The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31. 1887

VOL.. VII— No. I .31

PRICE-uNE PRN.NY



T. Bullock TO FARMERS AND OTHERS The Christchurcli Finance CO (LIMITED.) CAPITAL ... ... £50,000 REGISTERED OFFICE — 8 Cathedra .quaro, CHRISTCHURCH; . T.HIS COMPANY ia making CASH _L ADVANCES on GROWING CROP*-', WOOL, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FARM PRODUCE of every description, and any other Class of Socurity For particulars apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, Auctioneer, 12 86 Ashburton. FOR SALE. PIANO, equal to new, by " Rose ncr," full trichord and Iron frame. T. BOLLOCK, TO FARMERS. •pOR SALE— A new WOOL PRESS. T. BULLOOK. mO LET, _bout 5k Acres Land, nicely B situated on Graham's Road, together with a well-built 2 roomed House, with Verandah, the proparty of Mr P. Byland, about 4 miles from Tinwald. A low rental will be accepted from a good tenant* Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE.— An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low prioe and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. jpfrpr — Lot 28, Trevorton, near the 3jQD» Presbyterian Manao, contain- ing about £-aero, with 3-roomed ffcotp thereon, for Bale at the above pt___ Termß if required.— Apply to T. BULLOOK. THREE- Roomed Cottages near the Qas Works to let at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK TO LET.— 7-Roomed House m Burnett street near the Orange Hall, T. BULLOOK, f| .0 LET at a low rental .— .-loomed S Cottage at Hampstead. T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET, at a low rental, a 3-Roomed Cottage, near Mn Shearers, Machinist, Apply to T, BULLOCK. {TaOR SALE at a low price and on |j liberal terma, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereoD, fronting tho Fairlield Road, not far from the County Saloyards. Apply to T. BULLOOK. — — - .— — ■ " ' -^*--___. TINWALD. r}/0 LET— A Four-rccmed Honae with X Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A ew rental will be accepted. T. BULLOOK. — < TREVORTON. a\o LET. — Trevorton House, contain- ing 9 Rooms together with abouc acres of land laid out as follows ; — Larga Lawn m front of the House, Shrubbery round about it, and a belt of forest trees. Remainder m grass paddock 1 here is also a Stable and Coach houso erected <m the property. to < T BULLOCK:



SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY AND BUY FROM THE MAKER. W, F, HANNAFORD, Tinsmith and , Metal-Plate Worker, Burnett street, opposite k< Mail," who sells all varieties of TINWARE! for DAIRYING and FARMING purposes at LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PRICES. Rep irs of any sort promptly executed m a skilful manner. HORSE HAIR and BEES-WAX purchased for OASH. SH* LOOK HERE I THE PREMIER TAILOR, Town Hall, IS making Tweed Suits m first class style from £2 10s Od. Trousers from 18s 6d (specialty). Heavy Saddle Tweed Suite, £4 0s Od, GENTS' OWN MATERIAL MADE UP. Trousers, 7a 6d ;"Bac Suits. 35s ; Pagets, 40s, Terms Cash' TOWN~~H ALL, EAST STREET. JUST LANDING. 15 TONS BINDING Wl£tE, ANCHOR BRAND. 10 TONS BEST MANILLA TWINE. Reapers and Binders. —TO ARRIVE— 1000 Bales Cornsacks FULL SIZE, FULL WEIGHT. 10 Bales Superior Seaming Twine _r___3___ei FRIEDLANDER BROS.



■ . > Mr_i_* £ \ex___ $ JL w # . \ S-_k_t4"rTAA_-_. -T /l_\ \ N -Z- INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE RS L 1 HH.JS, _F _L«__y_ ___, The blendin S is entirely atten. . . . 1 VVVV B fflfife%S_l % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, -^ ifr #__i__S_, " \a ° 1S a Tastor of G'eat expert. ..,_.,,_ S _Tl]_ta_Er\ __ encc ' aml nas nad a special IN THE _f wi training m the art." I/I B /kS_§lE\ % ™AEU HERALD. t/l/f\ |. n f\ iy B nffffir) \ %" TWa fern deserves the sup- "lJ Kf i \^ _f tf .-^slJPK^^ \ _ft P° rt^aH purchasers of Tea i\ -*» J7 /or»Ri(A as the article they ofler is _£. #<</ f , TST_>IrTFftM 3*\ _& superior to anjything we t. O Jfir ___" I__S_*E^^J , _\ \k have seen m this Colony." vlb_-^ _7 #A n9I_SBn A' % PBESB.' i__\Vn^ # /^ r4ffPSr_- A %" Mr. Nelson is a pro- VJv* 1 ffl g£f -__ «k fess!onal .Taster and BY ALL i|f rar^^^ 2/_t PURE BLENDED TEAS." AUG: .LAi-SO, W£ LI.VBTOM, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers. v - ; '



] . BUILDKIis. UNDERTAKERS, Ac, Corner Wakanui Koad n_d Cass sheet, (Next Central Hotel) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Havelock street 11J10 "Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation m the Colonies. Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibiton as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear thoy are the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair of "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented «« PARAGON BOOT" ond " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN ft CO. CHRISTCHURCH, j



SADDLERY I SADDLERY 1 1 MR A. IRELAND, having started m abovo Business, m premises next door to Mr Patching, Tent Maker, Fast Street, hopes, by strict attention to Busi- ness, to merit a share of publio patronage. TBS LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Eve.y .equiflite m tho Trade kept m Stock. Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLER _ at such LOW PRICES as were never before offered m Ash .urton. Repairs executed on most reasonable 11*19 terms. NEW SUMMER TWEEDS. IN thankinc: our Customers for p «wt favors received, and hoping fo . continuance of tho came, we beg oa announce that we have just received t large assortment of Summer Tweeds, comprising all the latest designs, and of ' the Beßt Quality. These Tweeds consist principally of Ashburton Manufacture, and tho succpsb the ABhburton Goods obtained at tho resent Show is a sufficient guarantee to their quality. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— , HEAVY SADDLE TWEEDf, : WORSTED COATINGS, , SERGES, eto. Customers may rely on ' getting the latest Btjle, firßt-clasa fit and workman ship. i, H. &E. CRAIGHEAD, Tailors.. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.]



*j 10J160 W. PATCHING. TENT^TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES (CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clotheß and Garden Lines, IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS., [Special attention a called to the well-assortedl STOCK OF HORSE COVERS 1 All made on the Premises, i _______ TarTA_.ua from 6 x 8 to 24 _ 30 always m Btock. Oilskin Clothing mado on the Premises, MARQUEES from 12 . 24 to 25 . 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter or Telegram Promptly Attended to, W. PATCHING' 10861 EAST B'.TREET, ASHBURTON , New Zealand Fire "and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... •_.. 1859. ? i CAPITAL — ONE MILLION c ■ THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED- FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. _ , h FIRE AND MAHINE RISKS, also RISKS ON GROWING CROPS THRESHING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON t -GENT ASHBUBION, j.



BONA FI^E SALE. . — o GIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MESSRS HALLENSTEIN BROS, HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE UP THEIE ASHBURTON BEANCH. To lose no timo m winding up, all Goods will bo sold at and BELOW COST PRICE. NOTICE is drawn to the fact that the LARGE STOCK consists of the Very Best Class of Goods, comprising,— MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING OF COLONIAL TWEED. ; Hosiery, Shirts, Scarves, Ties, Hat, Underclothing, Umbrellas, Portmanteaus, 4c, 0- THE COMMODIOUS PREMISES ARE FREEHOLD, AND ARE FOR SALE. HALLENSTEIN #BROS. GrKEAT "WINDING- IJP SALE _TO"W OE". NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. _—____________________________________■ _■____________________■_——__——_——___— _______^ EXTBAOBDINARY DBAPEBY SALE. .'.''. HAVES AND COS CrEEAT SALE FCDR TWEISTT T-OISTE DAYS, IS NOW ON. mHE Whole Stook .ill te offered at suc_ STARTLING REDUCTIONS as must command the attention ofevcryone. BARGAINS. BAkSHnS. BARGAINS. AS UNDER:- V. MANTLES, Jackets, Costumes, Sun Shades, Millinery, Trimmed Hals J and Bonnets,' Flowers, Feathers, Laces," _o. AN ENORMOUS STOCK OF NEW Season's Dresses and Prints m tho Newest Designs, at prices lower than ever before offered m Ashburton. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Ladies' and Children's Underclothing. Just Received--- A Special, Line m Doctor Benno. s Celebrated Corsets. Particular attention ia called to tho following part ot tfufSale";— Sheetings,] Calicos, Flannels Blankets. Quilts, Curtains, Towels, and every requisite for Family Use. CLOTHING. MEN'S, Youths' aud, Boy'eS Clothing m Ashburton, Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, Wellington, and English Tweeds m all the Latest Styles, much below price ver i before offered. " BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. THE Whole of our Superior Stock of Colonial and English BOOTS a HOES we shall sell at priceß never before ..eard of, HAVES AND CO. will during th c also give lin the £ DISCOUNT. " COME ONE, COME ALL, to the Gnat fcole ol your old friends, ES AND CO. REMEMBER- FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY.



IMPERIAL TEA COMPANI MOETEN'S BUILDINGS, r OHBisromjßCH, r _^ r *** w^ 1 Imperial Tea Company's Pare Blended v Teas. S 1 >< JUBILEE GIFT haa been awarded to Mrs Warten, South Belt, Wost Christchurch, value, £15 10s. Chrißtmaa and New Year Gifts, very Chaste, Handsome, and Valuable Christ- mas and New Year -Gifts, six m number, now od view m the Company's Window, and drawing for which will take place on Januai 7th, 1888. Get COUPON with each Packet of Tea ' purchase d ; to be had of all Grocers and Storekeej «rs m Town and Country. Over £40 given away In Gifts during the last eight months. The best TEA. m the Colonies. Try it once and you will use it always. These Grand Teas are sold byj Mb D. McFa. l.__g Ashburton Mr Wm. Baylis ABhburton Mb John Daly Bakaia Mb Wm. Cox Rakaia Mb Jas, Pattebson ... Chertsey Is Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's y<?ur liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend tbem to every household with every confidence.— J. G. Gabfobth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— CHAS. NE_T_, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 F. H. von SCHOE NEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAB opened In Premises (next W, Patching) East street, and hopes to receive a fair sbars of public Bupport, being prepared to MAKE FURNITUR_ any design to order at CHRISTCHURCH RATES. Pianos aud Furniture re- polished at very low rates. HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, l£d White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2s 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all la dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d LaceCnrtaine, le Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hata were Isa^9d now 2s 3d Heavy DreßS Goode, 5f d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4jd Wool Squares, 6d Let of Diagona Coals wee 21s now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull i Cheap, and a quantity of Ot_er goods numerous to mention m this adverti | ment. »■ In addition to the above, H. &Co. wi . during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m tho Pound. Only call and see ■ the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND 00. ,8 i ' LOW VITALITY. [ DR. CHURCHILL'S 5 Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime/ 1 prescribed by the faculty for tho euro o Consumption, Chronic Cough \ 3 and General Debility. 3 TT contains two of tho principal In , J_ gredients necessary for building uj the Human Frame, and which are con '. sidered deficient m the above complcinta viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bi 1 too highly recommended for Delicati 9 Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound ISyrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES Q Is real Brain Food, and m cases o Muscular and Norvoua Exhaustion ha ? acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacl 7 ' bottle bears D. v Churchill's signature Prioe, 4fr. o Prepared only by U Swan, Chemist, , 12, Rue Castiqlione, Fabi . i



Public Notices NOTICE. Proctor and Co. BULLOCK'S ARCADE (Late HAVES BiKG to inform the public of Ashburtoi i and surrounding districts that the^ are determined to uphold the characte which tbeir establieh— tent has co long helc a. the BEST and CHEAPEST. They are now opening a well-assortet Btoct of GROCERIES, etc. , - which thej wili dispose of at the Lowest Sates foi Cash. lltt THE ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN; MANUFACTUBING COMPY, IS PREPAB-D 10 PURCHASE FOR OASH AIL KINDS OF WOOL I_ La-OB ob Small Quantities. if. SEMPLE, 9*56 Secretary. _ • __ ■_ g p \** 8* m 2 k_J Big S g P m j_ I _> h _ _X _ , 5-15 © kPs ©_ &._* l3__} 1 * eels <^i«aH: \^r* S __1 c_ _J h. 5 CC_ ' ; o _ TTSWALD RACING CLUB. [ANNUAL MEETING. January" 2_n, 1888. Pebsidb .t. Don_d McLean. Viob-Pbbsidbitts. J. OjN. Giigg »nd CM, Strachey JtTDGE. Matthew Stitt. Btbwabijs. James Begg, Geo. Ja_.es, H. Fowler, M. Ecott.O. Jephson. Tbbasubbr. M. Scott. Starter. David Thomas, Clerk o_ thb Eo._ks. Stephen Clark; C-BB- of thb Coubsb. 3. Hanks. HAHDioArrBBS. The Committee. First Race to start punctually at 12.80. 1» Handicap Hurdle Bach, of 16 boys j over 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft Bin high. Becond horse to receive 60s from the stales. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 6s; 1 J miles. 2| Hovbi. Hubdlb Baob, of 20 soya j over 6 flights of hurdles, abont 3ft 6in high. Winner to be Bold by auction, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the fonds of the Club. Weightiest. Post entrance 10s. li miles. 3, Tikwaxd Cup Handicap, ef 30 sots. Second horse to receive £5 from the -take. Nomination, 15s j acceptance, 15s. li miles. i. Trotting Baob, Time Handicap, of 16 soys. Second horsa to receive 50s from the stake. No weieht under lOst Nomina- tes, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Poll snd go. Three miles. (f. Maiden Bags, of 10 soys. Weight for age. Entrance, 10s. 1 mile. 6. F_twg Handicap, of 10 soys. Entrance lCs. C_p winner to carry 71b penalty. 6furlQngß. 7. Novel Baoe. of 20 soya. Winner to be sold by auction, acd the whole ot the pro. ceeds to go to the funds of the Club, Post entry, 10s. Weight, Bst op. 6 f nr- longs. S, Conbolation Handicap, of i 0 soys. En- trance, 10b. 1 mile. 9, Hurby Bcurrt, for entrance money. En- trance, 10s. For horses that have nevei won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. RULES AND BEGULATIONS. 1. No entry for the above Races will be re- ceived except on the condition that all dis- putes, claims, and objections arising ont of the racing shall be decided by the Stefan c, oi whom they may appoint, their decision on al] points cennected with the carrying ont of thu programme to be final 2. O. J.C. rnleß will be m force. 3. The races a*e open to any horse com- monly resident m the district from the Ist ol October, 1887, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the «_Btrict during the came period. _ The district above mentio ed ia boundec on the north by the Selwyn, and on tho sontl by the Orari. b, S ive per cent will be deducted from th( gross of &U monies payable m accordance with this programme for expenses of th< course. 6. No protest will be received nnleae lodgec within 16 minutes after the race hos been rnn to which the protest refers, and must be ac companied by £2 m cash. 7. Horses breaking m the Trot must pul and . o. and trot to the satisfactiou of th Btewards; 8. All nominationu and acceptances go t tht' funds of tha Club. WEIGHTS - ' Weights will be declared en Saturday 17tl Deownber, 1887. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances and Meiden entries must bo i; tho hands of the Sf cretary, at Scott's Hote Tinwald, not later than 10 p.m. on Tuesda] December 27th, 1887. An efficient Band will be on the gronnd, aia «. totaliaator of the most approved make, Charges — Adults, li each , children, ha! price z carriages, 2s 6d each j horses m sad'^ U CYRIL JEPHSON, Secretary*