THE iLSHBUKTON GUABDUNf; WEDNESDAY, JANFABY 17, 1894,

Printed and Published by «he Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, Burnett street, Ashbarton WEDNESDAY, January 17, 1893,



GREAT CASH SALE. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. rkVBR £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots Glass and enw^ U mongery and Groceries, which must be sold. The clothing wal nia >8 most of ib to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is -J^^^euaiß, and boys'hats, men's and youths 1 white and Oxford sMrts.i, flannelettes, shirting, and calicoes, all imported direct from the manutacturer to he sold at prices which must command a sale, , n na^erVt A n^co assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crodfeery. Great reductions in BOOTrf for CASH, and a Large stock to select trom. Shooters Colonial made 83. _. . «, as *.« Kg Hats for Is A large stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 6d to ss, Hats 6d, 2j to 39, Hats for Is and Is 6d. Hats for 6d each. The WHOLE STOCK will be sold at very Low prices for OAbti. KOBURT ALCOEN, 12 75 SAWDERS BUILDINGS.



q ROBERT MURRAY. WLJ^^al HOROLOGIST, DIREO IMPORTEB, j^^^Q MANUFACTURER OF ALL KINDS OB OLOOKB, WATCHES, OPTICAL GOODS, PLATE, JEWELLERS] AND MATERIALS. Only High^laaa Goods kept in Bto~°£6oo worth of Watches to adoot from. Jewellery and Plate in great variety. OASH Sales of Jewellery, Clocks, and Plate up to January 20, 1894, in order to reduce more quickly the very large Stock now on hand. Jaafe to hand-A parcel of Rotheram's World-reaowned English Levers. A Beautiful Stock of apecially imported Spectacles and Optical Gooda. TEN PER GENT DISOOITNT FOR OASH.



WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, (Late of LOJXDON and WELLINGTON,) LADIES' AND OEOTLSMEH'S HIG3 CLASS TAILOE, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. FIT, STYLE and WORKMANSHIP nob to be Surpassed. A Well Selected Stock of TWEEDS AND WOOLLENS ALWAYS ON HAND



INSTEAD OF GIVIKG Freseatsat CUrlstmiis WCCiIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAK ROUND. The Immense Increaae in our Business is a proof of this assertion WE HAVE LANDED, AND ARE LANDING-, Large Parcels of Hew Goods FUR ALL DEPARTMENTS Bought direct? ; rom the English manufactories, all of which>e sr4off*ring>fc VEBY LOW RATES Carpet aifffi Felt SlipperiS, HILDRM'SJ?ROM IS. WOMB^ ALL SIZES, Is 9d, MITCHELL & TUEJN EB, TANORED STREET.



TO FARMERS. MCCOBIICK MACHINE. The Best of All- sc<jond fo Hone Reduced Price. Cylinder, and Machinery Oils at bottom prices Fishing Tackle in immense variety. N^i^^Tlecfro-plate for the Xmas Season and piesentetions G^ou^for 1 Main's Fruit Jars before purchasing elsewhere Enamelled and Brass Preserving Cheavin's Rapid Walter Filter Bicycle Wheel Perambulators at Ohrtotchuron prices JOHN ORB & CO. | BOLE MHBNTi FOR THE McCORMICK REAPER AND BINDER



SURPLUS SALE, — op — DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, A N D R X W ORR will hold a Great Clearing Sale of Surplus Stock, — COMMENCING - Saturday, January 13, FOE ONE MONTH. — GENUINE BARGAINS. -



4BHt' SPECIAL BARGAINS « The Corner." P^i?''y'^^m^l^^ A MONG other Special Bargains are now bein S offered a lot of ''^ CHOICE DRESS GOODS JPPlli^^wil m newest deßi § n9»Bs 9d fuil jffl^HmS^il* dress—usually 16s 9d, and many '/$ BSPPiIW mkfy other Bar Saina in "'all clepartraenta, «| iP^K CHOICE MILLINERY, W.H. Collier.



BOOTS, ,.... G. L. JBEATH & CO.. TAKORED STREET. ASHBTJRTOV. "YIELDING to the expressed wish of their numerous Customers have entered int°a SPECIAL CONTRACT WITH MESSRS TOOMEB, SONS & 00., of the Leicester Boot and Shoe Factory, Lichfield Street, Ohriabohurch, FOB A SUPPLY OP THEIR CELEBRATED lilOW BBOD BOOTS & SHOES. Consequently we are now in a position to offer the most useful makeslofitheir at WHOLESALE PRICES- G. L. Beath&Co., TANOBBD SXBEET ASHBTJRTON



W. H, COLLINS & CO. PAKMBBB BEWARE! BEWAEE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will>nly destroy your machinery and waste your time. WE HAVE ust Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VALVOLINE and othe Mathine Oils which will not only Lubricate, but will keep the working oarts of machinery,cool. Prices on application. W. H. Collins and iCo,» ntoya. Insurance Company. Grey Valley Co»l Company. AGENIS FDR-/Springfield Pottery Company Alxfiinxo i^ Qorben and Co's Celebra^d Enamelled. VMcK nzie's Furniture Renovator



BEAD THIS! XN Consequence of the Great demand for Gash and being under the necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy shipments purchased during my stay in London and on vhe 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 PRICES Ido 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 Tona Mauritius and Queensland dugars for the Jam Season now to hand; Kerosene, Matohes, Tobacco, Sago, and Tapioca, and all other Goods too numerous to mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Ashburton. Comb and seb oub, Windows. CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS cleaned by Machinery specially imported and now on view on the premises. These fruits are readyj^for use without further washing. Teas, Teas. Teas, OHINA, CEYLON and INDIAN. Our own Wended Teas at 2s, 2s 4d, 2s 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 1b on 101b tins Italian Goods. I||have now lauding ex Coptic gthe 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. 2 JUST LANDED (ex Coptic) Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early j application necessary. BINDING TWINE BINDING TWINE BINDING] WIRE; BINDING WIKE NOWJN STOCK, Also all other Harvesting material, Do'not give your order without|get« tingj[my quotation. 91 have some seoond-h%nd]McCormick andMassey REAPERS and BINDERS for.Sale at a LOW figure •—Also, — ONE MASSEJY MjO;WER. All in Best Order Wines and Spirits, fAles'and Stout, Liqueuors and Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of ap proaching holidays, [AT SPECIAL LOW RATES. CABPETS, LINOLEUMS, ;;OILOLOTHB, 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 Priced i This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOWj APPLY EARLV HENRY ZANDER AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Socio Sun Fire qß.gq J. T. Ford and Co,



Xealandla Boot*. mHE Wonderful Reputation o these X Grand BOOTS Is still maintained and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUtfF IS GREATER THAN EVER, There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make In the Colony. The Manufacturers are ho confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear tnd comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandla Boot and yon will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls Dependable \ School Boots and the Paragon (Patent are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl j can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr X BisSiop, ZE4XAHDIA BOOT »TORE ASHBURTON. ~~wssT runljp dootorsTbills THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery t The weak, depressed, rheumafic, paralytic nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone and vigor by using Ounhington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by 1 11 the leading; medical J practitioners and medical electricians * throughout the colony. Sufferers should [ write for circular and full particulars to * Cunnington & Co., Electricians, 190 j Gloan. te* «*treefo, Ohrlatchurch. I



NOTICE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCJRED STBEET. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of al kinds, SUITABLE FOR OHRLSTMAS TRADE. Also a large stock o Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in grea variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting ou 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. Note the Address,-^ Jj UM)RILL AND OO.^ (LATE PIC&FORD AND UNPRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOOJETY'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET.



8. W. Alcorn's ! CLEARING OUT SALE Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions ia all classes o Goods are now being CONCEDED TO PURCHASERS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilts further redcoed Damask Tablings further reduced Sunshades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks further reduced Corsets and Underclothing further reduoed LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduced. All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. 8. W. ALCOEN EAST STREET



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHURCH. THE Recent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have made his stock in all Departments most complete. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM/ FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A. J* WHITE INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK. COTTAGES FURNISHED. Including OUTLEPY, BLANKETS, SHBKTS, EARTHENWARE, POTS, ETC. TWO RO9M3 COMPLETE , ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS ... £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM & St. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH.



WALL JPAPERS. 15,000 Pieces, TUST LANDED, es AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of the Latest 0 Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERS sent to any part of the town or oonntr at shortest notice. _____ JOHN TTILSON, PAINTBE AND PAPBEHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. 2t38



JOB PRINTING POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads Programmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Memorials Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blc oka, Threahinf Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets j. of a kinds. !AUBTOI PPISHII KQ LIMITED, Having r supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute very ( description of Printing on \ the shortest notice, in j the best style, and j reasonable rates G- JBSBON, J. Quinn), -PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER,! COLD AND SILVER-SMITH, OPTICIAN, &c. |East Street Ashburton. HAS iust received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWELLERY for the Christmas Trade, which he is now offering 86 GREATLY REDUCED PRICES] or Cash for One month only. Old Cruets, Spoons, Forks, fete* Electroplated equal to best Birmingham Watches clemed andj^guaranted for 12 months, 4s 6d. WANTED Known—That A. J. Walker repairs Bicycles, Sewing ■iachines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and all descriptions of light machinery. IFdIOAL Coils made and repaired on the shortest notice at easy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten*



Business Notices «*■""""' ' " ' .m. .^^■l—— i^. i " '' i —' W BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, WILLS STREET, NEAR ODD FELLOWS' HALL. ALL descriptions of Paatry, Con fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc , of the best quality supplied on, short notice. Parties, Balls and Picnics, cartered for n reasonable terms. 12*136 | Canterbury College, Laboratory Department, Christchurch, H.Z., Dec. 30, 1893. 13 EPORT on the examination of a water J-U filter received from Mr W. H. Rule, Ashb ;rton :—The filter consists of a cylin drical vessel of fine grained limestone, fitted into an outer cylinder of glazed stoneware, thp latter serving to collect and retain the filtered water. The idea of using a porus stone in this particular form is a very good one, giving the perfection of mechanical filtering together with great facilities for cleaning. Its capacity as a filter for separating every variety of meohanically suspended matter was tho roughly tested with the most satisfactory results. .Recent investigations on tho subject of filtering have shown that it Is much more effective than was formerly supposed, even whe.i soluble organic m&t-ter passes through filtering has proved itself efficacious in stopping the germs of disease.. The filter itself is a very credi table example of colonial industry, and la very neatly got up. A. W k BIOKERTON, 1 2? Colonial Analyst.



ACTS LIKE MAGIO, AND HAS NEVEB FAILED TO NSTANTLY RELIEVE OR OURI MANKISx) of Rheumatism, Sciatica, L&mbago, Sprains, Cats, Wounds, &c. CUBES HOBSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Greasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpMnta, Cats, Mange, &o, COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teats. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Fanners it is invaluable. jgo Household can afford to be without It, GUARANTEED THE BES'l' EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers: S. OOX & 00. 422 Bourke Street), Melbourne New Zealand Representative i A. PARSONS Morten's Buildings, Chriafccnurch, Ashburtou Agente: OHN OB.E & CO., ASHBTJETO DEUG Oo« H. E. BOHNINOTON. Country Agente Wanted. 0



LANDELLS AEDFEESTON Bitknbtt Street, next Ashburton Club, ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, MANUFAOTURERSof the Ashburfcon Express, and Agents for tha lead ing firms in England. The famous premier Helical tube) path racers in Stock. Pumps, Lawn Mowers, Sewing machines, and Engines of every description REPAIRED. Stencil Plates, Name Plabes, and En« raving done. U.S,S, CO. ||HtoH U'S<S. 00 UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAlL~fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, «&d Saturday. Picton and Nelson—Tuesday, Thursda and Saturday. Auckland, via East Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Coast ports —Every Thursday. Dunedin—Monday, jTuesday and Friday Hobart and Melbourne—Every Tues« day. Sydney, via Auckland, every Monday* Sydney, via Cook Straits, every Tuea day. EXCURSION SEASON.—During the months of December, January, and February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines ab Reduced Kates, available for return for three months from date of issue. For particulars apply to MILES & €0. LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON MAIL # QUARDIAK CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. ~h/f"R J, R. SIMPSON has been I appointed our AGENT at Christchurch, and is authorised to make Contracts for Advertising and Printing, and to give receipts on our behalf* THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, per Wm. J. Steward. January 6, 1894.