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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DEOEMBER 9, 1887



'• ■ ■■ ' .._•,' 'y Business Notices. ITSS. v. the Blood is the Life.— Clark Jj h'orid-famed blood mixture Is warrapted to oleanse the blood from ell impurities from whatever causes arißiug For ecrofuls, scurvy, skin and blood dls« o.'ibos, and Bcoras of all k nda its effects ;\ro marvellous Thousands of teftti- iuo_ials. Sold m buttles 4s Od and lis oach by chemists and patent medicine '•nridora ovory whore bole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midfoud Counties Drug '<>. Lincoln, England. 1 ]_ VK BY little medicine of any other _fbd required if 1. A MILULGH 'B PYRI'/iVC.A-JNL-. is at band, and taken as occasions arise, it is tbo cure and j PRE YEN 'I IV i:. of most diseases incident to i ropiral and i. olouial life. It allays thirst and cools a<d vitalises the blood m a reinurkablo manner, speedily removing constipation, everishness, .ovorß, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. &tation proprietors, ilockmustcrs, and all residing m up-country stations should b& provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold by all medicine vendors. -ffcSSRH GRIESSELIOH AND 00 WEAVERa HALL. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON ..HIPPING AjND COMMISSIok MERCHANTS, • Established 1855 Ship to order any description ot British *nd Continental Goods upon 2* per oent. oommißßion, selocted by buyers with Colonial experience, aud attend to th« prompt realisation cf Produce at highest prtoea upon I per cent, commiss Oiaern to be accompanied by Letters of Credit cr part remittance m Bank Drafts or Produce. OpenPoliolea of Insurance for fl ..ting oargoea to cover aea rlak„ Refetenoea— Chief Offioe of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank* London, and moßt of the Colonial Banks Current Prloo Lists, Produce Reports and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 __ _TO _P 4- per da to c m *de by pet* D_-_ oVt. aonfl Q f eitQe| , j_ their own locslKle. »* work for ns New Duslness. All me(r *lth wonderful suo- aesa Anyone cap 4 > the work. Capital m_ .'equlred. Wv will Btart you. Outfit irorth £1 mailed free. The employmen is particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boys and girls oarn nearly as muoh as men. Full particulars and instructions mallc- ree. Now la tho time — don't delay, but write to us at onoe Address Stinbow and Co Pr.-tl_nd Maine United States ONE box of Clark's b4l pills war ranted to cure all discharge- f/om th urinary organs In cither sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pains m back. Guaranteed treo from mercury] Soid In boxes 4s 6d each, by al chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Ooun ties Drug 00., Lincoln, England. Fob sale by the wholesale Houses. »_ 8 SPKING- AND SUMMER FASHIONS. , Ex «TONGARIr67~«ARAWA,» AKD \ « AORANGI." ' j G. L. Beath & Co. SPECIAL LOJSUON BARGAINS Selected by our Mr Malcolm m Louden, In sp hotiow Invited. ' cnumorato several ac: under;— DEESS DEPARTMENT. 420 yards Check vJrop6 Dress StufE, usn ol town p 1 ice 11 Jd, now BJd. 416yarrs Stripo Crooo Dress Stuff, usual prico Is 2d. now OJd. 51D yards Ohtne Alpaca, usual price Bi<J,n»w 652 yards Shot, and Plain Pop linettea. USU price 1b 4£d, now la OJd. 840 yards Groy and Brown Beigo, usual prico lOJd, now 6Jd 278 yardß _r> y nnd Brown Beig . usual prico Is OJd, now 7£d. 2 Oases Black French Merinoß and Cash« meres, Is 3d to 83 3d, FANCY D__PARTMENT. 135 rfoz. Ladies' Silk Hanaorchiefa from lOJd, all at Loudon price. CO roz. Guii uro Lace, 4Jd and fid per yard, worth Is and Is GJ. ' 126 ticz. Pure Linen Habit Collars lOJd usual price Is 3d. 36 doz. Ladies' Fancy Aprons, onctnird under ÜBual prico. 31-inch and 40-inch Lace for DressCß, all colojsfrom Is 6d. MANCHESTER DEPART- MENT. 3 Cases Cream and Brown Holland, grand value, ljd to 13. 