The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON. MONDAY, MAROH 5. ih*B

PRICE-uNE PI^iNNY



'. üblic ifot'ces. hi a, 9. " g \u25a0 (. S . E ' * \u25a0 \u25a0?* a M S . «\u25a0 + 0 5^ \u25ba» Vw/ m-' j <3 g S-s \u25a0 - : .3 o I » i" ! 3 w sl< ! S s^. S ca .... -a \u25a0 \u0084 \u25a0 .\u25a0 -\u0084«r '\u25a0 : _ \u25a0. . . \u25a0 A BHBURTON RACING OLttß'. AUTUMN MEETIKe. THURSDAY "and FRIDAY/ APKIL 19th and 20th, 1888. First Eace on c-.ch Day to start at 12.30 p.m. PnESIDRKT— E. G WriflhC. VIOEPRESt' dhsts-J. GiiiitT ned W. C. Walker. ThWAn»s— 0 W. Puru'll.J.U N. Gri?gv W. B J'ecfhire, R. Mj'Ow^n, T. Leahy, W. Lytt.lfo.n. Judge— Matt-how SMtt. 6TARTBH— T. Xcahv. HAI DIOAPPBKS— The O'c wmittce. Clekjc of \na Soalßb— T B. Upton. CLEnK'OFTHB COUBSE— A. Beweon. Treasurer— D. Thomas. proglTammb. Fmsr Day. 1. Handicap Burdlb Race, of 40 eovs ; the feo-nf bo/so to receive 5 boys from the stake, Oi?er ight tc^hts of Lw»jles, about 8 t 6m high. / Nomination, 1 soy ; nfci" t-.nr.e, 1 pov. Two miles. 2. Wakanui Stakes HAyDioAP. of 26 bovb. i .... in -lion >S-; acv.pt-ince, J0«. Oco : nrf :. q arfr tr.ile- Disirct hoiHcaonly. 8 ..iBHBHRT N UTUMN HANDICAP, of 65 .-. v ; ,-i'C cd hoise to iec'-.i"a 6 fovf from •> f< »ke. Non)in;it:cn, 1 nov • acceptance, !}\u25a0«". Oi«' and ft h»lf miles 4 P^s- > takes of 10 s ye. Ent-ance, 10s, fob na. to the S»cr tay immediately •»f ; « t<j Aui.umo Hanaicap wrun Catch veig'\tp. lh« wvnrnr to be pold itome* di.'it y after the rao- -or 15 fovi, any suroiun to go t \ ihe funds ef the Olnb. Hnjf . mile 6. DisTitioi Wkmrr handicap, • 1 20 eova. iso:'»iu -U'-n, 10« > acoiJtin.ce, 10a. M ni« mnm weight, Rat. D strict tiorees only. On« nd v I;ulf i'e. 6 Flying Handicap of2s£ovs. Nominati"n, 1 eov j aiceptance. 10a. Three quarteri of a mile. pfoond Day. I. County * urdlb Uacb Handioap, of 26 8ovs ; ihe.B-Coi:d tiorse to rtcdva 8 aova rom the stake. Diatrict boreea only. Over six flights of hnrdle^, aboat 3ft 6in high. Nomination, 16a ; acceptance, 10s, Ouo mile aud a half. 2 (tU^nd ttand Handicap, of 4fi sovsj tecoa-i hcra-i to rec-.ive 6 covsiromtho Etp.ke. P> f iriniti:-n, 1 si/v # acceptance, 1 eov Oao mile. 3. Pandicap Time Trot (m ea'dle), of 20 tova. Ncmin-ition, iO.i j acceptance, 63. We-ght not les than lOst. Pail and go. District horafi* only . 'Ihrce miles, t, Harvest Handic c, cf 25 ?}vbj seonnd boiso to lvciiivj , »ova from the stake. ITomiua'.i n, 16s ; » rcpta: cc, lOj. D.siriot ho sea only. 'J. hn;o qnarwrs c* a milo. 6. Open Welter HANmcAp.of 66sovs ; tho suconJ hewe to receive 8 soya from tho Btnko iSoiuiration, i eov ; axeptanaa, 1 eov. Minimum weight, SJjt. Ono and a <^mrfer miles. 6. ToTAT.iSAToRt-TAKES, of 25 soya. EntranoOi 10 <; tube raadj 10 tho Secretary imme* (.lately after the W ehor Handicap is run. "Hj vinn. r to he sold immediately af .er A - "*}, tho whcls of tfcu preceeds to go theru. -^da cf tho Club. JUniiamn ta tho tu^ ";«re inr.'onga. Any ove|> weight, Bst i... -he declared, weight above 2 b 3 to RVhE3 AND EEGULa.riGi^, l^Tho Heating will be held under the BuW of Racing and the Aihbuttou Racing Olnb lln es 2 No entry will ba received except on the conditions that ail disputes, claims, and obiec tions arising ont of the racing shaU be decided by the stewards, or whom th.y' may appoint. Their decision on p\l pomta connected wi<-h the carr} ing ont of tin 3 programme to bo final ., s ; , A district ho«e shall mean any ho-ee that has been commonly resident m the diatrict between the rivera Bel*yn and Opihi. from 19ch January, 1888, and up to ihe dateof the fortbcoEUDg Meeting, and owned by a parson who has resided m the said district during tho sance period, 4 Five per cent, will bo deducted from tho grosa of all moueys p tyable iv accordance with this programme for th« expense of the course. 6. All nominations acd acceptances to co to the funds of tho (;iub. 8 6. 'I rotting Uacea.— Horses mnst trot to the satisfaction of tho Referee NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fee, name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must hi m the ha.ds of the >-ecrc- l7 r^««R aWr than 9 p<m ' en r ueEday, March WEIGHTS. Weighta for tho first day's handicaps will bo declared on Monday, April OA. Weighta for the second day's handican'g will be declared at 9 o'clock on the evenine o the first day** racing ° ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day'a handicaps must be made to tfae Secretary not later than 9 p.m on Monday, A»ril 16, 1888. Acceptances for the second day'a handicaps ac 10 o'clock on theoevanlog of the first day's racing, J ' ** 6 fecretarjr



Public Notices. F. H. von SGHOEEEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER. AND UNDERTAKE!?, HAS opened m Premises (next W. Patching) East street, and hopes to receive a fair shars of public support, being prepared to MAKE FURNITURE any design to order at OIJKISTCHCJKOU RATES. Pianos a»jd Furniture re- poitshed at very low rates. Ab Byron Bays— I never, no, T never, Saw nny man so yollow, How's your livnr ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'ri PILLS, Christchurch. March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify Ni) the vhlijo of your Liver and Stoujcchio Pills, having used them for the laat fourte9t» years,, and cm recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. GL Gakfobth. Sola Agent for Aehburton,-- OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 VEKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOI Gli'ri PYRETIC SA-. JNE is at hand, and taken ns orcaßions ari^e. it is the cure and PREVENTIVE or. most diseases incident to 'ropiral and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnesa, Fevers, tiead- ache. Vomiting, and Liver troubles, btation proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations tihould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other 6tores, as it is invaluable to all . Sold by I all medicine vendors. I^o MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of thePrinco Albor* JL Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many J* rienda and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of tho eatno. Board and Lodging, 16a, ISs pet week, or 3s per day. Pionors only, 4s poi week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 H & E, Craighead BEli TO AiN NOUNOE THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO FRIEfII&HDERS' BUILDINGS, COCKER <>F EAST & '.MOoRE STh'EIfTS. And furth r *liafc they lave JUST ft CEIVED an a.-nortm-n of C»T II TWRKDS, sui.abie f t the coming Soason. Also, — A email Assortment >of E .CERY. JAMB ARE THE BEST TEY THEM.



BAKER AND Cft TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON DESIRE to announce to the inhabitants of Asbbur'oti aDcl Burroucding dißlrictßth%t they* have opened a TIMBHH (md iji)AL YAuD, opposite Mr Georgo Jameson's Grain Hore, Wost street, and are pupared to eupply all classes of BUIL: ING MATERIAL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. R<:D, WHITE, and BLAUK PINE, and 'J OTAttA. OALVANISED CORIiCGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brand.*. MOULDINGF, ARCHITRAVES, BKIBTiNtfS. POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, and all Fencing Material, CoTL: Weetport Coal, Newcastle Coal. Mount Komors Coal. Fiewoodin long or short lengths. Agent? m Aehburton for Wilson's Poitfand Ceu.ent and H}draulio Lime. Notk Adpbbss :— BAKtiK AKD CO. •pposte Mr G. J Grain Storej West street. IJIE WINDMILLS! WINDMILLS! To suit Everyone. J.&T.DANKS, LICHFIELD BTREET, Christohdkoh, Aro supplying WINDMILLS at PRIOES which will make Hand-pomping a th'ng of the past. THE SPECIAL, from £5 10s THE SAMPLE, from £8 JOs Or TITAN MILL and SYPHON PUMP, from £15 John G. Restell, AGENT, ASHBURTON*



THE ASHBTIKTON WOOLLEN MAEUFACTUEItfG COMPY (Limited.) DEPOSITS liECSIVE'D m largo or f^mall sums at Lt the following rates of interest :— \u25a0 . Six per cent if fixed for G months. Sevon per cent if fixed for 12 months H. &EMPLE, 9t56 Eecootary. • THE " ASEiiUKTON WOOLLEN MAKUFACTUPJNG COMPT IS PRKPA.UED TO PUROHASS J'OR CASH ALL KINDS OF WOOL In Large or Small Quantities. H. 3KMPLF, t56 Bpore^Bry. W. H, Faget. — — T3T A niTOM TTCi i \u25a0T-7jgs:v3e^- i r>Uc»v^J\.oivix l o Bub^btt Stbbbt, next " Mail " Office. BEGS to announce that he haa taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by B. Peat, and will continue all branohes of the above business aB before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtayß, or Oarta made and re* paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly, Horses Shod with skill and care, w W. H. PAGET. GEEAT SALE OP Bankrupt Stocky OP Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOT 8. ANDREW ORR having secured the Stock of A. O. PKIOHaRD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Publio on WEDNESDAY, DEC 28th, At Unheard- of Pricefe .©\ lememberiTrESDAY, ihe[27ih DEO I AEDBEW 088.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZWLAND OFFERS GHREJAT -A^V.AJVTA.OES TO^DT7 I P QOIM Q ab °ut to make their \u25a0wills, and desiriug to secure the 1 ljl\OV/li O faithful execution of their -ast wishes. TOPI7PQ^IMQ ab o«t to marry and make provision by marriage 1 JUJA JUI^J contractor settlement, TOPFR^I^NQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a A AjlVkJv/IXO sum or sums of money by trust deed. TO PFPQHNQ desirous of constitutiog trußta for ch.\ritablo or 1U 1 LjIAOVJXNO benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES S^^roC.^ for persoDß All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNB, AFD CO., CURUSTCHUECH, Or D. M. EOSS, TIMARU. 6 THE LARGEST STOCK OF COLONIAL CLOTHING m the: ashburton oounty. A SPECIAL LINE *OF ASHBURTON TWEED SUITS AT 47s 6d KAIAPOI TWEED TKOUSEKS 10s 6d HABVESrELS' MOL3SIOTS FKOM s^lld MITCHELL & TUENER TANCRED STREET.



| Al TENT DEPOT PO'CONNELL (late of Cbristcburch), wishes to make known to bia friends, and • tbo public m general, that ho has commenced business at Moore Sireet, ABhburtoo, as lENT, TARPAULIN, iIOKSE COVER, FLAGr and OILSKIN CLOTHING Manufacturer. P. O'CONNELL'S experinnce of 20 years m the trade is a fcufficJent guarant ee all work ontrusteii to him will receive prompt a ttention. N.B.— Orders by \o otherwise promptly attended to. NOTB THE ADDBKSS,—- P. O'COISTNELL, Al TENT DEPOT, Moore Street,- Aehburion, Opposite FRIEDLANDER BROTFTER3. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINE BISKS, ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFOIID AND UNDKILL HAVINTG received notice to quit their Premises, m conßpquence o r the lan/1 being at onco reqairci for New Buildings, have decided to hold a CHEAP HALE of all their Lnrge Stock, con^inting of — KOKNITUK m variety, HANDSOME OHKSTS DRAWEES, CHIFFONIERS, ]BO>J WOOD BEDSTKADS, Choice TOII-ET WAR . 2 C-ineß FEEDERS AND FIHE IRO.n t S, BH.DDIN , CROCKERY aND GLaSSWARiO at p.rioea that must effect a Clearance m f)NK MONTH. , (H I FH\ S /^ \W.Z.IHDTJSTHUt GAZETTE r\(*krSf I a^^* B JfJ^i\ Wk " The blendina is entirely atten- t) BWWW S V^VV SB tStt£7sMb\ % ded to by Mr. Nolson himself, J_> VITV JL \u25bc\u25bc\u25bc'\u25bc gf WM^9M \ who is a Taster or B rcat experi- B MTM§£npET7^ la ence, and has liad a special i N THE B training m the art." un mi - m l\]M^^^i % TIMARTJ HERALD. l/t> -^ B i MR? « 'Shlm \ "This fi?m deserves the siip- "\ff"l J^ \ \I JB m % "^ port of all purchasers of Tea m\ •** B an >$§\u25a0 m^"ifeSjO >A » 'Bi as G ar they ofier is B MGj {*tK *P^ Sffiii lft superior to anything wo f»C\ B #^ L^^KHtSoKj "?\ have seen m this Colony." j i\^\V* £g m£t *~*Me™!Z d™S li^ '5\ Sessional Taster and i iOHHa i> li £4 li 1111;/ £1 1; AHa A jSc ! AUCKLAND, WE LI GTOM, CHRiSTiJHURCH, OUNEDIN. ] AGENTS EYERYWHERBo ' SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON Aud the principal storekeepers P. AND D. DUNCAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES thp ordinfti-y Impieaientfl m nee on Farms, ye aro manufacturing tho following GOK^E UUTTRKH, Koir'a Patent, simple, strong, effective, and cheap. Th Machine iR fully secured nrder Lfittnrs Patent, and all the parts thereof, kcyone infringing 8"» id Pnteat rifihtfl will ba prosecuted. DIBO HARBOWB, the aimpiest, ck apeot, moßt convenient for hau ling, and raoefc effective Dire Harrow m the Market. DttlbLfi, by strict uttention to the wants of tho Farrcing Oominunity, wo have been enabled to t roduce thp best DRTTiIj yet made m kew Zealand. We havo, after due considera- tion, adopted the PEED Onr Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or CBAIN, frcm Tnrnio ("'cod to Beans. English 01 American OoultTß same price. STALKER'S AUTOMATIC .Fi-EDERS for Threßbing Machines. Although tbe genius of . English Engineers has been at work on this question for the last 20 yofire, it has been rcßervnd for a firmer of Ti^wmu to solve tbe problem. We have every confiderce m recommending these FifiEDERS. Wo would ask Machine Owners not to listen to interested per^onß who deary ihese FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone wh ha*. «iven them * FAIR TSIAI», We mention the follo> vine gentlemen as being experienced and successful Thieshora, ytho have used our FEEDERS with satisfaction to themselves and their Clients :— MR THOB. PERKS, MR NELBON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHBAD Anyone desiring information re our FEEDERS, can obtain the same from a L y of these Gentlemen. Bepairo to Machinory. We are favorably situated for repairing every claaa of Machinery. Castings of every description m Cast Iron, Steel, Brass, or Malleable Caster repairs, can Df nad from us on the shortest not'ee. Eepaira to Reaperß and Binders, We keep a large Stock of extras for repairing theßJ Machines, and wo have a number of raproved fittings feepairs effected m a proper mannef ©jatUepborteßt notice vit reaeonab * 1 J,SSIU j&w,%r \u25a0



PuhhcNot cea. A CARD. 1 Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OtfGAN), Bdbnett Street, 12 101 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & investment society. riIHE above fociety pays interest at the J_ rate of 4 per cent pßr annum fcr Deposits at call, 4£ per cent per annum for 6 months, &vo b$ per cent per annum if fixed for 12 monthß or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, I THE —Philadelphia Novelty — MANUFACTURING CO., 1422, 1424, 1426 Callowhill St., Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A. (incorporated), New York Office, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF A LINE OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line of Paper and Let er Clips. The Up* right Clin. P per Wfightand Clip. IS'ote, Let-er. and I epal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fomta n Penholder. Automa ie Fisher (for fishermen.) Nrvelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- tanems'y with one hand.) Ornamental M.itch Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tuc er brorze,' and other styles of finish.) She f 13r? ckets (for putting up shelves without tools) with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. Wincing Knive?, with one, two and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets nnd papers. Su pension Ring Staples for hanging up vhow canis, etc. The Celebrated Madahie Louie Hair Cr.mper, etc. All goods new m design, novel m opemtion, protected by paten', better finished, better working, and lower m price than other g ods of the same classes. Fu'l illustraUd desciip- tive cata ogue lre« on application. Goo^s can be on ered at the same prices thro: gh any reliable American Commission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goods will find their trade rapidly increase, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are • eing constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to se d for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. • \u25a0 LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime ; prescribed by the faculty for the core of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m tbe above compleinte, vJz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup oi HYPOPBLOSPHITES Is real Brain Pood, and ip cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hpe acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dk Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by! Swan, Chemist, B.fTR < \ASTTOMONB, P*~*° A. Harrison. Allred Harrison, \OOT T OKBEK, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AMD VALUATOR. S A TURD AY SALE at 12 o'olook ah» p — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodnoa »nd Merchandise. FOR 8 ALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle^ o all kinds constantly m lards on view for Bale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bt>nts collected, and tbe business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stored for Sale. pant for the Norwich Union Fire In- jart»nce Company Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA I iIFREP HARRIS )X



JN O W KEMOYED TO SADNDERS' BUILDINGS. B. ALCOEN BADDLEKY 1 SADDLERY ! ! MR A. IRELAND, havirg Btarted m above Business, m premises next door to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, East Street, hopes, by strict attention to Buai* ness, to merit a share of public patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every reqoieite m the Trade kept m Stock. Fanners and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLER £ at such LOW PRICES as were never before offered m Aehburton. Repairs executed on most zeasonable terms. AGENT for the new high arm Davis SEWING MACHINES. Tbe only Vertical Feed Machine m tbe world. It has no equal. Sold on time payments if required. 11*19 A. IRELAND. STORAGE. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. finUE Und- rsigned begs to announce to _1_ hiß numerous friends rf Asbburton and the surrounding districts that he has taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY CO S STORES EN ASHBUHTOW, Amu is prepared to receive VVool anfl Grain for hTOHAGE or iStiiPMENT. . Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, iv store or con- signed for Sain. -WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS at the Lowest Prices TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o GHAIN bought and sold. . LAKD iHD ESTATB AgBNT. AGENT FOR— H.Z, Loan £ Mercantile Agency Co Union Irsobanoe Company Bbookk'b Sheep Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, . 11 35 Aeh bur toff. MESSRS IFRIEDLANDER BROS, HAVB *OR BALE THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 10,000 MEEINO Eweß tH{\f\ 8-TOOTH Meriao OUU Wfthere eyf\f\{\ Fnll-Mouthed OUU U Merino Ewes 1000 Do Do ALSO,— the Following PROPE&TiEb— -t-t X AOBEB, being B,S. No. 20078, J. JLD 20079, 20295. at Auhton. I nr\ ACRES, being R.S, 28685, 28586 al X\J\s Alford Forest. A(\C\ AOBES.atAßlibnrton. I 1 \C\ AOREB, being rait of R. 3.7186. 7186 at LUU Wakanui, now occupied by Mr Bi Adams. LOTS 16,17, 18,1 a-^d 20 each containing \u25a0bout \ an acre, fronting Winter's Road n^d Otaa 1 8 street, b'ing immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77,aoncfTeaat Town Belt, Aaubnrton, eontaicing i-acre, with Lwelling-touße TOWN PBOTIONB No 1046, 1047 1060 TOVT2I BEOTIONS No. 580, 581, with 4- zoomed Houao on each, eectioo, Cameron Stt/At. TOWN SECTIONS No 666 and 666, Park \u25a0treet. For price, terras, and foil particulars apply to the undersigned. SALBB OF HOBSEd, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNIIURE ON SATUBDAm STOCK] SALEB ON TUESDAYS. EAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, let THT7BB DAT of tk« north. FBIEDLANDER BROS, S PETER WILLIAMS, Aactionee/t