The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL VII. NO- 2497

ASHBURTON : THURSDAY AUGUST 21 JB9O

PRICE : ONE PENNY



4____JsbUejN-otices II: * STEEL PENS" ' ARE THE BEST. ASHBURTOIT^GuSDIANf DUHEDIN AGENCY J^R R. T WHEELER, Steffi* Street, Dunedin, has been appointed on , Agent, and wffl be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise- ' ments \ " 7T"ol"^'s~b 4i~paii L from fi, t0 CUre aII dischar ? ed jrom the tirnary organs m either sex (acquired or, constitutional), grayj ineicuiy bold jn boxes 4s 6d each HV ?' all chemiate and patent medicine Sor? - ftiONEY ON DEPOSIT Deposits taken for3months at 5 percent " " " i 6 " 5h „ w v longer periods 6 *or particulars apply " EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, A_ RIV3' a if i° undertake Sales of &c. Asthjna ' Illfluen Z a : Consumption KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed Aniseed, Senega, SatfS X f 7 °«mpound, demulcent expec H^eßSctS!^ll^ 6erViCeab?e f°r- TZ"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inNuuralgia linet? " ie 'efcC> Coilta^QuinL INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS v/lSSef*- °~fc for b^en Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, __^tockport, England BLANCARDS ~~ lODINE OF IRON pTT t q the Academy £ Medicine i +i at T' 18'! ,esP ecially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the WiZ - Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc ) 'th' early stages of Consumption, Constitutiona Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and stimulating and regulating its periodi course. None genuine unless siX <<Blancard r 4o, rue Bonaparte, S is '81gHe olteXSS^ €hemiSta th™Sh tated by many/surpassed by none.' '■ ■» , , , . . LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. : (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. ; MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS •THlS.very.popular Establishment con- L tmues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desi-a the COMPORTS 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 minutes walk of the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. GOVERNMENT LlFtt INSURANCI DEPARTMENT. LOANS ON NMRTCACE. FROM time to tim* a limited portion of the funds is lent on first mortgage of freehold security, with option of repayment by fixed ia ■talmentf, spread over 19,15, or 2Q years. Halt-yearly Payment for each £100. Period of Loan— £ s. d. Tivelve years ... ... 6 4 7 Fifteen years ... ... 5 8 9 Twenty yean ... ... 413 S Loans repayable by instalments whereby prin 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. The borrower may, before the expiry of thai \ full period, redeem the loan, with or without notice, on terms which can be ascertained at this  oAce, or at any of the offices of this Department, • where also forma of application can be obtained. For full particulars as to loans apply to tbt Head and Branch Offices 'Mixd Pose Offices. F. W. FRAKKI.AKD, F.1.A., 11 Commissioner and Govt. Actuary _^Sgm^. njßlsGhßssivenuniver. jmßrCMiii la^sl sal satisfaction m iho M/guTliO 6 DAT3/\fc] cure of Gonorrhcca and Xa aSS^tMtm^ *oltet-JPrescribe'"antl msß' ——- feel safe m reccinmcnil 151J""*^?^ iae.H to all sufferer* I^^ Decstur, HI v *>«*^^BS^»»rtJ Hold by Prugglst%



| TO THE LADIES ? [OF ; ASHBUjRTON. MISSES MORRISON AND ; HOLLOWAY. | Dress and Mantle Makers, i Tancred Street, '■ Ashburton, ; ■ j ( 115 | CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP. ~ I FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT. I Have much pleasure m stating tiiat my tender for the CHERTSEY DIP has been accepted, and that I will use MURTON | AND WHITE'S PREMIER DIP through dut the season . ' ' My man will be at the Chertsey Saleyards every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, duiing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. i Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t 'ril, ljd to 14th May. ■I would strongly'advise Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with A McDowell, Chertse . D THOMAS, Ashburtou DRAIN AND FIELD ': PIPES. ; X - LARGE supply of various SIZE always n STOCK for SALE m large or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. ■ GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA ASHBURTON HIGITsCHOOL. ' ; Established 1881. TDUPILS of both sexes are taught the JT elements of a liberal education. Special subjects of study may be pur jjued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master . Mr J. E, Buchaman. Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age ... £3 3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years : of age 2 2 0 Music (eytra) 110 ; The School year is divided into three emus All fees ire payable m advance. THE UNDERSIGNED having secured a large block of Good Bush Land at 41ford Forest, are now prepared to supply Farmers, Contractors and others with any quantity of fencing materials, viz: Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rwils, 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, . GRE~EN BROS., >4-173 .Springburn Post Office ■ CHEMIST, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. T3RFSCRIBES For Ju COUGHS, COLDS, RHEUMATISM, SKIN DISEASES, AND Other Minor Ailments. BEOOKJE'S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS, Is Per Box, Are the best all round Family Medicine . *'S'~'^;"•'• ■.-."-■-"■--■-■--"--.^ni-- JOHN IV/rOISON OHN .M. OI SUN HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS nd having had considerable Alterations made, the premises are now Complete for is busin ess. STOCK is large and season able and for sole at his usual low R tes D3^ Repaik»« Promptly Attended Tr .TOHN^MOISON



Hercules baking powder »■ j :|- : ■ ■■ : "■" ■ ■ ' IS THE^BEST. t ■ i ~~ ■}.■•.•.■ .■ • • ' ' fTIHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c Sold » 40z., fo z. end'.lOoz. tins. 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 one day previous to that on which they are intended to appear » TItfWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT JA /CLOTHIER begs to - Jl\-' v J intimate that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin wald, and has for sale—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. Also Prime Household Coals, ASHBURTON PRICKS. "TjlOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world P famed Blood Mixture, warranted t° cleanse the blood from all impurities 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 chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties DrUj^Co., Lincoln England. "THE COUNTY." rnHE Proprietors of "The County" JL Haircutting Saloon and Tobacco and Cigar Emporium, Prospect Buildings, Have to announce their commencement of business. 'BEST ART. BEST QUALITY IN EVERY BRANCH, And perfection all round. HAIR CUTTING, 6d. 7 155 FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW, AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, % octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar. djan Office. G G T E R A GKE A T E A A G T T. SALE AT " The Cgeneb " 120 Men's and Youths' Suits from the Ashburton, Wellington, Timaru, Oamaru and Morgiel Mills, being sold at a DISCOUNT of 5 s IS 20 s A lot of Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at Half-price. .„-; -j gg JACKETS for hS gD OAS JACKETS for ~| /~\S A special line of best quality Umbrellas. 10 s 6 D UMBjaELLASfor fi s fi D ■1 2 s fJ D UMBRELLAS for f*l> Wif "7^OLLIER . 11. JOLLIER, "THE CORNER."



MILNER <fe JT HOMPcON GREAT PATENT JONM DEWCE BY WHICH A PIANO STA NDSPEBMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER THE STRINGSAftEbNCE STRETCHED T ] ' . to riicrp * 1 BEST PATENT EVER DISCVEREd! FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 8 ■-, 200 YE^IES. . IA SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the -*"a L Dunedin Exhibition, — ' « ; f A L S O— ' ■ A First Award for |Giand Pianos I A First Award for Ccjttage Pianos,— Or Thre« First Awards being the highest possible distinction that could he gained. \ The Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 abd 70 guineas, but we bare Pianos with Iroii Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Tears' Hire Purchase System, &c. i HM.jbpß 1 "■ ■ ■ :;:: ■ ! "'■' AGENT. -■.-



Public Notices. THE MIRROR, A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia /A Political, Literary, and Dramati paper, to be published eTery FRIDAI price 3d* by the Centennial Printing anc Publishing Company, Limited.Melbourne Ru ■•11 Street/Melboune Jol 6. Restell, ;GENERAL MERCHANT WEST STREET. HAS now m Stock, and is prepared sell at Lowest Current Rates,— ' Building Material of all descriptions consisting of— ■I Red and White PINES, Boards 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 6ft PAI INGS. Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best Iron 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, andaquaa of Barley, whole or crushed : STATION AND FARM STORES Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Grocerie 8, m whole sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA n its imported state. -Not Blended. JEISTSEN'S PBIZB MED-A-L. COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. C Thornton JJwclley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of t> ney to lend on good security at low rates of interest. Several Farms for Sale 3i^lov/v/ freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton STEPHENS BROS. MABKBT HOUSE ARE desirous of inviting their Patrons and the Public o purchase their NEW TEAS rust t« hand, which are martellous Talue. The Indian and Ceylons are simply perfect with a choice infusion of high-class China. These TEAS will be sold pure 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 T«wn or Suburbs. BTEPHBNS TD RO 8 IBPIBHB _O R O S V MARKET HOUSE, - A.SHBtJRTO3Sr.



(By Appointment to His Excellency the"Earl «f Onelow.) ASK YOUR gROGE® FOR Bl /T\ M /5\ Xh.Z.IHDUSTBIAL GAZETTE. AHj ' I 'A^jA M ,AA\ %" The blendinj; is entirely atten qqL I QQfld m lyCWwiß^i % ded to by Mr. Nelson himself, w^,7 JL r'w m wßfiim§£\ % who is a Taster of great experi- M Awm?s\ ence, and has has a special IM TH P B Jt^jmwwßwMA % training m the art." ' m% i m /JmmiMs\ m timaru herald; I/l^-^ &\ m M nOTITP ri\ v This firm deserves the snp ; ,; ■•» |r ■■ 13 1 \ J # -ilawwj s*ML \ port of all purchasers of Tea \J W\ *^ m M-. rllSfll U !rt»*\ mas the article they ofier it M mS i^firHfß S^i.*\ % superior (o anything we m rpp IjElfm bSb |Q X?\ have seen m this Colony," *» v&V M ijg iVEBS rt TA m press. .nVVJP^ M §*> JXiii!fßlll "A m"Mr.Ne)son is a pro l\V*^ M iff *>tgJa»BJ* %i Taiter and THOUGH ■JT ,^-^J^^BSjf^ \ &KnßSßS3imtmmmmmmmmmSmmmm per lb. nil BLESDED TEAS. AUCKLAND, WELLINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH, CUNEDIN. # AGENTS EVERYWHERE. EC. M- CAESON, AGENT, AND SOLD BY THE PRINCIPAL STOKEKEEPEKS. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ofFera the advantages of efficient and confidential management and provides for the administration of Estates under Marriage Contracts, Settlements and Wills at reduced Bates 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 family Solicitors. ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents Money lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. SmoMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. [CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. T.he ralue 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 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. 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. f Kempthorne,i Prossbb and Go. \ ■,-.■ _. New Zealand Fire and Marine InsuraoceGoiDpany ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PBEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, T THRESHING MACHINES, 4m. t ACGEP ED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEOEGE JAMESON, agent, ashburton. "IvTgregg and companyT~~ Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN ift and lib PACKETS, 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and sft and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS ((CrIOWN } | EAGLE J kxHHtionj) LU E ' \r^\/ \Z^J Vperlb/ Vf^ yj i One Tria 1 will establish their constant use To be obtained from JOHN OEE& CO. i AND ■'■ - ■■■■-'■' ■■ ■" " H. ZANDER



