The Ashburton Guardian.

ashburt6n^: Monday july 28 iß9o_

VOL VII. NO- 2476

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices. JOHN GILMQUR^ STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. ' ASHBUIITON i" GUARDIAN^ DXJNEDTN AGENCY 11TR R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed owr Agent, and will be able to arrange 1 terms with advertisers !foir contract advertise! mental ! ■>■'<' ONE Box of Clark's B 41 PillsTs warr to cure all discharge from the urinary H orgagsjin cither sex (acquired oij^nßtiitutipnal^ and piins iii the' back. Guaranteed'free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and .patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln anil J^idlani Counties Drug: Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesaJ Houses. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tanceei) Street Ashburtok. rpO Encourage the saving of small suras J_ the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, on the following conditions'i —•"" Sums bf 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reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall havo been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be withdrawn.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 for 3 months at 5 per cent. » ' » ' ' 6 \ :>V "■ 5& »   longer periods 6: „ For particulars apply - ■-,■■ ■'' EDWD, STEPHENS, ,' Manager. ~G- W- TAYLOE & CO General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, iVest, Melbourne,, A -^ Prepared to undertake Sales of J..X. Freeheld Property, Household Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Liberal 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. OC~COUGHS. COLDS, Br^chi% Asthma, Influenza. Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expec torant, for Coughs, colds and dies complaints. I/" AY'S Compound, for Coughs and X. Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle,- ' KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNcuralgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinint Iron etc- T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, JLJ an agreeable aperient. / IOAGULIKE.— Cement for broken U articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON DTTTC A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine f* 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. . ' «• ■ '-■' l\\ n iirted by lrrny. surpassed by none." L LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER. ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. ' MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS '"pHIS very popular Establishment con'j t tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desiio 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 the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. GOVESKMENT LIFE INSUBANOI DEPABTMENT. LOANS ON MORTCACE. FROM time to time a limited portion Of the funds is lent on first mortgage of freehold security, with option of repayment by fixed in stalinentc, spread over 12,15, or 20 yean. Half-yearly Payment for each £100. Period of Loan— £ B. d. Twelve years ...' ... 6 4 T Fifteen yeara ... ... 6 8 9 Twenty yeara ... ... 4IS 8 Loans repayable by instalment* whereby p>riß. cipal and interest are both liquidated within a given time, and on terms of a most favourable character, present marked advantages to settler! and others. Tho borrower may, before the expiry of the full period, redeem tho loan, with or without I notice, on torms which can bo ascertained at thii office, or at any of the offices of this Department, where also forum of application can be obtained. For full particulars as to loans apply to Om Head and Branch Offices und Post Offices. F. W. FRANKLAND, F.1.A., 11 Commissioner and Gbvt. Actuary. H Big G has given uni ver m the MMfiri to b DATB/&1 cure of Gonorrhoea and iHri IS?SrtaSS:IS?SrtaSS:V t0 « Gl^t- JP«#*>e >»•»« igaf —— feel safe m recommend 131J5T*!!? 1L? vL ln« It to all «ufflerenu Oeciiur, 111. PRICK, 6s. „ ;' Knie^VßH^nUrkl Hold by Dnsiiatoi'



to the ladies . ".. .V V,  OF; '/ ... ASHBU_RT.ON. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY. Dress and Mantle Makers, . Tancred Street, Ashburton, THE UNDERSIGNED liavirt secured a large block of Good Bush Land at 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^ils, Straining Posts, and. also Firewood. Delivery can be had at la very convenient place, or Orders maybe sent by rail from Springburn Railway .Station. GREEN BROS., 3+173 Springburn Post OffioeP ASHBURTON HIGH SUfiOOL. Established 1881. . "DUPILS of both sexes are taught the _L elements of a liberal education. Special subjects- of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master . Mb J. E. Buchanan. Ist 8.A., (London), - per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of agp 2 2 0 Music (extra) 110 The School year is divided into three Terms All fees are payable m advance. CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP. FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT, I Have much pleasure m stating 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 Chertsey Saleyards every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, dm ing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t ril, l|d to 14th May. I would strongly advise Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with ft McDowell, Chertse /, D THOMAS, Ashburton" DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES. A LARGE supply of various SIZE always m STOCK for SALE m large or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. GEOKGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA JOHN 1/fOISON OHN .iYLOISON^ HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS nd having had considerable Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is business. STOCK is large and season able and for sole at his usual low Rates K3F* Repairs Peompi^v Attended To JOHN MOTSOX fI T ANTED BEFORE 31st JULY i/. AAA SPARROWS iUjUIiU SPARROWS ONE HALF-PENNY EACH, (In Strings of 25), At the County Council Office. Can be readily secured by using BROOKE'S POISONED WHEAT Whilst Ploughing. Sold m 101 b Bags 3s each. Spreydon, 14th June, 1890, MR C. M. BROOKE, Deak Sir,-Please forward to Add ngton Station for the Halswell Road Board, eight bushels of Poisoned Wheat Also for the Spreydon Road Board, four bushels of same. The Poisoned Wheat obtained from you la."t sesaon gave complete satisfaction, urs Faithfully C. VV. COMER Clerk



HERCULES BAKING POWbER . IS THE BEST. ; fpHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes gplerij did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry,! &c] Sold n 40z., 60z., Boz., andlOoz. tins. "" ]STC)TrCE"TO^DVERTISERSr~" OWING to the 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 ~~lland~ "and~humpherys". ELMD AID HOMPfIERYS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PEODUCE FURNITURE, &o. EVERY SATURDAY LIVE STOCK SALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburt Yards alternately CLEARING SALES TOWN AND COUNTRY According to arrangement] —We have for Sale Privately -8 REAPERS AND BINDERS I Crosskill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS WE are instructed by Mr L. Markey to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Hoi'ses, m eluding a number of Brood Mares, Colt and Fillies by " Johnny Faulkner." BLAND & HUMPHERYS. FOR SALE. O H.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— AQ(~\ ACRES at Maheno, m the Tjb 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 1 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, — O AC\ A9 RES four miles from th _j"ttU Hind's ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Loav Price. BLAND & HUMPHEHYS. *■• c have been appointed Agents for ■ JOHNSON and Co's ARTIFICIAL MANURE we have on hand 5 tonsj Sample and Particulars of which can b had on application. BLA.ND and HUMPHERVS ; AUCTIONEE I



MILNEk & THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TUNING DEVICE BY WHICH A PIANO STANDSPEBMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGSAREONCE STRETCHED IS THE ' BEST PATENT EVER DISCyERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST i 200 TEABB. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the Dunedm Exhibition, — . , ■ | also— , . .:' '." ■ :': A First Award for Giand Pianos' A First Award for Cottage Pianos,— Or^Threa First Awards being the highest possible' distinction that could be rained. The Prices 1 of our Two Models a|j exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos jvith Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hire Purdhase System, &c. , h m. jowes -■.;•■! '.. '■..' .': ■■■ ■: y ■ ' .r:-''"'Aa_G_T!r: Jr,| ■



Public Notices. John G. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT] i WEST STREET, ASHBURTON* HAS now m Stock, and is prepared sell at Lowest Current Rates,— Building Material of all descriptions consisting of— , •■ Red and White PINES, Boardij and Scantlings, ■ Black PINE, TOTARA, KAURI Shelvings, Linings, and Flooring. : V.D.L.' Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making. sft and 6ffc PALINGS. \ ■'' Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best Cron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., WIRE, Barbed and Plain; { an Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. : COAL L Best NEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Horse Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, Bran, etc. ' Also,— Sharps for Pig Feed, and a quan of Barley, whole or crushed* STATION AND FARM STQRES Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, m whole sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA n its imported state. Not Blended. JENSEN'S PRIZE MEr^L COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. I THE MIRROR,' ' A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia 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 C. Thornton JLJuclley-, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of •■"■ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Several Farms for Sale Q O rr /"\ / \ To lend on approved 3i_JtjVyv/ freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton STEPHENS BROi; MABKET HOUSE ARE desirous of inviting their Patrons and the Public o purchase their NEW TEAS just to hand, which are marvellous value. The Indian and Ceylons are simply perfect with a choice infusion of high-class China. These TEAS will be gold pare 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 that 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 upon if requested. All Orders delivered m Town or Suburbs. STEPHENS T3ROS TE P H ENS JJEOS MARKET HOUSE, - _^BH[_3XJR.TO3Sr.



