THE ASHBTJBTON GUAfcDIAtf: MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, TSO2.



FRIBDLANDER BROS. BY ORDER OF THE CONSIGNEES. TO HOTELKEEPERS, FARMERS, THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SALE BT PUBLIC AUCTION or TEAS, WINES, SPIBITS, BOTTLED ALE, etc. TVTESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Xu. have received instructions to sell • Coasignment of the following goods on SATUBDAY, DEC. 10, 1892, at 2 p.m. »t their Grain Stores, West Street, As h burton. n(\ Half-Chests China TEA 1 « Cases of " Glen Lion " WHISKY Vr\ Cases of Oourval BRANDY i ££ Oases of Guilloti Fine Cham i-O pagne BRANDY X Cases of Higgina' Jamaica RUM -i f\ Cases of Griffin's Sparkling i-VJ ALES (pints and Quarts) 1 f\ Cases of Younger's Alloa ALES xv (pints and quarts) -f r\ Cases dl Dark Lager BEER Q Boxes Refined Glycerine SOAP £* Boxes COCOA 1 f\ Cases Hayward's FIRE GRE i-v/ NADF.S •4 f\f\ Boxes Christine Nillso/i IUU CIGARS. The above is a consignment sent to us la consequence of the failure of a large Melbourne wholesale firm, and will be submitted for absolute sale in lot* to suit purchasers, thus affording householders •nd others an opportunity seldom offered Ashburton. Samples will be on view at our office. K. FRIEDLANDER, 12£6 Auctioneer. Alford Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to t: bullock, Or MILES AND"CO., Ashburton and Rakaia PHYSIOGNOMY^ MR 0 E. HUGO LECTURES THIS EVENING At the Orange Hall. • Subject —*' Noses." Admission, Is. Begins at 8 o'clock. 12 28 " LYSDHURST SCHOOL. A CONCERT AND BALL, in aid of the School Prize Fund, will be held in Mr P. Drummond's Grain Shed on WEDNESDAY, December 21. Refreshments supplied in the room. Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Admission to Concert and Ball, 3s; Concert only, Is. 12§28 "X~MERRY CHRISTMAS— jLA- Splendid assortment of Cards, Booklets and Souvenirs for season 1892-3. New Games in great variety. Beautiful lot of Vases, Fancy Glassware, and Fairy Lamps. Boys' and Girls' Annuals, and f,ther new Volumes. Prize Books at reduced prices. New Birthday Reward and Wedding Cards.—L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers Hall. WILLS STREET BAKERY. WI LLI AMBRY AN T has much pleasure in informing his friends and the general public that he will open the above on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, and carry on the business as Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confec tioner on his own account as from that date. Delivery Carts will run in Ashbur ton and Suburbs. He hopes by strict attention to busi ness, and supplying only the best quality of bread and small goods* to merit a fair share of support. *Wm. BRYANT, Proprietor, Wills Street, next Cookson's 11)5168 Stables. ~ GREAT SUCCESS OP THE A.S.T. COMPANY. ___ k EVERY Customer expresses themselves 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 whowant a good thing for Christmas should call and inspect the stock and have their order early, as we expect abigrußh* So come early and save disappointment. Don't mistake the address— A S.T.C., TANORED STREET G. J. F. LUBLOW, Manager. WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For the convenience of Customers. He has now cot a well selected Stock ol BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper thai any other Shop in town. His own make—"which w seconds none in the district," always kept oi hand, or made to order on the shorten notice. Repairs neatly and prompt!, "^NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. ""fishing tackle. 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 STOCK OF FISHINO TAGKLE 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 V* - MATERIALS N ' Of every description by (she best makers, Harry TO^ACCOmST AND FANCY GOOD§ *ÜB^ Emporium, EISHINU TACKLE DEPOT, 'East Street, Ashburton. For S»l«> Purebred CANARIES }ft «W : splendid singing bird* }ef ty ,



FLOUR, BR\N. SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHF.AF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN KITED, ktc, of Rest Quality. All Produce JLo-w for oasrti. HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. J. X H.~O M A. », HAVELOCK STREET. THE IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Ld. Established a.d., 1803. P*id up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. MR W. W. WHITE having relin quished the Agency of above office We Have Appointed MR ROBERT McCALLUM, Sub-Agent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., 1216 Chief Agents for Canterbury. NOTICE. HAVING PURCHASED from Ms Jambs Craioie, the whole of hie STO C X OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock at a Bargain I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, * Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, btc, Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7JO MANUEE. WE HAVE For Sal e» ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOOK ON HAND. Tucker A Bean, COAL AND PRODUCEI MERCHANTS'



Stephens Bros., Market House. JiH. JAM. TUST ARRIVED, special Consignment O 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 Cry» talised Fruits—all new *nd specially se lected. A few nice parcels fancy CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, SILVER WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas present*). Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices, Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. Stephens Bros. I ________ __ __J2 JB Zealandia Boots. fpHE Wonderful Reputation of these X 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 TI ■ Manufacturers are so confident o£ 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 foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. i Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you ■ will never buy any other make. x The Boys' and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular , Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis i, trlcibs can now obtain these fine BOOTS Mb JT. Bishop, ZEIUHGIA PI STORE, ASK B ÜBT.QN



€. JH. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBUHTON BEGS to announce that he has DISPOSED of the ** 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 Ma Prichard, and will receive prompt attention. THE ASHBURTONDISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M, Brooke will be oonduoted in future by Mr Ij. K. Prlctaard. 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 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. , 10J203 Preserve Your Kyesiglit, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. fcAZARtfS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, OF London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent ior Aahburton, H^ «AJ,EK, 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 fib the different styles of fajces. Thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort.



