THJB ASHBURTON GUARDIAtf : SATURDAY, AUGUST $7 9 1892

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Business iNotif s ' f. AT Pickford & Umiriir* PREMIER ASHBORTON FURNITtJBE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. |TpURNITURE^niI kinda, Carets, ** ... Brus«eK Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths* , &e.,£c., ■ must be sold to make room for new ship* monta to arrive. > Come and Inspect oufr STOCK of _ . Locally Manufactured Ebonwed Sideboard* Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washatands, Fansy Tables &c M ia Rimu.. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, *nd American Chairs, m great variety. . •Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. *. T. FORD X CO. NEW ZEALAND WOOL SPORES. (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hkrefobd Struct, Christchthch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. I MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashbarton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. ; Zealandla boots. THE WINTRR having fairly set m, one of the most important questions discussed m ev«ry household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 '  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 ce|e . bratedZEALANDIA BRAND. I 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 con&dent are. tlio Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gu» -an tee every pair bearing the ZealandU Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser.' In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the splendid Stitched Water* tight and Shcoter Boots, very suitable' and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thsa Brand has m the past been' favorably known m the Ashbarton district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bisbop'a ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ashburtobT Boots. boots. ; BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.-i am n>w m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of In Ashbarton. The above have been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address--. - . O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bollock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, audt 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 Galley Coa Company, Ltd. Wl H. COLLINS & CO., Agents, LONGBEACH COACH. QN and aft*r MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. , R. R. BROWNE, 206 Coachman. <



Business rot ices — _ ' KINDERGAETEN SCHOOi CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSEN & GRAHAM. At their Rooms, Kast Street, Pupils taken from the age of fcbree years One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Cbriutchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such » wide spread reputation; she having scudied the»r«4em m Germany. extraslpaught— music and singing. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthonic Exercises road* A special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. ppwugntuiia—■■■——■ BELIEVE FEVERIBH HUT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Wr—mrvm m iHMtlthy atet* «f th« eonatl. tutton during in* p«rlotf vTT—thing. Tie word* "JOHH STKDMAIC, OUcmlat, Walworth, *urrm*,» An ««T*W4 on tht Qmmmnt SUmf ifbrti to MM* Ptutm Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North o£ Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed ourMiHs 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 Cub tomers _ Middlemen's Profits. • Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AnF MURDOCH, t. Dunedin. ■ SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton. to choos« from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS R. Alcorn. Building timber at following prices m any quantity^— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at lls 6d Weather Boards at ;.. ... JJb White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, Jin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IBGN and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, . Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. ■ tB7 - ~ AGENTS WANTB& WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply wrly as only a limited number is required. , Bo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO 976 ■* P. 0.. Syddpey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sarefi Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be used m the ordinary way for a Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap ■ One trial is sufficient to convince you. G. JESSON. (LttteJ. Quinnt, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND t JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED I%S months, 4s 6d. /BLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2& 6d. i ' Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own ... gold made Gents' silver watches at 30d, Clocks from 4s 6d, : Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at 1« per pair. i EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. }-=--;--;.'-:- ■■ •.:•■.■:, - .^'



Business Notices. 1 gfaE¥E"^QW NEKS FOOTBALLERS, AND , EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY! i BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, SCIATICA, LAMB&GO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and CCLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE LIPS, And a host of other ailments, TO EOKSE-OWNEBS, T IS INVALUABLE FOR Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Back*, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, / As it treats alike all Ailments ix ■-'■■■■■.■■ HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FOKM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS-- THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne' Sole Representative for New Zealand— T; ;_ '■-' A. PARSONS, .','"'[ i 161- Hereford street, CHRISTCHURCH > AGENTS WANTED IN ALL I ■ ■ DISTRICTS. ' HENRY ZANDER plovers. Clbvers* CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND .My Season's Supply of . WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIEE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, BTC, ETC., mo. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Sseds 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. i Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert; am? they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, 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. HENRY TJ AND lE, EN RY LA A NDE R GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company. • Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society



Business Notices. QALE FOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAITNDERS' BUILDINGS' I VJ OVELTIES m Fancy Work for the UN present season. 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 3\X>AMB, LADIES' AND OHaPRHSN'S DKAPER p RKEK T)POS, ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materialc, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yatd Rails, Straining Post*, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station, ! Postal Address— I Bushside. G. Fawcit Dodds, I SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. ! Private Residence—Cameron Street i East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. IT T S 0 H A S T 0 OK 55 Jbwen Street, London, E.O. Publisners o! CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, <fee, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept m stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich • ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne| ■■....■■■■■ ' • &c. " ■■■ Ariillbbt Lank Londos "TT A N HO U TENS PURE SOLUBLE COCOA] Best and Goes Farthest] [t is the Original ■ ■ All others arc Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chums, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ •jps, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy ; ', .'..'.. I'-.'.' ;..■: .- ■ ' Paper] • ■', '■',}■. '..- And everything needed m aompletc Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S A . Established 1818 W. J. BUSH AND CO. TVISTILLEKS and IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. " ■"" ' . " ' " ■ " .II ■ !■■ ill-11l ,»^ THE WALKER COBK BXTRA.CTOE. ?ronounced 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 of ear bo lated or other beverages, and allows th ediment to remau* undisturbed m the oottle Designed for ehe use of hotels, rsstau »ants saloons, clubs and families. Oma mental m appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. MUiufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



