The Ashburton Guardian.

VOLj. —No. I4Bt

ASHBURTON, FBI DAY DECBMBEB JOI^f

'PRICE—ONE PENNY* '



conveyances SOM IB \ND CAVENDISH WOW \ijfSltS OOAOU. , fjaach leaves Hood’s hotel J&SS *»>-« Sftlo. meeting each ***“• lng tra i n may pro- PaaseDgers by |> oreflt> thence to seed by coach to Auora tralu for Ktchuih. oTmay return In to. for every Parcels and Orders wm hlr6 . .tteolloii. B«« »d hood mrODBT SOMBBS & MBjraVBK |VI BOIAI MAIL COACH. On elcf kln! oon from Hoods Foreat> there » Sprlngburnand achetom Methven unnootingwlthDntt a f ares—Sprlng j turning same n | lfo * d Forest, 4s, an, Ss, return, Ss, Aiiot jtnrn, 6r, T H jx. G B. FOOES AND SONS. Architects, m. JasemaßßS, Vaivaiobs, Liobnsbd SVBVBTOBS, Aim LAOT BBOKBBB. triangle, WAKANUI ROAD AbhbtoWS.



KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestlc animals. In exterminating beetles tne success of this powder is extraordinary. nlmltotiODß are neiioaa aud ineßeolo.l Sold in tins. 6d, Js, and 2s 6d each, chemists. The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree He is by the celerrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Voltigeor-Sweet briar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by J lying | Dutchman—Azalia, by Uatten—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann«. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miaa Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Car.diewick, etc , etc. An examination of his wll ■how that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ley*” apply EDWARD GATES



T o STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAPERTON. WHEATSTONE, FLEM> INQTON, WILLOWBY AND LONQBEACH. ■Fee: £3 3a. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Yr>nng Banter (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEAOH 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 bo grazed free to January 10*794 Proprietor



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Ib. CONTAINING 100 TRICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH , _ CARDS Vs MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, lor the performance of which only a common pach of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING BIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, And over 200 TBICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 300 nages and illustrated wit " over 300 woodblocks. Poth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE- Mecnanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time - la 3d each* the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THEN ORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free. H.B.W. stamps taken at par; Pi*® 1 , o®®® 0 ®®® orders and postal notes preferred. If r amps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Takjb Notice.—To advertise our business we will for a short time send t ab whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d Address all orders s tt YORK & 00., 401 George street, Bydr'-v. ~ *- ITintf etrofll. Pnaf. Hfiiof



Public Notices NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doge found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN. 1 ley Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DEESSMAKEB. 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 Meech will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710



fJIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of matMmatical science, and by carefully studyiu,, the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But 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 as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pekfbot Fnr •vg Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jjt friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be ex# on ted for CASH ONLTf. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TA.ILORS AND CLOTHIERS \SHBURTON.



HAYES & CO. JJAVE 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 ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From tub Bbst English and Colohiai.



Manufacturers, tr LOOK OUT FOE OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the oonrae of a few days, HAYES & CO BEADY MONEY DKAPEES, ARCADE.



Public Announcements. THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and VToaslee rsoiclly cured by LA M.FIL' iTJOP ’S Pli Rc.TIO SA! INE ‘' It saved my life, fee the (ever had obtained a strong hold on me.” —O FiZTGRKAtiD, Correap ndent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tes imony enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PRt.YBNTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. Is thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Pubdt, Esy., writes:—“l would rather go short of anything than this never-falling travellers’ friend." 9862



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 po p cent, per annum fo three months, and j er cent, per annun if fixed tor 6 months or over J WARD, >lar tger. Office ; - Arcade I'nan.oeia, dnrool tree* NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATd, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so l icited. R. S.TEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depdt, West Street.



FISHING. ANGLING. FISHING ItHE Undersigned haa JUST LANDED, • ex Ruapehu, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP FISHING TACKLE, Comprising RODS, MINNOWS, FLIES, and all other Tackle, of the very best quality Also FISHING BOOTS, LEGGINGS, From the best makers. These Goods have been indented by Mr Shury, and specially selected by my agent. I have also landed a Complete Stock CRICKETING AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS, All of which I oiler to the Public at Specially Low Prices. WILHELM ZAHDEE, TOBACCONIST & HAIRDRESSER EAST STREET ASHBURTON.



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, hut 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 ladjes 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 WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. 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 ail Druggists. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London. GRATEFUL —COMFORTING. EPPS’S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY » thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations ol digestion and nutrition, and by a carefu application of the fine properties of wel selected ooooa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a daHcatolj flavoured beverage which may save ut many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the ud clous use of such articles of die" tha a constitution may bo gradually b- -A dj until strong enough to resist evary ten deucy to disease. Hundreds of sahd* maladies are floating arotnd ua ready 1 attack wherever there is t weak point We may escape many % fatal sh?ft h keeping ourselves well fortified with pur. food and a properly nourished frame.— An article in the Civil SerHee Qam-Ut* Made simply with boiling water ov milk Sold In ilb packets by Grocers, lube lef thus:—



JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOSOPATHIO OHKMISTB, LONDON, ENGLAND, BROOM VILLA, Wakahdx Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug/- grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Die., and C'omnos’n.), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the moit moderal terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOB A LADY BOARDER. 9692



Business Notice? -|IH E PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration o£ I’>tea.tat« Estates, and the realisatior and. distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Willy of pore, no who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thuti avoid the necessity .rhich otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the reeponsibifi.ios involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money frusta, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES, 1, The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2, All proposed investments 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 POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures ; Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony, Wellington, AL*iX. LEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agoct at Christchurch.



rjIHE PREMIES COLON! L COMPANY U A ; 5 I I K Su* li s'"* V i.i i* A M OH* 1 INSURAH Cffi 1 mmS^SS^-Wm V'.'r-7-?,V^ "STArM». c • 1 e d !B*>9 Capital i 1,000,00* FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW) 1 T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson., A O EN T A RTIB '•" T P.Tf < 1 AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr August e. Kursteiuer’s ELECTRO 6M.YAHIC 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 ti e discoverer and proprietor begs to draw special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is impregnated with n chemical solution, harmless In itself, and yet containing, titanic powers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and Is therefore not a useless article tike so many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet la the outcome of a long-contlnued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Angusto Kuratelner, who Is the highest European 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 Kuretelner 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 used 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 infanta whose lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pam afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition, by Its nerve-giving force It wards off and prevents 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. Ur Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD di CO., Auckland, bis sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the coat of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Neckiet will last a life time. Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet la a handsome ornament, and will bo 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.



IN THE 1 ~T* & Vsl^ I\Z Jr ED P RIC ES THOUGH COPIED A BY ALL A Packets 2/8, 3j <*y V'^ .-JO $ lb '/ •#. AWARDED BOXES HALF i CHESTSJ G&M i |VELSON{dOAId 4 & C CHCH prlb /y,2 INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ' The blending is entirely attended to by Mr Kelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and hag had a special training m the art. ' TIiIARU HERALD. ■ This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, is the article they offer is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony. 1 ' PRESS. Mr. Kelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender." 1 PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND .WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, Atir; 3 EVERYWHERE



£2s REWARD WILL bo given to anyone who can prove that we are not Belling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113, for which they ch.'.rge £3 16s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10a; Inspection invited. J. F. BTEATZ & CO., 261, High "street, CHRIS HJD R C|H;



REWARD



To anyone "who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co *s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 153. and state in their guarantee the retail piice to be £l2 10a, ia better finished, more serviceable, Btan s mo r e wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STBATZ & CO., 2GI, High street. CHRISTCHURCH.



jQ 2 5 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with Ktewart Dawson and Co.’s 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. STRATZ & CO., 261, High street, CH KISTCH ÜBCH.



Ashburton WOOL SALES QUR gALE BY RUCTION Will be held at our GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ON fday, 17th December. When a Large Catalogue will be offered FRIEDLANDER BROS. Note.— The ground floor has been cleared for the purpose, so that the Wool will be shown to advantage. F. B, WOOLPACKS WOOLSACKS. YjT’B offer Full-Sized WOOLPAOKS AT g OD. EACH



No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sanding 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 10s. 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 wo are selling from £4 10s. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver cases, from £1 ss. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s



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 steel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order fcr 8s fid, 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 to five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing your goods from us you 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 at 261, High street, Christ church, our Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and oar Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany.



FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. JQ^IBERAL c ASH J^DYANCES Made on Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALE FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. ii n AsmsuirroHr WOOL SALES w E BEG to intimate to our Clients and Others interested that onr NEXT WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON



J. F. STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLS ;'S, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we axe doing a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than our expenses by our handwork, it enables us to sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ & CO; Are their own manufacturers, J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Importers, J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. And are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale, Price. 18*886



I’OR THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in our Stores on Friday, 17th December, 1886, Wlysn a Large and Varied Catalogue will be sunmitted to competition. Clients will oblige by forwarding par ticulars as early as possible, so as to allow of catalogue being prepared. Wool Wool. Wool. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AGAINST WOOL ’



Consigned to us for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBUETON 1152



Easiness Notices.



rjILNWALD OLTTB* ANNUAL MEETING,. JANUARY Ist, 1887. President-—Donald IfeLeu. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Cirigg and - Wikin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R, A Jeff. Clerk of Coarse—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12:30. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE BACK of 16 ton. One and a half mile, over 6 flights at.. hurdles, about 3ft 6 in high. Second bone > to receive 50s from the stake. Nomination 10a, acceptance, 6s. .... > 2. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 son. - One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hu>dle« about 3ft Sin high. Post entauMe 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whdis of the proceeds to go to the funds of tlm ' Clcb. Weight 10=t, a 3. TIN WALD CUP, a handicap of 30 sora.;» One and a half mile. Second horse to



receive £5 from the stakes. HominstiMl B * 15a, acceptance 15s. * 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap at 16 sots. Three miles. Second horse to receive £oa from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10a, accept* ance, 6s. 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sots. One Re. Weight for age; Entrance JOa. , 6. FETING HANDICAP of 10 SOTS, fit* furlongs. Entrance 10a. Cnn winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. S LUNG HACK RACE of 10 MTS. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £l4 any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Poet entry, 10s Weight Set np. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP Of 10 SOTS One mile. Entrance 10a. - ' 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money* _ Entrance 10a. Por horsea that have never won pnblic money. ' *



EULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Ho entry will be received except under the following conditions— That all ■ claims, and objections arising ont of the racing shall be deeded by the Stewards, or whom -, they may appoint; their decision on aUpoints connected with the carrying ont of this pro- ■' gramme to be final. - 2 O.J.C. Hew Buies 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 during the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is bonnded on the north by the Eelwyn Biver and on tbs south by the Orari. 5. Five per cent, will aq deducted from ' gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the conns 6. All nominations and acceptances go to t funds of the Olnb. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees . age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary!- add essed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 pjnt on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th.



Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18tiu Acceptances and Maiden Entries most be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. . CYBIL JBPHSON, 10837 Secretary. D.I.C. Special Christmas Annomicement IN calling the attention of onr many patrons and the general public to tna above, we have pleas ore in informing them of our very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS



CHEISTMAS FANCY GOODS TOYS, &c., &c. These are now displayad in the new and very spacious addit.onal' Show Boome lately aaded to the Waiehonae aa a FANCY GOODS BAZAAR School Committees. Sports Committees, and Public Institutions have now the opportunity of selecting from the largest, the choicest, and the moat varied Stock of Fancy Novelties ever displayed in New Zealand, and all at strictly Whole- • sale Prices.



IMMENSE DISPLAY OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAB CARDS. Owing to the extraordinary attendance of customers dtring this season in the past year, the WAREHOUSE will be OPBBT till 9-30 pm. on SATURDAYS, the Util and 18th, and also CHRISTMAS EVE. Visitors {are requested to inspect the Stock without being pressed to purchase, E 0. BKOWN, Manager. DeleOe, Cashel Street CHEISTCKDRCH.