THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1893.

Printed and publishea by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at the! ?team printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. MONDAY, December 11, 1893,



atua Notices j T"~"O STA3ND~Th^SeaBon at Owner's Stable Ashbu-ton, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING HOBSE, BLACKAVOOD ABDALI-AH, The sire of the fastest horses iv New Zealand. DUNCAN ABD ALLAH, and YOUNG NEW STYLE, will stand at the Owner s Stable, Lyndhurst. For terms apply _ 10 13 MAX ¥RIbDLANDER. t6~STAND at"Methven and TRA.VEL in the Rakaia and Methven Districts, THE PUREBRED AND HIGH-CLASS CLYDESDALE ENTIRE AWAMOA. AWAMOA is by the champion horse W Ycurg Banked (1, NZ Stud Book) imported from Scotland by the Hon Matthew Holmes. Dam, Lena, imported from Scot End, by LucM'b All; g.d. Jessie Brown, imported, by Old Times, dam by Lochfergu Ch AW PAMOA i« therefore a horn.of great lineage; in fact he is one of the best bred horses in the world On one Bide he is SSL ?om Prince of Wales, and on the S from Lochfergns; and anyone wko pretends to knowledge in these matters Krctand. that these two sires were the most succewful «tud howes that the world harever known. Awamoa has oeen a most Juccessful breeder. The colt Regent was never beaten in the ring, and lowered the colors of the famous British Lion when only ?wo years old, and was sold at 350 gumeas The filly Nonpareil 11. has never been beiten iherev«ahown. It would occupy too much pace to enumerate and comment on Bribetakers that have sprung from Awamoa Besides being a great breeder, Awamoa haa » good carier in the show ring. As a yearling he took first prize at Oamaru, firss it Chriftchurch, first at limaru and fin* at Duoedin ; aa a two-year-old, first at Christ church and second at Oamam j as a three year-old, first at Oamaru champion o the yard ; following year second at Oamaru and second at Timaru,t and when seven years Old wm champion at Oamaru. It will thus be seea ihat Awamoa has been success ul in Se ring; he has been very successful as a breeder; he has proved himself a sure foal getter; hence his value a. a sire, and breeders Jhould not miss such a chance, as they have not had Mioh a stallion in the district before. Terms-Guarantees, four gumeae. Season mates as per agreement. Groomage fee ss, payable first service. •■ . „ , All mares changing hands in any way, first waers will be held liable. Forpartioula^pply^^^ * Proprietor, f 1 Or 3room in charge. .__„,.» i " TO STAND th»B season a*; Longbeach THE STANIA3.DBRED AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE GENEBAL TBACEY Servicas—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 Wiikin, but before leaving Americs, Hiram Woodruff, a great authority on trotting, drove Jenny Tracey a mile in 2min 18jaecs. He also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley j and Mr Woodruff says 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 md General Tracey contam the very beec strains of American trotting blood. Marea grazed free. Every care taken bu o responsibility; Or omage fee, 5s ; payable at first service. y y J. C N. GRrGG, Longbeach. TO STAND thin Season and travel the Afchburtor., Wakamii, Lor.gbtach, an surrounding districts, THE CARRIAGE HORSE, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rbiii? eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper Boomer ang is by Bnndoo!a, 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 ofKeer'e Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per ormers. Boomerang was bred by Mr vvilham Topp, at Sef on, and as a foal securer! first honours at Kaiapoi Fo*l Show, in 1886, and second priza for the best cross country horse on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second prize at Oourtenayin 1891, for the best carriage horae travelling the district" ; ateo first and special at Ashburton A. and P. Associa tion's Show in 1892. Boomerang has proved himse't a sure foal getter, his stock having taten first prize wherever shown He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Terms—£2 for the Sf ason ; gusranb^e, £3 ;groomage s, payable at first service. All mares cha->ging hands in sny way, first owners will be held liable. J. R BiCGG, 173 Proprietor, Ashton ypHE CARRIAGE STALLION Will travel tlie^AVh'burton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this season. . SILCHE3TER, a rich cbfstnut. three j years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand daaa by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray Ly Dorizstv — Lady Ann. Rom;er by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant— Ma?gie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. tiroomage fee s i.- ALSO,— THK ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (V.c the property of Mrs Scott), will »*aud thw season at Owners' farm, IfducAtibnal Reserve, South Raka a. 'Perm* for Beas.cn, £1 10s ; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomaao fee 53. ■ .Mares f ,>r boili horses grazed at 2a per we«k. 1 veiy care taken but no responsi blllty' J. &W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia. i . —i-a ■■■jhnswoiijui Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY ARCADE "CHAMBERS (Dances not attended.) « A



Stud Noj^£ggi^—— PERKIN WAEBBOK 11, WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at 18 6d per week. mr _ - E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. TO STAND^this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Laurißton, and Aahbur ton Porks Districts! The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. EMPEKORis a beautiful bright bay, stands 16 hands 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. EMPKROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six 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; 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 charge, or NICHOLAS FITZGERALD, 9 202 Proprietor, Seaview. TO STAND and travel this Season in the flindE, May field, Mount Somere, Willowby and eurrounding districts. THE HIGH-CLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LORD HOPETOUN. 6 years old, LORD HOPETOUN is a rich cbeßtnut standing nearly sixteen hands high, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at the stud last season and pioved him self a sure foal getter. Lord Hopetoun was raced twice. At his first attempt he ran third nmoDget a large field. The next time he started was at Riccarton with list 101b top weight on his baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Mataku, by Tndueer out of Speargrass, she being the dam of Tussook eagaged in the next New Zealand Cup. Lord Hopetoun'a dam, Chriae mer, is by Montrose, dam by Blood Royal. Terms : Guarantees £3 10a for one mare, two or more marea bb per agreement, Sea son £2 5s payable January 1,1894 ; groomnge fee ss, payable first service, All marp* changing bands first owners held liable, a) d to be paid for as Beeson marea. * THOMAS ANNETT 5^ Proprietor, Hinds. TO STAND afc Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methver and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. "YTOUNG CHEVIOT was two years at X the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly , spoken of. -Youkg Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon— Jennie, by The Peer—Mobs Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. YOUNG CHEVIOT'S Kecord 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 Bsb lib, and in the Welter Handi cap with 9sfc ran second to Aquarius, Bst 21b. At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bst 131b, and Kegina 9at 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b) to the front, and at the same meeting he carried 10*t 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 he won the Welter, carrying lOst 71b, giving away heaps of weight to eveiythinj?. On the following day he carried 9st 7lb in front of Vi%im, 7st 7lb, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOst up he ran second to Fmetta Sat. 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 Knn dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9st 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 9^t, and several others in the Members' Place. &t the C.J C. meeting 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 16Jsec. Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser Hlbs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 51b, and Young Cheviot, B=st 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 sires in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 103, payable first week m January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property ot one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee, ss. Paddocking will be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per weak. All care taken, bub no responsi bility For further particulars apply, 7" S. ALEXANDER, Iff pr ©room 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, with plenty of bone of the risht sort. He is 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 Bolely for stud purposes. Anyone wishing to inspect this horse's stock shoull pay a visit to Highbank and have a look at th« young ones got by him on the station. Terms—Season 12, payable Jnuary 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. Business Notioes CHRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TISWALD. C Hawkins TS Opening up in bis little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOB, CHRISTMAS SEASON, comprising Glassware, V-*seß, Dolls, and Fancy Goods. Haying purchased them in a Cheap market, and for ca&h 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, Jarge »BBortmeno of email VASES, pretty and oheap. EX AEAWA. Flehlng Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. TI7E ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP FISHING TACKLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASONS HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAMBO RODS With Snake Rings] and Bickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. Devon and Whitebait Minnows. Braided Waterpioof Silk Lit3.es, All sizes. Traces, Swivels, Gaffs, Flys, Hooks, Wading Stockings, Fly-Books, Ferrules, And Anglers' Goods of all kinds. WE ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF Silver AND Elec*ro-Plaicd BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUB WINDOWS John Orr & Co-, IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY Jbeen tried and proved to be the Best Household j Cleanser in the Market. The fallowing are a few of Lhe numerous testimonials already received : — Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs, —I have used your Soap and find it excellent for all cleansing purposes. — Mes WiLHiMSoar, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1893. To Craighead Bros. I tried your fcoap and found it answered very well for washing and scrubbing.— Mes P. Stewakt. Tinwald, September 19. Craighoad Bros. Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap foi scrubbing and washing, fta is also ex cellent for cleaning glass and tinware.— Mrs M. A. Woods. Wakanui Read, Ashburcon, September 16, 1893. k Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—Your Crystal Soap for washing and cleansing purposes give perfect satisfaction. I can highly recom mend it.—P. Anderson. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co,, H. Zander, R. McCallum, G. Light, Working Mflii's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBURTON



READ THIS! IN Consequence of the Great demand for Gash and being under tho necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy shipments purchased during my stay in London and on Uie Continent, T have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in Every article in Iho Grocery and Other Departments, and until further notice will SELL for CASH at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES- I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, but I guarantee to give every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm in Ash burton. Come and judge for yourselves and be Convinced of the Truth. 20 Tons Mauritius and Queensland dugars for the Jam Season now to hand. Kerosene, Matches, Tobacco, Sago, and Tapioca, and all other Goods too numerous to mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Ashburton, Comb and see ouh Windows. OURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS cleaned by Machinery specially imported and now on view on the piemises. These fruits are ready for use without further washing. Teas. Teas. Teas, CHINA, CEYLON and INDIAN. Our own Mended Teas at 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6d in £lb, lib, packets, and 101b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are 3cknowledged to be the best flavored and best value in the district. A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101b tins Italian Goods. I have now landing ex Coptic the Finest Delicacies ever seen in Ash burton, and Inspection is invited Price lists and particulars on application. BUTTER Highest FRICE paid for BUTTER in any Quantity. 1 few good Dairies wanted. ALL Goods in the Hardware and Crockery Department are equally reduced. JUST LANDED (ex Coptic) Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic florae Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. BINDING] TWINE BINDING TWINE BINDING WISE BINDING WIRE NOW IN STOCK. Also all other Harvesting material. Do not give your order without get ting my quotation. I have some second-hand McCormlck and Massoy REAPERS and BINDERS for Sale at a LOW figure -Also,— ONE MASSEY MOWER. All in Best Order. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueuors and Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of ap proaching holidays, AT SPECIAL LOW RATES. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, etc. In order to make room for harvesting and other Goods now landing and to ar rive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at 25 per cent Below Cost Price. | i * ■ f This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW APPLY EABLY— HENRY ZANDER. AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Providen^Sosiely Sun Fire office J, T. Ford and Co,



WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. "WE ARE PIvEPARED TO MAKE LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES Up all] WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Ship went to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display^ of Clips entrust.d to us for Salo, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valuei raoab 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 Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIIi ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT R&TSS OUR SECOND SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLAOE ON JANUARY 30, 1894. FKIEDLANDEK BROS 3w?L ASHBUBrTON, j(P*—•**■"s! HOROLOGIST, DIREO IMPORTER, /CiSSX manufacturer OP ALL KINDS OF OLOOKB, 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 an early date, there will bs a SPECIAL DISCOUNT of TEN per cent given on all CASH Sales 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 Rotherara's World-renowned English Levers. A Beautiful Stock of specially imported Spectacles and Optical Goods. TEN PER CENT DISOOUNT FOR CASH. IN THE ESTATE OF 8. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCK OF Drapery, Dress Goods, Mantles, JUilSinery, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of Loss %y NOW IS THE tImE~FOB BARGAINS. TEE WINDING UP S.\LE IS NOW ON AT S- W. ALCOKN & 00/8 BAST STREET. NOTICE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCBED STREET. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Also a large Btock 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. N ot.theAddre M ,- T JJ IJ NDMLL AND Q Q (LATE PICXFORD AND UNDRILL.) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOOJETY'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET. J^ijfSyl ff^v} THE F(>LLOWINQ C^&^^^*^S?^ SPECIAL PURCHASES X^^^^^^^^^^^^^^are now being offered and art EARLY INSPECTION. "%%%?/ «* §|^y ■ Leather Shirtings 4£d yard '^^^^P^» !~&!si\ Zs^s^^i Double Width Cashmeres in Tweed Dress Materials 3d and A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue aud Whifco Striped Galatei 4|d yard Strong Grey Calico 23 lid dozen White wide Calico (one y»rd wide) 3s 6d dozen Pongee Biiks for Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard dplivwry of nu«* celebrated Corsets, 2a 6d pair Boys' Galatea Hats lo|d Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, 10|d"and]21s"cach Men's Suits, all sizas, 22s 6d and 25s 6d THE STOCK OF •millinery; drapery, clothings & boots [is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury^ W, H. Collier.



Nortli British and Mercantile INSURANCE COMPANY, Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament. AUTHORISED CAPITAL, £3,000,000. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £2,750,000. PAID-UP OAPITAT *W 500 TOTAL ASSETS NOW EXCEED £11,000,000 KESULTS FOU 1892:— . FIRE DEPARTMENT. NET PREMIUMS, after deducting Re-insuranoM ... ... £1,467,318 12 4 NET LOSSES by Fire, after deducting R.-inaurancei ... 008,384 1 This embraces not merely all Losses actually ascertained and paid, but m full Estimate of all Claims that had arisen prior to Deoember 31. THE FIRE FUNDS, after providing for payment of th« Dividend, and lrrwptotot W the Paid-up Capital, are as follows :— Resebvk ... , £1,160 000 0 0 Premium Reserve ... ,„ .... 489,106 4 1 Dividend Reserve 1(0,000 0 0 Balance Carried Forward .... 62,447 18 8 £2,251,554 2 0 ASHBUBTON AGENT— W. FfiRRIRIIV, Bee that Substitutes are not imposed upon you—PUSHED FOR GAIN FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE By Royal Letters Patent. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE RloE,:i7a PER GALLON,;iN TWO GALLON TINS, WILL DRENCH 320 S 5 1 F. FEBKIMAN, ASHBURTON, PATENTEE & PROPRIETOR. WALTER A. WOOD. TUBULAR STEEL MOWER: HAT RAKE. 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 Hacbine Company. Send for Annual Catalogue. BARYBBTBR AND BINDER. EWCLOSBD OBAR KBAPfiR ■SET"! Mowers. 2|^K Reapers and Rakes. '^^H^^ waste crops. V^PoNw A GOOD MACHINC* J^kf. •F^ (^ ■■ -SsSs^. : ls^ t^J|^ most reliable machines the world has ever had WAITER A, WOOD MOWING & REAPING MACHINE GO. WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD Binders Twine Mowers Reapers Rakes c * CALL QUICK AND EXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY,