The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV—No. 1038.1

ASHBURTON. MONDAY.

SEPTEMBER 3, 1883.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY. >



Auctioneers, Commission A gents, &c. - Harrison, tJOTIONEER, VALUER, COM AZL , MISSION AGENT. &u Land Sales, Sales of S*ock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Figs, Poultry, ' and General Produce. Weekly SALE every SATURDAY, at - 12- o’clock sharp, commencing in the ‘ Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT TOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. - ALFRED HARRISON.



Business Not STUCK-TA; UNAYOIDAI POSTPONE OF THE DISSOLUTK OF PARTNERS In consequence of aevet actions which cannot be se time, the Dissolution of Eriedlandar Tima. Via a Vi



Walter B. Moss, Burnett Street, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, LANI ; ' AND OOMMISION AGENT. ;UOTIONS of Land, Horses, Cattle, i Pigs, Produce, &c., at his Salerooms and Yaids every Saturday. A actions' of Stock at Ashburton and Tinwald Saleyards every alternate Toes day. . Outside sales as required, and on special term a - Brokerage and Commission Business in (Dl its forms. ' Debts and Rents collected and Houses and Estates cared for. LOANS NEGOTIATED. .WHY PAST RENT? .nave nothing left at the end of ;he term when you have the oppor ty Jof acquiring a Freehold of your uwn.Erithqtit any considerable outlay. V WALTER B. MOi:S -c« -JIAS FOR SALE, n v, a, . With many others, ; -The following pick of TOWN SEC TIONS, which' are' so situated that they must every year Increase materially in value, and which are to be sold cheap' if idisoon t<Sectfon<<No. 338, comer Moore and I ';: ;'.'William streets, on which is erected .of two comfortable cottages, both well c; .• ■ ranted. : >Seotlons Nos. 425 and 428, on Tanored ja; .-Btreet (half an acre).’ -'Sections Nos. 465, 466, and 467, on the , v •: Hi corner of Havelock and William i- streets—a most desirable property, ! Six-roomed house and £ acre land, v i i corner of East Town ' Belt and Peter street; house well finished •f ’ throughout. ■ Six-roomed home ; thoroughly well '■ )■ ■ finished and in perfect order; J acre land ; orchard in full profit, aud capital garden ; every convenience. two-storey house of 14 rooms, with 2 acres grand land; admirably ■u’ > adaptea for private boarding-house, and within two or three chains of the Town Belt. . Also, J acre of land, with two neat cottages 'thereon, opposite Cass street, on North Town Belt (a dead gift). FARM FOR SALE—2OO acres at Sea field, part uf sections 27432 and 27438, fallowed for past three years, and in good heart for crop- H; water race runs through the , To be sold cheap, the owner ■' ! . having left the district. Apply at ’ once,' ‘ Section No. 681, corner of Cameron and Park streets, with two four-roomed ' cottages thereon ; £th acre to each house ; ; both rented to good tenants. Sections 1046, 1047, and 1050, each J ' ' acre, on Peter street, near Town -'Belt West. 1 : A GOOD CHANCE FoTi'fr man of small means to ACQUIRE a First-class BUSINESS. For sale, a well selected new first-class stock of FANCY GOODS, together with GOODWILL OF BUSINESS in the lead ingthproughfare in Christchurch. Terms vary.way. •• Satisfactory reasons given for sellihg.: Apply at "once. 1 WALTER B. MOSS, 1 'HAVELOCK STREET. LOANS OBTAINED TO ASSIST PUR CHASERS WHERE REQUIRED. ECptysesand Sections wanted for Sale or ■ VI , O v ". '' ■\ to Rent. TO FARMERS. Bamples-o£ KILN-DRIED WHEAT to Filter b. moss’s TOfc A ! U C’ TI o N ROOMS. Shipping. fr.Vy;'), <i- AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE., . via ' Ste ,vja Sandwich Islands. Steamship Company (tifidet, conttfaotwilh the New Zealand aadiNewr SouUi .Wales Governments) will deapatch tbe undermentioned steamers as July 17 Aug. 14 Sept. 11 Nov <6 , or, Parjs at' .a through rate, thus advantages. ■ rww« of Freight and. Passage, and * * apply to ..WILSON,SAWTBLL & CO., /' Agents, ' ;J Christchurch. SONS, vat. Civil Engineers, &c aND .«r« NOOKS .rr.' iwy.. i i •VaBTATORS, LiCRUBH) aim Land Brokers, WAKANUI ROAD, atom.



