The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII.-NO 2007

A;.<H«UHTON. FItI DAY, DECEMBER 7. 1388

PR!CE-cnVK PKNiNY



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IcCALLUM & Co., vAßhburton Branch; East Street, next Bank of New Zealand,) IRONMONGERS* TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, AND MANUFACTU RERS, PAINTEBB, GLAZIBES, PAPEBHANGEBS | DECOBATOBSjEtc. IRONMONGERY DEPt. We have landing and to arrive, Stookv of Furnißhlng and General Ironmongery, consisting of the following lines : FENDERS, PIREiaONB COAL YABEB AMERICAN STOVES BANGBB, HOLLOWABB TILE and other REGISTERS CUTLER Y, E.P. WARE OHOBNS, TOOLS FENCING AND BABBED WISE, etc, etc. TIMBER DEPARTMENT. We have on hand exceptionally coo Stooka of KAURI, AMERICAN SHELVING. HOBART PALINGS, SPLIT POSTS and BAILb, and every d scription of BOUGH and DRESSED TIMBKB, Which we can aapply either f <-om onr TARDf IN TOWN or direct from our BOUTHLAND ' MILLS at prices which cannot be ** improved npon elsewhere. COAL DEPARTMENT. Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Bnmner Coal AND FIREWOOD. OUR FACTORY Inoladea the following Machinery :— Complete Set JDoor end Sash, Standard making, Spouting, Bidging, and Turning Machinery, PAINTING, PAPERHANGING GLAZING, AND DECORATING DEPARTMENT. We e«n confidently aollolt the support I Qf oar Castomero and the publlo generally In this Department. It being In ohargo }f experienced men, we guarantee tb« 3lasa of work. ESTIMATES* GIVEN. We have jußt received from England 1 10,000 pieces of the latest and most * fashionable designs m Paperhangtng 1 rom { 6d to 10s per piece. PAINTB, OIL, VARNISHES PAPERHANGINGS ' GLASB— -Plain, Fiprured, EBamelled— OUT TQ t ANY SIZE, U > And General S + ock of Materials nEed f ia the Trade* In thanklnp our Customers and the , public generally for their liberal support m the past, we beg to annonooe that wo i nave re-organlaed onr branch under neir management, and lv adding the Furnish* » !ng and General Ironmongery Departmen ws have every confidence that we sba eosive the support it will claim by I arlety and prices; McCallum & Co. A, D, WJBfcLS,



¥ c CaLLUM &GO. TIMBER MERCHANTS AND IRONMONGERS. Have m Stock— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF . Sheep Shears, Including the following FAVORITE BRAtfDS:— W. and P. PARAGON 79 AS BURGON and BALLS' 8.8.A. BALL BROS. SLOTTED BOWS, Turkey 5 Stones. RADDLE IN LUMPS AND POWDER} RED AND BLACK TATTOO OIL, McOallum ?ind Co 10*16



SUPPORT h'jQkh INDUSTRY, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PBODUGT 3 la VERY iiUPERIOB. HAVING undo n, special purchase of a large lot of Ashbucto'n Tweedu, port of which I have had made np m the best etyle and finish, I now offer better value m Men's, Youlba', and Boy*' Suita^ than can be had anywhere m New Zealand, Suits to moaiaro, both fit and material guaranteed. VALUE UNEQUALLED. KOBEBT~ALCOKtf, i- ASHBXJRTON CLOTHING MART, SAFNDERS' BUILDINGfe. I



► ASHBURTON _HIGH SCHOOL ESTABLISHED 1881. Teaching Stabf, Boys' School.— Mr J. E. Buchanan, lat B A. , University College, London. Girls' School— Miss Sawders, Canter- bury College, Ohriatchurch ; Miss Gbubb, Trinity College, Dublin. AT this inatitution pupllo of both wxeo hava the oppoiiunlty of acquiring the elements of a liberal edu- cation. The subjects of Study are those usually taught at Secondary Schools ; but the ordinary oonrae may be modified to meet special caaeß, if Id the interest ol the Puplla Buch a plan is judged advle able. The year Is divided Into tbr terms. All fees are payable m advatte, per term Pupils under 12 years of age ... £2 2a , over 12 years of age ... £2 16a Muslo (extra) . ... , £i la Fee or attending doublo (only), ... £2 2s Drawing and Painting (only) ... £1 1 B A term's notice required before the removal of a pupil. For farther details apply to tho Head



H. &E. Oraigliead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIE OUSTOMEBB THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large and Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c. t suitable for the present Season, STYLE AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BE DESIBED H. & E: CRAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



LEVIATHAN RAILWAY mEMPE RANGE TTO T E L (Opposite the Railway Station), DUNEDIN MRS SILK - - Pbokueteess, Begs to inform her friends and the Pabllo generally that she haß purohased the above Holol, and reßpeotfully Bollcits a oh are of their support. The Hotel ia the largest and moßt com- modious of Its kind m Dunedin, and can offer accommodation not to be excelled ; having been thoroughly renovated sluce the new proprietress took possession ; and will now be found most comfortable. VISITORS Will find every civility and acoommoda- tlon, and the aim of the Proprietress will be to give her patrons every satisfaction. N.B. — Refreshments can be obtained m the shape of Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa on arrival : and Gnesta wishing to go a tray by early train can depend on being called In ample time, if they will only make their wishes known 4 156



I Public Notices. TT OPE FOR THE DEaF — NJchola, n 1 I XJ- Improved Patent Artificial Ea I Drums. The only Bore, e»By, and unseer I device need to permanently reeton I hearing. Recommended by «oieatl6< I men of Europe and America Write foi I free illnotrated description book to J. H. I Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, I Wtlilftta atreet, Melbourne . ASH BURTON "GUARDIAN.'j [ DUNEDIN AGENCY. I M~ R R * T * WHEILER > Stafford I Street, Dunedln, has been appointed onr I Agent *d«3 will be able to arrange tern I with advertisers foe contract advertlet I dents. T7JOR the Blood iatheLife— Clark's worl< IJj famed Blood Mixture, warranted t< I cleanse the blood from all impnritieß fron I whatever causes arising, For scrofula j scurvy, akin and blood diseases, anc I scores of all kinds its effects are marvel j lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold I m bottles 4s 6d and 11s each by chemist* and patent medicine vendors everywhere i-'ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Ooanties Drug Co , Lincoln, England 1 n THE ASHBURTON" Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £11,000 DIRECTORS: GK H. Gbbknwood, Chairman, 6«o. Jameson C. J. Hakpbb H. FaiRDLANDEB* A. HARBISON John Obb 1). H. Bbowh. fT>HE DlreetOM are prepared to reoolve DEPOSITS at the following rates of Interest : — If fixed for 12 months seven per cent If fixed for 6 months six per cent If deposited at call five per oent J. H, TWENTTMAN, Sooretary,



GEORGE JAMESON, WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, and GENEBAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON and RAKAIA. HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARBIVE,— BINDER WIRE and BINDER TWINE, COBNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE, MACHINERY and other OILS, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES. ALSO.— TURNIP SEEDS, RAVE and CLOVER SEEDS. ■ A GENT FOB 188 NEW ZEALAND FIBE AND MAKING INSURANCE



The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR l 5" EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS/ THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET? WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BDT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE M A. CHI N E " EVERI ' FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID "T"EUE r-JIOELLENT f-CONOMIOAL I JGHT ÜBB I BUBTWOBTHY I- NVIED I- PFIOIENT I IKED IMPLE \ ESTED LnDUBIN&; L.ISDLES3 LaUDED BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z



The Glasgow Drapay, and Clothing^Company's SALE OF ASSIGNED STOCK STILL CONTINUES. FOR the next TEN DAYS we have decided to offer the BA.LA.NCE of our STOCK of CLOTHISG, DRESS GOODS, OAL'COS, SHEETINGB, TOWELS, BLANKETS, QUILTS, Ac, at LESS TH&N ENGLISH COST. Intending Purchasers are invited to examine the Stock without being pressed to hay. The Bhop is m FAST STBEET, next Patching's, the Sail maker. •»-"——» ■>"■» Glasgow Drapery and Clothing Company. J. G. MACKINTOSH, (Late of Messrs A. andT. Inglts), Manager,



W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TE4S> NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N iiß and lib PACKETS, 2lb FAkOY ; CANISTERS. andISib andllOlb TINS. TEY THESE BLENDS. TEY THESE BLENDS. /2«\ /^d\ fsTsSX (r^^s [(CROWN 1 [EAGLE 1 ( \ EXH^iTm I CLUB ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE. To be obtained Jrom_ JOHN ORE AND CO.. BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 IC2



500 WANTED TO PURCHASE P. O'COKNELL'S TENTB. TENTS. TENTS. FLAGS, TABPADLINS. NETS HORSE CLOTHING, HALTEBB OILSKIN CLOTHING, LOIN CLOTHE COACH AND BUGGY APRONS, GARDEN AND DELIVERY HO3B. ; BUTTERS, APRONsTaND ELEVATORS . For all makes of Machines. 1 HAMEB, PLOUGH AND LEADING > CHAINS, SADDLERY, Eto. , Save your money and purchase of the H&ta 1 P. O'CONNELL ) Al TENT DEPOT ooro Street, AM,bg*t<>o (Next Boyid Hotel.,



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds.



