The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No. L 783

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7. IHSB

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_ tublic I^ot'ces. v O \ -g \u25a0 - l I & ,|.. H - .\u25a0\u25a0 w. . .r a " o $ if 95 § H go t. W^ 1 ft S P S d i fit m r' ~* s I -t \u25a0 w w o cr RACING CLUB. AUTUMN" MEETING. THURSDAY "and FRIDAY, APEIL 19th and 20th, 1888. First Race on each Day to start at 12.80 p.m. Presidtckt— X G. Wright. Vice-presi- dents— J. Griger and W. O. Walker. awards— C W. Purn'll.J.U N. Grips, W. B Denshire, R. M Owen, T. Leahy, W. Lytt«lroa. Judge— Matthew Sftitt. Ftartbr— T. Xeahv. Hafdioappers— The (Joumittee. Clerk of ihe scales— l B. Upton. Clerk of thb Course— A. Hewson. Treasurer— D. Thomas. PROGRAMME. First Day. 1. Handicap Htjrdlb Race, of 40 eova: tho second horse to receive 5 soys from tha stake, Over 'ight mghtß of l^dleß, about B't 6in high. Nomination," 1 soy j acceptance, 1 soy. Two miles. 2. Wakanui Stakes Handicap, of 26 boys, Nomination, 15s; aoseptance, 10«. Orfl and n quarter milen. District horses only. 3. ABHBFRT N AUTUMN HANDICAP, of 66 eovs ; second ho/se to reoei'a 6 cove from *<*\u25a0 3 stake. Nominaticn, 1 soy ; acceptance. 1 5 B>ov. One and a hulf miles 4. Posr Stakes, of 10 soys. Entrance, 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately afte>- t'.ie Autumn Handicap is run. Catch weights. The winner to be sold imme* diatoly after the race for 15 tovt, any Burplus to go to the funds of the Club. Half a mile. 6. District Weliek Handicap, of 20 eova. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10a. Mni- mnm weight, 9st. D'sirict horses only. One and a half rr ite. 6. Flying Handicap, of 25 eovs. Nomination. 1 soy ; acceptance, 10s. Three quarters of a mile. PITOOND .DAT. 1. County Furdle Race Handicap, of 26 boys ; the second horse to receive 8 soya 'rom tbe stake. District horses only. Ov(.r six fligbtß of hurdles, about Bft 6in high. Nomination, 16i ; acceptance. 10a, One mile a^d a half. 2. Gr\nd tTAND Handicap, of 45 boys; second horsa to rective 6 lovsrrom tbo Etake. Nomination, 1 scv, acceptance, 1 soy One mile. 3. Pandicap Time Trot (m ea*dle), of 20 fovs. diminution, 10h -, acceptance, 6a. Weigh 1 ; not 1 -t s than lOst. Pull and go. JDistric- horse* only. Three miles t. Harvest Handic p, of 25 soys; second horse to recoivo « boys from the stake. Noniina'i n.lss; a reptarce, 103. District 1 o-see only. Thno qxiarcers of a mile. 6. Open Welter Handicap, of 86 boys ; the seuonj horae to receive 3 soya from tha Btnke domination, i soy ; acceptanoe. 1 soy. Minimum weight, £fct. One and a qimrrer miles. 6. Totalisator .- T/VKns, of 25 soya. Enti-ancoi 10 • ; Cj be roadj 10 the Secretary imrne* tiately afcer the Welrer Haudicap is run. ±'hs vinn r to be sold io,msdiately af^ei ttie race^ tho whole of the proceeds to go to the funds cf tha Club. Minimum wei>.h,B3t Fivo urongs. Any over* wtigW above 2.b3 to be declared. RULES AND HJte.G[JLA.riON€. 1 Tho Meeting will be held nndcr tho Rules, of Racing and tho Athburton Racine Cluh Rues. 2 No entry will be received except on tha conditions that t»ii disputes, claims, and objec- tions arising out of the racing sha 1 be decided by the £ towards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on pU points connected wfrhthe c&rrj ing out, of tbi ? propramme to be final. 3. A district ho«e shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the diatrict between the rivera Selwyn au d Opihi, from 19&h January, 1888, and np to tbo date of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the Baid district during the aau.e period - 4 Fivo per cent, will be deducted from the gross of ail moneys payable iv accordance with this programme for tha expensa of the course. 6. All nominations and acceptances to co to thefundßof tha club. 6. ' rotting ttaces.— Horses must trot to th* satißfacuon of the Referee NOMINATIONS. All nominations to be accompanied by fee name, as?e, and deacriptiou of horse, and colors of the rider, must hi m the ha.. da of the - l ecre- tary noi lawr than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27 til, 1883 « WEIGHTS. Weights for the firat cay's handicaps will be declared on Monday, April 9 u h. Weights for the second day's handicap* will be declared at 9 o'clock on the evening a the firat day 'a racing s ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for the first day's handicapa must be made to tbe Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, A*>ril 16, 1888 Acceptances for the second day's handicap! at 10 o'clock on theoevaning of the first day's racing, ° J " \u0084,- o.' 0. OOfc», i l W Becwterj



lublic Notices. P. E ion SCHOENEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened In Premises (next W. Patching) East Btreet, and hopes to receive a fair share of public support, being prepared to MAKE FURNTTURE any design to order at OHRISTOHDKOH RATES. Pianoa aod Furniture re- polished at very low rates, Ab Byron says— 1 never, no, I never, Saw any man 80 yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurcb, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of yonr Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. t}. Garforth, SolaAgentfor Ashburton,— OHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 VERY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SAi INE is at hand, and taken as occasions arise, it is the cure and PREVENTIVE ot most diseases incident to Troph-al and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner speedily removing Constipation, Feverishnes3, Fevers, Head- ache. Vomiting, and I iver troubles, btation proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations uhould be provided with it. Ask your merchant to Bend regular supplies with your other "tores, as it is invaluable to all. Sold by all medicine vendors. TO MEET THE TIME C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alberi Boarding - House, "Wills Streel, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many I* riendb and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pei week, or 3s per day. Tinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, - and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 H & E. Graigbead BEC* TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO FRIEDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, ! CORNER OF EAST & MOORE STEEFTS. And further that they have JDST RRCEIVED an assortment of i-COToH TWEEDS, Buii able for the coming, Soason. : Also, — A small Assortment of MERCERY. THE COMING JAMS ARE THE BEST \u25a0 , i i ' 1 ! TRY THEM. s



BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, DESIRE to announce to tbe inhabitants of Asbburoo and BUtT'Uuding districts that they have opened a TIMBh H nnd COaL YAuD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain fctore, West street, and are prepared to supply all claßses of B DILI ING MATERIAL, m large or small quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLACK PINE, and QOTAHA, OALVANISED CORKUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGS, ARC H ITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RAILB, BTAKES, and all Fencing Material. CoTl: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Fiewood m long or J < 6hort lengths. Agenta m Aehburton for Wilson's Portland Cen.ent and Hydraulio Lime. Notb Address :— BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store, West street, . IJIB ; WINDMILLS! WINDMILLS! To suit Everyone. J. & T. DANKS, LICHFIELD STREET, Chbistchurch, Are supplying WINDMILLS at PRICES which will make Haod-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# i



!. THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY (Limited.) DEPOSITS "nECSIVED m large or pmall euros at IV the following rates of interest : — Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if tixed for 12 months H. SEMPLE, 9+56 . tecoetary, _____ ASEiiURTON WOOLLEN M ANUFACTUEING COMPY IS PREPARED TO PURCHASE i?OR CASH ALL KINDS OP WOOL Ik Lakgb or Small Quantities. H. SEMPLE, t56 Secretary. W. H. Paget. jg|||i||||||||j^ HOFBE-SHOER Burnett Stebet, next " Mall " Office. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Dtays, or Carts made and re> paired. Agricultural Implements repaired | promptly. Horses Shod wltb skill and care. 118 TV. H. PAGET. GREAT SALE OP Bankrupt Stocky OP Drapery, Clothing, AND 800 TCS* ANDREW ORR having eecured the Btook o£ A. G v PRICHARD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on WEDNESDAY, DEO, 28th, |AtUuheard-of Prices. i®\\ememberlTl?EfSDAY, the[27th DEC ATiDBJffiW OEK.



L ... « THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZtALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES TOl^T^P IQ^l\[Q1 Q^l\[Q about to make the ' r wi! ' 8 ' and d esi« a g to secure the X JLil\OVm/liO faithful execution of their last wishes. TV) TPl7l?Qni\fQ about to marry and make provision by marriage 1U X J-iJTVOUI 'X-> contractor settlement. TOPP IPQ^NQ1 PQ^NQ "oontemplating the settling of Iheir estate, or o£ a X JJl\kJ\Ji. 1 O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TH PT7PQHNQ desir <>«8 of constituting trusts for charitable or r 11/ X JUl\O\jL\O benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES SZtaZ^ony. 1 " 18 ' for peraoD6 All such should obtain detailed information from" the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD Cu., CHRISTOHTHiCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 6 « » '— \u25a0\u25a0 \u25a0.\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0IIWM.II. _ . || | | \u25a0 - | - | _ - - | ' ___^__1_ THE LARGEST STOCK OF OOTLONIAL CLOTHING IN, THE3 ASHBURTON COUNTY. A SPECIAL LINE OF ASHBURTON TWEED SUITS AT 47s 6d KAIAPOI TWEED TROUSEES 10s 6d HABVESTEtS' MOLiiSKLNS FROM. 6alU MITCHELL & TUENER TANCRED STREET. | „_



I Al TBJSTT DEPOT PO'CONNKLL (late of Cbriatcburoh), wishes to make known to his friendii, and • the public m general, that he has commenced business at Moore Street. ABhburton, as IENT, TA.RPAULIN, HOUSE COVER. FLAG and OILSKIN CLOTHINIi Manufacturer. P. O'CONNELL'S experience of 20 years m the trade is a eufficient. grartDiee all work entrusted to him will receive prompt a ttention. , K.8.— 0/deiß fey jo other wise promptly attended to, NoTa ths Address, — P, O'COOTELL, Al TENT DEPOT, Moore Street, Aehburfon, ___ Opposite FR[EDLANDEB BROTHERS. __ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... , 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PBEMIER & "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROFS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, J AGENT, ASHBUETON. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFORD AND UNDRILL HAVING received notice to quit their Prera'ees, m consequence of the land being at once required for New iSuiidings, have decided to hold a CHEAP tiALE of all theT Large Stock, consisting of — KDKNITUK^ m variety, HANDSOME CHFSTS DRAWEES, CFUFFOttTTm IEON AfD WOOD BEDSTEADS, Choice TOILET WAR*. 2 Cuaea FENDERS AND FIRE IROHS, BKDDIN , CROCKERY AND GLaSSWARHI at pricea that must effect a Clearance m ONE MONTH. ~ ASK YOUR QBOOER FOR 7 SI tl\ M /i\ Jk NlZt INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ArSr B a^J<^< M aJfik\. " The blending is entirely atten- qSL H WCVM M nttfip&a » ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, VIV¥ JL WWWIW B WIXMI^X \ who is a Taster of great ex per i- m *usm?eT\ enc ?' an 4 lias had a s P ec ' al mT-i_i p X MrWtT^^^SPm. training m tbo art." Isla*-* Jm M '[?^ : irf|f!(\ deserves the sup- » f~\Y\ \ \J mm m —J*!rtli!tr\ rtf*^. % °^ porttrfall purchasers of Tea \J X *^ B M fljws*wfe^ikt»^V W^ as article they oiler is B /to (4mS™*l^\ 1» superior to anything we * r*O m m^ C^SE^BES^kj < ?\ have seen m this Colony." i\^W ff /£> '^^Sl^^^T' fesstoiml ( Taster and THOUGH $ # »\ 'Bk PRIPPQi COPIED £^9^Wgg/t7^OL PURE BLENDED TEAS!' AUCKLAND, WE LIYGTON, tHR!ST3HURCH, DUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE« SOLD IN ASHBTJRTON BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers F>. AND D- DUNCAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Implements m nee on Fnrmß, we aro noatinfaotnrmp; the following GOBSE CUTTBKS, Keir'e Patent, Bimple, Btrcng, effective, and cheap. Th Machine m fully eectiretl under Letters Patent, and all the parts thereof. Anyone infringing •"id Patent rights will be prosecuted. DIBO HARROWS, the simplest, cht apeet, most convenient for hati ling, and raoet effeotir* Diec Harrow m tb« Market. DRILLS, kv Btrict httention to the wants of the Farming Gommuni<y, we have bee* enabled to i reduce the best DRTLL yet made m I>ew Zealand. We have, after dne considera- tion, adopted the SPOON FEED Onr Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED oi CBAIN, from Tnrnin Heed to BeanF; English oi American Ooult rB Bnme price. BTALKBB'S AUTOMATIC FiiEDERH for ThreFhinp Macbinpe. Although the goniua of English Engineers bos been at work on this question for the laat 20 years, it has been reserved for a farmer rf Ti^whia to solve the problem. We have every coDfidet cc m rccomm<ndinq these FEEDERS. We would aak Machine Owners not to listen to intereetpd peraona who deny; «bese FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone wh hat. given them a FAIR TRIAL. We mention the folio vinff gentlemen bb being experienced and successful Tbreshera, who have used onr FEEDERS with Baiiefttction to themselves and their Clients :— MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHBAD Anyone desiting.information te onr FEEDERS, can obtain the aame from a L y of these Gentlemen • Repairs" to Machinery. We are favorably aituatea for repairing every class of Machinery. Castings of every description m Cast Iron, Steel, Braßß,or Malleable Cast fcr repairs, can be Had from us on the shortest notice. Repairs to Reapers and Binders, We keep a large Stock of extras for repairing these Machines, and wo bare a number of niproTed fittings, fcepaire effected m a proper manoe) on tbe. ehortest notice tsl reaaoaab "- ; ft SMU Uui'



Public Not cea. A OARD.J M ISB OaRSON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OUGAN), Btjbnett Stkebt, 12 101 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMkaT SOCIETY. fTIHE above pays interest at the J_ rate of 4 per cent per annum ftr Di posits at call, 4} per cent per annum for 6 months, apo b\ per cent per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Offioe : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett j street. 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 or Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. / T*HE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line •*• of Taper and Let'er Clips. The Up- right Clip. P per Weight and Clip. I'Ote, Let er. and 1 epal Cap Bcvrd Clips. Auto- matic Foi-nta n Penholder. Automa ie Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Kcnelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hanrl.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tuc-er broi ze, and other styles of finish.) She f Isr; ckets (for putting up shelves without tools) with sets of wardrobe hooks attached. A incing Knives, with one, two and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlet . and papers. Su pension Ring Staples for hanging up >how can's, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Cr.mpcr, etc. All goods new m design, novel m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and lower m price than other g ods of the fame classes. Fu'l illustrated descip- tlve cata ogue tree on application. Goorfs can bt or- ered at the same prices thro gh any reliable American Con mission House. Houses undertaking the sale of these goo Is will find their trade rapidly increase, and that the goods will give the fullest satisfaction. New articles are " eing cons.antly brought out, and merchants are asked to se d for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. 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- gredients necessary for building up the Human frame, and which are con- sidered deficient m tbe above compleinta, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children, Dr. Churchill's Compound Byrup ot HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hrs acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaoh bottle bears Di\ Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist, Rob Oasttguone, P>»»s A. Harrison. Alired Harrison, 4.00T r OKBEK, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sha p —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodaoa »nd Merchandise, FOR S ALE— Fanning Implements, and Vehicle* o all kinds constantly m lards on view for Fale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal termß arranged with both Buyers and Sellers, v> - Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Store,* for Sale. gant for the Norwloh Union Fire In- jarance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O, AUSTRALASIA j \u25a0i ALFRED lIABRISm



" Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputatkv m the Colonies. Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; For substantial wear they art* the BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair 0 "ZEALANDIAS" and you wili never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT" and «« INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are dentine unless branded on the Sold 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 LI6HTBAND, ALLAN & CO. CHRISTCHURCH. STORAGE. _STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIHE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and tho surrounding districts that he has taken over the SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AGENOX CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTON, Aa£ is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m ctore or con- signed for gale. WOOLPACKS and COBNSACKS at the Lowest Prices TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c GKAIN bought and sold. Lasd 4HD Estate Agent. agent"for— H.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Go Union Insurance Company Brooke's Bhbef Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines rrangtd for. FEED. MAKEIG, _l 35 Ashburton. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER DROS. HAVE FOB BALK THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 1 r\ (\(\(\ MERINO Ewes Kf\f\ 8-TOOTH Merino OUU Wither* Qi~\Clf\ Fnll-Moathed >• uUUU Merino Ewes 1000 Do Do ALSO,— 1 THE FOLLOWING PROPEBTIEfej— ) •4~i X AOREB, being 3.8. No. 20078, A l O 20079. 20295. at Ashton. •i nf\ ACRES, being R.S, 28586, 28686 at J.UU Alford Foroet. Af\(\ ACRES . at Aahbnrtoa. t £ \f\ ACRES, being part of R. 3.7186. 7186 at l UU Wakanui, now oconpxed^by Mr B> Adams. LOTS 16, 17, 18,1 and 20 each containing •bont Jan acre, fronting Winter's Road n^d Charles street, feeing immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77, Sonth-east Town Belt, Aahbnrton, containing J-acre, with Dwelling-nouue uQB9PBO&£ TOWN BBOTIONS No 1046, 1047.1050 Pct -I street. TOWN SECTIONS ?No: 680, 681, with 4- tooved Hones on each Section, Cameron vtvet. TOWN SEOTIONS No 665 and 666, Park street- fox price, terns, and fall particulars apply to the undersigned. SALES OF EOKSEd, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FUBNIICRE OR SATURDAYS. BTOCKJiSALES ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist THURK DAT of the month. FRIEDLANDER BROS.. FETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer,