The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNBSpAY, DEQEMBEB 5. 1888

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M^ALLUM & m -\ TIMBER MBROH ANTS AND IRONMONGERS, Have m Stock— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Sheep Shears^ v lnoladlng the following FAVOKITE BRANDS:—. W. and P. PARAGON 79 AS BURGON and BALLS' 8.8.A. ' . BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOW?, -,^ Turkey Stones, - \ BADDLB IN LUMPS AND POWDER*. • ■ RED AND BLACK TATTOO OIL, McOallum and Oo IcCALLUI & Go., vAshburton Branoh ; Eaßfc Street, next Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTURERS, . PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPEBHANGBBB . DECOBATOBS,Bto. i IBO3JTMLONGEBY DEPt. We have lai-dlt^ __txa. to »ttlve, Stoekv of Furnishing and Gci>«tal Ironmongery comlsting of the following liner v- .- . FBNDBBB, FIBEiaONS GOAL VABEB AMEBIOAN STOVE 3 RA.JSGHS, HOLLO WARE TILE and other REGISTiSRS ' ■ OUTLEBY, E.P. WABB OHDBNS, TOOLS JffENOING AND BABBED WIBB, etOt, eto., TIMBEE DEPABTMENX. : ; We have on band exceptionally goo Stookßof ' KAXJBT, AMERICAN BHELYINO, HOBABT PALINGB, SPLIT POSTS and BAILb, and every d sotiptlon of BOUGH and DBESSED TIMBEB, Which ue can Bapply either from onr TABDf " ■ IN TOWN or direct from onr SOUTHLAND* MILLS at prices which cannot bo " Improved npon eleewberei COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Brunner Coal AND FIREWOOD; OUR FACTORY Inoladea the following Machinery :— Complete Set Door and Saeh, Standard making, Spouting, Bidging, and Turning Machinery, PAINTING, PAPERHANGING GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT, We oan confidently sollolt the support • of oar Customers and the publio generally m tbis Department. It being In ohirga ■it experienced men, we guarantee tb« slaai of work. ESTIMATES GIVEN, We have just reoelved from Btagliutf - 10,000 pieces of the latest and moit ' fashionable designs In Paperhanging! Rom k 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTS. OIL, VABNIBHES PAPEBHANGINQS 3 GLASS— PIain, Figured, Enamelled— OUT TO t ANY SIZE, ,"«*,«> > _ And General P+ock of Materials need f in tie Trade. In thanking our Customer! and tba . publlo Renerally for their liberal support In the paßt, we beg to announce that we . nave re-organteed out branoh under new management, and m adding the Furnish- j tag and General Ironmongery Department no have every confidence that we thai eoaive the support it will claim by It arlety and prloei.' McCallum & Co. I A, P, WELLS,



lublic isotice^ i' SUPPORT LOOAL INDUSTRY, ar ' n ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PRODUCT re 18 VERY SUPERIOR, ie • — — " ■*■ >«■ TTAYING made a special purchase of % — [• XI. Wee lot of Ashburton vTwetfdi,/" s, part of which I have had made up m tk« beet style and finish, I now offeribetter - value m Men'o, Youths', and B'oyt,' Suits, thon can bo bad anywhere m Netr r Zealand. . . % $ j Suits to measdre, both fit and material guaranteed. r VALUE UNEQUALLED. 1 EOBEUirALCOEI^ ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.^ " 1)J



ASHBDRTONJIIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stahf, Boys' School.— Mb J. E. Buchanan, lat B A., University College, London. Giri.8 1 BoHooii.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bnry College, Ohrlstohuroh ; Miss Qbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this Institution pupils of both lexeo hava the oppoitunlty of aoqairlng tho clement* of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Sta:dy are thofle usually taught at Secondsiy Sohoola ; bul the ordinary course may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the interest oi the Pupils fluoh a plan is jadged*advls- able. The year is divided Into thiv. terms. All fees are payable m advabte. per term Pupils under 12 years of ago ... £2 2s , ovor 12 years of age ... £2 16i Muslo (extra) ,„ £i % a Feo or attending muslo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For farther details apply to tho Head wterjj



BL &E. Oraigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TANCRED STREET. —ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &«., editable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DBBIRED H. & E; CRAIGHEAD TAILORS, TANORED STREET, ASH BURTON.



TjlOß the Blood istheLife— Olork'B world X? famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula. Bcurvy, skin and blood dieaaeee, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thonßanda of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4b 6d and lls oaoh ty chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Hole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co , Lincoln, England, , 1 11 THE ASHBUBTON Woollen fflannfactflring Co., Ltd, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIBBOTOBS: d. H. Gbbenwood, Chairman, . Gbo. Jameson . O. J. Hakper H. FBIJIDLANbEB A. HABBISoN John Obb D. H. Bbown. fIIHE Director! are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 mouths seven per oent If fixed, for 3 months six per oent If deposited at oall five per oent J.H. TWENTTMAN, Secretary. » LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPERANOK TTOTBL (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEriIN MRS SIIjK - - Phopmrtress. Begs to Inform her friends and the Publio generally that she has purchased the above Hotel, and respectfully soHoKs a share of their support. The Hotel is the largest and most com- modlous of its kind m Dunedln, and can offer aooottimodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated siuoe the new proprietress took possession j and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrona every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments oan be obtained In the shape of Tea, Ooffee, and Ooooa on arrival : and Guests wiahing to go away by early train can depend on being oalled In ample time, If they will only make tbelr wishes known 4 156



Public Notices. TTOPE FOR THE DEAF. —Nlflhoison O Improved Parent Artificial Et Drums. The only Bure, easy, and UDflee device used to permanently rector hearing. Reoommended by Folentlfi men of Europe and Amerioa. Write fo free Illustrated description book to J. 0 Niohomon, Linooln'e Inn Chambers William Btreet, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "GtTARDIAN.'i DUNEDIN AGENCY* JITR R. T. WHEELER, Stafforc Street, Dunedln, has been appointed oui Agent an<l will be able to arrange terms with advertiaera foe contract advertise* mentp, .



i GEORGE JAMESON, WOOL, GKAIN, SEED, and GENERAL MERCHANT^ ASHBUBTON and RAKAIA. HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVB,- BISTDER WIRE and BINDER TWINE, COBNSAOKS AND SEAMING TWINE, MACHINERY and other OILS, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES. ALSO.— TURNIP SEEDS, RAVE and CLOVER SEEDS. AGENT FOB THE NSW ZEALAND FIRE AND MABINE INSURANCE



The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN~EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON TIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET] WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS- LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BDT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MACHINE EVERT FABMER SHOULD 00 AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TBOK r-XOBLLBNT f-OONOMICAL I JGHT ÜBK I BUBTWORTHY I- HTIBD I- FFIOD3NT I IKED IMPLH ESTED LnDUBING: L.NDLKSS LaUDED BIJSTDEE FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S, S NEW. SEASON, 1888-9, N Jlb a»d 1i» PACKETS, 2ib FABOY OAKIBTBKS an»lslb ikd lOlb TINS. j TBY THEJ3E BtENDs] TEY THESE BLENDS. ' ©((EAGLE JJ [( E^Bmo J((CL UB )] ( ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. j. To be obtained from ... ORR AND CO.. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2



The Glasgow Drapery, and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the next TEN DAYS we have decided to offer the BALANCE of our STOCK of OLOTHISG, DRESS GOODS, CALICOS, SHEETINGS. TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, Ac, at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are Invited to examine the Stock without being preeaed to boy. The Shop is m EABT STREET, next Patching's, the Sailmaker. [ Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. ; j. g; mackintosh, (Late of Messrs A. andT. Indus), Manager,



1 £10,060 GIVEN AWAY TO BKJYERB OP A BOTTLE OP BRE&DALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Aloi. Ferguson & Go. Glasgow, ParticnleurA from bll Wine MerohantP, Store- keipere, Hotolkcepera and Spirit Dculeta. Whol ealo Agocts— Wli. Sootjlar * Co. Dnnedln, N.Z. 107 Bead "THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Sooial. Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to bo publiahed ©very FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Plaoe, i Rueeell Street, Melbourne, GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY, Tre- mendous Bargains. 500 WANTED I TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTB, TENTS. TENTS, j FLAGS, TABPAULINB. NETS HOBSE CLOTHING, HALTBBS OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN OLOTHB 3 COAOH AND BUGGY APRONS, a GARDEN AND DELIVEfiY HOSE. t BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATOBB t Porall makes of Maohines. 0 HAMES, PLOUGH AND LEADING c CHAINS, BADDLEBY, ETC. i, Bave yonr money and pnrohase of th« Maker d P. O'COTOELL o Al TENT DEPOT ooro Street, Axhbirtcn (Next Hoy»l Aotel.)



Charles Ray, MECHAFIOAL ENGINBEB, REPAIBB Gnne, Sewing Maohinee, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, eto. BIOYOLES and TRIOYOLEB repaired end extraa kept on hand, BIOYOLES FOR SALE. Engineering In all its Branchea. OppoeiUOBNTBAi, Hotel, Wakanuißoad John Ranger, SADDLE, COLLAR, A3SD HARNESS MAKER, HAVING parobaßed the business < Mr A. Ibblahd, and removed lnt< those commodious premises lately occu pled by him m Bnrnett Street, begs mos sincerely to thank his oastomers for pas auppor and solicits a continuance of th same which he will strive to deserv by keeping the best stock of Saddlery am Harness, and strict attention to business oomblned wHh good workmanship am Reasonable oharees. Repairs neatly and promptly Attended t mao



[ PHOTOGRAPBBBS, 218 High Street, ! Chriatcharoh



NewlZealand Fire and Marine Insurance Goipany Established ••• ■•• ... 1869, CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEBALITT, FIEE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGB~~JAMESQN, AGENT, ABHBUBTOirr~~ ;m IOHE iI@OER FOR Bi tW\ m 8&K. ▲ JL« ' H AA <S m £/$)&. " The blending is entirely a:ten- GSL 1 6OiU B r*^^^\ ' %dedto by Mr. Nelson himself, V"rv JL. ▼ Vf^ iff iWwSi3™ttK who is a Taster of great experi- S «Tm2[S^^\ enco, and has had a special IKI TUP- S3 JniP^Si?* training m the art." m inc. m /rm|gr\ .% timaeu hebalb.. \A » B M prffli7|ffl wrapj \ '^ "Thlifls-m deserves the imp- w\f §\ p% I \j B B Hel \ port ofall purchasers of Tea \J T\ \**^ Jaf 9-. rESuEPEEErr^V mas tho a 't'»cle they offer is #♦ et% iLaSfrt'jfiFWK.'-ijA m sup 61 "' 0 "" to anything vre -*-O B B$ 'J«r* r 'iE3eO >\ m have seen m thlsColony." i \Jfr S afe rmTEAfM^ ,Wk PREB3. i\t\flN # f& nroHbSBELt U^ 0^ 1 Taster and though "#_^ A—sSL PRICES: COPIED i^^^^^Bß^^^k 2 I- 2 / 4 i sl&?&sss^^k^^ per Ib. PORE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE LI 6TON, ( HRIBT3HURCH, DUNEOIN AGENTS EVERYWHERBc SOLD IN ASHBUBTON BY tt M. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



THE PUBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADANTAGES TTDOAIVTC aboot to make their wills, and desiring to secure the Jr XjIvOUINO faithful exebutionjbf their last wishes. T>t?IDCAIVFC ftDoat *° marry and make provision by marriage Jt JLiJL\DUIND* conlraot or settlement. . TO■^^•r^"^^Q^vVrQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a jf JLiJI\»DUIN O sum or sums of money by trust deed. HPA "nt'TJO 1 ATVTC desirous of constituting trusts for* charitable or 1U JrJLJAOUriO beDevolent objects. TA rnnrifllJ TDIICTCCO h°Mlng moneys In trust for persons 111 rUKtlllN InUOItLU retiJent In this colony. All such Bhould obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE. Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOLAND, BARNES, ANO 00., OHRIBTOHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU.



W. H. COLLIEE (LATE DIMAN'T AND OOE.) "THE CORNER." SPECIAL OFFER f A Job lino of LINOLEUMB, 2y<?s wide m five for -I Patterns, 3s 6J j Usuai, Pmob, 5» 61. Don't THIS WEEK (.miss the opportunity. The CQEAPEBT HOUSE In ASHBURTON for Dbapebt and Clothino of all kinds* "THE CORNER."



"ZEALANDIA'' BOOT STOKE, EAST STREET, . Ashburton. THE Largest and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Ashburton District. Being direct Importer we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prices. Great attention given to Qaallty And Flt> and our Patron* may rely apon obtaining GOOD "WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. adlea* Qlaoe, Button and Lace. Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Lace, Ladles' Elastio Sides. Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep * full assortment of the Celebrated Zealandla Brand. Do not be misled. None are genuine unless branded ZEALANDIA. We guarantee all Boots of this make to gWe GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Prloe are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefully looked »fter. None but best material need, and the work done by experienced workmen. New springs, put Into old Boots, and all klndi of xepairi ezeonted promptly. BOOT STOEE. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. R. HOMTC, ;, Manager. i



"Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Imputation m the Colonies. Annoupoed at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST ia the Whole Exhibition. For substantial wear they are the BBS? FN THE WORLD. Boy a pair cf "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT ' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and GirJa are Splendid Linet for Hard Wear. None are Gennino unless branded on the Bole ""y ■'* And eTery pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers at d Country Stores througnout New ZeaUtd and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO CHBISTCHURCH



LOW VITALITY. \ DB. CHURCHILL'S . Syrup of Eypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough , I and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredfants necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above complcinta, v)e., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup oi ETPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hj»s acquired a world*wide reputation. Each bottle bean D*. Churohill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by i Swan, Chemist, C STTG IONK, V**.



XT^EBT little medloine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIO SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise: It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverißhnesßj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other •tores, mit is invaluable to all. Sold by al medicine vendors.



Pahlic Notices. i?i to f)A • PER da y to be made ** X/l 30a: persons of either sex. In their owb localities, at work for us NeM business. All meet with wonderful suo- oeae Any one can do the work. Capital not reqnlred. We will start yon. Ootfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment Is particularly adapted to the region In whioh this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men, Full particulars and Instructions mailed free. Now is the time— don't delay, but write to us at onoa. Address Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 lOfi



Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLE AtiD FANOY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAUL DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS maoh pleasure m announcing ? that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangi, j a Grand Assortment of Fancy Goods of every description, and as he most make room for the»9 he has RE-MARKED all the Stook, md every Hem la now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlsoount. Spedal Arrangements made to Clubs. Large Steok of Flsblop; Tabkle, Inoladtng everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, . Lawn TeDnJs, and Football yuim*mrUU\ MBersohttum Pipes and To- bacconists Gooda In Variety. Jhe : Ha!t Dressing Department ia now In charge of a firsV-olass Tonaorlal Attlst, and to meet the. times the charge for hair outtlng U raduoed to a nimble Slxpeno' Ladlea Halt worked np on the Premlr at •hortett notice. Wigs on hire. ■ ; ;. : Note toe Address— MONTGOMBRY'S BUILDINQS, East Street, Ashburton. REIB & GRAY'S PtJEE MANILA BINDING TWINE M DISC HABBOW " BRAND. THIS BBAHD Jsiaade to our special order, ii gnaranteed to consist of JPnre llanila fibre, and it, ucdoabtedly the Best nnd Cheapest m the Market. los'st upon luring the DUe Harrow' Brand. We hare aba a Second Quality, a thorough good Twine, at a lower price. LIGHT DBAITGHT , LOWDOWN BLBVATOE BIBDEB. We would respect ully ack all Intending Purchasers to call and examine our New and Improved Binder be ore ordering elsewhere, It ha* all latest impr^vemtn's, ie brass bushed m all its beannpi, and tke rollers, beeidea being brass bu hed, hay* the oilholes outside ol Frame and dear of the Cloths. BBID ABD GBAY'B COMBINBE HANUBB AND TTJBNIP DBILL, made anj size from 4 to 8 Conltere, and from 141n to 16ii between toe Drllla. DOUBLE DBILI TUBEnP AND MANUBB BOWER. DOUBLI DBILL TTJBNIP 80WEB. SINGLE DBILI TTJBNIP fcOWBBS. Prce £8. IMPBOVBI GBA6B SEED BTEIPPEBB. BACK PBLIVJSBY BBAPBBS always ii •Wok. ' DOTJBLE-FOBBOW PLOUGHS, Flexilbi ffripdd Harrows. Square Link Oh»iu Harrowi (all sices), Cbaffcutters and Ohaff:nttara an< Baggers (all sizes) at reduced pricerff Horaa pears (1, 2,8,0 nd 4-torse) ; also new ratten Xdsut 2-hoKe Gear, ?laiu and Barbed Fencini Wire, Wire Strainers, Dr%js, Turnip ani Manure Drills. Grubbers, Acme Harrows, Con Bruisers, 4c, 4c * PENOING STANDARDS AT LOWEST BATJBB. -CCDATTON AND bHUTTLBWOBTH'B THBBBHING MILLS AND ENGINBS Al«o TIAgTIOH WXRBB Fo? We,



Kckford & Cndrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aahburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBBOPL are now m full working order, «Bd replete with a Choice Btook of all NEW QOODB FOR Sale »t lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs In General HOUfiEHOLD FUBNITUBF NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their sew 'premises, which will be fonnd far more convenient and roomy than the Old Bbop. Nora ran Address— TANCBED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE. [**



', BARGAINS ! BARGAINS J MOf SON, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, T>EOS to announoe his first CLEARING JQ SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of beat English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale lot Cash, J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make and made, to measure, which, for STYLE, FASHION, NEATJSiSSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he i« a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. iEANOREDSTRBET, Next the CLUB ABhburton,



TTTE HAVE FOR BALE—One ten W horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to . tEIfiDLMDER BEOS. ot4B ' ,N|W PAPERHANGINGS B±*»TAINUI" NOW OPENED. •* A BALES PAPERHANGINGS 1 CASE DECORATING ENAMEL PAINTS James Craigie, TANCBED STKEET. -?-—;/ — 10 13