The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. V.-No U 35

ASH BURTON. Q ATUKDAY DECBMBBE 18. Ihfcfi

'PRICE-ONE PENNY*



Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOME r J[ l RAILWAY. MOUNT SOlfflM AND OA^SNDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The -above Caaoh leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, T2K£ ? y “mo™i» s t«ln may pro seed by coach to Alford Forest thence to Mathven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may rvtorn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. t JOHN HOOD Mount somers & methyen 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 Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there onneoting with Duff s Coach from Methven 'Sturnlng same evening; 1? area Spring brnraTaefreturn, 3b; Alford forest, 4s, reton, 6s. T HTX. 0. 0. FOOK3 AND SON, Architects, ITD. Exioisbjees, Valuatobs, Liobkbbd StrEVsroßS, and Land Bbokbbs, TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD Ashburton.



KEATING’S POWDER destroys bags, fleas, moths, bodtlea, 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 , ra Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 STAND THIS SEASON. rpo Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger—Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAIEETON, 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 LONGBEAGH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Foe : £4 4s. A reduction will bo made din more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist. but no responsibility incurred. 4 JOHN GRIGQ, 10°794 Proprietor



The Thoroughbred Horae Perkin Warbeck 11. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pbdiokbe He Is by the oeleorated ho-se Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Mias Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was go r by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigenr—Sweet briar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Azalia, by Oatton—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann ■. Adventurer by Newminsier, dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kale was got by Adventurer, her dam t*p >r'ing l.ifo, by Prime Minister—Caiidiewick, etc , etc. An “examination of bis ped'giee w'll ■how that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventorer blood, and is one of the very best bred animals in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, due on Ist January, 1887. Groomago free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9676 EDWARD GATES



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 any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. - Mrs Meech DREBSIAIEE, 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 enstaiu her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710



jrpHS PROBLEM SOLVED. I By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully etudyiL,, 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 a- ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt \o Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to inform jar .risnds and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in oar asaal First-class style, at the following prices: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of Rind, orders at these prices will be ass ented for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autnmn and Winter Tweeds an£ Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS and clothiers VSHBURTON.



HAYES & CO. JJ AYE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS O F SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which wll be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must folly 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



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR In. 100 CONTAINING THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAMES, £c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, &e. Covering over 300 pages and illustrated wit over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE, Mechanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH'S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post free, N.B.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal nates preferred. If 1 amps ■ of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. TAKB Notice —To advertise onr business wo will for a short time send * Ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address poet paid f r 2b 6d Address all orders: H. YORK & CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post OEc«i



New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO EEADI MONEY DEAPEES. A R C AiD E .



Business Notices. THE worst form of Fiver, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPLOUGFI’S PYRETIC SALINE ‘"lt saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.’’ — O FiziGEßAin, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, in Albania. Abundant medical tea imnny enclosed with each bclt'.e. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life It allays thirst in a remarkable manner and coola and .vitalises the blood, J. S, Purdy, Esy., writes:—“l would rather go short cf anything than this never-failing travellers’ friend,” 9362 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays interest at rate of 4$ per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 po r cent, per annum fo three months, and per cent, per annuo If fixed tor 6 months or over ■ J WARD, ilarager. Office;- Arcade Chan.oeta, rluinet treat



NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren nndTekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAT/. OATS, CHAFF, BEAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. B. S.~BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depdt, West Street.



J. Ballan yne &> Co. HATE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And are making a very fine display oi MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for tlie coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND, MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch, Largo Disccunts 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 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 WORM TA LETS. WORM TAB'ETS. worm tablets. WORM TABLETS. WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appeal auce 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 Druggis’s. Propr etor —THOMAS KEETING, London.



GRATEFUL —COMFORTING. EPPS’S 000 0A . BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the uatura laws which govern the operations o digestion and no tr it lon, and by a oar of i application of the fine proportion of wo selected cocoa, Mr. Eppa baa provide oar breakfast tables with a delicate’ flavoured beverage which may save : many heavy doctor’s bills. It la by th ad cions use of saoh articles of die* a constitution may be gradually hunt n; until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of tiubd maladies ue floating around ns ready attack wherever there is s weak polio v Ve may escape many * fattl 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 milt Sold In Jib packets by Grocers, labolle thus:— JAMES EPFS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC OHBMISTO, LONDON, ENGLAND.



BROOM VILLA, Wakanui Road. MISB STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug . grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy, Die., and Compos’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 OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER. 963



Business Notices f|TSHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution ol 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 Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trnat. 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 at 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 :



1886 £195,000 Estimated -Scales of charges with existing regulations and oil information may bo obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX LEAN, Doc. 5, 1885, 1 7 Local Are. t at Christchurch. T n e PREMIER COLON! COMPANY AHT£R ByF 5 V *iRA MC H • “'tt J-A »■ -•■>/■ 1 /i/'“ .. t T'k-j-v. ior.n 'TA k! !, c ’ 1 i iOA'j FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWi- T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOPNT ASTtPCRTO 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 Now Zealand public the 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 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 all 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 moat essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet la the outcome of a long-continued series of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist. Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is ihe highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancet, the leading medical journal of the world, says ; — u The fact that the discovery and Invention of these JNecklets is announced by Dr Kurstelner la a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last boo r discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relieve the anxiety of many mothers." Although new to New Zealand, theso Necklets have been used for the last five years with the nv.st 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. I 1 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 lives might have been saved by the use of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pa ; n atfo-ded ly the N ’-lot during the period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force It wards oh u., prevents Measles, Whooping Cough, Scarlet Fever, Cn.up. and Chickeo Pox thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every m. ther who invokes its aid, T'r Kundciner has appointed Messrs CON"! OD CO., ,Auckland, his sole agents in New Zealand for the sale of tin se Necklds, from whom only they can he obtained. The price has tuei placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely c ivering the cost of imponat::ou, and is within the reach of all, as one Neckiot will last a life time Aside from its many virtues as a rent ■'dial and preventive agent, the Necklet 1 a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by posta note, money order, or registered letter, h.o cheques received.



Address —J CONROD&CO., P.O. Box 4''B, Auckland, N.Z. DRINK c^WAtt; Bestfc. (S> e IN THE Qr\m 0 kJjnuiir Sen Rl C ES U' THOUGH COPIED A BY all. a I*- /■ !Tl jS r 2/~ Packets I 3SS w 4, m AWARDED BOXES TO ItLSONMOftT HALF CHESTS CHCH prlb m pkj A'.Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE • The hlondim: is entirely attended to liy Mr Nelson himself, who is a Tester of great experience, and has had a special tiaininif in the art. TIMARII HERALD. This firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, IS the article they offer is superior to anything ue have yet seen in this Colony * PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blonder 11 PURE BLENDED TEAS ngton.christchurgkdunedin, ? JWKICYWHEIU3 AUCKLAND, WEI AC'



REWARD WILL be given to anyone who can prove that wo are not Beilins exactly the same kind of English Levers fo- £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as Stewart Dawso and Co.’s Watch, No 105(13, for which they charge £8 IBs, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10a. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCHURCH; £25 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co.’s Watch No. 118098, for which they charge £6 15s, and state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, etan' S more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand use than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 2CI, High street. CHRISTCHURCH.



I Ashburton WOOL SALES OUR THIRD AND LAST Wool Sale OF THE SEASON Will bo held at oar GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ABOUT THE Third Week in January l EEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Cornsacks OORNSAOAS. Jnst landing, ex Triumph, 1000 BALES



2 5 REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 113142 in my window, with “ Blew art Daw eon 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. STEATZ & CO., 201, High street, OHBISTOH UECI. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sending direct from onr Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Dover, capped and jewelled, for £3. Our extra heavy English Hunting Lovers, as strong as John Bull, capped and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very best English Lovers ever mad.* 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 valne. 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 10a. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘"Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. Ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver casts, from £1 sa. Ladles’ 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 LBYER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zealand, and we are now able to supply you with a first-clasi English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to your own mantel shelf for 8s 6d. They are in beautifully finished coses, manufactured of the beat materials, with cut s'eel pinions, polished mainsprings, and go in any position. Send Post Office order L r 8s 6d, and we will forward you one ia 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, H:gh street, Christ church, onr Watch Factory. Clerken well, London, and our Clock Factories at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, G-ccmany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., * PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEI 8, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High 'street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as we are doingalarge amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than onr expenses by our handwork, it enables us to sell onr goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ <fe CO: Are their own manufacturers. J. P. STRATZ i CO Are their own Importers, J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. aresel Ing direct to the public every articl at Wholesale Price. B*BB6



Farmers will please send as their orders early. EEIEDLAKDEE BEOS. REAPER AND BINDER Twine and Wire We are also landing, er Aorangi, BEST REAPER AND BINDER TWINE AND WIRE, which will be sold CHEAP. BEOS. 11 n ASHBURTON WOOL SALES w E BEG to ntimate to our Clients and Others interested that our NEXT WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON FOR THE ASHBTJETON DISTEICT Will be held in onr Stores abont



The Third Week in January When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be submitted to competition. Cliints 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 ua for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBURTON 1152



Public Notices. ' “—"W [UN WALD R 4OIBO 0 LUB, AN N UAL MEET Ilf'® JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. O. N. Qtigg ud . ' Wikis. . '' Jndge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. 6 Clerk of B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David ■Taoketm, CbihthlUee FIRST RACE Ait?^ I. HANDICAP HIBBDtE RACE Of'ttllwf. One and a half, mile, over ft flights of -hurdles, about 3ff 6in*hr£h; : Booted hone to receive 60s from tie stake. 10s,-acceptance. ®s. . r „ NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 sore. One and a half mile. - Ovet:6 'Eights of hn>die» about Sft ftin high. - Pest entrance 103. Winner to be sold. and. the whole of the proceeds to go to the fends of the Club. Weight lOst, j ,-,-y 8. TIN*WALD CUP, a handicap of 'Jg\ One. and a' half mile. Second receive £5 from the stakes. No 16s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handiest 16' sovs. Three' miles., Second "ho receive 60s f;om the stake. No-* lOst. Nomination 1 ance, 6i- . ?a3<E A MAIDEN RACE of 10 son. Dae ila. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. ' 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10. son,,,®* furlongs. ' Entrance 10s. Cnp winner to carry 7ib penalty: 7. S LLING HACK RAGE of 10 son. Half-mile Winner to be sold for £lO, any snrplns to go to the fnnda of the Club. Post entry, 10s Weight Mi up. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 son One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance money. Entrance 10s. For horses that have never won public money.



rules and regulations . . __ ; ■) 1 . No entry ■will be received except node the following conditions—That all disputes claims, and objections arising out of tbs racing shall be dec by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all paints connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 2 C.J.C New Rules will be in force 3. The Races 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 bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the OrarL 5. Five percent, will oq drdrcted Jrcm gross of all moneys payable In accordance this programme for expens »scf lie etc is 6. All nominations and acceptances goto t funds of the Club. 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, odd eased Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 pan. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th. Weights will he declared on Saturday, 18th; Acceptances and Maiden Entries mast be in the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 pan. on Tuesday, December 28 th, 1886. CYRIL JEPHSON,



IN calling the attention of onr many patrons and the general pnb'io to ,tne above, we have pleasure in Informing them of onr very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS TOYS, &c., &c. very spacious additional Show Boons lately added to the Warehouse as a FANCY GOODS BAZAAR School Committees. Sports Committees, - and Public Institutions have now the opportunity of selecting from the largest, the choicest, and the most varied Stock of Fancy Novelties ever displayed in New Zealand, and all at strictly Whole sale Prices. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. Owing to the extraordinary attendance of customers daring this season in the pest year, the WAREHOUSE will be OPEN till 9 SO pm. on SATURDAYS, the 11th and 18th, and also CHRIST MAS EV S» Visitors are requested to inspect the Stock without being pressed to purchase. or These are now displayad in the new ipil.. IMMENSE DISPLAY OF E, 0. BROWN,; Manager, Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH.