The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VIL NO- 24412

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Public Notices. AHA'BLBS "DRADDEL Licensed Laridbroker and Valuator nder "The, Land Transfer Act,, 186 AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENI Office—Butrietb rStreet, Next to' " Mai] ■ '-' Offiqeix-? J. >■■ . -- • ' TIMWALDAND MOUNT SOMER! RAILWAY. MOUNT SOaCERS AND OAVENDISI ROYAL MAIL COACH. THB above Coach leaves Hood's hob * fer Oayendish Railway Station ever day, meeting each train. Passeagers by morning train may pre oeed by ooach to Alford Forest, thence t l£etfiv«n in time for the last train fo •hriatchtiroh, or may return in time fo flt« last train for Ashbnrton. Pareele and Orders will receive ever; attention Horses and Buggies' on hire JOHN HOOD. 4 I I U L I N' S . FJ U L I N J S 100LD FOUNTAIN PENJ Warranteed 14 Carat. ; , .J^fcir}-^ <^ii.',',6d)vr per., r doß. . Retaile , IV \ rdad|lylorflss,each. , . Th« hesi pen for the price • ever: made. h^tftlFytetyvHiere and giving universal r; j LETTER OPILE. . ;. wfei ©lct:&J6& lettere alpiab^tiaiiy at- Price, In gross lots, 3.75 (6d) per do 2. '•» VBE MOST POPULAR LETEER : ,SILE EVER MADE. ; Osl<» ihrongh Commission Hotw6«. jT>—l TO £>A PER DAY to by 3£/ X , ;dp^t'.made by persons ef .either sex, in; their own localities, at worK'for.tts. JiNew business. All meet with wonderful'raccess 1. , Any one can do the J%6rk. 'Capital riot required. We • will start yon. Outfit worth £1 mailed ; free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publi cation circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a nraeh as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us a once. Address Sunson and Co., Potrtland, Maine, United States. THE ASHBUETOK FUBNI TUEE WAEEHOUSE, TANCRED STREET. TDICKFORD and UNDRILL have a I large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers' Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ture from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads in various patterns. Bedding in great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, \ nst the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, ' AND ORNAMENTS T«ry fuitabl* for Christmas presents JUST A*ItRIVED. Br "WAKEFIELI)." .\A. consignment of > Assorted . : CnJAIRS^ASTD FANCY GOODS. asßPsxmox freely invited, Fnrnitora designed ttni mad* to order at ahortest notice )—Koto tii» address— ! TANOBID STREET Opporfte fh« Arcada AUTUMN & WINTER, 1890 f\9B, NEW GOODS now #v hand, V/ ' comprise the"following :— Fancy and Pkin DIAGONAL. Worsted: Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HBAYY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. We have alfto a few FANCY WORSTED VESTINGS, rtry Stylish. XT Jk- TJ^~" /HRAIGHEAD JnLii! 06 Jja Oraighead • = .IAILOBS, '■ ' "■•T"' ■ ■--•-■ . ,ANORED~ STREET ASHBURTON^COaL J& FIREWOOD DEPOT. " JR. S. Bean! COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CHAFF ETC ETC.. JOHN TiroiSON ' OHN .M.OISON HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS sd having had considerablo Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is lnisln ess. STOCK is largo and season able ancTfor s»J« at his usual Low Rates. JggP* Repair? Peomptiy Attended To *. lOHNMOISON



A ASK YOUR;GROCER FOR (SY/t-.-'i./lA* Mi /|\/\^.Z.IH»^B!rBIALpiZETTI. >f%Ai»T.--i I'iriftirtl' < %M-A-MJk\ J~ \" Th'« blending !i entirtly «tten * ■' > X-^-T'T;" J JL' '-T^ w ~ '.J --ISSiaISK %^pUaT«ster;ofgrMt«xperi f ■ ■ ■ r,, - , ' rii^™SfflP¥T\i i %* nc?. «nd,ha» haCm apeoial |M TUC' M" JWffiSKSal Jm ritraintagintee rwt." m mi inc. m /•OjEg^ -W' - TIMAB r TT HIBAIDr lA*^<> #»\ - W-? r'M It£rrnnfih\' I%'"TW«finndeßerves:thesb"p»' 0 ' •YnDl VJ m / JCCXK^\ m P-^•■•'»!!r : nrch.-.^iofts» r V/ tt V* "^ #-, riZii6iSrt**\ %** liio aitic** iii«* oQw it a m MS. *OS i'Qmhßl- f\ m_ip"ri'r i> n!i*:liiii| wa r *\j M /<c ?\ 1 ?■ nVNI^ # &K3v A %'■■"•. Nelson i.« pro -I>V^° # A/ li^lSL^jifrii *?\ % fr'si':1'1 ..T" wr Md • „ Tc" U3H hdL °°''"r°' ALL JKS^B^gy^^l2 28' a- 4 j AGENTS EVERYWHERE. POTjD TK: ASHBURTON BY ttM CARSON nd;all tte store^ej^e^ . STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. ''"'-"""'''"rii> \ CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-kno\rn Family Medicine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS | Its well-earned, extensir* mle hag indoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS some of whic~h in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the original as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due to the public to give a special caution against th« use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefote requested to carefully observe the four following important characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist.—ln every case th« words JOHN STEEDMAIST, CHEMIST, "WAL "WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd.—Each single Powder has directions for the dose, and the wordsj John 1 Steedman, Chemist, "Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.--"The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. j Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is lid and 2s 9d each. » Kempthokjtb, Pjrosser akd Co. j New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company j ESTABLISHED 18*9. CAPITAL—ONE MfLLION. PEEMIER ATO WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY) FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALS«,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, : T THRESHIN&MACHINES, &c., ACOEP ED AT LOWIBT CURRENT RATES. GBOBCHI. JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. ir»/^"R"F. fc^iSjß? WATCH AND CLOCK j Xt V_^ 13 * • K^Kl^l MAKSR. JEWELLER,. Ac. MTJ R R A V *AflT BTJIEET, I BUHToy. ; L LA HUB and Varied Aefortinent cf N«w J'.wolloiy, Plate, &o. A ncaftni /\. ficrnt B'<ck of Wvchcß an' 1. C'rcke ft'.p'icoß rr,nging from a few shiCmgs lo £30. Evety Watch or Clock told will be Guaranteed. I mcko a Special Lfna of High Cheeod Watch^n, Well sopointad W rkshopj un lor my porional mi j>riijconiojce all work | being turned nat ur^d ia firrt-c cae conditoa t l>]] Va} j1(« 1 v 11 \ J) I/MIL



THE PUJSIiCrTRIIST OffiCE JOF HEWvKWD offers th« advantages ol efficient; and confidential management aad provides for j the adininistrationr of Estates under Marriage Contracts, Settleimeats and Wills at rednced Bates of Chargeß. Persons who are about to marry, or who may be desirjotg of «ons(sitntirigi Trusts for benerolent or charitable purposes, should ' consul* the Piblio Ttustbb, 7 or any of his Agents. ArratogmmaX* sn made for the eoatinmwn** of the scrriees of family; Sdieiiorßf AOELiyP ? BARNS AND CO., Christchqreh, tocal Agents. i WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT OASH BUYERS. ROLLIT & C 0,, CANTERBURY MILLS, A S H B 17 H T O N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price, Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. • ! ■ . , _~ ' ' ,'• '■ - r, ' liMi CASH BUYEROF— WHEAT, OATS, AND RYE-GRASS IN ANT QUANTITY' iCORNSACKS, TWINE, Etc., ALWAYS ON HAND , STORAGE AT~CURRENT RATES. ALBEET KOBEETS, WEST STREET, ASHBTJRTON v. GREGG iND COMPANY V IJ H h 'li LKN BE 1) f! ' ft A 8 KF/W B'K^^m. 18S9-90 Dd l,b PACKETS, 2ib FAKOY OANIBTiCR« wd 51 TRI TliESii: J^TCKI^ Tl-.Y TUBE BLENDS f>' ** \f/ *-i \ ft* Sd '% f{ of N N \ {(CROWN I) {( EAGLE if L&tiitim |jil CLUE). v!rih^/ V eTlb;/ \p« lbv/ ns^ 1 One Tria 1 will establish their constant use To be obtained from 0 OHN OEE & CO D. M CFARLANE *„ H. ZANDER The Union Fire Insurance Company, Limited Head Office, CMstchnrclt CAPITAL V. ... • £2,000,000 PAID UP £100,00? RESERVE AND RE-INSURANOE FUND £65,000 DIRECTORS,— Hok. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Uhairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Webb G. G. Stead, Ea«., Deputy Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. Reuses, M.L.Cj J. Anderson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq., General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. Special Features : Th« only Institution of the kind with its Head Office Ohristchurch. Liberality in Settlement of Claims Ratks, the lowest current. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT JOHN a. EESTELL WEST BTUEET. JOHN G-. KESTELL, I WE-ST ISTEEET, A S H B U ft T O N. — AGENTIFOR^—| The Mercantile Finance and Agency Co. Limited, The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Limited" Tho Ceylon and Indian Tea Association, The Deering Reaper arid Binder, Th» Titan WindmillKDanka maker) [COMMISSION BUSINESS OF ALL KINDS UNDERTAKEN^ {^Valuations of Town and Country Properties^made. ■ -■■o LOANS ONjFREEHOLD PROPERTIES NEGOTIATED' A\f tn Security ol BiHs of Sale, Wool and Agricultural Liena)



Public Notices. £} O Ft (~\ ( \ To lend on aPProve<3 3J^ovy V / freehold flecurity. JOHN 0. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton. R FLAVALL ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, Ashburton. STEAM Engines and Boilers repaired, Threshing Machines 'Overhauled Latest Improvements fitted into old machines. Numerous testimonials on : application. ' ' ; Shop-Acland and Campbells Old 1 Auction Rooms. JJIBB E B P A IN T . . in the - ; —WORLD—' Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Blacki A COMBINATION of the purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, .unaffected by changd of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work,' and is in every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three times "as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for iwe and sold by the hallon onlyj There has never been a paint offered.the publio that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as fehe Rubber Paint. < : DO G S. j MANY years Bince we had the pleasure feeT introduce to the public thfe BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so extensively nsed in the principal kennels of the world. i Sinoe that time we have made many im portance improvements in their manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget able compounds which may be added to any food oif a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongßt which we may mention that of Pro fessor I)J Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits to be of the greatest excellence, and to contain double the quantity of nourish ment that ia to be found in the flesh, thns farming the best and 'most successful food for dogs that is possible to produce. If ia important; to notice that wery biscuit is stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty shillings per cwt, carriage paid. SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York. ' ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extens.oti of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished* THE WALKER CORK EXTEACTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest ' ■ from the Screw. ' t Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed in the bottle. Designed tor the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Oma montsil in nppenranao and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. PAID-UP CAPITAL ... £^)0 DEPOSITS of £5 and upwards re ceived at the following rates oi interest; — At call or 3 months ... 5 per cent. Six months 5$ „ Longer Periods 6 „ All information on application o EDWARD STEPHENS, : Manager, ffico—Tancrod Street



Publio Kottces. I ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN." DUNEDIN AGENCY. "VJTR R, T WHEELER, Stafford - Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise - ments. i; SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE Largest Stock of ■ JL TWEEDS ever shown ' in Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see the prices. \ASHBUKTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. THE LENITIVE ' PECTORAL SYRUP. HTjILON is an Infallible remedy • Jj for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all' Bronchial Affecbions. = It is for over SiXorir Yeaks prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. • ' ■ GEORGE^ PASTE EPIN A L \ A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Thaoat and Chest/ BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. \ REYNALSONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rxte Tattboot, Paris. . BLAhD and HUMPHEIiYS MAUD AKD' HDMP3ERTS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, &c. EVERY SATURDAY. LI.YE STOCKS AL ES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburton Yards alternatelyj CLEARING SALES TOWN AND COUNTRYg According to arrangement, —We have for Sale Privately^ 0 REAPERS'AND BINDERS 1 Crosakill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS yTt7"E aro instructed by Mk L. Market VV V to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, in cluding a number of Brood Mares, Colts and Eillies by "Johnny Faulkner." BLAND & HUMPHERYS. "\ITE have placed in our hands for V V Private Sale, A Compact little Farm of 200 Acres, situated three miles from Town. It is sub-divided into several Pad docks, and laid down to English, grasses, with plenty of Water. The Buildings consist of a Comfor , j , table 5-roomed House and 4-stalled 1 '• " Stable. Also,— ' '■- ' ; FOR mLE PRIVATELY— j A QC\ ACRES at. Maheno, M inth> Tb^jL' Otepopo district, well fenced and divided, into 8 paddocks, with * we}l builfc 11-roomed House, 6-stallod Stabls, 1 Coach House, Cow. Shed, Sheep Yards, 1 4-roomed Cottage, Blacksmith Shop there on. All in good order and condition. The Farm has been well worked. The 1 half is in English grass and the balance in : stubblo and turnips. This property is within a niilo and a half from tho Mahono ■ Railw/iy (Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. * Also, — r\ A r\ ACRES four miles from the Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. Vc have been appointed Agents for JOHNSON xsd Co's J ARTIFICIAL MANURE M , WE HAVE ON HAND 5 TONS Samplo and Particulars of which can bo had on application. ) BLAND and HTJMPHERTfS; 41 AUCT O.NEEBS



Public Notices... ' yV ■ .■.■.:■:.-•■: —n—r QOVEHNMENT LIFE INBItRAIfOI-' / DEPARTMENT. ? ;■ v. LOANS ON MORTCACE. ".{[) FROM tmio to time a limited portion of Iba fuiidi= is lent on first mortgage of freehold ■■» -i..'!. 1,,"..". <■■-. \:r:. of irj-.-vi -r.t Ivftsnd ia --iii": :< :i:p, ai-tcit i ovorlJ. :".;.* J.}riii-. .'Fa!' > «'!li !v ITiyrcanl for eacii £wO. % Period of Loan— - £s. d. . . Twelve years ... ... 6 4 T * . Fifteen years ... ... 6 8.9 '-*. Tioenty years ... '..-. 413 8 Loans repayable by iusinlincr.i-a whereby prin cipal and interest are both liquidated within* given timo, and on torms of a moat favourable character, present marked advantages to sottlcra and others. Tho borrower may, beforo tlie oxpiry of tbc full period, redeem the lv.in, with-or without notice, on torm» which csui be ascortuiiino M thii ofllco, or at ■ ■ ■"!' '" ■• "■' il"'; TV—fi:fii'ont, ■ whore al'io -.»'■;■ ■ • ■ • tst.::*•»!. For full : :.. ■ i . :,, 1 ■ ■ ■:>■ ■.<> Lbt Uead and Branch Oilicca iv.U I'osi. OHices. V. \V. FKANKI,.'vND,F.I.A. f 11 Coinimr-sioner and Gcvt. Actuary, TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL & STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly orrect all irregularities, and' relieve flic distressing ymptoms so prevalent ..with the sex. Boxes la l£d and 2s 9d, of Chemist and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln England Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses Beware of imitations. ' .., „ ; Though imitated by many, surpassed by 'none." LEVIATHAN.RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. ■:• ■ f MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS- .' HP HIS very popular Establishment Con* L ' timics to aflbrd very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combinod with Very Moderate Charges. " • ' ' The Role'managementof the house as well as the cuisine affairs, are under; the personal supervision of. Mrs Silk. . The. house -is situated within a few miuut<wr\yalk of.the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. ...  .-■• . -, , "TOHN GILM. - UR'S; STEEL PENS"" - ARE THE BEST. ' • ■ -. r t " BLANCARDS J IODINE OF IRON pT T T q A PPROVED by +V A^^cny of Medicine **■ of Paris, ; ■■■ (.:■■■ ■ .'•\\ ii jommended ' bpthc Medical« '< :■■::•.■ <■':' i:, World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), tho early staged of Consumption, Constitutional Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and a stimulating and regulating its peiiodic I course. None Scuuiue unless signec "Ulancard, 40, rue Boiiaparlo^Piu is. ' Sold l)y Druggists and Chemists' tlirough out the Colonies. TTIOR tho Blood is tho Life-Clark's world JJ famofl Ulood Mixtures, warranted to cleanse the blood from all iinpuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, .skin and blood diseases, and ■sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sol in bottles 4s Cd, and 11s each 1 by chemist s and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors: The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln England G- W- TAYLOB&Ca General Auctioneers, Land arid Estat .Agents, - 20, Collins Street, We.st, Melbourne, ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Household Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for 'unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued, free !Loans negotiated,- Absentees represented insurances effected, charge moderate' settlements r prompt. Land sales conducted. ■ .' - «. j7 "i?,a:ngkb^ ;: SADDLE, COLLAR, axd HARNESS ■'maker, / •■;';;',' / HAVINGr Purchased the business .of Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises, _' lately occupied by him n Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to tfwnk his customers for past support, iin!<l solicits a continuance of the same, wl.ifli lie will strive to deserve by kcopiiii? ihi: bo^i slock o ' , Saddlery and IlfiriM!.--*;, and .strict atten- . fcion to business, cpmbined with good workmanship and reasonable charges, epairs neat' ■■ >ud ■oroinp'tly attended FOC COUftHS. COLDS,. Bronchits, Asthma, Inflnenza. Consumption &c; -. ':; ": .:.-,' i'l? -.---- >\£ KAY'S Compound Essence of Line seed ;Ainseed,. Senega, Squill, - Tom, etc., with Chlorodyne. l / AY'S Compound, denislcent expec l\ torant, for Coughsj colds and cheat - complaints.' .< v *i LV. 1 :LJ T♦)*T -; 1/ AY'S Compound, for Coughs and ,: IX Colds is equally serviceable for.. Horses and Cattle. \/ AY'S.Tic Pills, a specific inNcuralgia '. IX Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc- • :, i Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers — ' <-\ -' •: KAY BROTHERS, Lim., Stock, ort, England ; r THE MIRROR.' A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Sonnlc Political, Literary, and ;Dr.imati paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centcnm.il Printing and Publishing Company, Lit'.iiicd,Molboutno ro, Rus cell Street, Molbouiie CIIERTSEY SHEEP DIP. FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT, I Have much pleasure in stilting that my tender for the CHERTSEY DIP haß been accepted, and that I will use MURTON AND WHITE'S PREMIER DIP through- . out the season. ' " " : ' : My man will be at the Chertscy Saleyarda every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, dining tho Season commencing MARCH lflth, from 3 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14th Aril, ljd to 14th May. I would atrongly advise Farmers to Dip Earry. Instructions can be left with Mr McDowell, Chcrtsey. D, THOMAS^ , 41 Ashburton, O " . ./