The Ashburton Guardian.

PRICE ; ONE PENNY

ASHBURTON : WEDNESDAY JULY 9, 1890

VOL VII. NO- 2462



£übiio Notices. JOHN GiLMOUR'S STEIL PBKS iRE THE BEST. ~" ASHBURTON " GUARDIA^j DUNEDIN AGENCY. "jITR R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has been appointed onr Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise ments. NE~Box~of Clark's B 41 Pills i 3 warr to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either sex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains m the back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine tendprs. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, Englarid. For sale by the wholesal Houses. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD-' ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tanoebd Steeet AsHßtriiTON. TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society tvjll tajte MOfIEY 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 fco be reckoned from the, day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up fo the : date on- 'which the money shall be withdrawn. .. A Depositor 'nay witldraw the wliole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account. ; Deposits taken for3.months at 5 percent. »' »■> * j> ■, 05 '   longer periods 6  For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. ~Gf W- TAYLOIf& CO General Auctioneers, Land and Es Ufc Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, ARE prepared to undertake Sales Freehold Property, Househo ..Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera "■'advances made on goods fcr unreserve 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, Bronchits," Asthma, Inflnenza. Consumption &c. KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed Ainseed, Senega, Squil Tom, etc., with Chlorodyne. EAY'S Compound, demslcent expec torant, for Coughs, colds and ones complaints, IV" AY'S Compound, for Coughs and Jl\_ Colds is equally serviceab 1© fo Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNcuralg Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinin Iron etc- Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers— KAY BROTHERS, Lim., Stock ort Engl, TjIOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world JJ famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all 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 BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON T) TT T q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine t\ of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumora, King's Evil, etc.),, the early stages of Consumption, Constitutional 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. Though imitate'A by many, surpassed by none." LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS •! '"PHIS very popular Establishment con* L tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who de3ire the COMFORTS of EOME, 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 minutes walk of trW Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. •.; GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURING! DEPARTMENT. LOANS ON MORTGAGE. FROM time to time a limited portion of th« funds is lent on first mortgage of freehoki soom-ity, with option of repayment by find i»- Btalmentß, spread orer 13,15, or 90 years. Half-yeaffly Payment for each 4100. Period of Loak— £ b. d. Twelve years ... ... 6 4 T Fifteen years ... ■' ... • B • Twenty years ... ... 418 I Loans repayable fey Instalments whereby prin cipal and interest a*« both liquidated withia a given time, and om terms of a most favourable character, present marked advantages to settlett and bthers. The borrower may, before the expiry of the full period, redeem the loan, with ©r without notice, on terms which c*n be usewtainea at this office, or at any of the ofli«es;of ttiis Department,* where itfso forms of application can be obtained. For full particulars a* lo loans apply to tbt Head and Branch Offices 'jknd ?oet Oticte. V. W. f RAKKLA.ND, F.1.A., 11 ComraiSßiouor and G>vt. kototaxf GMtI lO^clT.V^ljctire of Gonorrhoea end _ Mw' 03aSawowro. W wGlcet. I prescribe it and ,•' BS ** ~^L. ' feel safe m recoxnmend- HMltra cniy fey *» JBg i( . t0 al] TOf rerer3. «^ ffiacianatiWa Decatar, 111. m. ClMi PRICE, SS. v-* vntrVßfl^faMrkl Said by PrugjWfc



.ri nuwciT j^Odds: SURGEON DENTIST, j Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence, t Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. P. FLAVALLT "~ 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 THE LADIES I ' i OF ASHBUJRTON. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY. Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. f 115 r BLA-HD AND HUMPHERYS. BLAND AM MIPiiERYS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE* FURNITURE, &o. EVERY .SATURDAY] l i;v c; stock sja l c s Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburt Yards alternatelyj C LjE ARING RALES TOWN AND COUNTRY" According to arrangement. —We have for Sale" Privately — $ REAPERS AND BINDERS I Crosskill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS \ XT%> ar© instructed by Mr L. Market VV to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, m eluding a number of Brood Mares, Colts 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 nlaced: 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— /LQO AXJRES at Maheno, m the TT 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 Maheno Railway Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. Also, — Q/j A ACRES four miles from the Ll^t\) Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at,a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHEEYS. !> 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 hnd on application. BLAND and HUMPHERV« AUCTIONEERS



MIL NEK. <Sc THOMPSON GREAT MTEIT. TONIH6 DETIGE BY WHICH A PIANO STA NDS PERMANENTLY IN T UNE AFTER TH E STRINGSARE ONCE STRETCHED j ; IS ME BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LA ST 200 YE£BS. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurora at the ! XjL Dunedin Exhibition, — ALSO— i A First Award for Gi and Pianos A First Award for Cottage Pianos, — Or Three First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could fee 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' Hire Purchase System, &c. II M. JOKES ■ AGENT.



AUTU MN & WINTKB, 1890 f\UB, NEW GOODS now on hand, \_/ 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 NESTINGS, very Stylish. HCL TP * /^RATGHEAD , (B ill, ORAIGHEAD TA I L 0 B S, TA.NCRED STREET ABHBUBTON mm rrISCH'S Mail Coach runs from Alford I Fort.sb Hotel to Springburn Railway Station daily, leafing the Forest at 7 a.m. and arriving at Springburn m time for the train to Ashburton HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. THOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c.) 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, Oonfcractoit 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 i convenient place, or Orders may be sent j by rail from Sprinchurn Railway Station. I GREEN BROS., Xfl73 Springburn Post Office DRAIN AND FIELD PIPES. A LARGE supply of various SIZE always m STOCK for SALE m larg cor | small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. GEOBGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA iTHE CORNER fTHE | C C N ( STOCK-TAKING 1 N E E the j C! A T T^ i Ithe AT "The Cobnbe " | COMMENCES I | Satnrdaj, Jnlj 6th SOME i j WONDERFUL BARGAINS May be Expected I T) LOOK OUT( (TeEHc E ; O O ! 5. • rOR THEM J g r », H COLLIER " C Thoraton I>xiclley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have suras of •" ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Several farms for Sale



Public Notices. John G. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT WEST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS now m Stock, and is prepared sell afc Lowest Current Rates,' — ' Building Material of all descriptions consisting of — Red and White PINES, Boards and- Scantlings, Black PINE, t TOTARA, KAURI Shelvings, Linings,' and Flooring. ■ V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making.; sft and 6ft PAI INGS. ', Galvanised IRON, Lysaght'a Orb, the* best Iron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., WIRE, Barbed and Plain, an, Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. CO~AL Best NEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS* Horse Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, Bran, etc. Also, — Sharp* 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. NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. OWING to the earlier honr 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 i 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 MEDA-L COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS I PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. «ITANTED BEFORE 31st JULY * Mi AHA SPARROWS IUjUUU 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, Dbar 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-1; ■ The Poisoned Wheat obtained from you last season gave complete satisfaction. Yours Faithfully, C. W. COMER,SffI ClerFjfl ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. Established 1881. T3UPILS 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. I. 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 4< 8 10 M«sic(extr*) 110 The School year is divided^into three Terw» All lees tre payable m advance. "nQr/^^ To lend on approved c£j£ltJ v^ KJ freehold security. V JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett Sfe Ashburto



NOTICE. THE ART, OR G/FT~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 muist the public think of the many in New Zealand that have ; . j only found it out since the success of NELSON NW.TF & COS BLENDS. The great name, and the constant and increasing demand for ; NELSON MO * ATE & GO'S TEAS ) \ Has certainly led to a lot of dealers in 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 in packets with an elaborate , label and big name, we do not wonder at the , , public refusing to buy these mixtures, i NO BETTER PROOF OF THE POPULARITY OF •« NELSON Tlf OATE O r C\ OS mE A£ ■}> ELS O N loATE Si OOS lEA* ; Is required than the fact that h THEY IMPORTED OVER A FOURTH OF THE WHOLE OF THE TEA THAT GAME INTO NEW ZEALAND DUR ING A THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. NELSON MOATE AND CO. HAVING THE LARGEST STOCK OF China, Indian, and Oeylon Teas, The public can depend upon getting the best value and selection. NELSON MOATE AND CO. NOTE.—The firm's representative, Me. G. COLEGROVE, visits this district at regular intervals. THE PUBUfI TRUST OFFICE OF HEW itkMß offers th« advantages of efficient and confidential management and provides for the administration of Estates under Marriag* 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 Publio Tkustbh, or any of his Agents. Arrangements are made for the continuance of the services family Solicitors. A.CLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents Money lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEjETH-. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medicine has been large'y tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS Its well-earned, eixstenc c has indoccd SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which in 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 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 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 in Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is JL|d and 2s 9d each, Kbmpthobne, Probser awd 00. ___ r ___^ flew Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PKEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSCy- RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &0., ACCEP TED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON. ~ w. GKIiGG AND COMPANY IT HE HLE.SI)KI> TEAS od lib PAOKETS, 21b F4KOY OANISTJSjRG wd pi TBY TBEg£ PLENTY TltT TBESE BLENDS I v.r^../vv.fv I LAGLI 1} llExHbition }j tuU l- n X> 47 X^__J^ \P er Jf \s^ One Tria 1 will establish their constant use To be obtained from i JOHN OBK& CO i AND j I H. ZANDER



J Public Notices. E B PAINT In feh* —WORLD— Any shade from Pnra White to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of th« purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glosaj, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, ia perfectly waterproof, aad adapted to all classes of work, and ia m »Tery way a b«tter paint for either inside or outsid» painting than any other pain* m th» world. Being from one-rthird to one-fourth ehtaper and lasting at least three times as long as th* best lead and oil paints. B» sure that our trad* mark on erery 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 same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. DOGS. MANY years sine* we had the pleasure to introduce te the publi* 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 whioh may be added to any food of a trilling eoit, but o! the nature to produce good hard lesh and muscle, ingre -1 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 Da Zura, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits to be of the greatest excellence, and to contain deuble the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thns farming tht beat 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 «wt, carriage paid. SOLR MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE ft FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, Nbw York. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. ' '' Absolute protection against extension I of fire. Color cards and test shingles with insiruc* tions and proofs of on materials furnished. THE WALKER CORK EXTBA.CTOK. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. ] Ita nre prevents the agitation of carbo nated or othe? beverages, and allows the Bedlment to remain undisturbed m the bottie. 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 tha E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY THE ASHBUKTON FURNI TURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET. TT)ICKFORD and UNDRILL have a ( 1 Urge 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, usb the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment of CHINA, GLASSWARE, AJKD ORNAMENTS Very uiteble for Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. I Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted OHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELT INVITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note tha address— TANCRED STREET Opposite lie Arcada ASHBURTON COAL A FIREWOOD DEPOT. RQ """t* ban, . D. J3EAN, COAI & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CHAFB 1 ETC. ETO



Piilio Motices JAMES FAIN AND SONS $. St. Mary Axe, E.C., and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLES ALI AITD EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS, Shipper* tnpplied on the moat reasonable terms. LlO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Oases anilable for etery Market. Th* Lm^tst WhoUmU Hvut m the World \ H nstrated Price list on application. THE "ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,' S>n»li«hed Daily, Offices : Burnett Street, Ashburto Prinking »f «Tery deaoription, mc ing Billheads Ifemes Pamphlets Handbills, Inflation Cards Mentis Race Cards Jteocipfe Forms, Posters, Opera Dodgers, Moarning Card Horse Cards, i 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. FOR BALE at Moderate Prices. The tnderrfgned m also prepared, as uswal, to undertake the PLANTING OF FOREST TREES At Lowest Current Rates. : VM. GARDKER, i Tinwald. j TUB LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. , HHpILOK is an Infallible remedy j JJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, C6lds, and all Bronchial Affections. Itiiforom Sixty Thjjm! prescrib€fd by fih* Medical Celebrities. GBORGh^ PASTE B-P IN A L A PICTORAL LIQUORIOK BONBON is >rot«l to b» efficaeio«s against Colds Kcrtots Ootght, and all irritations of the Thiml «n< Chert. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. RBTNAL SONS w Co., Chemists, 86, R©b Takbdtt, Pjlri!» »TOHN TL^fOISON (J OHN JH.OISON HAS NOW RBMOTKD to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS, ■ nd hating had consider»ble Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is basin ess. STOCK i« large and season able and for e»le at his usual ICiow Rates KP RBPAIW PROMPTIY AmEKDED To ♦TOHN MOISON OHEETa gY-g HEEp Dlp# - * FARMERS OP THE CHEBTSEY DISTRICT. IH»« J»uct pleasure m st*ting that my taodM for the CHERTSIY DIP has bcwi accepted, and that I will ua « MURTON AND WHITJTi PREMIER DIP through aatthcicaMa My man trill t» at the Chwtitty Saleyards •rery MONDAY, WIDNISDAY, and FRIDAY,, dmisg the S«aaon commencing MARCH mh, frwn I o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t ril, lid to 14th May. I would Btrongly advise Farmera to Dip Early. Instruction* can be left with Mr AfcDowoll, Chertsef, D. THOMAS, Ashburton,