The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. VIL-No. 1736

A.SHBURTON. TUESDAY, JANUABY 10. IhBB

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FuWicNotc.es. BUItiDBB^, UNDERTa.KBRB, Ac, Corner Wakanni Boad &Dd Ooss stieet, (Next CKr.TRATi Hotel) f Or ob Baker and Brown's Coach' Factory \u25a0 > -H>. velock street 1 v 11 Jl THE ' \u25a0-\u0084. , ASHBURTON WOOLLEN - MINDFACTUEINGCOMPY. (LIMITEDi)? '\* '-I St DEPOSITS r OEOEIVBD m large or email sums at Ou the following Kateß of Interest :— , Fix per cent If fixed for 6 months. Seven per oent if fixed for 12 months -• '\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0 ' - : ' A 9*56 .;!\u25a0::-.; -. Secrettry. ? ... ; THE :^'." J ASHBIJETON WOOLLEN? I 1 MANU^GTTJEE^qO^y, ; J ; ; , VIS PBBPAKEPvitO .^&jL\ v \l .-'\u25a0\u25a0]' PUROHASEiS'oJRHOASBbfeJKCI ALL KINDS OW ~" *' '* - ; j WOOL; \u25a0, I-. : ...,..: r . . H. SEMPLE f; ., ; ;*56 \u25a0 .\u25a0..-.,.,;.;.•' ' : . .; ; "/_ Secretary:.*. | •; . j ' : '-' \u25a0 --'.'\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0•!\u25a0• i'*~:-i \u25a0/ S '; .;: i Y.-XAyr* f Zealand ia''nßoots HAVE the 1 Highest EefMtatio m . the Colonies.' ;\u25a0 Pronour cod at the Indian - and Colonial ' : Exhibit on as theFIKEST. m ; the TVholo Exhibition/ \u25a0- .. \u0084.; „ . : For substantial, wear they are the BSST fN THE VVOKLD. i3uv a ptir <i " ZEALANDIAS "and, .you ; W ( tli ; never use any oih\r Brand. -\u25a0> -\u25a0• • • - •-\u25a0\u25a0 \u25a0•\u25a0\u25a0 \u25a0-•••'*••* a%s : v Our Patented «• PARAGON BOOT" dnd «< INDESTKUOfIBLE TOEB.'? 'For Boys and Girls are splendid Lineß for Hard Wear. . <,„\u25a0..-.,-.,, .-^-v - -\u25a0•'\u25a0\u25a0 '- :: J f-4 -J A None are Qenuiae unless: branded off* thefc'ole 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 LIGHTBAKD, ALLAN ft CO. CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTMAS? is * \u25a0 " • \u25a0-" l _. %.. APPEOACHINGK I THEREFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and .thY . Public generally, that 1 have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Elemes, Valenc*aß, and Sultana Ruisins, and as those Fruit 3 men* tioned are both f argo a-d Blooming, I anticipate a largo anri ready SALE to the Loveißot good FRUIT; aJBO, in addition to the foregoing Lin a, I h\ve secured Borne good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, blbo ALMONDS m Shells, Barcolonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinose ; Candied Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a'Eo a variety of other parcels, which include seme excellent value inltaliaa goods. Crystallised '• ru ts, Prize Packets, Lucky Bagß, and many oilier intercs'ing nnd amusing emmodities for th« Lit lo oiks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Mock I would beg to tender my waumst gratitude for the support v h:ch 1 havo received from my Fri* nds and tho Public during my busicees career, nsuring them too, tbat as I am now the oMe'-t and lnr^est Fetailer of < 1 HOC Kill li.i Sin \u25a0 shbunon, it gi^e me an cxc ptional ndvanta c over smaller ou^es, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale iViarketa ; consequently my CuHlonifc'S and the Publio can rest assured tbat hoy will get the best vrlue for t eir money if they will but CALL and inspect. :ur large and assorted Stock of GhOOEHIKfc», coupled with House- hold Furnishing b, Ironmongery, Coofcing Utensils, Crockery, Ch ua, Glass, and Earthi-nware, Majolica War 9, Clocks, and maty other rcmurkablo lineß too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legitimate Prices, . Country orders punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Post Cat ds, Telegrams or Letters. .3- ,; As my stuff of assistants are efficient and re. ponrible, Custoa era will be waited upon with civility, I PLEASH KO'lE IJIB AdIRESS, — • 1). McFariane. WHOLESALE & KETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASS, CHINA &ORCOKKBY IMPORTER. BRANCHES— East £tbeet, BubnetT STEEBT, AND HAVELOCK EITBEET. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE?, Bubkbtt Strret,' 'M naaaxojj. \u25a0 18*



