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THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAJV : THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1892



"THE CORNER" TO BE i Great Slaughter OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING LADIES Black Beaded SHOULDER CAPES, usually^ 15s, being sold at la Xld and 2* 6d. tNew Double-width DRESS GOODS, usually la 6d, being sold at 96 per yard' W. H. COLLIER, WUUom Stocks, $^0-LL%d MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street Soutli, /ffT i CHRISTChURCff, TI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of WSBhV YY Monumental Work that he intends to sell the HBH^H present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. ■HH| Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in I^^^^H price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order., An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason j^H^H^HJL able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a sale. IJffififfl[|9 William Stock*. Important to Farmers 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. *| K{\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot * *J\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER TIMBER TIMBER] Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices, BIRCH TIMBER AT 89 6d PER lOOft. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. CoilTris & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS *•* xCiVKTR « n »/Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR| Gfey Valley Coal Company WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TIT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSIONS |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 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, OUR FIRST SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACK ON THURSDAY. DECEMBER 8, ;iSO& WOOuPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &a, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OnitRBNT BATES. FEIEDLA^DER BEOS. S ROBERT MURRAY* WAtcb and Cloch GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, 4c., EAST STREET. *T" HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class j r -A'wenty-one Day MAUBLE CLOCKS, which, wi'h the largo stock already <m ~B«uid, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY. SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c, A Beautiful Selecion of DIAMOMD and other GE3M KINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.l', WaRF!, FANCY GOODS, «&c, -(■:■ Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OOUNTKT ORDERS f BY POST OR TELEG&APH.



THE STUD SEASON, 1892. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON In the Districts of LONGT3EACH, WILLOWBY, FLEMINGTON AND ASHBURTON, The American Standard Bred Trotter General Traeey. General Tracey is by Berlin—dam Jenny Tracey (imported), and he is full lirother to Kentucky. His dam was im borted from America by the late Mr Robert Wilkin; and General Tracey's pedigree shows his descent from the very best strains of American trotting blood. Terms —Service, £5 5?. ALSO Xerxes. Hackney stallion, by Bundoora—dam Xantha, by Blood Royal—dam Emma, Mr Mallock's well known tnoroughbred mare. Terms-—Service, £3 3s. All mares graced free until January 2, 1893. Every care taken but no responsi bility. Forfurther particulars, apply to Grooms in Charge j or, J. 0. N. GRIGG, 10§12 - Longbeach. TO STaND THIS SEASON AT ASH BURTON, The Imported Carriage Staliiok, Viscount, XTOR Pedigree and full particularsfopply -1- to groom in charge or to Mr Johnstonb, Haketere; Or Mr Edward Saunders, Ashburton. H. T. WINTER, L. & M. A. Co., 10 10 Christchurch. Perkln Warbeck 11. WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT GROVE FARM, TINWALD. "DERKIN WARBECK 11., is by Per- JL kin Warbeck (imp.), Miss Kate 'imp), by Adventurer—Sporting Life, Miss Kate is the dam of Antelope, Sultan, and Prime Warden. Perkin Warbeck 11. is sire of Lady Zet land, and other good performers, and has eft a lot of good stock about this district. For further particulars apply to MR F. LEWIS, Tinwald; 9§123 Or, Groom in charge. ' "" j iTRcTTRAVEL the ASHBURTON and J_ SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Pure l>red Entire, Vanquisher, Eight years old, sire Young Vanquisher (imp), dam Tibbie, by Prince Royal. For full pedigree and particulars of prizes see cards. Terms—Season, £3 10a payable 2nd January, 1893. Guarantee, £5, payable Ist September, 1893. Groomagefee, 6s, payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm, Tinwald P.O. 10*26 mO STAND AT NETHERBY FARM £_ Ashburton, AND VTSIT THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Smith O'Brien, By Johnny Faulkner, out of Tasmanis, half sister to Tasman. Stands 16 hands 1| inch high ; he is four years old and served five mares last year which all proved in oal Terms £3 3s per mare ; payab.e January 1,1893. Guarantees, £5 ss; payable July 1, 1893. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable first service. Johnny Faulkner WILL ALSO STAND THIS SEASON AT NETHERBY FARM. He is by St. Aibans, out of Impudence. Terms, £5 5s for all mares; payable January 1, 1893. Groom fee, 5s ; payable first service, L. MARKEY, *jj| Proprietor. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON and SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. iiord craviey* LORD CRANLEY is a dark bay horse rising four years (foiled October, 3888) with immense power and grand action. He has abundance of good flat bone, with immense quantify of the right kind of hair, fashionably set on his legs. Lord Cranley out of Miss Palmer, winner of several first prizes in Otago. She was by Lord ..Salisbury (imp.) out of Duchess 11. sire Sir Colin (imp.) Lord Cranley's sire, Laird of Kilbrjide, was by Prince of Kilbride (imp.) dam Flower by Prince Charlie (imp.) second dam Rose of Keilor (imp.) sire Baron of Glenlge. Lord kranlpy was shown once a,s a yearling at Ashburton, whdre he gained second prize out of the largest ring of yearling colts seen in Ashburton, As a two-year-old h.e gained first at Timaru, alto first at Ashburton game year 5 at three years second at Timaru, first at Ash? burton, and first at Christchurch. Terms : Season, £3, payable January £, 1892 ; guarantee, £4 10s ; payable Sepr tember 1, 1893. Groomage lee, Ss ; pay able first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season marcs. Good paddocking for mares at 2s per week- All care taken, bub no responsibility. JOHN SMALL, Proprietor, Meadow Bank Farm,



Business Notices. the art needlework and fancy repository. NOW showing some lovely New Goods (purchased during Mr Adams' visit to England). Hind painted and em broidered fans, sateens and pnoto frames, in silk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of aIJ kinds to choose from. Madame Weigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. MRS AOAMH, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, G. Jesson (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EA ST STREET, ASHBURTON, aAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Spectacles to suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve mouths, 4s 6d, CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2a 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 G P.O , SvdDey, N.S W " 'ANIfSNo¥MO!ijS~.4MOUNT OF Labor Hayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunningtok & Co., 19C Glouceste Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /~\UR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and letters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR. I*o trl^lTthe^ashburton & surrounding districts. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalli n Protection. By Extinguisher, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie McOormick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam is Maggie by Prince Royal out of Old Maggie by Old Prince of Wales. For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, • Groom in charge. Also, The Heavy Draught Stallion,; Arir.rle, By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New lands, near Ashburton. Terms—On Application. Groomage fee, 5s j Payable at first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 23 per week, without responsi bility, A pply to F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Ashburton. T3 Scand this Season, and Travel the ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, LONG B3ACH and surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, Boomerang. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising seven years old, standing 16 hands 3inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. * .Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out of f Argosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at J^itfcle River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous otfjer good performers.; Boomerang wa«j bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second pi i^e for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prise at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling fche district, Boomerang has proved himself a suce foal getter, his s^nck having taken first prize wherever shown, He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms —£2 for the Season ; guarantee £3 ; groomage ss, payable at first service All mares changing hands in any way first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, Proprietor, Ashton. rpo STAND THIS SEASON, X AND TRAVEL THE RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS, SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, MAYFIELD, and HINDS DISTRICTS, The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion Young 1 Taieri Tom, This horse is a bright bay, 5 years old, stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has taken two first prices at Christohurch ifljows, competing in Jarge rings of good horses. N Young Taieri Tom isbylWrl Tom dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by Glasgow Gpordje (imp.); second dam Nancy (hr-p.) Hie dajn Dot 11., by Heather Jock; Dot 11. out of »qt, by Sir Walter Scort; Dot's dam, an imported Tasmania!! ware. Seaeon, £3; payable January 1, J. 898. Guarantee, £4 ; £2 to be paid on January 1, 1898, and the balance when the mare proves in foal. Groomage fee, 5s ; pay, able at first service. For further particulars, apply to A. SAUNDERS Groom in charge ; Or W. WHEFiLBAND, ' Proprietor, ?0 5 Rtngitata T»flfe P«% 3 Hotel,



SPORTING. 1 IINWALD XVACING (_Llb[ ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. .'resident—Donald McLean. Vice-Prksi dknts-G. A; M. Buckley, E. Gates, and H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John Clark. E. G. (Jrisp, R. M. Cuthbertaon, E. Gates, J. M. Hump ton, B. HanVs, Geo. James, M. Redmayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachcy, and H. H. Wright. Starter-T.Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone. Handicapper— John Cresswell. Clerk of thk Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12,30 p.m. I~HTJRDLERACEHANDiCAP,of2Osov-s;second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, lOs 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15a 3-linwald Cup Handicap, of 56 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 4-Tinwald HaxN-dicap Time Trot, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 ton from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s j acceptance, 10s 5-Weltkr Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Winner of Cup to carry 71b penalty, One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept anoe, 10s , r 6—Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and t< be sold by auction. The amouni realised above 15 soys to be divided be tween the Club and the second horse, Weight, Bst. Any overweight to b< declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s 7— Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; seoonc horse to receive 5 soys from the stake Winner of Tinwald Cup or Weltei Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six fur longs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance lus 8— Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horsei that have never won public money Catch weights. Half a mile. Entranc* 10s, immediately after Flying Handicai is run RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rulei of Racine; the Trotting race under thi Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Assbcia tion No entry will be received except on th< condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing fhall b« decided by the Stewards or whom they ma] appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out or this pro gramme to be final The races are open to any horse commonl] resident in the district from October 1,1892 to the date of meeting, and owned by i person who has resided in the district foi the same period The district above mentioned is boundu on the north by the Selwyn river, and oi the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deducted from th< gross of all moneys payable in accordant with this programme, for the expenses of th< course All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip turn and performances of horse, and colon of rider, must be in writing, and in th< hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on BATUR DAY, December 10,1892. HANDICAPS. Handicaps will be published on or aboui DECEMBER 26. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps ant Entries for the Maiden Plate and Nove Race, must be in the hands of the Secretarj at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later thai 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29,1892 G. BISSET, tls* Hon. Sec. ■ LONGBEACH CQACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3 for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, r Coachman. I HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MI ORDER, MOSGIEL, ROSLTN, & KAIAPO] TWEED SUITS,, Men's, Youths' and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WOOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASRBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAFNDERS' BUILDINGS. S. HA]¥]¥!]¥« A Co., LIMITED] BREWERS Of THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER-ALES TO BK OBTAIIfGD lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT r\ HRISTCHUROH BREWERY . 4>:p or Mr H; ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THB SOMERSET HOTEU ASHBURTON, THK TINWALD HOTK&, TINWALD AKD R A.I LW AY HOT Eh} WJN3WW



Business *• ot ice FRANK X>AJL.Y, Late ot Abbburtun Forks, rjORSF; SHOER, General Black Ll smith, Wheelwright, &c. repairs in 111 branches. WAKANUI ROAD, behind r\>Bt Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p onrotitude and despatch. HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY", LIMITED. ITire and marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current X« Rates. Agents for Canterbury- Jameson, Anderbon, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W~HORNE, Manager. JOHM G. itESTlildb, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL 4 COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PURCHASER or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYB~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphatas, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip anc other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantih gency Company, ,Ixl. Union Fire and Marine Insurant Company. . , Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper' 8 Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, tec. JOHN Gv KEHXEJLL, In conjunction with the WBW SBBAKAITO LOA9 * KBB< CA.nvxi.il AesivcT co., mm. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land am Financial Agents, &c., art prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. Wool. 'wool, wool liberal cash advances MADE AOaTNST ENSUING CLIPS. , $o Commission on Advances, and at thi LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' R. T, BOOTH'S fSolden Remedies. rnHROUGH the influence of friends i? _L America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeedec in obtaining, and now hold in lawfu possession THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURI &VER DISCOVERED FUR THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS IT.'ABSOLUTBLY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND AIL CRAVINGjtob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. EF NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS OAST NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging o: the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASI OF The Nervous System and of the Blood; THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. I Cures the Disease by Removing- th< Cause, and along with it all desire to return TO the drink. ThoniMii hmrm bm* Vmrt>a. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A. Brain/Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. REAdFhIS: 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 »ml 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 me, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of thin nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all oases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, # Dunedin, N.& E. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY Nq, 3, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO,, LIMITBD, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N. 25. 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 vendor?. BOOTH, t W Managing Dirwtor.



Business Notices HENRY ZANDER. r HAVE ON RAND MY SEASON S * . SUPPL* OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including FMterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aberdeen. Mammoth, -Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. mangold and Carrol Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE BKJSD. RAPE MEED. All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEABS, SHEEP SHEARS. ALL BRANDS' HAVING ordered early, I was one of the few fortunate ones to have my order completed. A large stock on hand, come early .. to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OILS, Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, in one gallon tins. Ground and lump Saddle. Lampblack. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPAOKS. ETC, ETC,, ETC General Ironmongery, AND Groceries. WIRES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOU: New Seasons Teas. MADAITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., et HENRY 7ANDKR ENRY Zi ANDER GENERAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Social MOUNT SOMERS COAL! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered the Public P.: 0 R S A L BY AIX COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE IT C. B. KNIGHT. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BES HEALTH without Medicine, Hui bug, or Quackery! The. wea depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervou and debilitated may quickly recor health, strength, tone, and vigor 1 using Cunmngton & Co.'s Direct Actii Medical Coils, as used in the Christchun Hospital and by »11 the leading medic practitioners and medical eleotriciai throughout the colony. Sufferers ehou! write for circular and full particulars < Cunningtox & Co., Eleotrioians, 11 Gloucester street, Christohuroh. 9 t <CITOi?A P*r °*y "> "* oiade B «l xv 9Srr persone of either ocx i their own localities, at work for us. Ne business. All meet with wonderful succea Anyone can do the werk. You don't net capital, or about the same as none. We wi start you. No space to explain here. Bt you can make a snug little fortune honorabl and easily. The employment ispartioularl adapted to the region in which th: publication circulate*. Boys and girls ear «etvrly m much as men. Fullpartioulai andinstructions mailed free. Now is th time—don't delay, but write to us at onm Stinson * Co., Poitland, Maine, Unite Ig JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads m J ,.Pr°R pamm«»i Memorandum Fdrms Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In yitation Cards, Order Blccks, Tfanshini Machine Books, Receipt and* Deliveii 0*8;. Banquet Menus, and Tioketi of all kinds. THTS 4SIIBURTO\ PUBLISHING CO LIMITED; Ht&! v BUp?ly of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines o l*aper, can execute every description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonabie .. , »^ •. . 1 ■>•■■



W7ii7pa«ret BLACKSMITH, SHOEING SMITH and COaCHBUILDER, has to announce that he has taken oyer the business of Mr George Tait, at Wakanui, which he will carry on together with Ooach Building in all its branches, and any work entrusted to him will be promptly and carefully executed. He has sold THE EXCELSIOR SHOEING FOROF AND COAC? FACTORY BUfiNlir STREET to his brother, John Paget, jum., "wSSo*"7i o*"70 *"7, 0, 11 the kwtoeee as usual. ■ .' * .wouW commend the new pro prietor to his old Customers, and goaran- Sf/i{S?T ril work Bent out b 7 JoH** PAGET, Jc»R.,wmataiidinspectioti. H« desires also to tender his thanks for the patronage he has received while in business in Ashburton, and hopes to be wIKANm!* "h» nw "^ g THE PEOPLE'S pHOTOGRAPHER Professor Robottom ART STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE, rHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing nr^SSSPPSF* V™*** WILL BE CLOSED daily from 18.30 to 1.30 p.m. feW 01 J 10*? m ojm*pUe»oe> with the | v Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF 6TUD HORSES. TTORSE CARDS Printed at the Mail and Guardian Office with Neat, ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE ' CHARGES '.';.. ——~«~m— RELIEVE FEIEIIIRIMT, MtE»E«T FITS, 08WUL8IMI, ETC toiiJlita^SSra^^^MM Sold Bi t . - KEMPTHORSE, PKOSSER A CO. WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLS] Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and: ' o Contractors. HAYING secured the Extenaiv Bush at Waitati, where we have just oompleted our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Waitati, thus saving tp Qua tomers Large Stocks of Doors and Saaheay \ ", findlay * murdooh; Dunedin. . TT AN HOU t EN'S; a ▼ * PURE SOLUBLE COOOAJ } Best and Goes Farthest] } It is the Original. ) All others are Imitations] PHILADELPHIA, 1876 ! HAUTHAWAY'B Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction la conceded to be " The Standard" . Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers, and « Druggists. VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are followed Bare* Money, Labor, and Time. Putt . an end to, Waahing-Dey Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and. Sweetens Everything. Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yoo