The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. VIl.-Mo. i 733

ASHBUHTON. FBI DAY, JANUARY 8. Ihkß

PRICE-uNE PMNN W s



PIEASB KO'IB THE ADDRESS, — i). McFariane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND GLASS, CHINA & OROCKERY IMPORTER. BRANCHES— East Stkeet, Burnett fcTKEET, AND HAVELOCK BIBEET. WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES. JBUBHfIW BTRBBT, AfcB3aKTON.I



As my staff of assistants are efficient and re pomible, Cußtoiuere will be waited upon with civility.



Country orders punctually executed and despatched without delay, whether by Post Cards, Telegrams or Letters.



onus, with regard to puaehasing powers m the WhoUsiile Maikets; consequently my CuHtonicrs and the Publio can rest & named that tiny will get the best value for t eir money if they will but CALL and inspect : ur largo and assorted Stock of <*rvOOEKlr>, conpltd with House- hold Furnishim s, Ironmongery, Coofcing Uten-ile, Crockery, Clrna, Glass, and Earth- nw are, Majolica Wara, Clocks, and maDy other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at the Lowest Legi imaie Prices t



CHRISTMAS 18 ' APPROACHING. T THEREFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that 1 have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Klemes, Valenaas, and X isms. and as those Fruits men- tioned are both •• arge ad Blooming, I anticipate a iar^e an<> ready PALE to the lovetsot Kt'Un ; bleo, in addition to the ior^ omft Lin s, 1 h^ve secured some tood panels of ALMONDS, both Sv^eet and fitter, also ALMOJNDS m MiellH, Ha ce'onian, Braz>li»n, Monkey, and ( hinese ; Candied P»els. JLemon, Orange and Cition ; a fo a variety of other pare Is, which v c nde e< me excellent value iv Itnl-an goods Crystallised- ra ts, PriZ" ' ackets, Lucky liags, and m*ny o htiinten s i«g / nd timusin^o mmodities for th.» Little olkn. aod whilst courtinej au iißpeciion of my Mock I would beg •to tender my warmtst gratitude for the support v h eh I have received from my Fri< n^B >wd the Pubiic during my butdcesß c»iretr, as unng them too, that os I am now the driest nnd luivest t'etailer of (»]UiCfKIKS m /* sh hurt on, it give- me an cxc ptior.al rdvan(a o over smaller



It is not neconsery to enumerate the various articles m my well-Bolected stock, which embraces groceries, Italian and fancy gods, pr visions, crockery and Klaeswaro, fruits, confectionery, &q. &o. Pri es will be found very reasonable. Agent for Arthur Yates' garden seeds. Wholes.de and re r ail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co 'spure blended teasinchests, boxes and packets. — EL. M Cahson, East street, near Bank of New Zealand,



OH YEB! This recurring Christmas , Seas^pn, gives m* the, opportunity to thank mpfjt , heartily :my;| num'eirous customers for "ihe«r' continued' patronage of my place of bueinesa, and to exprees liny gre«t satisfuctibn it the "marked increase m my trad * t during, the year. Disclaiming aa Ido all ' hombug/ i I "wish to say that niy ambition is to do the largest trade m Ashburton, arid if I don't do quite that, 1 mean to try to deserve it by giving constant and prompt attention •o all orders, and good value m every depnrbraent This wil, I trußt, secure at least a further large increase m the coming yenr. To those who have not hitherto parmieed me, I would respectfully BugueKt that they give mo a turn. A. new picture almanao awaits each of my regular cu^omers, and I wish a merry ChristmiiH and happy New Year to all.



