fHE ASHBUETON GUAEDLAN, WEDNESDAY, NOYEMBEK 1, 1882. „ ; . , - • -•-• r 1 • ?| !’ >i *

rioted and published daily, foe the Proprietor i • [ by William Fisher, of Ashbutton,.*t l TKit v ashbujeiton Guardian; Printing .Qfltetui West street, Ashburton, , ■ , r >l “November jlj.iSS*,; ;



Matson, Cox, and 00. A UCtfIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS: LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Ra|es and on most favorable terms. | • \ | WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, ANjD GENERAL MERCHANTS. \ i WE HAVE NOW ON HAND ; FOR SALE— ' WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED GREEN and VELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. , k 'isKIRVIN ! and TURNIP SEEDS of 1 alt’descriptions.. MAN GOLDS, &c. ' . CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. > COCKSFOOT^and-RVE GRASS. \ TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &C. ;



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. : Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the ■ CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales ; OE . e .,. COWS,, PIGS, -*9d ALL : FINDS of STOCK snd PRODUCE; j . , S A T.U R-D A-Y-Sy ■ ~ .. At 11 : o’clock sharp. . \ FORTNIGHTLY SALES. OP STOCK .t ' i , Will be held at > ASHBURTON, AND,. TIN WALD j NEXT 0 SALE at TINWALD YARDS On AGENTS > FOR; National Mortgage and Agency Co. , , Messrs Wopd, Sinclair, and Co. ;1 ' • Robey’s Threshing Machines. , 1 MATSON, ppjx, &. f jpO. _ . _C ' WEST STREET, ' ' ...... ■' ’’ AsHBORTON,;; •’ " '-B'Bo



T. .Bullock,: ; T. Btillock, s' HOTION EE R, : ES T? ATE A • - jys'i ’and GENERAL COMMISSION . AGENT. '• E,A ST. ST-RE ET, ' ANIUAT THE ----- BAZA A K, ' 7 - ■ uT : RNE T T ST RE Et, 1 ~, >0 TICE OF REMOVAL. ON WEDNESDAY. FIRSiT, ; 11th in stant, the WILL REMOVE , ‘ ' 4 ’ " TO ' - TEMP ORARY OF FI CES L ;' • IN . ■ ' ti- ; BARNETT. STREET. . ;VT. BULLOOE, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, October 9th, 1882. * ' , TItpROVEI) FREEHOLD FARM, of by private v treaty, situated near the Hindi, together with interest in lease of rood 25'peteh& Ttn'prbve ments consist of a comfortable" Wooden Housef»f;s fooms, 4‘ stalled stable, etc. The-lfreehold- is divided into three pad- the leasehold into five; one of the county> water runs through both properties.- . There is. a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will ibe sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low E rice and liberal terms. F o * full particu if6i :{ apbljr to ■ T, -tie's m uh . ‘ Auctioneer. , FOR -SALE, i on, account of Mr Donald Stewart Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 637, 538, Tinw ald; each containing one qcarteriacre, on which is : erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premiseSv Alao bther improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal lewis.** -!’ 15 f I. : ' T. BULLOdK.



Lt' BOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserye wifiwßE»ratfyFß. :* ’; • ■ * THOMAS BUttOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. O 2J‘ E If-" SevfctAl'Sdins ready for investment on Freehold Security, at the. lowest curterit rate of interest. Apply to , , .. t. bul: T 0 JLLOCK. E ; • T SHOF in Havelock street. ApffiV to .. T. BULLOCK. SALE —20 acres GRASS HAND, p together With e House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from, the towtf'Oi ! Aihburto'>. : Foif full parttnhlarS' BULLOCK, mo LET.’—The CENTRAL BAKERY, 1 together with shop and dwelling new Post office. IT. BULLOCK.



W. F. Allen. , W. F. Allen/ UOTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing'it 11.30 shatp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. , y FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. j AND W. F. ALL;E)Nj: Auctioneer. au 22



Q ;,Cli ÜB. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, 22nd x , > E. G. Wright, M.HiR. ; vico-'ptesidents—Slessrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker ; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards—Messrs 3. H. Dow ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, L. E. Corsbie, R. Friedlan der, and Dr Ross ; treasurer —Mr C. C. Foots ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. Stitt ; clerk of the course—Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales —Mr M. Friedlander ; starter- - Mr J. li. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 sovs ; over six flights of; hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 1 sov; Acceptance," I sdv. District horses only, li miles. 2. Maiden Plate,” of 40 sovs; weight tor age ; entrance, 3 sovs. 1|- miles. 3. Ashburton Cup (Handicap), of 125 sovs, abided to a sweepstake of 5 sovs >a|hi to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 5 sovs. miles. 4. Ladies’ Pdrse, of 30 sovs; welter weight for age; gentleman riders; who must be members of the A.R.C.; > entrance,' 2 ; sovs.' District horses only. 1£ miles, 5. Hack Race, of 10 sovs : post entry, , 1 sov f mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, .2 sovs ; ■' ■ 'acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. 1£ miles. 4. Flying Handicap of 50 sovs; nomina tion,,2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b extra, and of the.Ashburton ' Cup add Racing Club Handicap, 101 b extra, fmile. 5. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. 1 mile.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. X. There must be three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition-that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out the above programme to be final. 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to. 1 - * 4. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1882, and up to the date of the forth ; coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period. 5. Qualification fee. £2 2s;, members of the A.R.C. free. 6. All entries and nominations to be accompanied:-by entrance fees, name and age of horse, a/nd colors of rider, and in tlm ,/ia.nds ,of .the Secretary* addressed JtrQuill’s Hotel! not later than 9 p.m, on . .WEDNESDAY, November Ist,-; will be published on Monday, November 33th. , 7. Acceptance! arid sweeps ,to be paid to .the,Sectarynot .later than 9 p.m- on Thursday, 'November 16 th. 8. Fiye per cent. ,-wijl be deducted from the gross of all moneys: payable, in ac cordance ;;with Jhis■! programme, for ex penses of the course. ■ -S. SAUNDERS, ati'l7;' \ Secretary.,,



i—jt- —r r r r r~ ——" — : " ’ ,i 3 r, Public Companies, BRITISH AND MERCAN f ;XILE INSURANCE COMPANY.. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... / ~.. PrepHumafor 1880 £2,0b0,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Acf.ncy: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c The NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY., THE PREMIER COLONIAL , COMPANY. - . Fire and Marine Risks accepted' at the Lowest Current Rates (TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT REDUCTION on last year’s rates). i Agents for Ashburton— o!2 . ; JAMESON & ROBERTS. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Purnell, ARRI6TER AND 'SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, JgAR&ISTER AND SOLICITOR, jus HbREEArd Street, Christchurch. ANTED KNOWN. ThatoBONEDUST/specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc , can be obtained from the undersigned* I’jfmlii r* f^mayC/ ', { g o M <]Haippßt)Bad Hone Mills. ;■



Hotels. LFORD FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks.' c JOHN BOWIOK, Proprietor. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J.‘ DONALDSON, Proprietor. ' 'Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened ■ “ THE BODEGA,” and' can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “ THE BODEGA.” au 17 THE SHADES, Hereford street. W. H. PORTER Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and ip soliciting the patronage of his. friends, aridc-.the public generally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, arid ales, shall be fully maintained. i ! Especial attention has been paid to the Cuisine, ■ the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades are second to none in the colony. Gentlemen whose business avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish rrient. N.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. 527



Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stee’s) TanoSed street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room, S. LUCAS, • Proprietor PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ol Insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16a, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad -drcssT-rCHAELES Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. . . . 944 ■ Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton s). The undersigned wishes to intimate that he has taken the above Boarding House, where Travellers and others in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates. Meals at all Hours. D. STEWART, lau - Proprietor. Business Notices. TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to bo most Valuable Prepara tions. , - ABSORBENT BLISTER.-r-Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FUR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the j life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizos. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from crude . materials ; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are , : - of two kinds : one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for . putting on heef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy ' and expel. the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS.—For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly h ’al any wound, no matter how severe. ■ CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Oupisa, M.R.C.V.S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical.



J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashburton. s!2 HE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition, . iGk KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDiIEV.'ES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving thefh with Andrewes Bros. They will, be returned in ,a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Gle&nodi G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. » li 18



Buaiaeas ..Noticea ~ 1 Mr Thos. Mutter BEGS to announce that. Inning sold 1 ' his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE , . SADDLER Y LINE. . Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience In that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be 'executed in a workmanlike manner. I Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed; MR THUS. MUTTER, Mackay street. 180 South itak&ia. :—:—— James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), Saddler, Burnett street, begs to announce that, he has’ bought .the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, and that he is prepared to supply 1 Saddlery and execute all Repairs at exceptionally low rates. J. H. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out as heretofore. J. HeseETINE, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8 AGON ! BACON ! BACON ! * : The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6id per lb., large or small quantities, * T. M. JONES, ■ Dealer, 1 Thompson’s Farm, sil Ashburton.



tst OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, 'Corner of Burnett street and East street. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally, that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TO-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. ‘ N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M‘Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town, or Country, Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, ,&0., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. , Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. O. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Bail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. - SPECIAL LINES LANDING! FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment! Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, _ Office : Ttjam street. Wholesale Depotßailway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ilia



THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN "Labor Agency Has now become the; favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all descriptions. Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can be. obtained at the Shortest Notice. The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of, his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURC.3 (Next to Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. sIG



Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S .PORTRAIT (ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. OF REMOVAL The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal shafe of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr ' Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair share of public support. J. BANGER, Prospect Bu.iloinos, f • East street. 529 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal- Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street.



Business Notices. yiCTOEIAN STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire on and after Ist November. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor. BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Caj:::ron street, Ashburton. 024 DR E S S MAKING. UNDERCLOTHING, MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 639 e nrO OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE 1 PUBLIC. The Leading Butchery in Ashburton ; is THE CITY CO. CENTRAL BUTCHERY IN Baring Square. At the above establishment is always to be found the Choicest Meat to be pro cured in Canterbury. Families waited upon at their .own residence, and every care taken to'please customers. E. H. BDTLER &CO. September 30th; 30s



BILLIARDS. John Beecher, OF THE CENTRAL HOTEL, Begs to inform the Billiard-playing public that he has now OPENED his fine BILLTARD-ROOM, where they will find one of Alcock’a celebrated Tables, and a Marker always “ on the spot.” Billiards, Pool, and Pyramids. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakandx Road, Ashburton. an 26



HALVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’a STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARI’HENWAI VND . GROCERIES, • I,will continue,the business iu the samej premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS,; and by keeping the very best quality ofi Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it toj their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong' and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran-' teed). Tea by the lb, 2a, 2s 6d, and 3s. ’ There has never been anything Uke the 1 - 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, 1 etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and ' Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Bobert Alcorn. . 689 d



riiomas Taylor Respectfully informs the Public that he has REMO Y E D His Business from St Albans to MANCHESTER STREET ' (Opposite the Borough Hotel). He has also taken the Business and Premises on THE TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, From Messrs Taylor and Papps (formerly Mr H. Davenport), where, better value than ever will be given. He (T.T.) still conducts business at his Shop in LOWER HIGH STREET . (Opposite the Caversham Hotel), And also in COLOMBO STREET (One Door from Tuam street). IMPORTANT. Currants, Raisins, and Sultanas cleaned washed and dried ready for use by patent machinery specially imported *■ As no other house possesses similar appliances to the above, T. Taylor is en abled to guarantee the cleanest kitchen fruit in Christchurch, and probably in New Zealand. Currants, Gd per lb Valencias, 8d Sultanas, 9d Mixed Peels, la Gd TO VEGETARIANS. Lentils (Egyptian), 3d per lb ~ (German), Gd Haricot Beans, 3d An lllb box of the best Tea imported, comprising best Assam, the strongest known, and best China Souchong, the finest flavored, 28s Finest White Cyrstal Sugar, per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd An lllb box of new season’s Souchong, 20s. Compare this with Hie 25s tea of other houses Fine White Crystals, 4d per lb Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Those who are paying 2s 6d elsewhere should try this Tea Capital Crystallised Sugar, 3id per lb Family Congou, Is Gd per lb, strong, fine t flavored Pure Indian Tea, 2s and 2a 8d per lb Muscatels, 9d per lb Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d per tin Rich pound Cakes.. 9d each Dunedin biscuits, 3d per lb Best coffee, Is Bd, good Is Gd per lb Fry’s cocoa, tins or packets,,ls Gd per lb; Van Houten’a, 4s fid Garb soda, Gd Neave’s food, Is 3d , , Irish moss, Is 3d and 2s 4d Seidlitz powders, Is Full weight sperm candles, 8d per lb Wax candles, 10id per lb Paraffine candles, 10£d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s Gd, and 10s Gd per tin Fire kindlers, 4£d per packet Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Pearl tapioca, 4lrd per lb Pearl sago, 4d per lb Nestle’s milk, 10£d per tin Milkmaid brand, 10£d Pure mushroom ketchup, wine bottles, Is 9d t Captain White’s pickles, 2s 3d ;. Crosse and Blackwell’s or Nabob, la 3d Fresh herrings, in tins, 8d Spiced herring, in tins, la Choice ling, C i per lb &0., &c., &c. Goods delivered daily in town and suburbs.



- Business Notices.



VTEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, ) PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a . GENE RAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. C II r A P TEAS! TEAS! TEAS ! Of the Best Blends, SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices.' CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING!!!; And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REm s<ie



HANK S., Edward Cooksod Thinks this a fitting opportunity to re turn his thanks to the residents of Ashbur ton and district,' for the patronage ex tended to him during the past eight years, and also for the. kindly sympathy he ex perienced at the time of the burning of his stables. That loss has now been made good, and..he will be able to serve- his .patrons even better in the future than he has done in the past. 72fte



O T I 0 E T O Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to i PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, ' Close to the Railway Station.' OHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e



The Ideal Cooking j Stove, ~i \ pi OR WOOD AND GOAL; il . The New Patent Improved ; AMERICAN STOYE has NO DEFECTS.; 1 IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. ‘ ; IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST, 1 IN FUEL. We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. L TESTIMONIALS. > ■ A bank director writes ; “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective; econonrcal, and clean, and would, I feel certain, it better known, get into universal use.” A solicitor writes: “ The .stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect a f good and convenient one.” From a clergyman : “I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by far in every respect all the stoves used in my ; house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping. ” From the proprietors of a large ladies’ school ; i “ The stove has been in constant use, and giv t s great satisfaction, combining economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a great, number of persons.” The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect .may be seen , at our office. i 'We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list.’ Inspection iftvited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON ; MONGERS, 101, Elizabeth street j Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED. JEWING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING. MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. EOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHER WORK. . FOR LEATHERWORK. ; THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a now principle. : They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of their defects. The New Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are riot liable to get out of order. They are unequalled for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY, QUICKNESS, AND SPEED. Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition : “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together ali the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the' New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS. Ball programme cards in ■_] very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, ] wAst: street. ... -



