THB ASHBDRTON GUABDIAff: FEIBAY, JULY 28, 1893.

Printed and published by thp Aahbnrton Pnbluhing Company, at t*i«ir ngbt»i*d printing office, Burnett ;Sta»«t, Aikv Wton. ) FRIDAY, July g^fllll.



G. Jesson, (Late J. Qainn), PRAOTIOAL WATCHMAKER k JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T"TAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS & JEWELLERY, Of every Description. Watches cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months ... ... 4s 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4a 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 9s 6d Broooh pins fitted... ... ... 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from If per Note the Address: €L Jbssoi Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Aahbnrtpn. THE ASHBTJBTON ARCADE -DAINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILB'ON (Late James Ormigie), Has m Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS m New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS m Great Variety. A large stock of glass tad picture front mouldings. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workman. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. TpXCELSIOfi SHOEING FORGI Hi AKD OOAOH FAOTORY John Pagret, Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeoiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address "■>- BURNETT STREET, OuDOsite Orange Hall and next Hin F^ Office.



deary Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J HATE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOLI, BTC, ETC., ETO. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct frcmthe Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Steeds 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 Cloven Ryegrass and Oockfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS Ann PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AWD GLASSWARE In all Bianohes. WINES AND SPIRITB Of Every Desorption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND . CHICKWHEAT. i ; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company* Canton Marine Insurance Company, . Australian Mutual Provident Society. jr. IVicfiolag, PRACTICAL BOOT MAKER. 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. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Salek's, Watchmaker, East Street.



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET 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—2a, 2s 4d, 2s 6i. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand-J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24> Astounding Bargains. :(o):



THE HALL, EAST STREET, Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DKAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTE are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. ** x UG*L m , a FLANNELS Colonial, from lOjd per yard. FLANNELS^ FLANNELETTES A Bplendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6jd to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4*d, Art Muslins 4sd, Turkey Chint2 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c., Ac. ntnmvtn CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A pplondid (Msortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCEDJM PRIOB. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



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, Irou and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 z 21 to 25x60.



STEPHENS BEOS., Market House. BEG to draw the attention of FARMERS and HOUSEKEEPERS to the faot that they have just landed from Oamaru, a consignment of POTATOES which they fortunately bought at the early part of the season, and as there is every pros pect of a scarcity we wouM advise customers to make EARLY PUROH AiS&S.. _ We are also Sole Agents for Ashburton for PEEK'S, OAMAHU KILN DRIED OATMEAL, the very best Meal m the Market, being absolutely pure and free from pollard, which is very conspicuous m many brands now sold. , ALL ORDERS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY ATTENDED TO WITH PUNCTUALITY AND SUPPLIED AT THE VERY LOWEST PRICES. Stephens Bros*, Market House,



Watches! Wat ebes !! W- • • • else* j CLOCKS! CLOCKS !! § ROBERT MURRAY, 9 PRACTICAL j^jWS/% HOBOLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER ftfjplrO WATCHES? CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED STOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and moafa approved forma of HOROLOQICAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not affected by Electricity, Magnetism! or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS 18 THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept m Hunting and Orjste Caaen, both of English and Foreign Manufacture,



JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enabl?]]us to give Customers^ very varied range of patterns to choose from, —ALSO PA'NTS OILS OOL AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. v^TO — o ■»■ HAND .LAMPS HANGING LAMPS TABLE LAMPS BRACKET LAMPS . « * We are offering SPECIAL;BAR^AINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Parchaaers to Icspeop John Orr & Co., a ARDVf ARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS,



GRISS AID CIiOTJBR SEEDS. Season 1893. WE are m a position lo offer Reliable Clover and Grass Seeds on terms thftt compare favorably with those of any other responsible house m the trade. WE HAVE FOE SALE,- BEST COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER, AND COWGRAS3. j FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHY. DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF. ABB NOW BOOKING OBDBBS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LA WES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. This Mannre is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guaranteed are all soluble m water. Lawes' Superphosphates will have the per centage of Phosphates soluble m water branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIEDLANDEK BROS.



COMPULSORY SALE OF S. W- ALCORN & COS. STOCK OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. qommekoeson THURSDAY, 11th INSf. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. S W. ALCOBN & CO. EAST STREET. ■y ■ ' *CBS^^A *' ' O** I iPi J^ i fit* -I jl^^Hßl *QTTnT7TT^ aw fniv JH turning' Department W. H COLLIER. Specialty.



— JUST OPENED. — i R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above m TANORED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. I SPECIAL.—R.L , being % thoroughly experienced (thirty yean) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHARGES. NOTE CAREFULLY.—No need to send your Watches, etc. to Christchurch for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsden Js a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. 81TISFACTI0N A CERTAINTY. Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES- Best Glasses m the world. To be had only from II Jii MSl**:* It. L. has just returned ffim London, where he has made a special' Study of Optics under one of the best oculists and has with him a superior stock of Spectacles' to suit all defects of vision, Sights accurately tested by latest optica' nstruments. LONGBEAOH COACjE ON and after MONDAY, April 3 for the winter months, the Longbeach Coach will start) from Ash* burton at 4 p.m. R. R, BROWNE, Qqmmumu



NOTICE. G. H.~Byrant BFGS to announce to his Customers aud the Public generally, of Aehburton and District, thac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, m East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. 31ADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of ihe support so liberally accorded him m the past to his successor ffTpTMaddeii BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor m the past. Only the beat material and ingredeints will be used m the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, N Socials, School Treats catered for, m a Superior Style, and at easonabie Rates. 7§6 Titos, E. Kilwortli, ASHBURTON MACHINES 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.



TIT E HAVE JOST LANDED, EX "EANGITI 6 Balea PAPERH A NGJNGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kegs Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 28 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZB, WOOD STAINS, KNA.MEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAP, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMICE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, } 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Case* Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Oases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc >V. .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS AGENTS FOR(o^ f VaUe? Oo«I Oomwmy. DISSOLUTION OFJPAKTNERSHIP ICLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT T, H. Undrill and Co.'s, fcate Ptckford X Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc, Tancrad Street, Ashburton. TTJ XT jD_. f"l,-. BEG to thank thair Friends and General Public fo • XX* 1 J • (Xj VjU* their past support, and hope, by careful attention to 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. H. UnTDRfXIi A Co., TANORED STREET, 144 Next Building Society's New Office. WILLIAM SPARROW, TaUor and Outfitter. HIGH-CIiASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. » N ESTABLISHED REPUTATION POEJ PERFECT FIT AND STYLE —A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF— ! TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER] MEN;S UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN* HATS AND SCAEVES WILLIAM BPARKOW, BAST STREET, Next to J. SEALY & CO., Seed Merchants. LADIES' AtfD GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, OOLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, TTAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying 2jL the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles; at the haine time gainio* more experience m the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen s l&ilonng Kstabliehmems of the West End. He is therefore m a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to kin will be finished m a Btyle not to bejßurpassed. 7JIZB



Bus;ness> Notices I IT IS THE BEST, SO Bold by all Grocers and Storekeepers m Ashburton .District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and 00., Coffee and Spice Faotory, Timaru. KINOSBURY'S PATENT SELF RAISES ntjDR niaing land leter of three-furrow and other Pious us. Can be obtained horn MESSRS P. ft D. DUNCAN, 805 Chrlstchurch and Anhburton PRINOE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RAIVeCSR *|3EOS 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. HEALS AT ALL HOURo. MRS TIANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. 6JI Llewellyn Owen* PIANOIORTITsiNGINO AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBER . (Dances not uttended.) 421 Zcalandia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTH is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUtfF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZE ALA NDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make m the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of those Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made m so many different fittings that every kird of foot can be accommodated. Householders should bay this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Ze&landia 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 dietrl can now obtain these FlKfc BOOTS FBOII Mr JT. Bl§bop, 2EALAKJDIA BOOT 9 TORE , ABHBURT&. & MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BEEWEBS OF *HK FAVORITE OHRISTOHDROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IH HOGSHEADS, BARREI3, AND KILDERKINS, AT GHKISTOHUROH BREWERY AMD 01" H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD EOTEL, TINWALD Awn RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW. TOE MAKING "♦' AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemakinp and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, At fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s 1 lfarapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions