THE ASHiruTO^ GUABD^ : MONDAY, /ULY 17 ; 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, at their registered printing office, Bwnett Street, Adh< burton. MONDAY, July 17, IW,



f psiness Notices. U.S.S. o>. jlj n iT.s.s CO l in TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANT I J <»F NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SATL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, \&A Saturday. Nelnon—Tnewdrty an-1 Saturday. Auckland—Mniday *n Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. M elbourne —Tuesd ay. For pnrticu .air »pp'y to MILKS ft 60.. LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. THE GENERAL ELECTION. REGISTER ! REGISTER !! J^ORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be obtained al the office of the Wait, and Guakdian. TI^WALD.—-For Sale sections nuin b^reti 17 and 18 fronting the Main Soufh R>ad and Railway, capital site for ootuge. Apply to T. BULLOCK [A CARD]. | 3X.ItS A. C. CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE <fc ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION.



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sei and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING DO.,



Llewellyn Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "oHAMBBBS. (Dances not attended.) 421 THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed efleccual means of cooing wiih the SMALL BIRDS PEST.



MONEF, l}iy I X and £400, two special sums., 3^ fit} to lend, on good freehold security T. BULLOCK. H^XOELSIOR SHOEING FORGE J and OOAOH FACTORY Jobn Pajret, Junr., PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty, Note the Address — BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mia Office. OFFERS are invited for T.S. 526 Peter Street, containing £ acre. T. BULLOCK.



THE Longbeaoh Estate ba been for the last two ypara kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satis faotion. Longbeach is new freer from Birds than any simihr property in New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land -md Australia. •Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq , 6*153 Longbeach



THE jNEW ZBL- AND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LOJI DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made XjL with the Agent-General in London to procure paßsftgea by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon £28 0s Intermediate .. £18 18s Third Class ... £13 0a For further particulars apply at offices MILES * CO., Limited, 4shburton *nd Rakaia.



FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE. AX \C\ AORES odd* Sheep Farm, with Tbv/V/ Dwelliue, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, 7 38 T. BULLOCK. -j S) O ACRES for Sale. Nice little home- A^lOstead. Situated about 4£ miles from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camfortabie Dwelling House, Gar den, Orchard, Stable, and other build intffi. Inspection invited. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK.



"OEOPLE about to marry and furnish JL their houses, are invited to call on Pickfora A Undrill, AT THB 'ASHBURTON FUBNITURE WAREHOUSE TANORED STREET, Next Building Society, —NOW ON VIEW- Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Ducboss-- and Fancy lables Moor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and.j Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANCRED STKEET, Next Building Soalety.



— JUST OPENED.— B. LUMSDEN, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbuiton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TAJvCREDsTUEET, four doors fiom Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.—it L , being a thoroughly experienced (thirty jmr^) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing ail work efficiently, quickly, ani at VERY LOW CHANGES. nots carefully Xo need to «end your Watches, etc. to Chrislcburch for Repairs. Any and al: kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L. The name of Lumsdc-n is a guarantee of reliable Workmansh-p. S %TISFaCTI»:N A CERTAIN IT. Solo importer of tho famed —PAUSQOONOPTIG SPECTACLES- Bsst Glasses in the world. To be had only from H JLuiiiSDEJir



Fruit Trees, [I A VINO DECIDED to give up M NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 20Olbs Sack Best Stone FLOUR Us 6d. BRAN, SHARiS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET.



R. L. has just returned from 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 optics instruments. NOTI C E . G. H.~Bryant BEGS to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, of Ashburton and District, thac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him in the past to his successor. Iff. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the ahovo business from Mr Bryant, And, beir:g a Practical Tradesn-an, with nearly tlr.rty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit "a continuance of the support accorded hi» predecessor in the past. Only the best ma ferial and inaredcinia will bemed in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Cunfeotioneiy, etc. Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at easonable Hates. 7§6



GREAT SALE AT F. ALCOEFS, ;.,. SAUNDKRS' BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS s — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 22s 3d 4 THEJE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND,



JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodders, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forms } Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of all kinds. THIS A&SBEWI PPIISHM N LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every dencription of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and at reasonable rat**



MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH.



William i Pitching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TXAS ALWAYS IN STOCK,— Tents—Calico, Dock and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes), Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to nVe inches), Wire Rupe, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Irov and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twice, Pig .Nets, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60.



, Watches! Watches!! Watches!! CLOCKS ! CLOCKS II i Jjgk ROBERT MURRAY, Jj>. X^S^T^r HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER KjpwTJ N^gj^^ watches' clocks, x^S&r 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 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 i Cases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24t. <:)- t Astounding Bargains.



THE HALL, EAST STREET, Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, 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. RUGS < FLANNELS Colonial, from 10£ d per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6£d to IOJd. SHIRTINGS. DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to ktfs 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4sd, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, 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 Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE RBDUCED^N PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old Town Hall, East Street.



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 the very finest quality of India andt Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery paugen Uhinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any ether brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position jfor Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s 43, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched wdih Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON §tephen§ Bros., MARKET HOUSE. Agents for N.nr Zealand—J. RATTRAY k SON, DUNEDTN. 4 1 TTT E HAVE JUST LANDED, EX "PANGITIR 1 6 Bales PAPERHANGTNGS, 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 SCISSORS. Also, ex " Tongariro, 132 Cases SHEET GLASS. 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. 2 Oases Diamond Rolled PLATE. 2 Cases Enamel Figured 2 Bales SCRIM. 200,000 TACKS, TAPES, etc., etc W . .H Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. Afi^T* vniif® 0?*1 Intrarance Company.



COMPULSORY SALE OF S- W ALCORN & COS. STOCK OP GENERAL DRAPERY, MANTLES, MILLINERY Etc. C OMMENCE S ON JKURSDAY, 11th INS f. EVERY ARTICLE A DECIDED BARGAIN AS STOCK MUST BE SOLD. ■■ ' 0 " ■■ g W. ALCOBN & CO. EAST STREET.



nfournlng: Department W. H- COLLIER. Specialty.



VTJ E ARE PREPARED *O SUPPLY FARMERS WITH « FIRST CLASS ROLLER FLO XT S AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND TO TAKE THEIR WIIEiT (Firsts or Seconds) IN EXCHANGE AT FULL MABEBT VALUE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. CT^E ARE PURCHASERS OF WIiiSAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND KYEGRASB IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES, FRIEDLANDER BROS. 117E HAVE FOR SALE ALL DESCRIPTIONS OF SEED WHUAT* SEED OATS, & SKED BARLEY, MACHINE DRESSED IF DESIRED, AT CURRENT MARKET RATES. FBIEDLANDER BKOS



JUST LANDED A "S H I P M E N 1 OF PAPERHANGINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS from the Celebrated Makers MESSRS CARLISLE and CLEGG, London, which, with our already Large Stock, will enable us to givu Customers a very varied range of patterns to choose from. —ALSO RAINTS ! OILS AND ALL PAINTER'S REQUISITES. '""^uv-'no HAND .LAMPS HANGING LAMP 3 TABLE LAMPS . BRACKET LAMPS » * * We are offering SPEOIALIBARaAINS IN LAMPS, and we request intending Purchasers to IPBpec"S, 8



John Orr & Co., IARDWARB AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Business Notices LONGBEACH COACH. / \K and after MONDAY, April 3, fur the winter months, the Longbeach Ciach will start from Agh burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE,, noHr.hmfwi*



BURNETT STREET —B KHTAU BA tf T.— MR?. G. H~ BT.YAKT I T3EGS to notify chat she has taken that !J3 centrally situated RESTAURANT in BOKNJiTT 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. 5 142



BusircJJ ? ciicas. ASBBUfITON ARCADE T>AIN'fLNO & k jAPfcfiBANGING ESTABLISHMBJJVT. JOHN W~ILBON (Late James Cr&igie), Has in Stock a Choice «"'election«,of PAPEKHANGINGS in New Designs BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. A large stock of gla^s & id picture frame mouldiugs. Estimates for Painting and Decorating *"~ given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen. JOHN WILSON, ARCADE, BURYETT STREET.



J. 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 Btock always on hand at moderate prices, REPAIRS NEATLY EXECUTED. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next Mr Stick's, Watchmaker, East Street.



Tlios, E. Kilwortli, ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS A BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Ashburton. T OCAL AUTHORISED AGENT FOR McLAREN'S CELEBRATED TRACTION ENGINES. Estimates given for all klndi of Mechanical Works. Correspondence Invited.



G. Jesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER & 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 ... ... 4s 6d Mainsprings fitted (best quality) 4s 6d Clocks cleaned and guaranteed for twelve months 2s 6d Brooch pins fitted ... ... ... 3d Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Note the Address: O. Jsrsonr Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton.



STUDY HEALTH. TTIOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln JU 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, IND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Soones, Cakes. eto., made with this Powder are Whole some and Digestive, and will not Soar, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains bo Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeeper! in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU.



OLEAVE'd JJEW rZEALANb tJRADSHA AHD A.8.0. COMMERCIAL GUIDE, , AHD'; , , TRADES DIRECTORY, A Complete and Reliable Guide to New Zealand, containing an alphabetical ar rangement of all places of importance in the colony, showing at a glance the dis tances and bearings from principal tswns, 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 Inveroargill to Lake Wakatipu. Cab Fares, Customs Tariff, Trades Dlreo tory, Watermen's Fares, etc. Postal Guide, Telegraphio Guide, Mail Timetables, Union s,s. Company's full timetable and fans. Published Monthly, price Id. Annual Subscription, Is. Posted, Is 6d. ARTHUR CLEAVE & Co., CTFY PRESS OFFICE, AUCKLAND.



PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE HOTEL. MRS RANOER OEGS to announce that she has GIVEN UP THE DDUNG 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. SJI



5. MANNING and CO., LIMITED. BREWERS " Of THB FAVORITE CHRISTOHUROH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINKD « HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, IT OHRISTOHUROH BREWERY AMD Of Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AHD RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUBES~HORBES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpHnte, Cuts, Mange, Ac. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, <fee. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without it. GUARANTEED THE BEST EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. OOX & 00., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Christchurch. Ashburton Agents: John Orr & Co., Ashburton Drug Co. H. £. BONNINGTON. 160 Country Agent* Wanted.



Zealandla Boats. mHE Wonderful RepataUon of these X Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF 13 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 oomfort 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 dlstrl can now obtain these PINE BOOTS FROM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAJTDIA BOOT STORK ASHBURTO.