THE A^HfiUJRTO^ GUARDIAN: FRIDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd. at thei* ■team printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, FRIDAY, December 1, 1893,



Business Notices. jLlcwellyn Owen, hanofortbTsinging and HARMONY ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 8 EX ARAWA. Falling Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. TOE ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSORI'MENT OF FISHING TACKLE | FOR THE PRESENT SEASON] HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAMB O RODS With Snake [Rings] and Bickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. Devon and Whitebait Minnows. Braided Waterpioof Silk Lines, All sizes. Traces, Swivels, Gaffs, Flys, Hooks, Wading Stockings, Fly-Books, Ferrules, And Anglers' Goods of ail kinds. WE ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY Of Silver AND Electroplated Ooods BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUR WINDOWS John Orr & Co, IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser In the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received:—• Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,—l have used your Soap and nnd itaxcellent for all cleansing purposes.— Mbs WILUiMSOF, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1893. To Craighead Bros. I tried your Soap and found it answered rery well for washing and sorabbing.— Mrs P. Stewart. Tinwald, September 19. Craighead Bros. : n Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap for ■orubbing and washing- Io is also ex cellent for cleaning glass and tinware.— Mbs M. A. Woods. Wakanui Read, Ashburton, September J6, 1893. Messrs Oraighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—Your Crystal Soap for washing and cleansing purposes give perfect satisfaction. I can highly recom mend it —P. andbrson. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co., H. Zander, B. McCallum. G. Lipht, Working M«n's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. , MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBURTON WAINXEJD, BY a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, ire- ; I am colonial bred and born. lam young, well built, powerful, with * constitution of stone. lam a good worker, willing to work night and day, as I never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join an society. I require no fcod, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use » large quantity, no - matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for aU nationa ities and under stand one hnguage as well as another. I have no particular religion, but will ewmfcrm to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote un all sides, paiticu larly on Ou> Rtjlb's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred meet East, to which you are all cordially invited. auiirACME WATER FILTER



Business Notices, ' PIAWCS! PIANOS !! PIANOS CRGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS VfOLINS 1 VIOLINS !! VIOLINS MUSIC! MUSIC!! MOSIC EVERYBODY should lwve a copy 01 "THE TRIAD' MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art, DKFSDENHOO CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manager, Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation o thes Grand BOOTS is still maintained and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFtf 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 LAKDIA. For real hard wear and comfort the oannot be excelled, and they are made so many different fittings that every kin 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 Boots and the Paragon (Patent are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these FINE BOOTS fIOM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAWDIA BOOT STORE ASHBURTON. Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. riIHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the «ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES JT. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET fiJKgXfIU-90^ fU ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURE MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CURES HOKBES Of Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpHntd, Cuts, Mange, Ac. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teatf. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without It. GUARANTEED THE BES'x EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. OOX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chriatcaurch. Ashburfcm Agents: Tohn Okr & Co., Ashburtos Drug Co. H. E. Bojsninoton. 0 Country Agent" Wanted. TO STAND and travel this Season in the HindE/Mayfield, Mount Somefß, Willowby and Burroundinß distriotSi THE HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LORD HOPEIOUN. 6 years old. LORD HOPETOUN is a rioh chestnut standing nearly sixteen hands higb, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at the a-ud last Reason and pioved him self a sure foal gutter. Lord Hope'oun was raoed twice. At hie first attempt he ran third amoegst a large fiold. The next time he etarted was at Riooarton with list lO.b top weight on hia bank, and run creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Mataku, by Traducer out of Speargrasß, she being the dam of Tussook engaged in the next New Zealand Cup. Loid Hopetoun's dam, Cbrise mer, is by Mbntrase, dara by Blood Royal. Terms : Guarantees £3 10s for ooe mare, two or more mares as per agreement. Sea son £2 5a payable January 1,1894 ; groomage fee sa, payable firßt service, All marPH changing hands first ownera held liable, ai A to be paid for as season mares. , THOMAS ANNETT ' 5j FiOfMlor, Hindi,



Stud Notices. perkin" wabbbok 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at la 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAND"this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Kakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts^ Thk PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. "■jiMPBRQRis a beautiful bright bay, stands XLJI6 hands 3 inches high, on short legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action, and was foaled Novem ber 23, 1887, and was only shown once (in 1890), when he took second prize at Ash burton A. and P. Association's Show. EMPniROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizes, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is Marchioness 1., the noted prize-taking mare. In her show yard career she has taken no less than sixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medal, and has been firet seven times in succession for best mare (and two of her progeny), and in this respect she has never been beaten. General Gordon, sire Victor. Victor has been very successful in his show yard career, gaining seven first prizes, four second prizes, and four special prizes, including ohampion gold medal twice : Victor's dam, Diamond, a noted prize-taker in Southland, always gaining first prizes when shown. Victor's sire, Conqueror, imported from Scotland; his grand-sire, Scottish Champion. Emperor's dam, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker ; grand-dam, by Old Major. Glenroy was bred in Victoria, his sire, Prince of Wales, dam Darling, by Redman. The above will tend to show that Emperor has the best strains of blood in him that it is possible to procure. TERMS—Season, £210s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 0 202 Proprietor, Seaview. TO STAND at Methven and travel the surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old and is a bay horse with black points, with plenty of bone of the richt Bort. He is by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros— Leevina. Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, imp., Talisman by Traducer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Highbank, who has used him solely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inxpect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at tht young ones got by him on the station. Terms —Season 12, payable January 2, 1894; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894. All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, "Proprietor, TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methver and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. •\7~OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at I the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Youkg Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Mobs Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. rOUNG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession he won 13 races, times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. In 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, with 9at 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 91b, and several other?. At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with 88t lib, and in the Welder Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bst 21b. At Hororata he carried fat 121b in the Bix furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Kegina 9st 3lb. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b) to the front, and at the same meeting he carried lOst and ran third to Cajolery, lOst 91b, and Bay King lOst 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the District Plate with Bst 61b up, beating Affection, flat 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOet 71b, giving away heaps of weight to evaivthing. On the following day he carried 9st 7lb in front of Vistim, 7*t 7lb, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lO.sb up he ran second to Ftnetta 83L At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot carried list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flying Hnn dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9st 51b, beating Kate Grepnaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with lOst 51b up, beating Lord Zet land, 7sfe 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robeit 9at, and several others in the Members' Pl»te. At the C.J C. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42$seca j the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, in lmin 16jsec. Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 141 bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b, and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. Hia sire Cheviot, is one of the most sought after sires in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 10*,"payable-first week in January. Thoroughbred rnare3, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee. ss. Paddocking wi'l be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. All care taken, buf. no responsi bility. For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 177 or Groom in Charge,



avuq jn otieea T\O STAND This Reason at Owner's Stable Aehbu'ton, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HOBSE, BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, The sire of the fastest horses in New Zealand. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner's Stable, Lyndhurst. For terms apply 10 13 MAX FRIhDLANDER. TO STAND at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is. by the champion horse Ycuog Banker (1, N Z. Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Scot land, by Luck's All; g.d. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergu Champion. AWAMOA is therefore a horse of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world. On one side he is ■prung from Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lochfergus; and anyone who pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sires were the most successful stud horses that the world has ever known. Awamoa has oeen a most successful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only two years old, and was sold at 350 guineas The filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever ahown. It would oooupy too muoh pace to enumerate and oomment on • prizetakers thai have sprung from Awamoa Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa had a good career in the show ring, As a yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, first at Christchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedin; as a two-year-old, first at Christ church and seoond at Oatnarn; as a three year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seen that Awamoa has been successful in the ring; he has been very successful as a breeder; he has proved himself a sure foal getter; hence his value as a sire, and breeders should not miss such a chance, as they have not had such a stallion in the district before. Terms—Guarantees, four guineas. Season maies as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first wners will be held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, tl Or arcjom in charge. TO STAND th's season at Longbeaoh THE STANEARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TRACEY Services—s guineas. THE Standard-bred American Trotting Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.) This mare was ira ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving Americe, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18£secs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting—" If ever there was a horse which could trot a mile in 2 minutes Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. So it is plain that Ken tucky and General Tracey contain the very best strains of American trotting blood. Mares grszed free. Every care taken bu o responsibility. Gr omage fee, 53; payable &t first service. J. O N. GRTGG, Longbeach. TO STAND thi* Season and travel the Akhburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, an surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper Boomer ang is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. . His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands 2 inches high, and was bred by Mr Sheenan at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per ormers. Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sef con, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Courtenay in 1891, for the best carriage horae travelling the district ; also first and special at Ashburton A. %nd P. Associa tion's Show in 1802. Boomerang has proved himselt a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. j Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 ; groomage s, payable at first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J. R BEGG, 173 Proprietor, \shton fpHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray byDonizette—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Oaledon —Laura, by Young Emigrant— Maggie. Messenger by Battler--Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage cc sa. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £1 lOs ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee 03, Mares for both horses crazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility. J. & W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia. [A CARD], MRS iV. ©. CLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFOBTE & ORGAN, j COX STREET, ASHBURTON. XERM.S ON APFLIQATIQK,



WHY IS THIS ? o FUNDS ARE LOW, CASH IS SCARCE. mitESE AREJNIIBBLES, DON'T MISS THEM Good White Blankets at 10a 6dj Men's Flannelette Shirts Is 9d Heavy White Calico 3J yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 6a lid Slate Silesia 2£d yard White Honeycomb Quilts at 86 6d Cream Holland 4jd Heavy Twill Flannelettes 3sd Unbleached Table Damask ll£d Cotton Shirting 3W yard White Table Damask 2a Heavy Forfar 4W Honeycomb Towels 3 or la Three Pieces Cretonne 4|d 2yda wide Brown Twill Sheeting 10|d White Twill Sheeting 8W Women's Fast Black Cotton Hose Bsd Men's Leather Shirts 2s 9d and Is 4d. No senna Men a Colonial Tweed Suits 25b 6d ODD LINES CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES ANYJPBIOE TO CLEAR, MITCHELL & TURNER. TANCRED STREET WOOL SEASON 1893-1894 1 '■» JO! •—^™» "m-K ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Aahburton, or for'Shlp"; roent to London or Antwerp. I OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display* of Olips'entrusted to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valued most carefully prior to c, * and no lot is sold under our valuation without the consent of the owner. Vendors can depend upon our obtaining highest prioea for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be {properly packed | and delivered into'truoks free of all charges to the vendor. :(o): WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL, ETC., [SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRhiNT EA.TES OUR FIRST SALE OP THE SEASON WILtJTAKE PLA.OB ON FEIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1893. FRIEDLANDEK BHOS. STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSP, TN VITE all lovers of a real Cup of Tea, to drink nonebut Mandarin and Tiger Blends, ACKNOWLEDGED BY EXPERTS to be the BEST AIL BOUND IsAs at the Prices— 2s, 2e 4d, 2s 6d,per pound, Injl, 5, 10, 20, and 401ba packages. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Sole Agents for New Zealand—J. R ATT RAY & SON, DUNEDIN. ROBERT MURRAY. ASHBURTON, HOROLOGIST, DIREO IMPORTER, /^ff^k manufacturer OF ALL KINDS OF OLOOKB, WATOHES, OPTIOA.L GOODS, PLATE JEWELLER! AND MATERIALS. Only High-class Goods kept in Stock. £600 worth of Watchea to aelect from. Jewellery and Plate in great variety. n*Q» S*?l^ 91? Wlbß a n^CIAL DISCOUNT of TEN per cent given on all CASH Salea of Jewellery, Clocks, and Plate up to January 20, 1894, in order to reduce moie quickly the very large Stock now on hand. Just to hand—A parcel of Rotheram's World-renowned English Levers. A Beautiful Stock of apecially imported Spectaclea and Optical Goods. TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. IN THE ESTATE OF S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCK OF . Drapery, Dress Ooods, Mantles, Millinery, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of Loss, NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS. |3T THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S W. ALCOBN & 00/8 EAST STEEET.



0 ■■- '■■■/■ It is Just as Easy to Grow a Good CBOP — OF — POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, FLOWERS, FRUIT OR CORN, AS A POOR ONE, PROVIDING YOU GO ABOUT IT THE RIGHT WAY. to having good seed, the most important consideration is the MANURE. Experience has proved that the best res alts are obtained by plant ing it with a good and liberal dressing of BONE MEAL, which is the most lasting of all Manures, not only increasing the yield in the first crop, bub the good effects lasting in the ground to the third and fourth crops. SOLD in Large or SmallJQuantities by the Undersigned, F. FERRIHAXT. WALTER A. WOOD.' TUBULAR STEEL MOWER; BAT RAKB. To Our Farmer Friends: WE GREET YOU IN 1893 WITH A FINER LINE OF HARVESTING MACHINES THAN EVER BEFORE. OUR RELIABLE MOWERS, HAY RAKES, REAPERS AND BIND ERS LEAD EVERYWHERE. Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company, Send for Annual Catalogue. HARVESTER AND BINDER ENCLOSED QEAR REAPER. STOP WASTE! • SAVE THE WASH, BY USING A POETABLE BAKEOW AT THE BACK DOOR. Gives Health and Wealth to'the Bayer, for the pigs thcivejbetterjforjits^use Binders, Mowers, V A^^Hi ReaPer*and R*k**« WASTE CROPS. VB%^ A GOOD MACHINE.'* J£&fL most reliable machines the world has ever had WAITER A. WOOD MOWING & REAPING MACHINE CO. WOOD I WOOD I WOOD WOOD WOOD Binders Twine Mowers Reapers Rakes m • J CALL QUICK AND EXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY, 4 F. FERItIMAN.