THE ASHBtiitON GtJABDUN i * SATURDAY, OCTOBER SI, 1896.

Printed and Published by the ' ABbburton Publishing Company, Limited, atLthei Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street , Aehburfcon. ; ; _;; SAIURDAY, OCTOBER 31 1696*



Wanted. nnHK early bird catches the early worm, X an call at Mbllob's Cheap Boot Sale YT^ANTED Known— Oilcloths, Lino. T T leums, Carpets, Squares, Rags- and Ourtaros. Special Display m Special Room. A Case of plain color Liberty Muslins juetto and.— Mitchell and Tubnek •>■ ANTED "Knowni-1000 pairs of Boots to be sold m twenty-one days at Mbllob's. " . •> BARGAINS m Earohenware this month at Cabson and Co.'a. First-class ID you ever hear the like ? Men s best Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, at Mellows, fancred street TtTANTED Knownr-That E. Mahood f T is still Belling all kinds «fG; beery, Orookery, and- Glassware at ir reasonable a pr.oe as any other house m the trade. [Orders by letter Or- telephone -prbinptly attended to. .Families waited on daily. Telephone No 76 ; - WANTED KNOWN.^-Mbs ,Blu&am ...... haying taken.^the pr%iu9Bs. '.^tajwly occupied by ,Mf;G/Weiil, same as Ladies' fining and ßefresnmenb Rooics, where visitors will, .find & long felb want supplied. > Meals aball hours. .4 |ew boarders will find all the comfort* of m home. . '. ''. -.i .. t "-.'• NO W'S your time ,$0 Isuy. Tnere is a Big Sale at Mellob's Zealandia Boob Store. "'.... ' _. ... .... '. ..;•-- -11/rOTHERS and who: Jfcave to JIjJL--' provide Bobjtfl and Shoes, should call ■ Mellor'a Zealandia Boot Store. ,] 11/E lead, follow who may. €HiSireu*a W Silppera Is. Melfbr'a Tafi&ed Btreet." ' ■ - , tv . ..,..; FTIHERE is no doubt, no posaibte doubb ( X -that you ge£~ Gk>od Value for your money at Mellob's. _...;-, T HEARD a man aay. that Mellof is Selling X Boota W6n3erfu)lyCneap. ... _. . t ANTED Known— The Economic '» Kid Glove, four buttoria, 1b 9dper pair,' is the Glove for every day^ wear.— I W. H. Collier. , ■TXTANTED Known— Dress Lengthr of VV Sty lish Tweed with lin;ng included fqr 6s lid. A bewidering assortment of Prints, Cambrics, and Blouse Materials.— Mitchell and Tubnbb. NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip i-eeds. The favorite sorts at low priceß. — CaesonandCo. • 10 84 KIDE the 'Best.— 'Kent's Championship Bicycles are the best Built to your own measure. Tyres and accessories r bf all sorts*— Cabson and Co., Agents 10 86 WANTED Known— Maddens Refresh '\ meut Rooms are the rooms Par Excellence. When m town do not fail to give them a look up. Do you like a Loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight, which a surprise visit from the .Inspector the other day proved? You do? Well, go to Maiden's I If you are "getting up a Spread m a private or general way* and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a success, why, ; come along to Maddens m Easb Street, and you won't be disappointed. . Bride, Christening and Birthday Cakes a specialty . y , . ' '— — ■■■^*^— ' :E ■ $ £ ' ■ -a ■- : - L .00 m ■% «■' i 1 '■■§'■ ■ « I. ■ P §- B a g I h s ' g \ ■ « :■....■...- ' - BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN, ACHOICEf: JLP& QF t SILVER MOUNTED STICKS to seleob' froou aggorde6#s FBOM -. .' 6s 6d io Ms. AT" , JBAST STREET, . Next Drug Company, IMPORTANT TO; FRUITGROWERS AND FARMERS. ■VTPW that the merits of " DEATH ON ±\ SCALE" is known throughout the district, ißLqd the spiing. being the very be.o season- for Application, fafmers pan have their trees dressed ; v.ery reasonably with Guarantee) by applying to A. H. ! LIGHT,, agent for Death on Scale, Care Central Hotel, Ashburton. ;/ ' i; . Agent for. Patent Spray Pump complete with Spray and Jet. , . .'"...' .. : Below is one of the many Testimoniala received. v , • T6 TqjTKINO AND CO., j ..-.^V.ellingtion.". : . . /,,/:..., I have much pleasure ,jui testifying to the merita of your " Death .on SdaTe." . I 'nave used it on all my trees, and m every case the .result has been highly satisfactory It not only killed scale and .American blight, bub appeared to renew the' Health and vigour of the trees dressed with it. jFhe aUa^e results were obtained after; eat weeks application. Wishing- you every Buocess, Faithfully yours, ■ JOflN O'GRAT>YV Winchmore, September 30 1896. 10 77 William Mfemiiig 1 , GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Ashburton Public that he has started buel- n«Bß m Jhe General Produce l"rade^ In rHose premises lately occupied by K. B. Reatell, next the Ashburton 'Club, Burnett, Street. _./. He trusts to gQt a, fair share of the public patronage, 'by keeping only. good quality goods, at lowest current rates, Nfite the Address, - NEXT. ASHBURTON OLUB. \9 - .... ,^



FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS. fTITIERE ARE IWELVE STUBBORN F.\OTS THAT CANNOT BE DENIED.' '■•'•■■■ ,''■•'' - ' ■ Ist— That G. J. NEILL is sel ing good | 6th— That G. J. NJfiILL is selling Men's strong White Muslin at 3" lid d<z. Tweed Trousers at 5a lid. 2nd— That G. J. NKILL is selling^good 7th -That G. J. NEILL is sellin& Boys| Washing Prints at 4£d a yard. *>**" Sailor Suitß m navy blue or fawn: 3rd— That G. J. NEILL has pretty serge, at 4s lid the suit. Summer Dress Tweeds at 9a 6d a Bth— That J&. 3. NEILL is selling dress, that can't be beat. Women's Shoes at 4s lid. . 4th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' 9th— l hat G. J. NEILL is selling Men's and Children's Summer Hats of nailed Shooters at 7s lid. every description, the very latest 10th — That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's style, cheaper thau anyone m Ash- 1 light Balmorals at 8s lid. burton. . j 11th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' sth— That G. J. NFILL it selling Men's 1 and Childrens' Tan Boots and Shoeß H-avy Tweed (colonial) Suits at 24s of every description a.t very low 6d» prices* 12th— THAT ' G. J. NEILL'S SHOP- Well — He sells Millinery, General Drapery, Clothing and Boots, of every Description — IS AT FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, East Street, Ashbnrton. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. M.S.'W. sT"M!sggJ££-.' ; , LATE WITH MITCHELL & TURNER, ' AND M?R 'TT XT' "O *ODR IB B R JjJ. XX, _D RODB IB B, HAVE ARRANGED A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BUSINESS, LATELY KNOWN AS 11 THE BLUE HOUSE " DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT, The Business m future will be carried on under the name and style of MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MILLINERS, etc. ' '■■■.-■ .' ~~ ". ■ ■ ■*■■;■• . WE would like to draw the 'attention of the Public generally, that Mr Mitchell being well known and intimately acquainted with most of the inhabitants of Ashburton and c district, and through having business con? nections directly with them, is m a position to say that he thoroughly under- stands their requirements, and can guarantee to all his friends the, BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE FOR HIGH CLASS GOODS. WITH THIS ASSURANCE v THE CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENTS Will be under his personal supervision, and by strict attention to Business and carefully studying the requirements of all his Friends and the public generally, Mr Mitchell respectfully "solicits a fair share of their patronage. ; TAILORING 3 " Under the Chart-Order System a Specialty. | THE MANCHESTER & DRESS DEPARTMENTS Are now being Stocked' with all the requirements necessary for carrying on a Large Cash Trade, and by giving only Good Honest Values, combined with the 1 desire to work and build up a substantial business, MITCHELL & BSODRIBE Have no hesitation m challenging the trade by giving the best Value m , Ashburton. . THE MILLINERY & UNDERCLOTHING DFPARTMENT Will receive the most careful attention, and by always being to the front for Style, Variety, and a desire to plea se we can w i.th confi- dence assure the Ladies of Ashburton and district that their orders will receive the best attention. ' A NEW BOOT DEPAferMENT is now being Fitted and Stocked with all the best makes, and m this Branch of our Business we intend to be ever foremost. LOOK OUT FOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS IN FUTURE ISSUES. OPENING DAY— SATURDAY, the 17th. MITCHELL & BRODEIBB, THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERS, Between J. Orr <fe Co., and the Clothing Factory, Ashburton. FIRST GRAND SHW OF SPRING TOyELTIES EVERYTHING UP TO DATE. .o CASES of NEW DRAPERY, Ex MAMARI & KAIKOURA, NOW OPENING Ladies' are Delighted with the New Millinery. New Dress Goods. Blouse Prints mo a marvel of the season Choice BibboDß, Flowers, Feathers, Sunshades, Art Muslins, Sateens, Apron Check, White Lace Muslins, Norman Stripes, Galateas, etc. A large Case of the Celebrated P and D CORSETS Just Opened, all sizes ; also . V and N Featherbone, Ce&tus and other makes. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH, AND LINOLEUMS, MEN'S KAIAPOI, ROSLYN, AND MOSGIEL SUITS. Never |has [sucb a variety of High-class Drapery been shown m Ashburton before, as wilfabe^exhibited hyjime;,thisj>eason. BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE LARGEST STOCK IN TBE COUNTY 10 SELECT FROM. ANDREW 088. ■ • »■■•.-.■ I■■ v S



» ■ Can be Obtained from ALL STOREKEEPERS. o FRIEDLANDER BROS., ■-*--: LIMITED. WHOLESALE AGENTS FOE CANTERBUBY. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS. McBONALD & McDIARMID ARE NCW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and Sumn er Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known . BO STOCK BE, AND, BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLE VIEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies' Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolfs, and other well-known makes, m ■/■' great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c'ass Boot ( at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BECTIVE, DUKE of YOUK, and other brands BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES, at prices that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gemß),.in lace and strap; Ladies, m Black, White, and Brown. -•■."•'• Ladies Cauvas Shoes, from ... ... ... 2s 9d Gentlemen's Cahvas Shoes, from ... 5s 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies Walking Shoes, from . ... ... ... 4s 9d A few linea of last season's goods left, which will be sold at any price to clear. Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really First-class Slipper,- good value at 4s, now Belling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals— usual.'price from 22s to 26s 6d— All Reduced to 17s 6d. , THE THE CASH BOOJjT SHOP, o. NICHOLAS, Manager SHEARMAN BROS., FAMILY GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, «fc GENERAL IMPORTERS, MARKET HOUSE, BURNETT STREET. GROCERIES. GENERAL MERCHANDISE. .In Stock— Sole Agents for Tiger Teas. Best design and quality of China, Break- awarded 7 gold medals for excellence and fast and Te.* vices, and Dinner Service t purity. Noi c but the best brands of all prices. Toileb Seis, newest styles, and Groceries kept. Tinned Fish ot every Decoration Gla^s and Eartbeiware ot everj description. Ourraute, Raisins, Sultanas, description. Table Cutlery by the verj all of first quality. Timaru and Blue Bell best mukersi Electrop'atcd Goods 8 brands of Oa'meal, guaranteed absolutely specialty, suitable for wedding preseits, pure. Butter and Cheiee, the finest procur- -pleridici assortment ot Brush ware of ever j able from the best makerß. Mitlaquin and kind. Raw and Boiled Linseed, Coai3< Mauritius Sugars always m stock. Castor, and Neatsfoob OMs, always on hand, Customers may always rely on being Lamps and Lampware (Eng'ish and Ameri supplied from a large and well-selected can)*- Ironmongery and General Household Stock of the above Goods at the most Requisites. BBA and Trades Unionist! reasonable price?. Sheep Shears. Turkey Oil Stones. Being m direct communication with the best British and Continenta Manufacturers of all the above Goods, and buying for prompt cash, enables vi to offer them CHEAPER than most wholesale houses m the colony. Customers waited upon for orders. | r Gocds delivered daily. Letters and Telegrams promptly attended* to. SATISFACTION^ OUR MOTTO. Telephone No. 53 WTfkmw mi J^V^ ._ - ' 111 \J Xl XV'^l • \J J3| ilH.fXii ' 1 W. H. COLLINS & CO., PAINTERS IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS. • ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari-, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also— A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WE3T OF ENGLAND TWEEDS m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. ' order to* meet the Demands of our L-rge and Increasing Business, we are showing i this Season probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. requiring New Suits «« before the Show " will greatly oblige, and find ib to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, before the "Rush." CRAIGHEAI)"^BERR¥MAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Armiger's Chrietohuroh "Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresiei, etc., Dyed< like New, and pressed reidy for we»r.



<+ Business Notices. . ; . { SPEOIAL PRIZES. SPECIAL"' PBIZES. ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW. FLETCHER BROS. AS AGKNTS for Nimmo and Blair, Seed Merchants, we are authorised to offer two (2) SPECIAL PRIZES of Seeds, each to the value of 10s 6d ; one for the best collection of Vegetables, and the other for the best collection of Flowers grown from Nimmo and Blur s Seeds, and purchased from us during the present season. Vegetable Seeds — 3d per packet ; Flower Seeds— Id per packet, 14 packets at Is. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. The remarkable success aohieved by Messrs Nimmo and Blair at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Show held ia June, 1896, m the -eution devoted to Agricultural Seeds was undoubtedly a feather m their caps. As it is, they obt lined twenty First Prizes, and eight seconds m competition with a famous firm of Seed Merchants m England. Tt would , be to the advantage of large consumers to get our Samples and Prices before purchasing eUewhere. , ■ ' TURNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. Our Turnip Seeds are grown from speoia'ly selected, roots, and are always carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and nonte are supplied but what are really strong and robust. Price per lb for small quantities from 7d per lb to 60s per cwt. Carter's Elephant Swede Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fostreton Hybrid Yellow, Imperial Green Globe, &0., &b. . ■ - ... ... '. MANGEL SEED. MANGEL SEED. The greatest possible care is taken m growing aU our Mangel Seed. Mammoth Long Red, Champion Yellow Globe, Champion Orange Globe, Golden Tankard, lOd per lb for small quantities. . , FIELD OARROTS. FIELD OARROTS. They are the finest that can be selected, and. experience prompts us to say that nothing better can be offered. James' Soarlet Intermediate, Altringham Long Red,^ Giant Green Top, White Belgian, &c, &c, from 2s 6d per lb. ONION SEED. /ONION SEED. Brown Spanish 4s 6d per lb. SEEI) POTATOES. This is the Cheapest house m Town -for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose— l6lbs for Is j Queen of Valley— -161ba for la ; Bruce— l6lbs for Is ; Myatt's Ashleaf — 241bs for Is 3 Qtago Cup Eyes— 2o! ba for Is; Bath Kidney— 24lbs for Is, 6s per sack. Lapstone Kidneys— 24lbs, for Is, 6s 6d per sack j prime Derwents — 6a per sick, delivered anywhere within the Belt. COLOURED STARCH, - COLOURED STARCH, For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color required to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colors :— Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope. Ladies make your homes look nice and comfortable by using this famous Starch. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. We are Sole Agents m Aehburton for this splendid Tea, and can thoroughly recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. REDUCTION. ' REDUCTION. We have reduced the price of the best brands of Kerosene, and also of Timaru Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to bend and having bought m the best Home and Continental markets for Prompt Cash we are enabled to sell Cheaper than a uy other house m the trade FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON. SAVE YOUR EYES |— i- FROM THE DUST BY PROTECTING THEM WITH COLORED GLASSES, TO BE OBTAINED PROM S. SAL EX, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULISTS-OPTICIAN, EAST STREET. A r, ARG BAND VARIED STOOKOF EYE PROTECTORS. AH Shades of Smoked Glasses, with Glass or Gauze sides, m. Steel or .'•''■ Polished Nickel Frames. Straight and Curled sides. Sole Agent for Lazarus " Specialitiee " Spectacles and patented system of Sight Testing. EAST STFEET. (Telephone No. 80.) WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for fhe above Company, I am now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machinery, afid have pleasure m introducing to the Farji era of Aehburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THEEE AFEON OPEN EEAE REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY TRIED AND TESTED, having been m ÜBe m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia . for the past two, and hai won the admiration of all who have s^en its work. ° ' THE SINGLE APEON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds its Own, and w* 11 deserves its title of "FATHER OF THEM ALL." WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY REAPERS Defy Competition, while their MOWERS RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The "Farmers' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill h undoubtedly the BEST O.N THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR R, . B. RESTBLL Is m Charge of the Maohinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW, WOOD." D, THOMAS, AGENT. 10 47



Hanmer and Graves. J WOOL. Tt/TESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES JJf JL are prepared to make LIBERAL 'CASH ADVANCES (free of commifsion) ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for Bale, or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashbarton, Christohurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from .Australian buyers, having made speoial arrangements for that ' purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. ■'..'■ / ' . ■ .-..■■ Hanmer & Qrwbes. , NEW AUCTIONEER. ..- WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED . MR J. R. - ~ AS AUCTIONEERi And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, as well ai at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. BEAPERS AND BINDERS. . WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well as all the I necessary Extras for the Machines. SEED?. " ! WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Eyegraas, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnipp, Mangel, s Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. i HANMKR & GRAVES. I -'■ SUPERPHOSPHATE. i \\TE HAVE NOW : " STORE, on 1 W first shipment of this year's Itn- n portation of the well-known ANGLO-OONTIMNTAL * r- SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared jto book orders. » Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various sums for investment Freehold Security. v HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. TTTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for S&le, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashbarton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Chrietchurch a NEW STORE is being Bpecially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our First Sales wiH take place— At Christchurob, Noveinber~2o, 1896. At Ashbnrton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDL AN DER BROS. , Ltd Y^T E HAVE FO R SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING VOT ATt)ES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED* TTTTE ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS : Oil Anglo-Continental S ..\.lio3phak PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, IL AT FACTORY PRICES. B FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A ■H. COMPLETE ■^■k THRESHING PLANT, / Consisting of g^^^BHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION H^^KINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, j^^BV^ WATER CART, Em, I^^^^KaH m First Class Order. j^^^HttA£Dfiß BROg.,^ lIWSW'