The Ashburton Guardian.

VOli. VIl.-No. 1737

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, JANUAEY 11. IBfcß

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FublicNot cc«. BUI&DEBS/tJNDJaRTA.XERB, 4c, Corner Wakanni Boad ftDd Oass stieet, \u25a0 \u25a0••\u25a0•- (Nbxt Central Hotel.) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory .. ,.». Hsvelock street ll|j \u25a0:;•\u25a0 5 . v -TTT^ggTn ABHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURINa COMPY. (Limited.) P^* DELVED In large or email earns at XV the following. Rates of Interest:— - ' Six per cent if fixed for 6 montha. „. Seven per oent if fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE, ; p > <$$ Segretfey. ASHBTOTON WOOpM MAOTFACTUEnm '; ;'\u25a0"\u25a0. : ; ;'IS PRKPABBD TO --\u25a0: .-;-r"i"f' : PURCHASE FOR X3ASH - I \u25a0AIJr^KINDS'.OF : S ;:.-Jsbrv/ ,4 . In Labge or SauiL QaAHymßg, H. SEMPLE, * 56 ,\,. xh::\ i ' VjSeoretary. "Zesilandia" Bpds HAVE the Highest Beputatio m . ; thi? Colonies. . Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibit'on as the 'FINEST ia the TVholo Exhibition; \u0084 . "" For Bubstanllalwoal? they are the BEST? fN THE WORLD. Buy a pair cf «i.ZEA.LAHDIAS. l . I ..ana j-qu will never use aDy other Brand. ""* " \u25a0\u25a0""'"* "\u25a0 -***\u25a0\u25a0*** - Onr Patented " PABAGON BOOl! " «nd .INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For |B6ys : and 1 toe^ ?pleb|jilli^eii for Hard Wear/ A -; J- . « ?n 1 .^obe/iar'e v 'Genti)ae*'dnTjaPßf-"brai£lißa on theßol© - ; '--'a >'•:"'\u25a0 '.'' .h'.ZC-F * A'- r And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. • '; , v \u25a0' Sold by the leading Boot D^aleri^ and Country Stores throughout New^sea!and, and Wholesale by LIGBTBAHD, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. is' APPEOACHIN& f : T THEREFORE consider it my duty to X inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that T have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. :— •\u25a0\u25a0'\u25a0 New Currants, Elemes, Valeno'as, and Sultana Raisins, and as those Fruits men- tioned are both ' arge and Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Lovers of. good FBUIT ; also, m addition to the foregoing Lines, I have Secured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMOJNDS ia Shells, Barcelonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a! bo a variety of other parcels, which Include some excellent value m Italian goods. Crystallised bruits, Prize Packets, Lucky Bags, and many other interesting and amusing commodities for the Litjle folks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock, I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for the support which I have received from my Friends and the Public during my business career, assuring them too, to at as I am now the oldest and largest Betajler of GROCERIES m Ashburton, it gifea me an exceptional " advantage over smaller bouses, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Markets ; consequently my Customers and the Publio can rest assured that they will get the bess value for their money if they will, but CALL and inspect cur large and assorted Stock of GKOOEIUES, coupled with House- hold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking Utemils, Crockery, China, GlaBS, and Earthenware, Majolica Warß, Clocks, and many other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legitimate Prices. Country orders punctually executed and despatched Without delay, whether by Poßt Cards, Telegrams or Letters. As my staff of assistants are efficient and responsible, Customers will be waited upon with civility. Please koik the Addbebs, — D. McFarlame, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASS, CHINA & CROCKERY IMPORTEB. BRANCHES— East Stbeet, Burnett Stebbt»\aijd Havelock Sibebt. WAREHOUSE ; AND OFFICES, IBwnktt Stbeet, Abbj^rton. \u25a0\u25a0\u25a0 '\u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0 •\u25a0!\u25a0 > •.;-\u25a0•\u25a0; \u25a0 tß*



George Jameson. Feed Oats. FOR SALE, m large or small quantitiet at ONE SHILLING & S]XPENCI per bushel, for CABH. GEORGE JAMESON, X 12 8 173 Ashburton. 5 iiNixEia Twine and Wire. I HAVE on hand a large assortment o1 TWINE add ; WIRE, of the be s1 make. " GEORGE JAMESON, 12*174 ABhbmton. O I LS : FOR THRESHING MACHINES. REAPERS and BINDERS, etc., for Sale m any quantity r ...- - ,\u25a0\u25a0•.-.\u25a0 GEORGE JAMESON,- --12*175 Ashburton. _________ __^__ • l - TURSIP ANyAFI SEEDS, FOR SALE— Popple a-ft-.-Gneo Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystone, and other varieties. These have been thoroughly tested; and are guaranteed new and freah . GEORGE JAMESON, • \u25a0 : ; Aahburton. , fool Seap s ip-88. ; T IBERAL CASH ADVAKOES made Jj on Large or Small Olipß at Curved Kates, : . ' Woolpacks and Twine Supplied. •' 1 GEORGE JAMESON,; : •\u25a0- Ashbarton - j -\u25a0 \u25a0 \u25a0\u25a0/\u25a0>• \u25a0:\u25a0- \u25a0:.-:(\u25a0 Wool. WooL i M:B SSRS MILES: AN DC O . beg to inform -.-their friends ; and clients that they propose holding ;5: ; r ; Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season, as usual, and are now prepared to makVl3iberai Advances on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a loW rate of interest; r . SALES will' be held as formerly m MR GEO, JAMESON'S SHED, WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to' our care. The Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the proper display Wool. ; APfD^TWl^E^upp!ieil| at juowust Odirrent Kates* s ri J: T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON. Agent^ X: McOallum FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALEB, FOWLER'S BUILDINGS, TANGLED; STREET, HAS now m Stock a Large and Very Snperior lot of Goods for the Christmas Trade. Also, — PEW FRUITS. NEW FBUITS. Also,— Just unpacked, a lot of Usefu Crockery, cheap and well-assorted. Note the .Address: — K. |fltcOalit»in, GROCER, &c. TANCfiED STREET* JUST LANDING. 15 TONS BINDING WIBE, ANCHOR BRAND. 10 TONS BEST MANILLA TWINE. Reapers and Binders. —TO ARRIVE— 1000 Bales Cornsacka FULLIISIZE, |FOLL WEIGHT. 10 Bales Snperior Seaming Twine ' EEIEDLANDER BROS.



\u25a0 n ... .-. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZE&tAND O3P3FEI^S ORE AT A»VANXA«ES HPA TDT7DCOIVIQ a °out to mako their wills, and doeiring to secure the I\J X IjJAOUIN O faithful execntion of their lnst wishes. TPA TDTr.'DCAIVfC about to marry and make provision by marriage 1 U JrJ-jI\OUIN O contract or settlement. rr/"^ ID|7TsQrillVrCl contemplating tho settling of their estate, or of a -i v/ JL Ju XaOL/XN O snm or sums of money by trust deed. 'T'A 13 "U ID C d TVT O desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or 1U Jt Hil\OUlNk!> benevolent objects. Ifft rfIDCinSJ TDIIOTCCO holdiDg moneys ia trust for persons I U rUAtIUSI I ttUu I LLU resident m this colony. All sach should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC .TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AJPB CO., CHRISTCHUJRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 16 I New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. IjUBB AND. MARINE RIBKS, also RISKS ON GROWING CROPS !\u25a0• ! TfIJBSSHIN& MACHINES, &o. t accepted at Lowest Current Bates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ' — - — ' "'.T.'f I *.-"*;?'"'* -^ ' '\u25a0 'it. *" '/''\u25a0". P. AND D. DUNCAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Implements m ttee on Farms, wo are manufacturing the following i GOBBB UUTTBBB, Keir'a Patent, simple, Btrang, effective, and cheap. This Machine m folly eeenred under Letters Patent, and all the parts thereof. Anyone infringing and Patent rights wUI be prosecuted. DJBO HARROWS, the simplest, cheapest, most convenient for ha* ling, «nd most effective Diec Harrow m the Market. DRILLS, by Btrict attention to the wants of the Farming GoamunHy, we have been enabled to produce the best DRILL yet made m bew Zealand. We have, after dne considera- tion, adopted the SPOON FEED Our Drille will, therefore, drill nny kind of SBED or GRAIN.from Tarnip Heed to Beans; English 01 American Gonltero same price. STALKBK'S AUTOMATIC FisEDEßfi for ThreehiDß Machines.- Although the Benlna of English Engineers bos been at work on th.'s question for (he last 20 years, it has been reserved for a farmer of Tirwald to solve the problem. We have every confidence m recommending these FEEDSRB. We would ask Machine Owxiera not to listen to interested peraofl s who decry these FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone, who has given them a FAIR TRIAL. I g We mention the followine gentlemen as 'oeing experienced and successful Threshortc who have used our FEEDERS with Batisfactiov. to themaelv^a and their Clients :— MR THOS. PERKS, MR NET^ON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHESADj Anyone deeitisg;infonaation to QVx FEEDERS, can obtain.t he saroe from any of these (Jontlemen. _ Repaira to Machinnry. We are tt .vorably aituated for repairing every das» of Machinery. Oaßtinga of every description Ia Ctyst Iron, Steel, 8r083,0r Malleable Oast ftr repairs, can b» had from qb on the ebortest notice.; Repairs to Reapers and Biadeti j. We keep a large Stock of extroa for repairing tiwae Maolunee, and wa have a number; of i nprovad fittings toopaire eiEeeted ia a proper manner OB ti«ehortest notice, aad at kw jaab "^" i '.'.\u25a0 ' . . . J.KBIB Masv "^



PICKFORD AID UIDRILL T7IUBNITURE WABEOOUSE, CABINETMAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS jj TANCRED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODB — Cha'ra of all kinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glassep Mattresses and Palliases, Couches, Cheap Perambulators. B'drniturb to any Design Made to Order, Having procutta- a rery superior 5 4r»6Srand MOUBNINGr OOAOH, Plumes and complete fittinps, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN Oil COUNTRY With Dsspatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charge VICTORIA_HOUSE. DIMANT AND COE HAVE extreme pratificatioa m announcing their Third Annual Distribution of Beautiful, Useful, Rare and Valuable Works of Art, which comprise, — GLASS SUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN, AND ENGRAVED WATER JUGS, BUTTEB DISHES, &c, &0., to Cash Purohassrs of Parcels to the value of 20s, dOs, and an wards. COUPONS ARE NOW BEING IBBUED. GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIMANT & QPE. General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TANCRED STREETS. 12 22 "W. PATCHING TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSEOLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. MsnilU Hope Ploagh Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and GwdenJLlneß. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, [Special Attention a called to the well-assortedg STOCK OF HORSE COVBES All made on the Premises! Taijftfilluß.from 6 z 8 to 24 x 30 always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. Ail Orders bt Letter ob Telegram Promptly Attended to. W- PATCHING 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (\% i rs\ S /i\ %N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE f^A^jT I 63^5! Mf SJx®^. m " Tlle ble » di "R; is entirely attcn- I lvW¥ fi V^V ffl ftntMsMtt % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, JL-^ T -*- ff JWSlsEssa % wwhso > s a Taster of great cxperi- Jm fiifiSSslT\ m enc V' an 4 ' ias ' lac^ a special IN THE B #r4n®rSSft*t» flk training m the art." I Bf M i*ESC^^v\ » lliaanU HSiBALD, i/lif^v \u25a0 M Mn? ?l Stl n flJn \ «k "TWO firm deserves 'the sup- fl D 1 \J 0 B \ tftl P°rtO* all purchasers of Tua ' V* ri *-• Jr /ft naroElwo^V % ils the article the >' oflc «" >s ff ff Cf fZffngmfm^ t f\ to anything wo Km r& ' Jw!!!!JteL-.»lg*r' r 2\ wk have seen m this Colony." Q \\J r» Eg W& r^PTPr^Sf 11 *- *^\ "\u25a0 Mr. Nelson is a pro» O^* at ff£? i^lffiSmrSikL ' «%' fessiGl »*l and ™ OUGH bLtJ*^'-s^^^^^^^Xw^^^lCES; PORE BLENDED TEAs! AUCKLAND, WE LI ; GTO^eHRISTCHURCH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, BOLD IN ASHBUETON BY H. M. CARSON , And the principal storekeepers



BONA FjE^E SALE. GIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBIXRTON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MESSES HALLENSTEIN BEOS., HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE UPi THEIR ASHBTJBTON BRANCH. To lose no time m winding up, all Goods will be sold at and BELOW COST PRICE. NOTICE is drawn to the fact that tho LA.RGE STOO£ consists of the Very Best Class of Goods, comprising,— MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING OF COLONIAL TWEED* Hosiery, Shirts, Scaryes, Ties> Hat, | MerclotMng, Umbrellas Portmanteaus, &c, COMMODIOUS PREMISES ABE FREEHOLD, AND ARE FOR SALE. HALLENSTpN BROS. GEEAT WINDING |tjP SALE NO¥OE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



Public Notices. A CARD.; Miss.. Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OrtGAN), BußHarr Stbeet, 12 101 •pO MEET THE TIMES C- TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding -House, Wills Street Anhburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking hid many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, Bolioits a continuance of the Batne. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s per week, or 3s per day. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 is Byron Bays — I never, no, I never, Saw any man bo yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'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 kwt fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. G. Gabiobth, Sole Agent for Ashburton,— CHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 WILDING AND LEWIB, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, F. WILDING, Notary PubUc. Offices next " Mall " Office, Burnett street Asburton r MR WILDING will attend tbe sittings of the Aahbarton Courts on Mondays and Tharsdayß, and may be consulted personally pa thoßed&ys., The firm is net? represented m Ash- burton by Mr ClayloD, an Sngjish \u25a0ollcltor of considerable experience, who will be m dally attendance at the office to receive Instructions and confer with clients. iBMMAHim EAR'S JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, I HAVE just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples of FANO7 GOODS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BASK GTW ABE PBBFUMEBY, BOOKS, ETC., ETO i 5 ETC* At half-price, and all who want to avail themselves of this opportunity to buy CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well to CALL AT ONCE, as I will allow a LARGE DISCOUNT on all theee Goods ant 1 other Articles m Stock. come early~"and bsourjb i bargains. Tobacconist," Hair Dresser Sbayi Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Dep6t, - EAST STREET. 12 120 ' OH YES! This recurring Christmas . {Season give's ma the opportunity to thank most heartily my numerous customers for their continued patronage of my place of business, and to express my great satisfaction at the marked ' increase m my trade during the year. Disclaiming as I do all •humbug,' I wish to say that my ambition is to do the largest trade m Ashburton, and if I don't do quite that, 1 mean to try to deeervo it by giving constant and prompt attention to all orders, and good value m every department. This will, I trust, secure at least a further large increase m the coming year, To those who have not hitherto patronised me, I would respectfully suggest that they give mo a tarn. A new picture almanac awaits each of my regular customers, and I wish a merry Christmas and happy New Year to all. It is not necessary to enumerate the various articles m my well-selected stock, which embraces groceries, Italian and fancy goods, provisions, crockery and glassware, fruits, confectionery, &c. &c. Prices will be found very reasonable. Agent for Arthur Yates' garden eeeda Wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co .'spare blended teasin chests, boxes and papketq. —H. M. OarboHi , East street, near Bank of New Zealand- LOW VITALITY. DB. CHUBCHILL'S Syrup of Hynophosphite of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredlents necessary for bufiaing up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, « viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound IByrap of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D»< Churchill's/ signature. Price, 4fr. JPrepared only by' Swap, Chemist, ' ~ Rub QAmQWVh PilHt



Public Notices. Money to Lend. I HAVE £2000 m various earns, wait* Ing invantment on approved security JOHN A. OAYGxLL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tancred street BtnPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY AND BUY FROM THE MAKER. W, F, HANNAFORD, Tinsmith and ; . Metel-Plate Worker, Burnett \u25a0treat, opposite *' Mail," who sells all \u25bcarteties of TDTWABE for DAEtYLSG and FARMING purposes at LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PRICES; Bep&irs of any sort promptly executed in* skilful manner. HORtiB HAIR and BEES-WAX Eorchaacd for CASH. fcADDLEBY ! SADDLERY 1 1 MR A. IRELAND, having started m above Business, In premises next door to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, East StrMt, hopes, by strict attention to Busi* nsss, to merit a share of public patronage. TBI LOWEST i?RfOES CHARGED. Ev«y <eqoi«ite m the Trade kept m Stock. Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLER £ at suoh LOW PBICES as were never before offered m Ashburton. Repairs executed on most teasonable 11*19 terms. STORAGE, _STJ)RAGE. wool, ,\u25a0 \u25a0woolT" wool. fipHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL bis numerous friends of Ashburton ttd the surrounding districts that he has taken over the HEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOa, And is prepared to receive Wool and Gr*in for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GBAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKB and CORNS AOKS a theLowest Prices* MWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. Laud and Estate Aqskt. agent"for— N,Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co UHor Insubahcb Compact Bbooxb'b Bheep Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines ftrracged for. FEED. MAKEIGr, I 35 Ashburton. MESSRS [FRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVEg?OB -6ALB THE FOLLOWING— BHBEP. TOiOQO K3sßraoE **y -"\u25a0• -^t YVVt 4-TOOTH Merino JtnJUU Wether* rs gAA 8-TOOTH Merino § OUU Wethsn \ JS 1 KAA 2-TOOTH Merino ' ft JLOUU Ewes and £ "Wethers *». ! OAAA FnU-Mtmthed m ! OUUU Merino Ewes P 1000 D * "" ' 2000 I t^- M SS end of February CM AIBO,- --: THBarOLLOWIN&.PSOPERTIHJ— : "f "I KHAOBES, beln? 3.5. No. SOO7B, XI OP 20079, 20295, at Aehton,! lately oecnpfed bf Mr Thee. Magea. -If\f\ AOBBS.being U.S. 28586, 25686&1 X\J\J Alford Foreat. A f\£\ ACRES, laid down In gr&Bs lor 6 4fcU\F years, divided into 2 paddockß, With stable thereon, at Kyle. Hf\r\ AOBES m grasa, for 6veare,at § XJKJ Dromore. Afifi AOSES2»t Ashbnrton, 1 1 \f\ ACBEB, being part of B,S. 7186 at tUv Wakanni, now occupied by Mr E» Adam*. LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 eaoh containing tbooi* an acre, fronting Winfcer'B Boad ntd Charles Bfcreet, b :ing immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factor/. LOT 77. Bouih^aet Town Belt, Aehbuiton, aontaining y-acrs, with Dwelling*honse th TOSs BBOHQNS Ko 1046, 1047 1050 Fater strast. TOWH 8BOnONS?No]:680, 681, with 4- rooued House on each Section, Cameron TOWN BEOTIONS No 665 and 660, Park t street. £or price, terme, and full particulars apply to the ondenigned. ealeetof Horsea,' Piga, Cattle, Prodncelan Furniture on Saturdays; Itoc^ Eoles.'on.Toeedayß. Sbfepfkin Bales eyery eecondlFridayl BA9AZ& MONTHLY BALEJIct iTHUBfii PA? of the month, FBIEDLAKDER BEOS., FETEE WILLIAMS, - tioneerr