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Printed and publishea by the Aahburton Publishing Company, Md, ,*t thel Fteam printing office, Burnett Street, Ashburton, THURSDAY, December 7, 1893. '



Business Notices SEED. SEED. SEED. I HAVE a specially selected stock of Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Oow GraßS, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, i. G. Globe, Fost Hybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. oOBN G. RESTELL, 10§35 West Street. NOTICE. "DLANS, Specifications, and Estimates XT for any kind of Buildings can be had from Geokp W". Andrews, East Belt. Agent foL Ax W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurcb. specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Watters' Celebrated ranges and Austin and Sons Chimney Pots and glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphal work, 9 61 PIANOS! PIANOS!! PIANOS ORGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS VIOLINS 1 VIOLINS! ! VIOLINS MUSIC! MUSIC!! MOSIC EVERYBODY should have a copy oi "THE TRIAD 1 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art, DRISD£N~H£NO CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manage . (WESSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AWD JEWELLER, BOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &o. East Stkeet, Ashbukton. HAS just received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWELLEY for the Christmas Trade, which he ia now offering at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES lor Cash for one Month only. Old Cruets, Spoons, Forks, etc, Electroplated equal to best Birmingham phte. Watches cleaned and guaranted months, 4a 6d. LANDELLS AflD PftESTOI* fcNGINEERS and CYCLE EXPERiS GUN AND LOCKSMITHS "VTAME PLATES, Stencila, Engra* _lA| ing and Die Sinking. Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Ac , repaired. LANDELLS AND PRESTON will commence business in Ashburton on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, n the Premises in Burnett street, near 9t 9 Ashburton Club Zealandia Boot Store TANOBED STKEET, ASHBURTON. fPHE steadily increasing demand for 1 the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they a.ie 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 suit the times REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES S. IllailW* ZEAL&.NDIA BOOT STORE, TAIsCRKB STREET] " *a JjtlrmM 111 ACTS LIKE MAGIC, A ND HAS NEVER FAILED J~* TO . NSTA'KTLY RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIND of Rheumatism^ Sciatica. Latnhagc, Sprains, Cuts, Wounds, &c. CUEES HOKSES ov Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Ukcls, SplinM, Cuts, Mange, &c. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teatf, DOGS of Mansje, Cuts, <fee. ' To Farinfti* it is invaluable No House hold can afford to be without It. GUARANTEED THK BES'j: EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufftcturers : s. oox & 00., 422 Bourke Street, Melbourne Now Zealand R-cpreseutath-B : A. PARSONS, Morten's Buildings, Chridttuuroh. Ashburto'i Agent"; ; John Ukk «fc Co., Ashburton Dkuo Co. 6 H. &. Bonninotos. 0 Country Agent* Wanted.



I Business Notices. lilewellyn Owen. pianoforteTsinging and HARMONY ABOADE "o~HAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 2 EX ARAWA. Flailing Tackle. FISHING TACKLE. TOTE ARE LANDING A LARGE ASSORI'MENT OF FISHING TACKLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON] HICKORY, CANE, GREENHEART, and BAMB O RODS With Snake jßings] and Bickerdycke End Rings. Winches of all kinds. Devon 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. WE ARE ALSO SHOWING AN IMMENSE VARIETY OF Silrer AND Electro Plated 4»oo<Ig BY THE BEST MAKERS. INSPECT OUR WINDOWS j John Orr & Co, IRONMONGERS AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "Tlie Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to 1)£ the Beat Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received: — Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,—l have used your Soap and find it excellent for all cleansing purposes.— Mas Williamson, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1893. To Craighead Broa. I tried your Soap and found it answered very well for washing and scrubbing.— Mrs f. Stewart. Tinwald, September 19. Craighfiad Bros. Sirs,—T have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap for scrubbing and washing. h> is also ex cellent for cleaning glass and tinware.— Mbs M. A. Woods. Wakanui Bead, 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. andekson. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co,, H. Zander, 11. McCallum, G. Light, Working Men's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHB-tKTON WAINTJEI>, BY a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences frc-m the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, po werf ul, with A constitution of stone. lam a good worker, willing to work nbht and day, as I 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 food, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no i matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for a)l nationa ities and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, bnt will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote un all sides, particu larly on Old Evlb's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes mo, 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 street East, to which you are all cordially invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER. 209



1 Stud Notices. ' i PEKKHsf WAEBEOK 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, Lauriston, and Ashbur ton Forks Districts} Thb PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE EMPEROK. Empkboe 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. EMPKROR was bred by James Byrnes, Esq., Doyleston; his sire, that well-known horse General Gordon. General Gordon has gained six first prizss, 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 lias taken no les3 than sixteen first prizes, seven second prizes, and eighteen special prizes, including champion gold medal, and has been firet 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'B 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; j payable first service. Marea 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 Hinde, May field, Mount Somere, Willowby and surrounding districts. THE HIGH-GLASS THOROUGHBRED HORSE, LOBD HOPEIOUN. 6 years old. T ORD HOPETOUN is a tich ohestnu* J-/ standing nearly sixteen handa high, is well made and shows a lot of quality. He was at the stud last season and pioved him eelf a sure foal gutter. Lord Hope'oun was raoed twice. At his firet attempt he ran third amongst a large field. The next lime he started was at Biocarton with list 10!b top weight on his baok, and ran creditably. Lord Hopetoun was got by Matnku, by Traducer out of Speargrass, she being '.he dam of Tussock engaged in the next N,w Zealand Cup. Lord Hopetoun's dam, Ghrise mer, is by Montros^, dam by Bl od Royal. Terms : Guarantees £3 103 for one mare, two or more mares as per agreement. Sea son £2 5s payable January 1,1894 ; groomage fee ss, payable first service, AH morp« changing bands first owners held liable, at d to be paid for as Benson mares. THOMAS ANNETT 55 Proprietor, 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. "V7"OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at I the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Yoitng 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, Bsfc 21b. At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bat 131b, and Regina 9sfc 31b. At the Flumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bat 61b; to the front, and at the same meeting he carried lOst 'and ran third to Cajolery, lOsfc 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 eveiything. "n the following day he carried 9st 71b in i front of Victim, 7st 71b, in the County Plate, and on the same day, with lOst up |he ran second to Finetta Bat, 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 Hnn dicap and beat Samoa, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plata at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9st 51b, bsating Kate Grepnaway, 6st 111b, and on the I second day he won the Gladstone Haridi cap with lOst slb up, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with I list 101b in front of Sir Eobett 9st, and several others in the Members' Place. At the CJ C. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes —a mile in lmin 42$secs ; the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six furlongs, with lOst 81b up, in lmin 16|sec. Both wore very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that greab performer Merganser 141 bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare carrying 7st 61b, and Young Cheviot, Bat 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 tho most sought after sires in America, where his stock are remarkable for their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 103, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more marea the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage foo. ss. Paddocking will be found for marea at Allenton and Alford Forest at la 6d per week. All care taken, buh no responsi bility. For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 177 W Owom in Charts



! READ THIS! XN Consequence of the Great demand for Gash and being under the necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy shipments put-chased during my stay in London and on vhe Continent, T have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in Every article in the Grocery and Other Departments, and until further notice will SILL for CASH at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES- I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, but I grantee 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 Goods too numerous to mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Ashburton. Comb and see oun Windows. CURRANTS, 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 blended Teas at 2a, 2i 44, 2a 6d in |lb, lib, packets, and 101 b 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. A. few good Dairies wanted. ALL Goods in the Hardware and Crockery Department are equally reduced. JUST LANDED (ex Coptic) T*ro Hui.drel Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse. Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. BINDING TWINE BINDING TWINE BINDING WIRE BINDING WIKE 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 Massay REAPERS and BINDERS for Sale at a LOW figure —Also, — ONE MASSEY MOWER. All in Best Order. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueuore and Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of ap proaching holidays, AT SPECIAL LOW RATES. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH*, etc. In order to make room for harvesting aad 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 is a real f»ct. Gome and see for yourselves. WE LEAD OTHERS) FOLLOW APPLY EARLY HENRY ZANDER AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Society Sun Firo office m J. T. Ford and Co,



