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F "The Garner' 1' to be Kebuilt. &Mt Few Weeks in the Old Premises. A LOT OF GOUDS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Price to avoid damage by removal, A Lot of DRESS GOODS, double widths, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all sizes, at half price. Ladies " Inyigorator " CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7s 6d. PRINTS, HIIXIJIfiRY, 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 DAYS. W. H. COLLIER, A Stylish Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO.'MATCH, ;fobj ! i 7s 6d. I EX S. £. ELDERSLIE j -JUST OPENED CHOICE CARPETS, RUGS TO MATCH, Linoleums and Oilcloth*. MITCHELL and TUBNBU. 1 WILLTAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrym&ti), Tailor and Outfitter, t I AM DETERMINED TO DO THK Tailoring Trade of the Town Aad t» enable m« to do thin I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton^ Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings. SOTE THE ADDRESS : SB* The Shop between J. Scaly aad Co.?s an& H. C. Segers. i EAST STREET. ASHBURTON] 8 20 Iffe'::':'=';..^Z ii;":' ■ ' ' ■||Esfll ' "^-'''-' **- JHUK^FrP •:i mHESE RANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT IHE LATK CHRIST CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FOR EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND SIMPLICITY PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT OUR STOCK dirlstchurch Prices, WITH CARRIAGE ONLY ADDED. John Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE]



RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. I | GREAT SALK OF Drapery, Clothing & Boots. MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Premises occupied by me, in the month of February, I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE, COMMENCING SATURDAY, WoTember 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. W SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. ANDREW ORR. Important to Farmers and f9hearer§. RED, BLACK, AND BLUE TATTOO BRANDING OIL, LAMPBLACK, AND RADDLE. 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS^ 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS. TURKEY STONES TURKEY STONES. 1 Druma of Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Also, Castor, Colza, Neatsfoot X t/W Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, TIMBER. TIMBER TIMBER] Every description of Building Materials at Lowest Possible Prices. BIRCH TIMBER AT Sa 6d PER lOOft. Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers, and Malvern Coal. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS , —V — AGENTS FOR{^aCSS Com^ WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TIT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION iUPON ALL WOOL PLACED IX 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 LOTS, 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 TAKE PLACB [ON MONDAY, JANUARY «3, 1803 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, <&c., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CUKRENT BATKS-- FEIEDLANrDEE BROS AjQ^ William Stocks, $jjjKlE^ MONUMENTAL MABON, r\§j^J L^TN Madras Street South* j^*^ \ CHRISTChURCH, 'lI7ISHBS to call the attention of persons in want of ■IWHHr ** Monumental Work that lie intcvJa to sell the mBKBB present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd ■ffinN other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. BMSHHI *ron Fences, also Concrete and Store f£erbint>B reduced in Affllinß price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the jUSUffiflfflU! trade done in first-class order. An early inspeptioi j^BSnmm«£m invited. Several new lines lately arriyed. Any reason j^afffMMmmmHljL able offer for the present Stock w;ll result in a sale. (■{■ Big \VILMI7"§TOCKM. M^^ot ROBERT MURRAY*^o*K 2^^P| l¥ateli and Clock nQp^ GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, Itc, EAST STREET. THAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class lwenty-«ne Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already an hand, enables me to show a Variety of Elestant Desisrnii UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. k Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARF, FANCY GOODS, At,., Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDB«S BYFOSTQRTBLJBGIUPH.



SPORTING. IINWALD JLIACING CJIOB ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. Prksidknt—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dents-G. A; M. Buckley, E. Gates, and - H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John Clark. E. G. Crisp, R. I M. Cuthbertflon, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. Hanks, Geo. James, M. Redmayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H. Wright. Starter-T.Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone. Hakdicapper— John Crewwell. Clerk of thk Course—A. Hewson. Clbrk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12.30 p.i». I—Hurdle RacbHandicap, of 20sovd; second hone to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15s 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Timb Trot, of 80 soys; second hone to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s s—Welter Handicap, of 80 soys; second hone to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Cup to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s 6—Novel Rack, of 25 soys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 15 soys to be divided be tween the Club and the second hone. Weight. 8«t. Any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s 7— Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs peaalty. Six fur longs. Nomination, 10s; acoeptaace, 10b 8— Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weichts. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run , RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Associa tion No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing rhall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final The races are open to any hone commonly resident in the district from October 1, .1892, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period The district above mentioned is bounded oa the north by the Selwyn river, and oh the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of hone, and colon of rider, must be, in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, aot later than 9 p.m. oa SAIUR DA\, December 10,1892. HANDTC \PS. Handicaps will be puV.iaucd on or about december 26. acceptancesTnd entries. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be iv the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29, 1892. G. BISSET, t154 . Hon. Sec. r g FISHING TACKLE. SEASON7IB92-93. Harry Fricdlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED &TOCK OF FISHIIVO TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNQWS 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 JJooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET ANp LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS j Of every dpscription by the best makers. Harry UTriedlander, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ashburton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. s. MAsritfiira * Co., LIMITED] BREWERS Ot THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BK OBTAINED Ilf HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Y°IHR ISTCHUROH BREWERY i *>:p of Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL WIN3LOW



Business notice , FRANK DALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHOEH, General Black 7 smith, Wheelwright, &o. £ REPAIRS IN "ALL BRANCHES. " _ ■ o WAKANUI ROAD, behind i»ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. n Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. „ HOPSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. t THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. Fire and Marine. I CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current ] JA Rates. Agents for Canterbury- Jameson, Anderbont and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS- The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. w"~HORNE, Manager. l GRAIN & WOOL STORES ! WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPIN©, FINANCIAL ft COMMISSION > ' AGENT, fto. ; CASH PTOOHASEIt s WHEAT, BARLEY? OATS RYEGKABS i SEED, no. 1 COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT r CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— 1 Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General * Farm and Station Stores, Ac. * Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and „ L other Seeds of the best quality, p AT LOWEST OCTRRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile " gency Company, Ld. k . Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. c Howard's Digging Ploughs. >. Cooper's Sheep Dip ie Sutherland's Maaure, vce. y i- JOHN Gh OTCHXEXJL., In conjunction with tfte -. CASTIIC AOEICV CO., 14. £ JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wocl Brokers, Land and d Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to m transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. Ie * WOOL. WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADTANCES SLUMS AGaJNST ENSJING CLIPS. ?o Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF »■ INTEREST i ?z l, e R. T, BOOTH'S <: Golden Remedies. HTHROUOH Mic r fluence of friends in lt jl. America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession d THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE J EVER DISCOVERED J FOR THK 2 LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAbITS. ITaBSOLCTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL _ CR A VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' r AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. « NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS; ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Easp, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervoue System and of the BJow}, THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. I. I j. L Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drins. , TJfegaaipU b»v« keen feared. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY Np.. g, I 4 Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for w DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY QF THE BLOOD, 1 READTHIS: 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 It. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, is the best J h»ye ever seep. From my long experience of articles of thin nature, I have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in ejj cases of exhaustion 'from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of bloody and general nervous disorders. M. MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco 11 Habits and i R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY I Nq. 2, 1 A Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARB tyANpFACTURpp fIY < R. T, BOOTH AND 0O ; , LIMITED, j Burton's Studio Buildings, ' WNEDIN, N.Z. J Agencies in che Australian Colonies And ' Continent of Europe. |j P. HAYMAN&CO., - Wholesale Agents f r N.g. £ Prioe, 5s per Bcttle. * Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers a 1 Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. { BOQTH, t A3 Managing Director l



Business Notices. THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FA2SCY REPOSITORY. ]W OW showing some lovely New Goods ( •L* (purch-Med during Mr*Adam&' visit v Ito England). Handpainted and em- L broidered fans, soreens and photo frames, Dl in ellk, ivory and crystal, and numerous other beautiful art goods. Also New sun bonnets and hats, new aprons, 1 new pinafores. New fashions of all kinds J to choose from. < Madame Weigel'g Journals and cut R patterns always in stock, Layettes and trousseaux made to order.' MBS AOAMB, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. BBOISTRY OFFICI FOR BSBVANTB. G. Jesson (Late J. Quinu), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ABHBURTON, HAS on hand and: to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, docks, • and Jewellery suitable for Birthday ami Wedding Presents. Spectac'es f suit all sights, from Id per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve mouths, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. , . * G. JESSON Late J. Quinn), I Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, I East Street, Ashburton. I Mono: 2to cure no pay AGENTS WANWD. J 11/ ANTED Agents for a GOOD W SELLING? LINE. Eithe/sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORIING 00., Box 976 G P.O , Sidney, N.S W AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF ' i Labor Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BT USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. c Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the 6 manufacterers. Cvmnsarov & Co., 190 Glouceete Street, Christohurch. 931 /~\UR Clients andßeadersare 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. \ gO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON^fc ' 1 SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. The Purebred Clydesdale Stalu jk Protection. 6 ,rßy Exting»i«her, Extinguisher by Young Vanquisher, dam Maggie McCormick by Sir William Wallace. Protection's dam I" *%$? by Prince 1 out °f OW Maggie - by Old Prince of Wales. W For further particulars see cards or apply JAMES PORTER, Groom in charge. re Also, •d The Heavy Draught Stallion,' ALrgryle, E By the king of stallions Young Banker (imp.), dam Blossom, by Lincolnshire Hero, will stand to serve mares at my farm New lands, near Asbburton. Terms—On Application. Groomage fee, ss; Payable at first ser vice. All mares for either horse guaran i teed, if sold or exchanged, held as in foal. Paddocks provided for mares at a dis tance, at 9s per week, without responsi bility. Apply to 5' F. M. RICKMAN, Proprietor, Atmburton]



S W^bhs^b^b^bh >f fTIO Scarid this Season, and Travel the 1 ASHBURTON. WAKANUI, LONG BJSACH and surrounding district*, E THE CARRIAGE HOBSE, Boomerang:. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising j seven years old, standing 16 hands Sincbes c high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomerang is by Bundoora, by The Peer, out of/Anrosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 9 inches , high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River, Touchstone is also the sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Traoey 11, and numerous other good performers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William 1 Topp, at Sefton, and as a foal scoured first honours at Jvaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second piuje for the best cross country horse on same date. First price at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for best carriage horse travelling the district. * Boomerang has proved himself a sure foal getter, his stack having taken first " prize wherever shown. He sired two » first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee [ £3; groomage 6s, payable at first service AU mares changing hand* in any way first owners wil) be held liable. ■ J, R. BEGG, , Proprietor, Ashton. 1 TO STAND THIS SEASON, 1 I J- ANP TRAVEL THS ; RANGITATA, MOUNT SOMERS. I 1 SPRINGBURN, ALFORD, M AIRFIELD I Aif» HINDS DISTRICTS, ' I The Purebred Clydesdale Stallion I loung Talerl Tom. I ThUi horse is a bright bay, 5 years old, I I stands 16 hands 3 inches high. He has I taken two first priaes at Christchurch I Shows, competing in large rings of good 1 horses. I Toung Taieri Tom ia by T*ieri Tom— I dam Dot 11. Taieri Tom (bred by Mr I James Shand, Otago, in 1875) by Sir! Colin (imp.); dam Young Nancy, by I Glasgow Geordie (imp.); second dam I Nancy (imp.) His dam Dot 11., by I, Heather Jock ; Dot 11. out of Dot, by I' Sir Walter Scott; Dot's dam, an imported I Tasmanian mare. I tkbws : I Seapon, £3; payable January 1, 1893.1* Guarantee, £4; £8 to be paid on January I 11, 1893, and the balance when the man I , proves in foal. Groomage fee, ss; pay-1 able at first service. I For further particulars, apply io I A. SAUNDERS I Groom in cbarra ; I 0,, W. VvifEE^BAND, I * Picprietor, IP 0 5 Ruigitate Tndlo Bridge Hotel. I p



Business Notic s v-: ■"-'■■' LONGBEACH COACH. ; : \ N and after 1* MONDAY, < Motor 8 ' tor the Hammer months, the irton at 5 p.m. R. ». BROWNE;' — , Ooacbman. Men s. Youths' and Bo>«, long and narrow andsWrtaSV^as . well as ordinary sues; '" BIADE FROM fcABT T SEASON'S Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. K. Aleorn, OLOTHINQ MART. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE pEOPLK'S ■pHOTOORAPHER Professor RobottoM ABT SIIJDIO, MOORE STREET, Ashburton, PUBLIC NOTIOUi. *L«^° mP*n7» Limited, WILL OT CLOSED daily from l«.» to IJ9H p.m. for dinner hour in compliaW' with the ' Factories Act. TT*-^T "".::.. ABHBURTOM IUBLISHING 00; ' NPTICE TO OWNERS OF 8TU0; HORSES. r JJORSE CARDS Printed at th. Mail and Guardian Offioe with Neat* ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE CHARGES BS 1 su OTHIWGbI S^L^WniIJLniISHMBJIBIBSBVSJBjBSSSSSSJBJBJBBBISStV'' RELIEVE FEVEIItR NEATr PREVENT FITS, 00RVVL8I0R8, LTD. I*, wort. "JOZW ITUIIAV, An ngtmt OB ttttinrwul Btomrvfimst,m*t*ko. , Sou> Bx KEMPTHORNE, PKOSBER A CO. . WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLSJ , ,> - • Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. '" i To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the ExtonsaV 1 ; Bush at; Waitati, wJiere we have . just completed our Mills and Tramwaj to the Railway Station, We are prepared to. Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and: South of Waitaii, thus saving to Ow tomera Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and flitm. FINDLAY h MURDOCH, Dunedin. " ; TT AN HOUTBN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest] It is the Original All others are Imitations^ ' PHILADELPHIA, 1878 HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and ■ x hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and itchels, withoa*; brushing. Always rives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers anal Druggists. \ "VENUS SOAP ' Saves Rubbing Vever Fails if Directions are tollowed a*ei Money, Labor, and Tune. Foil ' an end to Washing^Day Worries , Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. ' : Purifies and Sweetens Everything* . - an be used in the ordinary, way for '• <. Household Purpose ; Outshines all other Soap . .  inn ferwl in nuMniatifc In <mn«{iui*aMi \ ,'.-■: •