THE ASHBtIBTQfI fIUARDIAN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at thei rteaffi printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. TUESDAY, December 12, 1893,



Business Notlces^^^ y READ THIS! IN Consequence of the Great demand for Cash and being under the necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy" shipments purchased during my stay in London and on vie Continent, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in BTery article in the Grocery and Other "^arsas? j^cES*"*" CHRISTCHURCH PRICES Ido notadverliee quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by ■mall Shopkeepers, but I guarantee to g™. every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm in Asn burton. Come and judge for yourselves and be, Convinced of the Truth. 20 Tons Mauritius and Queensland dtizarafor the Jam Season now to hand; Kerosene, Matches, Tobacco, Sago, and inAshburton. Comb amd bbb ouk Windows. OtJERANTS, RATSINS, & SULTANAS cleaned by Machinery specially Imported •nd now on view on the piemtses. These fruits are ready for use without further washing. \— l Teas. Teas. Teas, CHINA, CEYLON and IHJJIAuT. Onr own Wended Teas at 2s. 2< jH, 2*6 d in *lb lib, packets, and 101b tins (Hendedonihe premises by machinery) Me«kaowledg/to be the best floored and best value in tho district. A ■pecial allowance of 2d per lb on 101b tins



stud JNotiees TO STAND This Season at Owner's Stable Afihbu'ton, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HO BSE, BLACKWOOD ABDALI-AH, The sire of the fastest horses, in New ZiJand. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLK, will stand at the Owner s Stable, Tyndhurst. For terms apply 10 13 MAX FRUDLANDEB. TO STANP at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE 0^ AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse Ycu»g Banker (1, NZ Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Ho* Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Scot land, b T 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 horsm 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 sirea 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 guinea. The filly Nonpareil 11. bas never been beaten wherever shown. It would occupy too much pace to enumerate and comment on prizetakers that have sprung from Awamoa Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa hao » good career in the show ring. As a, yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, fiws at Chrutchurch, first at Timaru, and first at Dunedim as a two-year-old, nw^f™ church and second at Oamaru ;as a three year-old, first at Oamaru a°d«h»^ l°n °' the yard j following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru; and when seven years old wa. champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seen ihat Awamoa has been successful in the ring; he has been very successlul as a breeder; he hi* 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 mares 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 * P -SAMUEL TIERNEY, " Proprietor, fj Or Groom in charge.



X) STAND tin 1* season at Longbeach THE STANIARDBRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TEACEY 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 im portbd by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving Americs, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18|secs. He also used to drive Berlin's lull brother, Mambnno Dudley ; and Mr Woodruff says in his book on trotting— 14 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. Mates grazed free. Kvery care taken \>u o responsibility. Or oraage fee, ss; p. y «ble«Br.t..mo. koEiGGi Longbeach. i^^faSMllli



Italian Goods. I have now landing ex Coptic the Fiiest Delicacies ever seen in Ash burton, and Inspection is invited Prije lists and particulars on application. BUTTER Highest MEticE paid for BUTTER in any Quantity. fl*ew good-Dairies wanted. ALL Goods in theFa-dware and Crockery Dpaitment are equally reduced. JUfcT LANDED (ex Coptic) Vwo Hui^rel Galvaiiscd Steel Kastic H >rse OolUis (in all sizes), fcarly necessary. BftDHsGrKTWINE "BIDDING TWINE BINDING WIEE NOW IN STOCK. Al. o aU other Harvesting matetial. I) 0 , o t give yur order withoutfeet ' "tirgfmy quotation. ' I ha 'c some second-hand McCormlck ♦naM^y REAPERS aad BINDERS lor Sab at a LOW figure KAteo,— ONE MASSUY MO WEI?. AH in Best Order, tVlnss and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueuors and Havana Citrate, Cigarettes, in view of ap proaching holidays, AT SPECIAL LOW BATES. CABPETSS LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, etc. la older to make room for harvesting and other Goods now lauding and to ar rive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at 25 per cent Below Cost Priced Thli is a real fact Ccme an! see for yours *Iv.f. WE LEAD OTHBBS FOLLOW APPLY EABLY HENRY ZANDER AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident So)ie*y Sun Fire o®ce J, T. Ford and Co,



