THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashjrarto Publishing Company, at their ngiitera Printing Office, Burnett «tre«t,A*hburton WEDNESDAY, September 20, 1891,



WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. -O^E ARK PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL placed in our hands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Ship' went to London or Antwerp. OUR STORRB are very suitable lor the proper display of Clips entrusted to Us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL'LOTS, howev»r large or email, we valued most carefully prior to sale, and no lot w told under oar valuation without the consent of the owner. Tendon can depend upon our obtaining highest prioes for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at A*hburton will be properly packed and delivered into truck* free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLOEED BEANDING OIL, ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT BA.TE& Datet of Sales will be advertised shortly. FBIEDLANDEB BHOS. o A T DE JOM ORR & CO. FIRST SPRING SHOW OF Cotton Dresses. SEE WINDOW. MITCHELL & TURNER, W. H COLLINS & CO, HAVE JCST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshite a magnificent assortment of FiiNDERS, FIEE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of l*aperliailj^iligS of Choice Patterns and j Splendid Quality. The ftliove $oods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order and will btjiold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex "Glencairn" and "Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., WT& ROHANTS AND IMPOBT_ER.S (Royal Insurance Company. AUENIS rOBJGrey Valley Coal Company. Pottery Compan !



j^^^^ TO MAKE ROOM /^^^^^mr^^. N*w SEASON^ SHIP" jE* "Duke of THE BALANCE OF IP/ "Drapery # IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOB FOURTEEN D>YS. —JOl—j W. H. Collier, "The Corner.' STEPHENS BBOS-, MABKET HOUBF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, * Pronounced by all Competent Judge* to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Bold for the Price—2b, 2s 4d, 2s 63. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTBAY& SON, DUNEDIN. Watches! Watches!! Walchea CLOCKS I CLOCKS ! I J§\ ROBERT MURRAY. Q /// PRACTICAL i^^^lix^i m#^ H5i R7WWJ HOKOLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER WSW- N^jgy WATGHEsf OLOOKB, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAHGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' OHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED &TOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not affected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS T!£E WATCH OF TEIB FUrURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta flasoa, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,- Tents—Calico,'Duck and Drill ; Tarpaulins j Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroi* and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and'jßop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquee* on hire, from 12 [x 24 to 25 x 60. — SEASON 1893- .— AKDKEW ORR Ty ILL MAKE HIS FIRST SHOW OF SPRUNG NOVELTIES -ON— MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4- IN MILLINERY, CORSETS, &c. M.INTLIS3, GLOVES. DRAPES, COSTUMES, — THE FAVOR OP A VISIT ESTEEMED. - ANDREW ORB. 4



ppsiness Notices, lilewellyn Owen. pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY. arcade Chambers. (Dances not attended.) 4 21 GREAT SALE AT B. ALCOBFB. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS — from 8s 9d to 12a 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 8d 4 11 — from 16b 9d to 22« 3d 4 THESE ARE THB BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, OAPB, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES BVEBYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. GEEAT Clearing Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to DISPOSE OF MY WKLL SELECTED STOCK OF TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, BE3ARDLESS OF COST. The S»le will last for POUB WEEKS ONLT, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE FOLD. My Haird regains and Shaving Saloon will be OPEN during the sale as usual. HABRY FBIEDLANDER — JUST OPENED.— R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN.. 1 BEGS to inform the inhabitants 0 ABhbuiton and surrounding distric that he has commenced business as above in TAKCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner SPECIAL.—X.L-, being a thoroughly experienced (thirty yeara) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need 0 send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L The name of Lumsden is a guarantee 01 reliable Workmanship. S ITISFaOTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importei of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES— Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from II Mil JISHEHT R. L. has just returned from London, where he has made a special study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by latest optical nsfcrumentw' Zealandia Boot Store TAISCBED STBEET, ASHBURTON. rpHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with, the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT |REASONABLE RATES X Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET



1 Smd Notice. ' THE STANDARDBRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENERAL TRACEY WILL STAND THIS SEASON AT LCXNGBEA.CH. Servic3s~s guineas. !"'HE Slandard-brcd American Trotting Stallion, GENERAL TRAOEY, is full brother to the well-known periorxner, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This roar© was im ported by Mr Roberb Wilkin, but before leaving Am erics, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18£seos. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—" If ever there was a horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. 80 it is plain that Ken tacky and General Tracey contain the very best strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every oare taken bu no responsibility. J. C N. GRFGG, < ___ Longbeach. '"THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT, Will Tbavel the ASHBURTON, ALFORD FOREST, METHVEN, And Surrounding Districts, during the Coming Season. Further particulars, terma, pedigree, Ac, in nture advertisement, ALEXANDER, 9+ll Allenton Ashburton. Business Notices J. Nicholas, PRAOTIOAL BOOT MAKER. j ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material and Work manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on hand at moderate prices. REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. "j. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street. G. JESSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTIOAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, io. FT" AS on hand a well selected stock of ' WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYL¥SS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market:. SPECTACLES to suit all sights froro Is per pair. ELECTRO-PLATING and GILDING done on the promises. Watches CLKANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. Zealandia Boots. nnHS Wonderful Reputation of these 1 Grand BOOTS ia 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 ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and "comfort 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 but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boots and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FBOM , Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. " THE RONGO PAITENEI KJs.l KOUTOU KATOA rHachean Stewart's NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. EW CUBE EOR CROUP EV CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA l$ EW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Prepfc red from the Mountain and forest Plants of New Zealand] In Asthma the New Cure has proved its* to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies fTIHE NEW CURE is the only Speoifi » .JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the B EW CURE has no rivav It saves emetics, Hunting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental 0 the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid tfever the NEW CURB disinfects, soothes^ and give* refreshing sleep. The NEW CURE Is the only true Long Disinfectant In no Instanc has a death occurred from diptheria when the "New Cure has been freel 7 used from the first outae of the disease , and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3s 6d ; Grindelia KoblM* Cltw Asthma Tobacco, 8s 6d



Business' Noiices. s i *• <i x » «. >JLisss "Veni© ITltrwer, T ATE of the Royal College of jLJ Music, London, is prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home -Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 frill 4. 8 139 [A CARDj, AIRS' A. O. OJ^AJKIDGrK, TEACHER OF PIANOFOHTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, aSHBURTON. IKRMS ON APPLICATION. THE ASHBUKTON AECADE "OAINTING & "DAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late James Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass &nd picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. „ All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. IT JS THFi BEST, SO ■■Oral k"i UJaSsHmiwa^Vs^^H ■nniiijK^^^^^sasfiijVßi - Jnsssj^m 4nß lii ¥ S^^^^Kil M Vi ■ wM^Mt^Ki Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton District. Wholesale by " ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. The Crystal $oap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous, testimonials already received: — Dear Sirs, —Having used your soap I find it; the best I have used both for washing and scrubbing or cleaning of any kind. I should recommend it to any body.— Irexnain yours, Mbs Wm. Bryant, Willa Street Bakery. Alford Forest Road, August 23,1893. Having used Messrs Craighead Bros.' soap for spring cleaning and household washing, I am very much pleased with it. It saves a good deal of labor.—M. A Mbddiks. I can recommend the soap for scrub bing and washing. It makes the water very soft, and makes a nice lather. -Mrs Shearer, Ash ton. Messrs Craighead Bros. Gentlemen, —The sample tin of soap you left with me for trial has been used in my home and has given entire satisfac tion to my daughters and myself.—Emma. L. Bean. Ashburton, August 22,1893. Messrs Oraighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and found it to be the best house- I hold soup I have ever used.—B. A. Ford, j — j Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it equal to representation. I can highly recommend it.—W. Trezise, Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,—Your "Crystal Soap" for 1 cleansing purposes is perfect, I have never used better.—A. Ihglis MacLeab Dims. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY GRAI6HEAD BROS., ASHBURTON/ Fruit Trees, HAVING DECIDED to give up NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my "business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name ALSO,— ' A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. ! 2001bs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARiS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, havelook street. "why run up doctors""biljlsT' THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery! Tha weak, depressed, rheumatic, para'ytlo* nervous, and debilitated may qulokly recover health, strength, tone and vigor by using Cunning-ton & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Ohmtchurcn Hospital and by dl the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Opnninoton & Co., Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchuroh. 9 5 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agentu for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box 976 'i FO , Sfdney, N.S V



LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 - for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Ooachmant Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J HA.YE IN STOCK AND TO LAJfD My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, OOWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLT, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whila the market was low, I off*r these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do no* pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am is a position to offer the Choicest. Scedi ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKETI Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Cf Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS. AND CHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAITGER "DEGS to announce that she haa GIVEN UP THE DINING ROOMS. BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above* Thanking old Customers for their patronage, she trusts they will continue their favors, Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms, Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6JI fm ■^fcsMM*^sWs^» ACTS LIKE MAGIO, A ND HAS "NEVEB FAILED NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURI MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cute, Wounds, fto. CUBES HORSES or Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels* Splfnfci, Outs, Mange, Ac COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat** DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Farmers it La Invaluable: No Household can afford to be without It. GUARANTEED THE BES'K EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. COX 6 CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chruteharoh. ABhburton Agents: John o*r & Co., AsHBtfETON Deuo GoJ H. E. BoNNiirotON. 60 Country Agent* Wanted. ,