THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAJN : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, iSOg

■» • 1 - ■ Printed and published by the Ashbarton I Publishing Company, at - thoir registered I printing office, Burnett Street, ''i&§ty~ < I SATUROAV, l>eotmbw 81, 189^ I



The Massey-Harris Open-Back BINDER. STRONGEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER; With Stark simple Knotter; no parts to wear, and surest Tyer made. /"^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest V-/ —more than were sold, by all other makers together in the last three years it that market. PEERLESS OIL -^SPECIALLY IMPORTED, The only Keliable Machine Oil; Best far all kinds of Machinery; THtOKESS IN HOT WEATHER D. THOMAS. Hanta Claus is Coming. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. h m.~"j~6nes HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, mai things useful and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the abo\ distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOTS —Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magio Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Oases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—-lam 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, Books, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ABRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura and Tekoa ; 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 LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SOHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize books, in order to keep the trade in the distrint- INSPEOTION INVITED. 11. 91. Jones. The Steering Twine Binder. Over 250,000 Vow in Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWN IjIARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance of JjJ this years 5, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP 1 BINDER TWINE, 700 f 3 et to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DEBRING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND, TUCKEhT& BEAN, AGENTS, WEST STRETTj 2| Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ABHBTJRTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—" SUPREME " AND " UNION." "VT7 E have must pleasure in informing die public that we have secured our re VV 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 favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. Rollitt & Co. FULL SIZED CORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOCK, . F* BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE. rpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late oi JL Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (, ueen), who by hit able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hit her tc 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 witboul further noticejj J X black. Great Cheap Sale _OF SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c. } NOW OK. TN 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. ALCORN & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. CANY AS AED BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. -fTURMEHS \ GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT |THE STOOK^BEFOEB. YOU PUROHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



CHRISTMAS, 1892. ■ ■ o ——— fTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT New Suitings & Trouserings I IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIG HEAD & BERRY! AN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. WOOL SKASON, 1892-93. TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MA X 1 LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FUEE 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 LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the salo, 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 TAK7 PLACE ON MONDAY. JANUARY S3, 1893 WOOLPACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CCTKRENT BATES. FRXEDLAN TDER BKO& A Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOF 7s 6d. EXS. S. BLDERSLIEj -JUST OPENED CHOIOE OAEPETS, BUGS TO MATCH, 1/inoleuni* and Oilclotlig. MITCHELL and TUENBR. t t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTCh URCH, YI7TSHES to call the attention of persons in want of YY 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 work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited- Feveral new lines lately arrived. Any reason able otter for the present Stock wJI result m a sale. |p||il! ROBERT MURRAY? /w\ I PE&CTICAL' Wsttcb and Clock JOW^S^iSif MAKER. GOl/B 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 hand, enables* me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN OANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMON 0 and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions ; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS WPOSTORTULjaRAPHi !



Business i';oi!<3o HENRY ZANDER. AS he H;n vesting Season is now drawiugnear I beg to intimula that L have bouhsla very/lar^e stock of Harvesting Materials, niiticipatiiig a o rrespondingly 'large demand. 1 ■ Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers— MANILLA, HALF-andHALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most po^k makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire I ] have just landed ex s.s. "Pakeha, 1 my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there ia every probability of a scarcity later in the season. Reapers & Hinder*. 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 ot Farmers. Oil§ ! Oils! .lust Landed—A larga quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolzh, 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), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wife and Staples, Seaming Twine. A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WA RE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, Having been frequently requested by n large number of Farmers, I have recentlj added to my already well-selected stool Carpets, linoleums, oilcloth, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOK MATS, ETC,, ETC. specially imported, and 50 p«r ■ cenl cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Tlie Finest Delicacies from all parts of the woi Id. Also, —Some French and German Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. i I AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society



• .B,uaine&s'; Notices ■ : 8- -MA Hi HI I if & -&- Co., LIMITED BKEWEBS OF THE FA tfOURITi 1 OHRTSTOHUIIOII SPARKLfNG PALE & BITTER ALES JO BR OBTAIN PiT> Ii? HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Y^HRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND OV Ma H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSEI HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, , TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL} WINdLOW , ~ FISHING~TACKLET ~ 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 FISHING 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 description by the best makers, Harry ITriecHaiicler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, . FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, • East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. R.T. BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. rjHHROUGH the influence of friends in J_ America, and after the expenditure of much time ahd.money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE $VER DISCOVERED FOR THE Il^UOIl, OPICM, AND TOBACCO HABITS, IT'ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL OR A VlNGjfob ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. tf OT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging oi 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. Ciiies the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desiro to return to the drink. Xliou»m*ml« have been Cured. For you there is Ho[jo, 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 THTS: 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 noe, is the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, i 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. BOOTG'S GOLDF.N REMEDY No. 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits; and R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A. Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARE 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. HA.YMAN & 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. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn gocd income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. NOVELTY IMPORTING DO., Bo* 976 0 F.O , Sydney, N.S W



L;»N(,UKACif ; 0 C.f. \ 1 / ,N*. M.I after MOV DAY. ctol,er 3 1 r ' f-r thu .sinnmer moiitiw, the ™ wmf/bo:^], O'wch W j]] stan f rora Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, _ Oc:*cbman> T HAVE HAD MADE UP TO MY •*" ORDER, MOSGIF.L RC«L\'N, & KAI..POI TWELtf) SI ITS, Men s, Youths' and Boys , long and narrow, and 8 ) lort atld widt - as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WuOL. Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE pEOPLE'S "DHOTOGRAPHER Professor Robottotn AET STUDIO, mo.o;r|i^;«||bet.'- :• ;. Ashburton. W v^lot"e> 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 of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which w second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortcut notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker ' —"■"' , _ .!T* ■ M ANU^If - P C BV::--:|i Vl B,  ODAM'S LARGE STOolt ON HAND. ' Tucker X iiieaii, Ci)AL AND PRODOCE| MERCHANTS' WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. TT EALTH without Medicine. Ham. -I X bug, or Quackery J The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor Inr. using Cvxmnbtov A Co.'s Direct Acting ■. Medical Ooils, aa used in the Ohristcburoh Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical . electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cukningtox & Co., Electricians* 190 Gloucester street, Chriatchurch. 9' M STUDY HEALfH. TjlOR SCMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JJ 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, COTTAGK, FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes. etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, th# Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. . ' .  Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. . . - r . WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS^ \nPerson A Co.» TIMARU. ; ————— — , ! }' "■ _wß*s—i^^ w .i^— M . w>WMM>^MßMi>iia^>^ji^ M _ i^Mi^_i< :i ; JS^fcy I^^^9MBBBaBsfL^LVLIB^LIBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBHB^BBI RELICVf FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, CONVULSIONS, ETO. The words "JOHH BT^IDKAK, *« -s-^rraMsssiMsw-**^ SOLD Pi : VT KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & 00. PUBLIC NOTIOK frHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing 1 Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour inioomplMAOe with the Factories Act. - ; . ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. , t



o; t 31 ii,:;: .i • .o•, iC o ,_■>. JP l< A. IS IS T> A. A- V, Lute ot Ashbuiron Forks, JIJ OKSF, SHOEII, General Black JL.i btnith, WhueLwright, &c. REPAIRS IN ALL BttANCHKS. WAKANUI ROAD, behind Post Office opposite the VVesley;iu Church. Orders attended to with p omntitude arid despatch. . HOUSK SHOEING A SPECIALTY. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED, JETire and M.ai*iiie. CAPITAL—£6OO,OOO. T~>ISKS taken at the Lowest Current Jl\j Pvafces. .—'-- Agepts for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderison, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, ——__ Manager. Davis Bros*, FURNITURE WAREROUBL, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H kYE rOW 035 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, Clteffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. 12*7 Zealand!a Boots. rTTHE 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 ol the excellent wear of these Boats that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort thej cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different nttings that every kind of i'ooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealsndia 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 trom Mr X. Bisliop, ZyillilA HOOT STORE, ASHBURTO N Johw O. ResteiaT GRAIN & WOOL STORES] WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PtJKCHASER 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, &c. 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, «*c, JOHN G. REBTELL, In conjunction with tne HEW ZEAJLAIVn X.OA9T * KIIU CASIIIE ACtENCY CO., lid. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, <fee., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on tho most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADK AGAINST ENSUING CLIPS. Vo Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT olT" Labor Hayed XN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors -L BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc, and wholesale from the manufacterers. CuxNiNGTOif & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 931 /"\UR Clients and Readers are reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary conliibylious and cttors referring thereto—to THE EPITQR,