TTTti ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1880.

Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at 'their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton* Tuesday, January 6, 1880.



Business Notices. J. K. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. Jg R A D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Exec died with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn's, Shoe Makei ) 132 REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER,



FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants f> Ashburton that he BLAS OPENED In the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, .and supplying bul articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share ol public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. PUBLIC NOTICE. JOSEPH HYDE, PRACTICAL COPPERSMITH AND BRAZIER, TIN, IRON, AND ZINC PLATE WORKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has com menced business in TANCRED STREET, where he hopes by strict attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public patronage. N.B.—Repairs neatly executed. W. T. DAVISON, aREENGROCER & FRUITER 2 _ „ , Has on Sale— Good Oranges Lemons Dates Rhubarb, in any quantity Cocoanuts Good Potatoes Onions Cabbages Turnips Garden Seeds Thyme and Sage All kinds of Herbs Orders delivered in any part of Ashburton. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (SEXT TO FOWLER’S, GROCER), TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 563 a BALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station. D RAWING PAPER, all sizes, just opened at WEEKS AND DIXON, East street. Archery material.—bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. A DVERTISEMENTS received for the A GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader



General Merchants. GREAT AND EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS OF THE GREAT BANKRUPT SALE AT ORE AND CO.’S BANKRUPT STOCKS AMOUNTING TO £8,321 12 s - 20- The Cheap Sale will be con tinued from day to day up to January ist, when we expect to have all the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by us cleared out. and Co. ’s Stock | S34S io 4 J do?»sS ond j 2976 1 10 We are now selling the above Stocks at Less than Half Price, to effect a complete clearance.



SEE PRICE LIST. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Prints at 4j-d, sd, and Gd per yard. Brown Holland, 7d, Bd, and 9d per yard. Dressed do., 9d and lOd per yard. Printed Muslins, 6d and 7d per yard. Black Alapaca, 8d to Is per yard. Coloured Alapaca, Gd to Is 4d per yard. Mixed Cords, 8d to Is per yard. 10 doz Ladies’ Straw Hats, Is each. 6 doz Lads’ do., Is 3d to Is 9d each. Trimmed Hats in great variety, 3s Gd to 7s Gd. Paris Trimmed Bonnets and Hats in great variety. Ladies’ Stockings at Gd, Bd, to Is Gd. per pair. Ladies’ Ballriggan Hose, Is 3d to 2s Gd. Children’s Socks at 2d to Gd per pair, Horrock’s Calico half price. Cotton Ticking at Gd and Bd. Linen Ticking at 8d to Is. Best Wincey, at Gd to Is. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Boy’s Suits at 9s Gd to 255. Gent’s Suits at 40s, 47s Gd, to 60s. Gent’s Trousers at 8s Gd to 14s Gd. Gent’s Hats at 3s Gd, 4s Gd, 5s 9d, to 7s 7d. Boy’s Straw Hats, Is each. BOOTS. 1 case Children’s Boots, slightly knocked about, Is Gd per pair. Children’s Elastic Sides, 2s Gd, 3s, and 3s Gd. Children’s Lace-up, 2s 3d to 4s Gd. Ladies’ Best Kidd Boots at 7,s Gd to 10s Gd Gent’s Boots at 8s Gel to 16s Gd. CARPETS. China Matting at 8d to Is. Cocoanut Matting at Is 9d to 2s Gd. Felt Carpet, 2s, 2s Gd, and 3s Gd. Kidder Carpet at 2s Gd, 3s, and 3s Gd. Tapestry in great variety at 3s. Brussels at 2s Gd under regular prices. DRESSMAKING under the superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker-. All orders executed on the shortest possible notice. Charges very moderate. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE BARGAINS. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, 174



General Merchants. WANTED KNOWN, atT. R. HODDER & COMPY.’S, East street Ashburton opposite Railway Station, just received LARGE ADDI TIONS of STOCK to their several Departments. A Job Lot of Light and Dark Dress Stuffs. Splendid Yalue GW. to 1/lA per yard, worth from 10W. to 2/6. Costumes, Jackets” Scarfs, Ties, Stays, Hosiery, Gloves, Prints. Carpets from Hid. per yard. Scotch and Manchester Goods, &c. WANTED KNOWN, that T. R. HODDER & COMPY. have greater facilities for carrying on their DRESSMAKING, having an additional Room, increased number of Hands and Superior Cutter, with Style, Despatch, and Economy. WANTED KNOWN, that T. R. HODDER & COMPY. have in their CLOTHING DEPART MENT— Men’s good Tweed Trousers, 9s. 9d. per pair Men’s good Tweed Suits, 395. 6d. Boys’ Suits, 9s. 9d. Tweeds —English, Scotch, and Co lonial ; 92 pieces to choose from. WANTED KNOWN, that the TAILORING DEPART MENTS is under the management of a Superior Cutter. Volunteer’s Uniforms made with dis patch. Gents’ Suits. Dress, Prock Walking and Morning Coats. Riding Suits, Pants, Gaiters, &c. Ladies’ Habits, Jackets, and Dresses cut by Tailor on an improved principle ; also, Shirts, and Gents’ Underclothing, made to order on the shortest notice. A GOOD SUIT OF TWEED Improved Cut and Workmanship with Fit Guaranteed for M 10s. od. WANTED KNOWN, that BOOT AND SHOE DE PARTMENT has every Style and quality, Imported and Colonial, at prices not to be surpassed. WANTED KNOWN, that CROCKERY and GLASS WARE DEPARTMENT has a very largo and Varied Stock.



WANTED KNOWN, that the GROCERY and PRO VISION DEPARTMENT is character ised by the BEST QUALITIES of TEAS SUGARS SOAPS DRIED FRUITS, &c. And Best brands of Italian Warehouseman’s Goods sold at the SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFIT. IRONMONGERY IN AJJL ITS BRANCHES. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. T. R. HODDER & COMPY.



General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY as CO < u & o tn T The Newest Prints, from Cid per ycl. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ „ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l^yd., and widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. X o PI ►3 d HH C/3 n o d H pj o ja n > c n w HE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments.



OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. ' Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. ' f Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits ~ Waterproof Coats i !> Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck iggS | Shirts, Scarves, Collars ft (Socks and Half-Hose of every description, Ac., Ac. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. 53 H P PH We arc now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 70, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES, STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R. 0., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2h, 2f, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and Ahorse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from G to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I|-, U and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW r TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON.



IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Goal Yases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper,°and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paper-hangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paper-hangings, etc., otc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. -o- CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; iumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. . INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.



Business Notices. JOHN N D E R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, Ac., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to. Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. G and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312



O. I. c. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire.



Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS. tlie Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer, Acom inoclation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, PiioritmoK, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. FAMILY HOTEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE "PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 P_f>MMERCIAI AND Fami D iIJS. NOTICE TO INVALIDS. jgUY PORT AND SHERRY WINES AT QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL. FINE OLD JAMACIA RUM BRANDIES and WHISKEY Of the best Brands. Competition defied. Charges moderate, and every article purchased at the above Hotel guaranteed. jSSf'All the above imported direct by T. QUILL, 213 Proprietor.



JOSEPH BALDWIN Bega to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opened THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, THIS commodious hotel is situated within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table d’Hote daily at G p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only the best quality of Wines, Beers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. J. BALDWIN, 540 Proprietor.



Medicinal. Testimonials. Timm Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with JLivei Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson.



Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,- —I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sib,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh-umatism since the commencement cf the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to attend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my sufiering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you, —I remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but 1 am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I. will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my r-Utei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fp.aser, St. Kilda, June 10, 1878.



Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e\ erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch.



To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffere from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, 1 am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch,



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