£10,000 GIVEN AWAY TO BXJYERB OF A BOTTLE OF BRE4DALBANE WHISKY Shipped by Alex. Ferguson & Co. Glaigow. Particulars from &11 Wine Merchants, Store- keepers, Hotelkeepera. and Spirit Dealers. Wbol'sale Agentß— Wm. SoOclah dc Co. Dnnedin. N.Z. • 10 7



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John Banger, i SADDLE, COLLAR, AkD HARNESS 1 MAKER, HAVING purchased the business o Mr A. Ireland, and removed Into those oommodlous premises lately occu- pied by him m Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank his customers for past Buppor and solicits a continuance of the 1 Bame whloh he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock of Saddlery and 2 Harness, and strict attention to business, ? combined with good workmanship and } Reasonable charges. i Repairs neatly and promptly attended tc 7*120



Charles Say, MECHANICAL ENGINEEE, REPAIRS Gune, Sewing Maobinee, Lawn Mowerß, Pumpa, etc. BICYCLES and TRIOYCLEB repaired and extras kept on hand, BICYCLES FOR BAIE. Engineering m all its Branches. Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Road



v PHOTOGRAPHERS, . 218 High Street, *?S§>^ , Chrißtchuroh



&s& mm inooia for Bl n\ M /S\ \ NZ > INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ArS? I Aihf^ M A>#^\ «k " Tho blending is entirely a:ten- RSL 0 tiCLb £& nfefif^^n % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, V** JL VT¥"f M J*E!f^S^ % who is a Taster of great experi- /& m enc ?' - an< ? llas had a special ■ i^i "Tij p • tfl<s3£nrss££&3L training m the art." UN- m- *jr /■JSwS^ \ TIMAET7 HERALD. iJI f\ & g \Kvf" 'ifljo \ 'Bft "This <!?m deserves the snp- "lr fa D 1 \J Ms? if \ » port of all purchasers of Tea V\ I** Jm Jrrs. iW^^V^^ii »^\ as '^ c art ' c ' e they ofler is §r rlj r-^Pr^m^Wil tf*\ m su P erior '? anything we *-v JB • boc C/Ip^SkO «% have seen m this Colony." \ V-V- S $ZS \W^- h^^\ \\ PRESB. \ \\\ V* Me B *** 's'\ wkfessional Taster and THOUGH -gr g -t^^^S^^^^^—^ _ *\ «l PRICES' copied .^^^^^^^ZBiiiill iiM'itlllH^^^P l^^^ 2/- 2/4 BY Al L #/f^C%f4sMS^M^'" 3^la 9 /ft Q/ M^^^^^^^s^msm^^^^^^s^^bsA pev lb. D II t> F !> !¥WhP T\ ■" JP !? ft Q c rUJICi i> li i!i ii 1/ Hi 1/ iiiiAa, AUCKLAND, WE Lh'GTON, CHRIST3HURGH, DUNEDIN AGENTS EVERYWHERE,. ISOLD IN ASHBUETON BY EM. CAKSON, HENRY ZANDER A»d the principal storekeepers



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS OIWEA.T ADAJVTAGES TO*D^7"^CJ AI^FQ about to make their wills, and deßirlng to secure the r JjXyOUI^ O faithful exeoution of their last wlßhes. rnri 1} T7 F> O /"\TV[ Q about to raatry and make provision by marriage 1U 1 J-iiAOUI^O contract or settlement. TO^} T"i TJ Q A "lyr Q contemplating the settling of their estate, or of A 1 HfjLvOUlN O cum or sama of moacy by traat deed. nnrv T)I7'DCr\ATQ desiroua ' of conatitutlng trunta for^ oharitable or 1U 1 J-il\»^UlN)D benevolent objects. Trt rftDriOll TuIIOTCCO holding moneys In trust for persons I U I UnLlUll I itUO I LLO rcei icnt m this oolony, I All such should obtain detailed information from the PUBLIO TRUSTEE, Customs House Quay, Wellington, or from ACLAND, BARNEB, ANC CO., CHRISTCHURCH, Or D. M. ROBS, TIMARU. NewfZealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ..« ... 1859. CAPITAL ONE MILLION, THE PEEMIEE & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIBE AND MABINE BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. TiIRESING '.MACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current rates. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENJ, ABHBP.BIOH- -



■ W. H. COLLIER ~] (LATH DIMANT AND OOE.) t "THE CORNER." 8 SPECIAL OFFER ( A Job lino of LINOLEUMS, 2yds wide In five j for -i Patterne, 3i 63 ; Usual Priob," 5a 6cl. Don't J THIS WEEK (.mlfls tho oppottnnity. The CHEAPEST HOUSE In ASHBURTON for IJbapery »nd Clothing of all kinds. | "THE CORNER." i i l



" ZEALANDIA J> BOOT STORE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE Lirgeßt and Best assorted Stook of BOOTS AND SHOES m the Aahbarton District. Belcg dlreot Impotte a we are enabled to offer the best productions of theEoglish and Continental Markets at tho lowest possible Prices, Great attention given to Quality and Fit, and oar Patrons may rely npon obtaining GOOD WEARING AND PERFECT FITTING BOOTS and SHOES. \ adles' Glaoe, Button and Lace. 1 Ladles' Calf, Kid, Button and Lace. • Ladies' Elastic Sides. [ Ladles' Walking and Evening Shoes: Ladles' House Boots and Slippers, Gents' Fine Goods. Latest Styles. Children's Boots »nd Shoes of all Kinds. P In Colonial make we always keep a fall I assortment of the Celebrated Zealandia - Brand. Do not be misled. None are 1 senulne unless branded \ ZEALANDIA, We guarantee all Boots of this make to ) give GOOD WEAR, and for V Quality and Price are ? THE CHEAPEST IN THE COLONY. •— _ \ Bespoke & Repairing Department This Department Is carefully looked a »fter. None but best material used, and the work done by experienced workmen, 3 New springs put Into old Boots, and all 8 kicfc jof repalri ezeoated promptly, d __— Note tho Address — 8 "ZEALANDIA" ■ BOOT STORE. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \ R. HOMTC, 3. Manager.



"Zealandia" Boots FTAVE the Highest Reputation m XJL the Coloniea. Announced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibition as the FINEST m the Whole Exhibition; Fer substantial wear they are the BEST [N THE WORLD. Buy a pair cf "ZEALANDIA3" and you wili cever use any other Brand. Onr Patented "PARAGON BOOT' and " INDESTRUOTIELE TOEB." For Boys and Girls are Splendid Lin9s for Hard Wear. None are Genuine unless branded od the Sole And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. Sold by the leading Boot Dealers acd Country Stores througnout New ZeaUcd and Wholesale by LIGHTBAND, ALLAN & CO v CHRISTCHURCH II



, LOW VITALITY. I DB. CHUUOHILL'S i Syrup of Hypopnospbite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough I and General Debility. IT contains two of the principal In- gredients necesßary for building up , the Hnman Frame, and whioh are con- l sidered deficient m the above compleints, i viz., Phosphorus and Lime, It cannot be too highly recommended for .Delicate Children. Dr. Churchill's Compound Syrup ol HYPOPHOBPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m oases of Mußoular and Nervous Exhaustion hre acquired a world-wide reputation, Each bottle bears Dv. Churchill's signature. Price, 4fr Prepared only by Swan, Chemist, O BTIG IONBj P>R



I Public Notices. ■1?1 TO X? A ay to k fl made b *j J. Jj^C person* of either sex. I their own localities, at work for us. Nei business All meet with wonderful eac oese Any one can do the work. Capita not required. We will start yon. Oo!fi worth £1 mailed free. The employmen is particularly adapted to the region Ii whfob this publication circulates. Boy and girls eatn nearly a much as men Fall particulars and instructions mallei free. Now is the time— 'don't delay, bn write to na at onoe. Address Stinson am Co., Portland, Maine, United States. 8 lOfi "TTEUY little medicine of any other kfnc V required if LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC SALINE ie at hand, and taker a»* occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVENTIVE of most diseases mcideni to Tropical and Colonial life. It allayr thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, FeverißhneSß, Fevers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles, Station proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it Is invaluable to all . Sold by al medicine vendors.



