The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON : WEDNESDAY JULY 23 1890]

VOL VII. NO- 2472

PRICE : ONE PENNY



Public Notices. JOHN GILMCUR'S ' STEEL PENS ARE THE BEST. *■ ASHBURTON "GUARdTaln\ ' DUNEDIN AGENCY. : IITR R. T WHEELER, Stafford Street, Dunedin, has beon appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms . s A. with advertisers for contract advertise ments. /'\ NE~ Box of Clark's B 41 PillsT ' " * * 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 vendors. Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. For sale by the wholesal;, Houses. ' '''.'' ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY., ' 'I Offices—Tancred Street Ashburton. rpo Encourage the saving of small sums X the Society will take WOHEY 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 shall hay*> • been deposited,; up to the date on which the money shall be withdrawn.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 for 3 months at 5 per cent. » »V. , 6 »;■■< 6i „ •■ ."■ ,j longer periods G  For particulars apply ' EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, : 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne, ARE prepared to undertake Sales of Freeheld Property* Household FurnitTire, Merchandise, /etc. Liberal advances made on goods for unrcseryed 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.  . OC COUGHS. COLDS, BroncMtrJ, .. Asthma, Influenza. Consumption V &c. ' v: " r KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc., with Chlorodyne. T7~AY'S Compound, demulcent expea XX. torant, for Coughs, colds and chest' <; complaints. K~AF'S Oompcuhd, for Coughs and Colds is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. " ' ' '* "'■ KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific iiiNuiiralgia Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine Iron etc- ■■ r-INUM CATHARTICUM PILLS, « Xj an agreeable aperient. ' " /^OAGULIKK— Cemenfc for broken \J articles. ' ' ! Sold Everywhere. " Maftfactory, §.fc^ iP2^ t > England, • BLANCARDS lODINE OF IRON pTTTq A PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine n.' of Paris, are especially recommended bp the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc.), the early stages of Consumption, Constitutiona 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 1' out the Jjolonies. ; . fc i gh imitated by many, surpassed by none." LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER . ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Station) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con ' tinues to afford very: superior accom modation to tourists and others who desii c the COMFORTS, of HOME,.combined with ' - Very Moderate Charges. . '" The sole management of the house as wc,l. as the cuisine affairs, are under the personal ..■;i supervision of Mrs Silk. The house is situated within a' few niiuutes walk of the Post Office, Steamboat Landings, and other place?. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSUBANCI DEPARTMENT. LOANS ON M9RTCACE. FROM time to tima a limited portion of the funds is lent on first mortgage of freehold security, with option of repayment by fixed in stalments, spread o?ei 12,15, or 20 years. HaU-yearly Payment for each £100. Period of Loan— & b. d, Twelve years ... ... 6 4 7 Fifteen years ... ... S 8 8 Twenty years ... ... 413 • Loans repayable by instalments whereby prin cipal and interest are both liquid&tud within a given time, and on terms of a most favourable character, present marked advantages to settlan 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 tbit office, or at any of the oiliccs of this Department, where also forms of application can be obtained. For full particulars as to loans apply to the Head and Branch Offices rj.nd Post Offices. F. W. FKANKLAND, F.1.A., IT Commissioner And Govt. Actuary H Big G has given unives- satisfaction m the M^fyto 6 dats/Q cure of Gonorrhoea end JWwwSTSStStfV 1* luleetluleet- * Prescribe it and mSm — ' feel safe m recommend- El KrawirbyOi |t to aU suffereri . »!UTMlCa«BleiiOfcA J# STOKER, M.D., PRICE, SS. ' Vtu^BttmutM mi by PrugiUrt,.



TO.THEILADIFS : OF] ASHBD_RTON. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLO WAY. Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton, c 115 THE UNDERSIGNED haviii 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., 3+173 Springburn Pos Office CHERTSEY SHEEP DIP. FARMERS OF 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 every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and FRIDAY, duiing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14t ril, l|d to 14th May. I would strongly advise Farmers to Dip Early. Instructions can be left with Mr McDowell, Chertse,, D. THOMAS, Ashburton ""ashburton high "school! Established 1881. ~TZ)UPILS of both sexes are taught the JL elements of a liberal education. Special subjects of study may be pur jued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master . Me. J. E. Buchaxan. Ist 8.A., (London), per term Fee for pupils over 12 years of age £3.3 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of asp ... 2 2 0 Music (c? era) 110 The School year is divided into three Tenvs All fees 'ire payable m advance. MUIfAIDfIELJ) PIPES. /V LARGE supply of various SIZE always m STOCK for SALE m large or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. GEOBGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON &RAKAIA JOHK ~l\/f OISON John .JAIL ois on 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 sf^e at his usual J ow Eates §£2)P Repaiks Promptly Attended Tp . JOHN MOISOX tIT ANTED BEFORE 31st JULY WflOfl SPARROWS IUjVUU. 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. Spreydou, 14th "June, 1890. MR C. M. BROOKE, Deak/Sir,—Please forward to Add ngton Station for the Halswell Road Board, eight busAels of Poisoned Wheat Also for the Spreydon Read Board, four bushels ..of same. (;• - a The Poisoned Wheat obtained from you la."fc sesaon gave complete satisfaction. ifcars? Faithfully, C. W. COMER Clerk l.



HERCULES BAKING POWDER IS THE BEST. fTIHOSE who have not tried it, should ask their Grocer for it. Makes splenj did Bread Cakes, Scones, Pastry, &c] Sold n 40z., 60z., Boz., an( j 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 BLAND ANF¥UMPHERYS] BLAHD AID HUMPEERYS Hold Weeky Sales of HORSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE* FURNITURE, &c. EVERY SATURDAY LIVE STOCK SALES Every Tuesday at Tinwald and Ashburt Yards alternately] CLEARING SALES TOWN' AND COCJNTRY" According to arrangement —We have for Sale Privately- P REAPERS AND BINDERS I Crosskill ROLLER, GRASS STRIPPERS \\/~E are instructed by Me L. Markey VV to Sell by Private Treaty the balance of his Thorough-Bred Horses, m eluding a number of Brood Mares, 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— \JZ OVJ Otepopo district, welt fenced and divided into 8 paddocks, with a well built 11-roomed House, 6-stalled Stable, Coach House, Cow Shed, Sheep Yards, 4-roomecl 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, — 0 /LH A9 RES four miles from th _J tt U Hinds ; Virgin Soil, at a Very Low Price. BLAND & HUMPHESYS. c have boon appointed Agents for JOHNSON and Co's ARTIFICIAL MANURE WE HAVE ON HAND 5 TONSJ Sample and Particulars of which can b had on application. BLAND and HUMPHERYS AUCTIONEERS]



MILNEk. cfe THOMPSON GREAT PATENT TUNING DEVICE BY WHICH T DM «T EE IS THE ' BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST 200 YEAEB. A SPECIAL First Award has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the ■ i 1. Dunedm Exhibition, — ALSO— A First Award for Giand Pianos A First Award for Cottage Pianos — OrJhre^ ? irsfc f wari s beinf g1? hi»h<** Possible distinction that could le gained. Ihe Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and ,0 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hit'e Purchase System, &c. M, M. JONES AGENT.



JENSEN'S PRIZE MEDAL COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS! PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. | __________ I A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia ___. Political, Literary, and Dramati paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, flu sell Street, Melboune C Thornton Dudley, LAND, ESTATE AND STOCK AGENT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch I have sums of '« ney to lend on gaod security at low rates of interest. Several Farms for Sale O Q p^ f^\ C"\ To lend on approved o*/_t/V/\y freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton rpISCH'S Mail Coach runs from Alford X Forest Hotel to Springburn Railway Station daily, leaving the Forest at 7 a.m. and arriving at Springburn m time for the train to Ashburton THE -\ CORNER fTHE C C o m " r— — -m o :b h r) R N j STOCK-TAKING 1 N •E E ii jSALE It 4 AT " The Corner " COMMENCES Saturday, July sth SOME WONDERFUL BARGAINS May be Expected j j T) LOOK OUT fT 0 0 R! J R N f FOR THEM . N -iIeJW. H, COLLIERU



,'* Public Notices. IMG. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT ;: WEST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS liow m Sbock, 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 Shelvings, Linings, and Flooring. V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making. sft and 6ft PAIINGS. Galvanised IRON, Lysaghfc's Orb, the best [ron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., WIRE, Barbed and Plain, an : ....; Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. COAL Best NEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, I 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. Not Blended.



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 NELSON MOATE^&iCO'S BLENDS. The great name, and the constant' and increasing demand for NELSON MOATE & GO'S TEAS ■ Has certainly led to a lot of dealers m all sorts of wares packing teas, thinking i.. 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 NELSON If" OAT E.i Q. nOS mE A S ELSON IOATE fi£ tOS 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 DURING 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, Me. G. COLEGROVE, visits this district at regular intervals. ■



New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company ESTABLISHED 18 5 9. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION. PEEMIEE AND WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY] FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, T THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEP ED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON. W. GREGG AND COMPANY. Puce Blended Teas, NEW SEASON, 1889-90,. IN Hb and Ift PACKETS, 2ft FANCY CANISTERS and 6ft and 10ft TINS. TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS /'^'\ / 7 -> M \ fit Bd\ /f^\ UU Viv lj | EAGLE | flExhihition i) II C L U L 1 ('KG Tria 1 will establish their constant use To be obtained from JOHN OEE & CO AND H. ZANDBE



THE PUBLIC TeUST OFFICE OF JEW 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 many, or who may be | desirious of constituting Trusts for benevolent or charitable purposes, should I consult the Public Trustee, or any of his Agents. j 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. _________ TOMAN'S . SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CUTTING TEfjETH. 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 5 Its well-earned, eixstenc c has indoced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some j 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 t 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, Surrejr. Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l|d and 2s 9d each. Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.



DOGS. \ 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 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 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 D.i 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 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," j the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty \ shiilings 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. j ——■ — ) 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 j furnished. ___ THE WALKER COEK EXTKACTOK. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest, and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and aliows 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 E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY THE ASHBUKTON FUENI TURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET. T_)ICKFORD and UNDRILL have a \ XT' large 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. j Iron Bedsteads m various patterns. Heddinc m great variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS, ust the thing for the holidays. A Choice Assortment of CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND ORNAMENTS] Very uitable for Christmas presents JUST ARRIVED. Ex "WAKEFIELD." A consignment of Assorted CHAIRS AND FANCY GOODS. INSPECTION FREELY INVITED Furniture designed and made to order at shortest notice —Note the address— TANCRED STREET Opposite the Arcade ASHBURTON COAL & FIREWOOD DEPOT. _R 8. Bean; COAL & FIREWOOD MERCHANT OATB BEAN CHAFF ETC. ETC



I Public Notices. E B PAINT m 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 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 as 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. I 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.



THE "ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,^ Published Daily, Offices : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deacription, iac ing Billheads 4 Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Cards Menus Race Cards Receipt Forms, Posters, Opera Dodgers, Mourning Card Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes" etc 1 etc 1 " TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRUIT TREES "3$ Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts. 'All strong and Healthy. "POR 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, HTHLON is an Infallible remedy JO for Catarrhs, Bronchitis, Colds, and all Bronchial Affections. It is for over Sixty Yeaks prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEORGIVS PASTE E PIN A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBON is proved to be efficacious against Colds Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of the ThJoat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists, 28, Rub Taitbcut, Pabjf, AUWMN & WINTJK) B 189O (XUB. NEW GOODS now on hand, \l 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 YESTINGS,|very Stylish. HJL TP /HRAIGHEAD , 06 -Hi, Oraighead TA I L 0 X S, TANCRED STREET ASHBUBTON pi rpAWCIT *T"-\ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. F. FLAVALL ~™ 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! 1



N_otices_________ TAMES PAIN. AND SONS 9 St. Mary Axe, E.G., and2l, Walworth ' Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World II ustrated Price List on application.