The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2494

ASHBURTON : MONDAY AUGUSTJBJB9O

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices JOHN GILMOUR'S STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN^ f DUNEDIN AGEMCY llfß R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed owr Agent, and will be able to arrange tormi with advertisers for contract advertise f! mentsf f\ N E"Bok of Clark's B 41 PiljT *■ ? warr to cure all discharge from the ur nary organs m either sex . (acquired or constitutional), gravel anil ' pains m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midlan Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the yholesal Houses. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tancbbd Street Ashburton. . npO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, on the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on ; every complete Pound' deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall hay*» been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account. Deposits taken for3months at 5 percent* " " , 6 '". 5i »  , ; longer periods 6 „ ' For particulars apply fe EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. cfecT General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, W Test, Melbourne, A RE prepared to undertake Sales of O_- Freehold Property, Household Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Liberal advances made on goods fcr unreserved sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated. Absentees represented insurances effected, charge moderate settlements prompr. Land sales conducted. FOC COUGHS, COLDS, Bronchitis, Asthma, Influenza. Consumption &c. ' T7"AY'S Compound Essence of Lin- XV seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. T7~AY'S Compound, demulcent expec XV torant, for Coughs, colds and cho ■ complaints KAi r'S Compound, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNouralgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinih Iron etc- T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, JLJ an agreeable aperient. /10AGULINE.— Cement for broken Kj articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England BLANCAPDS lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine " fi of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofnla (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutiona Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and a stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None Senuiue unless signe "Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. ' Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies. tated by many, surpassed by none,' LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER. ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con; tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. The sole management of the house as wel as the cuisine affairs, are under the personal supervision of Mrs Silk. The house is situated within a few miuutes walk of this Post Office, Steamboat Landings, j^nd other places. GOVEBNMfeNT LIFE INSUP.AHCK DEPAETMKiST. LOANS ON MORI CAGE. FROM time to time a limited portion of the funds is lent on first laortgftgo of ircehcld security, with option of repayment by fixed in stalments, spread over 12,15, or 20 yours. Half-yea rlv Paynionl for each Jt'lOO. Period of Loan— £ s, d. twelve years ... ... 6 4 7 Fifteen years ... ... 6 8 9 Iwnity yeaia i 13 8 Loan 1- repp 3rb l ob/ in«stplmt n* 1.1 > pin cipal and inlcict aro bo»h 'i iuK i \jili i a given touit, ana o l turn of n l i =• '\\ > n l>'u ■charactci pic»entmail od &d\a m, sou oi» and othois Tho boiioTver may Vipftif V o rxini\ oi «lo full ponod lclcnm tl o U"ti v < v> htm notice on teiin*-w ln i<.\i it i r t ;« office oi n.l i\ cttl i c < i i i i wlion rl i) oi is ii ' iii Foi ' \ ) ) v v ii i > (!»•» Head and Lp t i<. 1 > ' 1 \N t V i ) II 11 I O I ' »«T i " 3 isl r ttl tlit ci it |» 1 'ac >J v , m toilM'-.n- V-.x 1"11"0 -m <r^ peci-i-, lit



i TO THE LADIES ;OF ASHBJJRTON.' MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY. Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton, ( 115 : CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP, i FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT. I Have much pleasure m stilting that my tender for the CHERTSEY DIP has been accepted, and that I will use MURTON AND WHITE'S PREMIER DIP through out the season My man will be at the Ghertsey Saleyards every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, dining the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t ril, lid to 14th May. I would strongly advise Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with I McDowell, Chertse . D THOMAS, Ashbtirtou ASHBURTON HIGH 80'HOOL. Established 1881. TDUPILS of both sexes are taught the JL elements of a liberal education. Special subjects of study may be pur jued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master . Me, J. E. Buchajsanv Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age ... £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of ago 2 2 0 Music (eytra) 110 The School year is divided into three Terirs xill fees are payable m advance. rrHE UNDERSlGNED'havin*lecured I a large block of Good Bush Land ab Alford Forest, are now prepared to supply Farmers, Contractors and others with any quantity of fencing materials, viz: Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard R'ai.ls, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or Orders may be sent by rail from Sprins;burn Railway Station. GREEN BROS., )+173 Springburn Post Office DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES. A LARGE supply of various SIZE always n STOCK for SALE m large or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations givenff or large quantities. ' GEORGE JAMESON, JL ASHBURTON & RAKAIA OTTSTEJiuoEI C;|H EjM I S T, EAST S T R E E T? ASHBURTON. T3RF%CRIBES For COLDS, RHEUMATISM, SKIN DISEASES, AKI) Other Minor Ailments. ■BROOKE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, Is Per Box, Are the best all round Family Medicin JOHN "IV/rOISONI 'John JjULoison: HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS nd having had considerable Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is busin ess. STOCK is large and season able and for sale at his usual Low R tes fp3P Repaik? Pkomfilv Attended Tc JOHN MOISON



HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. |J!HOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c Sold * 40z., To z. *nd lOoz. tins. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to tho earlier hour at which it is now necessary to go to press, Advertisements to be m time for the FIRST EDITION of the •' Guardian," must be delivered at the Office not later than 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent m on one day previous to that on which they are intended to appear BLAND AND HUMPHERYS ELAND PD HUMPHERYS Hold V7eeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE FURNITURE, &o. EVERY SATURDAY LIVE STOCK SALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashbuirt Yards alternately, CLEARING SALES TOWN AND COUNTRY According to arrangement —We have for Sale Privately 3REAPERS"AND BINDERS I Crosskill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS WE7are instructed by Mb. L. Makkey "to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough Bred Horses, m eluding a number of Brood Mares, Colt and Fillies by "Johnny Faulkner. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. FOR SALE. 3H.P. Engine, Chaff-cutter, 12-inch mouth-piece with Riddle and Elevators m perfect working order. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. WE have placed m our hands for 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 table 5-roomed House and 4-stalled Stable. Also, — FOR SALE PRIVATELY— A QA ACRES ac Maheno, m the O\J Otepopo district, well fenced and divided into 8 paddocks, with a well built 11-roomed House, 6-stalled Stable, Coach House, Cow Shed, Sheep Yards, 4-roomed Cottage, Blacksmith Shop there on. All m good order and condition. The Farm has been well worked. The half is m English grass and the balance m stubble and turnips This property is within a mile and a half from the Maheno Railway Station-, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. Also, — Q A f\ ACRES four miles from th Zl *db U Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. We have bee appointed Agents for JOHNSON and Co s 1 ARTIFICIAL MANURE WE HaVE ON HAND TONS Sample and Particulars of which can b had on application, BLAND ust> HUMPHERYS AUCTIONEERS



MIL NEK cfe THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TUNIfJG DEVICE BY WHICH A PIANO STANDSPEEMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGSAREQNCE STRETCHED IS THE BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS AND WILL LAST 200 YEABS. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the _£ju Dunedm Exhibition, — A L S 0— A First Award for Giand Pianos! A First Award for Cottage Pianos — %^ TGZ ? irßt *Awarm beis ?? highl ßUT l?\ disfci^tion thafc could he gained. The Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 ' . ; AGENT.



public Notices. THE MIRROR, A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia J\. Political, Literary, and Dramati paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Ru «ell Street, Melboune I John 6. Restell, 'GENERAL MERCHANT, ' WEST STREET, | A.SH:BXJRTOISr -1 HAS now m Stock, and is prepared sell at Lowest Current Rates,— | Building Material of all descriptions consisting of— , Red and White PINES, Boards and i Scantlings ■■ Black PINE, TOTARA, KAURI Shelvinga, Linings, , and Flooring. t V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work; also for Hurdle and Gate-making. : sft and 6ft PAI INGS. ; Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best tron manufactured. . CEMENT, LIME, etc., ; WIRE, Barbed and Plain, an Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. | COAL BestINEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Hoirse Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed i Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, ; Bran, ebc. Also, — Sharps for Pig Feed, and a quan of Barley, whole or crushed STATION AND FARM STORES Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, m whole sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA n its imported state. No t Blended. _O O R f^\ ( \ o en<* on aPP rove(* diJt)v/W freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ash burton C. Thornton. JJudley, ' LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch 3 I have sums of m:ney to lend on good I security at. low rates of interest. Farms for Sale JENSEN'S PRIZE MEDAL - ■ COD LIVER OIL. j MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" PURE, TASTELESS, 1 DIGESTIBLE. STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE ARE desirous of inviting their Patrons and the Public o purchase their NEW TEAS just t» hand, which are marvellous value. The Indian and Ceylons are simply perfect with a choice infusion of high-class China. These TEAS will be sold pure m any size packages or m bulk according to the wants and wishes of our Customers ; so that lovers of the cup that cheers and invigorates will be well repaid by giving us a call, when we will use every effort to give SATISFACTION We would also add bhat we have still on hand a small supply of our PATENT DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE But as the demand is so increasing we would urge intending Purchasers to order early. All Orders by Post will have prompt attention. Any Customers m Town waited uuon if requested. All Orders delivered m Town or Suburbs. STEPHENS T)ROS IEPISNS JJBOS MARKET HOUSE, "* ASKBTJiRTOIsr.



(By Appointment to His Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR G^OOSrS FOR B. /TT\ M /i\ \n.Z.IHpTIBTRIAt GAiZETTB. Aikl7 I VAA <# yJftwA %" The blendinc is entirely »tte«- RSL I DOiS l^"*!?'!**^ m ded t0 b J Mr. Nelson himsflff, ▼ "r~ M ▼▼T^ WKMSmSsK % who is a Tastar of great experi- M yrSffP^T* % ence, and has had ft special ■ IKI TLJC m JLMfl'nmm^M training m the art." A IN "It M /n3g&\ % TIMARIT HERALD; \jk m \ f^ n "M'tlr ( » *l X^ is firnfi r deserves the sup w\f f"\ f% I VJ m I jMim. SHSL \ m P ort°^a^ljurchasersofTe» w W\ »^ m m rW * nSKHrt «A\ is l^e ar'icle they offer it ffi x-rHtf t1! Iffwv. *ft\ wk superior to anything we <-w m Mtc CjlaE EafiC? havesaeninthaColonjr." .vltkV^' M §£> LMSES^L %" Mr. Nelson is a pro iV^\Y» #^ Taster and " THOUGH M #^_^^^sft^^-~ : -5'\ JBi PRICES: BY ALL JHsJOf*T^^^^^^L'2/^' 3/' PORE BLENDED TEAS? AUCKLAND, WEILSNGTON, CHHISTGHURCH, OONEBIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. H. M. CAKSON", 7 AGENT, AND SOLD BY THE PEINCIPAL STOBEKEEPERS. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF HEW ZEALAND offers the admntages of efficient and confidential management and provides for the administration of Estates under Marriage Contracts, Settlements and "Wills at reduced Rates of Charges. Persons who are about to marry, or who may be deairious of constituting Trusts for benevolent or charitable purposes, should consult the Public Trustee, or any of his Agents. Arrangements are made for the continuance of the services family Solicitors. ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents Money lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. STKfcMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been largely tested m all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS Its -vrell-earned, eixstenc c has indoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefote requested to carefully observe the four following important characteristics, without which none are genuiue :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, 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 words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at la l|d and 2s 9d each. Kempthornb, Prosser and Co ,_______— New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED ... ... 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND ~MARINE RISKS. ALSO,- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEP ED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEORGE JAMESOi, AGENT, ASHBUKTON. W. GREGG AND COMPANY. Puke Blended Teas, •A I X NEW SEASON, 1889-90, -~"- IN |ib and lib PACKETS, 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 51b and 101 b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS /" \/2su\ /L Bd\ //Si \ (CROWN } I EAGLE j f Ex hi*ition] I C L U E I \^? «>. J \J^J \Vper VbJ \rJV One Tria^ will establish, their constant use i To be obtained from JOHN OEE&OO AND H. ZANDEB



Public Notices. THE BEST TAI X T m the —WORLD— Any shad* from Pnr» Whit* to Jet Black. A COMBINATION »f th«< purest paint with India Rubber, forming a sm**th, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change •f temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes »f work, and is m avery way a better paint for either insidt or outside painting than any other paint m tht world. Being from one-third t» one-four* h cheaper and lasting at least three time *s long as th« best lead and oil paints. B« sur« that our trad© mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (m the sam^t time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so extensively U3ed m the principal kennels of the -world. Sinoe that time we have made many im portance improvements m their manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget able compound!) which may be added to any food of a trifling c»st, 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, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Dj 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 is to be found m the flesh, thus farming the best and most successful food for dogs that is possible to produce. It is important to notice that every Jbiseuit is stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty Bhiilings 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 extension of lire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished. __ THE WALKER CORK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the beat Mechanical Cork ( Extractor m the Markit, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Sorew. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottle. Designed tor the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY THE ASHBURTON FURNI TURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET PICKFORD and UNDRILL have a large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couches, Chests Drawers' Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac* ure from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads m various patterns. Bedding m great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, ust the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS^ Very uitahlefor Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note the address — TANCRED STREET Opposite the Arcado ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOB DEPOT. R B.JJean;Bcan; OOAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CHOTf ET . ETC



Public Notices _____ JP fpAWCIT T"\ ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addxsss :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. PrivaU Residence, Tancred Street, Tkr«« d»ors below Masonic Hall. fTflavalT ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, Ashburton. STEAM Engines and Boilers repaired Tkreshing Machines overhauled. Latest Improvements fitted into old macki»es. Numerous testimonials on application. Shop—Acland and Campb«li'» Old Au l Rooms __ "TOURJdONEY /"IANHOT bo better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Ron b Eucalypti Remedies. Fora Posta l or 22s 6d tho following remedies will bo sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, post paid : 1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 potEuoalypti Honoy, 1 box voice Lozenjes, 1 Cako Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for ,180 enclosed. All SAFF add SURH remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that yon get Colbmane and 9om' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholesale and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Ctshel St., Christchurch To irhosn orders are to be sent Send for circulars 7 THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTpLON is an Infallible remedy JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebriti«s. GEORGE^ PASTE EPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the ThJoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rub Taitbo tjt, Paris'. XtJTUMN & WlNTJflli' 189O OUR NEW GOODS now on hand, comprise the following : — Fa»«y and Plain DIAGONAL. Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEATY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. We have also a few FANCY WORSTED VB6TINGS,|very Stylish. HQ*. Tin /HRAIGHEAD . <&> ill* L/RAIGHEAD UILOES, TANCRED STREET ASHBUBTON TAMES PAIN AND SONS », St. Mary Axe, X.0., and2l, Walworth Road, 8.8. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale Ernst m the Wwld II ustrated Price Lists on application. THE "ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,^ Published Daily, Offices : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, mc ing Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Cards Menus Race Cards Receipt Forms, Posters, Opera Dodgers, Mourning Card Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes' 5 otc p etc