THE ASHBURTON GUAJftDIAI* : TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, lß©2

■printing offioe, BluMt Sti**^ . Aibr bartfi£ . . TUESDAY AngMt^lUK,"



PlckfordAUmirlir, PREMIER ASHBUKTOJS foeniti;bi_waeehouse Mattings, Linoleums, Ftoorcioths, must be sold to makAm for new bW rw "t 11" *o arrive. F Venetian Bl™ made to older* r-SOTB, ADDRESS— hqkfqju) & unpbill, TANOftEI) STREET, ASHBURTON. i CM. BROOKE HAS RE-OPE^ED WITH A COMPLETE STOCK » THB 8H0» ' LATELY OCCUPIED BT Mr POLLOCK *a*crkh miA, ___PPPOSITE UNION BANK. Zealandla Boole. fpHE WlNTFJt""h7ving fairly set in, JL one of the most important questiofts discussed in every household w where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS I The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and. re comfortable. ; . All thette qualifications can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing bat the cele brated ZEALANDIA 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 confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually gua <an tee every pair bearing the Zeakwdic Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. . ' In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has ban especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is; directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots o this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. Every pair is branded on the able ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has in the pa* been favorably known in the Ash burton district, and in future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop'* ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE; TANCBED STREET, ABHBURTQN 1 Boots. Boots. boots.; WANTED KNOWN.-i am »,* in c*™,, a Po*l^o* *• BttPPly BOOTS and IbHOES of every? description at th« Lowest Price ever heard of In Ashburton. The above have been made to my own ppecial order in the best factory ia Canterbury, therefore Customer! may rely upon getting a genuine article .for very little money. Note the address-n- O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP t Mr Bollock's Arcade. N.B—Ordered work of every kmd, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, aadt on e PrenuiM; also Repairs. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR ' THRESHING MACHINIST SIXTEEN per cent more heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW IiANUFACTUTIING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Galley Ooa Company, Ltd. W H. COLLINS A CO., Agents. LONGBBACH COACH, QN and aft«»r MONDAY, APRIL 4, fo the Winter months, the LONGBEACH COACH will leave ASHBURTON POST OFFICE at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE 806 ■ Coachman. , Notice to OorreMpon€l4Bnt»j Correspondents are requested to forward their communications in unsealed envelopes, or in wrappers I OPEN AT BOTH ENDS,, as required by the postal regulations. Re words that are not intended for ribiienitioor must be written either on the manusmt or on the cover ofo he letter. "•"•*» w Utter rates of postage mus Upsid oa advertisementsl , *^



Business isotices j IW^ POWDER SI IKnRCnTiiMjhHaBBaHBii^HMHi RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FITS, COMVULBIORB, ETO. Prmmmrv « Iwolthy state «T th« oonatk tutleh during tlw period «T T«*thln*. «*• word* «Jo«* ITIXSIAI, Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO. W4ITATI BT7SH SAW MILLS. Seventeen mile* North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. HAVING secured the Extensive . Bash at "W aitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to 0u» tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND MURDOCH, Dunedin. "■" ~ ~""*""" i SUITS TO MEASURE, j 7TIHE Largest Stock of X TWKBDS ever shown m Ashburton to ohoosa from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE \ Come and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. BAUNDERS BUILDINGS JR. Alcorn. KINDEBGARTEN SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES CUSBEN * GRAY, At their Rooms, East Street, Pupils taken from the age of three years; One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied the p—Atam m Germany. "KXTRAS TAUGHT MUSIO AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. -: Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthonio Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. m J3uiIDING TIMBER at following prices m any quantity :— per 100, superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at Us 6d Weather P-onrds at 10s White Pine, lmflooring(Beasoned)l3B 6d WhitePine.iin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS A SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building, FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg'n Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASD. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. ?87 m AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOI SELLING LINE. Either sei and earn good income. Apply early ai only a limited number is required. Bo NOVELTYItfPORTING CO 976 '*.F. 0., Syddoey N.S.W VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed Sare* Money, Labor, and Time. Puti an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured., Purifies and Sweetens Everything; Can be used m the ordinary way for i Household Purpose : Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince G. JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. CLEANED A GUARANTEED • 13 MONTHS, 48 6d, CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed . , Twelve months, 9b Bd. JTfPfellery of every description re- .. paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30a, Clocks from 4s, 6d, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Broaches from 2s 6d. Speclacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 1 I



S Business IMotiees. ' !H°^SE*-'O'W'NBBB 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 Toft Greasy Heels, Sore Shoulders, Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, Ac. ■ TO FARMERS IT IS INCOMPARABLE, As it treats alike all Ailments . IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, ■■ A*"> . ■. i POULTRY, j RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Vfhere outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemists, Store keepers and Saddlers throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY. W ANDERSON, Saddler. > MANUFACTURERS- S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne, Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, CHRISTOHURCH AGENTS WANTED IN ALL DISTRICTS. HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Gloyersi. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RIB CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, etc., etc., arc. And having purchased while , the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex oeedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct'from the ' Growers, and as I do hot pay any Commission or , Intermediate profits, lam m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germin,)' \r X Qualities have been tboj uugLly tested by a Seed Expert, am? they , are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers ; Ryegrass and Cocksfoot oh, application. ' A Complete stock OF GROCEmEa, -ERAS, A»n PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL. CROCKERY, :' ; ':■ ; , AND "'■'■: GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND QAT^N 9HEAF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK^HBJAT. «N R V LA AND E R GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT~ FOR-- \ Sun Fire Insurance Company. j Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Ftomdwrt ioefotf '



Business Notices. j O ALB NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS' OVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season. New Aprons, Piinforea, Dresses, Lathe* 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, LADIES' AND GRXTfflpW'B DRAPER , f^\ RKEN T)RO 8. ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Fanners, Con tractors, and others With any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz., Heart Posts. Heart Stakes, Sheep yatd Rails, Straining Post*, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— ' Bnshside. 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. COAL! MOUNT SOMERS COAL. . FORS A L B BY All COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C. B. KNIGHT. Office : WEST STREET \\r H V WEAR SLOPS, VV when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. K. Dowle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. JLOOH.! AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.8.~ FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. " THE TlAlis" TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, AROADE. THE FIRE. James McGre^by Will teturn to his former premises, which are being completely refitted, IN A FEW DAIS. ORR'S BTJILDUVGH, EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC SPECIAL NOTICE—The Damaged part of the Stock, consisting'of Fines',- Tobacco, Cigars, Brurhes, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking' Sticks, Pocket-Cutlery, etc, , FOR SALE AT ANY PRICE THAT CAN BE OBTAINED, as no damaged stock will be removed to the reconstructed premises. ' J. T. FORD & CO. XTEW^^ALANO WOOL TORES 1M (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 164, Hirkj-okd Strickt, CaßieTOßrncH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Aldington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirvee an 4 Darflejd monthly, CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address — ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ~~ PUBLIC NOTICE. Mr J. JMargden, Late driver and groom tor Mr Ne.^m^n, tirriSHESfa notify fc» c public oj YV Ashbarton, that he has taken oyer $he Cab belonging to Mr Dalley »nd tn^t he w»H commence to RUN TB;E CAB on and after AUQUST 4, hopes by strict attention, civility, and despatch to receive a fair share of patronage, N.B.—Orders for Cab may be, left; a Mr H. G. Fmwer's place of business, t 8*23 EAST STREET.



Special Purchase 1 ■■!■..■. A Warehouseman's Stock Of EMBEO^EEm ! All New Patterns 6,780 Ywrdsj ATI LESS FH/iNOOST [ All Fresh and Clean. | Figured Blae^: Silk Velvets 280 Yards }.■#•* I 8s 6d ■ * l '■'■-'■' ■ ■ ■' ■■'.';;. Mitchell apad Turner, TAMRM STREET \ kaw st»«w HE. M. JOMEB. ' BOOKS, STATIONERY. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHINA* GLASS and PLATED GOODS, j ■ '.■'.' , < Pianoforte & Or^an Bho^ Booms* ! Largest Stock and Best Values In the Colony to seleot from. ; ALL INSTRUMENTS GUARANTEED. Papers and Magazines supplied. /iaKos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. Schools supplied with all.requiaites at prices equal to procuring from Christoharch, Rubbe; Stamps any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milner and Thompson,' Christchurch AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company 3{l TIMBER, RANGES, GRATES. We are now Selllnf BIRCH TIMBER AT fts 6d PER 100 ft COOKING BAHGBB AT SB E§D U C E D PRICES. REGISTER GRATES, Tiled and Plain.) FENDERS & FIRE IRONS AT ALL PRICES. | AND SPLENDID VALUE JUBT LANDED ex •• Tekaa." W. H. Collins and Co.^ i ......... IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF 0 I L'SJ PAINTS, PAPE RHA WG I N.G S, ET G. TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS, [^^M ROBERT MURlA^^^s, Watcb and CkcK W SU^sS&S^W MAKER. GOTJ> AND SILVERSMITH, OPTIOIANJ Ao ■' ' O ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT 0* WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, OLOCp OPTICAL GOODS, &c Specimens of Work on view In Shop Windonr. KAST STREEtTIsHBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OOJJJTRY ORDERS POST 01^ TELEGRAPH. FIRK! FIRJE! GEEAT SALVAGE SALE OP DBAPEKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATTSR. COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOOK, AH S. W. Alcorn & Co/s.



,J_ ___ , . , „_, „ _  ,  l I —, IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORE'S c b c a p a'AL ir I Drapery, ClotMng, and Boots, EVERYONE : PLE A BED WITH THE BARGAINS. IRI WBOLI MMMF ITOUK •» ; Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, A Co., CHRISTOBUROH. 18 BEING SLiU.OHTERED AT A SA'AK IJFIC E. ■»■ i mo ,J V '" ] AOK AND COLORED yiftENtk MERINOS AT li 4d. la 6d, Is 9d« Is lid WORTH DOUBLE THE MONEY) LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR. ALL CLASSES OF GOODS GREATLY RED^OEjD. ANDREW ORE. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. ; .'■■■■ -| ,■■■(■..' 0 i" ii . ■ aIJi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPEOIaI* PRICES. TO-DAY AND FdLLOWINO DAYS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (300 C) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS mall OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY anb JEPOLUOWINO DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Oolonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eighti inches wide, usual prio 30b, special price 19t» 6d for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2— All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours nsuftl price 33s 3d, special prise J3O« for dress of seven yards. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33t 9d, special price »3sj*Od for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. VI lien's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, apeoial price 3fSsi Od each. 78 Men's AH Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat*, without capes, usual price 36s W and 49s 6d, special prices SBSm and 3oh 6d each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices 6» lid and OS lid each. 112 Par of Men* all*wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lls Bd, special price T^ii lid per pair. ■ ~ ,_ 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 8d ipecial price lAm 04 per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In ill the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. •HOPPING BY POST. By msans ot hi Patoels Post you catt do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most, distant country district, you can have all tho advantages of purchasing aVour Establishment brought to your very door, JLJEXXER ORDER DEPARTMENT! The Lttfctt Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letfeef M when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. ■ ■■ j PLEABS NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned, W. STRANGE AND CO.. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. •I. BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT. STORE TANORED STREET, rE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are sti popular as ever with the public, popular as c AIM3E gTOCK / L WAYS ON HAND. BOOTB to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. *W PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS- J BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE TANCRED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager Stephens Bros., Market Mouse. WE BRG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip Top^alue at the LOWEST PRICE. m Avr^ ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trace Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorae Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, H»y Knives, and Bluestone. . KSROBKNE—Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments. Very Finest Quality. . , ._ , .it LAMP 3 and Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, QUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. ,-■■". -r .. , i i CROCKERY, CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed trotn the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders speedily y^ WE GUARANTEE. TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STiHSDPHIEaSrS BBOS, Market House: