The Ashburton Guardian.

ASIIBUKT(>n/ TfESDAT, DEOEMBEE 4. 1388

PBICB~uNE PKNNY

VOL VIl.-No <2004



M C CALLUM &CO.- TIMBER MBKOH4NTS AND IRONMONGERS. Have m Stoofc^- ./ A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Sheep Shears, Inolnding the following FAYOKITE BRANDS:— W. and P. PARAGON 79 A S BURGON and BALLS' B.B.Ar BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOW, Turkey Stones. RADDLE IN LUMPS AND POWDER' RED AND BLACK TATTOO OIL, McCallum and Go 10*16 McCALLUI & Co., lAshburton Branch ; East Street, next Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND j COAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTURERS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPEBHANGEEB DECOR ATOBB, Etc. IBONMO^GEBT DEPt. We have landing and to arrive, Stoeki of Furnishing and General Ironmongery, oon slating of the following lines :— FENDERS, FIRBiaONS COAL VASES AMERICAN STOVES RAN QIIS, ROMjOWABB TILE and other REGISTERS CUTLERY, E.P. WARH OHDRNB, TOOLS FENOINQ AND BARBED WIRB, etfr, eto. TIMBER DEPARTMENT, We have on band exceptionally goo Stocks of KAURI, AMERICAN SHELVING, HOBART PALINGS, SPLIT POSTS and EAILft, and every d eoription of ' ROUGE ond DRESSED TIMBER, Which no oan supply either f rom onrYABDf IN TOWN or direct ffom ox» BODTHLAND MILLS at prices which cannot ba : ■ ' improved npon elsewhere. COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Goal Westport Coal Brunner Goal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FAOTOBY Inolndea the following Maohineryc— Complete Set Door and Sash, Btand»^d making, Spontinar, Ridging, and Taming Machinery, PAINTING, pTpERHANGINO GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT We can confidently eollolt the aapport of oar Oastomers and the publto generally Id this Department. It being In charge ■it experienced men, we guarantee tb« slaaa of work. ESTIMATES GIVEN. We have juat reoelved from England 10,000 pieces of the latest and moat fashionable designs In Paperhangtng; rom 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTS, OIL, VARNIaHEfI PAPEBHANGINGB GLABB—Plaln, Fibred, Enameiled— GOT TQ ANY SIZE, V And Genora! F + ock of Materials need m tie Trade, In thanking our Gastomera and the public generally for their liberal •apDctfc In the past, we beg to annoance that wo nave ro-organlned onr brauoh under new laaaagement, and m adding the Furnlih- and General Ironmongery Department we have every confidence that we sball eoalve the support It will olalm taUti •riety and prloes. w ■ ■ ■ ■■ * McCallutti & Oo # A, D, WELLS, Mlßl|«||



I Fuliftc Notieej SUPPORT LOOAL INDUSTRY. r,| . .'. .': " ■ •■.• "', . '- ; » j ESPECIALLY. WHEN THE FBODUOT 3 I 18 VERY KUPBRIOU. r TTAVIfrQ made a speoial pnrohaaa of a . XX lar?© lot of Aahbarton Tweeds, , I part of which I hnye bad made ap m tko best style and finish, I now offer better value m Men's, Youtliß', and Bogs' 'Suft^ than can be had anywhere m Ne# Zealand, I Suits to meaflare, both fit and material ■ ; % ) VALUE UNEQUALLED. EOBEET~ALCOEN, ASHBURTON OLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BtjiL!biTOß« '



ASHBDRTONJIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881; Teaching Stafjp, Boys' School. — Mr J. B. Buchanan, lat B A., University College, London. Girls' School.— Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury Collego, Ohristchuroh ; Miss Grubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution papila of both H>xes hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The aubjoota of Sturdy are those uaually taught at Secondly Sohoola ; but the ordinary course may be modified to meet apeoial oaaea, if Id tho Interest of the Pupils such a plan la judged advis- able. Tho year Ib dlvlcod into thr. ferinß. AU fees are payable m advance. per term Puplla under 12 yearß of age ... £2 2a , over 12 yeura of age ... £2 16b Mublo (extra) .;. £l i 8 Fee or attending muoio (only), ... £2 2b Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. , Foe further do tails apply to the Head Mt.r t



EL &B. Craigkead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS TCTAT THBT HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BDEDINGS, TAICEED STOET, —ALSO— Thai: they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c, onltable for the present Season. STYLE AND PIT ILXi THAT CAN BE DESIRED H. & E. CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, AS H BU RTON.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY rpEMPERANOE TJOTBL (OppouHe the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietiiess, Boga to Inform her friends and the Pabllc generally that she has purobaaed tho above Holnl, and respectfully solicits a ahare of their support, Tho Hotel is the largest and most com- * tnodious of ita kind In Dunedln, and can offer Booommodfttion not to be excelled • having been thoroughly renovated aiuoe the new proprietress took possession j and will now bo found moat comfortable. I VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda- tton, and tho aim of the Proprietress will ■ be to give her patrona every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can bo obtained ' m the qhape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival: and Guests wiahing to go array by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if tbev will only make their wishes known 4 156



T7JOR the Blood is the Life— Ufark'B world Jj famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eUin and blood dieeaees, and scores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of toßiimouials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d and lls each fey chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBDBTON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIBBOTOBS: G. H. Gbebnwood, Chairman, Qxo. Jameson 0. J. Haufbr H. Fbikdlandeb A. Harbison John Obb t I). H. Bbown. fJIHE Director! are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest :— If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 monthi six percent If deposited at oall five per cent J.Jff. TWBNTTMAN, Seoretary.



Public Notices. HOPE B'OBTB EDEAF.— Nicholson 1 Imoroved PaU-nt Artjfic'Al Em Dromi. The on!y anra, easy, »c<3 unuoeii device nsed .to permanently reßtorc hearing. Recommended by potentific men of Europe and America. Write for frco illustrated description book to J. Et. Nioholsoh, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William otreot, Melbourne. ASHBURTON "(HJARDIAN.'j DUNEDIN AGENCY. (l|-R R. T. WHEELER,. Stafford Street, Dunodtn, hag been appointed our Agent and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise- ments.



GEORGE JAMESON, WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, axd GENERAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTOtf and RAKAIA. HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE,— BINDER WIRE and BINDER TWINE, COBNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE, MACHINERY and other OILS, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES. ALSO.— TURNIP SEEDS, RAVE and CLOVER SEEDS, AGENT FOR THK NSW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANT .



The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALiTmANIIPACTUREES. THE VICTOB Itf EVEBY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL EBIEND OF THE FARMEBS THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUft STORES, WEST STRffBTI WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIB LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MAOHIN E EVERT FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID TBOE f-XOELLENT pCONOMIUAL I JGHT TJBB I BUBTWORTHY J- NTIED X- FPIOIENT I IKED IMPLE \EBTBD LnDUBING! L^DLESS LaDBED BINDER PBIBDLANDER BEOS. SOLK AGENTS FOR N.Z



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEA.& NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jib and Ub PACKETS, 2i.b FAJSOY CANISTERS ahdlslb and lOib TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS! TRY THESE BLENDS. ( EAGLE J I mhibitiok I CLUB ONK TRIAL WILL ESTABUSI£,THBIR OON3TAMT USE. To be obtained from JOHN OER AND CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2



The Glasgow Drapery a and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. F?OR the next TEN" DAYS we have decided to offer the JJ BALANCE of our STOCK of OLOTHISG, DKESB GOODS, OAL'.COS, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, &c, at LESS TH&N ENGLISH COST. . « ■ ■ « Intending Parch users are invited to examine the Stock without being preeaed to bay. The Shop is m EAST STBEET, next Patching's, the . < Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messbs A. and T. Ingiis), Manager,



£10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BXJYERS OF A BOTTLE OF BRE&DALBAHE WHISKY Shipped by Alex, Ferguson <fe 00. Glaigov, Particulatrt f rom &11 Wine Merchantp, Btore- kef-.pors, Holelkeepers and Spirit Dealers. Whol sale Agents — Wm. BcOULAR 4 00. Dnnedin, N.Z. 10 7 Bead 11 THE MIRROR," A HIGH-CLABB Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatio paper, to bo published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by 1 the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Plaoe, Russell Street, Melbourne, GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COTOELL'S TENTS, TBNTB. TENTS. FLAGS, TAKPAULINS, NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTKBB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHS COAOH AND BUGGY APBONB, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSE. BUTTERS, APRONS AND ELEVATORS For all m&kcß of Machines^ HAME3, PLOUGH* AND LEADING CHAINS, SADDLERY, Etc. Save your mow y and purchase of the Maker P. O'COOTTELL Al TENT DEPOT ooto Street, Afdriwrtoa (Nest Royal flotol.)



I. PHOTOGRAPHERS, 218 High Street, Ggg^, Chriatchoroh Charles Ray, MECHANICAL ENGINEEB, REPAIRS Gone, Sewing Maobinoa, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc. MOYOLES and TRIOYOLEB Tepaired and oxtraa kept on hand, > BICYOLEB FOR BALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Oenieal Hotel, Wakonuißoad t ; John Banger, • SADDLE, COLLAR, AkD HARNESS 1 . MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those oonamodloua promises lately oooa- pled by him In Burnett Street, begs mosl sincerely to thank his customers for past suppor and solicits a oontinuanoe of the * same whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of tf addlery am Harness, and strict attention to business ! combined with good <workmanib.jp ant Reasonable charges. Repairs neatly and promptly attended t<



mi WM GRQSER FOR Br^V\ W /s\ WlZf INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE AAIO ' ■ AA M 3 u siiSk\. " Tho blcnniiifi is entirely a'tcn- SSL I CCLd S l«*«**^^n ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, V" v ft VTW m lffil'mn!mil!3* who is a Taster of great expori- tS iiWM^A^PiA ence, and lias had a special ... -piip *& i^4M2SS^Si5* training m the art." UN int. IP /VSii^PC\ \ TIMABU HERALD. I A IS B r e Tw4'S''m to l \ •' TWI firm deserves the sup- ■ w\ff^l T^ \ \j Mr B Jvvm'V&ctrrL \ porttttalljiiirchasorsofTca » M Y\ \ .-- *^ Iff w i^^^^^n J\ aR lha article they oflor is W i'/p !-aST*tlw?s*sl "f\ jk superior to an^-thitiß wo *-v Iff Jfv r^rft"^ I to^^O '?\ have seen m this Colony." t\ &J M /> niiroiw^ \r\ press. »vl P^" ffl B<o lMt£ftsr%2tik^ 'i\ «k " Mr- Nelson is a pro- itttf^ ff ftf Vi \ f Dlcnder'' Ta9te THOUGH J^^^* r=c^^^^^£^^V_\ PRICES: I^SB^^^^^&Bmm^^ims^^sm^sei:^^^ per Ib, AUCKLAND, WE II GtON, { HRISTOHURCH, DUNEDIN AGENTS EVERYWHERE SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY EIL CABSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



New r ;Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ••• *«o ••• 186£. CAPITAL- — ONE MILLION. THE PKEMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIEB AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. MRESING &c, accepted at lowest current rates. , GEORGE JAMESON, --AOBirrr ASHBURTON.



THE PUBLIO TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GU&EIA.'X 1 AX>AJVTA.GJS© TOT 1 iI?00 AIVTC aboatto make their wills, ond deolrlng to eecare the £ HjJLvJDUIN iJ faithful oxeoutlon of their last wishes. T'A "DI7DO ATVTC a ° oat t0 marry and make provision by marriage 1U JrJuIVDUIND contract or settlement. TOD^7DO^MC coutemplatlng the settling of their estate, or of a jf JCiIVMUIN O Bum or earns of money by ttunt deed. T'A "DtTTJOOIVrC doelrous of oonotltutlng trusts for™ charitable or 1U JT JuJak^UINO benevolent objeota. TO rnnriOll TyIIOTCCO koWing moneys In traat for persons 111 rUntluN inUglttO roeiJent m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PXJBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from AOL AND, BARNES* ANO 00., CHRISTCHUROH, Or D. M. ROfcS, TIMARU.



_____ ! AY. H. COLLIEE - (LATK DIMANT AND COE.) "THE CORNER." SPECIAL OFFER f A Job lino of LINOLEUMS, 2yda wide In five for -{ Patterna, 3i 6i ; Usual Prioh, 5a 61. Don't THIB WEEK [ralßß the opp;»ttaulty. •■* ___»__ • The OBEAPEST HOUSE In ASHBURTON for Urapbby and Clothing of all kinds. "THE CORNER."



"TTT&KY little medicine of any other kind V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE Is at hand, and taken as occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, FeverißhnosSj Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Station proprietors, flockmaeters, and at I ' residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, arit Is invaluable to all. Sold by al medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphite of .Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gradients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleints, vle., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrnp of HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hps acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, O STtQ 10KE, P>W " Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Reputation tc the Colonies. Announced at the Indi&u and Colonial EsiAbition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Per substantial wear they era the BBS 7 fN THE WOKLIX Buy a pair cf "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented •• PARAGON 800T 1 and " INDEBTRUOTIELE TOEj?." Fcr Boys and Girls are Splendid Linob for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted j to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers a: d Country Stores thtougnout NewZealsrd and Wholesale by LIGETBAND, ALLAN & CO CHKISTCHURCH "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STORE EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Largest and Best assorted Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aehburton Dlatrlot. Being direct Imports we are enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest possible Prloes. Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and onr Pfttronn'm»y rely upon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. adles' Glace, Button and Lace. L»dW Oalf, Kid, Button and Lace. Ladies' Elastic Sides. Ladled' 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 keop a f al assortment of the Celebrated Zealand!) Brand. Do not be misled. None »r< genuine unleßß branded ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make ti give OOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY ; Bespoke & Repairing Departmen This Department is carefully looke 1 tfier. None but best material OBed, an the work done by experienced workmen > New springs put Into old Boots, and a 3 kinds of repairs executed promptly. i Note the Addreos— J. " ZEALANDIA " 1 BOOT STOBE EABT BTBEET, ASHBTJRTON, R. HOMW, , ' ■ Manager. I ■•



Public Not.«ces. 1 Q~\ to DA PEU day t0 bft mft( **° Vv * Ijl JUtt person* of. either sex. m 1 their own lcoalitles, at work for ua Ne& bnaicGßß. All meet with wonderful boo- oeee Any one obd do tho work. Capita! not required. We will start yoa. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men, Full particulars acd Instructions mailed free. Now is the time— don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Btineon and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 lOfi



REID & GRAY'S PURE MANILA BINDING TWINE "DISC HARROW" BRAND. nriHIS BRAND 5b made to onr special order, ' 11: If guaranteed to consist of Pure Manila fibre, and is nndoobtedly the Best end Cheapest in' the Market. Ics'st upon having ..the. Disc Barrow Brand. We. have also n Second Quality,* thorough good Twine,, at a lower price. LIGHT DRAUGHT LOWDOWN BLBVATOR BINDER. We would respect ully atk all intending Purchasers to call and examine onr New and IthproTtd Binder be" ore ord ring elsewhere It has all latest Impr yemen's, to brasßbnshec irtkß its beannes, and the rollers, besidiftbeinc brass bu hed, have the oilholes outside oi Frame and clear of the Cloths. BBID AND GRAY'S COMBINBI MANURE AND TURNIP DRILL, made an: eiiQ from 4. to 8 Coulter?, and from 14in to 1 6ii between the Drills. DOUBLE DRILI TURNIP AND MANCRE SOWER. DOUBLI DRILL TURNIP BOWER . SINGLE DRILI TURNIP tOWERS. Pr'oe £8. IMPROVE! GBAt-S BEED STRIPPERS. BACK DELIYJSRY REAPERS always I atook. DOUBLE-FDRSOW PLOUGHS, Flexilb Tripod narrows, Square Link Chnin Harrow (nil sizes), CbaffcuMers ar.d Ohaffcutt'-rs an Baggers (all sizes) at « reduced nrices, Horsi rears(l.2,B,cnd4>ho»e); also new -natter Light 2-horce Gear, ?hin and Bar ; ed Fencir W&e, Wire Strainers, Dr^ys. Turnip an Manure Diills, Grubbers, Acme Harrows, Cor Bruisers, Ac, Ac. FENCING STANDARDS AT LOWEST BATES. CLAYTON AND faHUTTLBWOBTH'B TEBBBHXNQ MILLS AND ENGINSI JU«Q TBAC3TXON SaiNBQ 7«l Salt*



Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHINQ TACKL? AND FANCY GOOD 3 BMPOBIDM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STBEET, HAS maoh pleaiure Id »nnonnolDg tb»t he has to arrive, ex "Aoraogl, ft Ur»nd ABBOrtmont of Fanoy Goods of every description, and as be must make room (or tbete be has RE- MARKED all the Stock, and erery Item (a now obtain- able »t a very ooDslderable DUoouat. Speolal Anaogemeata made to Olabi, ' large Siook 6f Ffablng Tackle, fnolndlog everything reqoli ite for the Sport Cricketing, Lawn Tennli, and Footbah Material! . Meenobanm Pfpes and To- baeoonlita Goods In Variety, The Hair Dreielng Department 1b now In ebarge of a firit-clseß Tonaorlal Artdt, and to meet the times the obarge for hair cutting 1b reduced to a nimble Slzpeno' Ladlea Hair worked np on thePremlr •t ibortest notloe. Wlga on hire • Note the Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGSa Eaat Street, Aahbarton.



.* MEW PAPERHAHGINGS EX"TAINCU" NOW OPENED. •iA BAtflS pISffiRHANGINGS 10ASE DECORATING ENAMEL PAINTS James Craigie, TAN CBED STBEET. 10 13 BARGAINS 1 BARGAINS J. MOfBON, Impermeable and Praotical Bootmaker, T)EGS to announce his first CLEARING jj SALE, commencing Ootober Ist, for ONE MONTB only, when he will offer to the publio his choice stock of best English and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES, of all descriptions, at prices that will command a ready Sale for Cash, J.M, has always on hand goods of his own make, and made to meeaore, whlob, tot STYLE.FABHION, NEATM JfißS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he It a thorough expert m this line. Repairs neatly exeouted. - tanoreiTstbeet, Next the CLTTB Aahburton. Pickford & CndrilJ Take this opportunity of informing the publio of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBQOPI ■ are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODB FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General BOUBEHOLD FDBNITUBP and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Notk ran Addbiss— TANCBED STKEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE , ■ ***



Public Notices. "TTTE HAVE FOR SALE— One ten yV horse power Traction Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all m perfect order. .. For full particulars apply to FBIEDLANDER BEOS. of4B