The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON : THURSDAY JULY 10, 1890

VOL VII. NO- 2463

PRICE : ONE PENNY



PnbUo Kotides. ' JOHN QILMCUR'S steel", pens are the best. ~ ASHBURTON " GUARDIAN fe * DUNEDIN AGENCY. jyj-R R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise ments. ? of "Ckrk's" B "if Pilk Ts V / warr to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and £ain3 m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln ajtd Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln! England. For sale by the wholesa? Houses. [ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tanked Street Ashbueton. rpO 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 : — (H Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allo'wdd on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned froni the day on which a complete Pound 'shall have been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be withdrawn. ; : A Depositor may witldraw the whole 01s 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. v» ' j» " «, oh    longer periods 6  For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS; 'Manager. G^W^AYLOE & 00 * General Auctioneers, Land and Es let Agents,. 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, ARE prepared to ,undertake Sales Freeheld Property, Househo Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods fcr unreserye sale. Monthly list of Property for sale or to let, issued free Loans negotiated Absentees represented insuranceseffected charge moderate settlements .prompt Land sales conducted. 00 COUGHS. COLDS, Bronchits, Asthma, Inflnenza, Consumption &c. ? KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin* seed Ainseed, Senega, Squil Tom, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demslcen'j expec torant, for Coughs, Colds and ches complaints. TT^AY'S Compound, fotf Coughs and X\_ Colds is equally serviceable fo Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNturalg Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinin Iron, etc- Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers— KAY BROTHERS, Lim., Stock .ort Engl, T7IOR the Blood is the Lif p-CkAWorTd JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scuvvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of ;dl kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemist and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England BTANCARDS "■""""■" lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine £* of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil^ etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Coiistitutiona Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and a stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None Genuine - unless signe "Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris. ' Sold by Druggists and Chemists through out the Colonies. Tli ough imitated by many, surpassed by none." LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. , (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS '"PHIS vary popular Establishment con- L tiiraes 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 the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPAItTMENT. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. Tpl'OM time to time a limited portion of the JJ I'mul;- is k'iit on first mortgago of freehold "Cfir/ity, with option of repayment by fixed in si.aii!)tiiitt>, Biu'oad over ¥2, 15, or 20 years. Half-yearly Payment for each £ 100. rerun 1, of Loan— £ s. d. T-hvlvc years ... ... 6 4. 7 Viflrcn yi'siva . ... 5 8: n Q Tivfuiij years ... ... 413 8 Loans rojinyablo by instalments whereby prin •(l':>l ;i!!'i m forest nrt> both liyuidatcfV-wfthin a •ivon I'iiiui, r,.!id on tornis of a moat ftivounibla ha rue' or, pi'ostut marked advaaiaj.;cs to;suttio)"« !lfl Ollielß. Tlu> b'n-rower may, be'iire tho expiry of the i!i poiiuO., ro'loeni th.i h;nn, witii oi%jyitliout •>: ■■•o, on ti'i'in.-; w'.vi'-ii f.'Ul Ito a:-i?vl'l'".iii^r. rtt ti)il '..[ . ru ."I .my o!' \hv "iii"rs M lY.'itt iJOJ-Vt'ltiifllt, •i-.-Ti- .ii-ci ;oi'ii!i nj .iii' t 'li<'ii.tiiH!V.i.ij bn obtnaii'd. ■•'(>'. !nh (;• i ;. ui.-ivs ;is to i.^'.iss "Wily to til* i ■■! :i:i4 Ur.iiicli UilW:,-.- ..iifi I.oM OiilceH. V. W. IMiANKI.^NI). X.1.A., • \.-V'ta»'T >.-^?7v?r-»,^ jn: !T-i'; €5 hnsnivct: univer- Ji#o--f\ TO 6 Z'AiS.V--} ;:nro d Conc;"iJU>rt s»ia mcW^iaiiW DeesSur, 111. >^| OMo- jf% PKICE, SS. " fKtt^BMPvwkl Sola to DregfWfc,



/^l HUWCIT -pvODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private^ Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. F. iCavall" " 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 Campbell's Old Auction Rooms. ' ■ < ■ TO THESLAPIFS OF . ASHBDMRTON. MISSES MORRISON AND EOLLOWAY. Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. c 115 BLAND AND HUMPHERYS. BLAUD AM HUMPHERYS Hold VVeeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE" FURNITURE, &o. EVERY .SATURDAY] L I.V E; STOCK SJ[A L E S Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburt Yards alternately] CirjE A R ING S A L|E S TOWN AND COUNTRY, According to arrangement. —We have!; for Sale"Privately — Q REAPERS AND BINDERS I Crosskill ROLLER, G2.ASS STRIPPERS \ \7"E are instructed by Mk L. Markey VV to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, m eluding a number of Brood Marcs, 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— A QH A-CRES at Maheno, m the \jT O\J Otepopo district, well fenced and divided into 8 paddocks, with a well built 11-roomed House, 6-stallcd 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 Mahenn Railway Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. Also, — Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHEHYS. * e'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 HUMPHERY?| AUCTIONEERS,



AUTU MN & WINTER 1890 OUR NEW GOODS now on . hand, comprise the following :— Fancy and Plain DIAGONAL. ; Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEA VY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. ; We have also a few FANCY WORSTED VESTINGS, very Stylish. HO_ TH /*^RAIGftEAD • <X) Hi, L/RAIGHEAD TAILOES, TANCRED STREET' ; ASHBUBTON miSCH'S Mail Coach runs from Alford L Fortst Hotel to Springburn Railway Station daily, leaving the Forest at y a.m. and arriving at Springburn m time for the train to Ashburton HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. i rrHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen' did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, tfec. Sold n 40z,, 60z., Boz., and lOoz. tins. THE UNDERSIGNED having 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 Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood. Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or Orders may be sent by rail from Springburn Railway Station. GREEN BROS., >|173 Springburn Post Office DBAINAND FIELD PIPES. A LARGE supply of various SIZE always m STOCK for SALE m larg or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. GEOEGE JAMESON, i ASHBURTON & RAKAIA C. Tltoi-nton. Dudley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christ-church I have sums of '« viey to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Several arms for Sale THE \ CORNER fTHE g L. . .J g N j STOCK-TAKING | N E E ,THE J Q A T Xj^ iTHE AT " The Ooener " COMMENCES Saturday July sth SOME WONDERFUL BARGAINS May be Expected Tl LOOK OUT( (TeEHc E o o FOR THEM - § T i) W. H. COLUERU-i



MILNER cfe THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TUNING DEVICE i BY WHICH A PIANO STA NDS PERMANENTLY IN T UNE AFTER TH E STRINGSARE ONCE STRETCHED ! IS THE ' BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LA ST 200 YEARS. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the Dunedin Exhibition, — A L S O— A First Award for Giand Pianos A First Award for Cottage Pianos, — Or Three First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could fre gained. The Prices of our Two Models :as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years 1 Hire Purchase System, &c. H, M.JONES AGENT.



Publio Notices. John G. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT WEST STREET. 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 Scantlings, Black PINE, TOTARA, KAURI Shelvinga, Linings, and Flooring. V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making, i sft and 6ft PAIINGS. ! Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best [ron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., WIRE, Barbed and Plain, an Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. COAL. 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 STORES Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, m whole sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA n its imported state. No i Blended. „ NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. 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 he day previous to that on which they are intended to appear JENSEN'S PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. «IT ANTED BEFORE 31st JULY Ut ftflft SPARROWS IU,UUV 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. ■ t]^! Sold !n 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 I bushels of same. The Poisoned Wheat obtained from you la."t season gave complete satisfaction. Yours Faithfully, C. W. COMER, Clerk OQr S~\ ( \ To lend on approved dO^iOv^^ ' freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister .& Solicitor Burnett Sfc Ashburto ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. Established 1881. "OUPILS of both sexes are taught the \ 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 ago £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of aif 2 2 0 Music (extra) ...* 110 The School year is divided'into three Terras All fees we payable m advance.



NOTICE. THE ART, OR GIFT~OF TEA TASTING Is only known to about one out of every 20,000; ■  TEA BLENDING ; To one out of every 50,000 of the European population of. the world; so what must the public think of the many m New Zealand that have • , only found it out since the success of : i Si NELSON MOATE& COS BLEHOS. | The great name, and the constant and increasing demand for | NELSON MOATE & COS 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 PROOF OF THE POPULARITY OF NELSO N MOA T E Q T f\ OS mE A S ELS ON MO ATE fiC VJ OS 1E A S Is required than the fact that THEY IMPORTED OVER A FOURTH OF THE WHOLE OF THE TEA THAT CAME INTO NEW ZEALAND DUR ING THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. . ! NELSON MO ATE AND CO. HAVING THE LARGEST STOCK OF China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas, The public can depend upon getting the best value and selection. NELSON MO ATE AND CO, NOTE.—The firm's representative, Mr. G. COLEGROVE, visits this district at regular intervals. THE PUBLIB TRUST OFFICE OF MEW 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 Teustbe, 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. STEIDIAIVS SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TE|ETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS 1 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 genuine :— Ist.—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WAL WORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each ; packet. i 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 Is l|d and 2s 9d each. I Kempthornb, Prosser and Co. _ New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION PftEMIEU AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, AOOEP T ED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEOEGE JAMESON, agent, aßhbubton. wTgregg and company. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN Aft and lft) PACKETS, 21b FANCY CANISTERS and sft and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS v**^"^"'^ eCtZ--^**:) S fl*^~~~~^^.*\ (( CROWN I) (I EAGLE J (ißzhiUte )) II CLU C J One Tria 1' will establish their constant use To be obtained from JOHN OEE& GO ' AND I H. ZANDBE



Public Notices. E B PAINT m the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnre "White to Jets 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 at least i three times aa long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade 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 (in.the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. DOGS. • i \j[ ANY years since we had the pleasure IVI to introduce to the public the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, now so 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 be added to any food of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard fleßh and muscle, ingre dients whioh no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which w» have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Da Zura, 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 shillings per cwt, carriage paid, SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.G. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extens.on of fire. Color cards and tcßt shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished. THE WALKER CORK EXTEA.CTOE, Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, m it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its are prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beveragea, 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 i E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY THE ASHBTJRTON FUENI TUBE WAREHOUSE, | TANCRED STREET. TpICKFORD and UNDBILL have, a I _L large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofaa, Couches, Chests Drawers Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ure from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads m various 'patterns. Hedding m great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, ust the thing for the holidays. • A Choice Assobtment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS Very uitable for Christmas presents just alTrived. Ex "WAKEFTELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note the address— TANCEED STREET Opposite the Arcade ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT, R. 8. Bean! COAI & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATB BEAN CHAFtf ETC. ETO



Pulio Notices _„ TAMES P;AIN]{AND SONS » St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. L 10; LIB, L2O, and L 25 Cases Suitable for every Market. Th« Largest Wholesale House m th&> World H ustrated Price List 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" etc' etc TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRUIT TREES Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts. All strong and Healthy. "ffiOß 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. HTjHLON is an Infallible remedy JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty .Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGE PASTE EPINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the Throat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rcb Taitbcjt, Pahix. CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP. FARMERS OP 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 overy MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, dming the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14fc ril, lid to 14th May. I would strongly advise Fanners to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with Mr McDowell, Chertse f . D. THOMAS, Ashburton. ,TOHN "TV/fOISON O OHN JXLOISON 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 saJe at his usual Low Rates B£y Repair." Pkomptly Attended To JOHN MOISON