The Ashburton Guardian.

VOD. V.-No 1433

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY DECEMBER 16. IHS6

TRICE-ONE PENNY



Conveyances fIONWALD AND MOUNT SOME [ railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH The above Csach leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning tram 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 the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD M OUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the mbderslgned will run a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount homers, or Springbutn and Alford Forest, there - onnectiug with Duff s Coach from Methven returning same evening, hares Spring* burn, 2s, return, 3s-; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6s. I *7 T HIX O. 0. FOOKS AND SON, Architects, IVUi hirnjUBBSBS, Vaictatobs, Liobnbkd SuEVZVOBS, AND LAND BbOKEBS, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD Ashburton.



KEATING’S POWDER destroys bags, fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other Insects, whilst qnlte harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the •access of this powder is extraordinary. It Is perfectly clean In application, the article yon purchase is KEATING ■ n Imitations ate noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 O STAND THIS SEASON. Tam O’Shanter, By Messenger —Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM . INGTON, WILLOW BY AND LONGBEAOH. Fee : £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring: Bank, By Yeung Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEAOH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLBMINGTON 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 GRIGG, 10°794 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horae- Perkin Warbeck 11. □(TILL Stand this season at Grove W Park, Tinwald. Pedigree He Is by the oeleorated i»o?«e Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was go* by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by Yoltigenr—Sweet briar, by Stockwell—Eglantine, by Flying Dutchman —Azalia, by Catton —Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann*. Adventurer by Newminster, dam Palma, by Emllina. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Misa Kate was got by Adventurer, her dam Sporting Life, by Prime Minister—Candlewiok, etc , etc. An examination of his will ■how 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, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply „ „ 9676 EDWARD GATES



Putlic Notices NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. T HEREBY give Notice that all Doge il found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done, OSWALD MoLEAN, 1 lb? Lagmhor. Mrs Meecli DRESSMAKER, 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 Meecfa will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 T IH® PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of matMmatical science, and by carefully s'udyiu,, 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 thejsame price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pekfeot Fitt \g Suit, at the lowest possible expense. it gives us much pleasure to Inform jar rriends 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 ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Xal apol Suits ~./*• 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in propq£nfr> As no margin hflHMred for risk of Kind, orders will be sis ented for Q^^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 E . SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must {ally sustain the repu tation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES Fbom the Best English and Colonial Manueactgbeks. I®- LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the coarse of a few days. t > HAYES & CO BEAD'S MONEY DBAPEES, e ARCAjDE.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 TRICKS and delusions with CARDS 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, Jfor the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. at.T. FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, q-AMES, *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, Re covering over 300 pages and illustrated wit over 300 woodblocks. Both books mailee free for Is. JACK AND FIS 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 la 2d, post free. K.S.W. stamps taken at par; post Office orders and postal nates preferred. If * **?P 8 of other colonies ore sent add 2d in the suiuing for exchange. . Take Notice—To adveitiso our busvesa we will for a short time send f ae whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f t & 6d Address all orders: H. YORK & CO , 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office;



Public Announcements. THE worst form of Fever, Piiokly Heat, SuiaLpox and Measles rapidly cured ;>y LAMI'LcUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my iife, fin the fever hsd obtained a strong bold on me.” n Fiztgekald, C of Man chester Ouardian, in tlbnniii Abundant, medical testimony enclosed with each hett'e. It is the euro for Oholer:? and PREVENTIVE of mast diseases incident to Tropical and Co onial life. It allsys thirst in a remaraable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. 8. Pcßi'T, Esy., writes:—“l would lather go short of anything than this never-failing travellers’ friend.” 9862 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest, ai trite of 4$ per cent, per annum for D-t posits at Gall, 5 pc* cent, per unmrn fo three mont.tuOhnd yer sent, per Wiita if dxe.-> tor fi im.nt,iw or over J WARD, yiarager. Office . - Arcade romoera, Permit tree+ — NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which lam prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. B. S."IbEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street,



J. Ballaniyne & Co. HAVE 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 the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MEN r' MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE Christchurch, Large Discounts for Cash



KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KIWiS 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 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 milft preparation, and _ is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Druggis's. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London, GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. EPPS’S 000 0A . BREAKFAST, BY a thorough knowledge of the natnra laws which govern the operation* o digestion and nutrition, and by a oarefi application of the fine properties of we! selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provide' our breakfast tables with a delicate! flavoured beverage which may save c many heavy doctor’s bills. It Is by ; .h ad clous use of such articles of die* V a constitution may be gradually ham u until strong enough to resist every tsi denoy to disease. Hundreds of subtl maladies floating around us ready attack wherever there is » weak point We may escape many a fatal shaft b keeping ourselves well fortified with par food and a properly nourished frame- - An article In the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or mill Sold in Jib packets by Grocers, labeiie thus: — JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCKOPATHIO CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. BEOOI VILLA, Wakanui Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Dio., and Oompos’n.), with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the most moder I terms. Evening lessens in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOR A LADY BOARDER, 962



Business Notices /] fliS PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NE W. ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates and th« realisation and diatribntiou ol :he personal Estate. 2. Tiie Executorship of fcho Wills of who may appoint, the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid th. necessity which otherwise would exist in commit, ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such Lositions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Monty Trusts, inducting Marriage Settle merits 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 fnlfilm nfc of all trusts placed in the office.



ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be Bhevn 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, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Age.it at Christchurch. PREMIER OOL O N I COMPANY H E » *’ <• \ » Z !? '♦ s'" .• t S I itDliirV Cl r.i n % J-% S a r > t X tv* 4. . Ad. sk& iSt 1 ;STA SLI S"F f) 1859 Capital t I Doo nn FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW* T CURRENT RATES. George Jameson agent Asnuuimr 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 Ago



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 liianic rowers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and la 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 reqniiementa, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet Is the outcome of a long-continued series of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kursteiner, who is ihe highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lanobt, the leading medical journal of the world, says : —“ The fact that the discovery and Invention of these Necklets is announced by Dr Kursteiner la 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 th» 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 of Infanta. 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 reliei from pain afforded ly tbs N3oklet. during the period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force it wards off ai.i, prevents Measles, Whooping Cough, Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of Its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mcthe. - who invokes its aid. Dr Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD CO., Auckland, his 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 c ivering the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as ontß 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 be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by 'postal note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. ; W'' Address-J CON ROD & OOp' P.O. Box 498, Auckland, N.Z. 3b (£) DRINK HE ®) Bestfeas e £X TH k ORV.V i ss!5 s ! 1 V* Tl b.L c J™ peo THOUGH COPIED BY ALL V s ’ 3 /- rackets mmm* m r< AWARDED m BOXES i- HelsonMoat 4 HALF CHESTS CHCH prlb ©jP N.Z INDUSTRIAL QAZBTTE ■ The blending is entirely attended to by Mr Nelson himself, who is a Taster of great experience, and has had a special training in the art. ‘ TiniANU HERALD. ■ Tins firm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they oiler is superior to anything we have yet seen in this Colony. ‘ PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster and Blender,” P R 1 C ES 'M PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND, Wi A< .11 NGTON.CHRISTOHURCH,DUNEDIN, EVERYWHERE v ri



REWARD WILL be piven to anyone who can prove that we ore not selling exactly the same kind of English Levers for £3, made by the same factory and of the same quality, as (Stewart Dawsc and Co.’s Watch, No. 105113 for which they charge £3 16s, and state in their gnat an tee the regnlar retail price to be £8 10s. 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 16s, and state in their guarantee the rgulat retail pi ice to be £l2 10s, is better finished, more serviceable, stands more wear, and is better suited for New Zealand nsa than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street. CHRISTCHURCH. REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 118142 in my window, with Stewart 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. STEATZ & CO., 261, High street, CHRISTCH URCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with our prices We are sending direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, strong Silver Hunting English Lover, 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 ▼aloe. 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 case, from fl 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 yon with a first-class English Lever Clock direct from onr 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 Poet Office order fi r 8a 6d, and we will forward you one in return. The money returned if not approved of



As b hurt n WOOL SALES 0“ K" T S ALE BY RUCTION Will be held at our GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET,



ON Thursday, 16th December. When a Large Catalogue will be offered FRIEDLANDER BROS. Noth —The ground floor has been cleared for the purpose, eo that the Wool will be shown to advantage. F. B. WOOLPACKS WOOLIACKS. offer Full Sized WOOLPACKS AT 2 (j D - EACH FRIEDLANDER BROS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL.



ASH Made on Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR BANDS FOR SALE FEIEDLAKDER BEOS. 1111 ASHBURTON WOOL SALES w E BEG- to ntimate to our Clients and Others interested that our NEXT WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON FOB TAB ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in our Stores on Thursday, December 16, 1866,



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 sllow of catalogue being prepared. Wool. Wool. Wool. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AGAINST WOOL Consigned to u for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ashbubtok 1153



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 our Clock Factoiies at Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO,, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High 'street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises iu the early days when rents were low, and as we are doing'a large amount of manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than our expenses by our handwork, it enables ns to sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ * CO; Are their own manufacturers, J. P. STRATZ & CO Are their own Importers. J. F. STRATZ <fc-CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. arasel lig dirait t> thi public every artisl a. Whilajale Pries. IMG



HiLUieaa Notice*. T IK WALD R CI7.Q QLC* ANNUAL MEET Ilf JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald NiTinen Yice-Presidents—J. O. N. Qftw Wifcin. Jnd ge—Mathew Btitt. - Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer— Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—K. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David JadEson, Handicappers—The Committee FIRST BACK TO START AT 12J0. X. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE ofjfl nh. One and a half niile, over 8 flights ,ef hurdles, about Bft 6ia high. Second keen to receive 60s from the'etake. Komi' itioa I Os, acceptance, 6s. 2; KOVEL BUBBLE BAGS of 20 eon. One and a hair mile. Over 6 flights ot huddle* about 3ft 6in high. Poet niitrenea 10s. Winner to be smd, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funoaof the Club. Weight lOst. 3. TIN WALD CUP. a handicap of 80 eon. One and a half mite. Second bone to receive £5 from the stakes. Nnrainatten 16s, acceptance 16s. 4. TROTTING BACK, a Time Handicap of 16 sots. Three miles. Second hone to receive 60s from the stake. No weight under 10st. Nomination 10s, - accept anoe, 6s, 6. MAIDEN RACE of 10 so vs. One He. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 eon. «Z furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cup winner to cany 71b penalty: 7. S LUNG HACK RACB of 10 saw, Half-mile. Winner to be sold for £lO, any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. Poet entry, 10s. Weight Sit up. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 eova One mile. Entrance 10s. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance aaaejn Entrance 10s. For hones that have never won public money.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except node the following conditions— Tbit all cUapatee claims, and objections arising out of H» racing shall be deeded by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all pdßls connected with the carrying oat of thfa pro gramme to be final. 2 C. J.O. New Rules will be in fane. 3. The Races are open to any bon* eon* monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting, and owned hr a person wbo has resided In the district daring the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn Biver and on the south by the Otari. 6. five percent, will eq deducted frem gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expena (s of the ccm 6. All nominations and acceptances go to t funds of the Olnb. NOMINATIONS IND ACCEPTANCES, All Nominations to be accompanied by fees age, same, and description of'hone, coloured rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add'essed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 bjbi on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11th- Weights will be declared on Saturday, 18th. Acceptances and Maiden Entries most be la the bands of the Secretory, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later thany9 p.m. on XneedaT. December 28th, 1886. CYRIL JHPHSOF, 0837 Secretary.



D.I.C. Special Christmas Amomiceniejit F calling the attention of our many patrons and the general public to tu above,we have pleasure is informing them of our very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS 08 CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS TOYS, &c., &c.



These are now displayed In the new very tpiciona additional Show lately added to the Warehouse as* FANCY GOODS BAZAAR School Committees. Sports Committee*, and Public Institutions hare now the opportunity of selecting from the la gest. the choicest, and the most varied S.ock of Fancy Novelties ever displayed in New Zealand, and all at strictly Whole sale Prices. CHRISTMAS AND NEW TEAB Owing to the extraordinary attendance of customers dating this season in the pert year the WAREHOUSE will be OPEN till 9 80 pm. on SATURDAYS, the 11th and 18th, and also CHRISTMAS STB. Visitors are requested to insp ot tin Stock without being pressed to pnzofauat IMMENSE DISPLAY OF CARDS, E. 0, BROWN, UuagWs Cashel Smst CHEXSTCHUBCa