THE ASHBtTKTON GtJABDIA^ : FRtDAiT, TttiCEMßftn BB 9 lSl>2

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash burtcr IRIDAV, Deoember 90, 1892



The Massey-Harris Open-Back BINDER STRONGEST, BISST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER; With Stark simple Knotter; no parts to wear, and surtsb Tyer made. /^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest ■V.y —more than were sold by all other makers together in fche last three years in that market. PEERLESS OIL -^SPECIALLY IMPORTED. The only Reliable Machine Oil ; Best fur all kinds of Machinery ; THICKESS I IN HOT WEA.THER D. THOMAS. Banta Claus is Coming. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~~JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many thinga useful and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the above distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2a 6d, Magic Lanterns Is irowards. Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Pans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc. F DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Tea Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Book§, Books, OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura andTekoa : from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBKRAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. 91. Jones. The Deering Twine Binder. Over 250,000 Mow in Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWN JT^ ARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance of 1/ this years 5, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OP EXTRAS FOR"DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND TTJOKEir& BEAN, AGENTS, WEST STRETTJ 2J ,,,::-^^ " MHIM7" ASHBTJETON. REGISTERED BRANDS—"SUPREME" AND "UNION." WE have must pleasure in informing the public that we have secured our re quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. We thank you for past fa vors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE, Bollitt & Co. FULL SIZED CORNS AO.K3 ALWAYS IN STOOJL F« BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLEE, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE. THE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (, ueen), who by his able and afficient 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 Watchea. Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further noticeg _____ I?. J3LACK. Great Cheap Sale -OF— SUMMER DRAPEEY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DEESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, no w_ ok. TN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT 1 REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains. S. W, ALCORN & CO., . EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. KEAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. {QA-NVAS-'AISD BATTENS FOE REPAIRS. TpARMBRS 1 GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT /THE STOOK .BEFORE ! YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE ■is. ti r• 11 • T"6 Jl 1 • Viz "i 1 11*u yy\ Pcsti^hnini 1 * t IJlldllt JL a/t-fluHlllgj EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



\..J/ William Stocks, V— .'U~>&4 MONUMENTAL MASON, , j'-'V- } \ /#S4 iHn^i'iis Street Soiilh, y^\ C HRIS TCh URCf>\ \^/"ISHiCS to call the attention of persons in want of ||:jSS3l|if *"''' Monumental Work that he inters to sell the teiliJlp^f pi'esenl"- Larye Stock, consisting °f Gfanitie, Marble, nd |ff;>!|li jijl'iii'lji other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. l|i|l;i W§M Trou Fences, also Concrete nnd Store Kerbinas reduced iv. Plili'>:i'il!i'!^ prico. Inscriptions antl ail work m connection with thf wlli!'!i'lfllf trntie clone in firsr-cLi'-s order. An early inspectiot li^¥i|i~,A, invited -eveml now lines lately arrived. Ar.y reason ##s^™]!iL able offer for fcho present Stock wHI result in a sale. iijtiporiani. tn ¥tn.rssiev» and RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLAOK ; AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS~~~B.B.A. SHEEP SHEARB. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES, T p£f\ Drums of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot -1 l9\J Valvoline, Lubricating Oils. TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBEE Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices, BIRCH TIMBER AT §s ®d PER lflOft* Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Goal W, H. OoilTas k Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS] V— ■\ c^v mto c (\x> I Royal Insurance Company. Aw^NTh B OR| Grey y al]ey Ooal company



WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT E ARE PR E* PARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON OR ELSEWHERE] Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, \Ve 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 AJSIY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburfcon will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor, OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAK T PLACE ON MLOJST>ATSr» JANUABY 53,, 1893 WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUURENT BATHS FRIEDLA.N TDER BROS .



A Stylish Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOE 7s 6d. EX S. S. ELDERSLIE ' -JUST OPENED CHOICE CARPETS, RUGS TO MATCH, JLinoleuius and Oilcloths. MITCHELL aito TtTUNEU.



iSllf RORFRT MURRAY, JiK f^^W PBACTICAL '^^Q fiiv^^A Watcli and Clecfe fW-Wmll! MAKER. GOLJ> AND SILVERSMITH, <fee., EAST STREET. rHAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class J.Venty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wUh the large stook already on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND (3OODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, &0., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTED ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



business .•■ once . ; . i HENRY" ZAMBEft. AS he Harvesting Season is r-ow diavviug near I beg to intimate that I have b'juhst a very hir^e stoe'e of Harvesting Mntorials, anticipating m orrespomlingly l.trire demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing bub what I can confi dently recommend tv my Customers — MANILLA, HALF-AND-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popula makers, Binding Wire I Binding Wire! ] 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 season. Reapers & Binders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices ; properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS(McOormick," 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! Oils! ■lust Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolz-t, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—'Red, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hoxnsby'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 ENDLESS 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, DOOtt MATS, ETC, ETC. specially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. I General, Station, AND Family Groceries. I MAURITIUS, OHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WIKES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. .4 CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Xlie Finest Delicacies from all parts of the woild, Also, —Some French and GSerman Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY rj AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IM PORT ER . AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company 'Danton Marine Insurance Company, I Australian Mutual Provide Tit Society



Business Notifies ,■ f.IMiTKD BFEWEH^ OX' THE FAVOUEITK CHRTSTCiIUItOI SPARKLfN«i PALE & BITTER ALES TO 'Urr. OBTAIHBT) 7J ii'OGRHEADS, BAftRELS AND KILDERKTITS, AT /^IHRISTOHUROH BRfeWER^ AND OP Mr H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL} WINALOW



FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlander BEGS co announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex A orangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF PISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in greafc 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 description by the best makers, Harry FriedLlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieefe, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. R. T, BOOTH'S €3olden Itemedies. npHROUGH the influence of friends iti 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 FOR THE Limuon, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO lIAbITS. IT'ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL OR A VlNGjtoe 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 OP The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thousand*! lusv« been cured. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2. I 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 my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is bhe best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, 1 have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in all cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders, M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A. Brain and Nerve Tonic, ABE MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, . WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5a per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. R. T. BOOTH, Managing Director AGENTS WANTED. 11/ ANTED Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn gocd income. Apply early as only a, limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 G P.O , Sydney, N.g V



LONGBKACfI CO-.OU. - - ; Is (.ml txiicr MONDAY, = doliw 3 f\.r the tiuiiiinoi- jnunfcMrt, the Louirljoivi-li (Jy,i(iii will atari, from Ash burton al 5 p.m. R. R, BROWNE, Couch man T HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY X ORDI-JR, MOSGIJHL, UCSLYN, & KAIAPOI TVVKKD SUITS, Men r, YonLh.v avd Boys , iouc and narrow, and short and wide", a«s well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S wool. Which euabics me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER, li. Alcorn, ASHBURTOJS CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE pEOPLE'S "pHOTOGRAPHER Professor Robottdni ART STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ash burton.



L>it.e of A:.hlnirton Forks, I I ORSK SH'JER, Gent ml Black ■i. J. (smith, "Wheelwright, &o. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKAKUf ROAD, behind .?ost Office opposite the Wesleyau Church. (orders attended to wit!) p oniutitude and despatch. HOPSR ST-iOEING A SPECIALTY. 1 THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. JTire and. Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO., D>I(S.KS taken at the Lowest Current -.•_ i Races. Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager. Davis Bros* FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOGK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HOT FOWOK VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate, Intending buyers are invited to call and see" our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITES of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. 12*7 SKealanclia 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 comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind I of fooc can be accommodated. | • ' ' ■ ' ■ ' ■ Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia 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 fir J. Bisliop, ZEUlllilA id! STORE, ASHBURTON JOHA Gr. KKSTJEJLIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES] WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &o, CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, «fee. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best; quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, oto. JOHN O. -REHTJE.LII,, In conjunction with tne If KIT KEAI.UII KOA.IH * HER. CA.»T_tJLE AGtENCY CO., JL«I. JOHN R BLAKD, Auctioneer. Vuctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, ars prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MABK AGaWST ENSUING ULIFS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF lialbor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunotsgto:* & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 /'\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring I thereto-to THE EDITOR. ~



WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock o! BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which is second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker.



MANURE. WE HAVE For Sale, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE, LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE) MERCHANTS' WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Med.'cal Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunningtox & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 0 50



| STUDY HEALTH. T7IOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln X 1 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, COTTAGfc, FARM, A.ND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson & Co., TIMARU.



kyiPOWDERS I SN^ BELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. ! Preserve a healthy stato of the consti. tution during the period of Teething. The words "JOHW ST£EO WAN, Chemist, Wafworth, Surrey," Are cmtrwed on. tile Hui-tmmeiit St«w F <(t/!relfo «oc,\ Pat***. Sou) Bi KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSER & CO. PUBLIC NOTIOU.. f]"<HE Office of the Ashburfcon Publishing 1 Compajtiv, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in complinnce with the Factories Act. ASHBURTOK IUBLISHING CO.