The Ashburto Guardian.

VOL. VIl.-No. 1778

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY . 28. 1888

PKLCE-uNE PENNY



_ AN APPEAL TO TEA DRINKERS OF ASHBURTON AND SUR- ROUNDING DISTRICT, OWING to the numerous pigments thrust upon the Public under all ;, sorts of names, styles, and trademarks, 3 and which are sold under the guise of Pure I Blended Tfcas, the infusion ot which must . undoubtedly have a most serious and damaging effect upon the Physic tl and Nervous System, especially upon children and females, who generally indulge freely m this unwholesome Beverage, m order to coup and frustrate the sale of this foreign substitute and place before the Public a Nutritious and Unadulterated Article, we have procured and jnst landed some of the very Choicest Bblections of Teas, almost free from insoluble aßh, and 1 coataining all tbe properties and delicate j 1 aroma congenial to the plant m itshighest L state of preservation, only . attained by \u25a0 great care m selection. And whilst thus l introducing our Teas, and In order to expedite their increasing demand, we present with every Pound of Tea a CCUPON which entitles the hoider to participate m the Prizes which will be awarded to the holders of the winning Coupons. Hoping the Public of Ash- burton will not feel antagonistic to thi« movement on account of some un- scrupulous Firms issuing Counterfeit Coupons and Fictitious Prizes, but as oura - are Genuine we hope all our Customers a the Public will avail themselves of this opportunity of securing a Prize m addition to the unsurpassed value m Tea. WE HAVE ALSO TO HAND,— Gocd Vatee m SUGARS, and numerou other Lines too large to detail, and we have all our Stock replete for Harvest demands. Hoping to see our Farming Friend and Customers early and often. ,D. I C EAELANE, Wholesale and Retail Grocer AND GENERAL imPORTEB. VBHBURTOH RACING CLTJB. AXJTTipr MEETING, THURSDAY Tad FRIDAY, APBILI9TH and -20th, 1888. First Bace on each Day to start at 12.30 p.m. President— E. G« Wright. Vkse-Presi- dents— J, Grigg and W. O. Walker, fc towards— O, W. Purnell, J. ON. Grips, W. B. Denshire, R. M'Owen, T, Leahy. W. Lytttlton. Jtrne^^truew 2££ JBtxx-vrr^T. Leahy. Haf.dioappbrs- TheCoMnuttee. Clerk op ihb Scales— T. B. Upton. Clerk of the Course— A. uewßon, Treasurer— D. Thojaas. P'EOSEAMIIB, First Day. 1. Handicap Hurdlb Race, of 40 boys ; th« second horse to receive 5 sovb from the stake, Over eight nights of L-idles, about Bft 6in high. Nomination, 1 boy : acceptance, 1 soy. Two miles. 2. Wakanui Stakes Handicap, of 26 boys. Nomination, 15a ; acceptance, 10*. \u25a0 Oec and a quarter miles. District horses only. 3. Ashburton Autumn Handicap, of 55 eova ; second horse to receive 5 sove from *>*>e stake. Nomination*,! sov ; acceptance. 1? soy. One and a half milea. 4. Posr Stakes, of 10 soya. Entrance, 103, to be, made to the Secretary immediately after the Autumn Handicap is run.' Catch weightß. The winner to he Bold imme- diately after the race for 15 sovt, any surplus to go to the funds of the Clnb. Half a mile. 6. District Wblier Handicap, of 20 soys'. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10a. Mini- mum weight, 9at. District horeea only. One and a half mile. 6. Flying Handicap, of 25 eovs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 103. Three quarters of a mile. Second Day. 1. County Hurdle Baob Handicap, of 25 soys ; the second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. District horses only. Over six flights of hurdles, ahoat Bft 6in high. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 10s, Ono mile and a half; 2> Grand Stand Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse to receive 5 eova rrouj the stake. Nomination, 1 boy , acceptance. 1 soy. One mile. 3; Handicap Time Trot (m saddle), of 20 soys. Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, sa. Weight not less than lOat. Pall and go. District horses only . Three miles. *: Harvest Handic c, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 1 boys from the stake, Nomination, 15u ; &«ceptance, 10a. District horses only. Throe quarters of a mile. 5. Open Welter Handicap, of 35 soys ; the second horse to receive 8 soys from the stake, domination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 soy. Minimum weight, 9afc. One and a quarter miles. 6. Totalisator Stakes, of 25 soys. Entrance, 103 ; to be mads' 1o the Secretary imme- diately after the Welter Handicap is run. £h<? winner to be sold immediately after the raco, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Minimum weight, Bst. Five furlongs^ Any over« weight above 2ibs to be deolared. RULES AND REGULATIONS.^ 1. The Menting will be held under the Rules of Racing and. the Aehburton Racing Club Rules. 2. No entry will be received except on the conditions that all disputes, claims, and objec- tions arising ont of the racing shaU be decided by the Stewards, or whom they, may appoint. Their decision' en ?U points connected with the carrying out of thi ? programme to be final. 3. A district hoxse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rive A Selwyn and Opihi, from 19fch January, 1888, and up to the date of the forthcoming Meeting, and owned by a person, who has resided m the said district curing the same period. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable iv accordance with this programme for the expense of the course. 5. All nominations and acceptances to go to the funds of the Club. 6. Trotting Races,— Horses must trofc to tha satisfaction of the Referee \u25a0 NOMINATIONS, AH nomination! to be accompanied by fee, name, age, and description of horse, and colors of the rider, must ba in the ha^-ds of the Hecre- tary not lawr than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27tii,1888, WEIGHTS. Weights for the first day's handicaps will be declared on Monday, April 9ih. Weights for the second day's handicap's will be declared at 9 o'clock on the evening o the first day's racing ACOFFTANCES. ' Acceptances for the first day's handicaps must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Monday, Ar>ril 16, 1888. Acceptances for the second day's handicaps at 10 o'clock on theoevaning of the first day's racing, **© Pecretarf



Public Notices. F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened m Premises (next "W Patching) East street, and hopes t< receive a fair share of public support being prepared to MAKE FURNTTURI any design to order at CHRISTCHCJRCE RATES. Pianos and Furniture re polished at very low rates. As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man bo yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I ana happy to testify to the value of yom Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. Garforth. Sola Agent for Ashburton,— CHAS. NEATE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 7 166 VERY little medicine of any other kind 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, Feverishness, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country staiions should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all . Bold by all medicine vendors. \u2666TIO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alber* Boarding - House, Wills Street, Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 yearß, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 16s, 183 pet week, or. 3s per day. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 S &B. Craighead 880 TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO FRIEDLANDERS' BUILDINGS, CORNER OF EAST & MOOEE STPEETS. And further that they have JUST RECEIVED an assortment of SCOTCH TWEEDS, suiiable for the coming Season. Also,— A small Assortment of MEBCERY. THE COMING * JAMS ARE THE BEST TEY THEM.



BAKER AND CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, " WEST STREET, . ASHBURTON. DESIRE to announce to the Inhabitants of Aahbur^ou* and surrounding districts that they have opened a TIMBEB and COAL YAKD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West street, and are prepared to supply all classes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, anTBLACK PINE, and .TOTARA, GALVANISED CORRUGATED IRON m all lengths, and best toand* . ! mouldings,"architraves, i. skirtings. POSTS and RAILsTsTAKES, an d a n . Fencing Material. COT!: Westporfc Coal, Newcastle Coal, Mount Somers Goal. Fit e wood m long or short lengths. Agents m Ashburton for Wilson's Portland Cement and Hydraulic Lime. < Note Address : — BAKER AND CO. Opposite Mr G. JAMESON'S Grain Store, West street IJIB WINDMILLS! WINDMILLS! To suit Everyone. J. & T. BANKS, LICHFIELD STREET, Chbistchukch, , ; Are supplying WINDMILLS at PRIOES which will make Hand-pomping a thing o£ the past. THE SPECIAL, from £5 10s THE SAMPLE, from £8 10p Or TITAN MILL and SYPHON PUMP, from £15 John G. Restell, AGENT, ASHBURTON. 1



THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANOTACTUEING COMPY (Limited.) DEPOSITS "DECEIVED m large or email sums at £\> the following rates of interest: — Six per cenb if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if fixed f0r 4.2 months "57 SEMPLE, 9+56 Secoetary. HAVES AND GO. HAVE iust received a few SPECIAL LINES, bought at a heavy discount for CASH, aud will be sold at ridiculous prices, with the whole of tneir BUMMER STOCK, so that the cry will be, " Good gracious, where do they get their Goods from to Sell at these PRIOSS ";— 1 Case Ladieß' Kid Gloves, from Is 1 \u0084 f, Ties, startling value 1 \u0084 Good Prints (talk about value) 1 Case Good Prints, splendid pat- terns, 4£d 1 Case Brown Hollands, from 4£d 1 \u0084 Umbrellas, really good, from Is 3d 1 Case Colored Silk Velvets, only 2s lid 1 Case American Long Cloths, just see them 1 Case Gents' Colored Ties, startling, from 6d 1 Case Gents' Regatta Shirts, from 2s 6d A. Lot of Ladies fit'-aw Hats at 3d, and Boots at PRICES to suit all. P.S. — Oblige by a call c Grand Value at HAVES AND GO. AROADE ' GEEAT SALE \ OP Bankrupt Stock OP Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. ANDREW ORR having secured the Stock of A. C. PRICHARD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on WEDNESDAY, DEC, 28th, At Unheard- of Prices gy. Remember; TUESDAY, the 27th DEC ASDBJfIW OEB. i



j THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES TO"P'C T "pC/ r^K[Q about to make their wills, and desiring to secure the FIjAJUIW faithful execution of their last wishes. HTA TDTrDQftTVrC aDOU * to marry and make provision by marriage IV XJjAOUINkJ contract or settlement. HPA t)I7TSQOI\rQ contemplating the settling of their estate, or of a I 1 v JIIjJIVOUJLNO sum or sums of money by trust deed. TO T^TTDQnTVTQ desir <>«s of constituting trusts for charitable or 1U rJjAOUI\O benevolent objects. Tfl CfIDCIPM TDIIOTCCQ holding moneys m trust for persons 111 rUItLIUN InUOlttg resident m this colony. All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIC TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNS, AFD CO., CHRISTCHTTRCH, Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. 6 THE LARGEST STOCK OF COLONIAL OLOTHINa IN THB2 ASHBURTON COUNTY. A SPECIAL LINE OF ASHBTTETON TWEED SUITS AT 47s 6d ! KAIAPOI TWEED TROUSEES 10s 6d HABVESFEIS' MOLESKINS FEOM 5s lid MITCHELL & TUKNER TANCRED STREET.