f N OTICE ASH BURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, j TANGRED BTEEET. , TUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all V kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADB. Alf-o a large stock of Linoleum?, 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. NotethoAddres.-y JJ UNBUILT, AND CO., (LOT PIOKFOKD AND UNDRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, STREET. WOOL SEASON 1893-1894. TI7E ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all] WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for Shlp^ raent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display^ of Clips>ntrußted to us 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 prices for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Ashburton will be 'properly packed land delivered{intn"trucks free of all charges to the vendor. :(o):—. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES OCR jFIKST SALE OP THE SEASON WIH TAKE PIiAOB ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER S, 1893. FREEDLANDbIR BROS. "@~ ROBERT MURRAY. ASHBURTON, _^ ((fat*—*- *<^3l HOROLOGIST, DIREC IMPORTER, /V^IEO^ manufacturer OP ALL KINDS OF OLOPKS, WATUHES, 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 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. THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S W. ALCOEN & CO.'S EAST STREET. jT^^tf^^^^P'N THE FOLLOWING , V%^^^^^^ JPECIAL PURCHASES are ™w being offered and an I^^WS^JL-tS^^^^B^*^ EARLY INSPECTION. i|§|p£ «S J>3 Leather Shirtings 4|d yard '^^^^%* Double Width Cashmeres in +*i4O a s\'v~i s!^^s€* uarK navy and blacK. Is yard f^^t^^^SC Tweed Dress Materials 3d and A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5i and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatei 4|d yard Strong Grey Calico 29 lid dossan White wido Calico (one y«d wido) 3* 6J dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, U 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 2s 6d pair Boys' Galatea Hats 10M Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, lOid and ls>ach Men's Suits, all siz3s,[229 6d and 25s 6d tiie¥t6ok of millinery, drapery, clothing] & boots in 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 CAPITA! 500 TOTAL ASSETS NOW EXCEED £11,000,000 ' RESULTS FOTt 1892 :— FIRE DEPARTMENT. NET PREMIUMS, after deducting Re-insurances .« .« £1,467,318 12 4 NET LOSSES by Firs, after deducting Rt-lnsurancev « 998,384 1 This embrace* not merely all Losses actually ascertained and paid, but a full Estimate of all Claims that had arisen prior to December 31. THE FIRE FUNDS, after providing for payment of the Dividend, and irrespective of the Paid-up Capital, are as follows :— Reserve rKi , v .„ iM £1,650,000 00] Pbemium Reserve ... ... ... 489,106 4 1 ! Dividend Reseeve .., ... ... 150,000 0 0 Balance Carried Forwaed ... 62,447 18 8 £2,251,554 2 9 ASHBUBTON AGENT— F. F ERR I (HAW. See that Substitutes are not imposed upon you—PUSHED FOR GAIN FOED'S SCOUR AND LUNG-WORM MIXTURE. By Royal Letters Patent. THE RENOWNED SHEEP MEDICINE ■ RICE, 17s PER GALLON, IN TWO GALLON TINS fJ WILL DRENCH232OISH SB F.JPEBBIMAN, ashburton,:patentee;«& proprietor. WALTER A. WOOD: TUBULAR STEEL MOWER; HAT RAKE. To Our Farmer Friends. We greet you in 1893 with a finer line or 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. HARVESTER AND BINDER, ENCLOSED GEAB BBAFSB; Mowers. j^^H| Reaper* and RakM. mmm^^ jm^mS^poH'T waste crops. V^Rw JB^B^sHfc7^BWM*E A GOOD MACHINE.** MX/ a^K - a^a^am •^■^■B m^ R*? ■am.. jtfThe most reliable machines the world has ever had <: WAITER A, WOOD MOWING ft REAPING MACHINE GO. WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD WOOD Binders Twine Mowers Reapers Rakes 9 CALL QUICK AND EXAMINE THEIR FAULTLESS QUALITY, U