John Orr and Co. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS ■ '>. fir 6 ' H XNVTXSE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIKD STOCKS. WBICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEBS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEA.PEJ* THAN X V Stfß. Exceptional Bargain* IN BTOVKS, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, LENDERS FIRKIRONS, ELECTROPLATED WARE, CUTLERY, J AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS 2 MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS ■ AOT> i'J BRUSHWARE Uar Stocks ot Clovers will be landed In a few fays, Quality is deacribedlas Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. Kast Stbbbt H. M, JOUES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOOD 3, FANCY OHINA.^GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Bost Values m the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. 2*ianos &nd Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites ats prices equal to procuring from Chnstcharch. Rubber Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner aud Thompson, Chmtchurch' AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI FIRE! FIltE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE OF DBAPEKY. SLIGHTLYgDAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WiT^R. COMMENCING FRIDAY, ;AT TEN O'CLOCK, £* 8. W. Alcorn & Co/s. TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selling: BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6d PER IOOH. COOKING BANOES BE D V C E D P B 1 C E 8. REGISTER GRATES,^ Tiled and Plain.) FENDBRS & FIRE IRONStAT ALL PRICES. ■-- ' .■■•;" ;■ ■ ' AND SPLBNDID V A L U B JUST LANDID ex ♦•TekDa." W, H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF 0 I LJ3, PAINTS, PAPER HA N G I N GS, ETC TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, A r vnt<4 vcm $ R°yal ns«ranee Company, A-GkNTS FOR j Qt^ y a]ley Coal OompanyC S ROBERT MURR AY* /||^\ YliUcb and Cl^ck MAKER. GOIJ) AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIANJ <fco ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VEKY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF. WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, Ac o—» Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. FAST STREET", 0 ASHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GlVfiN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH.



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S C BEAP 8 ALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. 188 WDOI.K JMOI ITOVK »W Hfe»»rs Edwards* Bennetts, & Co., CHRISTOBURCH. BEINO SLAUGHTERED AT A SACRIFICE. —-—o— —— LACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d, la 9d, Is 114 worth double the money, ladies' boots from 4a per pair, all classes of goods greatly reduced ANDREW ORE. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. aU« WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DATS r y ,\\ > ••.:«, vrmor?A*E» UPWARDS OF TRPEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL ORESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS „.»!, OFFER SAMM to the Public, TO-DA V ani> FOLLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, a« below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dreas Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wid«, usual pric 303, special price 18s Gel for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price ,13s 3d, special price SOa 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 £S3s Oil for dress of seven yards. BEADY-MAJDE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suite, usual price 49s 6d; special price 73-Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat*, without capes, usual price 30s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices SBsss and 35» €ldl each. 47 Youth's Long Tronscr Suits, usual prices 20s to 29» 03, special prices O» lid and O«9 lid each. 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lls 6d, special price ¥» 11«1 perpoir. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s fld ipeeial price l£Stt 6d per pair. BIjANKCSXS AND .FLANNELS In »11 the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now soiling; at Special Prices, which, en comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities • SHOPPm^ BY POST, By weans 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 your " ■ - ■■■ <>■■ very door. •-'-■'■ JLKTTEII ORDER. DEPARTMENT] The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee tho same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter aa when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular, Choap Pricest are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE tfOTE—Qoodi sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRAME AflD CO.. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVBft EXCELLED. JT, IHSHOF^ ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKE TANCRED STREET, fJIE Pteadii^ increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still popular as eVer Vrith the A.shbitrton public. F A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. " J PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, - ' Manager. Stephens Bros., Ifarket House. \ITE BKO to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just Vy Imported direct ftom tlio Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, co.iipaA> for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China, lip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Piough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims'^ Plough Chains, Twee Ohatas, Pioqgh Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. . , . .. , -. K2ROSKNE-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, helling at English prices. t T . , , , CROCKERY. CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just Jancted trom the Home Potteries Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Oraers specially f^- WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto, ©^^[pdaiEinS^s \BDaoSi Market Bouse