NEW SUMMER TWEEDS. JN thankint? our Customers for p«urt favors received, and hoping fa . continuance of the eatne, we beg oa announce that we have just received t Jatge -assortment -of-" Summer Tweeds, comprising all the latest designs, and of the Beßt Quality Theße Tweeds oonaist principally of Ashburton Manufacture, and the success the Ashburton Goods obtained I ' at the resent Show iB/,a euffioioflt guarantee to their quafity. - ..;. .\u25a0\u25a0:-, WE HAVE ALSO IN SlOGfe— HEAVY SADDLE TWEEDf. WORSTED COATINGS, X SERGES, bto, CustomeTb may rely on getting the lateßt style, first-clasa fit aodworkmai* ship. TAILOBS'i TANCRED STREET,^ / ; asheu;rtojn., Mount Somers Coal rpH-E TRAMWAY having been com- -"- pleted, the undersigned oiciupply COAL m Any quantity ; ASHBT7RTON, 17s per ton, by theTruok T^WALD ... 17a „ ' WINSLOW ... 17a , HIMDS ... j7a EXLING ...18. I) i DROMORE ... 17a „ .. a OHICRTSiiY ... 17a „ . J, Terms Oasb._ Mbß?*b TUCKER and RESTELL, Sole'sgents for Auhburton, .' -> f 3O E. F. WRIGHT.



JUST LANDING. 15 TONS BINDING Wli*E, ANCHOR BBAND. 10 TONS BEST MANILLA TWINE. Reapers and Binders. —TO ARRIVE— 1000 Bales Cornsacks FULLJBJZE, FULL WJSIGUT. 10 Bales Superior Seaming • Tiinfl I FEIEDLANDER BEOS/



George Jameson. Feed Oats. FOR SALF, m large or email quantities, atONK SHILLING & SIXPENCE per bushel, for CAHH GEORGE JAMWSON, 12*173 Aahburton. BINDER Twine and Wire. I HAVE on hand a large assortment of TWINE and WIRE, of the beat make. GEORGE JAMESON, 12*174 Ashbutton. OILS FOR THRESHING MACHINES, BEAPhJRS and BINDERS, etc., for Sale m any quantity. GEORGE JAMESON, 12*175 Ashburton. TURNIP AND RAPE SEEDS. FOR SALE- Pa*ple aod Qtt.6u T- p Aberdeen, Mammoth, GreVßtone,aud other varieties. These hay* been thoroughly tested, and. •re guaranteed new and fr^ah GEORGE JAMEBONT, Aahburton. Wool Season 181)7-88. ; T IBERAL CASH ADVAI^OKS made y on Large or Small Clips at Cumc*. Hates, Woolpaoks and Twine SoppHed. ' GEORGE JAMEM)^ AflhborOjia Wool, vvcol. MESSRS MILES AND CO. beg to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are now prepared to make Liberal Advanoes on large or small clips free of Commission, and at a low rate of interest SALES will .be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMKSOM'S SHED. WEST STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each lot eutniHted to our caro. Tne Shed fs well lighted, convenient, and m every way suited for the pioperdiaplav Wool. ' WuUjuPAOKS AND TWINE supplied at juowoat Current Uates. | J T. JfOKD, Auctioneer. | OEORG" JAMESON Agent. B\I^R^RKOS BUILDERS, UNDERTAKE iB, 4c, Corner Wnkanui Bond and Case stiect, (^BXT Obnthal Hotkl) Or at Baker and Brown's Coaoh Factory H>velock atreer 11 Jl



