THE ASHBURTON GDABDIAN TUESDAY MAY 7, 1896.

Printed and published by vhe Ashburton Publishing Company, Ltd. »t their fteam printing office, Burnett Street Aihbnrton TUESDAY, May 7, 1895.



Busircss.. Notices. ]j Andrew Orr, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER, NEW SEASON'S GOODS- Tlfl-AIWELLOUS a SSGRTMENT In Every Department, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT shows up Splendidiy in all that is New and Fashionable. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is Stocked with all the Newest shapes in Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, Jeb Bonnets, etc. Ladies' Corsets in graat variety; V and N, Featherbone, Cestus, Durable Oorded Zone and the P.D. ALSO, ---IOASE LADIES' UMBRELLAS, splendid value. MEN'S CLOTHING. Grand Show of Kaiapoi and Roslyn Suits Lambs-wool Pants, Shirts and Socks in great variety. IAA FAIRS OF MOSGIEL XX) U BLANKETS WJ be Opened in a few days, manufactured to my own order in the ACHBURTON MILL. BEAUTIFUL GOODS. FLOOR CLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, WINDOW HOLLANDS, Bio Inspection Invited. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. ANDREW ORR. FIVE MILES SHEEP NETTING WITH CENTRE STRAND JUST LANDED, I I.x iciUKUI' , TO BE SOIO CHEAP. , i John On i: Co.



j Musjeal 1 [a card, ' ', MISS K. DICKINSON will be prepared to receive Pupils for the Violin, commencing from April 22. Please address, Box 87. Aehburton. 4145 A OABD Mrs A. G. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TEBMS ON APPLICATION. THE VIOLIN^ MISS BESSIE SIMMONDB Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ashburton. MUSIC. MISS CARSON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforte and Organ and will b« able to give her whole attention to her Pupils. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Aloorn, Have lock Sireefc, or at residence, William Street. Pupils could b© bowded if re aired. 4 14 PE^FOIST^^ - ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SADNDERS' BUILDINGS, (No. 6 Entrance up Photographer's Staircase), and Trevor ton, SECOND QUARTER Commences Apri 17, 1895 4-7 Llewellyn Owen, '' PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. liSI iS TENDING PUPLILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinty Collage, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. Business Notice:. EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is 5 now ready, and is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment stven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, and by the hundredwei ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Harnpstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). COAL j MOD NT SOMERS \ COAL COAL I HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL FT HIS well-known and favorite House .l hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck :—• Westerfield Railway Siation, 15s per ton, freight paid Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth ,. yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somers. TcTb. ebstellT COMMISSION AGENT, ARCADF. A GEKT for Walter A. Wood Mower -£*-* and Reaper Manufacturing Com pany, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. Office of Allance Assurance Company Tradesmen's Books kept, Debts collected IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE DR TWEED. ALL ACCOUNTS OWING to the j Estate of the late Db, Tweed must be PAID PROMPTLY, and Mb I R. B. Restell has been authorised to COLLECT the same. His receipt will be a sufficient discharge. 1 JESSIE G. TWEED, 3 99 Executrix late J. M. Tweed. «3i» iii'jmmxwGmam K*ASHBURTON EXPRESS|I EN WIN EE RING & CYCLE WORKS BB'FORE Tuyinsj Jiggers elsewhere see above firm's New Stock of up to date Huaibers, Premiers, Raleighs, A ustrals j also, onr own Express. We are now c Serin g the Very Latest Machined and on easiest terma wifch » guarantee for twelve months, tyres in cluded, all Dunlop Tyres from £19. We would also call attention to the fact that we are still carrying on our Engineering business. Horse-shoeing, Wheelwrighting, etc, Prams repaired on short notice. Guns, Locks, Safes, Die Sinking, Brands, Stencils, etc. Landells and Preston, Buknett Street, Ashburton. SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark .Aromatic Plug Tobaoco. THE CELEBRATED & BEST BRAND MANUJFAOTUIiKI) FKO3I CHOICEST VIRGINIA LEAF. MBS LITTLEJOHN, COSTUMIER, THE TRIANGLE. PLATES AND DESIGNS of latest .*. English and French Work, includ ing the last of WORTH'S PRODUCTIONS,",- . v As shown In " THE QUEEN," " MYRA'S," " WELDON'3," etc., \V p W ON VIK W



jW. B. COLLINS k CO THEfOHEAPEST HOUSE BOR AMMUNITION. GUNS. GUNS. <* II N S. Q INGLE Barrel Guns with MARTINI ACTION, Quick Firing—Special Valoa O SMOKELESS Cartridges are the BEST—ab Wholesale Prices. POWDEE. SHOT. GAPS. SPORT FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. W. H- COLLINS & CO MERCHANTS AND IMPOBTERS. PAGE'S |^# OILS TRADE fjP^fn MARK THE HORSE'S" PRTEND. PAGE'S NO \. HORSE OILS. SURE oure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in horses and cows. PAGE'S NO 2. HOUSE OILS. Sure cure for open sores on horses' backs or shoulders, or any kind of broken wounds on horses. PAGE'S Rhuematic Oils—-Ituematism, lumbago, stiff joints, sore throats, bruises, sprains, gout, chapped hands, mumps, bunions, chilblains and tander feet. Sold in bottles at 2s 6d each by all Storekeepers. Directions for use on «very bottle. Agents for Ashburton—Messrs H. Zander, J. Orr, A. Lawrie, and J. Hardley, East Street; Heselcine Saddler, Burnett Street ; Patterson Saddler, Tancred Street,, and J. Baker, Havelock Street. These Oils have been made by me since 1874 and used with great success. No connection with any other firm, |^- The Original maker and Proprietor, W. V. 'PAOJB, ASHBURTON, CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND. 4 1 ASHBURTON, APKIL 23, 1895. WINDING TTP BUSINESS. Sadies and gentlemen, WE beg to return our sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage accorded us since opening in Ashburton. Our main object in opening a Branch in your toWn was % to show you what sterling value we give for ready cash, and we feel sure, from the large ;, trade which we have done with you, that you have appreciated our efforts. We intend CLOSING THIS BRANCH at an early date, expecting that your future orders will be posted direct to us at Christchurch, where they will receive the personal attention of the firm, and will be forwarded to your address, carriage paid. It is not our inten tion to return the Ashburton Stock to Christ church, preferring to realise upon it here, Extra assistance will be engaged, as we wish to CLEAR THE ENTIRE STOCK BY THE MIDDLE OF MAY. Special inducements will be offered to buyers of large as well as small parcels. Parties furnishing, or those wanting to lay in a good winter's supply of Clothing, Dresses, and the thousand and one items comprising the Stock, should pay us an early visit—as the Stock has just been re plenished with a large consignment of the newest Goods, through the Christchurch House direct from London. TERMS; CASH. NO BOOKING. a 'L. BEATH AND GO ASEBURTON. / — IMPORTANT.— THE CORNER — Has the pleasure to intimate that it is to-day prepared in all departments with everything New for Autumn and Winter wear, Great show of New Winter Dress Materials. No lady visiting ou Drress and Millinery Department can possibly be disappointed. MELTON CLOTH, especially suitable for children's dresses, Is 3d per yd HE A.VY DIAGONAL SERGES, Very Strong Is 6d per yd ALL WOOL DIAGONAL SERGES, in All Colors Is lid per yd ALL WOOL FANCY SERGES, guaranteed fast colors 2s 9d per yd TRIMMINGS IN SEVERS, JETS, GIMPS, BRAIDS, IN ALL COLORS, —MILLINERY~DiPARTMENT - We are now showing the Newest Stylos in Jackets, Waterproofs, Tunics, Hata, trimmed and unbrimmed, Corsets, Underclothing, etc. BLANKETS. BLANKETS. Best Value in the County, Colonial Flannels in all Colors, B|d, Linoleums, Oilcloths, a New Stock Just Arrived. —CLOTHING DEPARTMENT— Men's, Youths', and Boys' Colonial Tweed Suits at Astonishingly Low Prices Boys' Serge Varsity Caps Os 6d Boys' Plush Varsity Caps Is Od Boys' Serge Sailor Caps Is Od Youths' Tweed 9vercoats with Capes 83 9d. SUITS, COVERT COATS, AND OVERCOATS, MADE TO ORDER —BOOT DEPARTMENT— Boots, Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women, and Children, "at prices that will astonish you. W. H. C OLLIER THE "CORNER."



