THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1894

Printed &nd published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their rteair'-srintinp office, Burnett Street Ashburton WEDNESDAY, December 19, 189^.



MIILiS . AiVl) u_/., '.LlM.iLhi). Farm & Station Stores REDUCED TO CHEAPEST BATES FOR CASH —o Seeds, Seeds. Seeds. "We Sell Fresh, Genuine, and Reliable Seeds of Primest Quality and Specially Selected. Farmers may confidently rely upon securing from us SEEDS which will give every Satisfaction. NEW SEASON'S TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS JUST LANDING Hornsby'g Extras SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES made on "Wool for Sale in Ashburton or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO., Limited, * W. HANMER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. r rir ... i i. - i . ....... A GREAT HAT lON AL CRfSIS, :o:— —■ 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 TAYLORS, '"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 Bhow their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. CiM PARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JCJDGIKG FOR THEMSELVES. Pave intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH TAYLOR-, Grocer and liaker, 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 2|d, bib tins Ceylon Tea Bs, 101b tins 15a 9d, 3!bs any brand Tea 5,3 6d, Flour at popular prices. Groceries supplied of the best quality at Lowest Cash Prices. Try our noted Bread, 4ib loaf sd. The Best Fruib Cake in the colony only 6d per lb. Parties supplied with Pastry, Confectionery, Wedding Cakes, Birthday Cakes at reasonable prices and Shortest Nttice. / 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. KOT& THE ADDRESS - JOSEPH TAILOR, OLD ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AHCAJUE HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring* Goods. W- W. SPENCER & GO- A RE now showing tome beautiful NEW and FASHION ABLE SPRING FABRICS, being especially selected, for the Ashburton District. We have also a nice Selection of STRAWS LA.OES, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, GLOVES, FRILLING, and CHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOT& BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', LadiesV and Children's of all descriptions. ciiOTii ■*«. ciiOTHinre. clothing*. MEN'S TWEED SUITS, TROUSERS, COATS, VESTS, fa] SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, Ac. BPEJSGBB and CO., ARCADE H^O US E. USE LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of ovbr 5,000,000 Sheep'in N.Z. alono. PRICE (in casks) gs, 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes lOOgallona Dip LITTLES' POWDER DIP A POISONOUS DIP, combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many years' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing »U other Poisonous Dips, Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. EXTERMINATES VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED Cheapest and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. irnTC pdtpp (In Improved Iron Kegs) sOs per cwt «U lii fRiCE —^ In Oaßea of 10> 101b packets ) 80s per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Chief A-R-entS— BLAOKBURNE & 00 , OhrUtchuroh. district AGENTS-Miles and Co., Limited, Ashburton and Rakaia.



JOHN WILSON. AE TI ST'S~~mTt E EIALS. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas, Select 3tock of Winsor the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret-1 Very Cheap Rate. House Painting & Paperhan^iriff. I HAVE Especially hanging Dwellings dur- Very Best of Oils and Reduced the Prices ing 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 Mouldings on the Premises, J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREET, ASHBUfITON^^ CLEARING SALE. H. M. JONES. WILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS- Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Day Booka. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Prize Booka at Lesa than Published Prices, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN — Books, Fancy Goods, Stationery, Birthday and Christmas Cards. FOR CHILDREN - Balls, Trains, Dolls, Picture Book?, School Books. THIS IS A GENUINE REDUCTION, EO NOT MISS THE CHANCE, H- M. JONES, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. 12 32 , TO THK LADIB&- ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure in intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GOODS in every Department, IN MuJINEKY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT 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—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety ofTadieV SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. Preliminary Notice, GIVING UP BUSINESS. TTAVING MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, I HAVE DECIDED T9 GIVE UP BUSINESS JN ASHBURTON. In consequence of which I shall offer the Whole of my New and Extensive 1 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 tho rftock, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER V. Remembek — 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, LOOK OUT FOR LATER ADVERTISEMENT AND HAND BILLS G. H, Mogridge, (Late S, W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET. Wool. Wool Wool. TJOE ARE PREPARED TO M]AKE Liberal CASH Advances On the ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to us for sale, either at ASHBURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, Or] for][shipment]tol.LONDONJJwhere we have Special facilities to conserve Oar Clients interest HAVING recently taken over the stores of the New Zea!a Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and Have Jock stttwts,'extra facility has been acquired for the display of all Clips. FREEDLANDER BROS.



Public Notices. K. B. BEBTELL, " 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 Rolmit and Co., ot West street, Ashburton, for out Wool to bo received and displayed there. Their store? 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 Aahburton, should Farmers Afterwards wish it sold by us at Christ church. 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 STOCK purchased from the trustees in Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public cf 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 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 Ci#ckeryware, etc , on most favorable terms from Messrs Kind Ward and Co, Christchurch, who are relin | auishing business, and wi 1 offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with in the usual manner at Market Rates. An Inspection is cordially Invifced. .-A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, I EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASH BURTON. i Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Agents fof the AUSTEAL 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., Lrd., Becston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; Th« 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 Bowu, Ltd, Aeolus B?arin£rs, Birmingham ; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Ihomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham; The Westvvood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas $mith 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. " THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBU.UTON. DEG to notify that all business'con j "-* nections as partners between them selves and Mr H. Bairstow, Cabinet maker and Upholsterer, have beensevered 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. i To which they respectfully beg to draw I thejattentior of purchasers in search of STERLING VALUE. I j __ Barrett Bros. 9107 Wakanni Mill, re-oplning. ! EDWIN THOMAS j "DEGS to announce to his friends and the public that he has RE OPENED hi Wakanui Mill. The superb roller plant has been completely overhauled by the expert from Manchester where it waa made, and several new machines added, go that flour second to none in the colony can now be produced. Mr James Cohkburn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of the produce is secured, Grists left at Mit J. Thomas' store (opposite Mr Harrison's), will bo carted Free of Charge, and the gristing will be done at the lowest Rates. Edwin Thorns, PROPRIETOR, 9 183



Public Notices. ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Becartins Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried on for a num ber of years past by (he late William Anderson, begs 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 of the requirements of the Ashbuclon Public, which he will spare no pains to meet, A CARD Mrs A. 0. Claridge, TEACHER OP PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBtfRTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION^^^ ASHBURTON FURNITUKE WAREHOUSE, Tanceed Street. , I TTT TTNDRILL 0 f\ 0. i XI• UNDRILL (XJ UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JCST 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 Framea at a very low price, and ensures peiftcfr Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address-^ T. H. UKDRILL&C°" CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanckeu Street, (Next to Building Society's Office.)* NEW ARRIVALS lOR CHRISTMAS AT CARSON & CO.'S TANCRED STREET. I Ton Best Preserving Sugar 60 Dozen Glass Jars with metal Hds, to be given away with ' Snow Baking Powder' New Dried Fruite ( I«ew Orange and Lemon Peel I*l ew Biscuits New Teas New Cordials Finest New Cheese and 801 l Bacon Gawne's Famous Sauce, price Gd per bottle Best Brands of Butter from 6J, and the Frtshest of Egga Just arrived—sCo copies Wholesome Cockery by Dr T R Allinson, the World's greatest authority on Health and Hygiene, price 3d or post free 41 WANTED—Good Dairy Produce of ! every description. Carson and Co., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. 'clearing out sale. I BEG to take this opportunity of thanking my numerous customers for their generous support for the last six years, and also tn inform them, at:>d all others who wish a cheap parcel of Goods, that having received notice frcm my hndlord that he requires the premises in a fortnight, I have resolved to turn my varied stock into cash as epeediJy as possible. If all friends and sympathizes, who would wish to help me to do so, will call mi get a PARCEL OF GOODS, they will get good Vi»lue for their money. MY STOCK CONSISTS OF TKA AND GENERAL GROCERIES, CROCKERY, CHINA, GLASS, AXD B U HWARE, DRAPfcRY, STAIIONKRY, and School Requisites, ALL TO BE CLOAKED OUT CHEAP. "N^ote the Address— E. WILLH MP, PARK STREET. Cloec by the Convent, Ashburton, 12 53 [precaution] AVOID HOTELS winch do not SELL Wolfe's [_ Schnapps]



W. H. COLLIER JNVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OB 1 THE; FINEST COLLECTIONS OF | Fashionable No vel tl es FOR BPBING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the district. Ihe Novelties on view, and which ladies are invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIKTY, GENERAL FXOELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all th-j very latest productions of the Millinery Art THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Very complete with the Newest Woollen Fabrics, Prints, Silks, Delaines, Pongees, Sateens, Etc, A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Choice Goods in Laces, Fabric and Kid Gloves, Ribbons and Handkerchiefs, Blouses, Hoisery, Sunshades, Flowers, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BO\S', CHILDREN'S and GENTLEMEN'S WEAR INSPECTION INVITED. THE (OR\E K." W. H. COLLINS & CO >?> Paper hangings. Pa,perhanging ls. SIX BALIS Containing 1800 PTECES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. rr\HE Consignee not being able to complete 1m purchase, these Goods have been handed over to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE "W- TI- COLLINS & CO lßoy\l Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company Springfield Pottery Company \<&ai<3 v\ji\ ' (j or ben and Co s Enamelled Mantelpieces MtKenzie's Furniture Renovator k Black Ball Coal Company Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Liaes. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & OLOCKMAKEK. TJ AVING decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCK?, PLATE, &c , AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PBICBiS. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashbuilon district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony (o the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SIECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open muket-. Also a Lwgo Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHER STRONG FILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from Gs 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PEEFECTIONE " WATCHES. Cased SOLID NJCKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced fr; in Sis to 15§, BEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 53 MAINSPRINGS M CLOCKS CLEANED from , 2< . \ All i^oods A Work OwaranteccK Thomas E Kil worth £KGIN E E B, TfAS EKMOVSD T0 HIS N- E w 'p^/W^sjE s, BRIDGE WORKS, WIST AKB KBBMODE STREETS A&H3XJRTON,