Iff ' m 9 P. AND D. DUNfO-AN, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. It E «Rll^ h f «™?S?i I 5 p ?? lI S I^ 1 m ÜBe °? FarmB ' we nre manufacturing the following : 9 GORSE UUTTiittß, Kelt's Patent, simple, strong, effective, and cheap. This Machine ir fully aecored under Letters Patent, and aU the parts thereof. Anyone infringing a-id rateAt rightß will be prosccutHd. DIBO HARROWS, tbe Bimp est, cheapest, most convenient for hah ling, and moat effective •Ulpo Harrow m the Market. ' DRILLS, by strict attention to the wants of the Farming Community, we have been enabled to < reduce the besc DRTLU ye t made m ]New Z aland. We have after dna conßidem. tion adopted the SPOOJ PEED *Onr Drill, will, therefore, ,s£T&i Mb* l of SEED^r C sm l ?^. f ™ 0^ Tarn i?« Heod to Bears ' En ßl' s >» oi American Ooult rs aame prise. STALKBR'b ADTOMATIO FEEDERS for Threshing Machines. Although tbe genins of Snghsh Engineera bas been at work on th.s question for the last 20 yea.s.it has been reservfld K-t %S™l J'"^ ld t0 fi >IvO i_ t^? Pi°. b ' cm < We ha^o every confide cc m recommending these FEEDERS. We would ask Machine Owners not to Usten to interested pertone who aeoty theße FEEDERS, but to apply to anyone who hue given them a FAIR TRIAL, We mention the followina gentlemen as being experienced and successful Threshers who have used our FEEDERS with satisfaction to themselves and their oStaJ- lhT6Bh * n ' Wtlo MR THOS. PERKS, MR NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD, Anyone deßlringJinformation re our FEEDERS, can obtain the same from any of these Gentlemen. ' Repairs to MacWnnry. We are favorably Bituatea for repairing every claeo of Macblnerr. Oaßtinga of every deacirtion m Oast Iron, Steel, Brass, or Malleable Cast f r repairs, can bi nad from ub on the shortest notice £ * Repair* to Reapeiß and Binders, We keep a large Stock of extras for repairing these Machinra.aud we have a number of improveU fittings, j»opairs effected m a proper manner on tbe ehorfceab aotioo, aud at reaaonab y «»«i»w ; J.KKIB Mwi»-



HAS. \u25a0 XMAS. XMAS. WE HAVE MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES fOR THIS StfAS TRADE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers, from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Ashburton Tweed Suits fvoic 38s 6d One Case Stockman's Col. Moles 5s lid Aud are giving Grand Value m Hats, Shirts, flannels, Drawers, Boofß, &c MITCHELL"^ TURNER. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION. * THE P REMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. l^ IRB m,4H? J^ RINE B.JBKS, also RIBKS ON GROWING CROPS JD THBEiJHINii MACHINES, &c, accepted at Loweßt Current Batea GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON.



HSK YOUES OHOCER FOR VW lf | \ Jf /S\ % N - Z - INDTTSTRIAL GAZETTE I JVVy I VVVJy M rfmMSoXft l>yMr. Nelson himself, -*--^ -^ k - Mr JtfelraSsSCk m 10 JS a Taster of great experi- Jr MUa§J*lLg\\ m enc ?' an 4 llas liad » spoci.il IN THE. B #rT^T^*^ «k training m the iirt." l/ly^s. _ , <*\ Jf / l rotlirl\ ,% "Thfa firm deserves the snp- r |f IJ D 1 V^ m \u25a0 W -^tteteiSrv \ 1* portcrfaHimrchascrsofTca >^ T\ *"> & # o rMSpl«f' A \ «, as tlicy ofier is 0 m Q r^raTFNBITS^s «^ superior to anything we tiO «^ l^^Srar^sJ "S\ Wk, llavcsec n'"'hisColony." ,k\> v\ press. .oVSj n #-C? Y<£^W* l F»ifmt^»- r - Nelson is a pro- yJ\AW N B ffg J^maS^K- % feasionnl .Taster and B V AL L 2/8 3/- PURE^kENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, i HRISTCHURCH, OUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE, SOLD IN ASHBURTON BY H. M. CARSON And the principal storekeepers,



BONA FIDE SALE. 0— GIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBUETON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. MESSRS HALLENSTEIN BROS, HAVE DECIDED TO GIVE UP THEIR ASHBURTON BRANCH. To lose no time m winding up, all Goods will bo sold at and BELOW COST PRICE. NOTICE is drawn to the fact that the LA.RGE STOCK consists of the Very Beat Class of Goods, comprising,— MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING OF COLONIAL TWEED. Hosiery, Shirts, Scarves, Ties, Hat, Underclothing, Umbrellas Portmanteaus, Ac, - ,q i ii. - THE COMMODIOUS PREMISES ARE FREEHOLD, AND ARE FOR SALE. HALLENSTEIN BROS. G-EEAT "W.INDDTG UP SALE NOW ON. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



PICKFORD AND UNDKDLL f^URNITURE WABEBOUSE, OAB'NETMAKERS AND UNDERTAKERS, C TANORED STREET, Opposite Union Bank. NEW GOODS.— Chairs of all kin^B, Toilet Ware, Pier und Toilet Glaßßep Mattresses and Palliaseß, Touches, Cheap PewhraU^tariL^ j>- FORNITURE TO .ANY_ ilKMff^^^^3pß^** Ell - \u25a0 Having procured a very BU^6£JSr*ffKAßSEand MOURNING COACH. Plumes and complete fittings, they are now prepared to undertake FUNERALS IN TO^N OR COUNTRY With Despatch and Economy, combined with reasonable charge VICTORIA HOUSE. DIMANT" KKD COE HAVR extreme pratifioatioa m announcing their Third Annual Distribntion of Beautiful, Us ful, Rare and Valuable Works of Art, which comprise. — GLASB BUG \R BASINS, COLORED, PLAIN, AND ENURWED WATER JUGS, BUTTKft DISHES, &c, &0., to Oaßh Purchasers of Parcels to tho value of 20a, 40s, and upwards. - v COUPONS ARE BEING ISSUED, GIFTS ARE KXHIBITED IN WINDOWS. DIMANT <Sfc COE General Drapers and Clothiers, EAST AND TANG RED STREETS. 12 22 W. PATCHIKC? TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HOJISEOLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OP TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. M&nillft Rope Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and GtardeniLines. IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS, [Special attention s called to the well- assorted] | STOCK OF HORSE OOVEES All made on the Premises, Tarfwiiins from 6 x 8 to 24 x 30 always m stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the JPremiMr MARQOEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. Ail Orders by Letter oh Teleqbam Pbomptly Attended to« W- PATCHING I 1086j FAST STREET, ASHBURTON 1



LOW V[TALITY. DR. CHUBOHILL'S Syrup of Hypopnosphite of Lime prescribed by tbe faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough, and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal in- gredientß neceßßary for budding up the Human I'rame, and which are con- sidered deficient m the above compleintß, viz., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot bo too highly recommended for Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup of HYPOPHOSPHITES 1b real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervoaa Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Di. Churchill's; 1 signature. Price, 4fr. | Prepared only byj Swf n, Chemist, Bob Cabtiquokb, P>i»w, j



HAVES & 00. 'Sf (ireat Sale. OBLIGE BY BEADING THE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Btraw Hatß only 3d Felt Bats were 8b 6d, now la \ Grey Calico, l£d White Twiil, 2Jd Blankets, from 2b s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all U dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Uood Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Uurtaine, Is | Boys' Caps, 4£d Mod's Black Felt Hats were 5a 9d now 2a3d Heavy L'reßs Goods, s^d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4^d Wool Squares, 6d Let of Diapont. (oalawee2ls now 10a Cd A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfnll Cheap, and a quantity of otLor gooda numerouß to mention m this adverti ment. — — » In addition to the above, H. & Co. wi daring the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only cull and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND C 0.,8. ,8



Byron says — 1 never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How'b your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE* •*• PILI.S. \ Christchurch. March 9th, 1887. I am happy to tftßtify 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. GK Gakfobth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NKaTn Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166



<pO MEET THE TIMES C. TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alberi Boardiner - House, Wills Street *ah burton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of tlia e&uio. Board and Lodging, 16b, 18a pen week, or 3s per day. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52



IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY MOETEN'S BUILDINGS, CiHItISTOHOBCff Imperial Tea Company's Pure Blended n^ Teas, y TUBITiEFi GIFT has been awarded to f) Mrs War ten, Ponth Belt, West Christchurcb, value, £16 10s. Christmas arid New Year Gifts, very Chaste, Handsome, and Valuable Chriat* mas and New "Year's Gifts, six m number, 1 now on view m the Compnny'B Window, and drawing for which will take place on , Janua? 1888. Get OOUPON with each Packet of Tea purchased ; to be hod of all Grocerß and Storekee| «re m Town and Country. Over £40 given away m Oifts during the last eight mo i the. The best TEA. m the Colonies. Try it once and you will use it always. These Grand, Teas are sold by Mb D MoFablane • Ashburton Mb Wm. Baylis Aehburton Wb John I'aly Kakaia Mb Wm. Cox Bakaia Mb Jas. Pattkrboh ... CherUiey



LOTS 16,17, 18, IS and 20 each containirg •bont& an acre, fronting Winter's Boad n -d Ch»'l<e street, b?ing immediately oppoaito tbe Woollen Factory. LOT 77, South-east Town Belt, Aaliburton, contaioing with Iwelling-touse thereon. TOWN PBOTIONS No 1046, 1047 1050 Pet r street. TOWN SECTIONS N0J.680, 581, with 4- rocned Honse on each Section, Cameron "^OWN SECTIONS No 665 and 666, Park For price, terraß, and full particulars apply to the undersigned. OUR SECOND WOOL SALE OF ITHE BBA6ON Will be held on 6th JANUARY, .1888. Bales 'of Horses, Pigs, Cattle, Produce an Pnrnitnie on Batnrdayg. Stock Salesjon Tnesdays. Bhcepsldn Baleß.every second Friday. BAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, Ist THCTBH PAY .of the month. FBIEDLANDER BEOS.. PEIER WILLIAMS,



MESSRS [FRIEDLANDER BROS. HA.YHIFOH :BALE THE FOLLOWING- SHEEP. "1O 000 MEEINO Eweß IV\nri 4-TOOTH Merino >UUU Wrtbwi £ tLC\f\ 8-TOOTH Merino 5 OV/U W"the.s £ "I KC\(~\ 2-TOOTH Merino ' ft , XOUU Eweß and » Wcthnrs S e>UV.»U Merino Ewes ° 1000 D * Do J OAAA I^MBS, lab _£d\J\J\J Crew, delivery end of February ALSO,— THE POLLOWING PROPBUTIEb— HHK AOBEB, betas» B.S. No. 20078, AIO 20079, 20295, at ABhton, lately oeenpiadb? Mr.Thoa. Magee. ~i f\(\ AORE^, being R . B, 28685.528686 at XUU Alford Forest; A r\£\ AORE3, laid down m grass for 5 *X\J\j yeare, divided into 2 paddocka, with Bt»bl« thereon, at Kyle. Hr\f\ AGUES m grass, for 5 Tears, at § \jVJ Dromore. Af\r\ AOBES^at Aeblsnrton, "t i \C\ ACRES, being t>ait of R. 8.7186. 7186 at I.VJU Wakanni, now oc;npied by Mr St Adams.



"Zealandia" Boots HAVE the Highest Beputation m the Colonies, • Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibit on as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition. For substantial wear they are the BEST IN THE WOKLD. Buy a pbir of •* ZEALANDIAS " and yon will never use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT" •ad •• INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB " For Biye and Girls are Splendid Lines for Hard Wear. Nooe are Genuine unless branded on _thoSolo 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 UGHTBAND, ALLAN & GO. CHRISTCHURCH.



THE ABHBUBTON WOOLLEJT MANUFACTURING COMPY. (Limited.) deposits RECEIVED m large or email enma at the following Rates of Interest : Six per oent if fixed for 6 months. So?en per oent it fixed for 12 months H. SEMPLB, f»M SfcreUry. THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN MANUFAC TUBING COMPY. IS PREPARED TO PURCHASE FOR CASH ALL KJNPB OT WOOL In Labob or Small Quantities. H. SEMPLE, *66 Secretary