THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1893.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, lit 1, at thai eteam printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton. £RIDAY, December 8, 1893. *



Business Notices SEED. SEED. SEED. I HAVE a specially selected stock of Cocksfoot, Bed Clover, Cow Grass, R»p«Seed,G.r.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, I. G. Globe, Fosfc Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. iOHN G. RESTELL, 10§35 West Street. NOTICE. *OI*ANS, Specifications, and Estimates JT for any kind of Buildings can be had from Geokp <V. Andrews, East Belt. Agent fot At W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agenfc for Wafcters' Celebrated ranges and Austin and Sons Chimney Pots and glazed Drain Pipes. Orders token for Brick, Concrete, and Asphal work, 9 51 PIAHOS ! PIANOS 1! PIANOS ORGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS VIOLINS 1 VIOLINS !! VIOLINS MUSIO! MUSIO!! MOSIO EVERYBODY should have a copy ox "THE TRIAD 1 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Swence, and Art, DBISDBN PIANO CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manage , ~~G. "JESSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, BOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &o. East Stkbbt, Ashbukton. HAS iusfc received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWKLLEY for the Christmas Trade, which he is now offering " GREATLY REDUCED PRICES for Cash for one Month only. Old Cruetfl, Spoons, Forks, etc, Electroplated equal to best Birmingham Watches cleaned and giuranted months, 4s 6d. LANDELLS AflD PJRESTON fcTWINEERS and CYCLE EXPERT GUN AND LOCKSMITHS •"VTAME PLATES, Stencils, Engra* .IN 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; streat, npar 9t 9 Ashburton Club Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. rnHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the •ZEALANDIA RBASD OF BOOTS PhoWB they tue 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 Biiit the times REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES jr. llisiiop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TAHCRED STREET] S^^^rid Bl HI ACTS LIKE MAGIC, A ND HAS NEVEB FAILED J\ TO NBTANTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambagr, Sprains, Cute, Wounds, Ac. CUBES HORSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth (Jails, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked H«els, SplinM, Cuts, Mnnge, Ac. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teatf, DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &o. To Farmers it is invaluable No ffou&hold can afford to be without It. GUARANTFED THR BESV EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : S. COX k CO., 422 Bourke fe'trcefc, Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PAKSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chridttaurch. Ashburto-i Agent-?: John Orr & Co., Ashbtjrtoi* Drug Co.' H. E. BONNINGTGN. 0 Country Agent* Wanted.



Business Notices. j Llewellyn Owen. pianofortbTsinging and HARMONY ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 2 EX AEAWA. Fitting Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. WE ARE LANDING A. LARGE ASSORI'MENT OF FISHING TACKLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON j HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAMB O RODS With Snake 'Rings? and Bickerdyoke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. D«von and Whitebait Minnows. Braided Waterpioof Silk Lines, All sizes. Traces, Swivels, Gaffs, Flys, Hooks, Wading Stockings, Fly-Bookn, Ferrules, And Anglers' Goods of all kinds. WE ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF Silver AND Electro-Plated tfoods BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUR WINDOWS John Orr & Co., IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best; Household Cl«anser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received: — Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,~-I have used your Soap and nna it excellent for all cleansing purposes.— Mes Willijmsos, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1893. To Craighead Bros. I tried your Soap and found it answered very well for washing and scrubbing.— Mrs P. Stewart. Tinwald, September 19. Craighead Bros. o Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap foi scrubbing and washing, Is in also ex cellent for cleaning glass and tin ware. - Mbs M. A. Woods. Wakanui Read, Ashburton, September 16, 1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs,—Your Crystal Soap for, washing and cleansing purposes give perfect satisfaction, I can highly recom mend it—P. ANDEESON. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co,, H. Zander, R. McCallum, G. Light, Working M«n's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS,, ASH BURTON WANTED, BY a SuiUble and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public phces. My qualifications as a servant, are-- I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, powerful, with A constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work nisht and day, as T never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join an society. I require no fcod, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationa ities and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, but will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, pnrticu larly on Old Rulk's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred Btreefc East, to which you are all cordially invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER.



Stud Notices. PEEKIN WARBECK 11., WILL STAND at Grove Farm this Season. Good Paddocking at Is 6d per week. , E. GATES, 9 196 Proprietor. ITO STAND^this Season, and travel the Wakanui, Rakaia, Laurieton, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts^ Thb PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROR. Empkrub is 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. EMPJSROR 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 medal, ana 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; hi* 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 »nd travel this Season in the Hinde, Majfleld, Mount Somers, Wiliowby and surrounding districts. THE HIGH-GLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LORD HOPEIOUN. . 6 years old. LORD HOPETOUN is a rich ohestnut standing nearly sixteen hands high, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at tbe stud last season and pioved him self a sure foal gutter. Lord Hope'oun was raced twice. At his first attempt he ran third amongst a large fiold. The next time he started was at Riocarton with list 101b top weight on his baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was go; by Mataku, by Traducer out of Speargrass, she being the dam of Tussock eopnged in the next Nw Zealand Cup. Lord Hopetoun's dam, Chrise mer, is by Montioß*, dam by Bl; od Royal. Terms : Guarantees £3 10a for one mare, two or more mares as per agreement. Sea son £2 5s payable January 1,1894 ; groomage fee ss, payable first serviop, All mare* changing hands first owners held liable, ai d to be paid for as season mares. THOMAS ANNETT 53 Pio. rielor, Hinds. TO STAND at Allenton and afc Somerset Stablea on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvep and Surround ing Districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HOBSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. ■\7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years afc JL 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—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 afc Oamaru, with 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, 88fc 91b, and several others. At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bsfc lib, and in the Welter Handi ' cap with 9sfc ran second to Aquarius, Bst 21b, Afc Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bat 131b, and Kegina 9dt 31b. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight; (Bsfc 61b) to the fronfc, and afc the same meeting he carried 10*t and ran third to Cajolery, lOsfc 91b, and Bay King lOst 121b. Afc the Souih Canterbury meeting he won the Distiict Plate with Bst 61b up, beating Affection, 68t 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOst 71 o, giving away heaps of weight to eveiy thing. < )n the following day he cvrried 9sfc 7lb in fronfc of Vistim, 7st 7lb, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lO.sfc up he ran second to Fmetta B^t. At the I Geialdine meeting he ran second to Lady Zjtlaud ;n the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Cheviot carried list 51b at Plumpton Park in the Flyinsj Hnn dicap and beat Samoa, lOsfc 21b, and he won the County Plate afc 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 10sfc51b up, beating Lord Zefc land, 7sfe 51b, and later on ran home with list 101b in front of Sir Robeit 9sfc, and several others in the Members' Phce. Afc the C.J C. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42$seca; the same day he won the Riccarfcon Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOsfc 81b up, in lmin 16|sec. Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by & 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 goughfc after sires in America, where his sbock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 10?, payable first; week in January. Thoroughbred rna^ea, £5. Three or more mares the property ot one owner, aa per agreement. i Groomaije fee. ss. Paddocking wIU be found for mares at Allenfcon and Alford Forest afc Is 6d per week. AH care taken, but; no responsi bility For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 177 or Groom in Charge,



READ THIS! XN 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 ihe Continent, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in Every article in the Grocery and Other Departments, and until further notice will SELL for CASH at CHRISTCHURCH PBICES- I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are oopied 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 ■Sugars for the Jam Season now to hand; Kerosene, Matches, Tobacco, Sago, and Tapioca, and all other Goodß too numerous to mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Ashburton. Come and see our Windows. CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS cleaned by Machinery specially imported and now on view on the premises. These fruits are ready for use without further washing. Teas. Teas. Teas, CHINA, CEYLON and INDIAN. Our own Mended Teas at 2s. 2s 41, 2a 6d in £lb, lib, packets, and 101b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are acknowledged 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 PRICE 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 Hui.dred Galvanised Steel Elastic florae Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. BINDING TWINE BINDING TWINE BINDING WIRE BINDING WIEE NOW IN STOCK. Also all other Harvesting material. Do not give your order without get* ting my quotation. I have some second-hand McCormick and Maasey REAPERS and BINDERS for Sale at a LOW figure ONE MASSEY MOWER. All in Best Order. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout j Liqueuore and Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of ap proaohing holidays, AT SPECIAL LOW RATES. CA.BP&T3, 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 2 5 per cent Below Cost Price. This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW APPLY EAULY-- HENRY ZANDER' AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident) Society Sun Fire o^ce J. T. Ford and Co, I



NOTICE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANGEED STBEET. TUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all! O kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADff. Also a large stock of] Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in great vaiiety. Persons, about to buy Christmas prebents would do well in inspecting cur Show Room. INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manufacture always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, recovered, etc. Venetian Blinds, re-painted and made to order. Note*. Add^-p H "Ondbill and Co., (LATE PIO£FORD AND UNDRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, ITANCRED STBEKT. WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. ■\ja-li ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all] WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ash bur ton, or for Ship' ment to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display* of Clips'entrusted to as 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 prloes for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Abhburton. will be'properly packed land delivered|into'trucks free of all charges to the vendor. :(o): WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES OURJFIRST SALE OF THE SEASON WILL TAKE PLAOE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1893. FRIEDLANDJbIR BROS. 3*SL ASHBURTON, _ ([O»—«^^ml horologist, direc importef, j^qEn^ Nsgjjjgjr MANUFACTURER . OF ALL KINDS OJ? OLOOK.S, WATUHES, OPTICAL GOODS, PLATE, JEWELLERS, 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 bo 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 raoie 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 CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. IN THE ESTATE OF S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCK OF Drapery, Dress Goods, Mantles, millinery, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of Loss, NOW IS THE TIME^FOR BARGAINS. XT THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT 8- W. ALCOEN & CO.'S EAST STREEr. /*(?(& TCmSw«\ The C?orner.g j^Misil u^h ™c following v^>^^^^^^ SPECIAL PURCHASES are n°w bein 2 °ffered and an EARLY IiV^PECTION. *%§%?/ % i^^^Ss Leather Shirtings 4£d yard Double Width Cashmeres in Tweed Dress Materials 3d and A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galate* Ud yard Strong Grey Calico 2a lid dozen White,wide Calico (one yard wide) 3j 6i dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 2s 6d pair Boys' Galatea Bats lOjd Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, 10Jd Jandjls^each Men's Suits, all slzas, 22s 6d and 25s 6d theTtook of MILLINERY, DRAPERY, OLOTHINGJ & BOOTS (is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury^ W,, H. Collier.



North 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 £687,500 TOTAL ASSISTS NOW EXCEED £11,000,000 RESULTS FOR 1892 :— FIRE DEPARTMENT. NET PREMIUMS, after deducting Re-inaunnoei w IM £1,467,318 12 4 NET LOSSES by Firs, after deducting R«-in*unnoe« .. 096,984 1 This embraces not merely all Losses actually ascertained and paid, but a full Estimate of all Claims that had arisen prior to Deoember 31. THE FIRE FUNDS, after providing for payment of the Diridead, and irrasptetilvt of the Paid-up Capital, are as follows :— Rkjebvk .. ... , m ,- £1,850,000 001 Premium Reserve ... ... .„ 489,106 4 1 Dividend Reserve ../ 160,000 0 0 Balance Carried Forward ... 62,447 18 8 £2,251,664 2 8 ASHBURTON AGENT— F. FERRIMAJf. See that Substitutes are not imposed upon you—PUSHED FOB GAIN FORD'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE By Royal Letters Patent. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE RICE, 17s PBR GALLON, IN TWO GALLON TINS, WILL DRENCH 320SHEH F. FERRIMAN, ASHBURTON, PATENTEE & PROPRIETOR. WALTER A. WOOD. TUBULAR STEEL MOWER; BAT RACE. 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. BARVSOTSR AND BINDER. ENCLOSED GEAR REAPER. Binders, Mowers. j^^K Reapers and Rakes* WASTE CROPS. <IHvK^ A GOOD MACHINE.** 1/%/ .^Av .^^tvl^Tsi » j^p^^^^^^HJH^^HL^BK^p^Ea^^^Lu CstlAb yThe most reliable machines the world has ever had WAITER A, WOOD MOWING ft REAPING MACHINE CO. I WOOD I WOOD I WOOD WOOD WOOD [Binders Twine Mowers Reapers Rakes 9 CALL QUICK AND EXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY, ,