REID & GRAY'S PTJBE MANILA BINDING TWINE •• i)IBO HABROW " BBAND. THIS BBAND is made to onr special order, is guaranteed to consist of Pore Manila ' fibre, and is undoubtedly the Beat and Cheapest m the Market. Itißßt npon having the Pise Harrow Brand. We have also a - Second Quality, % thorough good Twine, at a lower price. LIGHT DB AUGHT LOWDOWN ELEVATOR BINDER. We would respect nlly nek all intending Pnrchaeere to call and examine oar New and Improved Binder be ore ord ring elßewhere. It has all latest impr vementa, is brass bushed m all its beannes, and the rollers, besides being brass bn hed, hava the oilholes outside oi frame and clear of the Cloths. REID AND GBAY'B COMBINEI &ANUBE AND TURNIP DBILL, made an] sixe from 4= to 8 Conltere, and from 14in to 16ii : between tbe Drills. DOUBLE DRILI TURNIP AND MANURE BOWER. DOUBLI DRILL TURNIP BOWER. SINGLE DRILI TURNIP fcOWJSRS. Price £3. IMPROVEI GRASS BSED STRIPPERS. BACK DELIVERY REAPERS always ii ■tock. DOUBLE-FDRSOW PLOUGHS, Flexilb Tripod Harrows, Square Link Oh .m Harrow; (all sizeß), Cbaffontteis and Chafficutt'-rs am BiggtTß (all sizes) at redaced orices, Horse rears (1, 2,8,0 nd 4'horse) ; blbo new ratter Light 2 horee Gear,' Plain and Barbed Fencin, Wire, Wire Strainers, Dr<\js, Turnip am Manure Drills, Grubbers, Acme Harrows, Cor: Bruisers, 6c, Ac. FENCING STANDARDS AT LOWEST BATES. CLAYTON AND bHUTTLBWORTH'B THRKBHING MILLS AND ENGINES Al*o TBAOTION BNGINBS ySale.



Wm. Zander, TOBACCONIST, FISHING TACKLE AND FANOY GOOD 3 EMPORIUM, AND HAIR DRESSING SALOONS EAST STREET, HAS rnach pleasure In announcing that he has to arrive, ex "Aorangl, a Grand Assortment of Fanoy Goods of every description, and as he nrnst make room for these be has RE-MARKED ah the Stook, and every Item Is now obtain- able at a very considerable Dlsoount. Speolal Arrangements made io Olubs. Large Stook of Fishing Tackle, Including everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meersohaum Pipes and To- bacconists Goods In Variety, The Hair Dressing Department Is now In sharge of a first-olasß Tonsorlal Artist, and to meet the times tbe charge for hair cutting is reduced to a nimble Sixpence Ladles Hale worked up on the Premlr At shortest notice. Wigs on hire. Note tbe Address— MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, , East Street, Ashbocton. _^



Pickford & Cndrill Take this opportunity of informing the public of Aahburton and County that their new FURNITURE WAREHOUSE AND WOBKBHOPi. are now m full working order, and replete with a Choice fitook of all NEW GOODS FOR Sale at lowest possible prices, consisting of all Designs m General HOUBEHOLD FUBNITUBF 1 and Fittings. NOTHING On their part will be wanting to induce their patrons to support them m their new premises, which will be fonnd far more convenient and roomy than the OR Shop. Note thb Addbiss— TANCEED STEEET, OPPOSITE ARCADE. e-j^



BARGAINS I BARGAINS J. MOISOK, Impermeable and Practical Bootmaker, DEGS to announce his first CLEARING Jj SALE, commenciDg Ocfober Ist, for ONE KUNTB only, when he will off«r to the pnblichia choice Btock of beat English i 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, NEATtf IGSS, and ELEGANCE, cannot be surpassed, as he H ft thorough, expert m this line. Repairs neatly executed. tanoreFstreet, Next the OLTTB. Ashburton.



Public Notices. "TTTE HAVE FOR BALE— One ten VV horse power Traction Engioe with Combine and Elevators complete. all m perfect order. For full particulars apply to FEIEDLANDER B£OS. C+4B ' NEW PAPERHAMMS EX"TAINDI" NOW OPENED. •f A_ BALES PAPEKHANGINGS 10ASE DECORATING ENAMEL PAINTS c ■ ._ James Craigie, TANCBED STEEET. 10 13