THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1898

Printed and publiahed by Henbv Willis, of Peter Street, Ashburton, for the Proprie tors, at their Printing Office, Bnrnett Streeb, Ashburton. WKDN* SDAY, NOVSMBBR Bs,



TO STAND m Aahburton and Trave the District for the season, the STANDARD-BRED TROTTING* HORSE VIKING, BLACK HORSE, STANDING 16.1 - Winner of High Class Handicap, record 5.9), beating WHdwood, Prince Imperial, General Tracy, Little Willie, Sam Slick. Won easy. Also winner of 9 Trotting Races. Full brother to Violetta Junior, winner of Free-for-all, 5-7 ; and Era, never beaten on Track or Show Grounds. Bred by the late Andrew Town, Esq., Hotartville, New South Wales. Sire, Childb Habou> 414 (imp.), record 2 25, by Harold 413; dam, Violetta (imp ), by Echo, 462. OHILDE HAROLD, 2 25-Bred by A J Alexander, Esq., Woodford Co., Ken- tucky, America. By Harold, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10; Ist dam Young Portia, by Mambrino Chief 11 \ 2nd dam Portia, by iwebuck (pacer), 3rd dam by Whip, etc. {See Breeder's Trotting Booh by Saunderg). First dam VIOLETTA (imp,) by Echo 462, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian 10. Second dam NIT A, and Sawyera's Hambletonian, son of W hippie's Hamble* tonian 725. Third dam, BETSY AUS- TIN, of Montreal (a Canadian pacer). Echo 462 is the sire of Belle Echo, 2.20, and numerous others In the list) of 2.30. Childb Harold (imp.), record 2,25, has sired the fastest trotters m the Aus- tralasian Colonies. Violetta Jr., full sister to Viking, won Freefor-all at Sydney, two miles 5 7 ; Era, full brother to Viking, has an unbeaten record on the track and m the show ring, and was recently sold for £650 cash, to go to England ; Osterly, by Chide Harold from Rothschild's dam, is the Champion Trotter of Australia— l mile 2 25, 3 miles, 7>3of ; Yum Yum, 1 mile 2 27 ; Rita, 1 mile 2 30, 2 miles 4-58; Prince Harold, 2 miles 4 57 ; Nea, 1 mile 2,34 ; Pastime, two miles 57 ; Fair Girl, two miles, 5 12; Fair Boy, 2 miles 6 14 ; Pearl, 2 miles, 5.17 ; Roebud, 2 miles 5 17 , and many others. HAROLD 413, by Rysdyk's Hamble- tonian 10, was also sire of Mind S lf 2 B|. Harold's progeny have sired the champions of the world. Alix 2.3f (the world's trotting record) is from a daughter of Harold ; Robert J. (pacer), 2.1 (the world's pacing record), is by Hartford, son of Harold ; Kremlin, 2.7| and Im- petuoue( two-year-old) 2.15|, are from daughters of Harold ; while last year 425 descendants were m the " 2 30 or better " liet m America. Harold is one of the moab successful sires m America, and stands at the high fee of 300 dollars (£62 10d) a mare. Vancleave, sire of Frite, is a son of Harold. Teems : Single Mare £4. Two or more as per agreement. Groom's Fee, 5* each mare. Good Paddocks. Every care taken, bnt no responsibility. T. HARROLD, 92 Groom m Charge. TO STAND THIS SEASON afc Ashbartoa and Travel the Surrounding district, THE WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, EXPERIENCE. By General Tracy, dam Fannt. EXPERIENCE is a brighb bay horse, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton m 1894, also special prize for the best two* year-old on the ground, and first prize, Ash* burton, 1895. His dam. Fanny, is by Tribune, out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (im* ported), dam Jenny Tracy (imported). Experience made his firsb appearance on the track afc the Lancaster Pack Trotting Glab'g Spring Meeting cf 1897, winning iv handsome style the two mile Progressive Handicap m harness, and distancing the field m the splendid time of 5.25, which mußb be regarded as a first-class performance for a horse making his first appearance on a trotting track. TERMS. — Three Guineas per mare ; Groom* age 58, payable at first service. Mares taken m to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, bub no responsibility. For further partioulars apply to DENIS McKENDRY, Lauriston, or R. MoDONNELL, Ashburton. 9 109 Pure-bred Draught Stallion, Lord Stanley, Will Stand at Mb George Thompson's Farm, Lyndhurst, and will travel Methven, Cairnbrae, Lauriston, and Winchmore Districts. LORD STANLEY is a handsome chest- nut horse,, 4yrs old, by Oiaigievar— dam Blossom, by Karly Morning, by The Banker. OraigieYftr (imp), bay COlfe* rising 6yrs old, with immense bone, and plenty of fine, silky hair. Bred by Peter Ferguaeon, Renfrew. He ia got by the famous Old Times [579, Hodges]. His dam is by the world-renowned Prince of Wales [6731 ; g d by Premier [0.5.8., Vol 1., 595 J. Premier was the Glasgow premium horse In 1872, and the Wigton- shire premium horse m 1873, and was got by Bob Burns [105J vol. I ], dam Maggie, by Lothian Tarn [506]. Bob Burns was got by the renowned Viotor [892], For full pedigree see cards. 1 TERMS-Season, £ 3 3a; Guarantee, £4 4s ; Groomage, ss, payable firsb service. Good paddocks for mares, bub no responsibility taken. Owners at time of service responsible for service money, GEORGE THOMPSON, 9 225 Proprietor. LOOK CHEAP WINTER FIRING. NEW MOUNT JSOMERS COAL. OUTPUT has Trebled during the laab twelve monthß. IT IS USED EVERYWHERE. This Coal is the Best and Cheapest Steam And Household Coal m the markep. Used m the Woollen Faotory and Canter tary Flour Mills. GIVES SPLENDID RESULTS WRITE FOR PRICES TO O. T. PARK, MOUNOJ SOMBRE



T)OULTRY Fanciers and those desirous JL of oommenoing the brooding of Pure- bred Fowl* will find ie to their advantage to vieit the Pelham Yards, any day between



H.W.BARRETT I ARCADE, HAS FOR SALE— Three Sections, Wills Street Weßt FOR SALE— HaIf acre, Havelock Street, , opposite Borough Council Office FOR SALE — House of four rooms and half acre of land, Moore Street* FOR SALE— Four-roomed House and Section, Cox Street, West FOR SALE— Three-quarters of an acre, corner of East and Cox Streets, with improvements ; cheap FOR SALE— Six-roomed House »vl land, Tenored Streeb K. ASKIN, MACHINIST & OYOLB MECHANIC, ; TANCRED STREET, Opposite the English Church. BIOYOLES~EEPAIRED. WORK GUARANTEED. AGENT FOR THE" BEST BICYCLES IN THE WORLD, viz :— HUMBERS, SWIFTS, TRIUMPHS, SINGERS, and ARIELS. vi pi, lAAA BO2S SUITS TO SELECT XUUU FROM. BOY 6' NOEFOLX SUITS, - Golf Knickers, (all wool),Jrom 16s 6d. BOYS' GUARD SUITS, AH Wool, from 5s 6d. BOYS' SAILOR SUITS, In Fox Serge and all Wool Tweed?, From 69 6d. 500 BOYS' WASHING BLOUSES, 500 BOYS' ODD KNIOKERS, In Plain and Golf Shapes, m Serge, Tweed, Velvet Cord. washing sailor suits. From 3s 6d. A. O. BARTON, Manager 2> _ ■ do § !fg.5,M L— ( ft O 1-3 § I B- bd 'Si co g d 8 $*s* g <=> I. IT" S I I > STBATHMOEE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS JUST COMPLETED UNEQUALLED INTHE COLONIES FO MEDICAL AND SURGICAL OASES. ""IAN Accommodate upwards of FORTI 40) MALE and FEMALE PATIENTS TERMS ; From 2 Guineas pet week PATIENTS CAN BE ATTENDED BY THl«.< OWN MEDICAL AWTBER Apply to — THE MATRON, Stbathmorb Private Hospital, Ferry Road {junb over East Belt), Gbrift 135 ohuroh,



GIVING UP BUSINESS SEEDSMAN'S FITTINGS COMPLETE FOR SALE. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE. PREMISES TO LET. J. SEALY AND CO. BELFAST FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST TflOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be made for any kind of J3oil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. Orders received by fRUSrHCAIVI^ISR, BROA, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, THE IV. Z.. FABMER!» 00-O£M£IEfcA.TIT'E ii SSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited,, OR AI^BJEJEtT ROBERTS, AG-J£JVI% Ashburton. CANTEBBUEY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. fiei Zealand Insurance Company. ESTABLISHED* _ . _ '185 9j CAPJTAL^OnF MILLION. THE FREMIEB AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY,, FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MAOHUSTSS, Ac, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST TORRENT IUTES II 1 . W. HANMER AGENT, WILLIAM SPARROW, TAILOR & OUTFITTER. /^vUR Stock conßistß of all the LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE SUITINGS that it is possible to procure, and at prices thafe cannot be beat m the trade. THE TAILORING DEPARTMENT is under the superintendence of a FIRST CLASS CUTTER. Perfect Satisfaction Assured. HATS, SHIRTS, SCARVES, PORTMANTEAUX, RUGS, Etc. BOOT I>¥CI*AK,T]MLE]NT. We would Specially direct your atttntion to our Large Stock of Ladies' and Gentle- men's BOOTS AND SHOES of every description, and of really very superior makes m English, American, and Colonial. BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, AND REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED by First Clasß Workmen. W. SPARROW, EAST STREET. 10 7 7= 20,000 :zzr ORION" COOKING RANGES IN USE IN THIS COLONY THEY BURN LIGNITE, TRUE 00AL OR WOOD UP TO 24in no setting Required. With Stove Pipe can be worked oat m the open. SPLENDID BREAD BAKERS. With Casb Iron or Copper Boilers, The Copper Boilers are large and Tinned inside. REPAIRS ARE A MINIMUM. Made m all sizes, single or double ovens. High or low pressure boilers; Sold by all Ironmongers, from whom Catalogues can bo obtained, or from the maker, H. E. SHACKLOCK. SQUTHEND FOUNDRY, DUNEDIN; 631



| . . DUNLOP-S . . | Smoke 7 V — ■ / IC TTHP -__■■_-_. -_n____ea_t -_«_____ia»_ -^w w No YOU . . . I ' ah WANT • TOBACCO • , Tobacconists a * ' ___^



SPECIAL NOTICE. Henry MoElrea BEGS TO ANNOUNCE that he has secured the Store and Premises lately occupied by the Eclipse Bicycle Company, m Cameron Street, fronting Baring Square, where he will be a CASH BUYER OF 1 WOOL, SKINS, HIDES, FAT, Etc. In any Quantity, giving full Market Values, He will also deal generally m FARM PRODUCE, both as a Buyer and a Seller, and hopes at least to deserve a Bhare of Public Patronage. FLOUR, SHARPS, BRAN, Etc., Delivered m Town and Suburbs AT WHOLESALE PRICES. 10 195 Established 1880. Telephone No 69 BAKER BROS., PORNTSHING TTNDERTAKERS URNISRING *J NDERTAKERS DIRECT Importers of Best and Latest Designa m FUNERAL FURMSHING^. FUNERALS Conducted with the greatest care and satisfaction, at most reasonable Charges. Corner of Wakanui Road and Oas Streets, and Baker and Brown's Coacl Factory. TANORED STREET PAPERHANGING WAREHOUSE. — Established 1876. — C. CHAPMAN, HOUSE DECORATOR, SI3N WRITER, PAPERHANGER, GRAINER. GLAZrER, ETC. FIRST-CLASS MATERIALS, COMPETENT WOHKMEN, PERSONAL SUPERVISION. » Prices as low as possible, con&iatent with the very best work. Advice aud designs for decorations free of co&t. Skilled workmen sent to any part of the district. - _________ — , — , — _ _,_, , _, T^OR RELIABLE MACHINES at Loweßt Priceß go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANCRED STREET. FOR the widest selection of English and American Bicycles try the Eclipse Cycle Works. £> First-class Models to select from. FOR Bicycles on the Easiest Terms go to THE Eclipse Cycle Works. JEINQIJJJRJLES INVITF.D. FOR thorough Repaira at Shortest Notice try THE j Eolipse Cycle Works. FOR the best selection of Cycle Accessories, including iDflatora, Bells, Saddles, Handle Bar., Gripß, Pedals, Chains, Chain Wheels, Cranks, Lamps, Lubricating and BurniDg Oils, Chain Lubricant, etc., go go '. THE Eclipse Cycle Works, TANORED STREET. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT- SOCIETY. A DVANOES of £25 and upwards made on Freehold Properties, repayable by Monthly, Quarterly, or Half Yearly inatal ments. Loans are also granted for Fixed Period ■ at lowest current rates. Deposits received at highest current rates AH information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager _ i TO POULTRY BREEDERS.— Beginner could not make a better atart than by purchasing a trio of Partridge Cochins, the best Btrain m the colony, from Pblham Yabds. Any day, except Sunday, from 12 3 Smoke New Venue



DRESS AND FASHION. SUMMER 1898. ANDREW ORR, TS NOW SHOWING A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, CAPES, BLOUSES, SUNSHADE^ CORSETS, AND UMBRELLAS. DRKSS GOODS IIM GREiIT VARaKTY 50 dozen Ladies 1 new Cycling Gloves and Corsets, 100 dozen Men's New Scarves and Bows,!Jove]y shades, Men's Shirts, Collars, and Hats. Men's Suits to Order from 70a, Carpets, Lineolums, Floorcloths. Splendid Stock of Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and Shoes INSPECTION INVITED. ANDREW ORR. |1 KIP^ easy to buy. E^nSl\w?^Hff %^^ £ASY TO ORJNK . £ASY 10 o\&K.s\ . CASiLY THE fcfcSV i - i^ = PURE SEEDS. = T HAVE lately erected, regardless -of cost, the most COMPLETE SEED-CLEANING PLANT south of the Line, and I now ask intelligent Farmers to inspect the same at work. I am now prepared TO CLEAN for Farmers any description of SEEDS AND GRAIN. and will guarantee to give them satisfaction. I can supply best RYEGRASS, weighing ftom 261bs to 441bs to the bashel ; and COCKSFOOT, locally grown, 14 Jibs to 161lbs to the bushel also, best CLOVERS, dressed by my own machines, the purity of which must be seen to be appreciated. ALSO— HURST AND SONS BEST ENGLISL CLOVERS TURNIPS RAPE, LUCERNE, TRkiOiu, Eto. FENCING WIBE, BAEB WIRE, & STAPLES. The best quality on Sale, WANTED SHEEP FEED. WANTED up till March, 1899, good young grass for 300 Bheep.— Apply D. THOMAS. DAVID "THOMAS, ASBBUBTQN J



SPRING - 1898- ASH BURTON FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, E3TABMSHKD 188 S. DIKECT FURNISHING IMPORTERS. \i7~fi nre now showing a Choice Assortment of Linoleums, Brussels, Tapestry, and ] * Kidder Carpets, also Square?, Rugs, Mats, Etc., m Latest Designs. Japanese , and China Matting, Rugs, Mats, Kto. Brackets, Whatnots, Poles, Etc. Also largest etcck m town of Braes and Iron Bedstead?, m new find pretty deeigns. All sizes, "all prices." Overmantels, Toilet Glasses, Bedroom Set*, over one hundred sets to choose from. Chairs m endless Variety and Prices. As most of the abWe Hne3 are direct from the Manufacturers we ate enabled tojaell at. lowest possible prices. SPRING CLEANING- WE have also a large etock of Cretonnes, Tapestries, Velvets, etc., for Furniture Coverings and Hangings Having obtained the services of a First-Clas3 Upholsterer (late of A. J. White s) those desirous of having their Furuiture Renovated would do well to place their orders early. AU/vork done on the Premises by Competent Workmen, CALL AND INSPECT. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO. OABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERER?, PICTURE-FRAMERS, & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and Next building Society's Office. ■ Agents for Clegg'a Perambulators & Go-carts, Burson's Wicker Chairs, Scott and Wilson's Venetian Blinds, Shades, etc., Faulkner's Wire Mattresses, Mats, etc. TEN SBILLINGS TEN SHILLINGS, g EVERYONE WHO SPENDS 10/- CASH p? DURING THIS MONTH WITH j^ g "THE CORNER" | j § DRAPERY & CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT W ?° WILL BE PRESENTED WITH W H. COLLIER'S MUSICAL & PICTORIAL ALBUM _ FREE. H S fTIHIS Macnifioent Album contains lOs worth of Music and 16 25 X page 9of beautiful illustrations, VIEWS OF ASHIiURTON, Reproductions from Famous Oil Paintings, ABSOLUTELY FREE. CQ CC Don'b make any mistake. If you buy from " THE CORNER " you £3 J-H get better value than you get from any other firm and you also get Jgj H 1O» WORTH OF MUSIC > T7!T> T7lT7' P tT 1 16 PAGES OF LOVELY PICTURES / _T XXxhSll* £H Come and get one of these pplendid Albums ab once, as only a |^ HH limited number can be obtained. Nothing like this Album has ever J-H SJ been seen m Aehburton before. W O COME AND SEE AND BE CONQUERED! QQ 50 W. H. COLLIER, % "THE OORNE R." H G. D. H. HEFFOBD, Manager, TEN SBILLINGB. TEN SHILLINGS.



