The Ashburton Guardian.

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ASHBURTON ' T JUKE 6 18J90

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TTNWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS X 1 RAILWAY. MOUNT SOxdERS AUD CAVE H ROYAL MAIL COACH. mHE abxyee* Coach leaves Hood's hotel TJ[.. fo^Qayendfeh Railway Station every day* meeting each^traui. , Passftneers % morning train may pro- ; •eSTbTSh to Alford Forest, thence to, MethTfinin time for the last train for; Ohrifltchurch, or may return in tune for; «h« last train, for Ashburton. Parcelc and Orders will receire every: .Mention. H6rses andj^^^gf 6' \ Hr uliN' &J "': Xl ULIN'S GOLD FOUNTAIN PEN} ! Warranteed 14 Carat. I»rice $9 (37s 6d) per doz. Retails; readily for $16s each. jfaie besji pen forthe price ever made.! in use everywherei and giving universal! satisfaction. . HULIN'S #; LETTER FILE. ,' ',;-,■•;".. ■ ■ * Will hold 3000 letters alphabetically ar-; tanged, ifian 5,000,000 in use. • trite, In groea lots, 3,75 (6d) per doz. j IHB'-'MOST POPULAR LETEER ! FILE EVER MADE. Order through Commission Houses. , fy^TO & A PER*DAY toby: g^fe -■-''! gj>'!tt made> by persons ©f either mx. In their own localities, at work for vb:-New business. All meet with wonderful sucdess. Anyone can do the 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 •stdon circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars And instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us a once. Address SThraoir • and Co., Potrtland, Maine,- United States.: THE ASSBXJBTON FUKNI TUBE WAREHOUSE TANORED STREET. PICKFORD and UNDRILL have a largearid 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, ' obl the thing for the holidays. A'Choicb Assobtment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTSI Tsry uitable for Christmas presents JUST* ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. nrsPßcnoN freely invited Furoltvra designed and made to order at shortest notice —•Note the address— TANOREDSTREET Opposite the Arcade AIJTB.MN(!fc WINTER 189O OUR NEW GOODS now <m hand, "comprise the following :— ~Fan«y and Plain DIAGONAL. Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. "Worsted Suitings ' and Trouserings, OfiEOKSfifta STRIPES. HS4T7 TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. WehatealsoafewFANCY WORSTED VEBTINGB; rery Stylish. HQr 7tT~ riRAIGHEAD W OB Jh* V^RAIGHEAD OA IL 0 R S, TANCRED STREET, ABEEBTTBTON. /hi hjlßLeb "d raddell Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder "The Land Transfer Act, 1885 ESTATE, HOUSED LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office—Burnett Street, Next to " Mail 1 Office. ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. EQ "DEAN, . O> J3 EA N, OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT ■■;.'. r. . ' ' •— " OATS BEAN CHAFF ETC ETC.. JOHN "AyrOISON OHN iXLoiSON o HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS, ■d having had considerable Alterations made, the premises' are now Complete for is busin&ssY STOCK Is large and season able and for sale at his usual Low Rates. JE3P RhPHEJ* PkOMPTLY ATTENDED To * JOHN MOISOiV '•■