The Stud: i 10 STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premispi t street. Ashburton,;the i •Vest street, Ashburton,;the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. I f J"'' ——4 ■■ ■i*; A. '• ‘OAIfcGROVE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington but af LSdy'Veriture, by Belmont." Irvington by Ryadyk’s Hambletonian out of ImcJ gene, by Seely’s American Star. Rjs dyjc’s Hanibletonian was one of t£e best horses' that ever stood in America, his service being 800 dollars. Terms—£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for twomarea, £5 5s each for three or more jnares ; payable by acceptance,: due oh Janbary Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. i For further particulars apply b on the pretiifces. - ‘ ! i MATSON, COX, & CO. ; That unequalled and favq- RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, , By ' l ‘ Tfad’uoer,” dam “ r Will Travel his accustomed route this , -•> Season;. • . The excellence of “ Tribune’s ’’' Stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for th®<Alfbrd Estate Company;. ’.J.J'r: ( Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance of Grass artd Water, will be set apart-tor Brood Mares during th^j-seasoO. For terms, etc., apply at Muirs Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. Alford, Oct. 4, 1882. ; Y ., 5 «5 THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE ;y ENTIRE > -<r Strathmore, Will Travel this Season ip the ; / ' ; . ASHBURTON, ; , f And Surrounding Districts. jFor.particulars see Cards, • R. EDGWORTH, ; ‘ • ■' Owner. ! Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. Bo WELL - KNOWN OLYDESj- JL ' DALE ENTIRE, ! / j Ypung Ivanhpe, Will Stand at METHVEN this season; and will take a limited number of Mares; TERMS Three Guineas per-Mare. Two of more , liberal allowaiice will be made.' Good and well-watered Paddock ß * Two Shillings per week.' All care taken j but no, responsibility. • ; v PATTON, ! Proprietor. ; o!7 '■ T HE DRAUGHT STALLION i Drayman Will shortly arrive in. Ashburton, and will Travel North and, South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. , .A* Drayman ” is a dapple brown, , rising l six years, has heayy bone, and is active. His sire was “ Young prince, of Wales,’ and is, owned by S., B. Sutton; For in formation and particulars apply to.;. GILBERT ECCLES, 02, . , In chapge. r|lo STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee (46). Dundee is a beautiful bay, 6 years old ; bred by ; Mr Robert Wilkin, Ghriatchurcb. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dahi Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan.'Station, md travel .between Maronan and Grove Firm and* sriVroundidg districts. ‘Tilifealfls—£3 5s each ; guaranteed, £4 4s. Fee, sa, Every car© taken, but no responsibility. The .above figures refer to Draught Stttd Book for New Zealand. , WILKIN & CARTER, 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. pO TRAVEL THIS SEASON ASHBURTON 1 1 Arid surrounding District, HE CLYDESDALE HORSE Pretender Pedigree ; : Pretender is a dark ■ bay with ' Mack points’!' rising eight years old, with' good .bone and substance ; stands 16£ hands Ihigh, splendid temper, good action, and a jquiet worker. ; Pretender v is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland a by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David I ones). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as £.two-year-old in. 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. j Terms—£2, payable on Ist Jariuary, 1883, and 5s groomage. Grooniage fee payable on first service. ■ ’ Will be in Ashburton every, SATUR DAY. 1 WM. H. JOHNS, ; 40. Trevorton.: (J! 0 ■ STAND THIS SEASON-1882 THE CLYDESDALE STALER^ BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred liy Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. mny Scotland will Travel the Water- Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis- Forma for Season, £3 3s. ss. Groomage fee, taken, but no responsibility^ For farther particulars, apply to the i 23 ’‘ : r GROOM IN CHARGE! 3VERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. District Court Rules; Land Transfer iy-Book and Acts, Joint Stock Oom ss Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of thii



Medical. IMPORTANT i to' all 7 afflicted?; ' With >... Ulcers,'Scurvy/ Sorest or Wounds of mv ■ .desoript on. Y ATSS' I ‘P ‘tTifiNT BRITISH HER^OINTMENTS*,’ prepared mly by; Mr» Burns (daughter Of 'the? late Mr i i j”'War can ted to' cure Burns, or Wounds of any kind/etci, of ever eowng standing. Red Ointment/ a cettaih dura for Ulcers ; Green r ? Ointment, ?a' certain core for Scrofula or King’s Evil / White Ointment, a certain care for Swellings or Inflammation in any;, part of the' ’•body or limbs, Lumps in the Throat, Sofd Nip ples, Gathered Breasts,? etc. ■ 'Directions foriuse~Spread: the R.ed'and : Green Oint ments lightly oh linen rag l nobiggCPthan the; woutad ; thpt White-Ointinecit ia‘& be rubbed by the hand over the partaffected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Qta'vell or Pains in the Loins dote ’for Gravel/ 1 from 20 to 30 'drops in a table spoonful of cold' i water at bedtime. l The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and. the Drops the’ same price, Ss 9d per bottle. These Ointments atad Drops; have effected.astonishing.cures in Now Zealand. Names, and. addresses of • over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of'BOyeSrs standing, may be obtained by Applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above addreaa. AgCnta for Ashburton—Andeewesßros. • 11 9o % Fli H E ' Marvelloui Remedy for HOARSENESS. 1 COUGHS, . COLDS. BRONCHITIS . CONSUMPTION, AND iMew Zieaiana — ■ \ KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER! A 00, Geneval Agents for' New Zealand — ■ ! Chest Diseases, , ; .6960':



TEEDMAN'S SOOTHING PONDER 1 FOR t ' CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH,.- CAUTION T<s .PURbrfASSTIS The value-of this" well-known Family Medi« cine has been largely tested in all parts of-the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS.- Its weU-eaniedrestten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMFSA TIONS,, .some of which, in : OUTWARD APPEARANf E so closely resemble.ifhenpri* ginal. as to have deceived, many -purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels:-it due to-jhe public to give a special caution against the/use of SUCH IMITATIONS.; * . ' ‘ Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to- obsdfke the four following' distpidave chaVacteristics, without which none, genuine's—- : Ist —ln every case the' words- 1 JOHN STEEDMAN, - CHEMIST, WALWORTH, are-engraved on .the-Gdvehimfnt 'Stamp affix to each- , 7 2nd —Eacn Single Powder has directions for the dose, and words,-»-JOHN STEEDMAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed, thereon. 3rd— The name, Steedman, is . always spelt with two EE’s. Ath—The manufacture is carried ; on solely at Walworth, Surrey. „ Spld in, Packets by all Chenjists anaMedi cine Vendors. ~. Sold by Kemptiiorn", Prosser and Go. >AnekHnd/ I«‘' 1 «‘' '■ T '-' - v " u - A Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder/ / Keating’s Powder* r 1 r ' ; This Powder. is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE/but iS uhrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs,- cockroaches, beetles/ moths in furs, and every other species of insect. ! Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. I ', .... THIS ARTICLE has so GRE#T*> 'SALE that it has tempted-'dthers to vend a called article in mutation. The PUBLIC Hie CAUTIONED ; that the: tins,of the genuine powder bear "the autograph 'of THOMAS KEATING. Sold : in tins only. „ .. ; r Keating's, Worm Tablet?,-,r,n Keating’s Worm Tablets. m Keating’s Worm Tablets a purely Vegetable s weetmeat, both in appearance and taste, furnishing A most agieeable method of administering the certain remedy for -' I NT-E S TI : N A-L ! or THREAD WQRMS. -It is a perfectly safc and mild preparation, and isespecially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. 1 . Proprietor, THOS. TREATING, London Conveyances. |7V COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the JCi, MAIL .COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street,. Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and, Friday, returning ; Wednesday and Saturday at 3 D.m . i I , ;o LONGBEAGH ROYAL MAIL - : coach ' Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.-m., Waterton 8.10 a.m. , Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a. m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearmdn h Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.50 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict.' attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, > 4270 ST Proprietor, rti L6ngbeaoht“ f t‘ o t , I ■ ■ p;-; 1 -' TO PASSENGERS. 1 ' . The Coach to GraOrOft willb’e DIB~ CONTINUED until' further ‘ notice,. on, account of bad roads, and the yr ’ be carried bn a pack-horse. ’ A. JACKSON, , 277 e ■ Proprietor.



GRATEFUL OOMFORTI&G b pps's : c : oo'6 r A,;:‘V'’'!) BREAKFAST. : BY a thorough knowledge of the natural' . .laws which, govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful' application of the fine properties .ofwell; selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided! Our breakfast tables with a delicately i flavoured beverage which may stive vatt many heavy doctor’s bills. It, is. by. ; thA: judicioqs use of such articles of -diet thati a constitution may be gradually built upi: until strong enough to resist .every tett-l pency to disease. Hundreds of maladiss are floating around us really to attack wherever, there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal sharthy keeping ourselves well fortified with porp. blood and' a properly nourished irama,-'-. See article in the Civil Service Cfaaetie. ~ v • Made simply with boiling water or milk,,: Sold only in packets, labelled .. - JAME? EPPS. AND 00. , / ; * HOMOS2>2*ATHIO : GHEMIsi t . t ' ;', ‘ LONDON. . : ALSO, ' EPPS OHOgOLATE BSSENO]?’ [ •''' ‘ ' ’ von iinp|a^ooy,rae,,3'- ) >lss . ,‘j