The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V'.—No. 1265

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. 1884.

IPRICE-ONE penny



auctioneers, Oogmission Agents, &e. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &fe, gales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, z Furniture and Effects, Pigs* Poultry, and General Produce. VBEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing In the Yards with HORSES. AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION , FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every ql« of Bisks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. Surveyor, Oivil Engineers, &c. B. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Oim Ehoihxbbs, Vai/tatobs, Liorksrd StTEvavoKS, Aim Land Bbokbbs, iE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, ArBBUB'TOW. Shipping. OHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT iS ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA AND, via; SANDWICH ISLANDS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company (under contract with the New Zealand and New South Wales Governments) will despatohthe undermentioned steamers as under:— Steamers. Zealandia... City, of Sydney Australia ... 3,200 3.500 3.500 May 24 June 21 July 19 May 27 June 24 July 22 Passengers booked to London, Liver pool, "or Paris at a through rate, thus securing special advantages. For rates of Freight and Passage, and tor full information, apply to WILSON, SAWTBLL & CO., Agents, Christchurch.



Business Notices. I- lOENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at J Office of this Paper F, S. Shearer, OP THE May bank works, tinwald, 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 and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treahing Machines; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Prays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Vetbbinart 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. 590 d



DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a full Stock of COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS, &o. Boots and Shoes, Large Stbck of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OATS. FLOUR, BRAN, AND SHARPS. AIT 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



Relief prom cough in five MINUTES. Bonningxon’s Pec fOKAi. OXYMEL OF CARRAGEEN OR IRISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere. — G eorgb Bonnington, Christchurch. MEDICINES. Absorbent Blister, the only rational cure for Splints, Spavin, Curbed Hocks, Ringbone. Also a milder form for Strangles, thick ening of the Tendons, and abscesses. Condition, Cough, Worm, Physic, and Alterative Balls and Powders. Driffield White Oil for Galls, Green W<vjnds, Sore Teats, etc. Every description of Medicine for Horses, Cattle, Sheep and other animal? made to order. J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CBtMIST. ASHBURTON, Formerly with Francis Cgpiss, M.R.0.Y.5., Dies, Norfolk England ; Author of a prize essay on the “ Diseases of the Liver of the Horse,” as read before the Royal Agricultural Society. DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform our clients and others, that we have been ap pointed Sole Agents for the sale of Mr F. T. Mayo’s BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are prepared to supply same in quantities to suit purchasers. Bone Manure from bone meal to inch bone. Bones purchased in any quantit’ for Hampstead. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLAftDER BROS., General Merchants, 8 430 Ashbnrton. Reid and gra y*s Latest Improved Central Disc Harrow, At reduced prices. Nearly 500 in use with new centre stay for seat and balan cing purposes. Has one extra disc, or is six inches wider than those of all other makers for the same given size ; discs 16 or 18 inches diameter as desired. They have three chilled bearing brackets in each wing of the 10 and 12 feet sizes, the imported makes having only two. All oil holes are in the top, and it is the simplest, best, and most durable disc bar row in the market; and is row so well known that testimonials as to efficiency | would be superfluous. Any size fitted with travelling carriage to pass through gates when so required. Carriage paid to the different Railway Stations in accord ance with our catalogue. Cambridge Rollers at valued prices, serrated and plain, 20, 24, 26, and 30 inches in diameter, from 6 to 10 feet long. Broadcast sowers, for grain, grass and turnip seed. Farm and tip draye. Contractors’ tip road drays, etc. Single, double, and treble furrow ploughs. Drill or ridging ploughs. Drill and field grub bers. Harrows, zig-zag and flexible tripod harrows. Binding twine and wire, boat quality. No. 8 fencing wire and standards, all sizes, punched to any guage. Note reduction in prices. Double speed reapers, £3O; Single speed reapers, £2B; etc., etc., etc. Reid A Geay’s NEW ZEALAND BINDER At both the Oamaru and Taieri trials took Gold Medals as beat Reaper and Binder in the field. Write for testimonials. ; Illustrated catalogues free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Ashburton, Christ church, and Auckland. K-akaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing us in this district REID & GRAY



Conveyances. miNWALD AND MOUNT OMERS i • RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH, This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, _Moun- Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.80 a m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tueadaj and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train. . Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, 9s; return, 3a. JOHN HOOD Business Notices. OTIC E OF REMOVAL “**?. Harvey, boot and shoe MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancred street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 41P |y|~R F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel 1065 TTNITED FIRE AND MARINE U INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. D. Lazarus, Lyttelton boarding-house, Cameron street, next Baring Square. The Proprietor has much pleasure in calling attention to the above establish ment, where the travelling public will find first-class accommodation at all times, with civility and attention. Terms reas.onable. 383 D. LAZARUS, Proprietor. j^LFOED 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 ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328 V. R - T ° PURCHASERS OF CROWN LANDS. FOE BALE—The NEW ZEALAND CROWN LANDS GUIDE for 1884 £riefcj Jne Shilling. Apply, “ GUARDIAN " OFFICE.



Business Notices. SH BURTON COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1878. Baker & Brown, COAChBUILDERS, &0., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim med, etc. 196



A. Sievers, WINE "MERCHANT, 148, High Steext, CHRISTCHURCH, Agent for SOLER & CO., New Zealand Wine Manufacturers, Wanganui. rjIHESE WINES were sent to the Mel bourne Exhibition in 1881; when com peting with those from all parts of the world they obtained SIX PRIZES. They also obtained FIRST PRIZE MEDAL At the Christchurch Exhibition, 1882 ; At Ashburton, 1881 ; And have recei. ad from all Judges FIRST AWARD OF MBRI' 7 ' 12 1099 ■'yiSITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. THE Cheapest Drapery SHOP IN CHRISTCHURCH is that one kept by LONARGAN AND LONARGAN, CASHEL STREET, Opposite Press Office. Whatever you want you are sure *o GET THERE, and [at HALF what you would PAY elsewhere. rj WILL PAY YOU TO GO THERE. i . . 344 DANN’S Linseed Balsam Dann’s Linseed Balsam Dann’a Linseed Balsam Dann’s Linseed Balsam Dann’s Linseed Balsam fTVHE marvellous cure for COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS, INFLUENZIA and AFFECTIONS OF THE CHEST, THROAT AND LUNGS. Price —Is 6d and 2s 6d per bottle Dann’s Herbal Pills Dann’s Herbal Pills Dann’s Herbal Pills Dann’s Herbal Pills Dann’s Herbal Pills The family remedy for Stomach and Liver Complaints. Price—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared by E. C. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. Ashburton Agent— MR NEATE, Chemist. Methven Agent MB MORGAN, Storekeeper. 8 201



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on moat Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has boon the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will beat consult their own interests by heartily it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton end District, OR R & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. rjj led i^ r 3.Capital i i.OOno;- Establish Lmb/ujy o ' r; .•: •v • rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS,' ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 HE WONDER OF THE WORLD. T Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most eoonomial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener in Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermin, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and are therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained in parcels. Price—One Shilling ;or six packets for Five Shillings, Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE. MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 Crown iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. PAINTED GORKIATED IRON—The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced it is 40 per cent, below Galvanised Corrugated, To be had in 5,6, and 7 feet lengths. This ■■ Is now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. Thomas Crompton, uIMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, Christchurch 9 447



GRAND SHOW OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, AT T HE CHAMPION CORD- BINDER WARDER, BUSHNELL AND GLESSNER, Manufacturers, Springfield,. Ohio, and Chicago, Illinois. Tne Champion Binder is a machine ma'lo for Hard Service, and upon this pre eminent fact the rsputation of all Champion Machines is founded. The Cutting Ap paratus is acknowledge to be immeasurably superior to that on any other Harvester. The finger bar is of. angle steel and the fingers of wrought iron. The Platform Belt runs within half an inch of the knife, enabling the Champion to cut and convey the shortest crop in good manner. Tire Butter Belt employed on some machines is a rickety, rapidly running arrangement, and is superseded in the Champion by an iron Butts Packer, durable and effective. The Main Wheel is very high, has a broad tire, and the bearing in the centre is 16in long, is vastly superior to the main wheel of any other binder, and will run a dozen years, and not cant over or ;>et loose and shaky. The Klavating Belts on other harvesters are nearly perpendicular, on the Champion, however, the angle is very slight, requiring much leas power to elevate the grain, and it is not necessary to run the belts so close together, the heads of the grain are not broken off or shelled out. These features are only found in the Cham pion, and every farmer will realise their importance. The Binding Mechanism is a combination of the best know systems, and is thoroughly perfected. The makers of the Champion control the Appleby parents, and all harvesters using this system pay them a royalty. The Champion contains other improvements too numerous to par ticularise, and must be seen to be appreciated. The Expensive Materials used in the Construction of this Harvester make it the Most Costly of any made, but it is decided to MAKE THE PRICE THE SAME AS THOSE ALREADY IN THE MARKET: ANP SPECIAL TERMS Will bo made to Farmers ordering for Next Season. For full particulars, apply to the SOLE AGENT, EDWARD REECE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, Colombo s theft, Christchurch, 6 1003



Business Notices tjj VMBUEG - MAGDEBURG FIRE I iNSUR A NOE COM PAN Y. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. T’oykiz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. James. Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury 1022 WM m ACCOUNTS DUE to the under signed must be settled without further notice after the 26th INST., or legal pro ceedings will be taken. Philip Journeaux, BLACKSMITH, &c., 502 ASHBURTON. ART UNION. ART UNION. Hayes & Co., READY-MONEY DRAPERS, WILL give a PRIZE to every unsup cessful holder of Four Tickets in the late Art Union, and will call particular attention to the following goods at prices never heard of ; 200 yards Welsh Flannel at 7£d per | yard ; 70'J pairs Blankets, 3s 9d each, or 7s 3d per pair ; Rugs, Coverlets, and Quilts, at all prices, Sheetings Calicoes, and Plain Goods of every description ; Large Turkish Bath Towels, la 3d ; quan tity of Wool Squares, 6d each ; about 4CO Hats, nice'shapes, from 6d each ; Ladies' Kaiapoi Tweed Ulsters (girls’ do.), from 3s 9d ; about 1,000 Black Ostrich tips, 3 for Is ; a first-class Black Velveteen, at Is 6d ; Check and Plain Homespun Dress Tweeds, from 9d and Is per yard ; Esta mane Serges, in all colors, Is ; all wool French Cashmere, (Maroon, Navy, and Myrtle), 2s 6d wide width. A Large Assortment of CLOTHING, Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong Tweed Trousers, 7s 9d ; Trousers and Vest, 10a 6d ; Full Tweed Suit, 24s 6d ; Gents’ Long Ulster Overcoats, from 2Js ; Oil skirts and Mackintoshes at lowest market prices; Tweed Shirts from 3s 6d; Crimean, Cotton, and Flax, at any prices. OUR BOOT STOCK is IMMENSE. Children’s Spring Sides from Is ; Maid’s do, from 3s 6d ; 100 pairs women’s Cash mere Boots, at 3s 6d. Colonial Boots, in Shooters, Watertights, Bluchers, and every other variaty, at prices that must please all. H. & Co. draw particular attention to their Boot Protectors—so little in use and of so great a Boon to every one. One packet, with illustration showing how to use them, will be given to every purchaser of Boots to the amount of 10s. Observe the address—HAYES & CO., Ready-Money Drapers. 1 214 Public Companies. \TEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER iM CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc. , for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets, UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commisslo ;s in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.



Business Notices. STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it ? Where ia the Remedy. Bonnington’s PKOTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. G Bonninoton, Christchurch. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Tancred street, opposite Mr Chapman’s, painters, Ashburton. List of Prices for making Dresses—Chil dren’s, 2s 6d to 7s ; Ladies', 6s to 12s 6d. Orders promptly attended to. 3962 KENNEDY ■ Miss CAMERON DRESSMAKERS, COMPTON’S BUILDINGS*, Moore Street, Ashburton. Style and Fit Guaranteed. 3 500 MRS HOOS, (Late of Melbourne), Dress and mantle maker, Tancred street, (Corner of Tancred and Cass streets), Ashburton. Fit and Style Guaranteed, Charges moderate. 3 396 An Apprentice Wanted. Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of ali 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 _6B9d ALL WHO INTEND Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AJ"' COAL MERCHANT Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other tr*«?e line at 1 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 • rota siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. Baker Bros., CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND 1 UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Struts, Ashburton. 167 vci \7 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 won—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 JgiN COURAGE FLORICULTURE. Abbott and Raynel NURSERYMEN & FLORISTS, ' Have for Sale— A Large and varied stock of Greenhouse Plants and Ferns, &c., at Million prices ; also, Cut Flowers. HAND & TABLE BOUQUETS Made up on the shortest notice—at which will defy competition. Note the Address MILL PACE ROAD, 1 i 1 aiEDLANDEIte.’ 1-KICK KILN jrp o R SALE. Binding Twine. Customers are requested to send in Orders as supply is limited. CRUSHED OATS, 2a per bushel. CHAP BRAN, POTATOES, c. JOSEPH. CLARE 12 115? ah



AGENTS jIS CANTERBURY FOR— Rußton Procter 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, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager Christchurch GEO. WILKIN - gent, Ashburto C. vV .. jxiNE; 0 i ■' pis. Scholastic. Monastery holy if JESUS. SELECT SCHOOL, ASHBURTON. Conducted by the Religious of “Notre Dame des Missions. ” Terms : Board and Tuition ... £25 per annum Day Pupils £6 per annum Extbas : Music... ... ... £2 2s. per quarter Dn ;ing and Painting £2 2s. per quarter L&undress’s Fee ... £1 la. per quarter No extra charge for the ordinary Lessons in Drawing and Singing. Payments to he made quarterly in ad vanc-, and one quarter’s notice to be given prior to the .withdrawal of any Boarder or l>ay Pupil. For further particulars apply to the Rev. Mother Prioress, or, in the mean time to Father Coffey. In oonneotii.it’ with the Monastery there will be a Free School, s 499



.0. W.lTuyne*. CANTERBURY FLOUR MILLS. ASHBURTON. NOTICE TO Farmers and others rjlflE BUSINESS OP THE ABOVE MILLS will for the future be Managed on my behaU by my Son, Mu, C. HARCOURT TURNER AND Mr. DAVID H. BROWN Who will be prepared to PURCHASE WHEAT of GOOD QUALITY at the HIGHEST MARKET PATES THE CANTERBURY MILLS have been RE-PITTED THROUGHOUT with all the reoent MANUFACTURING IMPROVEMENT adopted in Continental Europe and in America, including the 3HILLED IRON ROLLER SYSTEM The iVHEATGLEAKiNa MAOtttNBRY is not surpassed in New Zealand. fhe quality of the LOUR from these MILLS should therefore command the he immediate attention of the Trade 'enerally. ONE EXPERIMENTAL ORDER rom Bakers is invited, in perfect eeefl lance that it will be followed by rentier lemanda for the Floni FARMERS’ GRISTS Will receive prompt and earefn attention. WHEAT 3PE OIA LLY CLEAN FOS FARMERS FOS Seed Purposes. For particulars apply at the Mill To MAD. H. BROWN To Ms 0. HARCOURT TURNER Offices, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton: Or to 0. W. TURNER, CASHEL STREET Christchurch. N.B, — Mr Sam cel Sauvdbrs, who the last two years has represented me Ashburton, retires from (he appointment is from this date. Christchurch 11th Feb.,