*H& ASHBtJRfON GtTARtoIAJN : TtttJftSDAY, DECEMBER 22> 18&2

Printed and published by the Ashburtoa Publishing Company, at their regiaterftl printing office, Burnett Stcwst, A»h< burtrt TSUR3OAy, Peowbw 89, m



WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and ferryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town ■ .. i And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been ■ heard of in Aahburton'J ComQ and See for Yourself NEWEST / Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. TOTB THE ADDRESS : sH|* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. 0. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTOtf . 8 2C " The Corner " to be Rebuilt. JLast Few Weeks In the Old Premises. A LOT OF GOUDS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Price to aroid 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 7s 61. PRINTS, WILLIVERY, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. HOISERT and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS' MERCERY] and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS * THIS AND FOLLOWING »A? 8. * W. BL COLLIER, Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBUKTOff. REGISTERED BRANDS—«SUPREME" AND "UNION." "TT7 E have must pleasure in informing the public that we have secured our re VV quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestoae districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equil to any other brand in tha market. We thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. -a & Co. FULL SIZED CORNS AOK3 ALWAYS IN STOOK. F BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE. mHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES Wit SON (late of _L Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watohnwkera to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto •ocorded 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. KB.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice. F. BLACK. Great Cheap Sale —OF— SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINT?, &c, N O W_ OK IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER. GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EA RLY and Secure Bargains. S. W, ALCOBIST & CO., BAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. CASYAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. - ■ ■ TIIARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK. BEFORE, YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TIT E A R E P R E P A RB D T O M A X fc LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FEEE 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 COTS, 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 NEXT SALE WILL TAK 1 PLACE ON MONDAY. JANUARY S3, 1803 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CriKRENT KATKS. FRIfeLA NDER BEOS REBUILDING OF PREMISES. GBEAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing & Boots. MR T. BULLOCK having deoided to Re-build the Premises occupied by me,ftn the month of February, I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP RALE, COMMENCING *;ITV RD VY, MoTember 19. THE STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, . So that it may be reduced by about £6000 before building commences Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Olaas Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. S* SALE—SAT UKDAY, NOVEMBER 19. * ■ . ANDREW ORR. w^^^l ROBERT MURRAY*/dEK g|^^^^^j| Watcb and Clock n|^^ GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee, EAST STREET. I HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on id, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design!) UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS j DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KIEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARP,, FANCY GOODS, &0., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras; Street South, - TT7ISHES fco call the attention of persons in want of W 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 «rork in connection with the trade done in first-claes order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w'll result in a,sale. Important t«> Farmer* and Shearers. RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARB, TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES, 1 Dru W3 of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoofc M.tJ\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBER Every descriptiou of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT §g «<1 PUB lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal. W. H. Coilins & Co., j MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS %*—



Business Notices ; S.lffAJV^llV^ A Co.. LIMITED BREWEES OF THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING : PALE & BITTER rVLES TO BK OBTAINED IMT HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, ■ ' ■ ■ 4T \, QHRIBTOHUROH BREWER'S AND 01 Me H ZANDER, ASHBTJRTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, T¥K TINWALD HOTEL, . TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL) WINdLOW TAOKLK 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 bTOCK OF FISHINGS 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 do3cription by the best makers, Harry FriecUoncler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends iv _L America, 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 EVER DISCOVERED FUR THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. IT'aBSOLOTELY 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. I THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the dbink. For you there is Hope, Help and Health I 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. READ THIS: 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 and composition of nearly every ; tonic preparation on the market—that in I my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's j 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 8,11 cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders, M. MARSHALL, Punedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDFjN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Sf. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HA.YMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, os per Bcttie. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers j Will be supplied through the pcs,t by ' j retail medicine vpndors. R. T. BOOTH, Managing Director- AGENTS WANTED^ \\T ANTED n Agent* for a GOOD VV SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., - 991 m Q P.O, fWD97, 9.8 W



Business notice < HENRY ZANDER. A S the Harvesting Season is now LJL. drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers— MANILLA, HALP-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of }.he most popular makers, Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. "Pakeha,' 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 seaicn. Reapers A 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! Oll§! .lust Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolzt, Lard, Golden -Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Bed, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— 1' 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, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDIiESS VARIETY. Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOK MATS, ETC, ETC specially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries, MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES, SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. -4 CHOICE ASSORTMENT or The Finest Delicacies from all parts of thewoild, Ai,so, —Some French and Serman Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT] IMPORTER. AGENT FOR-- Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society,



]T Business Noti.' 3 '■• ! LONGBEACH COACH. r \ N and after MONDAY, ('ctober 3 r v , the BUmmer months, the Longbehch Coach will start frbm Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, CoachiDan< T H4VE HAD. MADE UP TO MY *- ORDER,, MOSGIEL RCBLIN, & KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS*, Men s, Youths' and Boys, bng 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, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. TOE pEOPLE'S "PHOTOGRAPHER Professor Robottom ABT STUDIO, MOORE STREET. 1 Ash burton. WANTED KNOWN THAT J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For tha convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock of _. t BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which w second to none m the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. r * J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER,. Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. MANURE. WE HAVE ■ For Sale/ ODAM'jS SUPERPHOSPHATE" LARGE STOOK ON HAND. Tucker X Bean, COAL AND PRODUCEI MERCHANTS* ■i ~ WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! ' THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TT EALTH without Medicine, Hum- J.JL bug, or Quackery! Thewtdc, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and visor by using Cunhikgton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christcburch Hospital and by »11 the leadin« medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the cobny. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Ccnninoton A Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester rtreet, Chriatchuroh. 960 STUDY HEALrH. BTOR SaMMER~PORRIDGK, Kitn 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, COTTAGE. FARM, 4ND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes. j etc. madewiththis Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeeper* in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson A Co., TIMARU. WEVEIIT FITS, CONVULSION*, ETB. ' Th« word. «JOH» ITU9IAI, Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. PUBLIC NOTICi,, •THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing 1 Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 18.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compli«ooe with the Factories Act. ; , ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. ,



Business Nonces. FRANK » AL.Y, Late ot Ashburton Forks, t FORSE SHOER, General Black EJL smith, Wheelwright, &c. x REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI ROAD, behind Post Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omutitude and' despatch. HOPSE SHOEING"! SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. JTlre and M.arine. CAPITAL-£500,000. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current ,IX Rates. —- i Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderuon, 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 aprons, new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds to choose from. Madame Waigel's Journals and cut patterns always in stock. Layettes and trousseaux made to order. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS, Zealandla 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 comfoH they ; cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. j Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a 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 from Mr X. Bishop, ZEllilili BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON John G. Restelij, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT, &o. : CASH PUBCHASER OF '- WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASST SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYB~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano^ General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and ' other Seeds of the best quality, j AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile ' gency Company, Ld. j Union Fire and Marine Insurance < Company. { Howard's Digging Ploughs, ] Cooper's Sheep Dip. -■■'' , Sutherland's Manure, vcc, JOHN G, .RKHTSXJL, In conjunction with tile WJBVr ZCAXiAMD lOAV * HKR. CASIIII A6BNCY CO., MAI JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c M ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ; MADE AGA.WST ENSUING oLrPS. 'to Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OP INTEREST* AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacturers. Cunninotoit & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 3J. /~\UR Clients and Readers are 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,