The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEO^ ! SPAY DECBMBBB 15 188(

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\ OL. T.—No 1432



Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOME r jj RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND NMSH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Coach leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting 6&cli train* Passengers by morning train may pro seed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r. turn In time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOP M' OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day. Wednesday and Saturday, starting at nooii from Hood's Hotel. Mount Somers, tor Springbum and Alford Forest, th® re onneoting with Doffs Coach from Methven >3tnmlng same evening. Fares—Spring bum, 2s, return, 3a; Alford Forest, 4s, return. 6s. T H IX, 0. 0. FOOK.S AND SON, Architects, rra hmoozxßS, Vai/tatobs, Liobbskd StnavuroßS, akd Laud Beokbbs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashbubtow.



KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. the article you purchase is KaAliJNi*- n Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold In tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. He is by the celebrated ho?se Perkin Warbeok (imp), out of Miss Kata (imp). Perkin Warb°ck was got by Adventurer dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigeur—Sweet briar, by Stookwell—Eglantine, by Flymg Dutchman—A Zilia, by Catton—Annot Lyle, by Ashton —Lamia, by Gohaon i. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Kmilius. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Mias Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of his W'll show that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, sa, pay able at first serv|ce. For further par • The Thoroughbred Horse Pedigree Honiara apply 9676 EDWARD GATES



IJIO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger— banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WArEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEACH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Ynnng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, hut no responsibility incurred- JOHN GRIGG, 10*794 Proprietor



Public Notices NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Dogs found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for anv damaae done. Of'S' ADD MoLEAN. I 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DEEBSIAEEE, BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and county that she has opened business on her own account, and solicits a share of patronage. Mrs Meeoh will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 rpHB PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully aiudyiu 0 the human from In all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. Bat in these days of falling prices, another problem presents Itself for solution, and it Is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the|same price ap ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Pebpbct Pitt vs Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar .fiends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our nsnal First-class style, at the following prices: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits d 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Bind, orders at these prices will be sxs



outed for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. JJ ATE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS O F SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN



FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the repu tation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBUETON. BOOTS AND SHOES Fbom the Best English and Colonial Manufacturers . H3T LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO EEADI MONEY DRAPERS, ARCADE.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARYELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a '•ommon pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, 4e. Covering over 800 pages and illustrate d wit over 300 woodblocks. Poth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2a. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK uF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free, N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post omce orders and postal notes preferred. If f imps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the stalling for exchange. Tank Notice—To advertig-'. our business we will for a short time send » ac whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2a 6d Address all orders: H, YORK 4 CO., 401 Georgeetreet, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office!



Business Notices. THE worst form of Ftver, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and M-asles rapidly cured by LAMFL'iTJGH’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘‘lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” — n Fiztoerald, 0 irrespmdent of Man chester Guardian, in A lbania Abund ant, medical tea imony enclosed with each bctt’e. It is the care for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of m”8l diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life- It allays thirst in a remariiable manr or and cools and vitalises the blood, J ft. Purdt, Esy., writes:—‘T would rather go short of anything than this never-falhng travellers’ friend.” 9862 Ashburton pbbma nb n t BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum fo three months, and cent, per annon If fixed tor 6 months or ever J WARD, .Via! a get Office.- Arcade i-bamoeifl, Bnrnot tree*



NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at tho LOWEST CASH PRICES WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icifed. R. S. BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street.



J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display oi MILLINFRY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season THE GENT'S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE Christchurch, Large Discounts for Cash



KRATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER, KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDER is quite HARMLESS to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCK ROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS in furs and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins by all Druggists. KEATING’S KEATING’S KEATING’S KEATING’S KEATING’S TABLETS. TABLETS. tablets. TABLETS. TABLETS. WORM WORM WORM WORM WORM A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mila preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Druggists, Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 0000 A' BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natnra laws which govern tha operationa o digestion and nutrition, and by a careta application of the fine properties of we! selected cocoa, Mr. Kppa has provtdi • onr breakfast tables with a dellosto flavoured beverage which may save -i many heavy doctor’s bills. It la by tl ad cions nae of snch articles of diet a constitution may be gradually btair i\; until strong enough to resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of spbih maladies vro floating around ns ready < attack wherever there Is > weak point We may escape many a fatal shaft b-. keeping ourselves well fortified with pnr> food and a properly nourished frame. An article In the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold in ilb packets by Grocers, labelle> thus: — JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMffiOPATHIO CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. BROOM VILLA, Wakandi Road. MISS STEANE still continues j receive Pupils, and thoroug ■. grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Die., and tompos’n), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moder i terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPEMNG FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9 6



Business Notices *HS PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates and the realisation and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. Th* Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the neoosmiy which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities inv; Ive-d by such positions. 3. The .Administration of all kinds of Mor >.y Trusts, including Marrlige Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set ortn in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never diet, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thuo, by his appointment, the expense of ireth appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bo.iily infirmity, Is altogether avoided 2. All proposed Investment* ar considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULAR! fY. This will he shewn by the following tip urea : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trnatee, Wellington, or any- of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. T H E PREMIER OOL O N I COMPANY i'4 %r



M\ 'is <t-,-; sr Aims mHmnmsi Capital t FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPT ED AT THE LOW I 1 T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHTUTRTO AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kurpteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw ; p eoial attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnated with a chemical solution, hat micas In itself, and yet containing thanio powers, which generate a continuous light enrrent of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the eo-cahed electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are Incomplete in the moat essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects.



Thia Necklet ia the outcome of a long-continued aeries of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Augusta Kurstelner, who is iha highest Eurrpesn authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets Is announced by Dr Kurstelner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relievo the anxiety of many mothers.” Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been naed for the last five years with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In their daily practice. It Is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the painful period of the teething cf infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Ntcklet during the period of dentition, by Its nerve-giving force it wards oft ». pievents Measles, Whooping Cough Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who Invokes its aid. Dr Km steiner has appointed Messrs CONROD & CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can r.e obtained. The price has been placed at the very lo vest possible point, point, barely c woring the cost cf importation, and ia within the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will bn sent free on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address— J CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z.



3!- C 9 DRINK qD (s> e Bestfeas b vPI N THE/ fORIS s&k§,9N p OAT E G<f/ SP v> pti Re 3© P R 1 CES O'' THOUGH COPIED i BY ALL M '■/-, z/*> 13 */J 2/8, 3/- Packets 1R U V / AWARDED % TO ELSONMOM &Co J il. CHCH fif BOXES HALF i CHESTSJ eyaif 4 lOVjr* & prlb N.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ■ The blending is entirely attended tc by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training in the art. ’ T.MARII HERALD ■ This firm deserves the sup. port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they olTer is superior to anything we hart yet seen in this Colony.' PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." PURE BLENDED TEAS NGTON,CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, J EVERYWHERE AUCKLAND, WE A cr'



£*S REV WILL be given t can prove th: selling exactly the English Levers fc £3 same factory and of tl as Btewarr, Dawso ■ ai No 105113 for whic £3 15s, and state in I the regular retail pric( Inspection invited. J. F. STEAT 261, High si OHRISTOH REVi To anyone who car Rtawarf-. Tlawnon nnd



■£2s REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with •• Stewart Dawson and Co ’a Best Manufacture” engraved on it, was ever made in England, This 'Watch is a Geneva Watch. I have all material for Watches bearing the above name, and I am looking after them as if they were sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. Ho one in New Zealand can com pete with oar prices We are sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English .Lever, capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Levers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very best English Levers ever madj for £6 10a. These Watches are sent to any part of New Zealand free of any extra charge. One month’s trial allowed, and money returned if not good value. The above Watches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, we have a large assortment of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver cas<.n, from £1 ss. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s



Ashburton WOOL SALES 0“N EXT gALE BY RUCTION Will bo hold at our GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ON Thursday, 16th December. When a Large Catalogue will be offered FRIEDLAOTER BROS. Note, —The ground floor has been cleared for tbe purpose, so that tbe Wool will be shown to advantage. F. B. WOOLSACKS WOOLSACKS. offer Full Sized WOOLPACKS AT 2 OD. EACH



FRIED LAKDEE BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. ASH Made on Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE EEIEDLANDEE BEOS. 11 u ASHBIKTOI WOOL SALES w E BEG to ntimate to our Clients and Others interested that our NEST WOOL SALE



A SPECIALITY. We have just received from our Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply you with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to your own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of the best materials, with cut s'eel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order fir 8s 6d, and we will forward you one in return. The money returned if not approved of All our Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two 10 five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing your goods from us yon have not to pay for other people’s bad debts. We have no hawkers, and have no connection with any other business in New Zealand. Our only place of business is a* 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STKATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JBWELLESS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing a large amount cf manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than our expenses by onr handwork, it enables ns to sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that Ji F. STRATZ & CO; Are their own manufacturers. J. F. STRATZ & CO Are their own Importers. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. ar es e 1 Ing direct to the public every artic 1 at Wholesale Price. 3 *3l 5



OF THE SEASON FOB THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be suomitted to competition. Clients will oblige by forwarding par ticulars as early as possible, so as to t How of catalogue being prepared. Will be held in our Stores on Wool. Wool. Wool.



LIBEEAL CASH. ADVANCES AGAINST WOOL Consigned to us for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBUETON 1153



Public Announcement*. J^AOING ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N, Grigg and Wi'kin. Judge—Mathew Btitt. Starter —Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. * Handicappers—The Committee" FIRST RACE TO START ATI2 80. miNWALD QLO. HANDICAP HURDLE RAOK'oi'lAjj One and a half mile, ovot.S hurdles, about Sft Sin 'high.''' Set to receive 50s from the stake. Nomination 10a, acceptance, 6s. * 2. NOVEL EUUDLB BACK of » M«u One and a half mile.« Over 6 flights of hurdle* about Sft Sin high. Post eatcaaob 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whale of the proceeds to go to the funds of tbb Club. Weight lOst. ■ 8. TIN WALD CUP, a handieap of SO era. One and a half mile. Second horse to receive £5 from the stakes. 16s, acceptance 16a. ■; 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Fangoo of 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horse It receive 50s from the stake. No weight'"' under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, ss. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One Ua. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 ■OTB,.;;';|ax furlongs. Entrance 10s. Gup winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. S LLING HACK RACE of 10 son.. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any smplns to go to the funds of tire Club. Post entry, 10s. Weight flßt np. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 SOTS One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HUBBY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never won public money.



bulks and regulations. 1. No entry will be received except under the following conditions— That all claims, and objections arising oat of the racing shall be dec by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying oat of this pie. gramme to be final. 2 C.J.C- New Roles will be in force. 3. The Baces are open to any horse com* monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting,and owned by a person who has resided in the district daring the same period, 4 The district above mentioned is bonnded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will aq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the conrs 6. All nominations and acceptances goto t funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS sND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fe ea age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add eased Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 pm on SATURDAY, DECEMBER Hth. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th.- Acceptances and Maiden Entries most be la the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. CYEIL JEPHSOtf, 10837 Secretary.



Special CMstmas Aimooneemcst IN calling the attent'on of onr many patrons and the general public to tna above, we have pleasure in informing thorn of onr very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS TOYS, &c., &c. These are now displayed In the new mad. very spacious addit.onal Show Boomi lately added to the Warehouse as a FANCY GOODS BAZAAR' School Committees. Sports Committee*, and Public Institutions have noy the opportunity rf selecting from' the la ge»t, the choicest, and the most varied Stock of Fancy Novelties ever displayed in New Z aland, and all at strictly Whole* sale Prices. CHRISTMAS AND NEW TEAR Owing to the extraordinary attendance of customers during this season in the past year »he WAREHOUSE will be OPEN till 9 30 pm. on SATURDAYS, the Uth and 18th, and also CHRISTMAS EVE. Visitors are requested to insp'et tin. Btcck without being pressed to purchase. IMMENSE DISPLAY or CARDS. E. 0. BROWN, Manager. Cashel Street CHRISTCHDECHe