. EX S. S. ELDERSLIE -JUST OPENED OHOICE CARPETS, 1 / RUGS TO MATCH, liinoleums and OilclotUs. - MITCHELL and TURNER, WILLIAM SPARROW, KLate of the firm of Sparrow and BerrymanU 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 AshbnrtonJ Come and See for Yourself NEWEST ' : Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. tIOTK THE ADDRE3S : , *L"■'; IS®* T*l® sho P betw*ll J. Scaly and <Vs ant , X H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ 8 W* rnHESJ} HANOKB OAI^ED FIRST PRIZE AT THE LATK CHRIST CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FOR EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND SIMPLICITY, PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT OUR STOCK Chrlstchurch Price*, WITH CARRIAGE OMLY ADDED. John Orr and Co., t IMPORTBBS OP HAJRDWARR |;