A SALVATION ARMY CAPTAIN IN TROUBLE.

At lire Bath (Englaha]l Police" Court On April 2, William Joseph Powell, ** captain ” of the local Salvation Army, was charged with neglecting to contri bute towards the support of the illegiti mate child of one Melinda Elizabeth Harding. Complainant was a domestic servant, and was, few months ago, living in, " Sfcce then her Bath. Defendant was a, gentleman wnr BS^^Mcribed "Trim H f as an evangelist, and was the proprie tor of a meeting-house in Newark street Bath. Complainant made the acquain tance of the defendant about December xSBo, and shortly after an intimacy commenced and a courtship took place, or, as the girl said, . they “ kept company ” together. In i Feb ruary, 1881, Powell left Bristol and went to London for the purpose, as he Informed the girl, of preparing to take a command under “ penjeral " in the Salvatibri Array, and this inti macy existed for some time. So matters went on until the girl had lent him her

watch and also money. She wanted this watch and money back, and this

gave rise to a quarrel between them. The courtship for a little while was -discontinued. But the little quarrel brought a renewal of the love, and on May 8, 1882, complainant visited Bath for the purpose of adjusting with de fendant some little differences that had arisen, and more especially as to some thing that he had been saying about her. She went to the “ barracks ”in Newark street, and there she was shown into a room which Powell called the vestry—a private room adjoining the meeting house. d At this time Powell was bolding week-day services, and on this Monday, after the service, about two o’clock, the girl saw him room, and after asking her why she’ came, and the .aid telline T him , her reason, be begarr'fo iry/to jierSlhad/ he/ to renew their courtship, and, upon.his promising to be faithful for the future, the cquissh>P was renewed. In February he left Bristol for London, and on the 4th March he wrote from Hackney, ad dressing her as |fs©ear Lizzie,” and ‘ regretting that he could not say good bye before he left, but saying that he did so “ with heart.” The with “Pray for me as I do for you,” and “ I want you to write as soon as you get this, and if you can send a few stamps do, as you know how I am fixed.” She subsequently recovered her watch from a pawnbroker’s shop in Westgate street, Bath. Another letter from defendant, thankfully acknowledg ing the. stamps, contained the following; —•“ I have not the slightest idea where 1 am to be sent to, but it is apnatter/jf, indifference, as I am satisfied to go any where for Jesus. ... I want yoii ; to get.me the loan of a sovereign. . , . . Write by return of post, for God's sake. O 1 I wish 1 was along side of you, I know I could coax you to do what I ask you.” Then followed a series of kisses, indicated by crosses. , A third letter acknowledged the re ceipt of the sovereign, informed her that where he was they were not sup posed to keep company with any female until they were twelve in the wanted Her to " live, right until I am in a station, and tfaeoil will come and see you br send for you.” When he returned from' London he visited her, and she came to see him at Bath was ; bbnip' of which defendant was the father. Cross ««!»«?$, - Fr?-*--a post-card to her, saying, “ Deem hot to write Jp me, n£ npore,. yqu ): .wi|,ful- wan ton.” !,f Defehdant cross-examined the co ,j)lainaqt.,in such an offensiye man ner'tllit the Behch had to threaten to

committ him.. Ultimately they stopped . him, and hb'sat down saying, “ There’s y nothing the matter,, I sit; down.” Evidence in corroboration of complainant’s story was given by a number of witnesses. One George Lightfoot, a storekeeper of Chippen ham, said that Powell did not deny ‘his intimacy with Harding, but said that since then he had beep converted “a second time.” Witness did not make love to defendant's present wife. He did notr-go? to*:her and say, “Miss Brown,rl Idesperately in love with jmu; 1 have Laop in the bank, and T will draw if’but and build you a chapel, if you will only marry . me.”— (Laughter.) He discharged from tne Army by defendant.: He never was a member ofdjt, had supported it. He jgjg spared, tp ipr/eit his life >if he .on,, bis . knees and admop^te^.^baji„ had tpld him sbi" and expressed fear of being’'JlrlfiiiiHutid 'Yor 1 libelling defen T , dan#** HeOnawt dii£ a thing.

He never “deformed” defendant’s charter,-,-i W.itoess,ftodfc *H6t a ’safe* 1 mons against defendant: tor having assaulted him, .op Old, Tptyn ibridge, by seeing him ijy the my character' I will’ ’ give you a thrash ing-Wj|4pplause).The deferidant was denied tha t he had : had improper intercourse with the plaintiff at anv time,. 4 . He , had not the love for her ‘mat existed man and woman, when f tlieir natural affections were* tendered to each other.—(Laugh ter). He neyer pawned her yvatch, but -left it brother, and his wife pawned it. He loved her more than an ordinary female, because he be lieved she wtfS’ta' child of God. He kissed her every time he saw her, and when, he bade her good night. The COUrtshbjpasted, fyom, January, 10 to July," 1082 5 . 'He nqver, was in the vestry with her, but on the'Bth May he was at the barracks in the vestry getting 500 hymn-books to take to Chippenham, when upon going out he saw plaintiff there . charging a man named Carr with telling her to “ fry her face.”, (Laughter.) She l to' defendant : “ You knew, you hyppcrite, for you toldthem I was drunk.” Defendant said he would have/ no dlstdrbabce 'in the barracks, and forcibly put her outside the doorway. The Chairman of the Bench adjudged that any man ever left the Court with such a stain on his character as you .. have.” Theydec}gip n ' was received with cheering By the people in Court. Rowell gave .notice appeal. 1 h '

Some amusing, instances of the extreme, ignorance' of the candidates at ah ex amination are given in a report on the national system of education in Gape colony. Thus, one candidate describes London “ with a population estimating over a hundred million another gives it 30,000; a third gives 120,000,000 as the correct figure ; a fourth is under the im pression that “ about 3,000" is correct; a fifth goes to “ about 300,000,000 a sixth supposes that Manchester has 200,000,000. One candidate describes the Kindergarten as follows; “I have merely a faint .recollection of- once hearing 'something aßoht the Kindergarten sys tem”;, another states that “ Kinder garten was greatly defeated, and his army fled andHhe was killed." A third writes,

** I hare seen Kindergarten written above a door in some house in Cape Town, but unfortunately , that is all. ” The«e answers were written, not by boys and girls, but by young men and women, who, in their own opinion, were qualified to teach in government schools.

J?HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 15,1883

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietors^' ' by Angus K.' Chapman, of Ashburton, at - •The Ashburton Guardian Printing : Office, West street, Ashburton, ll - y . Friday*Jane 15, 1883, - • C ‘ ■ I-’''' 1 ■ -KOnvJ., „i-v>rv,> i



W. H. (Sundry, it lOBJNSED L A.ND BROKER j j Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, apd Adjusted. n■; 1 - ! Auditor for Tak * ~ Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company . Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384



Prospectus. t\. (LIMITED), ASHBURTON. CAPITAL;- I/..: ... £20,000 y 1 In 4,000 shares 6(£5 each, ~ .only 2,000 shares are now ■ i * ' ' offered to the public. .- Joseph Ivess, Esq., M. H.R 11. T. Winter, Esq., J.P. ’ Lbhdld Williamson, Esq., Mayor of Ashburton. Hugo Friedlander, Esq. (Messrs. Fried [ Bros. - ) , - 1 David ‘Thomas/ Esq. [(Messrs. Matson, Cox and Co.) John Carter, Esq. (Messrs. Wilkin and . Cf^er). Wiliiitri Horne, Esq. (tt.Z. Grain I l -T '■ Agency Co.) Dr. Wf G. Ross. Joseph Clark, Esq. J Octavius Digby, Esq. ‘ Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor— o. W. Purnell, Esq. Secretary, pro tem—W. H. Gundry. f , The Company is proposed to be formed for the purpose of purchasing the pro , petty:and' business of the Lion Brewery Company in Ashburton., The very extensive agricultural district, in the centre of which the town of Ash burton is situated, is one in which a very large private as well as hotel trade is carried on, and the facili ies for brewing all that could be wished, and the water of better quality for the purpose than can be found elsewhere in the Province of Canterbury, The Lion Brewery is situated on T.S. j 866 and 367, at the corner of Dobson and Cass streets. The building is of brick, with a concrete cellar, which can be extended underground at a very small 'cost, and is quite new, having been erected about twelve months. , Provisional Directors :



