fHE '■ AJffIBtJR'J!ON GTJAftMAN ; MONDAY, AtJOUST 14, 1M«:

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd," at their steam printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, MONDAY, Augiut U, 1893,,



DISSOLUTION _OF_PAETNERSHIP [CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T, H. IJndbill and Co.'s, Late Pick ford A Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. TTT TT &r C*r\ BEG to thank their Friends and General Public fo • XX. k). OU V>U» their past support, and hope, by careful attention Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMbD PATRONAGE. All work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PaID to T. If. UWDRILI. A Co., TANORED STREET, Next Building Society's New Office. THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstcw, DRAPEBS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTB are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lOfcd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6jd to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 42756 d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4id. Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. I PLBASB NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE R»DUOED_IN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CJLOTHING ANP BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24. Astounding Bargains.



TpXCELSIOR SHOEING FOItGK COACH FACTORY John Prtsrot, Junr. PROPRIETOR. i Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty Note tho Addrens BUKNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Maii Office. . ' "TOfeweifyn Owen. pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY. ARCADE "ciiMBERS. /Dances not attended.) 421 GREAT SALE AT B. ALCORFS, SAT7NDKRB' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS ■ ■ ■ ■ '-:'>i, ■■■■■ — from 6s 9tl to 12b 6d 4 10 — from 12s Od to 17s 3d 4 1J — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d THEJE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED ':'is NEW ZEALAND, MEN'S ahd BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, ".HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, {FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. KVEBYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. TINWALD.—2S Acres with Dwelling House and other buildings, on account ol Mr Hofwood.—Not having sold this by Auction. I am prepared to receive offers for it. Desirable homo for an industrious T, BULLOCK.



BURNETT STREET —R BSTAIB.U T.— PS. C. iT BWANT BEGS to notify that she h»& t iken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BORNJi.Tr STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal suppor that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders CATERING undertaken for balls, etc. on the shortest notice. 5 142



I PABS I *°% "As strong as the oak," " As pure as the lily." i •• Aa fißgrant as the rose." In 1, 2, 6 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. MR3 A. T. ROB9TTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. t. no bottom:, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES, MOORE STREET, ' ASHBURTON. And she trusts tint she will receive as liberal support as was accorded to 7 189 him,



Business Notioes ~~ LONGBEACH COACIL ~ 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, Ooachmarw Tlios. K. Hilwortb, ASHBURTON MACHINE WOEKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR MoLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. THE ASHBUHTON ARCADE "OAINTING & -pAPERHANGING 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 &ad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET.



Business Notices. Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased whila the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds l6w price. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK Of GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, j AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAB 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. G- JES-ONi (Lato J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER ASD JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, Ac. [JAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY. . NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair. ELECTRO-PLATIKG and GILDING done on the promises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. 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 Sakk's, Watchmaker, East Street. 5. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. | BREWERS or the FAVORITE CHRISTCHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRJSTOHURCH BREWERY AND OF *€b H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD 1 AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSIOT,



ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS KEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, &c. CUKES~HORSES Of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splinta, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Farmers it is invaluable No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BES'i EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Eourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative : A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chiistxaureh, Ashburton Agep.ts: Tohn Okb. & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. Bojsxington. 153 Country Agent" Wanted.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS HANGER p>EGS to announce that she has 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 Bod 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. SJI ZcalancSia Roots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from | AUCKLAND TO THE BLUBV 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 j of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and yon 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 distr) can now obtain these FINE BOOTS TUOU Mr M. Bisfiop, ZEALAKDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTO*



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, * TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpanlins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irot I and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities). Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60.



Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! Jlk ROBERT MURRAY. Sl vW SHS!? ltl!V# HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER OJp^TO N^^^r WATCHES,' CLOCKS, \j|^^ JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of alljjescriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOCHCAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Orysto Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6i. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. gents for New Zealand—J. RATT3AY & SON, DUNEDIN. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and moat improved scientific principles ; at the same time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to bo surpassed. 7J129



TTH- E HAVE JOST LANDED, EX "FANGITI 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 28 Cases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZB, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro,{ 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., eto] >V. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS]! AttWWP* ffnrt/ 110 ?*1 Insurance Company. AGENTS FOil| Gj .£ y Valle? ooal Q omxmxft



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTQHUROH THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made the Stocks in all Departments most Oomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Inyltcs all to Call and Inspect bis Stock. COTTAGES FURNISHED, Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS\Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS , £17 to «25 FIVE ROOMS, from ... ... £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .„ ... ... ... £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TVAM A*t> ST, ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH,



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W. ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. qommenoeson THURSDAY, 11th I NSf. EVERY PARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. AICOM & CO. EAST STREET.



mourning Department W. H- COLLIER. Specialty.



UEItSS V\l> CLOVER HEEDS. Season 1893. \T7 E are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms thab V V compare favorably with thoso of any other responsible house in the trade, WE HAVE FOB SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHF. DOUBLE MiCHCNE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. 0 WF. ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES 1 SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates will have the per* eentage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FEIEDLANDER BROS.



WILLIAM SPABROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-GLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGKS, MELTONS, And FANOY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac WATERPROOF COATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER] MENiSiUNDEROLOTHING OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCARTES. WILLIAM BPARBOW, EAST STREET, Next to X. SEAT/? A CO., Seed Merchants.