T DESIRE to tender ray sincere thanks to those who rendered such valuable assistance at the firs which occurred at my place on Saturday last. G. VESSEY, 12 31 Tinwald, ~~* ASHBTJRTON ' MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMEROU STREET, Next the Post Office. T HESE WORKS, without doubt, con* 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. KUwortli, PROPRIETOR. J. SEAL! & CO., SEEDSMEN. OTBNIP SEASON, 1892. "KTOW Arrived, our' Season's Stock OF PURE TURNIP SEEDS, Specially Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the aboye. Samples and quotations on application to J. SEALY & CO > KAST STREET,



{ - " ■ ' STOCK-TAKING CLEARING SALE. H- M. JONES HAS DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUT soms Lines of his Varied Stock, in order to make room for new Goods coming forward for Christmas *r»de. REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED, SALE TO LAST TILL DECEMBER 11. OALLEARLYj CALL OFTENJ H. M. JOKES, HIGHLY IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. TO GRAZIERS, FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, BUSINESS MEN, AND OTHERS. By order of the Administrators in the Estate of the late John Manson, Esq., of "The Pines," Feilding i^ORTON & SON and R. 8, ABRAHAM, iri 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 Farms, each varying from 20 to 1000 Acres, being the four magnificent properties of the late John Manson, and respectively situated aa follows, namely :— EDINKILLIE PARK, 3115 ACRES, 2* miles from Palmerston North ; THE WANGANUI HA.RBOR BOARD BLOCK, 2697 ACRES, 9 miles from Feilding; THE MANCHESTER-WAITUNA SPANWAY BLOCK, 7262 ACRES, 4 miles from Halcombe and 12 from Feilding; THE MANGANUI BLOCK, 720 ACRES, 2£ miles from Midhunt and 3J from Stratford ; the total comprising 13,860 ACRES of splendid land, which, in point of position, richness of soil, cropping 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 4,0t. Intending purchasers wishing to inspect the Estates, can Ho so on giving notice to the Managers— Mr A. Allan, P. 0., Box 63, Palmerston North ; Mr^C. J. Bridle, Stanway, Halcombe ; Mr P. Lynch, near Colyton, Feilding ; Mr Thomas Viokers, Midhurst, near Stratford. For Terms, Plans, and 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, <fee.; Bank of New Zealand, Wellington, Paliueraton North, Feilding, Wanganui, &c. 12 27 JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. » ■ —o ■ ' 'TIHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W. _L Cralghead, 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 6d—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 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 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. LkrgeJAssortinent of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, p^ ■ 1 ri_ „__!„ /MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducer OpeClcll JDargdin^ tolQsOd. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craighead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE JARPETS ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTBRIOFXCENTtSRI. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS 1\ ARTISriC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETSt URNITURE CARPET BEFORE YOU BUY URNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS Oo not fail to visit FURNITURE A. J. WHITE FURNI'XURE ay . CARPETS His Extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE CARPETb THB BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found m FURNITURE CARPETS Mew Zealand. URNITURE _____ CARPETS ~OTE STEAK CABINET 111 VPiIOISTfiRY CiBPEIS FTRNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE HlJMfy CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET FURNITURE CARPETS CHRIBTCHURCH, FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS F. BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEB, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARC A D «. rPHE Business will be under tbe Management of MR JAMES WIISON (late of _L Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficienfc 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.8.-.AU ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notioe if: BLACK. i, ,



A Stylish Washing Dress I WITH EMBBOIDERY TO MATCH, FOB 7s 6d. EXS. S. ELDERSLIE --JUST OPENED CHOICE CAKPETS, BUGS TO MATCH, Linoleums and Ollclotlin.. MITCHELL and TURNER. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, 1 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 bees heard of in Ashburton] Gome and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. SOTE THE ADDRESS : 33J* TheJShop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. PAST STREET, ASHBT7RTONJ 8 20 RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. GBEA.T SALE OP Drapery, Clothing & Boots. MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Premises occupied by me, in the month of February, 11 WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP PALE, COMMENCING SATURDAY, JHoYember 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-Class Drapery at prices hitherto unheard of. 8° SALE-SATUBDAY, NOVEMBER 19. ANDREW ORR. rpHESfi RANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT IHE LATK CHRIST CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FUR EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND ST^PLKJITy. PURCHASERS SHOULD -INSPECT OUR SITOCK Chrlstchurch Prices "WXTK CARRIAGK OMLY ADDEDt i || mMs ohn Orr and Co,, lAIPORXBBB OF HARDWARE; / '