Public Notices. THE BUST PAINT m the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnre Whito *° Jet Black A COMBINATION of the puresi ;/"V... paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by chang< of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and i: m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any othet painl m the world. Being from one-third to ©ne-fbui+b cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as tho best lead and oil paints. Bo 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 (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. i;— — ■ ' DO G S. \/f 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 <if the world.* ,'•■;■ ! Sinoe : that time we have made m»ny im portance improvements m their manufacture —improvements no* of the nature of veget able compounds which may be ridded to any food of a trifling cost, but of the nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscitit 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 'tfnantity 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 Bhiilings per cwt, carriage paid SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. ESTATCLISHED 1851. BRANCH OFFICE k FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York. ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE. Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute protection against extenß.on of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instruc tions and proofs of on materials furnished. THE WALKER COEK EXTKACTOE. | Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from tho Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottle. Designed tor tho use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by tho E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY THE ASHBURTON FURNI TURE WAREHOUSE TANCRED STREET TDICKFORD and UNDRILL have a Jl large and carefully selected stock of FURNITURE now on view, including Suites, Sofas, Couohes, Chests Drawers' Chairs, etc., etc., of their own manufac ure from well seasoned materials. Iron Bedsteads m various patterns. Bedding m great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, usk the thhg for the holidays. A Choiob Assortment op CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS Very uitable for Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIEm" A consignment of Assorted OHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INTITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note the address— ! TANCRED STREET Opposite th« Arcadtt ashburto¥~coal~&~firewooi] DEPOT. R 8. Bean,' C3OAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATS BEAN CH4FF ETC. ETC



Public Notices T^ : IJUWCIT ~T) ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Ai>D*ras :-~Cdurt Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Privato Residence, Tancred Street, Tfcr** doors below, Masonic Hall. ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, .■.,... Ashburton. QTEi,M Engines and Boilers repaired W Ifcreshing Machines overhauled, I^atf Improvements fitted into old vmchmea. Numerous testimonials on applioation; ';■■ ~,, Shop—Aoland and OmpW* Old kg l > ■■ Rooms i; ,- :'< :' : .. .■ ■-, ' .; YOUR MONEY /^IANNOT? be better invested than m \_J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Bon s Eucalypti Remedies. For a Postel- Nofce or ■ £2s, 6d the iollowing remedies will be aeni, enclosed m a Neat Box, to uij; address, post paid :■— —1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment 1 dox each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pdt Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for u«w enclosed. All SAFF add SURB remedies. Beware of imita- Mons. See that- you get Colemanb and tons' EUCALYPTI and no other "Wholesale and Retail Agent, W; J. ALEXANDER, 142 Ctshel St., Christchurch T« whom orders are to be sent Send for circulars 7 < 11 * ''' ■ ■ " ■i * THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HT7TLON is an Infallible remedy . Jj f»r Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for »ver Sixty Yeaes prescribed hj the Medical Celebrities. GEOEG^ PASTE E FINAL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nerv»us Coughs, and all irritations of the Thioat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS *? Co., Chemists, 28, Rins Taitbovt, Pabij» AUTH MN &WINTKE. 189O OTJR NEW GOODS now on hand, comprise the following :— Fam«y and Plain DIAGONAL. "Worsted Coatings, Black and Blue. Worsted Suitings and Trouserings, CHECKS and STRIPES. HEATY TWEEDS FOR WINTER WEAR. We have also a few FANCY WORSTED Stylish. Hc> -ttT" /^raighead , OC JJJ« ORAIGHEAD TA I L OSS, TANCRED STREET ASHBTJBTON a JAMES P;AIN AMD SONS », St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walw«th lUad, ».E. WBOLBSALB AND IXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied «n the most reasonable terms. Lit, lAS, L2O, and L 25 Cases Btrifeible f»r every Market. Th» Largest Wholesale Hmtse m the Wwld H nstrated Price List »n application. THE "A9HBURTON GUARDUN,I Pnblished Daily, Offieee : Birmait Street, Aahb«rt» Primting •! «f»ry deaoription, iac 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?