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Companj Established 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MARINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGEHT, ASHBURTON. A.± TENTDEPOT PO'CONNELL (late of Cbristcharcb), wishes to make known to hia friends, and • the publfij m general, that he haß commenced busineßß at Moore Street, Aahburton, as TENT, TARPAULIN, HOUSE COVER, FLAG and OILSKIN CLOTHING Manufacturer. P. O'CONNELL'S experience of 20 years m the trade is a sufficient guarantee all work entrusted to him will receive prompt attention, N.B. — Orders by po otherwise promptly attended to. Notk thb Address, — P. O'CONJSTELL, Al TENT DEPOT, Moore Street, Aahburton, Opposite FRIEDLANDEB BROTHERS. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, &c, &c. PICKFORD AND UNDRILL HAVING received notice to quit their Premises, m consequence of the land being at once required for New Build ings, have decided to hold a CHEAP SALE of all their Large StocJr, consisting of - FURNITURE m variety, HANDSOME CHESTS DRAWERS, CHIFFONIERS. IRON AND WOOD BEDSTEADS, Choice TOILET WARE, 2 Ca B es FENDERS AND FIRE IRONS, BEDDIN-, CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE at prioeß that must effect a Clearance m ONE MONTH. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR C^y t f\\ M iW< %N.Z. INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE r\A6T I uih & m * fJNmX " The blending is entirely atten- I \u25a0WWW fl VVVM M fJflf,*™jgL. m ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, M-^J W^^ JL. m W)mJm&&s]R : % who is a Taster of great experi- X muaSatci\ ence, and has liad a special IN"THE B Jt^W^^m^m. training m the art." I IK m % »k Llfltt.rt.liU Hr.tvii.LJJ, \Ji* *^ mj m fjvnf I 'jjitmPi \ v " Thla fom deserves the sup- *.\f fl D \ \j M m wwM*. \ portofall purchasers of Tea • \J \\ i^ 'AW B-. MJSESiSIsrr^X as the article they ofler is B MS t**@¥ifi Si^aL $\ W, superior to anything we Mr WO: I JBfrZvFvZ&Li *E\ have seen m tliisColony." v \^>- v AT M& f^MU^^t \\ % PRESS. lQ \\| r V AW M$ wS*ffiS™fe^- "^A %" Mr. Nelson is a pro- i\YV^ AW Mbf Sessional and THOUCaH Mf g _^^^S^^^^^ »\ PRICES' ' PORE BLENDED TEAS!' AUCKLAND, WEIUXGTON, CHRIST3HURCH, OUNEDIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE A SOLD IN ASHBTJETON BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers P. AND D. DUNCAN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Implements m use on Farms, we are manufacturing the following GORSE UUTTEKB, Keir'a Patent, simple, strong, effective, and cheap. . Th Machine m fully secured under Letters Patent, and all the parta thereof. Anyone infringing s?id 1 Patent rights will bo prosecuted. ' DISC HARROWS, the simplest, chi apest, most convenient for hau ling, and most effectiva Disc Harrow m the Markofc. DRILLS, by strict attention to tho wants of the Farming Community, we have been r enabled to produce the best DRILL yet made m Rew Zealand. We have, after due considera- i» tion, adopted the SPOON FEED . Onr Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or L GRAIN, from Turnip Heed to Beans; English oi American Oonltors same price. STALKER'S AUTOMATIC .FEEDERS for Threshing Machines. Although the genius of English Engineers has been at work on this question for the last 20 years, it has been reservfld E for a farmer of Tirwaia to solve the problom. We have every confidence m recommending these FEEDERS. We wonld ask Machine Owners not to listen to interested persons who decry] these FEEDERS, bnt to apply to anyone \»h ha*» given them * FAIR TRIAL. We mention the folio Tine gentlemen rb being experienced and successful Threshers, who have ÜBed our FEEDERS with satisfaction to themselves and their Clients :— MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD Anyone deßiring information re our FEEDERS, can obtain[the same from ai.y of u these Gentlemen. Repairs to Machinery. We are favorably situated for repairing every clasß of Machinery. Castings of every description In Cast Iron, Steel, Brass, or Malleable Cast for 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 have a number of m proved fittings kepaira effected m a proper mannej on the shortest noti( cas i reasonab 'J . KEIR Manar



Public Notices. A OABD.j Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, XPIANOFOUTE AND QiSGAN), Bueneti Street, 12 101 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD- ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, rilHB above Society pays intereßt at the I rate of 4 per cent, per annum fcr Deposits at call, 4£ per cent, per annum for 6 months, and h\ per cent, per annum if fixed for 12 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office : — Arcade Chambers, Burnett 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 OF Patented American NOVELTIES, In Stationers' Specialities & Light Hardware. THE Novelty Paper Fastener. A full line J- of Paper and Letter Clips. The Up- right Clip. Paper Weight and Clip. Note, Letter, and Legal Cap Board Clips. Auto- matic Fountain Penholder. Automatic Fisher (for fishermen.) Novelty Pocket Knife, and Novelty Hunting Knife (operating instan- taneously with one hand.) Ornamental Match Boxes, with bracket hooks (nickel plate, Tucker bronze, and other styles of finish.) Shelf Brackets (for putting up shelves without tools), with sets of wardrobe hooks attached, Mincing Knives, with one, two, "and three blades. Staples for binding pamphlets and papers. Suspension Ring Staples for hanging up show cards, etc. The Celebrated Madame Louie Hair Crimper, etc. All goods new m design, novei m operation, protected by patent, better finished, better working, and. lower m price than other goods of the same classes. Full illustrated descrip- tive catalogue tree on application. Goods can be ordered at the same prices through 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 being constantly brought out, and merchants are asked to send] for catalogue or order samples through their correspondents here. LOW VIT A LIT Y. 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 the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highly /recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPGPHUSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hes acquired a world- wide reputation. Each bottle bears D». Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only byj Swan, Chemist, Rob Cabtiglione, .P>*»*s A. Harrison. i Alired Harrison, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ah* p —Howes, Cattle, Pigs, Produo a »nd Merchandise. ' FOR SALE—' Farming Implements, and Vehiclei o all kinds constantly m .Tarde on view for Sale. ' Clearing Sales held m Town 01 Country as required, and mosi liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bbnts collected, and the business ol absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goodf delivered at the Stored for Sale. gent for the Norwich Union Fire In jarance Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. , AUSTRALASIA '\ ajLFRED HAURISO ,'



NOW DEMOTED TO SAGNDERS' BUILDINGS. B. ALCOM SADDLEEY I SADDLERY 1 1 MR A. IRELAND, having started m above Business, m premises next <door to Mb Patching, Tent Maker, East Street, hopes, by strict attention to Busi- ness, to merit a share of public patronage. THE LOWEST PRICES CHARGED. Every requisite m the Trade kept m Stock. Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLER f at such LOW PBICES as were never before offered m Ashburton. Repairs executed on moßt xeasonable terms. AGENT for the new high arm Davis BEWING MACHINES. The only Vertical Feed Machine m the world. It haß no equal. Sold on time payments if required. 11*19 A. IRELAND. STORAGE. _STORACE. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. rT^HE Undersigned begs to announce to JL his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER. CANTILE AGENCY CO.'S STORES IN ASHBURTOJN, Aad is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c,, m store or con- vened for Sale. - . WOOLPACKB and CORNSACKS at the-Loweet Prices, TWINE, CHAFF, OAT& - OILS, * LAMPBLACK, &o. GRAIN bought and sold. Laud and- Estate Agent. agenTfor— N,Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Ihbubanob Company Brooke's Shew Dip, Eto. Newest Improved Threshing Machines r ranged for. FEED. MAKEie, 1 11 35 Ashburton. 4 MESSRS [FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOB BALB TEE FOLLOWING- SEEEP. 10,000 MEBIHO EwM KflA 8-TOOTH Merino OUU Wethers QAAA FuU-Monthed OUUU Merino Ewes 1000 "• "•\u25a0 ;\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0;„. ; also,— THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES— ~t -4 BJ AOBES, being R.S. No. 20078/ -LJLO 20079, 20295. at ABhton. "I nn ACRES, being R.S, 28685, 28686 at XUU Alford Forest; JAA ACRES? at Asliborton. "i i \C\ AORESi being part of BiD. 7186 at JLUU Wakanni, now ocsnpied by Mr Hi Adams* LOTS 16,17,18,1 atid 20 each containing •boat i an acre, fronting Winter's Road and Charleß Htreet, Deing immediately opposite the Woollen Factory. LOT 77, South-east Town Belt, Aehburton, - containing $-&ere, with Dwelling-house t'lereon; -. " \u25a0 TOWN- BBOTIQ«S No 1046, 1047.1050 - Peter street. TOV?N SECTIONS |No. fißo, 681, with 4- roomed House on each Section, Cameron - Btwiet. . TOWF SECTIONS No 666 and 666, Park etreet. , For price, terms, and full particulars apply '. to the undersigned. . SALES OP HORSE^ PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE k OR SATUEDATS. STOCK |SALE 3ON TUESDAYS. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, lrt THUBB DAY of the month. FBIEDLANDEK BEOS., FETEB WILLIAMS, Auctioneer.