The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON : THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 1890

PRICE: ONE PENNY "

VOL VII. NO- 2509



_______Public Notices t GILLOTPS' STEEL PENS. . ■ ■•' 7 ARE THE BEST. ASHBURTON "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY lyrß R. T WHEELER, Staffer Street, Dunediii, has been appointed 6ui Agent, and will be able to arrange term with advertisers for contract advertise ments 59 f "\NE box~of Clark's B 41Pill 8 is war- , ' ranted to cure all discharged from the urinary organs m either lex (acquired or constitutional), gravel and pains m the back. Guaranteed free froik mercury. Sold .m boxes 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England* For sale by the wholesa' Houses. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Off'jccbs—Tancsrbd Street Ashburxon mo Encourage the saving of small sums -L the Society will take MONEY 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 to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall havV been deposited, up to the date on whicir the money shall be withdrawn.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 for3months at 5 percent. " " , 6 >.. 6J „   longer periods 6 h or particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS* Manager. General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, 1 A RE prepared to undertake Sales of /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. Absentees represented insurances effected charge moderate settlements prompt' Land sales conducted. TH OC COUGHsTcOLDiTir^lrit^ X 1 Asthma, Influenza. Consumption &o. ' r KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin* seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, demulcent expeo torant, for Coughs, colds and che complaints TZ'AY'S Compound, for Coughs and -LX Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific m Neuralgia Face-ache, etc. ' Contains Quinin Iron etc- T INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, X^i an agreeable aperient. r^OAGULISE.— Cement for broken VV articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, v- Stockport, England BLANCARDS~~~~ lODINE OF IRON pTT T Q A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicto vit I,™', ,csP eeially recommende hpthe Medical Celebrities of the WiZ Scrofnla (Tumors, .King's Evil, etS?), th early stages o f Consumption, Constitution Weakness, Poorness of Blood, and stimulating and regulating its period course. None Senuiue unless signe I Blancard, 40, rue Bonaparte, Paris ' liu 1 b^ P vnSS^ts and Chemists through out the Colonies. ° tated by many, surpassed hf none.' LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS HPHIS very popular Establishment conj 1 tinues 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 ia situated within a few miuutes walk of the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other places. GOVERNMENT LIPB INSUBAHOi DBPAKTMBHT. LOANS ON NHMTCACE. T7IBOM time to time a limited portion Of th« fJO funds is lent on first mortgage of freeholi Becnrity, -with option of repayment by fixed la- Btalmentß, spread over 12,15, or 20 years. Half-yearly Farment for each £100. Period of Loan— 4 B. d. Tioelve years ... ... 6 4 T Fifteen yeara ... ... 5 8 9 Twenty yeara ... ... 413 t Loans repayable by instalments whereby prin» cipal and interest are both liquidated within • given time, and on terms of a most favourable character, present marked advantages to settlera and others. The borrower may, before the expiry of the full period, redeem the loan, with or without notice, on terms which can be ascertained at thia office, or at any of the oflice« of thi« Defrtrtment, where also fortus of application can be obtained. For full particulars as to loans apply to tht Head and Branch Offices 'And Fosc Offices. F. W. FKANELAKD, F.1.A., li Commissioner and Govt. Actuary, .^gS^^S^M Bie G hasglren nnlre* MfimrlZ-. ,~y*&!m sal satisfaction ia the , mßßfi TO & dats.^Kl enre of Gonorrhoea and EW a2££BM,Z\? » Gl^t-1 preecribe It and K£f — feel safe m recoinmenfr S^SSX ia * v to •"Buflferra niaW^Vß^aaAl field by Pngg^



TO THE LADIFS [OF ASHBU_RTON. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY. D»-ess and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. f 115 CHERTSEY~SIIEEP DIP," FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY DISTRICT. T Have much pleasure m stating that my J- 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 JrtilDAY, dtiling the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t nl, l£d to 14th May. I would strongly "advise Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with I McDowell, Chertse ... D THOMAS, ' * Ashburton DBAINAiDFIEU) PIPES. A LARGE supply of various SIZE always n STOCK for SALE m large or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA r\ TRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE 1. MAKING MACHINERY. All sizes, 201bs hourly bo 50 tons daily The most reliable apparatus ever intro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES. SODA WATER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice,. Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALL GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalogues Post Free. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works 116-118, Southwark Bridge Road, London, S.E. DEDWOOD'S "O A TENT Blight Specific Is NON-POISONOUS, contains neither arsenic nor sulphate of copper ; is not only perfectly harmless to trees, but excites growth. It is a Certain Cure fo% scale, American blight, codlin moth, &c, &c, where used systematically. The most effectual time t© use it is IN WHITER, when the trees are. bare. The Inventor has NUMEROUS TESTI MONIALS from those who have cleansed their Orchards. CANTERBURY AGENTS— Wholesale—MALlNG AND Co., Ltd. Local Agent—D. THOMAS, West Street, Ashburfcon. Price, 3s 6d per Gallon. Reduction on quantities. 8169 Full directions su plied rrHE UNDERSIGNED having'securad 1 a large blook of Good Bush Land at Alford Forest, are now prepared to supply Farmers, Contractors and others Avifch any quantity of fencing materials, via : 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., >4173 Springburn Post Office i JOHN 1/rOISON OH N J>JL OIS O N HAS NOW REMOVED to the TOWN HALL BUILDINGS nd having had considerable Alterations j made, the premises are now Complete for is business. STOCK is large and season able and for sale at his usual Low R tes i [^"IRep^t Promptly Attended Tr .IOHN'MOISOX



HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. fTHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Ma»kes splen did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c. Sold m 40z., 60z., Boz., and 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 TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT T A /CLOTHIER begs "to /~\ .• 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 PRICES. TpOßthe Blood is the Life-Clark's world JD 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 Drug Co., Lincoln England. 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, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and " Guar. dian Office. •THE COUINTY." mHE Proprietors of "The County" J_ Haircutfcing 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 OTTTTHVG^, 6d. 7 155 Wonderful! W. W JPEJKH f 80. TO MEET THE TIMES, T] AYE made a GREAf REDUCTION IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. GENEEAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. WE IMPORT ALL OUR OWN STOCK. NO MIDDLE PROFITS. We Sell 25 per cent cheaper than any other house m Ashburton. BOOTS. BOOTS. We make all our own Boots. EVERY PAIR OF BOOTS WE SELL GUARANTEED TO WEAR WELL. W. W. PENCER'3 THE ARCADE



MILNER & THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TONIH6 DEVI E BY WHICH TUNE AFTER IS THE BEST PATENT EVER DISGVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL tAST 200 YEABS. A 1"85^"6611 g~^ to theFirMby a»*™afc the A L S O— A First Award for Giand Pianos A First Award for Cottage Pianos . H-M. JONES , ■; . AGENT.



Public Notices. THE MIRROR, A . ■ HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia jCJI. 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 I John G. Restell, } GENERAL MERCHANT ' WEST STREET, eAS 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 [ron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., ; WIRE, Barbed and Plain," an Fencing Staples. ■ Posts, Stakes, Strainers. COAL BestBNEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Horse'Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, : Bran, etc. "Also, — Sharps for Pig Feed,. and a 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. Not Blended. JENSEN'S COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. jQ Q P^ S~\ f\ To lend on approved c£j sU tj v_/ ' freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburto O. TJiox-iiton J^iidLley, 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 'STEPHENS BROS. 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 sold pure m any size packages or m bulk according to the I 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 chat 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 "pROS TE P H ENS JJROS ; MARKET HOUSE, < ASHBURTON.



(By Appointment to Hia Excellency the Earl of Onslow.) ASK YOUR GROSES FOR BJ AIA I /2\ \N.Z.™DtfSTSIAL GAZETTE. ▲ A|4 ' I 'AA A M ■ #>flL\ m" The blending, is entirely attcnr HSL I BChO M t&tr™*^' m d9<l t0 b? Mr;. Nelson himself, ▼~~ M. ▼▼▼•▼ ■ M-- jfFHSfftW who is a Tast6r of great experi- X r%t&E???\Sk. encc, aijd has had a special IK] TUP xrtfnTf'i^m^^. tracing m the art." a \A.» _ K•' m fj@ 1p Imp \ " This firm deserve? the siip< . VmT l\ D I \3 m § .-% BSwWF*- \ m Port°fa'l Purchasers of Tea W M m" t£ iM&SSfflbt **\ *s the article they ofler is M #/9 Jm S wS^ <jA «l superior to anything we * M /^ QlhK' %V %ha*eseeninthisColony." \ V*v« # //^ nio^M^ v\ m press. oWl^ M £§ ISSmtL *f\ V'Mr.Nelioirisapro il^4W m , IM r^Xjgi^T <y\ Mfcssional Taster and THOUGH jP'PPIHFS: PURE BLEHDED TEAS AUCKLAND, WEILJNGTOM, CHBISTGHOHOM, OUMEOIN--'- # AGENTS EVERYWHERE. H. M^ CARSON,. % AGENT, i AND SOLD BY THE PEIKCIPAL STOEEKEEPEBS. THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF HEW ZEALAND. offers the advantages of efficient and confidential management and provides for the administration of Estat« 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 Pitblic Trustee, or any of his Agents. Arrangements ar« made for the continuance of the services family Solicitors. ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents __ _Mo nej lent on good freehold securities at lowest rates. _ STEE OMAN'S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEETH. 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 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, ar« 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. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ! ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. rirEMIEK AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, i NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. | ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBUKTON W^REGG AND COMPANY. " Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90, IN ift and lib PACKETS, 21b FANCY CANISTERS and sft and 101 b TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS li^X f 2*v \ f* Bd (( 3s ■ 1 CROWN ) \ EAGJf )/ (iExhibitioni ( CLUB \per ih.J/ VP<* IKJ \perlb .J N^per \h.J One Trial will establish their constact use To be obtained from JOHN O.BK & GO AJND ' H- ZANDER



I Public Notices. P A I N Tfc r m the —WORLD— Anj shade fr«m Pnre White to Jet Black. A COIfBINATION »f the purest paitt with India Rubber, forming a «mo«fch, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and b«utiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, k perfectly waterproof, a and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way • better paint for either I inside or outside painting than any other t paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least I three time d.s long as th» best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on ev«ry package. Prepared and ready for ua* 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 i —— > ,\ £ ANY years since we had the pleasure l\i- 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 , iportance improvements m their manufacture —improvemmts not 6f the nature of veget ' able compounds which may be added to any 1 food of a triling cost, but of the nature to Sroduc* good hard flesh and muscle, ingre ients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerom medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Bi Zmrn, 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 paidj [SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SONS, ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORKS, LIMEHOUSE, LONDON, E.C. Established I£5L BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New York. 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 COEK EXTEA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m tht Market, as it i 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. Designed tor th« use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nickel plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. E S. BEAN Has secured some of the celebrated KAITANGATA COAL. Cheaper and cleaner than Newcastle. ~~R. S. BEAN, 164. West Street. SPBTNII HAS aeain come upon us, and fi nd MITCHELL & TURNER ready with a choice and varied selection of New GOODS m every way suitable to the Season, and the alterations and enlarge ment of their premises now give every opportunity for full inspection of their New Prints, New Dress Goods, New Costumes. m^ SEE OUR WINDOWS. New Boots and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, I TANCRED STREET. ]



Public Notices pj rruwciT T*\ odds SURGEON DENTIST, Abdbbss :—Courb Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, l&st Strest. Private Residence, Tancred Street, Thr«e d«ora bdow Masonic Hall. F. FLAVALL ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, Ashburton. STEAM Engines and Boilers repaired 8 Threshing Machines overhauled, Latest Improvements fitted into old nackim»s. Numerous testimonials on A*fli«aMo». , Shop—Aeland and C»ropbfil I'a Old An "• B#om» r "YOUR MONEY /""IANHOT be bettw invested than m Vj purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST iontaining Colemane and Sons Eucalypti Kemedie». Fora Posta l or 21s fid the following remedies will be sent, enclose* m a Keat Box, to any address, post paid :- 1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 pot Tictory Ointment 1 box «»ch Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenfes, 1 Cak« Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions f*r use enclosed. All SAFF add SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemane and Sows' 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 THE LENITIVE PECTORAL SYRUP. HTTILON is an Infallible remedy- JD for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed fey the Medical Celebrities. GEORG^ PASTE EPINIL A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the ThJoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. JREYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Bxns Taitbotjt, Pabi!>. AUTI3 MN & WINTEE, 1890 QTJR NEW GOODS now on hand, comprise the following :— Fancy 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 V"EBTINGS,|very Stylish. HC> XH /HRAIGHEAD , OC -Hi* V^RAIGHEAD TA I L 0 BS, tancred street jame;s fain and sons 9, St. Mary Axe, E.G., and 21, Walworth * B*ad, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers Bupplied on the mosfc reasonable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable f«r tvery Market). Tht Largest Wholesale House m the World II ustrated Price List on application. THE «ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 1 Published Daily, Offices : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, mc ing Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Cards Menus Race Cards Receipt Forms, Posters, .>pera Dodgers, I Mourning Card Horse Cards, Ball Programmes C«n«serfc Programmes