I'Hii ASffBIffiTON GUARDIAN t WEDNESDAY, OCTOBEB 4, 1893.

Printed and Published at the Ashburtoi} Publishing Company, Limited, at thejfl Steam Printing Office, Iturnetfc street WEDNESDAY, October % 1893,



JOHN ORB & CO. ARE now showing new goods in the following lines suitable for the coming ■eason :— LAWN MOWERS, PLANET JUPITER HORSE HOES GARDEN TOOLS, HEDGE SHEAKS, PRUNING KNIVES CUTLERY AND ELECIRO PLATE, PAPERHANGINGS, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES, BLACKSMITHS' UPRIGHT DRILLS, VYCES AND ANVILS, BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, ALL OF WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO DO AT VERY LOW PRICKS. JOHN ORR & CO.



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSE, A SK THIS PDBIJO »nd THBIB CUSTOMERS to TRY th. Mandarin and Tiger Teas,' Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Prlce-28, 2s 4d, 2s 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand-J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. 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 JEstablUhmenta of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to Mm wi'l be finished in » style not to be surpassed.



FEKTAIiE FRAMCHIBE. THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON Are Specially Invited to visit our SHOW 'ROOM, WHERE A MAGMIPICENT DISPLAY^F Three-quarter Capes, Ac. Are worthy of Inspeoticro. MITCHELL & TUBNEB.



-: SEASON 1893- - ANDREW Otlß TirILL MAKE HIS FIRST SHOW OF w SPRUNG NOVELTIES -ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4- IN umiiNFKY CORSETS, &c. MILLINERY, QWVW. DRAPES, COSTUMES, — THE FAVOR OF A VISIT ESTEEMED. - ANDREW OKR.



Watches! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS I CLOCKS!! JiL ROBERT MURRAY, 9 \jSSSHS^IDw| HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER Kj^CO \s^j^^ WATCHES* OLOOKS, ' JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. A LAKGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. Guaranteed. AN UNRIVALLED &TOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptions, including latest and mosb approved forms of HOROLOGIOAL SKILL. NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES, Not aftected by Electricity, Magnetism, or Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTRICIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS THE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crysta Oases, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, A SHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE T. H. Undbill and Co., LATE PICKFORD AND UNDRILL, CABINET-MAKERS. UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE-FRAMERS, ETC. — NOTE THE ADDRESS — TANORED STREET, next Building Society's New Offioe.



W. I, COLLINS & CO. HAVE JOST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and Duke of Devonshire magnificent assortment of FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of PapcrllangingS of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order and will be sold at lowest possib!e prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS, TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne" 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS ( Royal Insurance Company. AGENIS FOIU Grey Valley Coal Company, Upringfield Pottery Company



p^^7% TO MAKE ROOM /^^^^M^f^> NEW SEASON'S SHIP- THE BAIANCE 0F "Drapery, lilfe. Clothing*, '^^^^4^^^^^ MilliDery IS BEING OFFERED AT Large Reductions FOE FOUKTEE'N DHS W. H- Collier, „« The Corner. *



WOOL SEASON 1893-1894, TITE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for^Ship noent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display of Clips 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 prices for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Abhburton will bo properly packed [and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT E&TES- Dates of Sales will be advertised shortly. FRJLED.LANDI£R BHOS.



Siud. JNotiees. PEEKIN WARBEOK 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. mHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER | Will travel the Ashhurton, Methven, Pakaia, 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 Caledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant- Maggie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Qroomage fee 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, £1 103 ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee ss. Mares for both horses grazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility. J. & W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia.



Stud Notices." ' TO STAND this season at Longbeach, THE STANDARD-BRED AMERICAN ' TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TEACEY Rervicas—s guineas. '|PHE Standard-bred American Trotting 1 Stallion, GENERAL TRACEY, is full brother to the well-known performer, Kentucky, being by Berlin (imp.), dam, Jenny Tracey (imp.,) This maro was im- I 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—"lf 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 besc strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu no responsibility. J. C N. GRIGG, Longbeach.



TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvep and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT.



TO STAND afc Mefchven 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 rieht sort. He is by Hunnington, datri 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 inspect this horse's stock should pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at the 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.



"T^OUNG CHEVIOT was two years afc JL the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. YotnsG Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book.



YOUNG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession he won 13 races, 7 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 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bsfc 91b, and several others, At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bsb lib, and in the WeUer Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bsfc 21b. At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Regina 9sfc 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b; to the front, and at the same meeting he carried ICht and ran third to Cajolery, lOst 91b, and Bay King lOst 121b. Afc the South 1 Canterbury meeting he won the District Plate with Bst 51b up, beating Affection, 6sfc 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOst 71b, giving away heaps of weight to everything. On the following day he carried 9sfc 71b in front of Yiotim, 7st 71b, in the County Pj'ate, and on the same day, with lOsfc up he ran second to Fmetta Bst. 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 Han dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b. and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9dfc 51b, beating Kate Grepnaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with 10-<t 51b up, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robei-fc 9st, and several others in the Members' Phte. Afc the C.J C. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42£ sees; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, In lmin IGJsec., Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 14lba in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b, and Young Cheviot, Bsfc 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time be started he met good fields, so that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. His 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 10a, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee. ss. Paddocking will be found for mares afc Allenton and Alford Forest afc Is 6d per week. All care taken, but no responsi bility. For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, ! 9 177 or Groom in Charge.



TO STAND this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur -1 ton Forks Districts^ Thk PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. IJTMPEROBis a beautiful bright bay, stands 1< 16 hands 3 inches high, on short legs, with great strength and bone, fine symmetry, and superior action, and was foaled Novem ber 23, 18S7, and was only shown once (in 1890), when he took second prize at Ash burton A and P. Association's Show. EMPEROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first priz3S, three seconds, and three special prizes, for best draught entire in the show yard. General Gordon's dam is 1 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 first 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 champion 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, Jesa, 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, £2 10s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mare 3 changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview.



TO STAND afc Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, \ THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse Young Banker (1, NZ. 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 Timeu, dam by Lochfergus Champion. 1 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 sprung from Prince of Wales, and on the other from Lochfergus; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters understands that these two sire 3 were the most successful stud horses that the world has ever known. Awamoa has been 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" "ears old, and was sold at 350 guineas. The "filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much space to enumerate and comment on all prissetakers that 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 Christchureh, first at Timaru, and first at Duaedin; as a two-year-old, first at•Christ- church and second at Oamaru; as a three, year-old, first at Oamaru and champion of the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second ab Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion at Oamaru. Ib will thus be s&en that Awamoa has been successful in' thjo ring ; he has been' very successful as a breeder; he \^s 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 mateß as per agree}))eat. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. For particulars apply to SAMUEL TIERNEY, Proprietor, 9+lS4 Or Groom in charge.



AGENTS WANTED. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either Bex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., Bojt 976 Q? O , Sydney, N.S V



TO STA.ND this Season and travel the Ashburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, and 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 i 9 also the sire ofKeer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per formers. Boomerang was bred by Mr, "William Topp, at Sefcon, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 11886, and second priza for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at R-angiora in 1888, also second piiz© at Courtepay in 1891, for the best carriage horde travelling the distrioti ; also first and special at Ashburton A. *nd P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved hlmseH a sure foal getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Teems--£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 ; grqomage s, payable at first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J. R. BEGG, 9 173 Proprietor, Ashton,



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TO TRAVEL in the Ashburton, Lon* baach and Lagmhor districts, and to stand at owner's place, Melrcse Farm, Wakanui ; also at the training stables, Ashbucton, from Sa' urday to M( nday, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON, (By Thunderbolt—Lyra, by Thormanby- Clotilde by Touchstone.)



GORTON'S Pedigree shows him to be descended, both on dam and sire's sides, from the mosfc successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probably the mosfc brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buc caneer (who is credited with the fastest mile on record—l-38) the only time they met; he is also the sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra steaks for itself, being by Thormanby (sire of Albany), one of England's mosfc fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gortoa is the sire of such well-known performers as Blizzard, St. Ives, St Malo, Pique, Conjurer, Emmason, Lanqley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamsted, Warring ton, Errington, and others, TjsKM3—One mare, £5 5s ; two or more mares, £4 4s each. Groom's fee, ss. Owner at time ©f service held responsible for fee. Good paddocking free of charge till January 1, 1894. For further particulars apply to groom in charge or to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, 10 10 Melrose Farm, Wakanui.



LANDELLS AND PJRESTON, ' ENGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERTS, GUN AND LOCKSMITHS. "VT"AME PLATES, Stencils, Engrav- JL_N ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &c, repaired.



LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, in the Premises in Burnett street, next 9t69 Ashburton Club To The Ladies of Ashburton and dis TRICOT, A WORD WITH YOU, PLEASE. I F Thinking of getting mamed try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond iced, if required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup or tea send along to MADDEU'S for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings case I M A D D E N'S 1 Assorted Goods. Ball Committees, save yourselres a lot of anxiety by entrusting your orders MADDEK for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be referred to. In fact anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street. Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STKEET, 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 J. Bishop's, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET Zealandia 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 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 FROM jUr J. Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE] ASHBURTON.



S I H « I I O. Mins Veule Flower, T iAT™ ? f the R °y.al c°]l ?%* ot -*~^ Music, London, is prepared to give 'instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's Thur ada y. 8 and Saturd . frO m 2 ~mi_____, 8 139 lileweUyijrowes7 pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. fDanceßMo<attenflftd.) 421



GEEAT Clearing Sale. IN consequence of continued ill health I have decided to DISPOSE OF MY WELL SELECTED STOCK OF TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS, REGARDLESS OF COST. The Sale will last for FOUR WEEKS ONLY, In which time ALL GOODS MUST BE SOLD. will be OPEN during the sale as usual. HABKY FEIEDLANDER



IT IS THE BEST, SO na^ II n^Hp^|Pm^T|l 9 A 2 Sold by all Grocers and Storekeeper in Ashburton .District. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., _2" Coffee and Spice Factory, Timarq. GREAT SALE AT B. ALOOm. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, DOUBLE BLANKETS — from 8a 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12a 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16a 9d to 22s 3d 4 XHE3E ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND.



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



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