to make a FURTHER RED and to CLEAR THE S’ REGARDLESS < THE SALE WILL 0 ON lATURDAY JU AND WILL CONTINL EVERYTHING IS GREAT BARC IN TUB iRAPBRT AND C Departments A lot of Remnants of Tapestry Carpets to cheap. A good Tapestry Carpet, lid per yard—well wi Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Blankets and Flannels a low prices Ladies’ and Children’s Jackets less than cos Bonnets and Hats at hali In the IRONMONGEI AND BUILDERS’ MAT! Ve have also made great very line too numerous to re wish to draw the attemi o the remaining stock of IMPLEMENT! Which wo are will CLEAR AT ANY We have just landed ‘ CIRCLE BRAND ” PLOI Which have been so'lo mand,and we canst them now in everv size



Business Notices. mY IN order to keep pace with the times the undersigned begs to inform bis numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis trict that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses ... ... 7s Hacks ... ... ... fia Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. Note the address— Philip Journeanx, BLACKSMITH, &c., 1602 Peter street.



y lOTORI A HOUSE, EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment such an immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures and sold at a profit calculated to afford such advantages as no other house town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, REAPY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Ac., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



gOOTMAKSBS. We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, to merit a share of public patronage. Fowke & M‘Ewen, BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7



HAYES & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers’s Stock of Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them at a Tretnendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies’ and Children’s Kid Boots, 50 to 75 per cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold At The Arcade, Ashburton.



DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a full Stock of COLOiNIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS &c. Boots and SI oes, Largo Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEAS. FEED AND SEED OATS. FLOUR, BRAN, AND SHARPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ine value and no make-believe or sham. Large discount, and other inducements for cash. Families waited on weekly, or oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Street, Ashburton. 798



E I D AND GRAY’S Newly Improved New Zealand Central Disc Disc Harrow. 280 made and in use. Is the simplest, the best, and the most durable in the market. Last season it took First Prize in com petition with all Colonial and American makers, at Christchurch. Dunedin, In vercargill, Wyndham, Gore, Oamaru, Timaru, Waimate, Ellesmere, Rangiora, Masterton, Auckland, and Wanganui. Sizes kept in stock—G, 8, 10, and 12ft



Reid and Gray’s New Zealand Twine Binder. At the Oamaru trial of Twine Binders it took the Gold Medal as the best Machine in the field, beating Samuelson’s and Howard’s. This season, at the Taieri trial, it took First Prize as the best Reaper and Binder, and also a First Prize as the best all round Machine, in competition with Hornsby’s, Howard’s, and W. A. Wood’s. We are now booking orders for the fol lowing harvest; and as the demand will be large we would like our friends to order at once, to avoid disappointment. As we will have a well-assorted stock of Fittings at all our Branches, Farmers can rely on getting Fittings at a moment’s notice. Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Rollers, freed Sowers, etc., etc. Illustrated catalogues free on application to our Head Office, Dune din, or to our Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch, Ash rton, or Auckland. jQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Oonsumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by fl, N, CITRON, Chemist, Aeakoa, New Zealand. May bo obtained from every Chemist in ' Kburton and Storekeeper in the Country, 7au



Business Notices, MERCANTILE UNION INSPE CAPITAL Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually LOWEST RATES OF PRI STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RII Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own ii it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and I ORR & CO CANTERBURY BF Unlimited Lwbiuty of Snm f£IHE PREMIER COLON I : FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGEN3 George James rjp H E W O N D E R O F f Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND DESTROYER. w* am. m ■Eft iW & m m iTABLISHED 1859. This preparation is known throughout the civilised i thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice i It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This adm as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prer farm stock. By its use the f inner can secure the heal per head per annum. In all largo Sheep Districts in Australia, South Amei paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also inval Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the ' in Europe, America, and the British possessions in packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other gai As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. It all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas 01 insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poi and plain directions are given on every packet. Th« dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A littl and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought i while the household pets such as cats and dogs will nol therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Hi the silver medal at the Intercolonial Exhibition a numerous testimonials from Government official ant faculty iri Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce CHARLES NEATB, Chemist and Druggist, East e Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparat: Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five i allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE El A L IRON F



Business Notice. Robert Alcorn-, GENERAL MERCHANT. Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in j Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 589 d



A. J. Gardner, NURSERYMAN. JJ AS FOR SALE, 20.000 Pinus Insignia, 12a per 100; or, if planted and guaranteed, 15a per 100 Macrocarpa 200.000 .Box Thorn, 12s per 1000 Fruit Trees, true to name Cabbage Plants, la per 100., Any quan tity ready for planting out for early spring cabbage. Southbridge, May 7, 1883. 1069



tm mmm am WmM COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker &> Brown, COAOHBUILDERS, Ac., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim med, etc. 196



Busi aess-Noticea. QOMPCLSORY SALE. Hayes & Co. 1 1 ! MUST HAVE MONEY ;# , AND ; WILL HOLD A CHEAP AND ! DESPERATE SALE. ■ For one Month, commencing , SATURDAY, 23kd JUNE. Their Prices must Astonish everybody. Welsh Flannel, Bid ; Scotch Flannel lOJd ; Winceys, 3d ; Heavy Union Shirt; ing, 6d ; White Calico (American), 3s 6d, Grey Calico, 2s 9d ; Our Blankets are grand at 8s lid ; French Dress Serges, 4|d ; Costume Cloths, s|d ; Homespun Tweed. 4|d ; Satin Cloths, (i£d ; Tweed, for boys’ wear, 10£d ; Ladies’ Umbrellas, Is lid ; Ladies’ Lementeen, choice, 2s lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpet, Is ; Hemp Carpet, ll£d ; Jet Buttons, 3L£d ; Good Cotton Tick, 4fd ; Ladies’ Handker chiefs, 2d ; Curtain Net, 2£d ; Lot of Children’s Dresses, grand value, 4s lid ; Velvet Hat, Is ; ireal Caps, Is ; 4-Dutton Kid Gloves, black, 2s 6d ; Colored,.ls 6d; Ladies’ Chemises, Is ; Real Ostrich Feathers, 2s 6d ; Black Beatrice Lace, per yard. Id ; Trimmed Hats, from 3d ; Girl’s Fashionable Aprons, 6d ; Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, trimmed, 2s 6d ; Ladies’ Stays, Is 9d ; Children’s Bibs, 3d ; Ulster Jackets and Wool Goods, Desperately Cheap. Man’s Braces, 1.R., 6d ; Men’s Trou sers and Vests, 10s 6d ; Men’s Colonial Trousers, 8s 6d ; Men’s Moles, 4s 9d ; Lot Men’s Overcoats, to be sold, 19s lid; Men’s Collars, 4 boxes Is. Girls’ Kid E. S. Boots, 2s 9d ; Ladies’ Kid Boots, E.S., 3s 9d ; Ladies’ House Boots, 3s 6d ; Seal Boots, good value, 10s 6d ; Strong Lace Boots, 8s 9d. Boys’and Men’s Boots of every descrip tion are selling Cheaper than Ever. Observe the Address— BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n2



NOTICE!! Wanted Customers for the Cheap Fur niture Shop in Ashburton. The under signed is selling his Dining-room and Drawing-room Suites at an immense sacrifice—from £lO upwards; some of the best Cretonne and Leather Spring Couches from L2 10s upwards; also. Drawing room Tables and Chairs, Piano Stools. I; on Bedsteads and Spring Matrasses for L 4 10s; also some of the best Iron-folding Tables, beautifully painted with ferns and gilded; some of the best Oak Washstands for office use ; Accommodations ; Dressing Tables, Towel Hails, American Patent Carpet Sweepers, Japanese Portmanteaux, Travellers’ Trunks, Chests of Drawers, Cheffoniers of all descriptions, Kitchen Tables and Chads, Rocking Chairs, Look ing Glasses, Pictures, Lamps, etc. In fact everything in the way of Household Furniture from two-roomed house to ten roomed house furnished on shortest notice. Agent for J. B. Mansfield’s Stone Ornaments and Tombstones. Note the Address—J. A. Moore street, Ashburton. 1423



Stratz WATCHES WATCHES. Greatly reduced in prices F. Stratz, 261, High street, Christchurch. I am largely over stocked with clocks, watches, and jewel lery, especially watches, having over 400 good strong watches at all prices to select from (which is the largest stock of watches in one shop in New Zealand), and I am expecting about the same num ber more by the coming steamers, so, if you want a really good, serviceable time keeper you will not lose this opportunity of either sending or coming down your selves to get one. All watches are war ranted from two to five years, and if proved not genuine the money wil be re turned, with interest at the rate of six per cent, added. To reduce the stock all goods will be sold at wholesale price during the next three months. Genuine llotherham s English hunting levers, capped and jewel led, from L 4 15s ; genuine Waltham watches from L2 10s ; Ladies’ watches, “Hall marked,” English silver cases, from LI 15s ; Peep o' day alarm clocks, 10s 6d. The above are a few of the leading lines ; all other goods are proportionally low in prices. Having such a large and varied stock of watches, cl< cks, and jewellery it would take too much space to enumerate every article. Come and inspect my stock and judge , for yourselves. Every article marked in plain figures. Note the address: J. P. STiIATZ, Practical Watchmaker, 261, High street, Trian lei Christchurch.



Dr e s s haring. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Bakers’ Buildings, next to D. MacFarlane, Grocer, Havelock Street, Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 3962 DM c F A R LANE . (Late Guard N.Z. Railways), Begs to inform his numerous friends that he has taken over the GROCERY BUSINESS lately carried on by Mr James Baker, and hopes to merit a fair share of the patronage hitherto accorded to his predecessor. All goods will be of the Best Quality, and will be sold CHEAP for GASH. Cash Purchaser of Fresh Butter and Eggs. Note the Address— D. McFarlane (Late James Baker), HAVELOCK STREET. 286



Christchurch monumentai works, Manchester street, Christchurch. The undersigned having purchased the Stock at less than cost price, he is able to execute orders lower than any other yard, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a continuance of the favors bestowed on the late Proprietor. J. B. MANSFIELD. While thanking patrons for past favors I beg to solicit a continuance of the same for my succ9s:or. 511 J. SHERRIFF.



-ir " Baker Bros., OONTR ACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Struts, Ashburton. 167 Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e ALL classes now acknowledge that tea as a daily beverage is indispensable. And if, as I. O. Moody .''ays, “ a cup of good tea will thoroughly refresh the tired or depressed, and often remove headache, being one of the greatest blessings to the women of our race, and an important adjunct in the daily life of all sorts and conditions of men,” then to procure it of good quality is the great desi..erat.m. Nelson, Monte and Co. have earned golden opinions for their « v UPERIOR BLENDED TEAS, and I, as agent, can sincerely recommend these to all pur chasers, and warrant them to prove satis factory in the using. Fruits, General .Groceries, and Italian Goods as usual, comprising almost every article required in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash.



H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & CO.’S Pure Blended Teas. si P. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 rjIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or 6b 6d per quarter, postage extra. The Ashburton Gu4rdian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford ’Forest, Mount Somers, VVakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best general as well as local medium for Advertising.



Business Noti.es. A SHBURTON BBEWBB'T A. Moore, BREWER, MALSTER, AND BOTTLER. Highest price given for Malting Barley. Oats Crashed in any quantity. 024 8 EASONABLE MEDICINES. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup Cambridge’s Black Currant Cough Elixir Bonnington’s Irish Moss Dr Low's Cherry Pectoral Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Kay’s Essence of Linseed Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed • Bosche’s German Cough Syrup Crosby’s Cough Elixir Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Keating’s Cough Lozenges Glycerine Cold Cream Camphor Ice Chilblain Liniment Steedmau’a Whooping Cough Powders Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL OBBMIST, ASHBURTON. 8 OMERSET STABL BIS.



P. Husband Wishes to inform his Jridnda and the public generally that he haft taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solid l a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. 1042 All who intend building. Are invited to GALL 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* ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding. J. T. BROWN, Office: Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ]ll9 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc. Mbs White will open a Class for yonng Ladies, at which will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o: on and the working up of materials grven gratia. All transactions strictly cash. 1432



ENTIS T R Y. DENTAL SURGEON, Christchurch, In ends shortly visiting this District will the latest improvements in DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and appliances, which are necessary foj the p eduction of hiih class work, hot Surgically and Mechanically. Special Instruments for regulating and extracting Children’s Teeth. Artificial Teeth from one ta a complete set, inimitably mounted on Gold, Plati. num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White EnnameL TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of 1* itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray. Awarded first order of merit at the Ne« Zealar International Exhibition. ■pILOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE OR SALE All kinds of P OWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saukdebs Mtt.t -fjIAILOR AND HABIT MAKER Durham street Sours, Christchurch, W. JV Sykes, ABBOTT & Co., W. Pengelly,