THE ASHBURTON GUAROIANY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22,.1894

Printed «nd published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd t at their iteav printing office, Burnett Street Ashburton SATURDAY, December 22, 1894,



MILKS AKDjOO, LIMITED. Farm & Station Stores EEDUCED TO CHEAPEST BATES FOR CASH i 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's Extras SUPPLIED DURING THE SEASON. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPEB PHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Wool for Sale in Ashburton or Shipment to London Branch. *Q* ._n jiu ■ ■ ' MILES & G0.,. Limited, * *. HANMER, Auctioneer, ASHBTTRTON AND RAKAIA. _ A GREAT * NATIONAL CRISIS, 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 SAVED 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 Oft Producers, to the" Consumer, clearly proves how easily Middlemen's profits can be DISPENSED WITH. We respectfully ask the public of Ashburton and district to show their appreciation of our method of doing business by PURCHASING OUR GOODS. COMPARING OUR PRICES, NOTING OUR QUALITY, AND JCJDGISG FOR THEMSELVES. Save intermediate profits by dealing with JOSEPH 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 2|d, 51b tins Ceylon Tea 89, 101b tins 15s 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, 4lb 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 Notice. , 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. NOTE THE ADDRESS JOSEPH TA.YLOB, OLDJ ESTABLISHED BAKERY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AKCADE HOUSE. Spring Goods. Spring Goods. W- W. SPENCER & CO- A RE now showing feome 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 GHEFFONS, BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS NEW BOOTS and SHOES for the summer weather. Men's, Boys', Ladies', and Children's of all descriptions. C JLOTIIIJ¥«. CIjOTHIITO. CLOTHING*. ■ ■ ■ ■■ j . •• men's tweed suits, trousers, coats, vests, &o SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, <fco. SPJBNGBB and CO., AEC AB E HJO USE. USE LITTJLE'S SHIEEP DIP FLUID DIP, the best Non-poisonous Dip Used and Recommended by Owners of over 5,000,000 Sheep'in N.Z. alone. PRICE (in casks) 5s ri 6d per gallon. 1 Gallon Fluid makes 100 gallons Dip BKrWvß^?^a mm £g mm JM£?^H£ "*JB fi ■ IftJ^B B Ea i^ ni R V* -■ J J \ J, A- alii I M fc«r » M ■■ A POISONOUS DIP combined with Glycerine—the outcome of many ye»ra' experience Wonderfully Successful. Is displacing »il other Poisonous Dips, Sales have TREBLED each year since introduced. FXTFRMINATKS VERMIN, KEEPS WOOL SOFT & BRIGHT, EASILY MIXED JiAiLKMIJN Oheapeat and BEST POISONOUS DIP in the Market. T «« (In Improved Iron Kegs) 3Os per cwt NOTE FRICE —> In Oasea o f 10,101b packets) SOs per case One Cwt. Makes 1,000 gallons of Dip. Cbief A|f ents— BLAOKBURNfi k 00, OhrUtohuroh. pistriot AGENTB-Miles and Co., Limited, Aahburton and Bskaia.



JOHN _WI L S O N. artist's~mTtekialß. I have Received a in a position to Supply I chers, Foreign Canvas, j Selec« 3tock of Winsob the Artists of Ashbur-1 Academy Boards, Oils, I and Newton's Artist's ton with Oil Tubes, j Easels, Etc., Etc., at a Materials, and am now Brushes, Canvas Stret- j Very Cheap Rate. House Painting 1 & Paperhan^iiig. 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 Pioture Frame Mouldings on the Premises. J. WILSON, CORNER OF ARCADE AM) BURNETT STBEBT. ASHBCftTOS. CLEARING_ SALE. H. M. JONES, HTILL OFFER THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC FOR W ONE MONTH AT A TREMENDOUS REDUCTION FOR BUSINESS FIRMS- __ , Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals* Day Books. FOR SCHOOLS — Hundreds of Prize Books at 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, EO NOT MISS THE CHANCE. H- M. JON ES, EAST STREET, 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 MuIINERY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DRESsHETePARTMENT 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 of "Ladies' SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION INVITED. Preliminary Notice, GIVING UP BUSINESS. TTAVING MADE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS, I HAVE DECIDED Td GIVE UP BUSINESS TN 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 D ISCOUNT. The Shop will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, December 6, in order to Mark Down the dtook, and the SALE WILL COMMENCE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER V. j ■ ' Resiembeb — Every line MUST BE CLEARED, as Ido nob want to take any of it away. I shall offer some Exceptional 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, (Lale S. W. Alcorn,) EAST STREET. Wool. Wool Wool. fT7E ARE PREPARED TO MfAKE Liberal CASH Advances On the'[ensuing CLIP, and on wool entrusted to ua for sale, either at ASHBURTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, Or for^shipuient^to^LoNDONjwhere we have Special facilities to conserve Our Clients interest HAVING; recently taken ovei* the stores of the New Zeala Loan and Merc W-tile Agency Company, Limited, at corner of West and tlavelock strtetsafextra facility has been acquired for the display of all Clips. FRBDLMDER BROS. i.



