The Ashburton Guardian.

VOI.. VII -No. 1682

PRICE-uNE PENNY

ASHBURTOIS. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8. I 8&7



Business Notices. K EATING'S POWDER destroys oth fleas, moths, bedtles, and all : nsecte, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the uccess of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfectly clean In application, ie article you purchase Is KEATING'P imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6deach, by chemists. I .' ■- ■ —.-—■■— ...^—^—— ■■ m /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER CJIXTY years of great success proclaim k3 superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Cornß, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able nse m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi actons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on ohe box. Wholesale 30, Rue Baint-Merri, Paris (France) and Bold by all Chemists m the olonies; WILDING AND LEWIS,""" barristers and qolicitorsj f. wiTding, Notaby Public. Offices: N"ext "Mail" Offioe, Burnett-st: Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday r Friday.., «nd may be consulted persona on these days. The firm is now represented In Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will ba in daily attendance at the office o receive instructions and confer with clients ASHBURTON RACING GLUB. SPRING MEETING!-. WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY, |NOVEMBEB 23rd and 24th. President : E. G. Wright.* Vice-Presidents : John Grigg and V7. C Walker. Judge: Matthew Stitt. Stewards: 0. W. PnTnell.W.B. Denshire, B.Friedlander, H Fiiedir, R. McOwen, J. O. N. G Dr. Leahy, Treasurer : David Thomas; , Clerk or Scales i T. E. Upton* Clerk op Cours : A. Hewßon. Hand cappers : The Committee, Starter : Dr, Leahy. Fiist Race to start each'day at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 40sovbj the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Over 8 flights of hurdles, about ffc. Gin high. Nomination, 1 soy; ac- ceptance, 1 eov. 2 miles. 2. County Plate Handicap, cf 30 soys ; th second horse to receive 5 sevs from the 3'ake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 1 soy ; district horses only \\ miles: 3. Ashburton Cup H4Ndioap, of 70 soys; the se;ond horse to receive 7 soys from the stake. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 2 soys. If miles. Handicap Time Trot (open), m saddle,*of 25 soys. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance 15s. Weight not less than 10 stone , pul an-1 go. 3 miles. 5; Post Stakes, of 15 soys ; catch weights. Entrance, 10a ; to be made to the Secre- tary immediately after the Ashbnrton Cup is rnn. The winner to be sold by auction immediately afcer the Race for 10 boys; any surplus to go to the funds of the Club. J mile. Spring handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 5 boys from the Btake. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy* mi'e, SECOND DAY. Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 ( sevs ; tho second horse to save his Btake district horses only. Over 6 flights of h.uu lrt>, .-\bout 3ft Gin high Norn nation, lOf ; acceptance, 16s. 1£ miles. Racing Club Handicap, of 56 soys; the second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 1 soy ; accept- ance, 1£ sovp. i\ miles. Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 15 boys. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Weight not less than 10 stone ; pul and go. District horses only, 2 miles. WEtrER Handicap, of soys; the second horse to receive soys from the stake. For horEes that have never won an advertised race more than 25 sevs m one event on tho flat ; minimum weight, 10 stone. Nomina- tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 2 miles. 9. Is'ovel Race, of 26 soys. Entrance, 10s; to be madf to the Secretary immediately after the Welter Handicap is run. The winner to be fold immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the Tends of the Club; minimum weight, i 8 stone. 6 fnrlonßs. b 6. Flying Handicap, of 30 soys. Nomina- ► tion, 1 eov, acceptance, 1, soy. 5 fur- -1 longs. 3 RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held.under the rules of Raciog, and the Ashburton Racing Club rule?. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions rising put of the Racing Bhall be decided by the fctewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. A district hoise shall mean any horse that * has been commonly resident m the dis- trict between the rivers Selwyn and Opihi, from Ist of August last, and up to the data of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person who has iesided m the said district dur- ing the same period. 4. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of a 1 monnys payable m accordance with this programme for the expense of the course, 6. All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Races. — Horses must trot to the satisfaction of the Referee. NOMINATIONS* All nominations tolhe accompanied by fee name, ago, and description of horse, and oo or ' of the rider^must be m the hands of fecretary ncwlater than 9 p.m. on Tueßday November Ist, 1887, 16 WMGHTS. d We'ghtß for the first day's Handicaps will a, i declared on Saturday, November 12th, h Weights for the second day's Handicaps will ie do declared at 9 o'clock on the tVening of tho l. first day'B racing. 'y . ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps must bo made to the (Secretary not later than p.m. on Friday, the 18th November, 1887. ' Acceptances foi the second day's Handicaps *at 10 o'clock on the evening of the first day , ''i 1 * 0 "* 5 - O. 0.E00K9



Stratz and Co a TESTIMONIALS TO T TF OTRATZ & r^O. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL- LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. .Ship Hotel, Timaru, Jane 14th, 1887. Dear Sirs,— I received Watch's. &c, and at present they give every satisfaction. With regard to the 10s overpaid, I wish you to eend something to the value, for inetance, some- thing of a watch pendant, greenstone, o> anything that would do for a 2nd prize, as I give the watches as pr'zes to billiard players, &c, so tieat me me as libera ly as you can, and it may lead to further transactions. I intend doing myself the honor of waiting on yon when I come to Christchurch. Youra faithfully, Charles Green. Christchurch, July 16th, 1887. Dear Sirs,— Ten years ago I bought a Rotherham Watch from you. Ie never gave me satisfac- tion. I returned it to you. and on your recommendation I took a watch of your own manufacture. I have worn this watch ever since, and it haß given me entire satisfaction. , I am willing to back it for timekeeping against any watch m New Zealand, and I would not part with it now for donble the amount what I paid for it. Yours truly, John Hilton, (Address) Post Office, Christchurch, OUR OWN MANUFACTURED ENGLISH HUNTIKG LEVERS. Specially adapted for colonial use, m extra stout " Hall Marked " sterling silver cases, capped and jewelled, £4 10.*, war- ranted 10 years. OUR CHALLENGE ENGLISH LEVER. £25 will be paid to anyone who can bring mo a better finished or more service- able watcb for a working man than our Challenge English Lever at £5 10a, war- ranted 26 years; OUR FIRST QUALITY ENGLISH LEVER In air-tight, duEt-proof cases cf "Hall Marked" Sterling Silver, beaulitully enammelled dials, extra jewelled move- movement with ftzee, chain, and main- taining power, and genuine chronometer balance, £6 6s, wananted 25 years. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Besides Watches of their own manufac- ture, have the Largest Stcck of Watches In tho Colony by all well-known Makers to choose from; Lever Watches £3 and upwards, with compensation balance £3 15s and upwards. These watches are carefully examined, regulated, and timed, and warranted from 2 to 10 years, LADIES WATCHES. In handeomply engraved ''Hall Marked" Silver Caseß £1 6a. Warranted 2 years. Handsomely finished Solid Gold HUNT- ING WATCHES £3 10a. Warranted 3 years. Solid Gold KEYLESS WATCHES, with all latest improvements, £4 10s. Warranted 5 years, BOYS' STRONG WATCHES FROMH6d. CLOCKS' 1000 TO CHOOSE FROM. Nickel Lever Timepieces from 3s 6d.   Alarm Clocks from sa6d Striking Clocks from 10s 6d Marble Clock* £1 15s, warranted 2 years. JEWELLERY. A very larre and well assorted Stock of Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewel- lery of every detcription, and newest designs kept m stock, or made to order on the premises on the shortest notice. SPECTACLES To Buit all sights Is a pair. Beat Crystals 4b 6d : Guaranteed Pebbles, 7s 6d. Spec- tacle Cases from Gd. Waterbury Watches and Hitchcock's Patent Lamps repaired. All material for both kept m StOCk* NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. As my former advertisements" have teer copied by unprincipled dealers who have nol brains enough to make up or.c for themselves I request the Public to inspect my Stock anc udgo for themselves, as ens glance will prov< that I am offering New and Genuine tioodf and not second-hand iubbieh. i J. F. STRATZ & CO. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 High Street, I CHRISTCHURCH, c a c i — i! - THE t CANTERBURY WATCH. PRICE 20s. ITUST received from our Manufacturers th <J first Supply of the Canterbury Watchei They are far superior to the Waterbury an MaDhatten Watches, having enamelled Diali Improved KeyleES Winding, taking one-tent less time to wind than tho Waterbury, andth &» hands can be eet without opening the Watcl of The movements can be seer and are protecte re ' inside the case by a strong flint glass, thereb keeping it dustproof. l Warranted 12 Months. iNot to be bad any where else. Waterbury aud Manhattan Watches if n< m order can be exchanged, as we use some < the parts to repair others,



mmamammm&mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi^mmKmmmmmm^mMmmmmamKmmmmmmmmKmmmmammmmmm I ,< ') ■■•■■'  *• To Meet the Times. W. DAVIS, Cabinetmaker, i&c. JNTENDS to SELL FURNITURE of all kinds at Prices NEVER BEFORE HEARD OF. Note the Address— ■ FURNITURE MANUFACTORY, 1 EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 5M i , 1 ALBERT ROBERTS i HAS FOR SALE.— Clovers, — ; RED, "WHITE, OOWGRASS, ALSYKE, and TREFOIL. > —————— RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, and RAPE, - Golden Tares, Cape Barley, BEED; PEAS, 'SEED OATb (various hinds), CBLSBED BEANS PLOUGHSHARES. COOPER'S SHEEP DIP. Acknowledged to be THE BEST IN TOE MARKET. H E PREMIER COLONIAL COM PAN OANTERSU'PY BRANCH* .s?arli?"ed 1859. Capital l looo,oo -" ..• •-- tr> -n 'i.qaiu ■yc-FSffffßFffOLDFtrJ * IRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson, AGENT, ASHBURTON 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, Clothes and G&rden.Lineß. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS;, Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF HORSE COVERS All made on the Premises. Tarf QOllus from 6 x 8 to 24 x 30 always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 66 ON HIRE. All Ordebs by Letter or Telegram Pbomptly Attended to. W. PATCHING 10fc61 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTOITi OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. tm~m~mm~-m*— wan. THIS ESTARLISHMENT IS NOW OPEN WITH A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF EVERY KIND OF BOOTS, SHOES, AND SLIPPERS REQUIRED BY THE PUBLIC, And no'matter what PRICE BOOT you require THE ZEALANDIA . BOOT STOBE Can supply it. THE Ladies* Department contains a Grand assortment of Walkingand Evenln| Shoes, from the best makers, Including Otto Herz, and Pinet, of Parir ladies cheap; heat fitting, hard wearing Balmorals, Button and Elaßtio Sides i House Boots and "Slippena. The Gentlemen's goods. We are prepared to supply Fine Hand Sewn Boots both English* and Germttn makes, and we Bball always keep a Large Stock of th oelebrated ZEALANDIA. brand. This particular make has the finest reputatioi : In the colonies. Theyti'ave, gained highest honors at all the Exhibitions, and at th recant Colonial and Indian Exhibition' they were pronounced the finest m th whole tfxhibltlqn. ' We; specially invite the Farmers and others to buy thi ' Brand, and ,v?9GUXbUNTEE that every pair will fit well, and give good weai For downright hard wear they are unequalled In New Zealand. In Boy's and Girl's Boots. In addition to the regular lines we have the followln specialities, designed for School and rough wear : — " THE PARjAG,bN2' almost indestructible, "THE INDESTRUCTIBLE TOI and the ".DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOT." No other Fiim can make ' these Lines, a. they are our Registered Speoialitieß. The ZEALANDIA "BOOT STORE will be found, both In Quality and Prlci equal to any EstabHabment In Dunedln or Christchurch, A first-chftfl Staff < i Workmen will be kept for Repairs, and no matter where you buy, or ha^ bought your Boots, they will be cheerfully repaired. THE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, lEABT STREET, (Next SOMERSET HOTEL* Jamel Lamb, Manager,



AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kurpteiner's ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHIM HECKLET Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by al Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Age » — — — IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand pnblio the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Kpeoial attention to the fact that the material surround- ing the inner chain o^ metallic substances la impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless m itself, and yet containing titanio powers, which generate a continuoui light current of galvanism, and the Necklet m consequence contains ail the virtues oi a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the sp-oaliec eleotrio appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they arc , incomplete m the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism not produce galvanic effeots. This Necklet Is the outcome of a long-continued series of Investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Di Auguste Kursteiner, who is the highest Europesn authority on all diseases oi women and children The Lancbt, the leading medical journal of the world, says :— " The fact that > the discovery and invention of these Mccklotß 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 most Wonderful Success m England, on the Continent, and m 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 infanta. Every day briogs to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been Bayed by the übc of the simple Necklet. In addition to the relief from pain afforded by the Necklet during the period of dentition, by its nerve giving force it wards off and prevents Measles l Whooplng' r 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 Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD & CO., Auckland, bis sole agents m New Zealand for the cale of these Neokletß, from ffhom only they can be obtained. The price has been placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely covering the cost of importation, and is 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? a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Ponod, by pstao note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address— J. CONROD & CO., P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z. r*\ >\ $fi n iHj \ v^ ' l!icl a 6 l ieeia ' training m tho art." k v IN THE /"iffir k^o^^\ \9k timaru herald. Bjh\V '" MS rWKSoBipi l9k ' This firm deserves tho Bun- Ertfj* ~~^n*. M IJfeSiSE^W: \3\ P'»'t of nil purchasers of Tea, r Mrjfa a»s « tk\ mW X& os tll ° » r « cl ° thoy offer Is MB JR& 1 \j Of /LJ^^^^JX \k superior to anything we have • J^j\\^g /S¥?C\ •\ 3itscc,,,nt ;~ ny --' r^t^S^^o s I nurW i H§M\ " Mr - Nei3 ° n ,3 a p r °- W k\>V# fcssier.al Taster and .oyslP^^# hti^BAS^ \ Ble,Kicr " \>^THGUG,H# /tfFßfelftfiK?^ \ PRICES copied # jM/-//[£H^yC\s\\\ \ 2/ 2J4-- PURE BLEND ED TEAS AUCKLAND .WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEDIN, ! SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers. P. and D. Duncan, • AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFACTURERS, Christchorch and Ashbukton. MAKERS of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Boilers, Grubbers; Seed Bowers, Grain, Seed and Manure Drills, Horse Hoeß, Turnip Gutters, Horee Rakes, Hay Collectors, Grass Strippers, Gorse Cutters, Windmills, Wool Presses, Straw Elevators, and every kind of Agri- cultural Machinery. __________ PLOUGHS. ' These we have within tho last two yearß considerably improved. We are now fitting^them with extra hard and heavy mouldboards, and we guarantee them to give satisfaction. s DISC HARROWS.) In these we claim to have at present the cheapest, simplest, [moat convenient for moving from paddock to paddock, and best designed Diec Harrow yet seen m New Zealand. Weundertake to put our Harrow into Travelling from Working Order, or vice versa, m One Half the time taken by any other Maker. TO THESE WE FIT GRAIN AND SEED SOWERS IF DESIRED GRAIN AND SEED DRILLS. These we make on the Anglo- American principle, fitted with English Coulters, if desired, for SAME PRICE. GORSE CUTTERS.—" Keir's," or « Oliver's Patent." These are tho only Cc-r^e Gutters. STALKERS AUTOMATIC FEEDERS FOR THRESHING MACHINES, These are the only Satisfactory Feedors Extant. Pa and D. Duncan, WILLS; STREET! ASHBURTON,



Public Notices. 1 IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY [ MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, OHBISTOHUBCF Imperial Tea Company's Fore Blended JUBILEE GIFT has been awarded to Mre Warten, South Belt, West Christchurch, value, £15 10s. Christmas and New Year Gifts, very Chaste, Handsome, aud Valuable Christ- mas and New Tear's Gifts, six m number, now on view m the^ Company's Window, and drawing for which will take place on January 7th, 1888. Get COUPON with each Packet of Tea purchased ; to be had of all Grocers and Storekeepers m Town and Country. Over £40 given away m Gifts during the last eight months. The best TEA m the Colonieß. Try it once and you will use it always. These Grand Teas are sold by] Mb D. MoFarlanjs ... r.. Ashburton Mr Wm. Baylis ... ... Ashburton Mr John Daly ... ... Bakaia Mb Wh. Cox ... ... Bakaia Me Jas, Patterson ... Chertsey M,i Street Auction Room AND JHOBSE_BAZAAE rilHB undersigned, having been urged by numerous Clients to meke provision for periodical Auction Sales OF LAND, FARM STOCK PRODUCE, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Have pleasure m announcing that they -aye engaged Mr Petei Williams, Late of Oamaru, who had several years- experience m the Auctioneering Business, for the holding of Sales at their NEW AUCTION ROOMS & HORSE BAZAAR, East Btbbet, Formerly the TOWN HALL, which has been fitted up' for that pnrpoße. All Land, Stock, Produce, etc., entrusted to them for Sale by Auction will be snbmitted by Mr WILLIAMS who will have entire control of this branch of their business, and they hope that by rendering PROMPT ACCOUNT BALES, MODERATE CHARGES, & STRICT ATTENTION To, the wishes of clients, they>ill secure a fail share of public patronage; Regular Sales ' on Saturdays OF FARM PRODUCE, FURNL TURE, HORSES, CATTLE^ PIGS, & FARM IMPLE- MENTS. f BALES OF STOCK IN COUNTY SALE YARDS EVERY TUESDAY. Sheep Skin Baloa every Friday during th Season. FRIEDLANUti BROS. PBTJ?E WILLIAMS, Ano neer.



%—i^ — — — — —^ ' i TINWAEir AOTTOOUNT SOMKRO BAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERiTND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Coach leaves Hood's hotel ot Cavendish Railway Station everyday, mjteting each train, Paairo^rs bXEhorning train may pro- seed by coach toAlford Forest, thenoe to Methven In time for the last train for Ohrfatehnroh, or may retnrn m time for the last train for Ashburton. .Fardels ant Orders will receive every attention. Hcriea and Buggies on hire. In 30HN HOOD MOUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the ■nderslgned will run a Ooaoh each Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday* starting at noon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somen, for Springbuin and Alford Forest, there connecting wlthDufrsOoaohfrom Methven raturnlngaame-flYenlng. Fares — Spring- burn, Sa, retnrn, 3s; Alford Forest, «. return, 6s. 1 17 T. mx Public Announcements. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. TJhe aboye Soolety pays Interest at the rate of 4} P 6 * oo^t, per annum for De- posits at Call, 5 pa* cent, per annum for three months, and 6 percent per annum If fixeA for 8 months or over. J WARD, ttariger. Offlee: — Arcade Chambers, Brunei t ■teas* mO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alberi Boarding - House, Wills Street Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pet week; or Ss per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 752 - E. S. BEIN, GOAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, f^KGS to inform his Friends aud the Pablio W% generally that he has some Heavy Bridge Timber on hand, and is prepared to take orders for Timber Brth er for Bridge or House Building purposes < BEST NEWCASTLE, MALYBRN, AND WBBTPORT GOAL m Stock, delivered CKHAPfiST BATES. R. S. BEAN, West Street, Ashburton. WE AXE BUYEES OF Wheat Oats € Barley |and Grass Seed HIGHEST PBICE GIVEN; FRIEDLANDER BROS. CLOVER SEEDS] CLOVER SEEDSJ CLOVER SEEDS. U ABE LANDIN^BX "ARAB," All.TrindH of, CLOVER SEEDS, OHOIOBST QUAUTY. RYEGRASS & COCKSFOOI FOR SALE. FRIEDLANDER BROS,