ASK YOUR GROCER FOR H '* " ' *l jQ f^ 4^ (7\ ff\ w /f\ \!h.z.ihdustbial oazbttb. ymJ ±^L r I'^AAA m ;.#lA\ m " The blending is entirely utten- F\hSTi 'I BcLS • W 'i«foP&i % ded to by Mr. tielson himself, ll IVMV \ Vl*M M MWfUSflinP. .%-wholiaTasterbf^greatexperi '-■■^ "^ " 'm #fflt|fH\ % ence,,«nd has had a special •vi tljc 'B ' if-iwr^Biw&A m training in the art." , « IN Irifc ,m. /HaOEE^V m timabu HERALDr %A M , *±.<M /H«TlWffS\ M" This firm deserves the »np- V\f C\ n| \J f / ' WWISL \ m portofalljiufchasersofTea w. U X 1>V 1 # • w ITISbuEIeOkA the article they ofler is ' X' #l? ' JqaTtTnlTriro _ tp\ superior to anything, wt v i b\^" ' m #«? - ,-^K23E3ei».'-^V Mr. Nelson is a pro- THOUGH M: jffi\xj*jßß&BS^-- PRICES! AUCKLAND, VyEIL|h;6TPN,; CHRISTCHUHCHrDUNEOIN. AGENTS EVERYWHERE. SOLD XX, ASHBURTON BY H. M. GARSCXN And all 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 SUOH 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 l|d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. , * , 1- *_ rt New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 185 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. P EMIER AND "WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. JLLSt,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &o M ACCBP TED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEOEGE JAMESON, ' AGENT, ASHBURTON. 73» /**T3 P JbL^MwaSm WATCH AND CLOCK JIXKJ I-> * • (ff/^S^vH MAKER» JEWELLER, &o, MURRAY EAST STREET, BUBTON". A LARGE and Varied Aspottinent of New Jewellery, Plate, &o. A ma^ni- ficiDt B'<ck of Welches anH 0 coke atprlcea ranging from a few shillings .'o £30. Every Watch or Clock sold willhe Guaranteed. I make a FpecialJ L'ne of High Classed English Watches. !.Vell appointed Wirkshops unler ray p^rnooal eaperiotonietfco aasurra all work being tamed nut jtcmpUy and in firct c'aas condition.



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND | pffers the adrantages of efficient and confidential management and provides for 'the administration of Estates under Marriage Oontraots, Settlements and Wills at reduced Rates^of Charges. Persons vho are about to marry, or who may be : desirious of cotistitutingrTrusts for benevolent or charitable purposes, should consult the Public Ttusteh, or any of hia Agents. | Arrangements are made for the of the sendees of family j Solicitors^ : ; ,  ! AORLANP,' BARNS AND^^ CO., Ohristohurch, Local Agents. '■ ■ i .<• ' >• j TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. iTjIROM and after this date the following Charge for Storage Ton Grain # will be made ; P 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 Decemqer, I A ove charges include receiving and delivering, branding and sampling. 'Weighing, if required, will be charged OnoShilling per truck load. Insurance Extra, in All Cases. D. THOMAS. FRTJEDLANDER BROS. ALBERT ROBERTS. GEO. JAMESON. Mrrcantile, Finance, add Agency Company Per J. O. RESTELL, Agent. WHEAT. WHBiT CASHBTJYEKS ROLLIT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUIITON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price . Flour, Bran andSharpa always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. . j^ JOHN' YELL, WEST STBEET, ASHBU R T O N, — 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 BUSINESS OF ALL KINDS UNDERTAKEN, Valuations of Town and Country Properties made. O ' i LOANS ON FREEHOLD PROPERTIES NEGOTIATED Also on Security of Bills of Sale, Wool and Agricultural Liens. W. GE GG AND COMPANY FXJKE B3UKSDTSO TEAJs • NEW SE4-WN. 1889-90 od l'b PACKETS, 2'b FANCY OANISTERy %nd 51 TBY TBES±; PLINPS TBY TBESE BLEND ([ CROWN ]([ EAGIL )) (Exhibition nll C I UE ) \r_ Ib>^ \j2f/ V^ Tjv One Trial^will establish their constat t use To be obtained from 0 OHN OEE & CO jp. M CFARLANE AND H. ZANDER , , . -1 The Union Fire Insurance Company, Limited Head Office, CMstchnrch. CAPITAL £2,000,000 PAID UP' £100,003 RESERYB AND RE-INSURANCE FUND £65,000 i DIRECTORS, llomv J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., Chairman. P. Cunningham, Esq., H. E. W.«bb G. G. Stead, Esq., Deputy Chairman, Esq., Hon. W. Rentes, M.L.C iJ. Anderson, Esq., J. Palmer, Esq., | General Manager, W. DEVENISH MEARES ; Offices, 172 Hereford St., Christchurch. I Speciai Fbatwbes : The only Institution of the kind with its] Head Office Christchuxch. ' Liberality in Settlement of Claims Ratbs, the lowest current. ,» AGENT FOR ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT JOHN Gk EESTELL WEST STREET. :



: ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN." '. DUNEDIN AGENCY. IITR R., T W.HEELER,: Stafford :Street, Dunedin, has been appointed our ■ ( Agent, and will.be able,to arrange terms iwith advertisers forjeontract advertise jments. ' i SUITS TO MEASURE^ rpHE >Ldrgest Stock of \ J_ TWEEDS ever shown .in Ashburton to choose from. 1 QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see the prices. ASfH&tfRTVtf ' CLOTHING MART. [SAUNDERS-BUILDINGS. r* AiLdoßyr. THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HLjUON is an Infallible remedy • JO for. Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections, r It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGE£p PASTE- E PI N^lr-,: A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious, against Colds . Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the ThJoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. I REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rue Taitbout, Paris. ;' BLAAD and HUMPHEUYS BLAMO A';D HOMPiIEBY) Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, FURNITURE, &c. : EVERY .SATURDAY. LIVE, STOCK SALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburton Yards alternately CLEARING SALES TOWN AND COUNTRY According to arrangement. —We have for Sale Privately— 0 REAPERS AND BINDERS 1 Crosskill 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 have 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. Also, — FOR SALE PRIVATELY— A Q.C\ ACRES at Maheno, in the Q\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, 5 4-roomed Cottage, Blacksmith Shop there on. All in good order and condition. The Farm has been well worked. The . half is in English grass and the balance in . stubble and turnips. This property is 1 within a mile and a half from the Maheno^ Railway Station, and is well watered. Price Low and Terms Easy. Also, — r O A C\ ACRES four miles from the : ZttU Hinds ; Virgin Soil, ut a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHERYS. Ye have been appointed Agents for JOHNSON and Go's ARTIFICIAL MANURE f : WE Ha VIC ON HAND 5 TONS . Sample and Particulars of which can be had on application. BLAND and HUMPHERYS AUCTIONEERSj



YOURjvIONEY /"CANNOT be better invested than in \\y purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI iCINE CHEST containing Colemane and Sonc 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 Ointment, 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, ;i pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice lLozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full j directions for use enclosed. All, SAFE 'add SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemanb and : Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other.. Wholesale arid Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Ctehel St., Christchurch. t To whom orders are to be sent. Send . for circulars. ] 7,80 E B PAIN T 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 rtfady for use arid 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. t DOGS., \lt ANY years since we had the. pleasure IYI to introduce to the public, the BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUIT^, now co extensively used in the principal kennels of the world. Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in^thcir 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 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 Djc 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, 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.C. 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 test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished. THE~ WALKER COEK EXTEA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents tho agitation of cai'bo 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 ... £^00 8 -pvEPOSITS of £5 and upwards re _l_y ceived at the following rates of interest: — At call or 3 months ... 5 per cent. Six months 5|  Longer Periods 6  All information on application to EDWARD STEPHENS, \ Manager. •y i ffice—Tancred Street



GOVF.RKMKNT Lll'f, IN'SUIJANOB 'ff BISPARTMRNTV ■' '" ♦ LOANS OAJ MORTCACE. .'. .--- -jTino*,! lii-pc :- i- ■<.' <■ •■ ■:■• '. ;,-. ••— .-■: r*'e 6' flilK'.K 1". . "' ■ ' ■',■.',! M security, "tt3i.ii ■: :. . ' in stalments, r.jin ...,■■ !-....■ i . I!. 1';. . : .■«.■.! Poi-ici of Loas:— * r. 0.. Twelve yours ... i .... "0 4 7 : » , Fifteen years ... . ... 5 8. a , JP' ... ' ' ...■ '4M3 8 :< i v .. ...,,.,. ._1 f. .,....,. . - ...... ..„;,,„ ■:■■ : . . ■:: ■•,.'. .;:■...■ i ll * . ■ : ■ ■■ ■■','. :.■,..:■!(! . . ■ . . .- ■„ t ■'.-,■ n i ■ :'■■■, ■ ■ '.'.,■ ■.:".■ iX; i y r.f '■ c .4 1 I. . i ■ , ' . . .:...■». 1 ■ '"■ •? V. W. V\'.\y-:\: ■iSD.I'M.A'./" -  Co>l!-:1. ; -:."!>.-> -. ; .,L > !';...;. •.:":i.li-Y. TQWLE jS ; PENNYIiOYM.- *& STEEL PILLS • FOR -FEMALES quickly orrect all irregularities/ !an'd^relieve.-Jthe distressing ymptoms so prdvale'ni* with the sex." Boxe^ls l^d and 2s- 9d, of Chemist and Patent Medicine Vendors! ' Prepared only by the LESTCOLN"' and MIDLAND COtTNTIES DRUG CO., Lincohi England Wholesale^, of all: the Wholesale Houses Beware of imitations..: ft/, J- Though imitated by many, Burpoßßed by : — T-- rz~ --~ - - none.-" j- ■ LEVIATHAN RAILWA^' TEMPER ANCE HOTEL.., (Opposite the Railway Station) i ;:DUNEDIN. i ' i^l. '. MRS SILK,-PROPRIETRESS - THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation lo tourists and othere '.ivho desire the COMFORTSi of HOMtf.-comlsined with Very Moderate Charges. The sole management of the house as 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. ' _ TOHt^IDMRUIffS 7 ■ STEEL P E N'S' ARE THE BEST. BLANCARDS 3M lODINE OF IRON DTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine r* of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, 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 signed "Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris.' Sold by Druggists and Chemist through out the Colonies. '-■ ;; .. TTIOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world P 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 in bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemist and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid ' land Counties Dfrug Co,, Lincoln England G- W- TAYLOB & GO- General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, ARE prepared to undertake Sales o Freeheld Property, Household Furniture, Merchandise, etc. Libera advances made on goods for unreseryed sale. Monthly list of Property for sale, or to let, issued free Loans negotiated, Absenteesrepresented insurances effected, charge moderate settlements prompt. Land sales conducted. j7 ranger" SADDLE, COLLAR, and HARNESS f MAKER. "1 PAYING Purchased the business of I I Mr A. Ireland, and removed into those commodious premises, lately occupied by him n Burnett Street, begs most sincerely to thank 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 promptly attended , T^ 00 COUGHS. COLDS,'Brohchits, . JJ Asthma, InflnenzaY Consumption, &c. ■ ...'■-.--;.■ I / AY'S Compound. Essence of-Line l\ . ,seed Ainseed, Senega,'"Squilli Tom, etc., with-Chlorodyne.'" *<■* -> ' ' . y/ AY'S Compound, demslcent expec 'l\ torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints. "- . - :*j'. i I/^AY'S Compound, for Coughs and l JIV. Colds is equally serviceable** for L. Horses land Cattle.'; ~. *> '■■ ■>■ > l^- TRAY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNcuralgia ; _t\_ Face-ache, etc; Contains Quinine f ■ Iron etc- ; ''■ - • ' ' . ' Sold Everywhere.,. :. > Sole Makers— ... • l KAY BROTHERS, Lim., j • Stocks ort,' England. , >■ —z ; ; —■ V ; 3^'"-R ' . Km 3 (By Speciul Permission of. the Hon. the 1 Colonial Secretary.) GRAND NUMISMATICAL ART UNION THE Undersigned haviu" decided, Uivoush •;.»■.V>.l r»?,-.i,-Ti i:T,I ro-iuost to ilisDo.s-.' of \\ t - :■!.■ i-".i :iii i 'I'll- iH'.iii'd 'COLLECTION OF,COINS ■ on view in the Exhibition, bogs to inform the Public Unit Tickets are now rejxly for . issue. 4000 MEMBERS VT 10s EACH. . FIRST PRTZE : The Collection of 2000 Coins as now .exhibited in Dunedin. Sjkcond Pjiize : A Duplvate Collection of the above, consisting of About 700 Coins. . For particulars see handbills 1.. The Drawing will be under the Super? vision of an Influential Committee 1 Gentlemen For further particulars apply to HENRY ZANDER, „_■ Ashbuitdi) .