Dresses. Dresses. Dresses. h?YDS DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR Vs 9d. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELAINE 3 FROM 6£d. CARPED CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS A Showroom Full of HToyelties, THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS MITCHELUc TIMER W. H. COLLIRB" TNVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THE FINEST COLLECTIONS OF Fashionable Novelties FOR j SPRING AND SUMMER j Ever imported into the district. 1 The Novelties on view, and which ladies are invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains "all the 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 Cboioe 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. 1111: "commit." Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY PEACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. TTAVING decided to dispose of 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 PEIOES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGIkCLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK.Jbear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHEROAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHER STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIFIING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES .from Is 6d FAMOUS " PEBFECTIONE » WATCHES* Cased SOLID NICKEL, no* wear yellow. WONDERFUL VA£t¥-- Reduced from 21a to 15s, _____ ' i EEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... &* \ MAINSPRINGS 4% M CLOCKS CLEANED from 2a _\ ' , : ■"" i All tfooda At Work Guaranteed. i Thomas E- Kilworth, ENGINEEB, ]J AS REMOVED'To His n;e w?p b^eim|ijs|ej3, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMODM STREETS ASBBURTON.



ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Rccartfng Henry HAVING Purchased the Easiness so successfully carried 00 for a num ber of years past by the late William Akde«sos, begs to notify that as hereto fore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be rtlied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Ashburton Public, which he will sparo no pains to meet. Me well jn Owen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE New Term will commence January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. 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 largt purchase of Crockery ware, etc, on most favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin quishing business, and will offer the whole of these goods afc 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 Invited. A. LAWEIE, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS, EAST STREET; Oppo site Railway Station, ASHBURTON. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Aoknts for the AUSTRAL OYOLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers in the Sonthern Hemisphere, injor porated M'ith the John Griffiths Cycle CoitJf oration THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY AXE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhatnpton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltd, Coventry; The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The Sfc George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bovvn, Ltd, Aeolus B'arinas, Birmingham; The Circle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham ; 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 Maclvncry C>, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are in a poition to cater for the Cycling community, as no other; Gnu in Canter \ bury can| j Barrett Brothers, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, etc. " THE HALL,' EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DEG to notify that all businessTcon •-* 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 best to draw the'attentior of purchasers in search of STERLING VALUE. Barrett Bros. n 107- Wakanui~Miii7~ RE-OPENING. EDWIN ~THOM AS "D EGS 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 was made, and several new machines added, to that flour second to none in the colony can now be produced. Mr James Cockbtjbn has the manage ment of the Mill, so that a perfect guarantee for the excellence of c product is secured, Grists lefc at Mr 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 1 DOLLAR GIGAFETTJ3S — $?. No holders or pbotoa^ffjiSß Z*mß VYbjb



A CARD | Mrs A. £ olaridsß, I TEACHER OF PIANObORTP:, OSCAN, akd STNCJING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION^ m ' kT jb, rbstell, commission agent, aroabe AGENT FOR WALTER A. WOOD, BINDER, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society 10 4 Limited. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WARE BOUSE, Tanckeb Stiiekt. m rr ttndrill 0 ft 0. 11 11. UNDRILL $b VJQ.) PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from tho Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF' 1 ■ Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Thosa having Pictures Framed would " do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U HDRILL & C°" CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERER?, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanc'red Steeet, (Next to Building Society's Office) ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. FOR SALE—3I Lots of Gum Sapling,, near Winslcw, and 10 lots at Winder mere. For particulars apply »t County Council office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 7i ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. gavin? of ** P*T *••»*•OM ■*■»«* Coal HAVE APPOINTED JAMES ELLIOTT. COAL MERCHANT, \VEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best rative coal produced on the Eas'ern Seaboard. It i an excellent Ste.m'Coal.'unrivalled for Baker?, splenlid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns wi.h a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. W.iST STCEBT, Opposite I). THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, West port Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts, etc. in^sUjck. "" Sport ng. rpiJSWALD DACING pLUB ANNUAL "MEETING. TUESDAY, "JANUARY 1, 1895. PROGRAMME: 1. New Vkahs Gut Handicap, (open), of 25 soys ; seven furlongs 2. Pony Rack Handicap, (open), of 20 soys; four furlong 3 3. Tjnwai.d Cup Handicap, (open), of GO soys : oue mile and a half 4. Tixwald'HandioapTimkTkot (District), of 30 boys ; two miles 5. Weltkr Handicap, (open), of 30 soys; one mile 6. Novel Race, (open), of 25 soys; six furlongs 7. Flying Handicap, (open), of 30 soys; six furlonga 8 Hurky Scukry, of 12 soys. Entries after Flying Handicap. Four furlongs. All races except Trot are open Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, T'nwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and I'.ying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Timvald, not later than nine pm. on SATURDAY, December S, 1894. Nomina tions for Trot muit be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perfor mances. Handicaps will be declared on or about December 20. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Kace must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than nine p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 26,1894. For further details and regulations see posters. * A. A. FOOKS, 12 17 Secretary. A. Snowstorm in Russia is a terrible thing, but that scourge oi civilization, Liver and Kidney Disease, ii responsible for for more mortality than any ftthor cause. Warner's Safe Cure cures Liver Disease, bf.cai s; it hss a specific and jfsilivi vution on the live-; increasing the secretion and flow of bile, regulating ito elaborating functions, removing unnealthy formationa—in fact, restoring its natural activity, without which good health is im possible. We wish to impress upon every persor, the necessity ot keeping Jtus liver iv a per fectly healthy condition, so that it will pro perly separate the albuuuuous elements, as well as enable it to relieve th°. overloaded bilc.ductß, Bngular and faitl/f.il treatment '' with Warcer's Sifo Cure is always success ful. Warner'* gfaf I\IU are »Isq &hvays tc If UM'i.