The Ashburton Guardian.

PRICE-uNE PKNNY

ISHBURTON, MONDAY, DECEMEEB 3. 1888

WOIi Vll.-No 2003



Public itfotic©3 »' SUPPORT LOCAL JNDU6TRY, n ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PBODUOT ro la VJBBY SUPERIOR >f TTAVING made a special purchase of a [. XX lar^e lot of Ashburton Tweedfl, j, part of which I hnve had made up in the best style and finiah, I now offer better - value in Men'a, Youths', and Boya' Suite, than oan be had anywhere in Now Zealand. 3 Baits to measure, both fit and material guaranteed. r VALUE UNEQUALLED. KOBEET~ALCOBN, ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. I C CALLUM&CO. TIMBER MERCHANTS AND IRONMONGERS. Have in Stock— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Sheep Shears, luoludlng the following FAVORITE BRANDS:— W. and P. PARAGON 79 AS BURGON and BALLS' 8.8.A. BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOTO Turkey Stones* RADDLE IN LUMPS AND POWDER- BED AND BLACK TATTOO OIL, McCailnm and Oo 10*16 IcCALLUI & Co., Branch ; East Street, next Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AND I , MANUFACTURERS,  PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPERHASTGBBS 1 DECORATORS, Etc. IRONMOKGEEY DEPt. We have landing and to arrive, Stookv * of Furnishing and General Ironmongery, constating of the following lines : — FENDERS, FIREIRONS COAL VABES AMERICAN STOVE3 RANGES, HOLLOWABE TILE and other REGISTERS OUTLERY, E.P. WARS OHDRNS, TOOLS FENCING AND BARBED WIRE, eta, etc. , TIMBER DEPARTMENT. We have on hand exceptionally goo Stocks of * KAURI, AMRRIOAN BHELVING, I HOBART PALINGS, SPLIT POSTS and RAILb, and every description of ROUGH ond DBEBBED TIMBER, Which xre can b apply either from oar TARDf : IS TOWN or direct from our SOUTHLAND MILLS at prices which cannot be improved npon elsewhere* "- ' COAL DEPAETMENT. . Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Brunner Coal !| AND ] FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY r Inoladea the following Maohinery : — Complete Set Door ond Sash, Standard making, Spouting, Ridging, and Turning Machinery, PAINTING, pTpERHANGING GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We can confidently oollolt the support of oar Oaatomera and the publio generally : J in thia. Department, It being In oharge Df experienced men, we guarantee tb« alais of work. ESTIMATES GIVEN. We have junt received from England - 10,000 pieces of the latest and moit 9 fashionable designs In Paperbangtng ' rom 6d to 10s per pieoe. f PAINTS, OIL, VARNISHES • PAPERHANQINQS 9 GLASS— PIain, Ifipored, Knameiled— OUT TO . t ANY SIZE, 3 And General fftock of Materials need f in ihQ Trade* In thanking our Oaatomers and tbe , public generally for their liberal support in the past, we beg to announce that wa , aave ro-organlaed one branch under neir nanagement, and in adding the Furnfeh-. , '.ng and General Ironmongery Departmen t we have every confidence that we •tall eoalve the support It will claim bv iU atlety and prices; McC&llum & Co, WEIiLB



Public Notices. TTOPE FOB THE DEAF. —Nicholson XX Improved Patent Artificial Ef Drams. The only Bare, easy, and unaee devioe used to permanently restoi hearing. Beoommended by toientif mon of Enrope and Amerioa. Wcfte fc free Illustrated description book to J. B Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chamber! William street, Melbourne. ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN.'; DUNEDISIIGENOY. flfß R, T. WHEELER, Staffon Street, Danedin, has been appointed oni Agent aod will be able to arrange termi with advertlaers for contract advertise menta. Tj^Oß the Blood istheLife— O/ark'a world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever causes arielDg For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood dieaases, ana ecores of all kinds its effects are marvel- lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Pole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England 1 11 THE ASHBUBTOtf Woollen Manufacturing Co.; Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIBBOTORS: G. H. Greenwood, Chairman, Gbo. Jameson 0. J. Hakebb H. FbIJSDLANDEB A. HABBIBON John Obb 1). H. Bbowk. fpHE Director* are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest :-— It fixed for 12 months aeven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent ' If deposited at call five peroent J. fl. TWENTYMAN, | Secretary. LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE TTO T E L (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Proprietress, Begs to Inform her friends and the Pnbllo generally that she has purohaßed the above Hotel, and respectfully solicits a share or tneir support, ~ ~ The Hotel Is the largest and most com- modious of its kind in Dnnedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated since the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and accommoda- tion, and the aim of the Proprietress wIU be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained in the <shape of Tea, Coffee, and Ooooa on arrival: and Guests wiahlng to go a tray by early train can depend on being called (n ample time, if they will only make their wlsheß known 4 156 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE 10 THEIB CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAY] REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET, — ALSO— That they have now in Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &0., suitable for the present Season, . STYLE AND FIT All. THAT CAN BE DEBIBED H. & E. CEATGHEAD TAILOES, TANOBED STREET, ASHBURTON. USHBDRTON^HIGH SCHOOL £ ESTABLISHED 1881; TEACHING BTAEF, Boys' School — Mr J. E. Buchanan, Ist B, A., University College, London. £, Gibxs' School — Miss Saundbrs, Canter- bury College, Uhristohurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this institution pupils of both lexes have *the opportunity of aoqulrlng the elements of a liberal odn- cation. The subjects of Study are thoae usually tanght at Secondary Sohooln ; but 3( l the ordinary oonrse may be modified to meet special oases, if Id the Interest of the Puplla auoh a plan is judged advis- able, The year Is divided into thp terms. All feei are payable in adva&te. per term DPaplls under 12 years of age ... £2 2s , over 12 years of age ... £2 16b Mublo (extra) £1 lo I Fee Of Attending music (only), ... £2 2s I Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 Is I A term's notice required before the  1 removal of a papll. h Fob i avtbet dQtalli apply to the Head



The Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. EOR the next TEff DAYS we hav* deoMed tp offer the BALANCE of our STOCK of CLOTHI SO, DRESS GOODS, OAIiTGOS, BBEETINGS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, &0., at LESS TH4N, ENGLISH COST. Intending Pnrohasere are invltea to examine the Stock without being pressed to bay. The Shop is in EAST STBEET, next Patohiho's, the Sailmaker. Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J, G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Mbssbs A. andT. Imolis), . Manager,. ■ i - --■ W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PTJBE BLKNDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N Jia um Ub PACKETS, 2lb FASOY OAMISTBR3 amplßlb a»d XOlb TINS. TBY THESIS BLENDS. . TBY THESE BLENDS. ((CROWN 1 ((EAGLE )} if™?™)) (( C L ?v B l ONK TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT, USB, x. To be obtained from JOHN ORE ANJD CO.. _EAS^ STREET, ASHBtjRTON. 9 102 The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL ATANUFACTUBERS. THE VICTOB IN EYERY CONTEST. | THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FABMERS. THIS WOND ERF U L REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRBETJ WE INYITE INSPEOTION^OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A C H 1 1ST E EVERI FABMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS ■ ' MASSEY SOLID -TROB f-XOELLBNT rCONOMIOAL I TGHT BINDEE FRIEDLANDER BEOS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z THE HORNSBY REAPER STILL VICTORIOUS AT the AGRICULTURAL BHOWS held in Anatralia dnring A ugoet September lait the following prizes were awarded to the HORNSBY « LIGH-TDRAUGHT STEEL SHEAF-BINDING HARVESTEI When in competition with the WOOD, MASSEY, DEERING, MoCORMICI OSBORNE, HOWARD, and BUCKEYE MACHINES. AT COROWA HORNSBY FIRST PRIZE MURTON HOBNBBY FIRBT PRIZE ROCHESTER HORNSBY FIRBT PRIZE STAWELL BOKNSBY JKIRST PRIZE WIDDERBURN HORNSBS" FIRST PRJZB SNOWTOWN No Prize Offered Eornsby reoommond< I """""" Farmers are inTited to call and inepeot the MONARCH OF THE HARYEST FIEL] AT MR GEO. JAMESON'S STOKES • ■ ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. *



GLASGOW iDRAFERY and OLOT^ING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. £10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO iBKnfERB OF A BOTTLE OF BBEIDtLBIHE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Fergnson it Co. Qlmrow, Pnrticnlar/1 from tU'Wiba Merchants, Btore- kefpeiß, Hotelkcefejfß and Spirit Dealers. Whol Bale AgoDta— WM. BOOBLAR * GO. Dnnedin, N.Z. 10 7 Bead 11 THE MIB.ROB," A HIGH-CLASS Weekly Social, Politi- cal, Literary, and Dramatio paper, to bo published every FRIDAY, price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Rußsell Street, Melbourne, 500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'CONNELL'S TENTS, TENTB. TENTB. ffLAGS, TAKPAULINB, NETB HOESE CLOTHING, HALTERS OILBKIN CLOTHING. LOIN CLOTHS COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HOSE. BUTTERS, APBONS AND ELEVATOBE For ail mak«u of Mabhlneu. HAMEB, PLOUGH AND LEADING OHAINB, BADDLEBY, ETO. S&va yoar xaoaty uai pmobase of the Hato P. O'CONNELL Al TENT DEPOT ooio Btreet, ;A*U)*rttm (Neit aoyaTflottf.



PHOTOGRAPHEBS, __^ 218 High Street, Chrletchoroh c es Charles Eay, MECHANICAL ENGINEER, REPAIRB Gnns, Sewing Maohineß, Lawn Mowers, Pumps, etc BICYCLES and TiToYOLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR SALE. Engineering in all ita Branches. Opposite Cbntbal Hotel, Wakanui Road John Banger, SADDLE, COLLAR, A&.D HARNESS MAKER, HAVING purchased the basinets o Mr A. Ibelawd, and removed into those commodlona, premises lately occu- pied by him In Burnett Street, .begs most; ■Inoerely to thank hli ,'oaatomers for past Buppor and solicits a op'ntlnuance of the same which, he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and Hhtnees, and ntrlct attention to, buttlnesß, combined with good workmanßhlp and Reasonable charges. Repsiri neatly and promptly attended tc



I : -, W. H. COLLIEE (LATH DIMAIST AND OOF.) "THE CORNER." SPECIAL OFFER f A Job line of LINOLEUMS, 2yd B wide In five for -{ Patterns, 3s 6d ; Vbvlx. Pbiob, 5j 6i. Don t THIS WEEK (,mln the oppottnnlty. The OBEAPEST HOUSE In ASHBURTON for Dbapbry »nd Oiothino of all kinds. "THE CORNER." THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT AJOAJSTTAGE© TOT^T|nrl ATVTC aboot to make their wllla, and dealrlng to neoat* the JrllilVuUlNlj faithfal exeoutlon of their last wishes, mn "nnnCAATO «boot to marry and make provision by marriage 1U JrJkIAOVjiNO oontraot or Bottlement. rrr\ nnnCAMO contemplating the setttlnft of their estate, or of a 1 U Jt JZiJtvOUIM O eum or Bams of money by teant deed. TO Tl "H T>C< AAT C desirous of constituting trußts for' oharltable 6? rHiIWUINK!) benevolent objeota. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES SffiXi3K?i& b "' '" P "" OD ' All such should obtain detailed information from the PTJBLIO Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. ' Kew Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company t< Established ••• ••• ••• 1809. CAPITAL — -ONE MILLION. THE PREMIES & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FHHBJ AND MAHINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TaRESING '.MACHINES, _&c,, acceEted it lowest current rates, GEORGE JAMESON, __^^^aTa?,~^A-grrrßtrETON^ ■■■■■ ■ ■ ' _ ' " . . ,-. .jf m *. -— jp p -jj (E3% flg &to Ma ' £7\ KV\ V /|\ . GAZETTE But A:^X / I *AA A S fJflfck " The blending 9s entirely a;ten- ImRSL 1 BOjS B r#4P*^^f» m ded to by Mr. Nefeon himself, I l^^V" v m. ▼▼▼•▼ B WCS&U^flllJl! who is a Taster of groat oxperi- •^—^ "^^ Iff ■ #t?S?wV enco, and has had a special ... tii r- MB ,^<2S/GCT§sEyk training in the art." ' IN Int. K #^KfiffiE4L\ ; m TiMABtJ HERALD. ' \m ■ B fr" n ffrß^W*l » wi "This firm deserves the sup- t/\/,^\ wm^ \ \\ B. £ ' J^rMmiSk V m port ofalt purchasers of Tea [ VIJ O t-V B M rTli'roMw b tj\ as the article they offer U • , I 1 1. *^ S3 Bc> 'Jgiffl^SSSJ »e\ to, any thing wo I t\ S /<^U®s^^»^\ % have soon in thisColony." I .V \P B B& ni'TMOTi ?\ PREBB. "I vlb«V« -JS aCo JffIRSISHCvL *i\ m " Mr. Nelson is a pro- .X^^ 1 MM n^^SS" %fa«ion«l TMlcr and \jv** ' B ' gUi TTtrli !a f%*P?V^~ %A to. Blander." THOUGH' i#^ F5 jf* |cS!^^SsSk^\--^ PRICES: J -rl>Ai-l!i ola£in 1/ £a JL/ i liiAjji r AUCKLAND, WE II GTON, CHRIST OHURCHi DUNEDW AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBTIRTON BY EM. CARSON, HENRY ZANDER And the principal storekeepers



I Public Notices. \\r& HAVE FOR PALE— One ten W boree power Traotlon Engine with Combine and Elevators complete, all in perfect order, For fall particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER BBOS. 10t48 ' NEW PAPERHTOINGS KX"TAINDI" NOW OPENED, •* A BALES PAPERHANGINGS 10ASE DECORATING ENAMEL PAINTS James Oraigie, TANCBED STEEET. 10 13 BARGAINS t BARGAINS j. moisoist, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, T)EGB to announce his first CLEARING Jj SALE, commencing October Ist, for ONE MONTH only, when he will offer to the public his choice stock of beet 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 measure, which, ' for STYLE, FASHION, NEATKiSSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be aurpasßed, as he if a thorough expert in this line. Repairs neatly exeonted. tanoreFstreet, Next the GLTTB Ashburton. Pickford & IJndrilJ Take this opportunity of informing tho publio of Ashburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WORKSHOPS are now in full working order, and replete with a Choice Stock or all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs in General HOUSEHOLD FUBNITUB? and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them in their new premises, which will be found far more convenient and roomy than the Old Shop. Note thb Addbbss — TANCKED STREET, OPPOSITE ARCADE Wm. Zander, 'tobacconist, fishing taokl* and fancy good3 emporium, and hair dressing saloons EAST STREET, HAS maob pleasure In announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangi, * Grand Assortment of Fanoy Goods oi eveiy description, and »b ha moat make room for these be has RE-MARKED all the Stock, »nd every Item is now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlsoount. Special Arrangements made to Olubl* Large Stook of Fishing Taokle, Inoludtnf everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Footbal Materials, Meerschaum Pipes and To- bacconlits Goods in Variety, The Hair Dressing Department is nov In charge of a first-olaes Tonsorlal Artist and to meet the times the oharge for hall onttlng is reduced to a nimble Slxpenef Ladles Hair worked up on the Premff ' at shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note the Address — MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, East Street, Ashburton. REID & GRAY'S) PUKE MANILA . BINDING TWINE 11 DISO HABBOW " BRAND. THIS BRAND fs made to our special order, if guaranteed to consist of Pure Manila fibre, and is undoubtedly the Best and Cheapest in the Market. Ins'st npon having tne Diso Harrow Brand. We . have also a Second Qualitj, a thorough good Twine, at a lower price. LIGHT DRAUGHT LOWDOWN ELEVATOR BINDEB. Wo would reßpect f nlly aek all intending Pnrchaserß to cnll and examioe our New and Improved Binder be oro ordering elsewhere. It has all latest improvements, ia brasß bushed in all its bearingß, and the rollers, besides being brass bn bed, havs the oilholes outside of Frame and clear of the Oloths. BBID AHD GBAr'S COMBINED MANUBB AND TUBNIP DRILL, made any size from 4 to 8 Coulters, and from 14in to 16in between tbe Drills. DOUBLE DRILL TUBNIP AND MANURE SOWER. DOUBLE DBTLL TURNIP SOWER. BINGLE DRILL TURNIP t-OWERB, Prce £3. IMPROVED GRA.BB BEED STRIPPERS. BACK DBLIVJfiRY REAPERS always in stock. DOUBLE-FDBaOW~PLOUGHS, Plexllbs Tripod Harrows, Square Link Oh<in Harrows (all sizes), Obaffcutters ard Chaff cutt-ru aid B^ggerß (all sizes) at redaced prices, Horse- ears (1, 2, 8, and 4-hor«e) ; also' new pattern 1 Light 2 horee Gear, ?lain and Bar> ed Penoing i Wire, Wire Strainers, Dr\)B, Tnrnip and i Manure Drills, Grabbers, Acme Harrows, Corn Bruisers, Ac, &c. ; FENCING STANDARDS AT LOWEST RATES. i glayton and bhuttlbwobte's Ithrkshing mills and engines. I Also TRACTION ffiSGINES Vox Bale,



pOiti ~^ Public Notices. PI Tn £} I PER day to be made by T> 1 3D*X persons of either sex, In their owb localities, at work for us. Ne* boticeM All meet with wonderful suo- ee«e. Any one can do the work. Capital not required. We will start yoo. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region (n which this publication circulates. Boys and glrlt earn nearly a tnaoh as men. Fall particulars and Instructions mailed free. Now is the time— don't delay, bat write to mat one*. Address. Qtinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 106 ■■■■• "\TERY little medicine of any other kind V reqnired if, LAMPLOUGH'S PYBETIO SALINE is at hand, and taken as occasion* arid©. It is the oure and PREVENTIVE of moat diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood in a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, FeveriahneßS. Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles. Btatien proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing in up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to Bend regular supplies with your other ■tores, mit Is invaluable to all. Sold by al medicine vendors. LOW VITALITY. DB. OHUBOHILL'S Syrup o! Hypophoepliite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the oure of Coßfumptioxi, Chronic Cough Mid General Debility. TT contains two of the principal In* 1 gredloato for building up the Human Frame, and whioh are con- lidered deficient in the above oompleints, vis., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delioate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOBPHITES Is real Brain Food, and in cases of Hnsoular and Nervous Exhaustion hf« acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears D». Churchill's signature* Prioe, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, O rno iow*, P>R " Zealandia" Boots HAVE' the Highest Refutation in the Colonies. Announced at the Indi&n and Colonial ExLibition as the FINEST in the "Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wear they are the BESI IN THE WOBLtt Buy a pair of "ZEALANDIAS" and ybu will never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOES." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None tie Genuine unless branded on the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the. leading Bo6t Dealers and Country Storea ihrougnout NeW Zeal«Dd md Wholeealeby HGHTB&HD, MM & CO CHBISTCHURCH « ZEALANDIA" BOOTBTOKE, EAST STREET, / ASHBURTON, mHTC Larnett and Best assorted Stock 1 of BOOTS AND SHOES in the Ashbarton Dlstrlot. Being dlreot Impoftß.'s we are 'enabled to offer the best productions of the English and Continental Markets at the lowest poriib)e Prices. Great attention glren to Qaallty and Fit, and our Patrons may rely upon obtaining GOOD WBABINQ AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. Ladles' Glace, Button and 'Jiaee. , Ladles' Calf JKld, Button and Laoe. .ImdJeo' Bleatlo Sides. Lftdles* Walking and Evening Shoes.' Ladtes* Houho Boots and Slippsrs, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles, Children's Boots and Shoes of all Kinds. In Colonial make we always keep a fall Assortment of the Celebrated Zealandia Brand. Do not be misled. Nane are sennlne unless branded ZEALANDIA, We enaranfcee all Boots of this make to give GOOD WEAR, and for Quality and Price are THE OHEAPEBT IN THE COLONY. Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefully looked after. None bat best material need; and theworV done by experienced workmen. New springs put Into old Boots, and all kinds of repairs executed promptly. Koto the Address— "ZEALANDIA" BOOT STOBE. •^ EAST BTBEEI 1 , ASHBURTON. R. HOMTC, Manager.