Tflfi ASH^tJRTOS GtJARDIAH 8 WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Burnett Street, Aafc< barton. WEDNESDAY, July 12, 1893.



COMPULSORY SALE, OF , 1 S- W ALCORH &. OO'S. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. (ommenceson THURSDAY, 11th INST. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN A,S STOCK MUST BE SOLD. 0 ■ S W. ALCORN & CO. EAST BTEEET. UM&QB DAJLjJIi Al jiff JSff^uraing 1 Hepartmeiit W. H- COLLIER Specialty. TT7 B AKB PBEPARED ti> SUPPLY FARMERS WITH FIRST CLASS BOLLIE FLO ULi AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE XHEIE WHEAT (Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABEET VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. CTTB ARE PURCHASERS OF "WEEAT, OATS, BABLET, AND EYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Y\7E HAVE FOB SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS 01 SEED WHUAT. SEED OATS, & SKED BARLEI, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT OXTRRENT MARKET RATES. FRIEDLANDER B1U)S JUST LANDED ABHIPMKNTOF PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGO, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable us to give Customers^ very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO PAINTS UILb COLORS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. HAND IjAMPS HANGING LAMP TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS # • ; We are dffering SPECIAL^BARaAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Parcnasera to lpspec^, John Orr & Co., AND PROVISION MKROHANTS.



WAITER'STbOT FL.Y KEMEDIKS- j "TTTARRANTED TO CC7RE ANY HORSE AFFECTED WITH BOTS, IF GIVEN i » IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether he hasßots | or not, given in two drenches. j LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. \ Gray's road, Amberley, in all stages of transformation, I became September 6,1892. much alarmed about the rest of my stock. Mr Walker, Sir, —Your Bot Fly \ used your Bot Fly Remedies on one Remedy reached me in due course. I that was very bad, and had every 6ymp gave them to one that was very ba^, and torn of dying, and in three days she was as I had lost a splendid young horse, I completely curfd, and is doing well. I gotvery anxious, as the stomach presented believe it is the proper thing, and if one mass of bots in all stages, with the given at the proper time we shall have no coating eaten away. I am glad to tell more deaths from the Bot Fl>. you that the one I drenched according to Davit» Brown. your instructions got quite better, and is now at his work asrain. I would highly Brookside, December 12, 1892. recommend farmers to use the same in Mr Walker,—Sir, —I wish to add my time, as I am satisfied that they will save* testimony to the wonderful effet: sof your and greatly improve the condition of the Bot-fly Remedies. 1 had a valuable horse. Send m<* some of your Bot Fly horse which got very bad and gradually Preventive for the summer, and oblige, got worse, I quite believed he would ■—"Sours vesy respectfuliy, have died. He kept losing lie h, got a Edward Watson. dry coat, tight skin, careworn < xpresslon • of the eye, a cough, running al the nos- Killinchy, September" 14, 1892. trils, and could scarce walk I got your Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch, remedies and gave them as directed, with Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Remedies have the most beneficial results. The second proved a complete success with my horse, day after getting the last drench he began He had been very bad for some tim a; the to pass bots in handfuls, some of which coat* dry, a tight skin, got very low in I herewith hand you. Immediately after condition, and got scarce able to walk. I passing the bots he began to mend, and quite expected he would die, as he had all is now as fat as butter, hearty and well, tbe symptoms of one that my neighbour thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies, lost with the bots. I gave your remedies Any who doubt them send them to me, as you directed, with the following re- and I will convince them that your reme salts :—The horae, after gettilng the late dies are a boon to the community and the bottle, became very pained, lying down suffering horse. Every horse shouW rolling and groaning with pain, in the have them in the season, as lam conn paddock. He began to cough very hard, dent if usedthere will be no more deaths each cough bringing away a thick humor- from the bot-fly. Une this as you please, ous matter from the nostrils, the like of v H. LoVELL, which I never saw before coming from a —— horse. This continued all next day, Greenwood Farm, which I am cerain were the bots burst- Southbridge, August 2, 1892. ing from the ffects of the Remedy, and Mr Walker, Sir.—l am glad to bear coming up through the nostrils by the testimony to the wonderful effects of yonr effects of the'eough. Afiev 'bis ceased, Bot Fly Remedies. Une of my best the'horse began to im-nd, and in *ix days horses became very bad ; the skin tight, I had him at work again, heartland well, the eye lifeless and a bad colour, and got You should make thene Remedies public, low in condition. Anxious to finish so that farmers might kixw there is a ploughing a paddock I did nob want to remedy for this destructive pest. Send lay him up until he became unable to lift me some Preventive for keeping off the his feet, or do any more. We had to fly n summer,- -And oblige, help him into the stable. I gave him Robert Mclorraw. your Remedies, and the treatment you —- prescribed, and in a few days he was Amberley, July 26, 1892. quite better, and is now at his work, To Mr Robert Walker, Christchurch. hearty and well. I quite believe, had I Sir, —Having loht three good horses, and not given him your Remedies, he would on examination found the stomach of two have died. You can use this as you completely eaten through, and the whole please. Robert Thompson. of the stomach thickly covered with bots AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON—W Anderson & J. Heseltike, Sadd ANUFACTURER—ROBERT W ALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolston William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill ; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig iVets, Horse Covers fall qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25 x 60. Watches ! Watches !! Watches!! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS i! /Jfk ROBERT MURRAY, Jj> lie' >^nMUßßW^*il PRACTICAL iK^"ta!>jl^ vJ^s'« R HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER fco^^M N^gJ^gJ^ WATCHES,* CLOCKS, >C^^ 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 forma of HOROLOGICAL 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 Crysta Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, Stephens Bros., Market House, WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND is a mixture of f;he very finest quality of India andt Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery pungen Chinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position ;for Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASBBURTON— Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for N?w Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. 4 1 > NIBBLES! NIBBLES! NIBBLES! LADIES SKIRTS ... 2s 6d LADIES' FUR LINED CLOAKS ..,. ... 15s Od LADIES' FUR MUFFS ... 3s 6d HEAVY DIAGONAL DRESS ... '\.. 7s 6d OREWDSON'S CALICO 2s lid FLANNELLETTES ... 3s 6d TABLE DAMASK ... Is 2d SLATE SILESIA ... 2s lid UNION SHIRTING ... BJd MITCHELL and TTJKN'Eii



. .. . I Market House. j i lampsT o)"lamps. ALL NEW AND FASHIONABLE. JUST received Lamp Fittings, and Lamp wicks. We invite intending purchasers to give us a call. HONEY. *~ HONEY. This Season's extracted and Virgin Honey retailed in any quantity to suit pur chasers. N.B.—All goods sold at the bottom legitimate prices, aad delivered to all parts of the Town and Suburbs and Railway Station. Country orders specially attended to. Town Customers waited upon if requested. STEPHENS" B.ROS.__ XJH-E HAVE JUST LANDED, EX "PANO.ITIB 1 6 Bale* PAPERHAtfGTNGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's TARNISHES, GOLDSIZR, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LTQTJID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUiMIOE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, RNIVFS and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, 132' Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oasea Diamond Boiled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc w. .H Collins 4 O> ■ MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. Ia^NTTQ Wlttf® 0**1 Insurance Company. AGENTS FUi;\Gfey Valley Coal Comoany. THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS TTTE are now Showing h Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lOjd 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 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4sd, 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 Underdosing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED__IN PRICK. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street. the dshipSg" coach factory reduced fares from lon Joba Pa*et. Junr, Dm T0 nf^ Zealand. PROPRIETOR. * RTI^GEMENTS can be made . , XI with 'he Ajrent-General in London Shoeing promptly and effeciently tQ procurri paßßftg es by the above line at performed. t jj e f o u ow i n!? greatly reduced ratea : — Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Second Saloon f!2B 0* Note the Address - Intermediate £18 18s BUBNETT STREET, Thir d Cla.s £13 0» Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail i Office. For further particulars apply at offices MILES <y CO., Limited, /-* •p "p A *T* SALE 4shburfcon «tnd Rakaia. AT MONEf. «^. * -r shs\ r\ %r%n X2*V I &% an^ £400, two special sums, B. ALCORN'S, £t| 5 * >-.« *-* T. BULLOCK. SAUNDBRS' BTJILDINGS. THE GENER^ ELKOrioN . REGISTER ! REGISTER!! g J fnORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d "£.,,,.«.„ *t. M obtained ab the office of the Mail and — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d GuARDIA*' — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d Frilit TI*GGS THE3B ABE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND, I J NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO- DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW MEN'S awd BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them HATS, CAPS, myself can guarantee they are true to name. SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES— FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, CHEAP. RUGS CARPETS 2001bs Sack Besfc iSfcone FL°UR 14s 6d. ' Jj ' BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. BOOTS AND SHOES. - J.THOMAS, EVERYTHING REDUCED HAVELOCK STREET. FOR CASH — FOR ONE MONTH. "F)EOPLE about to m»rry and furnish J_ their houses, are invited to call on Plckfora A Undrill, [A CARD]. AT THB MRS A. cTIARIDGE, ASHBURTON teacher of FURNITUKE WAREHOUSE COX STREET, —NOW ON VIEW— ASHBURTOSf. Dining-room Suites in Rirau, Bedroom —— Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads. IERMS ON APPLICATION. Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock KIKGSBURY S Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy lable j PATENT SELF RAISER Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets Hearth Rugs, and Mats. TpOR raising land le.er of three-furrow .^^ Repa — and other Pious hs. Can be obtained Repolished onjhe Premiaee. TOm MESSRS P. & D. EUNCAN, —Note the address— ja^aM^^^jAh^^ TANORED STREET, OFFERS are invited For T.S. 525 Peter Street, containing J acre. Next Building Sooiety. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. THE " ASHBUBTON ARCADE T>AINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOIN 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 and picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BUKWTT STREET. STUDY HEALTH. TTIOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JJ Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGE, F4RM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc., made with this Powder are some and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFA CTURERA Anderson & Co.* TIMARU. OLEAVEU j^EW 2 EaLAND fJAADStf A / AND A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, AND TRADES DntECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of ah places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal towns, times of departureand arrival of all trains, coaches, and steamers, together with fares and particulars of postal, telegraph, money order offices, post office savings banks, and hotels throughout New Zea land. Maps of the North and South Islands, and Street Maps for Auckland, -Christ church, Wellington, and Dunedin. A Guide from Auckland to the Hot Lakes. A Guide from Dunedin and Invercargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Dlreo tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphic Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fares. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEWE & Co* _CITY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND. S. MANNING and GO,, LIMITED. I BREWERS Of TH« FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED 15 HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTCHUROH BREWERY AND OF Hi ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TLNWALD HOTEL, TINWAU) AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. Zealandia Boots. mHE Wonderful Reputation of these X 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 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 fot themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors* The Ash burton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTO*.



Business Notices LONG BEACH COACH. / \N and after MONDAY, April 3, I * /* for the winter months, the I Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, noachman. J. Wlciiolas, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. 4 LL 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 Saitk's, Watchmaker, East Street. BURNETT STREET —B BiT AUB A W T.— MRS. C. H. BnYANT J> EG* to notify that she has taken that > centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURMfcTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support 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. 6 142 Thos, E. KUworth, 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. G. Jesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER A JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. FT*AS on hand & well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months ... ... 4a 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelvemonths 2s 6d Brooch pins fitted ... ... ... 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is. per pair, Note the Address: im Jesson Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. « . ' ™~ ** PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAWOER "DEGS 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. 6JI ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUKESIIORSES or Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpHnta, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agests: John Ouk & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. E. BONNINGTON. 160 Country 'Agent-* Wanted.