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Business NotjCtfl 'THR DIMPEIViARY/' CM, BBOOKB HA« RK-OPJB]¥ED WITH A COMPLETE ST£>CK 19 THE SHOP LATELY OCCUPIED BY Mr POLLOCK tavcbio snw», OPPOSITE UNION BANK. GREAT SALE Plcfefor d* ITniirllJ'a PBEMIER ABHBURTON FURNITURE WAEEHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE oTfdlklndt, Carpets Brussels, Tapestry, Ac. Mattings* Linoleums, Floorcloths, Ao., Ao. t must be fold to make room for w* ship- BMDtI tO IRift, ; Com* wd Inspeot our BTjOCJCof Locally Manufactured*' Sbonised Sideboards, Tables, Ao.— Abo—Chaste Drawers Washstetids, Fancy Tables Ao., fa Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chain, in great fariety, 1 |Venetian Blinds made to order. -NOTE aBdKEBB PICKFORD & UNDfini* TANORED STREET, ; ASSBURTON. 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 i out the damp, and that will jrea* well and re oomforteble. All these qualification* can be obtained at moderate prioes without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated HEALANDIA 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 oonident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing, the Zealandia 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 Ass been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade.. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is I directed to the Splendid Stitched Water* , tight And Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. ' Boys', Girls', and Women's ;Boete o this Celebrated Brand in a great variety ( Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. Thus Brand has in the past been favorably known in the. Ashburton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Blskop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ' TANORED STREET, ASHBUBTON ' ? t Boots. Boots. BOOTS. '" '■" • ' ■* ■ ■ WANTED KNOWN.—i amn>wln a position to supply BOOTS and i SHOES of every description, at the Lowest Price ever heard oTbiAshburton* The above have been made to my own special order in the best factory in Canterbury, therefor* 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 Rlvsted, Bade on c Premises; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL W)R THRESHING MACHINES] SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twioe Weekly. we are now Manufacturing THB NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. N* Clinker. No Waste. The Grey CaUey ObT Company, Ltd. W H. COLONS A CO., Agents, LONGBIACH COACH! QN and after MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH wUI leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. X R. BROWNE _' 206 Coachman.' Notice to OorT>e«Bpoticteiit;si Corresppndenta are reqaeited to forward their oommanioations in uuseajkd envelopes or in wrappers OPEN AT BOTH ENDS, as required by the postal regulations. Ne words that are not intended for publication must be written either on the manuscript or on the cover ofc he letter. Utter rates of postoge mus be paid o dvertisements] *^



I,; i i Business otices ■n — NEW ZKALAND WOOL • PORES I 'Inte B. Wilkin and Co.), * ' 154, Hereford Stubbt, Chhjstcj** \rch. AUCTIONKURS ANO COMMIriSIOjN AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool. Skiim, Hides, Grain, or orher Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and Bold either \>y Auction ov Private 1 reaty. Will attend Addin«jto» Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kinree and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stopk en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, 0 Auctioneer BELIEVE FEVERISH! HEAT, PREVERT FITS, 00HVUL8I0H8, ETO. tutlon luring the period of Te«stln*. Ik. worda "JOXV BTttBXAIT, • 1 Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PROSSF.R b CO. VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Extreme OUmatot m Solid Walnut Gates. Alt parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES k CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road Islington London. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. /VWIJNG to an alteration m the time of V-J closing some of the country mails, the FIRST EDITION of the Guardia* must be published earlier. Advertise ments must therefore reach this office before 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m on the day previous to that on which they are Intended to appear. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. April 4, 1892. _ HERCULES ..BAKING POWDER TS THE BEST/ Those who hve not tried it, J should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid Cakes Scones Pastry, &a rpRA NSPA RE N T BLOCK ICE J_ MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED ■pORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, NH. U.S.A. MANUSMOTBBERS OF AITD DEALER* ALL KINDS OF Dairy Groocts SPECIALTTTY TAMES PAIN AND SONS O 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and2l, Walworth Road, S.li;' WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. blO, LIB, L9O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest WholemU House m the World Illustrated Prio» I>\M on application. 'SUITS TO MEASURE. fTIHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTffIVG MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS JR. Alcorn. WINTER SEASON, 1892. H. & W. CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure m informing their numerous friends ant customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted m Ashburfcon, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, B<tnnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want % first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAKJHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS anp CUTTERS Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H. $ W. CRAIGHEAV, MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRBD STREET, ASHBURTON. ~ AGENTS WANTED! 117 ANTED, Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex. and earn .good income. Apply early as o:nly a limited number is required. P. > NOVELTYIMPORITNG CO 976 G,?.0., dpey N.S.W



Business Notices. J PHILADELPHIA, 187^ HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS 4 NECESSITY m every family /V It blacks and polishes Ladijss ami hildren's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. „ VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails i! Directions are followed Sam Monty, Labor, and Time> Pate an end to Washing-Day Worries Olothe* Preserved- Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything. Can be nsed m the ordinary way for ft Household Purpose OuUhinw all other Soap One trial is sufficient to comiace vok, W. J. BUSH AND 00. TVISTILLEKS *nd IMPOBTEBS OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufacturers' Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. HORSE .Qf NEBS FOOTBALLERS, AND EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and COLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE LIPS, And a host of other ailments, TO HORSE-OWNERS, IT IS INVALUABLE FOR Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Baeke, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c» TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats ahke all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddle.s throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W. ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS- S. Cox and Co., 422Bourke street, Melbourne. • ; Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, CHRISTOHURCH AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. THE WALKER COBK EXTBACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as It pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitation itf car bo I lated or other beverages, and allows th ; >ediment to reman* undisturbed m the oottle Designed toi the use of hotels, restan saloons, clubs and families. Orna 1 mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E WALKER TOOL OO¥PANy



Business Mottoes JOHS ©. RESTEJLL, GRAIN & WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. UKAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL A COMMISSION AGENT, &c. CASH PUKCKABER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYB~ON SALE— Oornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, Ac. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, utc. —— I 'JOHN G. RESTELL, j In conjunction with the ' CATVTIXE AttESrCT CO., Id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers. Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared t# transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOJL.. WOOL, WOOL, LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES BLMNE AOaUTST ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST* Q ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS'BUILDINGS NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the 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 AJDA.MS, LADIES) AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER /T RE EN "T> R O S. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yatd Rails, 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— \ Bushside. G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. "WATCHES CLEANED & GUARANTEED I£B MONTHS, 4» 6d, CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve months, 2t 6d» Jewellery of every description re •paired and made to order. . '^v-Customers.'own gold made ■"■" ' ■ ■ ..»p..;' Gents' silver watches at 30a, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Boards at ... ...10s WhjtePine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d WhitePine,*in Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & -SASHES, CORRUGATED IBON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10 to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private Residence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN* Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street Ashburto ! Printing of every deacription,*indudta Billheads Memod Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards Menu? 9 Receipt Form* Posters Opera Dodgers' Mourning Cards Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programme*



MILES & CO. Ashbarton and Rakaia. AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS, GRAIN, WOL, k LAI BROKERS Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. HAVE FOR SALE I SEVERAL BLOCKS OF tfIRST CLASS LAND, CONTAINING 1W ACRES AGO) UPWARDS j WKLL IMPROVED, —ALSO— Clovers, Grass Seeds, AND ALL KINDS Of ITarm aq d Station Stores. AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRIOES. TIMBER, " " ~ "~~ r RANGES, i GRATES. We are now Selling BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6d PER lOOft. COOKING RAWGHBS BE DV CED P BICES. REGISTER ORATES, (Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS A FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. ■;■ AND S P L E N D I D VALUE JUST LANDED ex"Tekoa." W. H. Collins and Co,, IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS] PAINTS, PAPERHAN GIN GS, ETC. TIMBER & OOAL MERCHANTS, knwKnvi vnn S Royal Insurance Company. AGfiNTS FOR{ Gr^yVjiUeyooalCo^ y . ROBERT MURRAY'^^, fP^y)R VUfwich anrt Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIAN| Ac ALWIAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATGHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STREEfTISHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OIJNTRY ORDERS POST.OR TELEGRAPH. IKast Street H, Jf JTOMES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA, GLASS and PLATED GOODS. Pianoforte & Organ Show Rooms. Largest Stock and Best Values m 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 Chrigtchurch, RubbffY Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson, Christohurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3fl FIXE! FIRE! GEE AT SALVAGE SALE OF DRAPERY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WAT^JR. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT 8. W. Alcorn & Go's.



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S CHEAP SALE OF Draptiry, Clothing, and Boots. EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. IK! WHOJLK HOOT STOCK OP" Heun £dword§, Bennetts, A Co., CHRISTCBUROH. 18 BKING SLJUJGHTERED AT A SJA CJR I,F 10 E. . — o '■ UiiOl AHD COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT It 4d. li 6d, Is 91 Is lid v; v double xmju moinky, LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4. PER PAIR. ALL GLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY REDUCED JMDRKW ORR. IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. iiUi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO3>AY AND FOLIiOWING DATS fTAYING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ttt WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS •Mil OFFER SAME to the Public, TO«DAY and .FOLLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, m below. Lot I.—All Wool Cotouia. Drew Tweed*, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 90s, special prioe 18«# «3<l for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Drew Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in Plain Colours usual price 334 3d, special price SOl for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four Inches wide, in a Great Variety ef Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33* 9d, special price »3*£©<l for dress of seren Yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s Bd, special price 3S» Oft each. ' * 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat*, without capes, asua' price 36s B<J and 49s Bd, special prices 85l and 3f5» f3<l each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices «3s lid and O« lid eaoh. 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Its 6d, speoial price lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 8d ■pedal price ISsi Od per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS IntU fcht leading Enriieh and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 percent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities, SHOPPING BY POBT. %$ nm.ni oi h« Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all tho adrant»B*s of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPABTMEIVII Th* Ltttw Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prioes and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought witbiu the reach of all. PLKA4B NOTE—Good* sent in execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRAME AM CO.. IHRISTOHTJBOH. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVEB EXCELLED, | :o:—, X BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRID STREET, rB steadily increasing demand for the. above Brand shswa they are still popular as ever witb the \shburton public. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to lait everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS— J BISHOFS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, . . ______ - _ — _ — Manager.^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON tTKpER THE MANAGEMENT* OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. f Certificated from the City'and'Guild* of London Institute, (Certificated from the British Horologic.il Institute, London. Fin Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition London. R E MO VALN O TIC E CUSTOMERS we requested to note that we have REMOVED from orr*i Buildings to that Shop above Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Carson (grocer) »o - \U work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED.