The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No. 1772

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY .3I. 1888

PRICE-uNE PfiJNNY



AN APPEAL TO TEA DRINKERS OF ASHBURTON AND SUR- ROUNDING DISTRIC r. OWING to the nuroerons pigments thrust upon ihe Public under all sorts of names, styles, and trademarks, and which are sold under tt c guise of Pore Blended T^aß, the infusion ot which miist undoubtedly have a most serious and damaging effect upon the Physical and Nervous System, especially upon children and females, who generally indulge freely m this unwholesome Beverage, m order to coup and frustrate the salo of this foreign eubstitute and place before the Publio a Nutritious and Unadulterated Article, we have procured and jast landed come of tho veiy Choicest Elections of Teas, almost free from insoluble ash, and cootainiDg all tbe properties and delicate aroma congenial to the plant m itshigbest state of preservation, only attained by great care m selection. .And whilst thus introducing our Teasj andin order to expedite tbeir increasing demand, wa present with every Pound of Tea a OCU PON which entitles the hoider to patticipate m the Prizes which will ba awarded to the- holders of the winning Coupons, Hoping the Public of Ash- burton will not feel antagonistic to thfa movement on account of some un- scrupulous Firms issuing • Counterfeit Coupons and Fictitious Prizes, but as ourss. are Genuine we hope all out Customers a tho Public will avail themselves \u25a0of this opportunity of securing a Prize m addition to the unsurpassed value m Tea. WE HAVE ALSO TO HAND,— Goc d Vabe m SUGARS, and numerous other Lines too large to deail, and wa have all onr Stock replete for Harvest demands. \u25a0 . : Hoping to see our Farming TrienA and Customers early and. often. D. I C EAELANE, Wholesale and Retail Grocer AND GENERAL IMPORTER.' ASHBUBTON RAO I N <J jM t| B. AUTUMN Se^TJ^S. THURSDAY "and Fife; APRIL 19th and 20th, 1888. First Kace on each Day to start at 12.80 p,m» PjRESIDBKT— B. G-. Wright. Vldß-PRBSt. dents— J. Grigg and W. O. Walker. t TBWARDS— O. W. Pumell, J. OS. Qripg, W. B Denshire, R. MOwen, T. Leahy, W. Lyttslton, Judge— Matthew Stitt. ETARTfIR— T Leahy HArDiOAPPERS— The Cowmibteo. Clerk of \he Soai.es— T. B. Upton. Clerk of the Course-* A. Hewson. Treasurer— D. Thomas* proglTamiie. :, First Day. " : ' 1, Handicap Hurdle Baoe, of 40 eova ; the eecond horao I<o receive 5 bovb from the Btake, Over eight nights of fc-iidleß, about Bit Gin high. Nomination, 1 boy j ' acceptance, 1 boy. Two miles. 2, Wakandi Stakes Handicap, of 26 bovb. Nomination, 15a ; acceptance, 10*. Ore and a quarter miles. District horses only, 8. Abhburton Atjtumk Handicap, of 55 eovs ; second horse to receive 5 sove from +,*• 3 stake. Nominatics, 1 soy ; acceptance, l v 6ov. One and a half miles. 4. Post Stakes, of 10 sovb. Entrance, 10a, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Anlumn Handicap is ran. Catch, weights. The winner to be sold imme* diat3ly after the race for 15 aovt, any surplus to go to the funds of tho Olnb. Hnlf a mile. &, District Welter Handicap, of 20 sovst Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. Mini* mum weight, 9st. District horses only. One and a half mile. 6. sT<lting Handicap, of 25 eovs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. Three quarters of a mile. Second Day. 1. County Hurdle Bags Handicap, of 25 soys ; the second horse to receive 8 boys 'torn tbe stake. District horses only. Over six flightß of hurdles, about Bft 6irt high. Nomination, 15a ; acceptance, 10a a One mile a^tl a half. 2. Grand s^tand Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse to receive 5 toys rronj the Etake. {semination, 1 Bov t acceptance} 1 boy. One mile. 8i Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 20 fovb. Nomination, 10a -, acceptance, 53. Weight not 1-es than lOst. Pall and go. *\u25a0 liistricfc horses only. Three miles. Harvest Handio p, of 25 soys ; second 4- Voree to recnive ; boys from the stake, tjioation,lsi ; a .ceptaoce, 10=>. District No. - oply. Thme quarters o* a mile. ho Eeb HANBIOAP,,of 85 bovb ; tha 5. Open "Ft- *« to receive a soya from tho seronu nor. >twn, i boy { acceptanoa. Btnko i!Jomit:. weight, 9it. OflO and l.soy. Minimun* * a qnm-ter miles. 'SSbofs. Entrancet 6. Totat.isator makes, o. Sesr<Bt«ry imme* 10 'jco.be njadj to the '^diaap is rnn, ciiately after the Welter Ha! ""'itely afi^p i'h? vinn-r to be sold immeu t-9 g,9 tho race, the whole of the procW "'q»B« to the funds rf the Clab. Win Nb weiG,hr,Bst Five furlongs." Any o\. \u25a0weight above 2iba to be declared. rul.es and regulations. 1 The Mefiting will be held Dnder the Boles of Bacing and the Ashburton Racing Olub Bu e6- 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that r,ii. disputes, claims, and oil" eo- tions arising ont of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom thty may appoint. Their decision en *U poiuts connected wi&tho carrjing.ont of thi ? programme to be HnaL 8. A aistrict hoiee Bhall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the livera Selwyn and Opihi, from 19 eh January, 1888, and np to the date of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the satre period. 4 Five per cent, will be deducted from th« gross of ail moneys payable iv accordance with this programme for th- expense'of the couree. 6. All nominations acd acceptances to go to the funds of the club. 6. r < rotting Kaces,— Horaes must trot to tha satisf action of the Referee NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fea. name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must ba in the ha^ds of the Secre- tary not lawr than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27tU,1888. \u25a0. - " WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps will be declared on Monday, April 9£h. Weights for the second day's handicap's will be declared at 9 o'clock on the evening o the first day's racing ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the firsb day's handicaps must be made to tbe Eecretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, Ar»ril 16, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicap* at 10 o'clook on tho evening of the first day's rating, .„. GO. QO&B,



Public Nottcea. F. H. von SGHOENEBERG, FBENOH POLISHER. , CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNOERTAKKK, HAB opened m Premises (next W. Patching) East street, and hopeß to receive a fair sbara of public Bupport. being prepared to MAKE FURNITURE any design to order at OHRISTCaOHOtI RAT KS. Piaoos and Furniture re- polished at very low rates, ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rTIHE above Pociety pays interest at the JL rate of 4 per cent, par annum fcr Dapoaitß at call, 4 1 per cent per annum for; 6 months, and fi| per cent per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. JUST LANDIM. 16 TONS BINDING/ WlftE, ANCHOR BBAND. 10 TONS BEST MANILLA. ! TWINE. Reapers and Binders. —TO ARRIVE— 1000 Bales Comsacks FULL BIZ E, FCLL WEIGHT. 10 Bales Superior Seaming Twine FBIEDLANDER BEOS. i TBE FIBST GREAT SUMMER SALE SINCE THE OPENING c^- THB M.C. COMMENCING SATUBDAY/14TA JAN. 1888. AND FOR Fourteen Days. 0 . BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. TBE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited.^ OASHELJSTREET, CHRISTOHUKOfI E. 0. BRIWN, Manager* B. HALLENSTfiIN, Ohalrmßn,



BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON DESIRE <o announce to the inhabitants of Aahbvirtoa and surrounding districts that they have opened a TI M B KJU and COAL YA«D, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West streej, and are prepared to supply, all classes of BOIL KING a MATt:.RtAL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, andliLAOK PINE, and TOTARA, GALVANIBED GOBRaGATED IRON m all lengths, and beßt brand*. MOULDINGS,"aRO H ITRAVES, BKiaTIN^S, POSTS and RAILSTsTAKES, and all Fencing Material, CoT"L: Weßtport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Bomers Coal. Fuewood m loag or ehort lengths. Agents m Aehburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulic Lime. NoTfl Address ;— BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store, West street. 1(18 WINDMILLS! WINDMILLS! To suit Everyone. J.&T.DANKS, LTCHFIELD STREET, Chbistchurch, Aw supplying WINDMILLS at PRIOES which will make Hand-pomping a thing of the past. THE SPECIAL, from £5 10s THE SAMPLE, from £8 10s Or TITAN MILL and SYPHON PUMP, from £15 John G. Restell, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY (Limited.) ;"\u25a0 DEPOSITS RECEIVED m large or email sums at tho following rates of interest :— Six per ceDt if fixed for 6 months. Seven, per cent if fixed for 12 months ~H. SEMPLE, 9+fl6 Eecoetaryv HAVES AND GO. HAVE iust received a few SPECIAL LINES, bought at a heavy discount for CASH, and will be sold at ridiculous prices, with the whole of their BUMMER STOCK, so that the cry will be, " Good gracious, where do they get their Goods from to Sell at theßo PKIOiSS ":— 1 Case Ladies' Kid Gloves, from Is 1 \u0084 \u0084 Ties, startling value 1 «, Good Prints (talk about value) 1 Case Good Prints, splendid pat- terns, 4£d 1 Case Brown Hollands, from 4£d , 1 \u0084 Umbrellas, really good, from 1b 3d 1 Case Colored Silk Velvets, only 2s lid 1 Case American Long Cloths, jusfc see them 1 Caße Gentß' Colored Ties, startling, from6d 1 Case Gents' Begatta Shirts, from 2s 6d A Lot of Ladies Etraw Hats at 3d, and Boots at PRICES to suit all P.S.-<— Oblige by a call i Grand Value at HAVES AND CO. ARCADE GREAT SALE OP Bankrupt Stocky Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. — O ANDREW 088 having secured the Btook o£ A. O. PIUOHARD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Publio on WEDNESDAY, DEO, 28th, At Unheard^ of Priced «*. femember TUESDAY, th<27th DEO ABDBJSW ORE.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES 15 Q/VN Q a^ out to m *bQ their wills, and desiring to eeoure the X Jlll\Ovl>| O faithful execution of their last wishes. rPA TDI?DQnTJQ about to marry and make provision by marriage IU ..JrXif\OUlrO contract or settlement. obritemplating ..the settling of their estate, or of a X xa LXOxJ V\ O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TYV TJXTDC AIVTC desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or \u25a0JL'U JrJjJLAOUINO benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES SbZ4. tra " for pWBO ° B All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRTTSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from AXJLAND, BARNB, AFD CO., OHRISTCHnRCH, Or D. M.- ROSS, TIMARU. 6 THE .LARGEST STOCK OF COLONIAL CLOTHING- in. the; ashburton county. A SPECIAL LINE OF ASHBUBTON TWEED SUITS AT 47s 6d KAIAPOI TWEED TROUSERS 10s 6d HARVESTEBS' MOLESKINS FROM Ssjlld MITCHELL & TURNER 1 • \u25a0 TANORED STREET.



Al TENT DEPOT PO'CONNELL (late of Cbriatchurcb), wishes to make known to his friends, and * tbe public m general, that he has commenced business at Moore Street, Ashbnrton, as TENT, TARPAULIN, fIOKSE COVER, FLAG and OILSKIN CLOTHING Manufacturer. P. O'CONNELL'S experience of 20 yeors m the trade is a efficient guarantee all woik entrusted to him will receive prompt attention, ft. £.— Orders by po otherwise promptly attended to. NOT* THf ADDKBBB, — P. O'CONNELL, Al TENT DEPOT, Moore Street, Ashburton, Opposite FR[EDLANDER BROTHERB. I>\ GREAT CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFORD AND UN DRILL | HAVING received notice to quit their Premises, m conßequence of the lat»d being j at once required for New Buildings, have decided to hold a CHEAP KALE; of all their Large Stock, consisting of - FCKNITUK- m variety, HANDSOME CHESTS DRAWERS, CHIFFONIERS,, IRON A* D WOOD BEDSTEADS, Choice TOILET WARM, 2 Caaes FENDERS' AND FIRE IRONS, BEDDIN , CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE at prices that 1 must effect a Clearance m ONE MONTH. j New Zealand Fire and Marine Jnsurance€ompan^ Established ... ••• ... 1859. CAPITAL— ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at loweat current rates. GEORGE~~JAMESON, AGENT, ,4SHBUBTON.^-,: ASK YOUR QROGER FOR B-|/T\' B #1\ \tf.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AAjf 'I QJS^I B /JSk\ %" Tha blendinß is entirely atten- WMW 1 VVVM B (lK!n^s» % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, JL- w^^ H WMM*sSi % who is a Taster of great experi- X «. enc 9 > , an 4 ' )as ac^ a special IM TUC B training m the art." w/lf^± X^ B B •ttE li B I T»M\ "TMs firm deserves the sup- •lffl f% 1 \J B M \ m portcfall purchasers of Tea w MW*^ B /ofiiwhA %as the article they offer is B KG f*ftfttl Wm^> 'f\ superior to anything we \u0084r\ B Jffl: ' JwaSß^sO v\ have seen m thwColony." ,V> V B /& rtngf 5 ! % press. »oW •" B §Q t^^S^SS?^ "2\ Nelson is a prow % \VsV* B M.** '»»' "SwJi iL« r Z\ » fessional Taster and • • B got T^jffPggJTW Blender." though tt # -^^^Bj^^^- *\ m PRICES' PURE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE Lt GTGN, LHRISTDHURGH, DUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE^ SOLD IN ASHBURTOK BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers P. AND 3D- DUNCAN, WILIS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Implements m use on Farms, we are mantifactUrlrig th« following : GOBSE UUTTEKB, Keir's Patent, simple, strong, efEective, and cheap. Tb. Machine if* fully aeenred under Letters Patent, and all the parts thereof. Anyone itviringioir B^id Pateat rightß will be prosecuted. B 8 DISC HARROWS, the simplest, chi apeat, moat convenient for hau ling, and moat effectiw Dlpo Harrow m the Market. DRILLS, b? strict httention to the wants of the Farming Community, we hare been enabled to produce the beat DRTLL yet made m ISew Zealand. We have, after dne considera- tion, adopted the SPOOtf FEED Oar Drill* will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or (TRAIN, from Tarnio fc?eed to Beans. English 01 American Ooulters sime price. STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FiiEDERS for Threshing Machines. Althongh the eenlna of English Engineers has been at work on this question for the last 20 years, it has been i reserwd foraf»rmerof TiTT»n.ia to Bolve the problem. We hare every confidence m reeommendine these FKEDERB. Wo would ask Machine Owners not to listen to Interested persons who decry^ ihese FEEDEBB, bnt to apply to anyone wh has. given them a FAIR T3IA.L. We mention the folio Tins gentlemen ac being experienced and Bucceesful Thmnhum trim have used onr FEEDERB with B»ti»f>ction to themselvsa and their Oliente :— Aaroßnew ' wno MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHBAD Anyone desiring.information re onr FEEDERS, can obtain 'the came from ilt of theaa Gentlemen. J *.««v»w Bepairfl to Maohlnnry. We are favorably aitnated for repairing every class of Machinery, Oaetinga of every description In Cftst Iron, Steel, Broßa.or Malleable Cast f«.r repairs oanbt nad from us on tbe ahortest notce. • tjtojrin to Reapers and Bindera. We keep a large Stock of extras for repairing these MAohinee, and wo have a npmber of mprovoa fittings Aepake effected m « proper mann« CB tin lfcortes.ti notiod, «a4 at SWWW* " v °



Pnhlic Notxea. A OA.BP.J Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIO, (PIANOFORTE AND OrtGAN), Bcbnett Street, 12 101 mo MEET THE TIMES. c. trUckle, PROPRIETOR of thePrinca Albef* Boarding -House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellowa' Hall, while thanking his many riends and Customers for their liberal support for tbe past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Pinners only, 4s per week.. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 As Byron cays— I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the valne of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the laat fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. O. Gabfobth. Sola Agent for ABhburton,— CHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC 8A INE ib at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It .is the cure and PREVENTIVE ot most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner speedily removing Constipation Feverishneßß, Fevers, dead- ache. Vomiting, and I iver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmastere, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other Btores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by all medjeine vendors. HARVEST, 1888. VALVOLINE, SPERM, AND CASTOR OILS. AGATE ENAMELLED WARS. MILTON POTTERY. FLOUR, 601 b Bags, 4s 8d OANI'LES, per box, 4£d WHITE BUGAR, 2£dperlb DRESDEN CHINA, 7s 6d per dozen A T CAKSO_N"'S EAST STBEET. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime - prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and Genera: Debility. IT contains two of the principal fn« gredlents necessary for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- sidered deficient m the above compleinti, viz., Phosphorus and Idme. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHUSPHITEB ijT'real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hpe acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*, Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr '• j Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist, Rob Casttomone, P>*»««i A. Harrison. Allred Harrison, 6TOOK AND ESTATff AGBNT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ah» p —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Product »nd Merchandise, FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehiclei o all kinds constantly Id fords on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal te.rms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and tbe business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer* chandiae on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Store.) for Sale. gtnt for tbe Norwloh Union Fire In* jurance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 0,, AUSTRALASIA .. | AJbFBBP HiBBISOHJ



NOW EEMOYED TO SAUHDERS' BUILDINGS. B, ALCOBN 4&ADDLEBY I SADDLERY ! 1. rA. IRELAND, having Btarted m above Business, m premises next door to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, East Btreat, hopes, by strict attention to Busi- ness, to merit a share of public patronage. 1 THE LOWEST PrFoES CHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stook. Farmers 'and others will how have an o^rtunity of getting SADDLER f at \u25a0uoh LOW PRICES as were never before . offered m Ashburton. Repairs executed on most leasonable terms. A GENT for the new high arm Davis i\ SEWING MACHINES. The only Vortical Feed Machine m the world. 1 1 cm no equal. Sold on time payments if reqaiied, .11*19 A. IRELAND. STORAGE. _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. •TTpBE Undersigned begs tb announce to J_ hiß numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has takes over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTJLE AGENCY CO. 'S STORES IN ABHBURTO«, : And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for {STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, i GRAIN, SKINS, Ac, m store or con- \u25a0tgned for Sale. and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prices . TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. Luro and Estate Aoeht, agbnTfor— B.Z. Loan Sl Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company * Bbookb's Shebp Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines r ranged for. " _ FEED. MAKEIG, 1136 Ashbnrton. MESSRS IRIEDLANDER BROS. feAVBFOR BALE THE FOLLOWING- BHBEP. •I f\ AAA MBBINO Ewes *K.r\f\ 8-TOOTH Merino Qf\r\C\ Fnll-Mouthed OUUU Merino Ewes 1000 D ° "• ALSO,— THE FOLLOWING PROPBBTIEb— •JIK ACRES, being 8.8. No. 20078, JL JL O 20079, 20295. at Ashton. "i f\C\ ACRES, being R.S. 28686, 28586 at XUU Alford Forert. A(\f\ ACBEB; at ABbburton, "I / \(~\ ACRES, being pait of 8.3. 7186 at' LUU \u25a0Watomui, now ooenpied by Mr Si Adams. LOTS 16, 17, 18, 1 aid 20 ewhrcontaining •bont 4 an acre, fronting Winter's Road n«d Cha'lts street, being immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. ' „„. .T v * ' LOT 77, South-east Town Belt, ABbburton, containing 4 -acre, with Lwelling*bonse thereon; TOWN SECTIONS Ho 1046, 1047 1050 Peter street. TOWN BEOTIONS No 680, 681, vritb 4- roomed House on each Section, Cameron Itieet. TOWH BEOTIONS No 665 and 666, Park street. for price) terms, and fall particulars apply to tbe undersigned, SALES OF HOBSEb, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, &FUBNIIURE :o» SATURDAYS, STOCK , SALE 3ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist THUBB DAY of the month, FBIEDLANDEE BEOS., FETER WILLIAMS, Anctionee/i