THE AfIHBTTBTON GFABDIAN : FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1893

Printed ami published by the Athbortoit Publishing Comply, at their ntfitoKjl printing office, Burnett Sto^fcT^K barter FRUUy, J«tt«y 11, Urn



Great Cheap Sale —OF- i SIJMMtfR BKAPERY, MILUNRRY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINT-, &c, " NO W Ol . A "I N Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GRBAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMME.< GOODS for CASH. Purchasen arc invited to COMK EARLY and Secure Bargains. S. W. ALCOKN" & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. j REAPER AND BJNDEB CANVASES. CANVAS AND BATTfcNS FOR REPAIRS. TJURMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT iTHEISTOCKIBEFORfc YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH 12 70 The Deoring Twine Binder. Over 350,00(1 JKow In Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWMJ EARLY Application is necessity, to save disappointment, f°r cne balance of this years o, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND TTJCKEiT~& BEAN, ■ ' , AGENTS, WEST STRETT 2J Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—"SUPREME" AND "UNION." TT7 E hare must pleasure in informing the public lhat we have secured our re YY quiremenU of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, dad they Mil raljr on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. W« thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. Bollitt & Co. FULL SIZED CORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOCK. F. BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE. mHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of _L Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Wstfchnwkera to tlie C»u6en), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations] Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. , ,-. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED., N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice] F. BLAGm £ William Stock8 9 MONUMENTAL MABON, .. ■ • ■ : ■.■ . ■ Mndras Street South, CHRfSTChVRCH, . TI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of VV Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Laree Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Store Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in fint-cla?s order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w<H result in a sale. WiiiiiiAM Stocks 1,0 160 " ni — in- - i .ii . i i „ ... i i. ■ i | , |MWM^M m Santa Claus is Coming. AND SO IS | FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many things useful and pretty, su'table.to commemorate the arrival of the above diatinguinhed visitors, calculated to please $11 Ages and sizes. TOT B—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d; Puzzle.", B'nns, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinet*, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornament?, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. r ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Tea Spoons, Tout Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Hooks, OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, 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 LIBKRAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL. COMMITTEE* purchasing Jpizi books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. 91. Jones.



Now Landing — 30,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring and Matchlining. 15 Tons of ROOFING IRON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES. 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to REDECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING and PAPERHANOING Department is under the supervision of Mr J. K. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine uality. roil,. We have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the coming threshing season, and our clients can depend on despatch to their orders. BIECH TIMBER AT 8« 6d PER lOOft. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never^been heard of in Aahburton} v Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, <TOT)S THE : ffff* The Shop between J. Sdaly and Co. Van* H, 0. Segers. EAST &TREET, ASHBURTON 820 T E MPORARY PREMISES W. H. COLLIEK. WHILST I "THfc* CORNER a IS BEING REBUILT,; W. H. COLLIERJ ■■•'■ ■■ ■•■ I/..' -• ■--:' PLDING T CLEARING SiLE r OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OF DRAPERY ' '" ' ' .H* - ■ '■■• COLEMAN'S KBW SHOPS, BETWEEN r -- . ■ • ■ .. _ "THE CORNER" AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND \ . - JOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TTT B ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FREE OF COMMISSION UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON 0& ELSEWHEREI Oar 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 sale, :: and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest f  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 TAK 1 PLACE ON MONDAY, JANUARY S3, 1800 WOOLPACKS, TWIHK, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OUKRENT EATKS. FEXEDX-AISrDEiB 8803.



£I TO IfJL per o»y u> ue made Dy ( * I WT persone of either «ex in (loir own localities, at work for us. New hut iaess. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil 1 start you. No space to explain here. Bui you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment its particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stihson & Co., Portland, Maine, United VENUS SOAP" \ I I Saves Rubbing Never Fails if Directions are tollowe Sure* Money, Labor, and Time. Put* an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Every piling. Can be nsed in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soap One trial is sufficient to convince yov THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ore prevents the agitilion of carbo nated or other beverage^,* and allows the ediment to remain undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot one use of hotels, resta v .ants saloons, clubs and 'unities. Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke Ehted. Special terms to jobbers. Unufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLSJ Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensiv Bush at Waitati, 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 ana South of Waitaii, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, Dunedin. ." T7 A N HOUTBN'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest Ft is the Original All others are Imitation*] PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hildrea's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and atclreH without brushing. AJways gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" i Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. ' TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and ChiUfti Establishments, and all Icemakinp an< Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the 8.8. Teutonic, An for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Ory Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot ! System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied to the end of 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company j limited Managing Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT' 1 FOOT. C.E HERCULES xJAKING POWDER TS THE BEST Those who h&ve hot tried it, should I ask their Grocer for it. Makes splendid CakeFj Scones, Pastry, kc. fTIRANS PARENT BLOCK ICF i MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED T3ORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. MANUFACTURERS OF AND DeALEBA ALL KINDS OF Dairy Goods SPECIALITY ! VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. 1 Pianos for India and Extreme Climates in Solid Walnut Oases. All parts, bech Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature. C. VENABLES & CO. 187 and 189 Essex Road > faliiKttoP, London.



■ business Notices FISHING TACKLE. " SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frlcdlander |I>EG^ co announce to his numerous *--* patrons and friends that; he has just opened, ex A'trangi, A LARGfc & WELL ASSORTED 1 TO X OF FASHING TACKLE O. Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including tho well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and Lho popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Wafers, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. i —— " i CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS,  MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers, ITarry FViedlnnclei*, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ash burton For Sale, Furebred CANARIES a few aplendid sin ging birds left. IHAMI^A Co.« LIMITED, BREWEES '■' 0* THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. 10 BR OBTAIKTSD lif HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Qhristchuroh brewer? AND 07 Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTELS WDMLOW r~~~R7TrB6OTH IS : Golden Remedies. rpHROUGH the influence of friends in J_ America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession' THB SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED FOX THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HA±>ITS. IT ABSOLUTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL CRA VINGfor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS' AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. & 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. For you there is Hope, Help and Health 1 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 THIS : v I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years experience as a pharma ceutical druggist nnd manufacturing chemist, and being f.nr.' i-ir with the formula and composition UL nearly every tonic preparation on the market—rt hat in my opinion the formula of R. T. Booth's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as subnrf to me, is the best I have ever seen; iu-om 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, Punedin, 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, VUNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, 5a per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Stprekeepers 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 good income.; Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976 H.P.O, Sydney, H,S W



■■ ■■■■ " ■■ - < <:. Business f^or-ie *".,.. ft STUDY HBALrm^^i XpOR SUMMER PORRIDGK, Ktlni 1J Dried Whole Meal in recommended* by the faculty for its Dietetic and Kntri-^ tive properties. ■ ■■•■, ' SOLD IN 6, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. j FOB CAMP, COTTAGK,. PARM, 4KI* ™1 ATION, JUMBO BRAND BAKING TOWDKIT is invaluable. Bread, Scones <Vdwi* etc madewiththw Powder are wU3* and Djgestive, and will „<* *o£is inAjhb bJ rt ao! Me"hMtß^^ke^ WHOLVSAL- Anderson A Co., TrMARU. LONGBEAOH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, (JctoW 3 for the summer monism, iha R. R, BROWNE, , Oopcbwmt,. j h*ve had made up to mr MOBGIEL, RCSLtN, & KALIPOI TWEED SUITS, "^"^ Men s, Youths' and Boys, lons and narrow, and short and wide* a, well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON* Which enables me to sell at .. . LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R. Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, 1 BUIL3)INOa THE •DEOPLE'S TpH(>TOGRAPHER . . - -1, j. Professor JRobottom APT STUDIO, ;• MOORE STREET, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWB THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW BHOI IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. Which he intends to Sell Cheaper UhM any other Shop itttowa. -.~ His own make—" which w seoood ta none in the district," always Kept ot nand, or made co order on the shoriM noticp. Repairs neatly and promotl] executed, , \r J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek," Watchmaker. ASHBURTON ..>.;. MACHINE WOBKB BRASS FOUNDED CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. rpHESE WORKsTwithout doubt, con „ " tw^the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therofow we an , able to execute aU work entrwMd to m i with A TRIAL SOLICITED^ TbOfl. E. Kllworth, PBOPRIKTOR. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum, bug, or Quackery! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic nerronl ans debilitated may aSS he»ltbjßfc»Wgk»i, tone/ anf Tigor^W Med?cal Ooils, as used in the Ohrurtchttroh HospAU and by .Hthel^dU^aeSd practitioners and aediotl eleotriciana throughout the colony. Sufferers «hou3 write for circular and full particulars to Cuwiokotox A Co., ElectncdaniLiari Oloucesterstwet,Chrujtchurohr^ « Jo FIW, GOimiLSIOfIS, CTD, ' Sold Bi KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSKR & 00. PUBLIC NQTIC.& THE Office of the Arhburton Pnbliahint I Company, Limited, WILL BK CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTOH PUBLISHING CO. >—^—^————^—————.—



FRANK DA^Y, . Late ot Ahhburron Forfcs, r rORSF, JSHOEH, General Black 1-1 8m i th, Wheelwright, &a. REPAIRS IN IS, BRANCHES. WAKASUI ROAD, lwhind iVwt Office opposite the Weleyan Church. Orders attended to wirh p omotitude and despatch. HOPSP, SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Davis Bros, FURNITURE WAREHOUSL, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE rOW ON VIEW a Large T ▼ and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashhurton climate. Intending buyers, are invited to call and see our 'stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash standß, Chest* of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITE of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. fire and Marine. CAPITAL—£SOO,OOO. "DISKS taken at the Lowest Current X^ Rates. Agents for Canterbury— - Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager. JOHM Ct. REBTJELIi, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PURCHASES or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RTEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, Ac. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CnRRENT 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, vte. JOHN G. REHTELL, In conjunction with tne raw ZKAIUVD &OA.IT * KBB CAITIO AOE9TCV CO., MM. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land Mid Financial Agents, &c., ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terras. WOOL WOOL WOOJLi LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MASK AGAINST ENSJING CLIPS. ■fa Commission on Advanoes, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' ■a. ■ Zealandla Boots. rpHE 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 of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in sp many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated, i Householders should buy this Bran j for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys' and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOQL.BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent)) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors, The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from ■■' • . Mr J. Bishop, ZE4IiHBU BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manjifacterers. Cuwningtow & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 93X /"VUR Clients andßeaderaare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR