The Ashburton Guardian.

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TINWALD AND MOUNT_3OMERS! RAILWAY. MOUNT SOaIERS AND OAVE>iJt A H ROYAL MAIL COACH. THE aboye Coach leaves Hood's hotel folfCavendish Railway Station every v day, nMetiiq£each~ lEeain^"r-, • Passengers 1 tjy'moi'Aiiig train may pro- eeed by coach to Alford Forest, thence td Methvenin time for the last train for Ohristchurch 1, or may return in time for «he last train for Ashburton. j 'Parcelc and Orders will,receive every ' irttentioni Horses and Buggies on hireS JOHN HOOD. H" - U ■ Ii I N' S ' . U L I N' S GOLD FOUNTAIN PENI r Warranteed 14 Carat. ; ■Price f9 (37s 6d) per doz. Retails readily for $1 5s each. The best pen for the price ever made, in use everywhere and giving universal satisfaction. HULIN'S LETTER FILE. Will-hold 3000 letters alphabetically .w; ringedi. More than 6|000,000 in use. ; Price,'ingross lots, 3.75 (6d) per doz. THE MOST POPULAR LETEER ; 1 < FILE EVER^MADE.; Older through Commission Houses. jD4 to:: jpyf.: perTday to by 3^JL dC/^fc made by persons of eithe? sex, in their, .own localities, at m/tirk lor r jus.r','. Ney 4 business.', All meet with wonderful success. "Any one can do Hie work. Capital not required. We will start you. 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 much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the €ime—<lon't delay, but write to us a once, Address Stinson and Co., Potrtland, Maine, United States. THE ASHBTOTOK FUBM TUBE WAREHOUSE, TANORED STREET. 'DIOKFORD 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, ÜBfc the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND, ORNAMENTS! Very uitable for .Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND. FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to order it ahortort notice* ■ - —Not* the address— TAHo,jyß4> STREET Opposite Iho Arcade AICTTJ MN & WINTER; iS9O. /\VR NEW GOODS now on hand, V/ ; comprise the following:— Tancy and Plain DIAGONAL. Wonted Coatings, {Black »rid Blue. Worsted Suitings and CHECKS »nd?BTRIPEB. ffIIiW^WEEtiSFOR WINTER We have also a,fewl3ttCY WORSTED. YESTINGS, very.Styßh; \' ' '""'hn''"' ' . H. or -tW^/^iRAIGHEAp f« r (SB: -JB/i v^RAiGHEAD TA t LOR S, NORED STREET, ASHBUBTON. ri HABJiBS X> RAD DELL \j J3 Licensed Landbroker and Valuator ndefl'^^he/rLandTransfetiAcfc, 1885 1 ESTATE, HftSsi, LAND, AND, general; .qoigß^gjoN -agent. Office—Burnett Street* Next to "Mail* Office/ "'•' •- "• ' ' ABHBIIRT6N .'COAL & FIREWOOD ' DEPOT* . D. Jt3'EAN, OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATB BRAN .CHAPE ETC ET .. TOHN "TtyfroiSON J OHN JXLoi.SON HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS ■d having had; considerable Alterations node, the.premis.es. are now Complete for ■ la business. SijOQK is large and sea'son aitfe an 4 for sate at his usual Low Rates. (^ Repair? Promptly Attended To JOHN MOISON :



ASK: tQIIR iMififGER FOHF (J\ /TV . ' M lOil /flk 1 VIJ.Z.IirDTJSTEIALQAZETTB. 'i ■-£ __* ' I AAAA mior; MA\ ' m'-'-The blinding is; eiitirely.otte'n-, , j r\fiSL- I PQiS M ti&fl&&\: \idoi to br Mr. Nelson himself, I FVMV M_ VW _f wmm*WK' W JwhoU afaster of great texp^ri- ■ I IN THE M Vra^ral^'i •%g abtt hbbald, IrlA/%,—* ft Vl'i M m Js»y*Wt*c \ m port of all purchasers of Tea .. ■ ''U H Li*' # # inilflpnßgffirv^A''v Was the article they*ofter Is ; -. m ■-' r iii TFri iffinTrTi Tl m naye seen in thisColofty. i » \s& # iff HBHnw■■'¥'■'" '■pMßhi "■'"; ' "Til t^*- ,m. ■ Mt» .^aSBSESiRiSfc Nelson Is a pro itdW 1 "" mil ''Mv I lT)rJlrrwyiL<- ■ Taster «ad : THOUQH Mfjj A ,^rj^Bß^*rr. \.. ■% r PRICES: : PUtIIiEPErTEAs! AUCKLAND, WE LI GTON, LHRISTGHURCH, DUImEjIN. Xg&nts everywhere. SOLD IKi AS«BUBTO» BY H. M CARSON 4A.4 aJI the principal storekeepers STEEDMA^'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known 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, extensive sale has indoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which 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 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, Sfceedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is I£d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. i , i If Zealand Fire and Marine Inspance Company ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—OWE, MILLION. H<IM-IKR AND WEALmi^T COLONIAL COMPAN % NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALS«,~ RISKS .ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEP TED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEORGE JAMESON, 1 AGENT, ASHBUBTON. AZ>/vfc>'P *S2**Se?im WATCH AND CLOCK KUjD x • Wo@T?>tfvl MAKES» DWELLER, &c. !MURB AY |^^^ babt street, ALABGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, PUte, &o. A m^gnT fiqent atock of Watches and (Jocks atpricefi ranging from a few Bhillinge, to £30. Every Watch or Clock told will tie Guarantee*. I.makea PpeCial Una df j High.Claeaed Watches. ' '' \Vell'appointed Workshops under'ray pbrßdaal, supwotondeDco awsiros all work beinJE: tdf'ned oat promptly «nd i^ firpt-c'aas coodition ■■■•'.■ ■■ ■• -•■BVBRYTaJKt<|£CIi> VAJT/KTJr.



THE.PUBUC^IrUBT JDFFICE OF NEW ZEfiLAITO offers the adrantagea bi efficient and confidential management and provides for the administration of under Marriage Contracts, Settlements and Wills at reduced Rates of Charges^ Persons who are about to marry, or who may be desirious of constituting: JTrusts for benevolent or charitable purposes, should consult the PtJßtaO.Trtjsi&Bi or any'of his Agents. Arrangements are made for the.continuance of the services^of family Solicitors/ r ; ; ' " ""■ '": ' ' '' ""' ' '' - AOKLAND, BABNfI AND CO., Ghristchurch, Local Agents, TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, FROM and after this date the following Charge for Storageon Grain will be made 1 at our Stores in Ashburton :;— Threepence per bag for two months or under, Four pence per bag if over two months and under four months, Sixpence per bag if over four months and up to 31st December. A ova charges include receiving and delivering, branding and sampling. Weighing, if required, will be charged On« Shilling per truck load. Insurance Extra in Ail Caseß. D. THOMAS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ALBEItI ROBERTS. GEO. JAMESOH. Mrrcantile, Finance, add Agency Company Per J. G. RESTELL, Agenfr. JOHN G. RESTELL, WEST STEEET, ASHBU RT ON. — AGENT FOR — The Mercantile Finance and Agency Co. Limited, The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Limited, The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association, The Deering Reaper and Binder, The Titan Windmill (Danks maker) COMMISSION BUSINESSW ALL KINDS UNDERTAKEN, Valuations of Town and CountrxPrqpertieß_ made. . o LOANS ON FREEHOLD PROPERTIES NEGOTIATED Also on Security of BiUs of Sale, Wool and Agricultural Liens. . *". BK GG '^ND OjMtMNY PUKE BJLIfIKDWD TEAS • • NEW PRASOK, 1889-90 ad I b PACKETS, 2b F4NOY CANISTERS »ud 61 TBY TBE&fi IIM-NTte THY TBESE BLEND ! ((CROWN )(j EAGLE )) lExhibition j) (I.C LU E j One Trial.will establish their constat t use To be obtained from ! J OHIST OKR & GO I AND • ... i D. M CFARLANE AND H. ZAJSTDEH. The Union Fire Insurance Company, Limited flead Oice 2 _Christchurch. . CAPITAL £2,000,000 PAID UP £100,009 RESERVE AND REINSURANCE FUND £65,000 DIRECTORS,— Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Uhairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. Webb G. G. Stbad, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. Reji^es, M.L.C. J. Andkeson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq^ General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES OflSces, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. Si'ECiAii Fbatwres : The only Institution of the kind with its. Head Office Christchurch. Liberality in Settlement of Claims Rapes, *he lowest current. i AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT, JOHN G-. EBSTELL WE^T STREET. 43 T AM A CASH BUYEROF— WHEAT, OATS, AND RYE-GEASS IN ANY QUANTTY OORNSACKS, TWINE, Etc., ALWAYS ON HAND STORAGE AT~~CURRENT RATES. ALBEET EOBEETS, WEST STEEET, ASHBUKTOBt



YOUR MONEY /^IANNOT be better invested than in \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and So nc Eucalypti Remedies. For a Postal- Note for 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box,, to any address, post paid :—-1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory O Intment, 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for >use enclosed. ( All- SAFE add SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Coi-bmakb and Sons' EUCALYPTI and^no other, ' Wholesale and Retail Agent, ,- V W> Jj:ALEXANDER,, , I ■:••■: :■'■ .f. l^.CtshelStV^Christchurch. -To whom ocdera < are to be. sent. Send "■ - -.: L-: : : for oirculars*/. j ■ ■'' 760; m^^^______^_ ■-* "" ', — ' ? ;:■•'•■■'• ' ■ £B i i-, '. :.,. / j •- in the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Black.' A COMBINATION of the purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and. beautiful Paint, unaffected by change 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 1 for use and sold by" the hallon only.! There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. DOGS. TIT ANY years since we had the pleasure IVI to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so extensively used in the principal kennels of the world. 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 of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients winch no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that o£ Pro fessor Da 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 in the flesh, thns farming the best and most successful food for dogs that is possible to produce, Itis important to notice that every biscuit is stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty shiilings per c wt, carriage paid. _..-._- SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.O. 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 fire. Color cards and test shingles with insttuc tions and proofs, of on materials furnished. THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest j from the Screw. 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. Orna mental in appearanae 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 ... g^O ~P\KPOSITS of £5 and upwards re-' _L/ ceived at the following rates of interest:— At call or 3 months ... 5 per cent. Six months o|  Longer Periods 6 „ All information on application to ? EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. - C ffice—Tancred, Street



ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN." DUNEDmAGENCY. J^R R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and willbe able to arrange terms with : advertisers forjeoritract advertise-] ments. . . i -"SUITS TO MEASURE. ; rpHE Largest Stock .of.. i ... JL TWEEDS a*er shown .•■ . : : j,,,-, -in, .4-shbnrton, r ;to ,  • (QUALITY AND FIT QtARANTEEpi ■■■:'':'■ . Come'and see the prices. - ■i;:' ■ ••f.: -.. - .-., ..»(:-.,- : r-> ,-;,,.-•; . ■ : \ASHBURTON ' CLOTHING MART. [SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. B' ALCORN. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTVLON is an Infallible remedy Jj for. Catarrhs, Bronchitis; Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. ; It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGES PASTE : BPINAL- A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. ,' REYN^L SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rue Taitbout, Paris, BLAND and HUMPHERYS. BLABD AFD HDMPBEBYS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, &c. EVI!!R¥-i=}AT(JKISAY. live; stock sales Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburton Yards alternately^ CLEARING SALES TOWN AND COUNTRY; According to arrangement. —We have for Sale Privately— Q REAPERS'AND BINDERS 1 Croßskill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS WE. are" instructed by Mr L. Markey to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, in cluding a number of Brood Mares, Colts and Fillies by "Johnny Faulkner." > BLAND & HUMPHERYS. WE hav.e placed in- 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. Axso, — FOR SALE PRIVATELY- A Qf\ ACRES at Maheno, in the 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. AU in good order and condition. The Farm has been well worked. The half is in English grass and the balance in atubble 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, — O A C\ ACRES four miles from the Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. Ye have been appointed Agents for JOHNSON and Co's ARTIFICIAL MANURE : WE HaVE ON HAND 5 TONS ■ Sample and Particulars of which can be had on application. :] BLAND and HUMPHERYS ) AUCTIONEERS



1 - * GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUP.ANCB DEPARTMENT. LOANS ON MORTCACE. FROM timo to ti- 1,0 n. '■•••-=vj y~ •*■"- "• f r <oi:- i ■. . ■ ..f !, . ■ ::■...., n- Hiti.'.i i:!->. !■; ■« ii'lon-r il V ■ : : _n .■ : KrJ.f'.■("!• 1- IVvi::f-"iii ten.:,..- ■' Period ol Loan— ..:. Twelve years .... ... fi 4.7 . Fifteen years ... ... "5 8 3' r* ' Tttwity years ... ... 4 -13 '■ 8 ' « Loans repayable by instalments whereby ]irfn. cipal and.int-o-cEiu arc both liijnioalo;! within a giyen tirao, and on terms of ft ir.ott, fnvoumbla character, proEcnt ma^ci 1. us.lVß.i;.iyrs to settleii and others. •.MTho borrower inay/befouo tbo oxpiry'bf the full perio'i. iv'!p«"" *}"• I--.", - ::'■ ,-•■,".■ 1:1 r;:t '!.( ■-.!■( .<p- i, r . -.. ','■.,' . • .■■-■ ::..• oihrr. or ni I'iiv <»! s.mi « f ■■■■•'■..:...,■ ;•,..; :i'l!V. .Win ri> ul-.: .'i . ■ :■( .:.■ . ■......: i. For fi.\ : ■ i ..■.".'.,■.,: ■ ■ ''\ :■•, i.m Ilruda'tiii jlrni:^ < ■'■ >--i •:', • '',. •. > ! . ■'■. !■;!■.'.■■..■ vi. |. [.a., li ( .■ . ■ :■_. .-. . . (i. 1. . .»■■ !.*!■?. TOW l.l> IMA.NVItOVAL & STKKL 1M1.1.S lOH ILMALKS imickly orrect all irregularities, and. relieve the distressing ysiptom- ?o prevuloul with the sex. Boxe-- \- \'-l;:i-\ ■_»■: Hi, of Chemist iind Tatent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the LINCOLN and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln England Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houaes Beware of imitations. Though imitated by many, surpassed by ■ ■ none." LKVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPEt ANCH HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) 5 DUXEDIN. ... / MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS -*- THIS very popular Establishment^'con tinues to afford yery superior accom modation to tourists 'and others who-desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. > -* The sole management of the house aa well * as the cuisine affairs, are under the personal supervision of Mrs Silk. The, house is situated within a few miuutes walk of the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. "John gilm UR f3~ STEEL PENS ■ ARE THE BEST. BLANCARDS JODINEOF IRON T)TT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine X* of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical f- V ■ •' \ ■ :■' '] \> World, for Scrofnla (Tumc ■-. V ■ i:. ".. etc.),' the - earlj' stages of Consumption, Constitution •" Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and stimulating and regulating, its peiiodic course. None °enuiue' * unless signec* "Blancard, 40^ rue Bonaparte 5 Paris. ' Sold by Draggists and Chemists through \ out the Colonies. TjlOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world .JO famed Blood Mixture, warranted to, . cleanse the blood from all impuritios from ,1, -w] in ,6cvßr-caTises~^flSln^; 3? or scfofula • scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln England qTw- taylob & c<* General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, ARE prepared to undertake Sales of 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, " Absenteesrepresented insurances effected, charge moderate settlements prompt. ' Land sales conducted. Xranger SADDLE, COLLAR, and HARNESS MAKER. HAVING Purchased the' business *of - Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious, premises, .lately occupied.by hini n Burnett Street, bega most sincerely to tharik his customers; for past support, and solicits a continuance of the same, which he will strive to deserve by keeping the best stock o. Saddlery and Harness, and strict atten tion to business, combined with good workmanship and reasonable charges, epairs neat- „/ \nd -oromptly attended \ . .'-*- .'-- ".J _ Ttl OO'COUGHS. COLDS, Bronchits, Jj Asthma, Influenza. Consumption, &c. * KAY'S Compound Essence" cf Line seed Aniseed, Senega, i Squill, , ; Tom, etc., with Chlbrodyne.' ' ■" KAY'S Compoundj demslcent' expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest - complaints. - , -. TT^AY'S Compound, for Coughs and _LA_ Colds is equally serviceaWe for Horses and Cattle. XT'"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNouralgia JIX. Fiwe-iiche, etc. ' Contrtins Quinine Iron etc- Sold Everywhere. Solo Makers— KAY BROTHERS, Lim., Stock ore, England. (By Special Permission of Iho Hon. tho Colonial Secretary*) GRAND NUMISMATICAL ART UNION : THE Undersigned having decided, ' through special influential request to dispose, of his splendid and unequalled " . COLLECTION OF COINS ■ £ on view in the Exhibition, begs to inform "I; the Public thiil Tickets arc now ready for ;■ issue. ' ■■'• ■■ ■'-■■' 4000 MEMBERS AT 10s EACH. ';. FmST PRIZE : The Collictioh of 2000 r Coin>s as now exhibited inDunedin. Second Pwze : A Duplv.ate Collection-; ' of the above, consisting of about 700 ;■ Coins. : ■ ■ ■ :•. For particulars sec handbills. ; \ Tho Drawing will be under the Super' ■ vision of an lnilucnlial Committco Gentlemen . . ■■ ■■ For further particulars apply to f : . HENRY ZANDER, ' « Ashburton: