THE ASHBtfBTON fIUAfIDIAN: WEDNESDAY, fIEfIEMBEft 13, 1891

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, iitd, at thei eteam printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, WEDNESDAY, December 13. 1893,



Business Notlces^^^ j READ THIS! IN Consequence of the Great demand for Cash and being under the necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy slupmenls purchased during tny frtay in London and on vhe Continent, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS In Every article in the Grocery and Other ! "•^rsiLLreiSHtr 0"06 CHRISTCHURCH PPICES I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeeper., Jut I JMarantee o civ. every article of ihe Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firminAsn burton. Come and judge for yourselves and be Convinced of the Truth. i 20 Tons Mauritius and Queensland tiugars for the Jam Season now to hand. Kerosene, Matches, Tobacco, Sago, and Tapioca, *nd all other Goods too nujnwous to mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Aihburton.



atud JNotice3 mo STAND This Season at Owner's _L Stable Aehbu-ton, the STAfcDARD-BRED TROTTING HORSE, BLACKWOOD ABDALLAH, The Bire of the fastest horses in New Zealand. DUNCAN ABDALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STILE, will stand at the Owner s Stable, I jndhurat. For terms apply „„,_ 10 13 MAX FKIh.DLANDfcR. TO STAND at Methven and TRAVEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE 0^ 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. {*** 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 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 sires 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 guineas The filly Nonpareil 11. has 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 naa a good career in the show ring. As a yearling he look first prize at Oaroaru, firss at Chriitchurch, 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 Oamarn and champion oi the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru ; and when seven years old was champion at Oamar,u. It will thus be seen, chat Awamoa has been successful in the ring ; he has been^very successful as a breeder; he has 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 »uch a stallion in the district before. Terms—Guarantees, four guineas. Season mates as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. All mares changing hands in any way, first wners will be held liable. * Proprietor, f i Or jfroom in charge.



Come a*d bbb oub Windows. CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS Cleaned by Machinery specially imported and now'on view on the P'*™?'; These fruits are ready for use without further washing. !—1 Teas. Teas. Teas, CHINA, CEYLON and INDIAN^ Ow own Mended Teas at 2s, 2«.41, *6d in Mb/ lib, packets, and 101b tins niended on the premises by machinery) i;i e;cWledg /to .be theUfT«d and be»t value in the district. A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101b t'ne V* mmmi Italian Goods. I hate now landing ex Coptic the Fluest Delicicies ever seen in Asn burton, and Inspection is invited Prbe lists and particulars on application. BUTTER Highest TRICE paid for BUTTER in any Quantity. ll»ew good Dairies wanted. ALL Goods in the Hardware and Crockery Department are equally reduced. JUST LANDED (ex Coptic) Two Hui.dred Galvanised Steel Elastic florae Collars (in all sices). Early necessary.



TO STAND th's season at Longbeach THE STANIARD-BRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TEACEY Servicus—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 ported by Mr Robert Wilkin, but before leaving America, Hiram Woodruff, a gi eat 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 saya in his book on trotting—" 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 tacky and General Tracey contam the very best strains of American trotting blood. Mares grazed free. Every care taken bu o responsibility. Gr omage fee, 03; Longbeach.



TO STAND thin Season and travel the Afchburtor., Wakanui, Longbtach, an surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMFiRANG 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 is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Fracey 11, and numerous other good per ormers. I*7 •„• Boomerang was bred by Mr William Topp, at Sefion, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foal Show, in 1886, and second prize for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also seco/id prize at Courtenay in 1891, for the best carriage horse travelling the district; also first and special at Ashburton A, and P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved hims«'i a sure foal getter, hi* stock having taken first prise wherever shown He sired two first prize takers at last Northern •show. Terms -£2 for the Season ; gumnt-e, £3 ;groom*ge c, payable at first tervice. AH marea changing hands in any way, firet owners will be held liable. J. R Bl GG, 173 . Proprietor, * shton



BINPINGfTWINE "biding twine B:kd]&g wibb binding wire NOW IN STOCK. Al o all other Harvesting material. IDo lOt give T « °rdcr wfthoufc!Bet * tingfcmy quotation. ' I h»*e some second-hind McCotmlck »r,d M«sry RF.APERS and BINDERS for Silfl ftt» LOW figure SAIbo,- ONE MASSEY M.OWEK. AH in Best Order. fvln s and Spirits. Ales and Stout, Lqoeuon and Havana Chrats, Cigarettes, in view nf ap proaching holidays, AT SPECIAL LOW BATES, , CABPETS, LINOLEUM?, OILCLOTHS, etc. In order to make room for harvesting Md other Goods now landing and to ar rive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at 25 per cent Below Cost Price. This ii a real fact. Come an' see for yourselves. WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW APPLY EARLY HENRY ZANDER AGfcNT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Society Sun Fire ()ft».ca J. T. Ford and Co,



I JLII -^~ fpHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Willtrftvel the Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, 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 byDonizetce-Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger-Kate O bhane, by Caledon-Laura. by Young Emigrant- Macgie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Grooraage fee ss. _ ALSO,- THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at owhere 1 fwm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £1 10s ; guarantee, £2 2s. Grooroage feeod. Marea for both horses arazed at 2e per week. Ivery care taken but no response blhfcy> J, &W. A. STKACHAN, South R*kaift._ "SEED"SEEJa"~SEED. ' I HAVE a Bpecially selected stock of ■ Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A Turnip, P/L.Y.A. Turnip, ). G. Globe, Fost Hybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. John g. uestell, |(>|ijs Weat Street.



Stud _Notvees ! __^_ - __ PEEKIN WARBEOK 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d P6r We6k- E. GATES, 9 ]96 Proprietor.



TO STAND:this* Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Laurißton, and Ashbur ' ton Forks Districts?! t SHI' The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROE. Emperoe is a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 handa 8 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. EMPWROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizes, 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 meda), 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 ; 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, £210s, payable January 1, 1894; guarantee, £3 10s; payable August 1, 1894. Groomage fee, ss; payable first service. Mares changing hands to be paid for as season mares. For other terms, apply to Groom n ° *rge ' °rNICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview.



TO STAND and travel this Season in the Hindc, Mayfield, Mount Somere, Willowby and eurrounding districts. THE HIGH-CLft.BB THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LUKD HOPEIOUN. 6 years old, LORD HOPETOUN is a rich chestnut standing nearly sixteen hands high, is well made anji shows a lot of quality. He was at the stud last season and ptoved him eelf a sure foal getter. Lord Hope'oun was raoed twice. At hie firet attempt he ran third Bmonget a large fiold. The next time he started was at Riocartou with list 10!b top weight on bis baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Matsku, by Traduoer out of Speargrass, she being :he dam of Tussock engaged in the next Ntw Zealand Cup. Lotd Hopetoun's dam, Chrise« mer, ia by Montros«, dam by Bl od Royal. Terms: Guarantees £3 10s for one mare, two or more marea as per agreement. Sea sen £2 5s payable January 1,1894 ; groomsge fee ss, payable flret service, All maw obangiDg bands first ownerj held liable, a> d to be raid for as eeason marep. * THOMAS ANNETT 55 Pro. rietor, Hinds.



1 N TO STAND at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methver and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. YOUNG CHEVIOT was two years at the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. j Yoraa 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, 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, Bst 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 ?st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Regina 9«t 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b) 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 61b up, beating Affection, 6st 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOst 71b, giving away heaps of weight to eveiy thins?. On the following day he carried 9st 71b in front of Viotim, 7st 7lb, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOsb up he ran second to Finetta Bst. At the Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, La&t season Young Cheviot can ied 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 9at 51b, beating Kate Grepnaway, 6st 111b, and on the second day he won the Gladstone Handi cap with 10st6lbup, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robei t 9at, and several others in the Members Place. At the C.J C. meetint? Young Cheviot can ied Bat 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42$sgcs ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, vith iOstßlb up, In lmin 16|sec. Both were very easy wins j and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that pjroafc performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and waa only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b. and Young Cheviot, Bst 51b. Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time be started he met good fields, bo that his record on the turf stamps him as a good performer. His site Cheviot, is one of the most sought after sires in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. _ TERMS—£3 10*, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred marcs, £5. Threo or moro mares the property ot one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee, Jss. Ptiddocking wiU be found for marea at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. Allcaro taken, but no responsi bility For further particulars apply, *' S. ALEXANDER, j 177 or Groom in Charge,



TO STAND at Methven and travel th ' , surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG HUNNINGTON. YOUNG HUNNINGTON is syrs old and is a bay horse with black points, J with plenty of bone of the riaht Bort. He is I by Hunningbon, dam Minx, by Anteros— ' Leevina- Hunnington by Talisman dam Nancy by Diomedes, imp., Talisman by Traduoer. Young Hunnington was bred by M. I. Brown, Esq., of Highbank, who haa 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 thn young ones got by him on the station. Terms—Season 12, 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 sb, payable 6rst service. For further particu lars apply Groom in charge, or JOHN BLAKE, Proprietor Business Notices



CHRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TINWALD. C Hawking IS Opening up in bia little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOtt CHRISTMAS -SEASON, comprising Glassware, V«*Bes, Dolls, and Fancy Goods. Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. I am able to sell at a price that will please everyone. A really good assortment of DOLLS from 6d upwards ; also, large *sfiortmenc of small VASKB, pretty and cheap. EX ARAWA. Flailing Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. TOE ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSORI'MENT OF FISHING TACKLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAM BO RODS I With Snake )Rings] and JBickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. |Davon 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. VVK ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF Silver AND ElectroFlftied {»ood§ BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUR WINDOWS John Orr & Co, IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



LANDELLS AND PKESIW XT OINEERS and CYCLE EXPERI* GUN AND LOCKSMITHS "^TAME PLATES, Stencils, Engra* J^l ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, &c . repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton oa MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, n the Premises in Burnett street, n*»ar 9t 9 Ashburtoa Club gTjesson, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER aw» JEWELLER, GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &o. East Strew, Aswbwton. HAS iust received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWELIYEY for the Christmas Trade, which ho is now offering' at GREATLY REDUCED PRICKS for Cash for one Month only. Old Crueta, Spoons, Forks, etc, Electroplated equal to best Birmingham plate. Watches cleaned and guwanfeod for mouths, is 6d"



NOTICE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. | TANCBED STBEET. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all kinds, SUITABLE FOR OHRISTMAS TRADE. Also a large stock of Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in great variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting our Show Room. INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manufacture always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, re-covered, etc. Venetian Blinds, re-painted and made to order. Notoh6Addreß"r H.lTndbill and Co., (LATE PICKFORD AND UNPRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCJETY'S OFFICE, TANCRKD STBEET.



/S^^^^T^W^ THE FOLLOWING V^^^^^^^^^ SPECIAL PURCHASES X^^gj^j^^^^^^^^^^^j are now being offered and art EARLY INSPECTION. tg&Zf/ V&fy A, sl§aef Leather Shirtings 4|d yard '^^^^^mt^S^^^^^. Tweed Dreas Materials 3d and A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatei 4|d yard Strong Grey Calico 2s lid dozen White wide Calico (one yard wide) 3s 6d dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 23 6d pair Boys' Galatea Bats 10£ d Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, 10$d*aad"ls"each Men's Suits, all sizas, 22s 6d and 25s 6d THE STOCK OF MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING] <fe BOOTS is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury! ■ w W H. Collier. WOOL SEASON" 1893-1894. -{TfE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all; WOOL placed in our hands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Ship roent to London or Antwerp. « OQR STORES are very suitable for the proper "display] of Clips>tttr«Bted to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are value i most carefully prior fco 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 Ashburton will be jproperly packed .and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIF« ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST 'CURRENT RkTSS OUR SECOND SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLACE ON j TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1894. FRtEDLANDHJR' BROS. ASHBURTON, (ffc^S^l HOROLOGIST, DIREC IMPORTER OF ALL KINDS OF CLOCKS. WATCHES. OPTICAL GOODS, PLATE, JEWELLER!, AND MATERIALS. Only High-class Goods kept in Stock. £600 worth of Watches to select from. Jewellery and Plate in great variety. AS I intend making extensive Alterations to my business premises at*n early date, there will b 8 a SPECIAL DISCOUN I? of THiN per cent given on all CASH Sales of Jewellery, Clocks, and Plate up to January 20, 1894, m order to reduce moie quickly the very large Stock now on hand. Juat to hand—A parcel of Rotheram's World-renowned English Levers. A Beautiful Stock of specially imported Spectacles and Optical Goods. TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. IN THE ESTATE OF S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCK OF Drapery, Dresi Goods, Mantles, Millinery, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of Loss, NOW IS THE TmfiToß BARGAINS. & THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S W. ALCOBN & CO/8 BAST STREET.



It is Just as Easy to Grow a Gooi CKOP — OF — POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, FLOWERS, FRUIT OR CORN, AS A POOR ONE, PROVIDING YOU GO ABOUT IT THE RIGHT WA¥. i ■ ■ ■ "VTEXT to having good seed, iha most important consideration ifl the MANURE. Experience has proved that the best results are obtained by plant ing it with a good and liberal dressing of BONE MEAL, which is ;the most lasting of all Manures, not only iacreasing the yield in the first crop, but the good effects lasting in the ground to the third and fourth crops. SOLD in Large or Small|Quantities by the Undersigned, F. FERRIMAN. 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 BIND ERS LEAD EVERYWHERE. Walter A. Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Company,' Send for Annual Catalogue. HARVESTER AND BINDER. ENCLOSED GEAR REAPER, STOP WASTE! • AND SAVE TEE WASH, BY USING A POKTABLE BAIiBOW AT THE BACK DOOR. Oiv Health and Wealth to^the Buyer, for the pigs thrive bettor for Its uit F. PEBBIMAN. Binders, Mowers, t J|^B| Reapers and Rakes. WASTE CROPS. A GOOD MACHINE." JKluf '-m& pr ■: mm Mi M^ w" l^jtfpi ffThe most reliable machines the world has ever had WmER A, WOOD MOWING & REAPING MACHINE CO, WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD Binders Twine Mowers Reapers Rakes t * CALL QUICK AND EXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY* . F. FERItiMAN.