The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V.—No. 1441

ASHBURTON. MON DAY DECEMBE R 27.

PRICE—ONE PENN Y



Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOME RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS °^S !NI>ISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Oaaoh leaves Hood’s hotel orCavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. Passengers by morning train may pro ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven In time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return In time for ibe last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Mon day. Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel Mount Somers, for Springburn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff a Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares Spring horn, Saf return, 3s j Alford Forest, ds, retwn, «*. T. HIK. 0. 0. FOOKS AND SON, Architects, iivn. Lhoihsebs, Vaitjatobs, Licensed SuBVEVOBS, AITO Lakd Bboeees, triangle, WAKANUI ROAD Abhbubtow. r-r EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, [\ fieas, moths, bedtles, and all other (sects, whilst quite harmless to domestic In exterminating beetles the iccess of this powder is extraordinary. ; is perfectly clean in application, le article you purchase is KEATING * imitations are noxious and ineffectual aid in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by ismlsts. 1



Public Announcements. NOTICE TO OWNERS OP DOGS. I HEREBY giro Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Eatate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. Mrs Meech DRESSMAKER. BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to inform the Ladiea of Aahbnr ton and connty that she has opened business on her own account, and solicits a share of patronage. Mrs Meeob will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 HE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying 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|aame price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the Inxnry of a Pebfkox Frn \a Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives ns much pleasure to inform jar friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in onr 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 Kal apol Suits ... 40 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be sxs cnted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings last received. 1 167 DONALD MoLEAN. Lagmhor. proportion.



Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. HAYES & CO. JJAYE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS or SUMMER GOODS iSS General Drapery,



JJ\O STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAPEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILLOWBY AND LONGBEACH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Young 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, but no responsibility incurred. JOHN GBIQQ, 10*794 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. Wjr.r. stand this season at Grove Park, TlnwaJd. Pkdiobeb. He is by the celebrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, d«n Bumble Kite, by Yoltlgeur— Sweet briar. by Stockwell—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Asalia, by Oatton —Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohanna. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss K»te was got by Adventurer, her dam Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewick, etc , etc. An examination of hia 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 Sontbern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For farther par ticulars apply ©676 EDWARD GATES



Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must tally sustain the repu* tation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES From the Best English and Colonial Manufacturers , LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the coarse of a few days. HAYES & CO BEAD'S MONET DRAPERS, A R CjA 4 DJEfc



A WONDERFUL 800 OOHTAIKISG -t r\f\ THICKS AND DEI IUU CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COE Por tie performance of -whiol pack of cards and the coins of the re are needed. ALL FULLY EXPL Also, a large collec amusing riddles, c games, . And over 200 TRICKS WITH C APPARATUi All illustrated, explained, a with a catalogue of Engl and American Nor Games, Toys, i Covering over 300 pages anc over 600 woodbl Both books mailee fre Timr A X!TI TITS



Business Notices. THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cared by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE. “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” O. FijstgbraliD, Correspondent of 3fan cluster Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tesdmony enclosed with each bottle. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It alleys thirst in a remarttable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J• 8, Pordt, Esy., writes:—“l would tather go short cf anything than this never-failing travellers’ friend." 9862 The above Society pays Interest at rate of 4J per cent, per annum for Dt posits at Call, 5 pe» cent, per annum to three months, and cent, per annuls if fixed tor 6 months or over. Office: treat SHBURTON BUILDING SOCIETY. PERMANENT & INVESTMENT J WARD, Manager.



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. OATH, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, Ac. A Trial so’icited. K. S.*~HEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depdt, West Street.



J. Baliantyne & Co, HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fin® display 01 MILLINERY, 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



KEATING’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 BALE 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. Bold in tins by all Druggists. KEATING’S WORM TA«LETS. KEATING’S WORM ETS. 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 milo preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Druggists. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London.



GRATEFUL—COMPORTING. EPPS’S OOOOA. BREAKFAST. BT a thorough knowledge of the natnra laws which govern the operation* o digestion and nutrition, and by a carafe application of the fine properties of wel ■elected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provider onr breakfast table* with a delicate! flavoured beverage which may save a many heavy doctor's bills. It is by th ad cions nse of snoh articles of diet Aha a constitution may be gradually built a] antil strong enough to resist every ten denoy to disease. Hundreds of snbth maladias are floating around ns ready < attack wherever there is t weak point 'Ve may escape many a fatal shaft b> keeping ourselves well fortified with pur* food and a properly nourished frame.— An article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold in Jib packets by Grocers, labeller thus:— JAMBS EPPS AND 00., HOM<KOFATEIO OUHMIBTB, LONDON, ENGLAND. BROOM VILLA, Wakantji Road. M’ ISS STEANB still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug h grounds them in English (Gram., Geo ( Histy., Die., and Compos’n.), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the mott moder t terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient eo< couragement were given AN OPENING FOB A LADY



Business nonces rpflE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money frosts, including Marriage Settle* moots and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set nrth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Pnbllo 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 fnlfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following fignres ; 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, ALEX. LEAN, Deo. 6, 1886. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. •Jl H B PREMIER OOLONI L COMPANY 'CANTERBURY BRANCH. m m ? .stabli? ,j ed 1859, Capital t I.OOO.fiOi i’v ■■ '.s •> ! -y rr/r



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWh T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOENT ASPBimTO" AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’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 Special attention to the fact that the material snrronnd ing the inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a 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 like 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 is the outcome of a long-oontinued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lakcet, the leading medical journal of the world, says “ The fact that the discovery and invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kursteiner Is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers."



Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with the roost Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and in the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the moat 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 of Infants. Every day brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded If (k« N'cklet daring the period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force it wards oft »■,•< 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, Dr Knrstelner baa appointed Messrs CONBOD CO., Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The price has iyen placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and la 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 I a handsome ornament} and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by posts note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address- J OONROD&OO., P.O. Box 408. Auckland, N.Z. -IE (9 DRINK Besttos, i (*J| N THE/ fonte i e) „ \<P THOUGH, COPIED BY ALL Packets BOXES HALF. CHESTsj H.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ’The Wending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training in the art." TIIRARU HERALD. "This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they offer la superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony, ’ PRESS. Mr. Nelson Is a pro fessional Taster and Blonder." & Co JBHCHJ PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND ,WELLI NCTQN. CHRISTCHURCH.DUNEDIN, AGENTS EVERYWHERE



SPECIAL NOTICE. DURING the past twelve months five jewellers in Christchurch have either filed or been compel ed to close their shops, and now some of tbc o'd eat Wished firms are advertising “ selling off ” a les to reduce their stock, and »s they sta e they never had a sale, some for 10 je«rs, others as long as 28 yean ago, the only stock they can offer is only an aecnmnlati- n of old stock during all these years which is fit for nothing el-e bnt the melting pot. This clearly shows that th- I nblic will no longer support the old system of retail business. The ordinary retail dealers have to buy their goods fr< m the wholesale merchants here, and then have to pay heavy expenses, and so are obliged to charge exorbi tant profits to try and cover all these extra expenses. J. F. STKATZ A COt Ace the only firm in New Zealand who are their own Manufacturers, own Importers, and their own Retail Dealers; And thereby saving all intermediate profits, can sell direct to the public at Manufac turers* prices.



The reason no other firm can compete with onr prices is that having secured oar premises in the early days, on a long lease when rents were very low, we have just one-third the rent to pay that other firms have, and having Eight Practical Watchmakers and Jewell rs in onr employ, we do a large amom t of repairing and manufacturing on the premises, thereby making far u ore than all onr expenses by onr own handwork. Remember that we have no old etock, every article being ot the newest design, which wo are selling at one-half the ordinary Betail Prices, Every article marked in Plain Figures, which compare with the prices of any other firm in New Zeala d. J. F. STEATZ & CO’S ENGLISH HUNT ING LEVER WATCHES, Capped and fnU-jewelled movements in Strong Solid Silver Cases, Ball Harked, for £3. Guaranteed for three years. Sold by Betail Dealers for £7 10a. J. F. STEATZ & CO.’S ENGLISH HUNTING LEVEKB, With real Compensation Balance, capped and extra jewelled movements, extra heavy, Hall Marked, silver cases, £4. Guaranteed four years. Well worth £8 10s. THE BEST !~ iHE BEST ! I J. F* STEATZ & CO.’S CHALLENGE ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERS At £8 10a Guaranteed for 25 rears: The above being positively worth £lO 10a. £IOO BEWAED. To who can bring me a better finished or more eervh cable Watrh for a working man than the above. J. F. STEATZ & CO.’S Specially made WALTHAM LEVER WATCHES In extra heavy Hall-marked English silver cases, with gold balance, £2 6s; with real chronometer balance, £3los These watches are sold at doable the above prices. WARRANTED FOR 3 TEARS J. F. STEATZ & CO. Have also in stock a very large assort* ment of the celebrated ROTHERHAM ENGLISH LEVERS At £4 10s. The retail price of same ia £7 7a £IOO REWARD IF NOT Q J. F. STEATZ & CO. Have a very large assortment of strong WATCHES suitable for Boys and Y oaths from £1 upwards EVERY WATCH EXAMINED AND WARRANTED J. F. STEATZ & CO.’S Beantifnl assortment of LADIES’ WATCHES in handsomely engraved English Hall-marked cases, in silver from £1 Ss. in gold from £2 10s. Well worth doable the money CAREFULLY EXAMINED AND



AsWmrton ¥3Ol. SALES OUR TBIKD AND LaST Wool Sale ' OF THE SEASON Will be held at onr GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ABOUT THB Third Week in January FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Cornsacks OORNSAONS. Jaai landing, ex Triumph, 1000 BALES Farmer* will please send as their orders early. ERIEDLANBER BROS. REAPER AND BINDER Twine and Wire



We are alao landing, ex Aorangl, BEST REAPER AND BINDER TWINE AND WIRE, which will be .old CHEAP. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. n u ASHBURTON WOOL SALES BEG to ntimate to our Clienta and Others interested that our NEXT WOOL SALE OF TTTW SEASON FOB THE



ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in our Stores about The Third Week in January When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be submitted 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 Consigns us for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH



WARRANTED PROM 2 TEARS Clocks. Clocks, J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have a larger stock of Clocks to cheese from than any other firm in the Australasian Color ies. Timepieces from 2s 6d, worth 4s 6d American Lexer Clocks Ss 9d, worth 5s Sd. Imitation Peep o’ Day Alarm Clocks 6s 6d, retail xalne 8s fid SPECIALITIES. English Lexer Timepieces at 8s fid and the genuine Peep o’ Day Alarm Clocks for 10s fid. Beware ot imitations and buy no other bnt those that have oar name and address printed on the dials GUARANTEED FOR S TEARS Striking Clocks in endless variety, both in wood and marble, from 10a fid J. F. STRATZ & CO.’S Own mannfartnred Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Genuine GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY of every description, too nnmerons to par. tionlarise, at one-half the retail dealers prices Before purchasing elsewhere, you are re quested to inspect our Stock-In-Trade, which you can do withont being pressed to buy ENERY ARTICLE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES J. F. STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 k High street, Triangle, GHBISTOHUBOH.



ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OB ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBTJBION 1152



Public Notices E ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY Ira, 188 T. Pre'id'T.L Donald V-L-»b. > Vic -pr. u—J. n N. G.isg *a4 I Wi k.n. Ju-’re—Mathew Htltt. Start* r—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Beort. Clerk of Scales—R B. JtS. , Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 12A0. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 16 torn. One and a half mile, over 6 flights of hardies, about 3ft 6in high. ~ Second bona to receive 60s from the stake. Bomiaattag 10s, acceptance, 6s. & NOVEL HURDLE RACE at SO eras. One and a half mile. -Over S flights at hu‘dle» about Sft 6in high. Post ontraasa 10s. Winner to be sold, and ths whoia of the proceeds to go to the fends of tht Olnb. weight lOet. 5. TIN WALD Cup, a handicap it W sova* One and a half mils. Second home to receive £6 from the stakes. HoaMAatiae 16s, acceptance 16s. c .* i. TROTTING RACE, a Time TTaiwHef ot 16 sovs. Three miles. Second horns to receive 60s from the stake. Ho, weight nndsr 10a t. Nomination 10a, aouupt ance, 6s. A MAIDEN RACE of 10 sova. One 11a. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of . 0 sova. O* fnrlongs. Entrance 10s. j*ip winner !• carry 71b penalty: 7. B LUNG HACK RACE 10 aova. Half-mile. Winner to be sold for any surplus to go to the fends of Ik* Club. Poet entry, 10s. Weight Bet np. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 am One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HUBBT SCURRY for all entrance moneyt Entrance 10a. For barsea that have new won public money. AGING QLUBt miNWALD



BULBS AND EEGULATIOHS, 1 . No entry will be received except and* the following conditions— Th>t all disputes claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or wheat they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro* gramme to be final. 2 O. J.O. New Boles will be in fotoo. 8. The Races are open to any horse com* manly 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 bounded on the north by the Selwyn Hirer and on **« south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent will sq deducted from gross of ail moneys payable in accordance this programme for expens ea of the cants 6. All nominations and acceptances go to C funds of the Cinb. NOMINATIONS iKD ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the bands of the Secretary, odd eased Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 8 pa. on SAJUBDAY, DECEMBER llih. Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th.- Acceptanoes and Maiden Entries most be Is the bands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than S p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886. OYBIL JEPHSON,



IN calling the attention of oor many patrons and the general public to tna above,we have pleasure in informing them of oor very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS CHRISTMAS FANCY GOOD* TOYS, &c., &c. These are sow displayed is the new and very spacious additional Show Hmm lately added to the Warehouse as a FANCY 'GOODS BAZAAR School Committees, Sports and Public Institutions have now the opportunity »f selecting from the .Urgent, the choicest, and the meet vailed Stock of Fancy Novelties ever dispUyed in New Zealand, and all at strictly Whole sale Prices. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAF Owing to the extraordinary attendance of custom-tf do i»g this season in the past year 'ho WAREHOUSE will be OPEN till 9 80 pm. on « • TUkDAYS. the 11th ana XBco, and also CHRISTMAS SYS. Visiters are requested to inspect the Stock without being pressed to purchase. IMMENSE DISPLAY OF CARDS. E. 0, BROWN, Manager. Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH.