THE A9HBUBTON GUABDIAN: TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1893,

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd,J at their steam printing office, Burnett Street, Aahburton, TUESDAY, August 15, 1893,



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, EAST STREET (Next to Mr Hoult's). HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles; at tne same time gaining more experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen s lailonng Establishments of the West End. He is therefoie in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to Wm will be finished in a style not to be surpassed. «+!*» Watches! Watches!! Watcfcen CLOCKS! CLOCKS 11 J|s.. ROBERT MURRAY. Jj> \SjfasF*yi HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER flfrCljl >§s^^y WATGHE&* CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES an d GgMjKS- of all descriptiom, inoluiing latest and most approved forms of HOROLOGUOAL SKILI* NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Nor aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS IB THE WATCH UF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta in Qasea, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, - ——— STEPHENS BEOS., Market House. POTATOES- POTATOES DBUWENTS AND KIDNEYS. SPECIALLY SELECTED OAMARU POTATOES BUY EARLY. PRICE ADVANCING, j Stephens Bros., Market House.



TTXOELSIOJR SHOEING FORG OOAOH FACTORY efolin Paget, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently ' pertormed. Coach Paintine and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address BURNETT STREET, Obptwite Orange Hall and next Mm Office Fruit Trees, HAVING DECIDED to give vl\ NDRSERY GARDESIIS-G and attend entirely to my business of PRO DCCE DEALING, I offvr my l»fg««^k of Amile and other 'lroes at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best nirts obtainable and bavin* grafted thexn myoelf ©m gv"»rantce they are true to ALSO,- A Grand Lot of OUAUI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack Best Atone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAY, SHAKIS, ROLLEK FLOUR, »nd all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. lilewcllyn Owen, HanoforteTsingistg and HARMONY. J— ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 42]



THE AEW ZE.i AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. , A RRAKGEMENTS can be made jCA- with the Agent-General in London ' to procure passages by the above line at the foUowing greatly reduced rates:— Second Saloon £28 Oe Intermediate .. ... ... £18 18s Third Class ... £13 0* For further particulars apply at offices MILES. * CO., Lijutkd, Ashburtcn <*nd Rakaia. BURNETT STREET —It JSBTAUBAJIf T.— MRS. C. lT BRYANT BEGS to notify that sh« has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNUTT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, arid 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, eto. on the shortest notice. 6 142



I PABS I Vthis/ " As 6trong as the oak," •' As pure as the lily." 11 As fragrant as the rose." In 1, 2, 5 and 101b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON. MRS A. T. ROB9TTDM BEGS to inform the numeroos friends and clients of her late husband, A. T. ROBOTTOff, THAT SHE WJLL CABBY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. And she trusts th'it she will receive as liberal support as was accorded to 7 189 him,



[A CARD], MRS A.. C. CLARIDGE, TEAOHBR OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. IERMS ON APPLICATION. To The Ladies of Ashbubton ajjd DIS TRICT, A WOKD WITH YCU, PLEASE. "I P Thinking of getting married try MADDFN'S (or your Bride Cake—almond iced, if required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup of tea, send along to M A DD E N'S for your Cakes and Pastry. Sffhool Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings case of M A D D E N'S Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselves a deal of anxiety by entrusting your orders to MADDEN for Supperp, &c. The be«fc South Can terbury »prearis to be referred to. In fact anything in the line can be irappHed you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SIIOP, East Street. IZSWALD. —For 4?>»le sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for Ooiuge. Apply to T. BULLOCK



Business Notices. ~" LONGBEACH COAOHT : ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. n. BROWNE, Ooachman* Tbos, JR. Milwortli, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS 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. rpXTct ASHBURTON ARCADE T>AINTING A -pAPKRHANGING 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 a ad picture frame mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with tht very best materials and workmen. JOHN "WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET.



Business Notioes Henry Zander* Clovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE OLOVEB, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct frcm the Growers, and as I do nob pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position'to offer the Choicest Seeds ATi. LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have be*n thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced



THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET Samples and Quotations of Clover* Ryegrass and Cockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK or GROCERIES, TEAS AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, i FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Descrption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAI CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIKEOT IMPOEim —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society. G- JES-ON, (Late J. Qujnn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, 4c. rT~AS on ftan<l a we^ 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. ELECTROPLATING and GILDING done en the premises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. J. Nicholas, PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER.



ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLT RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sofatica. Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, Ac. 'CUKES~HORSES OF Sore Shonlders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Sylmta, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Fanners it is invaluable No Household can afford to be witS.out its. GUARANTEED THK BES'x EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX <fe CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chridtaiurch. Anhburfcon Agents: John Okb & Co., Ashburton Dkug Co. H. 1&. BOKNIKGTON. 153 Country Age^^* Wjmred.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANGER 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 *nd 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 Zealandla Boots, THE Wonderful Reputation of these 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 for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandla Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Bcors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrt can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTQ .



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. I NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BBEWERS OF THE FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED 111 HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AND Of Vr H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON i ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



' ■ i TTTT E HAVE J U S T LA N D E D. EX "FANGITI ( 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. ' 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, ENAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS* GLASS PAPER, PUMIOE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SOISSORS. Also, ex M Tongariro, i 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SORIM. 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, etc., etc] W. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS]] AGENTS FOil^^^^^. DISSOLUTION £F_PAETNERSHIP [CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T. H. Undbill and Co-s, Late Plckford A Undrill, OABINBT-MAKEKS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. TO TT Qj. rif* BEG to thank their Friends and General Public fo •XX•\J •Ou V/U» their past support, and hope, by careful attention Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. All work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. 11. ITW DRILL X Co., TANCRED STREET, Nexb Building Society's New Office.



THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DBAPEKS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TT7E 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 splendid range, from 4d tolOd 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 Murfins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &0., & c . CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLBASE NOTE THAT Wo6lS AND COTTONS ARE RBDUCED^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, CLOTHING ANP BOOTS, —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24 — i-.y — Astounding Bargains.



William Patching, ' EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill J Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irou 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 25x60. STEPHENS BROS., MARKET 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, 2a 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for Hew Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN.



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Etc. QOMMENCESON JHURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. 0 " S W. ALCOM & CO. EAST STREET.



JHourhlng 1 Departmcnc A W. H- COLLIER. Specialty.



d)Rli« AfiHD (LOVKR SEEDS, Season 1893. WE are in a position to 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 MICHtNE DRESSED RYEGRA.SS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOB BONEDUST, i ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER OENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. I This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphate! guaranteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates will. have 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 SPARROVY, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WOBKMANSHIP GUABANTEBD. IN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— TtHSKDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF OOATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER] MENiS|UNDEROLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCARVES. -g-a.""" 4 vat y ' «■■ WIfiLIAM SPARROW, S4ST STREET, Next to I, SEAT,Y & OO, t Seed Merchants,