TUE ABMBURTON «CABD*AJ< t SATURDAY,, SEPTEMBER 3, 1892

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered Printing Office, Burnett street. Ashbmrtoa SATURDAY, September 6, lft%



Extension of Premises, ■ ■■■■■ ' ■ . . .. ■ .' . : • r • • ; : ,mO3!CA.BIiB <J3 TO CARRY OUI' THE ABOVE, Funds we must hare. 4KD NOW THEREFORE DECIDE »T0 GIVE A DISCOUNT OF Two Shilling* In the Pound ON ALL CASH PURCHASES fFROM AUGUST 11J Mitchell and Turner, TANGRED STREET. IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. aU, WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THBEE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF itX WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS ■Mil OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAYass JETOUJoWIIMG I>A.Y»i at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All WoolColonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty.eight inches wide, asu*l ptlc 30s, special price 18» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colour* «sual price 33s 3d, special prise »€>• for dress of seven yards. Tjnfc 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33? 96% ipecia' price «3»..©cl for dress of seven yards, BBADY-9IADB CLOTHING SECTION. Ti Men's AU Wool Colonial Tweed Buit«, usual price 49s Bd, special price 73 Mel's AH Woof Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36s 8d and 49s 6d, special prices &Sm and 35«6d each. ... 47 Youth's Lcng Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices . O» lid aodO« lid each. . 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lls 6d, special 137 Pail? of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Tronsere, usual price 19s 6d •pecial price ISM 6d per pair. BLANKETS AJSTP FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we arc now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPING BY POST. Bvmaansof h* Parcels Post you can do your uhoppim? by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at>ur Establishment brought to your very door, LETTER OBDEB DEPARTME3SI' The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when Bent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular. Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE NOTB—Goods lent In execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, w. mm km go., OHRISTOHTJBOH. 1., „ i MM . -* -i SEED POTATOES AND BHUBABB BOOTS. 8. MAMMOTH X Co., Now is the time to plant your Gardens. "» LIMITED] BEAttTY OF "STtH, or BEAUTY OF HEBHON POTATOES, BBEWEB& earliest and best, true to name, heavy ****" " XJXI'M croppers and good quality. RHUBARB ROOI'S of best varieties °* raß B*°™; FAVOURITE CHRISTCHUKOH A. W. Haiidell. sparkling 422 TOWN HALLi— - PALE & BITTER ALES QVR Clients andßeadersare reminded that aU communications having reference HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND to advertising and subscriptions should KILDERKINS, be addressed to THE MANAGER; >T literary contributions and letters referring /^HRISTCHURCH BREWER'S thereto—to THE EDITOR. and or NyT IOE. Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON. — I ADVERTISEMENTS for the first ON DRAUGHT AT Cdltry) edition of the Gn«*iA* mu^t THE SOMBRSEI HOTEL, .... ~ . o ASHBURTON, teach this office by 2 p.m. Advertisements for the Secoiid (Town THE TINWALD HOTEL edition will be rec3b ed up to 3 p m. TINWALD and ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO RAILWAY HOTEL, May 23, IMS. WIN3LOW ■«■•■. • ■. i J



SAVED FBOM THE FIRE!! ALTHOUGH all our Goods are new and clean* none heving left fcb» Building during the late fire, THE BALANCE OF ALL WINTER GOODS IS BEING OFFERED AT DISCOUNTS RANGING FROM 15 to 25 per cent IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM FOR SHIPMENTS NOW DUB. ALL WINTER STOCK MUST BE CLEARED AT ONCE AS THE PREMISES ARE SHORTLY TO BE REBUILT. W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER." John Orr and Co. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS ! INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIKD STOCKS. WfflOH THEY ARB NOW OFFERING AT lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY^ GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. *™*™A <™*1-1 BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDERS' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL . | CHEA PE H TH A N EVER, Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY. AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS, MEN'B REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE CLOTKR» Oat Stocks ot Clovers will be landed in a few day?, Quality is describe* as Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. ■ ■ ■ - I . - r ■ .1 T'Tl I I ■■ FIRH! FIRE! GREAT SALVAGE SALE I OF DRAPERY. * SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATTJR. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s. East Street H. M. JOHTES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largost Stock and Best Values in the Colony to select from. ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christcharch. Rubber Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Ohristthurch AGENT for onomic Fire Insurance Company 3JI M ROBERT MURRAY* Watcb and Clock MAKER. GOLX> AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN] Ac o -■■■ ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT Ot WATOHFJS, JEWELLERY, PLAH E, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on riew in Shop Window. EAST STREET", 0 A^HBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH.



Business Isotices ■i . -* JOHN €r. IIEBTEIjIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL k COMMISSION AGENT- Ac. CASH PIJKCHASEB or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGHASB SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Gornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Glover, Tnrnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. . AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance' Company. : Howard's Digging Ploughs. : Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, etc, JOHN Gt, RESTELL, In conjunction with the viw KSAUIID ioai * vnsmm GAIVUK ACtfilfCY CO., Xd. JOHN R BLAND, Auctionew. Auctioneers, Woe/ Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, Ac., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES I MADE AGaXNST 1 ENSUING ULIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST NEW SHOEING FOKGE AND '■■ BLACKSMITH'S SHOP . ■■ i F-RA.JS X »-A. LV» Late or Ash burton Forks, TITISHES to inform his friends and YY the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED in above Business in NEW PREMISES, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop Good roomey stand for H»rses. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support Horse shoeing a rpeciality. LAZARUS' PATENT SYSTEM. OP SIGHT TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H. SALEIi, , Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Testa and Lenses were in Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED^ He iB, prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A. new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 HENRY ZANDER Clovers. Clovers, CLOVERS T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, OOWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, ETC., ETC., MC, And having purchased while the market was low, T 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 in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds ,: ■ ■ ■ • : ■ ■ j ' AT A. LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, an<7 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 CHIOKWHEAT. HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR™ Sun Fire Insurance Company. I Cant on Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provi lent Society



Business Notices. (Sale now on at THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS'BUILDINGS^ T^T OVELTIKS in Fancy Work for tfie JLN present season. : New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. JMLRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER f^ BEEN T> F6 S. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and other* with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yaid Bails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood, Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. ; Postal Address— Buahside. (x. 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 Bfewery. ITISOH & STGG X 55 Jewkh Street, London, E.C. I Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos etc. The original Publishers of Tbe Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, A FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock and Novelties continually added FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rick ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] <fee. Abtillery Lank London "TT A N HOU TEN S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA] Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churns, Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Pack] ages, Print Butter Car* - tiers, German Dairy Paper j And everything needed in a complete 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] TUSTILLERS and IMPORTERS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES,. SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. THE WALKER COEK EXTBA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverage^ and allows th ediment to reman* undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot the use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. Mxnufacturwl by the *■> THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY



Business Notics 'THE mgPEJfSAKY.' ASHBORTON. 0. M. BEOOKK JJEGS to notify that HE HAS RE TURNED PERMANENTLY into those EXTENSIVE PREMISES next door to Mr John Orr's Ironmonger's Shop. N.B. Everything being DESTROYED BYtho FIRE, ALL Drugs PERFECTLY FRESH. PREVENT FITB, GONVULBIONB, ETO. ' fr—rv a healthy atat* of th« ootratl tutlon during th* parted oTTMthln*. Tlm word. "JOHJT STMBKAK, Ofcwulafa Walworth, *urr«y, N An ngtnti on th*O**mmtrt Stomp<&** *» «■* tmUt Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PROSSEB & 00. WA.ITATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed 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 Watati, thus saving to Ous tomers , _ „, Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND" MURDOCH, Dunedin. SUITS JO MEASURE. HPHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown in Ashburton to chooso from. QUALITY AND Jfi GUARANTEE Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON j CLOTHING MAR 7. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS B. Alcorn. . ■'.. .. .... : ..- i ■•■■, ''- • ■ '•■* BuilDlNa TIMBEE at following prices in any qo*ll^^" superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at..»— ■ lj£ 6d Weather Boards at ... •••^X S CJ White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, |in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGApp IRON and all "pessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. Tw ... ":r. ■..":. ■ ■ ■.-:- '.;-;: VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Saroi Money, Labor, and Time. Puts an end to Washing-Pay Worries, Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Canb«used in the ordinary way fora Household Purpose Outshines all ether Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn^, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED ,:lj3'mokths,' 4sr<ekl ? '!; ' : GLQCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelva months, 1 2s 6d» Jewellery of every description re- ; paired and made to order. ; , Customers' own i gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectaoles to suit all sights'at Is per pair. EAST STREEtTaSHBURTON. AGENTS WANTED. lITANTED Agents for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn j?ood income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. Uo NOVELTYIMPORTING CO ; m Sydney ,».S.W



Business Notices ■I in ——■I^——^-^-^ " * " TO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, The Middle Park Thoroughbred Horse St. George* Brother to Chestc, the Premier sire of Australia, terms : Single mare, £5 ■ two or more mares £4 each, or by agreement. Guarantee £7, payable by promissory note due JANUARY 4,1893. Groom'e fee 5,c, payable at first service. For further particulars, apply to H. THOMPSON, Manager, Middle Park; 8§199 Or, Groom in Charge. GREAT SALE Plckford * Unurlll'* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c., must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, Ac. — Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDFESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON. " Zealandla boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in, one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well ana 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 in New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they-actually gu»-*m tee every pair bearing the Zealandic 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 line* 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 Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has in the past been favorably known in the Ashburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON Boots. boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am n,w in a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above have been made to my own epecial order in the best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting- a genuine article 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; made on c Premises ; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAIi 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; LQNGBEACH COACH. QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, for the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, 906 Coachman.