Tfiß AS£BUEiONGUABDIAJS: TUESDAY, SBPTEMBBB 25, 1894

Printed and published by the Ashtrarton Publishing Company, Ltd, at their eteai» printing office, Burnett Street Ashburton TUESDAY, September 25, 1894,



Important -Announcement —: Retiring from Business.:— ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, rjESIRES to announce to his Customers and the Public generally, that he has decided to RETIRE from BUSINESS, and m order to more easily dispose of his Business has resolved to REDUCE his large and Costly Stock by SELLING at a great sacrifice. The WHOLE of the STOCK, comprising OVER £3000 WORTH OF WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. Will be offered AT PRICKS NEVER BEFORE OFFERED to the Ashburton public, many of the lines being reduced as much as 40 and 60 per cent. £10 10s Watches, reduced to £8 8s I £5 10s Watches, reduced to £3 15s I Eight Day Clocks to Strike, from 18s 6d Silver Watches from £1 5s | Very Strong SERVICEABLE WATCHES m SOLID NICKEL Cases, REDUCED From 21s to 15s. ■ j A very large and well-selected Stock of HIGH-CLASS DIAMOND, ENGAGE MENT, WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. GOLD AND FILVER JEWELLERY OF ALL PRICES AT A TREMEHriIOUa KEI>UCTIOI¥ OFF MARKED PRICES. SPERLING SILVER AND SLECTRO-PLATED WARE AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES. Having a VERY HEAVY STOCK of Watch and Clock Repairing Materials at present the PRICE of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS will be GREATLI REDUCED. Watches Cleaned ... ... 5s 6d Mainsprings ... ... ... 4s 6d Clocks Repaired and Cleaned from 2s ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES.



Grand Show OF NEW GOODS EX PAKBHA. JUST OPENED—SUMMER NOVELTIES, Mantles, Jackets, Capes, Blouses, THE NEW DAGMAR LINEN COSTUME CLOTH. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OP NEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, RIBBONS, FEATHERS, ETC.



BP.R IN G 1894. mmimmmm ft mmmw THIS SPACE IS RESERVED tfOR MESSRS C. L, BEATH AND GO'S SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF Newest Season's NoVelties, NOW LANDING. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



"BEFORE Closing I will Clear out any line at or UNDER COST PRICE, AND MANY USEFUL ARTICLES AT LESS THAN HALF-PRICE, —Note Especially— i 5 Ladies Tweed Jackets, 12s 6d to 21 for 4s lid each Ladies' Trimmed Hats (light and dark) from Is 6d each Ladies' and Children's Ulsters at less than Cost A Few Lines of Prints at 6^d, now going at 4d A LOT OF SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS AT COST PRICES. A Lot of Untrimmed Hats, Good for School, from 2d each FLANNELS, BLANKETS, BROWN HOLLAND, SHIRTINGS. CURTAINS, QUILTS, Etc., at £o&t or Under. THIg IS YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR SAVING MONEY THIS SEASON ~m\ n ""1 *f)* ii it S. W.ALCORN EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



/S MARRIAGE A FAILURE? "NO." T?i SPECIALLY when you Furnish at the ASHBURTON FURNITUR WAREHOUSE, for there you get Value for Your Money, ani there is no cauae for after regrets and disappointments, as your Fnrnitare lasts a Life Time IHE OLDEST ESTABLISHMENT (^^^^HWm^^^W Jmt Landed-^ splendid line of BRASS wMI^rnNNMKM WW AIL BEDSTEAjJS > t0 be sold CheaP TO THOSE'WHN SUFFER FROM ~\\ 7-® are Showing some Splendid "^^^T^ndrill & Co's, CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, Etc., TANCRED STREET' NEXT BUTLDING SOCIETY S OFFICE .Last Seien Days.



FOE IKFANTS IID INVALID of "Mr: r*<"..; c i*» SP£GiAi.L, ^i'J} m CGUHTRiCS WrfCRE FSESH COW'S &IILK CANXOi Xi CiiUliJka Thvu OooOs are tree from Anton} On** an.* te«p ««o<i:« «!« OJi»w«* Ib ie abfatneiironi alt Druggiili and tlUtk DIRECT FBflM THE SEAT OF WAR A Large Consignment of China Matting, B|d, lOd, ls t Is 3d, Is 6d Carpet Squares, 12s 6d to 6 guineas Dutch, Tapestry, Brussels, and Pile Carpets m New Designs Door Mats from 2s 6d to 12s 6d Hearth Rugs from 6s 6d to 23s 6d Oilcloths and linoleums. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF NEW PATTERNS] i 8 Inches to 4 Yards Wide. MITCHELL & TIMER



&. Anderson* BOOT "WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS rpHE Largestll and Best Assorted Stock m the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK. Our COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are'able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRIG US. Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmanshin GUARANTEED. kumhwup Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S. ANDEBSON, | b;oot manufacturer and importer i -J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. ' Repaibs Done Same Day as Brojght BEECHAM'S ," T7IOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain m the Stomach, Sick X' 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 This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA BOX ' i BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irrezularitv of the, svsfcem WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED.LIVER >* They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; brmffinj? 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 facta 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 bale of any Patent Medicine m the world. Ful diections with each box. bkfaredlosly by THOMAS BEECHAM, y T . Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Dkuggisi- m the Colonies. **«**«"•



A CARD Mrs A. G. Claridge, TEACHER OP PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING. , COX STREET, ABHBC7RTON.: TERMS ON APPLICATION. Wf» w ell j s © wen,. lANOFORTB, SINKING, HARMONY nPHE Third Term will commence -*- September 10. Intending pupils kindly communicate as early as possible. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Ashburton. N.B—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner always at hand " Uncowragre Genuine JLoc^i 'industry. 1 f N order to keep our large staff of -*- tailors fullj employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our 1 Customers Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM • £2 15s to £3, 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15a to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats mads to measure. £^ Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m bhe Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. jSH** Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. ■ CRAIGHEAD & BEREYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT ASHBUKTON.



[Good News, Messrs Carson and Co. XXAVING ENLARGED THEIR j O_ PREMISES to make room for their increasing Trade, and having bought j out the best lines m Messrs Hunter and Son's Stock at oonsid erably less thar cost they will hold AN EXTENSIVE SALE FOR A FEW WEEKS, when they will sell at the following price, FOR GASH ONLY. Hams and Bacon 6d per lb El erne Raisins 4|d Whole Ginger Is Sugar 2|d to 3d Soap from 2d per bar • Treacle 21b tins 7d Pure Indian Tea Is 9d lb Monarch Tea 31bs for 5s 6d Best Flax Ropa 4|d lb Bluestone 3d lb Best Rein Cord lid Vegetable Seeds 3d Flower Seeds Id Best Potatoes 3s 6d sack We have the Newest and Neatest Stock of Household Ironmongery, Crockery, and Glassware, which will also be sacrificed during Sale. WANTED—Good Dairy Pcoduco of every description. €/%.!!«W St CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK.



W. JBL. RITAS i "OEGS TO INTIMATE to the resi le? dents of Canterbury that he has Oi>v.nt>d at Ashburton an Establishment for tliL- treatment of all ailments by the system of Hydropathy, To insure the adoption of the most i recent improvements m the system, W.H.R. has procured the services of Me ' Herbert Homvibs, a practical bathroan,' who has learned his business at Smedley's Celebrated Hydropathic Establishment at Matlock m Derbyshire. This gentleman having spent almost all his life at Sraedley's has a! thorough acquaintance with all the details of the Hydropathic Treatment, Massage, Etc. Consulting Physician— Dr T. A. Leahy. Arrangements will be made whereby a female attendant will wait upon Lady patients, —— Rheumatism, Bronchitis, and Sciatica a Specialty. W. 11. RITJLS, MATLOCK HOUSE, Tailored Street, Ashburtou. TVTO more Indigestion ; no more ncr x^ vouanesa from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince t you, Um&Y Zander, Authorised Agea



The following few lines quoted will suffice to show the reductions made. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 15s 6d, reduced to 10s 6d. Men's best Saddle Tweed Trousera 21s, reduced, to 15s 6d. Men's Mole Trousers 83 6d, reduced to 5s 9d. Men's Tweed Coats 18s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d ; 255, reduced to 15s. Men's Waterproof Coats 32s 6d reduced to 7a ; 37s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d. Men's Suits 40s reduced to 21s ; 455, , reduced to 32s 6d ; 655, reduced to 403. All WfW Shirts 83 6d, reduced to 6s ; 10s 6d, reduced to 7s; lls 6d, reduced to 7s 6d. BLANKETS. 10 x 4—White 18a 6d, reduced tc 13s 6d. 10 x 4—Superior 22s (Jd, reduced to 16s 6d. 11 x 4—Grey 27s 6d, reduced to 20s 6d. BOOTS. Men's Nailed Shooters 14s 6d, reduced to lls 6 i ; 13a 6d, reduced to 9s 6d ; 10s dd, reduced to 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Watertights 15s 63, re redueed to lls ; 16s 6d, reduced to 13s. Girls Morocco Boots 7s, reduced to 4s 9d. Women's Calf Boots (lace) 12s 6d, re duced to 9s 6d. Women's Strong Kip Lace Boots 9a 6d, reduced to 6s 6d. All other Goods equally reduced m price. l GROCERIES—COST PRICE, CROCKERY at English Landed Cost Price. The above wil how the Geauineness of this Great Sale. Don't mistake the address, A- LAWRIE, SAUNDMIS 1 BUILDINGS, j ppoaifce Railway Station ! I ATEST Telegram.—The Governor of S -*-i Victoria has ordered that none but 2 Health Tea shall be used m Government | House J



TO BE HAD FROM Bf e&ry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 8 147 fWßersTWthers,' Sisters, Brothers. A SAVING OF SEVEN TO TiSJS SHILLINGS IN THE (£) POUND, By Attending the MEAT CLEARING SALE Now Being Held m SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite „ RAILWAY STATION. A. LAWRIE, HAVING purchased from the Trustees of Mr Robert Alcorn the well as sorted stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Hoiseiy, Drapery, Boots, Groceries, Crockery, and Ironmongery, at such a large discount off the cost price— enables him—and he Is fully determined— to sell to the public at prices hitherto un known m Ash burton. The Goods, one and all, are of First I Class Quality, and no rubbish will be J offered.



TyrONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, at Lowest Current Hates* fl. 0. ORBELL, Solicitor, Ashburton. MR J, ELLIS'S SHORTHAND CLASS will meet Every FRIDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at Gates' School of Music. Terms moderate. 5 118 PATENfGIpTYIMT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A REVOLUTION IN MAKING BREAD, CAKES, ETC Letters Patent by the New Zealand Government. ""PHIS is an article hitherto never seen .!_ nor heard of m New Zealand. It has, however, by expending a large sum of money and a great deal of trouble, found its way to the colonies, and will, without doubfc, be a great benefit to those who bake their own br^, etc. Ib super sedes all Self-raising Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, etc. BREAD made this way wilt keep Moist and Soft for a week, and will be a great Saving m a large family.



THIS WILL'iBE A GENUINE AND BONA FIDE SALE. t _ __ 1 isjo x?EASONABLE r\^FER DI FUSED. ±4 SALS ON Frid^-j* J"eae Sl>, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, ONTIL FURTHER NOTICE. W. W. SPEHGER i Go, APOAUE HOUSE, 155



£750 WANTED IMMEDIATELY, rnHE TIME HAS COME AISD VVi<; I. ARE NOW COMPELLED TO REALTZS ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF General I&rapery, Cl« thing, Boots, Shoes, etc. EVERY LINE WILL BE GBBATLY REDUCED IN ORDER TO EFFECT A SPEEDY . CLEARANCE.



Barrett Brothers, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. "THE HALL," EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BEG to notify that all business con nections 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 DRESSMAKING. Mlm MMwmMy, DRESSMAKER, ( O AS re-commenced business m the old j UL Kindergarten, Eist Street, where shb wiU be pleased to see old friends and nww. Teims very moderate. 9 121 reEAMZvri©ff £A iiR



THK THIRD TERM will commence September 11. Miss Flower will be pleased to receive intending Pupils as early as possible at her residence, Cox Street. 9 58 Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and C-s ' PEAPEEY STOCK BAEGAINS IN TWEEDS.



MRS WALSH, T ATE of Seaview. Wakanui, begs t announce that she has opened the East Street Dinino & Refbeshmbnt Rooms, and hopes to receive a share of public patronage. I BOARD AND RESIDENCE. | TERMS MODERATE. oTdigbyT" IN thanking his old friends and the public for their support m the past, begs to notify that he intends resuming his former business as a BUTCHER, and trusts by supplying Meat of the Best Quality at reasonable prices to merit their further favors and support. 0. DIGBY, (Next H. Zanjdeb's) East Street, Ashburton. Drawing & Paiisfing Classes. M h W 7 H> T Air \ TTENDS on TUESDAYS afc Mr _£jl. Gates' Dresden School of Music to gi\B lessons m the above subjects. All information can be obtained from Mr Gates cr from W. H. Tait, Timaru. Old Paintings renovated and repaired. T*or raits painted. 8 3 Vcisie Flower. SINGING.



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HEAVY TWEED at Is OJd per yard BABGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES 6|d per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. SFAVY WHITE BLANKETS £fiom Sd lid BARGAINS IN FLANNBLLETTBS. FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard BA.BGAINS IN ULSTERS. STILISH ULSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS IN BOYS'.SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOiE Is per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. W- C'OIiIiiEII, » XHE