THE ASHBURTOIS GUARDIAN t MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1894.

Printed and published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their steals M.rinting office. Burnett Street Ashbnrton MONDAY, December 10, 1894,



A GREAT NATIONAL CRfSIS, mHE high prices that have hitherto been charged m Ashtnrton for good and 1 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 SAVED by Housekeepers who buy their Groceries from TAYLORS, r r whose system m 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, AND JUDGING FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR, Grocer and Baker, East Street, Ashburton, the Cheapest Store m town tor reliable Groceries, Bread and Cakes. Money cheerfully returned for any goodb not approved of- Splendid Crystal Sugar 2|d, bib tins Ceylon Tea 89, 101 b dns 15s 9d, 31bs any brand Tea 5s 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 41b loaf sd. The Best Fruit Cake m the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Notice. Goods delivered by van to any part of the town, and customers waited upon for their weekly requirements. „ Bread deliveries m town Daily. Orders for Groceries, etc., entrusted to driver of bread van will be promptly executed. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TAYLOB, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBUKTOK FOB. GROCERIES, HARDWARE, HOLLOWARB, BRUSH] WARE, AND CROCKERY. TTTE HAVE JUST TO HAND A CONSIGNMENT OF 11.11. A. Sheep »he»rs, I AND FINEST SELECTED TURKEY OIL STONES, CUTLERY and ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDFD TEAS, We have also a Large Stock of INDIAN, CHINA, and CEYLON TEAS. These Teas are especially selected for our trade, and the Quality we Guarantee to be Unsurpassed. They are all Pangent, Grippy, and Strong Liquoring, so that Customers wanting a Good Tea at a Low Price, we ask them, with confidence, to Give Us a Call. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH. Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is our Motto. « SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE- A..K04D8 HOUSE, Spring Goods. Spring Goods, W. W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing some beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LACES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and OHEFFONS. BOOTS- BOOT& BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. CLOTHING}. CIjOTHIITO. GIiOTHIITO}. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, &o] SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fee. SPENCEB and CO., AKC AD E HOUSE. USE LITTLE'S SHfEEP DIP [JFLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovtr 5,000,000 Shoep'in N.Z. alone. PRICE (m casks) Ss j 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 all other Poisonous Dips. Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP m the Market. nrp _, _.„_ (In Improved Iron Kegs) 80s per cwt NUIE FRIGE —g n Cases o f lOj ioib packets) 50s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief Agentm— BLAOKBURNE 4 00 , Ohrhtohuroh. district AGENTB-Miles and Co., Limited, Aahborton and Bakaia.



JOHN WILSON. ARTIST'S mTtEBIALS. 1 bave deceived am a position to Supply j chers, Foreign Canvas, Select Stock of Winsok the Artists of Ashbur- i Acadamy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, ! Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- j Very Cheap Rate. House Painting* & Paperhanainff. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing the summer months. Lead used m the work, of Painting and Paper- N.B.—None but the A Large Stock of Paperhangings, Window Glass, and Picture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, CLEARING SALE. H. M JONES. WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH tremendous" reduction FOR BUSINESS FIRMS— Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Prize Books ab Less than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN— „ , Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Books, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, DO NOT MISS THE CHANCE, H. M. T6 NE S, EAST STREET, ASH.BURTON, __12_32_ __-___«_. Dresses. Dresses. Dresses. I WYDS DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR ?s 9». A VERY CHOICE-[SELECTION. OF SINGLE ROBES'- NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6|d. CARPETS CHINA MATTINGS, ,„„„., OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS A Showroom Full of Wovelties, THREE GASES ENGLISH SHOES AND STOPPERS MITCKELI7&TURNER Paperhangings. Paperhangings. SIX BALES Containing 1800 PTECES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD, HNHE not being able to complete his purchase, these Goods have been handed over to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE W- U roLLINS <Sc GO- Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company \flffWT<* vcm J Springfield Pottery Company IUJWNIS> bUU, -joorbenandOos Enamelled Mantelpieces McKenaie's Furnitare Renovator ,Black Ball Coal Company foam -»—»». i-.., ... ii _-.-i. -.- —i. ■ ■ ..ii. ■ p .—», ii ii r ii i m ********* TO THE_ LADIES. ANDREW ORR HAS MXJDIf pleasure m intimating that he is showing i beautiful selection of NEW GuODS m every Department IN MIbIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. < rra THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' CORSETS m all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D,. Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety of "Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTOR INVITED.



Public Notices R. O. RBBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, AROABE AGENT FOE WALTER A. WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. Landells and Preston, Burnett Stekbt, Ashburton, Agents for the AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers m the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AUSTBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARK 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 and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus Bearines, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham j The Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham; Messrs W and A Bate Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Maehmary Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are m a poition to cater for the Cycling community, as no other,, firm m Canter bury canj A CARD Mfs A. G. Cbridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON.,, TERMS ON APPLICATION. Barrett Brothers, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. " THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DEC to notify that all bnsinessTcon '-* nectioEß as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have been severed by mutual consent, as from May 1, 1894. 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'attention of purchasers m search of STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. 9 107 FARMERS, ARE YOUJMAKING HAY ? IF SO, T T WILL PAY YOU TO INSPECTjTHB McCORMICK BIG- 4 MOWER, The Strongest and Best Mower on. Earth. THE ALL-STEEL "TIGER" HAY RAKE, THE SOUTHLAND IMPLEMEN3 COMPANY COMBINED SEED AND MANURE DRILL, Will sow from 30 to lOOOlbs of Manure to the acre with any kind of seed, 'rilK HcCORMICII MACHINE OF STEEL;] All of these are on. view at our Stores, EAST STREET, ASHBUKTON, JOHFO&R&CO HARDWARE i AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



Public Moti-es. ' lANOFORTK, STNCJiMJ. WARMLY THK Taird Term will commence September 10. Intending pupils kindly communicate as early as possible. ARCADE CHAMBERS, ,1 Ashburton. N.F3—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner Iways at hand Wool fcteasoai 1894-95, f?OR the com ins; season we have made *- arrangements with Messrs Rolliit 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 cenvenience 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 ua at Christchurch. J. T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with HENRY ZANDER, 155 Ashburton. Important Notice. T HAVE pleasure m intimating that 1 JL have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees m Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public of SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens', Youths', and Boys' Clothing. Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc., together with a specially selected and lar*e assortment of NEW GOODjS opened out m each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keepLig with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockeryware, etc, on most favorable terms from Messrs Kind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin auishing business, and will offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with m the usual manner at Market Rates. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS, EAST STREET, Opposite Railway Station^ ASHBURTON. ' '~7mE~DisPENjsAiiy7™^ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I E. C. PRICHARD. E. E. WHITE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Manauer, DIRECT Importer of Pure Drugs and Chemicals, from the English and Continental Manufacturers, Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes accurately and scientifically pre pared with pure and effectual Drugs. I A LARGE STOCK OF Brush ware, Perfumery, LR, Hot Wa Ler Bottles, Enemas, Trusses, and Patent Medicines. Just to hand—a Stock of the New American Suspensory Bandages. Prices to suit the times. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TT TTNDRILL O. f\O. !• 11. UNDRILL 06 UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we i«tend Soiling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Thofie having Pictures Framed would do well m inspecting our Stock. We have also just imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables ua to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T..H. U«dßill & co., CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancukd Stkjuet, (Next to Building Society's Office.) loz Prevention IS WORTH POUNDS OF CURE! Why ruin your Reapers and Mowers by using inferior Lubricating Oils, which tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike VALVOIiIfB which has been thoroughly tested all over lie world and pronounsed Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers or the Agents .EDWARD REECE & SONS, OHRISTOHUROH,- ,



FOR lIFMTO AND JgmiDS, MELON'S LACTQ-GLYCOSE or msi^h: foob. specially adapted for countries " where fresh cows milk cannot be gbtaikeq. not aaoisareU<e mm4nlm4 G^m andfe»«xH»«»Ciimotft Ib beobtaineiirmanOnm** «M*»*g_^ "beeoham's pills I TOR Bilious and IServous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick } Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness. Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief m twenty minutes, lnis is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Fills, ana they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA BOX. BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction ?r irregularity ofthe system WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVEB,: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Urgans ; Strengthening the mussular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers m hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, m all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine m the world. Ful diections with each box. kkfaked ONLY by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helkks, Lancashibe, England. Sold by all Druggist m the Colonies. ________ ~ —~~— ffeliwfnary Notice^" GIVING- Til 3 BUSINESS. WAVING 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-— DKAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC, FOR A FEW WEEKS ONLY AT A CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT. The Shop will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, December 6, m order to Mark Down the Stock, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER V. Bkmembek — 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 atock must be cleared within ONE MOUTH. LOOK GUI FOR LATER ADVERTISEMENT HAND DILLS. G. EL Mo fridge, (Lilfl S. W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET, AB RIVED- T7UBST SHIPMENT OF NEW SEASON'S FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE- Finest New Currants Finest New Sultanas Finest New Valencia, .Raisins (all cleaned by our new process) Also, Finest new Prunes ! FINEST NEW TUEKEY FIGS, All'of which we intend to Sell at Tlte .Lowest Possible Prices. SOLEfAGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING— Peerless and Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, Sib 3 for Os Peerless Tea, Gibs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, olbs for 5s stl Premier Tea, Gibs for 10s 5d BAWLINGS* SOAP MANUFACTORY (First Prize at the Cbrlstohureh Show, 180-1) POTTER'S HEEBAL BEER EXTKACf— 7d per Bottle, 12 bottles for 6s 6d. Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer, — REMEMBER — WE BUY lOR CASH, SELL FOR CASH, MAKE NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. mmmmm * Q * mmmmm FLETCHEK BEOS., WHOLESALE AND KETAIL GROCBBS, &c, IAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND TPWER_HIGH STREET,^ CHRIS FCHURCff. For thepast quarter of^a century there has r H ki>matism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy been one continuous flow ol letters bearing XEVEK FAUjg jn permanently curing rheuma estimony to the truly wonderful cures tism i Ul r.ba go, sciatica, j;out, etc, one bottle offcted by Clarke's World-famed Blood . relie{ & pdce lOa t free< Jt w M xture, the finest Mood Punfier that layton R0( Box 2 34, Dunedin science and medical skill have brought to J light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, rnTEALTH TEA is more economical Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases Pimples |~71,,, than ordinary ea. It undergoes and sores of any kind are solicited give it ft p ruC ess whereby the injurious itigre a trial to test its value. Sold everwherc <jients are eliminated, whilst ib renders at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless tho release of tho botter properties of the unltatiooßandßubßtxfcuteß. (6) j «af more «wy, m^Y ZAMPKR, AutIIO DQIItAMQIQAMTTES&Iper yacht .tkei Agent,