SPECIAL REDUCTIONS FOR A MONTH POX CASH ONLK. H- M-"JONES rT AS determined to further reduce hia larfe and varied stock of Books, Stationery, Fl and Fancy Goods, China, Glass, and plated ware, by selling as LOWEST PRICES for CASH. School Books—At published prices. Novels—At published pricea. Prize and Reward Books—At published prices. Beautifully Bound—Poets and Standard Works ,„»,„ AT PUBLISHED PRICES. STATIONERY AND A~OOOUNT BOOKS. THR A3HBURTON Is AND 6d BOXES OF STU lON ERY. Specially imported from the manufacturer, London. Exceptional value. Plain commercial and fancy Stationery, Fancy G< ods, Ornaments, China and Glass, and plated ware, Albums, Purses, Wallets, Scrap and Postage Stamp Albums, Watches, Clocks, Photo Frames, Toilet Requisites, Bibles, Prayer and Hymns, Church Praise, Datholic Prayer Books. Footballs and Linings. New Stock. Pianos, Organs, Bicycles on Easy Terms. Cycle Extras. H. M- JONES. SHKARM.AN BUGS., i GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. OUNS, CARTRIDGES, POWDER, SHOT, and all other Shooting requisites at " exceedingly low prices. Intending purchasers should inspect our Stock of GUNS before buying elsewhere. We have just landed a consignment of that well known " LIGHT OF THE AGE KEROSENE, 160° test, absolutely safe, which we are offering at Chrigtohnrch price CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY ANDBRUSHWARE NSPKOTION INVITED. AGENTS for the TIGER BLENDED TEAP Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE. ISf)OH 3019 3HI XV HOWI.BHJi- MI SHIVA iSaa HHI •sajsro ava ms iVd 01 saawoxsno aooo ojs 'sxasia: ava ok 'xiaaao on asnoH hais ara aas tiim qoa 'aavoav ao «a*raoo auv xsaais aa^osvi dn qeoj o% spuau^ moi ipx Qjaq eai3B^ jo uoi^inoot; 91^ ao 300XS CinO o« 'hsiiaxs ajsrv mhn: ■! 2qoxs asnoH ama hhx !j« punod v puads no^ ji 'paiiat?9 bo si paA^s sg •iraouooa A"prvjs o^ Qov\d oq 1 SI IiSIIOH HHia SIIIX 'Qnn^aoj o^ jooijsjooj Qqq. bj iCcaoaooa '. ypw\ atuoo 0 noi saonpat l%\\mh oqx 'spoof) agnOH 31113 QW IPS SBOHJ 011 l asnoH wii iv *o& vnvHxsnv m™& saooo JvaHO :o: •socup OAissajdap osaq m s^2[ood mo£ gins 0^ ggQIHd: P utJ S^'IAXS ■a rllii ■ O IL_ !_ m i asiiOE aina anx 'saoiaa axnnoaialf xv dkihxoio onv AHaavaa ?—:o:—— •asnoH aina shs seAjesop^asnojj anig 9\s )nq 'ssaoons pu«uimoo o; s[e;jout uj qou B|X •ssaoons o>[i{ spaeaons Bu|q;o^ 1 issaoons issao.ons issaoons •iaoaaaAU ox aa xsnw jaa^vaa m tivi antL 'SHanHYd hhx ox sooa t aa qidom XVHHM NI 3SIH V iriSTTfilß BEASOM, 1895. Every Department Now Full. NOVELTIES IN DRESSES, AND DRESS TRIMMINGS, MANTLES, JACKETS, AND MACINTOSHES, MILLINERY AND UNDERCLOTHING. BEST VALUE PROCURABLE IN BLANKETS AND FLANNELS, FLANNBLLETTES AND SHIRTINGS, HOSIERY AND GLOVES SPECIAL. 5 Cases Women's Slippers, Is 3d to la 6d 4 Cases Women's and Children's Boots 43 Boxes of Velveteens from Is 6d 14 Pieces, "New Designs " in Oilcloths and Linoleums. MITCHELL & TURNER.



Latest Gold Discovery. Great Rush to the Fields. IX7HILE the people have been seeking other SHORES in v V search of GOLD, a rich Discovery has been made in THIS CITY, that will bring JOY to the INHABITANTS. WE -POB- LBAD , X MfiLLOK, WASIB (Late Bishop.) NOT, follow Zealandia Boot Store. WANT WHO haß discovered that he can give better VALUE for 14s than NOT than any ordinary SHOP for 20s. J.M. has just bought for CASH £900 worth of NEW AQ MAy GOODS for £600. He is now prepared to sell CHEAPER AS MAX" THAN EVER FOR CASH. SURF SMALL NOTE A FEW LINES. Men's Bluchers, from 4s lid; women's slippers, Is 6d; DvnvTTs children's shoes, Is 3d ; youths' school boots 10-3, 4s YOU fKU*ll» Hd . women's lasting slippers, 2s lid ; men's shoes, 7s 6d; men's tan shoes, 7s 6a; women's slippers, 3s, cost WASTE 4s; women's ES, usual price 10s 6d now 7s 6d ; girls' AND best kid shoes, 5s 6d; maids' best kid boots 10s, aow 6s; vmT men's boot* 12s 6d, now 8s 6d. v xuu QUICK STACKS OP OTHER LINES AT THE SAMS WILL CUTTING PRICES. WAN*. RETURNS INSPECTION INVITED. 'N.B.—All repairs left in our charge will be neatly and promptly executed. NOTE ADDRESS, J. Mellor, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. GUARANTEE. William Sparrow fjtJARANTEES to give the Best Quality Tweeds and Coatings that money can VX procure at the following prices :—• BEST QUALITY TWEED SAC SUIT £3 15s BEST QUALITY TWEED TROUSERS £1 2e 6d BE T QUALITY ROUGH SERGE SAC SUIT ... £3 15s BEST QUALITY WILSON'S BANNOCKBURN SAO SUIT £3 16* BEST QUALITY NO. 4 FOXES SERGE SAC SUIT ... £3 12b 6d BEST QUALITY WORSTED COATING (Bound), \„, with BEST TROUSERING / ** Remember these Prices are for High Glass "Workmanship. No Inferior or second class work turned out. FIT AND STYLE A SPECIALTY. WILLIAM SPARROVT, EAST STEE EJT. JSS* N.B. —I have not imported any new and Improved Botch Making Machinery into the Trade. HOW CAN I SAVE MONEY? 'PHIS question is off en asked by the thrifty housewife. THE REPLY IS by shopping for Groceries, Bread, Cake, Crockery, Tinware, Brushware, etc, at JOSEPH TAYLOR'S, East Street. By the CASH System you can save 25 per cent. No bad. debts, Clerks, or Booking to pay for. The very best Goods obtainable at CASH PRICES. Best Auckland Sugar, No. 1 quality in 701b bags Best Auckland Syrup In tins of 21b, 41b, 71b, 141b, 561b Best Black Horse Salt in cwt bags, or smaller quantities Best fine ground Saltpetre Moir's Oat Meal, this Season's, In 251b bags Thomas' and Rollitt's Flour, in 251b, 501b, 1001b, 2001b bags 150 per cent. Test Kerosene. The Best Bread in Ashburton 5d per Loaf, Block Cake, currant and plain, 6d per Ib, Cakes, Pastry, Buns and Scones fresh daily. Orders delivered by Cart on the Shortest Notice. —JUST IMPORTED— English Vinegar, 6d per bottle English Sauce, 4£d per bottle Be&t Tomato Sauce, in pints, 8d per bottle JOSEPH TAYLOR, GROCERY AND BREAD STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW TAILORING DEPARTMENT TN Order to meet the times we have opened a New Department, and with the, -■- latest improved machinery and skilled labor, we have effected the following REDUCTIONS in prices. NEW 1 Men's Fashionable AH wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure, DEPARTMENT. J 47s 6d, 555, 57e 6i, 60s, 65a, 70s, 755, 80s. H.S, ] Men's Fashionable All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure, DEPARTMENT, J J (Hand Sewn), 77s 6d, 82s 6d, 90i 95a 200s. |&3^ The prices quoted are in both departments for the same quality suitings. Ws*** The reductions of 17s 6d to 20a per suit in the New Department repre sent the difference in the cost of labor and extras. Our long established reputation is a sufficient guarantee for FIT, QUALITY, nd WORKMANSHIP in both Departments. The Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to choase from. craigheadTberryman THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON 4 31