NOTICE. I THE ART, OR G/FT~OF TEA TASTING Ib only known to about one oat of erery 20,000; TEA BLENDING To one out of erery 50,000 of the European population of the World.; «o What must the public think of the many,in New Zealand tha,t have j only found it out since the success of NELSON MOATE & GO'S BLENDS. The great name, and the constant and increasing demand for NELSON MOATE & GO'S TEAS Has certainly led to a lot of dealers m all sorts of wares packing teas, thinking the public will be satisfied with them ; but, as it is well known that: anyone can buy tea and pack it m packets with an elaborate label and big name, we do not wonder at the public refusing to buy these mixtures. , NO BETTER PROOfr OF THE POPULARITY OI 1 NELSON MOATE 1 C\ OS fll'EAß' ELS O N MOA T E Bb, \J OS 1E A S Is required than the fact that THEY*IMPORTED OVER A FOURTH OF THE WHOLE OF THE TEA THAT GAME INTO NEW ZEALAND DURING THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. NELSON MOATE AND CO. HAVING THE LARGEST STOCK OF China, Indian, and" Ceylon Teas, %: Tht public can depend upon getting the best value and selection. NELSON MO ATE AND CO. NOTE.-—The firm's representative, M». G. COLEGROVE, visits this district at regular intervals. * j THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND offers the advantages 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 desirious 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 far.rily Solicitors. ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. ~~~ STEiMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS F©R CUTTING TE|ETH. 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 well-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. j 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. ' Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is If d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Peosser and Co. ___ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED ... ... 18 5 9.* CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PBExMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, T THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEP ED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEOKGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON. W. GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN |ft and lib PACKETS, 21b FANCY CANISTERS and sib and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS (( CROWN )(( EAGLE )) fEdition if!! CLU E J Wn ih.Jf \^vr xt»J Vperlb^/ \s, W X^J One Tria 1 will eßtablish their constant use To be obtained from t » OHN ORB, & CO AND H. ZANDER



Public Notices. £ B PAINT m the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnr» !Vhit» 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 m every -way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting a^ least three times as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sur* that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has neyer been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. DOGS. TV T ANY years since we had the pleasure IVX to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now bo extensively used 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 compounds which may b« added to any food of 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, 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 biscuit is stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty shiilings per cwt, carriage paid SOLE MANUFACTURED, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yobk. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extension of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc* tions and proofs of on materials furnished. __^ THE WALKER COBK EXTEACTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the ! bottle. I Designed tor the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. 1 Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY i _ ___—- THE ASHBURTON FURNI TURE WAREHOUSE, TANCKED STREET. TDICKFORD and UNDRILL have a JL 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. .Redding m great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, ust 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 at shortest notice —Note the address— TANCRED S T R X E T Opposite the Arcade ASHBURTON COaL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ ~ T> E A N, . |O. JJ E AN, COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT -2 OATB BEAN' CHAFF ETC. EBC



Pulic Notioes _ TAMES PjAIN^AND SON* 9 t St. Mary Axe, E.C., and 21, Walwortl Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonabh terms. LlOi Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. Tfce Largest Wholesale House m the World II ustrated Price List on application. THE "ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,! Published Daily, Offices : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, i»c ing Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Cards Menus Race|Cards Beccipfc Forms, Poster*, Opera Dodgers, . Mourning Card Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes" etc" 1 etc 1 TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRT7IT TREES Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts. All strong and Healthy. TIOR SALE at Moderate Prices. The undersigned is also prepared, as usual, to undertake the PLANTING OF FOREST TREES At Lowest Current Rates. WM. GARDNER, Tinwald. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTUiON Is an Infallible remedy Jj for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOROTJ^ PASTE EPI N A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON Is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Tluoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rub Taitbovt, Pakic. AUTUMN & WINTEB, 1890 SXUB, NEW GOODS now on hand, \J comprise the following :— Fancy and Plain DIAGONAL. Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEAVY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. We have also a few FANCY WORSTED VESTINGS,|very Stylish. HJPr- "IT* /HRAIGHEAD , Ob -Hi, V^RAIGHEAD TA I L O E S, TANCRED STREET ASHBITBTON r^i nuwciT ~r\ odds SURGEON DENTIST, Addeess :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall, F. FLAVALL ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, Aahburton. STEAM Engines and Boilers repaired Threshing Machines overhauled, Latest Improvements itted into old machines. Numerous testimonials on application. Shop—Acland and Campbell's Old 4fttcti RoouMfl