THE AfciIBUKTON GTTAjRDIAA : WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, iSOg

Printed ami published by tho Ashburfcon Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Ash* burtac WBPNKSOAV, January 4, IS»3



t William giochs, MONUMENTAL. MASON, Madras Street Soutli, CHRISTChURCH, TI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of V¥ Monumental Work that he intoivJs to sell the present, Larse Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Store Kerbni°s reduced in price. Inscriptions ami all work in connection with thf trade done in first-claps ordor. An early ir.spectioi invited Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able olier tor the present; btock wll result in a sale. Santa Clans is OomiDff. . * AND SO IS - *" FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~"JONES B'AS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, ma _ things metul and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the abo distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOlS—Steam Engiues, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic 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—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. is«K*fcs, I£<m>§&§, ifool&s. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, es Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura and Tekoa ; from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Coi, Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. IH. Jones. The Deering Twine Binder. Over &s©,o©@ W^w In Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWJS] EARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance of this years 5, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DEERIN"G'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND] TTJCKEbT~& BEAN, _.- AGENTS, WEST STRETTj 2} Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBUJRTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—"SUPREME " AND "UNION." WE have must pleasure in informing the public thab we have secured our re __ _ quirements of SOUND MILLING- WHEAT from Limestone districts, and Iheifcln raly on our "SUPREME" being equ-vl to any other brand in the market. W© thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. AIWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. Bollifci- & Co. FULL SIZED CORNSA.CK3'ALWAYS IN STOCK. F- RLAOK & JEWELLEB, TEMPORARY PRE MI S E S—B DLLOCK'S ARCADE. rPHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of ■ JL. Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Wa'-chimkera to the (,ueen), who by his ~ ' able and afficient workmanshif), hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black, Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations] Good Becond-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. i REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. K.B.—AU ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice j li^BIACE. Great Cheap Sale __OF— SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS G',ODS, PRINTS, &c. ? N O W^ ON. -|- "ST 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. ALCOBF & CO., EAST S T R E E T. G-SASS SEED CLOTHS. EEAPER AND B7NDEB CAKVASES. SCAEYAS AID BATTEKS FOR REPAIES. T7URMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT jjTHK STOOK'BEFORE : : YOU PUROHASK ELSEWHERE :-: William Patching, ' EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



i WOOL SiSASOIST, 1892-93. i . ■ E ARE PREP A R ED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS ¥OR 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, wi'l 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. OUK NEXT SALE WILL TAX* PLACE ON MONDAY. JAISUARY «3, 1803 a WOOLSACKS, TWINE, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST O(IERENT RATES. FRIEPLAISTDE.R BROS. WILLIAM BPA.RROYT, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman) v Tailor and Outfitter, 1 AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And ta enable me to do this 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, fOTB THE ADDRESS : 893^ The Shop between J. Scaly and Oo.'s anc H. 0. Segers. RAST STREET. ASHBUKTCW 820 HARVEST, 1892-3. John Orr and Co. HAVE now in Stock a complete Assortment of every requisite for the Harvest Field. 55 McCO*MICK LATEST IMPROVED STEEL BINDERS. 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil 70 Cake** Binding Wire 3 Cases Hay Forks 50 Cases Valvoline Oil 500 Dozen Knife Sections 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 Ca.sks Bolts, Rivets, and Washers SOJCases Castor Oil LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIO— 2 Cases Plated Teapots, Druets, Half Ton Red Lead Frames, Jam Spoons, Butter Half Ton Assorted Paints Dishes 5 Bales Wall Paper 2 Cases Table nr.d Pocket Cutlery 1 Cabk Files and, Rasps] 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Cases Copper Rivets 2 Cases Locks and Hinges 1 Cask Preserving Pans 50 "Drums Boiled Oil 2 Casks Holloware 2 Tons White Lead 5 Cases Handles GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. A LARGE ASSOR T^M EN T OF FIEST-CLASS G-OOIDS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO- A Stylish Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOB 7s Gd. EX S. S. ELDERSLIE -JUST OPHNED CHOICE CARPETS, BUGS TO MATCH, liiiioletsiii^ mul €H!clotlts. MITCHELL and TUBNfiB, ,



Business ■:-. otice ) HFM P V 7AN nF 8 0 L si 11 I L n \% I) L n • i AS he Harvesting Season is no* diawiugnear I beg to intimate that I have bouhsrt a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines I 1 keep nothing bub what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA, HALF-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popula makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 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 seatcn. Reapers & Binders. ANY MAKJE supplied at Agent's prices j properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRA S(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 of Farmers. Oils! Oils! Just Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, folzi, 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, Pest English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby'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, DOOR MATS, ETC., ETC. specially imported, and 50 per cent 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 alt parts of the woild. Also, —Some French and Serman Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY TJ AND ER, KNEY JLk AN DE R, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Firo Insurance Company Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Providetit Society



Jbubine.ss Notices MAHTKI) ; . BKEWEKS ' OP THB FA VOURITJ? OHRTSTOfIUItOII SPARKLING PALE & BITTER MJES TO BK OBTAINED lit HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, - ; • AT BR&WER? AND OF Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY H0 T E hi, WINDOW SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi,, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF wisJ^nasG 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 UViecllfwider, "TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieet, Ash bur ton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid singing birds left. R. T. BOOTH'S Golden ISemedics. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in 1 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 BVER DISCOVERED ■ FOtt THE LIQUOR, OPICM, AN» TOBACCO HAbfTS. IT;ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL OR A VING.FOR ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND AT-r, DESIRE TO SMOKE. K^" 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 OF 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. Thousands liave been Curnd. For you there is Hupo, 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 famiiiar with the formula end 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, .( 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'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. HAYMAN&CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5a per Bcttle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendor?. R.T, BOOTII, Managinsr Director AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. ■ NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., sox m G F,O , Sydney, #,S W



LONG BE\ 0! i ■ TO.\ 0i i. ■/ -.K.-iivTaffur MONDAY. = ctober 3 ■ T ' i i" 1, ,sui" in»-'r months, the hS ,- "nCh wi" •"«" from Ash burton at o p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Coachman. T HWE HAD MADE UP TO MF -"- ORDER, MUSGIEL, RCSLIN, & KAL POI TWEED SLIT?, Men B , Youths' and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, 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 "DHOTCGRAPHER Professor Robotitom ART STUDIO, MOORE STREET. i 1 Ashburton. \ y ANT E D KNOWN *■ *f 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 «nu Ü BO°TS 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. Repair* 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 X Slean 9 j COAL AND PRODUCEI MERCHANTS' WRY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. j TJEALTH without Medicine, Hum- I a bugf or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recorer health, strength, tone, and vigor by using CraKiiTGToir & Co.'s Direct Acting Medjcil Ooils, as used in the Christchuroh Hospital and by 1 11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunotn3ton & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 9 60 I „_ STUDY HEALTH. FOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, t SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, FARM, itfD STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER . is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome 1 ?» /"gestive, and will not Sour, the 1 owder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Stor^eh-Mi in Ashburton. -'Keepers WHOLESALEbyMANUFactuRERS, I"Person & Co., TIMARU. . i XsS!K t; Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSKR & CO. PUBLIC NOTIC!,. frHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing I Company, Limited. WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON tUBLISHING CO.



Business Nonce;-. \p n. ,-v rw m na. j.-. v. lj«to ot Afsi.ixiti.uu 'Folks, BORSK SHOER, Guntral Bliisk biuitli, Wlnielwi-iofiu, «&o. RBPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUritOAP, behind i'o.st Office opposite the Wosloyan Church. Orders attended to with ]s omutitude and despatch. HOPSB SHOEING A SPECIALTY. ' THE UNITED INSURANCE CUM PA NY, .LIMITED. JTii'e siuil 31ai'iue. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current ul. «j Rates. Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Andersson, and Co., Ghristchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS- The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, : Manager. Davis BrosTT^ FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H AYE TOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FCRNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chiirs, Tables, Sideboards, Gheffoniers, Wnsh-1 stands. Chests of Drawers and HOUSF-! HOLD REQUISITE, 0 of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. • - 12*7 Kestlandia Boots. fTTHE Wonderful Reputation of these JJ grand BOUTS is still rmintaineil, 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 th 6 Colony The Manufacturers are so conßdenfc of the excellent wear of these Boots thai they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot 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' DEFEJSDABLI SCHOOL BOOTS and the PAKaOOS (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regulai Warriors. The Asiiburton and surrounding; dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTfc from i?lr J. Bishop, nmm mi mm, ASHBURTO N John dr. Resteul, GRAIN & WOOL STORES] WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &c. CASH PUECHABEK o* 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> BEHTELL,- In conjunction with tfte CANTXXJB! ACJ-KUfCY CO., 'Kid. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financifil Agents, &c, ars prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MAPE AGAINST ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' AN ENORMOUS .AMOUNT OF~~ liUl>or IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale fram the .manufacterers. Cuxningto^ & Co., 19C Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 931 /""\UR Clients and Readersare reminded chat all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributes und otters referring thereto-tp T^E EDITOR,