THE QUABPIAH: 3ATTOPAY, AUGUST k, 1893

Printed and published by the Aihbarto Publishing Company, at their wpttera printing office, Burnett Stn*V Aih bnrtoOf ' ' ■' SATURDAY, Augott iW, 18W



COMPULSORY SALE -i- ■ ;:' ■■■■■'■ " :V OF .■■■■■■ ■ S« W- ALCORN & OO'S. STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MA.NTLES, MILLINERY Ere. QOMMENCESON JHURSDAY, 11th iNSf. |VERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOKK MUST BE SOLD.; S ¥. ALCOM & CO. BAST STREET.



LADIES 1 AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH GLASS 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 improred scientific principles; at the tame 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 STEPHENS BROS., Market House. (:) POTATOES- POTATOES DKBWENTS AND KIDNEYS. SPECIALLY SELECTED OAMABIX POTATOES. BUY EARLY. PRICE ADVANCING. Stephens 1 Bros., Market House.



S. S. PAKE HA. V M&T. / EARLIEST SPRING ABBIVALS. >\tJR MUCH ADMIRKD tf C*meo " Q€ILTS, all alter. - Findlay's SHEETINGS, all *»?»*■•■__ lWpVonVnor^d "True Fit CORSETS. » The European " CORSET, all s zes, 2< lid. We hod the LARGEST STOCK o! LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS IN SOUTH CANTERBURY, And have ust received Fi* Oaaes NEW PATTERNS, including the latest "Floral" Design*. MITCHELL & TURNER.



DISSOLUTION CLEARING FURNITURE SALE v. FOR 05E MOKTH AT T- H-Undbill and Co.'s, l.afe Plchford A Undrlll, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOIJBTERKR3, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. m v TT Q #^^ BEG to thank their Friends and General Public of J . tl. U. <X V>O* their past support, and hope, by careful attention Mi**, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESIEEMIfiD PATRONAGE. A work eu rusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PaID to •JT. H. UMOKIIiIi & Co., T A NO RED STREET, Kext BuiWing Society's New Office. STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUB \ A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the MaMarin and Tij?er Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be tha Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Btld tut the Price—2s, 2s 4<l, 2s 61. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGKNTSTFOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. AgraU lor New Zcabud-rJ. RATTRAY & BUN, DUNEDIN.



THE" HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS; TT7B are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From \ Ud per pair. BLANKETS BUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s Ud. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from 10U per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted le»ther Shirtings, 6Jd to IOJd. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment. 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4sd, Art Muslins 4J«I, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Tickine, Towelings, &c., Ac. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underolothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RXDUOED.IN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



unparalleled: CHEAP SAL E. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24. pa Astounding Bargains. :(o):



William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTA.S ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulim, Drajr and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iroif and Wooden Blocks, Belling, Seaming and |Rop ing Twine, Pig .Nets, Horse Covero (all qualities), Tents and Marquetr on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. Watches ! Watches !! Wai ches CLOCKS! CLOCKS 11 J|v ROBERT MURRAY. $ 11 ryRMURMtjPrjjJ*^ PRACTICAL | u|j^S«JJ™l^W HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER oj^^ri N^^^^ 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 aflected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. * All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS should wear them. THIS 18 THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and a kept in Hunting and Or/it* Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture!



JOHN OBR & CO. XTAVE LANDING et Coptis. I'akeha, and Tekoa from London and Mary Haabrouck and Alice from NeW York— | LARGE ANPIvELL SELECTED STOCKS OF j LAMPS, HEATING AND COOKING STOVES AND RANGES, REGISTER GRATES AND FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, GARDEN SPADES, FORKS, HOES, ETC. CARPENTERS' TOOLS BY THE BEST MAKERS. TOBACCO CUTTERS, DRAY AND CARRIAGE AXLES IN ALL SIZES. PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS AND OILS, AND VARNISHES. WIRE NETTING, TRAVELLING TRUNKS AND BOXES, TABLE CUTLERY, SCISSORS, RAZORS, AND CARVERS (IN CASE), POCKET KNIVES, TIN WARE OF ALL KINDS, ——a—*- John Orr & Co., IRONMONGERS ani> GENERAL PROVISION HEBOHAtfTS.



(^^^ TO MAKE ROOM J /^^^^^f^p^^. Htw SEASOM'S SHIP" IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOB FOURTEEN DAYS. —■101—— W. H. Collier, "The Corner." W. H. COLLINS & CO. HAVE JOST LANDED, ©x Coptic, Pakeha, and Duke Devonshire magnificent apsortmenfe of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Paperhanglngft of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order, and will be sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex "Glencairn" and "Gieborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS] f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR 4 Grey Valley Coal Company. Pottery Company.



OR4li A«U> CI-OVJBH SKJEDS. 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 COWGRASS. FINEST IMPORTED WHITE CLOVER, ALSIKE AND TIMOTHf. DOUBLE MA.CHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT SEED. WF ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS FOR BONEDUST, ALSO LAWES' SUPERPHOSPHATE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN 36 TO 38 PER CENT. SOLUBLE PHOSPHATES. 1 This Manure is made only from the best quality of raw material; the Phosphates guannteed are all soluble in water. Lawes' Superphosphates will have the per oentage of Phosphates soluble in wafer branded on each bag, a point to which we desire to call the special attention of buyers. FRIBDLANDER BROS



WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. f HIGH-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. a N ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TWEKDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, &c. WATERPROOF OOATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO OBDBB MENJJ3 UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCABIES WILLIAM SPARPOW, EAST STREET, , Next to J, SEATiT & CO., Seed Merchants.



(LONGBEACH COACH. f\Ts and after MONDAY, April 3 vy for the winter months, the / Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m, R. R. BROWNE, OoHchman. THE ASHBURTON AROADE ipAINTING & pAPKRHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN w"ILSON (Late James Craigic), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPERHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of glass aa i 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. AOTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS "nEVEB FAILED NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism; Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, Ac. CUBES HORSES or \ Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, Splint*, Cats, Mange, Ac. C 0 W S Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teate, [I DOGS of Mange, Cuts, Ac. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without ib> GUARANTEED THE BESi' EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. OOX & CO., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John okb. & Co., Ashburton Drug Co.' H. E. Bouninoton. 150 Country Agent* Wanted.



IT IS THE BEST, SO *) C . ■ - ■. m . Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton lristrict. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANOB HOTEL. \ MRS RAWOER TDEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE PINING ROOMS, BURNETT STREET, And concentrated her business as above. Thanking old Customers for their I patronage, she trusts they will continue ■ their favors. . Well Furnished Bed and Sitting Rooms Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths. MEALS AT ALL HOUR a. MRS RANGEP will continue to cater for banquets, balls, weddings, and parties. Cutlery on hire. ssl Zealandia Roots. 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 Zealandia 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 distrf can now obtain these FINE BOOTS \ raou Mr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE] ASHBURTO..



ttenrv Zander. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. J HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, TREPOLI, ETC., ETC., KTC. . And having purchased whUs the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap fifure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Cholce«t (ieeds ATA LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they \ are pronounoed THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET 1 Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Oockf oot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK o» GROCERIES, TEAS AMD PROVISIONS Always on hanct. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, \ AND GLASSWARE In all Blanches. WINES An"d SPIRITS Of Every Desorption. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAJ CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.; HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society, jbssonJ ' (Lata J. Quinn), PRAOTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, Ac. CTAS on hand a well selected stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS * JEWELLERY. NICKEL KEYLESS WATCHES from £1 each ; the cheapest and best m the market. SPECTACLES to suit all sights from Is per pair. ELECTRO-PLATING and GILDING done on the promises. Watches CLEANED and Guaranteed for twelve months, 4s 6d. •f. Nicholas, 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 Streets. S. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS or tbm FAVORITE OHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BK OBTAINED IH HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT OHRLSTCHUROH BREWERY AMD Of V* H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON, ON DRAUGHT AT i ■ ■ THE SOMERSET HOTKL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AITP . RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.