SMITH MACKWELL thanks the people of ABhburton and District for theii liberal support during the past 3 years, and having lately started m the Fruit Business, asks for a continuance of their patronage. The cheapest shop m town for fruit. AH prices mat ked m plain figures. Apples from , 3d a pound.— Smith Mackwell, Fruiterej & Umbrella Maker, .Next Mr Patching's, Eaßt Street, Ashburton. 9 t MRS ALCOBN has m stock Stamped Mount Mellick, Lace, Cross-stitch and Mayence Work, White Jean 5 Linen Java and Congress Canvas, Transfers, Foundation Monogram*, Woven ILitiuls, Lace Pins, StrotcherE, Single, Shaded and Double Berlin Wools, Reliable and Butterfly Wools, PerJine Arasene, Filosails, Crewel hmbroidery and Knitiing, Silks m Tartans and Colours, Macrame Bags and String, Weldon's Needle- work Books, Perforated Cardboard, Ivory ■ Crochet Cotton and Materials fur F»nc\ Work generally. 10 32 EGGS. — Purebred Poultry sittings o. 1 eggs. Purebred golden Wyandottes, (imporfeo), Orpingtons, (importer!) firs' ccobb Orpingtons and Indian game, first cross •Jochin and Andaluaian. — Peluam Poultry VIBDB. ____________ WANTED KNOWN.— Miss K. Barnes begs to thank the Ladies of Ashbur- ton for past favors, and wishes to ray the it now f-hewing the Latest Styles m T rimmed and Untritnmed Millinery for the coming season, also a good selectiou m Children's Leghorns, fc'un Hats, Ktc. Sun Bonnets b specialty. Moderate charge?, quality uaranteed. Ladies own im'erial made



DRINK DELICIOUS PERFECT IN QUALITY, FLAVOR AND BLEND. Paoked m Tins, the delicate Aroma Absolutely Preserved. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL GROOKFS George Jesson, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, EAST STREET, "TT AS just received a large consignment of Wa'.chee, Clocks, etc., suitable for WEDDIING PRB-SJEIVXS and is now selling at Cbrietchuroh Price?. REPAIRS, Etc, PROMPTLY EXECUTED SATISFACTION GIUPA»TEED, HFOK SALE. XTTE Have on hand several NEW AND SECOND-HAND GIGS, & OXHEfI VEHICLES, Which we can dispose of at reasonable priceß. f & hT'steel Victorian Steam Carriage and Iron Worki West B.rQot, Aihburl9o,



WANTED. j TURNIP Seeds, M«ng<ld Seel-, Kai c 'and Carrot Seeds of the fir- st- nVry. to be had at lowest prices at Fi.kich. k Bros. _____^ FIRST CROSS, ludi-in G-»'t— C-c-.m. , Indian Game — Orpiigiuns 5" i>-f tv» Apply office of »hia pßpor. GO to Mrs Alcork for Stj-lish Miln-ry, Dress Goods, Cai.es. cw. ; «»■•> as- making, Ladies' and Childret-'a U-Jei- clothiDg and Pinafores (own m-fc') » specialty; Large lot of Laces and .>•- broideries m stock. J^_ <il WANTED KNOWN— That I have re- ceived my Summer Stock of Boots and Shoes, which I willjdispose of at the lowest ra'es possible, for Ca-h. Now is an oppori unity for those who are m search of reliable goods. Ab uual, Repairs done at once ; at J. Moisok, "1 he Hall Boot Depot, Ashburton. mENDERS wanted to wear out 1000 J_ pairs o Meixob's Indestructible Boots. Wear like braßS. FOUND— In Tancred Street, the cheapest and mosb reliable Boot Shop. — Mkllob's Zealand!* Boot Store. mENDERS wanted for the sale of 5000 X pairs of boots.— Apply to MELLOB' Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known— Good value for littl money at Mellor's, Zealandia Boot Store. FOR Sale, Cheap— Six Dozeu of Children's ankle straps.— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Store. NOTICE— We defy competition ; you get wonderful value at Mellor's, Tancred Street. FOR Sale, Cheap— sooo pairs of Ladies and Men's Boots and hoes. — Apply to MELLOB, Tancrpd_«t.rp«t FOR Sale, Che^ — -4 «>i- of Men's Bluchers only 4a llil— Mellob's Zealandia Boot Btore. _ WANTJfiD— Wise Mothers to try our Indestructible School Boot. — Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED— Sixty strong men to try the new Kronio (Bluoher).— Mellob' Zealandia Boot Store. riIHERB is little use m crossing pure bred |. fowls with mongrels. The result is Beldom satisfactory. Both birds must be pure, WANTED Known— Ladies' Pi ettj Walking Shoes m great variety a; Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. PICTURE-FRAMING.— W. Adams Arcade, Practical Framer, does Lh» work himself ; therefore guarantees it. Prices and quality right. Choice moulding*- in stock. Trial solicited. Country customers' work completed day of order. 3 148