8 Oases Nottingham Lace Curtains, 2s 6d upwards. • 7 Oas< s- New Prints and Galatea?, all the latest coloiings and styles from per yard. 3 Cases Strong Cotton Shirtings, from 4Jd pei yard. All tho beet makes of White CallCO and Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at very small advance. TAILORING DEPARTMENT A largo eclcction if tho Very Latest Styles m Colonal. Scotch, and English Tweeda and Worsteds for ;-uiis and Trouserings, Suits mado to meamro m first- class style at moot reauonablo rates. A Tuial SoLiciTiib Gc. _v, Beath & Co., A B.UYLE HOUSE, CHIU b TC-IURCH. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING* POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mcd cine has been argely tested m all parts*' t 1 world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD AP. ViARANCE so closely rese-nble the orl l^ina k.s to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor thcrefoi" \jels it due to: t public to t^ive a special nation against the uss jfSUCII IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested to fully observe the 4our following d characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine: — iat. — In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, arc engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nas directions fo the dose, and the words, lOIIN STEBDMAN Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture s carried on so 1 it V .dworth, Surrey. So! _ Packets by all Che_ist and Mcdl cine Youdojrs. K.emi?t_or_~, Prosskr and Co II _i_^j___— — ■ __—___——— ■B_______Mg



GB A9 EtfUL— COMFORTING. EPP S 'S 0000 A. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowlfldßO of tho n atmra lawa whioh govern tho operr-tioua o llgeatloii and nutrition, and by a caref 1 ppllop tion of iho fine properties of w elected cccoa, Mr. Eppa ban provid..- mr bre?.l.i'"Bt t,^l>!e3 with . d.R'. a?" lavouved bevernge which ._?.y c&vo -•■ nany he. vy dc c- l 'ir'r bills?. Ii is by i. ■ yd cloiin uce of r.v:h art-'olf^ ni c'ic'- ■'^: k covihl -M rA-iov r>-:-y be gradually hctilt iv ivt') vtronrt chough to resist every tev lei<cy to dire 130. Hundredn of oubtl r.&l«dlF_ >rr floatlnj;. „/f-und ns ready itt?o]< vherovor tbero 1 weak point Ye may onoapo many a fatsd nh. ft h jjeepin p ourselves well fortified with pur> Food and a properly nourished framo, An article In tbe Oivil Service QazHte. Made elmply with boiling water or mill: Sold m Jib packets by Grocers, lnbolle thus ; — JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMffiOPATHIO OHBMISTB, LONDON, ENGLANI KEATING'. POWDER, KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDEI . KILLS BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO AN IMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, "* HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but ie unrivalled m destraying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS m furs and every other speoieß of insect. Sportsmen will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their dogs, as also ladieß for their pet dogs, The PUBLIC aro CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear tho autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m tins by all Druggists. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. I KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both m appcaranco and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for IMTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mila preparation and is especially adapted foi children. Sold m tins by all Druggists. Proprietor— THOMAS KEETING, London. SUCOES B THE BEST TEST OP WORTH HOLLOWAY'S t__S._JfflT.___ THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER Aj>' D BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whol' 1 bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Vervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lussitudc and Genera: Debility quickly yield to the potent force o these wcll-Wnown I'M;--, nnd they are un> rivalled m then efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any othei family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, clo*ing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And. Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fail." »o remove Scurf and every species n disc>..,3. The Pills and Ointment arc manufactured No. 8, New C xlord sticct (laic 533, ford sheet, 1 ondon). nrci ore .( lei Ij r] Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. I ireclions for use m almost every langi;_<r KS" Purchasers should look to the Lab . .Pot .and Boxes. If the address ;\n 1? str»_l lot on they are spuiions Oriza Perfumery, 207, Ruo St. Honord, Parln, TT E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon- Oriza fOrhsa Soap) — From the for- mulo of Dr O. Rovell. The beat soap for rendering the sklu white and aof t. Sweetly and refreshingly oc__e d (rose, green and white). Savon-Orlza-Volouto, exquisitely per- fumed for ihe tollot and baths Savon-Orita Orlsa Soap) — No. 2, extra fine, m boxeß, 6 oakes, 12 exquisite perfurncß, No. 1 Orisa-Savou-lucorore, ouporlor quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet Orlsa -Tonlca (oxtract of plants) to cleanse tho hair — now mown hay, raossroae, violet, eto. Orlsa- Powder — Flowers of Carolina rice ; for softening and refreshing the I ekln ; m excellent boxeß, with powder ! puff Orli*-Volouto — Flowers of rloe po. der, adhering to tho skin, with tho per- fume oi now muun n„y Orko-Flower_ (white and ambered) — An excellent ioilet wator, tonio to the skin, aweotly and dolloately per- fumed Aqua-Orlaa — Now tollot water, refreshing tho skin Orlia-Hay — A todet water with the per- fume of new moon hay Orisa-Acldullno — Toilet vinegar, aromatlo J snd disinfectant, specially adapted for ladles' toilets Orlxa-Scotch-I.avonder — Sprlgn of Sco oh lavender flowers ; a rloh toilet watov Eau-de-Oologne. Orlsa— The high-life tol- lot water Orl&a- Water — Concentrated and distilled. Extract of superior Eau do Cologne Gouttoß-Orlsa-Dontlfrlco — Au oxillr for preserving tho teeth and gumi In good hciuth and proventing decay Orbs**- Doutr_.ro, In paato or powdor, for whitening tho teoth without .tfoetlng tho oii'ii .ol 'tea Orlz„ ot Orhtft-Lys — Perfumes for soMUtiug I Hum and tho hand kerohlof without i_ululn{f •>srl_u-Oll — Variously perfumed ; for ren- dering tho hair soft and brilliant, and provouting oax falling oil Orlisa-Lacto (Orisa Milk) — An ouiulblvo lotion ootrenhlng tonio to tho skin, *.•*. noving rod apoto aud proventing wrinkles on tho faoo Oreme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenolos) — For producing a bonutlful whlto oomplox- ion with tho olesrnoau and velvety Boftnooo of youth Orlsallne-Ooloranto (tho beat hair dyo) — For instantaneously dyeing tho hair to any Bhado, *~d with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brush, comb, proapeotua, and bottle ; .r m boxes, the bottle only without acces- sories . on Orlaa-Inooloro Violotte of the Osar, s moat exquisite perfume; quite ft uosogay of violota , .au Oriia Suave white h.lloti opo— Boa- [ quo! d the flowoi, f 8 34 j



_—■—_■■— —_—_______—__——■ ___ __ __^__ ■ HAIL WAY TIME-TABLE— CHRIST- 1 it CHURCH, OAMARU DUNEDIN. South. W_ek Days. -i Exp. j a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. B Oliristcburch depart 7.20 8.10 1.l 4.15^- Addington Jun,  7,27 ... 1. 23 (] Middleton ...  * ... * c Sock burn .^  * ... * Hornby ...arrive 7.45 ... 1.4 X Hornby depart] 758 ... 1 1.45! Templeton ...  8.2 ... I 1.581 " Weedon's ... „ * ... * * Rolleston Jun. arrive| 8.22 8 371 2.171 c Rolleston Jun. depart ... 8.39, 2.21 r Burnham ...  | 2.34 5.9 * Selwyn ... „ 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3.5 5.36 1 Rakaia ... „ ... 9.33 3.47 6.17 I Chert?cy ...  ... * 4.2 6.36 Dromore ...  ... * * * Ashburton ...arrive ... 10.15 4.35 7^15 Ashburton depart] ... 110.25 4.45 Tinwald ... „ ... .. 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach...  ... * S- 1^ Windermere ... „ * I ... * Hinds , ... * 5.40 Ealir.g ... „ * *» * Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata t... „ 8.20 * 6.27 Orari (for Geral- dine  8.45 * 6.51 Winchester (for , Geraldine) 9.0 11,55 7- 11 Temuka ...  9.14 12.6 7.26 Arowhenua .... „ * ... * Seadown ... „ * ... * Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7.59 Timaru 9.5512.37 8.10 j - " p.m.) Timaru... depart 7.20 12.57 4 ,2 5 Normanby ...  * ... * St Andrews ... „ 8,0 1.25 5.5 Otaio „ 8.14 c 5.19 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1. 44 5.37 H00k... ... „ * * Studholme Jun.  ... 2.3 6. lo Waihao ... „ * ... * | Waitaki North „ 9.52 , 7.0 Waitaki South „ 10.3 ... 7.X0 Hilderthorp .... „ * ... * Richmond ._ „ * ... * Pukeurijun. ... „ 10.40 ... 7.40 Town Belt ... „ Oamaru .... „ 11. jo 3.10 8.0 Oamaru... depart 725 3.22 1.0 Hampden ....  9.8 4.36 3.20 Hillgrove 922 ... 3.40 Palmerston ...  10,30 5.23 4.45 Waikouaiti ... „ 11.5 5.55 Waitaki ...  12.11 6.40 Dunedin ... ar vc 1.20 7.40 North. Week Days. _— a.m. a.m. p,m. p.m. Dunedin ...depart 7.0 8.10 4.12 Port Chalmers „ * 8.34 * Waitaki ... „ 8.25 ... 5.26 ; Waikouaiti ... „ 9.35 9.58 6,36 Palmerston ... „ * 10.22 7.15 Hampden ... „ * n. 17 8.17 Oamaru ... „ * * 2 -3pjj9-5° Oamaru ...depart 7.20 13.50 4.20 , Town Belt ...  * ... Pukeurijun.... „ 7.43 ... 4.43 Richmond ...  * ... * Hilderthorp ... „ * ... * Waitaki S. ... „ 8.12 ... 5.15 Waitaki N , 8.20 ... 5.25 Waihao .... „ * ... * Studholme Jun. „ 015 2.0 6.20 Hook ' ... ;; y * ... • . Makikihi ... „ 9.42 2.16 6.47 ' Otaio ...  9.56 c "J. I ' St. Andrews ...  10.14 2.34 7. 19 Normanby ...  * ... * [ Timaru ...  10.50 3.3 7.55 Timaru ...depart 7.30 3. 17 ... 5 ,z0 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.43 5.32 k Seadown ...  * ... ... * • Arowhenua ... „ * * Temuka ... „ 8.14 3.49 ... 6.3 1 Winchester (for Geraldinc) ... „ 8.30 4.1 ... 6.20 Orari (for Geral- dinc ._ „ .4 * ._ 6.35 Rangitata S. ...  1 * _. Do. Island ...  Paling ... „ * * Hinds ... „ 957 * Windermere ...  * ... .... ... Winslow (for Longbeach..,, „ 10.17 * Tinwa , 10.31  Ashburton arrive 10.40 5.27 _ { a.m. Ashbmton depart 10.55 5-37 7 ,1Q Dromore ... „ * * * Chertsey ... „ 11.34 * 7.49 Rakaia .„ „ 11.53 619 8.9 Dunsandel ...  12.30 * 8.46 Selwyn ...  12.40 * 8.57 Burnham ...  12.57 * 9« 1 5 Kollcston Jun. arrive 1.8 7.11 ... j Rolleston Jun. depart 1.11 7.13 0 Weedon's ... „ * b 0 Templeton ... „ I. b 0 Hornby ...arrive 1. 3 Hornby depart 1.44 . Socklnvrn ...  * b * Middleton ... „ * b 10.9 Addington Jun.  2.4 b Christchurch arrive) 2.10 7.55 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Nolicejshould be given lo the guard at the previous slopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at ono of these platforms. b Trains stop to put down passengers only. c Stops on Saturdays only, if required. t Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it starts from Oraii. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7'3°> 8.5, 9-5. 10.25, n>rm. 12.0, 1,25, 2,40, 4>°» 5-3°» 6 - _» 6,50. 8.15, p,m„ arrive m Lyttelton 7-20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, 1.50, 3.5, 5.5, 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at &s°i 7-30. 8.35, 9.35, 11.20, a 4 m., 12.40, 2.0, 3.25, 4.30, 5.15, 6.0, 7.20, 9.0, p.m., arrive m Christchurch 7.15, 7.55, 9.0. 10.0, 11.45, a.m., 1.5, 2.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40; 6.25, 7-4 S. 9-25, p.m. Extra Trains, An extra train on Thursdays leaves Christ- church for lyttelton at 1 1. 15 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10,0 p.m. An extra train leaves Lyttelton lor Christchurch on Thursdays at 11.45 P«m„ and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS BRANCH. To Methven i a.m. p.m. Rakaia ... depart .oa 6.40 Hatfield ... „ 10 :|: Somerton ...  X X Mitcham ... „ . X Sherwood ...  X X Lauriston .. „ .53 7-33 Urrall , 10 , 4: Lyndhurst ...  X X J Cairnbrae ...  X t Methven ... arrive to 810 To I<AKAIA a.m. a.m. p.m. Methven ... depart 116.40 Cairnbrae ...  X X X Lyndhurst ....  X X 4 Urrall „ X X X Lauriston ... „ 7-17 8.32 5.1? 1 Sherwood ... „ J X + Mitcham ...  X i t Somcr ten ...  { X | Hatfield ... „ X t . Rakaia... ... nrr'ryc_B.o 9JSJ 5-55 j Platform only. a Runs on Mondays, Wednesdays nnd Saturdays. b luins on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays - . The others run daily. MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH, To Mount Someks p.m. Tinwald Junction ... ...depart 5.21 Chelmsford ... ... ...  J Westerfield ...  J Hackthorne Road  | Valletta ... ... ... „ ( Anama _, ... ,  j Cavendish  j Mount Somers ... ...arrive _45 To Tinwald a.m. Mount Somers depart Cavendish „ 1 Anama «. „ t Valetta .. ._ ... „ Hackthorne road .... ...  Westerfield «. , [,  Chelmsford .- ... ...  J ] T nwald Junctiou , arrive (>J<s J



Public Notices^ Jl HO3_ORBnOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new diecovery. Forwarded to any address - >n receipt of 7s 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, ' Ashburton. p\ TT A W X I N . ; While thankiog his Oustomors for the ■ succohs already obtained m his new enter- prise, has just receivod a fresh supp'y and iB proparod to 801 las Choap a^ any House m Ashburton. A ISO, — A now lino of Men's, Lndios' and Chil- dren's Boots and Shoes, jn3l m from the Manufacturer. C H oarnostly solicits a call. Motto : t? mall profits and quick returns 'HO MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of tho Prince Alberi Boarding -Houso, Wills Street [ Ashburton, eoxt Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for tbo past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s poi week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 62 rrOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND 1 STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly oorreot all irregularities, and relievo the distressing symptoms so pre- ralent with tho sex. Boxes la l£d and lo 3d, of all Ohemlats and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholerale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. BLANCARD'S IODINE OF IRON PILLB APPROVED hy tho Academy of Medicine of Paris, aro specially recommeDdod by the Medical Colebritics of tho World fcr Scrofula (Tumors, King'a Evil, etc), tha o„3y dtagos of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nono genuine unless signed " Blancard, 40, rue Bona- parte, Paris." Sold by Druggists and Chemise throughout ho (.Dloninr f nOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for 1 females quickly correct all irregulari- ties and relieve thodistrest ng symptoms so prevalent with the box. Boxob Is lsd and 2b 9d, of all ohemlats. Prepared only by E. T. Towlo, chemist, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of _1 the wholesale flouseß. — Beware of Imitations. 1 12 EOR COUGHS, OOLDS, Bronohiti Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, & 0. KAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demuloent expoo .rant, for Coughs, Oolds, and Choat Complaints. KAY'S COMPOUND, for Ooughß, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIO PILLS, a specific In Neuralgia, Face-ache, &C Con- tains Quinine, Iron, <_o. COAGULINE.— Ooment for Broken Artlolen, Sold Everywhere. \ Sole Makers :—KAY BROS., Stock- ; port, England i •, ) 3 ) 1 i 5 PRINTING OF ALL KINDS INOLUDING- Billheads Circulars Memorandum Forms Agreement! Lleni Conditions 0 Sain Catalogue! Posters, &c, And every description ot LEGAL AND OOMMERO AL LETTER-PRESS oxeontod »t )_o shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL and most favorable terma o_ . red to WHOLESALE 0_ DERS. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN .OFFICE 1



-J '. .' v -i = — ■_ Business Notices. CO LET — A Five-roomed House In Cox Street, at. present m the occu- atlon of Mr Olarldge T BULLOOK. . j rO LET — At a vory low rontal, a large ( building fronting East Street, sult- blo for a grain and chaff store. T BUiXOSK. ( ASHBURTON PERMANENT]) t\. BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Tho abovo Socloty pays Interest at the ate of _$ per oent. por annum for Do- looits at Call, 5 pe* cont. per annum for hroe months, and 6 cont. por annum t fixed for 6 mouths or 0 . or. J WARD, _.»_ *gor. Offico :-• Arcade Chan.oeio, _*_rnett streo* I KEATING'S POWDER destroys oth fleas, raotha, bedtles, and all naects, whilst quite harmleoa to domestic kulmalo. In exterminating beetles the uoceso of thlo powder is extraordinary. la perfeotly clean m application, le article you purohaß . Is KEATING'. lml tat lons are noxious and Ineffectual Bold m tlna, 6d, Is, and 2a 6d eaoh, by ohemlats. 1 fi/JTOUNT SOMERS & METHVEN IML ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January lot, 1885, the nnderslgnod will rnn a Ooaoh eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at rsoon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somero, for Springbuin and Alford Foreot, thore connecting with Duff's Ooaoh from Methven 3turnlng oame evening. Fareo— Spring- burn, 2a, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 1 retnrn, 6a. 1 27 T. HIX. TiINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND OAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. Tho above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting eaoh train. Passengers by morning train may pro- ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thonoe to Moth von m time for the last train for Christchurch, or may return In time for the last train for Aahburtou. Parcels ant Orders will receive every kttentlon. Hcraes and Buggies on hlro. In JOHN HOOD E. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform his Friends and the Puo.ic generally that ho has some Hjav. Bridge Timber on hand, and Is prepa 0 to take ordorß for Timber Either for Bridge or House Building v poses* BEST NEWCASTLE, MALVERN, AN_ WESTPORT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST RATEB. R. S. BEAN, West Street, Ashburton, /AYAItD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim superiority iv tho treatment of Yiolont Colds, Irritation of tho Oliest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, ConriH, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This modicine, the property o which has been established more than half n century by thousands of cures, 1b of an invaln. ablo use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not mauy efli actons remedies, and is thoroforo justly considered by great number of our most eminont physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m tho bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messw Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on che box. Wholesale 80, Rue Baint-Merri, Parle (Franco) and Bold by all Chemists m the olonioB; H. Matson and 00. FOR SALE* Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. [THE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN ASHBURTON. H. MATSON & CO. I Money to Lend IN [LARGE [OR JSMALL SUMS. Apply M. MATSON & CO. v I_HAVIS BEEN APPOINTED AGENT * Vvd TUB MERCANTILE FINANCE CO., O.IPRISTiCipUIi, H, Who nro prepared to[advanc\,Monoy[upon BILLS 0^ SALE,; MORTGAGE OF STCCK, CHOP HENfcH ( OR OTHER SECURITY. |D.\THOMAS



i..ii L ,___-jff____«^^^ Public Notices. _ Vlt. Somers Goal. _ p 1 CHE TRAMWAY having been com- 1 pleted, tho undersigned can supply J a i OAL m any quantity : 1 .SHBURTON, 17s per ton, by the Truok 'INWALD ... 17s „ „ VINSLOW ... 17a „  l lINDS ...17s „ 3-UNG ... 18a „ )ROMORE ... 17s  „ SHERTSEY ... 17s „ „ * Termß Cash. ( , Messrs TUCKER and RESTELL, Solo agents for Ashburton. U*3o E. F. WRIGHT. Alfred Harrison, , AUCTIONEER, -TOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. ATUBDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horaes, Oattle, Pigs, Produoß and Merchandise. FOR SAL E— Farming Implements, and Vehicle- , of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales hold m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, A'JKances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. yen* for tbe Norwich Union Fire In- inrance Oompuny, Agent for tjhe MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA 11LFRKD HABRTSON ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MGTORY CO. ANDREW ORR RECEIVED First Prizo for tho Ash burton Woollen Factory Co's <Joods at the Annual Show for Tweeds, Blankets, Flannels, Fingerings, Bugs, &o. Why send for Goods Manufactured elsewhoro, when wo havo Fir6t-class Goods made up m tbo place, and about £6000 Spent annually on wages, benefiting hundreds of pooplo diroctly and indirectly] Support Local IMustF, PURCHASE YOUR GOOJD3 ROM ANDREW OUR. ■*■:<( ■ , _ ty: ' " D.1.C.: Christmas and the New Year. ANNUAL MONSTER DISPLAY j ov FANCY GOODS, GAMES, TOYS, DOLLS, CABINETWARE, t In Wundciful Variety. CHRISTMAS A_7D NEW YEAR CARDS, Murvol- for Boauiy uud Cheapness, BOOKS. BOOKS. Just added to our Fancy Ooodß I'opart- mont, (omo thousands of tho nowost Works of best Authors, all to bo sold at Publisher's London prices, rdiool Cominitleof, Spoils and Bazaar Coir.m tli'cs, ciui mrango for special dis- count upon largo purchases. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IM. POR'IING COMPANY Oif NEW ZEALAND, Ld, CO-OPERATIVE. Capital : £126,000 m 250,000 shares of 10s oach, E. O. BROWN, Manager, B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman.



**—&****■ i .ij.i.n , , __! Stratz and Oo - j c A T V T E L C r. f. s TUATZ * c° RACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL- LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. rxrE are manufacturing on tho Trrpsoa VV most of our Largo and Varied stock f Watches, Clocks, and Jnwellery, and are fforing the same to the Public at LEBB THAN WHOLES ALE PRICE. The reason we can soil Cheaper than anyone le© is that wo are OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS; OUR OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DBA LERS. 3elling our Goodß direct from our Workshops ,o the Public, thereby saving tho Wholesale Merchants' prorits, tho 20 per cent. dity. freight, and other expenses which the ordinary Eletail Dealer has lo pay. Jf. E. STRATZ & CO.'S Own Manufactured English Hunting Levers; capped and jewelled movements. Ptrong Sterling Bilver Cases. Price £3 10s. Warranted 10 years, Regular value for £5 10a. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Lovers, very Btrong, " Hnll Marked" (3t»rling Silver Capes, i ir-tight and dust-proof , capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £•1 10s. Samo quality cannot be bonght elaewhore under £7 7s. Wahiianted 16 Yeaus. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED Enplish Levers al £5 Km, with ical chronometer balance jjw lied movement, capped, extra stout Pu rling Kilvor Caws. A Bplcndid Timfkeeper, well worth £8 10a. WAimANTED 20 Yeahs. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers nt £f> (ia, samo quality nold cleowbcrefor £ 0 10a. Thcaa Watches arc vary strongly constructo-1, with real compensation balance, c*i;pea and extra jjwclled movements m air-ti_ht and dust-proof Caees of Holld Sterling Bilver, and are warranted 26 years. NOTICE. Tho abovo Watches nre registered and protected by law, and anyone cfforinn worth- less imitations or infringing on our rightß will be prosecuted. ROTHERHAM WATCHES. A leading Arm m Clniatchurch having reported that thoy alone Bold Genuine Rotherham Watches, and thoße sold by all other Jewellers were not genuine, we hereby offer a Reward of £50 to them or anyone olso who can prove that tho Rotherham English Levers that I am Belling at £3 16s aio not genuine. J*. E. STRATZ & CO. Have a large assortment of Ladies' Watches both m Silver and Gold, hand- somely engraved Oases, " HaVl Marked." Prices : In Silvei, fiom 253 ; m gold, from £!1 3s. Beautifully finished, and vory suitable for Christmas presents. A Written Guarantee with every Watch, JEWELLERY". Ladies' and Gents' 3 old and Silvor Jewellery of every d< sorption kept m Stock, or mad<* to rrdtr _n the PrcmiFtß on the shortest notice Insi*£cti jn Invited, OU f J LERY. J-lrz-n Knivrs nnd Foika, white or black handler, for iis od. Beit quality Tubl« Knives, 7s (id /j-dc/.pn. j Forks., white metal, Electro Silvur-plutod, 5s Gd i-dozon. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s 6d i -dozen. Tablo Spoons, white metal, warranted to */ear white, 7a (id i-dczen. Electro Plated Cruet citands from 10s Cd SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES To suit all jnghts, tro _ 13 a]jpait upwards. If cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted wo can supply you with them for 3d a pair. Ah wo havo bad gnat praciicil exporkneo m tho manufacturing of 3PI''GTAO-ES, we would ptrongly advise you not to wear tho com- monest Spectacles, as thoy will most likely do your sight moro harm than gcod. YOUR SIGHT TESTED EREE OF CHARGE. Invalids and others requiring SPEOTAOLFB and nro not nblo to como into town if they will send their addrcfa, I will forward _ them » Bjght Gunge by which means they can find out what number BPEiGrAGLK (hoy rrqnro, without having tbe inconvenienco of coming into town, Repahing donj m all its branches on tho premises " Waterbury Watches," " Hitch- cock," and "May's Ideal" patont Lamps re- paired, All mateiials kept iv stock. All orders accompanied with Po3t Ofiico ardor or cheque, will bo forwarded by return mail. Batielactlon given or monoy returned. J. F. STRATZ & CO. 1 201 ilion STRiiJi/r, CHRISTCHURCH, 1



_gjp__BM____M___-__---i^^ The Stud. I fTpHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood Abdallali, Will Btand this season at Lyndhurst, Dun das, and at owner's Stablo, Ashburton. , For particulars apply lo MAX. FIU-JDLANDER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TFE P MKTPVEN AND LAURISTON DIS TBIOTB. jpHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's siro is Lord Beaconß- 0 hold, dam Pleasant by Prince Cbarlio. 0 For particulars and torms apply to D. McKENDRY, 0 10fl8 Cairnbrae. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. J mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, f Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars aud torms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE 9|148 Propr^ ._ TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES, BURNETT STREET. mEE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Atlilete ; Bred by Mit Sibbald, of Burko's Pass. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and ttandß 15 hands 3 inches hiflh. He is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor ia by the celebrated Tradurcr, Promised Land by Tho Pier. For extended pedi- gree soe N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and torms npply GEO. F. BOOTT, Proprietor. Xof97 Bazaar Livpry Stables. TO STAND THIS SEASON. FTIHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm., both imported WIZARP is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, and waa bred by tho Middle Park Stud Company. Ho is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to O. KEAIINS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, g«l2 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by B. Q. Kebmodb, Esq Ho took first prizo at the Boyal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James f.*TARK, his dam, Smiler, imported from Tasmania, whero sho was a iirst prizo laker, and hor progeny gained many awards. Terms : One Maro £3 ; groomago, ss, payable first sorvico. For 3or moro mares, property of ono owner, Bpocial terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Wb rheck 11, PEDIGREE. I S Tonclistoim j j 3 Ncwmin:rfcr„:|„ t . tt . w i j Hi l\ ! .... ... , ; COi . 21 j CO: g" • jvh.m ilimilius _i ii- <_ |_r j r ranccbcn H J ~~ Ha > a VolUiiru / (. .£p| iMurllia f.yun ' rMfj-jJ* Q|^|£Sweclbriar ' j_l K. SlocLwc < fQ ! Kglanline j __. ________ \ j * I lotichstonc ■12 uiNcwiiiinslcr  Ki~ =' il'ccswiug 1 ir: 5: , j h _ 3;P.dnia Kiniliiis H « i JJ P. rrnnccsca < ■Ml — ft.S ,v Melbourne -5 PrlmeMiiiislcr T , . , , r T , 5 ~ I'antalonadc Ai" I; I _j S :Jainllf_ii.k I'vinie Warden 1 I ''' Maul of I II linreliTc-yf PERKIN WARBEOK 11. has splendid action, possesses great strongth, is as Handsome aa thoy aro mado, and is a horso calculated lo throw a moat valuable clusa of racing or other stock, An examination of his pedigree will . how that bo possesses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, und is one of the very best bred animals m tho Southern Hemisphere Tho sons of Newminster havo, as a family been moro successful at tho stud than any family of modern days, and with tho exception of Hermit, who ia now standing m England /it _00 guinoKa, Adventurer, the grtiuclsiro of Perkin Warbdck 11. has produced tbo _oßt wimierß ol them all. Fos further particulars apph lo .1 EDWARD GATLS, Grovo Farm, Tiuwald,