f&B ASBBOR'JJOfI GUA&DIAff i FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, is 93,

S?d R ublißhed fey *• Asnburto Fubhshing Company, at their remit r FRIDAY, Septembsr 8 1988,



/{?»£& TO MAKE ROOM /^^^^^fr^^. MEW SEASOH| SHIP" IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOE FOUBTEEJN DAYS. W. H. Collier, ".The Corner."



W. H. COLLINS & CO. HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshire a magnificent acsortment o£ FENDERS, FIBE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AWD TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Papcrhan gingS of ChoiceJPatteras and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to ourjorder, and'will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMRER ex "Glencairn" and "Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. H. ' Collins and Co., : .y MBROHANJTS AND IMPORTERS] (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company.^ Springfield Pottery Compan .



COMPULSORY SALE OF &.W. ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. q&mmekc^os THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY IARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN'.ASJ STOCK MUST BE SOLD.; O"—" ■-* S. W. ALCORN & CO. EAST STREET.



FIRST SPRPH'-G SHOW OF Cotton iDebsses. v<yirtr" ■■"■ SEE WINDOW MITCHELL & TUffcNER. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to MeHolilts TTAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying JlJl the cutting under the latest and moat improved scientific principles ; at the same time gamin* more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring jLsUbliehmenta of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Oustomera'thatjorders intrusted to him titl bt finished in • »tyle not to b« awyaßsed. 7J129



CißllS AHTB> CIiOVKR SEEDS. Season 1893. WE are in a position lo offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that compare favorably with those 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 TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WP ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BOREDUST, ALSO LA WES' 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 hare the per* oentage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on each bag, a point to whioh we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FEIEDLANDEK BEOB



STEPHENS BROS., MABKBT HOUSE, 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 61. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, btephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zetland—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. DISSOLUTION [CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T, H. Undbill and Co.'s, Late Picfeford & Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc, Tancred Street, Ashburton. fP Ff TT At Pn BEG to thank their Frienda an<J General Public bt J. • J_l.« \J • %ju VJ\J» their past support, and hope, by careful attention Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. A work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. 11. tftDRIMiA, CO., TANCRED STRE E;T, Next Building Society's New Office



Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS ! CLOCKS 1 1 JiL ROBERT MURRAY, © \&o^fI I'"V3 HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER lQ^3#M v^Mg^r WATGHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS TSE WATCH OF THE FUrURE, and s kept In Hunting and Cryata Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture,



JOHN ORR & CO. TTAVE LANDING ex Copti:, Pakeha, and Tekoa from London and Mary Hasbrouck and Alice from New York— ■f LARGft AND "WELL SELECTEDSTOCKS OF | LAMPS, HEATING AND COOKING STOVES AND RANGES, REGISTER GRATES AND FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, GARDEN SPADES, FORKS, HOES, ETC. CARPENTERS' TOOLS BY THE BEST MAKERS. TOBACCO CUTTERS, DRAY AND CARRIAGE AXLES IN ALL SIZES. PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS AND OILS, AND VARNISHES. WIRE NETTING, TRAVELLING TRUNKS AND BOXES t TABLE CUTLERY, SCISSORS, RAZORS, AND CARVERS (IN CASE), POCKET KNIVES, TIN WARE OF ALL KINDS* John Orr & Co,, IRONMONGERS and GENERAL PROVISION MERCHANTS



THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, 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 10£ d per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A Bplendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted le»ther Shirtings, 6Jd to 10|d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to £7s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4£d, Art Muslins 4R Turkey Chinta 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Tickine, Toweling, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RBDUCEDIIN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESy- Old Town Hall, East Street



G. L. BEATH & CO.. CfIEISTCHUROH, ABB NOW OPENING T7P|THEm jNew Spring' Goods, NOVELTIES AND LATESTp'ASHIONS IN EVER? DEPARTMENT^ SAMPLES|forwarded_]ou application, and'all |GoodßjCarriage"paid|to Asbburton.



BEIASON 1893. i i ANDREW OKR rrr I L l .m a kb HIS FIRST SHOW OF ■ | Spring Novelties ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRAPES, COSTUMES, GLOVES, CORSBTS, &c. THE FATOR OF A VISIT ESTEEMED^ 11VDREW ORR.



WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. .... ... ...... 4 HIGH-CLASS WOBKMANBHIP GUABANTEED. AN REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF OOATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDBRj MEN.S UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAETES WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST BT|E E ET, Sex J. SEAT.T A£CO., Seed Merchant.



Fnsiness Not;ces. LONGBEACfr COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. Tt. BROWNE, ___ . . ASHBUBTON AECADB ■OAINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON (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 and 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.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RASTGER TDEGS 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 Bed and Sitting Rooms Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOUR a. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. OJI



TMTWAIiD. C. HAWKINS, WHtLE thankful for past favors finds sense going into a larger shop. To hold a good stock he must have a larger turnover. To do this, he has de cided to cut and sell at very small profit asd quick return. All present stock will be greatly re duced and all' new coming in from month to month will bo marked at the very lowest for cash. All kinds of Men's Boots made on the premises at factory prices. Repairs neatly and promptly done cheaper than ever. A small Shop to let. Good opening for a really good dressmaker. 9§5



Fruit Trees. TTAVING DECIDED to give up XX NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO. DUOE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Treea 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.



IT IS THE BEST, SO^ "i ■• m . «* Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and 00., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timara.



ftealandla Boots. mHE Wonderful Reputation of these X Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUtf* 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 dlstrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr X* Bishop, ZEALANDIA BCOT STOREJ ASHBURTON.



Henry Zander. Clovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. i ■—— I Have in stock and to land , My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLT, 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 Cholceit Seeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qoalitiev hare been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert* and they are pronounoed THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET" Samples and Quotations of Cloven 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. WJNES AND* SPIRITS Of Every Desorption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK WHEAT.;



HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Snn Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company. Anatralian Mutual Provident Society G. JESSON\ (Late J. Qainn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, Ac. CTAS on hand a Well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS Sc JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best in the market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair. ELECTRO-PLATING and GILDING done en the premises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. Jr. l¥lctaolas7 PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. ALL descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order on the premises. The Best Material sad Work* manship guaranteed. A large and varied stock always on hand at moderate prices.



REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Nexb Mr Stick's, Watchmaker, East Street. S, MANNING and GO., LIMITED. BREWERS or xhc FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY and or Vb Hi ZANDER, ASHBURTON, ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.