THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1898

Printed and published by the AshburtoJ Publishing (Company,-at- their registered! printing office, Burnett Street, Athl burtov I WEDNESDAY, January 11, 1883. |



■■ : .... '■ . " Great Cheap Sale -OF SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PEINTs, ■&(,., NOW. ° TN Consequence of the General Depression, we aye making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUM ME* G( »ODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains. S. W. ALCORN & CO., EAST STREET. GRASS SEED CLOTHS. REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. I CANVAS AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. THARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT iTHEJSTOOK^BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH 12 70 The Deering Twine Binder. Over 250,009 Hfow in Use, THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOWInJ EARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance of this years 5, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pomd. The best iv the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DBERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND TUCKEff~& BEA.N, AGENTS, WEST STRETT 2$ Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS—"SUPREME" AND "UNION." WE have must pleasure in informing the public that we have secured our re quirements of SOUND MILLING- WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. We thank you Jot past favors, and solicit a continuance. AIWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. fEollitt & Co. FULL SIZED CORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOOK. F* BLACK, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE. fpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of JL Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,ueen), who by his able and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations] Good Second-hand Watches. Gold and Silver Jewellery. BEPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further noticej F. BLACK *- i . ..- - , .. ■ _, f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street Soutli, CHRISTChURCH, TI7ISHJSS to call the attention of persons in want of YV Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w^ll result in a sale. Williah Stocks. Santa Claus is Coming. AND SO IS FATHER CHRISTMAS. H M.~JONES HAS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, many things useiul and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the above distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 6d, Magic Lanterns Is upward, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, Whips, Horns, etc. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Tea Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Hooks, Books, Books, OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura and Tekoa : from the well known publishers, "The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VERY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing Jpize i)ooks, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. ■1. gi.- Jones.



Now Landing — SM),4>O4) Foet Picton White Pine Flooring and Mat( Mining. 1 5 Tons of ROOFING IRON, fOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES . 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5 O Cases of CASTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BMLD or to REDECORATE their houses should inspect our SfO< KS. Our PAINTING ani PAPEBHANUING Department is un U-r the suyei vision of Mr J. H, Chapman, and all material usedis of Genuine Qiuliy. I C O A 1.. V'c have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during I the c:jiuin<4 threshing season, and our cUeurs can depend on getting despatch to tbeir ore'eis. BtBCH TIMBER AT~Bg"6il PER lOOft tV. H. CoiTiiis & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS V ArtttNTS F()R{j;«yalJ^urance Co m p at] y. jOrey Valley Coal Company WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, 1 AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton 1) Come and See for Yourself FEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, «K)TE THE ADDRESS : {fjf* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'a and H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON 8 20 TEM PO R A-R V PREMISES OF W. H. OOLLIEK. WHILST^"THE*|OOKNER" IS ;;BEING REBUILT, W. H. COLLIER is HOLDING A CLEARING SALE OP EVERY DESCRIPTION OP DRAPERY IN COLEMA^'S NEW SHOPS, BETWEEN " THE CORNER " AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND WOOL SEASON, 1892-93. TIT B ARE PREPARED TO M A £ & LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES FftEE OF COMMISSION" UPON ALL WOOL PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE AT ASHBURTON Oil ELSEWHERE! Our Stores being commodious and well lighted, we can offer special advantages for the proper display of WOOL. • ALL LOTS, large or small, will be carefully valued prior to the sale, and vendors may depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their OLIPS^ ANY WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be properly packed and delivered into trucks free of all charges to the vendor. OUK NEXT SALE WILL TAK7 PLAGE ON MONDAY. JANUARY «3, 1893 __! WOOLPACKS, TWINR, OIL, &c, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST OITHRENT EATKS. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS.



oWI 5&*T persons of either sex in . their own localities, at work for us. New J business. AH meet with wonderful success, j Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil 1 stare you. No space to explain here. Bui you can make a snug little fortune honorablj and easily. The employment is partioularlj adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn j nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstructions mailed free. Now is the \ time—don't delay, but write to us at once. J Stinsokt fr. Co., Poitland, Maine, United ' VENUS SOAP" Saves Rubbing Never F;».ils if Directions are rollowp Save, Money, La!>nr, find Time. Pi Is an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Prescrvod—Never Injured, j Purifies and Svveettus Everything. Can he used in thu ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all othpr Soap One trial is sufficient to convince you THE WALKER COBK EXTRACTOR. pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and re moves it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of car bo lated or ofcher beverage.*/ and allows the icdiment to remaiv undisturbed in the mottle { Designed lot che use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental in appearanae and full nicke phted. Special terms to jobbers. 11%-iufactured by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY WAITATI BUSH SAW MILLSJ Seventeen miles north of Dunedin. To Architects, Builders and Contractors. HAVING secured the Extensiv Bush at Waitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, Worth ana South of Waitaii, thus saving to Cus tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY & MURDOCH, Dunedin. \T A N HOUTE N-'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest [tia the Original All others are Imitations' PHILADELPHIA, 1876 %HAUTHAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and hilflren's Boots, Shosa, Rubbers, and atoholsj, without bmshiug. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be ff The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Drusfgists. TOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On th.3 Lincte System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilllixf Establishments, and all Icemakinc an^ Refrigerating Purp»ses SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air Rcfr gerators on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied-' to r,he end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company 1 limited Manuring? Director : MR. T. D LIGHT FOOT. O.E HERCULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who hfc T*e not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it, Makes splendid Cakes, Scones, Pastry, <fea mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE JL making machinery. ESTABLISHED -pORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufacturers of and Deaxerb ALL KINDS OF JDairv Goods SPECIALTJTY VENABLES, HIGH-CLASS PIANOS. Pianos for India and Exfrenie Climates in Solid Walnut Cases. Al 1. parts, booh Internal and External, specially prepared and secured to resist every variation of temperature, C. VENABLES & CO, 187 and 189 Essex Roadj Islington, London.



Business Notices "fishing tackle. SEASON, 1892-93. Wnrpy Fricdlander IJEGS ro announce fco his numerous patrons and friends that he hag junt opened, ex A^ningi, A LARGto & WELL ASSORTED -TO' X OF ITASIIIIVCi TACKLE O Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal .' Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies nf every kind. Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks ♦ Complete Stock of FISHING RODS, CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS >f evory description by the best makers. I-Tanry JETViedlancleir, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, | FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Sfcjeefe, Ash burton For Sale, Purebred CANARIES a few splendid sin gir.g birds left. s.MAnniri]ir«& c©. t LIMITED] BEEWERB OP THE FAVOURITE CHRTSTCHURCH SPARKLING PALE & BITTER ALES TO BK OBTAItftJD IIT HOGSHEADS, BARRELS AND KILDERKINS, AT Qhristchuroh brewer? AND OF Mb H ZANDER, ASHBURTON ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD AND RAILWAY HOTEL} WIN3LOW R. T, BOOTH'S Golden Remedies. '"THROUGH the influence of friends in X. America, and after the expenditure of much time and money, I have succeeded in obtaining, and now hold in lawful possession" THE SAFEST AND SUREST CURE EVER DISCOVERED JTUR THE LIQUOR, OPIUM, AND TOBACCO HAI>ITS. IT aBSOLOTELY DESTROYS THE APPETITE AND ALL I CRA vTNGjtor ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS 1 AND ALL DESIRE TO SMOKE. NOT FOR DRUNKARDS ONLY ALL MODERATE DRINKERS, ALL SMOKERS CAN NOW QUIT THEIR HABITS With Perfect Ease, with No Nagging of the Nerves, and with No Bad Nights. THE LIQUOR HABIT IS A DISEASE OF The Nervous System and of the Blood. THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 1. Cures the Disease by Removing the Cause, and along with it all desire to return to the drink. Thomandt have been Cored. For you there is Hope, Help and Health THE GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2.1 A. Brain, Nerve, and Blood Tonic. A certain Cure for DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, WEAK ENED ENERGY, NEURALGIA, AND POVERTY OF THE BLOOD. READ THIS: I hereby certify and declare that—after over thirty years' ex-en-nee as a pharma ceutical druggist pt:-l manufacturing chemist, and being familiar with the formula Bml composition of nearly every tonic preparation on the market—that in my opinion the formula of R. T. ''<>th's GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, as submitted to me, ia the best I have ever seen. From my long experience of articles of this nature, f have no doubt that it will act promptly and effectually in 8,11 cases of exhaustion from whatever cause, for neuralgia, poverty of blood, and general nervous disorders. M, MARSHALL, Dunedin, N.Z. R. T. BOOTH'S GOLDEN REMEDY No, 1, For the Liquor, Opium, and Tobacco Habits: and R. T. BOOTH' 3 GOLDEN REMEDY No. 2, A. Brain and Nerve Tonic, ARK MANUFACTURED BY R. T, BOOTH AND CO., LIMITED, Burton's Studio Buildings, WNEDIN, N.Z. Agencies in the Australian Colonies and Continent of Europe. P. HAYMAN & CO., Wholesale Agents for N.Z. Price, os per Bottle. Sold by all Chemists and Storekeepers Will be supplied through the post by retail medicine vendors. It. T. BOOTH, Managing Director AGENTS WANTED? [XT ANTED' Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., [Bo* 976 tf.P.O , Sydney, N.S W



— —— ——,i r Business Notices STUDY HBALra. :TT° n .Sy^LOR~PORRIDC!K, Kiln X 1 Dned Whole Meal i 8 recommended by t!ie faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COT^GK, P ARM , km JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable BreaJ, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. I • S» ol L L bT all Mercn»nts and Storekeepers inAshbui! >;. y WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson A Co., TrMARU. LONG BEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3 - tor the summer months, the Longbeach Coach .will start from Ash. barton at 5 p.m. . . R. R. BROWNE, Coachman, " — * J H*VE HAD MADE UP TO MY Men s, Youths' and Boys, long and narrow, and short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S wool. Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER R # Alcorn, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. THE "pEOPLE'S "pH( )TCGRAPHER Professor Robottont AST STUDIO, MOORE STREET, Ash burton, WANTED KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For thy convenience of Customers. =•■--£&• is-£*»•*•• Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—"which is second to none m the district," always kept on hand, or made ro order on the shortest enxec Cul;ed. RePairS "^ and P""^ J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. ASHBURTON MACHINE WOEKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. I rpHESEWORKsTwithout doubt, con- I r»i ,™ in'hemoßt complete Engineering I Plant m tho County, therefore we art I able to execute all work entrusted to us 1 with ' ■ '■ : ■ EUONOMY DESPATCH AKDSATIi. I FACTION to our Customers? I A TRIAL SOLICITED. I ThO9. E. XII wortli, I PBOPRIETOR, I WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? I THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. I TTEALTH without Medicine, Hum* I J. J- bug, or Quackery! The weak, I depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous. I and debilitated may quickly recover I health, strength, tone, and vigor by I using Connington & Co.'s Direct Actuur I Med?cal Coils, as used in the Chrißtchurdi I Hospital an<Fby »11 the leading medical I practitioners and medical electricians I throughout the colony. Sufferers should I wnta for circular and full particulars to ■ CujrNiNOTo.v & Co., Electrioians, 190 I Gloucester street, Christchurch. 960 I PREVENT FITS. CONVULSIONS, ETC. ■ VOIK SIODIAir,-. ■ at. -Jwaaarww^M* ■ . Sold Bj KEMPTHORNE, PKOSSKfi A CO. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Office of the Ashburton Publiahing^H 1 Company, Limited, WILL BE^H CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.^H for dinner hour in compli«ace with the^^H Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO.



Business .Notice*.. :■■ I FRANKDALY, Late ol Ash burton Forksj HOUSE SHOER, General Black smith, Wheelwright, &o. REPAIRS IN ALL BRANCHES. WAKANUI BOAT), behind r>ost Office opposite the Wesleyan Church. Orders attended to with p omDtitude and despatch. HOPS IS SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSL, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE FOW OS VIEW a Large T T and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburfcon climate. Intending buyers Bre invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Ciieffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. THE UNITED INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED. .Fire and Marine. CAPITAL-£600,000. T3ISKS taken at the Lowest Current JL\ Rates. Agents for Canterbury— Jameson, Anderson, and Co., Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGENTS - The Ashburton Finance and Agency Company, Limited. W HORNE, Manager. John €t. Resteljl*, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT. &o. CASH PUECHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEIVOATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Mamjre, tic JOHN G, JEfcESSTEUL., In conjunction with tne KJSVr ZKALAXD I.OAHT * MBR> CAIXHB AGENCY CO., Id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., ara prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL "WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ACUTNST ENSUING OLIPS. Commission oh Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' — | ■■■■■■ I ■■■! ....,■ || . Zealand la Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these X 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 i The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded 2EALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH they j cannot be excelled, and they are made mi I so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Bran for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Mr J. Bisliop, ZE4I^IIIA BOOT STORE. ASHBURTON AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF Labor Saved IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunning-ton & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 931 /""VUR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and etters referring thereto-to THIS EDITOR.