THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1894

Printed &nd published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their eteapf r^rintinp office. Burnett Street Ashburton TUESDAY, December 18, 1891



'IIILJbiS Ai^DJJO., LiMiIKD. Farm & Station Stores ■BBDUOBD TO CHEAPEST RATES FOR GASH -O Seeds, Seeds, Seeds. \ We Sell Fresh, Genuine, and Reliable Seeds of Primeat Quality and i Specially Selected. Fanners may confidently rely upon securing from us SEEDS which will give every Satisfaction. NEW SEASON'S TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS JUST LANDING Hornalw's Extras SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL. WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Wool for Sale in Ashburtoo or Shipment to London Branch. B *n* '■■ MILES & CO., Limited, E.W. HOMER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. A GREAT NATIONAL CRfSIS, THE high prices that have hitherto been charged In Ashbarton for good and reliable GROCERIES, BREAD, and FLOUR have now become almost like THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, a recognised institution. Although public opinion is very much divided upon this question, there can be only one opinion about the vast cum of money that CAN BE SATED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLOR S, whose system in catering for the CASH purchasing public with reliable Goods at popular prices direct from the Importers and Manufacturers OB Producers, to the Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Aehburton and district to show their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR^GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AH-D JODGIBg- FOR THEMSELVES, b'ave intermediate profits by dealing with JOSlif H. TAYLOR Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store in town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goods, not approved of. Splendid Crystal Sugar 2fd, 61b tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b fins 15d 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. -Groceries supphed of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted. Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Goods delivered by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. . . , . Bread deliveries in town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc., entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTti THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOK, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AMOADB HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO- A KE now showing fcome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. "We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LAOES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CLOTHING*. CljOTHllfirG}. CLOTH IMC*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &oj SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &c. SPjBNCBB and CO, IBCADE H.O US E, USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP HFLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep in N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) ss. 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip LITTLES' 'POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing &11 other Poisonous Dips, Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KKEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISOISOUS DIP in the Market. __ i »__ _ T -_ (In Improved Iron Kegs) sOs per cwt NOTE PRICE — > In Cases o f io, ioib packets) 50s per caae One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Agents— BLAOKBURNE ft 00, ChrUtohuroh. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Limited, Ashburton and Bakaia.



JOHN WILSON. ABTIST'S MA~TERIALP. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas, Select 3tock of Winsou the Artiata of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Aiitist's ton with Oil Tubes, I Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Kate. House Painting & Paperhan^ißg;. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices me the summer months. Lead used in the work, of Painting and Paper- N,B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Moulding* on the Premises. CORKER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBCftTOjL^ CLEARING SALE, H. M. JONES. WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FOR BUS™ESS FIRMS- „ , Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS- , a nt Hundreds of Prize Books ab Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — rf , Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN- , , _ , Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, BO NOT MISS THE CHANCE. H- M- j' ONES, EAST STttEET, ASHBURTON, 12 32 __ . — TO THB_ LADIES, ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure in intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS in every Department. IN MIIJINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRESiT~I)EPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS in all the special patterns—! and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of Tallies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. Preliminary Notice, GIVING UP BUSINESS. TTAVING MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, I HAVE DECIDED T9 GIVE UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. IN consequence of which I shall offer the Whole of my New and Extensive Stock of— """drapery, clothing, etc., FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY AT A CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT. The Shop will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, December 6, in order to Mark Down the .Stock, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER <Y. Rbmembbb— Every line MUST BE CLEARED, as Ido not want to take any of it away, I shall offer some Exceptional Bargains and NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED, as the whole of the stock must be cleared within ONE MONTH, L'JOK OUT FOR LATER ADVERTISEMENT AND HAND BILLS G. H. Mogridge, (Late S. W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET. Wool. Wool Wool. O7E ARE PR.EF^ARED TO MjAKE Liberal CASH Advances On the "ensuing OLIP, and on wool entrusted to us for sale, either at ASHBURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, Or* forJshipment^tojiLoNDONjJwhere we have Special facilities to conserve Our Clients interest HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zeala Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Havelock sttvets,'extra facility has been acquired for the display of all Clips. FRIEDLAMR BROS.



Public Notices. I R. B. JEKfBBri.*JB-I_]L,' ! COMMISSION AGENT, AROADE AGENT FOR WALTER A, WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. Wool Season 1894-95. 57 OR the coming season we have made arrangements with Messrs RollitT and Co., ot West street, Ashburton, for out Wool to be received and displayed there. Their stores are well-known to all. SPLENDIDLY LIGHTED, COM MODIOUS, and CENTRALLY SITU ATED, affording every convenience for ■ the reception and delivery of Wool, and being also easy of excess to buyers. Mr Zander is prepared to MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE on all clips promised to be con signed to us for sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHAT EVER, to deliver it Free on trucks at Ashburton. should Farmers afterwards wish it sold by us at Christchurch. J. T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 155 Ashburton. Important Notice, I HAVE pleasure in intimating that 1 have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOOK purchased from the trustees in Mr R. Alcorn's estate afc COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public cf SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens 1, Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out in each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH In keeping with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Ciockeryware, etc , on most favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co, Christchurch, who are relin ouisbing business, and wil off«r the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QULCK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with in the usual manner at Market Rates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LAWRIB, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburtox, Agents for the AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers in the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AUSTBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR :■ Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Oycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW aud S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bovrn, Ltd, Aeolus Bearines, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sous, Warwick Rims, Birmingham ; The Westwood Wheel Co, West-wood Rims, Birmingham; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Garter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham; Messrs W and A Bate Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Machinery Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are in a poition to cater for the Cycling community, as no other] firm in Canter bury can, Barrett Brothers^ DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. 11 THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. OEGr to notify that all business''con ■-* nections as partners between them selves aud Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by irulual consent, as from May 1. 1891. ALSO, that they are now receiving their first consignments of NEW SPRING GOODS, Consisting of GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MERCERY, ETC. To which they respectfully beg to draw the'attentiur of purchasers in search of STERLING VALUE, Barrett Bros. 9107 Wakanui Mill, BE-OPENING. EDWIN THOMAS T>EGS to announce to his friends and the public that he has REOPENED hi Wakanui Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where It was made, and several new machines added, so that flour second to none In fhe colony can now be produced, Mr James Cookburn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the product is secured. Grists left at Mb J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will be carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the lowest Rates. Edwin Thomas, PROPRIETOR. 9 133



Public Notices. ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. BccarcSiis Henry HAVrNG Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by the late William Anderson, bega to notify that as hereto fore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may ba relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge or the requirements of the Aahburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet. A CABD Mrs A. G. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Stkeet. m TT TTNDRILL jL f\ 0. PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames ab a very low price, and ensures peifect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U«» RILL & CO-- CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS', AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancred Street, (Next to Building Society's Office.) ~nT\v~Tr"r"i v als FOR CHRISTMAS AT CARSON & CO.'ri TANCRED STREET. I Ton Best Pf, serving Sugar 60 D.zenGlaaj Jvrawith metal lids, to be given away with ' Snow Baking Powder' New Dried Fruits New Oransre and Lemon Peel New Biscuifca New Teas Ntw Xrdials Finest Now Cheese and Roll Bacon Gawne's Famous Sauce, price Od per bottle Best Brands of Butter from 6d, and the Frtshest of Eggs Just arrived-500 copies Wholesome Cookery by Dr T R Allinson, the World's greatest authority on Health and Hygiene, price 3d or post free 4i WANTED — Good Dairy Produce of every description. Carson and Co., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNI'JN BANK. '^LEARIKG OUT SALE. I BEG to take this opportunity of thanking my numerous customers for their generous tupport for the last six yeara, and also to inform them, and all others who wish a cheap parcel of Goods» that having received notice frcm my landlord that he requires the premises in a fortnight, I have resolved to turn my varied stock into cash as speedily as possible, If all friends and sympathizjrs, who would wish to help me to do so, will call and get a PARCEL OF GOODS, they will get good value for their money. MY STOOK~OONSISTS OF TEA AND GENERAL GROCERIES, CROCKERY, CHINA, GLASS, AND BRUSHWARE, DRAPERY, STATIONERY, and School Requisites, ALL TO BE CLEARED OUT CHEAP. Note the Address— E. WILLIAMS, PARK STREET, Close by the Convent, Ashburton. 12 53 |ImCAUTION I AVOID HOTELS wli jch do not SELL , Wolfed [ Schnapps]



W. H. COLLIER |NVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THIS FINEST COLLECTIONS j OF i Fashionable Novelties VOR SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the district. Ihe Novelties on view, and which ladies are invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all. tha very latest productions of the Millinery Art THE DRESS DEPARTMENT very complete with the Newest Woollen Fabrics, PrintSj Silks, Delaines* Pongees, Sateens, Etc, A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Ohoioe Goods in Laces, Fabric and Kid Gloves, Ribbons and Handkerchiefs, Blouses, Hoisery, Sunshade?, Flowers, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BO\S\ CHILDREN'S and GENTLEMEN'S WEAR INSPECTION INVITED. THE "CORDiTE It." W. H. COLLINS & CO Paperliang'ings. Paperhangings. BIX BALES Containing 1800 PTEOES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. fpHE Consignee not being able to complete his purchase, these Goods have been handed 07-sr to ua and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE -W H COLLINS & CO TRoyrtf Insurance Company I Grey Valley Coal Company , „_. „,.,„ Springfield Pottery Company VihMb I'UU i c'orben aud Co s Enamelled Mantelpieces I McKenzie's Furniture Renovator [Black Ball Coal Company Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Liaes. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVLWG decided to dispose o£ my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c , AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN .£ OFF MARKED PRIC rS. A LiRGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHSS HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton , district, and, after YEARS OP HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony (o the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS, These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open marked Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S,ENGLISH LEVEII WATCHER STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 63 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROO-HES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE» WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced fr< m fcls to 15s, BEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED - 5i oi MAINSPRINGS *3 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2* i All tfoods X Work Guaranteed. Mj Ipl V\vhpHHH|^H rJ liomas E. Kil worth E M C 4 I N EE F, ][AS BEMOVaD T0 lIIS N_E W "SPR.IWIBiBS, BRIDGE WORKS, Wt'ST AND K.ERMODE STREETS A^HBXJRTON.