The Building and Plant is all of first claaa quality, well arranged and very com plete, and with the connection already established it is anticipated that there will be no diffioulty in extending the b isioess, with the influence of the Company and capital, throughout Canterbury* but particularly throughout the Ashburton County. The success which has attended the Brewiary Companies in every part of the world offers a great inducement to capitalists and investors t > take, up shares in Companies of this description, and the promoters have the greatest confidence in the siiccesa of the proposed Company, and have agreed to take One Thousand Pounds’ worth of fully paid up shares should the Company desire them to do so. It is further proposed to obtain the ser vices of a first-class' brewer, to ensure a largA and'profitable trade being done. Although the nominal capital of the Company it £20,000, a comparatively small sum is required to purchase the pre sent''premises and plant of the Lion Brewery, r viz., £3,000, the stock being taken at a valuation. The increased capital is required to ex tend the present premises and business, and also to erect a raalthouse. It is be lieved that malting will be a very profit able branch of the Company’s business, owing to the quantity of barley grown in the immediate district. It is proposed to issue 2,000 shares only at present, but it will be left to the dis cretion of the Provisional Directors to issue as many shares as they think desir able. It proposed to call up £2 per share, as required, in calls of not more than 10s per share,' anil at intervals, after the allot ment, of not less than three months.' The remaining shares will be issued to the public (preference being given to existing shareholders) as the requirements ■of the Company deve'ope, and it is confi dently believed that a substantial premium will bo obtained on them, as in the case of other Brewery Companies, such premiums to be placpd'to a reserve fund, and there by strengthen the position of the Com pany. If the Company is not floated, the de posits will he returned in full to the appli cants. f The Share List will be closed on Mon day, the 18th June. 1172 Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ot Insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the 'proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table , always be kept. Meals Is each. ; Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private ! Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 PANAMA HOUSE (late a steb’s) Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the fubic>that he has REMOVED from the rince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anatee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath itobM, S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



Hotels. w j METROP JIiITAN TEMPERANCE HOTEL, CHBISXCHf RCH. S. Stoddart BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE HOTEL, And all necessary improvements are being triade to ensure the comfort of Customers. Grilled Steaks, Chops, and Hot Meals at all hours. The Hotel Bar is now open from 7 a.m. to 11 p. m., where Coffee is always ready and all Temperance Drinks can be pro cured. TEA TO ORDER. Tripe and Fish Suppers Every Night (Sundays excepted), from 7 to 10 o’clock p.m. A Green for the use of Families and Children adjoining the Hotel. 1365



FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Who has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be glad to receive a call from his old friends and as many new orjes as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328



HBURTON HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M‘COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral pnblio that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M'Ocfll would, 1 therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten tion bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock are under the special supervision of the Proprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the best de scription and quality. The Hotel is situate close to the Ash burton Bridge, and the Stabling (being now under the Proprietorship of Mr James W. M'Rae, late ol the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee that Coun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330 rjnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, -I- 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 th|ey can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. t “THE BODEGA” au 17 Business Notices. p - - DEAFNESS. —Quacks calling them selves “ Doctors,” are utterly ruin ing the organi of hundreds suffering from deafness, charging from L 5 to L2O for so doing. I have two infallible remedies (No. 1, deafness arising from colds ; No. 2, the thickening of the parts of the Tympanum) from recipes sent me by those world-known Aufists, the late and pre sent Senior Surgeons of the Royal Dis pensary for Diseases of the Ear.—Send stamps for particulars to T. B. Hanna ford, Auckland, N.Z. 1270



JQ UN ED IN BREWERY. CELEBRATED xxxx AND BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE. PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently : “ Please ship by next boat 3 hhds Ale, same as last; very good indeed.”—Bluff. “ I believe your beer is the best in the market.’’^-Balclutha. “ I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer :it is magnificent. If you. can keep it up to that you have got a good thing. ” —Waimate. KEAST & MCCARTHY, Limited. Agents for Meukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars dea and Raffley’s celebrated Billiard Tables.* 1266



JT IS ALL THE RAGE. ' S. SEARLE’S Drapery Sale, THE NEW SH3P, BARGAINS East street. BARGAINS ((The New Shop. The New Shop. 1347



John Broom, SIGN WRITER, DECORATOR, COACH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257



TO STATION HOLDERS, FARMERS, TRADESMEN, & THE READING PUBLIC. Ex 8.8. Te Anau, a large Assortment of good and useful Books to suit all classes, among which—The Horse, by Youatt, Cattle, by Youatt, Cattle and Sheep, by Armatage, Birdkeeping, by Dyson, Smiles’ Scotch Naturalist, and a large as sortment of Tradesmen’s Manuals ; also, a large Stock of first-class STATIONERY, comprising Handmade Drawing Papers, Banker’s Handmade Note, Ladies’ super fine Repp, Ladies’ Social Note Paper and Envelopes (in boxes). Envelopes from common to finest quality. Stationery in boxes. Architects’ and Engineers’ materials supplied. Thomas F. Farly, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Saunders' Building, Ashburton. 1041 FOR SALE at the Guardian Office, the “ New Zealand Volunteer Drill Manual for 1883.” Price Is each. 1211 ED



t f-t -8-igJL '-fi. ’ ■ 1 ...... AN EVIL ANEhriTS; ‘REMEDY.—Tj the Editor, —It is a heal thy sign ofthc times when pur local papers 'are beginning to deal in s fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come v hen something must' be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to obr boasted civilisation-. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbpj:-, ton about years, and- the money we have lost during that period by’ bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal ! more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then we must protect ourselves, and there is pnly One way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to be rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell ,for cash only in future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give our customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the follo'wing unusually low prices : —Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s 6d j ladies’, tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street.



Fresh and Smoked FISH always on hand. Tea and Coffee at all hours. Also, Fried Fish. Note the address—Wills street, next Ceokson’s Stables. 1213



ONCERS WILL NEVER CEASE WHILE Hayes & Co. slaughtering their goods At the following prices : Good'White Blankets ... French Dress Serges Costume Cloth ... Winceys ... ... • ... ... American White Calico (per doz. Tapestry Carpet ... Waterproof Coa’s We have a grand lot of Water proof Coates with Capes at .. Lot of Men’s Suits Men’s Tweed Trousers Mien’s Mole Trousers Kid Gloves Ulsters Feathers ... Frilling Velveteen Stays Muffs Black Hats Bibs Ribbon Garters Muslin Work The above are Special Lines offering at 8s lid Is lid 12s. 6d . 25s 6d . 25a 6d . 4s 6d . 4s 9d . Is Od . 5a Od 6d 2£d Is 9d la 9d la Od 6d 3d Id Id 2d IMMENSE REDUCTIONS. OUR BOOT STOCK IS GRAND At Prices that must please all. Observe the address— HAYES & CO., n 4 Bullock’s Aroade. P. & D. Duncan, 4 GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS A. MANUFACTURERS, , Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take" orders for next seasbn. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for MqCORMICK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, and newly-improved Direct Draught DISC HARROWS (the Latest and the Best), made any size up to 15ft, and every description of Farm Implements. Just received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand. , ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some extjra heavy Mould Boards (our own pattern), best cast steel, suitable for contractors. REPAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015



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 in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, R^APY-MONEY DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &0., Victoria House, East street, Ashburton. 816



Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs ihe residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS’ BUILD INGS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be A sufficient guarantee that none but satisfactory Photographs will be sent out of his Studio. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Qhildren taken., Equally good .results are -obtained on dull days.-as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged to any size!, andfiuished in Oil, -Water Color or Crayons. . . * • , 966



'PHQlTippn TJnti^Afl Baker Bros., OONTRAOTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakahui and Cass Str a °ts, Ashburton. 167



Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate tb 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 building* new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are incited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address — WILLS STREET 'Next Oookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e HRISTOHURCH MONUMENTaT works, ; 1 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. Ik MANSFIELD. " While thanking patrons for past favors I beg to solicit a continuance of the same for my successor. 511 J. SHERRIPP.



QENTRAL SHO EI iN G FORGE. J. H. Stephens with P. Journeaux), Bei>s to inform the Farmers and general public of Ashburton that he has taken over the premises adjoining the Central Hotel. SHOEING AND GENERAL JOBBING WORK executed with oaro, and at reasonable rates. 637



Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a largo and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roalyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges,,and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s pier lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding ■ make. 79d IT ARE this opportunity to again thank my .numerous customers for the pre ference they have given to my establish ment. I may be permitted to refer to the trade I am now doing as proof that my promises have been Kept, and that I have done my best to serve" my friends; well- Everybody that I sell Nelson, Moate and Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, but to those who have not yet begun to use these really good Teas, I say they should do so at once and they will not regret it, Everybody knows, also, that I sell Fruits. Italian Goods, and General Groceries, and in this connection let me say, I have the ambition to at least double my trade this winter—if the purchasing public favor me it shall be done, and after that there is no telling what may happen. Everybody please remember— ’', ' H. M. Carson, Next Bank of Now Zealand, . Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & CO.’S Pure Blended Teas, in Backets and Boxes; Fruit, Italian Goods, and General; Groceries, si



Sealy Bros., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, JgEG to announce to their Customers and the Public generally that they have REMOVED to their NEW PREMISES, Corner of East and Moore Streets. Large Stock Fruit and Forest Trees. Apples on Blight Proof Stocks. SEALY BROS. ol



E. Smith, Feather dresser, 159, ARMAGH STREET (Between Colombo A Manchester streets) CHRISTCHURCH. Straws Dyed and Gloves Gleaned.



rnHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE i OF NEW ZEALAND. Atentiou is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and t - the advantages placed thereby within th» reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every poi son : 1. —About to make his or her Will c>r Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of 1 a Will, having been appointed Executor or-! Trustee under the same. ! 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor., j or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oI . : the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis j tration, the option of using the State ma ohinery, and gives an absolute guarantee 1 1 against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, . ; or dishonesty. • _ ' | i Every information may be obtained', j from I ALEANDER LEAN, ' Agent at Christchurch; Or from ' R. 0. HAMERTON, Wellington, 12th May, 1882. Public Trustee



.jlJotiCGS* JjILOWEE ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Asliburtpn Nursery. ABBOTT t&, Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, H \VF OR SALE All kinds; of F OWER ROQTS'aud 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 f a cinders’ Mill. b!3



O FARMERS. The undersigned are CASH PUR CHASERS of And are prepared to offer the , highest market price for prime samples. '• Cash advances made against Grain placed in our hands for Shipment to Lon don or Foreign mrrkets. Oornsaoka (ful* weight) and Twine at the lowest current fates. GRAIN STORED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, Ci J. W, COOKSON, Junr., & CO;, WHEAT OATS BARLEY General MerchantSj Methven.



■W. Pengelly, rjIAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Durham street Souih, Christchurch. au!2 JNTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. OCULIST S’ OPTICIAN 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVII., Glass 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors^—A. W.. Bickerton, RR. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Procter, Christchurch : For excel lence of workmanship and great variety of spectacle glasses suited for every descrip tion of optical defect These are shown in all stages of manufacture, both in quartz and glass. The local manufacture of these glasses is of considerable import ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required. There sre also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a Certificate of gold Procter, medal. d!2



IJIHE KING IS DYEING, First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition, G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them 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 'Cleaned. ' G. KI NG, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. F. S. Shearer, OF THE -myrAY BANK WORKS, TIN WALD, begs to thank the public for theii past. support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest, notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills,. Wheels (cogged arid water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Trashing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. ■■ . Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s' Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald.s9oo TrvHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE-ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Thh As hbukton Guardian is the ONLY D. \ILY PAPER published between Cfc iristchurch and Timaru, and com mi aids a LARGER CIRCULATION th roughout the County of Ashburton th an any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian will be fo.rwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or 6e 6d per quarter, postage extra. 'The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsoy, Seafield, Meth veu, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tiuwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best geneial as well as local medium for Advertising.



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. K FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, n iL Engineers, Valuators, Licensed iS V KVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, HE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. <JT HBODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades," CHISTCHURCH. F.S.—Communications promptly at- j tended to. 031 a



, Bubli&Xompanies. XTEW ZEALAND LOAN * MER IY ■■' C ANTILE, AGENCY COMP AN Y ; (LIMITED). :> Capital, £3,000,000.:/ Reserve, £200,000/ Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations ami Stock, and on-growing clips of Wool. RECteiyiiS;CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, "Grain, Fallow, Leather. Hides, Skins, . etc.j for.sale in New aland, Aus tralian, and London Markets! UNDERTAKES' of British, Coytipental, EastTndian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions id all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Kates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. , JOHN COOKE, Manager, i Christchurch, ] GEO. WILKIN, . ~,Ageht, nlO * Ashburton. AMBURG - MAGDEBURG FIRE INS ORANGE COMPANY. S üb scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above tlompany in Ashburton,' and will be prepared to accept risks -at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. . James Henderson, 178, Hereford street, bhristchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022 Medical ONE’S NEW ZEALAND Herbal Remedies, DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, &c., Completely conquered by Monk's Extract (Registered), ■ Price 2s 6d and 4s per bottle.- The above “ Extract” is one of the most; marvellous discoveries of, the age Its effects are instantaneous, and never fail in chronic or acute cases, however severe.



The great properties of this medicine, consist in its never producing costive ness, no matter how freely used, aud its being perfectly harmless and purely her bal, yet curing Diarrhoea, Dysentery; Eng lish Cholera, etc., with the greatest cer tainty. , TESTIMONIALS. I Rangiora, July 7, 1881. Sir, —Having carefully examined, the N.Z.. Herbal Extract, I find it to be skilfully prepared vegetable preparation, possessing the properties of the plants from whicli it is derived in a highly con centrated state, a fact which I have veri fied by evaporating a fluid drachm placed in a watch glass over a spirit lamp. On weighing the result, a dark .green extract, I found the weight to be 14J grains. On further submi ting the extract to analysis I found it to be rich in tannin. In a large number of cases of ordinary diarrhoea, as well as in many chronic cases and, in dysentery, Ihaveprovedit to possess great specific control, added to the unusual feature in a majority of diarrhoea medi cines, that it does not subsequently con stipate the bowels. , I feel satisfied that from the number of trials I have bean enabled to make of it in a somewhat ex tensive practice, it is a most valuable addition to modern therapeutics! The following cases are taken at ran dom from my note book : Case No. I—Mra M?— —, West Eyre ton, suffering for tvvo years from chronic dysentery, which had reduced her almost ,to a skeleton. After a fortnight’s trial not only had the diarrhoea 1 stopped, but she commenced eating meat without pain, and the Usual concomitant vomiting. In two months she had gained 18lbs weight. Case G.,child, aged fiveyears. Fortnight diarrhoea. Was effectually cured on third, day.' ..., -i.; , . i Case No. 3—A soldier wht# had con tracted’dysentery in India got a small two ounce phial, apd was well before, he had finished half of it. ; : (Signed) : - i Charles DeLacy McCarthy, M. A., M. 8., etc., Trinity College, Dublin. Surgery, Rangiora, July, 1881,



MONK’S NEW ZEALAND HERBAL MIXTURE, FOR i Ji EURALG IA, Price, 3s 6d per bottle. The Mixture acts like a charm in the above painful disease, and gives almost instantaneous relief. Testimonials to prove the efficiency of the “ New Zea land Herbal Mixture,” can be seen at the Agents. From Oapt. Kennedy, U.S. a. Hauroto, Port Chalmers, Feb. 7th, 1883. Dear Sir, —Thanks for the medicine you were kind enough to send me. I have only to say that in my case—a severe attack of neuralgia in the head —it afforded' me considerable relief. It has also the advantage of not being in the least nau seous, like most remedies. I remain, dear sir, yours faithfully, A. Kennedy, Mr H. D. Monk. Sole Wholesale and Retail Agent for Ashburton County, J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. Sole Proprietor, H. D. MONK, 1058 Dunedin, New Zealand. (SI O ° cfl H 3* o hW O a ■o° A jQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy, for Coughs, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchiae, and Lungs. ; Prepared only by ‘ fl. N.. 0 I T R O N, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in Ashburton and Storekeeper in the Country. »u 7



IMPORTANT ; to all .afflicted :i -K^fi r “' Dicers, Scirtfvy,- Sores/or 1 aiiv • desciript ou. VATl'lS** P ' ■ BjatTiS Ei "Oiy by Mrs Burns (daughter of til® ..latch ;f Mr .Yates), Ohrispshuroh., War-j^! ranted to cure Burns, 'Sopldj, ( Wounds of any kind, eta,pf gver so long ' standing.' . Red Ointment^a 'ijertairi Ctiifp. for Ulcers ; Green Oiritnie’nt{ -a" fehridih i( - core for Scrofula or Kirig.’fe J*lril; White Ointment, a certain care for Swellings ot Inflammation in ;any part of thefbddyr.oif liin bSj.L(tmps, iit the Throat, Sflrs iNlpril plea, Gathered^ Breasts,-etc. for use—Spread the Red and Green Omt. ments lightly than the wound ; the • White Ointment* ih : td ! ‘-he rubbed by the hand over'the jSSrt dfffeoted-'^ l ' Also, YATES’ PURIFYING PROPStdici. Gravel or Pains dn the Loins doserjddMcl Gravel, from ,20;,t0 30 drops jmffcjtehlepj,| spoonful of cold water at bedtime.. Ointments are sold In pots at'2a|)<i each,'., ' and the Otbpa the same price, per' * bottle. These Ointments' dnd Props, have effected astonishingcures iriNewZeataad. Names and addresses of over 'sopa items: L> cured, some of diseaseaof 30 years standing,: A may be obtained by. applying; tp c S£rs-,[ BURNS,.at the abp.ve .yiAgenlfj,.', for Ashburton— 1 . . ’ Sio



GRATEFUL' COMFORTING EPPS’ S'- '’ 0 0 0 O A. 1 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 of well '; selected , cocoa, Mr. Epps has prayufect a : our breakfast tables with 'a' delicately, - ‘ flavoured beverage which may save'- us, many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may. be gradually built: Up;” until strong enough to resist every .ten;Ji t deucy to disease. ■ Hundreds jpf subtle maladiss are floating around us , ready to attack wherever there is ,v jpqiut- [. .> We may escape many V fatal shaft,ijy r:) keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished ; frame.— See article in the Civil Service Qazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : - 7 fll EPPS ANX> !<j!O.V !■ i LONDON. .... . 1- ALSO/ iijj- j i ■, ft > ~ jj i p EPPS OHOnOLAIE pSSENpa„ ■ „„ JQR HEILBRON’S OAKES, ;; 1 These Cakes are principally preparecT 3 from Herbs, and do riot don tain ahy. dan* , u ( ! , geru'hsly active ingredients. They have 1 d f! ■ wonderful effect in curing children, ak' !i ; well as grown persons,: by removing thai-d worms. They -have been frith grea,; stuff; s J ess lutroduey* into the principal; in Europe, They are guaranteed to do away,' in a very short time, with many serious complaints like Bronchitis,. Pil s, Ulcers, Ulcerated Throats, etc., if taken in time, as these sicknesses are worms of all kinds, especially by the Tape Worm, and by the most, dangerous Thread Worpi, which, if not destroyed, in. time, will sopn create the iardly-ourabla Vtforgi Fejyey (l> .,i The smallest, the Thread/Worm, frill more ,■ j j than any other worm penetrate through! iw all the crevices of'.the body, up to brain. An example was recently wit- where a child falling continually, into fits ’ (the parents not knowing Hid caus'd) at last diecT with the brain' affected by the too fatal Thread Worm. Still ,more recently there was a case, agrofrn 'rUan'V. .whose seat wai affected by the Thread' Wortia, and who, after trying 'many sorts ' 1 of remedies, without effect whs directly' relieved , by a dose of DR HEILB RON’S ’ ,r Worm Cakes. There are cases where the worms come away that they almost can be counted then often they come away iu whole clotsj' ' and sometimes iu a thick and slimy stuffy and although not so perceptible, atiti they l1 * ; are caused to leave by' Dr Heilbron’s Worin Oakes. And there have been other ’' ; 'cases where children affected with Worms,' ' ■ when coughing or sneezing, do discharge them through the mouth and nose. The symptoms of Worms are generally as follows..—Lassitude, Giddiness, De»d? pression of Spirits, Impaired > Appetite (frfiioh'if not acted against, will engender • diseases of the bile), Disorder of the - Stomach and Digestive Organa, Sioki ’ Headaches, Vomiting, Disturbed Sleep, and many more serious complaints, in cluding Fits, of which last manyiperfeotls have-been cured by these WormGakes. ll No time should be lost in removing these W4rma, else the consequence will he s4ri- ’* ous, as they will increase in size ■and’- I ', quantity, and ultimately spread out the intestines. If Worms are Mf-’". glected for a time they will do so much damage as to make it beyond human skill to restore and reorganise the system of ' digestive organs. ■ ; v; ; ■



J I TIIRKCTIONS FOR, USE. ■ ' ■ The quantity of these Worm Oakes to be taken at ii dose depends mostly on the age and constitution of the patienife most cases a couple of doses will drive the ■ worms away for many years, if not en tirely. As a standard : A dose for a child up_to 2 years will be half a Cake ; from 2 to years old, one whole Cake ; from 4 , to 8 years, one Cake and a half ; fromßtj ; i,, ; 14, two Cakes ; andso.to increase with tlie age, but never more than four Cakes at one dose. Grown females may genp* rdlly take three Cakes at a dose, and gfown men four Cakes, according to con* sritution. The most effective way of using these Worm Cakes is by taking the dose. ‘ before going to bed, and on the following morning to take a cup of hot tea before breakfast. jSS- As I am not certain how long I . may stay in this town, and as these Worm Cakes can be obtained at a very small ex panse families will do well to nave always a small supply of them at their houses. Orders for the Country promptly. ’ 6X6CUtod • ' . MRS E. HOMBERG, Sole Agent. ! Ashburton Agents—Mr J. M. Cam* bridge; Messrs Andrewes Bros.; Mr 8. ’ Alcorn 335. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER • * FOR ■’>' CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. , CAUTION TO PURCHASERS; 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 well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori'-l, ginal as to have deceived many purchasers * The proprietor therefore feels it due to tha public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. j Purchasers are therefore requested carefully ' to observe the four following distinctive •• characteristics, without which none ar:’i genuine : '' ■ ■ ' : ■- r ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affix to each packet. ; 1 ' and—Eacn Single Powder has directionsjfoe the dose, and the words, JOHN STSBDMAH Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely > at:Walworth, Surrey. h:,;. ; Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi-,. cine Vendors. ■, Kkmpthorn, Prosser and Co.. I •’ ; Sobyld •' ‘ “ -v., ;