TO STAND this Season and travel the Ashburton, 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 handß 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- Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefton, and aB a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on ««me date. First prize ' at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Coortenay in 1891, for the best carriage horse travelling the district; also first and special at Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion's bhow in 1892. Boomerang haß proved himse'i a sure foal getter, hh stock having taken first dtim wherever shown He sired two first prize takers afc last Northern show. _ , Terms—£2 for the Season ; guarantee, £3 jgroomige p, payable at first service. AH mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held ]i*bl*j: Frrl 173 Proprietor, Ashton fjIHS CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this SILOHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton-Spray byDonizette-Wy Ann Rouser by Messenger-Kate O bhane, by Caledon-Laura. by Young Eroigrant- Maogie. Messenger by Battler-Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage fee ss. ALSO,- THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm, Iducational Reserve, South Rakaia. Term, for season. JBI 10s; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee ss. Mares for both horses grazed at per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility> J. &W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia. 'iSEED. SEEDr~SEED. I- HAVE a specially selected stock of • oUta*, Bed Ulorwr,. Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.C.V.A. Turnip, P-J•£•■*.. T-rnip I- «• Globo« Vmb Bjhl ' Devon Grey, Mammoth etc iOHN G. UEhru<Lb, , lO g3B WeetStreifc,



Stud_Wotlees : _____ j PERKIN WARBEOK 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d Per Week' E. GATES, 9 ]96 Proprietor. TO STANDIthis Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts?! "Z 91 Thb PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEEOR. Emperok is a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 h auds 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. EMPJfiROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained Bix first prizas, 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 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, Jess, by Glenroy, also a noted prize-taker j 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 procnre. TERMS—Season, £210s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, 5s j payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview.



jTO STAND at Methven and travel th ( ', surrounding districts, ' THE THOROUGHBKED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syre old and is a bay horse with black points, v with plenty of bone of the rieht sort. He is I by Hunnington, dam Minx, by Anteros — I 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 th« young ones got by him on the station. Terms —Season i 2, payable J nuary 2 1894 ; Guarantee £3, payable July 1, 1894. All mares sold or changing hands to be paid for as season mares. Groomage fee sf, payable first service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, Proprietor



Business Notices



TO STAND and travel this Season in the Hinde, M»yfield, Mount Somere, Wiliowby and surrounding districts. THE HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LORD HOPEIOUN. 6 years old, T ORD HOPETOUN ib a rioh chestnut J-/ standing nearly sixteen hands higb, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at the stud last season and pioved him* self a Eure foal getter. Lord Hope'oun was raced twice. At hie firtt attempt he ran third amongst a large fiold. The next time ho started was at Riccarton with ll?t 10!b top weight on his book, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Mataku, by Traduoer out of Speargrass, she being 'he dam of Tussock engaged in the next N?w Zealand Cup. Lord Hopetoun's dam, Chrise* mer, h by Montrose, dam by Blood Roya). Terms : Guarantees £3 10a for one mare, two or more mares aa per agreement. Sea son £2 sb. payable January 1,1894 ; groomage fee ss, payable first service, All maren changing bands first ownera held liable, ai d to be paid for as season mares. THOMAS ANNETT 55 Fro. rietor, Hinds.



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. ~\T"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at J the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Youaa Cheviot, by Cheviot—Farny, 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, 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, get 91b, and several others. At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bst lib, and in the Welter Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bst 21b. At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six fuilong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Regina 9dt 31b. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b'j 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 51b up, beating Affection, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day ho won the Welter, carrying lOst 71b, giving away heaps of weight to eveiything. On the following day he carried 9st 71b in front of Victim, 7st 71b, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOst up he ran second to Finetta Bst» At the Gelaldine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Lasfcseason Young Cheviot carried list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flyine; Han dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9dt 51b, beating Kate Greenaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with lOst 51b up, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robeit 9st, and 'several others in the Members' Place. At the C.JC. meetini? Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 424secs ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, In lmin lbjsec. Both were very easy wins >, and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser Ulbs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only juat beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b. and Young pheyiofc, 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. His sire Cheviot, is one of the most sought after siren in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS-£3 lfo,payable, first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property ot on* owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee, fs. Paddocking will be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per weik. All care taken, but no responei biliiv For further particulars apply, or Groom is Charge,



CHRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TINWALD. C Hawkins 1S Opening up in his little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOB CHRISTMAS SEASON, comprising Glassware, V^ses, Dolls, and Fancy Goods. l Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. I am able to sell at a price thtit .vill please everyone. A really good assortment of DOLLS from 6d upwards ; also, large sMortmenc of email VASES, pretty and cheap. EX ARAWA. Flfthlng Tackle. FISHING TACKLE, TI7E ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSORI'MENT * OF FISHING TACKLE FOR THE_PRESENT SEASON HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAMBO RODS With Snake fßings] and Bickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. IDevon and Whitebait Minnows. Braided Waterpioof Silk Lines, All sizes. Traces, Swivels, Gaffs, Flys, Hooks, Wading Stockings, Fly-Books, Ferrules, And Anglers' Goods of all kinds. WK ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF Sliver AND Electro-Pl&fcd tfooda BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUR "WINDOWS John Orr & Co, IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



LANDELLS AKD PJRESTO^ hKOINEERS and CYCLE EXPERI? GUN AND LOCKSMITHS "VTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engra* _lN ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &o , repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, n the Premises in Burnett street, npar 9t 9 Ashburtoa Club (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTJCIAN, <feo. East Stkeet, Ashbuuton. HAS iust received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWELLEY for the Christmas Trade, which he is now offering at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES for Cash for one Month only. Old Cruets, Spoons, Forks, etc, Electroplated equal to best Birmingham pkte. Watches cleaned and gu*ranted fujc niouthe, 4a 6d'



, NOTICE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCJRED STREET. TUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all *> kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Al*=o a large stock of Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc. 4merican and Austrian chairs in great variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting our ! Show Room. INSPECTION INVITED. I Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manufacture I always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, recovered, etc. Venetian Blinds, re-painted and made to order. «—. A^-p H -jjj DBILTj AND Co#? (LATE PICKFOBD AND UNDRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCJETY'S OFFICE, TANCRfcD STREET.



J^^^^^W^^ THE FOLLOWINQ ■C^&r^^^PsL^ BPECIAL PURCHABES i^ijSij^Sfi^t^§m nowbeing°fferaiand*" EARLY INSPECTION. tllPlc %/nsj^MsSl \*&n Leather Shirtings 4sd yard Tweed Dress Materials 3d and A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatea 4£d yard Strong Grey Calico 2s lid dozen White wide Calico (one yard wide) 33 6d dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 2s 6d pair Boys' Galatea Hats 10M Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, lOJd'andJla'each Men's Suits, all sizas, 22s 6d and 25s 6tl thFstook of MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHINGS & BOOTS [is now one of the choicest in Soulh Canterbury! i'\ W W H. Collier. WOOL SEASON" 1893-1894. ■CITE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up alt] WOOL placed in our hands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Ship went to London or Antwerp. « OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper of Clipe^ontruotod to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valued moat 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 Ahhburton will be Jproperly packed .and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. t WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL ETC., \ SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OURRKNT RATES' OUR SECOND SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1894. FEIEDLANDER BKOS.



q ROBERT MURRAY. JSl^ ASHBTJRTON, -^ ff^mmr^^. HOROLOGIST) dhuso IMPORTER, /ySfSX OP ALL KINDS OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, OPTICAL GOODS, PLATE, JEWELLER'S, AND MATERIALS. Only High-class Goods kept in Stock. £600 worth of; Watches to select from. Jewellery and PJate m great variety. A<* T intpnd making extensive Alterations to my business premises at an early date there will b 8 a SPECIAL DISCOUNT of TEN per cent given on all CASH Sale's 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 specially imported Spectacles and Optical Goods. TEN PER GENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. IN THE ESTATE OF S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCK OP Drapery, Dress Goods, Mantles, Millinery, file., To Be Sacrifioed Regardless of Loss, NOW IS THE TIME FoR BABGAINS. XT THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S W. ALCOEN & CO.'S EAST STREET.



It is Just as Easy to Grow a Qooi CEOP — OF — POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, FLOWERS, FRUIT OR CORN, AS A POOR ONE, PROVIDING YOU GO ABOUT IT THE RIGHT WA\. "VTEXT to having good seed, the most important consideration la th» MANURE. Experience has proved that the best results are obtained by plaat 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 Smali|Quantitiea by the Undersigned, P. FERRIMAK. WALTERA. WOOD.' TUBULAR STEEL MOWER; HAT 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 6|NO ERS LEAD EVERYWHERE. iWalter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company.- Send for Annual Catalogue. HARVESTER AND BINDER ENCLOSED GEAR RIAFBR. STOP WASTE!'- AND SAVE THE WASH, BY USING A POETABLE B A H E 0 W AT THE BACK DOOR. Oiv Health and Wealth to'the Buyer, for the pigs thrive better for Its ttM



F. FEBBIMAN. Mowers, j|^H| Reapers and Rake*. WASTE CROPS. A GOOD MACHINE." Jflkfi H^ 9 ■Jr -■■ ■■* • li. &^J^| Tfhe most reliable machines the world has ever had wlm A, WOOD MOWING & REAPING MACHINE GO. WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD Binders Twine | Mowers Reapers] Rakes ' CALL QUICK AND EXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY* F. FERRIMAN.