THE ASHOTRTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1893.

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TO-DAY. -at ' ' '-•■■. ■ special Sale. OF I*fft<Ele» 9 and Children's Ulatera, Hlaiitlc8 f Capes, and Fur-JLloed Cloaks. ALSO, OF A WELLINGTON WAEEHOUSEMAN'S ENTIRE STOCK New Season's Dress Fabrics iLL THE NEWEST AND BEST GOODS OP THB^SEASON ATLESSJTHAN One Quarter Producers' Cost. W. STRANGE & CO., c HRfSTOErtTROS W E HAVE JOST LANDED, EX "FANGITI 6 Balea PAPERHANTHNGS, choice Pattsrns. 40 Kern Champion 1* Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Cases Slander". VARNISHES, GOLDSIZB, WOOD STAINS, jfiNAMEL PAINTS, BROJJZES, GOLD LEAF, LTQUID PAtNTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, UNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex"Tongftriro^ 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Owes Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Cmm Diamond Boiled PLATE. 2 Gases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, eto., eto W ♦ .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS j £F_FAETNERSHIP~ FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T. H. Undbill and Oo.'s, JLaic mcfe ford A Undrlll, OABI^JT-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tanored Street, Ashburton. m n TT !?-»- £~is\ BE6 to thftnlc th*ir Friends and General Public fo 1 • JJL« \J • W \jQm their past support, and hope, l>y careful attention to Bu»lne,s, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURK ESTEEMED PATRONAGIS. AH work en'nwted to u» will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to bo PaID to T. 11. Cm DRILL* Co., TANORED STREET, 144 Next Building Society's New Oflce. Prepare for a Rainy JJay. HAVfFG PURCHASED a choioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples of Waterproof Coat*, very much below the regular price!", we have decided to give our ——"i—" BARGAINS. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, uaual price 38s, reduced to Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sown throughout, usual price 459, reduced to Men's Vweed Waterproof Overooats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to MenVTweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 65*, reduced to 48s Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, uaual pdee 70* reduced to M*nVTweed Waterproof Overcwts, sewn throughout, usual price 80s, reduced to 655" OBSERVE. *y We are now l sSss bk °" **'*"" ** from 15s to 20? LESS than ChristohurcU advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to select from. GENTS'BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. H\rS SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at 1 LOWEST PRICES. ckaigheadT berryian, THE LEADING TAILORS ANDJOUTFITTEBS, ABBWBTOH. '



COMPULSORY SALE OF & W- ALCORN & OO'S. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. qommenoeson THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. AICOEN & CO, EAST STEEET. mourning: Department W.H. COLLIER. Specialty. OR4SI A]VE) (LOVER SEEDS, Season 1893. VT7 E are in a position to offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms that V V compare favorably with those of any other responsible house in the trade. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DJUBLE MVCHtNG DRESSED RYEGR.VSS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST. ALSO LAWES' 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 wator. Lawes' Superphosphates will h*ve the per centage of Phosphates soluble in water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIEDLANDER BROS WILLIAM SPARROW,- Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUABAKTEED. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR; PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF OOATS IN BTOOK AND MADE TO ORDER] MEN S_ UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN; HATS AND SCAEYES WILLIAM BPARKOW, BAST STREET, Next to 7. SEALY A CO, Seed Merchants.



l ■■,„... i William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, JJAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,- Tents—Calico, Dock and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers fall sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irot • and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), , Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 z 24 to 25x60. Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS II § ROBERT MURRAY. <i HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER •OflKf/'l WATCHES^ 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 affected by Electricity, Magnetism, or . Swift Sunning Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture* —AT MITCHELL & TUBNER'S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS, Raised Seams, for 13s 6d. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams; CASH PRICE 3Ps 6d COLONIAL KNIT SOCKS, Double Heela,sfor Is ■ MEN'S TWEED CATS, all Sizes, for 9d MEK'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2s 6d MEN'S REVERSIBLE_TIES, ALL^COLORS, fo^la TANGRED STREET STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSF, A &X THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be tha Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. f iii< t I<^ I■ t V<t '.-1 <- j BATTFAY & EON, DUNEDIN. LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, OOLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, c HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most 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 be^surpassed. 7J129 IHE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, ■ DKAPERS, 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, 6|d to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to si7s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4s<i, Art Muslins 4sd, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Tickine, Towelings, &c, &c nmnr^ 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 REDUCED?!* PRICK. | THE STOCK OPEN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



Jr^isiness Notices. LONUbIfi&OU COAOU. ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Aeh , burton at 4 p.m, R. Jl. BROWNE, noftchmam ThOB. E. Hilworth, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A ' BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR McLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all kinds of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited. ASHBUBTON AECADB "DAINTING & OAPERHANGING 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 WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. I W sW^Jaw V r^vßsV ' ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS NEVER FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &o. CUEES~HORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splmta, Cutj, Mange, &o. 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 THK BES'i EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten'B Buildings, Christcaurch. Ashburton Agents: John Orb. & Co., Ashburton Drto Co. H. Ei. Bokninoton. 153 Country Agents Wanted. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAHTGER T3EGS 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 HOURS. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. ssl Zealandia Bootg. THE Wonderful Reputation of these i Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF 13 GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are co 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. Onoe buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable: School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT <?TORE ASHBURTC*.



Business Notioes Henry Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC,, ETC., BTO. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex oeedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do nob pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position'to offer the Choicest. Seeds 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 MARKET , Samples and Quotations of Clovers 1 Ryegrass and Cockfoot on ! application. i "■""" A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL. CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITB Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN. SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT., HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DJEECT IMPOKim -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society. NOTICE. G. H.~Bryant BKGS to announce to his Customers aud the Public generally, of Ashburton and District, that; he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for tfce continuation of the support so liberally accorded him in the past to his successor H. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly th'.rty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor in the past Only the best material and ingredeints will be used in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, eto. Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnio Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at eaaonah le Hates. 7§5 — JUST OPENED?— R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants 0 Ashbutton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—R.L., being a thoroughly:; experienced (thirty yean) workman. Customers can confidently rely upon him! executing all work efficiently, quickly, and at VERT LOW CHARGES' NOTE CAREFULLY.-No need to send your Watches, eto, to Ohristchuroh for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SATISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the fanned -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES.- Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from. It LUHSDEV 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, stocky of Spectacles to suit all defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by latest optical nstrumeots. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Box fl7o GP O, Sydney. N.B W