The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. VIl.-No 1741

ASHBURTON, MONDAY. *TANUAKY 16. 18jS8

ERICE-ujN J£ PKN N I



Public Notices ' £2U KBWARC. " IN . consequeflpe of the '- amount of X Poaching going on m the Creeks on the Lf gmhor Estate, the above reward will be-pai.i to anyone giving information that wi 1 lead to a conviction. From this, dato I*U ONE will he per- mitted l . to . fish m the Creeks on the Laumbor Estate. U*6S . f; -) DQIf^Lp^MoLEAJ^; PAPEEH^GINGS. ANIUE P.ssortnaeotof the above now m Stofck and io arrive j'alsd f iih - PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, AND VARNISHES ; 11*45 JOHN ORR ft Co. mTT*nv, •; v : i ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN kAKOFACTUKING COMP^". • : -' '(Limited.) £; ; T i DEPOSITS REJELVED In large or email Bums.at, the following Rates of Interest J^ Pix per cent lf fixed for 6 months. > %\u25a0 Seven per oent if fixed for 12 montbi 7 : I H^SEMPLIV . ' 9*66 Secretary..' f , THE ABHBUBTON WOOLIiEN IS PKHPAEED TO . PURCHASE FOR CASH ' ALL KINDB,.OP. •, ''-.'', If ''X^ X \u25a0 WOOL i In Lakoe oe Small ' QuAKTlTtrait !f H. SEMPLB, \u25a0 i 66 Secretarj. _ " Zeaiandia" BootEt HAVE the Highest Pepufatio m the Colonies. \u0084 •\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0-v"' I PronouDced at the Indian and Colonial. Exhibition as the FINEST m the Wh'ol* Exhibition. '\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0•;.. For substantial wear they are the BEST TN THE WORLD. Buy a pair of "ZEALANDIAS" and .y.clu will never usoany other Brand. " . !r,;"; \u25a0 S Oar Patented ••PARAGON BOOT'N and " TJStDESTKUOTIBLE TOES." For ' Boys and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. None are Genume unless branded on the Sole \ And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sod by Jbe leading Boot Dealers and -' >un(ry Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGHTBAP, ALLAN ft CO. CHRTSTCHURCH. yv. H. JPaget. BLACKSMITH, HORSE-SHOBR, WHEELWRIGHT, AND GR^ERAL SMITH, Bukneit Strbkt, next " Mall " Offioei BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Coach Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately oarrled on by H, Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinds of Buggies, Drays, or Carts made and re- paired . Agrioultnral Implements repaired promptly. Horses Shod with skill and oare, mm W. H. PAGET. BAKER AND CO., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBCJBTON. DESIUE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashbnrton and surrounding dis- tricts, that thoy have opened a TIMBER and COAL Y^KD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West Street, and ar* prepared to supply all classes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or tinall quantities, to suit purchasers, RED, WHIT?, ancUBLAOK PINE^ and- 1 ' TOT AHA. . GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and bsst brands. MOULDINGS, ARCHITRAVES, SKIUTINviS. POSTS and RA LS, STAKES, and all Feuciug Material. COAL: Westport Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Coal. Firewood m long or short lengths* Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Port- land Cement and Hydraulio Lime. Note add r ess,— JJAKIiRAND CO., qpt9Blt«|Mß a JAMB iON, Grain t.tore, iWeitflftTHt, itls



Public Notices. X: McCallum FAMILY GROCER AND TE A. DEALEfc FOWLER'S BUILDINGS, TANORFD STREET, HAS cow m Stock a Largo and Ver; Superior lot of Goods for \ti ChristmHS Trade. Also,— BBW FRUITS. NEW FRUITB. Also,— Jußt unpacked, a lot of Usef i Crockery, cheap and well- assorted. Note the Address:— R. Mc-Qajlup,,. GROCER, &c. TANORED STREET. CHRISTMAS" is ' . . . APPROACHING. T THEREFORE Consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and tbe Public generally, that I have jnst landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Klemes, Valenc'as, and Sultana R-isins, and as those Fruits men* tioned are both 'arge ad Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Loverß ot good PRUIT • aleo, m addition to the foregoing Lin- s, I h*ve secured some good parcels of ALMONDS, both Sweet and Bitter, also ALMONDS m Shells,' Barcelonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied Peels, Lemon, Orange and Citron ; a-so a variety of other parcels, which Include some excellent value m Italian goods. Crystallised I'ruits, Prize Packets, Luoky Bags, and many other interesting and amusing commodities for the Lit'le H oiks, and whilst courting an inspection of my Stock, I would beg to tender my warmest gratitude for the support which I have received from my Friends and the Public during my busineßfc career, assuring them too, tbat as I am now the oldest and largest Retailer of GROCERIES m Ashburton, it giv e < me an exceptional advantage over smaller .bouses, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Markets ; consequently my Customers and the Publio can rest assured that they will get the best value for t'-'eir money- if they will but CALL and inspect cur large and assorted Stock of GROCERIES, coupled with House- hold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensils, Crockery, Cb na, Glass, and Earthenware, Majolica Wara, Clocks, and many other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legitimate Prices, Country orders punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Poßt Cards, Telegrams or Letters. As my staff of assistants are efficient and*re>poneible, Customers will be waited upon with civility. Please ko'ib the Address, — D. McFariane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WARE HOUSEMAN AND GLASS, CHINA & CaoCKlfiliY IMPORTER. BRANCH FS— East Street, Burnett Street, and Uavblock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES, ! ißurnett Street, Ashs jrton. George Jameson. Feed Oats. FOR SALF, m large or email quantities, at ON'- SHTLLINvi & bJXPENCtt per bushel, for CASH GEuRUE JAMESON, 12°173 V Ashburton. BINDER # Twine and Wire. I HAVE on hand a large assortment of TWINE and WIRE, of the best make. GEORGE JAMESON, 12*174 Ashbuiton. OILS. FOR THRESHING MACHINES, REAP&RS and BINDERS, etc., for Sale m any quantity. GEORGE JAMESON, 12*175 Ashburton. TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE- Pajple and Qteaa Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Grey stono, and other varieties Tbese have been thoroughly tested^ and are guaranteed new and freah GEORGE JAMESON, ABhbarton. Wool Season 1887-88. lIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made J on Largo or Small Clips at Cur;?!:* Kates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEOHG3 JAMESOM, Ashburton Wool. V\- coL MESSRS MILES AND CO beg to inform their friends auo clients that they proposa holdiug Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advance? on large or small clips free of Commission., and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SEED, VJESI STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot entrusted to our care. Tne Shed is well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for tbe proper display "Woo?. WUUjuPAOKSAND TWINE euppJiea at Juowefit Uurrent Kates. J* T. VOitD, Auotionee*. QUQKwi;. JA&E.BON, Agent.



* THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES D Q A ISJ C about to make their wills, and desiring to secure the 1 JjAOvJIiO faithful execution of their last wishes. TI 1 DQ ft IVI Q about to marry and make provision by marriage r XjJaOUINO contractor settlement. TOPP'R^InI\FQ contemplating the eettling of their estate, or of a A Ju-iXvOwli O sum or sums of money by trust deed. TOl^ 17 ID O A IVT O desirous of constituting trusts for charitable or iXjlvOUlNo benevolent objects. TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES %2£L£ss&&, Mi for p8 " on8 All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CBRISTCHUROH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 6 New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL- — ONE MILLION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. Tiilßß AND MARINE RISKS, alao RISKS ON GROWING CROPS X? THRESHING MACHINES, &c, accepted at Lowest Current Bates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ABHBURTON. P. ANDD. DUNCAN, i WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. IfeESIDBB the ordinary Implements m obo on Farnoß, we are manufacturing the followinjr t > GOB6E UUTTEJKB, Keir'e Patent, eimple, strcng, tffective, and cheap. Thi B Machine i« fnlly secured nnder Letters Patent, and all the parta thereof. Anyone infringing B*id Pftteat rights will be prosecuted. DISC HARROWP, tbe simplest, cheapest, most convenient for hai* ling, and mcßt effeetiye D|*c Harrow m the Markot, DRILLS, by Btrict attention to the wants of the Farming Oomnmni<y, we have Ireem enabled to trodnce the best DRTLL yet mada m >ew Zealand. We have, after due considera- tion, adopted the SPOON FEED Oor Drills will, tnerefore, drill any kind of SUED or (TRAIN, from Turnip Heed to Beana; English o» American Coulters Bam© prise, STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS for Threshing Machines. Although the genins of English Engineers hns been at work on this question for the last 20 years, it has been reserwd for a farmer of Tir Wa ld to solve the problem. We haTe every conflderce m recommending these FJSEDERB. We would ask Machine Owners not to listen <o interested persons who decry these FEEDERS, bnt to apply to anyone who has given, them h FAIR TRIAL. We mention the following gentlemen bb being experienced and sncceesful •Threshers, who have used our FEEDERS with satisfaction to themselves and their Clients :— MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN,|MR JOHN MOORHEAD, Anyone deßiring^information re our FEEDEBB, can obtain the came from any of these \u25a0 * Repairs to Machinnry. We. Bre favorably sitnuted for repairing every class of Maohinery. Oaatinga of every description m Cast Iron, Steel, Brais.oc Malleable Cant f.r repairs, can bi nadfromuaon the shortest nobce.* . . . Repairs to Reapera and Binders _We keep a large Stock of extrai for repairing theae Machinee, and we have a number of improved titttage repairs effected ia a proptr masnu o»Wjo«borteiti»otioo,»u4»l>rwiwial» r r~«»*« j.nza Kw



BONA FIDE SALE. 0 \ — . . GIVING UP BtrSINESf| m ASHBUKTON - NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MESSES HALLENSTEIN BROS., HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE UP THgIR ASHBUETON BEANCH. , , To lose no time m winding up, all Goods will be Bold at and BELOW COST PRICE. NOTICE is drawn to the fact that the LARGE STOCK consists of the Very Best Clasß of Goods, comprising,— « MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING OF COLONIAL TWEED. Hosiery, Shirts, Scarves, Ties, Hat, Underclothing, Umbrellas Portmanteaus, &c», .0— — — COMMODIOUS PREMISES ARE FREEHOLD, AND ARE FOR SALE. HALLENSTEIN BROS. GKEAT WINDING UP SALE NOW ON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



XMAS. XMAS. XMAS. WE [HAVE MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES FOR- THIS XMAS TRADE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers, from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton Tweed Suits froir 38s 6d Oue Case Stockman's Col. Moles 5s lid And sro giving (Jrand Value m Bate, Shirte, flannels, Drawers, Boots, &o MirOHELL~&r TURNER. A.l TENT DEPOT PO'OONNELL (late of Cbristckuro), wishes to make known to his friends, and * the public m general, that ho has commenced business at Moore Street. Ashburton, as TENT, TABPAULIN, UOKSJS COVER, FLAG and OILSKIN Manufacturer P. O'QONNELL'S experience of 20 years m the trade is a sufficient guarantee that 11 work entrusted to him will receive prompt attention N.B.— Orders by post or otherwise promptly attended to. Not* the Addbbsb,— P. O'CONNELL, Al TENT DEPOT, ) Moore Street, Aehbnrton, Opposite FRIBDLANDEB BROTHERS. lf2l CHRISTMAS ANDJEW YEAR. THE The "Zealandia" Boot Store i ...... HAS made special? preparation for the Holiday time, and is SELLING at the LOWEST poasible PRICE, Goods suitable for Pießente, etc, together with f the usual EVERYDAY LINES. CONE AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Everyone can be suited, both m PRICE and QUALITY, and the Stook is larger and better sorted than anywhcreelse. GIVE THE «« Z..5." A TRIAL, AND YOU WILL GEI THOROUGH SATJSFACTION. ''ZEALAJSTtfX^BOOT STORE, EAST STEEET. ASK YOUR SROGER FOR \u25a0 " Hflfe f \EXToa $ (JJ i /TV . . / /^ \w.Z.INDTTBTRIAt GAZETTE \u25a0 I flflC! m £jSm*\ m " The blending is entirely atten- riVMM 1 VWy # iMMskt %d e it? by Mr. Ndson iim.self. M^J \u25bc•\u25bc \u25bc J^_ \u25bc \u25bc\u25bc•\u25bc M FJSfisimSK % who is a Taster of great cxperi- M m cncc ' an< * ' )as llatl a special IN THE m #!-4«CT^«!A Wk training m the art." l M M fISmSSK' \- TIMARU HERALD. \/\/ f± , M \u25a0 m ifi T T\' ! WM >^ \ m *' Thto firm deserves the sup- \r f~\ j^J \u25a0 \^ M E5! Srfsjv' % port of all purchasers of fca R -B get »!I n^^iJSiit* J '\ • s t^ e . ar 'i c le 'hey oßcr is B mEf f"ro "S? §ra#*H superior to anything we- < t'C\ m mft I jamsnjmjig|Q ' Tg\ «, have seen m this Colony." yjV* *^ B f£f J^}?™* s»2S^i %V m fessioiuil , , Taste r an* \u25a0 THOUGH JB a »\ PRIPPQ. aa^vmMmm \mniSMmmmm per Ib. PURE BLENDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WE' LI GTON, CHRiSTGHURGH, OUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H.M.CARSQN I And the principal storekeepers.



Public ivot'ces. A OABD.j Miss Cakson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OKGAN), BtJBNBrr Stkebt, 12 101 <pO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street Asbburtoa, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for tbe past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 18s pet week, or 3s per day. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 is Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'B PILLS, Christchurcb, March 9th, 1887. lam happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence.— J. G. Gabforth. Bole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEaTK, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 WILDING AND LEWIS, BARRISTERS AND SULIOiIOBS. Fs WITDING, Notary Publ c. Offices nsxt " Mall " Office, Burnett street Aiburton MR WILDING will attend tbe sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Mondays and TharocUys, and may be consulted personally oo those days. Tbe firm is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English solicitor of considerable txperience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive inatructiona and confer with clients. CHRISTMAS ANDJEW YEAR'S ;GIFTS. JUST IIN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. JHAVS just bought from a Home Traveller all bis samples of FANOV GO"D 9, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BARKfcTWARE PERFUMERY, BOOKS, SIC, ETC.. ETCU At half-price, and all who want to avsil themselves of this opportunity to buy CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well to CALL AT ONCE, as I will allow a LARGE;DISCODNT on all these Goods and other Articles m Stock. COME EARLY~~AND SECURE BARGAINS. W. ZANDER Tobacconist, Hair Dresser Shavi Saloon, and Fishing Tackle Dep6t, EAST STREET. 12 120 ' OH YES 1 This recurring Christmas beaßon gives me the opportunity to thank most heartily my numerous customers for their continued patronage of my place of business, and to express my great satisfaction At the marked increase m my trade during the year. Disclaiming as Ido all ' humbug,' I wish to say that my ambition is to do the largest tradb m Ashburton, and if I don't do quite that, 1 mean to try to deeerve it by giving constant and prompt attention to all orders, and good value m every department. This will, I trust, secure at least a farther large increase m the coming year. To those who have not hitherto patronised me, I would respectfully suggest that they give mo a torn. A new picture almanac awaits each of my regular customers, and I wish a merry Christmas and happy New Year to all. It is not necessary to enumerate the various articles m my well-selected stock, which embraces groceries, Italian and fancy goods, provisions, crockery and glaßsware, fruits, confectionery, &c. &o. Prices will bo found very reasonable, i^gent for Arthur Yatea' garden seeds Wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co 'spure blended teaeincheste, boxes and packets. —H. M Gtßsoir, Kaflt street, near Bank of New Zealand. LOW VITALITY. DR. CHURCHILL'S Syrup of Hypophosphito of Lime prescribed by tbe faculty for the cure of Consumption. Chronic Cough and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredlents necessary for building up the Human trame, and which are con* eidered deficient m tbe above complaints, viz , Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of i HYPOPHOSPHITES Ib real Brain Food, and m oases of MußOular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world.wide reputation. Each bottle bears B*. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr. Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, Rr/E Oastigliokb, P4Rif»



Public Notices. \u25a0 Money to Lend. I HAVE £2000 In radons mmi, wait- Ids lnTflitment on approved aeontity JOHN A. OAYQxLL, ' 10t58 Solicitor, Tancred street BUPPOBT LOCAL INDUBTRY AND BUT FROM THE MAKER. W, F, HANNAFOBD, Tinsmith and ; Metal-Plate Worker, Bnrnett street, opposite '\u2666Mail," who sells all \u25bcarietiei of TINWARE for DAIRYING and FARMING purposes at LOWEST REMUNERATIVE PRICES; Repairs of any sort promptly executed m » ildlfal manner. HORBB HAIR and BBEB-WAX pnrohased for CASH, SADDLEEY 1 SADDLERY 1 1 ITR A. IRELAND, having started m JU above Business, m premises next door to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, Eaßt Street, hopes, by strict attention to Busi- ness, to merit a share of public patronage. TBI LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Eveiy rtqoirite m the Trade kept m Stock. Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of Retting SADDLES f at such LOW PBIOES as were never before offered m Aehburton. Repairs executed on most teasonable 11*19 terms. - STORACE. STORAGE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. fTIEE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he: has taken over the HEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGKNOy CO. 'S STORES JU ASHBURTOJN, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c., m store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKB and COBNSACKS a the Lowest Prices* STWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. lahs jsd Estate Aoekt. agenTfor— ' H,Z, Loap & JJercanlile Agency Co TJmbH Iksuiunoe Company Bbookk's Bhksp Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machine! arranged for. FEED. MAKEIG, 1 3& Aabknrton. MESSRS FRiEDLANDER BROS. EATS FOB BALU THE FOLLOWING— SHEEP. 1 0 000 ME^ s^ E^ c ? i'nAA 4-TOOTH Merino li\J\J\J Wethew j '"W'{\(\ 8-TOOTB.TXMao . § •f RAA 2-TOOTH Merino ' ?. \.Q\J\J Ewes and . S ' * ' " Wetheri - 3 Or\r\f\ Fnll-Monthea W' OUUU MeriaoEwes © 1000 * Do J 2000^^%^ end of February ALSO,—: THE FOLLOWING PBOFEBTIEi»~- 4-j!J AOBEB, bdnt? S.S. No. 20078, XJLO 20079. 20295, at Ashton, lately oesopicd bj Mr Taos. Magee. "1 AH AOBB3, being R.S. 28585, 28586 at XvJ^-' Alford Foreet. A r\d\ AOBE3, laid down fn grass for 6 4rVf " years, divided into 2 paddocks, with stable thereon, at Kyle. hr/\f\: A.ORBB m gratm, for 6 years, at | \J \/ Dromore. Af\r\ AOBBS^at Ashbnrton» -I f\ f\ AOREB, being part of R. 8.7186. 7186 at LVJvJ Wakanui, row occupied by Mr Bt Adams. LOTB 16, 17, 18, 1 a-'d 20 each containing •bout | an acre, fronting Winter's Boad n"d Gtaa'Vo street, being immediately opposite tbe Woollen Factory » „..,.,. LOT 77, tionth-east Town Belt, Aslibnrton, enTtf^i^ing with £welling>house SECTIONS No 1046, 1047 1050 Pet«r street. - - TG\fS BEOTIOKS No 680, 681, with 4- roveed Eovbi on each Section, Cameron TOWN BEOTIONB No 665 and 666, Park \u25a0treei. lor price, term*, and fnll particulars apply to the undersigned. Sales [o! Horses, Figs, Cattle, Produco an Fnrnitureon Batnrdaya; gtock Bales on Toeedays . Baf epskin Bales.every second Friday* BAKAIA MONTHLY BALE, Ist THUBb DAK of thrmonth. - iBIEDLANDEE BROS.. FECEE WILLIAMS, \u25a0,-\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0'\u25a0 liortf^rr