George Jameson, Feed Oats. FOR SALE, m large or email quantitie at ONB SHILLING & S]XPENC per hushel, for CASH GEORGE JAMESON, 12°173 ...•-;. AshburtoDl BINDER Twine and Wire. I HAVE on hand a large assortment o TWINE and WIRE, of the bee make. GEORGE JAMESON, 12*174 Aehbu.toh. O I L 8~~ FOR THRESHING MACHINES REAPERS and BINDERS, etc., fo Bale m any quantity. GEORGE JAMESON, 12*175 Ashburton. TURNIP ANDIAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE-Pavple and Qn,an Toj Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey atone, ant other varieties, These have been thoroughly tested, auc »re guaranteed new and fresh < .GEORGE JAMESON, \u0084 , . ' Aehbarton. Wool S6?pH 4887-88. ; T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES mnii U^ bo Large or. Small Olipa at Cuntt!' Rates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. \u25a0;,," " ! GEORG3 JAME&O^/ •" i Aahbarton Wool. Vvopl. : MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and clients that. they proposa holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advancep on large or small clips free of ComtnissioK, and at a low rate of interest. bALES will be held as formerly iv MR GEO. JAMESON'S SOED, WESI STREET, Where every caie and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our caro. Tne Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the pioper display Wool. WUOXiEAGKS A ND s TWINE stippljed at JUoWtiEt Uurrent ; Ratea. J T. FORD, /uotloneer. GEORGE JAftfRSON. Ageat. B: McCallum FAMILY GROCER AND TEA DEALER, FOWLEE'S BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET, HAS tow m Stock a Large and Very Superor lot of Goods for the Christmas Trade. Also, — SEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS. Also,— Just unpacked, a lotofUeefu Crockery, cheap and well-assorted. Note the Address : — E. McCallum, GROCER, &c. TANCRED STREET. JUST LANDING. 35 TONS BINDING WIJftE, ANCHOR BRAND. 10 TONS BEST MANILLA TWINE. Reapers and Binders. —TO ARRIVE— 1000 Bales Cornsacks FULL. SIZE, FULL WEIQUT. 10 Bales Superior Seaming Twine | PRIEDLANDER BROS. V \



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES TO"DT7 T> C AIVI Q about to make their wills, and desiring to secure the r JJIxDUiND faithful execution of their last wishes. TO^DI?T)C^^^TC about to marty and make provision. by marriage JTIIiIAOUINiO contract or flettlement. TOT)^ I^3CA^V[Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a JT XL I\ O WIN O sum or eums of money by trust deed. TOT)'^^\u25a0^QA\u25a0M\u25a0Q desirous of constituting trusts for oharitable or IJuADUIND benevolent objects Tfl CfIDCIOM TDIIOTCCO holding moneys ia trust for persons I U I UltLlUll I itUu I LLO resident m this colony. All sucli should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACL AND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 1 6 New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. irilßE AND MARINE RISKS, also RISKS ON GROWING CROPS 1 THRESHING MACHINES, &c, accepted at Loweßt Current Bates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. P. AND I> DXJNC-AJtf, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. Ifc B '^[SSf ™ the^ rd 4, nary Im P Jen »*nts m tiße on Farme, we ara mnnnfacturivig the following : 9 GOBSE UUTTEKS, Keit'e Patent, eimlplo, strong, efEective, und obenp, Tbiß Machine » * l y .wcured nnder Letters Patent, and all the paitß thereof. Anyone infringing rid Patent rißhta will be proßeeotfcd. DISO HARROWS, tbo simplest, cbeapeat, most convenient for ha*, ling, and most effective Dlbo Harrow m tho Market. DRILLS, by strict attention to tho wanfca of the Farming GommwnUy, we have been enabled to rrodnce the best DRTLJ^ yet made m ISew Zealand. We lave, after doe consWera- n *»^°S ted S lB B poON FBEF*, Oar Drilla will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or ot!?™ .SHI? 6 !' 0 Bp atlßi English oi A.merican Oonlte ca same price. v v Rb AUTOMA TIO FiiEDBRS for Threuhing Machines. Althoagh tho genlns of isngiiß& Engineerß has been at work on this question for Ihe last 20 years, it h«w bepn reßervftd It* a wSSS»« J' r^S ld to arjlve tho Problem. We have every c Dnßder cc m /ecommtndin»? tnese JfISEDBRB. We won) d ask Machine Ownorß not to listen to interested persons who decry these FiBDERB, bnb to apply to. anyone who has given them a FAIR TRIaZv II We mention^he foJlowinß centlcmtn ob being experienced ond successful Threshers;-^o have need onr^JSEDERS w^tn satisfaction to tfomselv* and their Clients :- inreßnerßl MR THOS. PERK8 fc MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAI?, Anyone desiring iDJformation to our FEEDERS, can obtain tho same from any of these Gentlemen. fiaSK" J° Mad^ Dnr y» We ar« favorably Bitnatefl for repairing every class of Machinery. MSwn?a B m/»* P Kn £ L and Bin u de ":. We keep a large Stock of extras for repairing these £!&sn& J^rt n Jft!s2i! awo^ fittlD£^ ttOpaire ettßCted to a ptopot ™»c • J 4 KE]R Manft'' "**"



PICKFORD AND UKDRILL ITIURNITURE WABEHOUSE, OAB.'NETMAKERB AND UNDERTAKERS V TANCBED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS— Chairs of all hinds, Toilet Ware, Pier and Toilet Glassep Mattreaseß and Palliaaeß, Couches, Chehp Perombulaforß, Furniture to any Design Made to Order. Baying procured a very superior HEARSTS and MOURNIN9 COACH, Plumes and complete fitlinps, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TOWN OR COUNTRY With D»Bpatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charge VIC TORI '.A__ HO U SE. DIMAOT AND COB HAVE extreme gratification m announcing their Third Annual Distribution of Beautiful, Us >ful, Rare and Valuable Works of Art, which comprise, — GLASS SUGAR BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN. AND ENGRAVED WATER JUGB, BUTTER DISHES, &c, &c, to Cash Purchasers of Parcels to tho value T6f 20d,405. and upwar^B. COUPONS ABE NOW BEING ISSUED. GIFTS ARE EXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIM ANT cfe OOE. General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TAtfCRED STKEETS. 12 22 W. \u25a0 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 Linos, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Gi«den}lJneß, IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, attention a called to the well-aßaorted| STOCK OF HORSE COVEES All made on tho Premises. Tarjr aaiUis from 6 x 8 to 24 x 30 always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premise! MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Obdbbs by Letter oh Telegbam Pbomftly Attended to« W- PATCHING 1086 x EAST STREET, ABHBURTON ASK YOUIa ÜbIOGEk FOR ' /T\q B % »-. Cr fy v r I n^v b \^X>o 4j \u25a0"SIACIT ' I Aft Q B Wjim\ %" The blendint; is entirely nttcn- I IWWW fl VVVV B «WP^k\ % (led to by Mr. Nelson himself, JL-J \u25bc"^ \u25bc JL. TT m w)IM*2fSSX m who is a Taster of « r <=at cxperi- B #THMx&TIk m encc> anil ' Ins llFl( ' a special IN THE B m training m the iirt," v. tm /%fcgTV m TIMARU HERALD, f wKm 9 % B M 'mT'ilH^X deserves thcstip- \J \\ W» *^ jir # o rTiOrMteX{^\ \k as the article they oftcr is MUj /*4SfeTT!rSrßif*i ia superior to anvthiriß we <*O m !>zm!SC^^(J »V W. have seen m this Colony." h,o^ \u25a0-» /^ nßSSf' 'v\ \ PREBB. * iQ\v B t~£ y^^^W'tWW^V "^\ " M^r. Nelson is a pro- j \\^* #fs* fessioiuil Taster and THOUGH B a PRICES' a BY ALL 2/8 3/- --: PURE BLENDED TEaK ! AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, CHRISTCHURCH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBTJRTON BY H. JVLGARSON I And th.6 principal storekeepers



BON A FIDE SALE. GIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MESSES IALLEISTEIN BROS., HAYJE DECIDED TO GIVE UP THEIR ASHBURTON BRANCH. f To lose no time m winding up, all Goods^ will, bo sold at and BELOW COST PRICE. J NOTICE is drawn to the fact that the LA.RGE 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, &c, COMMODIOUS PREMISES ARE FREEHOLD, AND ARE FOR SALE. HALLENSTEIN BROS. GEEAT "WINDING UP SALE NOW OK. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



Public notices. A CARD. 1 Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OKGAN), Bornbtt Street, 12 101 <nO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alberl Boarding - House, Wilte Street Aahburton, next Oddfelloym' Hall, while thanking his many Friends aod Customer! for their liberal support for tbe paßt 1( years, solicits a continuance of tho same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Dinners only, 4a pel week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 62 4b Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf,) I TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurcb, March 9th, 1887. lam happy to testify to the valne of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G, Garfobth. Sole Agent for Aehburton,— OHAS. NEATK, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 WILDING AND LEWIS, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, F. WILDING, Notary Publ'c. Officis next " Mail " Office, Burnett street A short od, MR WILDING will attend tbe sittings of the Ashbnrton Courts on Mondays and Thursdays, and mßy be consulted personally on those days. The firm is now represented m Ash* burton by Mr Clayton, an English solicitor of considerable ixperienoe, who will be In daily attendance at the office to receive instructions and oonfer with olients. mSTMAS AID SEW TIAII GIFTS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. JHAVE just bought from a Home Traveller all his samples of hFANOF GO r 'DS, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BASK KTW ARE PERFUMERY, BOOKS, ETC., ETO,> 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 LARGBi DISCCUNT on all theae Goods and other Articles m Stock. COME EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS. W. ZANDEK Tobacconist, Hair Dresser fcbavi Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Depot, EAST STREET. 12 120 OH YES I This Tecurrxng Christmas Season gives me the opportunity to thank most heartily my numerous customers for their continued patronage of my place of bußinosß, and to express my great satisfaction at the marked increase m my trade during the year. Disclaiming as Ido all ' humbug,' 1 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 deserve it by giving constant and prompt attention <o all orders, and good value m every department. Thiß will, I trußt, Becnre at least a f ortber large increase m tbe comiDg year. To those who have not hitherto patronised me, I would reepectfully uuggeat that they give mo a turn. 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 rind fancy goods, pr visions, crockery and glaßßware, fiuils, confectionery, &c. &c. Bri.es will bo found very reasonable, Agent for Arthur Yatea' garden seeds Wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co. 'spure blended teaßinchests, boxes and packets. —H. M. Carson, East street, near Bank of New Zealand. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophospbite of Lime prescribed by tbe faculty for the cure oi Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal m gradients necessary for building u{ the Human Frame, and which are con aidered deficient m tbe above sompleints viz., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot b< too highly recommended for Delicat< Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound 'Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES la real Brain Food, and m oases o Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hai acquired a world-wide reputation. Eacl bottle bears D»\ Churchill's, 1 signature Price, 4fr. (Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, • ~ RUfi OiBTIGLjONE, PiRJf % I



fapuc is otic a& Money to Lend. I HAVE £2000 In various earns, wait* Ing investment on approved eeourity JOHN A. CAYG.LL, 10f58 Solicitor, Tanored street BUPPOBT LOCAL INDUSTRY AND BUY FROM THE MAKER. W. F. HANNAFORD, Tinsmith and ; Metal-Plate Worker, Burnett •tract, opposite ''Mail," who sells all \u25bcttietiei of TINWARE for DAIRYING and FARMING purposes at LOWEST REMU ERATIVE PRICES; Rep tin of any sort promptly executed m * skilful manner. HOJttffl HAllflnd BEES-WAX purchased for CASH, SADDLERY ! SADDLERY 1 1 MR A. IRELAND, having started m ~abov« Business, m premises next door 'to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, East Street, hopes, by strict attention to Busi* b«m, to. merit » share of public patronage. TBI LOWEST PRIGEB CHARGED. Etmt m the Trade kept m \u25a0 Stock. \u25a0 — Firrflefß «nd oth^a- will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLER f at tuchLOW PRICES as were never before offered m Ashburton. Repairs executed on most seasonable 11*19 terms. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL WOOL. WOOL. fTIHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. OANTILE AGENCY GO'S STORES IN ASHBURTOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOQL, GRAIN, SEINS, &c, m store or con- signed for Sale. WOQLPACKB and CORNSACKS a the Lowest Prices. "TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. . GRAIN bought and sold. Lahd ahd Estate Aoent. agenTfor— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go Uhion Ifsobakcb Company Bbookx's Bhkip Dip, Em Newest Improved 1 hreshing Machines arranged for. FRED. MAKEIGr, 1 35 ARhhnrton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, HJIVS|FOB IBALE IHB FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 1 f\ QO(\ MEEINO Ewes *> IVkAA 4-TOOTH Merino C*f\f\ 8-TOOTH Merino 5 O%J\) Wethers J 1 KAA 2/TOOTH Merino ' * AOUU Ewes and 5 "Wethers *» ' QAAA Full-Mouthed W OUUU Merino Ewes © 1000 D * lto J 2000 end of February ALSO,— THB3IOLLOWING PBOPEaXIEb— ' •f -f KBACRES, beta? R.S. No. 20078, 1101 20079. 20295, at Ashton, lately occupied bj Mr Thos. Magee. -4 f\f\ AoßE3, being R.S. 28686, 2858G at XUU Alford Forest. a g~\d~\ ACRES, laid down m grass for 5 4<U\f years, divided into 2 paddocks, with stable thereon, at Kyle. hyr\r\ ACRES m graes, for 6vears,at I yJXJ Dromore. Af\f\ AORBS^at AsUburion. -% i \C\ AORBB, being rart of R.S. 718 Cat LUU Wakanoi, now oo:upied by Mr B* Adatos. LOTS 16,17, 18, 19 aid 20 each containing about I an acre, f ion ting Winter's Road nnd Charles streft, b?ing immediately opposite tbo Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Boucn-east Town Belt, Asuburton, contaioiog with Lwelling*touse thereon. TOWN EEOTIONB Ho 1046, 1047 1060 Peter itreat. TOWN BEOTIONS : Nol'.oß0 f 681, with 4- rooved Honse on each Section, Cameron \u25a0tMet. . TOWH BEOTIONS No 666 and 660, Pork »tr«*l. 1 for price, terms, and fall particulars apply to toe nndonigned. Sales of Horses, Figs, Cattle, Produce' an Furniture on Saturdays; Stock Bales, on .Tueedaya . Bbrepikin Sales every second Friday* ft&KAIA. MONTHLY SALE.llst ITHURB. DAT of th* month, I'BIEDLANDER BEOS.. PETER WILLIAMS,